Getting a little anxious

Yes, a little.  My first half marathon, of two I've scheduled, is Sunday.  I''ve only run ten miles straight.  Last weekend I did 9 on Friday and then another 2.5 on Saturday but I am not sure that counts for 11 miles.  I've struggled with trying to decide my plan for the race. It is important to me not to get injured.  I'd like to really try for a PR on the November 21st half and want to consider this one just a long training run.  I'm competitive enough not to want to finish last, although I know someone has to.  It is hard not to compare myself to other runners.  Comparison is the thief of joy.

So, my plan? Finish under 3 hours.  In three weeks, I'll be looking for a PR - less than 2:43 minutes. i keep telling myself. This time is good for an almost 57 year old who has only run for less than three years. Right?

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.

 

 

The Chase 5K

I did a local 5K yesterday in memory of Chase Ruffer, a little 4 month old who died of SIDS a few years ago.  I had made a quilt for his parents from his little clothes.  For the last few years their church has sponsored a race to raise money for infant loss awareness.

I usually try to run it.  Lucky me!  there were only two in my age group so I came in first!  I met an old friend there who runs too.  She came in first in her age group also.  She is in the 50-54, I'm in the 55-59. Perfect weather to run.

Half Marathon Training Run

Ten Miles today. 10. On the treadmill.  Brought to you by Fons and Porter and Quilt in a Day Youtube videos.


I am back to the 90/30 ratio of seconds running to seconds walking.  I am so sore tonight.  It is hard on this old woman.

I ended up speeding up on the last mile because my son called and wanted to FaceTime.  I had to finish up so I could see my granddaughter.

Split	Time	Distance	Avg Pace
Summary	2:13:32.7	10.01	13:20
1	14:11.3	1.00	14:12
2	13:38.8	1.00	13:39
3	15:23.4	1.00	15:23
4	14:28.5	1.00	14:29
5	13:20.8	1.00	13:21
6	13:16.7	1.00	13:17
7	12:55.2	1.00	12:55
8	12:13.8	1.00	12:14
9	13:08.5	1.00	13:09
10	10:50.2	1.00	10:50
11	:05.6	0.01	8:28

Long run

9 on the treadmill while watching a movie. Not bad. Not bad at all. Ice pack just for some preventative maintenance.

 

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.

 

Long run

 

Had seven miles on my schedule and didn't want to risk injury doing more, so I counted my seven as more than enough for the virtual Boobie Run 8k sponsored by Skirt Sports.