7 Mile Treadmill Run

I did not want to run today! I wanted to "pretend" that I didn't need this run. However, I told myself "something is better than nothing" and mustered up the energy to at least drive over to the Payne Center and get dressed. I was excited to get to run the outside course that I will be running in the half marathon on April 4th. I stepped outside and then...it started raining. Well...poo! I HAD to do a treadmill run. In my mind I was going to do an 8 mile run. I decided that since a treadmill can be tricky on long runs for me (and boring) I would see how I felt and do between 7 and 8. I finally had my new shoes and was so excited to try then out! I had already used them once outside, but this would be a good test for me. They were cushy (something I forgot I needed and loved out of my shoes). Check out my new shoes!

They are very comfy :) I have also bee using something new for the last 2 weeks. At first I wasn't sure if it was a placebo effect, or if it actually worked but after using it one day with a workout and a 3 hour total trip car ride at the end of my day and not being tired I realized it was awesome! My new special boost is Nitro by Young Living. It doesn't give you the up and down like say a 5 Hour energy because it is all natural, no fillers, no additives. It is actually good too! It keeps me going and even all day! Here is what they look like :)

I LOVE these! I take one at a bout 10:30am and then workout at lunch and eat a good meal after my workout and I am good all day!

Now, back to the treadmill run...I got on there and went to running. I stayed at a 6.0 pace and was doing good. I decided I was going to count songs on my playlist. "That would keep me focused" I thought. Then...it happened...at 3.11 miles the treadmill STOPPED! WHAT?! I did NOT do that! I lost my momentum...I quickly recovered and had to remember what song count I was on and my breathing. But, it was too late...I decided to walk at mile 4. After 0.25 of a mile I got back into the rhythm, but only put it back up to 5.9. I hung out there for a total of 2.88 miles and then BAM! The treadmill stopped AGAIN!!!! I had gone a total of 6 miles and I was mad that I had stopped again. I decided to do some interval runs, so I walked 0.12 then I ran 0.12 then I walked 0.12 and then ran to the end of 7 miles (0.64). I finished in 1:15:38. This was slower than my last half marathon training by 2:01! It was all because I had to walk. That is ok though, at least I did it! I was tired when I got done and very sweaty! I also got a nice new blister from the new shoes :) But in all...it was a great run!

I seem to find myself shedding quite a few pounds when I train for a half marathon. I am consistently 6-8 pounds lighter than I have been the past several months. I love it, but I want to be sure I am eating enough! I also think this time the Nitro is helping with my metabolism :) Check out my time on the treadmill!

I am super excited for a Spartan I have coming up. I also hope that I can maintain my runs after it is done! ha Here's to the next workout! Until then...

April