Long Run in the Heat!

I really wanted to run 10 miles this weekend but my running partner needed to cut it short and after she left I just couldn't force myself to go back out in that heat. I must say that it is definitely hard to get motivated when you know that sun is going to be baring down on you. The hills through the park are nothing compared to that hot sun melting your skin every step of the way... but in the end its all worth the extra push and sweat to get you to that finish line even if that's your drive way. ;)

Extra thanks to my super awesome running partner for showing up at my house and getting me out that door!! I was only scheduled to run 5 miles this week so 9 was over doing it but when you are that close to 10 miles its so much of a disappointment to not go the extra distance. I am sure my body is thanking me. I was drained.

Hebrews 12:1

...and let us run with patience the race that is set before us – Hebrews 12:1

Date with my Long Lost Love!! ;P

Yes... I had a date with the T-Mill last night. My long time love affair!

4 MILES @ 7:54 pace! :)))))))

I started probably faster than I should have but once I set a pace on the treadmill there is no going back!! :) Its mind over matter!

Motivation :)

One of my favorites :)

Don't let anyone hold you back... ever!

And this isn't just in regards to fitness goals..

Set life goals!

Night Running...

Night runs are very interesting... Especially when you run without a headlight and street lights are slim in some areas. I see a lot of things.. Like snakes that probably aren't really snakes yet I jump 5 feet and my heart races out of my chest and I don't wait around to see what it really is but I am definitely not going back that way either so then alternate routes come in to play.

Then I start hearing things.. Creepy moving things! So then I repeat my actions from earlier... 

And so on...

Night running really isn't worth it... I guess I better get to bed so I don't miss out on that morning run!! 

Good Night!!

3.1 tonight :/ 1 mile with my favorite little boy!! 

Week of Easy 5's...

Easier said than done...

My schedule this week should consist of running all easy 5's but running more days out of the week than normal. I don't have a long run scheduled but I plan on running more than 5 on my long run day so I doubt my schedule this week will be followed. I really am not fond of having a schedule but it keeps me on track for those slacking days when I don't feel like running but know that I will be unhappy with myself if I don't run.

With that said I ran yesterday:
5.57 miles 9:22 pace :)

Double Digits!!!

Finally got in some Double Digit Miles!!!

Perfect weather on Saturday for this Long Run!!

This got me 26 miles this week!! I am one proud runner!!