MFP Runner's Club - 8/4

MargieM
MargieM Posts: 2,248 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Am I really the first one? Wake up people and lets go!

I did 2.2 miles last night. Took me 35 minutes, but I did it! My first 5K is 6 1/2 weeks, so I gotta get up to speed. Going to try and do it again tonight. Have a great day everyone! - Margie

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  • MargieM
    MargieM Posts: 2,248 Member
    Am I really the first one? Wake up people and lets go!

    I did 2.2 miles last night. Took me 35 minutes, but I did it! My first 5K is 6 1/2 weeks, so I gotta get up to speed. Going to try and do it again tonight. Have a great day everyone! - Margie
  • areay
    areay Posts: 463
    I have an hour run tonight! Probably inside because it's suppose to be 110! Yikes! At 10:00 last night it was still 91
  • SherryRH
    SherryRH Posts: 810 Member
    Had bootcamp this morning and we did some sprinting/running drills. I think our bootcamp running group is running tomorrow though.

    Hope everyone has a great run.
  • SherryRH
    SherryRH Posts: 810 Member
    Double post. Sorry
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Morning Runner's! :heart:

    Rest day for me, enjoy your runs! :flowerforyou:
  • kechiemc
    kechiemc Posts: 1,355 Member
    Good morning:flowerforyou:

    Rest day for me!

    Make it a great day
    :heart: -Kechie.
  • TNTPete
    TNTPete Posts: 701 Member
    Today was a strength and s t r e t c h day for me! Really needed it! Happy trails!

    :happy:
  • Aprilxlirpa
    Aprilxlirpa Posts: 46 Member
    Hey guys, I have a question? I've noticed the ball of my feet are starting to get sore. I think that means its time for a new pair of shoes? Yes, No?
    Any recommendation on brands? Do any of you use inserts?
    Thanks!
    -April
  • mlillie
    mlillie Posts: 302
    So thanks to you guys I did it even with a big belly of nuts. : (

    I ran 5.5 miles on Friday. I was so proud of myself I could almost have cried. I felt like I could have kpet going but I started to feel it a bit in my knee so I decided to stop for the day.

    I have NEVER ran 5 miles in my life and now I can say I have run over 5 miles. Keeping my pace reasonable was really helpful for me. Thanks for all the tips and advice. Self talk was really helpful for me and I went from "Melissa, you can do this. I know you can." to "Melissa you are a badass!"

    Again, thank you guys. I am looking forward to see what happens from here- 6 miles here I come!

    Have a great Monday.
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Hey guys, I have a question? I've noticed the ball of my feet are starting to get sore. I think that means its time for a new pair of shoes? Yes, No?
    Any recommendation on brands? Do any of you use inserts?
    Thanks!
    -April

    Yes, definately sounds like it's time for new shoes.

    I just got a new pair of Nike's. So far....unimpressed. :grumble: Go to a running store & have them check your gait & foot arch. They should be able to recommend a good pair for you.

    I should have gotten another pair of New Balance. :grumble: Good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • thalli1
    thalli1 Posts: 332 Member
    I like New Balance too. They just fit my feet right, but I guess it's different for different people.

    Today is a cross training day for me. Another weight workout and 3 miles on the elliptical.

    Good luck on your runs everybody.:flowerforyou:
  • mlillie
    mlillie Posts: 302
    I really love my Brooks so they are a good one to try out as well!
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    Morning Runners!

    I am scheduled for 5 tonight with my group. I am bringing my friend with me so I am excited.

    Mom is going home today so now I can get my life back to normal.

    Margie - aren't you doing the Couch to 5K?

    Have a great day all!!
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    So thanks to you guys I did it even with a big belly of nuts. : (

    I ran 5.5 miles on Friday. I was so proud of myself I could almost have cried. I felt like I could have kpet going but I started to feel it a bit in my knee so I decided to stop for the day.

    I have NEVER ran 5 miles in my life and now I can say I have run over 5 miles. Keeping my pace reasonable was really helpful for me. Thanks for all the tips and advice. Self talk was really helpful for me and I went from "Melissa, you can do this. I know you can." to "Melissa you are a badass!"

    Again, thank you guys. I am looking forward to see what happens from here- 6 miles here I come!

    Have a great Monday.

    congrats girl!! that is wonderful news!! glad those nuts didn't stop you!! :laugh: Have you signed up for a race yet?
  • pmkelly409
    pmkelly409 Posts: 1,646 Member
    Hey guys, I have a question? I've noticed the ball of my feet are starting to get sore. I think that means its time for a new pair of shoes? Yes, No?
    Any recommendation on brands? Do any of you use inserts?
    Thanks!
    -April

    you could try the inserts before you invest in a new pair of sneaks... how long have you had this pair? do you keep track of how many miles you have run in them?
  • hessied
    hessied Posts: 460 Member
    Did 4 miles and a bunch of stadium stairs in between each mile.

    Ketchie - to answer your question from yesterday, I guess you could say that I'm training - I'm just doing the Runner's World Smart Coach thingy. I have a 5 mile race and a 5K coming up at the end of the month. But ultimately I'm trying to get in shape for my first 10K in September. Enjoy your rest day today!!!
  • hessied
    hessied Posts: 460 Member
    Hey guys, I have a question? I've noticed the ball of my feet are starting to get sore. I think that means its time for a new pair of shoes? Yes, No?
    Any recommendation on brands? Do any of you use inserts?
    Thanks!
    -April

    I would definitely go to a runner's store and have them recommend a shoe that'll work best for the way you run. I wears Asics - so far, so good!
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    Morning Runners,

    My goal today is 3 miles. I'm going at noon. I don't know if i'll be able to jog much because of the shin splints, but i'm going to try really slow first and see how it feels.

    I hope everyone gets a good run.
  • TNTPete
    TNTPete Posts: 701 Member
    Morning Runners,

    My goal today is 3 miles. I'm going at noon. I don't know if i'll be able to jog much because of the shin splints, but i'm going to try really slow first and see how it feels.

    I hope everyone gets a good run.

    Have you had your sneakers checked out since we're on the subject? Shin splints are not inherent of running. You shouldn't have to suffer through. Also, do you tap out your shins?
  • MargieM
    MargieM Posts: 2,248 Member


    Margie - aren't you doing the Couch to 5K?


    Yes, I started with that, but I'm past the 9 weeks. I did alot of my training by minutes instead of distance, and I'm regretting that now. I don't run a 10 minute mile.... More like a 17 min mile right now. So, for the next 6-1/2 weeks I'm going to work on getting up to the 3 miles and improve my time. I've been hit and miss on running lately, so I'm going to do my 2.2 miles this week (it's once up and down my road) and then next week start my 3.1 loop again and work on improving my endurance and time on that. I live out in the country, so once I get my 3.1 loop down, I can branch out about anywhere from there.
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    I haven't checked my sneakers. What do I do to check them?

    I also don't know what tapping out my shins means. :blushing: Any help is appreciated.
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    I'm back from my workout.

    First, I was able to jog. The shin splints are gone, I think. I'm not sure how long they will be gone for, but i'm going to take it and run.

    I did 3 miles in 45 minutes and overall did 3.23 miles in 50 minutes. Here is how my routine went:

    1 min 3.5, 1 min 3.6, 1 min 3.7, 2 min 3.8, Jog 3 minutes @ 4.2 Jog 2 minutes @ 4.5. Repeat routine until I hit 45 minutes. The last 5 minutes was a cooldown.

    Total calories burned 405.

    I noticed it was harder to get my heart rate up today. I am assuming this is because I am starting to become more fit and i'm lighter. I'm going to have to up my workout to burn the same amount of calories I have been burning in the past. This normal and I should actually be pretty proud of myself that i'm getting to this point. For now i'm not going to be too concerned that I only burned 405 calories. I'm going to work on the distance and speed of my wog.

    Overall, i'm very pleased.

    :heart:
  • StrawberryMargarita
    StrawberryMargarita Posts: 442
    Did 4 miles and a bunch of stadium stairs in between each mile.

    Wow, that is awsome,

    Rest day for me, I will jsut do stretching and situps and stuff.

    Good going to all you runner!!!
  • banks1850
    banks1850 Posts: 3,475 Member
    I'm back from my workout.

    First, I was able to jog. The shin splints are gone, I think. I'm not sure how long they will be gone for, but i'm going to take it and run.

    I did 3 miles in 45 minutes and overall did 3.23 miles in 50 minutes. Here is how my routine went:

    1 min 3.5, 1 min 3.6, 1 min 3.7, 2 min 3.8, Jog 3 minutes @ 4.2 Jog 2 minutes @ 4.5. Repeat routine until I hit 45 minutes. The last 5 minutes was a cooldown.

    Total calories burned 405.

    I noticed it was harder to get my heart rate up today. I am assuming this is because I am starting to become more fit and i'm lighter. I'm going to have to up my workout to burn the same amount of calories I have been burning in the past. This normal and I should actually be pretty proud of myself that i'm getting to this point. For now i'm not going to be too concerned that I only burned 405 calories. I'm going to work on the distance and speed of my wog.

    Overall, i'm very pleased.

    :heart:

    Gratz Lina!!!!!! That's awesome. You'll be speedin along at 6 mph in no time! :smile:
  • banks1850
    banks1850 Posts: 3,475 Member
    Just did my interval run today.

    My race is thursday, and didn't want to push it, just did a 3 mile interval with a 1/2 mile cooldown.

    routine was:

    1/4 mile at 8 minute mile
    1/4 mile at 6:20 minute mile
    repeat 6 times for 3 miles

    1/2 mile cool down.

    FYI for all you intermediate runners out there, this is a GREAT way to increase both wind and leg strength without totally killing yourself in the process. It's rough, but not as bad as trying to go all out the whole time. If you mix this routine with a day of long and slow, and a day of timed fast and a day off (I.E. seven days: 3 on, 1 rest, 3 on) it's a very solid routine to prepare for a race.

    this is my routine for the month before a 5K race

    Monday: Interval
    tuesday: timed 5K (as hard as you can)
    Wednesday: 5 miles at about 85%
    thursday: off
    Friday:Interval
    Saturday: timed 5K (as hard as you can)
    Sunday:5 miles at about 85%
    Monday: off
    etc
  • melissa73
    melissa73 Posts: 368
    Okay I did it... I am doing the couch to 5k , But I am mixing it up a little... I have been Jogging at a 5mph for 1 Mile then walk a lap and Jog at a 5.5 for a lap and walk a lap. I do that 3 times. Then I up my speed to 6.0 for a lap then I walk a lap and do that 2 times. I ended up doing 4 miles total at 60 minutes. My treadmill says I burned 650 calories But I figured it at 500 to be on the safe side. It was great and I felt good.

    Melissa
  • banks1850
    banks1850 Posts: 3,475 Member
    Good for you Melissa! That's awesome!
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