Hey all- or all that are left Sorry I have been MIA- been VERY sick- figures- i sanitize my hands like a nut- and i still get sick- Murphy's law. But on the mend and have a NEW goal of starting the 1 hour runner on Monday!

happy to see there are at leat 3-4 of us left....

Before we call time of death on this thread, I am bringing out the paddles.  Speaking of paddles I thought I was going to have to use them when I ran my first 5k this past Friday (tried logging in all weekend but there was an error each time) so I ran it in 39:58 still a little sore but I was so pumped that I was able to run the whole way without stopping, I also ran a little faster then I normally do so I think that is why I am still feeling it today lol. I hadn't run for two weeks before it so I was a little nervous before hand, but there was great support and it was a night run and the roads were all closed down so it was pretty amazing.  I am still going to finish my last two weeks and then move toward the OHR.  I am also wanting to get back into triathlons so that is where my focus will be.  What about everyone else?  For those that are done with C25K how are the workouts coming?  What is everyone on?  Do we want to to start a new thread to get everyone motivated again?  Let's get this thing revived!

Coyotecoach20:  It would be great to keep the tread going. It would also be nice if this site allowed us to log on.  I find it kind of frustrating when for days it won't let you log on. 

Would like to work on getting my time down a bit.  Have looked up some different stretches to help me.  There is a group of muscles that run across my right hip that tighten up after my runs and are causing me some discomfort.  Have to set up a massage here this week to get it worked on.  Went for an hour walk today just to get out and move.  This past week and next the weather looks to be very beautiful, mid 40-50's.

Congratulations on running your first 5K, you are now in the 1%.  How does it feel?

Last week I had a friend visiting from across the US, whom I haven't seen in 18 years!   So, although I wasn't able to get on the internet, I did somewhat keep my commitment to fitness by walking at a brisk pace with her those days she was here.  She was happy to take time to do that, as she had been wanting to begin for a while.

Then I got back on my running on Saturday, and have kept it up.

But, I want to say "WAY TO GO!" to LulaB and Gomommy11 for the 5K victories!    It's such a great thing to hear that you both fulfilled your goals and will go on to do more. 

Sorry to hear you were sick, Marcerella.   The week before last I had a fever for several days.   But all that is behind me, and I ran a lot stronger and faster this morning.

Nice to see you're still around, too, Coyotecoach.

Just a quick note to to say hello and to encourage the group not to let the thread die. I haven't been posting because the site hasn't been letting me. I can say that I have taken about a week off from running to let my patellar tendonitis die down and might give it a few more days. I had been running about 40 minutes consistently up to that point. I am also down 14 lbs. in the last few weeks due to the S. Beach diet. It's a new way of looking at food and it seems to be working for me.

Keep on truckin' everybody and let's see some new posts soon!

Jason

Kate- I feel your pain. I have hip problems (well all joint problems- waiting to get into a specalist- been waiting over a year- frickin Canadian health care- but i digress) too. I thought that running wouldmake all of my joint problems flare up- but i've noticed that since i've been off for a few weeks- that my joints are sorer (is that a word?) than ever. Still getting over a cold and the whole head hitting fiasco- then i can't WAIT to get back at it! Hope your doctor can provide you some relief!

Hey Everyone,

I just started my running program. I was wondering if anyone had any good pre-run leg stretching exercises?  I am experiencing some pain they call Compartmental Syndrome. I was wondering what kind of stretching exercises that I could do that would help eliminate the pain.  Thanks for you input.

Daniel

coyotecoach20: Do you have a 5K planned before the end of the year?  I am still thinking of doing one more at the beginning of December.  Hopefully it will not be too cold.  Over the last 2 weeks I have been less than diligent in getting in my runs/exercise and have not been eating the best.  But, this weekend I made it to the gym and got on the treadmill and elliptical machine.  Today I plan on getting outside for a run also.  I figure this is where I have to stick to it or begin to loose what I have gained over the last 3 months.  When I checked my e-mail today I was glad to see a post from this site because I do better when I feel accountable to a group of people, even if we have never met. 

Good luck to all.  How has everyone been doing these last couple of weeks?  How are the muscles and dreaded cold/flu symptoms? Oh, and bumps on the head?