Memorial 5k Race! Remembering 9/11. The day started off great. I did a local 5k that benefited the fire department in town and was also a 9/11 memorial run. They did an amazing job with all the small details. Played audio and read statements. It was a great event! The race itself was a lot of fun. We ran as a group, which is always a good time. We averaged around 11min miles, which surprisingly felt pretty easy. My heart rate stayed pretty low and it was a very conversational pace. It was an encouraging race, and made me trust my training!  I decided to call it a day at…

Three Miles! Check! I went out on the treadmill around 8am. It was already hot and muggy at that hour. Starting to think this weather will never break. But to be honest I don’t mind it much. I just keep reminding myself that my paces will be slower but the work is still important.  I kept things short and slow this morning because I didn’t want to be sore or tired tomorrow. Depending on how the 5k goes tomorrow and how I’m feeling I might add an evening run to add some mileage. I’m also thinking I might just forgo the long run this week. My body has been tired…

Wow! That was hard. I left at around 7am, which is when sunrise is here. The first mile had a nice breeze and it was mid-70s. Felt really good since I’ve been running in the mid-90s lately. Well, when the sun came up the breeze stopped and it felt super muggy and humid out. I sweat a lot.  I struggled for most of the run. It was a run/walk. I did keep all walk breaks under 30sec. I ran 3.2 outside on the roads and came back to the house and did the last 1.8 on the treadmill with a fan.  It was a struggle but I’m glad I got…

Welp. It ended up being an off day. Not what I wanted, but that’s how the day played out. The kids were up early so I couldn’t do a morning run, and then it was thunderstorms when I had an open window. Our treadmill is in the garage so I didn’t think it would be safe to run on during the thunder and lighting. The storms were expected to last until 9pm.  I’m bummed. I really wanted to get a run in today. Not sure how I’m going to change up the training plan for the rest of the week.  I have a 5k race on Sunday, I think we…

We all got a full night sleep in our house last night. Finally!!! I feel like a new person!  Spent the morning at the NASA Space Center. They have a fun play area for the kids to run around. Wore them out enough for a double nap on the way home! Win!  We spent the afternoon playing at my parents house and rushed home before the storm.  Decided on a 45min Bike Bootcamp Peloton class followed by 5min Core for Runners. It was a perfect combination. My core is definitely getting stronger and I can tell it’s really helping my running!  I changed over to heavier weights today. Baby steps…

Rough night in our house. I think we are going through teething and a growth spurt at the same time. We are tired around here! I had everything ready for a morning run. After being awake from 2am-5am I decided an extra hour or sleep was more important.  With how the day ended up going, I’m glad I went with the extra sleep. It was a rough day.  I was able to get out for a run later at night. I did three miles on the treadmill and two miles on the roads. Worked out perfect. I am actually surprised I was able to get in that much mileage. Was…

Spent the morning on the beach, let the kids run around in the water for an hour or so during low tide. We all loved it. There is nothing like starting your morning on the beach. It just makes for a great day.  The plan was then to go to my parents house to cook out, and hangout by the pool. I knew that if I didn’t get a workout in before we went. It would be a struggle when I got home.  I braced myself for the hot humid weather and did a 45min Peloton Biking Bootcamp. I am really enjoying mixing my weight training with my cross training.…

Kept it to the treadmill today to make sure I went slow and steady. The treadmill said I was running 11 minute miles, my watch had a little different stats, but either way three very easy miles in the books.  The run felt easy and well within my means. It felt like a recovery run. I haven’t been able to say that in years.  Onto Week 5! I am still a little shocked I’ve made it this far. I am feeling amazing and more confident in myself.  I have worked my way up slowly to 17miles a week. I stayed at that for two weeks. Now in Week 5 I…

Holy Hard. Drinks last night, less water, and bad diet equaled a very difficult run this morning. But I got it in! I wanted to turn around and head home multiple times, but I knew it was mostly in my head. I am impressed with myself that with all the self-doubt and negative thoughts I was still able to finish.  The thing I am struggling with the most is my running pace. I’m getting the slower overall mile times I want, but that is because I am taking small walk breaks. I need to start slowing down my overall running and stop the walking breaks. Work in progress.  I need…

Legs were sore this morning. Did a short 30min walk to get some movement for me and some fresh air for the boys, then called it a day.  Spent the afternoon having some drinks by the pool. Depending on how I feel in the morning I’ll either do my long run first thing tomorrow or flip flop and run three tomorrow and six on Sunday. Either way I’m looking forward to the weekend!  More Full Commitment Base Training: HERE More Training Log Posts: HERE Pinterest: HERE