Breaking new ground or the same old path Oct 15-21

[Shiraz]

Ill start the thread. I didn't get to run today because I couldn't get out of the hospital. I was helping the boss write a plan to increase productivity and save $$$$$$. Yuck!! I did run 7 miles yesterday. I have to run tomorrow.

[tattiefritter]

After working until 4am Monday morning I got out on Monday afternoon for a run to try to wake myself up, felt not too bad so did some intervals as work is getting in the way of lunchtime runs and there was no guarantee I would get out today.

My footpod was chucking out random readings so no idea of pace or distance but did 20 minutes easy then 4 x 2 mins then 20 minutes back. Total about 6 miles. Hopefully my legs will start turning over quicker now I'm doing some speedwork as still feel a little slow.

Have brought my kit to work to try to get out for a short recovery run.

[kelownagirl]

I ran with the kids today. Well, I sorta ran. I walked 45 steps and ran 100. About 1 min walk and 1 min run. for 3 km. Felt ok. Shins not hurting too much. Iced hip and calf when I got back. Will do that again on Thursday. Maybe I can run an entire km next week without pain?

[Shiraz]

I ran intervals on the treadmill today due to the rain. Total of 4.5 miles(1 mile warm up and 1/2 mile of cool down) . Wow I find it really hard to transition from outside to the treadmill. I am so glad to be over the "bug". Hope everyone else is recovering.

[annie]

Did my "basic" 5K today. Out of my front door, up the street, and then back. A bit boring, but I am doing it faster than a month ago, so that is encouraging. Did a 4.5 miler yesterday. I am wanting to move up to 5 miles, and then 6. There's an awesome 6 mile loop of off-road trails not far away that I want to run instead of walk/hike. That's now my goal. I want to do it before the snow flies and it gets slippery. If the weather cooperates, I should have the time.

Kelownagirl, hope you get your painless km soon! And thank you for all your encouragement. It is greatly appreciated.

Shiraz, Love your forum name. Am trying NOT to partake of your namesake but not having a lot of luck. SO many good shirazes and SO little time.

tattie, do you ever sleep? I would be dead with your schedule. Seriously dead. You rock!

Annie

[tattiefritter]

tattie, do you ever sleep? I would be dead with your schedule. Seriously dead. You rock!

Annie

Working until 4am is not a regular occurence! I was up and about to make sure I didn't mess myself up too much, I could've happily slept all day but then would have been awake all night.

Its a beautiful, crisp, sunny autumn day here, hopefully work won't interfere and I can get out for a run at lunchtime - 5 miles scheduled. We recently moved sites and this one is only about a mile away from the sea front so I should be able to get down there today for some fresh sea air.

[teigyr]

I ran 3.1 miles on the treadmill. I did intervals slightly, they were .25 to .50 mile intervals but still I also mixed up the inclines.

I'd much rather be outside but there are times it's dark and cold and the weather doesn't accomodate my wishes. For those who go to the treadmill in the winter, how do you simulate outside running for training purposes? I know the treadmill is easier, right? So if I run 5 miles on the treadmill, it wouldn't carry over to 5 miles outside. How can I offset that?

[Deborajen]

I'd much rather be outside but there are times it's dark and cold and the weather doesn't accomodate my wishes. For those who go to the treadmill in the winter, how do you simulate outside running for training purposes? I know the treadmill is easier, right? So if I run 5 miles on the treadmill, it wouldn't carry over to 5 miles outside. How can I offset that?

I've always thought the treadmill was harder than running outside. Running on a moving surface is unnatural - my feet shift around inside my shoes on the treadmill.

I'll probably run on the treadmill this evening, though. The weather looks like it won't accomodate here, either.

Deb

[tattiefritter]

For those who go to the treadmill in the winter, how do you simulate outside running for training purposes? I know the treadmill is easier, right? So if I run 5 miles on the treadmill, it wouldn't carry over to 5 miles outside. How can I offset that?

I've read that you should set the treadmill to have a 1% incline to better replicate outdoor running. I've read that factoid in various places during the two years I've been running but I've never tried it out as I don't do treadmill running.

[annie]

Got in a hilly 4 1/2 miler this morning. Nice weather, temps in the mid-60's. I wore shorts. Amazing how quickly one warms up while running. Quicker than on a bike.

Don't know about treadmills. I've never had one. I hope to continue to run outside all winter, but we'll see. I'm ok with cold, dark and snow, but ice scares me!

Does anyone belong to a running club? I am thinking of looking into the one in town here.

annie

[Shiraz]

I think life caught up with me today.......I just wanted to come home, put on comfy cloths and veg! Heated up left overs and watched Gray's Anatomy...did not run. I did run 4 miles after work last night.

Annie, wish you lived closer! I like Shiraz and all reds!

I need to run tomorrow, lift a few weights (to say I did) and having a surprize birthday party for my MOM's 66th. I can't believe how hard it is to get a mother to cooperate with plans. Mom keeps saying "she really doesn't want to go up town to the Country Kitchen ( where her party is) she would just like us to have ham sandwitches at home" . I had to lay some guilt on her and say we want to take you up town Mom.....I 'll let you know how we pull it off.

[annie]

I think life caught up with me today.......I just wanted to come home, put on comfy cloths and veg! Heated up left overs and watched Gray's Anatomy...did not run. I did run 4 miles after work last night.

Annie, wish you lived closer! I like Shiraz and all reds!

I need to run tomorrow, lift a few weights (to say I did) and having a surprize birthday party for my MOM's 66th. I can't believe how hard it is to get a mother to cooperate with plans. Mom keeps saying "she really doesn't want to go up town to the Country Kitchen ( where her party is) she would just like us to have ham sandwitches at home" . I had to lay some guilt on her and say we want to take you up town Mom.....I 'll let you know how we pull it off.

Hey, sometimes you just gotta veg! Give yourself a break. It's ok.

Don't know if I'll run tomorrow. Maybe walk/hike instead. I have a longer bike ride planned for Saturday, so don't want to over do it.

Have fun with your Mom! That is wonderful. My mom is gone now and I am so glad I have memories of all the good times we had.

Reds? I'm having a glass of Renwood Barbera right now. Mmmmm, yummy! I highly recommend it.

Annie

[northstar]

Went for a slow 4 miler last night. I've really slowed down a bit since my duathlon. I plan to run a 5k with some people from work next week Saturday and would like to get it done in less than 25 minutes. We'll see if that happens...I am just having trouble feeling motivated right now.

[HillSlugger]

First run in 2 months, so I think that qualifies as "breaking new ground".

On Tuesday my knee doctor gave me the OK to resume running. So today I headed to the gym at the pool to use their treadmill, thinking it would be easier on my body while I'm starting back up (it was my first time ever using a treadmill and I've got to say that running the treadmill is far worse that riding the trainer stand in my basement. It's mindnumbingly boring without a TV and there was no fan or air movement). I was surprised to be able to run without needing any walk breaks. While running my ankles were complaining more than my knees. Now, everything aches a bit, including my knees. I've iced them once and will need to do it again later.

Finally tally: 2 miles in 25:52.

[roadie gal]

I was really angry at my bank yesterday. So I got on the treadmill to burn off some steam. (It was about 45 degrees and raining, with a 20 ph wind.) I was aiming for 11 miles. I was so angry that I did 12! That's the only good thing that came out of the day.