MFP Runner's Club

I just went out for a 5mile run (easy). I did an average of 12min mile which is exactly as my 10K training schedule suggests. And I ran the whole thing. I was excited since last week I had a to walk 1/4 mile. This week I have an easy recovery run, a 5 mile tempo run and i end the week with a 6 mile long run.

Have a great day everyone.

I did it....my 1st double digit run!!!:bigsmile: 12.25 miles
It was amazing! I certainly didn't set any landspeed records, but holy smokes! I ran for 2 hours and 20 minutes. That's insane!!! (11:40 minute miles) My running buddy was having a really bad run, she started cramping about mile 6 and then her stomach got funky about mile 10. I did a lot of running in place or running back to check on her so my time might have been a little faster and distance a little longer. I hit my *high* around mile 4 and it really never left. I discovered some good things for future reference...other than Gatorade and water I did fine, never felt the need for gels or beans. The humidity is ridiculous today, close to 100% but the sun stayed hidden aso that helped a lot. It was my first run on the greenway and I loved it. Although I will say, there are a lot of unbelievably unfriendly people out there. The bikers are incredibly rude and nearly run over everyone. The walkers are very snotty (my theory is that they are threatened by runners! lol!) And much to my disappointment, only one in 4-5 runners acknowledge eachother. That made me sad. :frown: I felt like I was back up North, NOT in the friendly South I have come to love.
Okay, that's all for now. Need to hydrate!

Have a wonderful run everyone!

Becky

runnerdad- Real smooth haha I'm glad you didn't kill yourself to get through it though cause that would have been worse!

Becky- AWESOME! That is the greatest feeling, you are well on your way to running a marathon :happy:

Jess- I think you deserve a break, I'm sure you'll find something in no time though :happy:

Great job everyone else...! I haven't been on in awhile cause I've been cycling... I'm running a half next week and I hadn't done over 8 since my marathon... ahh! ... anyways I did 10.5 today so I should be fine, HAPPY RUNNING and welcome to all the newbies :happy:

~Leash

I just ran 8.2 miles this morning for a 1/2 marathon training run and I'm wiped! Is anybody else here training and do they get really tired after those long runs?

I just ran 8.2 miles this morning for a 1/2 marathon training run and I'm wiped! Is anybody else here training and do they get really tired after those long runs?

I used to get pretty tired... just make sure that you have part protein and part carb within a half hour after your run. Don't worry it will get better and then 8 miles will be nothing to you! :happy: and great job...

~Leash

Hi everyone!!!
Raymond- so glad to see you on here. I hope your little girl is feeling better

Becky- You ROCK!!! congratulations on double digits my dear. You are going to be soo ready for your marathon.

Leash- love your new profile pic and cycling sounds like a lot of fun. You are so talented in all that you do, it's awesome!!!

I ran 14 miles this morning :happy: Of course I did go out with co-workers last night to a karaoke bar :noway: and got home at 2:30 am only to wake up at 4:30 and meet the running group at 5. I can't believe I was actually able to run the whole 14, but goodness I am ready to crash now!!
I am so glad the couple of vodka drinks that I had didn't mess me up during my run (literally LMAO)

Good Morning! I had to switch my run from yesterday to today because I was out of town. Ran for 3.5 miles this morning for the second time ever and with better time than last. It was a really nice morning, cool and low humidity. A girl could get used to this. I had some serious calf pain through most of it though but I'm starting to think it's just the norm for me. My calves are so tight all the time and now I've been having some major arch pains. It must be my age setting in.:laugh: Maybe volleyball tonight will help.

Great job everyone on your runs! Have a great day!

Oh My Gawd!!!! :sad:
I did the INSANITY fit test this morning. I think running another 12 miles would have been easier!
If this program doesn't shred some fat off my body...nothing will!
I followed it up with P90X Chest & Back and Ab Ripper X. That scale IS going to start moving again!
Next run is scheduled for Tuesday...probably an *easy* 7-8 miles. :laugh: Never thought I'd say any run was easy! LOL!
Have a great day everyone! Be safe and stay injury free!
Becky

Annaliza- Thats awesome, I love those kind of runs! ..and thanks for the compliment your so sweet :happy:

Gustergirl- Glad to hear you like your new shoes hope you feel better!

Kechie- I would die in that kind of humidity so kudos to you! ... I ran in arizona for like a week and it felt good but I knew I would never be able to live there lol

Saretta- Just keep pluggin away, it'll get easier!

I was a bit tired from my run today so it was a rest day as far as running but I rode 22 miles in the hills on my bike with my dad and uncle (hardcore cyclists)... so it was fun to go with them cause I learned so much!

~Leash

Happy Monday to you all!!!

Good to see you back among the running, Raymond, we've missed you! Hope your daughter recovers quickly! It's no fun having a hurt kid.

Becky -- congrats on the double digits -- what an accomplishment! Hats off to you!

annaliza -- great on your hour+ run -- great job!

kechie -- I'm on the Va. Coast and can commiserate about the humidity. It's tough!!!!

Saretta -- keep on and they will get easier and the tired-ness you feel will get less and less.

WW -- how on earth did you run on 2 hours of sleep! You're my hero!!!!

Oh and Emylew -- don't talk about age You're young!!!!

Ok -- well I did my 14+ miles on Saturday. It was tough -- very hot and humid. Didn't get to go until 5;30pm. The last miles were tough -- so we took a couple very short walk breask -- long enough to eat a jelly bean. Felt great to do it. The route we "tried" to follow was 15.11 miles -- but of course I am challenged when it comes to directions so it looks like we went farther -- but with the time it took it should've been shorter....so I'm guessing 14+ miles. That's why I need my garmin to hurry up and get here!!!

Took yesterday off -- did 5.5 easy miles this morning.

Hope you all have a happy monday!!!
Julie

Hey Kechie -- or anyone who's run a 1/2 marathon...

I'm in training week 9 of 13 (woohoo a rest week) -- but was looking ahead to the long run one week before the race and it;s a 13 mile run! Are they crazy -- or will I be seeing some tremendous improvement in the next few weeks. After my long run it takes a couple days to be back on track 100%. Just curious!

Ok -- well I did my 14+ miles on Saturday. It was tough -- very hot and humid. Didn't get to go until 5;30pm. The last miles were tough -- so we took a couple very short walk breask -- long enough to eat a jelly bean. Felt great to do it. The route we "tried" to follow was 15.11 miles -- but of course I am challenged when it comes to directions so it looks like we went farther -- but with the time it took it should've been shorter....so I'm guessing 14+ miles. That's why I need my garmin to hurry up and get here!!!

Took yesterday off -- did 5.5 easy miles this morning.

Hope you all have a happy monday!!!
Julie

Great job!!!

A jellybean? A single jelly bean??? :laugh: :bigsmile:

A great run, too!!!

Not sure I understand your last post....why are you worried about a 13 mi run when you just did a 14 mile-r on Sat? Lol, not that I can answer your question

Happy Monday everyone!

a quick 2 this morning for me.

first morning run in a long time, I don't think my legs understood what I was asking of them :laugh: