Long Stretch & Aches and Pains

I had a 7 mile run today around Ford Parkway and Lake Street in Minneapolis. I was able to go at an 8:55 pace so my times continue to keep improving. Actually had some guy tell me to watch the speed limit as I ran past him which was half amuzing!

Ran 4 miles yesterday, 7 miles today and am not looking forward to my 10 mile run tomorrow evening. I am looking forward to the rest day on Monday because it is very needed. I've picked up a few aches lately that I have been icing and keep an eye on. The shin splints are still there with minimal pain and the outside of my good knee was a little tender today. If tomorrow is rough I might be taking a few days off. Would like to be healthy for the half in the beginning of June.

On a crappy note the vacation to SD has to be rescheduled because I have a worthless Saturday class that day and if I miss another I wouldn't be able to continue in my practicum. Can't wait to be done with school once and for all!

Weekly Weigh In and Update

Had a great 5.25 mile run last night! Ran over the Minnesota River and through Fort Snelling. Felt pretty good today too so hopefully all the icing has helped the shin splints.

I had the weekly weigh in today and managed to loss -5.9 lbs over the week! Its a lot but I had plateaued there for awhile so it helped catch me up! Otherwise everything is on the up and up!

Melpomene 5k (New PR)

Well I just got back from the Melpomene 5k race in St. Paul along River Road and the banks of the Mississippi. This was a men's only race and the weather was fairly cool and cloudy. My goal for the race was to finish in under 26 minutes. I started in the front of the pack for the first quarter mile until I glanced down and realized I was running at a 6:20 pace which I knew I would never keep up with. I passed a drumline band about half a mile in so the music was an interesting addition. I started to get into the rhythem and ran the first mile in 7:50 and my second mile came clocked at 16:00.

I felt good throughout the race and was somewhere in the middle of the pack. When I got near the end I noticed the clock at 24:50. I knew I had my goal beat but went into a dead sprint and finished at the 25:05 mark which ended up being a 7:57 pace! Set a new PR by over 7 minutes and feel pretty good right now (minus the ice on my shins and knees!) The winner managed to run the race in 14:55 which was ohhh......10 minutes faster than me! I saw him after though and he did not look like he was in good shape! Good times and no more races until my half marathon on June 2nd!

Thanks for everyone you came out to support me and cheer me on it was very much appreciated! Its always nice having people there as you cross the finish line!

Its Official!

Signed up for the Twin Cities Marathon this morning so I am officially in! Went 4 miles this morning but felt pretty fatigued for some reason. I am running the Melopomene 5k tomorrow so I will post more after that one! Have a great day everyone!

Last Few Days and Week 8 Weigh In

I put on 18 miles over the last three days and had the most difficult long run day on Monday. Way too many hills which I don't think I was that ready for at this point.... I am feeling fairly injury free anyhow...just a little fatigued so I am taking the next two days to rest :) Lucky me!

I had my week 8 weigh in today and lost 1.3 lbs this week. It should have been more but I think I bombed things this weekend with two different barbecues. I was a little disappointed actually I thought I as doing better this week. Can't change the past and can only move ahead. Total weight loss to date is 19.4 lbs. I have 6 miles of speedwork on Friday and the Melopomene 5k this weekend!