Emily's training blog

First run of 2018! 8.5 afternoon miles. Picked up on the last 2. 6:13, 5:51. 6:51 average. No elbow pain!

Up with a congested baby through most of the night, so headed to the gym this morning. 10 minute warm up then tempo. 7 x 3minutes at 6:20, 3 minutes at 6:10, and 3 minutes at 6:00. Up from 5 sets last time I ran this workout. Cooled down to 12.

AM: Planned on a midweek midlong, but felt terrible this morning. I'm getting the kids' chest cold. I couldn't face 12 miles this morning. So, double run today. 8 miles at 7:37 average.

PM: Snuck out for four more. I owe Cole five bucks.

So, I had to press the running re-set button. I overdid it. I was really sick and run down last week. Actually, the last month has been a continuous cycle of recurring illness and constant stress. I couldn't sleep, and dropped weight because of loss of appetite. I can't run well in this condition, so I pulled the plug on the Phoenix Marathon and took about ten days completely off.

I'm trying to find a healthier balance in my life.

It felt good to get back out there today.

Really dark run through the park this morning, followed by Zumba. Flailing my arm around in class made my elbow sore.

Slept in this morning, so treadmill run. Progression run with 10 x 1 minute pushes.

Nice morning run. Weather is supposed to change over the next couple of days! 7:34 average.

Always nice to run when the sun is actually up. Warm and windy this morning. There's a storm on the way!! 7:09 average.

Huge snow dump last night.  So, tempo workout  on the treadmill because  I  am wimpy like that. 20 minute warm up. 3 mile, 2 mile, 1 mile intervals with half mile recovery. Short cool down to give me 50 for the week.

3 mile: 18:36 (6:12 average)

2 mile: 11:55 (5:57 average)

1 mile: 5:41

Gave Becca a historical lecture on polygamy and feminism in the early LDS church. I've been reading a lot.

I love having a captive audience. 7:27 average.

15 minute warm up. 10 x 2 minutes on/off. Short cooldown. My new shoes rub. I hate blisters.

Ran with Becca and Aimee Larkin. Aimee likes to run 7:00-7:15 for the whole run. Felt really hard after yesterday's workout!

Warmish windy morning.  I  met Becca for a nice easy 10 miler.  I'm glad she showed up. While I  was waiting  for her to get to our meeting spot, I had just about convinced myself to run back home and go back to bed. 7:23 average.

Soooooo lazy today. No running for no good reason.

Took advantage of an extra rest day to push my long run. 12 miles in 6:50 average with the last three in 6:22, 6:05: 5:52. Then, I picked up Cole for two cooldown miles . . .well, cooldown for me . . .tempo for him!

Didn't  want to run by myself outside, so I ran on the treadmill. My ear buds were falling out of my ears and were annoying me. Teren bought me Bluetooth headphones  for Christmas, but they won't  stay put!

7th  West run with Becca. Warmer this morning. After running I took Zumba and the new Strong class.  I  thought it would  be harder. 

I met Tee and Becca  for mile repeats. Since I  haven't  been  on the track forever, I just ran Tee's pace.  We took turns leading. 6:03, 5:57, 5:59, 5:54. felt completely  under control . Becca had two more because  she's  an animal.  Warm up 2.5. Cool down 2.5

8 tired leg miles with Becca. Up Vine St and back down! 7:28 average.

Warm-ish weather, a beautiful moon, and an entertaining podcast made for an enjoyable run this morning. Bonus! I found a new side street to change up my running routes. 7:06 average.

Hard long run today. Warm weather and a later start made for a quick run, especially the last six miles.

Miles 9-14: 6:21,6:12,6:20,6:29(got stopped at a light. Would have been a bit quicker.)6:13,5:50. Cooldown 1 mile.

6:36 average. One of my fastest long runs ever.

I don't usually do a long hard effort two days after running a long hard effort, but Tee needed someone to help her on a tempo workout.

4 mile warm up. 3-2-2-1 mile intervals with 3-2-2 minute recovery and quick jog back to the park. Tee wanted 6:40 for the 3-2-2 and 6:30 on the mile. Prett controlled, except I am still sore from Saturday. I was closer to 6:30 pace. We finished with a 6:15 uphill mile. 1.5 mile cooldown.

I'm pretty hammered now. The rest of the week will be getting my legs back before racing a 10k on Saturday.

My long run is done for the week.

Super easy today. I'm so pounded!!

Murray Park run with Tee and Becca. My legs are still tired. Of course, the Strong class I took yesterday may have contributed to my fatigue.

Treadmill miles with 8 x 1 minute pushes. I had The Greatest Showman soundtrack on my ipod. Sometimes it's hard not to break out in song . . .but I think that would scare other people.

Nice late morning run. Beautiful weather. 7:10 average.

A little return to racing. I thought it would be interesting to see what I could do. I haven't done much speed work. But, I have done a lot of tempo work. I'm really comfy between 6:10-6:20. I thought I could break 38. I guessed well.

5:56, 5:58,5:59,6:17,6:10,6:09. You can tell what mile we turned back into the wind. Slight downhill out, slight uphill back. Cold north wind.

Decent return to racing. It was also a good effort after my Saturday/Monday long hard runs. It took most of the week to get feeling better.

3miles warm up. 3 miles cooldown. I set a Master's record by almost four minutes.

Really easy recovery run. My hips are pretty sore. Longer tomorrow, and helping Tee out with her mile repeats on Wednesday.

2.5 mile warm up. 10 x 2 minutes on/off. 5 minute cooldown.

7 easy miles. Zumba/Strong double class at the gym.

Ran with Tee to help her out with her long workout. Not a great morning. I didn't sleep much last night and I was sore from strength class. It was snowing. We ran two milesto the trail, which seemed to have a light icy layer. I slipped and fell. My face bounced off of the cement. I re-injured my recently healed elbow. I was ready to give up. But, Tee still had to get in 4 x 2 miles with 2 minute recovery.

We started the workout. .3 miles in, Tee wiped out. Now I was REALLY ready to quit. We moved to the road, and managed to get it in on a rolly (but dry) route. Tee wanted 6:30 pace or faster.

First interval: 12:58 (6:28)

2nd interval: 12:48 (6:24)

3rd interval: 12:41. (6:20)

I decided I was done after this. My head wasn't in it, even though we hit Tee's pace just fine. Tee did one more mile. We ran a 2 mile cooldown to finish.

We're both hurting from our falls now.

Medium long run. 6:54 average. Finally feeling less beat up today. Stupid ice.

Treadmill. Increasing pace by .1 mph for 15 songs. I like the new treadmills.

Easy run with Becca. Nice to have my running partner back.

Zumba/Strong double class.

Workout with Tee. 3 mile warm up 2 x 200. 6 x 1000 with 400 recovery. 3:44,3:38, 3:37, 3:38, 3:37, 3:32. First track workout in a looooooong time. 3 mile cooldown. Under control, but sore from yesterday.

Registered for Salt Lake Half.

Six. Total Body Conditioning and Cycle class. Tired!

Nice morning run with Tee. 41 degrees feels much better than 21 degrees!

Nice long run this morning, with a few faster paced miles toward the end. Shoulda done 16 to get 60 for the week. Nah. Didn't feel like it. But, first full week in a while. Three double digit days! And, two strength classes. Not a bad week! 6:49 average. 7:26,7:09,7:09,6:48,6:53,6:56,6:49,6:43,6:35,6:34,6:28,6:23

Shorter this morning.

Track workout with Tee. 2 mile warm up. 3 x 1 mile with 1 minute recovery. 6:12, 6:07, 6:06. Nice and controlled. 4 x 400 with 200 recovery. 81, 83,83,79. 2 mile cooldown.

Felt sick to my stomach all night and didn't sleep well.

Mid long run. Easy pace.

Was supposed to run a long workout with Tee. 8 mile marathon paced tempo and 3 x 1 mile. Warmed up down to the River Trail 2 miles. Started tempo. Trail was dark and a bit slick. After 3.5 miles, I suggested we go on the road. Tee said her Achilles tendon hurt too badly to continue the tempo. We ran five miles back on 7th west. Tee was hurting badly by the time we got back. I ran two miles home for twelve total.

No good excuse. I'm just lazy.

Trying to get back on track. Tempo workout on treadmill. 1.5 mile warm up. Goal was 3x 15 minutes with 2-3 minute recovery. Did the first 15 minutes at 9.5,9.6,and 9.7 mph (switching every five minutes.) Started next set at 9.7 mph and jumped every five minutes. I felt good at fifteen minutes, so decided to run a full 30 minutes. I continued to increase the pace. I finished the last couple of minutes at 10.3 mph. Cooldown to 10

Nice and easy with Becca.

Met Becca and Aimee Larkin. Aimee likes to run fast. 7:09 average.

Almost gave up after the warmup, but the weather held, so I stuck it out. 20 minute warm up. 20 x 1 minute on/off. Didn't cool down. Off to the gym for strength class. 6:53 average.

Late rehearsal. Little sleep. No run.

Ran later in the morning. Met Becca at Murray Park and ran to Wheeler Farm. 10 miles with Becca and then finished a few more on my own. Last night of show tonight and then I can focus back in on running.

Morning run with Becca. It started to snow pretty hard about halfway through. Not fun,but we got it in.

10 minute warm up. 8 mile tempo (6:20 average) Cool down to 10.

Super sore from Zumba/Strong classes yesterday. Easy run with Becca and Tee.

Long climby run from Murray Park with Aimee and Becca. 7:13 average.

20 minute warm up. 2 x 1-2-3-2-1 minute repeats with 1-1-2-1-1 minute recovery. Cooldown home. My stomach was bugging me this morning.

I took a 90 minute UJAM/Zumba class last night, which was a blast, but contributed to tired legs this morning. I ran 16 of Tee's 22 miles with her. She ran six alone. We ran 8 together, tempo ran 5, (6:29,6:31,6:29,6:22,6:19) and finished the last 3. It was pretty tough, but I was happy with it. I need a couple recovery days now.

I finally topped the 60 mile mark! Yay for consistency!

Gorgeous morning run. Still feeling Saturday a bit.

Insomnia night. Only time for a short run.

Ran Tee's marathon workout with her. 2 mile warm up. 2 x 2 mile with 2 minutes recovery and 3 x 1 mile with 1 minute recovery. Only criteria was sub 6:30 pace

2 mile #1: 12:36 (6:18 average)

2 mile #2: 12:17 (6:09 average)

1 miles: 6:10,5:58,5:57 (had to work for the last one. 1 minute recovery was brutal!)

2 mile cooldown.

Murray Park to River Trail and back on 700 w with Becca and Aimee. I had lots to rant about today. I'm grateful for running friends. 7:13 average.

AM: Recovery run with Becca. 7.2 miles in before the rain hit. 7:34 average.

PM: Cole asked me to take him to Wheeler Farm for a run. Of course I obliged. 3 miles 8:12 average.

Feeling the fatigue of two harder weeks. I need some stretching and rolling out. Still . . .I finished the last three miles in 6:24,6:09,5:43. 6:53 average.

I took Cali on a run in the jogging stroller. The slower pace did me a lot of good! 7:47 average. Beautiful morning!

My legs are tired. I'm glad I get a lighter week soon before SLC Half. 1300 W to 700 W run with Becca.

Met Tee and Becca at Murray High for a track workout. I have just been tagging along for Tee's marathon workouts. We warmed up two miles. We ran 6 x 800 with 30 seconds recovery. They were all 3:05-3:10. Ran a 400 recovery. Ran a mile of in/out 400s (5k/marathon/5k/marathon pace). We ran 84-94-80-89 for a 5:47 mile. I finished 1 more 400 with Becca at 80.4. Cooldown 2 miles.

Miserable nasty weather run with Becca. As bad as the weather was,it got even worse when we were done. I planned on a couple more miles,but I couldn't see anything with the rain blowing into my eyes. Gross.

I have been a terrible blogger! I ran SL Half Marathon and won with a 1:22:11. Not too bad! Then, I took a week off, trying to let some bursitis in my heel calm down. Plus, I was preparing to audition for Brigadoon. Got a callback for a lead character. Didn't get it, but I was cast in the ensemble. My summer is going to be busy!

Ran an easy 6.5 on the treadmill to ease back in to training.

Morning run with Becca, followed by Zumba and Strong classes at the gym.

Sore and tired this morning. Met Becca at Murray Park for a fartlek workout. 2.3 mile warm up followed by 3x 3-2-1 minute intervals with 2-1-1 minute recoveries. Cooldown around the park.

Tired legged easy run. Spring is definitely here! It's gorgeous outside!

AM: 9.2 miles. Beautiful morning run!

PM: Cole dragged me out for a five miler. I love that he loves running!

Wheeler Farm run with Tee and Becca. Groggy and sluggish this morning! Glad I had my runner friends.

Sports bra run this morning. It was warm! My kids have their first track meet on Saturday in Nephi, so I don't think I will be able to get much running in. So, I will be trying to front load the week a bit. 7:15 average.

Hit the track for the first time in awhile. I forgot how much speedwork hurts! 2 mile warm up. 1 mile 2 800s 4 400s.

1600: 5:50

800: 2:48

800: 2:46

400s: 79,76,79,76

2 mile cooldown.

Tired legged run with Becca and Tee. I took Zumba and Strong after my track workout yesterday. I definitely felt it this morning! 7:29 average.

River Trail run. Pelican sighting. Eight of them at once! I love the pelicans! 7:09 average.

I was going to go longer today,but I felt pretty tired. So, workout tomorrow. My kids have their first track meet tomorrow. Should be fun. If I was brave, I would jump into a race. I'm not.

70 minute progression run, starting at 7:30 pace and finishing at 6:00 pace. Now it's off to Nephi for the kids' first track meet. I might get some easy miles in at the meet . . .or maybe not.

Felt like a sluggish fatty on my run today. Time to clean up my eating habits! Mother's Day was full of treats. 7:24 average.

I met Becca for a track workout. 2.5 mile warm up. 12 x 400 in 3 sets of four. 200m jog between 4's. 400 meter jog between sets. Break down in pace.

Set 1: 85, 85, 85, 85

Set 2: 82, 82, 83, 81

Set 3: 79, 80, 79, 75

2.25 mile recovery.

Short speed is ouch!

Later AM: Zumba and Strong

Midweek midlong on the river trail. A gross rodentlike creature crossed the path. Still not sure what it was.

Caught the flu. ick.

Still not 100 percent. Easy Wheeler Farm run with Becca.

Feeling much better today. 13 miles with 10 x 2 minutes on/off. 6:38 average.

Haven't been blogging. I ran Ragnar a couple weeks back. I ran leg 1 . . .19 miles total. My 9mile leg down Trapper's Loop killed my quads. Last week was mostly recovery. Back on it today.

Becca wanted a longer run. That was fine with me. Teren leaves for Scout Camp on Thursday, so I'm not sure what I will be able to get in the rest of the week.

Zumba after.

Met Tee and Becca for a track workout. I'm getting ready for some 5ks in July before I hit rehearsals for Brigadoon and my running starts to suffer.

2 mile warm up.

4 x 200-400-600 with 200-200-400 recovery.

2 mile cooldown.

Pretty sore from yesterday. Easy neighborhood run. 80 degrees at 5:30 AM.

Lots of neighborhood loops with Becca, checking on my kids every two miles or so. Teren is at Scout camp. Kids slept through the whole run. 7:17 average.

More neighborhood loops. 20 minute warm up. 5-4-3-2-1 minute fartlek with 3-2-2-1 recovery. Jog home to finish. Yay for a full training week.

Murray Park to Wheeler Farm. I saw a bunny and got really excited.

Track Tuesday. 6x1000. 2.4 mile warm up and 2 200s. Goal was 2 at 3:35, 2 at 3:30, and the last two at 3:25 (or at least sub 3:30). 400 recovery.

3:33, 3:31, 3:28, 3:28, 3:26, 3:24.

Working hard toward a fast 5k!!

2.2 mile cooldown.

Easy solo run. Lots of runners out this morning.

Becca bailed on me again, so another solo run.  I am in desperate  need of new shoes! Something kept pulling in the top of my foot.

Meant to do a longer, harder workout today, but wasn't really feeling it. Tomorrow! Wheeler Farm with Becca. Needed some good running therapy.

Been on hiatus with nagging knee pain. It kind of comes and goes which is frustrating. Trying to put a full week together. 40 minutes of running. No pain.

Really early run after a long evening of lyrical dance choreography. I'm such a fish out of water (or runner off the road) trying to do musical theatre. I thought my head was going to explode trying to remember everything last night. But, I am nothing if not tenacious. So, practice practice practice!

6:25 miles 7:20 average. Felt knee a bit.

Took a 90 minute Zumba class after my run, yesterday, and finished with 15 minutes of core. More choreography in character shoes last night,so my calves are really sore. So,I decided to play it safe and bike for an hour.

Run from Murray Park with Becca. I've missed her! Tired and sluggish after a late practice last night.

Slept in until six! Went running a little later in the morning. Ran a little bit with Cole and then finished by myself. Happy that my knee hasn't been bugging me this week. Maybe I can start building a little momentum!

Nice Murray Park to Wheeler Farm run with Devra. Really happy to get in ten with nopain. I think my knee is good! Teren gets husband brownie points for waking up at 5:30 to tape up my blisters. True love!

Met Tee, Becca, and Aimee for a run at Murray Park. I had to use the bathroom, so I stopped by a 7-11. I walked in on a homeless guy who was pooping and forgot to lock the bathroom door. I gave up on using the bathroom, and booked it back to the park instead. Some things you can't un-see.

Just Zumba!

20 minute warm up. 10 x 1 minute on/off. Cooldown. Felt good to turn over the legs a bit.

Short run. 7:03 average.

Ran with Aimee, Becca, and Devra. Planned on 12. Stopped at ten. Hip and Achilles were achey because of hours sprnt in jazz shoes.

3 hours of dance rehearsal after!

Felt perky this morning. 7 miles with 15 minute tempo at the end. 6:18, 6:08 for last two miles. 6:50 average. Felt good to move a little quicker.

Dragged my butt out of bed reluctantly. But, glad I did! A little bit cooler this morning. Felt so good!!!!

20 minute warm up. 2 x 1-2-3-2-1 minute repeats with 1-1-2-1-1 minute recovery. 6:21, 6:23,6:32,6:22,6:09 for the miles with fartlek. Felt pretty good. I should probably hit the track next week.

Cross training. Gross air.

Longish run on the JRT with Becca, Tee, and Devra. Deer and pelicans!

Murray Park out 5th East with Tee. I love my running friends! 7:33 average.

Morning run, then Zumba.

2 mile warm up. 3x2 miles @ 6:30 average. 3 minute recovery. 12:59,12:39, 12:50.

Pace didn't feel too bad, but my endurance isn't great right now! Good to get something longer and harder in, though.

Slacking in my ability to get a full week of mileage in. On a positive note, two double digit days this week! Quicker run today. 6:56 average.

Brigadoon is over! Maybe I can get consistent for awhile now. At least until the next show!!

Ran later in the morning. I slept for ten hours last night after taking a two hour nap. I think I'm exhausted.

AM: Nothing like jumping right back into a track workout after two months on inconsistent running. Tee had 8 x 800 on the docket. I did six and 2 x 400. Goal was 3:00.

3:01, 2:58,2:51, 2:50, 2:49, 2:48, 81, 81

Pleasantly surprised! 2 mile warm up and cooldown.

PM: 2.5 miles with the Race Cats kiddos.

Met Tee and Becca for a dark 6 miles on the JRT.  Ran an extra 20 minutes to hit an even 24 for midweek.  Tired from yesterday!!!

Six easy. Running the Layton Classic 10k tomorrow.

And auditioning at Hale! Yikes!

Not race ready. I went to support the race directors, who are friends. No one really wanted to race, for various reasons. I warmed up 2.5 miles. I started the race with Nan and Cynthia Losee. They were just running it easy. After three 7-7:15 miles, I decided tjat dince I was neither hurt nor sick, I should at least throw in some tempo miles for a workout. I ran 6:22, 6:11, 6:37. I managed 2nd overall and first Master's.

Not my most inspired running. But, good to get back to it a bit.

Cooled down 1.3 with Cole.

Murray Park to Vine with Tee and Becca. 7:36 average.

AM: 6

PM: 3 while pacing the Race Cats on a time trial

THS to SLCC with Becca.

Murray Park. 2.25 mile warm up. 10 x 2 minutes on/off. Cooldown with a lap around the park. I'm 41 today. Sigh.

3.2 miles with Cole. About 5 with Teren. Then home for two more. The smokey air was killing me today. So gross. 7:17 average.

Murray Park/5th East run with Tee and Becca. 7:41 average.

AM: Really dark run with Becca and Tee.

PM: Race Cats workout. 1000m warm up. 5 x 3 minutes on one minute off with the A group. Cooled down until four.

Warm up 15 minutes. 20 x 1 minute on/off. Cool down home.

Total slacker yesterday. On the bright side, I ran my longest run in a very long time today. Murray Park to Liberty Park via 900 East. Back on 500 E. 7:15 average. Devra, Becca,Tee, and me!

8 miles with Tee and Becca through the neighborhoods by Wheeler Farm.

AM: 2 mile warm up. 3 x 1 mile with five minute recoveries. Tee wanted fast ones. I could only manage 5:42, 5:43, 5:43. But, at least they were consistent. 2 mile cooldown. 8miles

PM: Ran with the Race Cats. Half mile warm up. 4 x half mile repeats on grass course. Half mile cooldown. 3 miles. Fun to see everyone working hard and improving!

Tired after chorale rehearsal last night. Tuesdays are insane. SLCC run with Tee and Becca. 7:38 average

Short and easy.

75 degrees at 5:30 AM made for a rough run. Good company,though. Tee, Becca, and Devra. 7:10 average.

Run from Wheeler Farm with Tee and Becca. Still feeling Saturday.

Ran Tee's last pre-marathon workout with her this morning. Two mile warm up. 3 x 1 mile repeats at marathon pace, with two minutes recovery. I ran my miles faster than marathon pace. I'm not racing St. George this weekend. 6:03, 5;57, 5:51. Nice, under control repeats. 3 mile cooldown.

Zumba

PM: Workout with the Race Cats. 8 x 300 meters 2 x 150 meters. Warm up and cooldown. I might regret sprinting with the kids tomorrow.

Missed my running buddy this morning.  She overslept.  Sluggish legs from yesterday.  Cut it a bit short.  So humid, but not raining! 7:19 average.

Easy run with Nan at Valley Park. We created a cross country course for the Race Cats meets.

Long run with tempo at the end. 6:51 average. Good hard run!

Lazy morning yesterday. I slept in. I hate running in the cold and dark. Back on it today.

AM: SLCC loop extended out to 2700 W with Becca. Felt good to run something longer than my usual 8 miler. 9.75

PM: Some mileage with the Race Cats. 4.25. I love these kids!!

Rainy morning. I treadmilled. 2 mile warm up. 3 x 10 minutes with 3 minutes recovery. Set 1: 6:25 average. Set 2: 6:20 average. Set 3: 6:13 average. Harder than it should have been. Might be because of the 14 miles yesterday.

Only got a couple miles in with the Race Cats team.

5.2 miles with Cole. 15 x 1 minute on/off to finish. Short jog home.

Easy run with the Race Cats.

Ten minute warm up. 5-4-3-2-1 minute fartlek with 3-2-2-1 recovery. Jog home.

Trail running with the race cats

Ran this race on minimal training. So, it was important to stay conservative. I was shooting for a 1:25 . . . about a 6:30 average. I stayed really consistent through the whole race. I actually really like this course. I'm happy with my effort, all things considered. 2 mile cooldown with Jasmine.

Jogging on course with Race Cats kids.

Out and back on Porter Rockwell trail. I thought I would catch Cole coming back, but he dropped a 7:02 and 6:43 for the last two miles, so no way! He's getting so strong! It's fun to watch.

Early run with Becca. Playing with the idea of picking up my training and running Ogden marathon.

I need to jump back on the running bandwagon. I have been feeling kind of gross and sluggish and unfit. I donated stem cells last week so I was in recovery mode. I'm also in Spamalot at Empress Theatre, so rehearsals take up a lot of time. But, I am feeling the itch to train again.

7 chilly miles. 21 degrees isn't THAT cold, right?

AM: 5. Zumba/Strong classes

PM: 4. Work out with Race Cats. 2-4-8-8-4-2 ladder with 200 meter recovery between all intervals.

Nada. Sigh.

Couldn't see a darn thing this morning so I treadmilled. Progression run. Started at 7.7 mph. Finished at 9.4 mph. Glad I snuck it in before taking Teren to the airport this morning.

Easy neighborhood run. Shooting for 40 miles this week.

1st track workout in a long time.  2 mile warm up. 2×200 pick ups.  6 x 800 with 400 recovery.  2: 57, 2:57, 2:55, 2:54, 2:53, 2:52.  It is a start.

Zumba!

3 hour dance rehearsal.

Exhausted this morning. Late nights and early mornings don't mix.

Slept in and went to the gym.  Progression run with 8 × 1 minute pick ups every five minutes.  Started at 8.5 mph. Finished at 9.2 mph.

Short mid morning run. I love running in daylight.

Met Tee and Becca early.  Felt a little sick to my stomach, but I have perked up since.  I trained a full week for the first time in ages!! That makes me excited.

Easy neighborhood run.  My hips are sore.  Getting back in shape is never easy.

Morning run listening to a podcast ranking Christmas movies. Happy for entertainment when I don’t have running buddies.

Dang. Snapped my running streak already.  Insomnia is not my friend.  Late rehearsal and a little girl who kept waking up didn’t make for a restful night.  Today I warmed up 2.5 miles and then ran 3 x 10 minutes with three minutes recovery. Set 1: 6:30 average.  Set 2: 6:20 average.  Set 3: 6:12 average.  Cooled down until I hit nine miles.

Pulled Cole out of school early.  Took him running.  I ‘m a “fun” mom. 7:40 average 

A little bit slippery early run with Tee, Becca, and Debra this morning.  Followed by a 3 hour dance rehearsal. Very tired now.

Escaping Christmas for an hour.  I love holiday running.  6:58 average 

Decided to get a workout in while it’s still warm and clear.  15 minute warm up 10 x 2 minutes on 2 minutes off.  Mile cool down.  6:36 average.  Hardest run in awhile.  Merry Christmas!

4 with Cole.  A couple more on my own.

Just a treadmill run.  I get tired of being cold.

Met Tee, Becca, and Debra for long run.  I have rehearsal tomorrow morning.

I was prepared for miserable cold, but it turned out really nice.  7:09 average.

Already hit my mileage goal for the week!  It’s nice getting back into shape.

The new year is off to a terrible start.  Got dressed to run.  Felt terrible.  Abandoned effort.  Turns out I have strep.