Erika, Good news is no really bad news in this case. Remember your goal, get through NYC without needing crutches. Shan, I've been just itching to give you a lecture too. But I have not even once said that you need to be running at least 30 minutes for it to be aerobic, otherwise it's just huffing and puffing without a good cardiac workout. See I didn't once give you that lecture. Inerita, Great job on the weight loss. You can be our poster "man" for the weight loss thread. Kimmie, How am I going to loose weight? Well tonight I walked by the Star Bucks cookies and said, "F@#$@#$s NO Cookie For You." Then ran 6 miles. Feels really good to have this recovery almost behind me. Looks like I might be able to get a nice base with so many easy and double runs thrown in. Excited to throw in some faster running soon. 14 Days of Streaking!

Thank you all for restraining yourselves and not giving me the lecture on more mileage. Yes I realize my 1 milers are piddly and don't mean anything. But they meant alot for me. They helped bring back my desire to run lots and race. And so for that I am thankful. They served their purpose which was to ease me back into it. I am now on a building plan. I hadn't mentioned it before because I really didn't want the guilt that comes with hearing that you all think I should be running more mileage. I am now building so you can all rest assured your subliminal messages were heard and are being dealt with appropriately.

Erika, Take care and have fun at NYC. I ran that 2 years ago... unbelievable. And I hope the foot cooperates. Shan, nice work on the running... don't ever let anyone else tell you what you "should" be doing running wise... running is supposed to be fun and yes, we want to improve and we want to get the most out of it, but if it isn't fun than what's the point? so, if running low miles made it fun to you, then you're right, it's served a purpose. There is a guy who has posted here and before on coolrunning. His name is LongRun Nick, I think? He has been running for a long time and always has advice for new runners. He basically says that if your goal is to be a lifetime runner, than what's the hurry? Don't burn yourself out. Bugs, I totally am with you on the weight loss effort. I will run today. My toe issue was minor... I did see a doc about it and he drained it. I guess I could have done it myself but I am a wimp. I think running easy today should be fine. thanks for posting the pics of me on the home page, whoever did that. I look a little rough in front of the Capitol. I really did feel good, just don't look it. I found out that a woman that I ran with posts here! so random... she read my race report in the racing forum and asked if I was the girl with KIM on my shirt. Very cool- because I ran a decent amount of miles with her and she was trying to BQ and now I know that she did. Her name is Susan and there's even a pic of the two of us at marathon foto Ok, easy run planned today with a friend who runs 12 min. pace, so it should be perfect to ease back in, although I don't have any problems other than my toe. Good luck this weekend Erika!

Thank you all for restraining yourselves and not giving me the lecture on more mileage. Yes I realize my 1 milers are piddly and don't mean anything. But they meant alot for me. They helped bring back my desire to run lots and race. And so for that I am thankful. They served their purpose which was to ease me back into it. I am now on a building plan. I hadn't mentioned it before because I really didn't want the guilt that comes with hearing that you all think I should be running more mileage. I am now building so you can all rest assured your subliminal messages were heard and are being dealt with appropriately.

I wouldn't say the 1 milers don't mean anything. In fact they probably are loosening up your legs for another run. For sure you’re burning ~100 calories. But for most people the first 1-2 miles are much harder. The first 20 minutes of a run is anaerobic, not as efficient as aerobic workout. I think WE all agree that if you could build your aerobic fitness to say comfortably up to 5 miles you would enjoy your running more. You're pretty young, you should be able to do this. I resisted saying anything because I know you want to get pregnant and thought maybe your doctor gave you advice?? We don't mean to lecture you, but we've got some miles and years of experience and want to help you. Like all forums the advice may be good/bad, right or not right for you and pick and choose from it.

I know you guys all care. And my goal is to build up to 5-6 mpd by the end of december. I fall out of shape fast so I just wanted to build really slowly and carefully after being off for 1.5 months. I couldn't even ask my doctor my questions because after the first questions she was like - look your young, most young people get pregnant within 1 year of trying, so just relax and go have fun. So then I didn't ask any more questions because she wasn't really open to discussing them with me. I saved questions since May... So i think i'm gonna change doctors - but the one I called was like well call back when you are pregnant. So i'm just not caring I guess. Anyway, I'm back to running, I'm building slowly. I now have a plan - I was just waiting till I felt like I wanted a plan before sticking myself on one. So hopefully my mileage will increase and all will be good.

Biospy in the neck sucks BIG TIME. I am not suppose to run today.

{{Bugs' Pain In The Neck}}

{{Bugs' Pain In The Neck}}

LOL. The worst part was he's ready to put the needle in after freaken me out about hitting a blood vessel and he says that if it was his neck he would just wait two months because he thinks it is nothing. I said, "get it done the deductable is paid, I'm not paying for "nothing" next year." Oh and I am running jogging my one mile tonight.