MFP Runner's Club

schlieffen

Did week 6, day 2 of couch to 5k this morning (2x10min run with 3 min walk break in between). By 8:30am it was already super hot and humid, so I have to confess that I didn't quite finish the last 10 minute run (I did about 7 of it). By the time I stopped I was a little light headed and glad I stopped, the heat was a little much. Oh well.

Emmyleww

Did week 6, day 2 of couch to 5k this morning (2x10min run with 3 min walk break in between). By 8:30am it was already super hot and humid, so I have to confess that I didn't quite finish the last 10 minute run (I did about 7 of it). By the time I stopped I was a little light headed and glad I stopped, the heat was a little much. Oh well.

Great job getting out there! It's very hard for me to run in the humidity as well and it's a struggle just to get out there. I always try though and even if you don't feel like it right away you will be glad you did it. It's good you stopped, getting light headed is nothing to ignore. Keep up the good work!

thalli1

I had a 7 mile tempo run today. Have a great day everybody.

RunRideRay

Julie, Maybe the leprachauns were afraid you'd take em running? Surely the treasure awaits. :drinker:

Satcrush, love that quote too. Never thought of the earth spinning beneath my feet.

Had a "juicy" one tonight too, but sweated out an easy 6 before I taper for the 1/2 this weekend.

Becky, you crack me up. But don't crack yourself up?!? I typically learn the hard way too and love the advice. Spot on! Love the note on running form. It can be incredibly revealing to get some video of yourself running on a treadmill, looking for any swings, imbalances, and side/side motion.

I totall agree with Tom, speed is a very personal objective. I learned a long time ago there are always people faster and slower than you. Second point, don't ever think anything is too fast, you'll suprise yourself if you work at it. Last point, height is only a constraint if you make it one. At 6'4" I am well above the perfect 5'8" runner frame. So, who cares? I make the best of it.

Happy trails everyone!
Raymond

gustergirl

Rest day for me! But AMAZING news.....

I have a charity event tonight which has a set cost and knowing what I will pull in from that


I HAVE HIT MY FUNDRAISING TOTAL FOR TEAM IN TRAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

$2,000
:drinker: :bigsmile: :laugh: :happy: :drinker: :drinker:

So happy/excited/relieved!!!

Have a good weekend everyone!

jabdye

Well rainman -- they way i see it all you need to do is give me your excess height and we'll both be perfect:noway:

runnderdad -- thanks for the insight on your times. I have something to look forward to. i know I have already increased my time. My running buddy and I never had a watch to track pace on our long runs until I got my garmin....and it just confirms that we are able to go faster with the same amount of exertion. Hope that makes sense -- it seems we run the same but the watch is telling us we are improving -- man I love that watch

Shuntae -- LOVE the quote -- thanks for sharing. I now have Kechie's quote about dancing in the rain and yours taped to my computer! I love them both! Thanks for being so positive!

Got in 5.5 easy miles today. one more run and I have completed week 10 of 13 in my training -- the 1/2 is approaching quickly! Looking forward to a nice long run on Sunday! Hoping the lightning stays away

Happy Friday!

kechiemc

Good morning:flowerforyou:

Back from vacation. We went to the beach to relax for a couple of days. I'm tired.:yawn:

I did drag myself out of bed for 7 miles at an easy pace (10:30) this morning.:noway:

I see I have lots of reading to catch up on. I can't wait to see what I missed. You all are amazing!

Enjoy the day
-Kechie.

jodi0117

Rest day for me! But AMAZING news.....

I have a charity event tonight which has a set cost and knowing what I will pull in from that


I HAVE HIT MY FUNDRAISING TOTAL FOR TEAM IN TRAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

$2,000
:drinker: :bigsmile: :laugh: :happy: :drinker: :drinker:

So happy/excited/relieved!!!

Have a good weekend everyone!

That is so awesome! Congratulations!

jodi0117

Got in 5.5 easy miles today. one more run and I have completed week 10 of 13 in my training -- the 1/2 is approaching quickly! Looking forward to a nice long run on Sunday! Hoping the lightning stays away

Happy Friday!

Week 10--great job! Sounds like you'll be ready!

jodi0117

No running today. It is strange to have so much extra time these last few mornings. It has been 2-3 years since I took a whole week off running--I'm good though! I've managed to keep my eating in check and have been doing more yoga, ab/arm work and leg work that doesn't bother my hip.

I'll be glad to get back out there, but for now, I will live vicariously through all of you!

Have a great weekend!
Jodi

Nich0le

Well this is day 5 of running in the mornings for me and this one was short and punishing :laugh:
2.1 hard miles but as always feel great now that its done

christine918

Hey everybody! :flowerforyou:
I took off down the road for a six miler. So I'm jogging along jammin to my music when out of nowhere came 3 vicious, barking, growling, biting dogs!!! They surrounded me and proceeded to bite the backs of my legs and my hands! The owner up on the hill just looked at me for like 10 min!!! I asked him (while sobbing) if he could get his dogs! He slowly moseyed on down to the road and attempted to keep them off of me long enough for me to start back home.. NOPE! aTheyh would NOT leaveme alone! With the man beating them with a stick, we made it to his house where he let me use his phone to call my husband to come and get me! I think this is my scariest:::frown: expeience of my running carer yet!
The dog owners called today to say they took the dogs to the pound! I still think I will run the other way for a while! lol


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VballLeash

Christine- I'm really sorry to hear that! That is not a fun experience thats for sure. One time a big german shepard came running up to me really fast and then it looked like he was about to bite my hand off and then suddenly just stopped but it was way scary and theres another dog I used to run really slow by his fence cause he would freak out and bark and jump up when I went by... SCARY... I'm glad you got home safely!

I did a quick 4.75... it was a nice and sweaty run :bigsmile: HAPPY RUNNING ALL!!!!!

~Leash

kechiemc

Good morning:flowerforyou:

No running for me today, resting.

I am very excited b/c today is new coach training for Girls on the Run. It is so fun to see all of the new and returning coaches. Girls on the Run is a national organization. Contact your local group to find out how you can become a coach or sign an 8-12 year old girl up for a life changing experience.

Enjoy the day
-Kechie.

kechiemc

Hey everybody! :flowerforyou:
I took off down the road for a six miler. So I'm jogging along jammin to my music when out of nowhere came 3 vicious, barking, growling, biting dogs!!! They surrounded me and proceeded to bite the backs of my legs and my hands! The owner up on the hill just looked at me for like 10 min!!! I asked him (while sobbing) if he could get his dogs! He slowly moseyed on down to the road and attempted to keep them off of me long enough for me to start back home.. NOPE! aTheyh would NOT leaveme alone! With the man beating them with a stick, we made it to his house where he let me use his phone to call my husband to come and get me! I think this is my scariest:::frown: expeience of my running carer yet!
The dog owners called today to say they took the dogs to the pound! I still think I will run the other way for a while! lol

Were you hurt? If so, the owners are responsible for your medical bills. That is why we pay homeowner's insurance. I am so sorry that happened to you. I have been threatened and chased but never actually attacked. I cannot recall the company but they sell some very effective doggie spray to protect runners.

-Kechie.

christine918

Hey everybody! :flowerforyou:
I took off down the road for a six miler. So I'm jogging along jammin to my music when out of nowhere came 3 vicious, barking, growling, biting dogs!!! They surrounded me and proceeded to bite the backs of my legs and my hands! The owner up on the hill just looked at me for like 10 min!!! I asked him (while sobbing) if he could get his dogs! He slowly moseyed on down to the road and attempted to keep them off of me long enough for me to start back home.. NOPE! aTheyh would NOT leaveme alone! With the man beating them with a stick, we made it to his house where he let me use his phone to call my husband to come and get me! I think this is my scariest:::frown: expeience of my running carer yet!
The dog owners called today to say they took the dogs to the pound! I still think I will run the other way for a while! lol

Were you hurt? If so, the owners are responsible for your medical bills. That is why we pay homeowner's insurance. I am so sorry that happened to you. I have been threatened and chased but never actually attacked. I cannot recall the company but they sell some very effective doggie spray to protect runners.

-Kechie.

Thank you so much! I will look into that right away!


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jessmomof3

Hey everybody! :flowerforyou:
I took off down the road for a six miler. So I'm jogging along jammin to my music when out of nowhere came 3 vicious, barking, growling, biting dogs!!! They surrounded me and proceeded to bite the backs of my legs and my hands! The owner up on the hill just looked at me for like 10 min!!! I asked him (while sobbing) if he could get his dogs! He slowly moseyed on down to the road and attempted to keep them off of me long enough for me to start back home.. NOPE! aTheyh would NOT leaveme alone! With the man beating them with a stick, we made it to his house where he let me use his phone to call my husband to come and get me! I think this is my scariest:::frown: expeience of my running carer yet!
The dog owners called today to say they took the dogs to the pound! I still think I will run the other way for a while! lol

Oh my gosh!!! That is scary!! There is this stuff that supposedly works called Halt! that they sell at the running store. I can NOT believe that the owner let them attack you and just watched!!! :noway: Hope you are ok!

jessmomof3

10 mile run for me today!!! Wasn't planning to go so long, but one of my buddies is marathon training so I told her I'd run at least 6 w/ her. Felt good so finished up the whole 10. :bigsmile:

Took the family to an awesome state park hiking y'day and got in at least 4+ miles hiking. LOVE it! :bigsmile:

SatelliteCrush80

Hey everybody! :flowerforyou:
I took off down the road for a six miler. So I'm jogging along jammin to my music when out of nowhere came 3 vicious, barking, growling, biting dogs!!! They surrounded me and proceeded to bite the backs of my legs and my hands! The owner up on the hill just looked at me for like 10 min!!! I asked him (while sobbing) if he could get his dogs! He slowly moseyed on down to the road and attempted to keep them off of me long enough for me to start back home.. NOPE! aTheyh would NOT leaveme alone! With the man beating them with a stick, we made it to his house where he let me use his phone to call my husband to come and get me! I think this is my scariest:::frown: expeience of my running carer yet!
The dog owners called today to say they took the dogs to the pound! I still think I will run the other way for a while! lol


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Oh, how scary! I can't believe the owner just stood there and watched. Some people. :grumble: Anyhow, I'm glad you're OK. :flowerforyou:

SatelliteCrush80

5.5 miles for me today. It was supposed to be 8, but the 96% humidity got the better of me. I'm kind of bummed because it would have been my longest run yet...but on the bright side, my easy pace is getting faster!

So, now that I've finished today, I've made it through Week 7 of 14...halfway through!

Happy running!

christine918

Hey everybody! :flowerforyou:
I just got back from a ten mile run with hills! Surpriseingly, I feel really great! No mean dogs this time! :laugh: I did get really cold at the end of my run, is that normal??? I thought it was weird!

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iRun4wine

Hey everybody! :flowerforyou:
I took off down the road for a six miler. So I'm jogging along jammin to my music when out of nowhere came 3 vicious, barking, growling, biting dogs!!! They surrounded me and proceeded to bite the backs of my legs and my hands! The owner up on the hill just looked at me for like 10 min!!! I asked him (while sobbing) if he could get his dogs! He slowly moseyed on down to the road and attempted to keep them off of me long enough for me to start back home.. NOPE! aTheyh would NOT leaveme alone! With the man beating them with a stick, we made it to his house where he let me use his phone to call my husband to come and get me! I think this is my scariest:::frown: expeience of my running carer yet!
The dog owners called today to say they took the dogs to the pound! I still think I will run the other way for a while! lol

Were you hurt? If so, the owners are responsible for your medical bills. That is why we pay homeowner's insurance. I am so sorry that happened to you. I have been threatened and chased but never actually attacked. I cannot recall the company but they sell some very effective doggie spray to protect runners.

-Kechie.

Thank you so much! I will look into that right away!

I was bit by 2 dogs 2 different times when doing a paper route when I was a kid. I went to the doctor both times just to get checked out since both times the dogs broke the skin with their bites. I figured (and I think my parents figured) that it can't do any harm to get checked out. Both times, we sent the owners the bill- which wasn't much- for the doctor's visit.

I'm so sorry this happened... I know first hand how scary it can be! Hope you're feeling better :flowerforyou:

I finished couch to 5k week 7 yesterday, and my first 5k is two weeks from tomorrow :noway: :bigsmile: :huh: I'm so excited, but starting to get nervous. It's at 8am and I normally don't work out in the morning because I never feel well when I do. I'm planning to wake up really early and get some food in me before the 5k.

Lately, though, my lower back has been bothering me a lot- not sure if it's something to do with my form, or if I need new shoes or something... anyone have any thoughts? I just keep thinking, if I'm hurt and can't do this 5k boy will I be p*ssed :explode: :explode:

Emmyleww

Christine - Wow! I'm glad you're ok and you got back out there. I think I would have taken a day or two off. I'd look into that spray.

Ran 3.5 today. We talked about doing 4 but neither my running partner nor I had a restful night so we set out to do what we could. We did do the run faster than normal, not by much, but still faster. So, I guess if you can't go the distance then it's better to be a little faster. I'll take it for now.

Happy Running!

thalli1

I hate running by scary dogs! I'm glad you weren't hurt!

Today I ran 18.5 miles (my most ever!) The marathon training is getting tough! My legs are really tired and sore now. Hopefully they'll feel better soon.

runnerdad

Hey everybody! :flowerforyou:
I took off down the road for a six miler. So I'm jogging along jammin to my music when out of nowhere came 3 vicious, barking, growling, biting dogs!!! They surrounded me and proceeded to bite the backs of my legs and my hands! The owner up on the hill just looked at me for like 10 min!!! I asked him (while sobbing) if he could get his dogs! He slowly moseyed on down to the road and attempted to keep them off of me long enough for me to start back home.. NOPE! aTheyh would NOT leaveme alone! With the man beating them with a stick, we made it to his house where he let me use his phone to call my husband to come and get me! I think this is my scariest:::frown: expeience of my running carer yet!
The dog owners called today to say they took the dogs to the pound! I still think I will run the other way for a while! lol

Oh my gosh!!! That is scary!! There is this stuff that supposedly works called Halt! that they sell at the running store. I can NOT believe that the owner let them attack you and just watched!!! :noway: Hope you are ok!

Christine - what a terrifying experience, glad you weren't too badly injured.

And, actually, I am not surprised at all that the owner didn't intervene right away - that's why the dogs are so bad to begin with. (hence the slogan, 'no bad dogs, just bad owners'). As a veterinarian, I deal with that stuff every day. Even when owners know their dog will bite, they don't warn you until after he has made the first lunge at your face, and then they say something like 'it's OK boy, you're a good dog', as if praising him is going to make him behave. (Yeah, that really works well :explode:)

Dragged my son out for a run this morning. His cross country training starts Monday and he hasn't done any serious running since track season ended in May. And, for the third season in a row, he states the obvious 'it's really hard to get back into it after three months off, I should have run more during the summer' :explode: :grumble:

Enough venting! now that I feel better , i can go to bed so i can get him up early for anothe run tomorrow!:laugh:

jabdye

Happy Sunday!

Christine -- that's horrible about the dogs. I would have been terrified! I have never been chased by dogs but a crazy bull acted as if he were going to charge when I was on vacation in PA. My running buddy is a veterinarian and she had us walk with our arms stretched out so we would appear bigger -- some trick she learned in school. Not sure if it was true or she was just trying to make me look silly -- either way we got away! Congrats on getting back out there!

Kelynn -- the lower back thing is a pain. I have had some of that lately -- but have been trying to stretch a lot throughout the day. Seems to help -- but always check your shoes. They seem to cause a lot of problems.

Shuntae -- don't be down about your run. You are doing amazing. I read somewhere that for every 5 or 10 degrees over 60 you should slow down. Sorry, can't remember the exact amount but saw it on runners world. You probably didn't slow down -- but still did a great run! Hats off!

Runnerdad -- that's funny about your son. I remember my parents getting so frustrated with me never heeding their warnings. It's amazing how smart parents get once you become an adult!!! I'm sure my kids will do the same to frustrate me!

I have my long run this afternoon -- trying to eat and drink so I'll be well fueled! Going for 12-14 miles -- depending on how much time we have.

Enjoy your day and happy running!

runnerdad

Had my son up and on the road at 7 AM. Only a couple of miles this morning, but picked it up to faster than race pace after the warm up. Figured if we weren't going long, we were going fast:laugh: Tomorrow is team practice, so I'll let coach work him while I just have a quiet run on my own. (Can't work out with the team - might be too embarrassing for him:laugh: . Would be when I outrun him )
Enjoy your day!

duffyzmom

Happy Sunday All!

97% humidity made my 10 mile run this morning fun fun fun. Thought about Christine in the last couple of miles when a couple small yappy dogs decided to run at my feet barking barking barking. Luckily, I have a small dog so I just used my alpha dog voice and kept telling them to go home and eventually they did.

Runnerdad: I am dealing with the same thing and my lovely daughter who started back with Volleyball practice last week and has whined all weekend about being so sore. I'm pretty sure that is why I suggested she do more training this summer than just the 1 open gym a week that she was attending.

Less than a week until my 10 miler so this week will be a fairly light running week for me.

iRun4wine

Thanks for the advice, jabdye. My deepest, darkest secret is how old my running shoes are :ohwell: Let's just say you would all be shocked if I told you. :blushing: :grumble: I didn't want to buy new ones when I was new to running because I didn't know if I'd stick with it- now that I have, I suppose I owe myself a pair of new shoes.

That's it- I'm going to get new ones today. I cannot risk not running this 5k just because I'm too stubborn/cheap/lazy/dumb to not get new shoes. I was going to reward myself with them after the 5k, but I guess I better just go do it! Case closed!

kechiemc

Good morning:flowerforyou:

8.6 miles in 87% humidity this morning, JUICY. It felt like I was running with a giant wet towel covering me from head to toe, yuck. I was scheduled for 9 miles. 8.6 will have to do today.

The bad dog owners must be out in force this weekend. I was pretty aggressively chased by a little dog this morning. Before he chased me, I heard him barking and his owner commanding him not to run. He has chased me before but this time he wasn't barking too much. That always makes me nervous when they quietly chase you or growl while chasing you.

To make matters worse, I was headed for a giant hill. Instead of trying to speed up, I tried stopping and spraying him with my water bottle. Of course, I could not get enough force behind the water (damn the Nathan handheld:laugh: ). So, I picked up someone's newspaper and went on the offensive growling back and slapping the newspaper on my forearm. I must have looked insane but the psycho little dog retreated without looking back. I am a dog lover but I was struggling so much with my run this morning I was prepared to punt the little dog if he got close enough.:devil: Of course, the owner didn't apologize or offer to refill my water bottle.:frown:

Wishing everyone good runs, rests, and xtrains today
-Kechie.