Mauri's Training

Boy, it was a stuggle to run today.  I knew I was avoiding when I was clearing the paper jam in my shredder.  If I'd rather do that then run there is a problem. I just knew I needed to get my running stuff on (stuggle, but overcame) and get in the car and drive.  Once I got to the gym realized I had no headphones (disappointed) but got on the TM anyway.  I knew I just needed to worry about running the first hour.  That down and things got better.  HR was up alittle the first third of the run but was happy it settle down and evened out as the run went on.  Glad I stuck with it and actually ended up doing a mile more than I planned.  

It was great to see Kami and their visitor Robert using the weights.  Nice site to see afterwards. 

Was happy to get to the gym this morning.  First thing I saw was Jeff and Marlin running.  Stopped by them for a min and then went over by the window to watch cars and people come in.  I didn't feel like I could come close to keep up with them also.  After yesterday I wanted to take it easy this morning and being next to them I'd felt like I had to push it.   Before I left the gym I saw Moses from the Biggest Loser so I made sure and went to introduce myself because he's going to come into work in about a week or so.  At work we're trying to get employees signed up for a 5K in May.  I'm SO grateful Jeff & Teton Running are holding a clinic for everyone this week at the store.  It's been hard to say who's going to be willing to step out of their box and try.   I don't know if my co-workers know how lucky they are to have a chance to listen and meet Jeff & Gray.  

Went back to the gym after work today. Did the Archtrainer for 30 min's and then did a few little strenght training things.  Made it to the hottub before heading home.

Hope everyone has a good day!

Boy, almost didn't make it to the gym this morning.  Last couple of days I've felt run down/tired.  Good thing Marlin forgot his phone and called!!!   When I got there saw Curt and Marlin running.  Saw Jeff as I was getting ready to find a TM.  Was going to say hi on my way by again, but, he'd left.  I was just happy to be there.  Wasn't quite sure if I felt like intervals.  But, after running a few miles I decided why not.  I laughted in my head when Marlin said 'don't over do it'.  When does a runner never over do it?   Was happy to get 6 X 600 w/200 cooldown - Z4.  

Day off!  Slept in until about 6:30am.  Got to the gym and saw Marlin & Curt running.  Marlin on his second run for the day and Curt going strong as ever!  I went over the window because I wanted to set the TM timer for over an hour and watch people come and go.  After I got done Curt was still running!  Still strong as ever.  It's so amazing how every one just goes and goes.....seems all we do is run. 

Well, when I went to bed last night I wasn't sure if I'd feel like waking up and going running.  A few weeks ago I was asked by our Site Director at work to head up and organize a 5 K Fun Run for our employee's to walk/run in May. 

We've got 3 different sites (I.F, North. ID & Fort Collin).  Each site will try and motivate the employee's to get out and exercise.  The orignial idea came from another employee in North ID who is an Elite Ironman Triathlete.

So far, what I've been able to organize is:  1) found a race; 2) Teton Running has been awesome to offer and hold a clinic once a month to help educate about running a 5K; 3) talked with Apple Athletic Club and was able to get a previous contestant from the Biggest Loser to come into our work for the employee's to meet.  What I'm learning is that it's a pretty big challenge to get people out there and moving.  We had a 'Getting Started' clinic set for last night and 1 (yes 1) person showed up!!!!  Since last night I've done pretty good at holding back my thoughts on this turnout.  However, I did email the Site Director, HR and our Admin Assistant on how it went this morning.  I was happy that I remained professional while at the same time talking about what I thought about the across site challenge.  We will see what happens going forward. 

I guess I'm just amazed that with the condition of people's health the lack of willingness to do anything about it.  We live in a world of processed and fast food.  However, I don't think you have to live within that world if you don't want to.   It's all a choice.

I've known some amazing people, but I do have to say runners are the best!

Other than that.  I was happy with my run.  Ran 7 miles.  Good tempo run in Z3 and even bumped up the incline.  Good day!!!

There was a big power glitch yesterday at work.  And alot of leadership got stuck here trying to work through keeping things going.  I had stopped by in the afternoon shortly after it'd happened and the building did smell like burnt electrical & they did have to evacuate the building.  But still, there could have been more of turnout!   But, the positive was I've had a few people apologize for last night and not making it.    

Didn't want to get out of bed this morning.  Managed to make it to the gym this morning. Saw Jeff and Marlin.  Timing was great - Marlin we just finishing so I took his TM.  Felt like a turtle alittle bit running next to Jeff.   I wasn't in the mood to push it much today except for the last 1 1/2 miles, I finally bumped it up more.  I've been tired.  I like that I'm getting more comfortable at an 8:13 or 8:20 pace - new comfort zone.

Look forward work a normal day at work and then hanging out with Marlin tonight. 

Hope everyone has a great day! 

What an amazing run the running group had this morning...getting caught up in the snow storm!  There did amazing!!!  I look up to them so much and what they can accomplish!   Since I'm not near as fast as they are I did my typical run at the gym.  The last couple of long runs I've noticed they're not as overwhelming mentally as they would have been a year ago.  It takes me a few miles to begin to get into a routine, but as the run goes on I get in a pretty good routine and pace.   I HAVE to start running outside.  My dilemma has been running early in the morning during the week I really don't want to run outside when it's still dark.  I guess I'm being a wimp, but it's my dilemma.  Since I've ran in the AM I haven't made myself do a second run in the day afterwork. When I do go to the gym in the PM I usually do run a few extra miles and then do strenght training and stretching.  So, come the weekend I don't want to do my first run outside to be a long run.  So, my plan is to look at the weather for the week and make myself run outside after work.  I'll just do a double.