Hiya... popped back in as am back on the wagon. ... and here u are up and running! well done! Am hoping that means ur injury is sorted now.

Wednesday

3 miles
33:26 (11:08/mile)
11.29/10.51/11.02

I did some fartlek in the 2nd mile and was suprised that I didn't get worn out to a point of walking. Hopefully, this run is a sign that my pace is picking up. You never know, tho - there's good days and bad. At this point, I'm happy as long as I'm not in pain. http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/sm...icon_smile.gif

It's getting muggy, too. It was 63 today and I'm soaked.

Tuesday Evening
Some upper body

sadly, I'm not running at the moment, I started a new job, then the fostering came along.. both have left me with v.little energy. I'm persisting with aerobics, but even that I have to work around contact with babies mum which is 30 mile round trips.

The little girl with me is my daughter, Erin. She's 5, it was taken at the weekend in a park (on a big tyre swing). http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/sm...on_biggrin.gif I'm blonde under my hair dye.

She's baaack! http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/sm...on_biggrin.gif

You'll be up to full speed in no time, Patty. http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/sm...icon_smile.gif

Thursday

3 miles
35:29 (11:49/mile)
11.49/12.03/11.33

66F and muggy. I felt "heavy" as soon as I started. I was very happy when it was over http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

{{hugs}} sometimes life gets in the way http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif I'm sure you'll get back into it, once things settle down. A 3-week is a lot to handle, and I'm sure there's some adjustments for Erin, too. By the way, she's absolutely beautiful!

Hi Patty,

You must be so glad to be back running. UHM what's a fartlek?? It sounds rude!! Is this something secret, known only to runners? lynne

Friday

I really contemplated sleeping in, but I'm glad I got out there. There was a slight mist, which made it a very comfortable run (I hate the heat).

3-miles
33:53 (11:18/mile)
10.59/11.27/11.21

60F, misty

Thursday Evening
some upper body

Experiencing Happy happy joy joy feelings for you Patty.

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Thanks, guys! My first aim is to get back to a consistant schedule. I'm hoping some speed will come naturally. I'm a little of leary of running more than 3 miles at a time. It seems that the pain seems to start in the 4th. It also seems to start after a strength workout.

Tuesday

3 miles
34:41 (11:33/mile)
11.33/11.37/11.28

I planned as strength day today, or an interval workout on the treadmill, but I just wanted to get outside again. It feels so good http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/sm...icon_smile.gif

I sure cant run 3 miles, you're doing great!!

Great to see you back http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/sm...icon_smile.gif How's your running going?


Great pic ... and who is the little one ??

Patty's log - week of 6/7
 

Monday

3 miles
34:20 (11:26/mile)
11.32/11.48/10.54

Ok, so there's room for improvement http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/sm...icon_smile.gif

Sunday Evening
Some upper body

Ha! It's a Swedish word and sounds so silly that we must use it as often as we can http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

It means:

An athletic training technique, used especially in running, in which periods of intense effort alternate with periods of less strenuous effort in a continuous workout.

Basically, you run at an easy pace. Then you pick a spot ahead, like a sign or post, and sprint as fast as you can. Then you run at an easy pace again. You keep doing this for a mile or 2 in the middle of the run. In a 3-mile run, I'd do this in the for the 2nd mile. Usually, I sprint to a telephone pole, run easy to next, sprint to the next, etc. It helps build speed - which I'm in dire need of http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif