I'm a stretcher post run, not a walker. Is anyone taking statistics?

I have to admit I rarely walk for a warm up or cooldown. Out the door running and stop back at the door. I probably should take it as good advice that a lot of you already have it as part of your daily run and give it a try. I am posting for last nights run because between my PT ,my run, dinner and good football games I just could not find the time. Looks like I picked a good night to not get involved in the dailies anyway. My beer and pizza calories in were definantly more than my measly 3 mile calories out. So my theory is watching football is the cause of my obiesity. So 3 slushy wet miles yesteday in 27:08 slip sliding away minutes. Larry

I'm a stretcher post run, not a walker. Is anyone taking statistics?

I've never been a stretcher, and not a walker yet. I was a wheelchair after Boston once though. . . Buh dum bah.

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I had to take prednisone (and other corticosteroids) for awhile. Ballooned up like staypuft marshmellow michelin man. That was hard weight to lose.

Yep...remember a few years ago when Jerry Lewis looked like somebody stuck a balloon in his mouth & blew it up? That was prednisone...I forget what his problem was, but he had to take massive amounts...now he looks much better. I was on it about 5-6 years ago for a kidney infection. TomS: 10 miles on a treadmill...I gasp at your fortitude. Mary:

I hope most people (Jlynne) and others don't leave after yesterday's discussion. We've already lost too many good people.

Amen to that! Deb:

well I've solved that whole HR thing. I can't find my chest strap. so simple! I can beat that 13 any day.

You better find it cuz I've already used up the HR's you gave me. Bill (and Peter): Interesting comment about walking AFTER your runs...unfortunately, I often find myself walking DURING the runs. But I certainly agree with post-run walking. Gordon:

9:04 8:31 8:05 8:03 7:53 7:47 7:43 7:28

Wow... On the junk food thing..yeah, I indulge. But at least I found the fat-free ice cream (Turkey Hill), fat-free chips, low-fat tostidos, and fat-free chocolate pudding....and I'm still fat. 4 miles at the track in 36:07 (9:02)...second mile was a slow 9:28...the other 3 were OK. Ave. HR 138 Max 155. Garmin question: Even though I ran at the track, the graph shows a fair amount of elevation gains & losses...how can that be? PuzzledG

Actually Mary, Western was the one team we were really worried about...they are very good and recently beat Illinois. I also try and walk a 1/2 mile or so after I run...got that from Bob when he was posting here. Holly, if you have time to goof off this afternoon...I am buried with work and could use some help lamerunner, I feel your pain..hang in there Tim

Funny -- I always walk after a race and never feel bad. What's funny about that? Well you think I'd do it as part of my routine? NOPE. Gonna start. Thanks Peter for the prodding! Stretching? Funny thing there too...when I'm doing it religiously along with my yoga, I have far fewer problems. What do you think has been missing currently as I have been getting this knee ache? [slinking off to attic to get my dunce cap]

{{{Mariposai}}} Been thinking of you TONS my friend. Glad you are getting in some probably much needs mentally relaxing miles. Wish I could be there running with you. You are only 4 hrs away from me!!

Same here Tim - once I started running, that's pretty much the only thing I do. So, I too am going to focus on strengthening up areas that don't get much attention while running - like upper body and core. Especially core! And I'll get back into going leg weights too. oh, and walking lunges! Love walking lunges!