Miles:
1651 total / 498 in 2013
Goal:

Rock the Parkway - 4/14/12 Smithville Adventure Race - 5/5/12 Marine Corps Marathon - 10/28/12

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  • 9 miles
  • 01:38 time
  • 1032 calories
  • 3 workouts
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  1. FIT
    SFKC 01:00

    Had a special workout for me this morning. I'm not sure if I'm 'recovering' from Saturday's half or tapering for next Saturday's half but I figured an easy week was d... read more

    • Amy R.
      Amy R.

      You define that as "easy"? Ha!! Nice workout. Are you running Go Girl this weekend?

      3 days ago Like

    • Carmen M.
      Carmen M.

      Amy -It was easier than the other option and I took it at a more relaxed pace than usual. I'm running the Corporate Challenge half on Saturday.

      3 days ago Like1 person

    • Amy R.
      Amy R. Good Luck
      Good Luck:

      Good luck Saturday!

      3 days ago

  2. RUN
    3.77 mi 00:38 10:03 pace

    The bugs were really bad on the trail and the girls took off FAST after eating a few. I couldn't keep up and started letting it bother me mentally even though I was doing a decent pace so Suz... read more

    • Nikki B.
      Nikki B.

      mmmm -protein!!! :-)
      great run!

      4 days ago Like

    • Jay R.
      Jay R. Feel Better
      Feel Better:

      Nice "take your ball and go home" run Carmen!

      4 days ago

    • Renea M.
      Renea M.

      Way to listen to your body. You finished strong and that is something to be proud of!

      4 days ago Like

  3. RUN
    5 mi

    Miserable run - 4pm - pretty warm. First 1.5 felt good but then I had to walk to the gas station for the bathroom. Did another .5 mile and then tummy trouble again. Alternated walking and running... read more

  4. walk
    2.5 mi

    Took the family for a picnic and walk at the Arboretum. Counting it as a workout because I got to carry the 35lb "weight" (3 year old) for about half of it.

    • Jay R.
      Jay R. You're Funny
      You're Funny:

      Count it! Our 3 kids really built up my wife's shoulders and arms!

      5 days ago

  5. RUN
    ScoutStrong Half Marathon 13.1 mi 02:17 10:26 pace

    (actually 12.89 on watch). 2:20 pacer. I don't have much positive to say about this race - maybe I'm getting a bit spoiled?
    Mile markers were HORRIBLE (2 was at 1.6, 4 was at 4.4)... the... read more

    • Amy R.
      Amy R.

      Ugh. I don't think you are getting spoiled. That just sounds like a mess. You stuck it out and finished on time - great job in those conditions!

      7 days ago Like

    • Bryan S.
      Bryan S. Congrats
      Congrats:

      You stuck with it with an osum level of determination! Great job hanging with it Carmen!

      7 days ago

    • Dianna V.
      Dianna V.

      My husband had several complaints. Make sure you tell them! I met the RD a few months ago & although he seemed inexperienced, he seemed receptive. I must've been right beside you- I ran with 2:20 for a bit. Just didn't realize it was you! :)) Way to hang tough Carmen!!

      7 days ago Like

    • Kristi A.
      Kristi A.

      bummer...funny on the difference in Garmins...I had a friend that ran and her watch showed 13.61 on a Nike watch. Good run though.

      7 days ago Like

  6. FIT
    SFKC 01:00

    Three rounds -
    Planks
    100 jump rope
    20 Ab wheel
    20 DB Push Press
    100 mountain climber
    20 shurgs w/ DB
    20 chin ups
    20 HR push ups
    20 2 ct flutter kicks

  7. RUN
    4 mi 00:41 10:10 pace

    Lori and Suzann didn't sleep with the storms so it was just Suzanne and I, with Sarah trailing with her dog. Starting to get more and more daylight at 5:40 and I think we'll be able to hi... read more

    • Nikki B.
      Nikki B.

      it stormed last night?? holy cow, I must have really been out of it if it was a good old fashioned thunderstorm...
      great run!

      9 days ago Like

    • Jay R.
      Jay R. Nice Job
      Nice Job:

      That light show was wild last night! Nice run with the girls!

      9 days ago

    • Amy R.
      Amy R.

      Nice run! I am getting excited to run in the mornings now that it is getting lighter!

      9 days ago Like

  8. FIT
    SFKC - Fight gone bad 01:00

    Wooo! Hard workout but I actually felt awesome. Day 3 of the 24 day challenge and my energy levels are awesome.
    5 rounds of 5 items, 1 minute each and then 1 minute rest between each round.
    Wall ... read more

  9. RUN
    4 mi 00:40 10:00 pace

    10:48, 10:06, 9:57, 9:17
    This was the hilly route at Suzanne's house and I felt pretty strong. I'll take it!

    • Jay R.
      Jay R. Nice Job
      Nice Job:

      Your pace was dropping like a rock!

      11 days ago

  10. VELO
    14.7 mi 00:40 22.1mph pace

    Spin class Monday night. They have a new system where you have to wear headphones to hear the music and the teacher. I didn't love it at all. Skipped out of class early to get to two softba... read more

  11. RUN
    1.5 mi

    Not really a "run" but counting the miles to keep track of my workouts while I complete the Advocare 24 day challenge. Today is day 1. Got up this morning to do hubby's workout wit... read more

    • Bryan S.
      Bryan S.

      Osum challenge miles! Every bit counts!

      12 days ago Like

    • Dianna V.
      Dianna V.

      It all counts because it's all work. Love that you & your hubs got to have quality workout time together. :)

      12 days ago Like

    • Jay R.
      Jay R. Nice Job
      Nice Job:

      Nice 'non-run' run Carmen!

      12 days ago

  12. walk
    2 mi 00:31 15:30 pace

    I did LOTS of one mile walks last week while I was dog sitting but I figured I'd log this one since we went 2 and we pushed the pace and finished in around 31 minutes.

    • Jay R.
      Jay R. Nice Job
      Nice Job:

      Nice brisk walk Carmen!

      12 days ago

  13. RUN
    6.25 mi 01:03 10:07 pace

    (10:21, 10:08, 10:09, 9:58, 10:22, 9:49, 9:50 - 0.25)
    * Wanted to do a longer run but the weather sucked and we just weren't feeling it. Still 6.25 and it wasn't that bad. Given how my l... read more

    • Jay R.
      Jay R. Nice Job
      Nice Job:

      Nice 10k + run Carmen!

      12 days ago

  14. RUN
    3.1 mi 00:29 09:21 pace

    Yes, I struggled pushing through the pain. Shins were still sore but I wore my old shoes because of the rain. Weather sucked, lungs burned. Course was perfect for a PR and I think if I would have... read more

    • Jay R.
      Jay R. Feel Better
      Feel Better:

      Good run Carmen!

      12 days ago

  15. FIT
    SFKC 01:00

    10,8.6,4,2,4,6 - bunch of stuff. Forget now - as I forgot to enter this workout on Friday

  16. RUN
    4 mi

    Missed SFKC because I am dog sitting and didn't want to leave the dog to wake up the kids. He would not go in his kennel without barking. Took him for a run this afternoon. Ugh, just ugh. I ... read more

    • Coleen
      Coleen

      Hope things are going and feeling a bit better! When things start to happen like that I figure the universe is telling me to take a day off from working out. Good luck on Saturday!!

      16 days ago Like

    • Bryan S.
      Bryan S.

      Did you really "miss" it? :D Nice make up miles!

      16 days ago Like

  17. RUN
    3.88 mi 00:39 10:07 pace

    (10:26, 9:47, 9:59, 10:22)
    The girls were pushing the pace this morning and I was NOT feeling it. Had to stop and walk a couple of times. Right hamstring was very sore - I think from over-compens... read more

    • Bryan S.
      Bryan S. Get Better
      Get Better:

      Give yourself some recovery TLC! You put some hard work in last week!

      18 days ago

    • Nikki B.
      Nikki B.

      good job pushing through! what 5k?

      18 days ago Like

    • Carmen M.
      Carmen M.

      Nikki - it's for the corporate challenge

      18 days ago Like

    • Jay R.
      Jay R. Feel Better
      Feel Better:

      Good job grinding it out!

      18 days ago

  18. RUN
    8 mi 01:23 10:18 pace

    My left quad was pretty sore this morning so the hills did not feel great and then I think I was over-compensating and my right hamstring started hurting. Let the girls go without me and just tried... read more

  19. FIT
    Indoor Soccer 01:00

    Ok, we only had one sub and it was my third workout of the day so I'm logging it. Haven't played soccer for 10 years but I got a call asking me to sub a 9:20pm game so I did. Basically an... read more

    • Jay R.
      Jay R. Nice Job
      Nice Job:

      Glad you didn't get red-carded! Some of those 20 yr old needs to put in their place (maybe that's only a guy thing).

      21 days ago

    • Bryan S.
      Bryan S.

      OSUM 3 a day effort! Add soccer pro to your bucket list!

      21 days ago Like

  20. RUN
    5 mi 00:51 10:10 pace

    This was too close to lunch time; had to take a walk break in mile 2 and 3 to avoid seeing my lunch again - ugh... but powered through. Sarah has a lot of conflicts this weekend so we were going to... read more