Two-a-Days

Yesterday I spoke with a running coach. We went over my training schedule and he suggested that I start doing 2-a-days. I am a little skeptical as I can barely fit in one workout a day! However, today, I am doing it. I already have a short 2 mile run in and after work I am going to do another 3-4 miles. Wish me luck!

I am planning to do the Turkey Trot in Tulsa the day after Thanksgiving and I am looking for my race in December. I like to do one a month as it keeps me motived to run.

Getting Ready - First Half Marathon

So today I finally decided to commit to a longer race and I registered for the A2A Race for Mercy to be held March 20, 2011. I ran the 5k last year and have been contemplating doing a half. I am really excited to run this race. I am going to step up my training and work hard for this race. Can't wait!!!

RACING WITH BABES: Run Naked Giveaway ...

RACING WITH BABES: Run Naked Giveaway ...

Holiday Bootie Buster

So, in order not to do the same old thing again this year. Too much food, too much drink, too much too much. I have signed up for the Holiday Bootie Buster. Wish me luck!

New Shoes

Yesterday, hubby and I bought new running shoes. I have been suffering with some hip pain and believe it to be because of my form. I tend to heal strike, yeah, I know that is not good but that is what I know. I bought a pair of Newton Stability Trainers. Yes, they are pricey but, I think they are going to work out well.

We did a short two-mile run today. It was a slow 24 minute 2 miles. We did walk part of it.I am not acclimated to the heat and really loathe being hot but I ran outside anyway. I am just going to have to suck it up and do it. After we ran we went to the gym to work on strength training.

Slug

Dang, I am such a slug! I had the day free yesterday and did nothing! All I wanted to do was hang around the house. I did however get the grocery store. Today a front rolled in and I could feel it in my neck. Wow, was it stiff. I was thinking of going to the gym and hit a yoga class but I don't know if I'll make it.

Sonya

New at This Blog Thing

I am starting this blog to hold myself accountable to a healthy lifestyle. More particularly, I am training for my first half-marathon and I am having a hard time getting my run on in this oppressive heat! The treadmill just doesn't do it for me, can't get my head right and not think about what I am doing and just run.

I have struggled with my weight for many years, it would go up and it would come down, now that I am hitting that mid-forty time I want to stabilize my weight and run!

I run with a Nike Sport Band and my shoes are ASICS GT 2150. I would really like to work on my mechanics and build up speed.

Sonya