Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
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I guess I should have mentioned that my weight has been holding steady for about 10 weeks. I've kind of lost hope for a whoosh at this point. I seem to be maintaining at 1650/day, when all calculations have my maintenance at 2000-2100. I don't want to freak out and make a drastic cut because I don't want my running to suffer, but man, this is some B.S.!!! My BMR is supposedly 1350 so I really don't have much wiggle room (I'm only 5'3"). I'm not exactly sitting around obsessing about it but it doesn't make any sense so it is frustrating.
I maintain(ish) at 1510. I'm just under 5'3".0 -
I guess I should have mentioned that my weight has been holding steady for about 10 weeks. I've kind of lost hope for a whoosh at this point. I seem to be maintaining at 1650/day, when all calculations have my maintenance at 2000-2100. I don't want to freak out and make a drastic cut because I don't want my running to suffer, but man, this is some B.S.!!! My BMR is supposedly 1350 so I really don't have much wiggle room (I'm only 5'3"). I'm not exactly sitting around obsessing about it but it doesn't make any sense so it is frustrating.
I maintain(ish) at 1510. I'm just under 5'3".
That is interesting! Do formulas like Harris Benedict have your maintenance as significantly higher based on your physical activity? Maybe we are both special snowflakes
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I guess I should have mentioned that my weight has been holding steady for about 10 weeks. I've kind of lost hope for a whoosh at this point. I seem to be maintaining at 1650/day, when all calculations have my maintenance at 2000-2100. I don't want to freak out and make a drastic cut because I don't want my running to suffer, but man, this is some B.S.!!! My BMR is supposedly 1350 so I really don't have much wiggle room (I'm only 5'3"). I'm not exactly sitting around obsessing about it but it doesn't make any sense so it is frustrating.
oh i hear you.
just keep weighing everything. take body measurements. maybe that's where you will see changes.0 -
I guess I should have mentioned that my weight has been holding steady for about 10 weeks. I've kind of lost hope for a whoosh at this point. I seem to be maintaining at 1650/day, when all calculations have my maintenance at 2000-2100. I don't want to freak out and make a drastic cut because I don't want my running to suffer, but man, this is some B.S.!!! My BMR is supposedly 1350 so I really don't have much wiggle room (I'm only 5'3"). I'm not exactly sitting around obsessing about it but it doesn't make any sense so it is frustrating.
I maintain(ish) at 1510. I'm just under 5'3".
That is interesting! Do formulas like Harris Benedict have your maintenance as significantly higher based on your physical activity? Maybe we are both special snowflakes
I haven't really looked at online calculators. I eat back some of my exercise calories. I don't weigh my food. (I'm actually not logging food right now, since I've been maintaining for 2 years. I'm trying to continue maintaining without logging.)0 -
Almost forgot my run report! I ran with my friend near her house at the lake this morning. The weather was perfect! We ran 10.43 miles in under 2 hours with over 900 feet elevation difference. We ran down the hill to the river at the base of the dam and then up over the dam to the overlook.
View from above the dam looking toward the river:
Selfie with the dam in the background:
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I decided to do the 5k today and am so glad I did! After a kind of crappy run the other day, I got a new pair of sneakers and they made a big difference today. I did walk up one long hill but otherwise ran the rest and finished with a time that was 3 minutes faster than the race I did in July when I completed the c25k. Feeling motivated to keep going again! Thanks to everyone for your kind words and advice.0
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Hi, friends!
I know, i know... I've been MIA and terrible about updating.
but believe it or not, i've continued to keep running and guess WHAT? I ran my first half marathon today! My official time was 2hrs 50 min (13:03 min/mile pace)
wahoo! Thank you, thank you to all of you for the support, especially at the beginning of my training when I hadn't told anyone around me of my goals.
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Hey there, sort of new-ish around here. I'm doing a 5K to 8K program (and will continue to 10K after that), and I started week 2 this morning. A bit on the cold side - it was 38F when I started. Since I don't like treadmills I want to run outside as much as possible until it's too snowy/icy to do so, which will be soon as I live in a state that borders Canada and we usually have snow by now.
All of your posts have been so inspiring to help keep me going after doing C25K this summer!0 -
@JSC145 awesome job- congratulations!! We did c25k "together" on the other group. You should be so proud of how far you have come! You are my inspiration to get caught up after taking some time away from running. I did my first 5k in months today, and am going to try to be ready for a ten miler in May. Keep up the good work!!0
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Well, I jumped back in at week 10 of the zen labs 10k app this morning. Today was supposed to be a day off since I did the 5k yesterday, but I felt great this morning and just felt like a run. Is it ok to run a few days In a row at this point if I feel ok? I really enjoyed my run this morning- just hope the weather stays like this for a while as I hate the cold and running on treadmills! Have a wonderful Sunday everyone.0
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Thanks, @KRPolo I'm just now skimming through and catching up with the board. So sorry to hear about your loss. But I'm glad you're planning to get back on track. You can do it!@JSC145 awesome job- congratulations!! We did c25k "together" on the other group. You should be so proud of how far you have come! You are my inspiration to get caught up after taking some time away from running. I did my first 5k in months today, and am going to try to be ready for a ten miler in May. Keep up the good work!!
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No run. Still sick. Body is tired from the coughing0
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@KRPolo, so sorry for your loss.
I've been exceptionally busy planning to sell our home and relocate to a different part of town. We've also restructured our business, and it's proven far more complicated than I ever dreamed. I haven't run in a month, and when I committed to a 5 km jog this morning I knew it was going to be an ego blow. Ugh. I can't believe 6 weeks ago I happily ran 12 km . . . and today's "easy run" just WASN'T.
Oh well, I've dusted my pride off and adjusted to my new fitness level. It just felt great to be out doing something I've grown to enjoy. Hopefully things slow down this winter to allow more time running.0 -
@maggiekat7 I'm sure you know that bad runs happen but bad runs happen. maybe you mind just wasn't in it with all the business stuff
still sick. skipped my run on saturday. redoing last week on my schedule. I decided to try to run just to see how it felt. it felt good. I had a good pace. Only hacked up some crud twice.
I'm deciding to see the dr today or not. I feel like I'm on the mend but I'm not sure.0 -
Holy schnikes - look at all these runners and their posts!! I'm going to have to step up my game!!
Just kidding, I slept in (again).0 -
Holy schnikes - look at all these runners and their posts!! I'm going to have to step up my game!!
Just kidding, I slept in (again).
Get on it!
I'll be in the Houston area later this week. I spent a large amount of time looking at runs in the area for the weekend, but didn't find any that really spoke to me! I'm taking my running gear, we'll see!0 -
Holy schnikes - look at all these runners and their posts!! I'm going to have to step up my game!!
Just kidding, I slept in (again).
Get on it!
I'll be in the Houston area later this week. I spent a large amount of time looking at runs in the area for the weekend, but didn't find any that really spoke to me! I'm taking my running gear, we'll see!
Texas Bridge series final race is Sunday - LaPorte Half Marathon!!! You should run it with me!!!0 -
Holy schnikes - look at all these runners and their posts!! I'm going to have to step up my game!!
Just kidding, I slept in (again).
Get on it!
I'll be in the Houston area later this week. I spent a large amount of time looking at runs in the area for the weekend, but didn't find any that really spoke to me! I'm taking my running gear, we'll see!
Texas Bridge series final race is Sunday - LaPorte Half Marathon!!! You should run it with me!!!
If I was in any kind of shape to run a half, I'd do it.
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The time limit is 4 hours though...you could walk most of it and still make that time!
http://www.laportebythebayhalfmarathon.org/index.html
But it is a little pricey to sign up the week of....0
