The 2 Mile...

So yesterday I ran the two mile race, I'm very glad I decided to stick with that instead of the 10k... I managed an 18:54 (a personal best) and found it quite amusing that I was able to start my sprint on the walking bridge and pass about 6 people on my way to the finish mat. I checked out the pictures from the official picture taker that was there and there's a picture of me passing someone just as we finished, it looks like I'm throwing my arm out in front of her to stop her. Really I wasn't I was just weaving between her and the person in front of her to pass them both, yeah that's right, Both of them.

Anyway, it was a good run I pushed hard, had fun and was proud of my results. I feel good today too.

Bad weather = bad mood

Okay so far I have not made much progress on the training. I went for my first run... it didn't go well. I managed to accomplish 3 miles although most were walking. But hey, you've gotta start somewhere.

I have since gotten new shoes and was excited to break them in... and then it started raining. So I haven't gotten to try out my new shoes yet. I talked myself up about going running in the rain and how it would be so great and so on and so forth. Then I went outside. IT WAS COLD! So needless to say I didn't go.

My next few weeks are full of working overtime, graduation parties, family reunions, photography assignments and who knows what else. I am also trying to plan about 40 million (ok, I exagerate) new events to do. You'd think I have time for running in there somewhere....

I will go running. I may not run as much as I should. But I WILL go.

Hitting the pavement....

Well after a rough time with the training for the Eau Claire Marathon (1/2 Marathon) I have been to the chiropractor and gotten myself straightened out, literally, and I have a new goal. There is another 1/2 marathon in Chippewa Falls 12 weeks from now. I have decided to use Hal Higdon's Novice training program that is a 12 week program. So I start tomorrow!

This is something I really want to do and I have a feeling that this time around it will be good, I have a yoga program designed for runners, a work-out program designed for runners and a new heart rate monitor to help track my progress. I am also hoping to hook up with some other runners (or as I call myself a 'putter') to get some runs in to help motivate myself. Half the battle is just getting out there!

So wish me luck and I will continue to keep you updated. This week will be my first time running since my ankle stopped cooperating.