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What up doe!
What's on the agenda?
Wickedly Average
Hey, what up buck?
Morning, Dailies!
Right leg feels a ton better this morning. In fact, it feels downright normal. I don't intend to run today, but I'm intending to head down to the local nature center to see if I can get a few pictures. Our fall colors are near peak now, and I wanted to get a few nice shots. If I can get a couple of good ones, I'm going to have prints made to use as prizes at the trail race we are having there in December.
Tom (formerly known as PhotogTom)
5K - 25:16, 10K - 55:31, 15K - 1:20:55, HM - 1:54:54
delicate flower
Whatcha got there, charlie! Headed out for a run with the MBC in a little while. She wants to do 12 miles, so we do 12 miles. No plans after that. Probably chores and groceries.
Slept 10 hours last night. YES.
Enjoy your Saturday, kiddos!
<3
Nyeehhh, whot's up, doc?
Taking DS to the Y in a bit so I can run about 6 very slow recovery miles (back on that same trail, just a different segment) and stretch. Then we're meeting friends for some easy hiking so the "wildlife trackers club" can look for animals. Usually they see mostly the signs of animals - poop is so interesting to 2nd graders.
20,000 miles behind me, the world still to see.
And don't forget to set your clocks back tonight! An extra hour of sleep (though even with that, I won't come close to Baboon's 10 hours! That's more than my 7-year-old has ever slept!).
Morning! My 15 miler yesterday went really well. I'm so glad I decided to try it! I ran 15.1 only 5 minutes slower than last week's crummy 14.1, hehe. Today I'll probably just run 4 recovery miles.
LRB- Hiya!
Tom- That sounds like a great prize for a trail race!
Phil- Sounds like a great day!
Step- Have fun! Nice LR yesterday!
Good morning everyone. It's been a while.
Rick, sorry to see you're out with an injury. How long has it been?
RTR glad your leg feels better, have fun taking picture Today. Seems we didn't have to much color ths year...leaves are falling everywhere though.
Baboon, really 10 hours? Lucky guy, dogs got me up at 5:30am this morning. But DW slept to 8!
have a good 6 step!
wow up to 15 zelanie. Congrats.
I have been easing back into a running schedule again after most of the summer off. I have been doing more cycling than anything else. Did about 1200 miles since July. I did get a very easy 5 in this week and should finish up tomorrow with 18 miles his week.
have a great day everyone!
First Race
Hot Chocolate 5K Chicago November 4, 2012 30:17
Second Race
Penguin in the Park 5K Decatur Illinois March 23,2013 27:08
Scott
Supp crew!
Welp, I just had my first workout since September 29th; 60 minutes on the recumbent exercise bike and my first bead of sweat in five weeks!
Granted, it was nowhere near what even a 20 minute recovery run is in terms of effort and I only I burned enough calories to eat a single grape guilt free, but it is progress so I will take it.
Time to head to the movies for some yummy pizza and wine and a one way ticket to carb-loading hell. Today's feature, Ender's Game.
Peace out!
PS, welcome back Spark!
rather be sprinting
8 miles today!! I didn't look at my watch at all and figured I was going at like 9:00 pace as it felt very easy, but turned out to be 8:15. AND yesterday I had a very tough lifting session, too. I'm so happy to be back at it. I think my increased carbohydrate intake is paying off. Today post-run I refueled with all of the pastas my mom has. Literally, I couldn't decide on a shape so I mixed them all together and it was wonderful. Topped with a sauce made of butter, spinach, and blue cheese. Mmmm.
But yeah. WHEE! Longest run since injury!
Tom, walking can be even better than running some days. I think the tons of walking I did while injured (4-5 miles daily) helped lay down something of a base. Enjoy the weather.
Baboon, I'm straight up jealous of your sleep. Been awhile since I've gotten more than 7 hours.
StepbyStep--wait, you mean poop isn't interesting to the rest of us? Enjoy the trail.
Zelanie, hope those recovery miles do their job.
Sparker, hey there, I did 18 this week too. Whee. (My xtraining has been mostly swimming though). You do bike races or just for fun?
LRB--hurrah exercise. Glad to hear you feel better. I don't suppose swimming is an option?
PRs: 5k 19:25, mile 5:38, HM 1:30:56
Lifting PRs: bench press 125lb, back squat 205 lb, deadlift 245lb
Scap, I could go for a lap or two but I am just not in that mode at the moment, but the thought certainly crossed ny mind while I was on that stupid bike so I plan to keep it as an option. Congrats on your run!
Hey scap, bought my first road bike in July. For now for fitness and fun. Farthest ride so far was 52 miles on my 50th birthday. Originally I was going for a HM on my 50th but one of my knees didn't like the idea all that much?
LRB, I rarely feel like swimming but once I'm in the pool it's amazing. I feel less sore when I swim between runs or lifting, even. Something about buoyancy. And if you want tips on drills you could do, hit me up--I get that straight laps are BORING. I always do drills or intervals instead.
Sparker--hey, fitness is awesome. I can't imagine doing 52 miles. You must have good padded shorts.
LRB, I rarely feel like swimming but once I'm in the pool it's amazing. I feel less sore when I swim between runs or lifting, even. Something about buoyancy. And if you want tips on drills you could do, hit me up--I get that straight laps are BORING. I always do drills or intervals instead. Sparker--hey, fitness is awesome. I can't imagine doing 52 miles. You must have good padded shorts.
Yes, good shorts and a little cream in a few ideal locations do help tremendously!
Uffda
Hello dailies!
A perfect day for working outside, so that's what I'll be doing shortly. I just got back from my first double-digit run since my FM. An easy 10 miles with a bit of people watching. I got to see someone bathing in the river, and homeless under train bridges. I also saw romatantics strolling along the leave-covered paths and a few people out for a leisurely bike-ride. Ended the week with 29.5. Normally I'd go get that 0.5, but I feel a bit lazy this week.
Have a great day everyone.
- Andrew