April 2015 Running Challenge

CodeMonkey78 wrote: »

shanaber wrote: »

@CodeMonkey78 - Love that you got in a run with your daughter! Those are the best!! Also love your profile picture!

Thanks Shana! My daughter told me that she "wanted to race with daddy", so I am teaching her to run. Slow interval running with her is like earning a new PR everyday!

So awesome!

4leighbee wrote: »

skippygirlsmom wrote: »

4leighbee wrote: »

shanaber wrote: »

...I would have gone longer but my boss called me needing something and knew I was out for a run (oops). That was at mile 4 and I probably should have just turned around and headed home then. Oh well I keep telling myself I need to stop doing this running longer than planned thing, doesn't seem to help. Is there such thing as Runners Anonymous? Hi - my name is Shana and I am addicted to running...

I have been trying to train my work peeps and my home peeps for years: I am a better, nicer, friendlier and more productive person when I run. They all seem to get it now. If we could just switch the hours around so that 7.5 is running and 1.0 is working, all will be well.

LOL I used to work 7:30 to 4:30 with an hour lunch, now with running I work 8:30 - 4:30 with no lunch! My boss said he could tell when my runs were getting longer because I started to come in later and later. I finally said should I change my hours to 8:30, she said you do whatever you want it's all good with me. Hey work, stop interfering in my personal life.

I'll add to that - personal life (aka family), stop guilting me to stop running! LOL ... It's all about the run and yet, sadly, isn't ...

I have to say my boss is actually pretty cool about it. He knows when we are busy or things are needed that I am totally on top of it. He also used me as an example to his wife for getting in shape - pretty sure he told her "if she can do it, surely you can" and she is doing it now!
My husband has given up on me as far as running and working out is concerned. He used to be concerned I would hurt myself running and I think now he is concerned what/who I might hurt if I don't run. My daughter, although she doesn't live at home is my biggest cheerleader and is always encouraging me.

@Timby1 - That is exactly how it works...'they' invade your body and get you addicted to running
@skippygirlsmom - If the Princess run is anything like the Star Wars run, she will have an awesome time. I just couldn't bring myself to stop and wait in line to take pictures with the characters mid-run.

1 - 12mi, intervals
2 - 6mi, easy
3 - 8mi, easy w/strides
4 - 10mi, easy
5 - 20mi, long run
6 - 5mi, easy
7 - 7mi, intervals

2x 1mi, 7:40, 7:30

Total: 68mi

April goal: ~180mi

First 2KM done.

ddmom0811 wrote: »

@skippygirlsmom - The Princess run sounds great! My future Daughter-in-law did it this year. I may try to sign up too!

That would be awesome!

4/1 - 4.0
4/2 - 3.2
4/3 - 3.15 (treadmill)
4/6 - 3.65
4/7 - 4.0

Easy 5 miles today, although it was pretty hot, humid, and sweaty.

4/1 - 8 miles
4/2 - 5 miles
4/4 - 8 miles
4/5 - 20 miles
4/7 - 5 miles

Total: 46 miles
Goal: 145 miles
Remaining: 99 miles (of running to do, 99 miles to run, pace one down, ramble around, 98 miles of running to do...)

@skippygirlsmom - Disney definitely knows how to do medals!
@ddmom0811 - I know right. All those years I could have saved so much on doctors bills for stress related 'issues' when all I need was a few runs!

ddmom0811 wrote: »

^^^^Exactly!

Date.......Miles......Total
04/01.....4.07.......4.07 - +2 mile walk
04/02.....5.20.......9.27 - + Strength Training
04/03.....6.48.....15.75
04/04...13.10.....28.85
04/05.....0.00.....28.85 - Rest - 3 mile walk on the beach
04/06.....7.20.....36.05 - + Agility
04/07.....6.24.....42.29 - + Strength Training




I forgot to include agility training yesterday - it went 90 minutes instead of our usual 60 and left me exhausted. Even the pup was tired which is a good thing.