Running Wish List

1) before/after workout jacket  2) compression socks 3) sweat wicking running socks 4) running snacks   

5) running hand held  6) hydration vest 7) foam roller  8) running shoes 9) before/after workout pants

Wish lists, everyone is doing it, so I am too.  If you wanna buy me a present feel free to buy me one or all of the above.  I need new nicer go to/ leave the gym clothes to wear over my workout clothes.  Always need new sweat wicking socks and running shoes.  Not sure that I need compression socks but I kinda wanna try them out.  I have a hydration waist pack but a vest holds more and a want to try holding my water with a hand held.  I love gummies as running snacks and you know a foam roller for all my sore muscles.  

My Week in Running

Monday:  I managed to get to the gym before 10.  Just before but I'm trying to get in earlier so you know step in the right direction.  I ran 4 easy and boring miles on the treadmill.  At home I added 100 sit-ups and 50 push ups to my routine.  See if I can make it stick.

Tuesday:  At the gym just before 10 again, meant to get there earlier but Gretchen has no sense of urgency.  I ran 2 miles on the treadmill went to Zumba class then ran another 3 miles on the treadmill.  At home I did 100 sit-ups, 50 push ups and 25 squats.  If you were wondering I am not doing these strength exercises all at once usually done all throughout the evening.

Wednesday:  Kind of had a busy morning but was able to squeeze 3 miles in at the gym.

Thursday:  Out at my parents for the Thanksgiving weekend.  Did 7 miles out and back on BB hwy.  The first 3.5 were pretty good but there were some strong winds at my back so when I turned to come back is was a little rough coming back.

Friday:  Did 4 miles out and back on BB Hwy. It was pretty cold out and I wished I had brought a pair of running tights.

Saturday:  Finally got around to running in the late afternoon and did 5 miles.

Sunday: Back in Independence I had the afternoon without Gretchen.  I told myself I was going to do a long run but I knew I probably wouldn't.  I went for a run at the same time people were leaving the Chiefs game so I got more compliments on my nice ass than usual.  That along with the fact I always feel sick every time I have to leave Gretchen with my ex I cut my run to 5 miles.

Weekly totals:  33 miles, 1 Zumba class, 2 days added strength exercises

Next week goal:  If I run 39 miles I'll hit my goal of 140 for the month but that would be a lot for me.

My Week in Running

Monday:  4 miles on the treadmill featuring speed work.  I did the 30-20-10 plan for 3 repeats sandwiched between a couple of easy miles.

Tuesday:  Had plans to go the gym at night to check out a kickboxing class and to run a few miles before that.  I usually only to the gym in the morning so I didn't know how busy it would be.  I waited 15 minutes for a treadmill then of course really had to pee once I started running so after 1.5 miles I decided to chance it and hope a treadmill would be open when I got back.  Not so much.  I waited another 15 minutes then just decided to give up and go home.  I don't like waiting for a treadmill.

Wednesday:  5 miles on the treadmill.

Thursday:  4.5 miles on the treadmill.

Friday:  YoPi class.

Saturday:  5 miles on the treadmill.  Did 3 repeats of the 30-20-10 speed work plan.

Sunday:  Thanks to my sister Beth being at my house in the morning I got to go for a run outside by myself this morning.  Weather was great and I felt great running the first 6.5 miles.  Then there was a dead dog on the side of the road.  Clearly had been hit by a car then moved to the side of the road.  It freaked me out when I first saw it dead.  I stopped for a moment then ran on.  Then I turned and went back thinking maybe it wasn't dead and just needed medical attention.  No it was dead.  She had been dead for a while.  I dedicated my last 4.5 miles to the dog that won't be doing anymore running.

Weekly totals: 31 miles. 4 miles short of my goal.  Need to quit saving all my miles till the end of the week.

Next Week:  Hope to hit 35 miles.

My Week in Running

Monday:  3 miles on the treadmill.  Planned on running more but apparently my ipod nano decided to quit working for the 3rd time.  This is ridiculous Apple!  The first time it quit working 2 months after I bought it, still under warranty Apple replaced it.  The 2nd time it quit working 11 months later,  just after the warranty was up, I had to pay $56.00 for a new one(it was an old generation at this point.)  That was 5 months ago.  I think there is something wrong with generation 6.  However my old ipod from about 7 years ago still mostly works. What's up with that?

Do pink ipods not work as well as silver ones?

Tuesday:  6 miles on the treadmill.

Wednesday:  5 miles on the treadmill.

Thursday:  4 miles on the treadmill.  Zumba class. 2 more miles on the treadmill.  Breaking the miles up makes them go by faster.

Friday:  YoPi class.

Saturday:  As usual I was behind on my mileage and I didn't think running on Sunday was going to happen.  I ran 10 miles on the treadmill.  Some fast, some slow.  I'd like to thank The Real Housewife's of Atlanta for joining me on my run.  Without them to entertain me I don't think the last 6 miles would of been possible.

Sunday:  3 Freezing cold miles outside.

Weekly total:  33 miles, I'm happy with that.

Goal for next week:  35 miles

My Week in Running

Monday:  No workout

Tuesday:  2 easy miles on the treadmill and a zumba class

Wednesday:  4 medium level miles on the treadmill

Thursday:  Out at my parents house and the weather was great so perfect running situation and I don't feel like running.  This is how it always happens.  I did 4 miles on the road.

Friday:  Meant to get to the gym in time to run before YoPi.  I didn't and just went to YoPi.  Then I did some math today.  If I'm going to run the 140 miles I gave myself as a goal this month for Pile on the Miles I need to average 4.67 miles a day.  Better get on it.

Saturday:  5 miles on the treadmill.

Sunday:  Did nothing.

Weekly totals:  15 miles

Next week goals:  Run more.