Long and Less Long Runs - 1/22/07 to 1/28/07

[Bluetree]

Here's my week's totals:
Two short 4 mile runs + one 7 miler today = 15 for me this week.
No runs scheduled for this weekend, so that should do it for me.

[KSH]

Well, I got in 2.5 miles at lunch.

I might put in some more miles on Saturday... but doubt it. I start with my tri coach workout plans on Monday... and he has me working out every day next week.

[RedCanny]

I got in maybe 1.5 miles, yesterday morning. Which is plenty, considering it was my first run since my 12/19 ankle sprain! I did short intervals on the treadmill - 10 x 1.5 minute runs.

Oy, my shins & hips hurt! Not sure if it's due to the treadmill (I prefer to run outside), or to the 5 weeks away from running. The ankle feels fine, though.

[emily_in_nc]

I ran 2.75 miles (+ walked .5 mi) on the treadmill yesterday. Definitely a "less long" run compared to most of you, but for a complete non-runner, asthmatic like myself, running 3 miles straight for the first time in my life (and I'm 45) a couple of months ago, courtesy of Advair (a miracle) and aerobic training on the bike, hiking, etc., felt like an INCREDIBLE victory. I used to hate running, avoid it at all costs, and now it makes me feel very powerful and free -- kinda like cycling.

Emily

P.S. I also fractured my pelvis and had to have surgery in a cycling accident in April '05. I didn't think I'd ever be able to even walk fast again...much less run. That's what makes it even sweeter.

[Deborajen]

Emily,

Congratulations! That's a good accomplishment, period, let alone for someone who's overcome asthma and a fractured pelvis.

I think it's been said that only 2% of the population can run a mile (?) Being able to run a mile - or more - definitely makes you feel like you're in control.

Deb

[tattiefritter]

Looking at my training log its actually my first long run in January everything else has been under 5 miles thanks to my cack footedness.

No wonder my poor ickle calves are complaining, more stretching and a session with "The Stick" later ready for tomorrow's MTB ride. I pretty much stuck to my gel every half hour strategy and they didn't seem to cause me problems which is good to know. I was tempted not to take them but then I remembered I've got a decent length ride to do tomorrow and need to be fuelled for that so I used them. I don't seem to have the urge to eat everything in the kitchen this afternoon which is normal for me post long run so maybe they'll work.

[Running Mommy]

I love it when I see people not let sucky things like asthma get in the way! Glad advair is working for you. My little man (spencer my son) had asthma when he was a wee tike, but I think (thank god) he has grown out of it. Very scary thing to have tho!!
But YES 3 miles DO count!! Heck 1.5 or .5 counts!! It's all relative!!
When I fist started running it was on the treadmill. I would walk for a minute and then run for 30 seconds. I kept increasing my running/decreasing my walking until I could run for a few minutes straight. When I ran my first mile I burst into tears. It was HUGE for me. It then became my goal to run a 10k in honor of my dear grandma (a vip in my life) who I was losing to lung cancer.
I will never forget that race. It was in 1994 a few months after she had passed.
So you see, we all start somewhere. Never belittle your achievements!! There will always be people that can run longer, faster, etc. It's that you are pushing yourself to achieve bigger and better things that matter.
Have a great week!
Denise

[yellow]

Emily--when I was injured and trying to start running again, my mantra was "1 mile is better than zero miles". It doesn't matter how fast or far you go...what matters is that you are out there, whether it's running or swimming or riding or walking or whatever.

As for my week, I had to travel for business so I didn't get to run or ski as much as I would have liked. The air quality is veryveryvery poor in the Salt Lake valley right now, which means that running outside isn't really all that smart (though did I do it anyway this morning? ). And we haven't had fresh snow lately...and it's a lean snow year to begin with...and it's been warmer "up the hill" than in the valley due to the lovely inversion (which means expedited snow melt), so no more skiing for a while, I think. That makes me very sad.

So this week I ran a total of 14.7 miles and skate skied 11.8 miles. My longest run was this morning on the treacherous icy trail, 6.4 miles. My calves are all messed up from wearing stupid shoes all week.

[KSH]

I ran 2.75 miles (+ walked .5 mi) on the treadmill yesterday. Definitely a "less long" run compared to most of you, but for a complete non-runner, asthmatic like myself, running 3 miles straight for the first time in my life (and I'm 45) a couple of months ago, courtesy of Advair (a miracle) and aerobic training on the bike, hiking, etc., felt like an INCREDIBLE victory. I used to hate running, avoid it at all costs, and now it makes me feel very powerful and free -- kinda like cycling.

Emily

P.S. I also fractured my pelvis and had to have surgery in a cycling accident in April '05. I didn't think I'd ever be able to even walk fast again...much less run. That's what makes it even sweeter.

Emily... your running in a HUGE accomplishment!

And 2.5 miles is FAR!

Great job lady!

[alpinerabbit]

45-50 or so minutes (7km?) on ICE.... it was nasty. slippery. That's strenuous. And the Thai lunch I had was firing up my stomach. Actually it was interesting, more like a menthol feeling in my esophagus. Post-shopping espresso was necessary to even get out of the house again (I am not a talented shopper). I looked at new swimsuits and promised myself one after I can swim continuous laps of freestyle.

I have found a fellow tri newbie in my swim class. He's got a marathon under his belt, so he's going for the olympic distance the day of my sprint. Maybe we can do a threesome ride or brick sometime.

PS I think with the fitness regimen I started since November I am losing weight. I dunno how it looks on the scales but fat-wise, I am losing visibly.

[btchance]

Emily - awesome job!! you're doing great. And Alpinerabbit - I don't know how you gals do it running on ice. I would fall and seriously injur myself.

Yesterday I biked up Monte Sano mountain, which is where all the MTB trails and trail running is in my area. Seeing how beautiful the area is again, and how nice our weather is, I decided to go for a trail run and MTB today. Well, I got everything loaded up in my car to go, and suddenly had the realization that today is Mountain Mist - the 50k (yes, 50k) trail run up there and that they were using all the trails for the race. So that plan is onhold until Tuesday (hopefully). Instead I did an 1:10 minute run (which includes 20min of w/u and c/d) with a lot of hills for my run. Got in 5.65mi with most of it in zone 2 HR. Good workout, pretty day, couldn't have been better (well, except if I had those trails )

That puts my weekly total at 9.25miles.