Running is Fun - Week of July 7

[Veronica]

That's my mantra this week. And gosh darn it, maybe someday I'll believe it.

I did a whopping 2.2 miles today. I didn't feel very good on my first mile. I did it in 9:47. That surprised me, since I really didn't feel all that good. The second mile was a 9:52. Betcha that's why my legs felt so darn heavy! They just aren't suppose to go that fast. I got my HR up to 190 going up the hill.

Was it fun? It was only 2 miles, so it was okay. Our air feels really heavy today and it's already 86 degrees out. I suppose I need to get moving earlier this week, since we're in for a heat wave. Running is more fun when it's cooler.

V.

[Fujichants]

It was quite cool here this morning along the beach and only managed 2.6 miles! I was supposed to do 5...My heart rate just shot up like crazy and I felt dizzy after about 2 miles. I think it has to do with me being tired...At least I hope so!

[oneskineejosie]

Today was interval day (ick), so I did an interval ladder:
1 minute run (moderate)
2 minutes recovery jog
2 minute run (harder)
2 minute recovery jog
3 minute run (harder again)
2 minute recovery jog
4 minute run (even harder)
2 minute recovery jog
5 minute run (like you'd run at the end of a race - all out)
and then I worked my way back down in reverse

I completed this and then finished the rest of my 6.4 mile loop at a nice comfortable pace. It's kind of a hilly run but I was pleased to complete it in 1:02:00, and still had some gas left in the tank. I guess this running stuff isn't too bad...but I still can't say I like it!

[Shiraz]

No run for me today, I just got home from the hospital and am recovering from yesterdays run. My girlfriend and I ran to a track and took a longer route.We ended up with a prerun of 3 miles and then we did 6 -1/2 mile intervals with a .2m recovery (4.2m) and then ran home (shorter route) for a total of 8.85 miles. The heat killed me and I really feel the drain today. It was so hot! We are trying to get ready for our half marathon Aug 30. The temperature hit the 80's last year so I know we need to train in warmer weather but I am such a heat wussy.

Hoping to get a run in tomorrow AM when it is COOL.
RUNNING IS FUN, EVEN IN THE HEAT. YEAH!

NICE INTERVALS ONESKINS

[yellow]

We are trying to get ready for our half marathon Aug 30.

I'm behind. Been mtn biking, and hiking with a friend in need quite a bit. But I managed an 8 miler at elevation last Thurs (my first "mountain run" of the year, up to about 9000' above MSL...moose-free but not quite snow free up high!) and have been getting 4 milers in the am before work (and before heat). I guess I'd better start training in the afternoon to get ready for that Whydaho heat...I'd better get some more miles in, too. This week at some point I will do a 10 miler! Maybe!

[Wahine]

I ran 3.5 miles today. Phew!! It's funny how hard 3.5 miles can seem on some days. It was warm and windy and I think I'm still recovering a bit from my HIM &/or a big bike ride on the weekend.

Nice to see you Yellow and Shiraz!!

[Kimmyt]

Ran 3 miles today. It was hot and humid. Ugh.

[katluvr]

Had speed work on TM today.
Speed work--what an oxymoron for me! My "speed" interval is cranking the treadmill up to 6.2 mph and hoping I don't die before 0.25 miles!

Total 3.75 miles w/ 4 speed intervals.

One day it will become easy (HA!) and 6.2 mph will be my 1/2 marathon pace (double HA!)

Glad I found this thread. Need to "vent" about my wonderful run today!

[OakLeaf]

Running is so much fun, I really wanted to have EXTRA fun by making this interval day. I planned to run on the path in town after my annual check-in with the allergist.

But when I woke up, there was an air quality alert for today, particulates and ozone both. All things considered I decided it wasn't the best idea to wait until the hottest part of the day or do an extra strenuous workout, let alone both. As it was, even at 11 a.m. it was one of those days where they tell you to be careful because the temperature plus % humidity was 150.

So, another free run from home. Those hills definitely give it a bit of an "interval" character, especially that 15% grade a mile in. Not formal hill repeats, but the whole course rolls, there's almost no flat - couple big climbs and descents early on, then a gradual rolling ascent to my turnaround. I just wish I could do a loop instead of an out-and-back, but the shortest loop I could do from home would be about 8 miles, half gravel, and all of it just as hilly as what I'm doing now. Maybe someday I'm not there yet.

Five miles even, again.

[Shiraz]

Yellow! What you haven't even started training???? Don't listen to her ladies... she doesn't need to train. It all comes so natural for her. She could run it today and not even hurt! She is an amazing athlete.

I ran a tempo run of 1 mile warm up and 4.5 mile at race pace and 1.5 cool down. I was hoping for a 5 miler but it was all back up hill and I thought "I'm over it" and ran / walked back home. I have a bike ride planned for tomorrow and than I am back to work Thursday and Friday 12 hour shifts.

Nice to be back Wahine!

[alpinerabbit]

Running is SO MUCH fun that I had to go and do it at 5:45 this morning. 47 mins for close on 7K. I am trying rice syrup as a substitute for commercial energy gels. Had a spoonful in a glass of water before, because I need some bit of something in the tummy before I head out.

Running in the morning must be an acquired taste.

Shins aching very lightly. actually, it's gone now.

[Wahine]

She could run it today and not even hurt! She is an amazing athlete.

I don't doubt that for a second.

[rocknrollgirl]

Running is so much fun that I shared mine with a skunk this morning. Thankfully it was not a direct hit!

[OakLeaf]

Eeek R&R! Hope you're not still sharing it with that skunk!

[teigyr]

It was so much fun today I increased my warm-up just because it felt good.

I had the pleasure of doing hills today. As I was wistfully looking at a woman sitting in the shade reading a book (and drinking something cold, no doubt) I realized that if that were me, I'd be bored. I was happier on the hills. Now had I been able to do that AFTER the hills, I would've been good.

But no, I went to work.

The hills were hard but they felt good.

I am happy to say I had no wildlife sightings