MFP Runner's Club

Hey y'all!

Today is Aug. 10 and summer finally came to Maryland. 97 degrees and who-knows-what % humidity. Since I didn't want to take chances on the asthma with a code red day, I sucked it up and took my 2 miles to the treadmill this evening. I hate it, but at least it's something. I really wish I could run before work in the mornings, but I just don't know about getting up even earlier and running in the dark. At least it's supposed to cool back down mid-week, and that's when I'm supposed to run again.

Later kids! :flowerforyou:

Hi everyone...it's my first time to post here I am an aspiring runner, looking to enter a 5k in September. I tried to be a runner for so long, and now it's actually becoming a reality. I can run 2 miles now at 5.5 mph...just gotta make it up to that 3.1!

I ran in the park today with my dog and it got really cloudy about midway through...so windy...thought for sure it would pour all over me, but it waited until I got back home to start :happy: It was a good day in my running world!

Have not been able to get myself out to run in such a long time. The humidity and heat is insane right now and my asthma can't do it. Can't afford a tredmill or membership right now so I'm stuck doing videos. They're fun don't get me wrong but I miss my running

Well, I give up. No running for me for a few days. I have been having some hip pain since last week. I took the weekend off and felt better on Monday morning so I ran--not a good idea! Anyway, I just keep reminding myself this is a lifestyle and it is okay if I take a few days off so that I don't end up taking a few months off!

Becky, I feel your pain!! Really, I do!

Kechie, I once ran in a hotel fitness room that had a mirror right in front of the treadmill. It was really kind of weird to just run and watch myself for an hour(no tv or other distractions). I believe my form improved that day!

Enjoy the day!
Jodi

Good morning -- and Happy Tuesday to you all!

I just returned from Nags Head, NC -- and it was definitely *juicy*. Got up each morning -- was running by 6:30am -- and it was crazy hot and humid. Plus the vacation beverages probably didn't help! Still got in 6 miles each day. Looking into doing the OBX 1/2 in November.

Sounds like everyone is dealing with the heat -- be safe and stay hydrated!

. I've been trying to roll golf-ball shaped items around the area because according to Runner's World it helps. Bleh.

Put the golf ball in the freezer and use after it has been in there for a few hours. This will help too.

2.75 for me this morning. My new goal is to run in the morning while the kids are getting ready for school, so far so good :laugh:

Well, I give up. No running for me for a few days. I have been having some hip pain since last week. I took the weekend off and felt better on Monday morning so I ran--not a good idea! Anyway, I just keep reminding myself this is a lifestyle and it is okay if I take a few days off so that I don't end up taking a few months off!

Becky, I feel your pain!! Really, I do!

Kechie, I once ran in a hotel fitness room that had a mirror right in front of the treadmill. It was really kind of weird to just run and watch myself for an hour(no tv or other distractions). I believe my form improved that day!

Enjoy the day!
Jodi

I ALWAYS pull the same muscle in my hip... do you cross train at all? This could really help. Now that I've been cycling I think its helped, I did re-injure it a little bit but I think that the biking will really make a difference to strengthen the opposing muscle groups. Good luck, don't get down :happy:

~Leash

I ALWAYS pull the same muscle in my hip... do you cross train at all? This could really help. Now that I've been cycling I think its helped, I did re-injure it a little bit but I think that the biking will really make a difference to strengthen the opposing muscle groups. Good luck, don't get down :happy:

~Leash
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My only cross training these days is hauling brush and loading cedar posts a couple of days a week. I don't imagine either of these is good for my problem either! Otherwise, I do some yoga once or twice a week and work my abs in addition. I guess I may need to pull out the bike again.

I am not distraught (yet!), however, it is a pain having to watch my eating so close without all those extra running calories!

Thanks for the encouragement!
Jodi

Haven't been online part of yesterday, and just got on today- we had a little issue here in our apartment. It's a very long story, but my facebook status sums it up:

3 days later- after he ate through the wall, the microwave:noway: , and a 5 gallon bucket to escape into our apartment:sad: , climbed the curtains, sat on the couch, after 3 men, 4 traps, 7 scoops of peanut butter, a piece of cheese, a paint pan, a broom stick:huh: , 3 trips to home depot, after vacuuming up squirrel *kitten* EVERYWHERE, a whole lot of disinfecting, cleaning the kitchen, living room, and dining room top to bottom, re-installing the microwave... he's gone & we're off to a hotel for the nite :sick:

But, I did manage to get my 25 minute run (Couch to 5k week 7, day 1) in last night in the most humidity I have felt in a long, long time- def. the most humid day here in CT this summer. But, I did it and felt really good :drinker:

Today I worked my tail off cleaning the ENTIRE apartment top to bottom, so I certainly got a work out. I haven't slept well in 3 nights because of this darn squirrel, so I'm cranky, achy, tired, and not a very happy person to be around- I'm relaxing and going out to dinner tonight... it's not like we can sit on the couch and relax anyhow, or the floor for that matter since they're soaking wet still from being disinfected :explode:

Anyhow, enough of my story... sounds like it's hot everywhere- keep up the good work, runners :flowerforyou:

Went for a short bike ride with the bf today then played tennis for 1-1/2 hours. Now I need to pack my lunch for tomorrow.
Hope everyone who's feeling some injuries gets better soon. It sucks when you can move around comfortably.
Have a good night!

I'm sooo frustrated... I ran a half on saturday and I've been sick since then! I felt this same way after the marathon.. I don't get it... anyone else feel like this after races? I have like a flu with a fever and teerrrible headache. I really want to get training again but I can't right now!.. maybe its because I didn't run much at all before going out and doing the half, prolly not the best idea. Its just so frustrating :grumble: ...

I hope everyone else is having good runs this week! :happy: ...

~Leash

How's your nutrition?? Are you fueling up well a couple days before & after?? I used to get really sick after any longer run until I really started to pay attention to my body. I don't pig out, but eating smaller meals every few hours keeps me feeling better. Plenty of fluids too. The hot weather doesn't help either!

Maybe its my nutrition... I eat really healthy but maybe I don't eat enough before and after and this one ended at 11 o clock at night so I didn't eat much after, prolly not the best idea! I really need to work on drinking more water too... thanks jess!

~Leash

Yep, I'd say that was it! Wow, that's a late race... I don't think I could do it. I like my early runs! :laugh: Next time at least get in a banana (I find that bananas post-race really help me) and some sort of protein w/ it. The protein will help get the carb to refuel your body faster than just carbs alone. Even a glass of milk would do the trick! I don't handle Gatorade very well, but it does help some people recover also.

Good morning -- happy Wednesday to you all!

I got in 6.5 easy miles on the treadmill this morning....all the while wondering, could I go 20 more??? :noway: Definitely easier than the juicy NC run (...and minus the hangover :sick: I felt like I could run all day)! Too bad I had to come to work!

Sending "get well" vibes to all of you on IR!

Please send me fast vibes -- for tomorrow is 8 miles of speedwork :sad:

Hope you all enjoy your day!!! :flowerforyou: