Post turkey day

Feeling a little blah today.....miss my kids. I usually don't run two days in a row, but yesterday's 10k really didn't leave me sore or exhausted. Thought a little run would lift my spirits. I did an easy three miles.

Tried to keep things slow and easy enough to keep my heart rate in the 150's. I mean really slow....about a 12:30 min/mi average. I did the hills, and I was so slow, I am sure someone could have passed me walking.

 

Thumbs up

 

I hate that the hubby didn't get one of me actually running across the finish line, but he has a hard time walking and it was so crowded. I am pleased with the pictures he did get.....still basking in the enjoyment of actually running a 10k!

 

10k - check!

Ok, yes, it was cold, but honestly, I loved it. It was about 25 degrees. I met my goal time. I wanted to do it in around 1:10 minutes. My unofficial time from my Garmin was 1:10:31. My man was there to support me.

Also, I met up with one of my friends from work and her daughter.

 

Heart rate went up really high in the last 3 miles, but I felt great. I took about three short 30 second walk breaks to get it down. I felt awesome at the end so I turned it on a bit to finish strong. My heart went to 194!! Ok, my max has to be about 210, because even at 194, I still felt great and could talk.

A great experience. A check off on my bucket list.

 

My first 10k

Tomorrow is the day.......

...my first 10k...yes, I am nervous, mostly because I still don't feel like a real runner, second because I am such an introvert, third because I get really nervous, fourth because it is going to be about 18-20 degrees.....I am sure I can think of other reasons to be nervous.....

...but I really do want to do this...the hubs said he would go with me...that means a lot. More tomorrow on my impressions of this event.

 

Sunday 2 miler

A little nippy. Wore my favorite NorthFace running tights (shorts over them -modesty!) compression socks, long sleeve technical shirt, fleece zip front jacket, gloves, hat, and ear warmer head band.

Th Garmin said it was 30 degrees with a "feels like" of 21 degrees. I had PLENTY of clothes on. In fact I got hot. The headband came off early. The jacket was unzipped at about mile one. By the end of my two easy miles, I was sweating. I'll be fine if the temp is around 28-30 on the day of the 10k.

Heart rate seems to increase with the cold temps. Still no symptoms when it gets up that high.

Heart Rate

Avg HR:	157 bpm
Max HR:	174 bpm

 

Friday long run

I ran in the misty rain today on my favorite running grounds. The hubby had a cardiologist checkup so I wore my running clothes with the intent of doing my long run afterwards. My heart rate gets up pretty high when I run. Way higher than the 166-171 I've read is my max. I've seen it at 180, and I didn't have pain, nausea, or leg cramps. I think mostly it is in the 160's when I run. Today I decided to take it slow, watch my heart rate and give myself permission to walk every so often if I thought it was getting too high. I must be getting better because it was actually difficult to keep a 12 min/mi pace. I walked a bit in mile three and again about a mile or so later. My final time was still probably the fastest I had run that far, and I ended up doing 6.11 miles. It felt awesome. I have an accelerated AV conduction and asked the hubs doctor if that could contribute to my high heart rate. He said it might. My resting heart rate is about 58. I am pretty fit, not overweight.

Avg HR 156
Max HR 167 - I could talk, no pain, no nausea - this can't be my max!

Split Time Distance Avg Pace Summary 1:10:30.2 6.11 11:33 1 11:47.1 1.00 11:47 2 11:20.6 1.00 11:21 3 11:47.1 1.00 11:47 4 11:37.4 1.00 11:38 5 11:32.9 1.00 11:33 6 11:17.1 1.00 11:17 7 1:08.1 0.11 10:41

Friday Long Run

I met a runner/quilter friend this morning for our long run.  Six miles!  We did it.  We are both registered for a local Thanksgiving day 10K.  I think we are ready.  It was a very nice comfortable run.

Stats:

Split Time Distance Avg Pace Summary 1:10:55.2 6.00 11:49 1 12:14.4 1.00 12:15 2 11:45.4 1.00 11:46 3 11:49.3 1.00 11:50 4 11:59.9 1.00 12:00 5 12:02.7 1.00 12:03 6 11:01.3 1.00 11:01 7 :02.2 0.00 8:51

Sunday run

Two miles. With some hills, formerly known as killer hills.

I really like these under armor compression capris, and one of my new Nike long sleeve tech shirts.

Although at my age, I am still just a bit uncomfortable wearing the tights. They feel great, but I worry that I am not in good enough shape or just too old to be wearing this kind of thing. Does that matter really, if they feel good to run in?

 

Longest run

I increased my distance to 5.5 miles today. Longest run ever. I also signed up for the Hot to Trot Thanksgiving Day 10k. I hope to run six miles next Friday. Who'd a thunk a year ago I'd be running for five -six miles??

 

My red-faced, no makeup, happy after 5 and a half-mile run selfie!

 

Faster!

I know it isn't really fast, but for me this is progress!  I did three miles with an average under 11 minutes.  I only did that once, and it was over three months ago, so yes, I am thrilled.  I ran on a new route after work in the city where I work.  It is a very nice, wide, paved, route.  No hills.  Maybe the "newness" encouraged me to kick it up a bit.  Or maybe my long runs the last two Fridays, and my hill work on Sunday have actually helped me improve my speed.  Who knows?  But tonight, I am a tired but happy camper!

View Splits

Split Time Distance Avg Pace Summary 32:40.4 3.01 10:52 1 10:57.8 1.00 10:58 2 10:51.5 1.00 10:52 3 10:46.7 1.00 10:47 4 :04.4 0.01 9:29

Short run

Decided to go out for a short run today.

The track at the soccer field was full of spectators watching a game so I went around it and did some of the dreaded hills. I've got to add some hills in if I am ever going to get stronger. I was pleased. I had to walk a couple of times but my average time was still 11:03 min/mi, one of my best times.

I sure wish I could find another late life runner blog, or someone local that is about my speed to run with sometimes. I am an introvert, but the more I read about running clubs and how they help keep you motivated, I think I'd like to try to find a running partner.

 

Longest run

My longest run..... 5.13 miles! Slow, at an average pace of 12:11 but I met my goal of doing a little bit more than five miles. It was hard though. Not sure why I have a harder time running in the mornings. Most people love to run in the mornings......

Pay no attention to the minute/mile on the bottom of my watch. That was ONLY my last tenth of a mile time.

 

Love my shirt I got at the 5k race a couple weeks ago. Boy, my legs look skinny! That isn't such a great thing at my age, but they are firm! I think there is a little distortion in this pic! Haha. They aren't THAT skinny!

It was a beautiful day. I usually walk this sidewalk to the soccer field and track in the distance....then round and round and round and round....for over an hour.