I managed to run 0.8 miles outside with a few big hills! But I also walked 0.4 miles so I managed to go 1.2 miles today! My friend Jenny ran with me! (Thanks Jenny!) It is such a big help to have someone else with you! When I didn't think I would make it up the hill, she kindly pointed out the crosswalk sign ahead that obviously marked the end of the incline! Then it was all downhill (literally) from there! Anyway, I know today is scheduled as a "rest" day but I'll use that later in the week. When I have the opportunity to run, it's best to take it! Well, I guess that's about all I've got for today!
Side note: donation letters are going out soon so PLEASE send me your address to my email address (cindy.almon@logan.edu)! I have free postage for 100 letters, but not nearly enough addresses to send them too! If you have parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts/uncles, etc. that you think might be able to donate a few bucks, I'd love to send them a letter too!
Also, if your employer ever donates to charity, I can send them a more detailed "corporate sponsorship" letter! There are some major incentives for companies to donate, and it really isn't that much money in the grand scheme of a corporation! Just think of it as a tax deductible advertisement to thousands of people! Now who wouldn't think that's a great idea!!!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
May 16th - Group Training 2
Today marks the end of Week 2 of training. I went to Forest Park at 7am to give my best attempt at running 2 miles! Oh my goodness, it was hard. I managed to jog the first half-mile, then walk-jog the second half-mile. But by the time I got to the 1 mile mark, I was spent. My energy reserves seemed to be exhausted. But I managed to get back to the starting line in 37 minutes. Obviously, it's much harder to run outside than on a treadmill. Regardless, it was exhausting. As soon as I got home around 9am, I crashed and didn't get out of bed until close to 5pm! Not all of the was hard core sleeping; I spent a lot of time thinking about fundraising and getting ideas put together. I have so much to do and not a whole lot of free time to do it! If you have any ideas for fundraising that have been successful for you or your group in the past, please let me know. Either leave a comment here or you can email me at cindy.almon@logan.edu. Also, I'll be sending out letters soon, so if you'd like to get one, email me your address
! What a day!!.
Here's a pic from the St. Patrick's Day 5 mile Run! (3/14/09)
! What a day!!.Here's a pic from the St. Patrick's Day 5 mile Run! (3/14/09)
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
May 12th - My first full mile!
I can't believe I just jogged my first full mile!!!!!! I used the treadmill at my apartment gym with no incline. I started at 4.0 mpg for the first half mile, then 3.7 - 5.0 for the other half. When I got to about 0.75 miles, I realized that I might be able to make it under 15 minutes, but ended up doing the whole mile in 15:12.
This is the first time that I've actually been able to judge and account for how far and fast I went. Now I know that I can continually jog for at least 15 minutes! I just can't believe it. For so long, I was always so tired, out of breath, and muscles fatigued, that I barely made it 0.25 mile. This is such a shocker and a confidence boost. I'd like to attribute a small amount of my success today to my new shoes from Big River Running:
Also, today was the first day of school. :( One of my professors mentioned that around this time of our education (just passed halfway), a lot of students experience a burn out. It was great for him to remind us of the new students having their orientation in the next building. He reminded us of all the enthusiasm that they have right now. This trimester also marks a big change in the way that we look at things. We have mostly clinical classes; we have the knowledge and now need to apply it. It seems like it's going to be a lot of critical thinking and you can't just wing that from cramming the night before.
I'm hoping that this seemingly new-found ability to run will be a great stress reliever, although the fundraising aspect is more of a stress-causer. (Yeah, I think I just made up some words.) Regardless, this is going to be one crazy summer!
But hoooooooray for making it completely through a whole mile!
(Donate $1 for my first 1 mile success to show your support!)
This is the first time that I've actually been able to judge and account for how far and fast I went. Now I know that I can continually jog for at least 15 minutes! I just can't believe it. For so long, I was always so tired, out of breath, and muscles fatigued, that I barely made it 0.25 mile. This is such a shocker and a confidence boost. I'd like to attribute a small amount of my success today to my new shoes from Big River Running:
Also, today was the first day of school. :( One of my professors mentioned that around this time of our education (just passed halfway), a lot of students experience a burn out. It was great for him to remind us of the new students having their orientation in the next building. He reminded us of all the enthusiasm that they have right now. This trimester also marks a big change in the way that we look at things. We have mostly clinical classes; we have the knowledge and now need to apply it. It seems like it's going to be a lot of critical thinking and you can't just wing that from cramming the night before.
I'm hoping that this seemingly new-found ability to run will be a great stress reliever, although the fundraising aspect is more of a stress-causer. (Yeah, I think I just made up some words.) Regardless, this is going to be one crazy summer!
But hoooooooray for making it completely through a whole mile!
(Donate $1 for my first 1 mile success to show your support!)
Monday, May 11, 2009
May 11th
I just finished my first outdoor training run through my apartments and around a local park. According to Google Earth, I went 1.18 miles. I admittedly walked a bit more than I expected but I jogged a lot too. It really makes a big difference when someone is running with you to push you harder to go just a little farther. I liked the route that I took so I'm going to try to go that way this week until I have to extend it to 2 miles, then I'll work something else out. And technically today was a rest day, but Coach Rick said that we can switch the days around. And since Wednesday is my big "quarter of a century" birthday, I doubt I'll get a run in. I'm hoping to see "A Chorus Line" at the Fox Theater!
Overall, I definitely exhausted myself to about the same extent that I did at group training. As long as I keep pushing myself and nothing gets too easy, I must be doing something right. I'd love to have your feedback! Answer the poll, leave a comment, and most importantly, show me support by leaving a donation for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!
Overall, I definitely exhausted myself to about the same extent that I did at group training. As long as I keep pushing myself and nothing gets too easy, I must be doing something right. I'd love to have your feedback! Answer the poll, leave a comment, and most importantly, show me support by leaving a donation for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
May 9th - First Group Training
Today was the first group training!! We met at 7am at Forest Park and began with an injury prevention clinic. Basically, he just showed us some stretches and simple at-home treatments for common injuries. The guy leading it is actually 2 trimesters ahead of me in school so I'm sure I'll run into him on campus.
Now onto the running: I was scheduled to run 1 mile. I ran pretty much the entire first half mile, which is more than I've ever ran!!! Then walk/jogged the second half mile. It was really great to have a girl by my side that was struggling just like I was. We would point out trees and say, "we just have to make it there" but once there, we'd point out another landmark. It was really great! I'm still in shock with how long I actually jogged. I was done in a little under 20 minutes. I probably could have walked it faster. But I need to get used to the jogging pattern, even if it is slower than walking.
Today got me really excited about training. It showed me that you really can do more than you think you can if you put your mind to it! I'm very excited to start jogging more and increase the mileage. This is going to be a great summer!
(Show your support by sending a donation! - Link to your left!)
Now onto the running: I was scheduled to run 1 mile. I ran pretty much the entire first half mile, which is more than I've ever ran!!! Then walk/jogged the second half mile. It was really great to have a girl by my side that was struggling just like I was. We would point out trees and say, "we just have to make it there" but once there, we'd point out another landmark. It was really great! I'm still in shock with how long I actually jogged. I was done in a little under 20 minutes. I probably could have walked it faster. But I need to get used to the jogging pattern, even if it is slower than walking.
Today got me really excited about training. It showed me that you really can do more than you think you can if you put your mind to it! I'm very excited to start jogging more and increase the mileage. This is going to be a great summer!
(Show your support by sending a donation! - Link to your left!)
Friday, May 8, 2009
May 8th
So, I guess I don't have a lot to update but it all begins soon! I've really just been unpacking and organizing/decorating my apartment, getting it ready to start school. I received my training schedule and it was supposed to start Tuesday. Since I've been nearly dead for most of the week, I didn't start until last night. Still super busy, I used the compact elliptical machine in my living room to do a mile. Since it's manual, I think it adds a lot of resistance that wouldn't be there on a normal elliptical. I'm still kinda skeptical about how well my knee will hold up with running. The first group training is tomorrow morning at 7am with an injury prevention clinic beforehand. Also, according to the schedule, Fridays are scheduled rest days which works out great since that's the day that I usually work, when my boss remember to put me on the schedule.
Anyway, so here goes nothing. It's all starting now!
(Donations are very encouraging!)
Anyway, so here goes nothing. It's all starting now!
(Donations are very encouraging!)
Monday, May 4, 2009
May 4th
Lots to recap!
Last Sunday: went to the zoo and then watched The Reader with Jenny and Michael.
Monday thru Thrusday: Jury Duty! First day I sat in the big juror assembly room for the whole day. Tuesday I was selected for a jury panel and the 50 or so of us that were chosen were questioned the entire day and I found out I was selected for the jury at the end of the day. Wednesday: Listened to the trial all day. Babysat my 4 year old little sis that evening. Thursday included 5 hours of deliberation and a not guilty verdict. Then I went to a Flight of the Conchords concert and got to meet the 2 guys in the band afterward and took a ton of pictures! That was awesome!
Friday: Went to a classification class on how to classify disabled athletes according to their abilities so they only compete against other athletes with similar abilities. When I came home, I checked my tempature and it was over 100 degrees. I had awful chills and was suffering. Didn't sleep at all.
Saturday: Kickoff party was that morning but I had to stay home. :( I was really sad to miss it! Also, that day was the Gateway Games for disabled athletes which I was supposed to volunteer at. I ended up spending the whole day in bed going in and out of consciousness.
Sunday: Made it to the last day of the track meet in the morning. Then passed out as soon as I got home.
Today/Monday: I woke up around 10am and I've gotten a lot done already, like applying for the Master's in Sports Science and Rehabilitation program at Logan and paying some bills. If I keep this upward swing from my illness, then hopefully I'll get some things unpacked.
I think training is supposed to start this week and I'll get on that as soon as I feel like I can really move around again. I'll keep you posted on all the training I do!! Be sure to check out my TNT page or the other websites on the left side of the page.
Last Sunday: went to the zoo and then watched The Reader with Jenny and Michael.
Monday thru Thrusday: Jury Duty! First day I sat in the big juror assembly room for the whole day. Tuesday I was selected for a jury panel and the 50 or so of us that were chosen were questioned the entire day and I found out I was selected for the jury at the end of the day. Wednesday: Listened to the trial all day. Babysat my 4 year old little sis that evening. Thursday included 5 hours of deliberation and a not guilty verdict. Then I went to a Flight of the Conchords concert and got to meet the 2 guys in the band afterward and took a ton of pictures! That was awesome!
Friday: Went to a classification class on how to classify disabled athletes according to their abilities so they only compete against other athletes with similar abilities. When I came home, I checked my tempature and it was over 100 degrees. I had awful chills and was suffering. Didn't sleep at all.
Saturday: Kickoff party was that morning but I had to stay home. :( I was really sad to miss it! Also, that day was the Gateway Games for disabled athletes which I was supposed to volunteer at. I ended up spending the whole day in bed going in and out of consciousness.
Sunday: Made it to the last day of the track meet in the morning. Then passed out as soon as I got home.
Today/Monday: I woke up around 10am and I've gotten a lot done already, like applying for the Master's in Sports Science and Rehabilitation program at Logan and paying some bills. If I keep this upward swing from my illness, then hopefully I'll get some things unpacked.
I think training is supposed to start this week and I'll get on that as soon as I feel like I can really move around again. I'll keep you posted on all the training I do!! Be sure to check out my TNT page or the other websites on the left side of the page.
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