Running Aug 3 thru Aug 9

[limewave]

Oakleaf--that's going to be a tough one! It's supposed to be more than 10 degrees warmer on Sunday than what it's been. Hope it goes well!

Did a "trail" run last night with the baby. They put dolomite down on the x-country ski trials at the state park. I was very sad at first, until I realized I could now take the jogging stroller on the trails!

We tried it out last night. Beautiful run. It's a 5k loop and we ran it twice. Can't wait to do it again!

[Susan Otcenas]

Did my first 11 mile run this morning! 30 seconds shy of 2 hours to complete. I felt really good, though my legs were getting very heavy by mile 10. I feel really confident that I'll be well prepared for my half marathon in October!

Am having some success with getting down some solid food pre-run as well. I started out with soft banana 2-3 weeks ago. This morning I had some plain goat yogurt with blueberries about 15 minutes before my run, and had absolutely no stomach issues. This was VERY encouraging for me.

Getting my race nutrition dialed as well. A Gu at 30, 60 & 90 minutes seems to be working. Once I move on to 12 & 13 miles in Sept & Oct, I'll add one more Gu at 120 minutes.

Now I'm sitting in my office, kicking back in my Zoot CompressRx socks. http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodZT_F9WCS01.html I LOVE these things. I really think they help me recover faster, and it feels like I"m getting a mini massage on my calves all day long. I've been using them for a few months now, mostly after my long runs.

Susan

[katluvr]

Susan,
I am going to train for my first FULL marathon ...it is Feb. My "hard" training will begin in Nov. I am doing an intermediate program--I know a bit agressive for 1st marathon--but have done quite a few 1/2's so I wanted to challenge myself. The program has me running 5 times a week...I have never done it that many days. So I was wondering if these compression socks would be good to get when I get to that level of running. And is just socks to the calf good enough? My legs (and feet) do get real tired when I up my milege.

K

[Crankin]

Well, since I have been adhering to my self imposed break from running, I guess I have to report on walking/hiking. I miss running, but my hip/back has actually started to bother me while riding and that is not something I can have happen!
I went to the trail at Estabrook Woods, since it's the first clear, cooler, dry day in awhile. Did my 4 miles, out and back. Although I really wanted to run at first, I got into a good fast hiking type rhythm and felt good about it. I didn't wear my GPS, so I have no idea as to my pace, but I would guess about a 14- 15 minute mile or so.It was so peaceful and the driest i have seen it all summer. Got the urge to go mountain biking before we have any more deluges. After about 2 miles, my hip loosened up and I felt great. I have to be better about stretching and icing.
Nothing to report except I saw 2 women, riding while their dogs were running. One was in loose capris, a long sleeved button down shirt and a floppy hat. She was riding faster than I would be going! The other had on a helmet and cycling clothes. I always see an amazing variety of people here, but today was really quiet. Then I came home and did my recovery yoga dvd. Much better for my old body...

[limewave]

Crankin--have you tried using trekking poles when you hike? You won't feel the urge to run as much and it will provide some stability which may help your hip and back. You also burn more calories using trekking poles.

I'm hoping to do a 4-5 mile trail run today--mom's babysitting for me

[Crankin]

I have thought about getting trekking poles for the light hiking we do in the other local trails. I am not the most sure-footed person, so I thought it might help with stream crossings, etc. I have used my snow shoe poles on occasion.
Well, we shall see how the hip progresses.

[Jolt]

I have thought about getting trekking poles for the light hiking we do in the other local trails. I am not the most sure-footed person, so I thought it might help with stream crossings, etc. I have used my snow shoe poles on occasion.
Well, we shall see how the hip progresses.

A lot of people use them and find them helpful, and they can be nice to have on stream crossings. However, you're also then stuck with something in both hands all the time (unless you collapse them and tie them to your pack, in which case you're stuck with extra weight) and personally I'd rather have my hands free. I picked up a pair of poles for cheap to try, and now the only time I use them is for winter hiking/snowshoeing b/c in the other seasons the disadvantages outweigh the advantages for me (especially having switched to hiking in VFFs etc.--this has resulted in being MUCH more surefooted). You'll have to give them a try and see what you prefer--lots of people swear by them so I know I'm an oddball .

[OakLeaf]

Huh - I never heard of using compression socks for recovery before.

I'm sure my mom still has her compression hose from when she had her knees replaced (she keeps everything ). Wonder if they'd help me?

[rocknrollgirl]

Hi guys,
I have not posted in ages, I have lurked a bit, but have not been posting. I am racing mt bikes for a team that is sponsored by a website and we have to maintain an online presence, so it has taken up a bunch of my online time.

BUT today I had such an amazing trail run and NOBODY else will listen to me as I go on and on about how great it was, so I stopped by here. We went to a mt bike race today that DH was racing and I chose not to. I have a big off road tri in two weeks and did not want to race today.

So I ran instead. After days and days of heat, it was 63 degrees and dry. I did not know the trails so it was a surprise around every corner. I felt great, nothing hurt....bliss. Everything that running should be.

I got back in time to support DH and he came in second in his ag!

Oh and I bought recovery tights by SKINS and I use them all the time. I think they work wonders.

keep up the great work ladies....

Ruth

[yellow]

BUT today I had such an amazing trail run and NOBODY else will listen to me as I go on and on about how great it was, so I stopped by here.

So I ran instead. After days and days of heat, it was 63 degrees and dry. I did not know the trails so it was a surprise around every corner. I felt great, nothing hurt....bliss. Everything that running should be.

That's all I'm sayin'!