It has been a while since I have updated my blog so here it goes.
Since I finished the Half at Disney I have run in one other half marathon and two 5k's. All three children have taken up running. They all have run two 5k's and are improving all the time. Bryant and Ashlee are running another one with me this coming weekend. Then Ashlee is running in the Expedition Everest Challenge at Disney with me in the beginning of May.
I have come up with another goal to help keep my motivation. My new goal is to run 50 races before I turn 50(I stole the idea from someone on Facebook). I have a good start to reaching the goal. Since I started running in September of 2012 I have completed eight 5k's, one 10k and two half marathons. I am counting virtual races but will also try to make my goal with regular races. I am signed up for five more race by the end of the year and figure will add in at least four or five more.
I will try to keep everyone informed on how I am doing in this challenge.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
I Did It
Well this past Saturday I completed my goal of running the Disney Half Marathon. I started this journey back in August and have been through a stress fracture in my leg and days that I just didn't want to go out the door. I fought my through it and have found a love for running. I have run in six 5ks and one 10k and now a half marathon.
Got to Disney on Friday afternoon and went straight to the expo to pick up our race packets. I tried to change corals but according to their chart I would run a 3:15 half, I knew better. We got our stuff and headed to Port Orleans where we checked in then went to dinner at Boatwrights Dinning Hall where I had a meal of chicken and pasta. Got to bed early since I had to be up at three to get to the start. Didn't sleep great but got up at three and got ready for the race. Headed over to Epcot on the bus with the other runners. Walked to the starting corals, the walk to a while it wasn't like they were located right where the buses dropped us off. Waited in the coral watching the video board. Finally at 5:30 they sent off the wheelchair division then every seven minutes the next coral, I was in F so it was about 6:10 when I finally got started. Settled in at a good pace and planned to run my own race. Disney does a great job with the course entertainment and has tons of volunteers lining the course. When we entered the Magic Kingdom it was a great feeling, running through the park feels great. Lots of people lining the course in the park. Left the park and headed back towards Epcot. Everything was going great right up until just after mile 10, that is when we hit the first hill. I walked smooth of that hill, then we had two more overpaces to go over, both of those took a toll on me and I walked most of the up hill portions. Finally made it to Epcot, I noticed I was right with the Cliff Bar Pace team for the 3:00 pace. Made sure I stayed in front of them trough Epcot then we headed out of the park and to the finish line. Made sure I was running that last part of the course, gave Donald and Mickey both high fives at the finish. Then it was over I had done it, I actually had run the Disney Half Marathon. I had done it in 2:58:29. I met up with my family which has supported me on this journey, I could not of done it without them.
The weekend didn't end there the girls still had the Mickey Mile to do so we headed over to the ESPN Wide World Of Sports. Just relaxed for a while where their race started. They got them started so the rest of headed towards where the race wold end. We found a spot on the fence to watch for the. We saw Lissa first end encouraged he and she finished then shortly after that Ashlee came by and finished. I am very proud of the two of them. They did this with just a months worth of traing and very little running before that. We then had a great dinner at the Japanese Steak House at Epcot.
So what is next for me? Well in March I am running the Hooters to Hooter Half Marathon here in Fort Myers then not sure what. I know I would like to do at least one more half this year. In August I will start my training for the full marathon at Disney in 2014, might even end up doing the Goofy. The two older kids have shown interest in doing the half next year and if they do I plan on doing it with them. No matter what I will be doing the full. I plan on doing lots of 5ks and maybe some 10ks. I really enjoy the races even if I may not have great times.
No matter what I plan on finishing all races like I did Disney, with a smile on my face. I will keep updating the blog with what I am doing. I hope that maybe I have been an inspiration to others, if I can help one person shoot for a goal it has been with all the hard work.
Got to Disney on Friday afternoon and went straight to the expo to pick up our race packets. I tried to change corals but according to their chart I would run a 3:15 half, I knew better. We got our stuff and headed to Port Orleans where we checked in then went to dinner at Boatwrights Dinning Hall where I had a meal of chicken and pasta. Got to bed early since I had to be up at three to get to the start. Didn't sleep great but got up at three and got ready for the race. Headed over to Epcot on the bus with the other runners. Walked to the starting corals, the walk to a while it wasn't like they were located right where the buses dropped us off. Waited in the coral watching the video board. Finally at 5:30 they sent off the wheelchair division then every seven minutes the next coral, I was in F so it was about 6:10 when I finally got started. Settled in at a good pace and planned to run my own race. Disney does a great job with the course entertainment and has tons of volunteers lining the course. When we entered the Magic Kingdom it was a great feeling, running through the park feels great. Lots of people lining the course in the park. Left the park and headed back towards Epcot. Everything was going great right up until just after mile 10, that is when we hit the first hill. I walked smooth of that hill, then we had two more overpaces to go over, both of those took a toll on me and I walked most of the up hill portions. Finally made it to Epcot, I noticed I was right with the Cliff Bar Pace team for the 3:00 pace. Made sure I stayed in front of them trough Epcot then we headed out of the park and to the finish line. Made sure I was running that last part of the course, gave Donald and Mickey both high fives at the finish. Then it was over I had done it, I actually had run the Disney Half Marathon. I had done it in 2:58:29. I met up with my family which has supported me on this journey, I could not of done it without them.
The weekend didn't end there the girls still had the Mickey Mile to do so we headed over to the ESPN Wide World Of Sports. Just relaxed for a while where their race started. They got them started so the rest of headed towards where the race wold end. We found a spot on the fence to watch for the. We saw Lissa first end encouraged he and she finished then shortly after that Ashlee came by and finished. I am very proud of the two of them. They did this with just a months worth of traing and very little running before that. We then had a great dinner at the Japanese Steak House at Epcot.
So what is next for me? Well in March I am running the Hooters to Hooter Half Marathon here in Fort Myers then not sure what. I know I would like to do at least one more half this year. In August I will start my training for the full marathon at Disney in 2014, might even end up doing the Goofy. The two older kids have shown interest in doing the half next year and if they do I plan on doing it with them. No matter what I will be doing the full. I plan on doing lots of 5ks and maybe some 10ks. I really enjoy the races even if I may not have great times.
No matter what I plan on finishing all races like I did Disney, with a smile on my face. I will keep updating the blog with what I am doing. I hope that maybe I have been an inspiration to others, if I can help one person shoot for a goal it has been with all the hard work.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
About Time
It is about time that I finally did an update. I'm sorry I haven't posted an update lately but it is that time of the year where things get put off. Lucky for me my training. Wasn't one of those things but my blog was. Sure I missed a run here and there but I put in good milage and feel that I am ready for the Disney Half.
Ashlee and Lissa have stated their training for the Mickey Mile on January 12th. I don't care what their time is I just will be proud that they are trying. Some of my runs have not been as long or fast as they should be since I am running with them. I am very proud of both of them and will have a big smile on my face when they cross the finish line.
Back to me, on December 23rd I did my longest run to date, 13.13 miles. My watch said it took me 2:49 and change to run a half marathon. I don't think that is bad considering I just started running less than four months ago. Based on my runs and how I know I run with people around me I think that I will finish the Disney Half in approximately 2:45. That is what I am thinking but as long as I finish I will be happy.
I should have one more update before then but if not wish me luck.
Ashlee and Lissa have stated their training for the Mickey Mile on January 12th. I don't care what their time is I just will be proud that they are trying. Some of my runs have not been as long or fast as they should be since I am running with them. I am very proud of both of them and will have a big smile on my face when they cross the finish line.
Back to me, on December 23rd I did my longest run to date, 13.13 miles. My watch said it took me 2:49 and change to run a half marathon. I don't think that is bad considering I just started running less than four months ago. Based on my runs and how I know I run with people around me I think that I will finish the Disney Half in approximately 2:45. That is what I am thinking but as long as I finish I will be happy.
I should have one more update before then but if not wish me luck.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The Good and the Bad
The past week of training has been both good and bad for different reasons. I only had one training run last week, that was on Wednesday, it was a good run and I enjoyed it. Just had too much going on to get the other run in for the week but since I had done extra the week before I didn't feel bad about it. Then on Sunday I figured out why you don't try new things out on your long runs. Before on my long runs I had been taking gummy bears along as a snack to give me some energy. Well I decided that I should try one of the gels that is out there to give me that extra pick me up during the run. I picked up some lemon-lime GU. My run was suppose to be 12.5 miles which I thought would be no problem. Started off pretty good at about a 12:30 pace, had a problem with my sock at 4 miles, stopped and fixed that which slowed my pace to right around 13. After 7 miles I decided to try the first of the GUs, the taste was nothing to write home about gave me a little energy and kept going. My stomach started acting up but didn't think much of it, after mile 10 I had the other GU and that is when the problems began. By this time my stomach was having a really bad problem and finally after mile 11 I knew I couldn't run any more with out having a very serious problem so I ended up walking back to the house. My total mileage for the day was 11.75 so three quarters of a mile short of the goal. I now know not to get GU. I am going to try some Cliff Blocks on a couple of my short runs next week and see how the effect me. Otherwise it is back to the gummy bears.
Now for the really good thing. Tonight I did two short runs. The first was with Ashlee and Lissa, it was their first training run to prepare for the Mickey Mile at Disney in January. Together we did 1.1 miles. I don't want them to hurt themselves so I am showing them the Galloway system. It wasn't a real quick run, we did a 15:23 pace which for them starting is fine. Would like to see them be able to do the mile in 11:00 but just want them to finish and enjoy themselves. Then after we got home I waited a while then went out and did my normal 3.1 miles and enjoyed every step.
Only 31 days until the Disney Half Marathon.
Now for the really good thing. Tonight I did two short runs. The first was with Ashlee and Lissa, it was their first training run to prepare for the Mickey Mile at Disney in January. Together we did 1.1 miles. I don't want them to hurt themselves so I am showing them the Galloway system. It wasn't a real quick run, we did a 15:23 pace which for them starting is fine. Would like to see them be able to do the mile in 11:00 but just want them to finish and enjoy themselves. Then after we got home I waited a while then went out and did my normal 3.1 miles and enjoyed every step.
Only 31 days until the Disney Half Marathon.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Where I'm At
This past Sunday I ran in the 34th Annual City of Palms River Run 10k, I finished with a chip time of 1:14:21. My goal for the race was 1:15:00 so I beat that. The only problem I had with the race was the Florida hills, for those that don't know the hills are also known as bridges. The first one wasn't bad and didn't slow me up but the second one at mile 5 was a killer and killed my pace, could have finished in under 1:10 with out the hills. Using the time calculaters that are out there it works out that I should be able to do the half in under 2:45:00. I am very happy with my progress and I think I'm doing good and hope to keep improving.
This has turned into a habit for me and something that I hope to always keep doing. I have already decided to do a second half marathon in March. I will keep running races and trying to improve for as long as I can. I may train to do a full marathon in 2014 and who knows what after that.
I'm very happy I have friends that are behind me and supporting me in my effort. I'm not sure I could do it with out them and my family. Thank you all of you.
This has turned into a habit for me and something that I hope to always keep doing. I have already decided to do a second half marathon in March. I will keep running races and trying to improve for as long as I can. I may train to do a full marathon in 2014 and who knows what after that.
I'm very happy I have friends that are behind me and supporting me in my effort. I'm not sure I could do it with out them and my family. Thank you all of you.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Thanksgiving and more
Last week was Thanksgiving and I have much to be thankful for, my family and friends the most. Without them I would not be able to make the journey that I am on. So for them thank you and all that you do.
Well on to running, I had an interesting run Tuesday night, I got lost. It wasn't to bad I had decided to try something new and didn't turn where I was suppose to. I figured it out and turned around and made it home in one piece. Then on Thursday I did the 33rd Annual Cape Coral Turkey Trot, winded up with a chip time of 36:43.16. I was happy with my time. The thing that made me very happy and proud is that Rhonda and Ashlee did the 5k walk and completed it. They may not sound like a great feat but it is since just four months and two days before Rhonda had knee replacement surgery. Ashlee was a great daughter and walked with her Mom giving support.
Finally on Sunday I did my longest run yet, eleven miles in 2:17:50. I am very happy with that. I finally got what I need to do using the Galloway method. Instead of thinking I have to run eleven miles I just think I have to run two minutes then I have a break. I know I can run for two minutes so what is the big deal, then just remind myself of this every time a run segment starts.
Seven weeks until Disney!!!!!!!
Well on to running, I had an interesting run Tuesday night, I got lost. It wasn't to bad I had decided to try something new and didn't turn where I was suppose to. I figured it out and turned around and made it home in one piece. Then on Thursday I did the 33rd Annual Cape Coral Turkey Trot, winded up with a chip time of 36:43.16. I was happy with my time. The thing that made me very happy and proud is that Rhonda and Ashlee did the 5k walk and completed it. They may not sound like a great feat but it is since just four months and two days before Rhonda had knee replacement surgery. Ashlee was a great daughter and walked with her Mom giving support.
Finally on Sunday I did my longest run yet, eleven miles in 2:17:50. I am very happy with that. I finally got what I need to do using the Galloway method. Instead of thinking I have to run eleven miles I just think I have to run two minutes then I have a break. I know I can run for two minutes so what is the big deal, then just remind myself of this every time a run segment starts.
Seven weeks until Disney!!!!!!!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Busy Busy Busy
Well I haven't had an update for a couple of weeks, time to change that. The past two weeks have been busy and I've missed a couple of runs. I have made decent mileage so I'm not to upset with missing a couple of runs and tonight's run felt good and rejuvenating. Last weekend I ran in a Veterans Day run over a bridge, my chip time was just over thirty-six minutes. Then the next day I ran nine and a half miles but made the mistake of not eating enough and struggled though the run but made it in just over two hours. Then I went off to see a Dolphin's game only to see them lose.
This week has been busy, Ashlee had two band concerts and we had to get ready for our camping trip. I missed my Tuesday and Thursday runs and didn't get my weekend run in until tonight. I got out and did a little over three mile in under forty minutes and it felt really good.
I'm looking forward to this week, will do my normal Tuesday night run then on Thursday I am doing a Turkey Trot before heading home to fix Thanksgiving dinner. I hope everyone has a good and safe holiday.
This week has been busy, Ashlee had two band concerts and we had to get ready for our camping trip. I missed my Tuesday and Thursday runs and didn't get my weekend run in until tonight. I got out and did a little over three mile in under forty minutes and it felt really good.
I'm looking forward to this week, will do my normal Tuesday night run then on Thursday I am doing a Turkey Trot before heading home to fix Thanksgiving dinner. I hope everyone has a good and safe holiday.
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