Head, Personality, Heart

I pinned something yesterday that said "Divide your race into thirds. Run the first part with your head, the middle part with your personality, and the last part with your heart."

What a concept--

First part with your head: Okay, that makes sense, seeing as how the first part of a race is usually the easiest, right? You're feeling great, keeping a great pace, admiring nature....

Second part with your personality: ....Then it kind of hits you, the reality of it all. Your heart rate starts to level off and adjust, but your breathing picks up a little. Sweat droplets start forming at your hairline and make their path down your temples.  Better take your mind off things and run with and like your personality---hopefully that is bubbly, tough, stubborn, determined, upbeat and creative.

Third part with your heart: Of course, the last third you save for your heart!---the one thing people always tell you to "follow", that it's always right, and is usually synonymous with drive, determination and spirit. Once you're in the final stretch it is your heart you have to listen to, not your head (or your personality for that matter). Your head might tell you to quit, but your heart? Your heart will tell you that stopping now will only make you regret it later, that the quicker you run the sooner you'll finish, that winners don't quit.  Your heart will push you to the finish line.

Anyways, on that note, I am running this month's 5K on June 30 in Madison, WI. It is before the big Rhythm and Booms celebration.

Byeee!

Ooops.

Oops. I've kind of failed at updating this.  But I did run a 5k a few weeks ago..May 19 to be exact.  It was a super hot day, but I was determined to PR.  I told myself that if I didn't PR I would start training for a 10k.  Anyways, the 5k was in Racine and I really liked it because it had timers at each mile so you knew what your pace was. I didn't like that it wasn't chipped, but I started right at the front so it wasn't too bad.

I had 25:41 to beat. As I passed the 3 miles timer it read 25:05...I thought to myself, "Oh my gosh, I'm going to  beat my last time!"  I guess I underestimated how long it takes me to run .1 of a mile, especially after running 3 in the heat.  I crossed the line at 25:41....yep, you read correcly, the same. exact. time.

At least I know I was right on pace...

EDIT-Got the official result...I ran it in 25:40...one second faster. Holla.

25:41

Ran my April 5k yesterday and beat my last time by 4 seconds!  Don't you feel like there comes a point where you say to yourself "Is it physically possible for me to do better than that?"  I am little and while I feel like I could pick up my pace and PR at my next 5k, there has to be a limit eventually, right?  Like a personal best that can never be beaten?

I'm not really sure where I was going with that, but it makes sense to me =]

Back to it.

Well, after an Easter weekend filled with treats and calorie overload, I am back to eating healthy and working out.  It's always a little tough when you get back to the gym after 4 or 5 days off.  I always think "I should really take it easy" but then I think..."No..I should really be kicking my ass and making up for lost time."

Today I was really annoyed because this one guy was on the pull up machine when I wanted to go on it. I figured I would just do my cardio while he was on it.  Once I was done with that, (twenty minutes later)..he was still on it! Okay, mister, did someone miss the lesson in school about sharing?

Needless to say, I did not get my pullup workout in. Boo.

Did I mention that I've been doing the Ab workout for P90X? It's awesome! I really want to do the whole program but have no idea how to eat during it. Hm..

Also, running update...I didn't sign up yet, but I am planning on doing Crazy Legs in Madison. I hear it's fun, but it's an 8k. I've never done one but I figure I'd give it a shot. THEN, Run like a Mother on Mother's day. My mom is doing her first 5k! Can't wait!

Goal for this week: Run 4 miles. AND do my first dead lift!

Run for Fun.

I think my new hobby will be running.  Yeah, yeah I know I've been running for a while now but I've just recently discovered its benefits, both physically and psychologically.  Next week will be my last of five 5ks in the Winter Run Series.  I can proudly say I've increased my time for each run.  I've shaved nearly 10 minutes off my very first 5k.  It is amazing to see progression!

I must attribute my motivation and inspiration to my sisters, Melissa and Rebecca. They are the ones that I truly look to, not just for running, but for advice, insight and support.

My goal is to run a 10k by the end of the summer. Currently I am dreading any distance longer than 3.1 miles but with constant effort and persistence I will increase my endurance!

If you're a fan of running (and a female) have you heard of Girls Gone Strong? Have you heard of Girls on the Run?

Also, Chris put my blanket-in-progress in the cabinet with the can opener again. Hmph. Someday I will finish it.

Failure to reach deadline.

Hi....no I did not forget about this blog, and no I did not finish my blanket (yet).

I really underestimated how long it takes to crochet a blanket, especially one of this size.

I've made progress even though I completely failed in reaching my deadline.

In case you were wondering, I plan on doing 13-4-13-4-13 blue/white row pattern. Maybe I'll finish it by my birthday (April 12)?

What shall be my next hobby?

Not gonna happen.

Well hello! It has been a while. Can I start off by saying that I've been slacking on my blanket? I had planned to have it finished by next week but that is just not going to happen. Maybe by my birthday....

I'll post a picture of my progress soon.

Cheers!