...and it begins

Training for the 2011 Wine and Dine half marathon on October 1 has officially begun. Yesterday I started with a "30 minute tempo" run, which wasn't exactly that. I started on the treadmill walking and since I haven't used the treadmill in a while I wasn't sure what was a comfortable pace for me. I started at 8.5 but quickly cramped and tried to breathe through it, and put the treadmill down to 6.2 for a little. I received a phone call during the run that I had to take as well, but I hopped on and tried to finish strong. All in all it was a good run to get back into it, and I definitely think the treadmill is going to help my speed. With warm up and cool down my total was 5 miles, but I only ran 3.9 of it.

I ran 3.9 miles in 35.57. 

I am going to research how to use the treadmill to do the Interval workouts, and see if I can use the treadmill to help me track 400 meters. Otherwise I'd like to find a nearby track I can actually use.

The picture of me is at my gym in my apartment complex with my new shoes. I ended up keeping the original pair I bought a few weeks ago and yesterday was my first time testing them out. I'm not 100% sure how I feel about them, they felt a little bouncy but definitely supportive. I'm excited that training has officially begun. Today is cross training.

Harry Potter... Disappointed

I mentioned a few posts ago I was going to see Harry Potter. We missed it, and I finally went today! I have loved every Harry Potter movie in the past, except this one. I missed Hogwarts, and the story line in general. I haven't read the books, but this just really seemed all over the place.

Anyways, today was cross training. I did the elliptical at the gym for 60 minutes. The first 30 I read a magazine, and the next 30 I held 5 lb weights and listened to music. I like holding the weights throughout cardio, because I'm sure I have expressed my boredom during strength.

I came home and had an amazing protein shake from melaleuca. Here are the details:

ProFlex20™ Shake — Dutch Chocolate

How Protein Works

Exercise creates microscopic tears in your muscle fibers. Your body uses amino acids found in protein to repair and strengthen those muscles by properly replenishing them during and after workouts, so your recovery time decreases and you feel less fatigue. Fast-absorbing dairy proteins give your body the post-workout nutrition it needs while fiber aids in digestive comfort.

I found a track for Saturday! I have my 12 mile run this Saturday and I am going to practice it like it's the race. I will work on my playlist tonight, and I have everything else prepared. I am actually excited about this :)