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Re: * * * Spring Starters 6/7 - 6/13 * * *

guest — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:33:42 GMT

Ally,

You were wondering about other people and where they were physically when they started. I'm 41 (male) and was a pretty decent high school athlete, etc. Stayed pretty active through my early to mid-20's, then basically did nothing physical for the past 10-12 years.

The Couch25K has been perfect for me. Like you said, it's tough enough to be a challenge. I'm beginning Week 5 tonight (sometime LATE tonight) and that 20-minute run at the end of the week is certainly a little daunting. Right now, though, I'm focusing on those 8-minute runs that are coming sooner. I'm really starting to believe in the program. Honestly, a month ago the thought of running 5 minutes in a row sounded impossible!

Stay the course!

Re: * * * Spring Starters 6/7 - 6/13 * * *

guest — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:13:48 GMT

What a great thread this has been!! (Some interesting subjects, but still good encouragement!!!)

But, the time has come to CHANGE THREADS Stop posting here and go HERE!!!!!!!!!!! [http://community.active.com/thread/67949/|t-67949]

I'll be gone all week, but really hope that everyone has a great week and good running!!!!!!!!!

Oh, and sayhellotofrogs, huge hugs!!!!!! So glad you got some good news, you needed a smile. I'm keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Re: * * * Spring Starters 6/7 - 6/13 * * *

guest — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:15:50 GMT

Week 7 Down for me !!!!

SO I did my week 7 day 3 run this am supposed to be 25 mins or 2.5 miles. I decided to switch from time to distance today but had a hard time finding a good route in my neighborhood that was 2.5 miles. So I did 2.7 miles in 33 minutes, which is 12.22 minute mile pace, wish it was a little faster but I was so stoked that I ran for 33 minutes without stopping. So from now on I'm doing distance since I have a 5 K in two weeks.

BUT, I'm now a little bummed. My run went well and my back/butt muscle didn't hurt at all while running. But since then it has just gotten worse and worse all day. i took 1000mg of naproxen and that didnt help any. So called my dr and he told me to stop running for 2-3 days. I have been doing the stretches he told me, ice/heat and that didnt help any yet. Hopefully all I need is the weekend to rest and dont have to rest much longer I'm worried about resting too much and not getting to do a little more distance before my 5K on July 4.

sayhellotofrogs: The stretches are pretty simple. He told me to do them everyday not just on days I run. They are to loosen up my hips and upper legs, he siad that the problem was actually in my hips and not really in my back.

Quad stretch - using a resistance band lay on your belly loop the band around your foot and pull your foot in towards your bottom until you feel a good stretch. Do 2X for 30sec

Hamstring - using a resistance band lay on your back loop the band around your foot, with your knee slightly bent pull your leg uo over your head (gently don't go to far) until you feel a good stretch in you hamstring. 2x 30 sec

Hips/Hams/Quads - on your knees in a lunge position, one knee on floor out in front of you other at 90 degrees, with your body upright lean forward and feel the stretch in the front of one leg and in your hips. swithch legs do each leg 2X for 30sec.

Re: * * * Spring Starters 6/7 - 6/13 * * *

guest — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:01:43 GMT

Awesome Job PolarHug - that was one of hte toughest runs for me -

welcome to week 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aspins, enjoy the family!

off for my Last run of week 7 in about an hour, fingers crossed three days rest hasn't set me back.

Mara

Re: * * * Spring Starters 6/7 - 6/13 * * *

guest — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:56:48 GMT

SayHelloToFrogs - You and your son INSPIRE me to keep going! (hugs)

Finished week 6, day 3 run of 25 minutes and it was HARD... but I did it! When my body catches up to my brain i'm gonna be lethal.

Re: * * * Spring Starters 6/7 - 6/13 * * *

guest — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:01:11 GMT

HappyontheMat: I think it does but have to make sure. I am pondering if I should stay with Nike and either have them send me another sportsband or go purchase a Nano since it relatively the same price. I like having the mileage but want to figure out if I can afford and how much more money to pump into it. I use the free training tool on here to log my runs so having another site doesn't really matter. I am gonna contact Nike-I was just concerned about where I purchased it since it was a dept store and not a nike store....

Re: * * * Spring Starters 6/7 - 6/13 * * *

guest — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:55:43 GMT

Hi Maria, thanks for the heart rate monitor info.....I read on a website that Nike had kind of done a recall on the wrist monitor for their + unit - you should call up Nike on their 800 number and stomp your feet and demand a new one even without the receipt. you own it, it failed, they should replace it! does your Rs200 support the foot pod? Mara

Re: * * * Spring Starters 6/7 - 6/13 * * *

guest — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:51:33 GMT

SayHellotoFrogs--Great news on Dylan! So glad you got some good news and very impressed that you got your run in too! WTG!

Finished Week 6 today~~Yay!! It's quite hot here today so I tried to get out early and the breeze helped. I am still pretty slow~~13+ minute mile pace. But will not let that get me down..As I kept saying to myself--"I'm doing it, I'm doing it!!" Happy to have this under my belt and hoping to keep right on going into Week 7 on Monday.

Glad to see everyone's runs and accomplishments. Hope each and every one of you has a wonderful weekend. Good luck on races and as always--Happy Running!!

Great weekend coming up for us with DD, DSIL and wonderful grandchildren here for the weekend.

Ann

Re: * * * Spring Starters 6/7 - 6/13 * * *

guest — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:39:34 GMT

I ran W3D3 this morning, and it was another good run. Now I'm starting to worry about the next week, as usual. 5 minutes??? I'll just give it a shot on Monday a.m., and hope for the best.

I'm running slowly, but I'm running.

Re: * * * Spring Starters 6/7 - 6/13 * * *

guest — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:10:27 GMT

I use my iPod and I adjust my incline and speed at different times. I don't suggest reading because you could keep your head down too long and that's not a good thing.

My name 5kforHim is about running for the big guy. When I'm out there enjoying God's creation, it always comes to mind how many blessings I have and reminds me of the ones I tend to overlook. I give the glory to Him no matter what I'm doing. Keeps me focused on winning the race and not giving up. Stops the comparing to others deal too. Usually, I hate being by myself except when I'm running. I love the time to decompress and those last ten minutes of endorphin rush is AWESOME.

Ran W3D1 yesterday on the treadmill. Really tired and somewhat sore. Where those dolphins when you need them? Running tomorrow am.