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Run - 2 miles November 30, 2007

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today is a run and strength training but got out late and only got the run in.

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Run - 2.5 miles November 28, 2007

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do over… November 26, 2007

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So decided since last week was a little odd, being away for most of it but still able to run, that I’d repeat the Week 2 schedule. Also since I have no run/race planned no reason I have to make a certain target date.

So week 3 begins with a 3.5 mile run. Went easy today back on the treadmill. I definitely starting to feel stronger. Today’s run was pretty easy as was last Friday’s. I can also start to feel my leg muscles starting to do something. The thighs are a little tighter in the pants and they seem stronger.

So far so good…

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End of Week 2 November 26, 2007

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Back from LA and getting backing into things. finished off the week with the long walk with the dog according to the plan. Was a nice day, clear and cool.

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Beach Run #2 November 23, 2007

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Still in LA and another beach run to close out week 2. This time it was shorter and south instead of north. Very nice run and running outside started to grow on me - who wouldn’t want to run on the beach in 70 degree weather. Problem that is not Seattle, so next week it will be back to the treadmill in my nice warm gym. When spring comes and i have longer distances i’ll probably try again outside on the local waterfront.

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Running outside - oh what fun November 21, 2007

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Running outside is such great fun… Today on the road for the holiday and committed to the program, I went out for my regular 2.5 run according to the plan. I haven’t run outside in some time and it was hard. This is not your father’s treadmill…
I thought a nice run on the beach, with the nice warm temps of So Cal, the ocean air and I nice flat beach front path, etc… Well wasn’t as pleasant as i thought i might be.

It was nice out, probably upper 60’s. The beach was sunny and there was a nice cool breeze off the ocean. Then the not so nice part, the “rolling hills”. I call them this but most would probably say “what hills”. When you run on the treadmill with incline of zero anything up or down is a “hill”.

Then there was the fact I didn’t know where i was going. I mapped out a 2.5 mile route and it seemed like it would be easy to see the turn around point - the next major light. I also timed myself based on my regular pace.. about 11mins for a mile. From the beach it was a little hard to see were the light was and i kept thinking i’ haven’t run that far cuz I must be running slower. Well turns out the time was right and ended up going a little farther then I wanted. Not much, but further.

So with the walk to and from the house plus the extra bit it probably ended up doing probably over 3 miles but 2.6 running. Overall a good run and i’ll have another chance at it on Friday, but I think I might prefer the treadmill a while longer.

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Training Plan November 19, 2007

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Been wanted to increase my distances so decided to start a new program and “train” for a 10k. I don’t have a race in mind, but just want to get up to running more distance. Currently i’m only doing 4 to 6 miles a week… basically 2 miles a day (m, w, f).

Week Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1 3m run yoga 2.5 m run yoga 2m run rest 40 min walk
2 3.5m run yoga 2.5 m run yoga 2m run +
strength train		 rest 40 min walk
3 3.5m run yoga 2.5 m run yoga 2m run +
strength train		 rest 40 min walk
4 4m run yoga 2.5 m run yoga 2m run +
strength train		 rest 50 min walk
5 4m run yoga 3 m run yoga 2m run +
strength train		 rest 50 min walk
6 4.5m run yoga 3 m run yoga 2m run +
strength train		 rest 60 min walk
7 5m run yoga 3 m run yoga 2m run +
strength train		 rest 60 min walk
8 5.5m run yoga 3 m run yoga 2m run +
strength train		 rest 60 min walk
9 6m run yoga 3 m run yoga 2m run +
strength train		 rest 60 min walk

Week 2 - upping the miles November 19, 2007

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Today is the beginning of week 2 and the beginning of the mileage increase. today’s run went from 3 to 3.5 with the rest of the week the same as last.

with the holiday week might be a little off, and I might actually repeat week 2 next week.

Looks like my pace change is also helping. By running a little slower pace, I’m feeling more comfortable and although the run is hard by the end, it’s not like it’s impossible. In fact I think I could have easily run 4 miles today.

A lot to be said for working at your own pace. I understand this in yoga but coming from competitive running  in school it’s a little hard not to go out and try to “win” the race.

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End of Week 1 November 18, 2007

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today is the last day of the first week of the new training and that means a 40 min cross day. Took the dog for a long walk before the seahawks game and according to favoriterun.com it was just over 3.25 miles. Actually ended up doing more the 40 minutes of cross training given the walk probably took about an hour.

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Upper Body Yoga November 13, 2007

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Today’s yoga concentrated a lot on the shoulders, upper back and chest. Lots of modifications to promote opening the chest like a modified triangle with hands clasped behind the back before leaning forward into triangle.

of course i have such tight shoulders it was both a good class for opening but also extremely frustrating when i can barely straighten or pull my arms away from my back.

baby steps… life long practice… no cover of yoga journal for me

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