Mauri's Training

I'm always so happy when I have miles to blog.  Went to the gym thinking I'd be meeting up with my sister.  I started by doing 30 min's on the ArchTrainer and then decided to run.  First thought  was to do 3. But, changed my mind and felt like 5 would be good without pushing it to much.  Felt pretty good with my pace.  Felt confortable around a 8:30 min/mile. Towards the end I pushed it to see if I could do an 8 min/mile.  Made sure and stretched really well and finished the workout off by doing weights.  I was pretty happy to get such a long workout in.  I can tell I still have a ways to go, but, I think I'll just keep doing what I'm doing since I feel like I'm making headway.  Was alittle bummed my sister didn't show, but still had a good workout! 

Very proud of how everyone did at the Pocatello Marathon on Sat!!!!  

So glad I decided to run this morning.  It was alittle tempting not to because I don't remember the last day I've had off from working out.  Yesterday I had a pretty long workout with lots of cardo.  Ended up running 6 miles (thougth about doing 7 but opt'd out not wanting to push to hard) and was happy that I got down to a 8:30 pace.  I know that's a snails pace for most people, but for me it shows I am making progress since running Boston.  

Later Marlin and I went down to the fair.  It's always great walking around, but the downside this year was eating fair food was out.  We did finally find something we could both eat.  I ended up with Mussles and he had a potatoe.  First year ever that we haven't gotten Tiger Ears! 

No run this morning.  I had to be to work earlier this morning.  Did get to ride the bike at home and finish with getting some arm weights in.  

Last night my two nieces came home from Boise.  Boy were they excited to start school today!  It was pretty fun watching them get out their new school clothes for the day. 

Hope everyone had a good weekend!

Went into town to run the greenbelt this morning. As I was getting ready to leave Marlin showed up. He'd just got done with his run.  He decided to run with me for awhile.  We ran to SNL and up to Sunnyside.  Pretty nice run.  Sure was fun running with Marlin!   Went we got back to the car and truck he left and I ran up to John's Hole bridge and back.  Finished with 6.60 miles. 

Just another day at the gym.

Another day at the gym.  Archtrainer for an hour and then weights. 

Decided to run today.  I went into the greenbelt and ran over to SRL the way Marlin and I did the other day.  I decided I really like it over there. I started out feeling the best I had in quite awhile.  I started by running a 8:15 pace and wanted to see how long I could maintain it.  It felt pretty confortable.  For the majory of the run I was around an 8:15 - 8:22 pace.  The last two miles I was back running around the greenbelt and my pace dropped to just under a 8:30 pace.  Part of that was I didn't like running the path and concrete sidewalk. My choices were either running on the grass or road.  I pretty much refuse to run on it.  I opt'd for the road rather than concrete.  I made a couple of little stops - to tie my shoe, PoP, water break.  I'm just happy that I felt strong today.  I decided that I'm going to try and do a couple of spin classes during the week.  I think I need something new when it comes to gym workouts.  Hope everyone else had good runs today!!!

EARLY MORNING to do the Spin Class at 5am!!! Crazy, crazy, crazy.  : )

Great class.

Ok, I just got a few miles in this morning. When I got to the gym I saw Debra and Marlin running.  I went back and did my usual on the Archtrainer.  After Marlin left to go to work Debra came back to me and asked why I wasn't running.  I'd actually thought about it driving into the gym, but, wasn't sure how I felt at that point.   Long story short I went ahead and ran for the second half of my cardio.  My hip was alittle tight but managed to do 3 miles.  Debated on doing 4 miles, but wanted to make sure I had time for weights and stretching.  Not many miles but at least I ran!  

Ran SRL late afternoon.   Slow and warm.

Woke up early to run SRL this morning.  After running after work yesterday I felt pretty good.  It was alot cooler than yesterday afternoon which was nice.  Pace was good for the majority of the run, but I start to go downhill as the run goes on.  Still have a ways to go, but getting there.   

Had a great run this morning along the Boise bike path along the river.  I love staying downtown and being able to walk right out and the path is right there.  I really enjoy Sat morning runs.  No pressure to go to work.  I was just happy to go more than my usualy 6.  Would have liked to go alittle longer, but I knew my mom was waiting for me.  We came over to Boise last night so that she could see her sister today.  It was pretty hard to go see her because she just went into a nursing home about 2 weeks ago.  She had been having a hard time adjusting so they didn't want her to have visiters until this weekend.  When we saw her 3 weeks ago I'm not 100% sure she knew knew who mom was (her sister).  But, today as soon as she saw us she knew exactly who we were. She even knew who I was.  I think she may have kind of remembered my daughter who was with us too.  Big improvement!  : )  

I was reminded about quite a few things today. Be grateful! 

***Way to go honey.  You did great today.  Very happy for everyone running TOU today!***

Went in by the greenbelt this morning. As soon as I got there Marlin was just starting another loop so he came back to run with me.   Was pretty nice running with him.  He pushed me alittle and I made it so he had a slow run.  Legs felt pretty good.

Early morning run with Marlin down by the greenbelt and SRL.  I love when I get to run with him.  It's a slow run for him and I get to push myself alittle more. Felt much better waking up.  Lately I have to go to bed early or I can't get myself up in the morning.  I was happy with our pace this morning. 

Ran with Marlin early before work.

I'm not sure if I'm surprised or knew I could do it.  I wanted to see if I could run 10 miles today and I did.  I'm just happy.  I haven't had the drive I used to but, I feel it coming back.  I am very thankful to be out running again.  Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Ran down by the greenbelt and SRL.  Spent the rest of the day helping Marlin can carrots.  Finishing off the peaches, too. 

Went into town to run around the greenbelt.  Pretty weird morning.  Right after I started running I hear someone say something.  I thought it might be from this other car that had just gotten there.  When I kept going they said something again and I realized it was Marlin.  He was just finishing. Every morning I park behind him along the road.  I stopped and talked to him for a few minutes. When we were talking it was raining alittle and he made the comment 'be careful'.  I thought that was kind of weird.  But, I had actually grabbed my pepperspray from my gym bag at home. Of course it was in the car because I don't like to feel I'm on the defense or something might happen.  I've ran down by the river for almost 2 yrs and feel pretty safe. There's usually others out and I figure we watch out for each other.   When I got to the other side I noticed someone sitting on one of the table smoking.  That was actually how I saw them, from the smell.   It caught me off guard so I go out to where they are doing construction on the road to avoid running right in front of them.  I'm sure it was pretty ovbious. But, what the heck.   I finished my first loop around the river and really didn't want to go again because I hadn't seen another soul out like normal.  I ended up running the one side of the river and over on Utah Ave.  It was great that it was lit, but the traffic was pretty annoying.  

I'm debating on where to run.  Out by the house is so dark because it's country roads and I have to wear a headlamp. Every once in awhile there are a couple of people who drive by.  I like SRL but, no one is usually over there.  Except there is usually a police car that drives by.  One morning they sat along the road as I ran.  I could run later in the morning, but I like getting it done early.  And, I do not want to run on the TM.  I mornings are to good right now.  I guess I'll think about it maybe make Marlin run with me every morning!!!   That won't happen because he's out there even earlier than I am.

Six miles along Snake River Landing. 

Normal run early in the morning.  Happy to be running.