MFP Runners' Club-October 17

515TeachNRun

Where is everyone?!? It is a wet, dreary day in IA. I hope Areay has a gorgeous day in VEGAS!!!

I did Kempo X this a.m. No runs for me until Sunday. I am the last leg in our relay team, so I'll be doing 6.2 miles at about noon Sunday.

What's up for everyone else? Workout today? Races this weekend?

515TeachNRun

Where is everyone?!? It is a wet, dreary day in IA. I hope Areay has a gorgeous day in VEGAS!!!

I did Kempo X this a.m. No runs for me until Sunday. I am the last leg in our relay team, so I'll be doing 6.2 miles at about noon Sunday.

What's up for everyone else? Workout today? Races this weekend?

seegirlrun

Hi Teach! You pushed me out the door. It's wet and dreary here in No. Atlanta, too, but I went on my run just so I could keep you company. Very slow and very painful. It was not nearly as fun as earlier this week. Maybe it is time for new shoes. 4.75 miles, of which, I walked 1/2 mile (warm-up and cool-down).

So, question for you runners. What kind of shoes do you wear? I go to true running stores to get fitted and currently am wearing a stability shoe - New Balance 768 in a narrow size but I don't know that it's the best shoe for me.

I am a defniite mid to forefoot striker so the soft cushy heal does nada for me. I'd like to find a shoe with a little stability and lots of forefoot cushion. I pronate a lot when I walk but not when I run (forefoot stike keeps me from pronating too much, I think). 5'4", 147 pounds, 20 miles a week, concrete and asphalt. Any opinions?

lisarae

Teach: I went out for my run and just missed the rain (NW Iowa) at 5:30. Did 4.5 miles and headed back, thinking we were getting more. Just dreary today. I was hoping to get outside with the little ones, but it's looking chilly. I am 4/5 time at my school (counselor) so I'm lucky to have Fridays OFF!!! Maybe the sun will break through. Blah....

515TeachNRun

Lisa: I'm in the schools too. I teach second grade-the kids are at Art right now.
It is a dreary day :grumble:

McGlinchy: Thanks for the company this am!

I am wearing a Sauccany (sp) right now. I had an Asics that I really liked, but I hit the inside of the left shoe somehow, and wore away the fabric. Weird! I have gone to a small sporting good store in the past, but I'm going to a new running store next time. I went to a reputable running store, but I was disappointed in the service. I took old shoes in and talked about my habits and goals, but the clerk didn't seem too interested. So, a new one for the next investment, which good shoes definitely are!

tweety3

Hey teach! 1st grade here in Missouri!!! Love love love it!!
Well I ran 6.5 miles today. I am really doing bad with my time!! Anyone have any tips for speeding things up a bit? It was a cool day here, started to drizzle while I was out. Still had 2 miles to get back and was getting woried but it held off! All in all it was a great run!:drinker:

515TeachNRun

I am not a fast runner, either. I have been incorporating tempo runs and speedwork into my weekly routine. We'll see if that helps on Sunday

Let's hear it for all the running educators! :drinker:

lisarae

Woo hoo teachers! Anyone else counting down until holiday vacations? :happy:

kdsmith

I'm going crazy not running due to tapering for my 1/2 marathon on Sunday. It is hard to stay within calories when I'm not getting my runs in. Sore hamstrings so I'm not risking any sort of workout, I am excited to go get my race kit tomorrow.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Kim

songbyrdsweet

Today was my day off. Yesterday I got in a fabulous 3.5 mile run in the evening...it was cool and balmy and I was fast (for me)! Tomorrow I'm running 6 miles.

Wynnie

Just wanted to send out a big "YYAHHHH"!!! I was "off running" (doctors orders) the last three months, and missed a HM I was signed up for. But I followed all instructions and today was my first run since August. Wasn't fast and wasn't long, but I'm just so HAPPY to be back out there!!!