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On My Own

February 22, 2012
My running buddies

My running buddies

My morning runs usually consists of running a mile with Marshall, then a second mile with Wrigley.  It gets them both some needed exercise as they are young energetic dalmatians and it gets me to run twice as far.  Unfortunately, for the past few days Marshall has been sick.  He was throwing up, very lethargic and dehydrated.  He has not been up for running.

So, even though I can work out when I’m sick, I have a difficult time running when one of my running buddies is sick.  (There is probably a blog post about the importance of workout partners somewhere in there).  Needless to say, Wrigley and I have been doing some walking, but not much.

This morning I decided I just needed to do it, with or without my running buddy.  Every day missed is one day closer to my Ironman with no preparation.  Wrigley and I ran a mile and then I did the second mile on my own.  I must admit I was a bit apprehensive about running by myself.  But I did it, and it had good and bad aspects.

Good – I was actually 2 minutes faster over the course of the mile.  I will chalk that up to not having to stop at every bush, tree and mailbox along the way.  The chart of my pace from Map My Fitness shows that my pace was relatively consistent over that mile, which makes me happy.

Bad – There was no one to talk to.  I actually was lonely.  And it’s not the same talking to yourself.  However, that is a feeling I will have to get used to because during the race I will be alone most of the time.

All in all, I’m glad to be back to training after a few days off.  Marshall is feeling better and will be up and running soon, but even so, I can run with just myself for company.

On another note, this past Saturday I participated in the Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics.  You can read all about it here.

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Rest Day

January 24, 2012

Since it is still early in my training, every other day is a rest day.  This will change in about 2 weeks, and I will only have 2 rest days a week, then as training progresses, that will drop to one.  On my rest days I don’t fully rest, I walk.  There are two reasons for this;

  1. It’s important for Wrigley and Marshall to go on  a walk each day, so I go for them.  Plus, I like spending time with them to start my day.
  2. I feel like if I don’t do something it will be easy for me to lose my momentum and I will quit all together.

So, on rest days I walk.  Somewhere between 1.2 and 1.5 miles.  And I don’t walk fast.  Although, some days I wrestle with that decision.  I wonder if I should turn it into a “power walk”  and really expend the energy.  But then I think that defeats the purpose of  a rest day.  And I know I get faster as I get more in shape, but for now, I’m not pushing the fast on rest days.

What do you think?  Should I turn my walk into more of a workout?  Or should i continue with my slower less taxing walks?  I’d be interested to hear different opinions.

Today’s walk was 1.23 miles in 30 minutes.

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Forward Motion

October 20, 2011

It’s been a few weeks since my fresh start, and I’ve been pretty good at walking/running every day.  This week I have upped my mileage to 2 miles.  I do the first mile with Marshall and the second with Wrigley.  Saturday is the day to up again to 2.5 miles.  I will probably up the time spent with Wrigs since he will be the one running the 5K with me on Thanksgiving.  Although both of them could run circles around me easily.

I am proud that I have kept it up.  Today my second mile was 3 minutes faster than my first and the fastest it has been since my new beginning the first of October.  And I know it will just keep getting faster.

I’m losing weight too…..and people are noticing.  It’s a great feeling!  Things are moving in the right direction.  I’m disappointed that I won’t be participating in the Ironman next weekend, but on the other hand it  allows us to go to Gayle’s alma matter for alumni weekend where one of her classmates will be inaugurated as President of the college.  It’s a big deal, and I am very glad we will be able to attend.

So, all in all, I’m pleased with my progress and looking forward to what will come in the future.

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Life As We Know It

April 16, 2011

Things have been crazy around here lately.  Crazy in a good way though.  Our business, Glynne’s Soaps, has been growing and expanding.  Last weekend we participated in Azalea Festival, a large two day festival which brings visitors from all over the world.  So the week before we were busy getting ready, the weekend was mainly a blur, and this week has been spent recovering.  We had fun and met a lot of great people, so even with all the craziness, the weekend was a success.

Marshall Looking Cute and Innocent

Marshall Looking Cute and Innocent

Gayle, Wrigley and Marshall

Gayle, Wrigley and Marshall

About a month ago we adopted a new puppy.  His name is Marshall and he is now 8 months old, and a bundle of energy.  Although you wouldn’t know it if you were looking at him now, he is sound asleep with Wrigley on the bed next to my desk.  But they have been playing hard all morning.  Never have I seen something move so fast to grab a sock or a piece of paper.  He will dart in, grab it and be out before you even realize what’s happened.

Needless to say, my training has suffered. Now that the weather is warming up and the sun is hanging around later in the day, I am hoping to ramp it up some. I was able to get in a two mile run yesterday morning, today was busy with the Farmer’s Market, and hopefully tomorrow I can work in a bike ride.

So, things are busy but fun.  As I ramp up my training, I’ll try to up my posting as well so be on the lookout.

Still tri-in

Jenn

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