LONG TERM GOAL ACHIEVED!
Mar. 12th, 2008 06:06 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
angelak!!!!!
It has been a long time coming - it was that light in the distance when I started, or when I had a good run, or when I had a bad run that was always there for me. To help me remember that I can push harder, no matter what obstacles were.
TODAY, I have ran my first jaunt to the end of Gilman Blvd and back. 4.2 miles.
Arbitrary number? But it was "to the end of the road," that I had made my "someday" goal.
This in 35 minutes - stopping the clock once very briefly for a stop light.
I had reached my 4 miles 3-4 weeks ago, but was interrupted by vacation. This morning I felt I had to go for it! I hit the end of the road, not only today - but now my run is over for the day! I may take Fritz out tonight and see how he does.
Oh - and I saw yet another raccoon. I see them a lot in the morning-run times. I wish I could motivate to run early every day. But 5AM is a tough blow sometimes. :P It is way less traffic ridden and stop-oriented. Which makes my run smoother. I have been contemplating adding some different fun to my runs. Some intense hills, more trail runs, Fritz... different routes and such. Just to keep me in the game mind wise. It really helps to mix it up.
Also, perhaps I should check into a mid-year 5K. I'm not particularly ready for a 10K even if I am capable, lol!
I'd really like to take him as an occasional running partner. I have been working today also on focusing on my form. Less is more. Less movement gives me more of it for less energy. This is simple and easy on one hand, and a bit challenging on the other. I think I use a few more calf muscles in doing so that sort of started to feel a shift around mile 3. I am thinking my natural running form luckily isn't too poor - because they often say not to OVER modify.
Well, so today is my victory day.
I achieved what I once thought was... a "one day," goal!
HAH! I can do more. ;)
-Angela
It has been a long time coming - it was that light in the distance when I started, or when I had a good run, or when I had a bad run that was always there for me. To help me remember that I can push harder, no matter what obstacles were.
TODAY, I have ran my first jaunt to the end of Gilman Blvd and back. 4.2 miles.
Arbitrary number? But it was "to the end of the road," that I had made my "someday" goal.
This in 35 minutes - stopping the clock once very briefly for a stop light.
I had reached my 4 miles 3-4 weeks ago, but was interrupted by vacation. This morning I felt I had to go for it! I hit the end of the road, not only today - but now my run is over for the day! I may take Fritz out tonight and see how he does.
Oh - and I saw yet another raccoon. I see them a lot in the morning-run times. I wish I could motivate to run early every day. But 5AM is a tough blow sometimes. :P It is way less traffic ridden and stop-oriented. Which makes my run smoother. I have been contemplating adding some different fun to my runs. Some intense hills, more trail runs, Fritz... different routes and such. Just to keep me in the game mind wise. It really helps to mix it up.
Also, perhaps I should check into a mid-year 5K. I'm not particularly ready for a 10K even if I am capable, lol!
I'd really like to take him as an occasional running partner. I have been working today also on focusing on my form. Less is more. Less movement gives me more of it for less energy. This is simple and easy on one hand, and a bit challenging on the other. I think I use a few more calf muscles in doing so that sort of started to feel a shift around mile 3. I am thinking my natural running form luckily isn't too poor - because they often say not to OVER modify.
Well, so today is my victory day.
I achieved what I once thought was... a "one day," goal!
HAH! I can do more. ;)
-Angela
