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

[Wahine]

Just got back from my long run for this week. 10.25 miles on the Historic Columbia River Highway between Hood River and Mosier and back again. It's a beautiful trail open to bikes and foot traffic only. The downside, hills. There's a 5% grade that climbs for almost 2 miles! My legs are trashed.

After the run DH and I went to a quaint little restaurant for lunch. A burger with bacon and brie cheese for me!! Mmmmmm, so good. I resisted having an appetizer or a beer, so that is actually cutting back, believe it or not.

So that makes 22.75 miles for me this week. Next week is a rest week. Just in time.

[Wahine]

Emily, it all starts one step at a time. We have all been there at some point. Just go out and do what you can and try not to be judgemental. I remember when running a 400 in track would nearly kill me. Now I feel like I'm not warmed up until about 2 miles in to a run. Just get out consistently and it will improve. It's awesome that you've done as much as you have already.

[kelownagirl]

Hellooo? So what's this thread all about? Are you posting your miles as a cumulative total or ? And can I join?

I went for my first run ever yesterday. I have never been able to run because I had no cardio fitness to allow me go further than a few hundred feet before I was exhausted. So.... I was thinking that since I've been riding all those miles this past year, maybe I can learn to run too? I decided I'd do a walk/run. It was cold, below freezing, dark and icey out - I like to challenge myself - so I bundled up and walked for 5 minutes to warm up, with the intention of walking briskly and running for 30-60 seconds in between 2 minutes of walking. Lo and behold, I was able to run for 2 whole minutes before I got bagged! Who knew? I walked for another minute, and then ran two more. Did that for about 20 minutes then a 5 minute cooldown walk. So, my first "run", I went for 30 minutes, and I just measured it with the car and it was 3.5 km - about 2.2 miles. My legs are complaining loudly today but it felt good. I will do it again I think.

And I learned that hills are just as big a pita when you're running, as when you're riding...

Now I just gotta learn how to swim....

[emily_in_nc]

You gals are the greatest...thanks for all the wonderful support! I am definitely only a part-time runner since I do a lot of cross-training. Today, DH and I did a 11.4 mile hike in a state park. Awesome!

My goal is just to stay fit/get fitter and enjoy being active, whether that means mountain biking, road cycling, running, hiking, or whatever. I'm definitely a jack of all trades, master of none, but so long as I'm having fun, that's what counts, right?!

Emily