MFP Runner's Club

Good Morning, my running friends!:flowerforyou:

Today on my morning run, I decided to test my endurance a little just to see how long I could go for. Prior to today, the longest amount of time I'd run for was 35 minutes. As per suggestions by Kechie and Teach, I adapted the "One Hour Runner" program to fit where I am...and today, I ran for 45 minutes! Even at my slow pace, that put me pretty close to 4 miles. I can't believe it! :bigsmile:

Happy running; hope everyone has a great day!

Just a shout out for Jess, Have a great TRI today! :drinker:

Good for you, WW! Try lying on your back and putting your legs up in the air for awhile. Also lots of good stretching and a soak in a COOL bath.

Hi everyone,
I got up bright and early at 5 this morning and hit a milestone. I had my first 10 mile run, I've never ran that far in my life and I didn't stop not once. Now granted, I was no Flo Jo out there but still, I'm very proud. I'm already stiff though, any good tips on that? I hope everyone is having a great weekend.
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The big thing is to cool down properly and get a good stretch in after your run. make sure you are hydrated well. Have some carbs with some protein (4:1 ratio is best) shortly after your run to help with muscle recovery. You can try the body-builder's trick of taking glutamine supplements. It really does help with that 'post-workout soreness'.

Shuntae - congrats on the 45 minute run. Training is all about challanging yourself and having those break-throughs and all of a sudden you realize you can run faster or longer than you ever thought you could. Keep up the good work. :drinker:


Jess - good luck on your tri :flowerforyou:

Got to sleep in this morning because of a thunder storm (actually didn't get to sleep because the storm was too loud, but it was a good excuse not to get up and run). So, got a late start, but still got 5 miles in.

First ever 1.5 mile race done. I didn't finish very well, but I'm glad to have finished - 18'34". I would have been about 2 minutes faster except half the race we were literally running into a half marathon running group, and then at the end there were no signs to indicate exactly where we were supposed to go to get to the finish line because it was hidden by the crowd of people at the finish line for the half marathon. Oh well, time isn't important, but the fact I finished is

It was actually kind of fun having to dodge other runners, walkers, couples holding hands, etc. It was way more busy than my usual trail runs :laugh:

First ever 1.5 mile race done. I didn't finish very well, but I'm glad to have finished - 18'34". I would have been about 2 minutes faster except half the race we were literally running into a half marathon running group, and then at the end there were no signs to indicate exactly where we were supposed to go to get to the finish line because it was hidden by the crowd of people at the finish line for the half marathon. Oh well, time isn't important, but the fact I finished is

It was actually kind of fun having to dodge other runners, walkers, couples holding hands, etc. It was way more busy than my usual trail runs :laugh:

Congrats on your first race. It isn't so much about finishing well, it's that you got out there and did it ; that is the accomplishment. Keep up the good work!

Finishing my coffee and then out the door for a run (jog). I'll go 3-4.5 miles. Have a great weekend everyone!

Good afternoon everyone!!

No running for me today...I am a little sore. Yesterday I ran 3.5 miles and did pretty good. I only stopped once to let a car go by so I wouldn't fall off the hill and I walked for 2 minutes up the steepest part of the mountain. I was so excited! That was the longest I have ever ran between walks!!! Pretty soon I'll be able to do the whole 5k without walking at all!! Yay for me - I'm gaining endurance!!!

I went to the drs this morning for my hypothyroidism. She told me that she was going to decrease my medication because it was too high. At first I was excited because I thought that would help with my weightloss....but she informed that too high of a dose makes you lose faster...so that means my weightloss will go slower. :grumble: Ahh well...it's better to be healthy...the weightloss is just a side effect of healthy living. Still, a small bummer.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

Y'all! :sad: :sad:

I still can't workout! My coach says I have Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness to the enth degree. I can't even hardly bend my knees. :sad: :sad: :sad: :explode: :explode: I hate this! I've tried BioFreeze and frozen peas and knee braces...nothing is helping. I feel like I walk "Frankenstein-ish"! This is the first time since I've started my journey that I am totally disgusted with myself. How could I be so stupid?!:sad: :sad: :sad: :mad:

OK, better late than never. But... I did GREAT at the tri today!!!!!! I still can't believe it. It was perfect weather, and things just went well for me!! I totally beat my goal time in everything!!!

600 yd swim, 13 mile bike, 5K run (with transitions) = total time 1:24:07. And guess what? I came in 3rd in my Age group!!!!!! I got a trophy!! :drinker: I was in shock when I heard them call my name!! It was very cool!

I still felt awesome even after I finished and have been on a high all day from it!

More update later, just figured you guys would want to know! (and added a pic of me w/ the trophy!)

Jess

You should be very proud!! This is an incredible accomplishment!:drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :laugh:

Jess! You ROCK! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Congratulations :flowerforyou:

Mary - good job on your first 5K. :flowerforyou:

Ab ripper X / Yoga X for me today - maybe some pool time this afternoon if I can drag the kids from their video games.

OMG, what a week it has been :grumble: First with the hyper extended feeling behind the knee and now a plantar wart ...........ewwwww :laugh:

So my run was a bit weak today, trying not to alert the running gods that I am going for it regardless of what obstacle seems to pop up this week :laugh:

doing two mini runs today, 3 this morning and 3 tonight. Hope everyone has a good run today!

I ended up running 15/20 minutes on friday in the rain. Then I traveled to the beach for the weekend and squeezed in a run on both days. One just in the neighborhood where I got to run next to a vineyard and then the boardwalk today. It was great! I totally feel ready to go to the next stage.

I am thinking a 10K in early August and then a 1/2 marathon at the end of September.

Does this seem like a good schedule?