April in Review

A nice, easy four mile run yesterday brought my April training to a close.

The April Details

April 2013 stats
89.55-- running miles
0-- spin miles
0-- jump rope fitness workouts
0-- core fitness workout
4-- Pure Barre classes
0-- Fitness App workout
89.55-- total miles

Current 2013 stats
336.56-- running miles
67-- spin miles (3 classes)
19-- jump rope fitness workouts
1-- core fitness workout
12-- Pure Barre classes
1-- Fitness App workout
403.56-- total miles

2013 "to do list" check-in

2013 Running Goals
1. First and foremost 26.2 under 4 hours--enough said
-As of April 30, I have determined that this will occur in the fall.

2. Achieve a second sub 1:50 so I can remove the asterick from my current sub 1:50 PR
-I didn't run any 1/2 marathons this month so the opportunity to break 1:50 didn't present itself.  There are more 1/2 marathons to come though so I will have my game face on.

2013 Mini Running Challenges
1. Run 100 miles per month
-89.55 miles run in April.  I came much closer this month.  I spent a mommy and me weekend with my daughter for her first out of state figure skating competition which resulted in me not running a single step this past weekend.  I would sacrifice 100 miles again just to see her doing what she loves.  I would also sacrifice 100 miles to watch my son in Kung Fu as that is his passion.

Kaelynn placed 4th out of a group of 8 strong competitors

Grant setting up for a round house kick

2. Run 1300 miles for the year

-963.44 miles to go to complete this challenge.

2013 Non-Running Mini Challenges
1. Cross-train at least twice a week
-I can't say I did great in this area this month.  However, I did do 4 Pure Barre classes which is more than I did last month.
2. Complete a jump rope workout every day
-Not a single jump rope workout completed.  This seems to be a trend...
3. Drink 50 ounces of water per day (based on my current weight, this is my daily water intake need)
-I'm good with this one for the most part.  I may have missed my mark a little this past weekend when I was out of town.  I am back on track though.
4. Take my vitamins daily
-Somehow I managed to forget to take my vitamin twice in April.  I am still pleased with my consistency in this area because in the past I would have forgotten ever other day!
5. Continue to choose and cook healthier foods
-14 meals made in April.  I am happy with this.
6. Learn to swim...better luck this year
-Once again, second verse same as the first. We all know this one is a thorn in my side. I have done extensive research in regards to swim lessons. I just need to figure out what will fit my schedule and make the commitment.

Overall I am happy with my April.  I also can't believe tomorrow is May 1.  Where does the time go?

Keep running, you're simply the best, and you inspire me!!

For Boston

I am still in shock over the events that took place on Monday.  I had every intention of an epic workout Monday afternoon inspired by my friends successes at Boston.  How quickly that run turned into prayer and meditation with zero concern for my pace or distance.  I am a runner and I did what I know how to do...run.

2011 Columbus Marathon

When I picked my daughter up from her ice skating lessons yesterday afternoon she asked me what the definition of a limb was.  I knew exactly where this was going.  She had questions because other kids were talking about it at school.  All she knew prior to going to school yesterday was that there had been explosions in Boston on Monday.  We had a short coversation about the events on Monday and I answered her questions the best I could.  Fast forward to later in the evening and I mentioned that I was going to head out for a run and my daughter asked if I was going to run for Boston.  My reply was simply yes.  I had decided to run 4 miles 4 Boston so I headed out for a pace run with the intent to run the BQ pace for my age group (8:23) for those affected by the senseless tragedy on Monday.  I passed several people during my run and every last one of them gave a wave, a head nod, or a hello.  It was as if they were saying, we understand and we know what you are doing.  I ran that 4 miles with a heavy heart and swift feet.

4 Miles 4 Boston

Keep running, you're simply the best, and you inpsire me!!

March in Review

A great conversational paced 10 mile run on Good Friday brought my March training to an end.  I spent the final two days of March celebrating Easter with family and friends as Deb and her family came into town from Chicago to visit.

The March Details

March 2013 stats
70.10-- running miles
0-- spin miles
0-- jump rope fitness workouts
0-- core fitness workout
1-- Pure Barre classes
0-- Fitness App workout
70.10-- total miles

Current 2013 stats
247.01-- running miles
67-- spin miles (3 classes)
19-- jump rope fitness workouts
1-- core fitness workout
8-- Pure Barre classes
1-- Fitness App workout
314.01-- total miles

2013 "to do list" check-in

2013 Running Goals
1. First and foremost 26.2 under 4 hours--enough said
-As of March 31, 2013 I continue to lok at marathons to determine where I would like to attempt this goal. I'm still leaning towards an October race.
2. Achieve a second sub 1:50 so I can remove the asterick from my current sub 1:50 PR
-I missed this goal by a whopping 43 seconds when I ran the Rock 'n' Roll USA 1/2 on a very challenging, hilly course.  It was still a PR on a legitimately measured course so I am happy about that.  I will get that 1:50 before the year ends though.

2013 Mini Running Challenges
1. Run 100 miles per month
-70.10 miles run in March.  Crazy ice show practice schedules put a major glitch in this one.  I took the entire week off before my last half because of schedule conflicts.  I am a little disappointed that I didn't hit 100 miles this month but my "Belle" and "Batman" and their fantastic skating made it a little easier to swallow.

 

 

2.  Run 1300 miles for the year

-1,052.99 miles to go to complete this challenge.

2013 Non-Running Mini Challenges
1. Cross-train at least twice a week
-As happy as I was with my performance in this area last month, I am quite sad to say that I did ONE measly cross-training workout this month.  It happened to be a Pure Barre class. 
2. Complete a jump rope workout every day
-Not a single jump rope workout completed.   
3. Drink 50 ounces of water per day (based on my current weight, this is my daily water intake need)
-Still doing well with this one.
4. Take my vitamins daily
-Vitamin taken every single day in March.
5. Continue to choose and cook healthier foods
-11 meals made in March.  I am quite happy about this considering all of the time we had to spend at the ice rink and grab food on the go.
6. Learn to swim...better luck this year
-Second verse same as the first. We all know this one is a thorn in my side. I have done extensive research in regards to swim lessons. I just need to figure out what will fit my schedule and make the commitment.

Overall, I have to say that I am happy to have at least gotten some exercise in during the craziness that was ice show month.  I wish I had gotten a bit more cross-training in but unfortunately it just didn't work out.  There is always next month.

I am going to look at the spin class and Pure Barre class schedules for this week and make some commitments since the kids and I are on Spring Break.  I will get it back together.  I know that the cross-training really helps me to improve as a runner so I need to get back on the wagon, so to speak.

Keep running, you're simply the best, and you inspire me!!