2nd run

Second run...I wasn't going to run today, but it was nice out for awhile and I changed my mind.  I was a little sore from yesterday but my ankle wasn't bothering me so I decided to go for it.  Plus Lucy is always happier with a run...my little furry motivator! 

I improved a little tonight. I only walked about 4 blocks so my time is a little less embarrassing! 

12/29  3.00mi/ 33.51min

Hopefully I will be running the whole 3mi this weekend with no trouble.  I want to be running 5 miles with no stops within 2 weeks.  Then I will stay at 5 mi and just work on my time for several weeks! 

First post

Today was the first run on my quest to run a marathon.  I got a garmin 305 for Christmas and it is the coolest gift I have ever recieved! The 12 inches of snow fianlly melted and the sidewalks were runnable. Lucy and I set out on our first run since before Thanksgiving.  I was hoping to be able to run 3 miles under 36min.  (I guess that is considered jogging) 

I have a training plan for the upcoming year. It includes four runs per week. 

Mon. night ........interval training/speed drills

Tues night.........hills

Thurs night.......group run at Fit Right

Sat morn............long run (group training runs start april 4)

I also plan to include 2 strength training sessions per week at the gym.

I have signed up for one race so far......Shamrock 8K March 15th

I have a few others that I want to sign up for if I have the money

  Bridge to Bridge 8K

  Doggy Dash (with Lucy)

I will run the Lacamas 1/2 marathon on July 26th (13.1 miles) and

the PDX Marathon on Oct 4th (26.2 miles)

I am a really slow runner right now, but I hope to run under a 10 min mile for the 1/2 marathon.

My first run tonight was slow  3.06mi/36.58min.

My ankles felt week...will concentrate on yoga for strengthening feet and ankles.