runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Now, I hope I'm early enough not to overlap anyone starting this! :) I did 3 miles today. That is all. :) It is weird to get up and run in the dark, especially since it is only August and I think it should be getting light when I get up. Why does the sun get to sleep in?:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 tomorrow I'll run. By winter, around here, the sun will not come up till around 7:30. It is depressing. I'm not fond of getting up while it is still dark. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Today is my quick low-mileage and strength training day. 2 miles - 17 minutes. Pretty good for me. I don't know how people keep up that pace though!!! I used to be able to run a 5K in high school in 23 minutes, so I know it's possible - just not in my post-baby body!! :lol: I love getting up early to run. Well, actually, I don't love it when I'm lying in bed. But when I get out the door and the sun is barely up, then I love it! And, of course, I love it now that I'm sitting here sweaty and nearly done for the day!!! Way to go Angie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Today is my quick low-mileage and strength training day. 2 miles - 17 minutes. Pretty good for me. I don't know how people keep up that pace though!!! I used to be able to run a 5K in high school in 23 minutes, so I know it's possible - just not in my post-baby body!! :lol: I love getting up early to run. Well, actually, I don't love it when I'm lying in bed. But when I get out the door and the sun is barely up, then I love it! And, of course, I love it now that I'm sitting here sweaty and nearly done for the day!!! Way to go Angie!!! Wow! Two miles in 17 minutes??? WOW! I don't think I could do that if the devil himself were chasing me and my hair was on fire! Just wow! Good for you! I ran this morning for the first time since last Monday. It, uh......rhymes with mucked. :glare: Slow, hard (very humid), painful. Blech. I think it has more to do with my lousy eating habits over the last week or so than anything else. The new shoes were great, except my feet hurt a little bit -- they wanted to pronate, but my shoes wouldn't let them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMominTX Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I did 15 minutes on the eliptical, worked out with weights and did 15 minutes on the recumbant bike. I needed to give my shins a rest from running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy In KS Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I did a quick (for me) two miles in 20 minutes. I was lazy the past two days and didn't run. I will go to the Y to do some cross-training and weights tonight. It has been so hard to get out of bed!! I have a 20 month old dd that has been on her second straight week of not sleeping at night. :confused: This was our daughter who slept through the night at six months (earliest of the five) and has been a wonderful sleeper up until a month ago. If I could get a solid six hours of sleep, maybe it wouldn't be so hard to get up. I'm training for a 5k that is in about two and half weeks, so I'm trying to get my speed up. After that, I'll be doing another 5k, but I really want to try a 10k, so I will be working more on mileage. So far, the most I've run is 4 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I got in a 40min circuit of weights and aerobics. I plan to run this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Due to the hazy hot and humid weather I decided to do the treadmill today. I also wanted to see how long 5.3 miles(my usually outside distance) would take. It took me 78 minutes at 4.3 mph . This is better than my outside time even though I run a bit outside. So I am not keeping up my speed while walking outside which is no huge surprise. I also walked at a 3% grade and increased to at a level of 1% per lap(1/4) of a mile to a top grade of 7%. This really made for a great workout. We are starting some school today so I have to run...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 tomorrow I'll run. By winter, around here, the sun will not come up till around 7:30. It is depressing. I'm not fond of getting up while it is still dark. :) Yes, me too! I don't know why, but it seems more "scary.":) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Today is my quick low-mileage and strength training day. 2 miles - 17 minutes. Great pace! You'll have to tell us how YOU keep it up when the time comes!:) I love getting up early to run. Well, actually, I don't love it when I'm lying in bed. But when I get out the door and the sun is barely up, then I love it! And, of course, I love it now that I'm sitting here sweaty and nearly done for the day!!! Yes, I love it too, although I'm tired in the morning. And, I'm like you, I really LOVE running once I'm done!:lol: Great job, Jennifer! Pretty soon you'll be running circles around all of us!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 I ran this morning for the first time since last Monday. It, uh......rhymes with mucked. :glare: Slow, hard (very humid), painful. Blech. I think it has more to do with my lousy eating habits over the last week or so than anything else. The new shoes were great, except my feet hurt a little bit -- they wanted to pronate, but my shoes wouldn't let them! But, but, you did it DB! You accomplishated today! Good for you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 I did 15 minutes on the eliptical, worked out with weights and did 15 minutes on the recumbant bike. I needed to give my shins a rest from running. Everything counts! Good job TwinMominTX!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 We all rock don't we? :) I got up at 5:30 and did my two miles of walk/run in 29 minutes again. I feel like I've hit a wall with the distance I can run before I have to walk....but I'm going to keep at it. Oh and Jennifer 2 miles in 17 minutes!!!! Awesome!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 I did a quick (for me) two miles in 20 minutes.I will go to the Y to do some cross-training and weights tonight. Great job! I love cross-training! :) It has been so hard to get out of bed!! I have a 20 month old dd that has been on her second straight week of not sleeping at night. :confused: This was our daughter who slept through the night at six months (earliest of the five) and has been a wonderful sleeper up until a month ago. If I could get a solid six hours of sleep, maybe it wouldn't be so hard to get up. Yes, that really affects me too. If I don't get a good nights sleep, I don't get a good run.:tongue_smilie: I'm training for a 5k that is in about two and half weeks, so I'm trying to get my speed up. After that, I'll be doing another 5k, but I really want to try a 10k, so I will be working more on mileage. So far, the most I've run is 4 miles. Great! Keep us posted on the 5K training. I'll be doing one for sure in November. If I can find another one before then, I want to. I'm training for a half marathon right now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 I got in a 40min circuit of weights and aerobics. I plan to run this evening. Great! Be sure to check in after your run! You know we'll be asking!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Due to the hazy hot and humid weather I decided to do the treadmill today. I also wanted to see how long 5.3 miles(my usually outside distance) would take. It took me 78 minutes at 4.3 mph . This is better than my outside time even though I run a bit outside. So I am not keeping up my speed while walking outside which is no huge surprise. I also walked at a 3% grade and increased to at a level of 1% per lap(1/4) of a mile to a top grade of 7%. This really made for a great workout.We are starting some school today so I have to run...... Great job! Yes, I'm a slow walker outside too. That is why I run! I used to be a fast walker in college, when I live in Chicago. I guess I had motivation to walk fast down there!:) It is always good to vary what we do, as not to get in a rut and to challenge ourselves! Keep it up!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I love getting up early to run. Well, actually, I don't love it when I'm lying in bed. But when I get out the door and the sun is barely up, then I love it! And, of course, I love it now that I'm sitting here sweaty and nearly done for the day!!! I love getting up early to run as well. It has been dark the last two mornings I step outside...I love it. I won't love it when it gets cold though...I am not a cold weather fan. Hurts my jaw...:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 I feel like Cheryl with all these responses. :) Where is she?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Hen Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 My first nice treat of the morning was seeing that the 2-1/2# I gained last week from drinking beer and eating ice cream on my birthday came off. Went and had some blood drawn and another test done --- please pray that this is just a UTI and nothing more than that. Then it was off to the Y for a 45 minute run on the elliptical. Didn't quite feel right so I stopped the workout mid-way through, I usually do 90 minutes. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I feel like Cheryl with all these responses. :) Where is she?:confused: She mentioned last week that they were heading to the beach.:) I'm not running until this afternoon and will probably just do a few miles, like yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 20 minutes on the stationary bike... a bit sore from the circuit yesterday; feels nice to be getting back into an exercise routine though. :001_smile: Hee hee, the kids wanted to exercise too- so they are doing Wii Fit this morning. :D (We just set it up yesterday). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 She mentioned last week that they were heading to the beach.:) I'm not running until this afternoon and will probably just do a few miles, like yesterday. Oh, yeah, I do remember her saying that now. :blush: I have a good memory, it's just really short! :blush: Have a great run!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 20 minutes on the stationary bike... a bit sore from the circuit yesterday; feels nice to be getting back into an exercise routine though. :001_smile: Hee hee, the kids wanted to exercise too- so they are doing Wii Fit this morning. :D (We just set it up yesterday). Great job! And to the kids too!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 We all rock don't we? :) I got up at 5:30 and did my two miles of walk/run in 29 minutes again. I feel like I've hit a wall with the distance I can run before I have to walk....but I'm going to keep at it. Oh and Jennifer 2 miles in 17 minutes!!!! Awesome!!!!! Yes, determination is a great virtue to have, Scarlett! Keep it up! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staci in MO Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Wow! Two miles in 17 minutes??? WOW! I don't think I could do that if the devil himself were chasing me and my hair was on fire! Just wow! Good for you! :iagree: I ran four miles today. It took me 48 minutes. The land-speed record is safe from me. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 My first nice treat of the morning was seeing that the 2-1/2# I gained last week from drinking beer and eating ice cream on my birthday came off. Went and had some blood drawn and another test done --- please pray that this is just a UTI and nothing more than that. Then it was off to the Y for a 45 minute run on the elliptical. Didn't quite feel right so I stopped the workout mid-way through, I usually do 90 minutes. Carole Sorry you're not feeling your best! You still did 45 minutes! Way to go! And, I love it when weight comes off!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 :iagree: I ran four miles today. It took me 48 minutes. The land-speed record is safe from me. :lol: :lol: Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 She mentioned last week that they were heading to the beach.:) I'm not running until this afternoon and will probably just do a few miles, like yesterday. There you be! Would it be perfectly acceptable if my goal were to just run 3 miles a day, 5 days a week? Do I have to aim to keep going further and further and further?? Just thinking about it makes me tired :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Great job! Yes, I'm a slow walker outside too. That is why I run! I used to be a fast walker in college, when I live in Chicago. I guess I had motivation to walk fast down there!:) It is always good to vary what we do, as not to get in a rut and to challenge ourselves! Keep it up!:) I was a very fast walker when we lived in the Chicago 'burbs. I had to take the train to work so I was always walking as fast as I could to try to make an earlier train. In the winter time, I was even faster so I could avoid frostbite! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Still no running for me, my heels hurt :-( I did 20 minutes on the bike then my strength workout and stretches. I feel great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Still no running for me, my heels hurt :-( I did 20 minutes on the bike then my strength workout and stretches. I feel great! Good job, Beansprouts! Dh can't run either, b/c of his knees, but that doesn't stop him from doing other things! Biking is great!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Today is my quick low-mileage and strength training day. 2 miles - 17 minutes. Pretty good for me. I don't know how people keep up that pace though!!! I used to be able to run a 5K in high school in 23 minutes, so I know it's possible - just not in my post-baby body!! :lol: Wow! Aren't you the speedy one today! Way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I ran this morning for the first time since last Monday. It, uh......rhymes with mucked. :glare: Slow, hard (very humid), painful. Blech. I think it has more to do with my lousy eating habits over the last week or so than anything else. The new shoes were great, except my feet hurt a little bit -- they wanted to pronate, but my shoes wouldn't let them! But you did it Donna, and that's the important thing. I'm sitting here not planning on running today even though I should be so good for you for getting out there and doing it. I hope the new shoes work out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I ran four miles today. It took me 48 minutes. The land-speed record is safe from me. :lol: Good job. Should I ever make it to 4 miles, I'm sure my time won't be far off from yours. I hope to run that far someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetpeach Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Due to the hazy hot and humid weather I decided to do the treadmill today. I also wanted to see how long 5.3 miles(my usually outside distance) would take. It took me 78 minutes at 4.3 mph . This is better than my outside time even though I run a bit outside. So I am not keeping up my speed while walking outside which is no huge surprise. I also walked at a 3% grade and increased to at a level of 1% per lap(1/4) of a mile to a top grade of 7%. This really made for a great workout.We are starting some school today so I have to run...... Wow, 78 minutes on the treadmill gives you the Golden Star for today! What jumped off the screen in your post was: "we are starting some school today so I have to run" I can no longer ignore the fact that I'm happier, energized, calmer and much more stable and even-keeled when I exercise everyday. Today, the Peachlets and I biked round-trip to tennis lessons, I served 200 balls and last night, I got a 90 minute "walk&talk" with my girlfriend. This thread is a neat idea - great for accountability. Keep plugging Hivers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I did 15 minutes on the eliptical, worked out with weights and did 15 minutes on the recumbant bike. I needed to give my shins a rest from running. Good job. I need to find something else to do today instead of running too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in CA Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Overcast this morning - :001_smile: ran 5miles, felt good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Lots to catch up on now that I'm not getting the "server is too busy" message!!! Wow! Two miles in 17 minutes??? WOW! I don't think I could do that if the devil himself were chasing me and my hair was on fire! Just wow! Good for you! I ran this morning for the first time since last Monday. It, uh......rhymes with mucked. :glare: Slow, hard (very humid), painful. Blech. I think it has more to do with my lousy eating habits over the last week or so than anything else. The new shoes were great, except my feet hurt a little bit -- they wanted to pronate, but my shoes wouldn't let them! But, you got out there and did it!!! that's the most important thing. How are your feet now? You know, a few months ago, I never could've run that fast. I'm so happy that I can now. But, there's NO way I could've taken another step!!! I did a quick (for me) two miles in 20 minutes. I was lazy the past two days and didn't run. I will go to the Y to do some cross-training and weights tonight. It has been so hard to get out of bed!! I have a 20 month old dd that has been on her second straight week of not sleeping at night. :confused: This was our daughter who slept through the night at six months (earliest of the five) and has been a wonderful sleeper up until a month ago. If I could get a solid six hours of sleep, maybe it wouldn't be so hard to get up. I'm training for a 5k that is in about two and half weeks, so I'm trying to get my speed up. After that, I'll be doing another 5k, but I really want to try a 10k, so I will be working more on mileage. So far, the most I've run is 4 miles. Oh - not getting enough sleep is killer!!! I hope your dd starts sleeping soon!!! Where are your races? I'm training for the 5.9 mile leg of our marathon relay (so, basically a 10K). I've not run that far since I ran cross country in high school! Workin' on it! Great pace! You'll have to tell us how YOU keep it up when the time comes!:) Yes, I love it too, although I'm tired in the morning. And, I'm like you, I really LOVE running once I'm done!:lol: Great job, Jennifer! Pretty soon you'll be running circles around all of us!:) Heehee. I doubt it!! And, there's NO way I can keep up that pace for the entire race. I just want to challenge myself a bit for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 We all rock don't we? :) I got up at 5:30 and did my two miles of walk/run in 29 minutes again. I feel like I've hit a wall with the distance I can run before I have to walk....but I'm going to keep at it. Oh and Jennifer 2 miles in 17 minutes!!!! Awesome!!!!! What time do you go to bed again? 5:30 is just SOOOO early! I'm usually out the door by 6:30 and that's pushing it!! Thanks! Great job! Yes, I'm a slow walker outside too. That is why I run! I used to be a fast walker in college, when I live in Chicago. I guess I had motivation to walk fast down there!:) It is always good to vary what we do, as not to get in a rut and to challenge ourselves! Keep it up!:) Same here!!! I used to live in Boston and I'd walk over 5 miles/day - FAST!! Now though I prefer to run. I love getting up early to run as well. It has been dark the last two mornings I step outside...I love it. I won't love it when it gets cold though...I am not a cold weather fan. Hurts my jaw...:confused: Cold weather - not looking forward to that again. Ugh. :iagree: I ran four miles today. It took me 48 minutes. The land-speed record is safe from me. :lol: GREAT job!!!! There you be! Would it be perfectly acceptable if my goal were to just run 3 miles a day, 5 days a week? Do I have to aim to keep going further and further and further?? Just thinking about it makes me tired :glare: Yup! Perfectly acceptable! After this race, I'm going to aim for 3 miles/day and stay there for a while. I hope to find a 5K to run after this marathon relay. But, I was so motivated last January after being at Disney at the same time as the marathon that I may just decide to train for the 1/2 marathon in Detroit next October. But, I think my body will be much happier with me if I just stick with the 3 miles for a while. Still no running for me, my heels hurt :-( I did 20 minutes on the bike then my strength workout and stretches. I feel great! Great job! Overcast this morning - :001_smile:ran 5miles, felt good Love those overcast mornings!!! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy In KS Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Where are your races? I'm training for the 5.9 mile leg of our marathon relay (so, basically a 10K). I've not run that far since I ran cross country in high school! Workin' on it! I live in a suburb of Kansas City and there are numerous races here every weekend. I'm trying to pick and choose which ones sound fun and which causes I want to support. Nothing too exotic ;) But, my daughters and I are going to do a run at the zoo. My friend is trying to encourage me to do a relay marathon with her (and two others), but I'm a little nervous about being held accountable- even though I know they don't care about time. I don't want to be the slow one!!! :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I live in a suburb of Kansas City and there are numerous races here every weekend. I'm trying to pick and choose which ones sound fun and which causes I want to support. Nothing too exotic ;) But, my daughters and I are going to do a run at the zoo. My friend is trying to encourage me to do a relay marathon with her (and two others), but I'm a little nervous about being held accountable- even though I know they don't care about time. I don't want to be the slow one!!! :blush: Oh man. I hear ya'!!! I'm running this relay with a woman who is a cross country coach at a local school. She'll be 20 weeks pregnant when she runs her (4.7 mile) leg. But, still! She's AMAZING!!! We have a woman who runs 1/2 marathons regularly. She's doing the 7.3 mile leg. We do have one beginner, but she's doing the 3 mile leg. (That's the one I wanted!! LOL) The other runner in our relay is someone who has been running for quite a while, but had a baby 4 months ago. She's taking the 5.3 mile leg. So, I really felt like I had to take the second longest leg. I don't want to hold them back!!! And, I'm the anchor leg!! ACK!!! I'm praying for adrenaline to kick in!!! I think you should try the relay!! (After all that!) It's so much fun to be part of something bigger. I'm being harder on myself during workouts because of it. If it were just me, I'd not go as fast or as hard. Oh - and the Detroit Marathon has this tshirt that I bought. I'll wear it to run in the morning - it says, "Marathon runner in training" on the back (or something like that - it's not right in front of me!). I LOVE that!!! Keep posting about your progress!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I did 10 minutes on the elliptical for a warm up and then I lifted weights today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 What time do you go to bed again? 5:30 is just SOOOO early! I'm usually out the door by 6:30 and that's pushing 10:30-11:00 and yes 5:30 is early. :tongue_smilie: Dh REALLY hates it...but if I don't do it then it won't get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I did 5 miles today, it took me 45 minutes. My goal is to get to 5 miles in 40 minutes.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 so I guess I'll start now. Today I did 20 min. cardio and a leg workout with weights. I started strength training in January, and I love it! Oh, someone on this board once mentioned Oxygen magazine, a fitness mag for women. I subscribed to it, and it is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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