Breanna's Running Blog

After taking almost 3 weeks off, I'm finally able to start running and getting back into shape. About 4 weeks ago I got strep throat and didn't have quality runs for about a week. Then I ran P.F. Changs half. I got croup the day before the race, and as soon as I was over that I got my wisdom teeth out. There are a few things I would like to do to get in shape. I want to get stronger by cross training, I want to get my splits back (I used to be a very flexible gymnast), and I want to improve my diet.

Today I ran from my house to the gym which was 3.5 miles, once I was at the gym I ran a half mile on the treadmill to make it an even 4, then I did weights for 20 minutes and stretched for 15 minutes.

This morning I took a pilates class at the gym before school, it was fun and different I think i'm going to start doing pilates and yoga to improve strength and flexibility.

Today we had practice, we ran from the school to 2100 s. on 1300 e. then we turned and went to 2100 s. and 900 e. Then we took 900 e. to 900 s. and then ran back up to the school and did a loop around the school. It was a tough workout, especially the hill at the end, but I really liked the route we took it was a fun run. My left knee hurts a little bit but only if I think about it. After I stretched for about 10 minutes.

Wow, I am so out of shape! I had a track workout today. I did a mile warm-up a mile of speed changes, and then for the workout. I did a mile (6:34) then 3x400 I was supposed to do 6 but decided 3 was plenty since I'm just starting back up. They ranged from 1:20-1:30. It was a good workout, my knee was still hurting, and my mouth still hurts when I run. Afterwards I stretched for about 5 minutes.

Today I had work at 5 and got out of school at 2, so I didn't have much time to run. I left as soon as school got out and ran from the school to 1700 s. on 1300 e. Then went to 500 s. and back to the school. I did a lap around the school to make it closer to 4. It felt ok. The wind on the way back wasn't very fun, but it was good to practice running in the wind. Knee still hurts.

Today I did the same run I did monday but we did it backwards. I prefer going this way, it makes the hill much more gradual. It was probably the best run I've had since I started back up, it was still hard though. I know I just have to be patient and I'll get back in shape eventually. My knee is still hurting. During the run it snowed on us a little bit but not much at all. After the run I stretched for about 5 to 10 minutes.

I just ran an easy 2 miles tonight, I think I'm going to go and run the 10k tomorrow. I didn't feel very good on the run.

I warmed up just over a mile. Then I ran the race. My time was 44:51. I was happy with the race. I took it easy in the first half and then tried to pick it up a little bit in the second half. This is the longest run I've done in the past month so that was good. After the race I cooled down 3 miles. I felt fine but my calves are sore.