Evening Walk

It has been quite hot over the past few days and it is supposed to get even hotter, so last night I went out after dark with Nic. We ran one lap of our normal oval and then just walked through the streets as it was still quite warm even though it was after 9pm. All the laps I did were quite slow but as I said it was hot. I don't think I will be going out again until the end of the week as it is supposed to be over 40c (104f) for the next few days. I hate this weather!

Distance travelled today: 4.44km
Distance travelled so far: 244.52km
Distance left to travel: 25,510.48km

Holiday Over

I have been away for a week on holidays. It was a lovely holiday but the only walking I did was around the attractions I went to with the family. We arrived home at 3am this morning so I decided to get straight back into the walking. We went to Mum and Dad's for tea so I decided I would walk home. I headed off before Trent and the kids, so that they could stop at various places to make sure I was ok. I went out at 9pm as it was too hot to go out earlier, so because it was dark I thought it would be wise for Trent to meet me at various places along the way. Also I had them have some water in the car for me (I have learnt from my episode of running in the heat).

I started off walking and got bored so started running and ended up running 4km of the 5.5km. I was quite proud of that considering it has been over a week since I have been out. I think I may be becoming a runner after all. I did stop before I got home though as my leg was hurting a little and I want to prevent getting shin splints again, so it worked out well that Trent was waiting for me.


Distance travelled today: 5.5km
Distance travelled so far: 240.08km
Distance left to travel: 25,514.92km

New Scenery

Today Nic and I went running at a different park. It is always nice to have a change of scenery, as it helps to keep motivated. Today I went 6.08km but I actually ran 4km of that. Not an easy feat considering there was a hill that I was running up. The actual track I was following was just a bit less than 500m, so I ran up hill twice every 1km. Yes there was a downhill as well to make up for it but still running up hill is not an easy feat, especially the longer you are running.
Considering I was running up hill I was surprised to see that my fastest km today was 8min 14sec. I was quite impressed with myself. My slowest was a walking lap but I was getting fairly tired by then and that was 10min 32sec. I am getting faster though as the whole 6.08km took 59mins. I might be able to beat my 6km walk from last years City to Bay after all.

Distance travelled today: 6.08km
Distance travelled so far: 234.58km
Distance left to travel: 25,520.42km

Slacking

It has been almost a week since I have been walking. Pretty slack really. I need to get back into going out 3 times a week. I did 6.69km today but only walked, didn't do any running (again pretty slack of me). When I know I can do 1km in 8ish mins and my fastest km today was 11min 39sec it is pretty slack. I need to start lifting my game!

Distance travelled today: 6.69km
Distance travelled so far: 228.5km
Distance left to travel: 25,526.5km

Slowing Down

Tonight I went out running with Nic. First time in a few runs. I did a total distance of 6.71km but only ran 2.5km. The past two runs have taken a fair bit out of me and the fact that my foot went funny last run I thought I should take it a little bit easier. I think it has helped but we will see how I feel tomorrow. I did do my fastest lap in 8mins 29secs so I am starting to get quicker but I still need to make sure I look after myself.


Distance travelled today: 6.71km
Distance travelled so far: 221.81km
Distance left to travel: 25,533.91km

More running

Last night I decided to do more running. I decided I needed to prove to myself that I could run 2.5km again and that last time wasn't just a fluke.

I started the run at .5km again. This way I can't stop til I am at whole km (I would just be.5 less than what it says). I told Trent & messaged Nic to check out live tracking on Endomondo online, just to see how and if it works.

Now, generally with Endomondo it has a computerised woman talk to me each km telling me how far I have gone, how long it has taken me and how long that particular km took. The phone pauses my music, she talks and then the music starts up again. With the online tracking people can type messages to the person they are tracking and whilst listening to my music she would cut in with 'message from Trent you are doing well, keep up the good work' or whatever was typed. It is funny because the pep talks actually worked.

Nic gave me a pep talk by telling me to run a few laps of the oval for him. So I decided that I would attempt an extra km making a total of 3.5km. The last km was hell! I thought I am not going to be able to do this, so I thought I would just try .5 extra better than nothing but then realised I would have to watch my phone as I ran. That was just making it worse as the distance seemed to be passing so slow. I put my phone away and just kept going. During the last km my foot started getting pins and needles, to the point I could no longer feel my foot. It was like it was just a dead weight hanging from my leg, not and enjoyable thing to run with. It was very awkward and I was worried I was going to roll my ankle. Didn't stop me running though. I also managed to do a full km and finished running 3.5km! I just laid on the oval for a minute or so to catch my breath and straight away my foot started coming good again. I think I should probably get that checked as I am sure that is not a normal thing to happen.

Since I have done the past to runs on my own I think I may have to make some rules for when Nic comes out running again. No talking whilst running and go at my own pace, don't try and keep up with Nic as he runs faster than me. I also have to make sure it is cool weather, as the heat makes it harder to keep going.


Distance travelled today: 4.42km
Distance travelled so far: 218.52km
Distance left to travel: 25,535.48km

Run, Run, Run

I am so impressed with myself right now. This evening I decided I was going to run and run I did. 2.5km to be precise. I walked .5km before I started running as a small warm up. I then ran laps of the oval whilst listening to my music. I zoned out and just ran. When my phone told me I had reached 3km I was surprised as I never even heard the phone tell me I had reached 2km. Due to starting the run at .5km meant at 3km I had run 2.5km. I am pretty chuffed with myself.

My fastest 1km today was 8.19min and my slowest was 9.34min. Both of those times are quite good (for me anyway). The only problem now is, now that Nic knows that I can run that far he will expect it more often. Legs feel tight right now but it is part of the good pain that I enjoy.


Distance travelled today: 3.56km
Distance travelled so far: 214.1km
Distance left to travel: 25,539.9km

First Walk for 2011

Yesterday Nic & I went for our first walk/run for the year. We went out before lunch so we could all (Nic, Robyn, Trent, I and the kids) have lunch afterwards. We did laps at the local oval. Nic told me I had to run 2km I did my very best and managed 1.5km without stopping. Pretty impressed with myself, slowly getting further with running (aim will be 6km by September for the City to Bay).

Fastest km was 8.05min my fastest km yet. Slowest was 12.41min, not my slwest ever but still fairly slow. We ended up doing 7.04km which was quite good, ran the last lap my legs were stuffed. In a good way though. They are still sore this morning mainly my thighs but I still say it is good pain. I am annoyed about the sunburn I got though, on my thighs and my calves hurts a bit but I have to make sure I put more suncream on next time.


Distance travelled today: 7.04km
Distance travelled so far: 210.54km
Distance left to travel: 25,543.46km