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Jodi -- why not stretch? I don't stretch a ton before my run -- but feel like a need some. Is that harmful???

I guess I didn't mean you shouldn't stretch at all before, but you shouldn't stretch before you warm up your muscles a bit. I will stretch occasionally after a short warmup if I'm still feeling a little stiff, but I save any major stretching for after.

I think this may be kind of a personal thing that people will have to play with, at least for certain muscle groups. I know if I don't stretch my shins before I warmup/run they become mindnumbingly painful very fast. Stretching before eliminates that

Better way to put it--thanks msarro!

Really tough run today.....very hot and humid! Got in about 4.5 miles in 45 minutes.
Followed up with an hour of pilates.
Not sure if I'll run or cross train this weekend...left shin is starting to hurt more consistently.....grrrr!
Have a wonderful Friday everyone!
Becky

I wanted to go 3 miles this morning for a quick tempo run. Around 2.5 something didnt feel right in my leg and tomorrow I'm planning about 8 miles, so I called it quits early.

I'm on the post run stretch band wagon, it feels sooo good after a run. :drinker:

Hey everybody!
Still unable to run, but I hope to be back soon! Physical Therapy today, they shot cortisone through some sticky pad that attaches to my hip with electrodes! :laugh: Its weird!:laugh:
So, personally, I stretch a little before I run, but more after. PT says that when u run long distances and run everyday that stretching is sooo important to do throughout the day. She says that is what caused my injury over time.
Take care of yourselves everyone!!!


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Happy Saturday runners!! I had a great 7 mile run this morning
Now that my knee is feeling better, I'm getting really excited about training for the marathon

I just have to tell each and every one of you that you are an inspiration:blushing: . I recently decided that I want to be able to run- I've always enjoyed running, but was never very good at it. Despite the fact that I'm only 24, and I'm not overweight, and I consider myself an athletic person, running has never come very easy to me:grumble: .

Reading through these posts is SO neat! I just started couch to 5k this week (I've done 2 days so far) and so far I like it, but I'm still skeptical:laugh: ! There is a 5k at the end of August that I'd love to do so that's my goal. I just love to look through these posts, see all kinds of different people- people that have always been athletic, people that didn't think they could run to the end of the driveway but just completed a 5k, people that are my age, and people that are old enough to be my parents (or maybe even my grandparents!) that have successfully become runners. I *dream* of the day when I can come in from a run and post on MFP that I just ran a couple miles to get my day started... nevermind ran for an hour or more! :happy:

Anyhow, just had to let you all know how much I enjoy what you're doing... keep up the awesome work!! :flowerforyou:

Welcome Kelynn...

No run for me today, but did hit the pool for 1,500M which was horrible! Ughh... I hate swimming. Then got in a great 55 mile ride, super hilly and windy.

Running tommorrow, and excited too. Gotta keep up with the crew here on MFP.

Great job everyone!

Raymond

I did 4.5 miles outdoors in the crazy heat and humidity! Had trouble breathing :frown: -- I'm going to try using an inhaler before I go next time to see if I'm truly just a sissy or there is some validity to exercise induced asthma. :grumble:

Hope you all have a happy Friday -- woohoo -- just a few more hours till the weekend officially begins! :drinker:

Enjoy your day!
Julie

Julie,

If it makes you feel any better, my breathing has improved dramatically since I've been runnign outside!! Also, I live in the most humid region in the country. My 9 miles was easy, as far as my breathing goes, this morning. Keep running outside and it will get better if you don't have other problems. Good luck!

Sonia

Kechie- That is a good question. I do enjoy the act of running, but I'm not sure I would always be trying to do more or get better without the added benefits.

So, today was the day...finished it in 34:43, and I am proud to say that I broke the 11 minute mark for my first mile! Now to be able to keep that pace.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58347-just-ran-my-first-5k

No run today...too sick to care. Food poisoning from last night's TGI Fridays...that'll teach me to eat crap! I hope everyone else is having a MUCh better day!!!!

Good Sunday morning:flowerforyou:

7 miles for me this morning.

I don't listen to music when I run so I think about things.:laugh: This morning I wondered if I could get the benefits of running without running would I still run? I am ashamed to admit that I decided that I would not run.:ohwell: I am more addicted to what running does for me than the actual act itself. What is your deal? Do you enjoy the benefits of running or the act of running?

Enjoy the day
-Kechie.

I listen to music, well, cardio coach and sometimes I zone out thinking about things and miss my ques to start an interval. :noway:

I think if running did not make me feel the way it does I would not do it! I definitely enjoy that runner's high after each run and the way I feel for the rest of the day and I don't really get that from other forms of exercise.....not to mention, running is easy. And by easy I mean no gym membership, no having to drive someplace all you need is shoes and off you go!

Good morning!

I got in 10.6 miles yesterday -- in a record time -- and FINALLY it was my running buddy asking ME to slow down! that was a first and to be honest it felt GREAT!!!! She's the one I'm runnng the 1/2 with and I had been stressing this run all day -- wondering if I had lost my edge or ability to complete this 10.6 mile run.....NOPE...I was right on. For once, I made sure I ate and drank plenty all day long. It was not terribly hot and I was ready to run -- and run FAST!!! She had to walk a bit -- but even with the walking we completed the run in 1 hour 36 minutes -- WOOHOO!!!!

Today is a rest day for me -- my toenails hurt! What's up with that!!!!

Have a great day!
Julie

Yesterday was a rest day. Planning a shorter 3-4 miles tonight. I have a question for the group about 1/2 marathon training.

I looked up some training programs, like 10 week and 13 week programs to get ready for a 1/2 in September.

Here's my problem... For my long runs of the week, I am already at what I should be at towards the end of the programs. Should I start over from the beginning of a program or just keep going with what I am doing on my own?

When I am training for a 1/2, I tend to run more miles than the programs recommend. When you have several good 15 miles runs under your belt, 13.1 doesn't seem intimidating at all:laugh: If your long runs are already 'long enough', if you enjoy them and don't have any injury issues that signal you should be easing up, I would keep doing what you're doing.You can always pick up the intensity as you work through the program if you feel the need to be working harder.