8.5 Miles: Monday, May 29

Today I ran about 8.5 miles. I'm not exactly sure the exact mileage, because I got a little lost, but I do know that it was slightly longer than my 8.3 mile route. I felt stronger today. I am excited to be building up mileage. I was stronger today than on Saturday. Tommorrow I am scheduled to ran 8 miles again. I am a little worried about running it without a rest day, but I have to start building up if I am ever going to make it 26.2 miles. I found one flaw about running with a Camelbak, and that is drinking all of the water can really fill your bladder. I had to stop off at Albertson's for a quick rest stop.

8.3 miles: Saturday, May 27

Today I ran 8.3 miles. It was hard at first, but around mile 4 my body went numb and I felt like I could go on forever. I hit "the zone." It was actually really nice. I am extremely grateful for the camelbak. It really helps me to stay hydrated so that my muscles can keep me moving. Next week is going to be a really challenging week. I am really starting to put on the miles. On the plus side, if I end up joing the marines, a 3 mile run will hardly seem like anything at all.

Training Graph

For those of you who are watching how my progress is coming along, I will start updating a graph showing my planned weekly milage vs my actual weekly mileage. Sometimes planning my training is much more fun than actually doing my training. If anyone out there would like some help working out a training regimine that fits your schedule, then let me know. I would love to help you get going and provide lots of support and encouragement.

Wednesday, May 24

I didn't go running again last night, but I did run again today. It was just a quick 1.7 mile run, but at least I got out. It was mostly a speed run. The cold water bath after I ran yesterday really helped me to recover quicker. I didn't have time to do it today after my run, and my legs already feel a little bit more tired. I'm will to accept that the cold water bath may be a placebo effect, but hey it makes me feel better so I'm going to stick to it. Next week I am going to stretch my earlier morning speed workout to 3 miles. If I do that and I don't have time to run in the evening, then at least I've got 3 miles a day. If I do that for 5 days, then I have 15 miles plus my 10 miler on Saturday. 25 miles per week is not great, but at least my body will be getting used to all that pounding. Melissa and I really need to get a hotel reservation pretty soon for the race. September 23 is starting to feel a lot closer for me.

The picture is a picture of the type of new shoes (New Balance) that I got. Thank you again!

New Shoes

I want to thank a very generous person who wishes to remain anonymous for donating money to buy me new running shoes. My old ones got a hole in them that was giving me blisters. I went to a running shoe specialty store and got the perfect new pair of New Balance. I have never had a shoe fit me better. Mega thanks to my secret supporter.

Tuesday, May 23

This morning I ran a quick 1.8 miles. After I ran I soaked in the tub in cold water. It is suppose to help your legs to keep from cramping and from getting sore as much. I do think that it is helping to not feel as tired after my run, but getting in the cold water is NOT very fun. I'm not sure that I will have time to go running again today, but I need to find the time. I have to start building up the miles.

Monday, May 22

Today I went on an early run for 1.75 miles, and then I did it again in the evening. My total for the day was 3.5 miles. My brother might be coming out to Utah this summer. If he does, then we will be running a 5K or a 10K. I am going to start breaking my workout into 2 daily parts. My morning run is more of a speed run to work on gettin a faster pace time. The evening run is going to be a longer, slower run to build endurance. It will also help to get rid of some lactic acid out of my legs from the morning run

Monday, May 8

Today I ran 3 miles, and I felt really good about it.

Wednesday, May 3

I ran a little over a mile and a half. I'm slowly getting back into the habit. Today I am doing a landscaping job to pick up some more money, and then I am going to see my brother Nathan over at Nicole and Clint's place. That means I probably won't run today, but there is always Friday and Saturday.

Tuesday, May 2, 2006

Well, I ran today. It was only a 1/2 mile run, but at least I'm back up and running. The weather is starting to get considerably warmer, so I am trying to run early morning and evening to avoid the sun. I should probably concentrate on getting my body accustomed to running in the morning, because the marathon starts at 7am.

Intermission for Finals

Okay, I won't be posting here until after finals. I'm taking a break from running. I just don't have the time to do it while I am studying 24/7 to pass finals. I'll still be doing some light weights and aerobics, but no runs until the end of the semester. Everyone out there watching my progress or lack thereof, don't panic. I'm not giving up. I'll be right back in there at the end of April beginning of May.

Tuesday, 11 April

I started the day with a very fast strength program. I do plan on running later. It was raining this morning. I kept this extremely fast and light, so that I will have energy to run this evening.
30 pushups
30 situps
Shoulders (front) 30 * 5lbs
Shoulders (side) 30 * 5lbs
Tricept 30*5lbs

Monday, April 10

Today I didn't run, but I wasn't scheduled to do it. Instead I did a light strength program.
100 situps
50 pushups
30 bicept curls (20 lbs)
30 dumbell press ( 25 lbs)

I'm using really light weights, but trying to do more reps with decreased recovery time. This is to help increase endurance. That is my ultimate goal with the marathon training. I don't want to bulk, just streamline, so I will continue to use very light weights.

2.6 Miles, Saturday, April 8

Well, I finally got out and running again. I didn't run far, but I was carrying 10 lb pack, so that did make it a little harder. I guess the really good thing is that I am out running again. Now I just have to make sure that I run 3 times a week. That is what really made the long distances easier.

Thursday, April 6

It is snowing outside today. The weatherman said that it should stop this afternoon, but I'm not sure that I trust him. I hope that it does. If it doesn't, then I guess I could do aerobics again, but I should probably go to the indoor track. I really hate running inside. I just need to make sure that I do something. I can't get lazy!

Wednesday, April 5

I did 40 minutes of step aerobics with weights. It was raining, so I did not go for my run. I feel bad about that, but at least I am doing something again. This is actually a really good workout to help my legs get stronger for the marathon.

Friday, March 31

I have not given up on my training! I just had a bad 2 weeks, but the good thing is that this time was suppose to be light running. I had no long runs scheduled. The bad news is that I did have about 6 short runs that I did schedule that fell through. I'm not sure if I can run today. I have to drive Melissa to work, because she is a cripple now. Maybe what I will do is to run up in that neighborhood. I wouldn't mind a new neighborhood to run in, especially one that lacks drugs and gang activity. Tomorrow I will for sure do my long run. I believe that I have a 8 miler scheduled, but I will have to double check. A special thank you to Julie for laying in the guilt ;-)

Tuesday, March 21

Today I did aerobics again, and I ran for 1.8 miles. This is a really easy workout, but I like it for my busy days. I had wanted to do swimming for cross training on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but it is too hard to wake up at 5am so that I can drive to the pool. Running and aerobics, I can just do it. I don't have to go somewhere for it. I used to think that gyms were really great, but now I am starting to not think that anymore. I like exercise that I can do at home.

Monday, March 20

Today I did aerobics for 30 minutes, and then I went on a 1.7 mile run. Nothing big, but I'm just trying let my body recover from Saturday's long run.

8.2 miles: Saturday, March 18

Today I ran 8.2 miles. This is getting fun, because everytime I increase my long run on Saturday, I can honestly say that is the farthest that I have ever run in my life. Sometimes it is disheartening to see people whiz by me, but I remind myself, "Jared you have already gone 5 miles. It's ok to go slow." It is particulary bad close to BYU campus. I have noticed that many people there are running to impress people of the opposite sex. They see someone who they think is cute, and so they start sprinting as if to prove that they are in good shape. Sometimes I think that they are looking at me and thinking, "If you are going to get a date, then you better run faster." I think right back at them, "I'm married. I already know who I'm taking out Friday night."

On a more serious note, I am still injury free. I take IBProfen before and after each long run. Also I have started eating when I get back. My mom told me of an article in a running magazine that taught the hour after your run is the most critical to help your body recover. Today I got back and had lots of water, waffles, apple, 3 home-made wheat bread slices, and 2 pieces of garlic bread. I have to admit that I did feel a lot better after eating. Usually I wait, because I have no appetite after running. I think eating helped, and if it was just a placebo affect, then hey thank you to the placebo. Either way I'm going to keep it up.