Born to Run: Week of June 19th

[Skeezix]

I've just started running again, so I'm going to pipe up on this thread. I'm up to 30 minutes, 2.6 miles on my fifth time out of the gate (I've not run since the fall- so bad I know). Not the fastest pace in the world but I doubt I'll ever be really fast.

I really used to hate running and am not really sure that I'm ready to change that assessment 100% but I bought new running shoes and oh my lord, they are fantastic. I think it's made a huge difference, I'm enjoying running so much more. Plus I've found some music that really works for keeping me up and happy and paced well (god bless cheesy pop music).

[emily_in_nc]

I've just started running again, so I'm going to pipe up on this thread. I'm up to 30 minutes, 2.6 miles on my fifth time out of the gate (I've not run since the fall- so bad I know). Not the fastest pace in the world but I doubt I'll ever be really fast.

I really used to hate running and am not really sure that I'm ready to change that assessment 100% but I bought new running shoes and oh my lord, they are fantastic. I think it's made a huge difference, I'm enjoying running so much more. Plus I've found some music that really works for keeping me up and happy and paced well (god bless cheesy pop music).

Welcome Skeezix! Great to have you here. I just started running this year myself. Longest run so far is five miles, but I'm not getting too "serious" about it (yet, anyway), haven't done any events yet, etc. Just too busy with work and a puppy. However, I am enjoying it more than I ever used to when I'd give up after about 2 miles. I like the cheesy pop music too -- it definitely makes the discomfort more tolerable!

BTW, what running shoes did you get that are so good? Mine are getting pretty worn. They're still comfy (New Balance 754), but I don't think they have a lot of support left.

I've just done a 3.25 mile treadmill run this week so far; been really busy. Have a mtb ride scheduled for tomorrow after work, and hopefully another run on Friday.

Emily

[Grog]

Ran halfway back from work, a bit over 7 km. I should have run all the way, it took as long to finish the commute on the bus as it would have taken running!! But having not run in more than a month, I was prudent.

I love the idea of commuting by foot (running) although I need to figure out a better way to carry my keys (office keys + home keys = lots of keys). I wore a bike jersey, stuffed the keys into socks so it didn't jingle, but it still bounced around quite a bit as I ran. I could try with a Camelbak maybe (although the distance is not long enough to justify carrying water....).

I'll try to do it once a week in the summer, and cycle the other days.

[Wahine]

I always carry my ID, some money, my cell and usually keys when I run. I have a smaller waist type water belt with a nice big pocket on it that works and I also have some running shirts with smaller zip pockets that I got from Lulu Lemon, and that works perfect. You do live in the home land of Lulu Lemon after all.

[limewave]

I'm running!

Yesterday I did speedwork at the track. I was really short on time but I really needed more of a workout than just running a 5k. So I ran 2 min 1/4 miles with one 1/4 mile easy in between. I lost track of laps, but I had a total time of 37-40 minutes. It was a TOUGH workout.

Tomorrow I was going to do a brick, but the weather looks iffy so I may just do a longer run--hopefully 8 miles.

[Grog]

I always carry my ID, some money, my cell and usually keys when I run. I have a smaller waist type water belt with a nice big pocket on it that works and I also have some running shirts with smaller zip pockets that I got from Lulu Lemon, and that works perfect. You do live in the home land of Lulu Lemon after all.

I do have a few waist bags, maybe I should try that... I need to downsize my keyring for running days first and foremost, though!!

Any suggestion, dear Yoda, about how to ease a slight tendonitis of the big toe? It feels as if my shoe is too tight... even when I don't have a shoe on, and especially when I pull my toes up. It's definitely nothing broken according to the house doctor. Any wisdom is welcome. I have entirely cut running for a month, I didn't feel that pain anymore and just 7 km later it's back.

[runner2]

It's too hot over here, but I'm still running.
Get up early in the morning is the only way to beat the heat wave, and just do the shorter runs. My Husky can't even walk one block.
I bike more than running this week, but still running.

Stay cool.....

[Wahine]

We have had no problems staying cool here in the PNW lately. Today is the first day I have run with shorts in ages. I ran 5 miles. It was lovely even though the wind was gusted up to 40 mph.

Grog - it sounds like you're trying to use your great toe extensors to help clear the ball of your foot and toes as youswing your leg through. Usually people do this when they don't have enough strength in their tibialis anterior. Try walking on your heels with your knees locked. Then try walking on your heels with your knees locked and your toes curled. If the second one is substanially harder than the first, you're probably compensating for your tib ant. Therefore you must strengthen it. To do that, keep walking around on your heels with your toes curled.