Just went for a 20 minute brisk walk before dinner in the cool crisp fall air! My ideal time to work out is actually before dinnertime. I am a stay-at-home mom with a toddler + 2 school aged kids. I like to re-connect with the big kids when they get in from school and get dinner cooking and then go out to workout before dinner. It helps me to transition my day from being home all day with the little one and into the evening family routine.
It gives me a chance to clear my head and get some fresh air and to be alone for 30-60 minutes depending on my route. Then I can dive into dinnertime, homeworktime, eveningtime, and bedtime. It lets me think about my day and plan my evening of what I need to do after the kids are in bed. Do I need to wash their school uniforms? Do I need to do a client bid? (I am a work-at-home mom too) Do I need to layout some custom rhinestone patterns? Do I need to package up internet orders? So much to think about and process !
My friend Lara, The Mom Biz Coach, suggested that I use the voice record option on my MP3 player when my list is too big or to use it during my cool down walk after a run. Then I can play at back after I get all the munchkins to bed. This has been a great tool 'cause you really can't take pen and paper on a run or walk.
I have to say after this cruddy summer weather-wise I am really enjoying the brisk fall. It was a bit cold the other night and a bit winter-like but I hope it will stay in the 40-60 degree range for a while.
When is your favorite time of the day to run?
When is your favorite time of the year to run?
Does anyone have any fall races coming up ?
Happy Running !
Showing posts with label Running Log. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Running Log. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Running Log - Ran 62:22 Today - 2nd Run of Day!
Running Log
August 6th, 2009
2nd Run of the day! Whoah Mama! What am I thinking? I joined a Running Clinic coordinated by one of the local Running Stores in town called The Running Room. I wanted to join the 5K clinic because I have already done the previous clinic called "Learn to Run", but the 5K clinic is on Friday nights and that is a sacred Family Night in our house.
Our Lierman Friday Family Nights are filled with fun activities like card games, board games, crafts, pizza, pop, popcorn, pjs, sleeping bags, and ends with a family movie. Once a month we invite another family to join us for the fun & they bring their pjs too! So, there is no way that I could do something on that night.
So, I tried the 10K group and we ran 6K+ on this first night of the clinic and it took everything I had. First off, I find when you run with a group it's hard not to run faster than your normal pace. After about 2K I started moving towards the back of the group with Team Turtles. By 5K we turtles couldn't even see the mid-pack let alone the front pack of Gazelles.
Hum? Completely wiped out & couldn't even see the rest of the runners ahead by the end. Sounds like i bit off more than I could chew & need to downgrade :-(
August 6th, 2009
2nd Run of the day! Whoah Mama! What am I thinking? I joined a Running Clinic coordinated by one of the local Running Stores in town called The Running Room. I wanted to join the 5K clinic because I have already done the previous clinic called "Learn to Run", but the 5K clinic is on Friday nights and that is a sacred Family Night in our house.
Our Lierman Friday Family Nights are filled with fun activities like card games, board games, crafts, pizza, pop, popcorn, pjs, sleeping bags, and ends with a family movie. Once a month we invite another family to join us for the fun & they bring their pjs too! So, there is no way that I could do something on that night.
So, I tried the 10K group and we ran 6K+ on this first night of the clinic and it took everything I had. First off, I find when you run with a group it's hard not to run faster than your normal pace. After about 2K I started moving towards the back of the group with Team Turtles. By 5K we turtles couldn't even see the mid-pack let alone the front pack of Gazelles.
Hum? Completely wiped out & couldn't even see the rest of the runners ahead by the end. Sounds like i bit off more than I could chew & need to downgrade :-(
Running Log - Ran 34:44 Today
Running Log
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
I Ran 34:44 Today. I went to bed early last night (for a night owl) and was woken up at 5:29am by the baby. I decided that after getting the baby back to sleep rather quickly that I should stay up and go for a run like all my mom running friends have been reccommending.
I have so been resisting morning runs because I am so not a morning person and often go to bed at 2am. Guess what? This run was AWESOME! It's been so bloody hot and humid, like August always is in the Midwest - and it was gloriously cool this morning. It was beautiful and peaceful too!
My first 10 minutes are usually the hardest and I often look at my watch 3 or 4 times those first 10 minutes even though I have a timer set & I didn't even feel like it this morning.
It was a wonderful run followed by coming home to my husband waiting at the door to go to work - he needed me home at 6:45am and I was back at 6:44am - we passed the baton and my kids slept for another 1.5 hours! What an additional incentive!
Okay you morning Mama Runners - You are Right! Running in the morning is Great! Now, can you come to my house at 5:30 am tomorrow and get me out of bed?
Happy Running!
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
I Ran 34:44 Today. I went to bed early last night (for a night owl) and was woken up at 5:29am by the baby. I decided that after getting the baby back to sleep rather quickly that I should stay up and go for a run like all my mom running friends have been reccommending.
I have so been resisting morning runs because I am so not a morning person and often go to bed at 2am. Guess what? This run was AWESOME! It's been so bloody hot and humid, like August always is in the Midwest - and it was gloriously cool this morning. It was beautiful and peaceful too!
My first 10 minutes are usually the hardest and I often look at my watch 3 or 4 times those first 10 minutes even though I have a timer set & I didn't even feel like it this morning.
It was a wonderful run followed by coming home to my husband waiting at the door to go to work - he needed me home at 6:45am and I was back at 6:44am - we passed the baton and my kids slept for another 1.5 hours! What an additional incentive!
Okay you morning Mama Runners - You are Right! Running in the morning is Great! Now, can you come to my house at 5:30 am tomorrow and get me out of bed?
Happy Running!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Running Log - Ran 36:06 Today
Running Log
Thursday, July 24, 2009
I ran 36:06 today. We are out of town at a friend's house and I put my running gear on and just went out and ran. I just walked out her door and ran up and down her street (because I wasn't familiar with her neighborhood). The street had mild up and down hills - even with a mild incline I could feel the difference. I haven't been out running in over a week! I was blindsided by an illness that had me in bed for 4 days! When is that last time I was sick? I usually only get sick once a year or less. I was fine being in bed first 2 days because I was too sick to care. Then day 3 I got out of bed for a few hours and overdid it and was right back.
I was super bummed that I had either ran or played some serious sweaty tennis for 8 days in a row before illness and feel like I lost most of what I gained in that time. But you know what? That is Life! Things are going to come up in life unexpectedly and knock us off our feet and we have to get back up again. We can't give up 'cause of all of life's interferences and happenings.
So, I am so glad I got back on the horse again. I have been booked non-stop with client work while I am in the Metro Detroit area and will not be able to come up to breathe until Monday morning. I so hope I can squeeze in another run before Monday!
Happy Running!
Thursday, July 24, 2009
I ran 36:06 today. We are out of town at a friend's house and I put my running gear on and just went out and ran. I just walked out her door and ran up and down her street (because I wasn't familiar with her neighborhood). The street had mild up and down hills - even with a mild incline I could feel the difference. I haven't been out running in over a week! I was blindsided by an illness that had me in bed for 4 days! When is that last time I was sick? I usually only get sick once a year or less. I was fine being in bed first 2 days because I was too sick to care. Then day 3 I got out of bed for a few hours and overdid it and was right back.
I was super bummed that I had either ran or played some serious sweaty tennis for 8 days in a row before illness and feel like I lost most of what I gained in that time. But you know what? That is Life! Things are going to come up in life unexpectedly and knock us off our feet and we have to get back up again. We can't give up 'cause of all of life's interferences and happenings.
So, I am so glad I got back on the horse again. I have been booked non-stop with client work while I am in the Metro Detroit area and will not be able to come up to breathe until Monday morning. I so hope I can squeeze in another run before Monday!
Happy Running!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Running Log - Ran 45:35 Today
Running Log
Sunday, July 12, 2009
I ran 45:35 today and my legs were sore the entire run. My left back of my leg and my right knee. I bet it was the stupid shoes I was wearing. I have 5 pairs of running shoes in my world from various times and various years and I keep hoping one pair will work until I get a bit better to invest in new running shoes.
So far, I have tried out 4 out of 5 and 3 pairs literally give me pains and 1 pair is okay and I have 1 more pair to try. Why do I have so many running shoes? Well, a couple are more than a couple years old. They are all in good shape - I donate my shoes once they are worn. The problem is with each pregnancy my feet change shape and size!
I haven't bought a pair since my latest baby was born and I know it is time to get fitted and measured and whatnot. I keep hoping there is this fantasy pair that is good for me and is like $50 bucks or less. Everyone I ask says that the cheapest pair is in the $80-$100 range. I thought this was a cheap sport? Just throw on some shoes and run out the door - literally??
Well, needless to say it wasn't a fun run for me and at 3 minutes shy of 30 minutes I was looping by the house, but I don't dare to stop before my 30 minutes is up and then I decided to push on and do my 40 minute route forgetting that involves 2 inclines!
I am glad I forced myself to go out and keep going through irritation but I am almost out of shoes to try. I so don't want to go try and pick out shoes and spend $100 on this cheap and easy sport! I used to love Ryka and Saucony 10 years ago - I see they still exist and I just went on www.ryka.com
and they have all kinds of running shoes for $51 - $75. They even have a promo through July 31, 2009 where you can get a free pair of running shorts with each running shoe purchase !
I've never ordered shoes online. I need to go to a shoe store and get my arch assessed and my feet measured so I can order the right shoes. Has anyone ever ordered shoes online before? If so, leave a comment and let me know about your experience.
Happy Running !
Sunday, July 12, 2009
I ran 45:35 today and my legs were sore the entire run. My left back of my leg and my right knee. I bet it was the stupid shoes I was wearing. I have 5 pairs of running shoes in my world from various times and various years and I keep hoping one pair will work until I get a bit better to invest in new running shoes.
So far, I have tried out 4 out of 5 and 3 pairs literally give me pains and 1 pair is okay and I have 1 more pair to try. Why do I have so many running shoes? Well, a couple are more than a couple years old. They are all in good shape - I donate my shoes once they are worn. The problem is with each pregnancy my feet change shape and size!
I haven't bought a pair since my latest baby was born and I know it is time to get fitted and measured and whatnot. I keep hoping there is this fantasy pair that is good for me and is like $50 bucks or less. Everyone I ask says that the cheapest pair is in the $80-$100 range. I thought this was a cheap sport? Just throw on some shoes and run out the door - literally??
Well, needless to say it wasn't a fun run for me and at 3 minutes shy of 30 minutes I was looping by the house, but I don't dare to stop before my 30 minutes is up and then I decided to push on and do my 40 minute route forgetting that involves 2 inclines!
I am glad I forced myself to go out and keep going through irritation but I am almost out of shoes to try. I so don't want to go try and pick out shoes and spend $100 on this cheap and easy sport! I used to love Ryka and Saucony 10 years ago - I see they still exist and I just went on www.ryka.com
and they have all kinds of running shoes for $51 - $75. They even have a promo through July 31, 2009 where you can get a free pair of running shorts with each running shoe purchase !
I've never ordered shoes online. I need to go to a shoe store and get my arch assessed and my feet measured so I can order the right shoes. Has anyone ever ordered shoes online before? If so, leave a comment and let me know about your experience.
Happy Running !
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Running Log - Ran 59:27 Today
Running Log
Saturday, July 11, 2009
I ran 59:27 today. I wasn't sure that I was going to go out because it was raining. My twitter running friends (#momsrunning) encouraged me to go out in the rain as long as there wasn't thunder and lightning.
Running in the light misty rain was cool and refreshing for the first 30 minutes, then sun came blasting out in the 40 minute range and super humid super fast, then 50 minute range sun went behind clouds and there was a fantastic cool breeze until the end of my run.
I was slow today. Could have been the fact that I stayed up until 3am working on new blog colors and formatting you are looking at right now. Could have been the fact that the baby woke up every hour on the hour from 11pm until 6am (he's getting all 4 eyeteeth in at the same time and he seems to be going through a growth spurt as he is super duper hungry all the time and daddy forgot to give him his night time snack of warm cream of wheat or oatmeal).
I so physically wanted to stop at 30 minutes and was looping right by the house, but thought that today is Saturday and the kids are fine with dad and I time-wise can run as long as I want today and it's been so hard finding time to get out by myself with 3 kids and husband. I forced myself to go on and the last 10 minutes were the best 10 minutes of the run - I pushed myself grunting uphill (nice visual)!
I also forced myself to stretch for 10 minutes after the run. I stretched outside and that was way more successful than trying to stretch once I walk in the door, because somehow everyone needs me the second I walk in that door!
What I want when I walk in the door is applause - "Yeah Mommy! You went out and ran! We are so happy we want a healthy and happy Mommy !" Sometimes I just clap for myself and say that outloud and my kids will start clapping and say "Yeah Mommy!".
Happy Running! Just finished my chocolate milk (best thing to drink after a run, better than gatorade or water, see earlier post about it) and need to eat some lunch my stomach is growling :-)
Saturday, July 11, 2009
I ran 59:27 today. I wasn't sure that I was going to go out because it was raining. My twitter running friends (#momsrunning) encouraged me to go out in the rain as long as there wasn't thunder and lightning.
Running in the light misty rain was cool and refreshing for the first 30 minutes, then sun came blasting out in the 40 minute range and super humid super fast, then 50 minute range sun went behind clouds and there was a fantastic cool breeze until the end of my run.
I was slow today. Could have been the fact that I stayed up until 3am working on new blog colors and formatting you are looking at right now. Could have been the fact that the baby woke up every hour on the hour from 11pm until 6am (he's getting all 4 eyeteeth in at the same time and he seems to be going through a growth spurt as he is super duper hungry all the time and daddy forgot to give him his night time snack of warm cream of wheat or oatmeal).
I so physically wanted to stop at 30 minutes and was looping right by the house, but thought that today is Saturday and the kids are fine with dad and I time-wise can run as long as I want today and it's been so hard finding time to get out by myself with 3 kids and husband. I forced myself to go on and the last 10 minutes were the best 10 minutes of the run - I pushed myself grunting uphill (nice visual)!
I also forced myself to stretch for 10 minutes after the run. I stretched outside and that was way more successful than trying to stretch once I walk in the door, because somehow everyone needs me the second I walk in that door!
What I want when I walk in the door is applause - "Yeah Mommy! You went out and ran! We are so happy we want a healthy and happy Mommy !" Sometimes I just clap for myself and say that outloud and my kids will start clapping and say "Yeah Mommy!".
Happy Running! Just finished my chocolate milk (best thing to drink after a run, better than gatorade or water, see earlier post about it) and need to eat some lunch my stomach is growling :-)
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Running Log - Ran 40:59 Today
Running Log
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I ran 40:59 today. My legs felt like lead. My kids and husband called me 3 times while running. Huh? Come on - just figure it out. It was about scheduling, the kid's tennis lessons today, which friends can come over, etc. Blah! I finally said, look I will be home in 20 minutes - that's enough time to figure everything out before tennis - it will all work - bye bye - mommy's running (call me when there's something important like blood or winning the lottery !)
I have several different routes mapped out and printed out on my bulletin board. I use www.mapmyrun.com and LOVE them! I have a 30 minute, 40 minute, 50 minute, and 60 minute routes mapped out. I almost have them memorized. I figure the minimum I am going out for is 30 minutes. I am looking for weightloss (in a major way) and stress relief (in a super major way) and I figure I need to be pounding the pavement for at least 30 minutes to get weightloss and stress relief!
Of course on my 40 minute route there are two uphill parts I was breathing heavy through swinging my arms hard - felt great to reach the top !
Happy Running !
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I ran 40:59 today. My legs felt like lead. My kids and husband called me 3 times while running. Huh? Come on - just figure it out. It was about scheduling, the kid's tennis lessons today, which friends can come over, etc. Blah! I finally said, look I will be home in 20 minutes - that's enough time to figure everything out before tennis - it will all work - bye bye - mommy's running (call me when there's something important like blood or winning the lottery !)
I have several different routes mapped out and printed out on my bulletin board. I use www.mapmyrun.com and LOVE them! I have a 30 minute, 40 minute, 50 minute, and 60 minute routes mapped out. I almost have them memorized. I figure the minimum I am going out for is 30 minutes. I am looking for weightloss (in a major way) and stress relief (in a super major way) and I figure I need to be pounding the pavement for at least 30 minutes to get weightloss and stress relief!
Of course on my 40 minute route there are two uphill parts I was breathing heavy through swinging my arms hard - felt great to reach the top !
Happy Running !
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Running Log - Ran 56:03 Today
Running Log
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
Ran for 56:03 today. Alleluia ! I can't believe I got out and ran today ! Yeah Me ! It felt so great. I was hot, sweaty, and euphoric afterwards. I even stretched afterwards. I went out at 9:30am in the morning after I got all the kids up and dressed and gave them breakfast. This was the best time for my husband so I just did what I needed to do and went out.
My husband would love for me to get up at 6am and run while everyone is sleeping - this is an early bird talking to a night owl that often stays up until 2am ! I would love to run at 10pm after everyone is in bed & have done it a few times and it is cool, peaceful, and a little creepy. The creepy part wins, so I haven't gone back out after 10pm anymore.
Whatever, I got out today and that's what counts! I need to find time everyday to give myself the gift of 1 hour for my health. I eat better on the days that I run. A healthy mama is what my kids need, what I need, what my family needs.
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
Ran for 56:03 today. Alleluia ! I can't believe I got out and ran today ! Yeah Me ! It felt so great. I was hot, sweaty, and euphoric afterwards. I even stretched afterwards. I went out at 9:30am in the morning after I got all the kids up and dressed and gave them breakfast. This was the best time for my husband so I just did what I needed to do and went out.
My husband would love for me to get up at 6am and run while everyone is sleeping - this is an early bird talking to a night owl that often stays up until 2am ! I would love to run at 10pm after everyone is in bed & have done it a few times and it is cool, peaceful, and a little creepy. The creepy part wins, so I haven't gone back out after 10pm anymore.
Whatever, I got out today and that's what counts! I need to find time everyday to give myself the gift of 1 hour for my health. I eat better on the days that I run. A healthy mama is what my kids need, what I need, what my family needs.
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