We need a new running thread: Feb. 23 and on

[Crankin]

I got out this morning, before the rain came. Thankfully, it was intense, but short and is over now, as opposed to those just south and west of here, where there is flooding.
I did the same 2.2 mile out and back, which includes going up and down the 10% grade. I ran about 90-95% of it (more than last time). Not wearing my Garmin or doing anything else to tell me how slow I am. The goal is to run, starting out slowly (again) and build up my mileage and endurance.
But... yesterday I got an email that the New England ASU alums are sponsoring and participating in a Pat Tillman Shadow run. It will be going on at the same time they have the one in Tempe. Something is pulling me toward it; just to "do" it, with no thoughts of time. However, it's on April 16 and I don't know if I can do 4.2 miles in about 5 weeks. I know I can get through it, based on my pain and suffering in various cycling things. And, you can walk, too. But, I have done one 5K race (a very low key fundraiser for our local hospital) and it was torture for me. The farthest I have run is 5 miles, and that was 2 summers ago.
I am probably the oldest living member of the New England ASU Alumni chapter and I certainly wouldn't be running with all of those youngsters. DH doesn't run and I don't really want to walk the whole thing, either.
Opinions? Remember, it's the beginning of the riding season, too and that, in the end, is more important to me.

[indysteel]

Got some new running shoes last night. For the past few years, I've been wearing Mizuno's Wave Rider, and have been happy with them. My new pair is the Wave Rider 14. They've changed the midsole and heel a bit since I bought my last pair, and they're even lighter. I'm eager to try them out.

[katluvr]

After a very warm early spring we had a "cold front" come thru. So I did not have to get out before it got too warm. Good thing it is my only day off out of 8 work days (ugh!). Headed out to the "hill" (in Florida that is also known as a bridge or overpass!). Did 4 miles, so "up the hill" 4 times. On mile 2 & 4 I was running into a VERY strong wind. Whew!
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[emily_in_nc]

4.1 miles on the treadmill today. Slow pace (5.5 mph), but a good, easy run, and I barely even noticed the miles flying by as I was watching UNC play some horrendous basketball on the gym TV and getting pretty disgusted.

Thank goodness they came back to win the game by 2 at the buzzer.

[indysteel]

I did the same loop yesterday that I did on Monday. I felt okay, but I was feeling a little tired after what was a long week at work. I got through it though, and am guessing that I ran three miles plus a bit of walking. I'm not quite ready to transition from intervals.

[skhill]

... and it was a beautiful morning for it, warm and sunny. Very windy, tho. It was a 3k, my chip time was 14:49, gun time 15:08. Awards were given by gun, so I was offically 3rd in age group (but if it had been by chip, it would have been 2nd, by nearly 10 seconds). Ran it slightly faster last year, but a 20+mph headwind for the last third of the race took it out of me. But it was a pretty cool race to likely be my final one in this age group!

[indigoiis]

Crankin - I think you should totally do it. You have five weeks. Do you want me to come up and do it with you? I am doing the Clamdigger the next day, but I could definitely come up in do this if you would feel more inspired to do it!

I ran 8 today, after not running since Tuesday. I rode on Monday and Tuesday - not far, 10 miles both days. I ran Tuesday. Then Wednesday I didn't run, Thursday no run, Friday no run. Lame! But my ankle was a little tweaky. And man, I am stressed from work big time this week. So I waited, and I'm glad I did, because I had a really good run today.
Tomorrow, I ride 40 with the bike club.

[limewave]

A quick check-in. I managed to get in 8.5 miles today! For reals. Short of where I'm supposed to be, but much farther than I was even hoping to be able to run today.

[Crankin]

Thanks for the offer, Indi. You might regret that offer if you knew how slowly I run. I felt very gung ho about it Friday and now, after riding 2 days in a row, not so much!
I am going to run tomorrow, going to have to be at oh dark thirty. I don't think I can take the treadmill for even 2 miles, so I am planning to go outside for 3 miles. I will make my decision after that. My hip/psoas is still very stiff when I get up in the AM, but the stretches are keeping it well under control. Deep inside, I know the running makes this worse, but no one is telling me to stop.
The plan is to run tomorrow, short ride Wednesday, run Thursday, probably riding both weekend days. I don't seem to do well if I run more than 2 days a week, which I know is probably not enough.

[redrhodie]

Deep inside, I know the running makes this worse, but no one is telling me to stop.

I can't read that and not tell you to stop. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! No one hears it but you. Why are you doing something that's making it worse? What is this accomplishing physically that walking can't do for you, without the pain and injuries?

[MCAP]

I finally feel like I can join these threads!

I'm the one that was really struggling to run 90 seconds back in October and asked for help. Since then I've read chirunning (and everything that i can get my hands on) have dramatically changed my form, and went from a super motion control shoe to a racing flat.

On Friday I ran my longest run yet- 4.25 miles! I went with my dog, Tuff, and ran around a private lake not too far from my house. The first half of the run was really slow and I thought I might not make it around, but by 2.5 miles or so I felt like I could've gone forever. It's pretty liberating.

This thursday is my first 5K race ever. I'm pretty excited.

[emily_in_nc]

Congratulations, MCAP, that is remarkable!

Good luck with your 5K - should be a breeze!

[Crankin]

Red, I don't even sweat when I walk. Even walking at 4 mph. Maybe when it's very hot out. And actually I sometimes can feel my hip hurting when I walk.
Maybe you are right. Running helps me keep my body in shape...
When I ride, even slowly, I always feel like I got a work out. The thing is, I love to walk and hike.

[Susan]

Great MCAP!

Crankin, I don't know if you could imagine doing that but I used to use my walking sticks to take some weight off of my legs when running. I started out running like that (60 pounds heavier), I still do it sometimes. It takes some time to figure out how to use them correctly in the running motion but it makes a real difference if you get the hang on it.

Yesterday I ditched my "Making the cut" workout and went for a 5k run because it was so warm and nice outside I couldn't stop me from going out. It would have been warm enough for short sleeves and I was drenched in sweat in my winter clothes. You could even smell a little bit of last summer and imagine that it would be summer soon. (Sadly thats not true...)

[Crankin]

I was too lazy to get all the winter gear on to run outside this morning; it's 30 out. I did 2.3 miles on the TM, including a little warm up, cool down, and 2 2 minute walk breaks. Last time I was on the TM, I could only do 2 or 3 2 minute run intervals.
I've decided against the Pat Tillman run, although I might do it as a walk (and I suspect i would run for part of it). I have 2 Saturdays I can't do any training before that date, as I am part of a bike workshop for my club and then I have a class the week after that.
Red, I thought more about what you said. The thing is, my hip hurts whenever... it's mostly just stiff in the morning and then gets better. The MacKenzie PT has really helped. I just need to make sure I continue doing the stretches. It's like having a personal trainer that my insurance pays for . I am notorious for not stretching.
Running will never be my #1 thing, and I mostly do it in the spring and fall. But, I still like to be able to go out for 2-4 miles when I feel like it.