Did you run today?

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  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    I've come to embrace the treadmill :D If I didn't I would be running in the winter. I find it helps with the speed work.
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    5 miles-51:47. Had to take a couple of walking breaks on a particularly tough hill, but overall a good run! Cold front is on its way through now, so I may be back in the gym tomorrow.
  • GreatCthulhu
    GreatCthulhu Posts: 93 Member
    I went out for a 3.5 mile run in the cold yesterday. Going to try do my long runs at the weekend, so it isn't always night time.
    Everyone seems to be doing really well, congratulations!
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    poke987 wrote: »
    After a morning of shoveling, I did 60 mins on the elliptical. I'd do just about anything to avoid the treadmill.

    I'm not entirely convinced that's a more attractive choice :)

    For cross training I cycle or do bodyweight resistance work. Quite enjoy swimming as well.
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    I gotta get into swimming for cross training.
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    I have tried running on a treadmill several times. The last time, I made it 2 miles, but when I finished, I felt dizzy. Thankfully my gym has an indoor track (14 mind-numbing laps per mile, but still better than a treadmill.)

    I really consider myself a cyclist who also runs. I love riding my bicycle! Been meaning to learn how to swim laps, so I could a triathlon, but haven't fit that in my schedule (or budget) yet.
  • poke987
    poke987 Posts: 348 Member
    Somehow the elliptical isn't nearly as bad as the treadmill for me. I swim occasionally, but with lessons and swim teams using the pool most evenings I doesn't fit my schedule as well. We still have no pavement, messaged a girlfriend, hopefully she will go with me... not looking forward to another gym workout. Boo. And more snow tomorrow, and again monday. Maybe I'll have to suck it up, and hit the treadmill. It makes me want to cry....
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    5k tonight, weights tomorrow and another 20k+ on Saturday 8)
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    I got off work too late to run outside yesterday, so I put in my 4 miles at the gym- 56 laps in 38:32. Hoping the weather will cooperate for an 8 mile run outside tomorrow.
  • poke987
    poke987 Posts: 348 Member
    You all are amazing!

    3 miserable miles on the treadmill this morning. We won't have pavement for some time, I'm guessing... going north for the weekend on the snowmobiles, so not sure what chance I'll have to run. I'll try, but not sure I'll have time or opportunity- I'm sure the roads are no better at the cabin.
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    rest day today from cardio. 21k again tomorrow, maybe a bit more, pending my legs ;)
  • GreatCthulhu
    GreatCthulhu Posts: 93 Member
    I had to miss the Parkrun this morning as I have slightly injured my neck. Hoping it will be back to normal for my 9 mile run tomorrow. I never thought I would see the day where I am annoyed to be missing a run for a legit reason
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    Heal up ;) I'm just eating breakfest then on to my normal Saturday training run, hoping for at least another 21k :D
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    21k training running done. Shaved 6 minutes off last weekend's run. PR 2:07:35. But I was feeling the "burn" on the last Km. 8)
  • GreatCthulhu
    GreatCthulhu Posts: 93 Member
    Congratulations!
  • simonwarren777
    simonwarren777 Posts: 19 Member
    Hi All,
    First post for me, and first race of the year this morning. Nearly bailed on it since it was -30C outside and I only got in from a business trip late last night.
    Glad I didn't though, as usual, once you're out there it's awesome.
    The course was around a horse racing track, and then out onto some ploughed roads before finishing at the track again. It was really nice to have somewhere warm to recover afterwards.

    Time was a little slower than I was hoping for (50.39 for a 10k) but it was slippy, and I ran a negative split so it was a good lesson in pacing.

    Next one in 2 weeks - can't wait!
    Keep it up everyone
    Simon
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    Great job on getting out there everyone! Simon, I would be thrilled with that time for a 10k!

    I ran 8 miles today at my local national park (hilly). Miles 6 - 7 were tough, but I plowed through and finished in 1:21:38 (1 1/2 minutes slower than last week's 8 miler.)
  • pimpin_po
    pimpin_po Posts: 120 Member
    21k training running done. Shaved 6 minutes off last weekend's run. PR 2:07:35. But I was feeling the "burn" on the last Km. 8)

    YOU RUN THIS ON A TREADMILL! Your sir are amazing, that is dedication.
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    edited February 2015
    Ya I run the treadmill during the winter, it's pretty cold up here in Canada. I just put on my headphones on and go :)
  • GreatCthulhu
    GreatCthulhu Posts: 93 Member
    I ran 9 miles today in 100 mins. Felt pretty good at the end, really starting to feel like I might manage this HM in May in a time I can be proud of
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    I ran 9 miles today in 100 mins. Felt pretty good at the end, really starting to feel like I might manage this HM in May in a time I can be proud of

    Nice job. My goal has was to just complete as it is my 1st one. Then decided on a goal of 3 hours then a new goal of 2 1/2. Now with my training runs and 3 months away I'm curious if I can get under 2 hours. But I'm not pushing it to hard to try, as my main goal now is to beat my brothers 1/2 time, I'm twice his age but the sibling rivalry is still there LOL.
  • GreatCthulhu
    GreatCthulhu Posts: 93 Member
    Nice! I had similar goals, first of all just to finish, now hoping for under 2 1/2 hours. I am hoping to do the Great North Run in September as well, so might see whether under 2 hours is achievable for that one.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    My first, and only, HM I was similar. Initially it was just to complete but as I trained I went to under 2 hours, as the training was suggesting. I had a significantly reduced training mileage for about 6 weeks before the race, as a result of a medical treatment, so ended up only managing 2:07, albeit that was on trail so had a fairly significant vertical elevation.

    Last weeks 21.1 was trail again and 2:16, so I'm hoping that my event in May will be down below 2:00. That said it's an area I'm not familiar with and again it has quite a lot of vert, so that might be unrealistic.
  • poke987
    poke987 Posts: 348 Member
    Did 7.01 miles in 1hr 12 mins this morning. My snowmobile is misbehaving, so i stayed behind today. Didn't pack running gear, but with nothing else to do in the rustic cabin besides lay by the fire and eat... 4 scones over the course of the morning.... and no excuses of entertaining little boys with my mom here i borrowed a sports bra from daughter, sweats from hubby and a hoodie and fleece from my dad. Was 19f, windchill 11 but the roads aren't as bad as ours at home. Headed out, and got back to our road at exactly 4 miles. Decided everything felt good, so i kept going. Seemed like a good idea; nothing better to do, already ate a ton and more snow tomorrow means no pavement for who knows how long!

    Seems like you are all doing great on your plans! Way to go!
  • pimpin_po
    pimpin_po Posts: 120 Member
    11.05 miles today with a better pace than last week's 11mile LR. From 11:30 to 10:55. It took me just barely over 2 hours. So yippee skippy.

    In other running news- I found out that I there is half here locally in March, so I am going to run that in addition to the Rock'n'Roll half I signed up for in May.
    and my family in law recruited me for 67 mile 5 person relay race in April.
    My first 10k is Valentines Day.
    I'm pretty excited for the upcoming races!!!!!!!
  • pimpin_po
    pimpin_po Posts: 120 Member
    Nice! I had similar goals, first of all just to finish, now hoping for under 2 1/2 hours. I am hoping to do the Great North Run in September as well, so might see whether under 2 hours is achievable for that one.

    I have similar goals to you both for my first!
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    I've also gone from "I just want to finish" to having a goal of finishing in under 2 1/2 hours.

    I was scheduled to run 2 to 3 miles yesterday. Thanks to high winds and cold rain, I was forced to try my mother in law's treadmill. It has issues and randomly slows down from time to time. I hate treadmill running anyway, but this was the pits! I managed 2 1/2 miles in 30 minutes of torture!
  • GreatCthulhu
    GreatCthulhu Posts: 93 Member
    Well done for getting it done!
  • FireStorm1972
    FireStorm1972 Posts: 1,142 Member
    Crosstraining today, so bike/yoga
  • simonwarren777
    simonwarren777 Posts: 19 Member
    Hockey for me. Optimistically hoping it covers cross-training AND intervals!