kechiemc Member

Good morning:flowerforyou: Much needed rest day...:drinker: Wishing everyone amazing runs, walks, rests, and xtrains today -Kechie.

Good morning:flowerforyou: 5 miles at an easy pace for me this morning. I am looking forward to this "light" week of my "very hard" training program. I can tell I am sooo much stronger from training hard. I was scheduled for 5 miles @ an easy pace of 10:30 today. In 88% percent humidity, I did 5 miles @ an easy pace of…

Another great tip! So much wonderful information! You guys are amazing.:flowerforyou: I have not tried the pool yet but a couple of my neighbors who are regular marathoners swear by the pool. One of them is not a "swimmer" so she uses a kick board to kick up and down the pool for 20-30 minutes.

I have found the same thing for my long slow distance runs Jess! Keeping moving helps keep me from getting sore. Of course, when I ran the half last year, that theory didn't work. Racing was definitely harder on my body. I was a little sore.:wink: Plus, I am forced into the smaller meals b/c I never have a huge appetite…

18.5 miles!!! <jumping up and down> GO GO GO :drinker: Let's all share some post "long" run recovery tips. After my "long" run I lay down on the floor and put my heels on the wall. According to Runner's World, this keeps all of the blood from rushing to your legs after you finish a long run. What do you do after a "long"…

Good morning:flowerforyou: 8.6 miles in 87% humidity this morning, JUICY. It felt like I was running with a giant wet towel covering me from head to toe, yuck. I was scheduled for 9 miles. 8.6 will have to do today.:wink: The bad dog owners must be out in force this weekend. I was pretty aggressively chased by a little dog…

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. :heart: -Kechie.

Good morning:flowerforyou: No running for me today, resting. I am very excited b/c today is new coach training for Girls on the Run. It is so fun to see all of the new and returning coaches. Girls on the Run is a national organization. Contact your local group to find out how you can become a coach or sign an 8-12 year old…

Good morning:flowerforyou: Back from vacation. We went to the beach to relax for a couple of days. I'm tired.:yawn: I did drag myself out of bed for 7 miles at an easy pace (10:30) this morning.:noway: I see I have lots of reading to catch up on. I can't wait to see what I missed. You all are amazing! Enjoy the day -Kechie.

Good morning:flowerforyou: 6 mile tempo run this morning. To avoid killing myself in this heat and humidity, I did not check my pace during my run. I just warmed up for a mile, ran comfortably hard for 4 miles, and cooled down for a mile. Oh by the way, have any of you ever seen yourselves running? I saw myself in a…

Welcome:flowerforyou: We're a friendly group. A great place for support to reach your goal. Congrats on your weight loss. You are doing great!:heart:

If you want to be a weather geek, load Weatherbug on your pc. It is a cool, free application that shows all of the current weather stats in your area on your pc or other device. You can even look at an hourly forecast for your area. Or see how humid it is...:laugh: I got it at weatherbug.com maybe 5 years ago. I LOVE it.…

Wow! Super impressed with you. Logging miles on vacation. Good for you. That is awesome. I refer to our humidity as "juicy".:laugh: Welcome to NC! Hope you enjoy your vacation here.:flowerforyou:

Good morning:flowerforyou: I'm resting today.:drinker: Enjoy the day -Kechie.

Get well soon Becky.:flowerforyou: I hope you can get out for a run on Tuesday.:heart:

Biting bugs are not a challenge for me.

Bump

I am the worst person to ask. I ran the entire time I suffered from pf. I am not a good patient.:laugh: Of course, my feet never hurt while running. Maybe some brisk walking today?:flowerforyou: :heart:

Good morning:flowerforyou: 8 miles at an easy pace (10:30) for me this morning. Only 74% humidity today.:laugh: After owning my Garmin for over a year, last week I loaded the software and started using it. It is pretty cool b/c you can compare your workout performances. I wish the map feature was a lot better though. Enjoy…

Wow Terry! That is a major accomplishment. Congrats to you!:drinker: I can relate to starting to think how will I ever do it.:flowerforyou: Your daughter is right though don't spend too much time on that. Keep focusing on your training and taking care of your body. I believe you can do it.:heart:

Resting today.:drinker: Becky get well soon.:flowerforyou:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Welcome Laura:flowerforyou:

I'm with you. I decided recently that I don't really love running. I love what running does for me. Hang in there. Maybe you'll start to love it or what it does for you.

Jenny that is great news! I've had plantar fasciitis off and on. Definitely manageable with great shoes, easing into mileage, and strengthening exercises for me. When I first found out I had it, I started holding my foot in the flex position and releasing it whenever I thought about it. After just a few days, my pf felt…

Glad I could help.:drinker: Warning: I look like dead woman walking today.:laugh: A sleepless night, 8 miles & 100% humidity, bright and early, my eyes are showing it. My daughter and I were out shopping all day. At one point while we were chatting in the fitting room, she looked at me and said "I'll tell you what looks…

Happy Friday:flowerforyou: 8 miles for me this morning, 100% humidity. This "very hard" training program is kicking my butt.:laugh: I rest tomorrow before another 8 miler on Sunday.:drinker: Have a great weekend everyone -Kechie. Get well soon Sherry and Jenny:heart:

Good morning:flowerforyou: Rest day for me. I went for a brisk walk and did some pilates. Wishing everyone wonderful runs, walks, xtrains, and rests today -Kechie.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

:smooched: Right back at you Rainman! It is always a pleasure to see you here.