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I've done it once and it's tough, but worth it. People I know that are fit still struggled at first. It's pretty intense which is why I think it's successful if you stick with it. I'm going to try it again as it's been many years since I've done it last. As for logging it on MFP, it is under circuit training. Basically…

Sorry, I can't help. I've been wondering the same thing. Hopefully we will both learn:)

Not everyone "loves" running. I was training for a half and before I was injured, I was up to 7 miles. And, I hated every minute of it. BTW, my injury was from tennis, not running. Most people I know that run regularly don't love it during but love it after. That is true for me as well. The running wasn't exactly enjoyable…

I tore my ACL and Meniscus about three years ago. I was 39. They were unable to repair my meniscus so they removed it, which guarantees I'll have arthritis when I get older. As for my ACL, I had them repair it. I don't know what you mean exactly by reconstructive but they had to take parts from a cadaver to repair mine.…

Technically I'm not new to MFP but it has been over a year so I feel like a newbie. I have about 60 lbs to lose, more if I can. Count me in. Feel free to friend me. Emmy

Great job on the tempo run!:drinker: I did think you meant 6.5 miles was easy. It's all clear to me now. It just sounded so lackadaisical and I was jealous. You know, you could have let me keep thinking you were a superhero. I would have never known.:laugh: I do appreciate the clarification though. It does make me feel a…

I finally got to run this week. Last night I ran 3 miles and was a little faster than normal. It was a little iffy for a while but since we ran later than normal the rain (or should I say hurricane-like down pour) had already passed through. After that had to rush to get to my volleyball game. I'm hoping to get a run in…

I can't wait until I can say this. No, really, I can't wait. I want to do it now! I want to increase my mileage and I want to speed up all at the same time. Can you do both? When you increase mileage do you slow down the pace to be able to run the distance? Then is that when the tempo runs / speedwork comes into play? I've…

I feel exactly the same way. I do feel better once I'm done but I'm not sure if it's because I ran through the struggle and feeling good or just relief that it's over. I'm hoping though that I will eventually love running. Kechie has said she doesn't necessarily love running but loves what it does for her. Maybe we could…

Christine - Wow! I'm glad you're ok and you got back out there. I think I would have taken a day or two off. I'd look into that spray. Ran 3.5 today. We talked about doing 4 but neither my running partner nor I had a restful night so we set out to do what we could. We did do the run faster than normal, not by much, but…

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!

Ahh, yes, it's all working out. Now I just have to remember that jig they taught me.

Heck, I look forward to the day that just thinking about 8:15 doesn't make me want to pass out! I too am short (a mere 5'5"). I am mostly Irish and a redhead maybe I can see what I can do for you. I've never "cashed in" on the leprechaun thing but you never know.

Ran 2 miles today with my running partner. YAHOO! She's back! We were planning on 3 but we weren't feeling it so we ran the 2nd mile 1.5 minutes faster than the 1st. We aren't breaking any land records or anything but I think we're improving. I think I've convinced her to run 4 miles on Saturday. I hope I can hold up my…

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 don't have kids but my running partner does and she's a teacher. We usually run 2x during the week and run one morning on the weekends. It's too hard for her to get more in than that. We both prefer to run in the mornings but it's too hard to get up early enough. We've been running around 5pm all summer because we wait…

Good Morning All! I was without a computer over the weekend so I couldn't check in. Friday I ran 2 miles before my softball game on the treadmill. I messed around with the speeds a little bit since I wasn't going to have time to do a full 3. I got up Sat morning expecting to run outside but the thunder/lightning changed my…

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…

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…

Julie & Annaliza - I only wish I were addicted. I'm hoping that comes with time. The only thing I'm addicted to right now is chocolate.:laugh: I want to :heart: running. Right now I :grumble: my way through it and when I'm done I :heart: how I feel. Sadly that subsides by the next day. Please...please tell me your secrets.…

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.

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…

DUH!:embarassed: I didn't even think about the fold up kind. That would work out great. I have to admit I'm a little concerned about the laundry rack thing but I think the fact my running partner has one and actually uses it will get me on mine. I'm a little competitive and I wouldn't want to fall behind especially since…

This does help. Thanks. Now I just have to undertake the daunting task of finding one. I'm not quite sure how to go about the research on this but I have plenty of time until winter. Also, I live in a really, really small house.:grumble: Is it wrong to put the treadmill in the living room? I'd have to store a chair for the…

I actually ran my 3 miles today but I cheated a little. I stopped by my running partner's house to check on her cats and I decided to use her treadmill. I've only run on a treadmill like twice before. I prefer to run outside but it was better than running at 3:30pm in the high humidity. I even made it through without my…

Well, didn't get my run in yesterday like I'd hoped. Pure laziness on my part. It's very hard for me to run in the humidity by myself. I did however go for a bike ride. I guess it's better than nothing. I set my alarm for 4:30am today to attempt to get up early and run before work:laugh: Um, yah, that didn't work. Then I…

I haven't been part of this long but I believe it! She's so helpful and knowledgable and encouraging. Thanks, Kechie! I will be running my usual 3 miles today after work. My running partner is on vacation for the next 2 weeks so it will be a challenge to get my butt out there. I want to do it. Unfortunately I'm pretty good…

Good Morning! I had to switch my run from yesterday to today because I was out of town. Ran for 3.5 miles this morning for the second time ever and with better time than last. It was a really nice morning, cool and low humidity. A girl could get used to this. I had some serious calf pain through most of it though but I'm…

Thanks for the info Kechie, you are a wealth of information. I think I'll try to get in an extra day each week to do the tempo runs if I can. I'd love to be faster although I'm a little scared. No running today but have a softball game later. Now if there was only a special run I could do to improve my batting.:laugh:

So, I've noticed quite a few of you doing tempo runs and I have many questions. I kind of understand how you do them based on what I've read but I don't really understand the why. Is it to get faster or build up your distance? And when do you start to do them? Do you have to be able to run a certain distance first or can…