Ok, so, blogging is not really hard, but somehow I can't seem to find the time to update. Sigh. It's not that I don't want to. My life is just so busy?
Last night's run was supposed to be ten miles, but it was cold/rainy/snowy outside, so doing it outdoors was not really an option. I did NOT want to run ten miles on a treadmill; however, I did attempt it. I got as far as six, then told Nate that I would do the extra four today. Which I now don't feel like doing. But I will. Ugh. On the plate for tomorrow: 12 miles. I don't care how cold it is, if it is moderately dry, it's happening outside.
Also last night, I had a huge craving for wings, so we went to Buffalo Wild Wings. (Once again, I was so hungry I failed to take a photo of my meal before diving in). I ordered 18 wings - 6 parmesan garlic, 6 asian zing, and 6 honey bbq. I ate about 16 or 17 of them, and when I was done, our waitress told me that she was proud of me. I also had a "Mountain Berry Tea" (ehhh would not order again) and a "Black Cherry Mojito" (very good, but veryyyy sweet).
OK so, I resolve to update more in the future. Cheers!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Winter?
Today's Run: 6.0 miles
Time: 52 min 30 sec
This "winter" is possibly the best thing that has happened to me in like, ever. It is mid-February, and we have been able to do a large majority of our runs outside. I wish every winter was like this. That being said, I also cannot WAIT for spring.
We did 8 miles yesterday morning, which was a bit rough, because we woke up at 7:30 am and we were out on the road by 9:00. I had to stop once due to a cramp, but other than that it was ok - just a bit slow. Tonight's run was awesome. I really enjoy running when it is dark out. The temperature was basically perfect, as well - high 40's/low 50's. At first I didn't feel like doing it, and kind of complained, but Nate convinced me and I am quite glad he did.
I have worked up a considerable appetite, and so I am off to get some Mexican food. Pictures to follow, perhaps. Cheers!
Time: 52 min 30 sec
This "winter" is possibly the best thing that has happened to me in like, ever. It is mid-February, and we have been able to do a large majority of our runs outside. I wish every winter was like this. That being said, I also cannot WAIT for spring.
We did 8 miles yesterday morning, which was a bit rough, because we woke up at 7:30 am and we were out on the road by 9:00. I had to stop once due to a cramp, but other than that it was ok - just a bit slow. Tonight's run was awesome. I really enjoy running when it is dark out. The temperature was basically perfect, as well - high 40's/low 50's. At first I didn't feel like doing it, and kind of complained, but Nate convinced me and I am quite glad he did.
I have worked up a considerable appetite, and so I am off to get some Mexican food. Pictures to follow, perhaps. Cheers!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Oh hey there, blog. It's been awhile.
Today's run: 12.4 miles
Time: 1 hour 53 min 40 sec
Ok so, this week was supposed to be a week packed with running. It was not. Nate became extremely ill Wednesday night and it carried over into Thursday and Friday. I didn't catch it, thankfully, but I still felt slightly under the weather myself. Needless to say, we made our glorious comeback today with the Shoreline Sharks 20k in Milford. Nice course, very similar to the Milford half marathon that I did back in September. Today was positively FRIGID, however. Worst running weather in the world. It was roughly 15 degrees when the race started, and for the first mile I was freezing cold. Even with my gloves on, it felt like my fingers were going to freeze off. I eventually warmed up, and it was a pretty good run. Knee held up fine, with no soreness at all. Given the distance, that's sort of a miracle. Right now I am totally exhausted but feel good otherwise.
Tonight we decided to make an awesome pizza margherita. We baked off some whole wheat crust, rolled out thin. Then we added a little pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, fresh sliced tomato, and basil. Here it is pre-baking:
It came out awesome. Nate and I finished off almost the whole thing between the two of us. Long runs always make my (already quite healthy) appetite even more hungry. Post-baked:
Time: 1 hour 53 min 40 sec
Ok so, this week was supposed to be a week packed with running. It was not. Nate became extremely ill Wednesday night and it carried over into Thursday and Friday. I didn't catch it, thankfully, but I still felt slightly under the weather myself. Needless to say, we made our glorious comeback today with the Shoreline Sharks 20k in Milford. Nice course, very similar to the Milford half marathon that I did back in September. Today was positively FRIGID, however. Worst running weather in the world. It was roughly 15 degrees when the race started, and for the first mile I was freezing cold. Even with my gloves on, it felt like my fingers were going to freeze off. I eventually warmed up, and it was a pretty good run. Knee held up fine, with no soreness at all. Given the distance, that's sort of a miracle. Right now I am totally exhausted but feel good otherwise.
Tonight we decided to make an awesome pizza margherita. We baked off some whole wheat crust, rolled out thin. Then we added a little pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, fresh sliced tomato, and basil. Here it is pre-baking:
It came out awesome. Nate and I finished off almost the whole thing between the two of us. Long runs always make my (already quite healthy) appetite even more hungry. Post-baked:
Cheers!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
It's time for my first installment of The G.B.U.
The Good: On Sunday, before the superbowl, Dana and I ran our first group race as members of the Shoreline Sharks. The name of the race: Run From The Pack 4 Miler. The game: Runners go out at their goal pace (e.g. 12 min milers go first, then 10, then 9, etc) and the chase pack runs last at a 6 min mile and tries to pass each group. If each group runs at their goal pace then it should all cumulate into a mad dash in the last 1/4 mile to beat the chase pack.
When Dana and I got there we were asked what our goal pace was. We had been running at a 9 to 930 mile recently and so I proposed we could run a 9 min or 8:30 mile at best. The race director told me they were only sending out groups at 1 min intervals and then told us we had no choice but to go out at an 8 min mile.
We watched a few groups go out until it was on our turn to run. We had 4 people in our group and we all went out hard. My GPS watch said we started at a 7:15 pace. Our pace quickly slowed and by 1 mile we were hovering at a 7:50 pace. One of the runners in our pack dropped back around this time and since he was running slower than an 8 min mile we left him behind. Dana and I started chatting the other remaining pack runner, A nice guy about our age from Boston who turned out to be quite a decent runner. The route was an out and back and at the 2 mile mark we stopped for a sip of water. We were keeping our pace pretty steady and kept a sub 8 for the next 1.5 miles. With a half mile to go Dana looked behind us to see one of the chase pack quickly approaching. With the finish line in sight the chase pack caught up with us and we had to hand over $5.00, ( to benefit the running club).
Overall we had a good run, a fun time, and we are looking forward to the next Sharks event.
The Good: On Sunday, before the superbowl, Dana and I ran our first group race as members of the Shoreline Sharks. The name of the race: Run From The Pack 4 Miler. The game: Runners go out at their goal pace (e.g. 12 min milers go first, then 10, then 9, etc) and the chase pack runs last at a 6 min mile and tries to pass each group. If each group runs at their goal pace then it should all cumulate into a mad dash in the last 1/4 mile to beat the chase pack.
When Dana and I got there we were asked what our goal pace was. We had been running at a 9 to 930 mile recently and so I proposed we could run a 9 min or 8:30 mile at best. The race director told me they were only sending out groups at 1 min intervals and then told us we had no choice but to go out at an 8 min mile.
Overall we had a good run, a fun time, and we are looking forward to the next Sharks event.
The Bad: We only ran 4 miles on Sunday, when we had 8 on the schedule. Its OK tho because this coming week we run 6 days in a row.
The Ugly: The Superbowl...... Need I say more?
Saturday, February 4, 2012
I love Saturdays!
Yesterdays run: 7 miles + 4 hill sprints
Time: 62 min
I find it really remarkable how the temperature of my surroundings impacts my run. On Tuesday evening, Nate and I did our run at the Edge. It was completely packed - we even had to wait for a treadmill for five or ten minutes. The inside of the building was disgusting, hot, sweaty, humid, etc etc. I had sweat pouring off me the entire time and I felt like crap. Last night, however, was a completely different story. The gym was far less crowded and the temperature was about ten degrees cooler. My seven mile run was extremely easy - I'd almost go so far as to call it enjoyable. Tuesday's run gave me flashbacks to our 85 degree, ninety percent humidity first marathon - something I never wish to repeat again.
Today is Saturday, which means OFF DAY, which means no running!!! I slept until noon (a rarity for me) and then ate leftovers from last night's meal. Speaking of which...(yesterday was an extremely tasty food day!)
Gina and I went for sushi at my favorite sushi restaurant. I ordered an eel and cucumber roll, a california roll, and a butterfly roll (probably my favorite roll ever, it's the one wrapped in pink paper).
I also ordered cold noodles, which are amazing from this place, but I ate them too quickly and therefore couldn't take a picture.
For dinner, after our run, Nate and I made "potatoes better than the chicken". Nate's parents made it for us last time we were up there, and it was amazing, so we decided to make it again.
I loooove potatoes. These were seriously the best ones I have ever had. The chicken was great too.
I will leave you with a picture of Bailey, who is looking a bit pudgy as of late...perhaps time to cut down on the kitty food??
Cheers!
Time: 62 min
I find it really remarkable how the temperature of my surroundings impacts my run. On Tuesday evening, Nate and I did our run at the Edge. It was completely packed - we even had to wait for a treadmill for five or ten minutes. The inside of the building was disgusting, hot, sweaty, humid, etc etc. I had sweat pouring off me the entire time and I felt like crap. Last night, however, was a completely different story. The gym was far less crowded and the temperature was about ten degrees cooler. My seven mile run was extremely easy - I'd almost go so far as to call it enjoyable. Tuesday's run gave me flashbacks to our 85 degree, ninety percent humidity first marathon - something I never wish to repeat again.
Today is Saturday, which means OFF DAY, which means no running!!! I slept until noon (a rarity for me) and then ate leftovers from last night's meal. Speaking of which...(yesterday was an extremely tasty food day!)
Gina and I went for sushi at my favorite sushi restaurant. I ordered an eel and cucumber roll, a california roll, and a butterfly roll (probably my favorite roll ever, it's the one wrapped in pink paper).
I also ordered cold noodles, which are amazing from this place, but I ate them too quickly and therefore couldn't take a picture.
For dinner, after our run, Nate and I made "potatoes better than the chicken". Nate's parents made it for us last time we were up there, and it was amazing, so we decided to make it again.
I loooove potatoes. These were seriously the best ones I have ever had. The chicken was great too.
I will leave you with a picture of Bailey, who is looking a bit pudgy as of late...perhaps time to cut down on the kitty food??
Cheers!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
A tough go of it
Today I would file my run in the "lets forget this" category. We set out on a 8 mile run at 10:30 am and we didn't finish the loop until 12:00 pm. Worst part is we ran the first 3 miles at a 9:00 mile clip. We started our farklets at this time and it was all downhill (or uphill, I guess...) from there. I guess running our 7 miler late last night and then going out for our run early today put a bigger stress on my legs then I expected. Miles 5-7 were brutal. I was lucky to have Dana running by my side, she really pushed me and I'm happy to say I finished strong. Thanks Babe!
Only 4 more days until Gronk conquers the world!!!!!
Gronkowski 2012!
Only 4 more days until Gronk conquers the world!!!!!
Gronkowski 2012!
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