January Thaw... 1/8 through 1/14 runs!

[Wahine]

I assume that I should be on my toes on the back leg, right? 'Cause when I do it with my heel down I do get a stretch but no glute work.

Absolutely. Sometimes I do this exercise with a lightish (10 lb dumbbell) in the hand on the same side as the leg I'm stepping back with. As you step back reach the DB out in front. It actually helps with balance and alignment but makes the exercise more muscle work rather than co-ordination. I call this version, "The Brier." Now, as a Canadian Girl, if you don't get that one I might have to come up to Vancouver and bomp you on the head with a curling stone.

[Grog]

Now, as a Canadian Girl, if you don't get that one I might have to come up to Vancouver and bomp you on the head with a curling stone.

Ouch! Okay, I'll do my best to avoid that cruel (and rather unusual) punishment.

Will report!

[kelownagirl]

I went for my first run with the orthotics today. My right foot feels really good and my left is a bit odd but ok. I did 1min walk, 1 min run for 3km, about 25 minutes. Did a really good stretch after, then I tried the suggestion in Chi Running and had a hot bath and did a leg drain. I hope it helps. Nothing is hurting right now.

[OakLeaf]

Intervals today. I really had to drag myself out, but I felt like I had to go today if I'm going to get one more hard workout before my race. 1 minute hard run, 90 seconds walking recovery x 7. Unfortunately my HRM wasn't picking up, so I can't compare it to last week (running surface and ambient temperature were very different anyway). Felt pretty good though. 4.2 miles with warmup and recovery run.

[teigyr]

I ran 3.5 miles today. I did some hills too just because I felt like it. One leg is hurting a bit but other than that, it feels surprisingly good! I'm at 13.5 miles for the week and I have one more day to go.

After I got back from the run, DH and I went for a 6 mile walk. That felt good too though my feet were kind of tired by the end of it. I don't suppose it helped that I was wearing my dress orthotics in Converse High Tops.

I think I'll run 4 miles tomorrow maybe. Monday's a swim and cycling day

[Wahine]

Accountability post - I'm going to run today, either track repeats if the track is free of snow or a slightly longer run with longer tempo intervals.

OK. Now I can't back out.

[KSH]

I had a good run today.

Per my coach I had to run 72 minutes. Ran 95% of the time. Only walked up a couple of hills to keep my HR down.

I went 6.40 miles with a 11:25 minute mile. Certainly not fast, but solid for me.