Shoot for the Stars

Roegner Park. Ran early this morning, about 8:30 a.m. so avoid rain later on and get work out down before V-ball. Hard to run again the distance solo however i pod shuffle really helps. It was neat to see 2 other guys running long distance too on the trail; we kept passing each other. Felt pretty good most the way, slightly tired. However R oustide angle sort of bothersome near end but no knee pain:) Ran usual route twice plus the extra loop twice, then ran over to the right, handicap ramp to bridge and back.

TT: 1:35:33            Avg: 9:27                Max: 6:28

Miles: 9:11, 9:13, 8:59, 9:21, 9:10, 9:03, 9:10, 8:50, 9:23, 9:14

I think my mileage was slightly faster considering the distance than usual, but that was because I got a late start and didn't want to be too late to volleyball.

BPA Trail. Met with Nicole and Lisa. Nicole tried running instead of biking due to her shins feeling better. Lisa did well. We ran less on the BPA trail due to not over doing for Nicole. We ran to 1st Ave S and back to car. Then we all ran past softball fields and on a back trail which lead back to the BPA trail. I kept running after the girls left so that I could get 5 miles in. I ended up running to the right this time toward apts, to the next street and back. Then ran the softball loop again. I ended up working out perfect to get 5 miles in. Felt great on this run! Good weather too; sunny but partly cloudy.

TT: 51:22 min                   Avg: 10:15 min                       Max: 7:57 min

Miles: 10:12, 10:35, 10:55, 10:05, 9:30 (took a bathroom break on mile 4)

Game Farm Park. I didn't have to work early this a.m. so did a run at about 7:45 a.m. Felt tired this morning and kind of winded but pushed myself to shoot for 4 miles versus 3. I'm trying to gradually increase my mileage. No pains in legs, just slight side ache (R side). Fair weather. Saw guy on bike again, couple with wienner dogs, lots of others walking.

TT: 34:22 min               Avg: 8:35 min                    Max: 5:38 min

Miles: 8:41, 8:46, 8:25, 8:29  (prob. pushed myself too fast this morning, but happy with the steady pace I had :))

Game Farm Park. Did a run after work today. Very tired today; went to bed late and had icecream the night before. Tough day at work so very hard to motivate myself to go running at 7 p.m. I did fine on the run though; no prob.  Lots of events going on. Co-ed softball games, girls sports practice on soccer fields, basketball, bbq, tennis etc.. Lot of people out! It was neat to have such a great day for running and people enjoying it!

TT: 26:40 min            Avg: 8:53 min             Max: 7:03 min

Miles: 8:54, 8:52, 8:50 (Very happy with my times and gradually getting faster)  I didn't quite have enough every to push for 4 miles today though.

Cedar River Trail. Stayed at friends place up in moutains last night so convient to run at Cedar River Trail on my way back. It was one of those goregous days as well; couldn't pass that up. Felt kind of tired due to eating at 9 p.m. last night-veggie dogs! Last 3 miles were tough to finish. Not too many people out as I went early in the morning, 8:30 a.m. but as I kept going ran into a lot of other runners on the trail; that always makes me feel safer:)

TT: 1:32:21                   Avg: 9:14 min                    Max: 5:22 min

Miles: 8:36, 9:14, 9:04, 9:18, 9:19, 9:21, 9:15, 9:38, 9:32, 9:05

(mile 5, 6, 8 I walked a little bit)

BPA Trail with Nicole and Lisa. Tired on this run; hills were very tough. Only had 6.5 hrs of sleep last night; ate too late:( Felt nice to get together and socialize while exercising. Lisa ran 3.7 miles and then Nicole and I ran further. We did usual route on BPA trail (to 2nd stop light) and back. Nicole and I ran that once and then a little bit more going back to meet back up with Lisa then back to road. Nicole and I then did the softball field route back on back gravel Rd to start, then small loop to bathrooms and back. Great great work out! I was sweating! Weather was quite warm as compared to what it usually is; we could feel it as we ran. No leg pain:) Nicole felt good too! We all did great.

TT: 1:06:10                  Avg: 10:13 min   149 bpm           Max: 8:02 min     169 bpm

Miles: 10:20, 10:19, 10:34, 10:03, 9:45, 10:21, 10:10

Game Farm Park. Ran after work due to an early morning job I have tomorrow so I can't run tomorrow a.m. Felt unmotivated and very very tired. Run was tough; very sweaty. Warm out. Lots of people out playing sports. Wore heart rate monitor. Only very slight pain on R knee but hardly anything to mention as it didn't last long.

TT: 26:32 min                      Avg: 8:43 min 154 bpm                  Max: 6:19 min  168 bpm

Miles: 8:53, 8:42, 8:36 (It didn't feel like I was running at that speed. Felt slow, more like 9 min miles. I should have took it easier because I was out of breath and it was tough; Happy that my times got faster)

Game Farm Park. Felt better this morning than Wed. p.m. run. I didn't have to work today so was able to go for a nice relaxing run at Game Farm. Nice weather. Saw 3 older folks again walking their weiner dogs. Made way for me as I ran by, how cute:) Saw old man on bike with headphones again. Not as many people out this morning. Ran about 8:15 a.m. Felt fairly good, but lower R leg, slightly above angle, hurts. It seems to hurt after I get my ankle adjusted by the chiropractor, but then goes away....weird. Nothing that hindered my run too much, just annoying and some pain.

TT: 26:35 min                    Avg: 8:52 min                 Max: 6:52 min.

Miles: 8:47, 8:57, 8:50

Roegner Park. Ran about 8:45 a.m. We ended up deciding not to go down to Portland so I was able to run at Roegner Park. Was a little uneasy because I think I rolled my ankle when I was jumping up and down just being goofy. It has been hurting me for awhile and also slightly sore from chiropractic adjustment. However, slight pain but nothing to keep me from running. Tried to run slower this time but not sure how much slower I actually ran. Always in a hurry to get off for volleyball. Saw lots of runners this morning: nice asian man, 2 ladies running together, a lady running, few people walking, a group of 3 runners, etc..Nice day to be out! Ended up talking to a nice asian lady about 40 yrs old; she was asking me all kinds of questions about my run and we ended up exchanging numbers and would like to run together again at Roegner Park. We might try to shoot for next Sunday. Trying to decide to run there or with the group in Renton. We'll see...

TT: 55:31                                  Avg: 9:15 min                           Max: 7:04 min

Miles: 9:21, 9:26, 9:14, 9:22, 9:22, 8:46 (the song on my ipod shuffle made me run fast on the last mile:)) It was fun!

ARSHS. Was really looking forward to running at the HS because it has been so long! I actually started to miss my early 5:30 a.m. runs believe it or not. Been frustrated with ankle, still kinda gives me pain here and there; it still just doesn't feel like and it's hard to know what to do. Decided to run today at about 5:45 a.m. but run slower. Run went okay,slight pain on R ankle but went away; did fine during run. Kinda hurts after though::(

TT: 27:33                        Avg: 9:11 min  146 bpm               Max: 7:45 min     166 bpm

Miles: 9:11, 9:18, 9:04