Running in New Orleans

Ran 8 miles today ave pace 8:30.  Perfect running weather but it's going to get too hot and muggy fast!  Also did abripperx and pushups.  Now I am going to relax!

My friend and I ran up and down the parking garage at the Dr offices this am for 4 miles.  It is 5 levels...it's the only way to get any hills here!  We were a little slow but we'll speed up.  20 minutes of yoga and attempted pull ups ( I can only do 1 & 1/2)...my arms are wimpy!

Did 3 VERY slow miles with a friend that's just started running.

Ran 13 miles early this am. Ave pace 8:57. I had to squeeze in some kind of long run because we are headed off to Mississippi to go camping. I'm so excited! Now just have to pack everything up.

Rode bike 60 minutes.  Did abripperx.  Did 10 regular pushups and 40 girl pushups...I'm getting there!

My fabulous new (a couple weeks now) running partner who is up for anything just joined the blog...Kelli since you are the only one that checks this, welcome her!  Her name is shaul...she is awesome!

It was super windy and cold today.  This weather is crazy right now!  Ran about 5 slower miles (the wind slowed us down a bit) then ran 2 fast (the last mile was in the 7's but I can't remember exactly what it was).  Ryan and I were both tired from our activities over the weekend.  We will kick it in gear tomorrow!

Tonight I did 40 minutes of yoga and my 1 & 1/2 pullups!

Ran 10 miles this am with Ryan.  Our ave pace was 8:24.  It was a good run...cold still.

Later in evening went to our friends for dinner.  We made sushi.  It was so good and lots of fun!  After that I ran 1 slow mile with my 16 year old friend (my friend Sue's daughter)  and walked a little over a mile.  Finished off my night with 10 pushups and 40 girl pushups and of course abripperx.  Ok I am tired now!

Ran the parking garage today with Ryan for our hill workout.  Not sure on the pace...the garmin wouldn't work.  It felt like we were pretty decent today!

I took 2 of my girls to the zoo (they are off for good friday and spring break all next week) so we did lots of walking.  Also did pullups and 40 minutes of yoga.  My 3 year old did the last little bit with me and it was hilarious!

Ran the Crescent City Classic 10k this morning with my husband and Ryan. It was a beautiful day and a great run! It was fun to see all the free beer and doughnuts on the route and a guy dressed up in a devil costume offering hotdogs to runners. My time was 47 mins- 7:47 ave pace on the garmin.

Miles-8:28,7:52,7:52,7:40,7:46,7:24,6:49

I was happy with it...the first mile was so slow because of how packed it was...it was hard weaving in and out of all the walkers and slower runners. Justin's time was @40 minutes which he could have done a lot faster but hasn't been feeling well(That's Kelli's brother so of course he is fast just like her!)

Ran 15 miles today average pace 8:50.  It was so humid...I was dripping sweat from head to toe.  I was so TIRED!  We were going to get in 20 but the rain threw us off this morning and my husband was able to watch the kids since they are out of school this week.  I really didn't have it in me this morning so I wimped out at 15.  Way too much junk food over the weekend.  Oh well!

Also did some abs and some yoga.  Didn't put forth my usual effort because I am too tired today!

Ran 5.5 slower miles 9:20 ave pace.  It was cold this morning...this weather is crazy.  It felt good just to run slower and not care today.  Also did pushups and 40 minutes of yoga and actually fell asleep during the end relaxation.  I guess I need more sleep! 

So I have also had shoe problems.  I have run in nike zoom moir's for close to 3 years now and have never had any problems.  My new pair I got last month caused severe leg pain.  I broke them in the same as always but there must have been some kind of defect.  If I wore my old pair there would be no pain at all.  Returned them and now I don't know if I should try another pair or a new shoe all together.  I REALLY need new shoes.  Any suggestions?

Beautiful morning today...a little chilly.  Ran 11 miles at 8:50 average pace.  My legs are hurting a little from my old shoes.  We had a very busy day today.  The girls are out for spring break so we walked through the walkways in the swamps for a couple of hours (saw 18 lizards, 14 frogs, 3 snakes and 2 salamanders...they had fun keeping track), went swimming (since our pool opened today) and then had soccer practice.  Let's just say everyone's tired! 

Finally got some new shoes today!  Tested a bunch of pairs and decided to go with Brooks.  We will see how they work out...I am super excited to run tomorrow! 

Ran 6 miles this morning with Ryan ave pace 8:40.  Perfect weather and new shoes! 

Came home and did abripperx, pushups and 30 minutes of yoga.  This evening I ran 2 very slow miles with the girl I'm helping start running.  I'm excited to sleep in a little tomorrow.  My friends and I are taking our kids to Gulfport, MS (about 1hr 15min drive) for a day at the beach!

Went to the beach yesterday...got quite the workout carrying 3 and 5 year olds around in the water all day since I was the only adult to get in the water.  It was fun!

Did 1 hour on the bike and that's it for Saturday.  Lots of soccer games since it is the end of the season.

Running partner out of town today.  Funny how you can get used to running with people so quick.  I did not want to get out of bed this morning...one of my kids kept waking up thru out the night.  Managed to ride the bike for 45 minutes, abripperx and 10 regular pushups 40 girlie ones. 

Ran 6 miles at 8:28 ave pace then 4 at 9:09 ave pace (2 different running partners this morning!).  It felt SO good to run today since it has been 3 days!  Ryan pulled something skiing this last weekend so I am on my own this week.  I will do yoga today and call it good!

It was hard waking up today. I had to take benadryl last night due to a fire ant bite and it knocked me out and made me groggy. Also I knew there was no one waiting for me. After hitting snooze 10 times and completely annoying my husband, I rolled out of bed. I ran 4 faster miles ave pace 7:40...yea! Then ran 3 at ave pace 8:30. Did abripperx and 12 normal pushups and 40 girlie ones.

Ran 9 miles today at ave pace 9:00.  It is beautiful here right now! 

My husband is out of town so I had a babysitter for only a short time.  I was able to get 12 in today at 9 min ave pace.  Tried not to be disappointed in miles this week...but did pretty good with Justin being gone I guess!

Did 1hr and 15 mins on the bike. That's it for today!

Ran 6 miles today and my husband is home so I'm back on track.  ave pace 8:45

Also abripperx and 15 regular pushups and 30 girl ones. 15 mins of yoga.

Ran 12 miles this am.  Ave pace 8:48. You won't be seeing much speed for a while because it is HUMID!  The hot humidity makes it feel like you are out of shape, huffing and puffing.  It was still a great run and not quite as bad in the early morning.  30 minutes of yoga

Ran 6 slower miles.