RunningAHEAD - Topic: Wed Oct 15 Runs and Workouts

Tramps

posted: 10/15/2008 at 9:29 AM

Quote from Peter NC on 10/15/2008 at 9:10 AM:

Tramps...if you want any firewood I've got tons sitting here. Come over and get it before I burn it up.

Thanks, would you mind dropping it off this weekend? Smile

Actually, I paid $$ for this seasoned wood but I've also got a couple of big downed trees that I need to cut up and stack, probably for next year. I might try to get to that this weekend. We just had the back couple of acres bush hogged so I can finally get to them easily. Holly--It's hard to tell, isn't it? I run 80% of my miles on a dirt road, for example, so I get very little tread wear even though I might have 400+ miles on them. The shoe looks fine, but I know I'm losing cushioning and protection. (Compare and old pair to a new one and you'll feel the difference right away.) By trial and error, I've decided about 450 miles is the safe limit on my Asics 1130s, so I retire them at that point. I also keep my "older" pair for shorter, easy runs and make sure I use the newer pair for speedwork and long runs. It's not worth courting an injury to get an additional few miles out of a pair.

Be safe. Be kind.

Runrtim57

Marathon Maniac #3309

posted: 10/15/2008 at 10:25 AM

Quote from Mariposai on 10/15/2008 at 9:24 AM:

Cheers to Marathon Mary. Go #6106 Timbo praying for warm weather for you.

Ummm....could you pray for cool weather...it's still been in the 80's here Wink

Hey Bill, I almost forgot....how's the road rash healing up after your your "wanna be" gymnastic maneuver??? Tim

Running has given me the courage to start, the determination to keep trying, and the childlike spirit to have fun along the way - Run often and run long, but never outrun your Joy of running!

breger1

posted: 10/15/2008 at 10:38 AM

Hey Tim, thanks for asking. The Road Rash is beginning to heal up nicely. My hand/finger is better, but still aches around the joint between the hand and the pinkie. And I have no strength in it at all. US Gymnastics has decided that I won't be touring with the Gold medal winners this season. Bill

"Some are the strong, silent type. You can't put your finger on exactly what it is they bring to the table until you run without them and then you realize that their steadiness fills a hole that leaks energy in their absence." - Kristin Armstrong

Mariposai

posted: 10/15/2008 at 10:40 AM

Quote from Runrtim57 on 10/15/2008 at 10:25 AM:

Ummm....could you pray for cool weather...it's still been in the 80's here Tim

Off to erase my prayer request and pray for cooler weather Smile

I am sure learning a lot from Holly's interval thread. Great summary by our beloved dtoce. To the veterans here...this is my question. How soon after a marathon do you start running speed w/o again?. I am two week into marathon post-partum.

"Champions are everywhere; all you need is to train them properly..." ~Arthur Lydiard

lyndenrunner

posted: 10/15/2008 at 10:40 AM
modified: 10/15/2008 at 10:42 AM

8 miles with T this morning...7:59 pace... Mari-Nice avatar pic 310 miles on my shoes now,so unless it rains tomorrow I will break out a new pair... I would give myself 3 weeks before speed after a marathon...but that's me...everybody is different

Looking for a place to Happen, making stops along the way - The Hip

wildchild

Carolyn

posted: 10/15/2008 at 11:12 AM

Quote from Runrtim57 on 10/15/2008 at 10:25 AM:

Ummm....could you pray for cool weather...it's still been in the 80's here

Be careful what you wish (or pray) for! The first two ski areas in Colorado opened today: Loveland and Arapahoe Basin. I know at least Twocat and DickyG are happy about ski season starting. I always wonder how many miles to use my shoes - I usually end up with about 500-525 miles before I retire a pair, and I haven't had any injuries (knock on wood!) I think it probably is related to weight and running surface. Like Tramps, I mostly run on dirt. Also, someone with the same size shoes as me could weigh much more (or less) than I do, and that would impact how much the cushioning breaks down. Holly's light, so she probably can wear shoes longer than a bigger person.

_{I hammered down the trail, passing rocks and trees like they were standing still.}

lyndenrunner

posted: 10/15/2008 at 11:16 AM

hmmmm...I think wildchild just called me fat...

Looking for a place to Happen, making stops along the way - The Hip

hopeful4ever

Mr. Chip & Mizz Rizzo

posted: 10/15/2008 at 11:20 AM

Quote from Tramps on 10/15/2008 at 8:25 AM:

Good morning. Firewood cross-training last night; hauled and stacked three cords. I can feel it in my lower back a bit this morning. A couple Ibuprofen and a rest day for me. Have a good one.

Wow - that is a lot of crosstraining. I know because I've watched MrHopeful working on our pile for a few months now. Tongue

Doug - such good news to hear that the wall is gone!! Thanks for letting me know. Holly - I can tell when my shoes are worn down when my knees or hips start getting sore. Then I try to squeek out a few more miles on shorter runs. I've gotten close to 300 miles on a pair. Thanks for everyone's support. I am all ears if there is any last minute advise . . . . like what NOT to forget to pack.

~Mary

"My sunshine doesn't come from the skies,
It comes from the love in my dog's eyes."

~unknown

http:www.rawleypointkennel.com

wildchild

Carolyn

posted: 10/15/2008 at 11:28 AM

Quote from lyndenrunner on 10/15/2008 at 11:16 AM:

hmmmm...I think wildchild just called me fat...

Hey, if the shoe fits... Big grin

_{I hammered down the trail, passing rocks and trees like they were standing still.}

xor

posted: 10/15/2008 at 11:32 AM

They aren't fat feet, they are just big boned.

Jlynne

posted: 10/15/2008 at 11:37 AM

Breger - with that sore pinky, maybe you should take four weeks off like Tony Romo!

Tramps

posted: 10/15/2008 at 11:39 AM
modified: 10/15/2008 at 11:40 AM

Quote from xor on 10/15/2008 at 11:32 AM:

They aren't fat feet, they are just big boned.

Be safe. Be kind.

TammyinGP

posted: 10/15/2008 at 11:55 AM

awwww, look at Mariposai's new avatar! I love it! I'm also learning alot from the Interval Thread. Thanks for starting that Holly. I'm going to the track tonight after work . . . to do intervals Big grin

Tammy

wildchild

Carolyn

posted: 10/15/2008 at 11:58 AM

Tammy's another lemming! Big grin

_{I hammered down the trail, passing rocks and trees like they were standing still.}

TammyinGP

posted: 10/15/2008 at 12:18 PM

Quote from wildchild on 10/15/2008 at 11:58 AM:

Tammy's another lemming!

not just Another Lemming . . . President of the NW Chapter of Lemmings Unite! Big grin

Tammy

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