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

[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.

[indysteel]

Yesterday, I did my first run since--get this--1995. There's a group of people that I ride with who get together to run on Saturdays and Sundays during the winter. After a couple of months of feeling sort of left out, I met up with them yesterday. New running shoes and all. The group is rather motley in that some people run at a pretty good clip, some a bit slower, some do intervals and some just walk. Then they all meet up for breakfast and shoot the breeze.

I had planned on doing intervals but instead more or less ran with a few of the slower people. I ended up doing just under 3 miles. Considering the most anybody in the group does is 4, I was pleased. From there, I went to my usual spinning class but took it easy. I just wanted to keep my muscles moving. I'm sore today, but not horribly. It'll pass.

I'm not necessarily looking to get into running like I'm into cycling. I ran track and x-country for a couple of years when I was in H.S. but sustained a number of injuries. I ended up quiting it and my team cold turkey, something that has been the source of much regret. I ran off and on a bit through college and law school but never really came to love it. The fact that I had fun yesterday was a bigger accomplishment for me than the running itself. I think my attitude about myself as an athlete has changed in the last couple of years thanks to biking and yoga. I'm more of a "I think I can" girl than I used to be.

[Grog]

Yesterday, I did my first run since--get this--1995.

Great job Indysteel! Congrat on getting out there.

I'm not necessarily looking to get into running like I'm into cycling.

Yeah, I said that too......... You never know where your feet will take you.

Enjoy!

[Kimmyt]

indy, I feel the same way about running. But the fact is, it's a great thing to do when I can't get out andbike, if it's too cold/icy, or if I'm travelling.

also, are you from indianapolis? The Boy and I are doing the 500 Mini-Marathon in May out there!

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Went for a run my self this afternoon at work. Was gonna just do treadmill since I only brought a pair of shorts and tank top, but all the other ladies were chattering about how nice it was and how they were gonna go outside, so I took a step outside and realized it was GORGEOUS, mid-60s and sunny. Did about 3 miles and felt good and actually managed to take the time to cool down unlike I usually do when I run at work. So no cold sweats rigth now at my desk, yay!

K.

[indysteel]

indy, I feel the same way about running. But the fact is, it's a great thing to do when I can't get out andbike, if it's too cold/icy, or if I'm travelling.

also, are you from indianapolis? The Boy and I are doing the 500 Mini-Marathon in May out there!

I am from Indianapolis. That's great that you're doing the Mini. It's turned into a hard race to get into. Where are you traveling from? If you need any advice or help with your visit, please let me know.

[indysteel]

Great job Indysteel! Congrat on getting out there.



Yeah, I said that too......... You never know where your feet will take you.

Enjoy!

So true. I didn't have any grand ambitions when I first started riding either. If I recall, my first bike ride in June of 2006 was 6 miles. My longest ride in 2007 was 160 miles! I could surprise myself again I suppose.

[Kimmyt]

I live in PA, but The Boy's sister runs the race every year (she lives somewher in IN and his parents live close to Indianapolis) so we will be staying with his folks and hanging out with the fam. She runs alot faster than me though, she always finishes near the top of her AG, I think she has the pride of holding the record as the fastest woman in Bedford, IN!