akalei:  WW sounds like it's a workable real world program vs. the other prepackaged meal options.  I never understood how that taught someone how to maintain after they stopped getting their meals prepared for them.

sprinkles:  Yeah, it'd be nice to tell your body things like "I'm not going to have a baby right now so I don't need this extra body fat to support a fetus." and have it listen.  If only we could communicate with it!  +1 to the other comments that you look great.

docket:  DH is in Miami right now.  I got the weather report this morning.  Great for escaping winter, but not so great for running.

Some of my weather?  It's all or nothing!

Morning guys.

 

CMB - I hope you don't need surgery and heal up quickly!

 

Zoe - sorry you're still having pain. Hope you get it sorted out.

 

Sprinkles - I hear ya on the weight loss stuff. I gained a few lbs this winter and need to get it back under control.

 

Cbus - I'm not too worried about the Graston since nothing is really bad. Just some tightness here and there I want to take care of and I figured since I'm half way through the program this is a good time to do it.  Good luck on yours!

 

Simon - that makes sense but I had to point out that you are exactly the opposite of the Hansons philosophy - they are not fans of taking the day before or after the LR off

 

Josh - hope the hip feels better!

 

Jedi - easy flowing miles = excellent

 

Amik - that's cute that you and your hubby are on the same schedule  Enjoy the rest and strength.

 

Damaris - nice job on the 7.  Wouldn't mind some of your hot weather.

 

SRD for me and graston tonight.  Nothing major just want to ward off some tightness in my calves and left ITB.

Hey y'all -- got way behind on reading this thread so minimal personals and all on "old news":

CMB - Sorry to hear about your injury! I hope you have a swift recovery, with minimal grousing.

Onemile - Awesome race! Loved your recap, and looking forward to how you attack the second part of marathon training!

CBus - Funny you should say that about the 1080v2's... I'm currently casting about for a neutral shoe that'll fit my wide, high-volume feet since I've been getting a rather painful corn in one foot in my Kinvara 3s, which I have in a Wide. Got the 1080v2's in a wide because they were cheap, and so far they seem roomy enough... haven't taken them out for a real run though. Maybe I should have tried toe socks before going on this mad shopping excursion.

The combination of blizzard Nemo and my body rebelling against my poor sleep/nutrition habits of the last two weeks have led me to take a few days completely off this last weekend. The Hansons book suggests 2-3 days of easy running before I jump back into the schedule, so I'm prepping for a few easy miles tonight -- hopefully the nice weather so far means the roads will be better for running tonight!

nachos - nice job on the strides and the tempo.  sometimes I feel not in shape and then surprise myself so keep an open mind.

damaris - fine, keep your stinkin warmth then! :P

chubacca - thanks! hope your weather improves!

josh - nice job getting the recovery miles in!

Had my graston appt tonight.  My left hip / itb has been sore lately so he did some work on that... greater trochanter / and hamstring meets ass areas .  And then a little on my calves.  Ouch.  But my hip actually feels better now!  So I'm glad I went.

Morning Donuts! 10+ miles for me with just under 7m on mill w/ 3x2m @ T (6:55) w/2min recoveries. Last mile was really tough, but dug down deep. 7:09 avg pace for run. #doworkgetfaster. Another 2m with my son tonite which will be recovery miles at paces we run at. Another qulaity day tomorrow with a on/off run as kid activities will be plentiful on Sat and won't have time for it then. Might consider skipping too, but we shall see.

Banshee - nice mile repeats. You running half or full at Shamrock?

josh - nice recovery run. How's ankle?

chub - you doing beginner or advanced hanson? When's your race?

Banshee - Nice! Shamrock on my short list for next spring along with Glass City, NJM, and ODM. Speed is relative my friend. Putting in the work is all that matters.

 

Full!

 

Eek! My speed work doesn't even come close to what you just did! That's 3 x 2 MILES at 6:55?! With only 2 minutes of recovery?! Sick!

Hey all,

Got 6 mi Tempo workout on tap today! Planning on 8:05-8:07 per mi. As much as I hate Speed work, I love my Tempos. It's supposed to be in the 40s this afternoon--so great to finally get to run in tshirt and shorts!

Chuy, that's just my opinion on the 1080 v. 2. You might find you really love them. Hope they work out for you! Post your impressions when you get a few runs in.

Banshee, killer workout! No way would I want to touch that workout.

Onemile, glad to hear the Graston helped. I loved my Graston appointment too. Bring on the pain!

Sprinkles, every time I think about the success I've had with Graston, I think of you. Thanks, again for suggesting it!

Josh, way to do work!

Jedi, you too. Do work!

Mdawg, are your Riders here yet?

Happy running all!

There are just some days that you don't get enough sleep and the alarm wakes you up right when you were about to go into REM, and its still dark out and its cold (35F) and your legs are beat and you just don't wanna do it.  But you do.  Yeah, it was one of those mornings.  I did tempo intervals Monday and Wednesday and just didn't want to get up today.  But I did.  If I had run "easy," which is what I should have done, it would have taken me all day and I might have fallen asleep by mile 2 so I kicked it up a bit, especially on the hills.  It wasn't the smartest thing I've done.  I'm usually pretty disciplined about paces, but I did it, and I didn't hurt myself.  So there ya have it.  SRD tomorrow.