December 31, 2012 My last Run of the YEAR!!

My last run of 2012! What a wonderful partial year of running! I started running in July, started tracking it in August of 2012. I have been only running 4 1/2 months, feels like I have been running forever. I am amazed at how far I have come. 
My first tracked run was 2.68 miles 37 minutes 57 seconds averaging 14:10 minute miles.
Today I ran 3.04 miles in 29 minutes 47 seconds averaging 9:48 minute miles. 

Hard work and determination has paid off, I am in the best shape of my life, healthier and happier! I am looking forward to 2013, setting goals and just going for it!

Proudest moment of 2012... Finishing my first 5K!

My Stats:

Total Miles 3.04
Time: 29:47

Happy New Year!!

December 30, 2012 Run! A running lesson learned!

I was trying to run everyday for one month and about 15 days in life happened! Christmas, traveling, camping, late nights lets just saying running was not in the cards for me. I brought my running sneakers everywhere I went in hopes of sneaking in a few miles but it ended up just not meant to be.
So when I was finally home today and got ready to hit the trail I was amazing surprised at how awesome I felt! No muscle aches, no limping, no ouchies along the way! So I learned a valuable lesson that my body does really need rest, and taking a few days off improved my running!

Total Miles 3.02
Time: 29:49

December 25, 2012 Christmas Walk!

I opted to do a nice brisk walk today instead of running! I had to bundle up at 48 degrees!

Miles Walked 1.91
Time 32:43

December 24, 2012 Merry Christmas Eve Run!

Had to get my run in before my Turkey went in the oven!

Another slow and steady day. Not sure why, I was trying to run my fastest but this was the best I could do! Maybe because I am 13 days straight running? Maybe my body is needing rest. We will see how I feel tomorrow.

Miles run 3.01
Time: 33:32

December 23, 2012 Run

Slow and Steady! Little slow on the running today.

Total Miles 3.02
Time: 33:31

December 22, 2012.... I Run like a Girl....

I saw a T-shirt that said, I Run like a Girl... Try and keep up! Loved it!

My run today was just peachy. I really feel like I need to make the extra effort and either run my 3 miles faster or just start going on longer runs. I planned on starting right after my 5K but after getting sick I just fell behind.
A tad slower today because a small dog came chasing after me and my VERY large dog. It had a long leash attached to it so I managed to step on its leash until the owner came running for it.
 

Miles Run: 3.07
Time: 33:21

December 20, 2012 Run!

Street running for today!

Total Miles 2.78 
Time: 28:59

December 19, 2012 Run

Had a great run today, hit the streets so had to use some caution.

Total Miles 2.79
Time: 28:34

December 18, 2012 Run

Great run today, perfect weather! I increased my miles just a bit and was able to keep good time!

Miles Run: 3.16
Time: 10:33

December 17, 2012 Run!

I have run 10 days in a row and felt fantastic running today! Time to kick it up a notch!
I hit the streets so I was surprised at my time with having to watch for cars and crossing streets.

Miles Run: 2.81
Time: 28:12

BRRRR! December 16, 2012 Run!

It was just a little chilly today! 54. I LOVE running in the cooler weather! It is hard to believe that I was running in temperatures over 100 just a few months ago! 

Total Miles: 3.03
Time: 32:16

December 15 2012 Run! Here comes the Rain!

It was getting dark and already started to drizzle outside so I decided to run early before it down poured!

It was cold and windy, but I really enjoyed the run, listen to Kidd Rock the entire run!

Total Miles: 3.03
Time: 32:09

Miles this week: 18.64

December 14, 2012 Run! Running into the Storm!

I ran into the storm today, it was so much cooler and windy. I beat the rain by just a few minutes.
I was slower today bu about 30 seconds per mile, I had some major muscle cramps going on. Not sure what from.

 Arizona Storm rolling in

Total Miles: 3.01
Time: 33:27

December 13, 2012 Run! Running against the Wind!

It has been a few months since I have seen any rain in Arizona, and today a storm was rolling in from California. So I hit the trail and ran against the wind! No rain just a whole lotta wind! It wasn't too bad actually refreshing! Tomorrow will be a different story, the weather is calling for rain for the next two days! What will I do? I am not sure if it is worth it for me to dust off the treadmill since I absolutely stink at running on it. Run in the rain or just give my body a rest.

Miles run: 3.03
Time: 32:25

12-12-12 Run! Back to my Old Self!

Yippee! Today was the first day in over a week that I ran and felt like I was back to my old self! Catching a cold was just the pits! 

Total Miles 3.05
Time: 31:30

December 11,2012 Back on Track!

Wowzer! My head cold stuck around a lot longer than I expected! I ended up resting for the last two days to really try and get over it. I am happy to say I am almost there. I got back on the trail today and it felt great!

Total Miles Ran: 3.04
Time: 32:13

December 7, 2012 Run

My Run Keeper had a little blimp today and for some reason saved only half my run. I looked at it before I hit save so I am not sure how it happened... Maybe user error?

So anyways my time is not accurate according to the photo but here it is anyway:

See how the screen is even funky?

Distance Ran: 2.76 Miles

Time: 31.16