MFP Runner's Club

2) Wide toe box shoes help with blisters on outside of toes (saucony, new balance are my personal choices)

I second the wider toe box. I love my Asics GT-2140's. They are the only shoes that don't give me blisters or black toenails. :noway: I've never used vaseline, just body glide.

Glad to hear that maybe I have made a good shoe choice! Woohoo! I used them this morning and things didn't get worse -- but the damage is already done. So now it's a matter of healing without making things worse. I did enjoy the support in my heel area. I did get a bargain -- normally they sold for $100 but they rang up for $85 and I had a $10 coupon -- so I got them for $75. the salesman put the shoes in the wrong box so when they were scanned they were cheaper -- happy day! :bigsmile:

Glad to hear that maybe I have made a good shoe choice! Woohoo! I used them this morning and things didn't get worse -- but the damage is already done. So now it's a matter of healing without making things worse. I did enjoy the support in my heel area. I did get a bargain -- normally they sold for $100 but they rang up for $85 and I had a $10 coupon -- so I got them for $75. the salesman put the shoes in the wrong box so when they were scanned they were cheaper -- happy day! :bigsmile:

I've worn them since they were GT-2110's! I usually buy online. runningwarehouse.com or kellysrunningwarehouse.com is usually a lot cheaper than in the store. YAY for cheaper shoes! :bigsmile:

Good morning everyone...

Just got done 10 miles, and I am BEAT!!! The last mile back to the house is all uphill. I think I have to rethink the route to get rid of that part. LOL

Have a good weekend!!! :drinker:

Good morning buddies!
Is there something seriously wrong with us that we look forward to running these long distances? haha. I was so excited when I went to bed last night because I couldn't wait to do my long run.
You guys are such motivation and inspiration to me.
I started running on the treadmill at the gym last year around the holidays. I never dreamed in a million years that I would actually be running races and training for a marathon.
For you runners just starting out, I used to struggle to walk one mile on the treadmill, you will be so amazed at how strong you get :flowerforyou:

Kechie- enjoy your rest day my friend and have a wonderful long run tomorrow.

I ran a milestone for me today- 12 miles. I keep thinking to myself, just a little over a mile and I will have run an unofficial half marathon. I love my long runs. Today was my first experience of eating a little something during the run, after mile 7 I had a few sports beans by Jelly Belly, orange flavor. They were yummy and my stomach felt great, I'm still afraid of the GU gels at this point but I'll try them sometime. Oh and I bought my first ever compression garment, a shirt from Under Armour. No chafing, rubbing and dry as can be, it's pretty awesome. Everytime my Garmin would beep after another mile, I just grinned to myself and thought, "girl you have come a long way"
Hugs to you guys

Just about 8.25 today. It was pretty tough after 3 days of driving, sitting through lectures and too much restaurant food! :frown: (college orientation time!) But thanks to y'all, I am learning there are good runs and bad runs...that doesn't make me a good or bad PERSON that day. I was also struck by the fact that a year ago I'm not sure I could have walked for 90 minutes and today I was running for that long!
I did find a new area which needs to be body glided for those distance runs though....ouch!
Happy weekend everyone!

Becky

Hi Renee and welcome!!! Of course we would love to have you join us. It is awesome and such a great thread for motivation and support. Running a full mile without stopping is a HUGE accomplishment and one that I am finding out very few people do. You should be very proud of yourself and things are only going to get better. You are young, fit and healthy and before you know it, you'll be competing in races. We have some wonderful veteran runners on this thread that have helped so much with tips on everything from nutrition, to training, to gear.
We can't wait to share stories with you :flowerforyou:

Hey guys! I'm a little late in this group, but was wondering if I could still join. I am someone who has never really enjoyed running (mostly because I have never been in good enough shape to), but have a goal of running a 5k before winter. I have just started training and have struggled, but been able to run a full mile without having to walk. I easily start something, and a week or two later am done with it. I think a lot of it is because it is hard to start something without support or strong motivation.

I've been reading your posts and you guys are awesome! I would LOVE to get into running, as it is obviously great for my body, but would also give me something to work hard for. If I could be running 12 miles a day in a year, I would be thrilled! :happy:

Congrats on everything you all have accomplished and I hope that some of your success and motivation will rub off on me!

Well... I did it!! My first Olympic distance triathlon!!!!!!! 1.5K (.9 mile) swim, 40K (24+ mile bike), and 10K (6.2 mile) run. Felt great and even though the temp was 57* at the start (in July, isn't that crazy?? :huh: ), the water temp was 76*.

I finished in 2 hrs, 57 min, 42 seconds. My goal was 3:05 and my secret goal was to go sub-3. I blew that out of the water!!!! Woohoo!! :drinker:

Swim: 38.29 (2:21/ 100yd - I am not the strongest swimmer, so I was happy to be under 40 min!)
T1: 1:47
Bike: 1:20:54 (18.4 mph)
T2: 1:44
Run: 54:46 (8:49 pace)

It was pretty hilly and windy out there, so I'm even happier with my times! And the course was long, according to my Garmin I ran 6.7 (8:08 pace if you go by that!!!!).

Happy to be done!!!!

Jess

Congratulations!!:flowerforyou: That's great!:happy:

Congratulations Jess!:drinker: You are truly an inspiration!!! :flowerforyou:

Congrats Jess! You should be so proud.

Nice 12K this morning - I'm definitely feeling back in the traning mode. Which is a good thing because it is less than 5 weeks till my 10 miler.

Good morning buddies!
Is there something seriously wrong with us that we look forward to running these long distances? haha. I was so excited when I went to bed last night because I couldn't wait to do my long run.
You guys are such motivation and inspiration to me.
I started running on the treadmill at the gym last year around the holidays. I never dreamed in a million years that I would actually be running races and training for a marathon.
For you runners just starting out, I used to struggle to walk one mile on the treadmill, you will be so amazed at how strong you get :flowerforyou:

Kechie- enjoy your rest day my friend and have a wonderful long run tomorrow.

I ran a milestone for me today- 12 miles. I keep thinking to myself, just a little over a mile and I will have run an unofficial half marathon. I love my long runs. Today was my first experience of eating a little something during the run, after mile 7 I had a few sports beans by Jelly Belly, orange flavor. They were yummy and my stomach felt great, I'm still afraid of the GU gels at this point but I'll try them sometime. Oh and I bought my first ever compression garment, a shirt from Under Armour. No chafing, rubbing and dry as can be, it's pretty awesome. Everytime my Garmin would beep after another mile, I just grinned to myself and thought, "girl you have come a long way"
Hugs to you guys

Yay, girl! You should be proud of all you are accomplishing. Congratulations on your 12-miler. It is such a good feeling once you're done, isn't it?

I'm started much the same way as you. I remember struggling on walks while pushing my newborn baby girl in her stroller. I was 200lbs. and feeling miserable. My walking eventually turned into running a lap with the stroller, and walking the rest. I worked up to a mile, then 2, then my first 5K race, and the rest is history. We've worked our butts off, and we SHOULD be proud! :flowerforyou:

I finished in 2 hrs, 57 min, 42 seconds. My goal was 3:05 and my secret goal was to go sub-3. I blew that out of the water!!!! Woohoo!! :drinker:

Swim: 38.29 (2:21/ 100yd - I am not the strongest swimmer, so I was happy to be under 40 min!)
T1: 1:47
Bike: 1:20:54 (18.4 mph)
T2: 1:44
Run: 54:46 (8:49 pace)

Wow, Jess! Congratulations! That is an incredible accomplishment. You worked hard to get where you are. You deseved a great race! :drinker:

Congrats, Jess!! :bigsmile:

Didn't have time to post on Friday, but I finished Cough to 5k week 3! I will start week 4 tomorrow. We were away at a wedding out of state all weekend, so I didn't make the best food choices :ohwell: I'm going to give it all I've got tomorrow though, as I start week 4. I can do it! :happy:

Thanks Heather! I was thinking when I was reading your post how great it is for your daughter that you are exercising and eating well. My mom has been overweight since I can remember and has high blood pressure which makes her constantly tired. I try to help her by offering to take walks with her, but she has a lot of trouble breathing when we go on walks. You and your daughter will be able to do so much together as a result of you being fit! :flowerforyou:

Thanks for all of the support. I am really excited to get after this time, and am glad to hear you say that this is definitely do-able!

I had a fun and challenging weekend. Saturday I did a ten mile run including one killer hill, and then today I walked 15 miles in a Relay for Life event. My feet are tired tonight!