Marathon Newbies Group week three!!!

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  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Short 4 miles at lunch and my foot felt good...little tiny cramp started but went right away!!

    Hopefully I am good just needed some rest.
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    Ran 8 miles yesterday for a total of 16miles last week. That was the longest I have ever run and I ran it with having a cold. I came home and collapsed on the floor for a while trying to get some of my breath back and then spent most of the day drinking hot tea.

    This week I had in a fourth running day and am going to do a total of 19 miles.

    Happy running everyone.
  • princesspurple
    princesspurple Posts: 688
    Had a great run this am! Was going to go to the gym, but seeing that it was 35 degrees and the sidewalks were clear, I went outside! 4.5 miles w/ 2 good hills included ....finished in .....43 minutes! I am very proud of myself today! Good way to start off the week!
  • AmyDoesIt
    AmyDoesIt Posts: 46
    Happy Monday Everyone!

    Chenoachem- I ordered the socks on Friday so I can't wait till they come in. The body glide sure helped this weekend- no new blisters. I hope you recover from your cold- don't push it too hard.

    Chrissy- glad to hear you are doing better- sometimes that is all we need is just a few days rest and our bodies will recover!

    I had a great outside run yesterday 11 mi. at the park (it has some inclines)! Gives me 24 for last week. Boy I am feeling it today. Knees and feet are a little stiff. Today is a stretch/stregnth day so I'll take it easy. Walked couple miles at lunch because it is soooo pretty outside (sunny/almost 60) YAY!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    Had a great run this am! Was going to go to the gym, but seeing that it was 35 degrees and the sidewalks were clear, I went outside! 4.5 miles w/ 2 good hills included ....finished in .....43 minutes! I am very proud of myself today! Good way to start off the week!

    That's great. You go!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    I picked up a book last night at the library. It is

    "The complete book of running for women" by Kowalchik, Claire

    I started it last night and had a hard time putting it down. It has lots of information about what you need to know about running and being female. I would recommend it. It answered some questions I have had.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    I picked up a book last night at the library. It is

    "The complete book of running for women" by Kowalchik, Claire

    I started it last night and had a hard time putting it down. It has lots of information about what you need to know about running and being female. I would recommend it. It answered some questions I have had.

    I'll have to check it out!

    Ran 5 miles on Sunday-easy awesome, no pain run-felt SO good!:smokin:

    Didn't get to run yesterday due to 9 inches of snow (in NC!) Did P90X Cardio Intervals
    Hopefully get to run 5 or 6 today. if not I'll do some strength DVD stuff today and run tomorrow.

    I am not increasing my mileage during the weeks for the next 3 - with my foot the way it was I figure I better take it a little easy!

    Only shooting for 19 miles this week....3, 5, and 12 mile runs.

    Got my number for my half - Look for me at the ING Atlanta race - I am #14430....yep should be easy to find huh?! :laugh:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    No run today-strength.

    4 or 5 miles tomorrow
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    I am trying to get over this darn cold. I am taking the next few days off and hope to be back on the run for Sunday. Next Sat I am doing a 5K. Not that it is hard, I just wanted to be better than I have ever been. My fastest time for a 5K has been 32 minutes. I hope to run in under 30minutes. Since I am used to training at 6000ft abover sea level and the race is at <1000 ft, I have a great advantage.

    Have fun with 12 miles, Chrissy.

    Happy running all!!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    Went out and did my 8 miles in the rain today. It felt awesome to get out again. I can't believe I had to be sick the 2 days it was in the 60s but I am back and ready to go.
  • gym_rat
    gym_rat Posts: 94
    I ran a half marathon yesterday in my fastest time ever by over 2 minutes. I was really happy with that result! Today is an easy day at the gym with some light cardio and weights.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    gym rat - way to go! I did 12m yesterday - little sore today.

    chen-did you have soupy wet feet or are your shoes waterproofed? Glad you felt better to run!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    chen-did you have soupy wet feet or are your shoes waterproofed? Glad you felt better to run!

    My feet were a little wet, but with the double layered socks I didn't really feel it. It wasn't raining consistent enough to be uncomfortable on my feet but it was hard to see at times with water dripping into my face. It was kind of fun. I have always liked running in the rain as long as it is not a flash flood, which happens a lot in the desert.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    chen-did you have soupy wet feet or are your shoes waterproofed? Glad you felt better to run!

    My feet were a little wet, but with the double layered socks I didn't really feel it. It wasn't raining consistent enough to be uncomfortable on my feet but it was hard to see at times with water dripping into my face. It was kind of fun. I have always liked running in the rain as long as it is not a flash flood, which happens a lot in the desert.

    One time we were sneaking a run in and realized the weather was quickly turning...it turned into a tsunami-or close to it....it was a MAJOR downpour with lightening....well called our daughter to pick up our son who was riding his bike-by the time she got there lightening had stopped but still thunder....well we took off and ran the 1.5 miles home in the downpour-it was fun but our shoes were soaked! Felt good to say we didn't let a little water stop us!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    chen-did you have soupy wet feet or are your shoes waterproofed? Glad you felt better to run!

    My feet were a little wet, but with the double layered socks I didn't really feel it. It wasn't raining consistent enough to be uncomfortable on my feet but it was hard to see at times with water dripping into my face. It was kind of fun. I have always liked running in the rain as long as it is not a flash flood, which happens a lot in the desert.

    One time we were sneaking a run in and realized the weather was quickly turning...it turned into a tsunami-or close to it....it was a MAJOR downpour with lightening....well called our daughter to pick up our son who was riding his bike-by the time she got there lightening had stopped but still thunder....well we took off and ran the 1.5 miles home in the downpour-it was fun but our shoes were soaked! Felt good to say we didn't let a little water stop us!

    I think those experiences are the best. You can look back and smile at them.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    chen-did you have soupy wet feet or are your shoes waterproofed? Glad you felt better to run!

    My feet were a little wet, but with the double layered socks I didn't really feel it. It wasn't raining consistent enough to be uncomfortable on my feet but it was hard to see at times with water dripping into my face. It was kind of fun. I have always liked running in the rain as long as it is not a flash flood, which happens a lot in the desert.

    One time we were sneaking a run in and realized the weather was quickly turning...it turned into a tsunami-or close to it....it was a MAJOR downpour with lightening....well called our daughter to pick up our son who was riding his bike-by the time she got there lightening had stopped but still thunder....well we took off and ran the 1.5 miles home in the downpour-it was fun but our shoes were soaked! Felt good to say we didn't let a little water stop us!

    I think those experiences are the best. You can look back and smile at them.

    for sure!
  • princesspurple
    princesspurple Posts: 688
    I did 7 miles yesterday in 70mins! Weekly total of 19 last week. I woke up and did 4.5 miles today in 45 minutes, 3 miles of hills!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    I did 7 miles yesterday in 70mins! Weekly total of 19 last week. I woke up and did 4.5 miles today in 45 minutes, 3 miles of hills!

    WOW!!!!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    I did 7 miles yesterday in 70mins! Weekly total of 19 last week. I woke up and did 4.5 miles today in 45 minutes, 3 miles of hills!

    That's awesome. You go girl!! :flowerforyou:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    I did 7 miles yesterday in 70mins! Weekly total of 19 last week. I woke up and did 4.5 miles today in 45 minutes, 3 miles of hills!

    princess - if you're running like this, you'll kick that 3 hour goal's butt! That's my goal on the 21st too - less than 3 hours!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    I had an awesome recover 2 mile run today at lunch. The sun is shining, it is 50 deg out and I actually got sun on my bare arms. I also did a route that has always given me trouble in less time and with no walking.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Hoping to get a run in this evening - not sure...if not for sure tomorrow!
  • princesspurple
    princesspurple Posts: 688
    I am planning a 4.5 mile run at lunch, I can't imagine going in the gym today w/ the sun shining and it being close to 50!
    I have only 4.5 weeks left to the 1/2!
  • princesspurple
    princesspurple Posts: 688
    It is so nice outside! I ran 4.5 miles today near the airport w/ planes flying overhead.....that surely beats the treadmill!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    It is so nice outside! I ran 4.5 miles today near the airport w/ planes flying overhead.....that surely beats the treadmill!

    It definetly does. Sounds great. I do 5 miles tomorrow and hoping for good weather. I am doing a 5K this weekend in Arizona and it is suppose to be in the 70s. I think I am going to die of the eat I am not acclimated to.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    No runs yet this week since my big run Sunday....for sure tonight at least 2 after strength
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    No runs yet this week since my big run Sunday....for sure tonight at least 2 after strength

    Good Luck on your run. I am sure you will kick butt.
  • princesspurple
    princesspurple Posts: 688
    Chenoachem ......I hope you got your 5 in today!
    Good lucky chrissyh
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    Chenoachem ......I hope you got your 5 in today!
    Good lucky chrissyh

    I unfortunately didn't get 5 in. At 2 miles I got strangly sick to my stomach and dizzy. So I turned around at 2 miles and walk/ran home. So it was only a total of 4 miles. I am a little bumbed right now. I am going to get some lunch and then take a bath and hope I feel better soon.
  • AmyDoesIt
    AmyDoesIt Posts: 46
    Hi Ladies,

    Seems like everyone is keeping up and running when possible and some great race times, WAY TO GO everybody!
    It has been a strange week for me 3days running I came down with bad stomach cramps and barely made it home..... not so good. I've kinda been in a funk - runs seem harder and my legs and feet feel like bricks. I am stil trying to keep up with my schedule as the ING is coming up in a little over a week. I received lots of encouragement from fellow pub runners last weekend. Word is the course is pretty hilly but I should be fine they all say!

    Chenoachem- the socks are WONDERFUL! I love them and am so glad I ordered 3 pair. Thank you for the recomendation.

    Chrissy- I'm sure there will be hundreds at the ING but would be nice to meet up. It sounds like I might be right around your pace group. I'm hoping for somewhere around 2:45 ish. Email me at amy_wayco@qsp.com and I'll give you my cell number.
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