.... and Running In the New Year (Jan. 1-7)

[Kimmyt]

DH has an ipod I can inherit. So not to be too OT here but what type of headphones/ear things work the best for running? (Not total headphones, I know.) What is the best way to carry it? We just swapped out our computer so I need to download all the software again and learn how to use the ipod. I think this might definitely help though! Now I'll have to search for a thread on good running music.

Hey teigyr, I don't usually run with my ipod but sometimes I use it on the treadmill. I will usually just use the regular ipod earbuds but they do have a tendency to wiggle out so I bet it would work better with a headband to keep em in place. My mom swears by the Sennheiser brand (lots of people seem to like that brand for working out) behind the head model, but they are a bit more spendy than cheap earbuds. I got my brother the ear clips made by Philips to run with. I guess it depends on your preference? Some people don't like the ear clip things because they hurt.

K.

[roadie gal]

Another mile on the treadmill yesterday. My foot still feels good today. Maybe I'm beating the PF. I'm trying so hard not to push myself too soon, but it's so hard to do. It's funny because one of the things I emphasize with my patients is letting things heal and not trying to do stuff too soon. I'm my own worst patient!

[limewave]

I ran 8 miles this morning! That's the longest distance I've done in a long, long time. I felt really good. Almost pushed for 9--but didn't want to over do it.

iPods--I love mine for running. Can't wear the ear buds for the life of me. I have freakishly small ears and they won't fit. I like the traditional ear phones but with the band that goes more around the back of the head instead over top. And, I really like the ones with volume control on the wire--saves me from messing with the iPod when I'm running. I just clip mine onto my shorts or tights.

[froglegs]

10 slow, cold, wet, unpleasant miles. Did I mention slow? I think "shuffling" is the proper term. I don't know why I feel so crappy today. Oh well, at least I got the mileage in, that's the important thing (or at least that's what I'm telling myself).

[kelownagirl]

I get my orthotics on Thursday. Then I can start running again. Sigh. I'm tired of waiting.

[Grog]

Ugly weather this morning (as most recent days, and most coming days I'm afraid) but pulled myself out for my long run. It was sort of a rest week and my shortest long run until my coming half-marathon, that is 15 km and change. In the forest, it was just beautiful, I forgot about my little mechanical complaints (sore ankles, sore feet...) and just ran. I feel much better now.

Now on to Monster Month.

[OakLeaf]

Three minutes target race pace, three minutes recovery jog, repeats plus warmup and return run, total 5.4 miles yesterday. I guess this is a form of fartlek? It was a beautiful day.

I really struggle with an intermediate pace. My legs either want to go at their accustomed slow rate, or a hard run that I can't sustain for 5K (or even 1K, probably). Hopefully doing these short stints will get me used to the pace I want to run.