Asics Gel Exalt Running Shoes

I've decided to start my new year with some running shoes.  I wanted a popular type shoe that was light weight and inexpensive.  I know the best running shoes can be costly but I'm not ready to spend that much money yet.  I tried on some Nike Flex Trainers and didn't care for them.  The store manage mentioned the Asics Gel as being the most popular.  I liked the feel just after trying them on.  I went ahead and purchased them.  It was a very quick shopping experience.  I can't wait to break them in.  My first race of the year is the Shamrock Shuffle downtown.  It's a 3K race which is great to start off the year.  I hope to beat my time.

MidSummer Night's Run 2012

August 11 - This was my very first downtown evening race.  I have always wanted to do this race.  There were a lot of runners for this race.  It was a very cool night.  I felt like I had it in the bag.  I was super confident to better my time and pace.  This was going to be my last race for the year.  I was pushing myself about the 2 mile mark.  I finished the race strong but didn't better my time from the last race.  Better luck next time.  At least I was 155 out of 296 in my age group.

155    Michel Reams              36 Lexington          KY   34:09

The Great Buffalo Chase 2012

July 4 - Buffalo Trace Distillery has an annual 5K on the 4th of July. I love bourbon whiskey and you can smell the liquor as you run around the buildings. The trail is very scenic. It was a very warm morning with temps reaching 80 degrees. I stayed hydrated but there were a few emergent situations for other runners. Again, I didn't do my best but I think it was because of the heat.

333. Michel Reams 32:37

Fox 56 5K 2012

June 16 - This race was in beautiful Midway, KY. It was running through neighborhoods and down a country road where you saw horses and cattle grazing wondering what these people are running from. I didn't do very well but yet again I wasn't training like I should have. I'm still getting winded towards my last mile. Just trying to pace myself better.

90   Michel Reams 35 F    32.12

Run for the Nun 5K 2012

June 2 - I was completely determined to better my time.  I just started training for a 10K that I'll be running in October.  I started to use nikeplus 10k training coach.  So far it's a great training program.  It has helped me increase my miles.  It's the extra push I needed.  It also helped me improve my time in this race.  The course wasn't that bad.  My energy level was pretty high even though I was extremely nervous at the start.  I finished very strong but was totally exhausted afterwards.  I know I've got it in me to do better.  I still need to push myself to run more.

180th out of 470/10th out of 35 in age group

AG Plc	Name	Age Grp	Ov Plc	Gender Plc	___Time___	___Pace___
10	Michel Reams	F35_39	180	65	29:27.7	09:30.2

2XU Compression Socks

I’ve been having some minor shin pain/soreness.  I always do stretches before and after runs.  I’ve searched the internet for ways to alleviate my pain and decided to get compression socks.  I haven’t worn them yet in a race but I plan to soon.  I don’t see many runners wear them so I’m not sure how well they will work.

I plan to get more running gear.  I would love to have some compression pants and/or shorts.  To bad gear can be so expensive .

Addison Jo Blair 5K Run /Walk

May 19th - This is my 2^nd race with the “Burger King” group.  The group consists of family/friends (some related to my sister in law).  The relatives of my sister in law have been my friends for a number of years.  The husband of one friend owns a few “Burger King” franchises and he loves to run with his wife.  They are a great pair running side by side.  I was honored to run with them and others again.

There was a large crowd for this race because it was for a great cause.  Sadly, my running time and pace was much worse than the last race.

129th out of 416 overall

129  Michel Reams  391  35  F  33:14  10:42

This race made me realize that I’ve got to change my whole routine.  I never want to fall behind in time again.  I’ve got to train harder and increase my miles.  I can’t stand how I do so well my first 2 miles then I start lagging on my last mile.