Carol
I'm staying committed to my strength training which helps me be a better runner. Hard to do it by myself without my trainer, but I DID IT!
- Miles:
- 70 total / 0 in 2012
- Goal:
To complete the Chicago Half Marathon on September 11, 2011
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Carol logged 70 miles.
Last workout 10 months ago. Help get them back on track!
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FIT
good At Hotel
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good Lake Shore Drive 47th to Monr... 11 mi
Wow,I can't believe I ran 11 miles. Thanks to my running buddies Stephanie and Valerie, we kept each other going. I was tired, my feet hurt, it was hot...but I DID IT...slow and steady... Chicago... read more
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FIT
good Did strength training yesterd... 00:25
It was great until i realized i had only been working out 25 minutes and was sweating like a pig..pull downs, push ups, sit ups, step ups...squats..eeh gad! Then, water...yeah!!!!
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Nice Job:
Nice workout...
10 months ago
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alright I walked from 47th to 63rd 4.5 mi
Decided to take it easy today. Hip was little tight, but had to get it in!
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good Lake Shore Drive 47th to just... 5 mi
Not many people in my running group today. However, I did my 5 miles straight run almost all by myself. Hips were a litte tight. Now I'm icing my knees, right foot i bucket of water, bag of ice on... read more
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blah 3 mi
Probably didn't eat or drink enough. Will be better prepared next time. had to rest the rest of the day with a terrible headache.
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great Human Race-to-the-Taste 5K 3.1 mi 00:42 13:26 pace
We had the perfect weather today for running. Nice breeze and just enough sunshine. I had a ball. Now it's time to soak!
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good LSD 47th to McCormick Place 7 mi
Wow! I did seven miles today. It was so beautiful this morning along lake shore drive. Can't wait for the Race to the Taste tomorrow. I'm already thinking of my reward..Lou Malnati's pizza.
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great Chicago Rock N Roll 5K Tune Up 3.1 mi 00:42 13:40 pace
My first race experience was so much fun. I met some cool people at the race...getting ready for the next one.
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Congrats:
Congratulations on finishing your first race. Sounds like you had fun! You are now a full initiate of the running clan. You know you can't go back to your former ways...lol. It only gets better from here on.
11 months ago
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LSD 47th to 57th 4 mi
Ran with a running coach today and she whipped my a** by pushing me to run faster. She was bit intense but I felt accomplished. Ran the 4 miles straight with just 2 single 1 min walk breaks.
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Nice Job:
Running with a coach is always a good thing; it brings out your best. Nice job.
12 months ago
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@ Ini...she was very intense, somewhat of a bittersweet experience.
12 months ago • Like
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great LSD going north in the rain..... 5 mi
I ran in the rain it was liberating! Today, I felt like an athlete. When five miles came up, I as disappointed my run was over. My pace group really made the time fly.
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good Hotel treadmill 3.12 mi 00:51 16:15 pace
Real good sweat session. Feeling like I could do more, but want to say my knees for a longer run on Saturday with my group.
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good At the hotel, on treadmill 3.38 mi 00:54 16:03 pace
For some reason, Led Zepllin, Janet Jackson and Papa Roach got me through this run. I didn't get started until late, but was glad I went to run. Could have gone longer, but my blister is starting... read more
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Nice Job:
Nice workout.
12 months ago
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today was my rest day, so my knees and my blisters get a break. It was tooooo hot to do anything outside today.
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great 63rd street to 47th 4.5 mi
I'm officially a runner now with my first toe blister! Today was a good day to run on the lake nice breeze...just perfect! Yeah, I get to rest my knees tomorrow. Thank you alleve and epsom salts.
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great South on lake shore drive fro... 4 mi
I felt great this morning. Ran with a pace group of my sorors who helped the time go by much quicker. And, saw a lot of niiiiice lookin' brothas on the trail...God is good!
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tired around the track near hyde pa... 3 mi
Not my best run, either the heat or i didn't eat enough today. Need a nap. Looking forward to my morning run tomorrow.
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good south on lake shore drive 3.5 mi
It was hot on Memorial Day. I thought there would be a breeze, but this brown sugar was melting. In any case, I got my run in...that's all i want to do..get it in!
I am with you, just not there. Your commitment is AWESOME!
10 months ago • Like
I think this is why I appreciate daily mile. We are holding each other accountable in our young age. Lol
10 months ago • Like