Hey everyone.  Good job to everyone, sounds like you all are doing very well.  I did my 10k today and I am not sure on time yet as it has not posted, but the clock time was 1:55, and I was at the back so I would say it was a good ten minutes to the start then I also took a potty break that had me in line for around 10 minutes, so I am thinking I at least did it in 1:40 so I am happy with that.  Sorry I haven't been around much, my life got really busy these last two weeks, but I am still running three times a week and trying to increase speed.

hope everyone had a good easter... just finished 2 miles + pushups and situps....

keep runnin!

chris

I'm still here. My running is not consistent. Some days I run 3 miles without problem. Other days I just can't seem to make it. On those days I need to take a walking break. My first 5K is coming up on Sunday so I hope that is one of my good days. When I ran yesterday I thought I would increase my speed at the end. I was just guessing as to how to do it, so I increased to 6.0 @ 2.5 miles. I was overconfident. I could only go to 2.75 miles. Next time I will try to go faster for the last quarter mile instead.

Keep running,

Karen

Is anyone still there? The board has really slowed down. I ran my first 5k yesterday. It was cold (48 degrees) and rain was forecast but it held off until after the race. I was freezing while waiting to start, but found the temperature great for running. I was not prepared for the difference of running on a treadmill and running outside. While the course was mostly flat, the slight rises and curves and slants in the surface really caught me off guard. Wind was also an issue for me. My time was 35 min. but I still came in second in my age group. All in all, I'm satisfied with this as a first effort. My next 5k is on May 9. I will really have to up my game because the next one is pretty big and attended by many experienced runners.

Keep in touch,

Karen

Hey guys! It has been way too quiet on this board! I am still running, if you can call it that. Spring is always really windy here, and going into the wind you can almost time me with a sundial. But my next 5K is also May 9. I do feel like I'm getting in better shape all the time. Until I was running outside I never knew how hilly my little town was!

It's good to hear that you guys are still out there too.

Hey crew,

I did my longest training run today, almost 4 miles. (Miscalculated, then got too close to home to go around the block. Once the dogs see me I have to come home!) Anyway, I didn't have to slow down and walk at all. That's really good for me, because sometimes even on 2 mile runs I have to walk a little bit. Only one of my miles was 11 minutes, the rest were in the mid to upper 10s. I'll never be winning a race, but at least I can participate!

Keep on running!

jnuak--that is quite some story. You live in a really interesting place. I wouldn't have been so calm to be in the presence of a wolf, even one as beautiful as Romeo. Although, it might be great incentive to run home really fast.

On Monday I improved my time over my Sunday 5K run time. My race pace was 11/mile. On Monday I ran 10/mile. I ran two days in a row because I wanted to get back on my running schedule, but I was really feeling it yesterday. That was a good reminder for me that the resting day/s are important. Today is my running day again along with my Yolates class. My goal is to improve my time again.

I am attempting to post a couple pictures from my 5K. In one, I am approaching the finish line. In the other, I have received my medal. Hope this works.

Karen

just got back from a run and a bike ride... now to finish up with pushups and situps!

hope everyone is still goin,

chris