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| Weekly thread - June 8-14 (Read 229 times) |
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posted: 6/9/2008 at 12:33 AM |
Wow, you all have been busy. I've been MIA - we were in Boston for my nephew's graduation from MIT. The only running I did was one lap around the MIT track. Back to my schedule starting tomorrow morning. Welcome to all the new people.
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posted: 6/9/2008 at 2:05 AM |
I went out tonight on my very first run with my DH.  Super intimidating since hes a lot faster than me and has been running a lot longer but he was really great and kept right in pace with me and pushed the kiddos in the jogging stroller. |
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posted: 6/10/2008 at 3:30 AM |
After trying to decide which program to try after finishing the C25K, I settled on the One Hour Runner. I think that program will help me build a good, solid base of miles.
My first run today was supposed to be 30 minutes, but I took it really easy (11m/m pace) and ran for 33 minutes. Felt great. |
2008 Goals:
Complete C25K | Complete One Hour Runner
Run a 5k - PR - 26:19 | Run a 10k - PR - 59:58
Run 15-20 MPW
Run a 5k in under 30:00
Weigh 187 lbs (Started at 207, now 186!)
Time for new goals!
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posted: 6/10/2008 at 8:16 AM |
Hi everybody.
2 weeks off - 1 because it wouldn't stop raining in the UK and 1 because I was in a deep depression. Best way out is to run and run, so last night I went for Day 1 of Week 5 again and managed to complete it - JUST!
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posted: 6/10/2008 at 10:43 AM |
| Quote from meltchett on 6/10/2008 at 8:16 AM: Hi everybody.
2 weeks off - 1 because it wouldn't stop raining in the UK and 1 because I was in a deep depression. Best way out is to run and run, so last night I went for Day 1 of Week 5 again and managed to complete it - JUST!
Good job getting back out there. Week 5 is a big one - sure you'll do great! |
2008 Goals:
Complete C25K | Complete One Hour Runner
Run a 5k - PR - 26:19 | Run a 10k - PR - 59:58
Run 15-20 MPW
Run a 5k in under 30:00
Weigh 187 lbs (Started at 207, now 186!)
Time for new goals!
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Couch to 5K group | Charlotte group | I Twitter |
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posted: 6/10/2008 at 10:34 PM |
Yelie - I love it when my DH will run with me. He is much faster, but every once in awhile, he uses my run as his warmup and just continues on when I'm done.
theyapper66 - OHR sounds like a good plan for you. And you are fast compared to some of us here.
meltchett - welcome back to running. We will have to watch out for you so you don't go back to the depression/no running state again. 
I went out and did a 30 minute run this morning and it felt great. I'm somewhere in the early weeks of OHR - I need to pull out my spreadsheet to see exactly where I'm at. We have a lot of travel planned these next few weeks, so it will be a challenge to stay on course.
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posted: 6/11/2008 at 12:02 AM |
| Quote from obiebyke on 6/10/2008 at 10:38 PM: yapper, welcome to OHR.
Wingz, when you have a sec, can you make the OHR graph 10 weeks long and put me at week 9? Danke.
Your wish is my command.
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Raleigh, NC group//Martial Artist Runners//
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posted: 6/11/2008 at 12:34 AM |
| I just ran W3D1! I thought it was going to feel a lot worse, but I surprised myself... it felt really good. I really thought I was going to stuggle and feel like crap by the end, but by the time I was done I was like "that was it!?!" I can't wait to run again! |
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posted: 6/11/2008 at 12:40 AM |
| I think I gained a lot of confidence from the week5/day3 run. Today was the first run of week 6 and I ran further than I ever have so far in C2K (1.94 miles, previous high 1.7) and my pace was the best it's been so far. I know I don't need to be worrying about pace yet, but it was cool to see when I logged my run. I felt good during the run; I knew I was pushing a bit harder, but it wasn't too much. I'm looking forward to my next 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
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First 5K Race Completed in August. Next Race will be in September. |
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posted: 6/11/2008 at 12:42 AM |
Quote from mimi73 on 6/11/2008 at 12:34 AM:I just ran W3D1! I thought it was going to feel a lot worse, but I surprised myself... it felt really good. I really thought I was going to stuggle and feel like crap by the end, but by the time I was done I was like "that was it!?!" I can't wait to run again!
I love runs like that! |
"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*
First 5K Race Completed in August. Next Race will be in September. |
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posted: 6/11/2008 at 12:46 AM |
Quote from mimi73 on 6/11/2008 at 12:34 AM:I just ran W3D1! I thought it was going to feel a lot worse, but I surprised myself... it felt really good. I really thought I was going to stuggle and feel like crap by the end, but by the time I was done I was like "that was it!?!" I can't wait to run again!
Whoot!
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Raleigh, NC group//Martial Artist Runners//
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posted: 6/11/2008 at 1:44 AM |
Yikes, my contribution to the catch-up thread is a confession! I didn't run today because I finished a crazy weekend entertaining the in-laws, plus it was crazy hot here I was able to come up with enough excuses to keep my butt on the couch. However, I did go on Saturday (like I promised myself) and will haul myself out there early tomorrow, before the real heat of the day starts...
Mimi, CanadianMeg, Yapper, good work with your runs. It's good to be reminded of the fun parts of this sport - it's the shot in the arm I need!
Melchett, some of my favourite runs have been in the rain. People (specifically non-runners) think you're crazy, but it's so very refreshing! Good for you to get out there, so much of the strength needed is just in getting out the door. |
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