In 2015 I set some running goals for myself for 2016. 2016 didn't start off to the best running year, seeing as I didn't run my first 5k until this past weekend but so far I am off to a better running year than I was last year. I have now participated in 1/2 the amount of races I participated in last year...a whopping 2 races!!
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Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Running Goals for 2016
So yesterday I posted about the 5ks I completed in 2015. Since I didn't really start my running journey until August I want 2016 to be the year I really make some headway in my running journey.
In May of last year I posted a 101 in 1001 and I want to try and knock some of these off the list this year.
one // run a 7 minute mile
two // run 1 mile every day for 30 days
three // run a 10K
Here are some of the races I would like to run in this year!
St. Paddys Day 8K
Electric Run
Race 13.1 Raleigh - 10K
Glow in the Park Cary
North Hills 5K
Raleigh City of Oaks 10K
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Monday, December 28, 2015
5K Runs in 2015
This past year was the first year I started actively running and participating in 5K races. Sure, I had done the 5K Breast Cancer Walk and the Cystic Fibrosis Walk, but none that I had actually run and was keeping track of my times. This past year I ran in 2 5K races.
August 8th, 2015 - Color Vibe Run - 3.05 miles -- 41:42 --- 13:34 minute pace
September 12, 2015 North Hills 5K - 3.10 miles -- 38:08 -- 11:18 minute pace
We had planned to do one in November and December but with the wedding planning and the wedding at the end of November things got too busy and we just didn't have time. But 2016 will have many more races!
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Monday, September 21, 2015
2nd 5K: North Hills 5K
I ran my second 5K this weekend and I ran my first 5K with my fiance. I really enjoyed running it with him..he kept me motivated and didn't let me walk as much as I would have wanted. I did learn a lot of things about my running that I didn't know before after running with him.
This 5k went to help Raleigh's BackPack Buddies through the North Raleigh ministries. If I remember correctly we help feed around 10 families for an entire year.
Timmy and I got up early last Saturday morning to get ready and made it to the race with just a few minutes to spare. I was a little nervous because this was technically my first real 5k...the Color Vibe had a completely different atmosphere and it was more of a fun run rather than a race.
We started the race and by the end of mile 1 I was ready to walk a little bit...but no one was walking yet, so I stuck it out for a little bit longer and had to walk. Then came the hard part. We would walk run walk run and then we hit so many hills. Everyone was pretty much walking. Finally the race was almost over and I could see the finish line...that was just a happy moment.
I finished at 38:08, better than my 41:24 at the Color Vibe. My pace was 11:18. I learned that my breathing techniques aren't the best and I need to learn to pace myself better. When I was running up one of the hills I just wanted to get it over with so I went faster which in the end did more damage than good. I am proud of myself for running as much of the 5k as I did, especially with Timmy there...usually I would just get annoyed with him and give up. I would say this was a great accomplishment not only physically but also in our relationship.
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Thursday, September 10, 2015
Reasons You Should Workout in the Morning
one // Feel Accomplished
Wake up and get moving. If working out is the first thing you do in the morning you will feel accomplished. You could do absolutely nothing the rest of the day and still feel like you got stuff done that day.
two // No Cramming
Most people squeeze in a workout after work and before dinner. If you wake up early when you have nothing else you can be doing besides sleeping you are most likely to not skip workouts. There are more obligations during the day than early morning.
three // bragging rights
Yea, I brag when I get up early and get a morning workout it.
four // less caffeine consumption
For me, on the mornings I workout in the morning I skip the coffee. But I have read some articles that drinking coffee before a workout helps you burn more calories.
five // avoid crowds
I don't go to the gym in the mornings, just a 2-3 mile walk in my neighborhood but if you do go to the gym the mornings has the least amount of people.
six // healthier choices
When I have completed my workout in the morning, I am going to feel healthier and want to make healthier choices throughout the rest of the day. I try to make my workout benefit me rather than deciding to go out to lunch and waste all my calories I burned that morning on a burger, but try to extend my healthy choices for that day.
Check out my tips to help you workout in the morning here.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Training for Tuesday: Training Preference
Awhile back I saw Becky from Running on Happy post about her Training preferences. I loved the idea and thought I would share my preferences with yall as well!
1. Location: Trail, Road, or Indoors?
I actually like running indoors because I can set up my iPad and binge watch Netflix. I also enjoy running on roads but mostly run indoors.2. Time of Day: Morning, Noon, or Evening?
I prefer mornings. It is nice to know that after work I don't have to squeeze in the gym because I have already done my workout for the day. Most of the times I am working out a little in the morning and a little in the evening, but it is nice to know that some days I don't have to do the evening workout. I also feel more accomplished when I wake up in the morning and workout because it is the first thing checked off my little daily to do list.
3. Weather: Sunshine, Mild or Hot?
Definitely not hot. I love to run in the mornings during the beginning of Spring. It starts off cooler but after you warm up it is the perfect temperature to go running. That might be why I like to run indoors more often than not because during the summer months the afternoons are too unbearable to go for a run.
4. Fuel: Before, After, and Sometimes During?
After.
5. Accessories: Music, Watch & More?
FitBit is a must. During the morning runs/walks I don't tend to listen to anything; my mind is waking up and I use this time to think about stuff. My evening workouts if I am working out indoors my iPad to watch netflix or my iPhone to listen to music.
6. Rewards: Food, Wine, or …?
When I was training for my 22 mile hike sometimes I would have to reward myself if I made it X amount of miles I could eat Cookout or Bojangles after.
7. Type of Run: Long, tempo, intervals, hill repeats, progression, or recovery/easy?
I don't really do any certain type of runs. Usually just running how I feel like running that day. I am wanting to eventually do a 1/2 marathon so I guess I need to start working on the different types of runs I do.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Workout For Free
1 // Go Outside
There is no better gym than the open outdoors. I particularly love going on a walk or jog outside rather than paying for a ridiculously priced workout class.
2 // Youtube
The wonderful world of the Internet. Youtube has tons of workout videos that are free that can be done right in the comfort of your living room.
3 // Be Creative
When doing exercises that involve weights, get creative. Those few pounds of hamburger meat that need to be thawed out can be a great substitute for some light weights.
4 // Tracks
During the summer breaks, most of the tracks at schools will be empty, work on your interval training at the tracks.
5 // Stairs
You don't need an expensive stairmaster to work on climbing stairs...your house probably has a set of stairs and if not find the closest apartment complex and use those!
6 // Cycling
Cycling classes are one of the best forms of exercise classes to take, but why not try riding your bike throughout your neighborhood for a few hours?
7 // Trails
One of my favorite forms of exercise is hiking. Look for some hiking trails near you and enjoy some quality time with your family or some quality time with yourself.
8 //Yardwork
Believe it or not yardwork is some good exercise. Clearing out the woods, mowing the grass with a push mower, etc.
9 // Water Training
During the summer the pools and oceans are a great place to get some laps in and stay cool.
10 // Research
There are tons of great exercise plans out there that do cost money but are well worth it and don't have a monthly payment - I have been doing Kayla Itsines lately and I love it. There is also the famous Tone It Up series.
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Thursday, August 13, 2015
1st 5K: Color Vibe
So I have started on my running journey. I have set a few goals for myself, running goals, in my 101 in 1001 days. For example, one of them was participate in a Color Run. Well that one can be checked off my list. This past weekend I attended my FIRST and LAST (probably) Color Vibe run.
It was an experience. It was all fun up until the race started. My friend Brittany went with me and I was so excited. I thought we would both have a fun time..we did at first. We loved throwing all the powder on us and looking colorful. But then when it was time to run we were seriously regretting it. Not because we were going to have to run but because we were sweating and this color powder was so itcy and disgusting! We ended up not running the entire thing because we felt so disgusting and I wasn't planning on running the whole thing, I knew neither Britt or myself was at that running level. So we finished the run in 41:24 with a pace of 13:34. Our time wasn't too terribly awful.
Brittany and I decided that this will probably be the last Color Run we do. If we do ever do another one we are going to our car before the race starts and wiping at least the color off of our faces. I am glad we did it and I can now check that off my bucket list!
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Monday, August 10, 2015
Weekly Workout Recap: Week 6
Sorry, I missed posting last week! It was a crazy busy week but I am back and ready to recap Week 6! I am almost halfway through my 100 Day challenge, Sundays being rest day!
Sunday - August 2nd [ Day 40/100 ]
Morning: none.
Evening: none.
Steps: 5,094
Monday - August 3rd [ Day 41/100 ]
Morning: Day 17 of 21 Day Arm Challenge.
Evening: none because it was my BIRTHDAY!!!
Steps: 6,864
Tuesday - August 4th [ Day 42/100 ]
Morning: C25k Week 6, Day 2 =2.41 miles (14:45 min pace)
Evening: Day 19 of 21 Day Arm Challenge & Bikini Body Guide Week 8, Monday
Steps: 12,230
Wednesday - August 5th [ Day 43/100 ]
Morning: Bikini Body Guide Week 8, Wednesday & 7 round workout
Evening: Interval Training Week 3, Day 1
Steps: 13,706
Thursday - August 6th [ Day 44/100 ]
Morning: C25k Week 6, Day 3 = 2.36 miles (14:46 min pace)
Evening: none.
Steps: 13,286
Friday - August 7th [ Day 45/100 ]
Morning: 21 Day Arm Challenge.
Evening: none.
Steps: 8,529
Saturday - August 8th [ Day 46/100 ]
Morning: Color Run!
Evening: none.
Steps:18,278
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Sunday, July 19, 2015
Weekly Workout Recap: Week 3
This week was a little relaxed for me. I didn't get in as many runs as I wanted to, but there is always next week. I started this new Running for Weight Loss app and it is actually pretty hard! I am going to be alternating between doing the Running for WL and the C25k app.
Sunday - July 12th [ Day 19/100 ]
Morning: none
Evening: none.
Total Steps = 6,991
Monday - July 13th [ Day 20/100 ]
Morning: none.
Evening: Walked 3.54 miles (15:23 min pace)
Total Steps = 12,933
Tuesday- July 14th [ Day 21/100 ]
Morning: C25k Week 5, Day 2 = 2.75 miles
Evening: none.
Total Steps = 11,621
Wednesday- July 15th [ Day 22/100 ]
Morning: 7 Round workout from last week.
Evening: Week 1, Day 1 Interval Training = 2.28 miles (14:52 min pace)
Total Steps = 15,221
Thursday- July 16th [ Day 23/100 ]
Morning: Walked 3.36 miles (15:04 min pace)
Evening: Week 1, Day 2 Interval Training and walked = 4.29 miles (15:02 min pace)
Total Steps = 17,025
Friday- July 17th [ Day 24/100 ]
Morning: Walked 2.46 miles (18:36 min pace)
Evening: 7 round workout and 21 day arm challenge.
Total Steps = 12,473
Saturday- July 18th [ Day 25/100 ]
Morning: walked 1.6 miles (16:26 min pace)
Evening: none.
Total Steps = 12,315
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Weekly Workout Recap: Week 2
Sunday - July 5th [ Day 12/100 ]
*Today was my rest day, although I did clean the entire downstairs of my house.
Total Steps = 9,307
Monday - July 6th [ Day 13/100 ]
Morning: Bikini Body Guide, Week 5 Monday (1/2 of the workout)
Evening: C25k Week 5, Day 1 + walked a little = 2.49 miles (16:55 min pace)
Total Steps = 11,641
Tuesday - July 7th [ Day 14/100 ]
Morning: C25k Week 5, Day 1 = 2.08 miles (15:32 min pace) (I did not feel like my legs and body were prepared to move onto Day 2 so I am going to continue Week 5, Day 1 the entire week)
Evening: Walked 1.53 mile (19:17 min pace)
Total Steps = 13,265
Wednesday - July 8th [ Day 15/100 ]
Morning: Bikini Body Guide Week 5, Wednesday
Evening: 7 round workout - I tried this for the first time!
Total Steps = 9,140
Thursday - July 9th [ Day 16/100 ]
Morning: C25k Week 5, Day 1 = 2.63 mi (14:42 min pace)
Evening: Bikini Body Guide, Week 5 Friday
Total Steps = 13,856
Friday - July 10th [ Day 17/100 ]
Morning: C25k Week 5, Day 1 = 2 miles (16:27 min pace)
Evening: none.
Total Steps = 11,680
Saturday - July 11th [ Day 18/100 ]
Morning: Hiked 6 miles (16:24 min pace)
Evening:none
Total Steps = 15,409
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Friday, July 10, 2015
Friday, July 3, 2015
Weekly Workout Recap: Week 1
So most of you all know I am trying to lose weight. I have started on my diets, I bought a TOMTOM GPS running watch, I have my Fitbit and have started my new journey. On June 24th I saw Jessica's post 100 days from now and I decided to join her. Starting June 24th I pledged to be active everyday and eat right. Also, Karli from September Farm stared a Move Your Booty Challenge that I am participating in from July 1-July 31!
I ran in high school and then once college hit I just sort of quit..but I am running again and am running in my first 5k in August. So I thought every Sunday would be a good day on the blog to share my past weeks workout recap. For this recap I am going to sum up my workouts from the beginning of my 100 days!
Wednesday - June 24th [ Day 1/100 ]
Morning: Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Guide, Week 3 Wednesday
Evening: Treadmill Workout: Walk/Jog 4.01 miles (16:02 min pace)
Total Steps = 15,938
Thursday - June 25th [ Day 2/100 ]
Morning: C25k Week 3, Day 1 - equals to about 1.75 miles
Evening: 2.40 mile walk outside around the neighborhood (15:58 min pace)
Total Steps = 14,048
Friday - June 26th [ Day 3/100 ]
Morning: C25k Week 3, Day 2 / walk with Bailey - 3.09 miles (16:33 min pace)
Total Steps = 12,999
Saturday - June 27th [ Day 4/100 ]
Morning: Took Bailey on a 1.68 mile walk (17:59 min pace)
Total Steps = 7,613
Sunday - June 28th [ Day 5/100 ]
Morning: 6.36 mile walk (17:12 min pace)
Total Steps = 14,791
Monday - June 29th [ Day 6/100 ]
Morning: Bikini Body Guide Week 4, Monday
Evening: Walk/Jog 2.66 miles (17:18 min pace)
Total Steps = 15,301
Tuesday - June 30th [ Day 7/100 ]
Morning: C25k Week 4, Day 1 = 2.17 miles (15:24 min pace)
Evening: 1.61 mile walk (17:09 min pace)
Total Steps = 11,764
Wednesday - July 1st [ Day 8/100 ]
Morning: Bikini Body Guide Week 4, Wednesday
Evening: C25k Week 4, Day 2/walk 2.6 miles (16:03 min pace)
Total Steps = 11,811
Thursday - July 2nd [ Day 9/100 ]
Morning: C25k Week 4, Day 3/walk 3.02 miles (15:31 min pace)
Evening: nothing.
Total Steps = 12,961
Friday - July 3rd [ Day 10/100 ]
Morning: Walked 2.11 miles (14:53 min pace)
Evening:none
Total Steps =9,751
Saturday - July 4th [ Day 11/100 ]
Morning: walked 6.97 miles (15:54 min pace)
Total Steps = 21,488
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