I took a 'rest' day yesterday. This morning I challenged the treadmill to not shut off during my workout. I was planning on two miles followed by another two tonight after work. Didn't take the speed past 7.5mph because it had been shutting down above that. I increased the incline to 6. So at two miles when that bitch was still going...I thought, GAME ON! I could do 2.5 or 3 miles, I have time and I feel good. Let's see who will quit first. The treadmill shut of at 2.6. I will still run tonight.
Can't wait to be running at Round Lake!
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
False Start...Reboot
Yup, pretty good start to my training program only to be derailed by a head cold. But I'm back. I ran 2 miles yesterday and two miles today. The treadmill is giving me some grief. The belt was slipping so I tightened it up a bit. Now it wants to shut down every mile our so causing me to stop and press the reset button. It could be that the belt is a little off balance now. Easy to fix
It is official. During my recent period of battling phlegm and energy loss, I took the time to get myself registered for the marathon.
Although I am (was) following my training program by Aly's Mobile Fitness with precision on a day to day basis, I may have to make a few changes. I will take the same workouts and conform them to my work schedule. I found I was trying to get a run in before a 12 hour work day and the next day called for rest....on my day off. I had no problem resting, that was easy. The next few days leading up to Christmas (which I'm working every single one, thank you) I start at 10:30am. This will make it a little easier to run each morning. I will be back on track by the end of the week.
It is official. During my recent period of battling phlegm and energy loss, I took the time to get myself registered for the marathon.
Although I am (was) following my training program by Aly's Mobile Fitness with precision on a day to day basis, I may have to make a few changes. I will take the same workouts and conform them to my work schedule. I found I was trying to get a run in before a 12 hour work day and the next day called for rest....on my day off. I had no problem resting, that was easy. The next few days leading up to Christmas (which I'm working every single one, thank you) I start at 10:30am. This will make it a little easier to run each morning. I will be back on track by the end of the week.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Day 3 - Rest
My training plan today calls for rest. When I saw that yesterday, I scoffed! Really? Run two miles one day and then rest the next? Well, apparently Aly knows her stuff. Just after running two miles yesterday, I am feeling some pains today.
This is where I've made mistakes in the past. Wanting to do too much too fast and then burning myself out. Stick to the plan...focus on the goal!
I have a 12+ hour work day ahead of me, so probably just as well. Maybe I can get some stretching in when I'm not being a retail slave.
This is where I've made mistakes in the past. Wanting to do too much too fast and then burning myself out. Stick to the plan...focus on the goal!
I have a 12+ hour work day ahead of me, so probably just as well. Maybe I can get some stretching in when I'm not being a retail slave.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
No Excuses
My potential excuse this morning: The treadmill is still in the garage with moving boxes piled on it. If the treadmill can't come to me...I go to the treadmill. I moved the boxes and fired it up. We haven't used it in a while, long before this year's move back to Loghorse Ranch. It seemed to have the same creaks and reluctance as me. For the next two miles we got reacquainted.
For anyone that may eventually follow my posts, don't let me get away with excuses for not running. Call me out on it!
For anyone that may eventually follow my posts, don't let me get away with excuses for not running. Call me out on it!
Marathon Training
On October 6, 2013, I will be running in the Portland Marathon. In order to achieve this feat, I have employed my daughter Alyson (Aly's Mobile Fitness) as my trainer. She has quite a task ahead of her. I have not run in a few years. She has set me up with a workout plan that will transform my beer drinking lazy ass into a lean ripped running machine.
Yesterday was my first official training day. My assignment called for cross training. I failed this already. I did do a lot of stretching though. Today calls for a two mile run.
I will attempt to post every day in order to document my progress. Hopefully this blog will accomplish two things. First, it will hold me accountable to reaching my goals and second, fulfill my desire to write.
Yesterday was my first official training day. My assignment called for cross training. I failed this already. I did do a lot of stretching though. Today calls for a two mile run.
I will attempt to post every day in order to document my progress. Hopefully this blog will accomplish two things. First, it will hold me accountable to reaching my goals and second, fulfill my desire to write.
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