Running & Walking: 2007 milestones, 2008 goals

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

My 2008 fitness walking goal is to walk at least two brisk 4 mile walks a week, in addition to whatever biking I do. It keeps my hip joints flexible and pain free, for one thing...something that biking doesn't do.

[Jo-n-NY]

We ordered a treadmill which I will alternate with my bike trainer. This will be a first since an began cycling consistantly 5 years ago. I am excited to have some variation.

I NEVER ran in my life except for what we had to do in gym which is more years ago than I care to figure. I expect to begin walking and "may" incorporate a bit if a jog. I am just so afraid of creating some pain somewhere if I begin to jog as with cycling I have none. So time will tell. I might just incorporate a fast walk with my indoor cycling.

~ JoAnn

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[KSH]

2007 Highlights...

Let's see. I RAN. Didn't run in 2006 due to injuries. In 2006 I ran 85 miles ALL YEAR. In 2007 I ran 540 miles!

I even ran 2 half marathons training for my Half Ironman. Unfortuantely, my IT band flared up a month out from my race, so I didn't get to run in my Half Ironman.


2008...

This is the year of the IRONMAN for me.

I have to get to a point where I can walk/run 26 miles after riding 112 miles on my bike. I'm not sure how I'll do that... without injury (since it didn't really pan out for my half)... but I guess I'll find a way. That or I'll just walk really fast. HA!

[kelownagirl]

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LOL, sorry. The were 'relative' lowlights to be sure. More like minor frustations.

[ummbnb]

Running for me is just about feeling good after a run. I think my days of fun runs and races are nearly over because I just don't get excited about participating anymore.

That said....

I just signed up to join a team at work to do a local Lung Association run up the steps of the tallest building in Denver, Republic Plaza. It's 55 floors iirc. Stair training starts tonight after work. The run is Feb. 24. We'll see how this goes My knees hurt just thinking about it!

[OakLeaf]

2007: did the Chi Running workshop. I don't want to say it changed my life, but.. it changed my running life.

2008: signed up to run my first timed 5K the end of January (I did a totally untimed duathlon type thing last August, but this is real). I don't expect to be competitive and I know better than to try - I just want the T-shirt

Later in the year: continue running at least 1-2 days a week, continue feeling more comfortable on my feet.

[anakiwa]

2007: Two slowest marathons ever (but did manage 2 marathons in 4 weeks and survived and finished Chicago).

2008 Goal: Run to enjoy myself and not focus on racing (I decided this at roughly mile 22 of marathon #2)