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My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:33:56 GMT

Hi team! This will be my last posting here on Active.com. The site is all wonky for me logging in, gets flagged by my virus protection and is a royal pain in the patutie. So, I've started a GROUP on runningahead.com Here is the link http://runningahead.com/groups/MLRW If I dont see you there, I'll miss you and thanks for all your AWESOME support!! ((Hugs))

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

guest — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:47:24 GMT

HRER IT IS!! http://www.runningahead.com/groups/MLRW/ Please come join me, everyone!!

This morning I ran a decent 7.5 miles on very snowy roads. What a winter wonderland it was! That gives me 18.5 miles so far for the week. 20 is my goal, so I'm almost there!

Francessmom Nice outdoor run with the pups! Yay for sunshine.

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

guest — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:16:42 GMT

Hey team:

I think I'd like to start a group over on runningahead.com ( per Debm2011's great suggestion) Shall I have it be a private group?? I personally kind of like the idea of a private group. It would make things so simple and easy to pop in each day (or so) and touch base with you all. What do YOU think? What shall we call the group? How about the initials MLRW for My Last Run Was?

Well, maybe a private group would be TOO limiting... (just chatting with myself here).

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

guest — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:24:36 GMT

Francessmom YAY!! So happy for you and DD. What a relief! ((Hugs)) from one mom to another.

I started a thread over on runningahead.com: http://www.runningahead.com/forums/topic/b6dc13652a9d44408b799563d89c494a/resume#focus

I have pretty much had it with this site! Its such an effort to log in (every single time I post), the page ALWAYS gets hung up and often get a "site is unavailable" message. So, come on over and jump in, the water is great!

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

guest — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:38:56 GMT

Lack of sleep (sick doggie), a school snow day with 6 inches of new snow, wrestling the snowblower up and down my long steep driveway, a hurting knee and hip = opting to skip a day in my 5 running days in a row. Ah well, I still have a chance for 20 miles this week which I intend to do!

Francessmom That was an intense core workout! You know you're hitting the right places when you are so sore.

az2mn The new gym sounds nice. Close to home is a big plus!

Debm2011 Yep, we got snow! About 6-8 inches. You go,girl! Re: "Activity Points"

mkayc "If I go down, I'm going down running." <~ You are one tough cookie!

jmsab23 I personally really like hills. Also, the last 10K I ran, kicked me in the behind with a long tough hill at the end AND the half marathon I did in Oct. had some brutal hills (again one biggie at the finish) so I am determined to become adept at hills.

>Speaking of which, any tips from you all for the best down hill techniques??<

OldCoyote I'm now on runningahead.com. Do you have a thread started there?

JEFF CT Winter can be a challenge, for sure! BTW, the course we are both running in May is quite hilly. I've done the 10K a few times. Also, May 26 can be quite warm. Just an FYI.

My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:30:08 GMT

Another strong 4 miles this morning! Not nearly so warm as yesterday (at 27 degrees)...back to the normal for us. Still, it was a beautiful sunny day in the Berkshire Mountains, and I killed my hilly 4 mile route. Three down and 2 to go for my 5 running days in a row and 20 miles for the week goal.

My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:20:06 GMT

I ran a lovely 3.5 miles Monday morning. It was so warm! Even though there was dense fog, the temps were balmy at 40 degrees. I ended up in shirt sleeves and bare arms which felt fabulous! My goal this week is 20 miles, and since I missed my 10 mile run on Sun. that's going to mean 5 runs back to back.

JEFF CT Love them chickens!

LeighDS Sweat is GOOD.

Francessmom Awe, our kiddos....

mkayc I really admire the HR work you are dong. It sounds so complicated to me (but it doesn't take much to confuse me with numbers, LOL)!

DSJ80 ABSOLUTELY Fantastic! Bravo! Good for you on such a successful marathon.

jmsab23 Nice TM work. I set up an account on runningahead.com , but it will be a drag to start all over with profile etc. I don't see a thread there that looks familiar. NHLA? Do you have something started?

Debm2011 That's a very active rest day!

My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:44:01 GMT

I ran a strong 4 miles this morning in the heavy fog and mild 38 degrees. I'd planned for a 10 mile run, but teen-shuttling trumped LSD.

jmsab23 Good to hear your adding on the miles again.

NHLA You have a cold? It sounds like it came and went quickly though, with 16 miles today! I'll check out runningahead.

linuscatch 80 degrees!?!?! Wow, that must have been lovely. How fun you met the Coyote. The race sounds great and congrats on getting your pace worked out!

justrundan I hope you got to hit the TM and watch your game today.

JEFF CT Hey, night owl! DH and DD is "Dear Daughter" and Dear Hubby" Nice TM work!

az2mn A "deep tissue massage" sounds dreamy!!

Debm2011 **High Fives** girl!!

LeighDS Nice job!

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

guest — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:40:21 GMT

I've been having a VERY hard time logging in here lately Still thinking about a move, anyone??

I've taken a few days off, but did run close to 20 miles this week. Chiropractor yesterday and then rest. Hoping for another 10 miler tomorrow in 40 degrees<~ WOW toasy!

mkayc I admire your willingness to try different approaches to your training. Maybe try a Paleo type diet, or wheat free? It might help shed the pounds with less hard running.

NHLA You guys are so tough running in the dark! Wow, 65 degrees?! Shorts?

Francessmom I hope there is more good news for your daughter...I know that must be stressful!

Debm2011 At-a-girl, pushing through with "just one more minute"! I hope you get to run outside on Sunday. I will see you on the virtual roads.

jmsab23 That's so cool that you are heading up a C25K program. You will be changing someone's life! You are a good hubby re: DW's recovery.

Old Coyote Toned Bones sounds SO cool! I want to go. Wow, what an awesome race you ran! "body fat percentage is 10.2" <~ Holey Moley!!!

LeighDS Hang in there with this cold...spring is commin'

OshCat That's outstanding about the surprise medal! BTW, (my two cents) when I got my foam roller and really focused on working the IT band, all my knee pain went away.

az2mn What a whirlwind for you!! OMGosh, girl. (((hugs))) and a few more (((hugs))). I echo what Mary Kay said, be sure to take care of yourself, that is a lot of stress. CONGRATS on the new grand babe and I hope hubby recovers quickly!

JEFF CT I hope your mom gets better soon and you can get outside for a run tomorrow.

My last run was...how was yours?

guest — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:53:24 GMT

Tuesday I ran a great little 4 miles on snowy country roads. I had a slow-sluggish start because I was a little sore from my 10 mile run on Sunday. But warmed up quickly and finished strong. It was a beautiful, sunny morning with temps reasonable at 19ish degrees.

Wednesday I ran in the afternoon (which is different for me). Again, (as I often seem to do on afternoon runs) I didn't get the whole fueling thing down. I always worry about what I eat earlier in the day to stave off stomach upset, but then I end up eating too little. So, my 4 miles sort of fizzled a bit toward the end. But, we "got 'er done!"

jmsab23 Awe...Back Cove, the memories I hold for that magical place!! Enjoy. CONGRATS to the wife! So happy for her and speedy recovery.

Debm2011 "Kitty Cuddles" Uh-huh, I hear ya. Just remember what kitty purrs do to your blood presure...keeping it low low low.

I got too far behind to touch base with you all...so, **High Fives** to you hard working runners, "keep at it" for all who are in a slump, and speedy recovery to those of you injured or under the weather!

So, ARE we moving to a new site?? Where shall we go?? I'm ready...let's do it!