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Christine... what a bummer. I'll add you to my prayer list for bible group tonight.
Thank you so much rainman! That means a lot to me!
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My first time jumping in here. I just (re)started running again after about 11 years off. (ONE LONG REST DAY)
Anyway, getting ready for a half in Philly in September, ran 6.5 on Saturday, basketball yesterday then 2.5 faster run today.
I'm not running fast by any means, average about 10 minute miles on longer runs. But today I went to 9 minute for the 2.5 miles. Any advise on how to get a lot faster and still prep for a half?
You can go to runnersworld.com and type in your times in the smart coach and it will give you a program for the 1/2 marathon. It is a 16 week program and I know the 1/2 in Sept is not 16 weeks out but you should be able to do most of the program to improve your time. I wanted to do the 1/2 in Sept to improve my time from last year but it won't happen this year. :sad: Oh well, there is always next year. There are a couple of people already signed up to do the 1/2 in this group. Who knows maybe we will all run into each other on race day. :smokin:0 -
No run today.
Cycle and P90X Arms & Shoulders.
Down 2 more pounds and 2% bodyfat!
Only 30 more to go :frown:
Have a great day everyone!
Becky
Becky I missed this yesterday. :frown: Congrats on losing 2 lbs and 2% bodyfat. :flowerforyou:0 -
Tuesday is supposed to be my 'speed' day, but got up this morning at 5 AM and it was already 85 degrees and 90% humidity. Left the GPS at home and just wore my heart monitor ; ran about 6 miles pacing off my heart rate instead.0
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Good morning:flowerforyou:
7 miles for me this morning. Mixing things up this week. Living on the edge.:laugh: A HOT and humid run at 7 am this morning.
Rant: I am a friendly runner. I wave or say "good morning" to the people I see along my route. I don't mind if people stop me and ask for directions. This morning a very nice lady stopped me and ever so politely apologized for interrupting me and asked me for directions. I stopped and spent 30 seconds helping her get directions. Do you know that she then did not follow my directions?!:explode:
Enjoy the day
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Good morning:flowerforyou:
7 miles for me this morning. Mixing things up this week. Living on the edge.:laugh: A HOT and humid run at 7 am this morning.
Rant: I am a friendly runner. I wave or say "good morning" to the people I see along my route. I don't mind if people stop me and ask for directions. This morning a very nice lady stopped me and ever so politely apologized for interrupting me and asked me for directions. I stopped and spent 30 seconds helping her get directions. Do you know that she then did not follow my directions?!:explode:
Enjoy the day
-Kechie.
She didn't ask you again when she circled around because she was lost, did she? :laugh:0 -
Happy Tuesday to you all!
I got in 5.5 easy miles today -- tommorrow is my tempo run -- yikes!!! Wish me luck!
Christine -- so sorry things didn't go well -- hopefully the doc can get you back on track.
Raymond -- what kind of gels taste good??? Still waiting for that info:noway: -- and thanks for the post on the weather. I'm going to get this eating/drinking thing down one of these days....in the meantime I'm hiring the water boy for my next run!
chgudnitz -- welcome!!! I'm also training for a 1/2 in Sept and am using the runners world training program. Try that -- it incorporates easy runs, long runs, tempo runs and speedwork -- and so far so good. It has helped me not to overtrain!
Shuntae -- I have had the lead shoe syndrome before myself -- may have been something you ate -- or lack of sleep -- lots of stuff can contribute to a sluggish run. just chalk it up to a bad run day but I'm sure your next run will be better!
Leash -- can't wait to hear how that water bottle did. Mine is too heavy and made my shoulder cramp. Maybe a lighter version would help -- or hiring a water boy to hand me water during my run!!!
Msarro -- congrats on starting the 10k program. Keep up the good work!
Kechie -- your "rant" made me laugh. How dare her :bigsmile:
Think I covered everybody :bigsmile: Hope you all have a fabulous day!!!
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Well, 10 miles didn't happen today. I was supposed to meet some friends to run at 8:15....waited for one until 8:30. The other was supposed to catch us at 9:15, showed up at 9:30 and only had 30 minutes instead of the hour we'd planned. Grrr! Am I being selfish to want to stick to an agreed on time? I am working towards training for a half marathon and only 1 of the other 3 buddies has shown up on time. I don't want to be nasty, but 9:30 is too late in SC when going for distance!!!
Okay, done whining!
Raymond, I listened to you and realized I had stopped sweating around mile 6 and my only remaining running buddy (the other's went back after 3)started complaining about chills at mile 7, so we stopped. You know, it is harder to admit you're struggling and stop ~ than trying to *gut* it out. Mentally, I know we made the right call, but emotionally I feel like we could have pushed through and made at least another mile. But, I took your advice and listened to my body!
7.1 miles in 66 minutes, I'll live with that.
Becky0 -
Gu's for me, that's actually what they are called... Gu. The consistency is thinner and think they tast good... yum, yum. My favorite is chocolate, although most folks like the strawberry banana.
I love seeing the "happy" runners, great job Kechie. :happy: :happy: I wave or say Hi to everyone, trying to give runners a good rap.
My rant... why does everyone HATE cyclists???? I get flipped off, honked at, and buzzed all the time. I actually confronted some kids who flipped me off a couple weeks ago. Found em at the gas station and asked "you the fella's that gave me the bird back there?" Just thought it worth the confrontation to make them uncomfortable.... and it worked.0 -
WOW Becky... thanks for listening too. It's so dangerous !! Because you CAN push thru it. Usually it's related to effort, so often slowing down or intermixing some walks does help get temp control. Awareness is awesome, glad it helped!
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I'm with you Raymond and Kechie--I love to give people a "happy hello" on a run. I have scared a few people on trails before, though. I guess I run more quietly than I thought!
5 for me yesterday (sort of a run/walk due to lack of motivation), a much better 4 today.
Becky, you are not being selfish if you want your friends to arrive on time, if they agreed to the time they should stick to it! It is even so much more important to get out early now that summer is kicking in. That being said, 7.1 miles in 66 minutes sounds pretty good to me!
Have a great Tuesday!
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My rant... why does everyone HATE cyclists???? I get flipped off, honked at, and buzzed all the time. I actually confronted some kids who flipped me off a couple weeks ago. Found em at the gas station and asked "you the fella's that gave me the bird back there?" Just thought it worth the confrontation to make them uncomfortable.... and it worked.
I had a glass bottle thrown at me once when I was riding, and it wasn't an accident - I heard the driver cackling inside the vehicle. I may or may not have severely defaced this person's car while i was at a stoplight with my keys when I rode past and then rode into the woods. I can neither confirm nor deny the truthfulness of these claims until the statue of limitations has passed.
I wonder how much it costs to get key marks buffed and repainted on a BMW on 3 sides?
I can understand getting flipped off, but trying to injure someone? People do all kinds of things to riders, be it bike, motorcycle, or horseback. My mother once had someone shake a can of soda and spray it into her horse's eyes as she walked past. There are just some flat out sadistic people out there... that's all I can guess.0 -
I played tennis then I ran 6 miles0
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No running for me today unless I can get out of work early enough. It's my 14 hour work day. I'll be glad when summer term at the college is over...I'm tired of teaching and can use a little bit of a break.
Happy Running everyone!!0 -
Good morning:flowerforyou:
7 miles for me this morning. Mixing things up this week. Living on the edge.:laugh: A HOT and humid run at 7 am this morning.
Rant: I am a friendly runner. I wave or say "good morning" to the people I see along my route. I don't mind if people stop me and ask for directions. This morning a very nice lady stopped me and ever so politely apologized for interrupting me and asked me for directions. I stopped and spent 30 seconds helping her get directions. Do you know that she then did not follow my directions?!:explode:
Enjoy the day
-Kechie.
She didn't ask you again when she circled around because she was lost, did she? :laugh:
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Well, 10 miles didn't happen today. I was supposed to meet some friends to run at 8:15....waited for one until 8:30. The other was supposed to catch us at 9:15, showed up at 9:30 and only had 30 minutes instead of the hour we'd planned. Grrr! Am I being selfish to want to stick to an agreed on time? I am working towards training for a half marathon and only 1 of the other 3 buddies has shown up on time. I don't want to be nasty, but 9:30 is too late in SC when going for distance!!!
Okay, done whining!
Becky
I don't think you are being selfish at all. Last year when I was training for my half marathon, I would meet experienced marathoners for a long (2 hours) run. They were serious about their training and they were never late. They always arrived early to stretch and hydrate so we could start running at the designated meeting time. It made a real impression on me and I was never tardy.
Oh by the way, stopping sweating and getting the chills are HUGE red flags. I am so glad you and your friend listened to your bodies.
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Julie ~ I'm doing my 1st tempo run tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous!
Msarro~ you are funny...sounds like self-defense to me!
Way to go on the 10k program!
Christine ~ keep us posted on the injury. So sorry you're still hurting! :frown:
Leash ~ definitely report back on the water bottle, please! I'm looking seriously into a fuel belt.
Jodi ~ thanks for the encouragement!
Raymond ~ sorry about your bad bike rides. I'm very cautious around cyclists. I slow down and go out as far as possible to give them plenty of room.
Kechie ~ thanks for the positive reinforcement! I think I will talk to the other ladies and just put it out there, that I'll give them a 5 minute window and then I'm off to run. In defense of the lost lady...I know I've been given clear directions and immediately gone the wrong direction I was told to go! I can get lost inside a room with 2 doors!
Runner with style ~Tennis and a 6 mile run! Wow! That's a lot of running!
We are friendly runners but have noticed a definite trend.....9 out of 10 men wave or say *hi*! 9 out of 10 women don't...and the cars which almost take us out are ALWAYS driven by women! :grumble:
If I missed, anyone, my apologies! I hope you have a great run!
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Okay Becky -- we'll both report back tomorrow. I keep thinking it's just 3 miles....so suck it up! I must admit when I am finished I feel like I have accomplished something. And just so you know,....the fact that I can't breath is NOT the only thing I accomplish :bigsmile: Good luck -- can't wait to hear how it went!!!0
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Okay Becky -- we'll both report back tomorrow. I keep thinking it's just 3 miles....so suck it up! I must admit when I am finished I feel like I have accomplished something. And just so you know,....the fact that I can't breath is NOT the only thing I accomplish :bigsmile: Good luck -- can't wait to hear how it went!!!
LOL! That's what I keep thinking....it's only 3 miles...we CAN do it! :happy:0 -
OK great news, I LOVE the nathan sprint WATER BOTTLE!!! It was the perfect amount and you can just squirt the water right into your mouth, I barely noticed it in my hand! It was 17 dollars, I got mine at a running store but I'm sure you could find it online somewhere...
Did 8 miles this morning, great run :happy: Happy Running all!
~Leash 0 -
Hi everyone!
The board is hopping today! :happy: I love it - such good advice and I'm feeling the love!
Becky - I've notice too that male runners are a bit more "happy" and friendly. I try to be a happy runner - either saying hi, good morning or at least the little low runner's wave. There are times when I don't, though - and that is when I am completely struggling and dogging it and I see a completely fit runner coming towards me with perfect form and incredible pace. That's when I grumble at what seems to be their boundless energy and my lack there of! :laugh: Also- far as water bottles go, this is what I use. http://www.nathansports.com/our_products/hydration_nutrition/triangle.html I've posted it before, so forgive me if I'm repeating myself to you. It is a belt and I find that I'm not bothered by it at all. I normally only use it on my long runs. Good luck in finding something that works!
Christine - I'm sorry to hear about your injury. I know it is tough, but please take care of yourself!
RunnerwithStyle - Yeah! Another tennis player. I've just started again after a long hiatus. I'm glad to be playing again!
Kechie - you're just an awesome person. It shines through in all of your posts! Your positivity is such an asset to this thread. Thanks!
Yesterday I rested. Today at did 8.5 and felt pretty good. Enjoy your day everyone!0 -
Okay so if anyone could give me some pointers/tips/etc that would be really awesome.
I hate running. There I've said it. I used to run occasionally (and by run I mean jog) and found it relaxing but since entering the military and having to do mandatory runs every other day it pretty much killed whatever motivation I had.
I have a twice yearly fitness run that I struggle through. It's not the physical part (it's only a mile and a half) it's the mental part. I always get this dread it will never end feeling and it totally blows my concentration and consequently I always do terribly.
What's a good way to stay motivated and get rid of the I'd rather be (insert worst nightmare here) than doing this test??
I have a test coming up on Thursday and I had a practice run today that I quite literally slogged through.
Not sure if slogged is a real word but it's a pretty accurate description of how slow I was.
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Haven't been around much - but ran 4.5 today -
however - word to the wise don't run with a threat of severe thunderstorms in the forecast, even it it's not raining
I beat my best time ever LOL - running dodging lightning. Came home soaking wet - but acutally like d running in the rain.
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Well, 10 miles didn't happen today. I was supposed to meet some friends to run at 8:15....waited for one until 8:30. The other was supposed to catch us at 9:15, showed up at 9:30 and only had 30 minutes instead of the hour we'd planned. Grrr! Am I being selfish to want to stick to an agreed on time? I am working towards training for a half marathon and only 1 of the other 3 buddies has shown up on time. I don't want to be nasty, but 9:30 is too late in SC when going for distance!!!
Okay, done whining!
Raymond, I listened to you and realized I had stopped sweating around mile 6 and my only remaining running buddy (the other's went back after 3)started complaining about chills at mile 7, so we stopped. You know, it is harder to admit you're struggling and stop ~ than trying to *gut* it out. Mentally, I know we made the right call, but emotionally I feel like we could have pushed through and made at least another mile. But, I took your advice and listened to my body!
7.1 miles in 66 minutes, I'll live with that.
Becky
I don't think it's whining to complain about people being 15 minutes late for a run. People have jobs to get to, kids to take care of, places to be, not to mention if you have been running for half an hour and you are supposed to pick someone up and end up standing around, it really messes up your run. It's just inconsiderate. (My group will give you about 2 minutes grace - if you are later than that, you have to catch us:laugh: )
The thing to remember about 'gutting it out' on your runs is that, for most of us, we run for fun and fitness, and the racing is only to provide focus or to help set goals. Collapsing from heat exhaustion is not a productive way of advancing your training (and down-right dangerous for your health), so why push it when you are having red flags like chills and stop sweating. When you realize you are in trouble, ease up (or quit) and chalk it up to experience and plan for a better run next time. Run safe and smart, and save the gutting it out for when you're trying to qualify for the Olympic team and that extra effort really makes a difference in your life. Just my perspective.0 -
Okay so if anyone could give me some pointers/tips/etc that would be really awesome.
I hate running. There I've said it. I used to run occasionally (and by run I mean jog) and found it relaxing but since entering the military and having to do mandatory runs every other day it pretty much killed whatever motivation I had.
I have a twice yearly fitness run that I struggle through. It's not the physical part (it's only a mile and a half) it's the mental part. I always get this dread it will never end feeling and it totally blows my concentration and consequently I always do terribly.
What's a good way to stay motivated and get rid of the I'd rather be (insert worst nightmare here) than doing this test??
I have a test coming up on Thursday and I had a practice run today that I quite literally slogged through.
Not sure if slogged is a real word but it's a pretty accurate description of how slow I was.
Any ideas??
I think part of it is because you're focusing too much on the running. With the test you *have* to do it in a set amount of time, so you have to concentrate on getting it done. So you're focused entirely on the run. Ever heard the saying a watched pot never boils?
When I run for fun, I'm usually thinking about everything but the run. My finances, ideas I have, how cute that girl running the other way is, that the Heron I see in the river is really beautiful, etc.
Try playing mind games with yourself, promise yourself anything that will keep you going. Tell yourself that if you make it to the next post, you can stop. But when you reach it tell yourself, "man, that was easy, I can do that a few more times and be done."
We don't all enjoy running. If you do enjoy it, I suggest trying some interval training/uphill sprints to make it seem a little bit less hellish
It is true though, the more you do it, the easier it becomes.0 -
Haven't been around much - but ran 4.5 today -
however - word to the wise don't run with a threat of severe thunderstorms in the forecast, even it it's not raining
I beat my best time ever LOL - running dodging lightning. Came home soaking wet - but acutally like d running in the rain.
Have a great day
See, I'm weird, because that sounds like an incredible amount of fun :laugh:0 -
I get to run with my TEAM IN TRAINING group tonight! So excited! 4 mile run!0
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Something that keeps my mind occupied on long runs / races is, once I have found my stride / rhythm and am running comfortably, I pick out a runner 50-100 yards ahead of me that is moving about the same pace and try to catch them before the next bridge / mile marker / whatever. You will have to push yourself to make up the distance, and when you have caught them, pick out another runner ahead and start chasing them instead. Keeps pushing you to keep the pace and makes it a game as well.Okay so if anyone could give me some pointers/tips/etc that would be really awesome.
I hate running. There I've said it. I used to run occasionally (and by run I mean jog) and found it relaxing but since entering the military and having to do mandatory runs every other day it pretty much killed whatever motivation I had.
I have a twice yearly fitness run that I struggle through. It's not the physical part (it's only a mile and a half) it's the mental part. I always get this dread it will never end feeling and it totally blows my concentration and consequently I always do terribly.
What's a good way to stay motivated and get rid of the I'd rather be (insert worst nightmare here) than doing this test??
I have a test coming up on Thursday and I had a practice run today that I quite literally slogged through.
Not sure if slogged is a real word but it's a pretty accurate description of how slow I was.
Any ideas??0 -
Msarro, funny story about the BMW... I had buddy that had stuff thrown at him too. BTW... Run and fun can get along... but it takes a killer cardio base and lot's of miles. You remind me so much of myself when I started running. It's lots of work getting to each milestone, I lost about 50lbs, and just kept at it. My first race was an 8k, and was so proud to finish in 52 minutes. I'll never forget it.
JoJo... that is too funny/scary with storm running... been there... done that too... it was so bad the weather sirens sounded, the fam was in shelter, yep I am on the nature trail 3 miles from my car. I never did figure out what the "right" thing to do is? Stop, run harder, get away from tree's? I prayed and ran for my life!0 -
3.0 miles for me today, tried to get up early enough to beat the heat and go 5 but my body was tired!0
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