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| Weekly Thread: June 22 to 28 (Read 301 times) |
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posted: 6/26/2008 at 7:52 PM |
| Quote from valleygirl on 6/26/2008 at 7:44 PM: Hi Goddess9! Some more ideas to take advantage of your enthusiasm. Cross-train or do something else on those off days. I have two dogs to walk, so we do long hikes in the park on days off. Or I cut the lawn/do yardwork. You could also try swimming. Or weight training. Or something fun that you've always wanted to do but didn't have an hour set aside for.
The other thing that I do is cook really awesome, healthy dinners. On my off days, I have more time, so I pick a new or special recipe and make it on those days. It's something that I'm learning and getting better at and it contributes to my overall goal (better health) and keeps me busy on those off days.
Nice! I love the idea of cooking an awesome, healthy dinner on off days.
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posted: 6/26/2008 at 7:56 PM |
Wingz hit it! Those other four days of the week are for non-running. If you want to exercise, do some cross training. Biking is great for the legs. Yoga is awesome for core strength. Walking gives you a good chance to get outside. You can do a lot of things in cross training that will feed your running habit.  |
"If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don't spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it. - Priscilla Welch
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1 summer race done. 1 fall race done. Looking forward to the Resolution Run Dec 31! |
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posted: 6/27/2008 at 12:05 AM |
I just got back from my run (w8r2). I had a really great run! It's 21*C with 64% humidity and 31kph wind and overcast. (That's 69*F, 19mph wind). Doesn't look great but it was perfect to run in. I had my longest run yet and my pace was really comfortable (yet still one of my fastest runs). And I could've run longer. It was one of those runs where I had a big smile on my face finishing. WohooO!
I'm so not worried about going up to 30 minutes next week. |
"If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don't spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it. - Priscilla Welch
* New Runners: Check out the C25K & One Hour Runner Support Group*
1 summer race done. 1 fall race done. Looking forward to the Resolution Run Dec 31! |
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posted: 6/27/2008 at 4:04 PM |
w7 d2 completed. Managed to go just that little bit further. 2.15 miles instead of 2.1 in the 25 mins. Woo Hoo Achievement!!!!
I love this thread, it's really good seeing how everyone is progressing and learning. Wingz, don't go anywhere! You are the all wise oracle.
Keep going everyone. |
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posted: 6/27/2008 at 5:41 PM |
| Quote from meltchett on 6/27/2008 at 4:04 PM: Wingz, don't go anywhere! You are the all wise oracle.
*snorts*
I wish! If I were I wouldn't have been struggling with overuse injuries myself!!!
If you want to know how to run faster other than just running more, I can't help you. If you want to understand intervals, I haven't got a clue. If you're trying to improve your lactate threshold, I'm gonna look at you and go "lactation what?" 
What I know is very simple: go slow. Don't increase both pace and distance at the same time. If it hurts, something's wrong. Fix it or you'll have a bigger problem. Enjoy yourself. That's pretty much it. If you can repeat this sage advice you too can be the oracle of the C25K group.
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| Working my way down from 174 to 159 pounds. Currently back at 174. Darn T-day & stress... >:( |
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posted: 6/27/2008 at 6:59 PM |
Hey guys!
So I've made it through W1D2. My 3mi run felt good...I was outside and it was nice and warm but not too hot and I was with my running partner and we were just chit chatting the whole way. My 1.5mi run was BORING. I was on a treadmill in a gym and while it didn't feel difficult at all, I was just counting down the time until I would be done. I'm hoping to do W1D3 tonight at a park next to my house, its supposed to be 3mi again but the humidity is killing me so I might switch it to another 1.5mi run depending on how I feel.
Good job everyone!
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posted: 6/27/2008 at 9:54 PM |
GellaBella: congratulations on your good run! It's so motivating to have days like that. I used to try to run on tredmills and always hated it becuase I would do the same thing you do and just count down the time. I love running outside and now I am dreading winter, even though thats a ways away, becuase I am going to have to run on a tredmill. We have about 1 month where the temps rarely reach above zero and I want to keep running. I don't want to start all over next spring!!
I don't run well in the humidity either. I do best when it's 50 to 60 degrees and really foggy My run for W3 yesterday was tough beucase it was hot and humid and I already didn't feel that great to begin with but I made myself get out there and run becuase it's too hard to take too many days off. I'm going out of town again this weekend so I didn't want to miss any more days. I took it slow though and by the end I felt good. I felt refreshed. I am getting excited for week 4. I am also interested to see how I do this weekend when I run at my parents. The trail I'm planning on running is completely flat... but it's always hotter and more humid. So we shall see what happens. |
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posted: 6/27/2008 at 10:15 PM |
| Mimi, where are you from? I'm worried about what the heck I'm going to do come winter. It gets very cold here (think -20 to -40*C temps) in the winter. I don't totally want to give up running outside, but we'll see. |
"If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don't spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it. - Priscilla Welch
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posted: 6/28/2008 at 1:10 AM |
Woohoo! W5D3 all done! I did 5 min walking, then 20 min running, then a 5 min walking cooldown!
Gella...I bribe myself to stay on the TM by reading novels. Only way I survive 'cause the TV thing doesn't cut it for me.
Humidity is evil. Most of my runs are at 80% humidity. Just what it is in SW FL. |
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posted: 6/28/2008 at 1:32 AM
modified: 6/28/2008 at 1:33 AM |
Cto5K, Week Four is done!!
This weekend I have an agility trial with my dog, Katy (the one in my avatar). This will be our first trial since I started the Cto5k program. An agility trial day typically requires lots of waiting around broken up with five 40 second sprints! I think I'll feel a little bit better coming off the course since I've been running regularly. Will it help our overall performance? I hope so! |
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posted: 6/28/2008 at 2:10 PM |
I have not posted my progress in a while, but I'm super excited to see so many new RUNNERS!!!
Finished OHR w7d3 this morning. 45 minutes is L O O N N G G G G ! ! |
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posted: 6/28/2008 at 4:56 PM
modified: 6/28/2008 at 4:56 PM |
Quote from goddess9 on 6/28/2008 at 4:09 PM:Thanks everyone! W2D2 e' finito! Surprisingly, it was really hard. The first day was fine by me, but today I REALLYYY had to slow down. I think a slug could have beaten me. And my knees are getting achy.  Is the second day of the week always harder? Good job, everyone! Keep it up.
"Achy" can mean a lot of different things. If it's really just minor "aches" try icing for 20 minutes after your runs (place a dish towel or something between ice and knees). Don't ice for more than 20 minutes at a time (has the opposite of desired effect) or without something between ice & legs (or you risk frostbite)! I've given myself frostbite before because I thought that was just a myth. It's true! 
And what's wrong with being passed by slugs?  |
| Working my way down from 174 to 159 pounds. Currently back at 174. Darn T-day & stress... >:( |
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posted: 6/28/2008 at 5:09 PM |
gw, I can't imagine running 45 minutes.....yet. Good stuff!
goddess, I have heard it takes 4 to 6 weeks for your joints to get used to the impact of running. This is partly why it's only 3 runs per week while you are getting used to it. It really will get easier. Your body will get used to it. Just keep getting out to run. |
"If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don't spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it. - Priscilla Welch
* New Runners: Check out the C25K & One Hour Runner Support Group*
1 summer race done. 1 fall race done. Looking forward to the Resolution Run Dec 31! |
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posted: 6/28/2008 at 6:22 PM |
I started a new thread with the full recap of my first 5k, but I'll update here so you know that I finished Week 3 of the OHR. The 5k was my last run of the week.
I'm excited about starting to add some time to the runs next week. Have a great week-end everybody! |
In 2008, I have:
Started running in April
Completed Couch to 5K and One Hour Runner
Set PR in: 5k - 25:29 | 10k - 54:22 | HM - 12/13/08
Lost 27 lbs (8 to go)
In 2009, I will:
Run 1k miles
PR in 5k, 10k, and HM
Run my first Marathon - Nov. 14 - Richmond, VA
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