may 16 MFP runner's club

Mireille
Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Good morning beautiful people!!

I'm taking today off and it's also my planned cheat day (woohoo!). This has been a good week for me. I've run 23k so far and still have a run scheduled for Saturday. I'm kicking some Canadian *kitten*!!

I normally do some form of exercise on my cheat day but my body feels tired (lazy) this morning. So, I'm hoping to read some motivating posts throughout the day and maybe, just maybe I'll so something.

Come on people, show me what you got!!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    Good morning beautiful people!!

    I'm taking today off and it's also my planned cheat day (woohoo!). This has been a good week for me. I've run 23k so far and still have a run scheduled for Saturday. I'm kicking some Canadian *kitten*!!

    I normally do some form of exercise on my cheat day but my body feels tired (lazy) this morning. So, I'm hoping to read some motivating posts throughout the day and maybe, just maybe I'll so something.

    Come on people, show me what you got!!

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • zenmama
    zenmama Posts: 1,000
    After my appointment this morning I plan to get my 5.5 miles in. We will see?

    zen :tongue:
  • buckeyebabe
    buckeyebabe Posts: 235
    Ok...here I sit on the couch in my running shorts and jersey, running shoes on and tied, HM on and ready to begin... unfortunately, the weight in my rearend seems to have glued me to the cushion and my mind can't overcome the enormous pull of gravity!! I really am going to get moving here, I have just been sick the last couple of days with a nasty stomach cramping and the wonderful side effects that come along with those symptoms!:noway I am totally afraid that if I go running I will be half way in my run and suddenly have loose bowel syndrome!! UGH!!!

    If I don't report back sometime today stating that I ran at least 3 miles at a maximum of 9 min/miles then you all need to gang up on me!!! That will motivate me!

    thanks!
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  • samccarthy
    samccarthy Posts: 34
    I'm new here--just discovered your board and hope you won't mind another joining in. I just started running about 2 months ago. I started out running intervals on the treadmill for a few weeks (walk 90 sec, run 30 sec). The first day I ran 30 min straight was such a victory!! Then I started running 4 and 4.5 miles. For a 44 year old woman who has never run that far--not bad!! This week--Mon, I ran 4 miles, Wed I ran 4.5 miles and today I wanted to do something different (I do yoga on Tue and Thurs). So I decided to run intervals. I did 2 min at 6.0 mph, then 1 min at 7.0 mph for 30 min. I didn't think I was going to be able to finish, but I made it!!! I am very lucky to have a fitness center at work, so I can work out in the morning before I start my job. My husband and daughters gave me an iPod for mother's day and that has really helped keep my motivated. Anyway, sorry this is so long but I wanted to give you the background. I hope to check in with you folks regularly.

    Sheryl
  • squankish
    squankish Posts: 78 Member
    Ok...here I sit on the couch in my running shorts and jersey, running shoes on and tied, HM on and ready to begin... unfortunately, the weight in my rearend seems to have glued me to the cushion and my mind can't overcome the enormous pull of gravity!! I really am going to get moving here, I have just been sick the last couple of days with a nasty stomach cramping and the wonderful side effects that come along with those symptoms!:noway I am totally afraid that if I go running I will be half way in my run and suddenly have loose bowel syndrome!! UGH!!!

    If I don't report back sometime today stating that I ran at least 3 miles at a maximum of 9 min/miles then you all need to gang up on me!!! That will motivate me!

    thanks!
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    Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

    ahh I know how you feel!! lately whenever I run I start to feel sick a mile in... rrr :grumble: oh and then usually I have to pee ??? anyway, good luck today! you can do it!! I'm going to go running with my little brother at 8 hopefully and I walked 5 miles with my dad this morning, so my day is starting off good. I'll work up to 3 miles in a row I guess. So far it's just 2 for me.:wink:
  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    Ok...here I sit on the couch in my running shorts and jersey, running shoes on and tied, HM on and ready to begin... unfortunately, the weight in my rearend seems to have glued me to the cushion and my mind can't overcome the enormous pull of gravity!! I really am going to get moving here, I have just been sick the last couple of days with a nasty stomach cramping and the wonderful side effects that come along with those symptoms!:noway I am totally afraid that if I go running I will be half way in my run and suddenly have loose bowel syndrome!! UGH!!!

    If I don't report back sometime today stating that I ran at least 3 miles at a maximum of 9 min/miles then you all need to gang up on me!!! That will motivate me!

    thanks!
    22896.png
    Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

    This is too funny!!
    I hear ya', after having a stomach bug, it's hard to get back. Look at this this way, if you do have to use the washroom while running, you'll run even faster and break the amazing 9min/miles. lol
    Run girl, run!!!

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Goooooood morning my fellow psychos!!!

    Yesterday was my cheat* day so this morning I woke up early & did a Cardio-Max dvd. Woo-Hoo! I'm chaperoning my 7-year-old's field trip today :noway: :noway: so glad I got a work out in. I'm sure after a day with 20 1st graders, I'll come home, lay in the fetal position in a corner with my bankie for the rest of the night. :sick:

    Kick some butt today, r/clubbers!! :drinker:

    *cheat - day of sloth & gluttoney. :grumble:
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    I didn't run yesterday.. was out running errands most of the day but I will do it today.... Te lo prometo!! (I promise!!)

    have a good run everyone!

    ~Joanna:flowerforyou:
  • mkeithley
    mkeithley Posts: 399
    It's going to be 71 here today!!!! Perfect running weaher for me. I usually run in the mornings but had to help with a PTA "breakfast"(I use the term loosely-they served doughnuts:sick: and fruit) at school this morning, I'll run after work today when the temp will be at an ideal level for me:smile: I will do 6 miles for sure today:drinker:
    Hoping today is better than yesterday. HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!
  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    I'm new here--just discovered your board and hope you won't mind another joining in. I just started running about 2 months ago. I started out running intervals on the treadmill for a few weeks (walk 90 sec, run 30 sec). The first day I ran 30 min straight was such a victory!! Then I started running 4 and 4.5 miles. For a 44 year old woman who has never run that far--not bad!! This week--Mon, I ran 4 miles, Wed I ran 4.5 miles and today I wanted to do something different (I do yoga on Tue and Thurs). So I decided to run intervals. I did 2 min at 6.0 mph, then 1 min at 7.0 mph for 30 min. I didn't think I was going to be able to finish, but I made it!!! I am very lucky to have a fitness center at work, so I can work out in the morning before I start my job. My husband and daughters gave me an iPod for mother's day and that has really helped keep my motivated. Anyway, sorry this is so long but I wanted to give you the background. I hope to check in with you folks regularly.

    Sheryl

    Welcome to the club!!
    Congrats on your hard work on the treadmill. Running intervals isn't easy and you are doing great!!

    Come see us anytime you wanna brag and we'll cheer you on!!

    Warning, we are a little crazy, nerdy and a little obsessed at times. Don't be afraid!! lol
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • julie737
    julie737 Posts: 406 Member
    Hey everyone! Hope you're all having a good day! Hubby's off work today so I went running OUTSIDE! Went 4.3 miles in 45 min. (a little over a 10 min. mile). I guess it could have been worse. Gotta get in the shower and get on with my day!

    Julie
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    well!!! my boy woke up at 5 am!! for the day so no running today....I will try tonight if its not raining out too bad....did tae bo last night instead....I love it and all...but omg I LOVE TO RUN!!! and outside...there is nothing like it!

    hugs! and great job you guys!
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    HEY EVERYONE!!!

    today is my day from H-E- double hockey sticks! This will probably be my only post today due to very hectic work schedule and GIRLS NITE OUT!!! Yippee!!

    tomorrow am is my long run day. and then DH and I are going shopping - without kids!! :drinker:

    I will check in with y'all tomorrow afternoon. Have a great night - stay motivated !!!!

    xxoo
    Tricia :heart:

    p.s. ALI LOVE THE NEW PIC!!! SBSP is my hero!
  • pam0206
    pam0206 Posts: 700 Member
    Hey everybody. I just wanted to check in quickly. I just finished my 5 miles on the treadmill. You guys totally got to me! I just kept thinking about how I was gonna come down and post my workout and I didn't want to be :blushing: about my distance, so I just kept going!

    Happy Friday to all!! With my calories I just earned, I may indulge in some chardonnay tonight!!:drinker:
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    I can't jog today. I have to give my left leg a break. :sad:
  • mkeithley
    mkeithley Posts: 399
    I can't jog today. I have to give my left leg a break. :sad:
    Hey Lina, Did you see my post yesterday about the shoes????:flowerforyou:
  • buckeyebabe
    buckeyebabe Posts: 235
    Welcome Sam! Sorry, I shortened your handle because I couldn't remember it! :tongue:

    Doing intervals, I think, is the best way to start running! You just keep increasing your time on the run and less on the walk! 30 minutes is a great amount of running time for beginning!!!!!


    OK...so....I managed to lift my fat rear off the couch this morning and run. I tried very hard to think up an excuse...phone kept ringing, it was damp and wet outside, my asthma acts up in this type of weather, I have dishes to do, laundry that is crowding my closet floor....although I thought they all were pretty impressive not one worked! Plus I knew that some of you were going to honor my request of chewing me out if I didn't leverage the cushion from my *kitten*!!!!

    I was not able to achieve a 9 min mile average but I did extend the run to 4.5 miles. I thought that was fair enough. I ended up running it in 44 minutes. Oh well. I will get back there. Now the best part, 540 calories earned (according to my Polar HM) and I think I will have a glass of wine...no, I skipped lunch....make it TWO!!!!!!!!
  • FitJoani
    FitJoani Posts: 2,173 Member
    I am gonna only do a couple miles today with the poochie. He will make sure I dont slow my rear down!!! He is gonna be my little red personal traner or my "pace dog" I need a good run to blow off steam after a crappy day at work and a bad hockey game last night blah blah blah!!! AND its raining!!! I hate this!!! But a nice run will chipper me right up
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    and I think I will have a glass of wine...no, I skipped lunch....make it TWO!!!!!!!!

    :laugh: I like the way you think! Great going!

    Looks like there were several of you that put the miles in! Great going to one & all!! :drinker:
  • pam0206
    pam0206 Posts: 700 Member
    Welco

    I was not able to achieve a 9 min mile average but I did extend the run to 4.5 miles. I thought that was fair enough. I ended up running it in 44 minutes. Oh well. I will get back there. Now the best part, 540 calories earned (according to my Polar HM) and I think I will have a glass of wine...no, I skipped lunch....make it TWO!!!!!!!!

    Whoop, whoop!! Wow. Way to go on your time! As for the wine.....you skipped lunch? Only two glasses? :noway: :drinker: :drinker:
  • buckeyebabe
    buckeyebabe Posts: 235
    You know Pam...you have made me see the error in my thinking. I really appreciate that. To truly use up all those calories I should probably extend myself to 2.5 glasses. YIKES...I will be slap happy, but I will do it and realize I am taking one for the team. That's just the kind of team player I am!!:laugh:
  • FitJoani
    FitJoani Posts: 2,173 Member
    ok i did my short run 25 minutes and lemme say I am running sans canine next time. He was likea kid. He was so fascinated by everything around him and wanted top run in directions that I did not. So pulling him back was a strength workout in itself!!!! Tommorrow will be a better hopefully DRY day!!! Feels like I am in Seattle, blah!!!
  • jessneill
    jessneill Posts: 380 Member
    Well, today is my day off running so I went to the gym and did some strenght training.

    I did run 3 miles yesterday, which I'm very proud of cause it's the furthest I've gone so far. 3 down 10 more to go for my half marathon.

    There's a 5 mile run tomorrow morning for a festival they have in my home town.... I'm toying with the idea of doing it. It would be the longest I've gone, but the course is pretty flat and it supposed to be a gorgeous day...
  • dogwdots
    dogwdots Posts: 146
    It's going to be 71 here today!!!! Perfect running weaher for me. I usually run in the mornings but had to help with a PTA "breakfast"(I use the term loosely-they served doughnuts:sick: and fruit) at school this morning, I'll run after work today when the temp will be at an ideal level for me:smile: I will do 6 miles for sure today:drinker:
    Hoping today is better than yesterday. HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!

    71 !! So lucky we are 105 today!! No outside exercise for me. Hey did anyone hear that Nike is going to sponsor a 10K Human Race on Aug 31? It is a worlwide event - they are going to try to get 1 million runners to run on the same day.
  • FitJoani
    FitJoani Posts: 2,173 Member
    It's going to be 71 here today!!!! Perfect running weaher for me. I usually run in the mornings but had to help with a PTA "breakfast"(I use the term loosely-they served doughnuts:sick: and fruit) at school this morning, I'll run after work today when the temp will be at an ideal level for me:smile: I will do 6 miles for sure today:drinker:
    Hoping today is better than yesterday. HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!

    71 !! So lucky we are 105 today!! No outside exercise for me. Hey did anyone hear that Nike is going to sponsor a 10K Human Race on Aug 31? It is a worlwide event - they are going to try to get 1 million runners to run on the same day.

    So what you are saying is it is gonna be in all cities??? My city best do it, or even if I have to go to somewhere within 2 hours I will do it. Road trip!!! But Im sure here in da burgh we will have one.
  • mkeithley
    mkeithley Posts: 399
    On my way out the door to do my 6-Ipod is fully charged, it's warm and sunny!!!! SWEET!!! Now if I can just get the kids to stop arguing, life would be zen:laugh:
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    It's downpouring now ugh!!!
    kept thinking it would slow down....MAN!!!!

    I guess the stupid tae bo ro cardio jam it is....sigh....I WANT TO RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    okay feel better gettin that off my chest...great job and good luck y'all!!!

    hugs!
    Ali
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    It's going to be 71 here today!!!! Perfect running weaher for me. I usually run in the mornings but had to help with a PTA "breakfast"(I use the term loosely-they served doughnuts:sick: and fruit) at school this morning, I'll run after work today when the temp will be at an ideal level for me:smile: I will do 6 miles for sure today:drinker:
    Hoping today is better than yesterday. HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!

    71 !! So lucky we are 105 today!! No outside exercise for me. Hey did anyone hear that Nike is going to sponsor a 10K Human Race on Aug 31? It is a worlwide event - they are going to try to get 1 million runners to run on the same day.

    Talk about addicted! I found time to post inbetween my hectic appointments today - I just missed you guys sooooooo much!!! Had to see what everyone was doing!

    This Human Race sounds like a total blast! anyone googled it yet? I don't have time for anything else but to say hi to all my running buddies - now back to work!! :cry:
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    I actually am going to do the Tufts 10k this year in October is a woman's health race...so fun!!!

    I want to try for August now and do this one!!! ...IF I can ever get out and train LOL....

    hugs!
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    I actually am going to do the Tufts 10k this year in October is a woman's health race...so fun!!!

    I want to try for August now and do this one!!! ...IF I can ever get out and train LOL....

    hugs!

    All I am hearing from you girl is excuses, excuses, excuses.... SHUN ON until your Run 1 mile!! :laugh:

    LOL! ROFL!! LMBO!!
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