Just another runner's mindset.

Semi-fail run?

Today was my 20mi and I only got to 15. ._.;

I think it’s because,

• I ran the 15 miles solo (I’m use to having a pacer for my last 7.)
• I started my run at 730pm, it got too dark too fast. 

Good thing about today’s run,

• Some guy told me he sees me run all the time and he thinks I run a lot! I’m taking this as a compliment :D
• After 15 miles, i’m barely tired! My endurance must be increasing :)
• No stomach or leg pains!

I can’t expect it all to be ponies and rainbows, especially after my three consecutive successful long runs (12, 15, 18). I’m not going to let this bring me down, i’m trying again on Tuesday at 6pm WITH a pacer for my last 7. I refuse to give up! 20 miles.. you will be my bitch. Kay, time to shower, stretch, and eat. Bye! 

15 more days till the Pasadena Marathon.

**I’m starting my taper on Wednesday, gives me about a week and a half to lower my mileage. 

Short run completed!

Proud of myself today. Instead of doing my normal 6.5 mile route (really really wanted to run it), opted out for a 4-5 mile route. you’re welcome knees, just be ready for this weekend’s 20.

Just noticed, my hair is pretty long nowadays… I kinda like it. It’s probably my imagination but it looks like a mini mohawk when I put my hair in a pony tail. YEP, ima badass. 

Rightnow..

Deciding how many shot energy gels I need for my last long run! 3? 4? I might even buy GUs because this flavor tastes grosssssssss. :(

**Not that anyone cares.. but the swordfish was yummy!! :)

18 miles? Too ezy.

Just kidding. It was torture! But yay it’s over. :)

Ran 18 miles in 3 hours and 25 minutes. Pace was a bit slower than I wanted, but it’s 18 miles.. what would I expect? Must factor all the stoplights too! I ran it nonstop though (wooooo).

Breakdown of today’s run

Ran first 6.5 miles solo.

Picked up Kam, Phons, and JChan at mile 6.5 (they’re training for the Pasadena half!)

Ran the remaining 11.5 with them. 

Total? 18 miles! 

Time to shower &eat all the things. One more long run (20 mi) and then it’s .. taper week! :D

*Sorry for the lack of photos, I recently lost my phone. QQ

18 miles at 7pmmmmmmmmmm

Now that I posted this, theres no going back. 

21 days till the Pasadena marathon.

15 miles done.

It’s 11pm and i’m tired. Maybe blog about it later.

Time to stretch. eat. icebath. homework. :)

17/18 miles next saturday, be ready for me !

**Did I mention that the big day is 26 days away? :x 

12.09 miles completed.

awwww yeeah. i’m back.

15 miles be ready for me next week. ^.^v

Oh, btw..

Sorry couldn’t help myself. 35 more days till pasadema marathon! :)

Day fiftytwo-fiftyfour recap.

Day52; seven miles Rest day

Did an allnighter, had no energy to run. 

Day53; four Seven mile run

Had to make up my mileage, so I ran seven vs four. Also tested out the clif shots. citrus flavor. First thought it was not that bad, but then the aftertaste came along.. tasted like plastic. But, I ran 7.07 miles in 1:10:19. 9:57 pace. :D +I felt like I still had energy after my run. 

The verdict? I loveeeeeeee energy shots. No upset stomach or anything! Need to try different flavors (I like GU’s flavors a lot more!). But it was free, and beggars can’t be choosers. Definitely taking a few for Saturday’s long run. :)

Day54; rest day 2 miles

Planned to do four miles, only had enough time for two (ran from my apartment to my human anatomy lab). Should have ran earlier. 

I dont know if I have time to do 14 miles today. Midterms and papers are coming up again. Going to the library now. We’ll see how tomorrow goes. :)

Goodmorning!

Day51;

Woke up at 7AM for my run. what really?! YAWP. Slower pace, but a week hiatus? Reasonable. 

Motivation is back. Thank you for the support everyone!

Made a green smoothie for lunch. Wasuptho.

Day fortyone recap.

Day41; 12 miles. 

The lonnnnng run of the week.

12.03 miles in 2:11:42.

Tried a new route. 0 gels. 0oz of water (till after).

Minor blister. No pain. Successful run!

I need to start looking for a hydration belt, 15+ miles without water and gels would be hell…

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One more day till im done with Pt1 of this sheet!! :D

Now that we got that out of the way.. it’s time to eat all the things. :P

Day thirtynine + forty recap.

Day39; 3 miles rest day

Rest dayyyyyy. 

Day40; rest day 3 miles

Ran 3.11 mi in 28:40. 9:12 pace! *pats myself on the back. February goals are looking kinda good right now. 

My running warehouse gear came in today. returning 2/4 things (yay for free shipping + returns). Keeping the two long sleeve tops, returning a sleeveless top, and a headband.

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Oh dear twelve miles tomorrow.. :) 

Day thirtyeight- recap

Day38; Six miles

Ran by myself (in the daytime too!). I noticed I run longer during the day-there are more distractions. I wanted to quit by mile three, but thank goodness I didn’t.

Ran 6.92 miles. Pace was 10:17, which I think is pretty good for having a 11:33 mile @mile three. Without the stoplights maybe my pace would have been 10:00. Who knows.

Right now = in the best mood ever. Going to make Anna’s waffle concoction, but in pancake form. (I needa get myself a waffle maker…) And then study!

My running bug is back!!! Leeeets celebratee.

Running stats + calendar below.

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Day twentynine + thirty + thirtyseven recap.

Day29; rest day

Intended rest day. But bought new gear and decided had to try them out. Ran around three miles, conversational pace, untimed. 

I absolutely love my compression socks! 60 bucks? Totally worth it. Next time, i’ll just buy them online—it’s a lot cheaper. The insoles were bothering me, but I dealt with it.

Day30; three miles

First run in the rain (i’ve been extremely lucky). Scheduled three miles. Ran one with my new insoles until my right foot started blistering. What is up with my right foot and blisters?!

Walked back home, drove to the running store, solved the insole problem.

Turns out, the insoles were too aggressive for my arch. Traded in the green for the black. My feet are currently thanking me. Don’t worry feet, you’ll repay the favor on Saturday. 12 miles biaatch.

Days 31-36 were a blur. :(

snips I remember: 

• Running in the rain! 
• Running 12 (slow) miles! 
• Lots of studying
• skipped a few runs :(

Day 37; “three” miles

Decided to restart week 5! Ran around 4 miles. Trying to get out of this running rut. I needa run earlier in the day.. night runs don’t do it for me anymore. :(

6 mileeees tomorrow! +Happyvalentines day!!! ^.^v

Day twentyeight- cross training

Didn’t go to Davis’s running store (realized I was a broke college student ..who has a midterm on Monday). Instead, I went to the 24-hour room on campus, which is a huge room where students study. Stayed there from 1PM-9PM. Had lunch/dinner at subways (Veggie delight ftw!). Came home, watched two episodes of Nikita while doing a total of 100 pushups in intervals of 15-20.

Hopefully the last allnighter of the week!

Day28; cross training

100 push ups.