MFP Runner's Club

kechiemc

I am so glad that there is a runner's club on here, I just joined the site yesterday and I am sooo already addicted! I ran my first 5k last month in 29:02, and have another coming up next week. I want to be able to work up to a 10K and then a half marathon....anyone have suggestions on how I can improve my run time and stamina?

Glad you found us:flowerforyou: Welcome!

Consistency has been a key ingredient for me. Once I started running 3 days a week no matter what, I experienced real progress.

Awesome time for your first 5K!:drinker:

kechiemc

Just got back from a Horrible 5.2 miler! Had to pee at mile 0.5 even though I went before I left. Felt like I was going to throw up from mile 1.5-2.5!! Think I didn't wait long enough after lunch!! Oops. Walked to mile 3... then did a jog/sprint the last 2.2 miles! I have never been so glad to be home from a run!!!! I really hope everyone else's runs today were/are much better than mine!!!

Kristin

Way to go Kristin:drinker:

kechiemc

3.75 miles is 29 minutes!!! even got a compliment from one of the "fast guys"

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RunRideRay

65degrees, 43% humidity, sunny skies and my favorite wooded trail only a short jog from my house. About 14 miles later and I am that happy dude on those “life is good” shirts! What a run tonight! Sorry if that was cruel to most of you schlepping in the heat & humidity.

Tom, great post on hydration. I never tried the tablets but know some folks who really like them. I don't like to experiment with pills, supplements, new drinks, etc….. It is great to hear about good results and I will be sure to try them this summer.

My 9yo son jogged the last 2 miles with me today and wants to do a 5k this summer, so that will be fun. I’ll wear a sign “Ethan’s 1st race” and he will get cheered the whole way.

gustergirl

When I first started I was just walking and throwing in running around the cul de sac loops etc. I was progressing but then got divorced and moved. Then I signed up for the 5K and have done really well. I can easily run for 30 minutes straight now. The other day I dropped the kids off at their dads and realized--I bet I could run my WHOLE old course! haha! So wednesday morning I did just that. It was awesome! Thursday I am thinking will be a rest day for me! My body is tired!!


Question: My 5K is on Wednesday night--Can you help me schedule the rest of the days until the race?? Thanks!!

christine918

Good Morning!:flowerforyou:

I'm going to the gym today...its raining here. Gonna do upper body and abs. I'm contemplating on trying to run, although I probably shouldn't. My hip is still hurting, but this running stuff is very addictive!:happy: I guess if you are gonna be addicted to something, running is not such a bad thing. :laugh:
Gustergirl: Good luck on your 5K!


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vrdz3215

I had a great 4 mile run yesterday.....It's raining here so I may have to go the treadmill today (ugh )
Does anyone know some good stretches for your knees? I know that sounds weird, but my knees are always super tight when I get done running, and all the stretches I do don't seem to help.

Everyone have a great day! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

vrdz3215

When I first started I was just walking and throwing in running around the cul de sac loops etc. I was progressing but then got divorced and moved. Then I signed up for the 5K and have done really well. I can easily run for 30 minutes straight now. The other day I dropped the kids off at their dads and realized--I bet I could run my WHOLE old course! haha! So wednesday morning I did just that. It was awesome! Thursday I am thinking will be a rest day for me! My body is tired!!


Question: My 5K is on Wednesday night--Can you help me schedule the rest of the days until the race?? Thanks!!

Congrats on the progress! :happy:

12by311

Does anyone know some good stretches for your knees? I know that sounds weird, but my knees are always super tight when I get done running, and all the stretches I do don't seem to help.

Try that hip stretch that I posted a few pages back. I know what you mean by that tightness in the knees. Sometimes it feels like mine needs to "pop" or something. But try that stretch before and after your run.

jabdye

I'm seeing/hearing great results from those of you that do speedwork. What exactly do you do? I have been working to do 3 minutes at my desired 1/2 marathon pace -- 1 minute sprinting -- 1 minute walking then repeat for 3+ miles.

Would love to hear how you all are breaking it down.

I use Runner's World's Smart Coach tool. If you plug in a current time and distance, it'll give you a custom workout schedule. Let me know if you have questions about the plan you get. Some people have a hard time understanding the speed/interval workout lingo.

Thanks - I just printed it out -- and will let you know if I need help deciphering. thank you so much!

jabdye

When I first started I was just walking and throwing in running around the cul de sac loops etc. I was progressing but then got divorced and moved. Then I signed up for the 5K and have done really well. I can easily run for 30 minutes straight now. The other day I dropped the kids off at their dads and realized--I bet I could run my WHOLE old course! haha! So wednesday morning I did just that. It was awesome! Thursday I am thinking will be a rest day for me! My body is tired!!


Question: My 5K is on Wednesday night--Can you help me schedule the rest of the days until the race?? Thanks!!

Way to go gustergirl! That is an awesome accomplishment. Be proud :drinker:

As for the 5k -- I can tell you it is NOT a good idea to consume large quantities of meat on a stick (went out to a Brazilian churiscaria (sp?)) -- and don't drink fabulously fruity drinks with it -- oh and don't stay somewhere where the pipes burst and you have no water -- and ultimately only get 3 hours of sleep :blushing: Not that I would EVER do something so silly -- but I HEAR it makes for a bad race!

jabdye

I had a good run today -- 6 miles -- and am headed off for some camping in the Shenandoah mountains tomorrow! Woo hoo! hope you all have a fabulous weekend -- and pray that the mountain trails don't kill me on my long run!

annaliza

Good morning everyone!!

Shoot, it's raining hard here too so I guess I'm going to go ahead and pay that gym membership and go try the treadmill. We have a great gym here at the college, but facutly/staff pay dues each semester (cheap, too, like $40 for 4 months). I haven't used it for years so I'm kind of nervous about it. It's the summer time so there shouldn't be too many people there - lol especially those young hard college girls. I feel like such a blob around them. I'm not looking forward to running on a treadmill.

vrdz, good question....the same thing happens to me. I'm going to try those stretches 12by suggested.

Raymond, that is so cute!! I'm hoping my children will run with me someday. If I were there, I'd cheer for him too.

Ketchie, thanks for the info on the smart coach information. I'm going to try it. I think that will make a big difference.

Tiddle, you were smoking!

Kristin, welcome aboard. Sorry you had such a terrible run....I have days like that too.

Jab, I'm jealous! Have fun camping!

kechiemc

Good morning:flowerforyou:

Brutal speedwork for me today. 83 degrees and 65% humidity. I've got to start getting up early again.:grumble:

Today's goal:
1 easy paced mile to warm up
4x800s in 4:16 w/400m jogs
(Translation: Run half mile in 4:16. Then jog a quarter mile to recover. Repeat 4 times.)
1 easy paced mile to cool down

I am exhausted! Off to start the day.:laugh:

Enjoy the day
-Kechie.

beckyi88

Rain held off until the end of my 5.5 miles..then it felt like a wonderful shower!!! :happy:
Dragging today, but still managed to get it done!
Sipped at a Gatorade before and after ...tasted wretched, but no queasyness and just a light headache. It probably also helped that the sun wasn't out today!

Have a wonderful run everyone!

Becky

Lesli

I jogged 4.5 miles today. Have a great day everyone!

natalie523

I got 5 miles in today...the weather has been great here. In the pacific northwest the mornings don't get to hot Have a great day everyone!

runnerdad

Had to cut the usual run short today, only got 4 miles in, but it was still a good run.

msarro

Getting nervous here because my first 1.5 mile race is on saturday. Still only running it in around 15 minutes, but hey, I could care less where I place - it's all about finishing.

However, I tried asking before and I never got a response... lately when I run I've been getting a burning pain in the front of my right shin. Only my right shin, the left is fine. The wierd thing is as soon as I stop running the pain goes away, so I know it isn't shinsplints. It's also the wrong sort of pain. It goes from my ankle (where I'd tie my shoes) up to just below my knee. It's a burning sensation, as if I'd been working a muscle way too long. This is with shoes that were professionally fitted for me at a running store - so I don't think the shoes are an issue either.

For now I'm going to try stretching more, but has anyone else encountered this? Any pointers would be really helpful.

12by311

Getting nervous here because my first 1.5 mile race is on saturday. Still only running it in around 15 minutes, but hey, I could care less where I place - it's all about finishing.

However, I tried asking before and I never got a response... lately when I run I've been getting a burning pain in the front of my right shin. Only my right shin, the left is fine. The wierd thing is as soon as I stop running the pain goes away, so I know it isn't shinsplints. It's also the wrong sort of pain. It goes from my ankle (where I'd tie my shoes) up to just below my knee. It's a burning sensation, as if I'd been working a muscle way too long. This is with shoes that were professionally fitted for me at a running store - so I don't think the shoes are an issue either.

For now I'm going to try stretching more, but has anyone else encountered this? Any pointers would be really helpful.

Maybe it’s a stress fracture. Maybe you’ve pulled the strap of muscle that goes across the shin. Maybe it’s just one of those running aches and pains. If you ice it, rest it, and take some anti-inflammatory meds and it doesn’t go away, maybe you should go to the doctor.

gustergirl

I read somewhere to make the shape of the letters of the alphabet with your foot slanted down and that stretches the muscles in your shins. I would get it checked after the race next week. Good luck! I bet you will shave some time off with the crowd being there etc!

VballLeash

Hello my fellow runners!

Well I haven't ran the last few days ago because my marathon was sunday as most of you know... but I went to a running store to get fitted for shoes because nikes just aren't doing it for me, I think I just wear them cause they look the best haha but I don't think they give me enough support and I came to the finish line with blisters and blood in my socks (yea ew!)

Anyways I got some Brooks running shoes so I was just wondering if any of you have these and what you think, they felt good in the store so I'm hoping I like them and they seem to be popular but anyways let me know please. I love to see so many people running, I can't wait to get back out there, running in a race just makes you love it more! :happy:

~Leash

VballLeash

I had a good run today -- 6 miles -- and am headed off for some camping in the Shenandoah mountains tomorrow! Woo hoo! hope you all have a fabulous weekend -- and pray that the mountain trails don't kill me on my long run!

I love running on mountain trails! I never really get too but I have a few times and it was a blast plus the calorie burn is way higher than flat road, have fun!!!

~Leash

RunRideRay

OK Leash.....you can't pop in and not give us some post mortem on the marathon.

So, the feet are bad and you are smart to convert to brooks. Nike's are notorious for small toe box and bloody toes. I love saucony, new balance, and asics myself. Any black toenails too?

How bout them legs? It's crazy isn't it? Love to hear more if you care to share, anyone in the marathon club know's all about it.

Raymond

VballLeash

OK Leash.....you can't pop in and not give us some post mortem on the marathon.

So, the feet are bad and you are smart to convert to brooks. Nike's are notorious for small toe box and bloody toes. I love saucony, new balance, and asics myself. Any black toenails too?

How bout them legs? It's crazy isn't it? Love to hear more if you care to share, anyone in the marathon club know's all about it.

Raymond

haha ok yea heres the update...

I'm feeling pretty darn good! I do have a couple toe nails that are about to fall off and all I have to say to that is ow!!! My legs actually weren't ever sore but my sides and shoulders were but today is the best I've felt, I did get a bit of a flu on tuesday and wednesday and everyone said its cause my immune system is just down but I'm feeling good today so hopefully I can start running again in a couple days, I do have to get my knee checked out cause its been giving me some trouble so keep your fingers crossed for that! Thanks for the feedback on brooks, I did try on new balance but they didnt feel as good. Happy runnin!

~Leash

12by311

No distance for me today.

Weights/Circuits/Intervals

jessmomof3

9 mile bike/ 5K run for me tonight. 2 days til my triathlon!!

And... the 5K was with my dh!! He did it! He is going to be so ready for the 5K next weekend, I'm super proud of him! :drinker:

runnerdad

9 mile bike/ 5K run for me tonight. 2 days til my triathlon!!

And... the 5K was with my dh!! He did it! He is going to be so ready for the 5K next weekend, I'm super proud of him! :drinker:

Hi Jess, good luck with the triathlon.:flowerforyou:

On week 1 of second round of P90X. Doing doubles, using my run days instead of cardio X, so keeping busy here.

vrdz3215

no run today.....elliptical because it was raining, for some reason i just cant bring my self to run on a treadmill its so boring! Also did weight training too! Hopefully it will stop raining tommorrow long enough for me to get my run in!:bigsmile:

msarro

OK Leash.....you can't pop in and not give us some post mortem on the marathon.

So, the feet are bad and you are smart to convert to brooks. Nike's are notorious for small toe box and bloody toes. I love saucony, new balance, and asics myself. Any black toenails too?

How bout them legs? It's crazy isn't it? Love to hear more if you care to share, anyone in the marathon club know's all about it.

Raymond

haha ok yea heres the update...

I'm feeling pretty darn good! I do have a couple toe nails that are about to fall off and all I have to say to that is ow!!! My legs actually weren't ever sore but my sides and shoulders were but today is the best I've felt, I did get a bit of a flu on tuesday and wednesday and everyone said its cause my immune system is just down but I'm feeling good today so hopefully I can start running again in a couple days, I do have to get my knee checked out cause its been giving me some trouble so keep your fingers crossed for that! Thanks for the feedback on brooks, I did try on new balance but they didnt feel as good. Happy runnin!

~Leash

I wear brooks, and after my old running shoes, they felt like the most wonderful thing on earth. Nikes do look the best, but I'll take function over fashion any day :laugh:

Ran 3 miles today, not great, not bad. Almost up to the point where I could do the 5k (hell, I could probably do it now if I wanted), so I'm feeling pretty confident about the 1.5 miler on saturday. I'll just be slow... I need to work on speed.

Also I think I figured out what was up with my shin... for some reason the laces on my right foot were tighter than the left, and the tongue of the shoe had moved over. Combine that with some ample stretching before the run and I was pain free. w00t!