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Re: Nausea during a short run?

guest — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:05:14 GMT

having food in your stomach for short runs is unnecessary and can lead to nausea. Try to eat 30 minutes to an hour before you plan to run. Also, hydrate the night before and 30 to 60 minutes before a run. If you are running for less than 60 minutes and it is not extremely hot, you shouldn't need anything during the run. When you are working your body hard, all of your energy goes into keeping moving. Sometimes, there is is not energy left to digetst food. Your stomach does not want stuff just hanging out in there, so...up it comes. I'm not an expert, just got all this from mine and others experience.

Re: After the C25K - Continuing the Journey

guest — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:01:34 GMT

Just1deb - If you have been running 2.2 miles 3 times per week for awhile, you are probably physically capable of running 3 miles. You may be having the problem that a lot of us have. Your head may be getting in the way. Perhaps you could add .2 miles per run and just MAKE yourself do it. I'm sure you can, and the mental boost can be very helpful. For me, at least, increasing distance is a mental thing more than physical. Just a thought.

KILLO - I think the headbands are called Bondi Bands. One thing I have found about pace is that as you increase your distance, your pace gets better on the shorter distances. I have always run at a really steady 12 minute mile. Then, as I have increased distance (long run of 10 miles at 12:45 pace) Now, my 5K pace falls out at about 11 minutes. I didn't do anything else to get the number down, it just fell on it's own. Not sure if this is normal, but it works for me...

I ran my first double digit milage yesterday. 10 miles on a dirt trail near my house. It was an out and back that was uphill on the way there and downhill on the way back. I'm amazed that I can say it was 10 pretty easy miles. My breathing was great the whole time because I kept it nice and slow. I used Stinger energy chews (cherry blossom flavor). Did 5 chews at mile 4 and 5 at mile 7. Carried water and took 2 big gulps at about every mile. This formula really worked for this run. Oh...and the temp was about 63. That helped too! Also, last week I went over 20 miles for the week (only 20.3 but still...) So, it was a good week.

Jeannette

Re: After the C25K - Continuing the Journey

guest — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:34:30 GMT

My son's school running coach and physical therapist have told me not to stretch cold muscle either. That means don't stretch before you do your warm-up. They said you should do your warm-up, stretch, workout, cool down then stretch again.

Jeannette

Re: After the C25K - Continuing the Journey

guest — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:12:11 GMT

Deb - TACKLE THAT HILL!!!! You have put in the hard work so far, you can do it. Just tell yourself you are going to start up and not stop until you get to the top. I actually like hills now. Don't get me wrong, they still suck! But, I feel sooooo great after I finish it. The whole time up the hill I say to myself "This is REALLY good for your legs!" You can do it, just take is slow and put one foot in front of the other.

Jeannette

Re: After the C25K - Continuing the Journey

guest — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:05:55 GMT

I just got in from my evening run. I was supposed to do 4.5 miles, but I missed my turnaround and ended up doing 5.4 instead. My time was great (for me) 1 hour 1 minute. But... I had a lightning storm on my tail the entire time. I think that helped to keep the pace a bit more brisk! :)

kml - I think most people do intervals or farleks (funny word) to increase pace. I did one speed training session and it was surely different than distance training. It works different muscles and I could tell! Most training plans say to EITHER increase speed OR distance. So, make sure you aren't taxing yourself by doing both at the same time.

Deb - I agree with the treadmill. (I don't like it) I started on it and was scared to move outside. Once I got outside I realized how much better it is. I live in Colorado, so we get cold in the winter but not too cold to run outside most of the season. I am already gathering cold weather running gear in an effort to avoid the treadmill this winter.

Happy Running

Jeannette

Re: W5D3 - I did it!!!

guest — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:48:40 GMT

Flutie - make sure you aren't starting out too fast. When you are going for a new distance, you should run about 1 minute per mile SLOWER than normal. For those of us who already run pretty slow, this can seem too slow but, trust me! If you have done C25K through to week 5, you have what you need to run the 20 minutes. Just slow down and take it 5 minutes at a time. Keep us posted on your success...

Jeannette

Re: 2 Weeks til the 1/2 marathon.....can I do it?

guest — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:34:19 GMT

Maybe you could do it, but run/walk it. I think you get about 4 hours to complete it before they cut you off (that is the cutoff in Denver at least) That works out to an 18 minute mile. Definately doable even with a walk/run. Just a thought.. :)

Jeannette

Re: From C25k to B210k

guest — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:31:00 GMT

Michael - what program are you going to do next?

Re: After the C25K - Continuing the Journey

guest — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:28:59 GMT

Snowy - I am with you on this one! I have a 4.5 mile run to do today. I'm already second guessing if I can do it. I have run up to 8 miles already, but each run still seems like I might not be able to do it. I know I have had good and bad runs, I guess I always assume each run will be a bad one. Also, I prefer to run in the morning so I don't have time to stress it. But, I have to work around my husbands work schedule. He had to be at work at 4 am... so, no morning run for me. I'll have to do it in the afternoon heat. These are all the things that start to mess with my head. I hope this type of thing goes away with more running experience!

I just try to tell myself that finishing a run where I had head problems is a bigger accomplishment. I try to play mind games with my mind games...lol

Jeannette

Re: W5D3 - I did it!!!

guest — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:19:49 GMT

Chickens2 - Don't sweat it... It is super common for W6D1 to seem difficult after W5D3. I think most people found it to be that way. Keep up the great work.. You are almost there. :)

Jeannette