my long break

So i have not run in like a week. I had some personal issues. So one being that our one car finally died so we are down to one car. So i got the idea to take advantage of the wonderful Chicago weather and start running home from work. Even though it is only 2.57 miles I climb 65 feet in hills. Totally worth it can not wait to do it tomorrow. It was hard because of the hills and wearing a backpack, something I have never done. I WILL GET BETTER AND LOOKING FORWARD TO RUNNING IN THE SNOW!!!!Wish me luck!

Day 5

So I was so tired today after running 6 places after work I did not run so I am dedicating that tomorrow and Sat. I am running 4 miles instead of my 3.2.  It will be hard and mess up my time but that's what I get for taking the night off!  But I totally drank my water consumption for the day!  I get paid tomorrow so I will be signing up for my first race of the New Year!!!  So excited!

Day 4

I had to work today, and so as soon as I came home I went to run!  I walked in the door, got changed and went so that I had no time to procrastnate!!!  So glad I did too!  I had one of my best times yet.  I ran 3.2 miles with a pace time of 10:12 for an overall time of 32:41 and an average speed of 5.88.  I felt amazing after and Tom was so proud of me!  The weather was so great, a little cool but not cold.  Could have gone farther but the boys have a ton of homework, LOL.  So Im hoping to run again tomorrow a minimum of 3.2 again!!  I have to keep going to have to keep pushing through even when its tough!! I also drank well over my needed water supply today!!  I spent a lot of time having to go to the bathroom LOL

Day 3

So it was my last day of Christmas vacation and decided to be lazy :(  I wanted to at least go and run 2 miles but instead I chose to spend the day watching movies with my guys!  So I guess I have to run my full 3.2 or maybe more to make up for it!!  Back to work tomorrow and new resolutions to make myself get out the door to run after!!

Day 2

It was very cold!!! 22 degrees with a real feel of 2 degrees, winds 18 mph. I was not motivated to run but glad I went. I did have to walk twice but still made good time.  I ran  3.2 miles with a pace of 10:46 with an average speed of 5.58 and climbed 10 ft.    I realize that my running is not about the times or distances but I am very competitive even against myself and always want to improve each time I run.  I am happy with how I ran today but having to walk really ticks me off!  I have never run in cold weather and realize that it may affect how I breath but I did better yesterday lol.  I have one more day of vacation so I will just have to try harder tomorrow. 

Jan 1, 2012

Today I ran 3.2 miles in 34:21  10:45 pace against 25 mph winds with massive wind gusts! I was proud i finish, because I took 3 1/2 week off due to winter depression.  Thank God For my husband!  He is all the cheering section I need! Thank you Tom :)

How I Got Here?

Well lets start at the beginning.  I was diagnosed with severe high blood pressure.  The doctor told me I need to stop drinking, smoking, eat better, and start working out.  Well I am Iriah so the no drink was not going to happen.  I started smoking at 16 so quitting cold turkey was not going to happen. I loved fast food and fried foods, plus eatting healthy is expensive!  And for those that know me, I am ANTI-WORKING OUT!!!  So that Sunday, the Chicago Marthon happened, and I had 4 friends running in it!  I was so proud of them.  I was inspired!  I told my husband I am going to start running. In 14 years together I had never done anything like this, but he supported me!  I want out that day mapped 3.1 miles and got dressed.  My husband was worried, because it had been 20 since I had run..  But He was amazed, I did it in 37 minutes. So I looked up the next race, it was the following weekend, I told him I wanted to do it!  He was worried that I would be disappointed but encouraged me.  Well, I did it and beat my time! First race did it in 35 minutes!! That was it I was hooked!! I have run in like 5 other 5K a 5+K, and an 8K. I got better in each and every race!  On Thanksgiving my boys did a race with me, theirs was 1 mile mine was 4miles. We all met our times!! It was amazing!!  I have been in a running depression with the cold weather, but finally kicked my ass back into gear! My blood pressure is down, my ass got firmer, and I lost a couple pounds!  The new year has motivated me, my family has motivated me.  Most importantly, mu husband Tom motivated me!  I will accomplish my goals with my best friend and husband behind me!!!