for all the hopefull "wanna be" runners out there - trying t

iplayoutside19

Couch-to-5K is Done! I did run 5K this morning. I did it in 36:00. I'm getting faster.

My 2 Mile split was 22:00. So my goal for Saturday is to try and beat that. I think with having other runners around I'll find an extra gear, or at least an over-drive.

I've noticed with these longer runs it's taking longer to recover, or maybe that has more to do with I lifted yesterday evening so there was less than 12 hours between work-outs. But I've done that before and not had this much trouble. Maybe I'm dehydrated. I'm pounding the a 44 oz cup of water right now.

Also, is it cheating if you weigh yourself after you run.

JPriceGA

Iplay, If it were me, I'd just run my regular 30 minutes today and make sure I rest Friday.

nicolee516

Couch-to-5K is Done! I did run 5K this morning. I did it in 36:00. I'm getting faster.

My 2 Mile split was 22:00. So my goal for Saturday is to try and beat that. I think with having other runners around I'll find an extra gear, or at least an over-drive.

I've noticed with these longer runs it's taking longer to recover, or maybe that has more to do with I lifted yesterday evening so there was less than 12 hours between work-outs. But I've done that before and not had this much trouble. Maybe I'm dehydrated. I'm pounding the a 44 oz cup of water right now.

Also, is it cheating if you weigh yourself after you run.

Yeah....it's cheating weighing yourself after you run....I always like to see how much water weight I lose. You sweat it out. I remember reading about Lance Armstrong and one of his Tour de France's, and he lost a sick amount of weight after each ride. I am talking like 14 pounds...He is not one that can afford to lose it!!! Obviously he (and us too) Put it back on when we hydrate and eat.

Good luck with your 2mile race on sat!:flowerforyou: :drinker:


As for me...I am going to incorporate so repeats in my run today. We have our 5k on Thanksgiving....I am looking forward to it!

savvystephy

Iplay - Good luck on your run this weekend! :drinker:

Nicole - Thanks! Keep up the good work too!

I just did my second 25 minute run today on a different route and it still ended up being about 2.05 miles. So, my pace is pretty much the same. So at this pace I can expect to finish a 5K in about 37 minutes. I know only if I continue to keep doing what I am doing will the time decrease. :bigsmile:

tabbydog

Contrats iplay! whoo hoo! I can't wait to be where you are!

My next run is tomorrow. I was considering running tonight instead, because I have Zumba tomorrow night, and I usually do it on Wed. night. Decisions decisions...... :huh:

Desiderata

I am definitely in! I run for 40 minutes a day, with a 10 minute mile, so i qualify. I've been gettin consistantly better, better meaning i can run longer with a few past paced intervals, but i hope to be able to run more than 5 easily.

We'll keep working on this!

iplayoutside19

I figured it was cheating, that's why I didn't change the ticker. When I wrestled it wasn't uncommon to lose 10-12 pounds in one practice.

I went and scouted the race route at lunch, a bunch of other people had the same idea. There were a lot of 10 Mile people getting their tune-ups in. That got me excited. I'm going to have to find a way to stay down for 48 hours.

nicolee516

Welcome Desiderata!


So I did my run with my intervals in it...they are actually called Fartleks....I won't tell you what my kids and I say about them!!LOL:laugh: They went well...my les were pooped from doing squats and lunges yesterday. It was perfect weather today! About 50degrees and sunny!! YEAH!!

tabbydog

iplay, an ounce lost is an ounce lost, it doesn't matter how you do it. I weigh myself in the morning, AFTER my run, before my shower, and if I pee, I get on the scale again (I know, I know, tmi....) :blushing:

Two hours in traffic tonight getting home means I run in the morning, probably in the rain, and do Zumba tomorrow night. Decision made!

Four miles in 40 minutes, you are definitely not a "wanna be." If I could run 4 miles in any amount of time short of 24 hours I would be happy..... :huh: Welcome! :drinker: :drinker:

JPriceGA

Couch-to-5K is Done! I did run 5K this morning. I did it in 36:00. I'm getting faster.

CONGRATULATIONS! And good luck on your run Saturday!

Gogo

Hello:flowerforyou:

I lurk on your thread reading about how great you all are doing to keep me motivated.:flowerforyou:

Last night I jogged 2.5 miles on the treadmill in 35 mins......super slow, but I am working on it. I hope to be able to get myself to the 5K distance first and then work up to increasing speed.

I just wanted to let you all know that you are a huge inspiration to me! Thanks. :happy:

tabbydog

Well, I was prepared to run in the rain this morning, but come on, this is ridiculous! I am talking torrential downpours. It was raining so hard I had to turn the TV up to like 30 to hear the news (we have a steel roof), and then the satellite went out. SIGH. I am going to Zumba tonight, but I really wanted to run this morning. :grumble:

nicolee516

Erin- Keep chuggin' away girl!!! you are doing great!:flowerforyou:


Tabby- That's ok...I push myself to run in the rain, but not torrentail downpours! There is always tomorrow!

tabbydog

Yeah, it was warm, about 54 degrees, and I reallly love running in a drizzle, or even up to a steady rain, but my dog didn't even want to be out in it. She just looked at me like WTF?!? She didn't even want to go out with me when I fed horses. I was SOAKED after 5 minutes. Guess since I was wet already I should have just run, but my road was like a mud pit.... Just couldn't make myself do it.

darman

I am definitely in! I run for 40 minutes a day, with a 10 minute mile, so i qualify. I've been gettin consistantly better, better meaning i can run longer with a few past paced intervals, but i hope to be able to run more than 5 easily.

We'll keep working on this!

Welcome to the post - great time - don't care what anyone says 10 minute miles are awesome!!

darman

Iplay - Good luck on your run this weekend! :drinker:

Nicole - Thanks! Keep up the good work too!

I just did my second 25 minute run today on a different route and it still ended up being about 2.05 miles. So, my pace is pretty much the same. So at this pace I can expect to finish a 5K in about 37 minutes. I know only if I continue to keep doing what I am doing will the time decrease. :bigsmile:

go Savvy Go!! great time for your 5k

savvystephy

Iplay - Good luck on your run this weekend! :drinker:

Nicole - Thanks! Keep up the good work too!

I just did my second 25 minute run today on a different route and it still ended up being about 2.05 miles. So, my pace is pretty much the same. So at this pace I can expect to finish a 5K in about 37 minutes. I know only if I continue to keep doing what I am doing will the time decrease. :bigsmile:

go Savvy Go!! great time for your 5k

Thanks! :bigsmile:

iplayoutside19

Allright. Finsihed 2 miles in 21:57 this morning. At least I'm a consistant runner.

There's more to talk about the actual race experiance than the actual running. I was not ready for the crowd at the start. When it takes a half mile to spread the field out it takes a while to get comfortable when you're used to running by yourself.

I was amazed at the number of people who would sprint ahead of me, and then I would pass them for good.

While I was not fast my some peoples standards, training outside with elevation changes was a big help during this race. There were two small climbs that had a lot of people walking up. Meanwhile I just kept chugging. A lot of people that were ahead of me most of the race I passed during the last 1/4 mile. I guess that's when the endurance part comes in.

However, I was passed by two mothers pushing their strollers (hang head):bigsmile:

I have added a few pics to my profile. I think I'm going to look at some speed work before the 5K in three weeks.

But I had a blast, I am hooked, and I am not a wanna-be runner any longer.

savvystephy

Great job Iplay! I am glad you had a good time! That is awesome! Keep it up and I am sure you'll do fantastic in your 5K race!

nicolee516

Way to go Iplay!!!!! That is awesome! Don't hang your head in shame about the strollers....they are a different breed!

JPriceGA

Great job I play!

nicolee516

Jan- When is your next race?


As for me- I ran a 6mile long run today. I don'treally put my times on here much because I am actually embarrased of them! I shouldn't be though. So here it is! I ran my 6 miles in 1:02:53. I am slowly getting faster. I did walk a little bit in that. slowly getting back into shape. Now I just goota get the weight off so I can get faster times!

JPriceGA

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I ran my 6 miles in 1:02:53.

I think that's an awesome time!

I haven't decided on my next race yet. There is an outside chance I'll do a "Turkey Trot" this week - WAAAYY outside...

More likely, There is a 10k in my town in February, and I'm strongly considering doing "my first triathalon" in June - 400m swim, 12Mile bike, 5k

nicolee516

That's cool Jan. Thank you so much for your encouragement! I am really hard on myself.


My family and I created our own turkey trot we are doing on Thanksgiving. :happy:

I used to do triathlons, the are alot of fun! You should definitely do the tri!:flowerforyou:

tabbydog

Contrats Iplay, sounds great! Way to go!

FINALLY got my third run for last week in yesterday. SIGH. More traffice Friday night. Someone said it was holiday shoppers. WHAT??? If it is like this for the next month, I am going to .... well, um, I don't know what I am going to do, but come on!! :explode: :mad: :sad:

iplayoutside19

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I ran my 6 miles in 1:02:53.

I think that's an awesome time!

I haven't decided on my next race yet. There is an outside chance I'll do a "Turkey Trot" this week - WAAAYY outside...

More likely, There is a 10k in my town in February, and I'm strongly considering doing "my first triathalon" in June - 400m swim, 12Mile bike, 5k

Tri-athalon, now there's an idea. Swimming and biking are other activities I really enjoy. Forgive me for being ingorant, but do you do all of those things back-to-back? If they I are I hope the biking is last, you can rest a little bit while biking.

nicolee516

They are back to back. You swim, then bike, and then run. no rest for the weary. I find the hardest transition is from the bike to the run. Your legs feel like complete jello and your breathing is way off.

iplayoutside19

They are back to back. You swim, then bike, and then run. no rest for the weary. I find the hardest transition is from the bike to the run. Your legs feel like complete jello and your breathing is way off.

I'm sure, breathing for biking, no matter the elevation change is totally different than running. I think if I did this there better be 50 Hot Wings and a pitcher of beer waiting for me at the end.

nicolee516

They are back to back. You swim, then bike, and then run. no rest for the weary. I find the hardest transition is from the bike to the run. Your legs feel like complete jello and your breathing is way off.

I'm sure, breathing for biking, no matter the elevation change is totally different than running. I think if I did this there better be 50 Hot Wings and a pitcher of beer waiting for me at the end.

I sure like that idea!:drinker: :drinker: That has always been a favorite part of all of my races, running, tris, etc....the beer afterwards!:drinker:

JPriceGA

http://www.triathlons.net/Atlanta/

Here is the one I'm looking at. They do this in a few cities, but I'm not sure where they all are.