Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
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Last night's TM run sucked. My calves were tight immediately and never loosened up, which is unusual for me. I did run/walk intervals - walk 1/4, run 1, walk 1/4, run 1, walk 1/2, then gratefully quit. I felt tired the entire time.
How are your
- Carbs
- Iron
- Potassium
- Magnesium
Carbs are good. Iron should be good (I've always tested in the high end of the normal range.) My potassium could be low - I do get calf cramps if I don't eat a banana every day and looking back through the past week or so of my diary my potassium is typically under half of my allotment. I've been taking a magnesium supplement my health food store recommended (for digestive issues), so that should be good.
Maybe take an extra rest day then? Be good to yourself!
(MFP always underestimates potassium, so you're probably good.)
Thanks. That was right after my rest day, and I'm finally ending my light/recovery week, but it might have just been one of those days. Will see how tonight's run goes.0 -
These are sooo addictive. My coworker walking group keeps bringing these in for my birthday!
Looks like additional cardio on this rest day for me.
There are 1200 calories in that bag!!!! They are so evil!
Digs through office candy stash looking for Reese's. Thanks Joe!
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These are sooo addictive. My coworker walking group keeps bringing these in for my birthday!
Looks like additional cardio on this rest day for me.
There are 1200 calories in that bag!!!! They are so evil!
Digs through office candy stash looking for Reese's. Thanks Joe!
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They're even unwrapped for you so you don't have to waste time unwrapping them as you're consuming the 1200 calories.0 -
to all those who are MFP friends (all those here who aren't...why not?) do not look at my diary today!!!!!
I will be doing my xfactor dvd tonight, but that will only knock out about 270 cals....i may be riding stationary bike forever tonight!0 -
Friend request sentto all those who are MFP friends (all those here who aren't...why not?)
The Reese's I found were these:They're even unwrapped for you so you don't have to waste time unwrapping them as you're consuming the 1200 calories.
Can I deduct calories because I had to unwrap them first?0 -
you most certainly can!!!!0
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Love Reeses cups!!
Ran to Metabolic Conditioning class tonight and back home. It was cold and windy. I really want some Spring before we're sunk deep into hot and humid Summer! So about 5k total back and forth with circuit training in between.
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I got in a slow 6 mile run tonight and it felt good. It was great to have my normal path clear of snow and puddles.
I love Reese's, that's my favorite candy. That's also my son's favorite candy and he bring them home from work on a regular basis. I'm learning to have good will power, I used to give in and have some. Now days I give in only once every couple weeks. That and ice cream are two things I will never give up completely. It's all about moderation, right?0 -
I don't love Reese's. Sorry, it's true. But give me a bar of good dark chocolate (72%) and a jar of JIF crunchy and I can't be held responsible for my actions.
I was in a crap mood driving home tonight and thought "I need to run. I need to run outside." I had time before my trainer session,and the thought of running on the treadmill made me feel even more homicidal, so I came home. Flew in the house, pulled off my work clothes, pulled on fewer layers than I've had to wear in months (it was 35 and sunny!), laced up my shoes and flew back out the door. The roads still kind of stunk from last week's snow so there were puddles and icy spots, but I made really good time (for me) anyway - 5K in 36:08. And that's with puddle leaping! If I had time for another mile I probably would have shaken off the last of my bad mood, but my upper body/ab workout took care of that.0 -
You are a superhero, Laura
Those bitty Reese's and the Easter egg ones are the best.0 -
Great runs everyone!! Nice 5K time there Laura!! Y'all are making me crave some Reese's now!
I finally decided to hire a coach to work up a custom training plan for me. My wife did it a couple of weeks ago and I really liked what he came up with. I just got my plan yesterday, at least the first 4 weeks of it. He'll add more later. I wasn't planning on running yesterday but he had me scheduled for 3 easy miles. I wanted to go to the gym too so for the sake of saving time I ran on the treadmill and then did my strength training. HATED the treadmill and wont do that again! When I finish this training plan I'll pay for another that takes me through my marathon in November (each plan is 18 weeks).0 -
Went to RunSmart class this morning. 5.5 minutes on the treadmill, squat routine, 5.5 minutes on the treadmill, squat routine, then done, but my legs will be howling about it all day. I can tell.0
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I have to walk after every mile on the treadmill, Tim.0
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Awesome about getting a coach , Tim.
Laura..you are simply amazing.
Rindy...my legs are howling after reading your post.
Everyone here makes me feel like a slacker at times. I didn't run yesterday, but I did do my workout (i am on week 2 of an 8 week dvd program) Can't tell if there are any visual differences, but it's the same workout each week for the 3 days..and each day I can do more and burn more...so I think it's helping.
also, I think I may go to bed earlier than everyone else. always seems like there is a flurry of activity after I lay down..lol0 -
also, I think I may go to bed earlier than everyone else. always seems like there is a flurry of activity after I lay down..lol
Me too. I go to bed at 9PM Atlanta time. Gotta be up at 4:45am every morning.0 -
I have to walk after every mile on the treadmill, Tim.
I break it up too. If it's a really short run (2-3 miles) I usually walk a quarter mile between every mile I run. The couple times I've done a little longer run (6 miles) I'll usually run 2 mile intervals with a break in between. Last time I alternated 2 miles on the treadmill with 10 minutes on the bike just to keep it fresh. I did 10 minutes on the bike before & after for my warm-up/cool-down as well so it ended up being a really good workout.0 -
I won't be doing the treadmill again. I feel sore in places that I usually don't feel sore (at least after running). My inner thighs feel like the day after a ball pilates class. And my shins are achy too.0
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Awesome about getting a coach , Tim.
Laura..you are simply amazing.
Rindy...my legs are howling after reading your post.
Everyone here makes me feel like a slacker at times. I didn't run yesterday, but I did do my workout (i am on week 2 of an 8 week dvd program) Can't tell if there are any visual differences, but it's the same workout each week for the 3 days..and each day I can do more and burn more...so I think it's helping.
also, I think I may go to bed earlier than everyone else. always seems like there is a flurry of activity after I lay down..lol
If you can do more, then you know it's helping. The visual difference is mostly vascularity. A man can add about 2 pounds of muscle a month MAX, probably closer to one. One pound after four weeks across your entire body is...eh. It's a lifetime process.
PLEASE don't take me for an expert though - Sarauk would probably find three holes in what I just typed. It's what I'm understanding from bb.com, etc, though.0 -
Per the coach's plan tonight I did 4 miles easy @ 10:00 pace then 6x 100m hill climbs. Weather was nice and it was great to get out with the running group.0
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Took off work today and tomorrow, spending some time with my husband who is off for Spring Break. We went "junk" shopping. Hoping for motorcycle weather tomorrow!0
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I've been neglecting you all!! Soooo busy! Hope everyone is a.) happy b.) healthy c.) injury free and d.) killing their workouts!!!
Put in 20 miles Tuesday, last four miles were the fastest. I had the support of some dear friends that work at 3WRaces with me run the last four by my side! They run ~2:40 full marathons so I thought I could keep an 11:00 pace vs. my typical 12:30 long run training pace. Least I could do ????
Good thing we make the elite runners look so fast ????0 -
I've been neglecting you all!! Soooo busy! Hope everyone is a.) happy b.) healthy c.) injury free and d.) killing their workouts!!!
Put in 20 miles Tuesday, last four miles were the fastest. I had the support of some dear friends that work at 3WRaces with me run the last four by my side! They run ~2:40 full marathons so I thought I could keep an 11:00 pace vs. my typical 12:30 long run training pace. Least I could do ????
Good thing we make the elite runners look so fast ????
I hate to think what time you posted this at, must have been a very late night!
My thigh has been really sore since my run on Wednesday, going to have to chase up my doctor about the physio appt.0 -
I did two sucky miles at a 12:30 average pace that included walking up hills and my legs and butt hurt. I was also wearing too many clothes and screwed around procrastinating until I no longer had time to do the 90 minute run that I should have done. It'll be nice when it warms up enough for me to get the running in first thing. I think I'm going to quit running today. I will throw a tantrum and maybe break something.
Then I have a 5k with a friend on Saturday. I tried to weasel out of doing it WITH her so that I could meet my Jantastic 5k goal, but that was the wrong thing to do and I redacted. So, we're going to walk a minute every 10. She just finished W6D1 yesterday (and made it to week 8 before getting pregnant a year and a half ago.)
Next week, I'll be able to do that trail after work on Tuesday, so I should be able to get everything in.
I read about the "Greasing the Groove" technique yesterday and started to apply it to my Australian pull ups. I'm also thinking about how it applies to running...is that what LSD does?
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Just got home from the doctor and everything looks good. My hip soreness has been gone since Tuesday, only to be replaced by some soreness in my upper hamstring / lower glute area. She found a small knot at the upper hamstring attachment and worked it out as best she could. I need to keep working on it with a tennis ball and icing it.0
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There's a whole lot of soreness going on and I want everybody to stop it. I command you all to be healthy.
Having said that, my legs hurt so much today I was limping. Part of the problem is I've been a slacker with my foam roller and my hips hurt from neglecting my IT bands. The other half of the problem is the leg workout with my trainer last night, which didn't seem all that hard at the time but holy crap I hurt today so obviously it was effective. I'm currently blaming the deep squats holding two 25# kettlebells, but who knows. Maybe it was a cumulative effort.0 -
Guess I need to check out these links sometimes..."greasing the groove" :
Great news Tim.
Vard..sorry about the sucky part of the 2 miles and..
Laura...I read your posts and get the impression you could kick my *kitten* all over MFP and all the way across my dashboard on fitbit!
Busy night with activities. Kids and stuff. Also, my favorite headphones died today, so I bought another pair.
Tomorrow is supposed to be a small tempo run...but we will see. I have to get in a X-factor workout and I also just received P90X and P90X3 workout vids, but i'm gonna wait til I finish this X-factor program.
oh, my name is John, btw. Someone (not gonna name any names) busted me on another thread.lol0 -
John! LOL! Where did "joedfro" come from? LOL!
I have been crazy busy with work and family, so I am trying to read cacth up with all of yall.
I was feeling lowly earlier this week. I had a terribly sucky long run, then on Tuesday's coaching night I fell. Hard. Ugh.
Last night I made a last minute decision to take my bruises and do a 5K today. So glad I did! My faith in myself is restored! New PR! 30:10! YAY!!!! Do you realize that the last time I ran an official race, the ambulance followed behind me? I am a whopping 6 minutes and 29 seconds faster than my 5K race last July! Long distance running pays. So do hills. I passed so many people on the hills! 3 total in the race. Hooray!!!! I do admit that I thought more than once "Don't fall!"
However, reading your posts makes me realize how wimpy I am. You guys are kicking serious a**!
Laura, squats with 50 pounds of weight? Geesh!
I really need to get back to weight training and more diversified cardio, but I'm having a hard time even fitting in enough runs to met the minimum of my HM plan.
Varda, you are the most awesome and encouraging person! I love that you are helping others complete 5K. I'm being kind of selfish with my running time until I get through my half. Then my goal through the Summer is to take time to encourage my kids, husband, and friends to run. I am already bugging my husband to trail run with me. Also, I think I may try a team adventure race in August. Not sure yet. Gotta get through my 1/2 first!0 -
oh, my name is John, btw. Someone (not gonna name any names) busted me on another thread.lol
LOL, and all this time I've been calling you Joe!0 -
Gotta brag about my wife who set a 5K PR today of 22:54 at the Atlanta Women's 5K. Her previous PR was 25:24, so a huge improvement.0
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