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  • Thanks @PAV8888!
    in The scale was ugly this morning, meh! Comment by ko4q March 2018
  • I'm also in the 50-60 mpw range currently, but not training for anything specific. My "long" runs are only about 10-11 miles, and I might do that 1-2 x per week, mostly sticking to about 7.5 for normal daily runs. On one of those runs I'll do some speed work on the road, maybe 3 mins harder pace with 90 secs EZ or I'll go…
    in Fellow long distance runners, how much do you run? Comment by ko4q February 2018
  • I have no insight, I hate tapering too and suffer mightily from taper-madness. Most recently, the day before my marathon I was driving to see a friend finish her first 1/2M. I tapped the bumper of the car in front of me at a stop sign. No damage, really not a big deal at all. But the guy got out of his car to see if…
    in Marathon Tapering Comment by ko4q October 2017
  • My son is 9, plays football and soccer. He is totally into running as well, although not in a XC setting. He has been running with me after work and we actually just signed up to do our first 5k together. He has also been asking about additional training and we have added some "fun" agility training after our run and…
    in 10 year old - training? Comment by ko4q September 2017
  • I think its absolutely possible to be "incompatible" with certain treadmill brands! The gym I go to has 3 different brands of of which is by Woodway. The belt actually looks like a tank tread and is fairly narrow. I cannot run on those at all, ever! The other 2 brands (can't remember what they are) I am totally fine on,…
    in Treadmill inconsistency - for people who enjoy running on treadmills Comment by ko4q August 2017
  • Just a thought, but rather than look for a casual running group or friend, have you looked for training groups, i.e. folks who are actively training for specific events? The best running group(s) I have ever been a part of were composed of people training for raceXYZ, and therefore were 100% committed to meeting up at 6 am…
    in Despair in finding a running partner or group, adive sought Comment by ko4q July 2017
  • Yikes! Makes my ankle stress fracture seem like peanuts! I would continue to take a very conservative approach to any sort of training (i.e. running) until walking is mostly pain-free. In the meantime, do you have access to a pool to possibly get some lap swimming in? Or aqua-jog? Both are good ways (at least swimming is)…
    in Training after a fracture Comment by ko4q June 2017
  • Thanks all for the comments! I truly didn't realize spacing was such an issue for many. I just feel like if there's a machine open and I want to use it, I'm going to use it no matter what. In this case, I had a very specific reason for using the machine I did, but other times I'd use a piece of equipment that was for…
    in Gym étiquette question (i.e. am I just being an insensitive idiot?) Comment by ko4q June 2017
  • Cheetos. OMG. Looooove them (and hate them).
    in Tell me your worst! Comment by ko4q June 2017
  • Yeah, I totally get it. A few years back I ran a 25K trail race. Placed 2nd over all (hello unicorn-rare podium finish!), but unfortunately when they pulled my bib (no chip, they took the bottom perforated half of my bib) it apparently got mixed up. Awards for top 3 females, but my name wasn't announced. Before I could do…
    in Cheated out of 5k win Comment by ko4q May 2017
  • 5-1 4.5 + 6x strength circuits 4.5/200 Didn't hit 200 last month, but will do it in May!
    in May 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q May 2017
  • 4/1 7 4/2 7 4/3 6 + 6x circuits 4/4 8 4/5 7 4/6 REST 4/7 7.3 4/8 6.0 + 9 x strength circuits 4/9 8.5 4/10 4.5 + 6x circuits 4/11 7.3 with intervals 4/12 7.5 super sets 4/13 4.5 + 6x circuits 4/14 7.5 EZ 4/15 6 + athletic conditioning class 4/16 8.5 4/17 7.3 super sets 4/18 7.5 4/19 4.5 + 6x strength circuits 4/20 7.3 4/21…
    in April 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q April 2017
  • 4/1 7 4/2 7 4/3 6 + 6x circuits 4/4 8 4/5 7 4/6 REST 4/7 7.3 4/8 6.0 + 9 x strength circuits 4/9 8.5 4/10 4.5 + 6x circuits 4/11 7.3 with intervals 4/12 7.5 super sets 4/13 4.5 + 6x circuits 4/14 7.5 EZ 4/15 6 + athletic conditioning class 4/16 8.5 4/17 7.3 super sets 4/18 7.5 4/19 4.5 + 6x strength circuits 122/200
    in April 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q April 2017
  • 4/1 7 4/2 7 4/3 6 + 6x circuits 4/4 8 4/5 7 4/6 REST 4/7 7.3 4/8 6.0 + 9 x strength circuits 4/9 8.5 4/10 4.5 + 6x circuits 4/11 7.3 with intervals 4/12 7.5 super sets 4/13 4.5 + 6x circuits 4/14 7.5 EZ 4/15 6 + athletic conditioning class 4/16 8.5 102.6/200 Good luck in Boston to any and all running today! You will crush…
    in April 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q April 2017
  • 4/1 7 4/2 7 4/3 6 + 6x circuits 4/4 8 4/5 7 4/6 REST 4/7 7.3 4/8 6.0 + 9 x strength circuits 4/9 8.5 4/10 4.5 + 6x circuits 64.3/200 Good to be back here and making myself accountable for my miles!
    in April 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q April 2017
  • 3/1 6 3/2 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/3 8.5 3/4 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/5 7.5 EZ pace 3/6 7.25 3/7 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/8 7.3 3/9 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/10 8.75 3/11 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/12 7 EZ 3/13 7.25 with 2 x 1 miles at 10k, 4x 800m @ 5k 3/14 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/15…
    in March 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • What no one tells you about weight loss...I love reading this thread and now I finally have one to add!! I was at the gym on Saturday doing my favorite workout, basically a HIIT-type that mixes fast treadmill running intervals with strength intervals. Anyway, like I'm sure many of you, I listen to music while doing this…
    in What nobody tells you about losing weight Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • 3/1 6 3/2 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/3 8.5 3/4 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/5 7.5 EZ pace 3/6 7.25 3/7 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/8 7.3 3/9 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/10 8.75 3/11 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/12 7 EZ 3/13 7.25 with 2 x 1 miles at 10k, 4x 800m @ 5k 3/14 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/15…
    in March 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • 3/1 6 3/2 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/3 8.5 3/4 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/5 7.5 EZ pace 3/6 7.25 3/7 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/8 7.3 3/9 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/10 8.75 3/11 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/12 7 EZ 3/13 7.25 with 2 x 1 miles at 10k, 4x 800m @ 5k 3/14 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/15…
    in March 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • 3/1 6 3/2 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/3 8.5 3/4 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/5 7.5 EZ pace 3/6 7.25 3/7 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/8 7.3 3/9 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/10 8.75 3/11 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/12 7 EZ 3/13 7.25 with 2 x 1 miles at 10k, 4x 800m @ 5k 3/14 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/15…
    in March 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • 3/1 6 3/2 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/3 8.5 3/4 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/5 7.5 EZ pace 3/6 7.25 3/7 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/8 7.3 3/9 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/10 8.75 3/11 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/12 7 EZ 3/13 7.25 with 2 x 1 miles at 10k, 4x 800m @ 5k 3/14 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/15…
    in March 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • 3/1 6 3/2 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/3 8.5 3/4 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/5 7.5 EZ pace 3/6 7.25 3/7 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/8 7.3 3/9 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/10 8.75 3/11 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/12 7 EZ 3/13 7.25 with 2 x 1 miles at 10k, 4x 800m @ 5k 3/14 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/15…
    in March 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • 3/1 6 3/2 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/3 8.5 3/4 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/5 7.5 EZ pace 3/6 7.25 3/7 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/8 7.3 3/9 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/10 8.75 3/11 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/12 7 EZ 3/13 7.25 with 2 x 1 miles at 10k, 4x 800m @ 5k 85/175 (wow, nearly half way there-where…
    in March 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • OK, confession time...The last few Fridays I've been doing a slightly longer run of 10-11 miles and normally that would be on tap for this evening...however, my hair right now is awful! I need a cut and color so badly I look like a calico cat. I can get an appointment this afternoon at the expense of my run. So, am I a…
    in March 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • 3/1 6 3/2 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/3 8.5 3/4 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/5 7.5 EZ pace 3/6 7.25 3/7 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/8 7.3 ( 4x1 mile repeats @7 mpm) 3/9 4.5 + 6x strength circuits 56.3/175 Almost forgot to check in today (a measure of work busy-ness I guess). 72F out today and expecting snow this…
    in March 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • I know the feeling, even though its been a while (my "baby" is 4 1/2 already). I ran consistently through both pregnancies, including a 6 mile run/walk the day my daughter was born...I thought getting back into running was going to be a no-brainer. My first run back ppd was exactly 0.25 miles and that was the absolute…
    in Running Again After Baby Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • 3/1 6 3/2 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/3 8.5 3/4 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/5 7.5 EZ pace 3/6 7.25 3/7 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 44.5/175 Wow, second morning in a row I've gotten out the door at 6 am! Total winning for me. I am loving the beautiful pix of sunrises and sunsets everyone is posting. If it hadn't…
    in March 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • 3/1 6 3/2 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/3 8.5 3/4 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning 3/5 7.5 EZ pace 3/6 7.25 40/175 Despite how tired I was this morning, I made it out the door early and got my run in, but man was it tough! Feels good to have that done though. Happy Monday all.
    in March 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • My gym offers Athletic conditioning classes and I love them. Combination of agility, plyometrics, strength and cardio--I really enjoy the variety. Instructors are usually pretty good about offering different "levels" of each exercise, i.e. showing lower impact versions. I'd say try a few and stick with what ever doesn't…
    in Fitness classes Comment by ko4q March 2017
  • 3/1 6 3/2 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits 3/3 *on tap for tonight* 10 miles 10.5 (tentatively 20.5 assuming 10 tonight)/175 Was loving reading all the previous comments about pacing/bonking (not the British kind! lol) during the marathon. It brought back memories of my first marathon, Baltimore in 2000, a race I had no idea…
    in March 2017 Running Challenge Comment by ko4q March 2017
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