Running Nov 11-17

[kelownagirl]

Any thoughts about running on an indoor track? I was hoping to start in a week or two but someone has warned me about being careful because the corners are fairly sharp turns and can do damage to knees etc.

[Grog]

Any thoughts about running on an indoor track? I was hoping to start in a week or two but someone has warned me about being careful because the corners are fairly sharp turns and can do damage to knees etc.

It really depends on how the track is built. I ran on one at my old university and it was pretty nice. Only about 200 m though, but really soft and even. The corners were pretty similar to those of a regular track, I think... (You might want to make sure you run clockwise and counter-clockwise to even out the effort on your joints...)

[tattiefritter]

Oooh what have I been up to this week (checks training log on Fetch..). Um actually been a smidge lazy this week,I reckon it was an attack of the CBAs after the effort of my trail race. I got out for 5 on Sunday,just checking out some tracks near me. I did a set of intervals on Monday: about 1.5 Mile warm up then 8 x 90 seconds then easy run back to work, of course I set off far too fast for the first couple and suffered for the rest though I'm pleased to report I did all 8 though I so wanted to wimp out after 5. Had a fantastic MTB night ride on Wednesday then went down to the running club on Thursday for a surprisingly quick club run.

There were a lot more people out this week and I joined the easy group however there were a few guys in the group so we set off at quite a clip,however the two guys in front were a completely blind runner and his guide for the evening (he was so amazing to watch, if it hadn't been for the "leash" attaching him to the other runner I swear I would've thought he could see perfectly well)! There was also a lovely chap who was talking to me for a while but was struggling a bit as he was getting back into it after an illness but then he told me he was 65!!! He was a bit of an awesome runner in his youth by all accounts. A great and very enjoyable run, I was quite humbled to join them.

I had a recovery run on Friday of four miles and I stuck to an easy pace (yay me) and I've just come in from a hard 25 mile MTB ride, my longest for ages. I was riding really well until the last descent when I decided to go A over T over the bars. I have a few bruises but not too bad really however the worst bit was the fact I effectively "stabbed" myself in the chest with the end of my handlebar Its a bit sore now so I've got to hope it heals up in time for my road 10K on Saturday 24th - typical! Will be taking ibuprofen and covering myself in arnica cream for the next couple of days methinks.

[Wahine]

Ran another 3 miles today. I'm officially out of shape.

[kelownagirl]

I'll bet your "out of shape" is my "elite athlete".

[emily_in_nc]

I'll bet your "out of shape" is my "elite athlete".

Ditto!! 3 miles is a "long" run for me.

Emily

[Wahine]

Tell that to my tight hips.

[alpinerabbit]

I ran 5.5K with my new insoles yesterday. They felt like a pair of socks forgotten in the shoes (arch support). My outside feet (metatarsals) hurt. I think I get that with stiff soles, and the insoles are rather stiff.

I felt bad anyway, what with a wine tasting the night before....

will try a few short runs this week.