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First time running with my group in about a month. Easy 5.5 miles, although the heat and humidity is kicking in, so it feels harder, even early in the morning.
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Leash - how did your marathon go? :drinker: Kaylynne - don't beat yourself up about the potty break. As frustrating as the time loss may be, running a 20 K is still an accomplishment and you should still be proud of it. Chalk it up to experience and have a better race next time. Got 7.25 miles in this morning and the kids…
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Wasn't feeling it today, so only got 3.5 miles in today. Boy, traffic on this thread has really picked up this we switched from the daily thread. Lots of great ideas and advice.:happy:
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Any time you are getting sore from running, check out your shoes. If you are near a running store, have them check out your foot type and gait to make sure you have shoes that are right for you. The other thing is to remember to stretch well after running. Most everybody stretches their quads and hamstrings, but don't…
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Good job on the 3.2 miles:drinker: I am fortunate in that I live close to public bike / walking trail, so I can run from the house or drive a few minutes to the gym to meet my running group. Mileage on the trail is marked, there are water coolers every few miles, no motor vehicle traffic and only a couple of intersections…
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Got my 7.25 mile route in this morning. A little slow after my leg workout yesterday - took the first 5 miles just to loosen up:laugh:
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NAME: Tom AGE: 53 STATUS: Happily divorced! CHILDREN: two boys, 15 and 11 PETS: 1 dog, 2 cats, 3 goldish, 4 frogs, 5 snakes, tropical fish CAREER: Veterinarian CURRENT RUNNING ACCOMPLISHMENT: Summer schedule is 5-8 miles three days a week. In 2002, my goal was to run a mile nonstop. Since then, I have finished two full and…
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No run for me today. Did P90X legs and abs. Running will be hard tomorrow!!:laugh:
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I usually run before work / breakfast, so I don't have a lot of time to digest before my run. Any rununder an hour, I usually only have a glass of water or Gatorade, depending on how long I plan on running, how I feel, weather conditions, etc. Longer runs, I may have a slice of toast or a couple of toaster waffles,…
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I think for most people your goal is to maintain your pace over the entire distance without walk breaks. That said, there are lots of walk/run training programs out there with the theory that you will run better with the occasional break. I ran a half-marathon in December 07 that had a heat advisory (gotta love running in…
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God morning Kechie:flowerforyou: Your husband sounds like a keeper. My ex would have been annoyed that I took an hour to go run in the first place.:laugh: Another 7.25 mles for me this morning
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Any time you change things up (like new shoes) it will change your stride and it may make you sore. It could be that the shoes are suited for the way you run (go to a running store and have them video and evaluate your gait), but it may just be a matter of breaking in and getting used to the new shoes. Depending on your…
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Got 7.25 miles in this morning. First run all week, so good to get out there. Have a good weekend!
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The kids were up before me this morning (that never happens!), so I missed my morning run. had a chance to hit the gym this afternoon, and jumped on the TM for the first time in probably a year. Drove me crazy!! Kept cranking up the pace just to get it over, but I still quit after two miles:frown: Did have a good strength…
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Katie, you are a machine!!!:smile: My old legs think 7:25 is good for mile intervals - could never maintain that for 10 miles. good work :drinker:
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Not necessarily a right or wrong way, just what may suit you better. My first marathon I was running 5-6 days a week, often only 3-4 miles a run. i was sore almost all the time, and came up too lame to run at mile 21 and had to walk it in. Now I only run three days a week, typically 6+ miles every run, and cross train…
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I would use your long runs for endurance, so go at a comfortable pace, in your case 10 -10:30 pace. Use your shorter runs to do higher intensity stuff, like hill repeats, sprint intervals, tempo runs, to improve your strength and speed. Trying to do your long distance at a fast pace will burn you out. Doing your short runs…
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No run for me today - just wanted to log in and wish Jess Happy Birthday!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
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I think the FIRST program is great, too. Gives you a chance to cross train / rest to prevent injury, but is a little more intense than many basic programs, so you get better results than a 'running 5-6 days a week' program.
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If you are that sore, I'd do a recovery run (jog/walk) to loosen up and improve the circulation to your muscles, followed by a good stretch. Five miles for me this morning. Heather, good job on the 10 miler:drinker: :drinker:
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Great job, Jess:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Sounds like a fun race, and great time,too!
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Yes, see your doctor. It may be simply over-training, but I would be worried about the turning- blue thing. Maybe request a stress test, so they can evaluate you while you're working out. Maybe you're developing exercise-induced asthma?
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Oh man, I'm having one of those weeks:frown: I haven't managed to run since Saturday, and probably won't until Friday or Saturday, so I'm going cabin crazy. Jess, Heather - good luck on your races. Katie - you keep cranking out those miles! Good job! Lynn - welcome
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GOt my YogaX routine in this morning - maybe a run tonight.
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Rest day for me, just X-stretch. Back at it tomorrow
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I did 7 miles this morning. Had a really good run, but had a late start, so it was getting really hot toward the end. (I know, boo-hoo:sad: ) Like I get any sympathy for sleeping in a bit:laugh:
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6.6 mile tempo run this morning. How about you?
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Race organizers usually only transport your stuff to the finish line if the race is point-to-point, which is unlikely, as most 5 k are a loop. I would plan on wearing some sort of fanny pack that can hold a folded-up jacket and your keys. If you are short for space, just tuck some cash in a baggy instead of carrying your…
