PCV Runners

3 gym miles.

2010-11-04T17:33:00.001-05:00

Boring and sore joints. It's going to be a long winter.

Nothing

2010-11-03T09:25:00.001-05:00

Put my running clothes and shoes on. Walked over to the track. Got 3/4 mile into a run and just couldn't go any further. Maybe tomorrow will be different.

Monster Half Marathon

2010-11-01T15:40:00.001-05:00

This 13.5 mile half marathon (yes, 13.5) was the hardest race I've ever done. My joints felt horrible. Add to that the fact that I was running in a bumble bee costume and you have the perfect storm.

Starting Over

2010-11-01T02:44:00.000-05:00

Walked for 20 minutes then did an easy jog for 30 minutes.

Four, Three, Four.

2010-10-25T08:08:00.001-05:00

Back at the gym, as it's dark in the mornings now. I can't seem to run longer than four miles on the treadmill. Could make next weekend's half marathon a bit of a challenge.

3.25 and 3.

2010-10-18T07:54:00.002-05:00

Did one leg of the Chicago Urbanathon. It was fun to do this with friends, but I don't think I'll be signing up again. Some cool and challenging obstacles along the way. This morning I hit the gym and the treadmill. I'm always sad when the darkness and/or the cold drive my running indoors.

Half of Chicago.

2010-10-11T08:29:00.001-05:00

Had the chance to run in the Chicago marathon. Not trained for a full, but pulled out a half. Great training run for the monster. It was, however, very hot.

4.5 Saturday, 5 this morning.

2010-10-04T07:38:00.001-05:00

Did a 4.5 miler on Saturday morning in Berwyn. I'm at a park for a conference, so I ran here this morning. It's getting cold (boo), but this morning's run was still really nice. There's some rolling hills out here, so it was nice to spice it up.

3 in the Nape.

2010-09-28T18:27:00.001-05:00

Did three miles after work and hit Huffman hill twice along the route. Felt good.

Susan G. Komen

2010-09-26T11:49:00.001-05:00

Did the 10K yesterday morning with Danielle. It was fun. Hot at times and cool at others. Overall, I really nice run.

3 in Berwyn.

2010-09-22T07:08:00.003-05:00

Ran a faster-paced three miler this morning. Felt okay, but still worried about the 10K I registered to run Saturday. Now I'm cooling down before I get ready for work.

3 on Friday.

2010-09-19T21:00:00.002-05:00

Did three miles after work on Friday. Felt good to get out there after a long week of little activity.

Under the weather.

2010-09-12T10:07:00.002-05:00

Tried to run both yesterday and today. Ended up walking both days. I've either acquired allergies or I have a cold. Either way, I'm lethargic and cloudy-headed. Here's hoping that tomorrow will be better. I'm resting and pumping the OJ.

Half Madness 10K.

2010-09-05T18:29:00.003-05:00

Did the Half Madness 10K with some friends this morning. Finished in just over 67 minutes. Pretty slow, but it felt good. Beautiful course and perfect weather. J did the half marathon in his fastest time ever (under 2 hours). A great day.

3 between games.

2010-09-01T21:06:00.001-05:00

Went to the Men's soccer game then put in a quick three miles before watching part of the women's game. Still feeling pretty lethargic when running. Not sure what's going on there, but I'll try just to push through.

No running, but a nice bike ride with J.

2010-08-30T19:50:00.001-05:00

After a long day of work J and I took the bikes out for a little ride. Did 7 miles in and around Riverside. Very nice.

86 degrees. 4.5 miles. 6 buckets of sweat.

2010-08-29T10:34:00.001-05:00

Went out for a slightly longer run on this steamy morning. I am drenched, but still glad I got out there. The race next weekend is a 10K. I think I've only done two other 10K races in my life. The first time I finished third from last. The second time I puked afterward. Here's hoping for a chance to break the curse of the KS 10K.

Miserable 3.

2010-08-28T10:21:00.002-05:00

Did three miles this morning. Felt like there was lead in my legs. Spent some time stretching afterward in hopes this might help with my next run. When will this get easier?

Still slow.

2010-08-25T06:41:00.002-05:00

Did three miles this morning before work. I'm still really slow, but it feels good to get out there. Running in the morning makes my whole day better. Gotta love that.

10 miles and my first fall.

2010-08-23T19:43:00.000-05:00

Did 10 miles after work today with J. It was fun to get out there and ride. My new bike is so fast; it's really fun to ride. About 3/4 of the way through the ride when J and I were stopped, I lost my balance and fell. Darn clip-less pedals.

Morning 3.

2010-08-22T09:58:00.002-05:00

Slept in a bit today after a long day and late night with friends. Got up to do a three miler before cleaning up around the house and doing some work. Hope to get to the pool this afternoon.

2 and 2.

2010-08-20T07:00:00.001-05:00

Did two miles--one day earlier this week and two this morning. It was humid, but since I was going a short distance, I was able to go a bit faster than usual. Need to cool down fast so I can get ready and out the door to the train.

A little swim at the beach.

2010-08-15T11:59:00.001-05:00

Swam laps for 15 minutes this morning at Centennial Beach. Beautiful day.

2 yesterday 3 today.

2010-08-13T06:57:00.002-05:00

Did a slow and sweaty two-miler after work yesterday. Put in three miles this morning. Did a little walking to get myself going this morning. Feeling lazy.

Naperville Tri.

2010-08-08T13:45:00.003-05:00

Had a blast this morning at the Naperville Triathlon. The new bike was awesome. Finished 10 minutes faster than last year. Amazing what a little bit of training and a sweet bike can do. You gotta do one of these sprint distance triathlons with me when you get back.