MFP Runner's Club

Hi everyone!
I'm a Shot Block girl myself. I hate the gu, but love shot blocks. I have also put some gatorade powder in my Nathan water bottle, but not enough so it really tastes like Gatorade. Just enough so I get a few electrolytes.
Today I did a speed workout, which should have been easy, but for some reason it felt hard. It's a hot day but we went early to miss the worst of the heat. I think my body is just a little tired, but at least I did it.

Have a happy day!:flowerforyou:

Well, I'm still posting even though I'm taking the week off from running. :laugh: I decided after my triathlon that I would take a week off. I've been doing a lot of running since the half marathons and then triathlons. Anyway... I started Insanity (latest BB program) and it's awesome!! Plyometrics which is great for runners anyway. :bigsmile: Did the Fit Test y'day, and played 2 hrs of volleyball last night. Day 2 done today... Plyo Cardio Circuit.

Keep going, runners!

I was checking out the Insanity informercial during one of my fits of insomnia the other night. It looked awesome. Let me know what you're thinking. I may just make the investment.

At a Team in Training info session, they said if you are going to use Gatorade to stick to the powder. They are now making the gatorade in the bottles more for the average person than for the athlete. I think there was mention of less sugar in the powder mix. I am at that point where I am going to be passing 7 miles and curious too what I should do! I like to drink coffee before runs and that seems to help but I am sure when I get further distances it wont! Good discussion!

I know at ****s Sporting Goods at the cash registers they have alot of options for GU, shots etc
if a running store isnt close by!!

Happy Running everyone. I did 5 miles at the track this morning, my knee hurts a little so I'll probably ice it down today. I just have been zonked of energy, need to get more sleep :yawn:
Have a great day!

Hi everyone.

Just got back from 7 with the jog stroller. It was actually a really fuin run because I had my daughter in the stroller and my son biking along side of me. My daughter breaks into these "Go Mommy" cheers - how cannot you not want to keep running hard with that kind of cheerleading! :laugh:

My thought on the drink, gels and candy discussion (which is a great one!) is this: Gels are yucky...just flat out gross. It's a texture thing for me. I've tried the gel made my PowerBar and Gu. If I had to choose one over the other, I'd choose Gu.

I love the little candies. I stay away from sports drinks.

Honestly, though, I don't use any of them. I just found that they didn't do too much for me. I run my long runs (I'm up to 15 miles - 2 hours plus) the same with just a banana and good breakfast.

:bigsmile:

Love the cheering section - now you can understand why I am trying to train my bird to cheer for me when I run on the treadmill!

Glad to hear there is someone who doesn't do anything. I purposely drink A LOT on the day of my long run -- and in general drink 2 liters or more of water every day. I just had an instance where I got dehydrated and started seeing sparklies --- and it scared me. That's when I started keeping a piece of hard candy in my mouth -- which helps! I ordered some of the powerbar blast chewy things for cases where I start to feel yucky. I'm getting ready to up my long run to 15 miles so I'll just stop after 10 and have a quick drink.

i got in 6.5 miles this morning. Tomorrow is my tempo run -- and I must say I'm scared!!!:sad: hopefully tomorrow I will be posting how I did it and it wasn't that bad...:huh: ...fingers are crossed! Please send me some fast running vibes!!!

Goooooood morning, everyone! I'm hoping some of you have experience you can rely on to help me!

As I posted on Monday, I started Couch to 5k week 4 this week. Monday was busy for me and I ended up having to run when it was hot out (which I usually try to avoid). By the end of my run I was feeling sick to my stomach... although I made myself finish. I ran at about 3:45/4:00 and had eaten lunch around 1:00. We desperately need to go grocery shopping, so my lunch was: a granny smith apple, 3 wasa crisps with laughing cow cheese, a 60 calorie yogurt, and a peach.:ohwell: I had drank about 20 ounces of water throughout the day, another 14 before running, and then probably about another 14 while running.

I need desperately to not feel so sick and gross like this when I run today:sick: . I'm planning on having a piece of wheat bread with about a tablespoon of peanut butter on it before running to see if that helps.

My question is: If I'm planning to run at 6:30, what time would be best to eat the bread and peanut butter? My body has always been picky about when I eat, and isn't afraid to let me know when I need fuel. I just don't want to eat too early, or too soon to when I start my run and have the same problem today

Thank you SO much for your help :flowerforyou:

Goooooood morning, everyone! I'm hoping some of you have experience you can rely on to help me!

As I posted on Monday, I started Couch to 5k week 4 this week. Monday was busy for me and I ended up having to run when it was hot out (which I usually try to avoid). By the end of my run I was feeling sick to my stomach... although I made myself finish. I ran at about 3:45/4:00 and had eaten lunch around 1:00. We desperately need to go grocery shopping, so my lunch was: a granny smith apple, 3 wasa crisps with laughing cow cheese, a 60 calorie yogurt, and a peach.:ohwell: I had drank about 20 ounces of water throughout the day, another 14 before running, and then probably about another 14 while running.

I need desperately to not feel so sick and gross like this when I run today:sick: . I'm planning on having a piece of wheat bread with about a tablespoon of peanut butter on it before running to see if that helps.

My question is: If I'm planning to run at 6:30, what time would be best to eat the bread and peanut butter? My body has always been picky about when I eat, and isn't afraid to let me know when I need fuel. I just don't want to eat too early, or too soon to when I start my run and have the same problem today

Thank you SO much for your help :flowerforyou:

Could the queasy stomach been from pushing too hard in the heat? Because eating at 1pm and running at 3:45 seems like enough time. I made the mistake of running this weekend 1.5 hours after eating -- and didn't get queasy but got terrible cramps. I have gotten queasy when I am too hot though. Just a thought.

Good morning Runners!

Did 5k last night and had a really great run! It's been at least a week/week and a half since I've had such a good run so I hope that I'm out of the slump that I was in. I felt fabulous after my run!! Today I'm going to do some strength training. I've been lacking in doing formal strength training lately so I'm trying to get back into the swing of it. I do upper body sets with a dumbell after my runs but I think I need more.

I usually eat 30-45 minutes before my run - usually something small like a banana or hummus and crackers ...something with carbs. I don't get cramps as long as I keep it light. If I eat a larger meal, then I'll wait at least an hour before I head out. If I get up early and go running, I usually eat after my run.

Renee - running in the rain is wonderful!!! I usually get a great workout on the elliptical and it's a lot lower impact than running. I plan on buying one soon so that I have access to one at all times. If you are unsure about the elliptical, what about running in place? (I know, it sucks but I've had to do that before)

Take care all and Happy Running!

Oh yea! I forgot to mention.

I did fartleks last night during my run and I managed to shave 5 minutes off my 5k time!!!!!! Maybe it was my attitude/state of mind or a combination of the two. Either way I was happy and have renewed motivation!!!

4 for me today and body pump. I'm catching up bgood!

yeah...you keep thinking that :laugh:

No run for me today........oh and bgood we are neck and neck...........:noway:

Goooooood morning, everyone! I'm hoping some of you have experience you can rely on to help me!

As I posted on Monday, I started Couch to 5k week 4 this week. Monday was busy for me and I ended up having to run when it was hot out (which I usually try to avoid). By the end of my run I was feeling sick to my stomach... although I made myself finish. I ran at about 3:45/4:00 and had eaten lunch around 1:00. We desperately need to go grocery shopping, so my lunch was: a granny smith apple, 3 wasa crisps with laughing cow cheese, a 60 calorie yogurt, and a peach.:ohwell: I had drank about 20 ounces of water throughout the day, another 14 before running, and then probably about another 14 while running.

I need desperately to not feel so sick and gross like this when I run today:sick: . I'm planning on having a piece of wheat bread with about a tablespoon of peanut butter on it before running to see if that helps.

My question is: If I'm planning to run at 6:30, what time would be best to eat the bread and peanut butter? My body has always been picky about when I eat, and isn't afraid to let me know when I need fuel. I just don't want to eat too early, or too soon to when I start my run and have the same problem today

Thank you SO much for your help :flowerforyou:

Could the queasy stomach been from pushing too hard in the heat? Because eating at 1pm and running at 3:45 seems like enough time. I made the mistake of running this weekend 1.5 hours after eating -- and didn't get queasy but got terrible cramps. I have gotten queasy when I am too hot though. Just a thought.

I'm thinking the heat was a factor. The only time I get really sick to my stomach is when I push myself waaay to hard on a tempo run. When I first started doing tempo runs, I nicknamed them vomit runs. I never actually threw up but I felt very close.

If the weather is hotter than you are used to, definitely slow your pace to make up for the heat factor. The heat adds a kind of resistance when you're running. If you find yourself forced to run in the heat, try to run a shady route, pour water on yourself(this will help you cool off), and go slower and shorter than you normally would. :flowerforyou:

Also, look for signs of heat illness: feeling cold, getting chills, not sweating. If you notice any of these signs, stop running.

Thank you!!

Goooooood morning, everyone! I'm hoping some of you have experience you can rely on to help me!

As I posted on Monday, I started Couch to 5k week 4 this week. Monday was busy for me and I ended up having to run when it was hot out (which I usually try to avoid). By the end of my run I was feeling sick to my stomach... although I made myself finish. I ran at about 3:45/4:00 and had eaten lunch around 1:00. We desperately need to go grocery shopping, so my lunch was: a granny smith apple, 3 wasa crisps with laughing cow cheese, a 60 calorie yogurt, and a peach.:ohwell: I had drank about 20 ounces of water throughout the day, another 14 before running, and then probably about another 14 while running.

I need desperately to not feel so sick and gross like this when I run today:sick: . I'm planning on having a piece of wheat bread with about a tablespoon of peanut butter on it before running to see if that helps.

My question is: If I'm planning to run at 6:30, what time would be best to eat the bread and peanut butter? My body has always been picky about when I eat, and isn't afraid to let me know when I need fuel. I just don't want to eat too early, or too soon to when I start my run and have the same problem today

Thank you SO much for your help :flowerforyou:

I feel for you! I have so much trouble with eating the right thing before my runs. Honestly, it is my stomach issues more than fatigue that hampers my runs, which stinks. I have found that depending on what I eat - even 3 hours before a run, can effect my stomach. I tend to stay away from dairy at all costs before a run. It tends to make me pretty nauseous. So, I'm thinking that maybe the combo of heat and dairy may have done you in that day.

I've got this book by Chris Carmichael called "Food for Fitness." These are the foods recommended for Pre-Exercise:
1. High Carb, moderate protein, low fat
Pasta, Rice, potatoesm sandwiches (roast beef, turkey, peanut butter and jelly), oatmeal, breakfast burrito with eggs, fruit

Less desirable foods for Pre-exercise meals:
1. High fat and/or protein, low carb
Steak, bacon, sausage, ice cream, cream sauces
2. Low carb, low calorie
Salads, diet soda

He also says that a large meal is fine 3-4 hours before exercise
2-3 hours beforehand, a smaller meal like a peanut butter bagel and banana is suitable.
1 hour before, he recommends a PowerBar or something similar.

HTH! Better luck today!

Good afternoon...

Just got in 4.25 for lunch today, felt good. Today was mountain running day. It really really seems to help to train on mountain hills, then do long runs on semi flat courses. It makes them feel sooo much easier, lol.

Chug water time :drinker:

Ahh, good thinking, Annaliza! I never thought about that. There is jogging on the wii fit--maybe I will resort to that if I'm not satisfied with the eliptical. Thanks for the advice!

Lol, that's exactly what I was thinking about. too...the jogging on Wii fit! My husband loves to do that but not me....it's only good for me in a pinch.

Good luck!!