Showing posts with label skirt sports. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skirt sports. Show all posts
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Secret City Half Marathon
Yay! It is finished! I haven't run very much since my last half but decided to just go for it today and try to PR (again). I figured if I hurt something I had all winter to recover. And yes, my knees are killing me, but I think some ice and maybe some Biofreeze and Sore No More (both were in the goody bag) and I should recover fine. And YES, I PR'd!!! Unofficial Garmin time was 2:37:58. Three minutes faster than the one I did three weeks ago.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Perfect day to run
Yes, perfect. 3.1 miles. Nice and easy at a 2 min/30 sec run/walk ratio. Love the Tantrum print compression leggings from Skirt Sports. Get yours with a 20% discount using the code SSAMB20SE.
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Long run Friday
8 miles on the treadmill....while watching Missouri Star Quilting videos......
Not sure that is such a great idea. When I finished I went to their website and bought several new quilting tools.
The treadmill speed isn't working properly so they are sending me a new computer board for it. I've had to use my Garmin, of course with the GPS off, to get a more accurate speed and distance. I actually like running on it. Nice to have my water and GU handy. Nice to be able to watch a video or five, while I run. And pretty easy to switch from a higher speed to a 30 second walk break for my intervals. I did 2 minutes of running to 30 seconds of walking. Worked out great. Just a nice tired feeling.
Thinking of signing up for a half on November 1. I'll have run 10 miles by then. I think that is as much as I did for my first half. This one is three weeks before the other one. Small race, pretty area. Not expensive.
Sunday, August 23, 2015
3 Mile Sunday
After church, and lunch, I decided to get in my Monday three miler today. Done. Now I get to play tomorrow. Got errands to do in the big city.
Friday, August 21, 2015
Run/walk updated
I'm at it again.....researching ways to keep running, running better and faster with no injuries.....for a late life runner, not always easy to do. Jeff Galloway has updated his recommended intervals for run/walk. His research shows that if you follow his plan you will be able to run a half marathon faster than if you run continuously, plus you won't have the higher risk of injuries. I had moved from 5/1, 4/1, 3/1, and then recently to 2/1 intervals. Today after reading I moved again, to 90 seconds of running to 30 seconds of walking. It seems like each time I decrease the running time I am faster. I think 90/30 is the appropriate one for my estimated "Magic Mile" pace of about 10:45.
...and again, it seems I was faster with the same effort. However, the humidity was down this morning so I am sure that helped.
I did the 90/30 for the first three miles. Did a faster run for 27 seconds then walked the rest. Galloway says my training runs should be at a 15 minute mile pace. I can't get that unless I walk the whole time. Not sure what I need to be doing. Maybe I'll send him an email and ask his advice?!?
Friday, August 14, 2015
Long Run Friday
Five miles today at 2/1 intervals.
I want to do a half November 21st, so I've officially started my training.
I train very, very, slow, only increasing a mile in my long run every other week. And do two other runs of 3 miles, then after a few weeks, I'll jump to 4, for my shorter runs.
My training plan is somewhat a Jeff Galloway training plan, modified.
I've got to keep running if I want to eat....this midlife metabolism is bad news.....
OOTD.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Jeff Galloway's Method
I've talked before on here about Jeff Galloway's run/walk method. I'm sold on it. It is the only way this old body can keep running and not end up getting injured. Today's was 2/1 intervals. Two minutes of running to one minute of walking.
By the way I love this Skirt Sport tank. It fits like a dream. Slightly loose in the waist to accommodate the mid life bulges.
The neckline is not too low.
The humidity was 90% this morning with a temp of 71 degrees. It wasn't that bad doing the 2/1. Definitely going to keep this up until the weather cools down some.
I started out really easy but still finished with a faster average than my last several 3/1 runs.
Laps5
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Long run
I've not run as consistent this summer and I think I've finally hit the middle age spread. I'm not happy about my 'love handles' I seem to have sprouted. I was determined to get in a longer run on Friday before we left for a short overnight trip. I need to plan and start my half marathon training. The more consistent and longer runs should help me lose that pesky 3-5 pounds that have settled in my 'fat back' as a friend calls it.
It was a good five miles. Continued with my 3/1 run/walk intervals. It was long enough that I felt that awesome, tired, achey legs feeling. I love that feeling. Also tried out my new shoes. The old ones had about 500 miles on them. Brooks have worked really well for me. I got the Ghost 7 again. The 8's had come out but the reviews weren't that great. And, the 7's were discounted pretty heavy.
...in my favorite skirt and tank.
Monday, July 20, 2015
New Skirt!
Oh my, I really do love this new Skirt Sports skirt.
It is called the Tantrum Gym Girl and if you want one you can use my family and friends discount code, SSAMB20SE to get 20% off. These skirts really last. I found the a couple of years ago and my oldest ones are still in great shape.
The floral matches about every tank I have. And for the sake of keeping it real, the print doesn't appear to show the dreaded sweat/wet spots. It is comfy, practical with two built in side pockets in the shorts, and a good length for errands before or after a run.
I got in a good hot, sweaty run today and even though the humidity was still high I was able to do my normal 3/1 run/walk intervals. I think I am going to try upping the running part when the weather cools down some this fall. So looking forward to some fall running.
Friday, July 17, 2015
Long run Friday
Before
5 miles on the track.
Got to show my Skirt Sports!
After....
Wet hat. Always a sign of a tough run. My sweat has faded out the color this summer.
I will be so glad to have some cooler fall and winter runs. I think I'm ready to order a treadmill. I haven't run as much this summer as I should have and have see a few pounds start creeping up.
....so glad to have that over with...now to sew and play this weekend!
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Humidity
This humidity seems to be harder on me this year than last......or is it because last year I ran at the workout Center at work on those humid and hot days...and this year I don't have that luxury.
Yesterday's run was a great 72 degrees but a sunny 82% humidity. Yuck.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Humid run
I tried to get out there early this morning for a short three mile run. The temp was 64 with a humidity of 90%. You'd think with that temp it would be pleasant. Nope. Awful.
At mile 1.5 I changed from 3/1 run/walk intervals to 1/1. Surprisingly I wasn't any slower overall. Actually a bit better. Below are my laps from Saturday when I did the 10k at 3/1 run/walk intervals.
Saturday it was 79 degrees with 88% humidity. I was drenched afterwards, from head to toe.....embarrassing wet spots.....
You'd think I'd be losing some weight with this hot weather running. No, I seem to be gaining a bit. What is up with that?
After cleaning up and doing some sewing prep work for our Vacation Bible School, I decided to get back out in the heat and go on the paddleboard. The high temp was 97 when I was out. An hour is about all I can do. The water felt like bath water, but I enjoyed it.
I love my little lake side home town. It's very hard to see, but the building on the left side of the photo is the local high school, where I graduated from 38 years ago. The white point is the old courthouse peeking above some businesses downtown, then to the right is the Presbyterian church.
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