The Great Bean Run to Larry Lane

Garmin Connect - The Great Bean Run to Larry Lane

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Bandera 25K

Activity Details for Bandera 25K according to the Garmin

mii - running fast

One of the things I've always known that I need to work on is running faster for an extended period of time-getting out of my comfort zone. Which brings me to my birthday gift from my ultimate fans and support crew otherwise known as my parents. They got me what a lot of other people have been telling me is awesome, the Garmin 310xt. I've always been a minimalist when it comes to gadgets just because I sort of get lost in my surroundings and don't really pay much attention to my heart rate, mileage, nutritional intake, etc. Perhaps that is what got to me in California? So, in an effort to up the stakes I received the Garmin. I like to run random routes so it did seem rather nice to see how far certain runs take me and how fast I'm going. This baby, gives me pace as well as, mileage among a plethora of other things that I'm still discovering. Last night I decided to give it a whirl and try and run faster on my normal neighborhood route. Since, I know my pace per mile, it really helps me to up my game and know when I'm slacking and need to step it up again. I felt like I was in a computer game against myself, trying to beat my own time-I had a blast and kept my pace at closer to race pace for 5 miles when I normally would be a bit slower.

Bandera 25K

Brr it's cold outside, running there would be suicide!

Tomorrow morning is going to crucify me. It is supposed to be in the teens for the Bandera run, yikes. I knew when I signed up for Bandera that with this race anything can happen, hopefully I can stop my knees from banging and teeth from chattering long enough to put one foot in front of the other. Life can be so unpredictable and I guess I'll just have to face it head, wrapped in as many layers as possible, on.

Mariposas

Birthdaytastic - Had a fabulous birthday run with my new Garmin (more on that later) and R. We traipsed around town lake and downtown for a lovely midday romp. And then the treat of all treats a ride on a butterfly bicycle built for two with one of my favorite most spirited fans who is an amazing butterfly bike copilot.

Orion

Tonight was a beautiful night to run, cold at first but I had my hat and gloves on and was fine. I love running and looking at the lights this time of year and not just those on the houses which I do enjoy, but up in the sky as Orion brightly led my way. Nothing like a good run in the cold followed by a warm meal, hot cup of tea and a blanket, ah.