Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
Replies
-
Entered a 10k for Sunday, lol0
-
Vardaeml, you have such great advice!
Good luck and have fun Sunday, AlbionOakley.
Ceci, hearing you bike that much makes me miss long rides!
I only did yoga, abs, and refrained from eating too much as yesterday's activity usually makes me hanngryyyy.0 -
Loved reading everyone's updates, wish I had time to comment on them all!! Great job everybody!
In addition to the 50+ miles I put in on the bicycle over the weekend, I ran a few too!
Completed C25k w1d1 with my co-worker at her pace, then ran an additional 2ish miles on my own.
Best part of the weekend was the ride with my dh on our motorcycles!
I had to double check your profile to see if I remembered your age correctly. Your grandkids must be awed by you.0 -
Confession time....In my last few weeks of HM training I felt I was losing a little love for running. I know. *Gasp!* It was so hard to fit in those long runs and my non-running life was (is) out of control. I was so afraid that I would fail because I was hardly able to get in two runs a week. But then I realized I just needed to quit worrying about whether what I was doing with my training was good enough, and to just enjoy what I WAS doing.
I finally got my head right last week, and I decided that no matter what I was going to go out and enjoy my half marathon. I gave myself the freedom to walk if I needed to(I didn't) and to be last (I wasn't). I ran my own race. I let myself go with flow, get a groove and ride it. Running as it should be!
I love confessions like these because in my head everybody that loves running loves it all the time. Good to know that I'm not a freak for not feeling that way sometimes too.
Glad you were able to let go of the stress and enjoy the race!
Me too. It took me a long time to realize that the reason why other runners looked so effortless was because they weren't using my legs. Internally, they were feeling their quads and their footstrike and everything else just as much as I do in my runs.0 -
It's great reading how everyone is doing. Glad that running is getting better for you, Laura. I think as things become more work and less play, more "have to" rather than "want to", we all lose enthusiasm. It was really important to me when I moved from 30 minutes to 60 minutes of running to add in some fun runs so that I could keep going. That has stayed with me so I try to keep in my mind places and times to run just for fun periodically. The weekend before last I scheduled my errands so that I could have a run in between two of them in a place that I was less likely to drive to, just to run, but looked interesting and fun. I am trying very hard to keep running as a fun thing to do. We'll see how it works out.
Got a very minor scare last night. I needed to squeeze in a 30+ minute run at aboout 8-8:30 pm. It was still lightish, but the sun had definitely set and the light was going quickly. I was just running randomly without a set direction in mind, but found myself running along a familar route, but much later at night than I am used to running it. I know from past years, that some teens can congregate and get drunk and mean after dark at one part in the path during the summer, but I forgot. I was running toward that area when I went to pass two woman, leaving the area, one carrying a child on her shoulders. One of them said, "Ma'am, I wouldn't go down that way of I were you." and I remembered. I don't know if that was the problem or not, but I immediately turned and started back the way I came and thanked them. I don't know what was down there and for all I know they could have just been trying to scare me for no reason (highly unlikely, but that's part of what I was thinking when I continued on. I didn't know them, why should I believe them), but I had absolutely no reason to have gone that way anyway. So I got scared and I didn't even spend the time to find out what I should have been scared about.
I entered the Skirt Sports virtual half marathon and the way they're doing it, most of the entry fee is immediately given back to you in a store coupon. So I just bought a lot of the clothes they have on sale. I got two more of the Easy Rider shirts in different colors then the one I have (and a smaller size), a Happy Girl skirt, a Gym Girl Ultra skirt, and Redemption Run shorts. I love the Easy Rider shirts because I can put my phone, some money, and/or a gu packet in the huge back pocket and not have to wear a belt for long runs, gps distance runs, or errands in the hotter weather. Some of my shorts last year had no pockets at all or one small one that I wanted to use for dog treats and the Easy Rider shirt I had became my favorite. One of the new shirts was to go with one of the new skirts and the other was to go with the other skirt. It worked out with one outfit, but not with the other.
My idea was to have outfits that I can wear when travelling in the car and be able to look okay in them and also be able to do some running along the route. The 14+ hour ride to and from St Louis this month and the 8+ hour ride to and from Toronto in the first week of June are really going to impact my running on those days. Plus, it would be nice to have a couple of small breaks where I can move. I wanted something that I could wear and be comfortable on the trips, not look out of place, and be versatile enough to handle some exercise if I found a place that the dogs and I could run and/or walk.
Like I said, the first outfit works, but the second doesn't really go together the way I wanted it to. I have a soft pima cotton v-neck t-shirt that looks dressy enough and is the right color to match the skirt. With a exercise bra, and not for a long run, do you think that cotton would be okay for my idea of driving and short run(s) along the way? Or do you think this whole concept is silly?0 -
I'll sometimes wear cotton shirts for shorter runs if nothing is clean. The major problem with it is that if it gets wet, it stays wet which can cause chafing, etc.0
-
Hmm, so for what I think of, where the runs/walks will be short and I will have plenty of changes of clothes semi-available, this might work! I'll just make sure I have a back up tech shirt around. It might not match as well, but it'll only be used if I need it, due to wetness.I'll sometimes wear cotton shirts for shorter runs if nothing is clean. The major problem with it is that if it gets wet, it stays wet which can cause chafing, etc.0 -
Hmm, so for what I think of, where the runs/walks will be short and I will have plenty of changes of clothes semi-available, this might work! I'll just make sure I have a back up tech shirt around. It might not match as well, but it'll only be used if I need it, due to wetness.I'll sometimes wear cotton shirts for shorter runs if nothing is clean. The major problem with it is that if it gets wet, it stays wet which can cause chafing, etc.
I have this shirt in a variety of colors: http://www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-women-s-power-workout-tee-assorted-colors/-/A-15006956#prodSlot=large_1_18
It looks/feels like a light cotton but it's a wicking fabric. I wore one to church on Easter Sunday with a skirt. I wear them to work. I often wear them when I have to run on the treadmill at the gym and it's super hot in there - these feel lighter weight than a tech shirt.
It runs small so I would suggest sizing up.
Also I seriously need the shirt with the pockets. Do you have a link to one?0 -
Confession time....In my last few weeks of HM training I felt I was losing a little love for running. I know. *Gasp!* It was so hard to fit in those long runs and my non-running life was (is) out of control. I was so afraid that I would fail because I was hardly able to get in two runs a week. But then I realized I just needed to quit worrying about whether what I was doing with my training was good enough, and to just enjoy what I WAS doing.
I finally got my head right last week, and I decided that no matter what I was going to go out and enjoy my half marathon. I gave myself the freedom to walk if I needed to(I didn't) and to be last (I wasn't). I ran my own race. I let myself go with flow, get a groove and ride it. Running as it should be!
I love confessions like these because in my head everybody that loves running loves it all the time. Good to know that I'm not a freak for not feeling that way sometimes too. Glad you were able to let go of the stress and enjoy the race!
Me too. It took me a long time to realize that the reason why other runners looked so effortless was because they weren't using my legs. Internally, they were feeling their quads and their footstrike and everything else just as much as I do in my runs.
That is an excellent point!0 -
I have this shirt in a variety of colors: http://www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-women-s-power-workout-tee-assorted-colors/-/A-15006956#prodSlot=large_1_18
It looks/feels like a light cotton but it's a wicking fabric. I wore one to church on Easter Sunday with a skirt. I wear them to work. I often wear them when I have to run on the treadmill at the gym and it's super hot in there - these feel lighter weight than a tech shirt.
It runs small so I would suggest sizing up.
Also I seriously need the shirt with the pockets. Do you have a link to one?
Sob. You guys are the greatest!0 -
For anybody just starting this group, this thread is a place for us all to check in on our running plans and cross training schedules...and everything related (and some things non-related)....0
-
10km, 1:02:53 easy pace0
-
I'm going to be doing the 3W races Women's Classic virtual 10k on Saturday. My friend is going to do it as a 5k. We'll do the first 1.5 miles together and then she'll double back home while I continue on the run.0
-
Ran 4 miles last night. It was a nice run. Beautiful weather!
This coming Saturday I signed up for my second race ever. It's another local 5k. Run by the county recreation department. It will be held in the same place I tried to run a few weeks ago, just for fun. I failed because I was wearing jeans and they kept falling down. The location is really nice though, so I'm looking forward to the run. Still unsure about whether I will take Fells or not, but I'm leaning toward not. For one, it's supposed to be warmer than it has been lately and neither of us is used to it, but I can handle the change better. The other is that I'll be able to focus on the race better without him, which has it's good and bad points. Most races don't allow dogs anyway, so I best become used to it.
Tonight I run to my workout with my trainer and back.0 -
Finished w1d2 of c25k with my friend. She is doing great! I am AMAZED at how easy this is for me! I am enjoying this. Might be just what I needed!0
-
Finished w1d2 of c25k with my friend. She is doing great! I am AMAZED at how easy this is for me! I am enjoying this. Might be just what I needed!
Do you remember how much you struggled with week 1? Oh wait, maybe that was just me!0 -
Finished w1d2 of c25k with my friend. She is doing great! I am AMAZED at how easy this is for me! I am enjoying this. Might be just what I needed!
Do you remember how much you struggled with week 1? Oh wait, maybe that was just me!
Yeah. You're funny.0 -
Finished w1d2 of c25k with my friend. She is doing great! I am AMAZED at how easy this is for me! I am enjoying this. Might be just what I needed!
Do you remember how much you struggled with week 1? Oh wait, maybe that was just me!
Yeah. You're funny.
Very funny!
I do remember how much I struggled with Week 1, especially the whole getting off my @ss and doing it part! I remember how I thought I was going to die my heart was beating so hard after only 1 minute of running. I remember how I struggled to breathe. I remember how I knew there was NO WAY I'd EVER be able to run for 3 minutes, let alone 30! (Run for an hour- OH HE** NO!)
Yesterday, I checked my heart rate after one of the 1 minute runs- 116. When I first started running a year ago, my HR after 1 minute was closing in on dangerously high levels! I am not gasping for air. I can hold a conversation.
Every day, I am in awe of how much my body has changed and how much healthier I am.0 -
Finished w1d2 of c25k with my friend. She is doing great! I am AMAZED at how easy this is for me! I am enjoying this. Might be just what I needed!
Do you remember how much you struggled with week 1? Oh wait, maybe that was just me!
Yeah. You're funny.
Very funny!
I do remember how much I struggled with Week 1, especially the whole getting off my @ss and doing it part! I remember how I thought I was going to die my heart was beating so hard after only 1 minute of running. I remember how I struggled to breathe. I remember how I knew there was NO WAY I'd EVER be able to run for 3 minutes, let alone 30! (Run for an hour- OH HE** NO!)
Yesterday, I checked my heart rate after one of the 1 minute runs- 116. When I first started running a year ago, my HR after 1 minute was closing in on dangerously high levels! I am not gasping for air. I can hold a conversation.
Every day, I am in awe of how much my body has changed and how much healthier I am.
That is exactly how I remember week 1 too!!0 -
Finished w1d2 of c25k with my friend. She is doing great! I am AMAZED at how easy this is for me! I am enjoying this. Might be just what I needed!
Do you remember how much you struggled with week 1? Oh wait, maybe that was just me!
Yeah. You're funny.
Very funny!
I do remember how much I struggled with Week 1, especially the whole getting off my @ss and doing it part! I remember how I thought I was going to die my heart was beating so hard after only 1 minute of running. I remember how I struggled to breathe. I remember how I knew there was NO WAY I'd EVER be able to run for 3 minutes, let alone 30! (Run for an hour- OH HE** NO!)
Yesterday, I checked my heart rate after one of the 1 minute runs- 116. When I first started running a year ago, my HR after 1 minute was closing in on dangerously high levels! I am not gasping for air. I can hold a conversation.
Every day, I am in awe of how much my body has changed and how much healthier I am.
That is exactly how I remember week 1 too!!
Yes! I started out at a track and was chugging water during my walk intervals. And yet none of us quit. None of us decided it was too hard, or not worth it. And the rewards have been amazing. Health. Confidence. Vitality. Quality of living.0 -
Good luck Varda and Donna on your upcoming races!
I did 4 miles tonight with hill repeats in the 2nd mile. Negative splits. It was cold (43F and windy and it started to rain on me at 3.75 miles) but dang it felt good.0 -
10km 1:00:540
-
10km 1:00:54
0 -
10km 1:00:54
Awesome!!0 -
I did 4 miles tonight with hill repeats in the 2nd mile. Negative splits. It was cold (43F and windy and it started to rain on me at 3.75 miles) but dang it felt good.
I would take 43 right now. Yesterday it was near 90 when we had our group run. So much for spring.0 -
I did 4 miles tonight with hill repeats in the 2nd mile. Negative splits. It was cold (43F and windy and it started to rain on me at 3.75 miles) but dang it felt good.
I would take 43 right now. Yesterday it was near 90 when we had our group run. So much for spring.
I will always take 43 over 90 for running. You can always add layers. You can only take so many off.0 -
Finished w1d2 of c25k with my friend. She is doing great! I am AMAZED at how easy this is for me! I am enjoying this. Might be just what I needed!
Do you remember how much you struggled with week 1? Oh wait, maybe that was just me!
Yeah. You're funny.
Very funny!
I do remember how much I struggled with Week 1, especially the whole getting off my @ss and doing it part! I remember how I thought I was going to die my heart was beating so hard after only 1 minute of running. I remember how I struggled to breathe. I remember how I knew there was NO WAY I'd EVER be able to run for 3 minutes, let alone 30! (Run for an hour- OH HE** NO!)
Yesterday, I checked my heart rate after one of the 1 minute runs- 116. When I first started running a year ago, my HR after 1 minute was closing in on dangerously high levels! I am not gasping for air. I can hold a conversation.
Every day, I am in awe of how much my body has changed and how much healthier I am.
That is exactly how I remember week 1 too!!
Yes! I started out at a track and was chugging water during my walk intervals. And yet none of us quit. None of us decided it was too hard, or not worth it. And the rewards have been amazing. Health. Confidence. Vitality. Quality of living.
...great legs.0 -
I did 4 miles tonight with hill repeats in the 2nd mile. Negative splits. It was cold (43F and windy and it started to rain on me at 3.75 miles) but dang it felt good.
I would take 43 right now. Yesterday it was near 90 when we had our group run. So much for spring.
I've taken to dousing myself at the water station during races.0 -
10km 1:00:54
Great time!0 -
Finished w1d2 of c25k with my friend. She is doing great! I am AMAZED at how easy this is for me! I am enjoying this. Might be just what I needed!
Do you remember how much you struggled with week 1? Oh wait, maybe that was just me!
Yeah. You're funny.
Very funny!
I do remember how much I struggled with Week 1, especially the whole getting off my @ss and doing it part! I remember how I thought I was going to die my heart was beating so hard after only 1 minute of running. I remember how I struggled to breathe. I remember how I knew there was NO WAY I'd EVER be able to run for 3 minutes, let alone 30! (Run for an hour- OH HE** NO!)
Yesterday, I checked my heart rate after one of the 1 minute runs- 116. When I first started running a year ago, my HR after 1 minute was closing in on dangerously high levels! I am not gasping for air. I can hold a conversation.
Every day, I am in awe of how much my body has changed and how much healthier I am.
That is exactly how I remember week 1 too!!
Yes! I started out at a track and was chugging water during my walk intervals. And yet none of us quit. None of us decided it was too hard, or not worth it. And the rewards have been amazing. Health. Confidence. Vitality. Quality of living.
...great legs.
Yes...the legs!0
This discussion has been closed.