So much has happened and it is hard to know where to start. So I'll just dive into a topic. I finished my first 10K race! I started thinking my purpose was so the person in front of me was not last. Hey, it's a purpose...and best of all it was a PR since it was my first 10K. It was a beautiful course, lots of rolling hills but nothing too difficult. I was as slow as I expected but I did it!
Now a few words about my "running partner". I love my Garmin Forerunner 405CX. I can't believe the stats it produces. I'm so glad I had it on this race. My best pace was 6:47 min/mile which is insane. My pace at the finish was 9:59 min/mile and my average moving pace was 12:35 min/mile. The Garmin certainly gives me an overall picture of my progress. If I can just make those dips in pace not dip so far so often. I'm thinking there is hope for me yet!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Monster Dash 1/2 Marathon, October 30, 2010
The Monster Dash Half, 10-Mile, 5K and 5K-9 races are filled with great scenery, not just the Halloween costumes people wear, but the fall color is at its peak in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area during our race. The routes for this race take advantage of that, taking runners in and around some of the most scenic areas Minneapolis has to offer: including Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun and a portion of Minnehaha Parkway.
This looks like fun! I can't wait to register for the whole series in 2011!
The Polar Dash in January
The Get Lucky 7K in March
The Minneapolis Marathon and 1/2 Marathon in June
The Minneapolis Duathalon in August
The Monster Dash 1/2 Marathon in October
This looks like fun! I can't wait to register for the whole series in 2011!
The Polar Dash in January
The Get Lucky 7K in March
The Minneapolis Marathon and 1/2 Marathon in June
The Minneapolis Duathalon in August
The Monster Dash 1/2 Marathon in October
Ragnar Relay Great River, August 20-21, 2010
This is the one, the race I'm training for. My reason to keep going. At least until August 21, then there will be the next big race. I'm so excited! Doesn't it sound like fun?
Ragnar Relay Great River is turning 5 this year. What better way to celebrate than a 193-mile party with 11 of your best friends.
SO HOW DOES IT WORK? Teams of 12 will run along the world-famous Mississippi River as they rock out, enjoy the wacky participant costumes, and make life-long friends with teammates and competitors. The party runs along the Great River Road starting in Winona, MN cutting into Wisconsin and ending in Minneapolis, MN with FREE PIZZA and ALMOST FREE BEER ($2 pints).
Ragnar Relay Great River is turning 5 this year. What better way to celebrate than a 193-mile party with 11 of your best friends.
SO HOW DOES IT WORK? Teams of 12 will run along the world-famous Mississippi River as they rock out, enjoy the wacky participant costumes, and make life-long friends with teammates and competitors. The party runs along the Great River Road starting in Winona, MN cutting into Wisconsin and ending in Minneapolis, MN with FREE PIZZA and ALMOST FREE BEER ($2 pints).
Medtronic TC 10 mile, October 3, 2010
UPDATE: I was not selected! There is always next year.
Also known as "The Shortcut to the Capitol," the 12th Annual Medtronic TC 10 Mile race starts near the HHH Metrodome and shares the last seven miles of the marathon course, including the spectacular finish at the State Capitol.
Lottery Registration opens Monday, July 5 and closes Wednesday, July 14
I can't believe I entered a lottery for a 8,000 person race. I have no idea if I'll be selected, but it sounds like fun!
The drawing will be held on Thursday, July 15 and lottery results will be available at mtcmarathon.org by 3 p.m. Friday, July 16.
Also known as "The Shortcut to the Capitol," the 12th Annual Medtronic TC 10 Mile race starts near the HHH Metrodome and shares the last seven miles of the marathon course, including the spectacular finish at the State Capitol.
Lottery Registration opens Monday, July 5 and closes Wednesday, July 14
I can't believe I entered a lottery for a 8,000 person race. I have no idea if I'll be selected, but it sounds like fun!
The drawing will be held on Thursday, July 15 and lottery results will be available at mtcmarathon.org by 3 p.m. Friday, July 16.
Catfish Days 10K 2010, July 11, 2010
I registered by email today! I'm committed now...although I registered the family for the BK 5K and most of us were sick. The day of the race was the first day I finally felt better, but I didn't make anyone run.
This one is only me, so I'm committed. Wake up early, nourish, hydrate, prepare, finish, drive home. I guess technically a PR is a given since I've never ran a 10K race before. My average pace is slow, I expect to finish in 1:15. At least it's a PR I expect I can beat soon...on my next 10K, right?
This one is only me, so I'm committed. Wake up early, nourish, hydrate, prepare, finish, drive home. I guess technically a PR is a given since I've never ran a 10K race before. My average pace is slow, I expect to finish in 1:15. At least it's a PR I expect I can beat soon...on my next 10K, right?
Training: July 3-7, 2010
Time to ramp it back up...again. June was a difficult month. I noticed I haven't lost weight since my last record on May 26th. At least I'm not gaining, at least not that much. If I keep running I should be able to catch up with my 5 lb a month goal.
Here was the plan: I started with a 5K run the morning I left for my trip. Then I mapped out some runs on mapmyrun.com for both cities I traveled to and actually stuck with the plan! I managed 4.15 mile on Sunday and 5.2 miles on Monday. Tuesday was travel home day and instead of running I napped off the travel. Funny how you can sit in a car for hours and be tired when you get home.
I also switched from (NOT) finding time in the evening to run to mornings. MUCH better! :) I just have to fight with the obeying the alarm clock and going to bed at a decent hour.
This morning I did a 6 mile run. My Avg HR is going down...again, and my average pace is going down...again. So frustrated to have to basically start over but it's improving fast. Distance still doesn't seem to be a problem but average pace needs to improve. I'm concerned I won't be running 10 minute mile pace by Ragnar but it's still possible.
So total mileage so far in July...18.
Here was the plan: I started with a 5K run the morning I left for my trip. Then I mapped out some runs on mapmyrun.com for both cities I traveled to and actually stuck with the plan! I managed 4.15 mile on Sunday and 5.2 miles on Monday. Tuesday was travel home day and instead of running I napped off the travel. Funny how you can sit in a car for hours and be tired when you get home.
I also switched from (NOT) finding time in the evening to run to mornings. MUCH better! :) I just have to fight with the obeying the alarm clock and going to bed at a decent hour.
This morning I did a 6 mile run. My Avg HR is going down...again, and my average pace is going down...again. So frustrated to have to basically start over but it's improving fast. Distance still doesn't seem to be a problem but average pace needs to improve. I'm concerned I won't be running 10 minute mile pace by Ragnar but it's still possible.
So total mileage so far in July...18.
10 Ways to Beat the Bloat | Lifescript.com
I woke up bloated today but no weight gain. Weight loss can be frustrating! I'm thinking my body redistributes all the weight around my middle before I loose it cause there just is no reason for it. I quit diet coke, I drink water...hoping to get a couple tips from this article.
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