MFP Runner's Club

Ended up running 2 miles tonight. I started out dying - ever have one of those days where you start out and immediately you think, "Man, this feels like crap, I should have just taken the day off." But then I pushed, and once I got paced and got my breathing down I ended up doing AWESOME. I shaved 4 seconds off my mile, down to 8'41"
Still not where I want to be, but I'm happy to see the improvement.

I am set to start week 8 on Couch to 5k tomorrow - did intervals last night - just couldn't motivate myself to just keep running. Funny how much my mental state plays in my jogging. That was 3 days in a row of some jogging so today is a rest day. My hips were really hurting last night - getting better as the day goes on.

msarro - treadmill?? maybe the weather will break - you could always run some flights of stairs

Way to work hard everyone.

Great work making it to week 8 on c25k! I've got 2 more runs in week 9 though to be honest my interest has sort of gone elsewhere. I know I can do the distance now, I just want to do it faster :laugh: Still, gotta finish it up - then I start freeway to 10k!

Sadly I don't have access to a treadmill. I am considering driving to the local library and doing some hill sprints in the rain. At least then it won't be a super long run getting drenched.

Extremely hot run tonight. Local fun run at the park. Ran 1 mile w/ my 5yo dd (what a trooper!!), then ran 3 fast miles w/ a local triathlete. He is amazing and could kick my butt any day of the week, but he ran and gave me some good training tips. It was a trail run and kinda muddy too which was different than my usual runs! When I finished I didn't have one dry spot on me!! Whew! My hubby ran 2 miles, I was proud of him!!

Then did Ab Ripper X. And then showered. Gross! :laugh:

I'm wondering, wouldn't a run in mud actually be a harder run? Your foot will stick to the ground, so it will add resistance. Plus while your foot is in the air it will most likely have mud sticking to it, which is additional weight you have to carry.

I'm wondering, wouldn't a run in mud actually be a harder run? Your foot will stick to the ground, so it will add resistance. Plus while your foot is in the air it will most likely have mud sticking to it, which is additional weight you have to carry.

Oh yeah, I think trail runs are harder. You have to watch your footing, the ground is uneven, and it just makes you work harder. Kinda like running in sand... and yes my shoes are muddy! Good thing my new ones just arrived today. :drinker:

BTW, where does everyone order their shoes from?? I like http://www.runningwarehouse.com or http://www.kellysrunningwarehouse.com and even sometimes http://www.zappos.com I wear Asics GT-2140's so I know what shoe to buy. Just wait til I find the best price. :bigsmile:

I get mine from a local running store. They're a little pricy, but its a family shop and I'd prefer to buy local. Plus they hook me up with shoes that fit PERFECT.

Good morning everyone!!

Thank you to everyone's kind words on my coworkers "faux pas". You really lifted my spirits!! I am so glad that I have people to come to that understands what I'm going to.

In my town we are having a Folk Festival where they have all kinds of yummy fair foods, booths, and groups of folk musicians everywhere. It's a wonderful sight to see/hear. And a good time to see friends who only show up once a year for the festival.

So yesterday I ran the 3.5 miles to the festival (from my house) to meet my husband, ran another mile to my mother in laws, picked up the kids, walked another mile back with them (with my son on my shoulders) and burned a total of 1000 calories!!

Which was my plan because I cannot resist those ribbon potatoes :laugh: But ohhh, the salt!!! I probably get bloated from it.

So, a rest day for me....maybe some strength training.

Have a great day everyone!!!

msarro--it has helped me alot mentally to read over and over again that peoples "first mile" is usually not that good, they dont feel that good etc. Just remember that-push through that first mile and you will be good. I am doing a 10K on 8/1--whens yours?

Kechie--my daughter also has a birthday--she's 6 today!! We just made cupcakes!


Annaliza--listen to yourself not those silly coworkers--they just dont get it!

I am running a 4.15 mile course that I found on mapmyrun.com which is nice because then its already set up for me and its right down the street. I feel like I am stalking though haha because someone that lives 5 minutes away posted the run and runs it regularly!

Wow, kechie and gustergirl today must be a popular day for kids birthdays. My son is 20 today.:flowerforyou:

Happy Friday!!! :drinker:

Today is a rest day for me....and I am out of sorts!!! I feel like I forgot something important this morning -- like getting dressed :embarassed: but it's just that I didn't run :frown: But I know my legs will be happy I rested today because tomorrow is a long run day and it's supposed to be 97 degrees!! After running -- there'll be wine and fishing! A perfect day to get my....run on....drink on....fish on!!!:bigsmile: Happy day!

Hope you all have a fabulous Father's Day!

I get mine from a local running store. They're a little pricy, but its a family shop and I'd prefer to buy local. Plus they hook me up with shoes that fit PERFECT.

I used to get mine from the local running store and I still support them there but not for shoes!! I can get them at least $30 cheaper a pair online, and I buy them every 2-3 mos so it's worth it!