Running Into Fall (but, not falling!)

[jesvetmed]

I got another run in yesterday -- it was just so beautiful here! At one point the wind was blowing, the sun was in my face, and the leaves were falling down all around me. I felt like an idiot, but i had my arms spread and my head up to the sky! Didn't last long, as I was afraid I would fall flat on my face. You have to understand -- when it is this nice in October in the Pacific NW, we get a little giddy!

So working back up after the long layoff -- even with stops for the dog to swim in the creek out and back, and a couple walking periods, I had 4.2 miles in 42 minutes. My ipod actually said 9:59 min/mile. OK.. I'll take that for now! And today my leg only gently aches. Things are improving.

Sounds like my motivation problem is the same as everyone's. Today is gray, and I've not done anything physical. Sunshine sure does make it easier to get moving!

Oakleaf: I think I've managed to totally miss what it was you went through medically, but my gosh -- if it's as major as it sounds, you are doing amazing! Don't worry so much about physical imperfections! Others notice so little about details like that compared to what we think! And if your class is noticing your "nipple alignment", you are not working them out hard enough!

Hang tough, everyone!

[OakLeaf]

Yellow - oh how beautiful!

Michele - good luck tomorrow!

Jes - does your iPod have GPS, or is it an iPhone? What app are you using? The other thing, actually it was physically very minor, just emotional hell, and it was me, not the doctors, who decided to put a stop to it. PM sent to fill you in a bit - thanks for caring

[kacie tri-ing]

Hello!

After most of two weeks off of running dealing with hip pain, I ran a half marathon this morning! I felt great! I actually walked the first 1.5 miles just to warm up my hip....it was early and cold. Then I was planning on alternating running/walking, but I felt so good that I could not stop

Feeling great afterwards, but I am going to be cautious and take care of myself all day!

I hope you all have wonderful weekend running!


Oh! We got back to our condo and one of our neighbors said,"it is beautiful out, you should both go out on your bikes today!" I just smiled, and DH said,"well, she just finished a half marathon, so i think she's set for the day." hehehehe

Enjoy!

[emily_in_nc]

My runs are very small compared to most of you, but for me, they're excellent. This morning I did a 3-mile trail run (in 33 minutes, a great time for me) and felt great. The temp was 55 and sunny, and I found that shorts and a thin, long-sleeve base layer top were plenty to wear -- I'm having to retrain my thinking after being used to bundling up so much more for cool-weather cycling. I heat up so much when running, and of course am not creating the wind that I do when riding, so cooler temps = much better runs!