Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
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If your track record for overcoming soreness and problems areas are any indication you will be good to go for Sunday!
I'm kinda digging trail running...I turn the music up and just get lost in it all, when i'm not worried about traffic.0 -
If your track record for overcoming soreness and problems areas are any indication you will be good to go for Sunday!
I'm kinda digging trail running...I turn the music up and just get lost in it all, when i'm not worried about traffic.
Thanks Joe! I'm feeling much better today and will try an easy 3 miles tonight at the group run.
I definitely agree about the trails!0 -
So, I ran 10k for the first time in awhile and I have to admit - it hurt a little. Part of it is the fact that I missed Pilates on Monday. Part of it might be the shoes. Part is that I'm a little out of condition. I think I'm going to spend a few weeks running between an hour 15 minutes and an hour 45 minutes before I keep adding on to reach 2.5 hours. It's a little discouraging...but last year I wasn't able to run 6 miles until late May.0
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If your track record for overcoming soreness and problems areas are any indication you will be good to go for Sunday!
I'm kinda digging trail running...I turn the music up and just get lost in it all, when i'm not worried about traffic.
Thanks Joe! I'm feeling much better today and will try an easy 3 miles tonight at the group run.
I definitely agree about the trails!
Yep. I love them too.0 -
Glad that you're feeling better, Tim. Hope that the half marathon goes well!
I ran to my Metabolic Conditioning class last night and back. It was grey, raining, and in the 40s F, but as I kept telling myself, "All of this is better than hot!"
This morning I went to my first RunSmart class at work. He had us do the treadmill for 10 minutes, 2 minutes easy, 8 minutes moderate/vigorous, 2 minutes easy. I found it interesting that where I felt my comfortable/easy pace to be at the end, was quite a bit faster after my 8 minute vigorous, than before. We followed the little treadmill workout with 15 minutes of, to me, very difficult squats. We had a range of "jumping squats with touching the ground with your hand between" to just hold it for 30 second squats. Each one wasn't too bad, but all together and with minimal breaks between, they made my legs cry. The class is just twice a week for four weeks and I already had to miss one class. I really hope that I don't miss any more. I think that they'll do me good. I moved from taking the class during lunch to taking it at 7 am, to make sure that I can get to them. No one has 7 am meetings here.0 -
I'm sure the next time you try 10k it won't be as bad. As you know, sometimes runs just don't come together well.So, I ran 10k for the first time in awhile and I have to admit - it hurt a little. Part of it is the fact that I missed Pilates on Monday. Part of it might be the shoes. Part is that I'm a little out of condition. I think I'm going to spend a few weeks running between an hour 15 minutes and an hour 45 minutes before I keep adding on to reach 2.5 hours. It's a little discouraging...but last year I wasn't able to run 6 miles until late May.
I've been using my new Apollo shoes (really lightweight, non-stability) for my Wednesday run/Metabolic Conditioning class and my New Balance running shoes (stability shoes) for my Friday and Sunday runs. That's been working really well.0 -
Finally got off work before dark and got in 15 miles on the bike yesterday. Hoping to add a few more this afternoon.
I have only run on trails a couple of times and I love it! Definitely something I want to do more of!0 -
I'm sure the next time you try 10k it won't be as bad. As you know, sometimes runs just don't come together well.So, I ran 10k for the first time in awhile and I have to admit - it hurt a little. Part of it is the fact that I missed Pilates on Monday. Part of it might be the shoes. Part is that I'm a little out of condition. I think I'm going to spend a few weeks running between an hour 15 minutes and an hour 45 minutes before I keep adding on to reach 2.5 hours. It's a little discouraging...but last year I wasn't able to run 6 miles until late May.
I've been using my new Apollo shoes (really lightweight, non-stability) for my Wednesday run/Metabolic Conditioning class and my New Balance running shoes (stability shoes) for my Friday and Sunday runs. That's been working really well.
I didn't think about it "just being a bad run." THANKS for that! :flowerforyou:0 -
I'm sure the next time you try 10k it won't be as bad. As you know, sometimes runs just don't come together well.So, I ran 10k for the first time in awhile and I have to admit - it hurt a little. Part of it is the fact that I missed Pilates on Monday. Part of it might be the shoes. Part is that I'm a little out of condition. I think I'm going to spend a few weeks running between an hour 15 minutes and an hour 45 minutes before I keep adding on to reach 2.5 hours. It's a little discouraging...but last year I wasn't able to run 6 miles until late May.
I've been using my new Apollo shoes (really lightweight, non-stability) for my Wednesday run/Metabolic Conditioning class and my New Balance running shoes (stability shoes) for my Friday and Sunday runs. That's been working really well.
I didn't think about it "just being a bad run." THANKS for that! :flowerforyou:
Donna is wise.0 -
3+ miles around 9:30ish..not sure, my watch was slow with the sats today, so i started without it and let it catch up0
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3 miles today and yesterday also... Lady at work and I have started text messaging sweaty selfies to each other after every workout to Inspire the other person (or guilt them) either way, there's money on the line. (Hehe) $.50 c for every missed workout that we each committed to. She committed to 6 a week, I committed to 5. So far it's Thursday and I'm on workout #2 - guess that means I'm running all weekend
it's fun though a little friendly competition and motivation is always helpful!!! 0 -
3 miles last night with the running group. I took it slow @ 10:00 pace. Didn't feel any pain around my hip like earlier in the week. Just a tiny bit of soreness this morning. I finally broke out my new Ravenna 5's and they felt awesome! I'm going to wear those for the half marathon this weekend unless it rains (and right now there's a decent chance).0
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Two miles yesterday. After one mile, my calf was sore. After two, the soreness was in the achilles area.
I tried rolling, but it was tender (like after a massage) so I wasn't sure if I should keep pressing on it.
So I took an ice bath. That mutha was cold. I couldn't help screaming when I first got in. My girls were there and I had to explain why Mommy was hurting herself with cold water. Now Nina wants ice in her bath.
I'm still achy today.
I think I'm going to keep my mileage where it is and just do it slow until I work through these issues.0 -
3 miles today and yesterday also... Lady at work and I have started text messaging sweaty selfies to each other after every workout to Inspire the other person (or guilt them) either way, there's money on the line. (Hehe) $.50 c for every missed workout that we each committed to. She committed to 6 a week, I committed to 5. So far it's Thursday and I'm on workout #2 - guess that means I'm running all weekend it's fun though a little friendly competition and motivation is always helpful!!!
GREAT IDEA!!!0 -
I went to my local National Park for a ride yesterday afternoon. I put in 12 ish miles by myself, then 18 more after my friend showed up! Great training ride with plenty of hills and wind!
I'll probably go back there this afternoon for a run.
22 days until my BP MS150 ride. EEK!0 -
3 miles today and yesterday also... Lady at work and I have started text messaging sweaty selfies to each other after every workout to Inspire the other person (or guilt them) either way, there's money on the line. (Hehe) $.50 c for every missed workout that we each committed to. She committed to 6 a week, I committed to 5. So far it's Thursday and I'm on workout #2 - guess that means I'm running all weekend it's fun though a little friendly competition and motivation is always helpful!!!
i too think this is a super idea!
I'm driving myself cray on which activity tracker to buy, and even if i should get one. I'm definitely getting a HRM to pair with my tom-tom runner watch, so alternatively, i could just use digifit or a similar app to track the x-factor ST workouts, since I am clueless about my calorie burn during those sessions.
Any advice or opinions on the matter are greatly appreciated! Thanks0 -
3 miles today and yesterday also... Lady at work and I have started text messaging sweaty selfies to each other after every workout to Inspire the other person (or guilt them) either way, there's money on the line. (Hehe) $.50 c for every missed workout that we each committed to. She committed to 6 a week, I committed to 5. So far it's Thursday and I'm on workout #2 - guess that means I'm running all weekend it's fun though a little friendly competition and motivation is always helpful!!!
Accountability buddies are awesome!0 -
Nice going Tim, Joe, and madmiss with your 3 mile runs. Good luck with the race, Tim! Great idea with the coworker, madmiss!
Sorry about the soreness, Varda. Hope the aches and pains resolve quickly as you get up to speed.
Ran my long run today. Even when I started I felt sore, slow, and like my legs were part cooked noodles. I guess I still hadn't fully recovered from my first RunSmart class. I've got three more weeks. It appears that the Tuesday RunSmart classes are running and core exercise days and the Thursday ones are running and leg (squat) exercises. We're to do the running and core exercises again on Friday on our own (I'll do mine on Saturday) and the leg exercises again on Sunday. My long run, 20 minutes of stretches and some upper body body strength work is enough for today. I really didn't want to add the core work in too.
Strangely, according to Runtastic pro on my phone, I ran faster today than I did last Friday. It certainly didn't feel like it! Fells enjoyed the run and was still happily bouncing around at the end when I was hoping that my legs would just hold me up.0 -
3 miles today and yesterday also... Lady at work and I have started text messaging sweaty selfies to each other after every workout to Inspire the other person (or guilt them) either way, there's money on the line. (Hehe) $.50 c for every missed workout that we each committed to. She committed to 6 a week, I committed to 5. So far it's Thursday and I'm on workout #2 - guess that means I'm running all weekend it's fun though a little friendly competition and motivation is always helpful!!!
LOL! This is great. Love the idea.0 -
I went to my local National Park for a ride yesterday afternoon. I put in 12 ish miles by myself, then 18 more after my friend showed up! Great training ride with plenty of hills and wind!
I'll probably go back there this afternoon for a run.
22 days until my BP MS150 ride. EEK!
Nice bike ride! National parks are so beautiful. I bet it was gorgeous scenery. You're going to do great on the MS ride!0 -
I've been on 3 good runs this week. After a couple of weeks of sore thighs and achy knees, it feels good to just run and enjoy it. I never did figure out the reason for the aches and pains. Just one of those things, I guess.
The air is still very cool and if there's a wind it's a cold one but the sun is shining and it's just gorgeous to be outdoors.0 -
birthday threshold run...wu/cooldown @ 10:00 for 5 minutes each; 15 min t run @ 8:20 for 15 min and 3 min recovery jog @ 10;00ish
aveage pace @ 9:03...covered about 3.2 miles in 29 minutes0 -
Happy birthday0
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Varda how's the body feeling?
Joe I'm a data geek, so I like technology. We've discussed this a little but I have a Garmin GPS watch and the HRM chest strap. I also have a Fitbit. I wear the Fitbit 24/7 just to keep a general idea of my normal daily activity (I aim for 10,000 steps a day) and I also use the sleep tracker function. When I run outside I use my Garmin GPS & HRM. When I run on the treadmill or do strength or other cardio at the gym I can set my watch for indoor use, where the watch just has the timer & HR and doesn't try to use GPS. I'm not sure how the apps you referenced work and whether you can monitor real-time. If I'm running or working out with my trainer I don't usually watch my HR as I'm doing it, but if I'm doing intervals on the bike or rowing sometimes I like to see my HR so I know whether I need to increase or decrease intensity.
I just went for my run. The wind chill is -4F, and the roads were intermittently wet, slushy, icy or snowy from the 6 inches of snow we got yesterday. I almost turned around 2 blocks out, but convinced myself to at least go a half mile and see how I felt. Next I looked at my watch I had gone just over 3/4 of a mile and decided I could keep going. I stepped on a chunk of ice at 4.5 miles and just about turned my ankle. I was crossing over from one almost clear spot to another almost clear spot in the road at 5 miles and nearly wiped out rather spectacularly. At 5 miles, as I kept getting sprayed with slush by passing cars who didn't feel compelled to slow down, I kept repeating to myself "You are strong. You can do this. You are strong. You can do this." It was a brutal run, and I loved it.
6 miles in 1:16:19 (12:44 pace) which I'm super happy with considering the road conditions. Fastest mile was my 6th at 12:19.98. Slowest mile was my 4th at 13:00.26. I've been averaging 13:30-14:00 minute miles outdoors over the winter so it's nice to see even my slowest mile faster than what I have been doing.0 -
thanks for the birthday wishes var and laura...
i love the tech too...i have a tom-tom runner and my new hrm strap should be here tuesday.
i run with the watch..
just last week i started the weider factor:st 8 week dvd program, trying to do some cross training.
i just have no real ideal about calorie burn during those sessions, so i thought i would get a polar loop or the garmin vivofit, since you can record activities with an hrm... but i think i can still connect my hrm to the iPad and use apps like digit to record the sessions.
so i don't know, i think i can get by without the tracker, but kinda want one....but i also like wearing my watch all the time.
i pain over small purchases like this more than the average person, and will agonize long after a decision is made. i don't want to duplicate data either. so i would have to take the tracker off while running, unless garmin connect would allow me to upload the file from tom-tom and that would supersede the tracker for that period of time...lots of unknowns
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I wear my watch & Fitbit all the time - with my watch on the left wrist & Fitbit on the right wrist (well I take the watch off overnight but wear it during the day). I do download my data to Garmin Connect but since that's completely separate from my Fitbit account I wear both even when I work out since I'm looking at the data for different purposes. Also if I'm rowing or biking at the gym that doesn't count as "steps" on my Fitbit so it's not tracking that activity (which is why the HRM is nice).
I love the battery life of the Vivofit and that I could use it with my HRM but (1) I don't need something to connect with my HRM because I can do that with my watch, which I'm wearing anyway; and (2) there's absolutely nothing wrong with my Fitbit so I have a hard time justifying buying something else that doesn't have any features I actually need that I'm not already getting with my existing tech. I would be curious though how my Forerunner & Vivofit would work together since they're both Garmin products.0 -
Today I ran 60 minutes straight! I feel great. I took it slow (an easy run) and just kept going.
I went a new route today. Started with my hilly route and at a junction turned right instead of left. Turns out, that's quite a hilly stretch! At one point, I thought I'd have to stop and walk but then I crested the hill and saw a downhill, then a level stretch and these were great for a recovery period before the next hill, so I could keep on running.
It's days like today that really make me feel like a runner.0 -
Today was the Publix Georgia Half Marathon. My wife & I were treating this as a normal training run so no racing it. Our goal was to average 9:30 pace overall and we hit that exactly. We did a 1-mile warmup run then hit the course with about 17,000 other people. It was a total blast running at an easier pace. Saw some friends cheering us on and yelled at all the volunteers & supporters along the way. Total fun for 13.1 miles!! Here are our race splits (you can tell where the hills are):
1 9:46
2 9:41
3 9:42
4 9:59
5 9:26
6 9:38
7 9:30
8 9:13
9 9:06
10 9:26
11 9:26
12 9:45
13 9:08
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Today I ran 60 minutes straight! I feel great. I took it slow (an easy run) and just kept going.
I went a new route today. Started with my hilly route and at a junction turned right instead of left. Turns out, that's quite a hilly stretch! At one point, I thought I'd have to stop and walk but then I crested the hill and saw a downhill, then a level stretch and these were great for a recovery period before the next hill, so I could keep on running.
It's days like today that really make me feel like a runner.
Sweet!!! Nice job!0 -
Great run Plexgut! I live in a hilly area too so I feel for you.
Tim, sounds like you had a great day, if only all races were that much fun!0
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