Switched again!

Things are goofy here with the pools, but what's new for me? So, I brought Saturday's work out to today (50 min run), moved today to Friday and rest on Saturday. I will hopefully be free to swim between noon and 2pm tomorrow.

Yesterday, I got a running map from the base gym. It looked a bit confusing, but I thought I could figure it out. So, I headed out on the 2.6 mile course, thinking I could either do it twice or add more along the way. 3 minutes into the run, I had no idea where I was going. I turned to early, but did meet up with the path. Then, I ended up on the back side of the flight line, along narrow sidewalks, that disappeared so that I had to run on a narrow 2 lane road. Luckily it was a 25mph speed limit.

I was NOT going to do this twice, if I was even on the path I thought I was. I really think I screwed up somehow. Anyway, I found a nice path that was paved specifically for runners. What luck! It went down between the flying squadrons, by the Engineers then out to the front gate. The gate here has the coolest planes out front! A bunch of C-130s, helicopters, and other various aircraft. "Highway to the Danger Zone" was playing just then, so I was very motivated.

Then, it was time for the turn up to my room. It was about 1/2 - 3/4 miles. It doesn't sound too bad, does it? It was in the upper 80s, sunny and humid. I was really slowing down. Then, I realized that work around base was ending, and I was on one of the main roads out. All those Special Operations guys could see sad sorry me running. Not cool! Did I tell you that I think I run very ugly. I do! Anyway, that was enough motivation to get going and not dilly dally too much. The pain ended 52 minutes later. I don't know how far I went, but it was over.

1 hour later and I'm still sweating. My Minnesota body is boiling down here. Why did I think heat training was a good idea? I know it was good, but right now that's tough to remember.

Bike 30, Strength

I'm still in FL for a school, which is GREAT! We are learning so much, but we are also getting out early. Great for my mind and body.

Kait and I hit the gym together. We went to the second gym here on base, which was much better than yesterday's thrown together gym. The cardio equipment was hard to find, because it was upstairs and there were no signs to indicate that there was a hidden stairway. I finally found it, after wandering around the racquetball courts for a bit.

I hit the bike for 50 minutes today. The computer says I rode for 15.5 miles. I don't think so, but it sounds good. I used the calorie burning routine, which had some good hills. It was great! I ending up dripping sweat on the floor. I haven't done that in years. It was cool!

Then, I hit the nautilus machines. I worked my arms and back today. I forgot how weak I was. I really need to do more of this stuff.

40 min Run

OK, it's been too many days since I've update my blog. In my defense, I've been busy. On Mother's Day, Greg and I ran a 5K for the Susan G. Koeman Race for the Cure at the Mall of America. It was amazing! I ran it in 31:50... about 5-6 minutes faster than last year! I know it's slow, but oh so much better than last year.

Greg finished in 34:30, which is amazing for a guy who really just started running only 1 month ago. I'm so proud of him, that words cannot even begin to describe how I feel. I actually squealed like a little girl when I saw him approach the finish line. He's my hero!

Yesterday was a travel day for me. I'm at a school in FL. I'll be here for the rest of the week, so I get more heat training time in. Yeah!

So today, I ran inside on a treadmill. It was 3pm and very humid. Too much for me after a whole day of class. I ran for 40 minutes at a 10 minute mile pace. It felt good. I was very tired, and knew I pushed myself, but I did it. Most of you probably think a 10 minute mile is pitiful, but again I bring you back to 1 year ago on my blog. This is BIG!

It's amazing what your body can do when you've lost 64 pounds :). Oh, DO NOT tell me who won the Biggest Looser either. I was a dinner with Kait and couldn't watch it. But I did tape it and will check it out on Saturday.

45 min Run

Today was a scheduled rest day, but I decided to move Saturday's run to today. I have the Breast Cancer 5K on Sunday at the Mall of America. So, I figure I'd rest up for it.

The rain was moving into our area, so after a wonderful lunch with Greg and his parents, I hit the path. I ran a good 45 minutes. There were times when I was slow. I was far behind the pace I wanted at my 2 mile point, so I picked it up. I think I may have run under 10 min for the 3rd mile. Pretty cool!

During the run, I came to realize my husband is right. I need new running shoes. I got these shoes 1 year ago. It's time. I can feel the runs in my feet now and I'm getting minor shin splints too. Both are signs of needing new shoes. We are now heading to the running store tomorrow. Nothing like a new pair of shoes!

More catching up...

I've been without my laptop since Monday. It is tough to be without it, but I do have other means to be on-line. It did make me lazy in my blogging though.

So, here's what I've been up to...

Sunday: I was recovering from Saturday's Hurricane Season Kick-off Party. No workout :(

Monday: I swam for 30 minutes and ran for 45 minutes. It felt so good, but was still VERY hot in Mississippi. I ending up running with my swimsuit and bike shorts on. No, t-shirt to protect others from the site of my rolls. Well, the rolls are fewer, and I realized the chances of seeing someone I knew in the neighborhood I was running in were small. So, off I went in my skin tight outfit. Wow, what a change!

Tuesday: I was flying and driving home all day long. No workout again.

Wednesday: I figure that I needed a good bike ride and run. So, I rode for 45 minutes on my bike and ran for 30 minutes. There was a strong SW wind, so it did slow me down, but it felt good. It is amazing how jello-like my legs felt during the first 1/4 mile of the run. It doesn't change.

Thursday: I went for a great walk with my neighbor. There are trails in the St Olaf College farm fields. It was pretty cool! Skeeter and her dog Lulu loved it. I also did an hour of power yoga. I figure I needed to do some strength training. I've been skipping that for weeks now. My knees were feeling it all yesterday, which made me realize that I need to strengthen myself. So, yoga it is!

40 min Run

It was in the 80s at 10am here! What is a Minnesotan supposed to do around here? Go running, that's what!

I thought today was a 45 min run day, but now I see on my calendar it was only 40min. With the flight line as my course today, I thought I'd go longer. Or, in reality... I decided that 22.5 minutes out I would see how I felt. Well, at 22.5min out I still felt good. So, I kept running around the flight line.

I did the ENTIRE flight line today. A complete circle! About 4.5 miles in 50 minutes. It was a good time for me. Yeah me!! I love the flight line!

Catch up

I'm currently in Mississippi, ready to work for the Hurricane Hunters. It's my drill weekend, but I'm here early for a little extra work.

So, I'm training in the heat! We got in on Wednesday and I went for a good 45 minute run (only scheduled for a 30 min run). It felt like I was running in molasses. It was tough. This heat and humidity thing was kicking my butt! I'm so glad I went though. I felt so much better afterwards.

On Thursday, I was scheduled for a 30 min swim and 20 min run. I headed to the Natitorium just off base. It was 2:00pm, and I was the only person in the pool. It was fabulous!!! They had about a dozen lanes too. I love that place! So, I swam 1400 yds in my 30 minutes.

After rinsing off, I went back to base for my run. As many of my followers may know (all 2 of you), my favorite place to run is around the flight line. Off I went... into that molasses again. It was harder than I expected. Now, this is all a different "harder" than last year. I just mean it isn't as free flowing as up home. It took more effort than I expected. Anyway, I ran for 30 minutes after my swim.

Today is my rest day. It feels strange not to be running, but good at the same time. I've been pushing myself a bit harder, and need to take a quick break. I'm scheduled for a 45 min run tomorrow, and figure I'll do it at my favorite place... the flight line (insert Top Gun music here).