Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
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Laura...I am always impressed with those who can run on a treadmill...nice run too
Oh I pretty much hate it, but in my corner of the world (northern Minnesota) in the dead of winter during the week it's my best option. The roads are pretty icy & snow covered and it's not particularly safe running in the dark when you can't see the terrain. I'm able to get out for a longer run on the weekends (although I try to get out before traffic picks up because the roads are narrow from snowbanks so there isn't a whole lot of room for cars + runners), but my mid-week runs I suck it up and get on the treadmill. A treadmill run beats no run.0 -
I had the whole weekend off as I'd done my Saturday run on Friday night. Went out Monday before work for an easy 5k and it felt so much better than my previous run, thought I must have got a better time, but when I checked it was identical to the time I ran on Friday. So it is official, I have got slower! Mind you I did run (I'm using artistic licence here!) up a 1km long, steep hill on the way home, and it nearly killed me! And now I have strained my thigh... Why do we do this? Oh yeah, we love it!
It has to be love!0 -
Tim, thankfully it is just a minor strain. It was sore to the touch on Monday night but was a lot better yesterday. Went out for a run this morning and as I was walking I felt a twinge in my thigh, thought it would be better just to stick to walking. However I decided to try a little jog just to see how it felt and it felt okay, so I did a very slow 5k on the flattest route I could find (which is pretty hard when you live in a town built on a hill!) I might regret it later but it feels good at the moment.
Kudos to everyone who is running on treadmills, I find it hard enough running round a 1km circuit more than twice, I don't think I would last more than 20 minutes on a treadmill!0 -
Get better soon romy!!!!
So I registered for my first half marathon yesterday - 31 days from now!!!! Eek!!!!! EEK!!!!!!!0 -
So I registered for my first half marathon yesterday - 31 days from now!!!! Eek!!!!! EEK!!!!!!!
Awesome!!! Wow, that's not far away! Good luck! It's a great feeling to get that first one over with.0 -
Get better soon romy!!!!
So I registered for my first half marathon yesterday - 31 days from now!!!! Eek!!!!! EEK!!!!!!!
Excited for you!!0 -
Get better soon romy!!!!
So I registered for my first half marathon yesterday - 31 days from now!!!! Eek!!!!! EEK!!!!!!!
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thanks kids!
Yes I am very excited!!!! And totally nervous all of a sudden. I think because I am still 10% sick and coughing up green stuff that I'm worried I can't run that far anymore - I'm going to try for a long run today as I'm getting out of work early!! (which never happens).
I also think I have decided that since I don't do everything "well enough", ie: I don't foam roll for more than a few seconds, I don't take a long enough cool-down walk, I don't get enough protein, I don't cross train anymore, and I like to drink, that I may give up drinking and try and do some of these other things "properly" from not until the race! (Well at least drinking during the week) lol
That's the plan, I think, anyway!0 -
thanks kids! Yes I am very excited!!!! And totally nervous all of a sudden. I think because I am still 10% sick and coughing up green stuff that I'm worried I can't run that far anymore - I'm going to try for a long run today as I'm getting out of work early!! (which never happens).
I also think I have decided that since I don't do everything "well enough", ie: I don't foam roll for more than a few seconds, I don't take a long enough cool-down walk, I don't get enough protein, I don't cross train anymore, and I like to drink, that I may give up drinking and try and do some of these other things "properly" from not until the race! (Well at least drinking during the week) lol
That's the plan, I think, anyway!
Get out of your head, MadMiss. I worried about all that stuff right up the race. It's just a re-tread of Week 4's "I don't think I can run 20 minutes because...."
I mean, doing all those things are good for you in the long run and if this is giving you the motivation to be a better person for 4 weeks, hallelujah. But all the training you have behind you says that you can crank out 13.1 miles.0 -
Thanks varda!!!! I just went 8 miles, I did a nice long cool down, now I think it's time for beer lol0
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Thanks varda!!!! I just went 8 miles, I did a nice long cool down, now I think it's time for beer lol
Hydration that contains appropriate electrolytes is important!0 -
The thought of drinking a beer after a run has zero appeal to me. I know there are suds runs devoted pretty much entirely to running & beer, so I'm willing to concede I might just be a freak on this.
I did 3 treadmill miles tonight, and logged Run #2 for the week on Jantastic! Then my trainer had me do a spin workout which was fine until my right calf started cramping. He had me try to run and it felt fine for about a minute, then my calf started to spasm. Jason had me get off the treadmill before my calf locked up & I flew off the back. Ended the session doing ball tosses with a medicine ball. So my workout tonight involved riding a bike & playing catch. Monday night he asked how I felt about starting to swim and tonight he's got me on the bike. Coincidence from my trainer the triathlete? 0 -
You sure are an inspiration Laura! I hope to meet you some day and give you a big hug for all your support and congratulate you for all your dedication!!!!!0
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I swear there was a discussion going a couple months back about meeting up at the Mall of America for some shopping. Think that needs to be running & shopping.0
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My weightless ticker is very happy today!!!! Thank Laura, for your tedee calorie method info!!! Let's hope it keeps up!0
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Had a great workout last night. First, an hour in the gym doing upper body stuff while my wife took a ball pilates class (one of these days I'll try that). Then we went over to the track and met up with the usual speedwork group. We did eight repeats of 400m with a target time of 1:41 per interval (roughly a 6:40 pace). I always run with this woman from the running store who is about the same speed as me, but much more experienced. She always nails the interval times within a second or two. I could never do that by myself. My wife ran the intervals at 1:55. The coach is still holding her back a little. Overall we felt great afterwards, only a couple minor aches here and there.0
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great job everyone!
this morning was easy run of 25 minutes @ 9:48 pace...something like 2.5 miles. since I didn't get my planned run in yesterday and there is one scheduled today, I may do it tonight or tomorrow morning depending on how I feel.0 -
Great job Tim and Joe! I need to do speedwork, and hills, and repeats, and tempo businesses and fartleks, but will I? probably not for a while... Went with my running buddy for our usual this morning - 32 degrees in the dark, a beautiful easy 4 miles - so nice to run into the sunrise, just awesome! That makes 16 for the week and counting! Back right where I left off BS (before sickness) 0
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I hit the gym for some much needed stress relief yesterday. I opted for the elliptical. In 47 minutes, I covered 7.62 miles. I did a further cool down walk to make it an even 8 miles.
My muscles are pretty sore from the boot camp class on Tuesday, but I think I can raise my arms and legs enough to make it through tonight's class!0 -
You all just rock, seriously.0
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Great job Tim and Joe! I need to do speedwork, and hills, and repeats, and tempo businesses and fartleks, but will I? probably not for a while... Went with my running buddy for our usual this morning - 32 degrees in the dark, a beautiful easy 4 miles - so nice to run into the sunrise, just awesome! That makes 16 for the week and counting! Back right where I left off BS (before sickness)
Woo Hoo. JFR.0 -
I swear there was a discussion going a couple months back about meeting up at the Mall of America for some shopping. Think that needs to be running & shopping.
Perhaps in August.0 -
The thought of drinking a beer after a run has zero appeal to me. I know there are suds runs devoted pretty much entirely to running & beer, so I'm willing to concede I might just be a freak on this.
I did 3 treadmill miles tonight, and logged Run #2 for the week on Jantastic! Then my trainer had me do a spin workout which was fine until my right calf started cramping. He had me try to run and it felt fine for about a minute, then my calf started to spasm. Jason had me get off the treadmill before my calf locked up & I flew off the back. Ended the session doing ball tosses with a medicine ball. So my workout tonight involved riding a bike & playing catch. Monday night he asked how I felt about starting to swim and tonight he's got me on the bike. Coincidence from my trainer the triathlete?
Triathletes are pretty sneaking. Speaking of this, where's KathleenKP?0 -
Varda, I just realized you're only 4 hrs away from me also!!!
So, in light of Beth saying she's going to have a hellish week, I pose this question; what do you all do for a living?
I'm a graphic designer and production manager for a local media company, aka newspaper(s), and photographer on the side.
Everyone else? Go!0 -
I'm used to doing speedwork on tracks, so I associate them with the passion of hills. I was a little surprised at how boring *just running* on one was. Infinitely better than a treadmill though. I need to get inspired between now and tomorrow to do a 1 mile run. I committed to do three runs a week with Jantastic, I was sick earlier this week, so I just need to check that box. Hardly seems worth putting my shoes on for.0
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senior instructional designer. I'll explain what that is if anybody cares.0
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Varda, I care. Explain!
I'm the Organizational Development Manager for an integrated social, search, PR and display marketing agency.0 -
I swear there was a discussion going a couple months back about meeting up at the Mall of America for some shopping. Think that needs to be running & shopping.
YES! YES! YES! Let's!0 -
The thought of drinking a beer after a run has zero appeal to me. I know there are suds runs devoted pretty much entirely to running & beer, so I'm willing to concede I might just be a freak on this.
I did 3 treadmill miles tonight, and logged Run #2 for the week on Jantastic! Then my trainer had me do a spin workout which was fine until my right calf started cramping. He had me try to run and it felt fine for about a minute, then my calf started to spasm. Jason had me get off the treadmill before my calf locked up & I flew off the back. Ended the session doing ball tosses with a medicine ball. So my workout tonight involved riding a bike & playing catch. Monday night he asked how I felt about starting to swim and tonight he's got me on the bike. Coincidence from my trainer the triathlete?
I'd say it's calculated...no coincidence at all! LOL!
And I'm with you on the beer. Give me chocolate milk please...although I did recently sample a chocolate raspberry Sam Adams that could persuade me to make an exception. But if it's any old Bud, Michelob, or the like...forget it.0 -
I swear there was a discussion going a couple months back about meeting up at the Mall of America for some shopping. Think that needs to be running & shopping.
Perhaps in August.
Or October...if we really want to enjoy the run part. August in Minnesota can be brutal..i.e. 100 degrees and humid at the MN State Fair...just saying. :-)0
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