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MFP Runner's Club - 5/19

Shannon023
Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
It's Monday???? :noway: Already????? :sad: :sad:

Morning All!!!

Gonna do about 4 miles after work tonight......about 11 hours from now.....(UGH!!!) :grumble:

Happy Trails! :flowerforyou:

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  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    It's Monday???? :noway: Already????? :sad: :sad:

    Morning All!!!

    Gonna do about 4 miles after work tonight......about 11 hours from now.....(UGH!!!) :grumble:

    Happy Trails! :flowerforyou:
  • pam0206
    pam0206 Posts: 700 Member
    I'm with you Shannon. I'm going to try for at least 3 miles today while my baby naps. Happy trails to everybody!

    How are we almost through May and half way through the year?????:noway: :noway:
  • keri_cook
    keri_cook Posts: 14
    I am also going to do three miles today...good luck to all:wink:
  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    Good morning,

    I'm taking today off of running since I did my long run yesterday.
    I just finished doing 1hr on the elliptical.


    Have a wonderful day, I can't believe that the sun is finally shinning!!
  • gonezobean
    gonezobean Posts: 154
    Today’s plan of attack (POA):

    run for 5 walk for 5 for 40 minutes this usually averages 4 miles

    each time I run I increase .2 starting at 5.2 ending with a 6.0 sprint

    my legs feel like rubber though from a 5 mile yesterday
  • kechiemc
    kechiemc Posts: 1,355 Member
    It is Monday.:grumble:

    Logged 3 miles at 5:45 am!

    Enjoy the day
    -Kechie.
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    Happy Monday everyone!!

    Today's plan is 4 miles or 45 minutes - whichever my body can handle! Running outside tonight while the oldest is at baseball practice.

    Have a great day everyone!! Run for your Lives!!

    Tricia
  • MargieM
    MargieM Posts: 2,248 Member
    Completed week one of Couch to 5K on Saturday. Going to start week 2 tonight while my daughter's softball team warms up for their game. I should be done with my workout by game time if I figure it right. Hopefully I won't stink too bad so the other parents won't mind sitting by me! :laugh:
  • pam0206
    pam0206 Posts: 700 Member
    Happy Monday everyone!!

    Today's plan is 4 miles or 45 minutes - whichever my body can handle! Running outside tonight while the oldest is at baseball practice.

    Have a great day everyone!! Run for your Lives!!

    Tricia
    hey girl. How's the quad today?
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    I'm with you Shannon. I'm going to try for at least 3 miles today while my baby naps. Happy trails to everybody!

    How are we almost through May and half way through the year?????:noway: :noway:

    Do you take baby with you or does your hubby watch?

    And agree - May has FLOWN by!!! :noway:
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    Gonna shoot for 3 today while pushing my son in the jogger after work...hopefully no rain but its windy here in Mass...so we'll see if we make the full 3..wooooosh! lol

    hugs and great job for those who have already and good luck to those who will be later LOL

    ali :drinker:
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    Ladies, I need your help! :love: My leg feels fine today, should I chance it and try to jog? I don't feel the shin splints anymore, but i'm scared that once I start jogging, my leg is going to cuss me out! :sick:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Ladies, I need your help! :love: My leg feels fine today, should I chance it and try to jog? I don't feel the shin splints anymore, but i'm scared that once I start jogging, my leg is going to cuss me out! :sick:

    I forget, did you end up getting new shoes???

    Because I have bad knees, it helps me to take a couple Advil about 30 minutes before a run. And (my Mr. Whipple moment) be sure to stretch before you go.

    Good luck!! :flowerforyou:
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    I haven't purchased the new shoes yet because my bank account is still angry with me for buying all the new furniture for the new house. :sad:

    I'm going to try to stretch as much as I can and take it light today. If I start to feel anything, i'll stop. I really REALLY want to jog. I hope this doesn't stop me from jogging.
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    From Runner's World....(Shinsplints)

    Causes: Tired or inflexible calf muscles put too much stress on the tendons, which become strained & torn. Overpronation aggravates this problem, as does running on hard surfaces such as concrete sidewalks.

    Beginning runners are the most susceptible to shinsplints for a variety of reasons, but the most common is that they're using leg muscles that haven't been stressed in the same way before. Other common causes of shinsplints among beginners are poor choice of running shoes and running in something other than running shoes. Runners who start running after a long layoff are also susceptible to shinsplints because they increase their mileage too quickly.

    Self-Treatment: Many runners experience mild shin soreness, which usually can be tolerated. "If shinsplints hit you at the beginning of a season, a certain amount of running through them will help the body adapt," says David O'Brian, D.P.M., a podiatrist in Rosell, IL. "but if it's a persistent problem, you shouldn't run through them."

    If they do persist, ice the inflamed area for 15 minutes three times a day & take aspirin or ibuprofen. Ice immediately after running. To hasten recovery, cut down on running or stop altogether. Recovery time: two to four weeks.

    **********************************************************************************************************

    :flowerforyou:
  • gonezobean
    gonezobean Posts: 154
    Question...i ran 5 miles yesturday and my pecs hurt today. My pecs...not quads or any part of my leg hurt.

    Is it from the swinging while I run?

    (Its not from having a massive chest or benching millions of pounds I swear!)
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    I am so upset with my legs right now. I did a light jog for one mile and the shin splints started acting up. I ended up walking very fast for half a mile after that and then I had to stop and go on the elliptical for a little bit.

    I feel like i'm never going to be able to jog :(
  • pam0206
    pam0206 Posts: 700 Member
    I'm with you Shannon. I'm going to try for at least 3 miles today while my baby naps. Happy trails to everybody!

    How are we almost through May and half way through the year?????:noway: :noway:

    Do you take baby with you or does your hubby watch?

    And agree - May has FLOWN by!!! :noway:

    Hey all,
    Just wanted to check back in. I can't believe how motivating posting to this group is for me! I ran 6 miles today. Whew! (where's the emoticon wiping the sweat from it's brow? :wink:)

    I hope everybody sticks with it today. If you are having difficulties (Lina), DON'T give up. You'll get there, by doing what you can and wanting to do it. You haven't stopped. Your body is going to come around. :flowerforyou:

    Gotta run (pun intended) and get my 6 year old off the bus.
    :heart:
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    I'm with you Shannon. I'm going to try for at least 3 miles today while my baby naps. Happy trails to everybody!

    How are we almost through May and half way through the year?????:noway: :noway:

    Do you take baby with you or does your hubby watch?

    And agree - May has FLOWN by!!! :noway:

    Hey all,
    Just wanted to check back in. I can't believe how motivating posting to this group is for me! I ran 6 miles today. Whew! (where's the emoticon wiping the sweat from it's brow? :wink:)

    I hope everybody sticks with it today. If you are having difficulties (Lina), DON'T give up. You'll get there, by doing what you can and wanting to do it. You haven't stopped. Your body is going to come around. :flowerforyou:

    Gotta run (pun intended) and get my 6 year old off the bus.
    :heart:

    wow Pam...you're doing amazing girl!!! 6 miles...I"m impressed!!!!

    hugs!!!
    Ali :drinker:
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    Well, I was only able to jog in place today.
    I tried hoppingon the treadmil but the pup wouldn't let me (he would hop on with me).
    I'll try it again later.

    ~Joanna:flowerforyou:
  • mommy2js
    mommy2js Posts: 196 Member
    Strength training for shin splints:

    put a dish towel on a wood or tile floor (or other smooth surface)
    use your toes to scrunch it up and push it back out

    this will strengthen that muscle and help decrease the shin splints, eventually go away
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    Thanks for the advice ladies! I am going to try those things!
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    Happy Monday everyone!!

    Today's plan is 4 miles or 45 minutes - whichever my body can handle! Running outside tonight while the oldest is at baseball practice.

    Have a great day everyone!! Run for your Lives!!

    Tricia
    hey girl. How's the quad today?

    Hey there! thanks for asking - remarkably, I woke up Sunday with no pain at all! I was really surprised!

    I hate to say it but I didn't stretch yesterday, JUST IN CASE!! I will tonight though, I know it is the right thing to do!

    :flowerforyou:
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    An article for all you novice/newbie runners...

    http://www.active.com/running/Articles/How_to_Run_Your_First_5K.htm
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    another good article....to get you motivated....

    http://www.active.com/running/Articles/Just_Getting_Out_the_Door.htm
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    http://www.active.com/running/


    okay, just go to this website and find the article that is attractive to you otherwise I will be here all night copying and pasting and then I will miss my run!!!

    :flowerforyou:
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    I think a few of us were posting on yesterday date!?!?!

    finished my 4 miles tonight as planned! did a nice leisurely pace, stayed in my target HR the entire time and feel AWESOME!!!
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    I was only able to do 1.5 miles today.
    My allergies are acting up a lot today so it was hard to breathe.

    ~Joanna:flowerforyou:
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    I was only able to do 1.5 miles today.
    My allergies are acting up a lot today so it was hard to breathe.

    ~Joanna:flowerforyou:

    Hey, give yourself a big pat on the back for logging that much time!! I know how hard allergies can be!

    Good for you!! :drinker:
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    I was only able to do 1.5 miles today.
    My allergies are acting up a lot today so it was hard to breathe.

    ~Joanna:flowerforyou:

    Hey, give yourself a big pat on the back for logging that much time!! I know how hard allergies can be!

    Good for you!! :drinker:
    You're right.. Thanks!
    I get bummed when I don't do atleast 2miles a day b/c I made a promise to myself that I would atleast do that much. I want to kick *kitten* this week.

    ~Joanna:flowerforyou:
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