I haven't mentioned running in a couple of posts, but I'm still at it folks! There hasn't been any one race to train for, so I've just been trying to get comfortable running outside. Mostly 2mile runs. Not really challenging myself. And before I forget, I did download another running app, the Nike+, because Map My Run was trying to say that I was running an 8 minute mile earlier in the week. Liar! Knowing this not to be true, I'm trying the Nike app. Used it last night and I like the features that Map My Run does not have, like tagging your shoes after a run to track mileage, using emoticons to rate how the run felt to you, power song options and ability to use on TM or outside.
Did a 3mile yesterday evening because my running mentor said I had to. That is pretty much the only reason. Ha! At this stage (and maybe forever?) I need someone to say to me "Here is your plan, this is what you need to do, don't deviate". Because I will. I am a lazy ass at heart. I almost didn't run yesterday. I was tired from work. It was really windy outside. I'm a lazy ass. Told myself--"I can just do it in the morning". But knowing that 90% of running is mental, I just sucked it up and went. GET IT DONE! And of course, I felt better after. Damn. Didn't even walk any, but did get a few needed breaks while waiting to cross intersections. I think this is why I like to run downtown. :-)
And it looks like I'm running a 10K in June. My mentor gave me this option: Work on increasing your speed (yeah, right) or increase your distance. I went with distance obviously. I think I have around 8 weeks to get ready. I tried to chicken out and ask for a 10K that was in the fall until she pointed out that I would be training in the heat of summer. No thanks.
Speaking of that, I ran in the heat Wednesday for the first time and it was really hard. It was in the evening, but was still around 83 degrees. I carried a water bottle with me for fear of being dehydrated, but all I really had was my bike water bottle. Once filled with water, it was heavy and bulky and just felt weird. Hated it. Have to figure out another option. I really want to start running in the morning when it starts getting hotter, but don't want to run alone that early. This may require me to join a running club and I don't know how I feel about that. I've even thought about putting up a sign in my building to see if there might be another female runner around that would join me, but haven't decided if that would be weird or not??????
Going to free yoga at Lululemon this am. It's a great class at a great price, just have to get there early. Then it's off to the Farmer's Market which opens today. Yea!!!!!!
Also, won a pair of Native sunglasses yesterday at a local outdoor store. Didn't know anything about this brand, but they are super cool, sporty yet stylish enough for everyday wear. As if I'm stylish!! Also waiting on my first shipment of Ellie clothing, joined their workout club and ordered 2 bottoms that need to get here already!
Good Luck to all the Boston marathoners!!! Actually have a friend running. Go Cassie!!!
Later dudes.....
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