6 miles done!

I did it! Today was my 6 mile training run and I did it and it went really well. Had a small technical difficulty to start. My GPS told me I was at .5 miles way before that was possible. Well "way" = like 1/10 of a mile. But still. So I ended that run and started new. But, ultimately, I got my 6 miles in. And! I got a thumbs up from a guy who said, "You're awesome! Great job!" That happened at mile 5 and was perfect timing for a bit of inspiration. Saw some baby geese and saw a woman walking with a parrot on her shoulder. Beautiful day here today. Had to go over to the post office earlier and spied some daffodils in flower. Oh, sneezing report! None today. I did have a bit of dripping but nothing major and no sneezing. I'm seriously blaming the allergy test. Now it will be interesting to see what happens over the next couple of weeks.

Another Training Run Down

I modified my training plan for this week - in my mind. But I didn't note the changes I was planning in my calendar. But I think I did it right. I ran 3 miles today and will do my 6 mile run tomorrow rather than Saturday. Didn't really feel like running today. First, that allergy pill from yesterday made me tired. Second, ga, I'm just super tired of what is happening to me after I run. But, anyway, I did it.

Beautiful Day

Did my 4 mile training run today.  Went well, did cause sneezing.  Supposed to call the allergy clinic if this happens so i will tomorrow.

It was beautiful today doninhad a lot of walks, too!

And I sneeze

Today was day 2 of my training plan.  4 mile run.  Absolutely beautiful day so I ran at the lake.  Went great. Then I walked once around.  Only once because I started sneezing about .3 miles into my walk.  I checked the pollen report for today and it was low.  So I'm going to assume something in the test yesterday caused this.  It wasn't as bad as it has been at times, so there is that. I'm supposed to call them when it happens, so I guess I'll ring them tomorrow.

Back to the gym

Just too cold and windy out there again today!  So back to the gym for a good run on the TM.  Tomorrow too probably and then we'll be traveling so will have to see how it goes.

Early Day 1

I know we visited on the phone, but I'll post for posterity. Tomorrow was to be my official training start but I got to thinking that I might not be feeling too spicy after getting poked at the allergy clinic. So I started today and did the fartlek (ha!) training. 4 miles. So I did a 5 minute warmup at 3.5 / 7%. Then I ran for 2 miles at 6.0 / 1%. then I did 3 min / 30 sec switches between 5.8 and 6.8 (@ 1% incline). Then I ran 1 mile at 6.0 / 1% and finished with 5 minutes walking at 3.5 / 7%. I also lifted some weights. And, let me tell you, I am tired!!!

My Shoe Report

I decided I needed new shoes too so went to a place in gulf shores on Friday.   Woman seemed very knowledgeable and I bought a pair of Brooks shoes.  Said I could try them out on a treadmill and bring them back if I wanted, so I went to that gym yesterday and brought them back to the store later that morning, I think I need new orthotics so might go see podiatrist when I get home and wait for shoes until after that.

Glad you like your shoes.  Remodeling?  What are they doing?

Gym Run

Well, the weather folk were wrong! Pretty dreary day here and I just peeped some snow coming down! I ran at the gym today because I just wasn't interested in the cold today. Good run, I continue to like my shoes. No sneezing! Again! Pretty great. I considered lifting weights after I ran but, once I was done, I was done. And I'm ok with that. I need to get back to weights, and I will. But today was not the day. By the way, they are doing a lot of remodeling at the gym.

Shoe Report

Had an outside run today and I'm really happy with my shoes. Wore thinner socks. I have to say, these shoes must have the shortest laces ever! I'll have to get some different/longer ones. Ran 3, walked 2. Zero sneezes! But dang was I cold when I was done walking. It was probably 7 when I got home and it really cooled off. Supposed to be another nice day tomorrow. Not your style of nice, but nice all the same!

New Shoes!

The time for new shoes arrived. I got a pair of Alta shoes, same brand as Mom's awesome walking shoes. These are running specific ones, though. I wore them at the gym today and I think I'm really going to like them. That said, the socks I wore seemed too fat so I'll try a thinner pair tomorrow. I was sure overdressed for the gym. It wasn't too hot, it was that I was wearing my outside running longjohns (not sure what to call them, it's a thing pair of leggings and a top but they're specifically to be worn under other clothing to keep you warm). Anyway - HOT. I actually considered pausing my run and going to the locker room to take them off! Live and learn!

two days to report

Yesterday was gorgeous in the morning so I went across the highway and ran on that trail.  Today is pretty looking but very windy and so its cool.  Went to the gym today. 

Another Run

Sure felt colder out there today, even though it was actually warmer! 50 degrees with no sun due to cloud cover sure seems colder tan 38 degrees with sun in a blue sky. But I did run, 3 miles. Walked 1. Just around the lake. No sneezing today, so that's good news. I also did some squats and pushups and planks when I got home. Monday is my "official" half marathon training start day.

Another report

I was worn out today. I sure could tell I've taken time off. I am sore and tired. But winter is coming again at the end of the week and so I wanted to take advantage of the beautiful afternoon. I ran 3 miles, walked 2. I felt slow and it felt hard but my time was actually better than yesterdays. No sneezing again today UNTIL! Yep. Mile 2 of my walk, I sneezed 3 or 4 times. Some nose blowing, too. Not insane like it has been and only lasted a couple of hours. Well, maybe 3 hours. So better but still happening. Tomorrow and Wednesday are going to be very nice days, too. Then, Thursday, it's winter!

Finally!

I had to take about 100 days off.  Seems like, anyway. I've just been feeling so low.  But today I was able to get out to the lake for a run.  It was 38 degrees and very nice out.  I believe they call this Stockholm Syndrome.  I was able to run 3 miles AND walk 2 miles and I sneezed exactly zero times!!!  It's been 2 hours and still not a single sneeze. 

Really lookimg forward to the allergy clinic visit on Wednesday!

Cold morning again!

 Only 34 today!  So of course went to the gym. 

Gym Again!

Only 38 here this morning!!  I wouldn't believe unless I'd seen it for myself.  So, off to the gym again.  Glad I found it.  Warm in there again today but I did a full 2 miles.  Hope I'm ready for that 5K on Saturday morning.  And I hope it's not this cold!

Whimp Here

Temp read 46 but extremely windy so wind chill is -10 I'm sure!  Anyway too cold to run outside so went to the gym and had a good run on TM.  No waiting today and not nearly as warm in there as it was the other day.  Did pushups and sit ups when I got back to condo.  Had the heater on in the car driving over there!

Nice Morning Run

Very nice here this morning.  64 and slight breeze. Perfect!  Had a pretty good run.  Running on a paved trail across the highway from us. Vey nice and away from traffic and noise.  And just a few walkers and a couple off bikes each day.

catching up to do!

 My goodness you have been busy!   Congrats on the 6 mile run!  Great! Also glad to hear you're getting some relief from the sneezes.

I have been running outside since we got to Orange Beach but signed up at a gym yesterday.   6 miles from condo but closest one to me here. Cold and windy in the mornings and supposed to stay that way now for several days.  Only 38 this morning! Thought it would be warmer here. Anyway going to try it out pretty soon so will report later.

Keep up the excellent work!

6 miles!

I'm excited to report that I did my first 6 mile run since leaving San Diego!  I didnt commit to 6.  At about 2.5, I decided to do 4 rather than 3 and I just kept making that decision till I did 6.  Super pleased!

It's been a challenge - good and bad.  I'm happy about my gym running.  Really good pace, I've been at 1% incline the entire run.  But!  I haven't been able to make myself do more than 3 miles per session.  I'm still struggling with this ridiculous post running sneezing (although it's so much better), and I still can't shake the sinus infection!  Which I presume is the cause of the post run sneezes.  And it just, generally, seems harder to run here. 

So, for these reasons, I'm just so glad I ran 6 miles!  And that it was nice enough to be outside.

Gym running continues

Still running at the gym. Today was pretty nice out, but I did the gym anyway. 3.14 miles today and I've been running at a 1% incline.

It's been so long since I've lifted weights, maybe time to get back into that gear.