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bigchezmktg

109 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

15. Sep 28, 2007 8:22 AM

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Re: Run For Your Life - week 10

Dah dah dah daaaah! 24 hours before the starting pistol sounds! I run/walk/something tomorrow (Saturday) at 8:30am EDT. (I'm currently accepting all positive energy!)

Last night I was lying in bed, thinking about my "stinkin' thinkin" I referred to yesterday and what Aaron said about just frickin doing it. And I got excited.

Granted, that's not what I wanted to be at midnight when I'm trying to get rest before a race...but its what I needed. (And to be honest, yesterday was pretty awesome all the way around so at bedtime I was wound tighter than a drum.)

It didn't hurt that I picked up a copy of November's edition of Runner's World and read it before bedtime either. (Heehee! I picked up a copy of a magazine called RUNNER's World because...I'M A RUNNER!)

I don't care what anyone says, that's a great mag! The NY Marathon is coming up so it focused a lot on that. However, it had an article about a guy who was debating running vs jogging. He said that even though he "waddled" that he was still a runner for several reasons.

When he listed them, I mentally said, "Hey, that's me too!" or "Wow. I didn't know other people felt that way!" and by the end had decided that regardless of my sickness this past week, no matter that my family is coming in from out of state to watch me walk (or run) around a track, I'm a runner too and will be for the rest of my life.

OK, down off the soap box now.

Bottom line is, I'm gonna do whatever my body tells me to. If it yells at me for taking a step too fast, then I'll slow down.

But I gotta warn ya...if I even hear a whisper that says, "Run" - I'm gone!

Rach
PS - My dh is gonna be there to snap a photo as I cross the finish line so I'll post it on my blog on sparkpeople.com if I can't figure out how to put a picture on here...

DetroitRunner

24 posts since
Aug 23, 2007

16. Sep 28, 2007 11:31 AM

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Hi everyone - I know I have been MIA for 2 weeks, but I am still here!!

I had some troubles during week 8 & 9 due to seasonal allergies. I just could not get past the 15/20 minute mark - even though I had done 25 minutes already. I have to say that it was really hard on me mentally, so I stayed away from the boards.

I have been running as long as I can 3 days a week. I have been alternating outside and inside just depending on the weather and time of day.

I have not passed the 2 mile mark in the 25 minutes yet. I know that I am supposed to be logging 3 miles by now, but I just cannot seem to get there. The faster I go, the quicker I run out of steam.

But - I'm not giving up! I am going to keep at it and keep at it and keep at it until my body decides to participate. I have come this far, I know that I will get there eventually.

On a good note, while I still have dropped any weight, I am down a size in my clothes and I am sitting here in my new jeans and a shirt that I couldn't wear 3 months ago. Yay!!

I'm glad to see everyone is still here and keeping up with the program~

Sandra

Yogadiva

68 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

17. Sep 28, 2007 1:16 PM

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Re: Run For Your Life - week 10

Hey Sandra, don't let the speed issue get you down. I too am no where near 3 miles in 30 minutes. Last night I did 2.5 miles in 36 minutes; and only 28 of those minutes were running. Don't forget that c25k is time OR distance. Don't be discouraged. Look back at where you were 10 weeks ago!

Stacy

createjoy

76 posts since
Jul 24, 2007

18. Sep 28, 2007 9:20 PM

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Re: Run For Your Life - week 10

Rachel and Jen, Good luck tomorrow and have fun!

Sandra, Good to hear from you. I agree with Stacy. The only person we should compare ourselves to is the person we were 10 weeks ago. I am off to stretch, get some H20 and off to sleep.

There was a thread a while back Associative (tuning in to the body and how it feels during the run) and Disassociative (spelling?) -tuning out and letting the mind wander-grocery lists etc anything not to think about how it feels.
Run for your Lifers... Which are You?

averysmama

45 posts since
Aug 12, 2007

19. Sep 28, 2007 11:15 PM

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Re: Run For Your Life - week 10

I just wanted to say hello before I say goodnight! I'm going to get a really good night's sleep and attack my 5k tomorrow morning. I guess there aren't a huge amount of people running tomorrow although the staff said they had quite a few people turn out on race day to sign up last year. I was a bit worried because it's not like I run the fastest pace (12m/mile) but they told me there were also going to be some walkers so hopefully, I won't be the last person across the finish line!!! I'll report back in tomorrow evening and let you know how it all goes! Good luck to Rach on her 5k tomorrow, I'll keep you in my thoughts!

Hope you are all having a fabulous start to the weekend!

Jennifer

statsdr

44 posts since
Jul 21, 2007

20. Sep 28, 2007 11:36 PM

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Just wanted to let Rachel and Jennifer know that I'm pulling for you tomorrow. Carry the torch for all of the Run For Your Life team!!!!!!!!!

And Di, I for one am a disassociative runner. It is my time to think. If I concentrate on the running, I let myself get too involved in how I "feel" (which is usually bad) versus just putting one foot in front of the other. I'll be interested to see what others think.

Everyone have a good weekend. R & J, be sure and let us know the results ASAP.

Aaron

averysmama

45 posts since
Aug 12, 2007

21. Sep 29, 2007 12:31 PM

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Okay, so I don't have a ton of time to post but I just wanted to let you know that I finished my 5k in a time of 39:04! I wanted to finish in under 38 minutes but I'm not beating myself up over it because the conditions were not stellar; HEAVY wind that we had to run into and then it was colder than snot out there - 40 degrees! So you can imagine how it felt when you added the wind gusts in! BUT, I ran the whole way (even the steep hill they decided to start us out on - I guess they measured the distance wrong at first and had to push us down the hill about two tenths of a mile to get the correct distance - having to run up that for the start was not fun!) I have to say, it was such a great feeling of accomplishment and I was so proud of myself for running the entire distance, even if it was a 12:34/mile pace. I'm happy with how my first 5k turned out, I actually appreciate that there were some obstacles so at least I know I can get through them.

I'll post more later, give you a few details and stories but right now I'm going to run a few errands before I take a bit of some down time. I hope you are all having a great Saturday and Rachel, I hope your 5k went well! Can't wait to hear about your 5k experience!

Jennifer

chilikat

56 posts since
Dec 30, 2006

22. Sep 29, 2007 12:39 PM

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Re: Run For Your Life - week 10

Congratulations Jennifer! What an awesome accomplishment- you should be so proud!
Can't wait to hear more about it.

Enjoy the rest of your day!!!
Tanya

Eviey

14 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

23. Sep 30, 2007 2:51 PM

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Re: Run For Your Life - week 10

Hey you guys! I haven't read through this thread yet but I just wanted to quickly say that yes I did fall of the running wagon (not to mention the eating right wagon) but I'm back. Tanya I saw in the other thread that you left me a message on SparkPeople, I haven't read it (Spark is another thing I have been avoiding) but thanks!

Anyway where have I been? Well after I got behind in Week 7, I didn't run for a week and then finally I forced myself to get on the treadmill and I ended up running thirty minutes straight. I had good intentions and was planning to just start Week 9 with the rest of you since I could do it but then I just stopped and I haven't ran since. I'm planning to run again tomorrow and right now I'm not sure if I am going to start OHR or what. I basically am just going to run and however long I run I am going to do that time for next week and if I manage to get to 30 I am going to start OHR.

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createjoy

76 posts since
Jul 24, 2007

24. Sep 30, 2007 5:53 PM

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Hey guys!! Welcome back Eviey.
Jen, Congratulations and it was great to hear about your race. The conditions sound brutal. I am really proud of you!

Our course is a "fast course" 18 national records have been set there including one today. The course is a smooth, flat road race. A 71 year old woman ran 24:15 today to set a new national record and an 81 yowoman ran the race for the 15th consecutive year!! How is that for inspiration?
I completed the course in 29:12. I was very, very happy. When I crossed the finish line under the balloon arch, I got teary. It was sunny and 70.
When I picked up my bib, microchip for my shoe and Tshirt at registration yesterday I was so delighted. I had a bib number! And a chip! And a Tshirt. Then, this am I was quite nervous. The race was at 9:45. My mistake was a small cup of coffee and a little carb for bfast. Next time, no coffee. It upset my stomach. My family did come to cheer me on.
Today I thought of us all and how far we have come in the past 7-10 weeks and how much I enjoy hearing everyone's progress. It has been a tremendous source of support and inspiration.

Peace, Di

chilikat

56 posts since
Dec 30, 2006

25. Sep 30, 2007 10:37 PM

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Re: Run For Your Life - week 10

Congratulations Di! 29:12 - you are speed racer!
Way to make us Run for your Lifers proud!!!

averysmama

45 posts since
Aug 12, 2007

26. Sep 30, 2007 11:28 PM

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Di! You smoked me! 29:12 is absolutely incredible! Congratulations on such a great run, I'm so happy for you and I'm sure you are incredibly proud of yourself! My next goal is to be just like you, a sub 30 5k'er!

Again, Congrats!

Jennifer

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