Challenge Days 12, 13, and 14

Day 12 was 3.5 miles and Abs. Day 13 was 2.6 and abs and lower back. Day 14 was 3.7 and Abs. Days 13 and 14 my runs were cut short due to Thunderstorms. I need a couple of 5 to 7 mile runs this week.

Challenge Day 11

Ran 2.3 miles with my girls in the Shenandoah National Forest! We ran the Fox Hollow Loop and then a mile on the Dickey Ridge Trail. It was a beautiful day for running and for spending time with nature. I also did a 2.4 mile run after returning home around the neighborhood. I did an abdominal workout, the abs are looking nice ; )

Challenge Day 10

Ran 5.2 miles at a 9 minute mile pace. Felt good, but the only issue I had was sleeping last night. I went to bed around an hour after the run and my heart rate felt rapid at times last night. I guess I need to wait a little longer before going to bed. Taking my girls to the Shenandoah National Park later to do some trail running and hiking. I might add in a little run later to add more distance.

Challenge Day 9

Ran 4 miles around the neighborhood, with Abdominal workout. I planned to take the girls biking tomorrow while I ran, but Susie was put on a medication that make her sensitive to the sun. I'll be running around the neighborhood again tomorrow.

Challenge Day 8

Ran only 3 miles today at 28 minutes. Hopefully tomorrow I'll fit in a longer run. I took Molly on the 3 mile run too, she is becoming a very good running buddy. I did weight training with the upper body today, with some light abs and lower back exercises. My back has felt great the last couple of days, so I'm going to continue the light lower back exercises daily.

Challenge Day 7

Ran 4 miles at an 8:30 pace. Felt really good!!! I also did light abdominal exercises. One week complete only 3 more weeks to go. My allergy medications have worked really well, no issues with asthma for the past couple of weeks. Lock me in a small room with a cat and I'm sure not even the allergy meds could save me. LOL!!! Hopefully I'll pick up the pace on the runs that are 4 miles or less. I would love to have my 4 mile pace under 8 minutes per mile.

Challenge Day 5 and 6.

I took it a little easy this weekend. Ran 2 miles on Saturday and 3.3 miles on Sunday. My back has been sore, so I've been doing ab and lower back exercises over the past 2 days. These exercises decreased the back pain and I feel good today hopefully I'll get a good run in.