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RE: The Running Thread - 5/7/2008 11:10:45 PM
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Prairiehiker
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I don't love running when it's -40 C, and windy (which is 6 months of the year here). I hate going out when it's pouring out, and windy and cold. Same for +40 C and high humidity.
But I do them at times anyway....and feeling silly for doing them.
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RE: The Running Thread - 5/7/2008 11:22:47 PM
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Prairiehiker
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I draw the line at -30 C and +25 C. Beyond that and it would bone chilling cold or uncomfortably hot. But I see a lot of people outside running when it's -48C, where as I don't see people running when it's above 30 C. Runners are a weird bunch, lol.
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RE: The Running Thread - 5/8/2008 9:22:14 AM
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Miss Giggles
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Thanks for doing the math.
It isn't that warm here yet.
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RE: The Running Thread - 5/8/2008 4:10:01 PM
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Last winter I was in the "more miles than degrees" club most weekends. I had a blast!!! Dress for it and it's not bad. Only problem is cars are not expecting to see runners.
This morning I got to run in the rain. 60* and a nice steady rain. It was perfect!!! Little over 4.5m, which is the longest since my stress fracture in March.
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RE: The Running Thread - 5/10/2008 8:38:35 PM
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casalys
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I've been lurking at Crosswalk for ages, but I never really noticed the Health and Fitness forum and yeah! there's a running thread. I just started really working out and eating better in January, and I've gotten addicted to fitness. I started running in February - meaning walking/running. I walked/ran a 3K in March and hope to do a 5K soon, but I haven't gotten out there much. I'm only averaging about once a week, so I'm not making much progress. I also work out to DVD's (walking and Tae Bo). I think it's because it's just way too hot now. I'm in Florida, and we're already getting into the 90s (Fahrenheit). So if I'm going to get anywhere, I need to get up early. I look forward to doing this with you all. I've read some of the other posts and it's encouraging to see others doing the same thing.
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RE: The Running Thread - 5/10/2008 8:49:06 PM
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Miss Giggles
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Welcome casalys!
I ran 2 "actual miles" according to the GPS yesterday.. tired.. LOL remember my Nike pedometer thing was way off.
I got honked at too.
I was glad they weren't telling me to run faster, everybody was passing me. LOL
I am going to attempt 2 miles tomorrow. I don't see how I am going to following this 15k training plan.. it may have to wait.
< Message edited by Miss Giggles -- 5/10/2008 8:56:07 PM >
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RE: The Running Thread - 5/11/2008 11:34:26 AM
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Miss Giggles
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I couldn't get up a small hill, I couldn't down shift and pedal faster at the same time.. glad nobody saw me as they were driving by..
It looks like it will rain so I'll have to go the gym.
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RE: The Running Thread - 5/11/2008 11:48:20 AM
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Once upon a time...I decided to go for a long ride through town and I chose a route I had never taken before. I didn't remember that there was an overpass on said route, but as I approached I thought, "No biggie, I'll just downshift." Yeah, right. I didn't realize how high and steep the overpass was until I was about a third of the way up. I simply couldn't pedal myself over. I had to get off and walk and I'm lucky there was no traffic because I just about ended up going down backwards because I got so tired out and couldn't get off my bike fast enough!
I'm drinking water!!! And I'm glad I bought The Stick, so I can use that on my calf. I guess I won't be running this morning, because I can barely walk on it. Maybe it will work itself out by this afternoon. (I cannot imagine having this pain in my foot!)
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RE: The Running Thread - 5/12/2008 2:13:50 PM
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casalys
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Well, I set my alarm to get up earlier than usual, but just kept hitting snooze. I usually get up about 5:30 or 6:00, so I set it for 5:00. I need to go to bed earlier too. I'll try again tomorrow. Thanks for the welcome!
Christa
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RE: The Running Thread - 5/14/2008 11:27:50 AM
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Miss Giggles
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I did 2 miles 3 times for the last and did 2 on sunday and yesterday. Still stinking slowwwwwwwwwww.......................
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RE: The Running Thread - 5/14/2008 12:36:55 PM
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As usual, swim first thing this morning, followed by a run. Still recovering from the ride I did with ds1 over the weekend (210m in 2 days), so legs were feeling a bit heavy. Decided to give it what I had, however little that was. Very surprised at my numbers--3.7m, 31:52, 8:37pace. Oh, and I got to run in the rain! You couldn't ask for a better run!
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RE: The Running Thread - 5/14/2008 3:03:41 PM
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I ran 2 miles this morning. It sure warmed up! I kind of regretted not wearing shorts by the end!
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RE: The Running Thread - 5/14/2008 3:49:31 PM
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I wasn't able to do my third run of the week on Saturday, due to the fact that I was my Mom's date to her 60th high school reunion. And the weather was glorious! On Sunday, it was exactly the opposite. All of those storms that had hit the Midwest on Saturday got WV - bad! There were no tornados, but the wind and rain were horrendous. Finally, we got a break and that's when Mary and I took my Mom out or her Mother's Day lunch. After taking her home and crashing for about an hour, I decided to go for my run. The sun was shining when I began changing my clothes, but by the time I was on my way to the track - the clouds were back. I got inside the gates and started my warm-up walk, and that's when the mist returned. I took my first 3 minute run and it started sprinkling lightly, got slightly heavier as I took my 90 second walk, and harder still as I did my 5 minute run. I was getting fairly wet and it was a cold rain, so I just kept going at the end of the 5 minutes . . . straight for my car. Rastus!
Yesterday, it was very nice temperature wise, and ourgroup met for it's weekly workout. I got there early and started right off instead of waiting, since my f-i-l was at physical therapy and I didn't want to keep him waiting after he got through. The schedule has changed from an emphasis on minutes to mile fractions. I had a 5 minute warm-up walk, which I changed to 1/2 mile, then it was run 1/2, walk 1/4, run 1/2, walk 1/4, and run 1/2, then walk 5 minutes to cool down. This was a fairly hard one psychologically for me, although the physical wasn't exactly a piece of cake, but I just kept thinking about putting 1 foot down at a time and always moving forward. That made the difference for me, as I came through with flying colors. Tomorrow's workout is even tougher, as it calls for a 3/4 mile run, 1/2 mile walk, and another 3/4 mile run. It's ramping up, folks, and I'm feeling a mixture of excitement and trepidation - just like last year. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress.
Duane
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