Mauri's Training

Had a great morning hanging out at home this morning. Matt, Mitch and Tayson came out to hang out alittle while and eat breakfast.   I had told my sister (Kelly) I'd go with her to help at the soup kitchen or nursing home.  We'd talked about doing something different this year that we've never done.  I ended up missing the soup kitchen, but met up with her at an assisted living place.  She, I, a friend of hers (Hal) and his 5 year old daughter (Ella) went to Fairwinds in town.  We had taken  a basket of candy canes and candy with us.  There were quite a few residents in the dining hall because they were just finishing serving lunch.  We just walked around and said hello to everyone.  They got a kick out of Ella.  

On my way into town I had passed someone out running. So, when I got back home I went out for a 5.25 mile run.  Just took it pretty easy.  It was nice to be outside.  Time to hang out for the rest of the day. Watch tv and eat!

Managed to get up to get to the gym pretty early.  Saw Curt already there and running.  Marlin didn't work today so he was able to go in alittle later.  When  I started out I felt alittle tired.  After a few miles I increased my pace and the run got earlier.  Kept it at 8:34 and 8:27 for awhile. Marlin showed up just alittle later.   Towards the end went to 8:13 just to get it finished.  Had to hurry home and get ready for work. 

Broke down and did intervals today.  It's been almost forever since I've done them!  I'd been thinking about it for alittle while and decided today was the day.  It actually wasn't to bad.  Finished with a couple of weights.  Off to home and get ready for work. 

Ran 6x1200 w/400 recovery. 1 mile warmup @ 8.23.  7:47 (152 HR) - 7:43 (155) - 7:47 (158) - 7:35 (165) - 7:35 (168) - 7:47 (168).  Finished with a cool down in Zone 2. 

Just another day at the gym this morning.  But, not to many people were there.   Found it alittle hard to run today.  Not sure if it was because I was tired or running next to Marlin.  He was tired from yesterday too, so we'd talk and I'd lose my focus.  Was fun running next to him though. 

Yesterday we got two more Christmas packages in the mail.  One from Marlin's sister.  She'd sent me a book by Kathrine Switzer - Marathon Women.  She'd gone to listen to her in Rapid City in Oct.   I'm looking forward to reading the book.  And, then my sister sent me a plaque from TOU.  Can't believe we did that. 

Now off to getting ready for work.  Hope eveyone has a good day.

I can't believe I didn't get up and run this morning.  My hip was really bugging me yesterday so I did a few stretches this morning before going to work.  I packed my gym bag because I wanted to go to the gym after work. Then I got to live with the guilt throughout the day of not going in the AM.

I have to say I do like the mornings better, but it was alittle nice not feeling rushed or knowing I just had a certain amount of time.  As I was finishing up my 8 miles I saw Alana.  After talking to her for a few min's I finished with some stretching and then off to go home. 

I'm glad I went to the gym early this morning.  First thing I saw Marlin and Lynette.  Deborah showed up alittle bit later.  And, even later Jeff and Curt showed up. 

Didn't plan on running much more than 7 miles. But, decided to go 8, then 8.5 and then Marlin suggested going 10.  I had been thinking about it earlier so decided to go ahead and do it.  I had planned on using that extra time for stretching and weight, but I was still able to get some stretching done before heading off to work.  So glad it's Friday!

Well, it's the end of the year.  Finished with a normal 7.25 mile run on the TM.  Afterwards I went and did a few weights and then stretched.  Ran home, did a few things and headed back in for a Pilates class at 10am. Afterwards I went and ran a few errands. Came home and cleaned around the house the rest of the day.  Finished with making my homemade yogart and eating dinner.  Now time to relax for the rest of the day.  Tomorrow a day off from running.  Since I ran Christmas Day I think it's been about 13 days since I've taken a day off.  No wonder I've been alittle tired the last couple of days. 

I've been thinking about things I learnt from running this last year.  Some of the things I've figured out is there is a wide range of training programs.  What works for someone doesn't mean it's going to work for someone else.  Marlin and I drive each other nuts sometimes with what we're both doing. j/k. Next thing is stretching and weights are important and nutrition is more important than I thought. 

I was able to run from Seattle, WA to Cleveland, OH this year. Hope next year is as good as this year for everyone...or even better!!!