Long and Less Long Runs: 4-9 to 4-15

[kelownagirl]

I just had to start this thread because I did my first 5k today! I went out planning to do another 3 km (my longest run so far) and then maybe walk a bit but I felt good so I did another lap and then I figured, what the heck, I can't run or ride for the rest of the week so who cares if my legs hurt tomorrow.

My time was 29:43 so I was happy because my goal was to do it in 30 minutes. I really like this running thing. This is my 8th run so far and now I figure I can start running 5km on a regular basis. Whoo hooo!!

[KSH]

WOW! Great job. Congratulations on running that far!

[tattiefritter]

Well done kelownagirl on getting to 5K, the first milestone! I say the first as this running lark is addictive.

I finally dragged my lazy bahookie out for a run this afternoon. I can't remember the last time I ran at about 4 in the afternoon as I'm usually running at lunch or inthe morning but I was constanly reminded of the substantial and late lunch I had . I was running from my front door so it was in an area I haven't run in for ages which was nice and I decided to investigate a hill I have earmarked to do repeats on (took me about 40 seconds to trundle up it which will be a good starter for 10 when I finally get round to them). Ended up doing 4.6 miles which was a little further than I intended being easy week but the pace was a sensible 9mm.

[Pika]

Wow Kelowna girl- that is a pretty snappy time for 5km too
We did our long run on Saturday- around 20km- did it with a group for the first time and some of them were faster so it kept us moving- made DH realize that we really are slow! I told him though that long slow runs are supposed to be slow- so not to worry about it- come race day he'll be ready
( He's doing his first 1/2 marathon this year- yae for him!)
Should have had a heart rate monitor on....
oh can anyone tell me what the percentages are for the various zones
zone one is what percentage of max HR etc
I know I have a book that says but in this disaster of a house no telling when I might find it!
Thanks in advance

[Wahine]

My butt hurts.

[alpinerabbit]

Mine did too from an extended hill climb on Sunday.

I had a 4 day weekend which I sort of, but not entirely, used to the best training effect. Friday I did all 3 disciplines, morning swim and later on a brick; Saturday I went shopping and Sunday running.
Monday felt nauseous and decided to be a house goddess instead of riding.

The weather would have been perfect.

Instead I had a call from an old friend who used to be the biggest couch potato and beer drinker, now he's doing IM Lanzarote in 6 weeks

[colby]

Let's see... I took the dog on 3 or 4 mile runs Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Wednesday we (been running with the dog every day) did a slightly different and more varying route, but I think it was a little shorter. Wednesday night I did super kickboxing thingy at the gym, so today I did yoga to stretch out me muscles.

Back on the HM plan now, for my May 27th HM (and May 6th 12k). I've been swamped at work lately and just trying to get on a schedule, now I finally feel like I can.

Hoping to get my husband on his bike soon, too... while I'll be focused on the HM, I have a couple of easier days that would be good for cross training (which would mean an easy run and ride to work, or a longer ride and to work). I'd take two commute days over none! (He's being stubborn, he likes to store nuts for the winter and hates coming out of it.)

[KSH]

36m 30s
3.50 miles
10m 26s /mile


Mile 1- 11:30 minutes
Mile 2- 10:00 minutes
Mile.50- 11:00 minute mile
Mile .75- 9:30 minute mile

Total Miles: 3.50. Was suppose to run 4.00 miles, but the gym closed at 8:00 PM, and I got on a treadmill at 7:10 PM.

My lower legs hurt so bad. I don't know how I will run another 3 miles tomorrow. I really think back to back days running is not good for me.

[colby]

Back on the HM plan now, for my May 27th HM (and May 6th 12k). I've been swamped at work lately and just trying to get on a schedule, now I finally feel like I can.

Today was supposed to be a 10k race but I didn't really want to dig one up to go out for, so I did a 6-7 mile run at home instead. Not quite pushing as hard as a race, but not really taking it easy either. Tried to keep my HR out of the "red" zone as much as I could. This was the first run I've done all year without the dog (she's away for the weekend with my dad).

I don't have a 10k route planned, nor do I have a 6 or 7 mile route. Instead, I cut off my 4 mile loop toward the end to seamlessly move on to the next loop, so probably 3.5-3.7 miles, plus a 3 mile loop on the end. A little more than 10k. Time was 58 minutes. Holy crap, I just did the math -- between 8:35 and 8:50/mile.