Miles:
1226 total / 65 in 2013
Goal:

Get back to running slowly so I don't re-injure myself. Run some 5Ks this summer.

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  • 7 miles
  • 01:09 time
  • 688 calories
  • 2 workouts
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  • This Week time period

Entries

  1. RUN
    great Interval fun 3.1 mi 00:29 09:20 pace

    Woke up still upset about something that happened yesterday, so I decided to work on speed today and burn off the emotions (along with that piece of chocolate cake). Almost matched my recent offici... read more

  2. RUN
    great Happy miles with a kick 4.1 mi 00:40 09:46 pace

    Feeling good this morning and decided to give a little kick at the end, just to remember how that used to feel. My pace for the last 0.1 was 7:36! I could never keep that up for a mile, but it wa... read more

  3. RUN
    alright Weird wildlife run 3.25 mi 00:34 10:19 pace

    Saw one of the weirder things I have seen on the side of the road--a baby deer curled up, sleeping in the grass right on the edge of the road. I walked right up to him and his ears didn't even... read more

    • Paul W.
      Paul W.

      always liked morning runs because you get to see more things! nice run

      6 days ago Like

  4. FIT
    blah Foam roller

    Ok, that was kind of funny. I popped in my Valley Girl CD to do some stretches and therapy exercises. While I was attacking my sore hip with the foam roller, Culture Club's "Do you really... read more

  5. RUN
    alright Predawn with the girls 3.1 mi 00:31 10:04 pace

    The last time I ran with the ladies in my neighborhood was that fateful 18-miler back in Sept. So I was happy to be out there chatting with them at 5 am again today. The funny thing was, they used ... read more

  6. RUN
    great easy 5k or so 3.21 mi 00:32 09:58 pace

    After spending the weekend moving my son home from college and my daughter into her very first apartment, I have had zero energy the past few days. I was planning to start some speedwork this week,... read more

    • Heather D.
      Heather D.

      Great idea Diane, well done! Recover, recoup, and get at the speed next week.

      9 days ago Like

  7. RUN
    great Tiger Trot 5K 3.1 mi 00:29 09:19 pace

    Had lots of fun running with the kids this afternoon. Not a bad pace for me in the heat and humidity, and my first 5K since last August. I feel like I put in a good effort.

  8. RUN
    alright School bus route 3.15 mi 00:32 10:05 pace

    Got a painful stitch in my side and had to slow down for a bit. And I need to get out earlier to avoid the school buses. But one intersection was fun; as I approached it, a school bus was coming fr... read more

  9. RUN
    great Practice 5k 3.1 mi 00:30 09:39 pace

    I was planning to plant flowers this afternoon, but it's raining, so I went for a run instead as a practice for an afternoon 5K later this week. This is the first time I have run 5k in under 3... read more

  10. RUN
    alright Neighborhood 3.15 mi 00:34 10:48 pace

    Was having a good run until I turned my ankle at mile 2. Slow going after that.

  11. RUN
    good Rainy 2 miler 2.06 mi 00:20 09:42 pace

    Pretty good pace today.

  12. RUN
    good Around the neighborhood 3.11 mi 00:32 10:09 pace

    My back started hurting again but I ran anyway. I need this.

  13. RUN
    great Loveland Run for Boston 2.62 mi 00:26 10:00 pace

    Beautiful night for a group run on the bike trail with Bob Roncker's.

  14. RUN
    great Hilly 4 4.1 mi 00:41 10:03 pace

    Had a great run; I'm starting to feel like I can go faster with less effort.
    Yesterday I found out that my neighbor ran the Boston Marathon last Monday. He finished in 3:38 and he and his wif... read more

  15. RUN
    great Nonstop 5K 3.12 mi 00:33 10:43 pace

    Slowed down on purpose to try to run 5k without any walking, and it was a success. I'm still fearful of doing too much and getting injured, but at the same time, I'm itching to get back ... read more

  16. RUN
    alright 5K for Boston 3.1 mi 00:32 10:13 pace

    Pushed my pace a little bit, thinking about the tragedy in Boston yesterday.

  17. RUN
    great Long run 4 miles 4.05 mi 00:44 10:48 pace

    I ran the first mile at a comfortable pace, then looked down and my watch said 9:57 (!) First time I have run a mile under 10 minutes since last September. Then I turned the corner and a cold wind ... read more

    • Jim P.
      Jim P. You're an Inspiration
      You're an Inspiration:

      You rock!

      about 1 month ago

  18. RUN
    great Miami Township 2.78 mi 00:30 10:47 pace

    Beautiful morning! Still adjusting to the fact that a 10-minute pace is too fast for me, but otherwise enjoyed the run.

    • Heather D.
      Heather D.

      Nice work! You'll get your speed back soon enough.

      about 1 month ago Like

    • Gary S.
      Gary S.

      Since the beautiful weather north plz...stills cold and raining up here.

      about 1 month ago Like

  19. RUN
    great Worked up a sweat 2.6 mi 00:28 10:56 pace

    Had a great run this morning. And my husband complained about how I smelled when I got back, so it's official--I'm a runner again.

    • Jim P.
      Jim P.

      I know I keep saying this, but - take it slow and easy. GREAT to have you back!

      about 1 month ago Like

    • Diane B.
      Diane B.

      Yeah, my hamstrings are telling me to take it easy too.

      about 1 month ago Like

    • Jim P.
      Jim P.

      You should listen to them. They're smart, and all, um, hamstrung and everything.

      about 1 month ago Like

  20. RUN
    great Miami Township 1.58 mi 00:18 11:26 pace

    Short but happy run. I'm still taking walk breaks, but I let myself RUN between the breaks instead of jogging. Almost feel like my old self again.