Running up a tab - Mar 3 to 9

[indysteel]

Most people do. When you're running inside you don't have any other factors such as wind, hills, terrain, humidity, etc. I, however, am an exception (thank goodness). I run much better outside.

I ran into a trainer at the Y last night (he heads the tri group) and he said that running on a treadmill with the incline set at 2% better mimics running outside. I'm going to try that and see how it feels.

[alpinerabbit]

I rented an aquajog belt tonight at the pool.

I asked a girl who was doing it what I am supposed to do - don't know yet if I did it right, but my HR was maybe 100.

So not very strenuous and I am wondering if it can do more for ya. A Tri Club mate trained almost exclusively in the water for a sub-4h marathon.

The weirdest thing was going to the loo after 40 mins - I felt like I had just landed after being on the moon. HEAVY.

[rocknrollgirl]

Your hr will not be as high during pool running because of the bouancy of the water. From what I have read, it is min to min the same as running on land.

[OakLeaf]

5.16 miles of fartlek for me today. Even though it's not been an ideal week for me training-wise, I added one more repeat, for a total of 6.

Does anyone know how temperature affects HR? I know I've read somewhere that your HR will go up on hot days to increase cooling. Mine didn't seem super-high today, though, even in the 83 degree heat (a good 10-15 degrees warmer than what it's been).

Today's theme on the beach: hot and windy. We've been under a tornado watch all day and I could see a little bit of lightning to the south, but actually the storm has mostly missed us. North of us a bit is getting rocked. There were still a surprising number of people out on the beach enjoying the warmth before the rain hit.

[alpinerabbit]

well my legs were a bit tired on my MASSIVE 20 minutes longjog this morning.

[Jo-n-NY]

Thank KSH. My you are a very fast walker - whew!!!!

Today my day for the treadmill. After the 5 minute warm up I ran 1 minute at 5mph. I had trouble finding a rhythm and was practiclly out of breath. I then walked 5 minutes, and my next run was better and went for 2 minutes. I did this 2 run; 5 walk until I hit 5 minutes. My last run I went for 3 minutes and I felt so much smoother. I think the 3 minute run might work well for my next workout with the 5 minute walks in between.

~ JoAnn

[KSH]

Thank KSH. My you are a very fast walker - whew!!!!

Today my day for the treadmill. After the 5 minute warm up I ran 1 minute at 5mph. I had trouble finding a rhythm and was practiclly out of breath. I then walked 5 minutes, and my next run was better and went for 2 minutes. I did this 2 run; 5 walk until I hit 5 minutes. My last run I went for 3 minutes and I felt so much smoother. I think the 3 minute run might work well for my next workout with the 5 minute walks in between.

~ JoAnn

GOOD JOB!!!!

Very soon you will be telling us, "I ran my first mile today"!

Yea, for my longer runs... over 5-6 miles... I do a 5 minute walk and 2 minute run combo. I will typically average around a 11:30 minute mile doing this. It really makes my long runs tolerable.

[Jo-n-NY]

GOOD JOB!!!!

Very soon you will be telling us, "I ran my first mile today"!

Yea, for my longer runs... over 5-6 miles... I do a 5 minute walk and 2 minute run combo. I will typically average around a 11:30 minute mile doing this. It really makes my long runs tolerable.

Thanks KSH, I am taking it slow and on my own little time line if I can call it that. Anyway, when I do run my first mile, it will be very exciting.

Your routine for longer miles of a walk/ run sounds like a very good one and something I plan to keep in mind.

~ JoAnn

[emily_in_nc]

I ran into a trainer at the Y last night (he heads the tri group) and he said that running on a treadmill with the incline set at 2% better mimics running outside. I'm going to try that and see how it feels.

I read to use a 1% incline for the same reason. I think 2% would be too hard -- like always running uphill! 1% is imperceptible to me.

Did 4.3 miles today on the treadmill.

Have a good weekend, all!

Emily

[Jo-n-NY]

Emily & Grog...actually I was told about "running" at 3mph from my hairdresser who has been running for years, but she alway said she was a slow runner. I don't think it was a good suggestion for me to take and actually use. I will be on the treadmill tomorrow and go for a faster pace. I will just keep pushing it up until whatever feels good and comfortable.

To be honest I thought that was odd because I walk at 3.8-3.9 mph. I thought maybe slower would help not to go out of breath, I will admit, it sure felt weird.

Enjoy the weekend!!! It will not be a very good cycling outside weekend here on LI, so I am will enjoy my treadmill run/walk routine.

~ JoAnn

[rocknrollgirl]

Howdy Girls,
Well after my run on Thursday, I spiked a fever and was pretty sick Thursday night. Fever broke yesterday morning. I stayed on the couch all day. No other symptoms, a stomach ache and a fever. Weird.

So last night I mentioned that I wanted to go to the pool today. DH said NO! He has been sitting on me since I have been injured. He is smart, I need sitting on !

So he left for practice this morning and I decided to go out for a walk. He never said I could not go for a walk, right?

It is ok to walk after you have been sick, right? Heck they let people walk post surgery, right? And if I happened to spontaneously break out into a light jog while on this recovery walk, I could not be held responsible, right?

So out I went between the hellacious rain we are having. Did a very light walk run, came home, did all my weights, icing and having tea now.

Feeling good.

[Wahine]

So he left for practice this morning and I decided to go out for a walk. He never said I could not go for a walk, right?

It is ok to walk after you have been sick, right? Heck they let people walk post surgery, right? And if I happened to spontaneously break out into a light jog while on this recovery walk, I could not be held responsible, right?

So out I went between the hellacious rain we are having. Did a very light walk run, came home, did all my weights, icing and having tea now.

Feeling good.

Ooooooo boy!! You're a handful. I'm glad it worked out OK though. Get lots of good recovery sleep today.

[rocknrollgirl]

I am a handful. When I go to the doc they have to give me a specific list of exactly what I can and cannot do.
But being a handful keeps him on his toes, he can always tell when I am plotting to escape. He has to be quick to counter my justifications.

But alas after my huge burst of energy this morning, I am sleepy, so nap I must

[KSH]

YES! I just did a 2.5 hour trainer ride and then ran. It was my first brick of the season.

OMG... I ran a 9:30 MINUTE MILE! WOAH! I haven't run that fast... EVER!!!!

[KSH]

To be honest I thought that was odd because I walk at 3.8-3.9 mph. I thought maybe slower would help not to go out of breath, I will admit, it sure felt weird.

Enjoy the weekend!!! It will not be a very good cycling outside weekend here on LI, so I am will enjoy my treadmill run/walk routine.

~ JoAnn

If you walk at 3.8-3.9, you can RUN at 4.5 probably. But do what feels best.

I know I walk at 4.6-5.0 on the treadmill. But the 5.0 is when I'm really working my speed walking form. Otherwise, I typically do 4.6-4.7 walking.

Running, I do 6.0-6.6. BUT I have been running for awhile.

Do what works for you! Don't underestimate your abilities though.