It was only 20 degrees this morning when I ran. I just could not warm up my lungs. I tried a neoprene mask and the hospital mask, but neither one worked. :(
I ran the first mile in 10 minutes and then had to slow down due to sore lungs for the second mile. I ran 2 miles in 21:24. I walked a half mile and then had to quit.
I need warmer temps! As always, I had a small incline to simulate the outdoors.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Short on time . . .
. . . makes for a FAST runner! Woohoo!
I ran one mile in 8min43secs! My all time record. My body feels great. I think I could run faster if it wasn't for my lungs. They're dying right now, but I am euphoric!
I ended up running/walking for half a mile after, because at Curves, they say anything less than 1.5 miles really doesn't do anything for us. So I made sure to get 1.5 miles in at 15 minutes and some odd seconds - in the single digits, so just a wee bit over 15 minutes for 1.5 miles. YAY!!!
I had to take my inhaler for this run!!! I tried the mask, but I'm going to have to come up with something other than the hospital mask. It's too restricting. I can't get enough oxygen in there. I wonder if I can make one out of wricking material and see it that helps with the breathability!
I'm off to get ready for my first day on the job! Excitement is all around!
I ran one mile in 8min43secs! My all time record. My body feels great. I think I could run faster if it wasn't for my lungs. They're dying right now, but I am euphoric!
I ended up running/walking for half a mile after, because at Curves, they say anything less than 1.5 miles really doesn't do anything for us. So I made sure to get 1.5 miles in at 15 minutes and some odd seconds - in the single digits, so just a wee bit over 15 minutes for 1.5 miles. YAY!!!
I had to take my inhaler for this run!!! I tried the mask, but I'm going to have to come up with something other than the hospital mask. It's too restricting. I can't get enough oxygen in there. I wonder if I can make one out of wricking material and see it that helps with the breathability!
I'm off to get ready for my first day on the job! Excitement is all around!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
11,666 steps
30 minutes at Curves, a walk around the cul de sac with AmberDamberz and 3 miles of running equals 11,666 steps. :)
It was a windy 55 degree day, so it was much easier on my lungs to run . . . but on the ratwheel. I had no car, so I ran inside and finished watching Angela's Ashes. Odd story! And the title makes no sense whatsoever . . . unless Frankie was considered his mother's ashes. They were very poor and living in bad conditions. His father deserted them all - he went to England to work and most likely drank the money away, the drunk that he was. I liked him though! Frankie finally made enough money to make his way to the United States. That was the end of the movie.
I ran at 5.1 mph for 2.50 miles. I forgot my knee bands again and was going to try running without them, but my knees kepting knocking around, so on went the bands. No more knocky knees! At 2.5 miles, I decreased the speed to 4 mph and walked for almost a quarter mile. At 2.7 miles, I increased the speed to 5.5 mph and ran until I hit 3 miles. It felt great to run that fast. I felt like I could run faster, but again, didn't want to push it.
Diluting the Coconut water with half water worked beautifullly!! The first two miles were easy and felt rather slow. I want to be able to run a comfortable 3 miles before I increase the speed though.
I had an asthma attack at Curves, so I took my inhaler before running. It helped, but my lungs were still a little sore afterwards . . . even though I wasn't breathing heavy. I could be coming down with something. :(
Oh, and I forgot my hairdresser used to be a runner and let me know that I should have the ratwheel inclined slightly to simulate the outdoors. I've been running at a 0.5 incline the past couple of days. Not much, but it's enough for now.
It was a windy 55 degree day, so it was much easier on my lungs to run . . . but on the ratwheel. I had no car, so I ran inside and finished watching Angela's Ashes. Odd story! And the title makes no sense whatsoever . . . unless Frankie was considered his mother's ashes. They were very poor and living in bad conditions. His father deserted them all - he went to England to work and most likely drank the money away, the drunk that he was. I liked him though! Frankie finally made enough money to make his way to the United States. That was the end of the movie.
I ran at 5.1 mph for 2.50 miles. I forgot my knee bands again and was going to try running without them, but my knees kepting knocking around, so on went the bands. No more knocky knees! At 2.5 miles, I decreased the speed to 4 mph and walked for almost a quarter mile. At 2.7 miles, I increased the speed to 5.5 mph and ran until I hit 3 miles. It felt great to run that fast. I felt like I could run faster, but again, didn't want to push it.
Diluting the Coconut water with half water worked beautifullly!! The first two miles were easy and felt rather slow. I want to be able to run a comfortable 3 miles before I increase the speed though.
I had an asthma attack at Curves, so I took my inhaler before running. It helped, but my lungs were still a little sore afterwards . . . even though I wasn't breathing heavy. I could be coming down with something. :(
Oh, and I forgot my hairdresser used to be a runner and let me know that I should have the ratwheel inclined slightly to simulate the outdoors. I've been running at a 0.5 incline the past couple of days. Not much, but it's enough for now.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Barely 3 miles . . .
I thought I learned my lesson not to run in the late afternoon/early evening. Too much excitement with an unexpected snow fall, I guess. It was supposed to be my first day on the new job, but since school was canceled, so was the church. I am now the afternoon receptionist - following in tough shoes to fill. My main responsibility, other than answering the phone, is creating and designing the bulletin. That will be fun! However, my hope is that I will be a spiritual presence to any who come in and need someone to talk to.
Snow does not cancel a run . . . a run outside, maybe, but not a run on the ratwheel. UGH! I hate running indoors. It is a mental challenge just to run 3 miles. Let it be SPRING soon!
I had to wear a mask again at first, but it seemed to constrict my lungs today. I took it off after a half mile. My lungs are hurting now. This is with taking an inhaler. 20 degrees is not a good temperature for asthmatic lungs.
At first, I forgot to put on my knee bands. WOW! What a difference they make. My knees felt like they were grinding into my hips, but once I put the bands on, I couldn't feel them at all.
I struggled with the last mile, especially the last half. I wanted to quit and almost did. Determination, or as Dave would call it, "stubborness", is good some times! I'm drinking Coconut Water and it weighs me down. It's way too rich and heavy for me. Next time, I'm going to try diluting it with water and see if that will do the trick.
During Lent, I have vowed to run every other day and go to the gym the other days, except Sunday. Sunday, I will rest . . . unless it's really nice outside . . . I love walking. I should have a more regular blog and hopefully a better running body! :)
Snow does not cancel a run . . . a run outside, maybe, but not a run on the ratwheel. UGH! I hate running indoors. It is a mental challenge just to run 3 miles. Let it be SPRING soon!
I had to wear a mask again at first, but it seemed to constrict my lungs today. I took it off after a half mile. My lungs are hurting now. This is with taking an inhaler. 20 degrees is not a good temperature for asthmatic lungs.
At first, I forgot to put on my knee bands. WOW! What a difference they make. My knees felt like they were grinding into my hips, but once I put the bands on, I couldn't feel them at all.
I struggled with the last mile, especially the last half. I wanted to quit and almost did. Determination, or as Dave would call it, "stubborness", is good some times! I'm drinking Coconut Water and it weighs me down. It's way too rich and heavy for me. Next time, I'm going to try diluting it with water and see if that will do the trick.
During Lent, I have vowed to run every other day and go to the gym the other days, except Sunday. Sunday, I will rest . . . unless it's really nice outside . . . I love walking. I should have a more regular blog and hopefully a better running body! :)
Saturday, February 18, 2012
A Week Off . . .
I haven't been to Curves or running in a week. It was crazy busy this past week with a funeral and applying for a job, which I got! Yay! Today was the first to get back on the ratwheel. I needed to wear a mask for the first 1.25 miles. Then I was able to take it off. That first mile was easy and went by so fast, but the last two seemed to take forever! I'm glad I did it though!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Running, but not blogging. YIKES
A lot has happened in a month. I went home to NY for my cousin's Retirement Ceremony from the Air Force - 27+ years of service. Quite an accomplishment! I'm so proud of cousin Tom!
While home, I ran in 40 degree rain for 4 miles! I came back to Colorado and felt like I was dying at 1/4 mile. It was very discouraging!
I'm still going to Curves to strengthen my muscles, which includes my lungs. I wasn't very consistant through January, but I'm hoping to be through February. I joined the Curves Complete, which has shown me a new way of eating healthy. The weight is coming off, slowly it seems, but nonetheless, it's coming off.
I took Amber to the dog park and ran one lap, which is .7 miles. It was an improvement! The next time I took her, I ran 1.5 miles. Woohoo! Outside in the good ole Colorado air . . . or lack of it.
Then it snowed and I haven't been back to the park. I have, however, been running on the ratwheel for 3 miles every other day. I'm now running at 5.1 mph, which is about 11:45 min/miles. Not bad! I'm pleased with my progress so far.
The asthma part: When it's cold out, I need to wear a mask for about the first 5 - 10 minutes of running. Once my lungs are warmed and used to the run, I can take it off. Some days, I take my inhaler before running and some days, I don't. Some days, I provoke a small asthma attack and other days, I don't. It's getting to the point where I really don't have to do that anymore.
At first, 5.1 mph seems a bit slow, but I don't want to push the speed just yet. Once I'm running an easy 3 miles, then I will start increasing the speed. I have a year to prepare for the Disney Half Marathon. Last summer, I didn't think it would be possible and wanted to cry. This year, there's hope!
Curves, a healthy diet, a face mask, and running at a slow, but steady pace will get me there! Hopefully, it'll make me 60 lbs lighter. I've lost 13 lbs so far, so only another 47 to go! :)
While home, I ran in 40 degree rain for 4 miles! I came back to Colorado and felt like I was dying at 1/4 mile. It was very discouraging!
I'm still going to Curves to strengthen my muscles, which includes my lungs. I wasn't very consistant through January, but I'm hoping to be through February. I joined the Curves Complete, which has shown me a new way of eating healthy. The weight is coming off, slowly it seems, but nonetheless, it's coming off.
I took Amber to the dog park and ran one lap, which is .7 miles. It was an improvement! The next time I took her, I ran 1.5 miles. Woohoo! Outside in the good ole Colorado air . . . or lack of it.
Then it snowed and I haven't been back to the park. I have, however, been running on the ratwheel for 3 miles every other day. I'm now running at 5.1 mph, which is about 11:45 min/miles. Not bad! I'm pleased with my progress so far.
The asthma part: When it's cold out, I need to wear a mask for about the first 5 - 10 minutes of running. Once my lungs are warmed and used to the run, I can take it off. Some days, I take my inhaler before running and some days, I don't. Some days, I provoke a small asthma attack and other days, I don't. It's getting to the point where I really don't have to do that anymore.
At first, 5.1 mph seems a bit slow, but I don't want to push the speed just yet. Once I'm running an easy 3 miles, then I will start increasing the speed. I have a year to prepare for the Disney Half Marathon. Last summer, I didn't think it would be possible and wanted to cry. This year, there's hope!
Curves, a healthy diet, a face mask, and running at a slow, but steady pace will get me there! Hopefully, it'll make me 60 lbs lighter. I've lost 13 lbs so far, so only another 47 to go! :)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Increasingly Better!
I increased my distance to 2.5 miles today, but still at 12 min/miles. Going to CURVES and working their machines is really helping a lot. The first mile and a half was not bad at all, so I really was getting excited, because I thought I could do 3 miles. Not so. I started getting sick at 2.25, so pushed it to 2.5 and quit. It was cold today, even though I was in the basement. I had to put a hospital mask on to warm up the air to my lungs. It worked. After about a mile, I took it off and ran fine. Cold lungs really prohibits running! UGH!
I joined the Curves Complete . . . or at least will be. I was going to today, but it snowed and the person I had a meeting with canceled it. So I'll have to join next week and stick to the trial week. Since joining it on Friday, I lost 10 lbs, but then gained 3 of it back last night for my birthday. I'm back on track today and am hoping that that 3 pounds and more will come off.
Diet, Exercise and Motivation = weight loss! :)
I joined the Curves Complete . . . or at least will be. I was going to today, but it snowed and the person I had a meeting with canceled it. So I'll have to join next week and stick to the trial week. Since joining it on Friday, I lost 10 lbs, but then gained 3 of it back last night for my birthday. I'm back on track today and am hoping that that 3 pounds and more will come off.
Diet, Exercise and Motivation = weight loss! :)
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