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

[kelownagirl]

What online training logs do you ladies use? I am trying coolrunning.com and like it because I can also log biking and walking too if I want. Are there others (free) out there?

[tattiefritter]

I use bikejournal for detailed bike stuff, but for everything else I use www.fetcheveryone.com however it is UK based.

[Wahine]

My butt still hurts this morning and I'm scheduled to run zone 4 to 5 intervals of 6 min.

Well, we'll just have to see won't we.

[alpinerabbit]

I did 7 k just now. I tried to go fast. I took at least 45 minutes. Or even 50!

I just log on my website. Nothing fancy.

[Wahine]

My butt still hurts this morning and I'm scheduled to run zone 4 to 5 intervals of 6 min.

Well, we'll just have to see won't we.

Not so good. Tried my first interval and I couldn't get above a zone 3, lasted 3 min and rested in zone 1 for 2 min, tried again, same same. Decided that since I'm supposed to be learning to run faster I should just do 1 min intervals as fast as possible, first one got me into zone 4 but no higher and I was spent at the end of a minute. Threw in the towel and did the rest of the run in my zone 1. Ended up with 52 min running, 5.21 miles. A little slower than I'd planned.

I got home tonight and stressed over taxes etc. Before I knew it it was 8 pm and I hadn't done my bike or eaten dinner. So I ate and now I'm off to bed. No bike today.

I know that I obviously needed the rest but I hate it when this happens.

[rocknrollgirl]

Good Morning,
I had a great run last night. One of those Forrest Gump runs....it was a pre-ride run, so I only ran for 30 mins, but I was able to cover much more ground than ever before. My first mile clocked in at 8:10, ON THE TRAIL! So I was very happy. Total about 3.5 miles.

Then my ride was a sufferfest. My legs were shot. Two reasons I think.
1. I did not eat enough during the day
2. Residual from hard training Fri and sat

I was going to bail after an hour, figuring better to cut my losses, but NO...the guys would not let me. What do you mean you are bailing...this is a hard week right...come on, finish the ride.

Note to self, NO NOT TELL BOYS TRAINING SCHEDULE....

[tattiefritter]

Good Morning,
My first mile clocked in at 8:10, ON THE TRAIL! So I was very happy.


Note to self, NO NOT TELL BOYS TRAINING SCHEDULE....

Speedy Gonzales! On the trail too...

Bet your glad you finished the ride though ?

[KSH]

What online training logs do you ladies use? I am trying coolrunning.com and like it because I can also log biking and walking too if I want. Are there others (free) out there?

www.beginnertriathlete.com

You can log running/swimming/biking... and just about any other sport you want.

You can also log equipment and give it a "replacement" time. With running shoes, you can say you want your equipment replaced after 300 miles and then when you log your running, you select the equipment, so it's all tracked.

[KSH]

44m
4.05 miles
10m 52s /mile

4 miles around house - Climb: 783.00 feet

Ran after work. The weather is finally nice again. Sure, the 20 mph headwind sucked, but at least it wasn't cold!

I didn't get a side cramp, although I never really got a good flow going.

My lower legs HURT! I can barely walk now thanks to my left calf hurting so bad. Ugh.

[Offthegrid]

www.beginnertriathlete.com

You can log running/swimming/biking... and just about any other sport you want.

You can also log equipment and give it a "replacement" time. With running shoes, you can say you want your equipment replaced after 300 miles and then when you log your running, you select the equipment, so it's all tracked.

I second the recommendation for beginnertriathlete. It is a really cool site. If you do sign up there, let us know your handle so we can add you as our "friend" and leave inspirational notes on your workout logs!

Re: the equipment replacement. This feature only works if you subscribe to the site. But the logs themselves are free.

[Deborajen]

Did 6 miles yesterday evening. It was drizzling, temp in the 40's and 20 mph winds (yuck!) so I ran on the treadmill. Managed to keep the pace where I wanted it, easy tempo, but my feet were trying to cramp up. Now that's a first for me. Felt like I was running on stumps and I'm sure my gait was awkward because of it. This morning I'm sore in places I've never been sore post-run - my inner thigh and outer ankle on my right leg. Strange.--

My calves have been tightening up a little as I build my mileage. This happened last fall when I was training for my HM as well. Maybe that was related to the feet cramping.

Another two-miler scheduled for tomorrow.

Have a great week everyone!

Deb

[run it, ride it]

W000, runs! At heart, I'm just a runner with a cycling problem .

Yesterday I did 15km on sloppy trails (with five sizeable hills) in 1:27, which is pretty speedy for me. My best time on that route is 1:18, but lately I've been running closer to 1:35 and struggling (or cutting my route to just 7-10km), but this time was almost effortless.

I know why, too! The day before yesterday I wasn't on the ball at all, and instead of pushing beyond my limit I turned right back at 3.3km, telling myself, 'you are too sore today and will only injure yourself if you push this. Wait till tomorrow.' What do you know? Self-preservation pays off!

Woulda been even faster if I wasn't so saddle sore from working three horses, one of which was stubborn as a mule!

Deborajen, I don't know how you do the treadmill thing for such distances! I'm terrified of falling off and have the tread permanently embedded in my calf to justify it! Kudos!

[rocknrollgirl]

TF, I was glad that I finished the ride, but I was as you would say "knackered". Made up for it with a great swim today. The boys would had forgiven me if I bailed, but...I probably would not have let myself off as easily.

ok...gotta go post a Yoda question...

[Shiraz]

Oh what a difference sunshine makes I had a great 7 mile run IN THE SUNSHINE and averaged 9:30 overall. Haven't got to run since my long run Saturday but biked Sunday. Go away gray days for good!!

[Deborajen]

Deborajen, I don't know how you do the treadmill thing for such distances! I'm terrified of falling off and have the tread permanently embedded in my calf to justify it! Kudos!

I'd hate to be eaten alive by one of those things, too. But outside it's traffic, wildlife, potholes, etc. Choose your poison, right - ? I just hate to miss a run so the treadmill is o.k. sometimes.

This morning I just did my 2-miler. This one was outside and it was about 35 degrees outside, practically dead calm - which is nearly unheard of around here - and it was really quiet out. Really nice, and quite a contrast to the gym night before last.

Long run this weekend. -

Deb