Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Friday, August 14, 2009
Back to running...after 6 weeks off!`
I just had the last 6 weeks off of running because of back pain. I am now trying to get back into it. It just amazes me how quickly our bodies loose their fitness. I tried to run 4 miles yesterday and pooped at mile 2. I power walked the rest of the way.
I am not training for anything special right now. I am just working on fitness, keeping my heart strong, my muscles strong and my mood good. To me running is more than just a way to stay fit. It is a way to stay sane as well. I work out a lot of problems pounding the pavement. I do a lot of praying too. It is a great time to talk to God. I am alone enjoying his creation and discussing our future together.
So now I must start back at the beginning and work my way up mile by mile until I can run 6 to 10 again! But it is fun nad I love it!
I am not training for anything special right now. I am just working on fitness, keeping my heart strong, my muscles strong and my mood good. To me running is more than just a way to stay fit. It is a way to stay sane as well. I work out a lot of problems pounding the pavement. I do a lot of praying too. It is a great time to talk to God. I am alone enjoying his creation and discussing our future together.
So now I must start back at the beginning and work my way up mile by mile until I can run 6 to 10 again! But it is fun nad I love it!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Back to running...after 6 weeks off!`
I just had the last 6 weeks off of running because of back pain. I am now trying to get back into it. It just amazes me how quickly our bodies loose their fitness. I tried to run 4 miles yesterday and pooped at mile 2. I power walked the rest of the way.
I am not training for anything special right now. I am just working on fitness, keeping my heart strong, my muscles strong and my mood good. To me running is more than just a way to stay fit. It is a way to stay sane as well. I work out a lot of problems pounding the pavement. I do a lot of praying too. It is a great time to talk to God. I am alone enjoying his creation and discussing our future together.
So now I must start back at the beginning and work my way up mile by mile until I can run 6 to 10 again! But it is fun nad I love it!
I am not training for anything special right now. I am just working on fitness, keeping my heart strong, my muscles strong and my mood good. To me running is more than just a way to stay fit. It is a way to stay sane as well. I work out a lot of problems pounding the pavement. I do a lot of praying too. It is a great time to talk to God. I am alone enjoying his creation and discussing our future together.
So now I must start back at the beginning and work my way up mile by mile until I can run 6 to 10 again! But it is fun nad I love it!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Frannyp finishes OC Avia FULL marathon!
Well I did it. I conquered marathon. It is weird, because now what do I do? I have been working towards this goal for almost a year now. I have done it, what is next?
It was a beautiful day for a run. I started off slow, I did a 13 minute pass for the first half. I figured I better keep it slow so I would have energy to finish. At about mile 17 I started to feel fatigue and hunger. I ate my almonds and raisins and slowed my pace. I was now doing a 15 minute pace. At mile 22 my left shin became extremely painful. So I had to stop running and power walk. I power walked the last 4 miles and was able to run into the finish line.
Waiting at the finish was Anette and Buddy yelling and screaming for me. That made it all worth while. Buddy came up to me as they gave me my medal and jumped all over me. It was fun.
It has taken me two days and a two hour massage to recuperate. I feel good now. I guess it is time to train for Triathlon!
It was a beautiful day for a run. I started off slow, I did a 13 minute pass for the first half. I figured I better keep it slow so I would have energy to finish. At about mile 17 I started to feel fatigue and hunger. I ate my almonds and raisins and slowed my pace. I was now doing a 15 minute pace. At mile 22 my left shin became extremely painful. So I had to stop running and power walk. I power walked the last 4 miles and was able to run into the finish line.
Waiting at the finish was Anette and Buddy yelling and screaming for me. That made it all worth while. Buddy came up to me as they gave me my medal and jumped all over me. It was fun.
It has taken me two days and a two hour massage to recuperate. I feel good now. I guess it is time to train for Triathlon!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Frannyp finishes OC Avia FULL marathon!
Well I did it. I conquered marathon. It is weird, because now what do I do? I have been working towards this goal for almost a year now. I have done it, what is next?
It was a beautiful day for a run. I started off slow, I did a 13 minute pass for the first half. I figured I better keep it slow so I would have energy to finish. At about mile 17 I started to feel fatigue and hunger. I ate my almonds and raisins and slowed my pace. I was now doing a 15 minute pace. At mile 22 my left shin became extremely painful. So I had to stop running and power walk. I power walked the last 4 miles and was able to run into the finish line.
Waiting at the finish was Anette and Buddy yelling and screaming for me. That made it all worth while. Buddy came up to me as they gave me my medal and jumped all over me. It was fun.
It has taken me two days and a two hour massage to recuperate. I feel good now. I guess it is time to train for Triathlon!
It was a beautiful day for a run. I started off slow, I did a 13 minute pass for the first half. I figured I better keep it slow so I would have energy to finish. At about mile 17 I started to feel fatigue and hunger. I ate my almonds and raisins and slowed my pace. I was now doing a 15 minute pace. At mile 22 my left shin became extremely painful. So I had to stop running and power walk. I power walked the last 4 miles and was able to run into the finish line.
Waiting at the finish was Anette and Buddy yelling and screaming for me. That made it all worth while. Buddy came up to me as they gave me my medal and jumped all over me. It was fun.
It has taken me two days and a two hour massage to recuperate. I feel good now. I guess it is time to train for Triathlon!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Franny Runs Surf City Half Marathon!
Well six weeks after surgery, and only two weeks of running I ran the entire half marathon today! I can say that I am actually proud of myself. I felt good, just a little sore in my leg muscles. My breathing was great! I finished under 3 hours too, well just barely...2:59:59 was my official time! But that is ok, I really thought I would be walking most of this Half Marathon, considering that I am a little out of shape.
In two weeks I have another Half in Palm Springs. That should be better. But these are just training runs getting ready to run a full marathon in May.
In two weeks I have another Half in Palm Springs. That should be better. But these are just training runs getting ready to run a full marathon in May.
Friday, January 16, 2009
And we are off!
Ran another 2 miles today. It felt pretty good. I was a little faster and it did not bother my incision quite as much. Tomorrow morning I am going to try 3 miles. I am only running at a 12 minute pace right now. That is slow for short runs. That is ok though, I will work up to it again. I would like to be at a 10 minute pace by the end of the month.
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