Running out of February week of 2-23 to 3-1

[kelownagirl]

I bought new shoes today and got a half size larger. Wow, what a difference! I always automatically go in an ask for size 8 because that's what I've always worn but I started thinking that maybe they are getting too small, especially with my orthotics in there. Sure enough, my feet have 'grown". So I now have a pair of New Balance 1063's. I am REALLY hoping that will make the difference with my shins.

My PSA - next time you buy shoes, check your size. Your feet do DO get bigger with age!

[Urlea]

Got out for an 8.5 miler in the late morning today. I was unsure about doing the run at all because my lungs were feeling a little funny last night. Don't think I have caught my hubby's pneumonia yet. The weird chest feeling is something I've experienced before and it was nothing then.

My breathing was a bit tight to begin with on my run, but by mile 3 I felt completely normal and really strong. The temps were good, my layering was perfect & doing my route in reverse was refreshing.

I have made sure to get plenty of sleep lately and drink a lot of fluids so hopefully no pneumonia. I'll keep you posted on that.

Gotta admit it feels good to look at my training log this month. Lots of training checked off!

Crankin Try Teko brand wool socks, they are fantastic. It's all I've worn this winter and they have yet to fail me. They are as thin as their summer socks (which I also use).

Kelownagirl I think our feet get bigger the more we run! I used to be a 8.5 in every type of shoe and since I've been running not only have my trainers gotten to be a 9 but every other shoe as well.

I hope the larger size helps you with those shin splints. Ouchie!

Aggie Have I asked what distance race you are training for?

Good job getting your training runs in this week ladies, lets keep that going for next!

[Aggie_Ama]

Crankin Try Teko brand wool socks, they are fantastic. It's all I've worn this winter and they have yet to fail me. They are as thin as their summer socks (which I also use).

Aggie Have I asked what distance race you are training for?

Good job getting your training runs in this week ladies, lets keep that going for next!

+1 on the TEKO socks, I love mine! They are even nice in mild 40's-50's.

I am training for a half marathon, I am at a point where I am not really enjoying it but won't give up either!

[Susan Otcenas]

I've been following a 13 week training program designed to take a non-runner (which definitely defines ME ) from nothing to a 10K in, yes, 13 weeks. Today's run was week 12, workout 1 (of 3). The plan was run 45, walk 1, run 20 for a total workout of 66 minutes. Yesterday, I mapped out a loop out my front door that works out to 6.3 miles, and decided that today I would see how much of that I could cover in 66 minutes. Well, I can hardly believe it, but I covered the entire distance!! In exactly 66 minutes. I am sooooo excited. It's been a really long time since I've been in the shape to run this distance, and even longer since I've been able to do it at that pace.

I also wanted to thank you guys for the Bolthouse suggestion re: nutrition. As it turns out, I haven't found it yet, but the smoothie idea got me thinking that I might be able to stomach something like yogurt as a pre-run food. (I make my homemade smoothies with yogurt). So I had one about 20 minutes before, followed by a Gu Roctane *immediately* before I left, and that combo worked. I had enough energy and didn't get hungry during the run.

Now, it's time for breakfast, and then I'm off to my 10am swim lesson.

Have a wonderful day ladies!!

Susan

[solobiker]

Way to go Susan. That is great. I am working my way back up to that distance too. Keep up the good work. I hope by next weekend to achieve that distance.

[eclectic]

Susan GREAT job on the speedy run! That had to be an amazing feeling!

Aggie_ama you said my thoughts exactly - not enjoying it but not going to give up!

Alpine Hooray on the no pain!

Oak I hear you on fit. my foot is a standard width but I have a high arch and instep and my first 3 toes are the same length so I need a wide toe box but an average heel. luckily I found a model of Asics that fit really really well.
My daughter couldn't even find a snowboot in a woman's size to fit, she had to go to mens, I think she is at an 11 women's now.Long flat feet totally opposite of mine. (good thing - she can't take my shoes) At school and when I shop for shoes I have noticed girls feet are way bigger than they were a generation ago. All my friends wore size 6.5 to 8 and all my daughters friends and girls at school are wearing 8 to 11's! I wonder why that is.

Urlea {{{{{{healing vibes}}}}}}} sent over for you DH and for you to not catch anything. Glad to hear everything felt good on your run

No run today - I am glad I am doing the swim portion of the biathlon - the temps are only +8 F and there is nothing to break the wind on the 5 mi run portion.

[alpinerabbit]

I might be able to stomach something like yogurt as a pre-run food. (I make my homemade smoothies with yogurt). So I had one about 20 minutes before, followed by a Gu Roctane *immediately* before I left, and that combo worked.

Maybe you want to try plain yoghurt with some honey on top. Tastes yummy!

[Crankin]

I ordered the Teko socks, 2 micro pairs and 2 that are a little taller. Then I cleaned out my plastic drawers with all of my cycling/sports apparel. What a job. I brought up a bigger set of drawers my son used in college and rearranged everything, threw out a few things.
I have a lot of stuff...

[eclectic]

I ordered the Teko socks, 2 micro pairs and 2 that are a little taller. Then I cleaned out my plastic drawers with all of my cycling/sports apparel. What a job. I brought up a bigger set of drawers my son used in college and rearranged everything, threw out a few things.
I have a lot of stuff...

At least it is important stuff

[mudmucker]

I've been following a 13 week training program designed to take a non-runner (which definitely defines ME ) from nothing to a 10K in, yes, 13 weeks. Today's run was week 12, workout 1 (of 3). The plan was run 45, walk 1, run 20 for a total workout of 66 minutes. Yesterday, I mapped out a loop out my front door that works out to 6.3 miles, and decided that today I would see how much of that I could cover in 66 minutes. Well, I can hardly believe it, but I covered the entire distance!! In exactly 66 minutes. I am sooooo excited. It's been a really long time since I've been in the shape to run this distance, and even longer since I've been able to do it at that pace.

I also wanted to thank you guys for the Bolthouse suggestion re: nutrition. As it turns out, I haven't found it yet, but the smoothie idea got me thinking that I might be able to stomach something like yogurt as a pre-run food. (I make my homemade smoothies with yogurt). So I had one about 20 minutes before, followed by a Gu Roctane *immediately* before I left, and that combo worked. I had enough energy and didn't get hungry during the run.

Now, it's time for breakfast, and then I'm off to my 10am swim lesson.

Have a wonderful day ladies!!

Susan

Wow. You are just totally beaming. I can tell. Your good mood and excitement is just shining right through that post !

That is a great accomplishment. Excellent and congratulations.

[emily_in_nc]

Susan, congratulations! That is wonderful. So far my longest run is 5 miles, and that was last year. This year I've only done 3-4 mile runs. I still don't consider myself a "real" runner because I'm so irregular with it, don't do events, etc. I would, however, like to run a 10K someday just to say I did. I'm slow so I'm not as keen on the 5K distance as I would probably come in last in an event, and that would just make me feel lousy.

Your accomplishments are most inspiring!

[OakLeaf]

Way to go Susan!

[Susan Otcenas]

I would, however, like to run a 10K someday just to say I did. I'm slow so I'm not as keen on the 5K distance as I would probably come in last in an event, and that would just make me feel lousy.

Emily,

I agree with Urlea. You should do it anyway. I've lost a whole bunch of weight recently, but the past few years I was quite heavy. I still did triathlon and was always near the back. And I was slooooow. But I always finished. And while I wished I was faster, I kept thinking "well, I'm doing something that 99% of the other people out there can't even imagine doing. So who cares that I'm slow!"

I don't think you'd be last. But even if you were, you'd be DOING it. And that is a huge accomplishment to be celebrated.

Susan

[eclectic]

I bought new shoes today and got a half size larger. Wow, what a difference! I always automatically go in an ask for size 8 because that's what I've always worn but I started thinking that maybe they are getting too small, especially with my orthotics in there. Sure enough, my feet have 'grown". So I now have a pair of New Balance 1063's. I am REALLY hoping that will make the difference with my shins.

My PSA - next time you buy shoes, check your size. Your feet do DO get bigger with age!

Smart girl!
- my feet changed when I got pregnant but now they have held steady for 20 years - so don't fear you won't be wearing size 13 by the time you are 50
Since 7th grade I have only increased 1 full shoe size but I suppose i will go up another .5 when I am old and my feet flatten more and get wider

good luck w/ them helping out your shins - I switched shoes today to a new pair too and my calves feel better, I didn't think my old ones were that worn because I have never worn them outside and haven't done a lot of running in them.

I have a website (can't think of it now) where not only do you record you miles but which shoes you were wearing when you ran them so you can keep track of the miles on your shoes!

[OakLeaf]

I have fit issues anyway - among other things, long toes, so that a shoe that fits my actual foot is much too small for the length of my toes. For years I'd worn shoes that fit my feet and put the arch in the right place. I've had custom orthotics for maybe 4 years now, but never quite put it together that I could maybe go to a larger shoe, until this past fall. Now, every pair of shoes I get is bigger than the last pair. I'm not convinced my feet are actually getting bigger though, it's more that I've always had to compromise on fit, and I've just completely revised the compromises I'm making. I wore an 8-1/2 for years - my current running shoes are 10 Wide and I may yet go to a 10-1/2 Wide for my next pair - the hiking boots I bought this winter are a size 9 men's. Elephant feet!

Anyway I woke up this morning sore all over and it didn't improve after Pilates and Yoga classes. So I just wound up doing a very relaxed 4 mile recovery run. It seemed like a good opportunity to test oat milk in my hydration bottle. I'm not sure... it seemed to sit in my stomach like food, not like a beverage. The jury's still out.

Hope you feel better Urlea, be careful! Pneumonia is nothing to mess with. Great job you all!