An outbreak of the runs...Jan. 29-Feb. 4

**emily_in_nc** · 02-03-2008, 04:15 PM

I have no idea how far I went, but today I finally got out on the trails and ran/walked for 42 minutes -- yay! It was in the 60s and lovely here in NC today. I wore my HRM and ran until my HR went above 160 (on hills), then walked until it was around 150, then ran again, back and forth. I'll say one thing, it is much, much easier running on the treadmill. I can do 40-45 minutes without my HR ever reaching 160 and with no walking stops. Rolling trails are a lot more challenging!

Emily

**teigyr** · 02-04-2008, 04:04 PM

9 miles today

It was ok though it took me longer to recover after than I thought it would. I think I was sluggish from the onset but I'm glad I did it and I'm really glad it's over! Of course this means next week I go into double digits

**kelownagirl** · 02-04-2008, 04:46 PM

I went for a run today, but kept it mostly walking and short intervals. Shins did not hurt. Crossing my fingers. I see the orthoped again on Friday so will be careful until then.

**Wahine** · 02-04-2008, 07:49 PM

3.5 miles today at lunch. Not my best but I got out there. Teigyr you're doing great. KG, I'm glad your lower legs behaved today.

**indysteel** · 02-05-2008, 05:52 AM

Weeeee. I ran both Saturday and Sunday with my running group. I still haven't broken the 3-mile barrier (maybe this coming weekend) but I picked up the pace a bit. I didn't feel extremely comfortable aerobically, but my legs were okay. It was nice to be outside getting some fresh air if nothing else.

**teigyr** · 02-05-2008, 02:26 PM

2.5 miles today just to stretch out from the 9 mile run yesterday.

My ankle hurts a bit, I think I might have to switch shoes. My gel kayanos always worked well pre-orthotics but perhaps they're conflicting with the orthotics now.

For those who have done it, how heinous is the transition from running a half-marathon to running a full one? I'm just toying with the idea. The Portland marathon is 3 months after the half-marathon I'm doing. If I was going to do a marathon, I think that would be perfect timing. The Portland one looks like fun. Am just pondering at this point...will I be killing myself to do this? Am not going for time, just to finish.

**emily_in_nc** · 02-05-2008, 05:20 PM

3 miles running, .75 mi walking on the work gym treadmill today. It was lovely outside, but too humid for me to run outside on my lunch hour, as I don't have time to wash and dry my hair (though I do take a shower, never fear!)

Emily

**limewave** · 02-05-2008, 06:11 PM

A four mile run in the sleet and rain. Pushed DD in the baby jogger. She insisted on wearing her sunglasses and sparkly shoes. In retrospect, the sunglasses were probably a good thing--they kept the rain out of her eyes.

**limewave** · 02-05-2008, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by teigyr

For those who have done it, how heinous is the transition from running a half-marathon to running a full one? I'm just toying with the idea. The Portland marathon is 3 months after the half-marathon I'm doing. If I was going to do a marathon, I think that would be perfect timing. The Portland one looks like fun. Am just pondering at this point...will I be killing myself to do this? Am not going for time, just to finish.

I don't think you'll be killing yourself by jumping to the marathon. It's the same as the half and with most distances--a good deal of it is mental. You just get it set in your mind that you will be running for a very long time, and you'll be alright.

**teigyr** · 02-08-2008, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by limewave

I don't think you'll be killing yourself by jumping to the marathon. It's the same as the half and with most distances--a good deal of it is mental. You just get it set in your mind that you will be running for a very long time, and you'll be alright.

Hey, I just wanted to thank you for this

I'm still toying with the idea. If my body can do it, I want to. Pain is ok, I guess. It isn't exactly fun sometimes but finishing something is great! I'm websearching for the justification but I am SO there. Like 95% there.

I guess I always told people in cycling "if you can do 25, you can do 50", etc. Is it the same with running? I know that running is harsher and all but still. It seems like there is far more caution in running events than cycling.

Now. If I sign up for this, I have a choice of what to put on my bib. Do I do something like "idiot"?!

**HillSlugger** · 02-08-2008, 12:15 PM

Hi All, I've been doing my running but forgetting to post it here. Anyway, I had a GREAT run this morning! It felt sooo good and seemed to take little effort. Why can't they all feel like this?!?

3.4 miles, 32m 48s, 9:40 pace

**kelownagirl** · 02-08-2008, 02:40 PM

I did another 3 km on Thursday and felt ok. I was careful and went back to only running for 1:00 or 1:30 at a time. How boring...

**teigyr** · 02-08-2008, 10:27 PM

3.5 miles today. I was a bit reluctant because I got home at 6am and after sleep, I just didn't feel right. It was raining, etc. I decided that if I want to do a marathon, it means I can't wuss out at rain or tiredness. I ran 3.5 miles (went out to do 2.5 but figured I should aspire beyond that) and it was my fastest time since I started logging it at the beginning of the year! Go figure. Life is good sometimes

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