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Re: Go Jen!

guest — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:12:04 GMT

Way to go Jen!!! Prelim results - 3:39:10 8:22 pace Overall 7,972 Gender 1,483 Division 1,127

You definitely picked it up after 10K as your pace was about 8:31 through 10K. Half split was 1:50:07.

Looking forward to hear your experiences.

Re: 4/08 tuesday

guest — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:42:30 GMT

Jen, some people are clueless. We all have priorities in our lives, and we arrange our training to fit our priorities. I think I know how you feel. I've been going to this spin class at the gym on Saturday's, keep in mind my long runs are usually on Sunday. One of the instructors pushes the class harder than the other instructor. We'll be just into the first few minutes of the class and she is already yelling for everyone to push harder with max effort. In the back of my mind I'm thinking I'm here for the cross training and not to jeopardize my Sunday run. So at times I might appear to be loafing when in fact I'm holding back because my priority is Sunday's run. While for the majority of the class this will be their solo workout for the entire weekend. And there are folks in the class who are good spinners and are more focused on spinning. So act like a duck and let the BS roll right off you.

Katrina, just make sure you don't go out too fast and most importantly have fun.

Re: Sun. 4/6/08 and Mon. 4/7/08

guest — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:25:23 GMT

Way to go Jay. It is certainly tougher when your heart is not into a long run, and all the prep that goes with it including packing liquids and fuel. Plus trying to mentally prepare for a 2hr plus ordeal.

Sunday: Went to the gym and spent 30 min of light elliptical, nursing a stiff ankle and knee. Then an hour class of upper body and abs.

Monday: Normally an off day for me. Now Monday evenings include our industrial league softball games. Tonight we are up against Google. After the game we plan to watch the NCAA basketball final with pizza and beer.

Re: Sat. 4/5/08

guest — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:24:34 GMT

In March I logged just 10 miles all month due to nagging injuries. On Thurs I did 4 miles at lunch as a test run. Today I managed 18 miles. I felt pretty good through 15, the last 3 miles was a bit rough. This was my longest run since 1976 and my longest run time wise ever. Afterwards I took Jay's suggestion and took a cold water bath for 20 minutes. Hopefully it will pay dividends over the next couple of days.

I've missed two long runs so far in my program. So I'm having to rethink my goal for the marathon in 8 weeks. I had scheduled 3 runs of 20 or longer and now at best will only get in one run of 20 miles. In 3 weeks is a 1/2 marathon in Nashville followed by the full in San Diego 5 weeks later. I'm thinking I should not worry about time and just concentrate on finishing San Diego. In Nov I haven't decided whether to run the 1/2 or full in San Antonio, I may decide to run the full for time since I feel I'll be undertrained for San Diego.

Re: trying to start running

guest — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:38:51 GMT

freshairlover wrote:
Thanks for the advise, I will certainly try it. I have a hard time watching the time. I have a harder time running if I'm concentrating on the time than if I just run until I can't anymore. I didn't realize I needed to take days off in between, would it be ok to walk with no running. I think I will add some strength training too. I'm 43 and have never run in my life so it is certainly an adventure.

Yes, if you want to exercise on your non running days, walking or any low impact exercise such as elliptical machines, stationary bikes, swimming is good and will improve your fitness level.

This program called C25K is a popular program for those beginning to run. It is 3 days/week combining walking and running. At the end of 5 weeks you should be able to run 2 miles nonstop, and at the end of 9 weeks run 3 miles nonstop. You may find your fitness level is beyond Week 1 since this program assumes no prior exercise, if so you can start at Week 2.

For many people a key ingredient of success is to be able to work the time into their daily schedules. For you it sounds like you walk on a regular basis so incorporating running into your regime shouldn't be such a big deal. Good luck.

Re: Tues. 3/25/08

guest — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:13:29 GMT

Andrea, sorry to hear of your mother-in-law's passing. We lost my mother-in-law last year. We remained close even after my ex-wife and I divorced. We were bowling teammates for many years and continued to bowl together until she was 81 y/o.

I haven't run in more than a week now. My leg felt tight last week after Tuesday's run so I let it rest. On Thurs night last week I went to softball practice and it didn't bother me. I took Fri off, and went to the spin class on Sat. On Sun I did 40 min of elliptical and weights at the gym. Mon night was our first softball game of the season. (We won 24 - 6! I went 5 for 5 including a triple and a double, not bad for the old guy on the team.) I planned to run yesterday but my ankle was sore when I woke up (apparently from the game.) I'm hoping to get a run in tomorrow.

Re: Shoes for a 10K Road Race

guest — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:16:15 GMT

Keep in mind everyone has different types of feet and gait. What type and brand of shoe that works for one will not always work for someone else. Your best bet is to go to a running shoe store and be personnally fitted with the right shoe for YOU. It may cost a bit more but a good store will get you properly fitted and the right shoe for the application.

Re: Tues. 3/18/08

guest — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:08:42 GMT

I got in 6 miles this evening at home. We had a meeting today than ran through lunch so I didn't get in my normal lunch run. With the time change there was still plenty of light at 6:30 and the weather was pretty mild today, it was still in the upper 60's when I left the house. With around 1.5 miles to go the calf started getting tight so I stopped a couple of times. But it felt good to be out on the road again. Checking my log, the last run I had on the road was over 4 weeks ago. Next run is planned for Thurs, and I want to get in a long one this weekend, up to 18. We'll see how we feel by then.

Re: March Madness - Anybody wanna play?

guest — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:05:53 GMT

CBS Sports has a free bracket mananger. Two years ago we used it here at work.

Bracket Manager

Hopefully the link works.....

Re: Elite Racing quest for the bling!

guest — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:13:27 GMT

Bring on the bling! My GF and I are planning to run the whole RNR series plus Philly. We have RNR AZ under our belt from Jan. Next is CMM, maybe we'll see some of you there? Kind of excited about SD since it will finish on the parade deck at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD.) Back in the summer of '77 I received the funny haircut there, and learned how to stand up straight and proud.

C'mon Super 6!