MFP Runner's Club

jabdye

Tah-dah! I DID IT! My speedwork today was VERY hard but I managed to do it. YIPPEEE -- can you tell I'm excited and extremely happy that it's done!

It was 7 miles with 3x1600m at 8:00min pace with 800m jogs -- whew! Never knew I could run so fast

hope you have a happy Thursday -- I'm off to the running store for new shoes. I have had SO many problems with my current shoes and now after having them 3 months and feeling better about them I get another blister today! Ouch! I'm tired of hurting feet -- going to try a different brand -- any favorites out there????

annaliza

Hey Everybody!
I havent posted in a few days, I had surgery on Tuesday. I will be out from running for 4-6 weeks. : ( So, I plan on watching what I eat better and hoping everything comes back to me when my down time is up. Happy running everyone!!!

OMG Christine, you look fabulous in your avatar pic!!!

Glad surgery went well...sorry that you'll be out from running. Are you allowed to do any kind of physical activity?

annaliza

Jab, I've been wondering lately if I should get new shoes, too. Wow, they are wearing out faster than I had expected. Right now I have a pair of new balance which is my first pair of running shoes. My next trip I plan to get fitted for them. I plan on looking at some Asics or Brooks (names I've heard) but I have no idea what would be good so I'm looking forward to an answer to your question lol. And congrats on your speedwork!

msarro, I did the same thing. I took 5 days off between my runs during my vacation and that first day out I struggled hard!! I'm still trying to catch up and get back to where I was before that little bit of time off. I did learn something from you though - that I am waaaayyyyy too much of a wuss while running! My heart rate stays between 135-150 most of the time I'm running. If I go to the 160s, I'm usually trying to slow it down. Maybe I'm being too easy on myself LOL

thalli, grats on your grandbaby - you are amazing!! Good luck on your marathon!!!

kelynn, congrats on completing week 3 day 2! Couch 25k is a great program!!

kechie, I'm the same way. I struggle to get to sleep all the time and I usually could only sleep about 4-5 hours a night until I started running. Running has helped me a lot with sleeping better. I love those coma sleeps!!!

Ran 3 miles last night. I'm still catching up from vacation so I struggled...I'm still not sure what's happening with my body. Surely after 5 runs since my 5 day hiatus my body would get back into the swing of things. Where I used to be able to do 5k non-stop, now I find myself stopping periodically during my normal 3 mile run.

I keep thinking it's all in my mind but how do I get myself out of this slump? And, I burn my normal cals, so it's not like I'm slacking (any more than normal lol). I'm not sure what's going on or what to do about it except to keep running.

Hope everyone has a great day!

jtintx

Ran 3.5 miles last night on a fairly hilly course. I was so excited to have a sub 11:00 pace...seeing improvements is so motivating.

jodi0117

Hey Everybody!
I havent posted in a few days, I had surgery on Tuesday. I will be out from running for 4-6 weeks. : ( So, I plan on watching what I eat better and hoping everything comes back to me when my down time is up. Happy running everyone!!!

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

jodi0117

Tah-dah! I DID IT! My speedwork today was VERY hard but I managed to do it. YIPPEEE -- can you tell I'm excited and extremely happy that it's done!

It was 7 miles with 3x1600m at 8:00min pace with 800m jogs -- whew! Never knew I could run so fast

hope you have a happy Thursday -- I'm off to the running store for new shoes. I have had SO many problems with my current shoes and now after having them 3 months and feeling better about them I get another blister today! Ouch! I'm tired of hurting feet -- going to try a different brand -- any favorites out there????

Great job on that speedwork! Whew!
My favorite shoes are Asics-just got a new pair of 2140's. I have also had good luck with New Balance which are my husbands preference.

jabdye

Tah-dah! I DID IT! My speedwork today was VERY hard but I managed to do it. YIPPEEE -- can you tell I'm excited and extremely happy that it's done!

It was 7 miles with 3x1600m at 8:00min pace with 800m jogs -- whew! Never knew I could run so fast

hope you have a happy Thursday -- I'm off to the running store for new shoes. I have had SO many problems with my current shoes and now after having them 3 months and feeling better about them I get another blister today! Ouch! I'm tired of hurting feet -- going to try a different brand -- any favorites out there????

Great job on that speedwork! Whew!
My favorite shoes are Asics-just got a new pair of 2140's. I have also had good luck with New Balance which are my husbands preference.

thanks -- I have tried Mizunos, Saucony, and Etonic (those are my 3 most recent pairs.) Hoping to get the blister-free brand this time :bigsmile:

jodi0117

Got in a good 8 miles today. I left early and took a weak gatorade mixer in my water bottle and things went really well. Much better than my previous 9 mile attempt 2 weeks ago! I normally do my long runs on Saturdays, but my daughter has a b-ball tourney all day on Sat. and I hate to miss her games!
It is always good for me to change my schedule up every so often anyway so I don't get bored. So, speedwork on Sat. very early for me!

Hope everyone has a great day!
Jodi

jodi0117

Tah-dah! I DID IT! My speedwork today was VERY hard but I managed to do it. YIPPEEE -- can you tell I'm excited and extremely happy that it's done!

It was 7 miles with 3x1600m at 8:00min pace with 800m jogs -- whew! Never knew I could run so fast

hope you have a happy Thursday -- I'm off to the running store for new shoes. I have had SO many problems with my current shoes and now after having them 3 months and feeling better about them I get another blister today! Ouch! I'm tired of hurting feet -- going to try a different brand -- any favorites out there????

Great job on that speedwork! Whew!
My favorite shoes are Asics-just got a new pair of 2140's. I have also had good luck with New Balance which are my husbands preference.

thanks -- I have tried Mizunos, Saucony, and Etonic (those are my 3 most recent pairs.) Hoping to get the blister-free brand this time :bigsmile:

You might check your socks, too. They may be part of the blister issue?

jabdye

Tah-dah! I DID IT! My speedwork today was VERY hard but I managed to do it. YIPPEEE -- can you tell I'm excited and extremely happy that it's done!

It was 7 miles with 3x1600m at 8:00min pace with 800m jogs -- whew! Never knew I could run so fast

hope you have a happy Thursday -- I'm off to the running store for new shoes. I have had SO many problems with my current shoes and now after having them 3 months and feeling better about them I get another blister today! Ouch! I'm tired of hurting feet -- going to try a different brand -- any favorites out there????

Great job on that speedwork! Whew!
My favorite shoes are Asics-just got a new pair of 2140's. I have also had good luck with New Balance which are my husbands preference.

thanks -- I have tried Mizunos, Saucony, and Etonic (those are my 3 most recent pairs.) Hoping to get the blister-free brand this time :bigsmile:

You might check your socks, too. They may be part of the blister issue?

all of my socks are the high dollar running socks....please don't tell me I've wasted $8+ a pair YIKES!!! I have tried to never skimp on socks or shoes -- just think I got a lemon as far as my current shoes are concerned!:huh:

jodi0117

Tah-dah! I DID IT! My speedwork today was VERY hard but I managed to do it. YIPPEEE -- can you tell I'm excited and extremely happy that it's done!

It was 7 miles with 3x1600m at 8:00min pace with 800m jogs -- whew! Never knew I could run so fast

hope you have a happy Thursday -- I'm off to the running store for new shoes. I have had SO many problems with my current shoes and now after having them 3 months and feeling better about them I get another blister today! Ouch! I'm tired of hurting feet -- going to try a different brand -- any favorites out there????

Great job on that speedwork! Whew!
My favorite shoes are Asics-just got a new pair of 2140's. I have also had good luck with New Balance which are my husbands preference.

thanks -- I have tried Mizunos, Saucony, and Etonic (those are my 3 most recent pairs.) Hoping to get the blister-free brand this time :bigsmile:

You might check your socks, too. They may be part of the blister issue?

all of my socks are the high dollar running socks....please don't tell me I've wasted $8+ a pair YIKES!!! I have tried to never skimp on socks or shoes -- just think I got a lemon as far as my current shoes are concerned!:huh:

Sounds like you probably have good socks then. Good luck finding some good shoes--I talked to a guy recently that swore by Brooks. So, there are 3 more brands for you to try--Asics, NB, and Brooks. I always like to look around at races and see what the majority is wearing. At my race last weekend, there was definitely an Asics majority!

You just have to find what is right for you--I bet you could talk to 20 people and find they mention all the shoes you and I just listed!

jabdye

Thanks Jodi -- I'm going to meet the owner of the local running store. He has always been most helpful -- I think I just made a poor choice this last time. I've suffered with them for 3 months -- time to move on:drinker:

duffyzmom

Ran 4k this morning - tougher than I expected but I did CX Burn Intervals first so I'm guessing that is why I was huffing and puffing along.

jodi0117

Thanks Jodi -- I'm going to meet the owner of the local running store. He has always been most helpful -- I think I just made a poor choice this last time. I've suffered with them for 3 months -- time to move on:drinker:

You've got a good plan--best of luck!

kechiemc

Wow! This thread is rocking with success today. Way to go everyone!

It is great to see everyone posting. Even those that are resting or injured.:flowerforyou:

I got my new Nathan water bottle today. I can't wait to run tomorrow so I can try it out.

Shoes: It just depends on your foot type. I am normal (pronation-wise) but I have a medium to high arch.

I started with Mizunos and they worked fine until I upped my mileage. The first pair of Mizunos worked great. So, I purchased the second pair, started running more, and the heel pain started.

Next I went to Asics b/c all of my running friends recommended them. That was a painful 169 miles.

Next I went to Saucony. I am currently on my 4th model. I've been trying different models of Saucony. So far, I have not found a model that is comfortable and gives me a ton of miles. So far, I am comfortable until 250-350 miles. Then, I have to replace them.

Enjoy the day
-Kechie.

jabdye

Wow! This thread is rocking with success today. Way to go everyone!

It is great to see everyone posting. Even those that are resting or injured.:flowerforyou:

I got my new Nathan water bottle today. I can't wait to run tomorrow so I can try it out.

Shoes: It just depends on your foot type. I am normal (pronation-wise) but I have a medium to high arch.

I started with Mizunos and they worked fine until I upped my mileage. The first pair of Mizunos worked great. So, I purchased the second pair, started running more, and the heel pain started.

Next I went to Asics b/c all of my running friends recommended them. That was a painful 169 miles.

Next I went to Saucony. I am currently on my 4th model. I've been trying different models of Saucony. So far, I have not found a model that is comfortable and gives me a ton of miles. So far, I am comfortable until 250-350 miles. Then, I have to replace them.

Enjoy the day
-Kechie.

Wow -- I need to let my husband read this. He thinks I'm just trying to collect running shoes in every color available :huh:

RunRideRay

My two cents on blisters

1) A dab of vaseline between toes will eliminate blisters there. I do this for long runs.

2) Wide toe box shoes help with blisters on outside of toes (saucony, new balance are my personal choices)

3) Blisters in the arch area... they are hard to eliminate on long runs, and hot weather. You need a perfect fit, and wow, how do you do that? After a few blisters this toughens and they won't be as bad. Those with high or low arches have the biggest challenge, so it's good to do a self test and see if you need to recycle shoe inserts (you know, they come right out)

4) Check if your pronation is correct for shoe sizing too. Most are standard, but do a self test there too and see where you are at.

Self test for arches. Get your foot wet and then step on dry pavement or a paper and check the guide on runners world:
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-326-7152-0,00.html

thalli1

I agree that after a while your feet toughen up so you don't get blisters as much. I went for a pedicure a week or so ago and told the lady not to touch my callouses because it took me a long time to get them! She laughed at me, but I was serious.

I have Saucony shoes right now, but I was having trouble with my knees until I bought arch supports to put into them. Now they feel fine.

I did a six mile tempo run today, which felt good. Have a great day everybody.:flowerforyou:

kechiemc

I went for a pedicure a week or so ago and told the lady not to touch my callouses because it took me a long time to get them! She laughed at me, but I was serious.

That is hilarious!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That is one thing I have not had a problem with - blisters.:embarassed:

gustergirl

Heading out for a 5 mile run tonight at my favorite spot-the local nature center!

hessied

Checking in late - it's been a crazy busy day, but I managed some speedwork today:

1 mile warmup
4 x 1600 @7:46 with 800 jogs
1 Mile cooldown
Total 8 miles

I was able to do all my speed laps under 7:46, except for the last one. I did it in 7:47 :blushing: . It was killer, but to me speedwork isn't as bad as my tempo runs - those are the ones that make me call out for my mommy! At least with speed work, I can look look forward to the jogs in between.

Looks like everyone has had a good day with some excellent runs.

As fars as shoes go - I've been an Asics girl since I started running, but the guy at the running store switched me to Nike Moto 6. I'm due for a new pair real soon. I think I might try to change it up.

duffyzmom

Happy Friday - Today is an off day for me. Just wanted to put in another vote for Vaseline as blister prevention. I do all my hot spots ever since I got some nasty blisters in the Indy Mini - let me tell you I was praying for puddles on the route just to have some cooling relief after the blisters surfaced.

kechiemc

Happy Friday:flowerforyou:

4 easy miles for me today. I went out an hour earlier than usual trying to beat the heat. I beat the heat and got 98% humidity instead.:laugh: I think I prefer the heat...:noway:

Nathan water bottle review: I liked it much better than my fuel belt handheld b/c I did not have to hold it at all. The Nathan also has a cool "race cap" feature that I LOVE. I can drink from the bottle anytime without using my teeth to open it and the water stays in while I'm running no matter what angle I hold the bottle at. I'll have to get used to the bottle though. For some reason, wearing something on my hand makes it a little harder for me to relax while I run. This bottle also has multiple hand positions. I'll try out a different hand position on my next run and see if that helps me.

Enjoy the day
-Kechie.

I am so excited. Today is our annual ladies only pool party.

chgudnitz

Morning everyone!! Went on a fun 2 mile speed work this morning. 1st mile at 7:59 then the 2nd mile at 7:39!!! That's by far the fastest pace I have hit so far... :drinker:

Planning about 9-10 tomorrow, so hopefully I didn't mess that up this morning.

jabdye

Got in 4.5 miles in my new shoes -- ended up with the Asics GT-2140. Tried on LOTS of shoes -- Asics, Brooks, Saucony -- and fully expected to get Saucony. I was pleasantly surprised with the feel of the Asics. They fit very well with good toe room -- I like to have some wiggle room. Now time will tell if they are the ones!

Hope you all have a Happy Friday!
Julie

jabdye

Happy Friday:flowerforyou:

4 easy miles for me today. I went out an hour earlier than usual trying to beat the heat. I beat the heat and got 98% humidity instead.:laugh: I think I prefer the heat...:noway:

Nathan water bottle review: I liked it much better than my fuel belt handheld b/c I did not have to hold it at all. The Nathan also has a cool "race cap" feature that I LOVE. I can drink from the bottle anytime without using my teeth to open it and the water stays in while I'm running no matter what angle I hold the bottle at. I'll have to get used to the bottle though. For some reason, wearing something on my hand makes it a little harder for me to relax while I run. This bottle also has multiple hand positions. I'll try out a different hand position on my next run and see if that helps me.

Enjoy the day
-Kechie.

I am so excited. Today is our annual ladies only pool party.

Keep us posted on the water bottle. I had the same problem. I had the bottle on my hand tight enough so I didn't have to hold it....but found myself unable to relax that shoulder. by the end of my run my shoulder was aching. Love to hear if a different hand position makes a difference.

Enjoy your pool party!

Thanks!
Julie

jabdye

Happy Friday - Today is an off day for me. Just wanted to put in another vote for Vaseline as blister prevention. I do all my hot spots ever since I got some nasty blisters in the Indy Mini - let me tell you I was praying for puddles on the route just to have some cooling relief after the blisters surfaced.

I've been using the body glide (but must admit I forgot to put it on my feet the day I got the severe blister :embarassed: ) -- is vaseline a better choice for feet?

bikegirl777

I had a windy pre-typhoon run this afternoon. Still awfully hot, and I bet if this typhoon does make landfall, it'll be on the weekend! I enjoy running in the wind. It gets me really pumped up.

I realized last night that the marathon I've got my eye on is in almost exactly 14 weeks. Guess it's time to start the training! I've got a good base and I've been doing the occasional long run, but no focused training yet. Anyone else aiming at a November marathon?

jabdye

wow -- typhoons -- where are you? where I'm at we deal with hurricanes -- and it is no fun!!! My daughter was born 3 weeks before hurricane Isabell hit and let me tell you, having a new born and a 17month old with no electricity for weeks is not fun! hope it misses you and you just get the good effects like the wind!

I'm training for a 1/2 in September. I used the training plan from runners world. my training partner has not been following a program....and she said she can definitely see an improvement in me. :smokin: We run our long run together on the weekends.

Good luck!
Julie

jessmomof3

2) Wide toe box shoes help with blisters on outside of toes (saucony, new balance are my personal choices)

I second the wider toe box. I love my Asics GT-2140's. They are the only shoes that don't give me blisters or black toenails. :noway: I've never used vaseline, just body glide.