Afternoon all,

Ran 8.8 today. Got up and went out for 5 alone. Was not doing so well, body wanted to go faster lungs were not up for it. I comprimised and did about 2 mile fartlek. Stopped at the house to pick up DH. Told him it was gonna be slow cause there was not much left in the tank. He told me I could bag it and go home but what kind of distance runner would I be if I didn't run tired. Won't get me through 13.1 if I bag it. So we finished and started feeling good about 1 mile left. He doesn't run more than 3 so I stopped with him. Have 2 planned for tomorrow.

joe, enjoy the storm but don't get swept away.

Francesca, enjoy your vacation.

gale, have a fun 5k but an even better 10 m.

carol, hope you DH has a great bday. I read your post now I'm craving steak. Had to stop at the store on my way home to buy some. Thanks!!!

spicegeek, your hearing back to normal yet? I'm so jealous

Finally broke down and gave into my potato chip craving. Yeah me. I should be good for a few more days now.

Have a good afternoon all.

Corrina

Hi everyone, just a quick check in, didn't run tonight, we are under a heat advisory and it is so humid. Couldn't stand the thought of the dreadmill so I said the heck with it. I still have a killer headache and I'm down for the count. Hopefully, I'll get to feeling better tomorrow, after all its Friday. Its supposed to cool off this weekend. I'm going to try to make up my milage on Sunday.

Talk to everyone later.

Sheila C.

Favorite piece of running gear??? do I really have to have only one favorite? I find it very difficult to run without my shuffle, so it is a favorite. My Garmin is a necessity on my LSD days, so it is a favorite. My DD gave me an ironman/woman's stop watch for my birthday a couple of years ago and it goes with me on every run, so it is a favorite. My amnipod (fuel belt) is a necessity for me for all runs over 5 miles in this heat and humidity, so it is a favorite. How many is that?

My keys fit nicely in the amnipod when I go for long runs. Otherwise I use a lanyard and only take my car key with.

Did another 4 miles tonight after work. Felt good and time was good. What's up with this??? Three good runs in a row.

wbertha

I wear a road id and carry keys , Gu, $20 and my keys

I never go out on a training run without my ipod but never use it in races - I love my Welsh Dragon "cute guy magnet" running shirt for big races ..

Post running - my trainer bought me a stick as a gift a while back .. god send !!!!

Favorite piece of running gear - Do shoes count? My NB1060s.
Keys, etc. - Shorts pockets. I started out running in compression shorts, but wearing a waistpak really bothered me... Tried running skirts, but the lack of pockets was still a problem. I now run in ordinary nylon-type shorts, with a pocket on either side. Keys in one, cell phone & shot bloks in the other.

Looks like I'll round out the week at 34-35 miles, with my long run of just 8 tomorrow.

I'm looking for high-test caffeine infusion centers at the moment. I'm in immediate need.

Spicegeek and Francesca -- don't envy you the sore legs. I stopped doing any lifting for my legs upon starting training for the half. But it will make you stronger and those legs will be lookin' good! Spicegeek, I'm thinking your trainer is trying to wear you out so you can't beat him up!

toots -- welcome back! In answer to your ?? about fitting in the 5K, I'm doing that this week. I just reshuffled the schedule, substituting the 5K for my tempo run and doing the long run first thing this week. So far that worked out OK, except for not having a rest after the long run. We'll see how the 5K goes.

Corrina -- way to go on the 8.8 miles! You really pushed through to finish it. Good mental training, as well as physical. Sorry for planting the steak idea, but hope you enjoyed it! Our dinner was good, but I only ate half and still felt almost sick afterwards.

Sheila -- hope you are feeling better and the weather cooperates with your running this weekend.

ctmama -- way to go on your weekly mileage!

Hmmmm....favorite piece of running gear....guess I'd have to say ipod, but Garmin is right up there too. As for keys and ID....don't usually carry a key, use the garage opener keypad; ID is a strip of bright colored plastic looped through my shoe laces. On long runs I carry a lot of stuff (insulin pump, glucose meter, lancing device, test strips, carb source(s), water, paper towel, etc.), and the new amphipod is WONDERFUL for that. On shorter runs it's insulin pump (clipped to shorts), carb source (shoved in sports bra), ipod (in pocket) and Garmin.

Wbertha -- congrats on three good runs in a row. Enjoy!!

Tawny -- now that's an idea...get hubby to carry the stuff. That's part of their job . Glad you found your preferred pace.

Joe -- ummm "weather nice" and "temps in the 80's" do not go together in my book. I'm still dreaming of the nice cool fall days ahead. Glad you enjoyed it though. My steak last night was a ribeye by the way. Gotta have a little fat in my steak.

Rest day for me before our 5K on Saturday. The tour of Texas Stadium yesterday was fun! Best part was they gave us about 15 minutes and a couple of footballs to play catch on the field, kick field goals, etc. It was all adults on the tour, but we were all acting like little kids running around out there. Astro-turf field is so nice and spongy, would be great to run on!

Happy weekend to all!


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