Not today... Oh, I did go walking and got in 4 miles. All for the good, of course. But, it wasn't the fastest and I even 'walked' for a portion of the time. I'm still dealing with aches and pains so it made sense to take it easy this morning. I do have a fairly long training time for this next marathon; perhaps I should look up the actual date for the Portland marathon? I'd hate to miss it!
I'm really looking forward to the spring and summer months of training as that is where I will be able to shed some weight. And although I won't share my current weight...I can tell you that my BP and pulse are back in the 'Good' range.
129/64 59
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
A Smart Move
I decided to go ahead and race this morning and I was at the registration table early. I paid my money and got a shirt and a number; then it was back to the car to put the shirt away for another day. OK, I’m ready and have about 45 minutes to burn before the start.
I noted that there seemed to be less of a crowd than in years past and I suppose the threat of a storm has kept the fair weather racers away and that was fine with me.
After doing lots of stretches and sprints to warm up, I was ready for the race to begin, but as usual, it was about 10 minutes after 9 before the pistol was fired. And this time I kept my focus on me and not on the others surrounding me as we left the schoolyard and headed onto the course. I was racing for myself and not competing against anyone. Good move, as pretty soon I was all by myself. Runners ahead of me and slow walkers behind.
Although I brought my
Finally I saw the entrance to the school parking lot and so I gave it a little boost and walked across the finish line in an estimated 39:44. I was fairly certain that I was the first walker across, but who knows? There might have been someone I missed seeing.
After a bottle of water and a banana, I sat down in the auditorium to await the official results and was quite happy to find out that they would announce the walking events first. Sure enough, I was winner (for the third year in a row) and added a medal and plaque to my stash. And while they were handing me the goodies, I tried to read the official time on the clipboard and it looked like 39:33, which would be even better. The paper will have the official results tomorrow. Either way, it was under 13 minute miles and I like that!
Let's see...last year's time was...37:20 and the year before that was 37:49. Ya know, if I had had some competition today, I would have done as well or better than last year...I know it!
Almond Blossom
I haven't seen the weather forecast yet, but I'm still planning on racing in the Durham Almond Blossom 5K this morning. I've been debating daily, and with this decision to go, I have either won or lost the debate...the results will tell me.
My hip wasn't bothering me as much as usual last night, so I'm optimistic about the day. And my granddaughter Meghan will be there to run. OK! And who knows, I may surprise myself with a decent time.
(The weather? Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the morning...then rain in the afternoon. Highs 48 to 53. Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts increasing to 40 to 50 mph by late in the afternoon.)
My hip wasn't bothering me as much as usual last night, so I'm optimistic about the day. And my granddaughter Meghan will be there to run. OK! And who knows, I may surprise myself with a decent time.
(The weather? Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the morning...then rain in the afternoon. Highs 48 to 53. Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts increasing to 40 to 50 mph by late in the afternoon.)
Friday, February 22, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
No walking today
Life interferes with fitness every once in awhile. So I have to take the day off and do some shopping, plus a few other chores. But, I will be out in the park on Saturday AM to make up for the loss of Thursday.
Should I check my blood pressure? 133/76 Pulse is 52. Weight? Still a secret.
Should I check my blood pressure? 133/76 Pulse is 52. Weight? Still a secret.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Friday, February 08, 2008
Memories
I must get out and get some more exercise this morning. I must not let my mind overrule my good intentions. My Clip is charged and loaded with music, so I won’t be bored while training. And the pain is going away quickly. A few more weeks and I will be pain free. I just wish I wouldn’t let myself get into this shape. And then have to start all over again, as I am. But, thank goodness for muscle memory. It helps a lot!
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Off and Walking
Oh! That hurts! Getting around the Bidwell Park course wasn't so easy on the second day of my renewed exercise regimen. I got in a 5K walk at a fairly slow pace; maybe 14.25 minute miles? But...I was walking and that's the good part.
The park looked pretty good, considering the number of trees that were damaged by the January storms. And the creek was full and roaring!
Yes, I will be back again today. I've taken my ibuprofen and I'm ready for another 3 or 4 miles.
The park looked pretty good, considering the number of trees that were damaged by the January storms. And the creek was full and roaring!
Yes, I will be back again today. I've taken my ibuprofen and I'm ready for another 3 or 4 miles.
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