Motivation gets you started, habit keeps u going

36 degrees. 17 with the windchill. 25 mph winds. and my dog...which made it more fun.

Had to stop twice so he could go number one and then number 2. AP 10:30

10:01, 11:04, 10:35

Running resolutions

MARATHON ( I know I just saw that I said that I was going to do this last year...booo)

sub 2 hour half

no injuries

How am I gonna do it?

Cross train to keep my legs strong and moving in different directions to prevent injury. Increase mileage smartly. Wake up even if I don't wann. And have fun!

JM Yoga. I had a very hard time balancing today. Very cold and windy out today so I'm glad I only have to go from my house to the car to the school. But I have a lot of bags for all the stuff I worked on and ideas I put together while on break.

Oh man I have carpet burn on my elbow from planks. Is this the battle injury of yoga. Like black toes are to running? hahaha

So I got the hubby on board with marathon training. After I got hurt the last time he was so Negative Nancy about it. He still seems reluctant so I think I just have to stay healthy and we will be good. I think he supports halfs b/c I have done 7 and haven't injured myself b/c of them. and the dogs are good with it too. Lu started whining this morning when I didn't wake up right away with the alarm.

Back to a routine. Happy Monday!

2 with the windchill or 12 degrees without it. I took off my outer sweater after I warmed up a big and tied it around my waist. I think this helped with bum chill. I need to wear short of something on days like this.

I didn't start my watch till later. I swore I heard the beep but who can tell under all these layers. 11:00 AP

I also need to remember to wear emollient on my face that is not covered. If it was windier I would have been in trouble.

AP 11:09 Progressive run. 22 with the windchill. I gotta get up earlier for these runs in order to be out the door by 5 so I can still walk the dogs. Guess the doggies get a walk afterwork. I will leave work on time today...i will do it I will do it!

26 degrees and 19 with the windchill when I started and 34 degrees with a 30 degree windchill when I ended. I had to keep taking down my buff or putting my gloves back on depending on whether I was in the shade or not. I tried two new things today. I ran 2 and a half laps to get my mileage. I left water at some point where I would be able to get to it as I passed it. I really did not feel like carrying water. But I did carry a little bottle in my pocket. Then I just refilled it.

My SIL who only runs 5k's literally (like doesn't even train for them) left a clif shock block here the last time she stayed with us. So I got to try that after about 6 ish miles. I like those! Much better than Gu! Reminds me of candy and I looooove candy. hahaha.

the last part of my run I suddenly hear some one singing far behind me. He was on a bike and def a weirdo. I was glad he was on the other side of the street. He did say hi which was nice b/c most bikers around here do not. They won't even wave.

here are my splits (notice that my last mile was my fastest)

10:58 AP

10:51, 10:56, 11:18, 10:43, 11:20, 10:55, 11:00, 11:27, 11:02, 10:21, 10:17(last .27)

Then I walked the doggies and streeeetched while picking up dog poop. It really is the best hammy stretch ever.