MFP Runner's Club

Good evening everyone!

No running for me today. I ended up leaving work at noon to go home and lay down. Been fighting a migraine all day.

That shamrock run is on my birthday - March 20! I doubt I would be ready for a half marathon by then.

WW - glad to hear youre getting it checked out

Becky - sorry to hear about your back. And don't call yourself a heifer, dear...you are too good for that!

Christine - way to go in getting your work out in!

kelynn - I would run the hills....they are so good for you. I run them all the time (I don't have a choice) and am now to the point where most of them don't bother me too much.

bgood - you are too funny!

emmy - I'm in the same boat...I don't have a treadmill but I don't plan on getting one. I look forward to the challenge of running in the snow...it is something I have never done before lol. Good luck in finding a good one

Night everyone and happy running!

Well, I am taking a couple days off due to some hip pain. I haven't determined if it is from working or running. It better be from working! Then maybe I can take a few days off from that instead!

Yoga this morning--will try a run tomorrow-hopefully!

Becky, sorry about your sciatica (sp?). I had trouble with that once while I was in college--it was awful! Fortunately, it has never come back. Hope you are able to get your run done today!

Happy Friday!
Jodi

Good Morning Everyone and Happy Friday!

SatelliteCrush - Great job on the tempo run. I'm still a little scared to try them but you are an inspiration to me for sure.

Kelynn - I agree with annaliza. I would do the hills. I'm pretty new to the running thing and don't have much experience with hills as I live in Iowa but I hear they're a good workout. Just think of how much faster you'll be on that flat course.

Becky - I know it's out of frustration but you shouldn't get so down on yourself. Look at all you've accomplished. Just an FYI, I too suffer from sciatic pain and it started (and was the worst) when I was in my best shape at 20yrs. I think some people are just prone to certain conditions regardless of age and/or shape. Hope you feel better soon.

Annaliza - I tried running in the snow and ice last year but only did it twice. I thought I could start running in the dead of winter. I was wrong. I didn't mind the cold or the snow but the ice and wind are what got me. I actually enjoyed the cooler temps and I saw a lot more wildlife. I was just beginning so it was a lot harder for me to convince myself to get frostbite for only 5 min of running. And I'm talking about 1 min spurts at a time. I am still planning on running on the weekends outdoors and save the indoor stuff for during the week when I'm busiest. I've heard the key is dressing in layers. Good Luck!

So, yesterday I rode my bike to my friend's to check on her cats/house. I used her treamill again but only ran 1 mile but I messed around with the speeds. It was kind of fun to play. I was basically killing time before I went to play tennis. I'll probably use it again today after work for my 3 miles. We're having some pretty bad storms today. I do like running in the rain but not the thunder and lightning and downpour. Plus, I have to play softball tonight so it's better if I don't get struck by lightning today.

Have a great day everyone!

Thanks everyone! :flowerforyou:
I am my own worst critic.
Just couldn't make it happen today. My stomach was churning, hips felt locked, and back was really bad. My running buddy was terrific ... we walked/ran about 4 miles. It felt good to move a little. We're going to go for 9 tomorrow. I have a lot of housework to tackle, but am going to try and get some yoga/stretching in this afternoon.

Jenny~glad you're getting your foot looked at.

Sherry ~sorry the leg is acting up. Good for you for backing off!

Emmylew and Jodi~thank you very much! It helps to know others have had this too!

Have a good day everybody!

Becky

Kechie you are my hero! Your determination in the humidity is an inspiration for me to stop my whining and just suck it up and do it. Thanks for leading by example.

Julie, I am the same way....I am addicted to running! Maybe we need to start a group...

Hello, my name is Annaliza and I'm an endorphin junkie! :laugh:

Becky, sorry to hear about the stomach churning run. Hopefully yoga will help soothe your soul.

Plan on running 5k or more tonight. I am gearing myself up for my long run on Sunday. I'm hoping to try 5+ miles now that I know it's ok to stop and walk for a few minutes. :happy:

Willywonka, that's great (that's there's no stress fracture!!)

Well, I'm back from my 25 minute run- did the whole thing... and I did the hills, with those of you that were pushing me to do thme in mind- thanks!! :flowerforyou: I didn't cheat at all :bigsmile: :drinker: And I'm proud to say that I've now completed week 6 of Couch to 5k and have never cheated on even one second of it!

I wasn't feeling totally into it today, but it was a bit hotter than normal and to make matters worse, I tripped on the sidewalk:blushing: :explode: (they really should fix the 3 inch differences besides one sidewalk square and the next!! :explode:) So, that totally killed the momentum I had and definately gave me a 'the heck with this' attitude to battle for the rest of the run, but I did it. Embarassed and all.

It's ok... you can laugh :ohwell: I'm sure I will be in a few minutes after I go take a shower and get all the dirt and grass clippings from some guy's front lawn off of me. Good thing he wasn't outside when I wiped out and landed in his front yard :laugh:

Well, I'm back from my 25 minute run- did the whole thing... and I did the hills, with those of you that were pushing me to do thme in mind- thanks!! :flowerforyou: I didn't cheat at all :bigsmile: :drinker: And I'm proud to say that I've now completed week 6 of Couch to 5k and have never cheated on even one second of it!

I wasn't feeling totally into it today, but it was a bit hotter than normal and to make matters worse, I tripped on the sidewalk:blushing: :explode: (they really should fix the 3 inch differences besides one sidewalk square and the next!! :explode:) So, that totally killed the momentum I had and definately gave me a 'the heck with this' attitude to battle for the rest of the run, but I did it. Embarassed and all.

GREAT JOB! Way to stick with it even when you wanted to give up. Not that it's the same thing but I totally wiped out on my rollerblades the first time out last year. I thought I was ready to go down this hill but it proved to me I wasn't. I swear I did a superman fly through the air then I hit the side where the grass was (thankfully not the pavement) and summersaulted a couple of times until I stopped. I got up and walked the rest of the way down on the grass and decided it wasn't going to defeat me and bladed for 30 min. I was getting some strange looks from people and I didn't realize why until I got back to my car. I had mud and grass smeared all down my pants (front & back), down my arms, and there were tufts of grass sticking out from my rollerblades. It was too funny to be embarrassed about. I have millions of these types of stories. Don't even get me started with the winter ice stories.

Emmyleww -- thanks for the chuckle -- I can just picture the tufts of grass! But you may want to rethink the treadmill -- hate to see you become a youtube sensation cause you get thrown off the back!!!

Funny you should mention the treadmill. I was running on one yesterday and caught my foot on the very front of it. I thought I was going down. All I could picture was getting drug down by the belt and having my foot pinned while I struggle to get up. Yah, I have nightmares about these things. You don't know how many people I know cringed when I told them I bought rollerblades last year and then again when I bought a bike this year. Ahh, at least I can laugh at myself.

kechie-- you are cracking me up!!! :laugh:
At least your daughter didn't tell you your butt looked big! My kids always pull something in the dressing room and then I have to slink out without anyone seeing us!

tell your husband your were dodging snipers -- :glasses:

Happy Friday fellow runners.

I did an easy 4 this afternoon - had to treadmill it, it's just too hot outside here. I have a six mile day tomorrow to reach 26 miles for the week!

You all motivate me with your great runs! Keep up the good work.

Heading out this morning to do 9 with the Team in Training group (thank goodness!!) Hope I survive to check back in and tell you what an amazing wonderful run it was :bigsmile: :grumble: