MFP Runner's Club

kechiemc

Happy Friday! :flowerforyou:

Welcome to MFP Runner's Club

We are a friendly group that posts to this post daily. We post about our runs, walks, rests, and cross training. We hope to support and inspire you on your journey.

taylor74

Can beginners join? I just started running and could use all the suggestions, hints and support I could get!

annaliza

Welcome Taylor! Sure you could join...we'd like to have you!! There are a lot of helpful people here in all stages - from new to expert.

Here is the link to the previous thread - there's a lot of good information that can help you (and it's a good reference for me since I'm new, too )

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/54047-mfp-runner-s-club

Thanks Ketchie!!!

sonia2

Hello~! Easy run for me this morning-- 4 miles at 10:00 pace. It was supposed to be at 11:00 pace; I tried to go slow. I kept having to make myself slow down. It was easier breathing with our 75% humidity, to go slower. Knee pain was minimal at the end. I believe it's getting better!!

RunRideRay

I was helping someone else out with some knee pain, and thought I would post this article from cool running about the subject. I also found a site that had some good pics for stretches to do.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_5/194.shtml

http://runninginjuryfree.org/2008/09/stretching.html

http://runninginjuryfree.org/2008/09/pictures-of-stretch-exercises.html

Basically, it is a common problem for runners to get a knee pain that can pull the knee cap to one side due to an imbalance in tendons and muscle development. It happened to me when training for my first Ironman, and totally bummed me out.

It took me a $25 copay to the physical therapist who figured it out right away and I was training hard again in about 2 weeks. It only took a series of daily stretching drills. I have been pain free ever since.

Just something to be aware of.
Raymond

christine918

Hey Everyone! :flowerforyou:

Doctor says I have hip bursitis and the bones look ok! I got a cortisone shot to help me get through tonight's race. After tonight, I can't run or bike or do anything for a week! I'm sure it's for the best though since I can barely walk when I get up.

Hope everyone has happy running!:happy:



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vrdz3215

Haven't posted in a couple of days, but had two awesome runs of 4.0 and 4.5 miles on Wednesday and Thursday...Today is a rest day for me, running a 5k bright and early in the morning! Happy Friday everybody!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

jabdye

Good morning!
Got in 5.5 easy miles today. Was supposed to be a rest day but I have to change my long run to Sunday instead of Saturday so I'm "resting" tomorrow. Is there such a thing as "rest" when you have a 6 and 7 year old?????

Hope you all have a fabulous day!

jabdye

Haven't posted in a couple of days, but had two awesome runs of 4.0 and 4.5 miles on Wednesday and Thursday...Today is a rest day for me, running a 5k bright and early in the morning! Happy Friday everybody!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Good luck on your 5k!!! Run fast! :bigsmile:

jabdye

Hello~! Easy run for me this morning-- 4 miles at 10:00 pace. It was supposed to be at 11:00 pace; I tried to go slow. I kept having to make myself slow down. It was easier breathing with our 75% humidity, to go slower. Knee pain was minimal at the end. I believe it's getting better!!

Hey Sonia! Glad to hear your knee is feeling better. I have been having trouble going slow too. Today was an easy 5 miles and I'm used to speeding up the last half and had to discipline myself not to go faster. Hoping these easy runs will keep me injury free. I'm in Yorktown, VA so I know all about the humidity. Luckily 4 out of my 5 runs are indoors -- boring but at least I can breathe. Sundays run is my long run and it's outdoors -- would it be possible to carry an oxygen tank....hmmmmm....:glasses:
actually last time mother nature helped out and rained on me! It was fabulous!!!

Enjoy your day!

SherryRH

Great job everyone for getting out there to run and do races. Get well to everyone that is hurting or injured. Hopefully the road to recovery won't be that long. :flowerforyou:

msarro

Did my 'fast' run last night and it whupped me. I forgot music, so I had nothing to listen to but my own breathing which is a massive morale-killer for me. I sound like I'm dying when I run, and its even worse on our speed nights because I'm not so good at running quickly. I only ended up with about 2 miles. Bleh.

I'll make up for it tonight with a nice long jog and celebrate with some yummy Indian food.

Any suggestions on getting better with faster days? Going to be on a 6 day a week running schedule as of this week, so I'm hoping that helps out.

jessmomof3

Haven't posted in a couple of days, but had two awesome runs of 4.0 and 4.5 miles on Wednesday and Thursday...Today is a rest day for me, running a 5k bright and early in the morning! Happy Friday everybody!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Good for you!!

I'm also resting and doing a little yoga today. Tomorrow I'm racing a 5K also! :bigsmile: Good luck!

jessmomof3

Did my 'fast' run last night and it whupped me. I forgot music, so I had nothing to listen to but my own breathing which is a massive morale-killer for me. I sound like I'm dying when I run, and its even worse on our speed nights because I'm not so good at running quickly. I only ended up with about 2 miles. Bleh.

I'll make up for it tonight with a nice long jog and celebrate with some yummy Indian food.

Any suggestions on getting better with faster days? Going to be on a 6 day a week running schedule as of this week, so I'm hoping that helps out.

Speedwork. Run fast 400meter (1/4 mile) repeats. I used the runnersworld half marathon training plan w/ speedwork and tempo runs and it REALLY helped me get faster.

For my speedwork days, I would do a warm up mile (slower), then do 1/4 mile at about 90 seconds faster than my regular speed, then do a 2 min recovery jog, 1/2 mile fast, 2 min recovery, etc. Here's the link to runnersworld, it explains is better.

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244-258-9369-0,00.html

gustergirl

I have the kids all day today and tomorrow morning so rest day for me! We went to the field next door and flew kites and puddle jumped--it was great! I will squeeze in a run on Sat/Sun! I am going to go further than 3.2 to start getting more mileage!

beckyi88

Another 5K racer tomorrow...the River HELL run...oops, I mean Hills.
Started a running clinic today, did about 4 miles at a much faster than my comfortable pace. Ugh!
Starting P90X on Monday as well.
I just made the commitment to do the USMC MudRun in Columbia in September. It is the scariest looking thing I've ever seen and looks much more painful than childbirth (which I've survived 4 times!)
I think it will be incredibly empowering, but I'm still not sure what I was thinking!
Happy running and racing!
Becky

12by311

An easy going 5 miles for me this morning.

12by311

An easy going 5 miles for me this morning.

jabdye

Another 5K racer tomorrow...the River HELL run...oops, I mean Hills.
Started a running clinic today, did about 4 miles at a much faster than my comfortable pace. Ugh!
Starting P90X on Monday as well.
I just made the commitment to do the USMC MudRun in Columbia in September. It is the scariest looking thing I've ever seen and looks much more painful than childbirth (which I've survived 4 times!)
I think it will be incredibly empowering, but I'm still not sure what I was thinking!
Happy running and racing!
Becky

The MudRun sounds exciting! What all do you have to do other than the obvious...run in mud???? I've been looking into the team adventure races -- they have team hiking, biking and canoeing. Still looking at it -- think it would be fun!!! Although I would need a guide cause my sense of direction is lacking to say the least.

beckyi88

Here is the link
http://www.usmcmudrun.net/
I think it is a military grade obstacle course. Scary!

annaliza

Uhhhgggg, I wasn't going to go running today but I was weak and ate a taco bell salad on my business trip today so...now I'm going to have to go running to burn up the 800 calories I ate for lunch (not to mention the really bad food that is NOT on my clean eating menu LOL).

Becky, good luck on your race!

I found another 5k to sign up for in September. My husband thinks I'm crazy LOL but I think I'm going to really enjoy it since I'm naturally competitive.

My 3 yr old is now imitating me. She runs up and down our sidewalk saying "I'm running like Momma" - it's really cute! She says that she's "racing" LOL

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

beckyi88

Uhhhgggg, I wasn't going to go running today but I was weak and ate a taco bell salad on my business trip today so...now I'm going to have to go running to burn up the 800 calories I ate for lunch (not to mention the really bad food that is NOT on my clean eating menu LOL).

Becky, good luck on your race!

Thanks Annaliza!
I feel your pain over the high cal meal. We went out to breakfast after our run this morning (talk about enabling) I just entered my homestyle Southern breakfast....1400 calories!!! :noway: I have 300 left for the day...or another 4 mile run! Ugh! I knew it was bad, but NOT THAT bad!

jabdye

Uhhhgggg, I wasn't going to go running today but I was weak and ate a taco bell salad on my business trip today so...now I'm going to have to go running to burn up the 800 calories I ate for lunch (not to mention the really bad food that is NOT on my clean eating menu LOL).
Becky, good luck on your race!

Thanks Annaliza!
I feel your pain over the high cal meal. We went out to breakfast after our run this morning (talk about enabling) I just entered my homestyle Southern breakfast....1400 calories!!! :noway: I have 300 left for the day...or another 4 mile run! Ugh! I knew it was bad, but NOT THAT bad!

Must be something in the air -- I had an absolutely helathy salad for lunch...BUT...just raided the vending machine for some peanut M&M's!!!!!:embarassed:

jabdye

Here is the link
http://www.usmcmudrun.net/
I think it is a military grade obstacle course. Scary!

OMG -- that looks awesome!!! Make sure you're the one on the gurney -- and not the one carrying it :bigsmile:

That looks like a ton of fun -- I'd love to find something similar closer to home.

SherryRH

Another 5K racer tomorrow...the River HELL run...oops, I mean Hills.
Started a running clinic today, did about 4 miles at a much faster than my comfortable pace. Ugh!
Starting P90X on Monday as well.
I just made the commitment to do the USMC MudRun in Columbia in September. It is the scariest looking thing I've ever seen and looks much more painful than childbirth (which I've survived 4 times!)
I think it will be incredibly empowering, but I'm still not sure what I was thinking!
Happy running and racing!
Becky

I did the the McGuire AFB mudrun last year. It was a blast. The best part of the race was the obstacles. Don't worry Becky, it seems more terrifying than it really was. I am running it again this year and since it is in Sept. I will be healed to run 6 miles. I am running with a team so I will have others to help me along.

duffyzmom

Easy 2 miles for me today after CX Burn Circuit 3. Celebrating the warm weather with my first shorts and tank run of the year :drinker: I'm doing a Relay for Life event the next couple days and hoping to squeeze my 7 miles into that. Do you think running qualifies for the funny walk lap hour?

SherryRH

Here is the link
http://www.usmcmudrun.net/
I think it is a military grade obstacle course. Scary!

OMG -- that looks awesome!!! Make sure you're the one on the gurney -- and not the one carrying it :bigsmile:

That looks like a ton of fun -- I'd love to find something similar closer to home.

jadbye, if you do a search I am sure you will find something close to you. They are becoming very popular.

runnerdad

Haven't had time to post lately. Ran 5.5 Tuesday and Thursday, and have been doing P90X everyday.
Sherry,- sorry to hear about your stress fracture:frown: If you can't run for 8 weeks, can you do non-impact stuff, like elliptical or spinning to maintain your cardio fitness? Hope you're feeling better soon.

kechiemc

Uhhhgggg, I wasn't going to go running today but I was weak and ate a taco bell salad on my business trip today so...now I'm going to have to go running to burn up the 800 calories I ate for lunch (not to mention the really bad food that is NOT on my clean eating menu LOL).
Becky, good luck on your race!

Thanks Annaliza!
I feel your pain over the high cal meal. We went out to breakfast after our run this morning (talk about enabling) I just entered my homestyle Southern breakfast....1400 calories!!! :noway: I have 300 left for the day...or another 4 mile run! Ugh! I knew it was bad, but NOT THAT bad!

Must be something in the air -- I had an absolutely helathy salad for lunch...BUT...just raided the vending machine for some peanut M&M's!!!!!:embarassed:

I ate a small popcorn at the movies.:ohwell: I think I was done with it before the previews were over.:laugh:

RunRideRay

It was the cheetos for me this afternoon. I think my hands are still orange. :blushing: :blushing:

hessied

Hi Gang.

6.6 easy run for me today...

Good luck to all of those running 5K races tomorrow!