Okay, this group is for all us active and coolrunning refugees...

OK, I'm over 50 and currently trying to finish my version of C25K, so I guess I qualify

Welcome Dutchie and shadow runner!

This forum migrated from Active.com, it started(3 yrs ago?) when a group finished C25K.    Many of us began running or returned to running at 50+.  Lots of beginners, half marathoners and a growing group of marathoners!  We share our challenges and triumphs, always encouraging each other and sharing wisdom we've gathered along the way.

This morning a 4 mile brisk hike and then core work out/stretches.  Heading to a fitness expo this afternoon for runners, cyclists & tri-athletes.  The expo is hosting the 5k/10k run I'm participating in tomorrow.   It's race #4 of a 6 race winter running series I sign up for each year.   Half way through winter -- YEA!

Hey Joe, are you stalking me Think I also left CoolRunning in 2006? Wasn't that when Active.com took over?

Debra: I've been to an expo only once. It wasn't very big, but hey, this is Holland, everything is small. Have fun today.

Ray: guess you're starting over? Or is this rehab?

After about a year of very inconsistent running due to going back to school, I'm trying to get back into running consistently every other day. So far, that hasn't really worked for me. Today was a LB w/o: traditional exercises alternated with plyo.

Waves to all.

A mere and very slow 5 kilometers on the TM this morning. Went pretty well.

Dan: go to options in the right upper corner of your screen, then account info -> forums.

Marie~So glad you're here!   How's it going "39.3-er"?  Calling you  just a "marathoner" or "Goofy" won't do.  I'm in awe of your accomplishment.  Isn't there an ol' runner's tale that suggests you should take a rest day for every race mile you've run.  That should mean you get a month+ off, right?!?!

Dutchie~Nicely done on your 5k.  In my book, any run on a treadmill (aka-dreadmill) gets you extra credit!

Dan~WTG on the 6 miles yesterday AND 62 miles for the month -- you're rockin!

Ray~Keep up the good work, you'll be back in no time.

I'll post a RR from today's race soon! (preview - PR!)  Downton Abbey is on, gotta go!  Run strong friends!

Good morning runners!

Yesterday  DS1 and I ran race #4 of the 6 winter races.  After checking the weather report for Sunday morning, I decided to switch to the 10k and run it as a training run.   My HM training called for 11 miles to be run, so repeated 5 miles of the route after I finished the race.   The out & back route was run on part of an extensive bike path that weaves through the county.  Rolling terrain, prairie, wooded areas and bridges made for an interesting route.  Much preferred over courses through residential areas.  Other than the wooded bridges, the paths had been cleared of snow and were in great winter running condition.   Weather was around 25-degrees F, SW wind @10mph and overcast skies.  The 5k went off first and I cheered on son at the first .5 mile mark.  Returned to the expo to stay warm until I saw the front 5k runners, then headed to the finish line to see son finish.  Missed his goal by 11 seconds, but 3rd in AG!   I headed to the start line for the start of the 10k, with a nice field of about 300 runners.  I had forgotten my Garmin at home on the charging station- duh  Well, it was to be training run, right?  When the gun fired, I tried deliberately to begin at an easy pace.  As the group passed the expo center, a fair group of spectators cheered us on as we transitioned from the parking lot to the bike path.  I located another runner who runs close to my pace, and we ran together for the first 4 miles.  Grabbed a cup of water and walked through the water/aid station with 1.5 miles left in the race.  At mile 5, the wind picked up and it began to rain ice pellets.  So happy I wore eye protection!  The final mile travels up a long rise and then curves down behind the expo center.  You can here the PA and cheers at the finish echoing off the building so you know you are close.  I was feeling strong and decided to pick up my pace a bit,.  As I turned the corner, son was there with the news I was at 64 minutes.  If I could hold this pace it would be a PR for me.   The finish line and clock was in view and as the youngsters sprint to the finish line because they just can't be seen finishing behind an oldster, I finished 65:01.   Maybe I should forget my Garmin more often!  Took 1 minute, 15 seconds off my previous 10k time, and good for 4/6 in AG.  The race series is VERY generous with their awards, with 10 place medals going for AG.  Picked up medal, 1/2 banana and a sip of water and headed out for a very slooooow 5 miles.    After, son and I headed for breakfast, much needed coffee and then home for a BIG nap for me!

Have a great week everyone!

Count me in as being present and accounted for on the new forum!

Welcome to all new members and hello to all my friends from C25K

aka mimiisarunner (Kathy)