MFP Runners~May 2

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beckyi88
beckyi88 Posts: 604
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6 miles this morning...without any breaks!!!! I'm very proud of myself!:happy:

Am I crazy in thinking that even though I've only been running for 3 weeks, my legs are changing already? I've always responded incredibly well to a weight heavy /lite cardio program, but this running business is shocking the weight off my body.

Quick question about recording running calories? I did 6 miles in 65 minutes so approx 11 minute miles. There isn't a 5.5mph entry listed. How can I enter that calorie burn as I don't have a HRM (yet!)?
Thanks for any help/advice!

Becky

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  • beckyi88
    beckyi88 Posts: 604
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    6 miles this morning...without any breaks!!!! I'm very proud of myself!:happy:

    Am I crazy in thinking that even though I've only been running for 3 weeks, my legs are changing already? I've always responded incredibly well to a weight heavy /lite cardio program, but this running business is shocking the weight off my body.

    Quick question about recording running calories? I did 6 miles in 65 minutes so approx 11 minute miles. There isn't a 5.5mph entry listed. How can I enter that calorie burn as I don't have a HRM (yet!)?
    Thanks for any help/advice!

    Becky
  • losinglynn
    losinglynn Posts: 22
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    I know isn't it weird that there's a 11.5/min mile and a 10/min mile but no 11 :(

    I wondered about that too.

    Congrats on your awesome run this morning BTW!! :smile:

    I had a quick 3K tempo earlier today, 12K LSD tomorrow morning.
  • nightangelstars
    nightangelstars Posts: 337 Member
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    Very cool, congrats! I'll be going for a run early this afternoon (before the Derby) myself! I doubt I'll do that well though . . . :blushing:
  • sudzie88
    sudzie88 Posts: 185 Member
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    did C25K week 5 day 2 today... i still need to work up to day 3 though, running those 20 minutes/2 miles... eek!
  • Tiddle
    Tiddle Posts: 762 Member
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    Still no running for me :frown: I hurt my achilles last week (nothing bad, just kinda pulled/strained it) so my doc told me to take it easy for a little while. I'm going to give it about a week. for now I'm doing a lot of swimming and biking...

    cant wait to go for a good run though, I saw a lady running this morning on my way to work and was SUPER jealous!!!!
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
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    I did it!! 2 half marathons in 3 weeks!! Finished the Indy Mini marathon w/ a new PR!! 1:55:23!!! Knocked more than 2 min off of my time of 1:57:41 3 weeks ago! :bigsmile:

    What a fun race!! 35,000+ people and running on the Indy 500 track. Hope you are all enjoying your weekend!
  • runnerdad
    runnerdad Posts: 2,081 Member
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    Great job, Jess:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Sounds like a fun race, and great time,too!
  • 515TeachNRun
    515TeachNRun Posts: 6,402 Member
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    Whoot, whoot, Jess! :flowerforyou: Fantastic job!

    I ran 5 miles this evening. What beautiful weather we are having :smile:
  • kechiemc
    kechiemc Posts: 1,355 Member
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    6 miles this morning...without any breaks!!!! I'm very proud of myself!:happy:

    Am I crazy in thinking that even though I've only been running for 3 weeks, my legs are changing already? I've always responded incredibly well to a weight heavy /lite cardio program, but this running business is shocking the weight off my body.

    Quick question about recording running calories? I did 6 miles in 65 minutes so approx 11 minute miles. There isn't a 5.5mph entry listed. How can I enter that calorie burn as I don't have a HRM (yet!)?
    Thanks for any help/advice!

    Becky

    Way to go Becky! I'd just add 32.5 minutes at 10 minute mile pace and 32.5 minutes at 11.5 minute mile pace. That will give you close to an 11 minute mile pace averaged.
  • kechiemc
    kechiemc Posts: 1,355 Member
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    I did it!! 2 half marathons in 3 weeks!! Finished the Indy Mini marathon w/ a new PR!! 1:55:23!!! Knocked more than 2 min off of my time of 1:57:41 3 weeks ago! :bigsmile:

    What a fun race!! 35,000+ people and running on the Indy 500 track. Hope you are all enjoying your weekend!

    Wow! Great job Jess! Pat yourself on the back.:drinker:

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