MFP Runner's Club June 29th

ali106

Good Morning Gang!!!:bigsmile:

Its cloudy and dark out and looks like rain....which means I really want to run LOL....but I don't want to take my munchkin because it may downpour....so waiting for someone to get home to keep an eye on him ...daddy is doing a side job....sooooo until then I'll be anxiously waiting LOL....

I'm in such a funky mood...I really need this run....lol:ohwell:

hugs and hope all your days are rocking....whether you're running or resting....you're all amazing!!
Ali :drinker:

ali106

Good Morning Gang!!!:bigsmile:

Its cloudy and dark out and looks like rain....which means I really want to run LOL....but I don't want to take my munchkin because it may downpour....so waiting for someone to get home to keep an eye on him ...daddy is doing a side job....sooooo until then I'll be anxiously waiting LOL....

I'm in such a funky mood...I really need this run....lol:ohwell:

hugs and hope all your days are rocking....whether you're running or resting....you're all amazing!!
Ali :drinker:

areay

It's been raining all night and now all morning so far. I'll probably have to catch my run this afternoon

pmkelly409

Good Morning Ladies!!

I finished my 7 miles yesterday in the 80 degree heat and ridiculous humidity! It was hot but I pushed through and did it!! I bought myself fun new sneakers and my knees were sooooo happy!

I will be running 31 miles soon with my new kicks!! :laugh:

Ali - I hope you can get out there today and run off all that 'funk'!! Good Luck!!

A - How did you long run go yesterday? I didn't see a post from you yesterday, hope all went well....

I also need to go and see if Shannon posted her results, she was doing 10 miles yesterday.....
OMG! I just went back and read yesterday posts, did you guys read Kechies 'mock conversation' with a non-runner? TOOOOOO Funny!!!! Runners Unite!! :drinker:

Be careful out there today and have great runs everyone!!!

areay

It went really well. Then after my run one of my friends hosted a extra turbo class. It was a lot of fun, plus they gave away free gear! Got some cool new socks! My race is in three weeks and I'm getting really excited!!!!:bigsmile:

kechiemc

Good morning

Thanks to this fabulous group I ran 9 miles for the first time today. Because of you guys I had no doubt that I would be able to run those 9 miles. I was surprised at how fast I was done though, 1:33. WOW. 10:21 pace!

I can't wait to hear from everyone who raced yesterday!

If you are running, walking, or resting today, enjoy the day.:flowerforyou:

-Kechie.

kechiemc

Good Morning Ladies!!

I finished my 7 miles yesterday in the 80 degree heat and ridiculous humidity! It was hot but I pushed through and did it!! I bought myself fun new sneakers and my knees were sooooo happy!

Great job Trish! :drinker:

It was 77 with the heat index and 82% humidity when I ran this am.:sick: After mile 6, I started to run through some of my neighbors sprinklers to cool off.

What kind of shoes did you get?

Mireille

Good morning,

After another long night with my girls (I swear they were playing tag-team), I still manage to get out and run. I ran 8k, a slow 8k but I did it.

Congrats on your 7 and 9miles Tricia and Kechie!
Ali, I know that funk mood all too well, it sucks. Hopefully someone will get home soon!


Have a great day all!!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

jdtrainer

Good morning everyone. Way to go Kechie! I love seeing your smiling face every morning beside your posts. It always make me feel so positive about running. And Mireille great job getting out there after a tough night.

My longest non-stop run so far is 10 miles. Since several of you are Jeff Galloway fans I decided to use the run/walk method on my run this morning. I had trained with a group several years ago that ran 10min./walked 1 min. I decided to try running 5 min. and walking one and see if I could push the distance a little. I ran 13 miles this morning. I felt really good for 11 of those 13.:laugh: The last two miles were tough, but I could have gone maybe 1 or 2 more. I am glad I did not, because I am sitting here with one foot and ankle in ice water and an ice bag on my knee.

I hope everyone else has great runs or well deserved rests!!

Slender1

Hi all!

Today is a rest day for me.

Kechie - you asked yesterday about my training program. It's an "Alison's Special." haha (I basically took the program I used a few years ago and changed it up a bit to work in my schedule now.) If you'd like a copy of it, I can send it to you. My training begins TOMORROW.

thalli1

Hi everybody,

My husband and I ran our ten miles yesterday. It was 100 degrees yesterday, so we went at 7:30 in the morning to try to beat the heat. It was already about 75 degrees. It made me think of you, Kechie, because you've done all those runs in the heat. It made me see how much harder your runs are than mine usually are. You're amazing to be getting used to going in the heat and humidity.

Shannon, way to go yesterday too. I also thought of you doing your long run when I was running!

Good job on your run yesterday pmkelly. It's fun how our little club helps motivate us all to do better.

My daughter ran in a half-marathon yesterday. I was really proud of her because she had tweaked her quad muscle at a softball game on Thursday and was sore. I wasn't sure she was going to be able to do the half marathon yesterday. She said she took it easy, and went a little slower than normal, but did fine. She may be sore today though.

Today is a day off for me, and another scorcher here in the Northwest. Have a great day everybody.

Terry:glasses:

thalli1

One more question, what does everybody do about getting water during a long run? Do you carry it with you? Do you have one of those belts that carries it, and if so, is it comfortable to run with? I've been purposefully going only places that I know have water fountains so I can stop quickly and get a drink in the middle of the run. There are several places like that around here. But I was wondering what everybody else does.

jdtrainer

One more question, what does everybody do about getting water during a long run? Do you carry it with you? Do you have one of those belts that carries it, and if so, is it comfortable to run with? I've been purposefully going only places that I know have water fountains so I can stop quickly and get a drink in the middle of the run. There are several places like that around here. But I was wondering what everybody else does.

I wear one of the belts. I have one identical to the one someone posted a picture of a couple of days ago. It is comfortable, but in hot weather the bottles have so much condensation that my backside gets soaked. It has 4 small bottles and a little pack big enough to carry a small cell phone and a couple of packs of Gu. I had one with one bigger bottle, but it bounced too much for me. The one with multiple bottles also gives you the option of bringing a sports drink as well as water.

pmkelly409

One more question, what does everybody do about getting water during a long run? Do you carry it with you? Do you have one of those belts that carries it, and if so, is it comfortable to run with? I've been purposefully going only places that I know have water fountains so I can stop quickly and get a drink in the middle of the run. There are several places like that around here. But I was wondering what everybody else does.

I haven't invested in the belt yet, but as my runs get longer I think I might have to. One of the guys I run with uses the belt and he says the weight difference is noticeable - he puts water in one and gatorade in the other. I have the little handheld palm water bottle thingy (made by the same company as Fuel Belt )...It was only $10 but is far more comfortable than running with a bottle of water in your hand. also, I am running with a local training group and the coach places water along the course for us. You could do the same thing, hid water along your course prior to running...

what does everyone else use on those crazy long runs?

pmkelly409

Good morning,

After another long night with my girls (I swear they were playing tag-team), I still manage to get out and run. I ran 8k, a slow 8k but I did it.

Congrats on your 7 and 9miles Tricia and Kechie!
Ali, I know that funk mood all too well, it sucks. Hopefully someone will get home soon!


Have a great day all!!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Great job after another long night! you have had a tough time of it lately with those nightmares so good for you for sticking with it! I went throught that for the last three years with my youngest and it wears you thin never getting a full 8 hours sleep. My heart goes out to you and hope this is short lived.

pmkelly409

Good Morning Ladies!!

I finished my 7 miles yesterday in the 80 degree heat and ridiculous humidity! It was hot but I pushed through and did it!! I bought myself fun new sneakers and my knees were sooooo happy!

Great job Trish! :drinker:

It was 77 with the heat index and 82% humidity when I ran this am.:sick: After mile 6, I started to run through some of my neighbors sprinklers to cool off.

What kind of shoes did you get?

I got the Asics Gel Kayano's TN850's (very cool purple - which coincidently is my favorite color!)

The humidity is killer!! The Saturday am run is not until 8:30am, I wish they would start earlier, it only gets worse as the summer progresses. I really think I might start running on my own on Saturdays because I don't stay with anyone during the run anyway and I would rather get it over with earlier before the heat gets too bad. The coach posts the course on mapmyrun during the week so I will run the same course as them and be finished when they are starting!

pmkelly409

Good morning everyone. Way to go Kechie! I love seeing your smiling face every morning beside your posts. It always make me feel so positive about running. And Mireille great job getting out there after a tough night.

My longest non-stop run so far is 10 miles. Since several of you are Jeff Galloway fans I decided to use the run/walk method on my run this morning. I had trained with a group several years ago that ran 10min./walked 1 min. I decided to try running 5 min. and walking one and see if I could push the distance a little. I ran 13 miles this morning. I felt really good for 11 of those 13.:laugh: The last two miles were tough, but I could have gone maybe 1 or 2 more. I am glad I did not, because I am sitting here with one foot and ankle in ice water and an ice bag on my knee.

I hope everyone else has great runs or well deserved rests!!

JEFF Galloway is a GOD!! I am so glad that someone else uses the run/walk method! I did it Saturday (I did 15 minutes on 1 minute slow jog/walk) and I finished those 7 miles with no problem.

CONGRATS on 13!!! That is great considering everything else you are doing right now!! Are you still sore? R-I-C-E!

kechiemc

Good morning everyone. Way to go Kechie! I love seeing your smiling face every morning beside your posts. It always make me feel so positive about running. And Mireille great job getting out there after a tough night.

My longest non-stop run so far is 10 miles. Since several of you are Jeff Galloway fans I decided to use the run/walk method on my run this morning. I had trained with a group several years ago that ran 10min./walked 1 min. I decided to try running 5 min. and walking one and see if I could push the distance a little. I ran 13 miles this morning. I felt really good for 11 of those 13.:laugh: The last two miles were tough, but I could have gone maybe 1 or 2 more. I am glad I did not, because I am sitting here with one foot and ankle in ice water and an ice bag on my knee.

I hope everyone else has great runs or well deserved rests!!

Thanks!

:laugh: I do not take walk breaks on my long runs. It never occurred to me this morning to do that. I am sort of glad that it didn't b/c I was able to run the whole way anyway.

Take care
-Kechie.

kechiemc

Hi all!

Today is a rest day for me.

Kechie - you asked yesterday about my training program. It's an "Alison's Special." haha (I basically took the program I used a few years ago and changed it up a bit to work in my schedule now.) If you'd like a copy of it, I can send it to you. My training begins TOMORROW.

I'd LOVE to see it. My email is kechiemc@gmail.com. Thanks!

kechiemc

Hi everybody,

My husband and I ran our ten miles yesterday. It was 100 degrees yesterday, so we went at 7:30 in the morning to try to beat the heat. It was already about 75 degrees. It made me think of you, Kechie, because you've done all those runs in the heat. It made me see how much harder your runs are than mine usually are. You're amazing to be getting used to going in the heat and humidity.

Today is a day off for me, and another scorcher here in the Northwest. Have a great day everybody.

Terry:glasses:

Enjoy your day off Terry. Great job yesterday! It sounds like you were running in "my weather". After a couple of weeks, I am not kidding. I just got used to it. It'll be the same adjustment for me when it gets cold.

kechiemc

One more question, what does everybody do about getting water during a long run? Do you carry it with you? Do you have one of those belts that carries it, and if so, is it comfortable to run with? I've been purposefully going only places that I know have water fountains so I can stop quickly and get a drink in the middle of the run. There are several places like that around here. But I was wondering what everybody else does.

I live in a very large community and generally run a loop so I leave my water bottle at a neighbor's mailbox that I will pass again on my run. This morning was tricky b/c my loop was so big. So I carried it with me for the first four miles or so and then I left it under a tree near the road. Funny thing... The bottle was already empty at that point. It was hot and humid this morning. I had Gatorade in the bottle earlier. Apparently there was enough left to attract ants. By the time I came back to collect the bottle, it was covered with ants.:laugh:

Now that I am working up to 12 mile long runs, I am going to invest in something to take water with me. I look forward to hearing what everyone else does too.

kechiemc

The humidity is killer!! The Saturday am run is not until 8:30am, I wish they would start earlier, it only gets worse as the summer progresses. I really think I might start running on my own on Saturdays because I don't stay with anyone during the run anyway and I would rather get it over with earlier before the heat gets too bad. The coach posts the course on mapmyrun during the week so I will run the same course as them and be finished when they are starting!

That sounds like a plan. On my long runs, I am always home before 9 am.

mlck2323

Hey guys,

pmkelly messaged me about your run posts! My name is Madeline and i've been reading over your achievements, way to go! I fell in love with running a few years ago and have been working in a running store for about a year now. I love fitting people into great shoes--so many are in the incorrect kind for their feet/bodies.

I just had my third knee surgery (no worries--my knees are WHY i switched to running from other contact sports!) to remove some screws so that I may have my ACL done for the third time in december.

I've run six or seven half-marathons and I'm trying to start my training schedule for chicago full in october with my siblings while rehabbing but I can't quite do it yet I need to rest some more. so frustrating!

But I look forward to getting to know your stories!

kechiemc

Hi Madeline

Welcome to MFP Runner's Club. We are a friendly group of women and men who post daily about our runs, walks, or rest days. Some of us run indoors... Some of us run outdoors... And some of us walk. This board gives us support and accountability.

I started running last April. I consider myself a new runner. Currently, I run 4-5 days a week. In July I start training for a half in November. I have run some 5Ks and one 8K.

I'm glad you'll be joining us and look forward to hearing from you again soon.

-Kechie.

pmkelly409

Hey guys,

pmkelly messaged me about your run posts! My name is Madeline and i've been reading over your achievements, way to go! I fell in love with running a few years ago and have been working in a running store for about a year now. I love fitting people into great shoes--so many are in the incorrect kind for their feet/bodies.

I just had my third knee surgery (no worries--my knees are WHY i switched to running from other contact sports!) to remove some screws so that I may have my ACL done for the third time in december.

I've run six or seven half-marathons and I'm trying to start my training schedule for chicago full in october with my siblings while rehabbing but I can't quite do it yet I need to rest some more. so frustrating!

But I look forward to getting to know your stories!

YEA!! Glad you made it!! We look forward to having you as a new running buddy!! :drinker:

thalli1

Welcome Madeline,

This is a fun and helpful group. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Terry:flowerforyou:

ali106

Hi Madeline!!! (love your name btw!)

I"m Ali....have been a runner all my life...well since 8th grade...MANY MOON ago LOL....I've stopped and started back up so many times...right now I'm doing about 4 miles a day 5-6 days a week....wanna do a 10K soon....we shall see!

These folks here in our running club and on mfp are amazing....and I hope you have fun w/ us!!!

look forward to getting to know you better!!!:flowerforyou:

well today ...no running for Ali....bummer! so I did 45 mins of turbo jam....I got my sweat on LOL....tomorrow morning I am hitting the pavement...rain, shine, snow, sleet...I'm sooo jonesing! lol

hug and night ladies and gentlemen!
Ali

pmkelly409

Hey Ali - there is a 5K on July 4th for Autism Speaks here in DC. Just curious if you know - Is this a National race that you know of? I am thinking about running in it because I just found out that a friend of mine is running and I have until July 1st to register. going to look into it a little more...

Tricia

Slender1

Good Morning Ladies!!

I finished my 7 miles yesterday in the 80 degree heat and ridiculous humidity! It was hot but I pushed through and did it!! I bought myself fun new sneakers and my knees were sooooo happy!

Great job Trish! :drinker:

It was 77 with the heat index and 82% humidity when I ran this am.:sick: After mile 6, I started to run through some of my neighbors sprinklers to cool off.

What kind of shoes did you get?

I got the Asics Gel Kayano's TN850's (very cool purple - which coincidently is my favorite color!)

The humidity is killer!! The Saturday am run is not until 8:30am, I wish they would start earlier, it only gets worse as the summer progresses. I really think I might start running on my own on Saturdays because I don't stay with anyone during the run anyway and I would rather get it over with earlier before the heat gets too bad. The coach posts the course on mapmyrun during the week so I will run the same course as them and be finished when they are starting!

I just got the Kayano's too! They are the BEST. You get what you pay for, that's for sure. I ran my last half marathon in an old Kayano's version and they rocked. Comfortable. Light. Airy. *Sigh* I am in love! haha

pmkelly409

Good Morning Ladies!!

I finished my 7 miles yesterday in the 80 degree heat and ridiculous humidity! It was hot but I pushed through and did it!! I bought myself fun new sneakers and my knees were sooooo happy!

Great job Trish! :drinker:

It was 77 with the heat index and 82% humidity when I ran this am.:sick: After mile 6, I started to run through some of my neighbors sprinklers to cool off.

What kind of shoes did you get?

I got the Asics Gel Kayano's TN850's (very cool purple - which coincidently is my favorite color!)

The humidity is killer!! The Saturday am run is not until 8:30am, I wish they would start earlier, it only gets worse as the summer progresses. I really think I might start running on my own on Saturdays because I don't stay with anyone during the run anyway and I would rather get it over with earlier before the heat gets too bad. The coach posts the course on mapmyrun during the week so I will run the same course as them and be finished when they are starting!

I just got the Kayano's too! They are the BEST. You get what you pay for, that's for sure. I ran my last half marathon in an old Kayano's version and they rocked. Comfortable. Light. Airy. *Sigh* I am in love! haha

YEA! Fellow Kayano lover!! I love that I will get like 200 more miles on these too!!

Annab412

Hello Everyone,
I have been reading over your posts for a few weeks every now and again, and I would like to join this group! I have always liked running but never thought I would race, until I randomly signed up for and finished my first 10k on June 8th (I even won a trophy!) Now I am training for a half in the fall. I recently moved to a new state (and far away from my three running buddies) so now I have been running solo and its taking alot of motivation!