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Super sucky run today. I’m thinking it’s probably because of the cold/flu thing I’ve had for the last couple of days. I also switched treadmill types at the gym, so I think that may have been a factor as well. Super annoying that some days I can run 5-6 miles but on days like today 1.5 miles is a struggle. 12/1: 3.1 miles…

Somehow managed to avoid getting the cold I was get during the transition from summer to fall, and I really thought I was gonna get away with not getting sick this winter, but no such luck. Woke up with a sore throat, body aches, runny/stuffy nose, a pounding headache, and ear pain? Sigh 😔 But I went and ran anyways! Yay!…

Got my lazy *kitten* to the gym today! Found a great playlist on Spotify so I didn’t feel like a hamster running on its wheel the entire time! 12/1: 3.1 miles 12/3: 2.7 miles 12/5: 5 miles 12/7: 3.5 miles Total for December: 14.3/50 miles

First time I’ve done over 5k in a couple of weeks! I’ve just spontaneously booked a trip to France with my sister for the first 2 weeks of January, so I’m debating signing up for an April half instead of a March one because I don’t see myself running more than a couple of times while in Paris! That way, I could start…

Did a couple of miles as a warm up for Zumba class. Made the mistake of eating chic-fil-a right before I headed to the gym 😂 12/1: 3.1 miles 12/3: 2.7 miles Total for December: 5.8/50 miles

Sitting in my car waiting for it to warm up in the gym parking lot, so I figured I’d take the time to answer the monthly questions. 1). Who inspires you as a runner? Honestly, this sounds kind of vain but I think I kind of inspire myself? I’ve always wanted to be a runner, and had previously started c25k several times, but…

Started off the month on a great foot! I treadmill’d it, but I convinced my sister to come to the gym with me and she kept me company. She hasn’t seen me run since I first started c25k 8 months ago, and she was definitely shocked at how much I improved! The funny thing is we both started c25k together but she gave up after…

I think I’m gonna keep my goal of 50 miles again for this month. I’m gonna aim for 55-60 miles, but the first half of December is gonna be finals and tons of stress so I guess I’ll have to see how it goes. The good news is my winter break lasts all the way until the end of January so I’m gonna run lots! I’m debating…

Smashed my goal for this month! YAY. I literally only went out today to do the 3/4 mile to hit my goal but I went a little further just cuz. 11/2: 4.1 miles 11/3: 3.3 miles 11/5: 2.4 miles 11/7: 5.1 miles 11/10: 6.5 miles!!! 11/14: 3.5 miles 11/16: 3.3 miles 11/17: 5.2 miles 11/21: 3.1 miles 11/22: 3.1 miles 11/24: 3.4…

Ran outside today for the first time in a week! The weather finally cooperated a bit. It was 40 degrees but it was also windy and flurrying? I don’t understand MA weather lol. Anyways, for some reason I was just not feeling it today so I gave up trying to enjoy my run and went inside 🤷‍♀️ 11/2: 4.1 miles 11/3: 3.3 miles…

It looks like I may actually make my goal this month! 11/2: 4.1 miles 11/3: 3.3 miles 11/5: 2.4 miles 11/7: 5.1 miles 11/10: 6.5 miles!!! 11/14: 3.5 miles 11/16: 3.3 miles 11/17: 5.2 miles 11/21: 3.1 miles 11/22: 3.1 miles 11/24: 3.4 miles 11/26: 2.6 miles Cumulative for November: 45.6/50 miles

Treadmill’d it today. The weather was decent but I was lazy and by the time I worked up the motivation to run it was dark out, so I did it to myself. Did 4.4 miles total, but I walked the first mile so I’m only counting 3.4! This is TMI but I forgot my sports bra and was subjected to running in a regular bra. Let me just…

Race day! Despite the very low temperatures this morning, I managed to drag myself out of my warm and comfy bed at an ungodly hour to be awake on a holiday. I bundled up quite a bit, with 5 layers on my upper torso, two pairs of pants, two pairs of socks, and some gloves. Waiting for the race to start was awful. I came…

Slow 5k this evening on the treadmill in preparation for tomorrow’s 5k race. It turns out it’s going to be approximately 15 degrees F at the starting line tomorrow with some wind. I’ve never ran outside in weather below 30 degrees so I’m pretty nervous. When it’s that cold out, what do you guys do for clothing/layering?…

Just got an email saying my 5 mile race on thanksgiving has been canceled and that we will be running a 5k instead because it’s going to be really cold here on thanksgiving day. I’m so mad because I’ve trained for the last couple of months to build up to a 10K distance for nothing! Ugh!

Just checked the weather for my 5 mile turkey trot on Thursday and holy *kitten* it’s gonna be cold. A high of 21 degrees but will most likely be between 10 and 15 degrees so I will most certainly be freezing my *kitten* off! Guess I’m gonna have to invest in a warm running jacket for Thursday and hope I don’t get…

Finally got outside this morning! They hadn’t cleared the sidewalks I usually run on of the 8 inches of snow we got the other day, so I had to switch it up by running a 3/4 mile loop around my neighborhood a bunch of times, which sucked. The good thing is I got in a bit of hill training as there’s a MASSIVE hill within…

A little over 5k this evening after work. Running has become such a great form of stress relief, who needs therapy when you can run? (I mean I do both but ya know) When I first started running, the treadmill was so easy to run on and running outside was the definition of misery for me. But now that I’ve been running…

Y’all I’m back for some advice. Since it’s starting to get really cold, does anyone have any recommendations for good running jackets and warm running leggings/tights? Hopefully something that won’t break the bank too 😂

I had originally intended to do 4 miles outside this morning, but changed my mind after checking the weather app. It was 30 degrees F, super windy with a feel like temperature of 21 degrees, so I chickened out because I was a baby. So instead I drove down to the gym and only managed to get 3.5 miles in because I had an…

I just ran my longest distance ever! I had originally planned on maybe attempting my first 10K distance ever, and once I did it I had a complete adrenaline rush and kept going! Needless to say, I feel on top of the world right now! :smiley: 11/2: 4.1 miles 11/3: 3.3 miles 11/5: 2.4 miles 11/7: 5.1 miles 11/10: 6.5 miles!!!…

Had the day off of work so I had a beautiful run this morning. 55 degrees, slight breeze, and sunny! I feel like I haven’t had such a nice run in ages and I feel fantastic! 11/2: 4.1 miles 11/3: 3.3 miles 11/5: 2.4 miles 11/7: 5.1 miles Cumulative for November: 14.9/50 miles Upcoming race: Thursday 11/22 Feaster Five…

Squeezed in a short run on the dreadmill before Zumba class this evening. I made the mistake of eating a (delicious) shredded chicken burrito from Taco Bell right before heading to the gym, and it really came back to bite me in the *kitten* lol. 11/2: 4.1 miles 11/3: 3.3 miles 11/5: 2.4 miles Cumulative for November:…

Today’s run was cold, windy, and pouring rain. I did enjoy the run, but for some reason my heart rate was going a lot higher than it typically does on a run so I ended up walking to try and lower my heart rate a bit. 11/2: 4.1 miles 11/3: 3.3 miles Cumulative for November: 7.4/50 miles Upcoming race: Thursday 11/22 Feaster…

I spoke it into existence! Can’t believe that worked lmao. Anyways, got in 4.1 miles on the treadmill today as part of c210k. I find it unbelievable that c25k/10K make it the standard to be running 10 minute miles when it is designed to help people who could not even run for a minute straight. In 60 minutes I run 5 miles,…

I WILL run today. Speaking it into existence

I’m in for 50 miles this month. I didn’t manage to hit my goal for October because life happened, so I’m dropping this months goal from 60 to 50.

Completed week 13 day 1 of c210k today, and got in a little over 4 miles. It was 45 degrees, pouring rain, and extremely windy. In fact, my baseball cap I was using to protect my face from the rain blew off while I was running and landed directly into a puddle at a VERY busy intersection. I’m sure I entertained quite a few…

Haven’t been able to run at all since Monday because midterms ended up kicking my *kitten*! May or may not get out there for a couple of miles after work as I’m too scared to run after the sun sets, but we’ll see. If not, I’m planning on doing week 13 day 1 of c210k tomorrow! I most likely won’t be hitting my goal, so I…

I’ve been slacking on my 10K training because, midterms. Got in 3.25 miles on the treadmill after my Zumba class tonight. 10/1:4 miles 10/3: 4.4 miles 10/5: 4 miles 10/9: 4.8 miles 10/11: 4 miles 10/12: 2.2 miles 10/13: 4.7 miles 10/15: 1.25 miles 10/17: 5 miles 10/19: 2.8 miles-ish 10/20: 3.5 miles 10/22: 3.25 miles…