MFP Runner's Club 8/7

Shannon023

Wake up, SleepyHeads!!

Got 4 miles in! Last run until my 1/2 marathon!! :bigsmile:

Enjoy your day/runs/rests!

Shannon023

Wake up, SleepyHeads!!

Got 4 miles in! Last run until my 1/2 marathon!! :bigsmile:

Enjoy your day/runs/rests!

SherryRH

We did 3.5 miles this morning. Our Thursday morning runs are great because we start and end at starbucks so coffee afterwards. I got lucky today because it was my turn to treat and only 3 of us ran but it was supposed to be more like 6.

I think we are doing a 5k next wednesday which will be nice because it will be a good run before I go to the outer banks for a week.

Great job on the 4 miles Shannon. I wanted to keep it light today because my shin is acting up. Let us know how you make out on the 1/2 marathon.

Everyone else, have a great run today. I know on the east coast (near philly) the humidity was not that bad this morning. Much easier to breathe.

food_junkie

Hey guys! I ended up doing 3 miles and then going to CSI class..I'm suc a lazy bum lately..so going to that class is like the only way to get in any strength! Haha hope everyone enjoys their day..its almost the weekend :happy: !

Happy running ya'll..you guys rock!

kechiemc

Good morning:flowerforyou:

Today was speedwork. I ran like someone was chasing me.:laugh:

1 mile warm up.
1 mile comfortably hard followed by 0.5 mile jog (repeat 3 times).
1 mile cool down.

The total workout was about 6.5 miles. It was hard! For the first time, comfortably hard was 8:00-8:30 minute miles for me.

Make it a great day everyone
-Kechie.

FitMomof3

Could I please join your group? Puh-leeeze?:happy:

A little background about me...

I ran my first 5K last weekend in 26:25 after training for only 2 weeks. Now I love to run. I try to run 3-4 miles a day. I would love to run another 5K this summer/fall to see if I can improve my time.

I ran 3.4 mi last night and pulled something in my inner thigh so I might have to take it easy tonight.

I have a question for you-what else do you do besides running? I want to start to incorporate some type of strength training into my workout. There is a trainer at my husband's work who will work with the spouses of employees and come up with a workout plan for them. My husband is asking her today if she will meet with me a make a workout plan for me. I'll let you know how that goes.

kechiemc--I might try speedwork like you did this morning. It sounds like a good way to mix things up.

Way to get out and run first thing in the am. I have 3 young children at home with me all day and I have to wait and run at night when my husband is home, so I won't be posting my workout until night.

Mireille

No run again for me.

Did 55min elliptical instead. :flowerforyou:

Theresa35

Could I please join your group? Puh-leeeze?:happy:

I have a question for you-what else do you do besides running? I want to start to incorporate some type of strength training into my workout. There is a trainer at my husband's work who will work with the spouses of employees and come up with a workout plan for them. My husband is asking her today if she will meet with me a make a workout plan for me. I'll let you know how that goes.

Of course, they will let you join...heck they welcomed me with open arms and I've yet to run a mile....:laugh: I am experienced with a trainer though so I wanted to add my two cents about that..

I LOVE IT!!! The trainer can come up with exercises I never would have done on my own and really motivates you to push harder. I have been working with mine for a couple months and am starting to see some definition and I have lost some inches. I say GO for it!!!

SherryRH

No run again for me.

Did 55min elliptical instead. :flowerforyou:

Mireille are you back from your vacation? If so, how was it?

kechiemc

Could I please join your group? Puh-leeeze?:happy:

A little background about me...

I ran my first 5K last weekend in 26:25 after training for only 2 weeks. Now I love to run. I try to run 3-4 miles a day. I would love to run another 5K this summer/fall to see if I can improve my time.

I ran 3.4 mi last night and pulled something in my inner thigh so I might have to take it easy tonight.

I have a question for you-what else do you do besides running? I want to start to incorporate some type of strength training into my workout. There is a trainer at my husband's work who will work with the spouses of employees and come up with a workout plan for them. My husband is asking her today if she will meet with me a make a workout plan for me. I'll let you know how that goes.

kechiemc--I might try speedwork like you did this morning. It sounds like a good way to mix things up.

Way to get out and run first thing in the am. I have 3 young children at home with me all day and I have to wait and run at night when my husband is home, so I won't be posting my workout until night.

Welcome fitmomof3!:flowerforyou:

Congratulations on your 5K pr! 26:25 is an awesome time!

I get up very early to run before my dh heads out to work. It is too hot here otherwise.

Welcome to the group and I look forward to reading your posts daily. This is a wonderful group that checks in daily to report our rests, walks, runs, or other activities.

-Kechie.

Btw, since I started doing a speed or a tempo workout once a week, I have seen some improvement in my running pace.

thalli1

Could I please join your group? Puh-leeeze?:happy:

A little background about me...

I ran my first 5K last weekend in 26:25 after training for only 2 weeks. Now I love to run. I try to run 3-4 miles a day. I would love to run another 5K this summer/fall to see if I can improve my time.

I ran 3.4 mi last night and pulled something in my inner thigh so I might have to take it easy tonight.

I have a question for you-what else do you do besides running? I want to start to incorporate some type of strength training into my workout. There is a trainer at my husband's work who will work with the spouses of employees and come up with a workout plan for them. My husband is asking her today if she will meet with me a make a workout plan for me. I'll let you know how that goes.

kechiemc--I might try speedwork like you did this morning. It sounds like a good way to mix things up.

Way to get out and run first thing in the am. I have 3 young children at home with me all day and I have to wait and run at night when my husband is home, so I won't be posting my workout until night.

fitmom:
Welcome to the club! This group is very encouraging and supportive.
You asked what else we do besides run. Here's my program. It's been going great and keeping things interesting:

I only run 3 days a week. (One run is speed work, one is a tempo run, and one is a longer run. I was following a program to run a half marathon, and now I'm just continuing those types of workouts since I completed the half marathon a couple weeks ago.)

On the other days I do cross-training of some kind. Usually I do weight lifting (mostly core and arm work) and either swimming or ellliptical. I try to vary what I do and also vary the intensity to keep my body guessing and to avoid boredom. I usually take one day a week off, but sometimes I'll do something light like walking my dog on that day just to earn a few more calories to eat. So far this program is going great and I feel stronger and healthier than I have in a while.

Today is a six mile tempo run for me.

Have a wonderful day everybody!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

thalli1

Good luck on your half Shannon!

banks1850

Race day today. Woo Hoo. 6:30 pm race. Wish me luck.

shooting for 20:45 or better on the 5K.

Shannon023

Good luck on your half Shannon!

Thanks!!!

This'll be me Saturday night....... &

Can't wait!!!!!!

areay

Good luck, you're going to make it!!

Mireille

No run again for me.

Did 55min elliptical instead. :flowerforyou:

Mireille are you back from your vacation? If so, how was it?

I had an amazing vacation. I really didn't want to come back. There is nothing like spending time with family and having them take care of you. lol I didn't clean, do dishes or cook for 7 days!! No wonder I didn't want to come back. I only ran twice while I was there. I figured I wasn't destined to run after almost dying on the treadmill and being chased by a dog while doing my 5 miles. lol
I was still on vacation mode after I got home and didn't start exercising again until yesterday. :blushing:
I'm back on track and I look forward to going out for a run. DH schedule hasn't allowed me to get out there this week but this weekend for sure.

Thank you for asking! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Mireille

Wake up, SleepyHeads!!

Got 4 miles in! Last run until my 1/2 marathon!! :bigsmile:

Enjoy your day/runs/rests!

I'm so excited for you! You will do great!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Mireille

Race day today. Woo Hoo. 6:30 pm race. Wish me luck.

shooting for 20:45 or better on the 5K.

Good luck on your race today!
You are fast as lightning! :flowersforyou: :flowersforyou:

TNTPete

Good Luck Shannon!!

Good Luck Banks!!

Wow, so many races!! So exciting!
Well today was a 2 miler and strength/circuit training but I decided to do a test on my 1.5 mile and I made it in 13:38 - one of my best times yet!! Yeah - shaved two minutes from April's time.

What did I do differently these past few months? I always enjoy running 3-4 miles but this time I decided to do interval training and lots of different lengths and learning to hold myself back on my "easy" runs and not do intervals!! haha. So, I am very proud of myself :bigsmile: and wanted to share!!

As far as what else I do, circuit training (love it!!) personal trainers are great for it! Also, biking and walking, swimming -- that sort of thing. I don't like the ellipticals here so I avoid them but usually that too.

Tomorrow Rest day, ahhhhh. Happy trails!

SherryRH

Good luck with your race tonight Banks. Make sure to let us know if you reached your time goal.

hessied

Best of luck tonight, Banks! Churn out that 20 minute time - you can do it!

Today I did my 7 mile tempo run: 1 mile warm-up, 5 miles at a 8.23 pace, then a 1 mile cool-down.

Enjoy the rest of the day, runners!