Running into trouble...week of 11/30/08

[jesvetmed]

Way to go Colby! I know I'm a week late... but hey, that's just me!

Great job everyone for getting out there...
I got in a 4 mile interval workout, a 6 mile run, and then tomorrow will be an 8.5 miler (probably in the snow.... i LOVE running in the snow!)

Have fun everyone!
Jes

[Urlea]

Jes: Good to "see" you! Running in the snow despite the cold is really beautiful.

I got another 5.3 miler in yesterday. Decided to do my new route in reverse in hopes of avoiding getting blasted by the 15-20mph winds. It worked. The portion that was into the wind was blocked by the creek embankment and trees.

Other then that it was a very tiring run. Almost got hit by a truck not obeying traffic lights & I have to run about 1.5 miles in about 6" of snow right now since the city has decided that the path doesn't need to be cleared for that section. It will make me stronger, but I'd rather not start out the run with muscle fatigue in my legs. Still glad I got out though.

Not sure about tomorrow's run. I might be stuck on the dreadmill. It's a high of -17 tomorrow. I had kind of told myself I wouldn't run if it was below -10. Depends on the wind and if there's sun. It's about -8 right now with 45-50mph winds with new snow. (Yes that's a blizzard & no, there is no leaving the house today.) I'll let you know.

Hope the rest of you had great runs this weekend!!!

[Jolt]

I made the mistake of attempting a trail run today after the ice storm that hit the area on Thursday night. Let's just say the Midstate Trail maintenance crews have their work cut out for them. It wasn't so much a run as constant climbing over and under downed trees and branches.

[ASammy1]

Everyone on this thread is so inspiring. Do any of you have advice for a beginner runner?

[Jolt]

Everyone on this thread is so inspiring. Do any of you have advice for a beginner runner?

Let's see...sounds like you're being smart about easing into it which is key. Have you gone to a running shop and had them help you pick shoes that are good for your particular body mechanics? That's a good idea since the wrong shoes can increase the chances of an injury. What kinds of surfaces are you running on? Concrete is the worst (it's really hard); stay off it. Asphalt is hard too but usually OK. Dirt is best (plus trails are SO much more fun than roads, except when they are filled with downed trees and branches from an ice storm).