MFP Runner's Club

kechiemc

Had a great, very hilly, very hot 10k race this morning! I broke out of my 10-min mile routine and ran 9.37/min. miles to finish in 59.43. My best time ever! Woo-hoo!

My 11yo daughter ran her first race, a 1 miler in 7.21. I'm so proud of her! I just know she is going to smoke me in a 5k any day now.....

Happy weekend to all!
Jodi

Jodi - Congratulations on your 10k PR. Well done!:drinker:

kechiemc

I ran a slow 4 1/4 miles this morning but it felt like 241/4! I feel like I'm just old and falling apart! Just one thing after the other; my hip is killin again, somethings wrong with my knee, and plantar flac.... Dont know how to spell it! I love running so much and I feel like maybe I wasn't meant to run. Anyone else fighting off numerous injuries? Sorry I'm so sad...:frown:

Christine, I hope you get better soon.:flowerforyou:

I too have plantar fasciitis. I have never seen a doctor about it but here are some things that work for me:

I stopped walking around barefoot. I used to walk around barefoot most of the time. Now I try to never walk around barefoot.

Whenever I think about it (sitting at my desk, lying in bed, anywhere) I flex my foot, hold it, and then relax it.

I found the right running shoes and I keep them replaced. It took me 3 tries to find the right shoe but once I found it my heel pain went away right away.

I saw a recommendation to replace your shoes at 500 miles. Mine never last that long. Like clockwork around 250 - 300 miles I start having minor aches in my shins and heels. The longer I wear those shoes the more my shins and heels hurt. After I replace my shoes, the problems go away.

I am also careful not to overtrain. If I get too ambitious in training, my running form suffers. I saw this last year when I tried to run over 30 miles a week. The running store told me the wear pattern on the bottom of my shoes revealed that I was a toe striker and dragging my heels.:noway: I got on the treadmill in the running store and was told that I had great running form which left us both puzzled by the wear pattern on my shoes. One day when I was out for a 2 hour run I noticed a weird sound (the sound of me dragging my heels because I was so tired I could not maintain good form).

I have also had some minor problems with hip pain in the past. For me, it was because I ran like a girl.:laugh: My husband, not a doctor, observed this while watching me in a race. At first, I thought it was a compliment. Until I mentioned it to a personal trainer... Apparently, some women have a natural tendency to sway their hips when they run. Some more than others... This swaying is not a good thing and caused my hip pain.

Sorry this post is so long. I hope you get better soon.

jessmomof3

Hi runners!! Early 6 mile run for me today. Ran w/ a friend and we got chased by a dog for a little ways! :grumble: Were going for 5 miles, but took a little longer route to miss the dog on the way back so went for 6. :bigsmile:

This week will be sort of a recovery week. Saturday is the big day... Olympic distance tri! :bigsmile:

iRun4wine

Today is a rest day for me. Tomorrow, I start week 3 of Couch to 5k and I can't wait!!

Also, as of today, I am officially registered for my first 5k!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

foxyforce

i ran for 15 minutes today. i was sure i was going to run more than that. but i think my sports bra/shirt was too tight. i think it slowed me down because i had a hard time breathing. gonna try for more tommorow!

gustergirl

Kelynn--congrats on the 5K-you will do great!!

Today was a rest day. Ive been focusing on fundraising all day-trying to drum up some fun activities to do and how to bring some money in. If anyone has any good ideas I'd love to hear them!

iRun4wine

Thanks... I've very hopeful/nervous/anxious/excited!!

hessied

Had a great, very hilly, very hot 10k race this morning! I broke out of my 10-min mile routine and ran 9.37/min. miles to finish in 59.43. My best time ever! Woo-hoo!

My 11yo daughter ran her first race, a 1 miler in 7.21. I'm so proud of her! I just know she is going to smoke me in a 5k any day now.....

Happy weekend to all!
Jodi

Awesome job on your 10K, Jodi! That's a nice time! Congrats to your daughter, too. That's great that she's running, too. I beg my 8-year old son to try the 1-mile fun runs, but he flat out refuses. I can't blame him - I always despised running up until a few years ago! :bigsmile:

hessied

Ran my 14-mile long run today. I felt pretty good - no stomach issues, which is a rarity no matter what distance I run! :blushing: Tonight I'm feeling it pretty bad in my knees, though. They are both very stiff and achy. Any suggestions?

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!

jodi0117

Had a great, very hilly, very hot 10k race this morning! I broke out of my 10-min mile routine and ran 9.37/min. miles to finish in 59.43. My best time ever! Woo-hoo!

My 11yo daughter ran her first race, a 1 miler in 7.21. I'm so proud of her! I just know she is going to smoke me in a 5k any day now.....

Happy weekend to all!
Jodi

Awesome job on your 10K, Jodi! That's a nice time! Congrats to your daughter, too. That's great that she's running, too. I beg my 8-year old son to try the 1-mile fun runs, but he flat out refuses. I can't blame him - I always despised running up until a few years ago! :bigsmile:

Thanks! My 8yo boy says he wants to run with me, but gets a side "stitch" about 100 steps in every time! Hopefully he will grow out of that. My daughter is very competitive and she is actually really fast on short distances--as long as she is interested I intend to help her out. I have a feeling if she starts winning medals/prizes at races, she'll be hooked!

I hated running up until a few years ago, too. I can remember when running a mile in high school seemed like such a HUGE deal!

jodi0117

Today is a rest day for me. Tomorrow, I start week 3 of Couch to 5k and I can't wait!!

Also, as of today, I am officially registered for my first 5k!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Excellent choice to sign up for that 5k--there is nothing more motivating for me than to have a race coming up!

Have fun with that training!
Jodi

iRun4wine

Thanks- that was my thought, too. I marked it on the calendar even before I started day 1 of couch to 5k, but wanted to see if couch to 5k was really as awesome as everyone said. Now that I know it is, I'm running that 5k no matter what!!:bigsmile: I will even buy myself a new running outfit for the big day as a means of rewarding myself... I already decided :laugh:

annaliza

Good morning everyone!

I'm back from vacation...I had a really great time.

I did manage to run on my vacation, but did it later in the week. I noticed something though....if I go 5 days without running, it seems so hard to get back into the swing of things. I mean I was struggling to do 3 miles when normally it wasn't a problem. Maybe my heart wasn't in it....I'm not really sure why.

Anyways, I just wanted to check in and see how everyone was doing. I'm glad to be back and look forward to a 3 mile run this evening.

Happy Running everyone!

runnerdad

On vacation in Canada for two weeks, visiting my childhood home. We lived next to a 200 acre park- miles of woodland trails overlooking the ocean. Had a great run there yesterday with my son - made me feel like a kid again (if you ignore the sore heel and stiff back:laugh: ) It's raining today, so I am having trouble getting him out the door. Maybe later.

chgudnitz

Good morning... No running today, it's a rest day.

We did run 4.5 yesterday in the nice hot Philadelphia sunshine!! Both me and my running partner were dehydrated halfway thru... Not very good planning on our part. :mad:

Oh well, we live and learn!!!

SherryRH

Good morning fellow runners. I ran a mile yesterday and it felt ok for the most part. I ran on a soft track so it was not my normal run on concrete so it wasn't so bad. I woke up this morning and my shin hurts a little but it is not in the spot it has been hurting. It is a little higher up on my shin right in the middle not the lower part. I guess I will have to continue working the PT, sports med doctor and now maybe I will have to go see a podiatrist to figure this out. I have a PT appt today and the follow up with the sports med doctor next week. GGGGGRRRRRR!:mad:

jabdye

Good morning everyone!

I got in 10.6 miles yesterday in the pouring rain (felt like my shoes weighed 20 pounds each)-- today is a rest day. But not so restful-- have to go have a root canal -- wwooohhhhoooo :grumble:

Enjoy your day!

jabdye

Thanks... I've very hopeful/nervous/anxious/excited!!

Congrats on signing up! It's motivating to have a goal. I love telling people that I'm training for a race. Not sure what I'll do after the 1/2 in Sept.....maybe a full in March...hmmmmmm

annaliza

Good morning everyone!

I got in 10.6 miles yesterday in the pouring rain (felt like my shoes weighed 20 pounds each)-- today is a rest day. But not so restful-- have to go have a root canal -- wwooohhhhoooo :grumble:

Enjoy your day!

Ouch! You poor thing!

I'll be thinking of you....good luck with the root canal!

jodi0117

5 miles for me this morning. It seems the humidity around here is getting better, so the mornings really aren't too bad if I get out early.

I finally ordered a new pair of shoes over the weekend--can't wait 'til they get here--haven't had new ones since December! I definitely DON'T recommend waiting this long to anyone--I am very blessed not to have any injury issues because of the poor state of my current shoes!

Happy Monday runners!
Jodi