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Shannon023
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Wake up, SleepyHeads!!
Got 4 miles in! Last run until my 1/2 marathon!! :bigsmile:
Enjoy your day/runs/rests!
Got 4 miles in! Last run until my 1/2 marathon!! :bigsmile:
Enjoy your day/runs/rests!
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Wake up, SleepyHeads!!
Got 4 miles in! Last run until my 1/2 marathon!! :bigsmile:
Enjoy your day/runs/rests!0 -
We did 3.5 miles this morning. Our Thursday morning runs are great because we start and end at starbucks so coffee afterwards. I got lucky today because it was my turn to treat and only 3 of us ran but it was supposed to be more like 6.
I think we are doing a 5k next wednesday which will be nice because it will be a good run before I go to the outer banks for a week.
Great job on the 4 miles Shannon. I wanted to keep it light today because my shin is acting up. Let us know how you make out on the 1/2 marathon.
Everyone else, have a great run today. I know on the east coast (near philly) the humidity was not that bad this morning. Much easier to breathe.0 -
Hey guys! I ended up doing 3 miles and then going to CSI class..I'm suc a lazy bum lately..so going to that class is like the only way to get in any strength! Haha hope everyone enjoys their day..its almost the weekend :happy: !
Happy running ya'll..you guys rock!0 -
Good morning:flowerforyou:
Today was speedwork. I ran like someone was chasing me.:laugh:
1 mile warm up.
1 mile comfortably hard followed by 0.5 mile jog (repeat 3 times).
1 mile cool down.
The total workout was about 6.5 miles. It was hard! For the first time, comfortably hard was 8:00-8:30 minute miles for me.
Make it a great day everyone
-Kechie.0 -
Could I please join your group? Puh-leeeze?:happy:
A little background about me...
I ran my first 5K last weekend in 26:25 after training for only 2 weeks. Now I love to run. I try to run 3-4 miles a day. I would love to run another 5K this summer/fall to see if I can improve my time.
I ran 3.4 mi last night and pulled something in my inner thigh so I might have to take it easy tonight.
I have a question for you-what else do you do besides running? I want to start to incorporate some type of strength training into my workout. There is a trainer at my husband's work who will work with the spouses of employees and come up with a workout plan for them. My husband is asking her today if she will meet with me a make a workout plan for me. I'll let you know how that goes.
kechiemc--I might try speedwork like you did this morning. It sounds like a good way to mix things up.
Way to get out and run first thing in the am. I have 3 young children at home with me all day and I have to wait and run at night when my husband is home, so I won't be posting my workout until night.0 -
No run again for me.
Did 55min elliptical instead. :flowerforyou:0 -
Could I please join your group? Puh-leeeze?:happy:
I have a question for you-what else do you do besides running? I want to start to incorporate some type of strength training into my workout. There is a trainer at my husband's work who will work with the spouses of employees and come up with a workout plan for them. My husband is asking her today if she will meet with me a make a workout plan for me. I'll let you know how that goes.
Of course, they will let you join...heck they welcomed me with open arms and I've yet to run a mile....:laugh: I am experienced with a trainer though so I wanted to add my two cents about that..
I LOVE IT!!! The trainer can come up with exercises I never would have done on my own and really motivates you to push harder. I have been working with mine for a couple months and am starting to see some definition and I have lost some inches. I say GO for it!!!0 -
No run again for me.
Did 55min elliptical instead. :flowerforyou:
Mireille are you back from your vacation? If so, how was it?0 -
Could I please join your group? Puh-leeeze?:happy:
A little background about me...
I ran my first 5K last weekend in 26:25 after training for only 2 weeks. Now I love to run. I try to run 3-4 miles a day. I would love to run another 5K this summer/fall to see if I can improve my time.
I ran 3.4 mi last night and pulled something in my inner thigh so I might have to take it easy tonight.
I have a question for you-what else do you do besides running? I want to start to incorporate some type of strength training into my workout. There is a trainer at my husband's work who will work with the spouses of employees and come up with a workout plan for them. My husband is asking her today if she will meet with me a make a workout plan for me. I'll let you know how that goes.
kechiemc--I might try speedwork like you did this morning. It sounds like a good way to mix things up.
Way to get out and run first thing in the am. I have 3 young children at home with me all day and I have to wait and run at night when my husband is home, so I won't be posting my workout until night.
Welcome fitmomof3!:flowerforyou:
Congratulations on your 5K pr! 26:25 is an awesome time!
I get up very early to run before my dh heads out to work. It is too hot here otherwise.
Welcome to the group and I look forward to reading your posts daily. This is a wonderful group that checks in daily to report our rests, walks, runs, or other activities.
-Kechie.
Btw, since I started doing a speed or a tempo workout once a week, I have seen some improvement in my running pace.0 -
Could I please join your group? Puh-leeeze?:happy:
A little background about me...
I ran my first 5K last weekend in 26:25 after training for only 2 weeks. Now I love to run. I try to run 3-4 miles a day. I would love to run another 5K this summer/fall to see if I can improve my time.
I ran 3.4 mi last night and pulled something in my inner thigh so I might have to take it easy tonight.
I have a question for you-what else do you do besides running? I want to start to incorporate some type of strength training into my workout. There is a trainer at my husband's work who will work with the spouses of employees and come up with a workout plan for them. My husband is asking her today if she will meet with me a make a workout plan for me. I'll let you know how that goes.
kechiemc--I might try speedwork like you did this morning. It sounds like a good way to mix things up.
Way to get out and run first thing in the am. I have 3 young children at home with me all day and I have to wait and run at night when my husband is home, so I won't be posting my workout until night.
fitmom:
Welcome to the club! This group is very encouraging and supportive.
You asked what else we do besides run. Here's my program. It's been going great and keeping things interesting:
I only run 3 days a week. (One run is speed work, one is a tempo run, and one is a longer run. I was following a program to run a half marathon, and now I'm just continuing those types of workouts since I completed the half marathon a couple weeks ago.)
On the other days I do cross-training of some kind. Usually I do weight lifting (mostly core and arm work) and either swimming or ellliptical. I try to vary what I do and also vary the intensity to keep my body guessing and to avoid boredom. I usually take one day a week off, but sometimes I'll do something light like walking my dog on that day just to earn a few more calories to eat. So far this program is going great and I feel stronger and healthier than I have in a while.
Today is a six mile tempo run for me.
Have a wonderful day everybody!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0 -
Good luck on your half Shannon!0
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Race day today. Woo Hoo. 6:30 pm race. Wish me luck.
shooting for 20:45 or better on the 5K.0 -
Good luck on your half Shannon!
Thanks!!!
This'll be me Saturday night....... &
Can't wait!!!!!!0 -
Good luck, you're going to make it!!0
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No run again for me.
Did 55min elliptical instead. :flowerforyou:
Mireille are you back from your vacation? If so, how was it?
I had an amazing vacation. I really didn't want to come back. There is nothing like spending time with family and having them take care of you. lol I didn't clean, do dishes or cook for 7 days!! No wonder I didn't want to come back. I only ran twice while I was there. I figured I wasn't destined to run after almost dying on the treadmill and being chased by a dog while doing my 5 miles. lol
I was still on vacation mode after I got home and didn't start exercising again until yesterday. :blushing:
I'm back on track and I look forward to going out for a run. DH schedule hasn't allowed me to get out there this week but this weekend for sure.
Thank you for asking! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0 -
Wake up, SleepyHeads!!
Got 4 miles in! Last run until my 1/2 marathon!! :bigsmile:
Enjoy your day/runs/rests!
I'm so excited for you! You will do great!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0 -
Race day today. Woo Hoo. 6:30 pm race. Wish me luck.
shooting for 20:45 or better on the 5K.
Good luck on your race today!
You are fast as lightning! :flowersforyou: :flowersforyou:0 -
Good Luck Shannon!!
Good Luck Banks!!
Wow, so many races!! So exciting!
Well today was a 2 miler and strength/circuit training but I decided to do a test on my 1.5 mile and I made it in 13:38 - one of my best times yet!! Yeah - shaved two minutes from April's time.
What did I do differently these past few months? I always enjoy running 3-4 miles but this time I decided to do interval training and lots of different lengths and learning to hold myself back on my "easy" runs and not do intervals!! haha. So, I am very proud of myself :bigsmile: and wanted to share!!
As far as what else I do, circuit training (love it!!) personal trainers are great for it! Also, biking and walking, swimming -- that sort of thing. I don't like the ellipticals here so I avoid them but usually that too.
Tomorrow Rest day, ahhhhh. Happy trails!0 -
Good luck with your race tonight Banks. Make sure to let us know if you reached your time goal.0
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Best of luck tonight, Banks! Churn out that 20 minute time - you can do it!
Today I did my 7 mile tempo run: 1 mile warm-up, 5 miles at a 8.23 pace, then a 1 mile cool-down.
Enjoy the rest of the day, runners!
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