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Re: Firecrackers Post-C25K Labor Day Week

guest — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:30:00 GMT

Well, I've finally reached that point in my running where it's really, really tough. When I get out of bed, I just don't feel like doing it. I was really lazy over Labor Day weekend, taking 6 days off from running. Shame on me!

I ran last Thursday and then today was my first day back. I managed to get in 2.03 miles in 25:43...once again I'm up above 12:30min/mi...I really want to get my pace under 12 mins...that's kind of my goal at this point...I want to be able to make my running run around 3 miles and do it in 33-35 minutes...

Happy running, y'all!

Re: Firecrackers Week 9 Aug 27-Sep 2

guest — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:46:00 GMT

Okay, it's been 5 days since the race and I don't know if my legs are just not recovered or what, but my runs have been getting slower and slower!

Today I only managed 2.65 miles in 36 minutes...sigh

Maybe it was only sleeping 5 hrs...I'm about to get a second job and I really, really, really hope it doesn't mess with my running too bad...

Re: Firecrackers Week 9 Aug 27-Sep 2

guest — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:37:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by kafted:
Signed up for 5K on September 15th. Eek. Now I'm really nervous. Positive thoughts, positive thoughts.... !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

Congrats!!!!!

Re: Firecrackers Week 9 Aug 27-Sep 2

guest — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:42:00 GMT

Today was my first run back since the race. I don’t think my legs are fully recovered. My pace was pretty lousy and it was kind of a struggle. I only managed to get in 2.05 miles in 26 mins 30 secs. That put my pace at 12:56/miles. Still, I’m not complaining. I’m running in a new location and getting used to it, plus there’s some hills. I just wish it wasn’t so darn dark in my neighborhood.

Re: Firecrackers Week 9 Aug 27-Sep 2

guest — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:00:00 GMT

As of tomorrow, I'm going to start running in my neighborhood instead of driving downtown to run on the nice, flat roads. My neighborhood is chock full of rolling hills in every direction. Hopefully, I'll be better prepared for my next hilly 5K, plus I'll save about 20 mins in the morning from the drive to/from downtown.

I'm concerned about visibility so I purchased one of these that I'll wear so I don't get run over.

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Firecrackers Week 9 Aug 27-Sep 2

guest — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:21:00 GMT

Good morning firecrackers!

Well, I did it! I ran my 5-K!

I finished second to last in my age group and finished 52nd overall out of 55. So it's true...you WON'T finish last in your first race! Hehe.

My time was 37:43 which was 2+ minutes better than my most recent 3mile training run. So I have nothing to complain about. I think I could have done better but the first half of the race was uphill, with the first third being very steep.

The weather was nice, it was about 76 degrees which is the coolest it's been around here in a month or two.

Hope you all have an awesome week 9. Congratulations to all of you for making it this far! We are awesome!!!

Re: Firecrackers Week 8 Aug 19-Aug 26

guest — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:56:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by kafted:

I don't want people to see me run. Is that lame? I mean, people see me run now and when I started, but runners in a race.... uh uh. I need to get over this and sign up. We'll see....

Josh- I can't wait to hear all about your race. Maybe that will be what I need to get my butt in gear!

Kafted -- don't be scared of people seeing you run! I recently went to Guntersville, AL, to watch a triathlon and saw people way bigger than me getting out of the pool.

I am 5'11 and weigh about 230-240 (i don't weigh myself since i started running) and I am about to put my jiggly running self on display for the world to see. haha. Go for it!

Re: Firecrackers Week 8 Aug 19-Aug 26

guest — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:55:00 GMT

yawn

I only slept 5.5 hrs but never the less, I got up and ran today. I managed to run for 40 minutes without walking. Once I got to work and mapped it, I realized I did 3 full miles. I'm a little bummed that I was a block and a half shy of running 5K but at least I know I got it in me for Saturday.

I learned two lessons today. 1 - Take the extra minute to dig through the dryer for your Smartwool socks. I didn't, wore cotton, and got my first blister. 2 - Don't ever run by the chicken processing plant at 5am. You'll gag and nearly vomit.

Re: Firecrackers Week 8 Aug 19-Aug 26

guest — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:44:00 GMT

Gerri, I can't WAIT to be able to post a race report on here. I think I'm sufficiently prepared to run 3.1 miles in one go. My daily workouts are up to 2.5 miles and I'm sure I can push it for another 0.6 miles (i hope!)

I think after C25K i'm going to work my way up to running 5 days a week, MWThFSa -- with Saturday being a long run, maybe 5-7 mi once I work up to it. My weekday runs will have to remain in the 30-40 minute range due to time constraints.

Re: Firecrackers Week 8 Aug 19-Aug 26

guest — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:44:00 GMT

Well, I'm not exactly doing Week 8 but I'm sticking with you guys. Y'all are my running family!!

I ran today despite getting only 4.5 hrs of sleep last night. I managed 2.5 miles in 30 minutes. I skipped ahead a little because my 5K race is this coming Saturday.

I don't know if I'll move on to OHR or not. I have a hard enough time getting in 30 minutes of running before work and I don't care for running after work. And I can't bear the thought of waking up at 4am. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

Jessups -- You're lucky, I haven't had one single, solitary chance to run in the rain in the 3 months I've been running. We're in the middle of a nasty drought here in TN.

TTK -- I know how you feel. This was a weekend of about 16 beers and a few gulps of Crown Royal. Haha. I doubt anyone here knows about the tomfoolery that occurs at vintage scooter rallies, but let's just say I was the most sober of the bunch. We drank one bar dry of beer. No joke. I think I'm still dehydrated from it.

Smiley -- I hope you have some awesome runs. It's tough being determined enough not to let everyday life get in the way of your runs!

Gerri -- Hello and happy running this week!!!

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