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Week 9: Running is Fun, Feb. 24-Mar 1

By Cindy | March 5, 2008

The competitive bug to run, more than walk the Half-Marathon is growing inside me. I feel the need to stop the excuses and run. I’m still battling the days where I think, “Why am I doing this? I can sit out today. ” Those days are becoming less as my mental resolve is strengthening. It feels great. My total running mileage this week was 12 miles.

Sunday: I completed a 5 mile run on the treadmill in under 50 minutes.

Monday: Rest

Tuesday: 3.5 mile treadmill run. An additional 10 minutes on the Cardio Wave.

Wednesday: Light stretching and simple dumbbell routine at home.

Thursday: Nothing. I succumbed to the do-nothing bug!

Friday: Fast paced walk with friends in the morning for 50 minutes. 3.5 mile run on the treadmill with an additional 10 minute Cardio Wave workout.

Saturday: Beautiful day outside. Worked in the yard and played outdoors with the children. It was 60 degrees.

Overall, I’m feeling good. I’m excited to feel the improvements in building running distance. I’m looking forward to the nicer weather and hitting the Greenways. My goal this week is to find balance and make sure I get my full strength training routines accomplished. Two months are already down! Welcome to March. Spring is just around the corner.

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8 comments
1.
On March 5th, 2008 at 9:49 am, Sauchagirl said:

Great post and good goal for the week. Sometimes it is just incredible the voice inside saying not to do the workout.

Keep up the good work!

2.
On March 5th, 2008 at 10:21 am, Rachel said:

Hey, just get out there and run. Enjoy yourself. I run for my mental health, as well as physical health. It’s a great time to be outdoors, get sweaty, and fit!

3.
On March 5th, 2008 at 10:25 am, workout mommy said:

5 miles on the treadmill? That takes willpower—good for you!!! Yes, I cannot wait for spring!

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On March 5th, 2008 at 2:49 pm, Blaine Moore said:

60 degrees! I’m jealous.

5.
On March 5th, 2008 at 10:41 pm, Bev said:

You are doing great! It is warming up here in WA too and today was beautiful and I got outside and sat in the sun for a while, it was great….can’t wait for summer! ; )

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On March 6th, 2008 at 3:32 am, Beth said:

Sound like you should go for it! I have to admire your willpower but it sounds you are up to the challenge.

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On March 6th, 2008 at 9:42 pm, Cindy said:

Thank you everyone. It feels like spring, but Monday it was right back to the 30s with snow flurries. So it’s an up and down time around here. Yep, I’m a Spring and Summer time person too!

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On March 7th, 2008 at 11:19 pm, MomWeightLoss said:

Oooh, another mom who can help inspire me on my half marathon journey! I’ve now got you bookmarked!

Thanks for visiting the blog :)

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