An hour a day...

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1:00:51
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1,078
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I waited for the showers to pass and ended up getting out at 7:30 pm. I didn't sleep well so I didn't get up early enough. The weather is hard now to be able to just go out anytime. I have to work around heat, sun, rain and others. I still got out. And I am keeping my time around an hour which I am surprised about. It shows that my heart is healthy enough for me to step up the pace even in the heat.
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Morning runs...

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1:00:21
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1,073
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So, the mornings are working out for now. I ggot out before 8 am today and it was much cooler. A great way to stay hydrated. That sun is a killer during the day and even into the early evening. And the rain makes it difficult to predict when I can go. Except for the fog which produced a lot of condensation on my sunglasses, I was pleased with the weather.
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Trying to get into a groove

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1:01:49
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1,068
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I have chosen to go out early in the am. I hope I can continue this path. The weather has been so rainy most of the day and I know that summer showers will tend to be later rather than earlier. So, if I can get up and out by 8:30 am, I should be able to get back to my routine. Right now, I am working on that.
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Catching up

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So, I have a few miles to add up. I haven't blogged my walks since the Relay but I have been going out. Just less frequently than before it got HOT!!! So, I am slowing down a little but starting to bike with a friend occassionally. I even bought a basket to put water bottles in. Hmmm... maybe I can bike ride to a shaded location and then do my running.
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5/16/09 1:03:11 1,063
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5/15/09 1:03:59 1,058
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5/11/09 FBS - 97
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Weight - 142.5 lbs.
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5/5/09 18 mile bike ride 2 hours - not included in mileage
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4/29/09 1:05:01 1,053 (on the cruise ship)
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4/28/09 1:20:01 1,048 (on the cruise ship)
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4/8/09 1:13:39 1,042
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4/6/09 1:02:02 1,036
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4/5/09 42:42 1,031
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4/1/09 FBS - 102
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Feelin' Groovy

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Weight - 142 lbs.
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I am already recovered from the weekend Relay. My legs are minimally sore and I figure I will take another day or two off before I hit the pavement again. I slept quite a bit over the weekend and caught up on sleep. I feel really good - powerful - today. No surprise there!
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15 hours = 900 minutes (Friday to Saturday)
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1,028
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I finally did it! I hit my 1,000 miles during the Relay. It was longer than last year. At least that is how it seemed. I stopped at 9:20 am after 15 hours of walking. My knees were really hurting and my calves were on fire. I wasn't sure if it would be worth having an injury at that point and I felt I gave it my all. I did 304 total laps for 38 miles. I think I actually did less than 47 miles last year. Maybe the lap counter was incorrect? I will never know but I can say I felt like I walked more this year than last year. So, my goal of 50 miles wasn't reached but I'm not complaining about what I did accomplish. Being on a running track gave me a standard to follow. Next year the Relay is supposed to be at the same place so if I go again, I will know how to decide my goals. Until then, I will continue to walk/run as I have been doing and keep my health to an optimum.
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1:06:20
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990
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KJ went out with me. He couldn't keep up but he tried. I was glad he came with me. He got my pace improved and it gave me a good time. I also did upper body at PF with a mile on the elyptical so I am at even numbers again. Only 10 to go to hit the thousand I hoped for last year.
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A shot for what ails ya'

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58:27
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984
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I wasn't going to go out today but I had two "moments" today that required me to get out and clear my thinking - running always does that for me. I'm glad for that. If I could, I would run twice a day just to give myself a double daily dose of endorphins. Unfortunately, my legs and joints won't allow it. But, I do what I can, when I can.
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