Franny Runs Week Nine Long Run

Today was my longest run before the race. I was supposed to run 12 miles. I picked out my course by mapping it out on google maps. I ran from my house to El Toro, to Trabuco to San Canyon and back. That was supposed to be a little over 12 miles. Well I wound up being 14.5 miles! Ugh. I ran it with a 11:45 pace. I did a lot of walking on the return. I wore me out and the first time I got cramps in my legs.

I need to get more rest and more carbs before my long runs. After the run I took an ice bath for about 15 minutes. That made my muscles feel much better. I have 2 weeks to my first half marathon. And now I know I can do the miles!

Franny Runs - Week Nine

This is the beginning of my ninth week of running. I feel great! I ran four miles with a 10:45 pace, that is 5.6 miles per hour. Hee hee.

I was ready my first post on this blog today and am amazed at how far I have come so far:

"It took me 57:01:16 to complete the 3 miles. I used a 5 minute walk to a 2 minute run interval. I think that I was running in the Twilight Zone though. It just amazes me that 2 minutes is so much longer than 5 minutes! I still have the issue of breathing."

Wow I look at that and am very happy at my progress. I have a ways to go, but I know I can do nothing but improve.

Franny Runs Losing Weight!

Today was a short run only 3 miles. Wow never thought I would say "only" three miles! Hee hee. I ran my fastest pace today as well. I ran a 10:45 pace. Maybe I will get to a 10:00 pace by the time I run my first race.

Well I started losing weight finally. I have lost 6 pounds in the last couple weeks. I was bummed the first six weeks of my training because I did not lose an ounce. Now I have finally lost something. If only the skin would tighten up I would be rally happy!

Franny Runs Week Eight Long Run

Well I never in my life thought I would be able to say this. I ran eight miles today without stopping. WOW! I ran for 80 minutes straight. Eight weeks ago, I would have never thought. I am just amazed at what my body can do. I guess it just takes a little determination, willpower, and guts!

Next weekend is the big run before my Half Marathon. I will do 12 miles on Sunday. I just know I can do it!

Franny Runs - Week Eight Day Two

Today I ran the entire route. It was a 4 mile route (4.86 actually). I ran it in 53:22 for a 10:58 pace! My best pace yet. I broke the 11:00 barrier. I figured if I did not do the walking my pace would be better, but I did not think it would be below 11:00. I am happy with that. I would sure love to get to a 10:00 mile. I guess that may come with time. I just need to be patient.

I weighed myself this morning and have lost another pound. That make 4 pounds now. That feels good, since I feel healthy and strong as well.

4 weeks to my first 1/2 marathon! Can't wait.

Franny Runs - Week Eight

Well here we are in week 8! Never thought I would get this far. I noticed that I am truly a runner now...last night I was so excited that I would be able to get out and run this morning. It was like Christmas Eve as a kid! Never thought that I would be excited about do any kind of exercise.

This mornings run was nice too. I am getting to the point that I can day dream and think when I am running. My pace is still getting faster. I ran a 11.24 mile today at 5.2 mph. I think I will be able to break the 11:00 pace by my first 1/2 marathon on August 31st. Only four weeks to the big day!

Franny Runs Week Seven Long Run

I had a nice 7 mile run this morning. I did it with a 11:34 pace. That is my best pace for a long run. I am surprised that I was able to maintain that speed. On Friday I spent the evening in the hospital with extreme pain in my abdomen. My doctor thought that I might have Appendicitis. Turned out to be a big ovary. Now I have to have that looked into. I did not eat but 2 bites of food and very little drink. I was really week when I got home at 11:30 that evening. I could hardly walk from the car to the house. I lost 4 pounds friday and have not yet put it back on. I guss that is ok, because I do feel much better. The pain is not nearly as bad as it was on Friday, but it is still there.