Day 115.

One more 3 mile run today, before the long run tomorrow.  I decided to do a new route.  The first half was completely uphill, and it kicked my butt a little, but the whole way back home was a breeze.  I also did workout 1 of the 30 Day Shred.

Day 114.

Another 3 mile run today.  It's been a long time since I've been able to see my shadow while on my run, and it was fabulous!  I warmed up with 20 minutes of Pilates and 1/4 mile walking, then started my run.  After cooling down with another 1/4 mile walking, I did level 1 of the Yoga Meltdown DVD.

Day 113.

3 mile run today, and guess what?  It's raining.  Ugh.  I warmed up with 20 minutes of Pilates, then walked a few blocks before starting my run.  I felt a little slow starting out, but was getting into a good groove just as my Garmin beeped at me that I had finished the 3 miles.  After my run I did workout 3 from the 30 Day Shred.

Day 112.

Today is a rest day, and wouldn't you know it, it's sunny and supposed to be 80 degrees!  Oh, well.  I am in need of a good rest day, and I still may try to be outside and enjoy it in some way.  It's also looking to be a pretty nice week, so hopefully I'll have some good runs.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed, since it would be a pleasant change to not have any rain!

New blog header.

Like my new blog header?  I took this picture today at the park where I do some of my runs.  On the other side of the track is a row of lilac shrubs...the park smells terrific right now!

Day 111.

Another Saturday, same story as last week...cold air and rain clouds looming.  I walked for 40 minutes, since it is a "no run" day.  After my walk I did workout 2 of the Yoga Meltdown DVD.  My soreness is gone, and I feel pretty good today, other than a headache, which I think is from the high humidity we've had the past few days.

Day 110.

I am definitely feeling yesterday's run today.  My legs are sore and I feel more tired than usual.  I had to force myself to do any sort of a workout this morning, and since I'm short on time because we have Cub Scouts this morning, I did 20 minutes of Pilates, then I did workout 1 from the 30 Day Shred DVD.

Day 109.

6 mile run today, and I had so much fun!  We were camping in Utah at a state park on the north end of the Great Salt Lake.  I took paved roads around the campground and down by the water until I had reached my 6 miles.  I definitely do better on the longer runs.  My Garmin tells me my pace is slower than when I do my 3 milers, which makes sense I guess.  I think that in my mind I'm telling myself I need to go farther, and stay strong longer, so I keep my pace pretty moderate so I don't tire out too fast.  I really enjoy the long runs.

Today was also the first time I've attempted a run while wearing my hydration belt.  Since I was going six miles in an unfamiliar area and it was warmer weather than what I have been used to, I thought it was a good time to start practicing with it.  I'm glad I'm starting now, because it felt very cumbersome and awkward at first, and I think I'm going to need to make some adjustments to it, maybe add some Velcro on the straps, to make it less bothersome.  By the end of the 6 miles I was used to it, no biggie, but it does take some getting used to having that water bottle gurgling up and down, and the belt tight around my waist.

Day 108.

3 mile run today.  We're camping, so I just walked for a bit to warm up, then ran an irregular route around the roads throughout the campground/park area until my Garmin told me I had done 3 miles, then I walked back to our campsite.  It felt humid and warmer than what I've been used to, which was actually kind of nice for a change.

Day 107.

I had a hard time getting going this morning.  I woke up with a headache, a little bit of a stomachache and I could barely motivate myself to do much of a warm up before heading out for my run.  It was also cold, cloudy and sprinkling, and of course the gloomy weather is a sure mood dampener.  I knew I just had to get out the door and do it, and to make it simple, I decided to do my run on the track at the park.  I walked there, then ran 3 miles and walked about 1/2 mile as a cool down.  As any runner will tell you, you always feel better after a run, and I can attest to that today.  When I got home I did the 30 Yoga Meltdown DVD.  We're going to be attempting a family camping trip for the next few days, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that, even though there's  a thunderstorm happening right now, that by later today we'll get some clear skies and warmer weather.  Tomorrow on the schedule is another 3 mile run, then Thursday a 6 miler, and I'm actually looking forward to running a new route out in the country, especially now that I feel more safely equipped with my new, pink pepper spray.  :)