MFP Runner's Club

Brutal 5 mile speed workout for me this morning, 95% humidity. I have made peace with poopy times for the rest of the month. My goal is to just get my workouts done.:drinker:

Today's goal:
1 slow mile to warm up
Run 800 meters(0.5 miles) in 4:05 (4:34:ohwell: ,5:23:frown: ,4:29:ohwell: ,4:48:grumble: )
w/ 400 meter jogs between
Repeat 4 times
1 slow mile to cool down

Enjoy the day
-Kechie.

Great work out ,Kechie. Nothing to be ashamed off. There is some sort of equation that you should slow down X seconds for every degree over 75 or something like that, so in this heat and humidity, I wouldn't be disappointed with the times (except the 5:23 - did you stop for coffee:laugh: ).

Good morning Jess - you're just an energizer bunny, aren't you!:bigsmile:

Six mile tempo run with my gazelle friend Matt (he always runs my *kitten* off). Fortunately, my battery in my GPS died at mile four, so I couldn't keep track of pace anymore:laugh: But it was about 10 minutes faster than the same run last week. (obviously Matt doesn't know the equation for slowing pace on these 85* mornings either :laugh: )

Good morning runners.

I went out with the group this morning but ended up running by myself. I didn't take my ipod thinking I would have someone to run with. :grumble: The fast people were too fast and the slowbies were too slow.

Did my first full 3 miles since the end of May. It was ok - 3 miles in 35 minutes (just under a 12 min mile). I was a little nervous because I wasn't sure what to expect. I started off by running on the sidewalk but moved to the road. I could immediately feel the difference in the running surface. The road was much easier on my leg. NO pain while running and NO pain after running. Woo Hoo! :drinker: I did get a cup of ice after the run and applied it to my shin just for good measure. I also took some ibuprofen before I left for work, also for good measure. Almost 4 hours after my run and I still feel good. I think I will stay at 3 miles for a week or 2 and then try for 4. I need to work back up to my speed and distance but slowly............


I also had a friend ask me if I want to do the Princess 1/2 marathon in Disney next March. It is close enough to my 40th it sounds like it could be a good birthday present to myself. :laugh:

Welcome aolson, we have several marathoners here to help. Yes, it is tiring but it is SOOO worth it. Hang in there. Is it a fun one you are doing? Just curious.

I am running the Munich Marathon on Oct 11th. Would anyone like join me in Germany this fall?

greetings all! i would say welcome to the newbies too, but i think i'm still in the newbie category on here, so thanks for giving me more company. it's a great place to learn (and laugh) here.

made it through 5K today, slow and steady. didn't even look at the time, to be honest; it was just good to be out there after more than 3 weeks sidelined with injury. i'm going to have to get a base built back up so i can play the speedwork game. lots of great runs going on here -- good job to the fleet of feet!

Woohooo -- just checked and my Garmin is "OUT FOR DELIVERY"! Should be waiting for me when I get home. Oh how I love new toys! I was going to take tomorrow off -- but NOW I will probably have to go out for a short test run!

Welcome aolson, we have several marathoners here to help. Yes, it is tiring but it is SOOO worth it. Hang in there. Is it a fun one you are doing? Just curious.

I am running the Munich Marathon on Oct 11th. Would anyone like join me in Germany this fall?

Yep, that would be a fun one! I will be in Europe in September and again in late October so I have been looking at the Marathon calendar over there. Munich should be great, but.... ya know.... be careful about that whole Octoberfest thing!!.... make sure it's gatorade at those aid stations :drinker: :drinker:

Well, only 2 for me today. After over a week off yesterday's early morning run caught up to me and I did what I could today :embarassed:

Try again tomorrow for early morning so I better get to sleep now :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Did a 5 mile run today and it went really well!! I LOVE this girl, Nicolette, that is an alumni of Team In Training and alot of times we run together. We have a great pace together and I seriously could run miles and miles with her by my side!!

Morning everyone! No run today. It's INSANITY for me today. I'm catching up on all your posts and listening to the weather. Oy vey!!! This weekends runs are going to be fun...NOT! High 90's with high humidity...which for you Northerners...means about 200% humidity!!! And NO oxygen!

Kechie ~ you are such an amazing source of information and encouragement! Thank you for always having an answer! :flowerforyou:

Jenny ~ I'm so sorry you are hurting :frown: , but I'm glad your foot is improving. I would go ahead and give it a try tomorrow...just *listen* and stop if the ankle is sore. Be careful!

Tom ~ holy smokes! :smokin: 5 minutes off your run?!?! That's terrific! I have one of those gazelle friends also. She makes me run faster than I ever think possible...I'm always completely toasted at the end, but proud of myself for keeping up with her!

Raymond ~ it's so good to have you back! Hope your daughter is doing better!

Julie ~ how is the Garmin? I'm STILL trying to figure out how to work my watch! LOL! :laugh:

Leash ~ your runs are amazing...as usual! :drinker:

Annaliza ~ look at you go! tempo runs already!!! You are rockin! :bigsmile:

Sherry ~ I'm so happy that you got your run in...pain free!!!! :happy: You are being so smart in your rehab by taking it slowly. I'm sure it must be frustrating, but hang in there!

Gustergirl~ you are so inspiring with the Team in Training! :flowerforyou:

Nich0le and Jodi ~ so awesome to have you both back! :happy:

bgood~ follow Sherry's example in injury recovery!!!

kelynn~ if I send you a running partner, could you send some cooler weather?

Sorry if I missed anyone! This board has been hopping lately, so I'm sure I've missed some posts!
Have a great day, everyone! I'm off to INSANITY and then taking DD to get her wisdom teeth out.:sick:

Becky

Thanks everyone for your encouragement through my rehabbing. I really appreciate it. :flowerforyou:

For those of you injured or just hurting take a day off and rest. I know easier said than done. Been there, done that. Now working my way back.

For those of you that have or will be getting runs in later, great job!:drinker:

No run for me today. I did yoga in the park early this morning with some bootcamp friends. I am going for a walk later in the park with a friend. It will be a doggie walking sessions. Have a great day everyone.

Welcome aolson, we have several marathoners here to help. Yes, it is tiring but it is SOOO worth it. Hang in there. Is it a fun one you are doing? Just curious.

I am running the Munich Marathon on Oct 11th. Would anyone like join me in Germany this fall?

Yep, that would be a fun one! I will be in Europe in September and again in late October so I have been looking at the Marathon calendar over there. Munich should be great, but.... ya know.... be careful about that whole Octoberfest thing!!.... make sure it's gatorade at those aid stations :drinker: :drinker:

Heck with Gatorade :drinker: -- that's why I'm thinking about doing a 10k on Halloween -- it's sponsored by Blue Moon Beer -- and then the Shamrock Marathon is sponsored by Yuengling -- do you see a trend here!!! :drinker:

I'm training with a local running club with the thoughts of doing a Marathon in December. Two weeks ago we did a 13 mile run. With a couple of miles left to go my legs started to really hurt. They weren't cramping...I don't know what it was. And they hurt for about an hour after the run...but then they were fine.

Anyhow we are doing a 15 miler this weekend and I'd like to know if anyone has any suggestions on how to do this run without my legs hurting so much. I'm new to running so I still have a lot to learn - any help would be really appreciated. Thanks.

Jtinx -- I'm no expert by any stretch (so hopefully some of the more seasoned runners will reply) -- but I did read that you need to take some breaks along the way. That you get lactic acid build-up and by taking some walk breaks it makes it better. I did 14 or so last weekend and we stopped several times -- just for a small break -- and it helped a ton -- no cramping or leg aches. Hope that helps. If I find the article on Runner's World I'll post it.

good luck on your long run!!!

Thank you...I was taking walk breaks though. I was running a 3:1 run/walk ratio. That's why I'm kind of confused as to what was going on.

Good morning! Got in a fast (for me) 4 miles this morning. I actually ran the 2 middle miles at a 9 minute mile pace. I love running at the track! Between the new surface and my new shoes, it is downright springy!

Julie--glad your new shoes are working out. Mine usually last a good 4 months depending on the surface I run on, but I imagine your weekly mileage is more than mine. Good luck with that Garmin!

The countdown begins--2 weeks until I get to escape the TX heat and hit the pavement in Colorado for a month! The altitude will probably kill my lungs, but, oh!, the cooler/humidity free air is going to be glorious!

Awesome day to all!
Jodi

gustergirl -- it's in Va. Beach on Halloween!!! What better way to end a race then a cold beer!

It's the Blue Moon Wicked 10k -- www.wicked10k.com -- check it out -- that's not too far from PA