July 1st, 2009

by Lisa Sabin

Bridle Trails Run

Nice run.

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 07/01/2009
  • Time: 08:00:00
  • Total Time: 00:45:30.00
  • Average Heart rate: 154
  • Max Heart rate: 172
  • Calories: 561
  • Distance: 5 miles
  • Average Pace: 9:06.28/mile

June 29th, 2009

by Lisa Sabin

Treadmill Run

Easy Run.

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 06/29/2009
  • Time: 04:30:00
  • Total Time: 00:34:20.00
  • Average Heart rate: 154
  • Max Heart rate: 164
  • Calories: 340
  • Distance: 4 miles
  • Average Pace: 8:35.02/mile

June 27th, 2009

by Lisa Sabin

Seattle’s Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon

I’ve never been so lackadaisical about a race.  I’m not sure why, but it gives me a feeling of freedom.  Maybe, It’s because I’ve reached a lot of my running goals and now I want to run for fun.  Honestly, I entered the race because it was an inaugural event and I thought it would be fun.  It’s also provided a reason to keep training.

Last year I ran the Boston Marathon after 12 years of trying to qualify and struggling with injuries.  I missed the mark so many times.  After achieving that goal, I really don’t feel that I have anything to prove as far as distance running goes.  I learned about my limitations and my stubborness in the process.  In the past I’ve tried to be in control and force the outcome.  I ended up overtraining.  My body failed me time and again.  Now, I just want to be able to enjoy running and I’m not afraid to take time off.

I just got back from Hawaii, where I was able to train along the Ironman course on Alii Drive.  It was so easy to get up and go for a run in the warm sunshine.  It was truly paradise.

Unfortunately, I came back with blisters from the cute sandals I wore on our last night there.  When I got home I slathered on the Neosporin, but the blisters didn’t totally heal.

I got up on race day, put duct tape on my blisters and headed out.  I discovered that I needed gas and stopped to fill up the tank.  My plan was to get a quick Starbucks and find a place to park downtown, then make my way to the Westin, to catch a shuttle bus to the start.  The Lake Forest Park Starbucks was closed at 5:15 on Saturday, so I went to the drive through by Northgate.  It was pretty slow and I only had 30 minutes to get downtown, park and make the shuttle.  I found a spot in a lot that was ony $5.  Score!  Unfortunately, the machine ate my money and ran out of paper to print my receipt.  I found another ticket machine, paid my money and jogged to the shuttle bus line.  I was the second to last person on the bus.  I arrived at the start about 20 minutes before the start.  On the bus, I discovered that my iPod was dead.  I would have to depend on the Rock N’ Roll Bands and Cheerleaders for inspiration.  The bathroom lines were so long that I missed starting with my coral.  Oh well, that’s why they have timing chips. 

Inspite of it all…I ran a steady race.  I just ran without worrying about my time for the first time in my life.  I enjoyed the course and will run this race again.  :)

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 06/27/2009
  • Time: 07:00:00
  • Total Time: 1:55:30.00
  • Calories: 1336
  • Distance: 13.29 miles
  • Average Pace: 8:41.74/mile

June 24th, 2009

by Lisa Sabin

Last Run On Kona

We leave Thursday, so this is my last running day here.  I got in about 18 miles over my stay.  I hate to leave….

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 06/24/2009
  • Time: 07:00:00
  • Total Time: 00:28:00.00
  • Calories: 350
  • Distance: 3 miles
  • Average Pace: 9:19.88/mile

June 23rd, 2009

by Lisa Sabin

Run On Alii

The hill is getting easier, but the first 1.5 miles of this course is tough!  I don’t know how hard Seattle is going to be, but I feel prepared for the hills because that’s all I’ve been running for the last 6 weeks.

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 06/23/2009
  • Time: 06:30:00
  • Total Time: 00:40:00.00
  • Calories: 400
  • Distance: 4.2 miles
  • Average Pace: 9:31.43/mile

June 21st, 2009

by Lisa Sabin

Run On Alii Drive

Today was my Last longish run before tapering for Rock n Roll, Seattle.  The hills were tough and the humidity made it even more so…but what a beautiful place to train.  I love seeing all the people and smelling the flowers.  :)

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 06/21/2009
  • Time: 06:30:00
  • Total Time: 00:52:00.00
  • Calories: 658
  • Distance: 6 miles
  • Average Pace: 8:40.23/mile

June 19th, 2009

by Lisa Sabin

Run on Alii Drive

Aloha!  Nice run with Mitch and Shelley on Alii Drive.

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 06/19/2009
  • Time: 07:00:00
  • Total Time: 00:47:38.00
  • Calories: 400
  • Distance: 5.1 miles
  • Average Pace: 9:20.75/mile

June 17th, 2009

by Lisa Sabin

Treadmill Run

Treadmill run.

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 06/17/2009
  • Time: 04:30:00
  • Total Time: 00:26:00.00
  • Average Heart rate: 154
  • Max Heart rate: 163
  • Calories: 210
  • Distance: 3 miles
  • Average Pace: 8:40.23/mile

June 16th, 2009

by Lisa Sabin

Bridle Trails Run

Easy run in Bridle Trails.

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 06/16/2009
  • Time: 10:00:00
  • Total Time: 00:35:00.00
  • Average Heart rate: 154
  • Max Heart rate: 162
  • Calories: 300
  • Distance: 4 miles
  • Average Pace: 8:44.78/mile

June 13th, 2009

by Lisa Sabin

Lake Union + Green Lake

I ran with Michelle around Lake Union and around part of Green Lake and Woodland Park.  I forgot to get the whole thing on my Garmin, but I got most of it.  Michelle gave me the rest of the data.  I still don’t know how to synch with my computer.

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 06/13/2009
  • Time: 07:00:00
  • Total Time: 2:00:22.00
  • Calories: 800
  • Distance: 12.04 miles
  • Average Pace: 10:00/mile