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Did week 6, day 2 of couch to 5k this morning (2x10min run with 3 min walk break in between). By 8:30am it was already super hot and humid, so I have to confess that I didn't quite finish the last 10 minute run (I did about 7 of it). By the time I stopped I was a little light headed and glad I stopped, the heat was a little much. Oh well.

Great job getting out there! It's very hard for me to run in the humidity as well and it's a struggle just to get out there. I always try though and even if you don't feel like it right away you will be glad you did it. It's good you stopped, getting light headed is nothing to ignore. Keep up the good work!

Julie, Maybe the leprachauns were afraid you'd take em running? Surely the treasure awaits. :drinker:

Satcrush, love that quote too. Never thought of the earth spinning beneath my feet.

Had a "juicy" one tonight too, but sweated out an easy 6 before I taper for the 1/2 this weekend.

Becky, you crack me up. But don't crack yourself up?!? I typically learn the hard way too and love the advice. Spot on! Love the note on running form. It can be incredibly revealing to get some video of yourself running on a treadmill, looking for any swings, imbalances, and side/side motion.

I totall agree with Tom, speed is a very personal objective. I learned a long time ago there are always people faster and slower than you. Second point, don't ever think anything is too fast, you'll suprise yourself if you work at it. Last point, height is only a constraint if you make it one. At 6'4" I am well above the perfect 5'8" runner frame. So, who cares? I make the best of it.

Happy trails everyone!
Raymond

Well rainman -- they way i see it all you need to do is give me your excess height and we'll both be perfect:noway:

runnderdad -- thanks for the insight on your times. I have something to look forward to. i know I have already increased my time. My running buddy and I never had a watch to track pace on our long runs until I got my garmin....and it just confirms that we are able to go faster with the same amount of exertion. Hope that makes sense -- it seems we run the same but the watch is telling us we are improving -- man I love that watch

Shuntae -- LOVE the quote -- thanks for sharing. I now have Kechie's quote about dancing in the rain and yours taped to my computer! I love them both! Thanks for being so positive!

Got in 5.5 easy miles today. one more run and I have completed week 10 of 13 in my training -- the 1/2 is approaching quickly! Looking forward to a nice long run on Sunday! Hoping the lightning stays away

Happy Friday!

Rest day for me! But AMAZING news.....

I have a charity event tonight which has a set cost and knowing what I will pull in from that


I HAVE HIT MY FUNDRAISING TOTAL FOR TEAM IN TRAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

$2,000
:drinker: :bigsmile: :laugh: :happy: :drinker: :drinker:

So happy/excited/relieved!!!

Have a good weekend everyone!

That is so awesome! Congratulations!

No running today. It is strange to have so much extra time these last few mornings. It has been 2-3 years since I took a whole week off running--I'm good though! I've managed to keep my eating in check and have been doing more yoga, ab/arm work and leg work that doesn't bother my hip.

I'll be glad to get back out there, but for now, I will live vicariously through all of you!

Have a great weekend!
Jodi

Hey everybody! :flowerforyou:
I took off down the road for a six miler. So I'm jogging along jammin to my music when out of nowhere came 3 vicious, barking, growling, biting dogs!!! They surrounded me and proceeded to bite the backs of my legs and my hands! The owner up on the hill just looked at me for like 10 min!!! I asked him (while sobbing) if he could get his dogs! He slowly moseyed on down to the road and attempted to keep them off of me long enough for me to start back home.. NOPE! aTheyh would NOT leaveme alone! With the man beating them with a stick, we made it to his house where he let me use his phone to call my husband to come and get me! I think this is my scariest:::frown: expeience of my running carer yet!
The dog owners called today to say they took the dogs to the pound! I still think I will run the other way for a while! lol


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Hey everybody! :flowerforyou:
I took off down the road for a six miler. So I'm jogging along jammin to my music when out of nowhere came 3 vicious, barking, growling, biting dogs!!! They surrounded me and proceeded to bite the backs of my legs and my hands! The owner up on the hill just looked at me for like 10 min!!! I asked him (while sobbing) if he could get his dogs! He slowly moseyed on down to the road and attempted to keep them off of me long enough for me to start back home.. NOPE! aTheyh would NOT leaveme alone! With the man beating them with a stick, we made it to his house where he let me use his phone to call my husband to come and get me! I think this is my scariest:::frown: expeience of my running carer yet!
The dog owners called today to say they took the dogs to the pound! I still think I will run the other way for a while! lol

Were you hurt? If so, the owners are responsible for your medical bills. That is why we pay homeowner's insurance. I am so sorry that happened to you. I have been threatened and chased but never actually attacked. I cannot recall the company but they sell some very effective doggie spray to protect runners.

-Kechie.

Thank you so much! I will look into that right away!


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10 mile run for me today!!! Wasn't planning to go so long, but one of my buddies is marathon training so I told her I'd run at least 6 w/ her. Felt good so finished up the whole 10. :bigsmile:

Took the family to an awesome state park hiking y'day and got in at least 4+ miles hiking. LOVE it! :bigsmile:

5.5 miles for me today. It was supposed to be 8, but the 96% humidity got the better of me. I'm kind of bummed because it would have been my longest run yet...but on the bright side, my easy pace is getting faster!

So, now that I've finished today, I've made it through Week 7 of 14...halfway through!

Happy running!

Hey everybody! :flowerforyou:
I took off down the road for a six miler. So I'm jogging along jammin to my music when out of nowhere came 3 vicious, barking, growling, biting dogs!!! They surrounded me and proceeded to bite the backs of my legs and my hands! The owner up on the hill just looked at me for like 10 min!!! I asked him (while sobbing) if he could get his dogs! He slowly moseyed on down to the road and attempted to keep them off of me long enough for me to start back home.. NOPE! aTheyh would NOT leaveme alone! With the man beating them with a stick, we made it to his house where he let me use his phone to call my husband to come and get me! I think this is my scariest:::frown: expeience of my running carer yet!
The dog owners called today to say they took the dogs to the pound! I still think I will run the other way for a while! lol

Were you hurt? If so, the owners are responsible for your medical bills. That is why we pay homeowner's insurance. I am so sorry that happened to you. I have been threatened and chased but never actually attacked. I cannot recall the company but they sell some very effective doggie spray to protect runners.

-Kechie.

Thank you so much! I will look into that right away!

I was bit by 2 dogs 2 different times when doing a paper route when I was a kid. I went to the doctor both times just to get checked out since both times the dogs broke the skin with their bites. I figured (and I think my parents figured) that it can't do any harm to get checked out. Both times, we sent the owners the bill- which wasn't much- for the doctor's visit.

I'm so sorry this happened... I know first hand how scary it can be! Hope you're feeling better :flowerforyou:

I finished couch to 5k week 7 yesterday, and my first 5k is two weeks from tomorrow :noway: :bigsmile: :huh: I'm so excited, but starting to get nervous. It's at 8am and I normally don't work out in the morning because I never feel well when I do. I'm planning to wake up really early and get some food in me before the 5k.

Lately, though, my lower back has been bothering me a lot- not sure if it's something to do with my form, or if I need new shoes or something... anyone have any thoughts? I just keep thinking, if I'm hurt and can't do this 5k boy will I be p*ssed :explode: :explode:

I hate running by scary dogs! I'm glad you weren't hurt!

Today I ran 18.5 miles (my most ever!) The marathon training is getting tough! My legs are really tired and sore now. Hopefully they'll feel better soon.

Happy Sunday!

Christine -- that's horrible about the dogs. I would have been terrified! I have never been chased by dogs but a crazy bull acted as if he were going to charge when I was on vacation in PA. My running buddy is a veterinarian and she had us walk with our arms stretched out so we would appear bigger -- some trick she learned in school. Not sure if it was true or she was just trying to make me look silly -- either way we got away! Congrats on getting back out there!

Kelynn -- the lower back thing is a pain. I have had some of that lately -- but have been trying to stretch a lot throughout the day. Seems to help -- but always check your shoes. They seem to cause a lot of problems.

Shuntae -- don't be down about your run. You are doing amazing. I read somewhere that for every 5 or 10 degrees over 60 you should slow down. Sorry, can't remember the exact amount but saw it on runners world. You probably didn't slow down -- but still did a great run! Hats off!

Runnerdad -- that's funny about your son. I remember my parents getting so frustrated with me never heeding their warnings. It's amazing how smart parents get once you become an adult!!! I'm sure my kids will do the same to frustrate me!

I have my long run this afternoon -- trying to eat and drink so I'll be well fueled! Going for 12-14 miles -- depending on how much time we have.

Enjoy your day and happy running!

Happy Sunday All!

97% humidity made my 10 mile run this morning fun fun fun. Thought about Christine in the last couple of miles when a couple small yappy dogs decided to run at my feet barking barking barking. Luckily, I have a small dog so I just used my alpha dog voice and kept telling them to go home and eventually they did.

Runnerdad: I am dealing with the same thing and my lovely daughter who started back with Volleyball practice last week and has whined all weekend about being so sore. I'm pretty sure that is why I suggested she do more training this summer than just the 1 open gym a week that she was attending.

Less than a week until my 10 miler so this week will be a fairly light running week for me.