July 1 MFP Runner's Club

ali106

I'm gonna go make the boy one of my special grilled cheese sandwiches (swiss and amerian cheese w/ a thin slice of tomato on whole grain bread cooked in buttaaaaaa...lol)

Yes, please!

lmbo tell me about it....imagine making it and not having it....sigh....mmm good apple....:grumble:

Shannon023

I'm gonna go make the boy one of my special grilled cheese sandwiches (swiss and amerian cheese w/ a thin slice of tomato on whole grain bread cooked in buttaaaaaa...lol)

Yes, please!

lmbo tell me about it....imagine making it and not having it....sigh....mmm good apple....:grumble:

lol - run that extra mile. Would be worth it!

pmkelly409

Hi everyone - having MAJOR internet issues today at work - will try and post later...

Here is a great link I found....

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-301--10200-1-1X2X3X4X5-6,00.html

xxoo
Tricia

SherryRH

Hey everyone.

I haven't checked in for a while. I took a 2 week vacation to Seattle and we got back on Sunday. I did run 2xs while I was away. (It should have been more but I did go to the gym 2x also.)

My system is out of whack right now and I am very tired all the time. Going from West Coast time to East Coast time is not fun. I haven't ran any this week but I hope to do something later in the week. Tomorrow is a class at 5:30 am and next starts boot camp 3 days a week. I am sure we will do plenty of running then.

kechiemc

Good morning!

Today is a rest day for me. I got out for a wonderful 2 mile walk with my daughter. It was a perfect morning for a run. Go figure! On my rest day the temperature was 69 degrees and ONLY 55% humidity.

Enjoy the day:flowerforyou:
-Kechie.

So what days do you use as a rest day? Just every Tueday or what?

I rest 3-4 days a week. I rest the day after my long run (7 miles or more). Plus, I rest the day after my tempo and the day after my speed workout days. The temp and speed runs are the runs that make me feel like I might throw up but I don't actually throw up. What I mean is the pace is comfortably hard...

I use customized training schedules from Runners Worlds Smart Coach. You enter your current race time and what distance you want to train for and it gives you a customized training program. The program includes which days to run, how to run, and which days to rest. I love them!

-Kechie.

thalli1

Hi guys,
It sounds like a lot of people got up early to run today. Kechie, wouldn't you know that your day off from running would be cool and a great day to run! Oh well, at least you took a nice walk. Maybe it will stay cool for a couple of days.

Welcome Shel. Hope you enjoy the group. They've really helped to encourage me.

Today we did a speed workout and since it was a little shorter than usual, we did an arm weight workout also. Then I walked my doggy for about three miles too, just because I'm feeling sorry for her. She's not getting as many walks since we've been training and she can't go that far anymore.

It's another beautiful day here in Oregon. Hope everybody has a good one.
Terry:happy:

kechiemc

Good morning! Thanks to all who asked about my Mom. She is home from the hospital and doing much better. Tonight I have run with my new training group! I am so excited. We are are training for either or 5k or 10 K. So far I have two votes for the 10 K from you all. Maybe I'll go for it!
Bunny

Hi Bunny! Glad to hear your Mom is home.

I vote 10K. I have run a lot of 5Ks. It is not my favorite distance. I find that I am just getting warmed up as the race ends. So I vote 10K b/c I like them more.:laugh:

I can't wait to hear how your training group goes
-Kechie.

thalli1

Ali,

I just went back and read the rest of yesterday's thread and saw that you asked for suggestions about weight lifting. I decided to add weight lifting into my routine because I keep reading how muscle burns more calories than fat, and I'm all about earning any amount of extra calories! My weight lifting workouts don't burn as many calories as running does, but I'm really trying to mix things up to keep my body guessing and not let it get too used to any one kind of exercise.

Since I've been training for the marathon, I try not to do much lifting in the legs (although I do some for the hamstrings and shins since I read that running builds your quads and calves more so you can become out of balance in your legs). Mostly I do all kinds of arm/shoulder/chest exercises along with lots of core work. I belong to a gym and try to vary my intensity and duration lifting about 3 to 4 times a week along with my runs. I alternate between low weights and faster sets with more repititions (almost aerobic) and slower heavier sets with fewer repetitions.

I'm starting to notice a difference in my arm strength and just beginning to see a little definition plus I think it has helped me to continue losing pounds as I get closer to my goal. I hope this helps, and good luck!
Terry:flowerforyou:

Shannon023

Ali,

I just went back and read the rest of yesterday's thread and saw that you asked for suggestions about weight lifting. I decided to add weight lifting into my routine because I keep reading how muscle burns more calories than fat, and I'm all about earning any amount of extra calories! My weight lifting workouts don't burn as many calories as running does, but I'm really trying to mix things up to keep my body guessing and not let it get too used to any one kind of exercise.

Since I've been training for the marathon, I try not to do much lifting in the legs (although I do some for the hamstrings and shins since I read that running builds your quads and calves more so you can become out of balance in your legs). Mostly I do all kinds of arm/shoulder/chest exercises along with lots of core work. I belong to a gym and try to vary my intensity and duration lifting about 3 to 4 times a week along with my runs. I alternate between low weights and faster sets with more repititions (almost aerobic) and slower heavier sets with fewer repetitions.

I'm starting to notice a difference in my arm strength and just beginning to see a little definition plus I think it has helped me to continue losing pounds as I get closer to my goal. I hope this helps, and good luck!
Terry:flowerforyou:

Terry,

Have you tried running with hand weights?? We have a couple 3 lbs hand weights that I want to bring with me on my shorter runs. Gotta get rid of my lunch-lady arms. :embarassed:

bunnyr

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Hey Bunny,

When is the run? If you have enough time, then consider me a 3rd vote for the 10k.
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The run is in 10 weeks. 10 weeks to a 10 K. Right now I can run/walk 4 miles but I have never timed how long I run. I just make goals for myself on the road. Tonight I find out the program. With all this encouragement I am just about ready to go for it!

thalli1

I haven't tried running with hand weights, but I'm sure they would help. It would be a way to do a little arm workout while you run. "Lunch lady arms" that's a good one! Last weekend was the first time in a couple of years that I've even worn a sleeveless shirt because of my lunch lady arms! Here's to losing them however we can!:drinker:

Shannon023

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Hey Bunny,

When is the run? If you have enough time, then consider me a 3rd vote for the 10k.
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The run is in 10 weeks. 10 weeks to a 10 K. Right now I can run/walk 4 miles but I have never timed how long I run. I just make goals for myself on the road. Tonight I find out the program. With all this encouragement I am just about ready to go for it!
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Oh heck yeah, you can do it!! :drinker:

bunnyr

Thanks Kechie,
Yikes I think that is 5 votes for a 10K. no votes 5K!
By the way. My son is in a football training camp and even though he is in great shape he has thrown up twice. I don't want to be the overly concerned Mom but is that normal?
Bunny

bunnyr

Thanks Kechie,
Yikes I think that is 5 votes for a 10K. no votes 5K!
By the way. My son is in a football training camp and even though he is in great shape he has thrown up twice. I don't want to be the overly concerned Mom but is that normal?
Bunny

thalli1

Thanks Kechie,
Yikes I think that is 5 votes for a 10K. no votes 5K!
By the way. My son is in a football training camp and even though he is in great shape he has thrown up twice. I don't want to be the overly concerned Mom but is that normal?
Bunny

Just tell your son to make sure he's staying hydrated. It's easy to get dehydrated in those intense kind of workouts, especially if it's hot. It can be dangerous. Lots of boys throw up during those workouts though. My son used to see it as sort of a badge of honor to work so hard that he threw up.

RunFasterMommy

Thanks Kechie,
Yikes I think that is 5 votes for a 10K. no votes 5K!
By the way. My son is in a football training camp and even though he is in great shape he has thrown up twice. I don't want to be the overly concerned Mom but is that normal?
Bunny

Just tell your son to make sure he's staying hydrated. It's easy to get dehydrated in those intense kind of workouts, especially if it's hot. It can be dangerous. Lots of boys throw up during those workouts though. My son used to see it as sort of a badge of honor to work so hard that he threw up.

I agree -- make sure he's drinking not just water but he'll need something with electrolytes in it. Gatorade, Power Ade -- something like that. Definitely sounds like dehydration. Does the coach know he's throwing up? I'd think the coach would be making sure they get their fluids in.....

ali106

ugh...my son keeps heading out to the pool so I can't get to reply to all your posts yet...BUT I had to come real quick and say....because of this thread....I didn't give up and just walk today...and believe me I wanted too so badly....It was like 90 and humid and about 5 pm....just not my normal early morning run time....but I got my boy in the jogger....and pushed him up and down hills for 3.5 miles....I was going to quit after the first one....lol but I said....naaaaa thinking about all you guys do...and I wanted to make you proud LMBO!!!

so yay you all!!! love and hugs and thanks!!!
Ali be back later!!!:drinker: :flowerforyou:

kechiemc

By the way. My son is in a football training camp and even though he is in great shape he has thrown up twice. I don't want to be the overly concerned Mom but is that normal?
Bunny

I would say "no" actually throwing up twice is not normal. I used to work with a guy who was a hard core body builder. He and his friends would do squats until someone threw up as a badge of honor. And guys think we're weird? I workout hard on my hard days and sometimes I do start to feel sick but I always take that as a sign that I need to ease up a bit.

pam0206

Welp. Nothing earth shattering from the doctor today. He said we could do an x-ray, but he seriously doubted any sort of fracture because I am complaining of pain on the tibia (one of the strongest bones in the body). He suspects (the same as me) that the bruise from my sprayer has aggravated some tendon or muscle close by. So, he diagnosed it as a bone contusion, but didn't recommend any different course other than aleve and applying heat, which I've already been doing. He said, well, you have to walk before you can run......yep.......so I hope I'm up and at 'em very soon.

Keep truckin' all! I"ll live vicariously.
P

jdtrainer

I did one hour of karate this morning and I was not going to run. Then I made the mistake of logging in and seeing what everyone else has been up to. Way to go ladies!!!! I am going to have to back off on my running mileage to keep up the intensity of my other workouts for the next 83 days, but I managed 2 miles in 95 degree temps.

I love/despise all of you:laugh: :laugh: Accountability is a wonderful thing??

Keep up the great work.

JD

jadaigle

I did 4.3 miles this morning.

Nich0le

Good evening, I got started really late today. My 13 year old had her wisdom teeth pulled this AM.
After she woke up and had some food I finally got on the treadmill and surprisingly beat yesterdays time by one minute.

I am doing practice 5Ks at home and timing myself, best time so far 38:30, getting stronger and faster. Maybe it is the hulk juice I have been drinking (green machine "superfood") :laugh:

Good night and a good run for all you early risers tomorrow

bunnyr

Thanks Kechie,
Yikes I think that is 5 votes for a 10K. no votes 5K!
By the way. My son is in a football training camp and even though he is in great shape he has thrown up twice. I don't want to be the overly concerned Mom but is that normal?
Bunny

Just tell your son to make sure he's staying hydrated. It's easy to get dehydrated in those intense kind of workouts, especially if it's hot. It can be dangerous. Lots of boys throw up during those workouts though. My son used to see it as sort of a badge of honor to work so hard that he threw up.

I agree -- make sure he's drinking not just water but he'll need something with electrolytes in it. Gatorade, Power Ade -- something like that. Definitely sounds like dehydration. Does the coach know he's throwing up? I'd think the coach would be making sure they get their fluids in.....