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My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:23:55 GMT

MelodyLea: So sorry to hear of your loss Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I hope you can find peace in happy memories, and the good times shared.

My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:55:04 GMT

MelodyLea: 12 miles! You rock girlie, did your teen run with you that time? lol

Jmsab23: Firefighter One has amp'd up a bit, or so I was told. The second practical day after doning drills we were running the CPAT...confined space, sledge hammer, pike pole station, ladder raises, dummy drag and all in full gear and SCBA! Second day! Just sayin' lol wow. Do you still volunteer?

NHLA: Thanks for the trail running tips, I am hitting Lowe Lake trail this weekend! I'm pretty excited to add something new to my training regiem.

MKayC: I'm still alive and kickin' and from what I read you are doing well in your running goals. Way to go on your achievements over the summer.

DebM: Thank you, and wtg on your 5k. Go get that 10 miler this weekend, you're gonna kill it!

Hoping to squeeze in a mini run between work and school tonight...it has been so hot and humid at 4:30 it has made my runs almost dreadful =( So ready for fall! cool crisp afternoon runs, thats where its at! and of course the colors changing and all that is beautiful. Registered for Monster Dash in Chicago...its amazing to think last October I started this running adventure with that event.

Re: My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:38:41 GMT

Squeezed in 2 miles in the pm between work and class...felt extra tired after mile one even though I was right on pace (13:10/mile). Dont know what that was all about, might be what I fueled the tank with that day wasn't the cleanest of eating. I am hoping to sneak a little one miler in tonight, class starts a little earlier tonight so dont have enough time to do much more.

Old Coyote: Sounds like your AM run was pleasant! I was sound asleep, and grateful for no rescue calls last night during my watch. We also had to do the dummy drag, but they added the 35' ladder rescue to the mix. Fun times! Thanks for the shoe tip, I will retire my road shoes to the trail and get new road shoes I just want new shoes lol

MelodyLea: I think its pretty cool that you have running as something you can share with your teen! And of course I will support your cause, old timers are so sweet and rarely get adopted. Looking forward to hear how it goes.

CKLindsay: Hope all goes well with the doc appt, and that its nothing serious. And I pray you are back to running soon!

My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:21:06 GMT

NHLA: nice run today!

Short strides, makes sense. The tripping is what worries me, and the rolling an ankle off a root or something lol I can see myself so worried about my feet and looking at them that I will most likely end up running into a tree What kind of shoes do you suggest?

My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:43:59 GMT

My long lost running family, I have returned! I have missed you all! I feel horrible for not being around the last 4 weeks, but reading through the posts, sounds like lots of miles are being logged and some PRs have been made, Kudos to you all, so proud of everyone!!!

School has been intense these last 3 weeks, I have trimmed another inch from my waist and hips, and with all the hose pulling and ladder raising I have added 1/2 inch to my biceps, and have really shaped my upper back and shoulders. Feeling strong people, feeling strong! It was a huge accomplishment to haul the 200 lb dummy out a second story window and carry it down the ladder in full gear without issue!

I did the Dirty Girl Mud run this passed Sunday. It was quite the experience, a fun time fore sure. I have two 5k races planned for September, and one for October. Lots of running goals ahead of me =)

I did get asked to do a trail run with some ladies, but I have never done one, and to be honest I'm a little scared that I would roll an ankle or some how injure myself. Any trail runners have suggestions for just beginning. There are some nice trails by my house, Lapham Peak and Lowe Lake Kettle Moraine. I think adding a trail run here and there to my routine would be good for muscle confusion too, no? I will wait to read some responses =)

MelodyLea: Girlie how have you been? I thought of you the other day, I dropped off some puppy supplies at the local humane society =) there is a dirty dog 8k mud run here in October...might have to do that one for the hounds =)

Old Coyote: 6-7 miles per hour, your awesome in my book that's for sure!

Linus: Sounds like you are totally ready to rock your HM, GO GET IT!!!

My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:32:30 GMT

Linus: 8 firefighters were injured, 7 treated and released same day. The other was being treated with hyperbaric at St. Marys...He is said to be recovering. One civilian death. It was a job well done by all companies involved. The structure was built in the early 1900s...dangerous to say the least. Thank you for the support.

Alfniner: Yes, training is a good workout, but I still miss the mental health benefits from running alone =) I am looking forward to running tomorrow!

Melodylea: Thanks lady! You're so super supportive There were over 100 firefighters/EMTs that worked very hard in the heat!

Oshcat: I'm sure you saw the news footage...it was a bad one that's for sure. Thank you for your support

I am so jealous of everyones awesome runs! the distances that the lot of you run just amazes me! Congrats to those setting PRs and longest distances. YOU ROCK!

My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:14:07 GMT

NHLA: You are a MACHINE! wow to the mileage, and your dedication and hard work!

Coyote: Training was almost the death of me, but it was ok. Love seeing deer on my runs...however, most aren't chasing chickens...just sayin' lol

Friday I snuck in a very hot 2 mile run, wish I would have made it 3 miles, but it was 93 degrees and the combo of humidity and no shade on my route, and 2 moderate hills really just sucked the life out of me! Yesterday I had plans to do 3 miles, was going to wait until the sun started to set. However, there was a rather horrific fire in my neighboring city (Oconomowoc) and I was standby ambo for 7 hours! Very sad day, 2 civilian deaths 9 firefighters injured. All of the firefighters but one were treated and released, one was still receiving hyperbaric treatment last I heard. to make matters worse, while that structure fire was going on, and field on the other side of the city caught fire, again the station I volunteer on was dispatched for grass rig and engine to go direct to the scene. So I didnt get my run in, and I have school tonight so I wont be able to go for one tonight either no bueno! The whole continuing education stuff is starting to get old! no end in sight either!

Ran a 5k, Training to increase speed...suggestions?

guest — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:38:48 GMT

Raf66: Thank you for the info. That actually makes a lot of sense. I do want to get to 35min 5k and eventually break into the 20's! I will try to get another run in my week. I work full time, go to school full time, volunteer firefight, and am a paid on call paramedic, so I have a busy schedule. I find that fitting in runs I may only have an hour here and there to run. I will try to implement a longer distance starting Friday (my next run). Twice around my favorite lake route is 3.5 miles roughly. There are plenty of landmarks to quicken my pace to. I use Endomondo to track my runs. I am not able to invest in a garmin or anything like that at this point. Saturday I have a full schedule, so my next run day will be Sunday, depending on how my body feels maybe I will just try to do another 3.5 instead of my usual 2. see how that goes. I think the more and more weight I lose is helping a lot too. I'll let you know how it goes! Thank you again for your guidance.

Ran a 5k, Training to increase speed...suggestions?

guest — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:00:32 GMT

So I ran a couple 5k races, I finally broke into the 30's hooray! my PR is 39:56

I'm looking for a good plan/program to increase my speed. The couch to 5k program was suggested, but I have already ran a couple 5k races...so I dont know if that is neccessarily the correct plan/program for me. Any suggestions for increasing speed...I wouldnt mind increasing my endurance either.

Currently I run 3-4 times a week with 2 cross train/strength training days.

My runs now are usually two 2 mile runs and one 3.4 mile run a week. I average about 4.6mph or 12:53 per mile. My cross training consists of elliptical trainer, swimming, and firefighter training (trust me its cardio!). My strength training, I have a program/routine written by a trainer for upper body one day, lower body 2 days later, back/chest/core 2days after that.

I guess my goal would be to increase my speed, and increase my distance to 4-5 miles for my long runs, and 3 miles for my short runs.

My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:49:52 GMT

Linus: sounds like you had quite the spiritual experience this morning on that trail. Sounds like a perfect run to cleanse the mind and soul. Maybe a God send that you found that random trail...

Coyote: Yes it is humid and already 90 degrees at 10:30 am! Training will be tough tonight, but nothing like what the CO firefighters are going through right now! Praying for my brothers out there that they stay healthy and safe!

Praying for a lot these days...Its amazing the power of prayer, even if it is from strangers for other corners of the country. I pray for My mother (Julie) who was just diagnoised with cancer yet again =( (5th type of cancer she has had), Caleb and his family and friends, healing of Avery's friends and family, to the firefighters of Silver Creek FD who lost one unexpectantly (Asst. Chief Tim Marquardt) on July 27th 2012, the communities devistated by the wild fires in CO, CA, and AZ, the firefighters fighting the blazes, their families who are praying they come home, and so much more.

I will also give thanks, for my health, for my friends, for my family, and for the support and inspiration I find in all of you.

God bless everyone of you!

ok, ok now get out there and run!