Zenaida Arroyo

17
May
2013

Three Things Thursday, May 16, 2013

This past weekend I went to Fleet Feet Chicago and bought a Garmin Forerunner 10. It’s supposed to be a simple watch. When I run I only want to know distance, time, and pace. And this watch will give me just what I need. Plus, I fell in love with the color!

2. On Saturday I am off to Portland to run in state #18. It is supposed to rain and check out the elevation map.

I received this email below on Tuesday. Yay!

3. I finally took the plunge and took my first bikram yoga class! I can cross it off this list. I have a headache which is probably from the heat. I did like the class but I am not used to the heat. I bought a new student monthly pass so I can go as many times as I want till June 16. Definitely will take advantage of it!!

Just Keep Running!

12
May
2013

Weekly Workouts, May 6-12, 2013

categories: Half Marathon Training

Workouts this week:

Tuesday – 2 x 1200 (2 min RI) and 4 x 800 (2 min RI)
Done. I had a meeting scheduled after school so I did my workout on Monday. I enjoyed the 800s more than the 1200s. Next week’s speed workouts are 5 x 1000s.

Thursday – 2 miles easy, 3 miles @ short tempo, 1 mile easy
Done. I had to finish up, shower, eat something fast, and then head out to another negotiation team meeting. I was there till about 9pm. Definitely a long day for me!

Saturday – 8 miles a@ HMP, 10 minutes walking
I traded the treadmill for a nice long run along the lake. Gorgeous! Next Saturday I will be in Portland for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Portland Half Marathon.

Check out my colorful gear!

Total miles ran this week is 20.74.

Just Keep Running!

10
May
2013

Three Things Thursday-May 9, 2013

categories: Three Things Thursday

1. I got my latest medal from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Series.

2. I am participating in two challenges-squats and planks. The planks are not so bad but the squats are BRUTAL. I may or may not sign up for another squat challenge anytime soon. Ask me in a couple of months.

3. I registered today for the L.A.T.E. Ride on June 29th-30th. It is a 25 mile bike ride that goes through various Chicago neighborhoods. Finally another item to cross off this list.

Just Keep Running!

05
May
2013

Weekly Workouts, April 29-May 5, 2013

categories: Half Marathon Training

Workouts this week:

Tuesday – 6 x 400 (400 RI)
Done.

Thursday – 2 miles easy, 3 miles @ short tempo, 1 mile easy
Done. Ran these in my new running shoes and new shorts. No pain with the shoes. As for the shorts, a little tight around the waist but maybe I was just feeling bloated/fat that day? I hope so. I will wear them for another run and then decide if I will keep or return them.

Saturday – 8 miles at HMP, 10 minutes walking
I ran 6.34 miles which includes the 10 minutes of walking. I was just not feeling it. It had been a long and tough week at work. My students were misbehaving galore!!! I was supposed to drive to Iowa for a half marathon yesterday but decided not to go. Instead, I slept in both yesterday AND today and it feels really good.

Total miles ran this week is 15.34.

03
May
2013

Three Things Thursday-May 2, 2013

categories: Three Things Thursday

1. I received the email below. The half marathon in Pittsburg was cancelled. Dang, that would have been my race in PA. Luckily, there is another race in Philadelphia in September so I registered for that race.

2. To top it off I also found out that the Cleveland race has been moved from Saturday, October 5th to Sunday, October 6th. What else is Rock ‘n’ Roll going to change? I don’t mind it too much because now I can leave for Cleveland on Saturday and not take a day off on Friday. When I found out I changed my airline and hotel reservation. I had to pay a little bit more for my return flight to Chicago but got a hotel closer to the start/finish line.

3. I’ve read great reviews about the Eugene Marathon that took place last weekend. I wished I would have ran it this year but now I am determined to make my way over there next year. For a great race recap read Kim’s at (Just) Trying is for Little Girls.

Just Keep Running!