MFP Runner's Club - June 19th

ali106

OMG I started the thread ladies LMBO...this is a first!

finishing my coffee and heading out the door for another 3 miles....maybe more....def. no less...lol

hugs and hope all your runs and days of rest go well!
Ali...

oooo its misty out...great running weather!
:drinker:

ali106

OMG I started the thread ladies LMBO...this is a first!

finishing my coffee and heading out the door for another 3 miles....maybe more....def. no less...lol

hugs and hope all your runs and days of rest go well!
Ali...

oooo its misty out...great running weather!
:drinker:

Mireille

Woohoo!! Have fun on your run Ali! :flowerforyou:

I got up and out of bed for my 5 miles this morning. I'm so happy I got out (thx Shannon).
I feel ready for the day!

Have a great day and run all!!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

ali106

woo hoo Mireille!!! (thanks to miss Shannon that is LMBO)

I got my run on...omg I have these two heartbreak hills, the first is at the mile mark and the last is the last stretch omg I wanted to just stop today I was looking at the last hill getting psyched out and then a bus full of kiddies drove by and were waving and basically waved me on LMBO I then turned into rocky and conquered that bad boy...ah the power of kids!:laugh:

hugs to all!
Ali...time for a super duper shower ciao!!!

LandBsdotingchauffeur

Just reposting for Christina from yesterday's thread.

Thu 06/19/08 04:38 AMQUOTE:

Ok, I'm curious. I just started running, and I'm only up to about 3-5 minutes at a time, but improving! Some of you are talking about the couch to 5k program...can someone send me a link to a post or a place where I can find the info for this? I love to run, but the idea of a structured plan sounds much more motivating. Thanks in advance!

Christina



Here's the link: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

It's down near the middle of the page. Some guy also did podcasts to each week so you wouldn't have to use a timer, which is nice in the beginning since you're starting and stopping so much. It's techno music though. I used it for the first 3 weeks or so and then just kept track with my own music and my tready clock. http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/podcasts/podcasts.html

I'll repost this on today's thread as well!
Heidi

Mireille

woo hoo Mireille!!! (thanks to miss Shannon that is LMBO)

I got my run on...omg I have these two heartbreak hills, the first is at the mile mark and the last is the last stretch omg I wanted to just stop today I was looking at the last hill getting psyched out and then a bus full of kiddies drove by and were waving and basically waved me on LMBO I then turned into rocky and conquered that bad boy...ah the power of kids!:laugh:

hugs to all!
Ali...time for a super duper shower ciao!!!

It amazing how little kids can motivate us. Awesome job on your run and way to go on conquering those hills. You are rocking Ms Ali! :flowerforyou:

MargieM

Yay me! I got up this morning to do workout 2 of week 6 of Couch to 5k. 10 minutes running, 3 walking, 10 running. The last 10 minutes were hard, I think it was the hills. We don't have big ones, but they are still hills and can be tough to climb some days. I will probably get workout 3 done on Saturday morning. 25 minutes straight. Whoa boy, here I go!

Also - I am leaving tomorrow morning on vacation to Philly area. I will have access to internet at my sil's place, but don't know how much time I will have to get on and post. So, if you don't hear from me, I haven't stopped running or fallen off the face of the earth :happy:
Have a great day everyone! - Margie

kechiemc

GO GO GO You guys ROCK

No running for me today. I am not even going to be logging today. I am completely taking the day off to celebrate my daughter's birthday! Since we're having a pool party, I'll make sure I do some swimming.

Enjoy the day:flowerforyou:
-Kechie.

Shannon023

GO GO GO You guys ROCK

No running for me today. I am not even going to be logging today. I am completely taking the day off to celebrate my daughter's birthday! Since we're having a pool party, I'll make sure I do some swimming.

Enjoy the day:flowerforyou:
-Kechie.

Happy Birthday lil Kechie!! :drinker:

Glad I motivated you, Mireille! :smooched: I overslept this morning. :laugh: I'll git er done tommorrow though!

Happy running all! Enjoy your vacation, Margie! :drinker:

pam0206

Wow! You guys are rocking it already!

Ali: I can see those kiddos cheering for you.....you know, they thought you were Rocky, too.....I just want to know if you danced around with your arms in the air when you got to the top?

WTG Margie! I hope you enjoy your vacay! You're doing great with your running.

Glad you were able to get up and out this morning, Mireille. I plan to hit the treadmill this afternoon. I know I will feel better when I do. I downloaded some new tunes to my iPod last night, so I'm ready to roll!

AND! Happy Birthday to your little one, Kechie! Have fun in the pool! Sounds divine!

I'll check back in later and let you guys know about my run. I'm hoping for 5m, but we'll see what time allows.

ali106

Wow! You guys are rocking it already!

Ali: I can see those kiddos cheering for you.....you know, they thought you were Rocky, too.....I just want to know if you danced around with your arms in the air when you got to the top?

WTG Margie! I hope you enjoy your vacay! You're doing great with your running.

Glad you were able to get up and out this morning, Mireille. I plan to hit the treadmill this afternoon. I know I will feel better when I do. I downloaded some new tunes to my iPod last night, so I'm ready to roll!

AND! Happy Birthday to your little one, Kechie! Have fun in the pool! Sounds divine!

I'll check back in later and let you guys know about my run. I'm hoping for 5m, but we'll see what time allows.

rotflmbo...girl you know I did!! AND...AND...was yelling wooo! wooo!....(mainly to catch my breath but still it was very in the role LOL)

hugs!

and happy bday to your little one Kechie!!:flowerforyou:

proudmama0118

I am getting ready to head over to the gym for the basewide 5k in a few minutes. The rain held off, although now it is rather hot... i think I would rather have rain! Oh well, it should be fun.

Healthier_Me

K... just got back from my run... 1.5 miles... it was suppose to be a nice walk with hubbz, my 2 y/o & pup but I got in the mood to run so I did. The pup was pooped so I had to come home... still waiting for hubbz & daughter:laugh:

Shannon023

Good luck proudmama, let us know how it goes!! :drinker:

&

Good job, Joanna! You keep increasing your distance!! Woot-Woot!! :drinker:

christina31

Thank you Heidi!!! :flowerforyou: Looks like I'm officially joining the MFP Runner's Club. I think I'll start day 1 of week 1 of the couch to 5k this afternoon as soon as hubby gets home to watch the little one! Way to go to everyone on their success today and wish me luck! I'll check in tonight to let you know how it goes.

Christina

Healthier_Me

Good luck proudmama, let us know how it goes!! :drinker:

&

Good job, Joanna! You keep increasing your distance!! Woot-Woot!! :drinker:

Thanks Shannon!... Im'a tryin'!:bigsmile:

thalli1

Good luck on your couch to 5K Christina! Way to go everyone!
Terry:flowerforyou:

proudmama0118

Back from the 5k. Way to hot! It was 87 degrees out! I am dying now!!! I finished it in 36 minutes even. I started out WAY faster then my normal pace but ended up averaging out to about normal since I ran the second half a little slower. I took every ounce of ambition to shower and put my uniform on to come back to work! :laugh:

pam0206

Back from the 5k. Way to hot! It was 87 degrees out! I am dying now!!! I finished it in 36 minutes even. I started out WAY faster then my normal pace but ended up averaging out to about normal since I ran the second half a little slower. I took every ounce of ambition to shower and put my uniform on to come back to work! :laugh:

WTG Proudmama!! I'm sure it was hard to go on back to work, but now you can drift through your afternoon on adrenaline!

I just finished 5.25m. I also went out with my girlies on my bike this morning. I've got hella calories to eat. YIPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

Happy trails everybody.
Pam

Nich0le

getting my run in really late today but I am going for it...I am trying to get a new record of 2.75 miles in a half hour! Better get out there and get it done.....run run run

Nich0le

Ok, I didn't reach my 2.75miles in 30 minutes but I did go longer than I planned and ended up doing 4.6 miles in an hour. Not my best but definitely not my worst.....yay me!:laugh:

pmkelly409

Hey Nighttime Runner's Club Friend!

This week is Week 4 of my Road to the 10 miler!
Schedule was:
Monday - It turns out I was in the wrong training class so I only did 2.5 miles - should have done 4, but that's okay...10 minute pace...easy run

Tuesday - Strength Training - 60 minutes BodyPump Class

Wednesday - 3 mile interval training - 10 minute warm up then 4 miles at race pace then 90 seconds jog, repeated three times then 15 minute cool down...Did this one in a weird summer storm - double rainbows in the sky - fantastic! **Must tell you funny thing happened - I was running with another girl in the training and we passed a young girl jogging in a very...um....less than supportive bra - looked like a porn video :noway: we both looked at eachother and broke out laughing we almost had to stop! Girls! first rule of running - wear a GOOD support bra!!

Thursday - XT - Cross training day - did 45 minutes on the Elliptical at 70%THR

Friday - REST!!

Saturday - 6.5 miles scheduled. Found lots of new courses in my area on www.mapmyrun.com - great site!!

That's it!!

Special applause to all the beginners! Keep up the great work!!

LandBsdotingchauffeur

I know I haven't officially introduced myself and I'll get around to that, but I've been dreading doing the 20 minute run on the couch to 5k and tonight I did it and FINISHED IT!!! No walking for me, ran at my usual pace. I'm so excited!! I can hardly believe I did it. And I only felt like I was going to die the last 2 minutes or so!! I did end up getting another side stitch, but ran through it and it went away. I'm so pumped!!! Just had to share!!!!!! :bigsmile:

Anways, back to your regularily scheduled programming!
Heidi

alimassa

PM....that sounds like a great training program....where did you find that at??

I just got back from my late night run....did just over 10k in 53 mins. Now I am looking forward to my rest day tomorrow... I have a 5k I am running on Saturday morning. It's my first "official" race and I am excited!

Send me pointers please!!

Happy Running!! :happy:

Ali

alimassa

guess i posted that twice :laugh: :laugh:

alimassa

I know I haven't officially introduced myself and I'll get around to that, but I've been dreading doing the 20 minute run on the couch to 5k and tonight I did it and FINISHED IT!!! No walking for me, ran at my usual pace. I'm so excited!! I can hardly believe I did it. And I only felt like I was going to die the last 2 minutes or so!! I did end up getting another side stitch, but ran through it and it went away. I'm so pumped!!! Just had to share!!!!!! :bigsmile:

Anways, back to your regularily scheduled programming!
Heidi

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!! WAY TO GO!! We are all so proud of you!! Keep up the great work....There are so many people taking up running on the board....best feeling in the world isnt it! (ok, maybe 2nd best lol

:drinker: :drinker:

ALI

pmkelly409

I know I haven't officially introduced myself and I'll get around to that, but I've been dreading doing the 20 minute run on the couch to 5k and tonight I did it and FINISHED IT!!! No walking for me, ran at my usual pace. I'm so excited!! I can hardly believe I did it. And I only felt like I was going to die the last 2 minutes or so!! I did end up getting another side stitch, but ran through it and it went away. I'm so pumped!!! Just had to share!!!!!! :bigsmile:

Anways, back to your regularily scheduled programming!
Heidi

Congrats!! That is wonderful progress!! Breathe through those side stiches....Deep breaths... and if that doesn't work what helps me is do a couple of pretend coughs, pushes on the diaghram..

pmkelly409

PM....that sounds like a great training program....where did you find that at??

I just got back from my late night run....did just over 10k in 53 mins. Now I am looking forward to my rest day tomorrow... I have a 5k I am running on Saturday morning. It's my first "official" race and I am excited!

Send me pointers please!!

Happy Running!! :happy:

Ali

Hey Great time!! 53 minutes is awesome! Good Luck! Do you have a goal time for finishing the 5K?

Pointers for the race...when the race starts your adrenaline will soar through your body, you may experience dry mouth - just find your pace as quick as you can which is difficult if it is a crowded race. I usually find someone who is running the same pace and fall behind them...a man with a cute butt preferably!! JK!! (okay maybe only kidding a little bit! :laugh: )

lastly, treat yourself to some guilty pleasure when you are - because you DESERVE IT!

alimassa

PM....that sounds like a great training program....where did you find that at??

I just got back from my late night run....did just over 10k in 53 mins. Now I am looking forward to my rest day tomorrow... I have a 5k I am running on Saturday morning. It's my first "official" race and I am excited!

Send me pointers please!!

Happy Running!! :happy:

Ali

Hey Great time!! 53 minutes is awesome! Good Luck! Do you have a goal time for finishing the 5K?

Pointers for the race...when the race starts your adrenaline will soar through your body, you may experience dry mouth - just find your pace as quick as you can which is difficult if it is a crowded race. I usually find someone who is running the same pace and fall behind them...a man with a cute butt preferably!! JK!! (okay maybe only kidding a little bit! :laugh: )

lastly, treat yourself to some guilty pleasure when you are - because you DESERVE IT!

Great idea on the "visual aid" lol

I would like to be under 23 mins, but that maybe pushing it a tad. The last few times I have run aroud 3.5 miles, I have clocked right at 25 mins. Cross your fingers there is no wind!! hahaha

Tune in Saturday morning about 9am CST for the results HAHAHAHA

ALI