9:41 pace for 4.14 miles this morning with no walk breaks...it was so humid!!
You could have wringed out what little clothing I wore and filled up a cup of sweat, seriously. (I started at 5am!)
IT Band has been giving me fits from the hills last Thurs & from my bike...I'm babying it but trying real hard to ignore it since it doesn't bother me when I run anyway.
Goal: Get Faster!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
"hello, old me"
I’ve had like 3 or 4 really hot, humid, good 4 mile runs at sub 10 min pace recently. The fastest was a 9:36 pace, walking about a min after each mile. So, I know when I am running, I’m running at a pretty good clip. I’m avoiding the big hills right now, though.
Hell froze over yesterday, I rode my bike after work 14 miles at a 15.2 speed. It was hot & that was all I could handle but I’m glad I did it.
My new read is..."Coming Back Stronger" by Drew Brees. He is one classy athlete, who’s overcome the odds with so much grace & humility. I'm a huge Manning fan but so glad that the Saints won the Super Bowl this past year. Truly amazing story behind Mr. Brees.
Exploring a bit of Atlanta over the weekend was fun. We took the Turner field tour. Loved it & I’m not even a huge baseball fan, seriously. This is only the 2nd time I’ve ever been to a major league game. First time was Memorial Day at Tigers stadium. Biggest difference between the two stadiums; Tigers stadium has a kid area with a ferris wheel, merry go round, etc… Braves stadium has a really nice area for kids to run around in up top near the $1 seats. Yes, $1 dollar seats! What I think is totally cool about Turner field is that they allow you to bring in a soft sided cooler with food/drinks in it. If you get there early enough to buy a $1 ticket, all you spend is ONE DOLLAR. They aren’t available on the net. You have to buy them on the same day of the game but what a GREAT deal. We went everywhere in that place including the 755 club named for Hank Aaron. It’s a nice bar/restaurant area.
For the game, we had seats on the 2nd row behind the visitor’s (Brewers) dugout. We rooted for the Brewers since Joe’s neighbor gets called up from the Sounds to play for them on occasion, Joe has relatives who are Brewers fans in Milwaukee so there ya go… I could have cared less who won but I sure did have fun. The fireworks that come out of the top of the coke bottle on the upper deck were cool. The scoreboard looked High Def & better than the Titans. So, we did the tour, checked into our hotel, walked to the “Underground” shopping area (overrated), & went to the game. We walked over there at our leisure & took pics of the Olympic torch Ali lit in 1996. We caught a free shuttle back near the hotel. The next day we walked to Centennial Park (Olympic Park). All I could think about was how Kerri Strug (US Gymnastics team) stuck her landing on one foot during those games.
Right across from the park is the HUGE Aquarium & the World of Coca Cola museum. We were like kids going through the coca cola museum. So cool! We plan to take the kids to the Aquarium sometime & redo Coca Cola. On our way home, we stopped at "The Varsity". (Links aren't working for some reason but you can find it at http://www.thevarsity.com/.) It's the biggest Drive In restaurant in the US & it's been around since 1928. Don't go there for the food, though. Totally go just to say you've been...Joe saw it on the food network so it's crossed off our list. lol
See random pics below.
Two things give me chills when I see them...the Statue of Liberty & the Olympic rings. It was a good weekend!
Hell froze over yesterday, I rode my bike after work 14 miles at a 15.2 speed. It was hot & that was all I could handle but I’m glad I did it.
My new read is..."Coming Back Stronger" by Drew Brees. He is one classy athlete, who’s overcome the odds with so much grace & humility. I'm a huge Manning fan but so glad that the Saints won the Super Bowl this past year. Truly amazing story behind Mr. Brees.
Exploring a bit of Atlanta over the weekend was fun. We took the Turner field tour. Loved it & I’m not even a huge baseball fan, seriously. This is only the 2nd time I’ve ever been to a major league game. First time was Memorial Day at Tigers stadium. Biggest difference between the two stadiums; Tigers stadium has a kid area with a ferris wheel, merry go round, etc… Braves stadium has a really nice area for kids to run around in up top near the $1 seats. Yes, $1 dollar seats! What I think is totally cool about Turner field is that they allow you to bring in a soft sided cooler with food/drinks in it. If you get there early enough to buy a $1 ticket, all you spend is ONE DOLLAR. They aren’t available on the net. You have to buy them on the same day of the game but what a GREAT deal. We went everywhere in that place including the 755 club named for Hank Aaron. It’s a nice bar/restaurant area.
For the game, we had seats on the 2nd row behind the visitor’s (Brewers) dugout. We rooted for the Brewers since Joe’s neighbor gets called up from the Sounds to play for them on occasion, Joe has relatives who are Brewers fans in Milwaukee so there ya go… I could have cared less who won but I sure did have fun. The fireworks that come out of the top of the coke bottle on the upper deck were cool. The scoreboard looked High Def & better than the Titans. So, we did the tour, checked into our hotel, walked to the “Underground” shopping area (overrated), & went to the game. We walked over there at our leisure & took pics of the Olympic torch Ali lit in 1996. We caught a free shuttle back near the hotel. The next day we walked to Centennial Park (Olympic Park). All I could think about was how Kerri Strug (US Gymnastics team) stuck her landing on one foot during those games.
Right across from the park is the HUGE Aquarium & the World of Coca Cola museum. We were like kids going through the coca cola museum. So cool! We plan to take the kids to the Aquarium sometime & redo Coca Cola. On our way home, we stopped at "The Varsity". (Links aren't working for some reason but you can find it at http://www.thevarsity.com/.) It's the biggest Drive In restaurant in the US & it's been around since 1928. Don't go there for the food, though. Totally go just to say you've been...Joe saw it on the food network so it's crossed off our list. lol
See random pics below.
Two things give me chills when I see them...the Statue of Liberty & the Olympic rings. It was a good weekend!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Where did that come from...?
4 miles at 5:05 am this morning.
Time 38:39-pace 9:39!
I haven't seen a sub 10 min pace in so LOOOONGGG!!!!
Time 38:39-pace 9:39!
I haven't seen a sub 10 min pace in so LOOOONGGG!!!!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Just stuff...
Gym:
The decision has been made.
As soon as Harvey’s deactivates me, I’m heading back to the gym I used to go before Harvey’s opened, D W Wilson community Center. My buddy, Ted, said that if he’s there I’m in free. Shhhh, keep that to yourself! They received the weight machines from Top Rehab & I know that they do have two newer treadmills there. Let’s face it, most of the time I’m using the gym for just weights anyway. I’ll still squeeze in Carla’s pilates class when I’m in town, of course. Anyway, this will hopefully spur me out of the bed to run at 5am more often & maybe get me out on my bike more.
Running:
Longest run lately: a run/walk of around 5.7 miles (mostly running). Whether the IT Band/hip wants me to or not, my goal is to be running 6.5-7 miles by the end of August. The Relay will be here before you know it!!
Bike:
Took it out for 20.4 miles early last Sat morning & finished with an overall speed of 16.5 mph. It was overcast with a little mist when I started. When I was loading the bike the sun & heat broke through. I was glad to be finished. The hip gave me fits that night when I was trying to sleep but I felt GREAT on the bike while out. Go figure?!
Books:
Not reading a thing right now but I’m looking forward to starting Drew Bree’s new book.
Tour de France:
I’ve watched some of it & what I’ve seen has involved mostly Andy Schleck.
I’m a fan of the Schleck brothers, even though I do like Levi & LOVE Lance.
I usually know who won by the time I see it, I always end up screaming when they head to the finish line anyway. I’d give my right arm to see it in person one day.
Baseball:
We’re heading to Atlanta this weekend for the Brewers game & to explore. Sad to admit but neither one of us has ever really explored downtown Atlanta. I’ve always driven around/past it to head to Florida. We have great seats & plan to do some little tours down there. If we have time, we may stop in Helena, GA on the way back.
Football:
Wow, still reeling over Bobby Johnson’s abrupt retirement.
College football will be interesting to watch around here this fall.
The decision has been made.
As soon as Harvey’s deactivates me, I’m heading back to the gym I used to go before Harvey’s opened, D W Wilson community Center. My buddy, Ted, said that if he’s there I’m in free. Shhhh, keep that to yourself! They received the weight machines from Top Rehab & I know that they do have two newer treadmills there. Let’s face it, most of the time I’m using the gym for just weights anyway. I’ll still squeeze in Carla’s pilates class when I’m in town, of course. Anyway, this will hopefully spur me out of the bed to run at 5am more often & maybe get me out on my bike more.
Running:
Longest run lately: a run/walk of around 5.7 miles (mostly running). Whether the IT Band/hip wants me to or not, my goal is to be running 6.5-7 miles by the end of August. The Relay will be here before you know it!!
Bike:
Took it out for 20.4 miles early last Sat morning & finished with an overall speed of 16.5 mph. It was overcast with a little mist when I started. When I was loading the bike the sun & heat broke through. I was glad to be finished. The hip gave me fits that night when I was trying to sleep but I felt GREAT on the bike while out. Go figure?!
Books:
Not reading a thing right now but I’m looking forward to starting Drew Bree’s new book.
Tour de France:
I’ve watched some of it & what I’ve seen has involved mostly Andy Schleck.
I’m a fan of the Schleck brothers, even though I do like Levi & LOVE Lance.
I usually know who won by the time I see it, I always end up screaming when they head to the finish line anyway. I’d give my right arm to see it in person one day.
Baseball:
We’re heading to Atlanta this weekend for the Brewers game & to explore. Sad to admit but neither one of us has ever really explored downtown Atlanta. I’ve always driven around/past it to head to Florida. We have great seats & plan to do some little tours down there. If we have time, we may stop in Helena, GA on the way back.
Football:
Wow, still reeling over Bobby Johnson’s abrupt retirement.
College football will be interesting to watch around here this fall.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Half the year is gone!
I feel like I crammed 1/2 a year of activities into one week!
Seriously...needed...time...off....well...spent.....
Running: Ran twice since last Wednesday.
Longest run lately just over 5 miles.
Gym: Been to Harvey's & we checked out Snapfitness. I have been spoiled rotten at Harvey's but Snap has it's pluses also.
Snapfitness: Tullahoma's is way better than the one in front of Lenox Village.
Biggest difference, Tullahoma's Snap is slightly bigger with a few small, 30 min pilates classes (NOT included in membership). Tullahoma has a hydromassage machine ($15 a month). Lenox doesn't have one. Lenox Snap looks good enough for weights & cardio but that's about it.
Pro Motion: Went there Wed for an assessement on the hip/IT Band/knee crap. Going back Aug 2nd. I've been given more exercises to do. Whoopie!
White Water Rafting: We met Jeff & Skylar July 2nd at Quest Expeditions & had a wondeful time. We stopped off at the Chickamauga Battlefield for a while to explore.
Fireworks: Saw the T-town airport airshow/fireworks July 2nd. (fresh off our Ocoee trip.) We watched with Terri, Joanie, & Joanie's mom.
Nashville fireworks:
(pic from Hannah)
Couldn't have been more awesome! They spelled out "USA" high above LP Field. We watched with Jeff, Hannah, & Skylar. 4th of July is my FAVORITE holiday!
Holiday World: It's GREAT! Highly recommend it & I'm not even the scary roller coaster rider type. Joey especially loved it. Jessica & I were the wusses of the bunch but we had fun. I did mostly water rides. I got up the nerve do ride the "Wildebeast". Very cool but I sure didn't want to get on it again!
Dig the hats, especially the pizza hat on the pizza eating boy.
Lake: Spent some time out on BWaggs ever popular boat dock on Tim's Ford.
Joe took the time to toss kids in the lake...Liam looks almost as big as Joe.
I also got to spend some time with cousin, Clint's twins, Macy, & Aunt Becky. The twins are so big!
Lenox Village 4th of July street fair: We went to the "Mysteries & More" bookstore in Joe's 'hood to their 4th of july free cook out & street fair. I won a cup cake in a cake walk & we won other little things. Very cool! We split the cupcake. It reminded me of the "Magnolia Bakery" cupcakes in NYC. YUM!!
I'm going back to work tomorrow then we hope to have a quiet weekend. We may end up in the 'boro for Skylar's last weekend in TN. I plan to get the bike out before pilates Sat morning then off to LWagg's Salon Allure for a much needed haircut. :)
July 17th, Joe & I are going to Atlanta for the Braves vs. Brewers game. We're going down early enough to do the World of Coca Cola museum & to walk the underground mall.
Happy Summer yall! It'll be gone before you know it.
Seriously...needed...time...off....well...spent.....
Running: Ran twice since last Wednesday.
Longest run lately just over 5 miles.
Gym: Been to Harvey's & we checked out Snapfitness. I have been spoiled rotten at Harvey's but Snap has it's pluses also.
Snapfitness: Tullahoma's is way better than the one in front of Lenox Village.
Biggest difference, Tullahoma's Snap is slightly bigger with a few small, 30 min pilates classes (NOT included in membership). Tullahoma has a hydromassage machine ($15 a month). Lenox doesn't have one. Lenox Snap looks good enough for weights & cardio but that's about it.
Pro Motion: Went there Wed for an assessement on the hip/IT Band/knee crap. Going back Aug 2nd. I've been given more exercises to do. Whoopie!
White Water Rafting: We met Jeff & Skylar July 2nd at Quest Expeditions & had a wondeful time. We stopped off at the Chickamauga Battlefield for a while to explore.
Fireworks: Saw the T-town airport airshow/fireworks July 2nd. (fresh off our Ocoee trip.) We watched with Terri, Joanie, & Joanie's mom.
Nashville fireworks:
(pic from Hannah)
Couldn't have been more awesome! They spelled out "USA" high above LP Field. We watched with Jeff, Hannah, & Skylar. 4th of July is my FAVORITE holiday!
Holiday World: It's GREAT! Highly recommend it & I'm not even the scary roller coaster rider type. Joey especially loved it. Jessica & I were the wusses of the bunch but we had fun. I did mostly water rides. I got up the nerve do ride the "Wildebeast". Very cool but I sure didn't want to get on it again!
Dig the hats, especially the pizza hat on the pizza eating boy.
Joe took the time to toss kids in the lake...Liam looks almost as big as Joe.
I also got to spend some time with cousin, Clint's twins, Macy, & Aunt Becky. The twins are so big!
Lenox Village 4th of July street fair: We went to the "Mysteries & More" bookstore in Joe's 'hood to their 4th of july free cook out & street fair. I won a cup cake in a cake walk & we won other little things. Very cool! We split the cupcake. It reminded me of the "Magnolia Bakery" cupcakes in NYC. YUM!!
I'm going back to work tomorrow then we hope to have a quiet weekend. We may end up in the 'boro for Skylar's last weekend in TN. I plan to get the bike out before pilates Sat morning then off to LWagg's Salon Allure for a much needed haircut. :)
July 17th, Joe & I are going to Atlanta for the Braves vs. Brewers game. We're going down early enough to do the World of Coca Cola museum & to walk the underground mall.
Happy Summer yall! It'll be gone before you know it.