Bree
Runs on Coffee
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2009
04/02/18 - 04/08/18
No change in weight this week. Thank goodness because I have been eating a lot of crap. I am starting to fit back into some of my clothes though which makes me think my scale is a jerk. I've had to retire some capris because they fall down when I run! Now that hot weather is upon us here in central FL I've had to purchase some new gear.
I bought a Tracer360 vest. Runs before the scorching sun comes out is in my foreseeable future. I've had some problems with neighbors not noticing me and nearly running me over. I try to stick to the sidewalks, but they are still building houses here which means no sidewalk in front of that lot or there are sprinklers on at occupied houses and I don't want to get wet. I also live on the outskirts of town where there are no sidewalks if I want to leave my subdivision for a long run or a change of scenery.
I also need to start carrying water more. I loathe running belts and I don't want to wear my hydration vest on the shorter runs. I also don't like holding things in my hand when I run. I found a happy medium with this Amphipod water bottle. It straps to my hand and I really don't notice it that much. Even when it's full it's not very heavy. Those loops are for gels, but it works very well for chapstick!
Went to Lululemon to pick up ONE running skirt since they are $$$$. I walked out with three skirts and a sports bra, but it was all on clearance!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------No change in weight this week. Thank goodness because I have been eating a lot of crap. I am starting to fit back into some of my clothes though which makes me think my scale is a jerk. I've had to retire some capris because they fall down when I run! Now that hot weather is upon us here in central FL I've had to purchase some new gear.
I bought a Tracer360 vest. Runs before the scorching sun comes out is in my foreseeable future. I've had some problems with neighbors not noticing me and nearly running me over. I try to stick to the sidewalks, but they are still building houses here which means no sidewalk in front of that lot or there are sprinklers on at occupied houses and I don't want to get wet. I also live on the outskirts of town where there are no sidewalks if I want to leave my subdivision for a long run or a change of scenery.
I also need to start carrying water more. I loathe running belts and I don't want to wear my hydration vest on the shorter runs. I also don't like holding things in my hand when I run. I found a happy medium with this Amphipod water bottle. It straps to my hand and I really don't notice it that much. Even when it's full it's not very heavy. Those loops are for gels, but it works very well for chapstick!
Went to Lululemon to pick up ONE running skirt since they are $$$$. I walked out with three skirts and a sports bra, but it was all on clearance!
Monday - Rest Day
Tuesday - Killer side stitch in mile 3. Slowed the pace for a bit until it went away.
- 2 mi WU + 2 x 2 mi @ 10:18 w/ 2 min RI + 1 mi CD
- Splits: 12:23, 12:24 / 10:16, 10:10, 10:28, 10:18 / 12:19
- 4.5 miles @ 13:11
- 12:19, 12:10, 12:01, 12:32, 12:16, 12:12
- 1 mile WU / 5.5 miles @ 10:41 / 1 mile CD
- 13:05 / 10:01, 9:34, 9:48, 9:29, 9:41, 9:15 / 11:35
*** I was scheduled to run 7 miles on Saturday and 13 on Sunday. Daughter had an early morning soccer game on Sunday & DH had to leave right after it for a work business trip. My kids can't even sit in a car for a 10 minute drive to Chipotle without fighting. I was not going to leave them for 2.5 hours for a run even though they are 14yo & 12yo. Messaged Billy about swapping days. He had me run 13 on Saturday & 5 on Sunday. ***
Saturday - I added .10 miles to earn my Star Wars Virtual Half Medal. I was up at 5am so I could get out the door and get a good chunk of my run in before the sun came up. On my way back home I heard a really fast clopping noise. I looked to my left and a deer was bolting across the street and nearly ran me over! It was inches from me and scared me half to death!
- 13 miles @ LR 11:56
- ended up running 13.1 w/ average pace of 11:38
- 5 mi @ 12:20
- 12:02, 11:56, 11:46, 11:54, 11:51
This week's goal is to get back on track with MyFitnessPal.
