Moving right along January 3rd-9th

[kacie tri-ing]

I agree with you two about the treadmill...I did a slow 6 on it last night...

Because i spent my tri "off season" running, my legs were so happy to be running last night (they have been really sore already in my first week of IM training! Mostly from an increased strength workout and group indoor cycling class!). Hopefully I will be able to get outside for my saturday run/workout.

LOVE those pictures ulea! I can't even imagine, though down south, we have had a rough week (for us!).

Happy running!

[Jolt]

Yet another errand run/walk this morning--4 miles total (probably about half running, half walking). I must look sort of goofy running around town on errands with my bright yellow backpack!

[katluvr]

So I got home last night...it was dark and cold and I was scheduled for a 5 mile progressive run. Good news...I did not ditch the run, just cut it down. Headed out for a 3 miler and just thought I would try and run "fast"...so keep myself feeling a "bit" uncomfortable. Not all out, just not easy. So I wore long running tights, long sleeve dry weave but heavier weight top and a sweatshirt. Knew the sweatshirt would not breath, but wanted to be warm. Also wore gloves and stocking hat--and head lamp! So did get warm and sweated under teh sweatshirt, but otherwise it was "cold". Weird to get so warm under the clothing but still be "cool/cold". I guess it was low 40's when I left. I could see my breath--not something I experience much in FL.
Didn't wear garmin, but overall time was 31:34...so not fast, but not slow.

I AM doing the Disney half...and although it is not a race for me but helping a newbie runner I REALLY wish I was NOT doing it. When I did it in 2006 it was like 38 degrees and you have to be out there by 4 AM!!! I do know now what to "bring" and need to get my "throw away clothes" ready. I am just really bummer and really wish I did not have to do it. I mean being out in the cold 2+ hours before the race and knowing I'll be "running" (or walking) for 3+ more hours in the cold...just not looking forward to it. I need to get my "happiest place in the world" mentality here quick!

I'll be heading out Friday AM for a run before heading to Disney...suspect I'll be wearing my long pants again!.
yeah, I know these 30's to almost 50 is not that bad for most of you, but still freezing my "you know what" off!

Stay warm!!

[colby]

I AM doing the Disney half...and although it is not a race for me but helping a newbie runner I REALLY wish I was NOT doing it. When I did it in 2006 it was like 38 degrees and you have to be out there by 4 AM!!! I do know now what to "bring" and need to get my "throw away clothes" ready. I am just really bummer and really wish I did not have to do it. I mean being out in the cold 2+ hours before the race and knowing I'll be "running" (or walking) for 3+ more hours in the cold...just not looking forward to it. I need to get my "happiest place in the world" mentality here quick!

I'll be heading out Friday AM for a run before heading to Disney...suspect I'll be wearing my long pants again!.
yeah, I know these 30's to almost 50 is not that bad for most of you, but still freezing my "you know what" off!

Some people do the garbage bag, which is unattractive, but surprisingly insulating - maybe throw that on on top of your old cozy sweatpants and sweatshirt

I would definitely do that last run outside in the cold - it will help when the day comes and you are better off than all those people who retreated to the gym when the temps dropped, and now have to go outside and run in 30-50 degree temps rather than 60-80 degree temps!

Maybe when you get there you'll get a little swept up in the event itself. That happens to me - by picking up my number, I feel a little more committed, a little more likely to give myself the pep talk. If not, maybe this run isn't for you, and you should go spend your day riding tower of terror or something.

And, you will be running, not "running".

[OakLeaf]

I waited until midday to do my intervals, 9 x 1 minute. I'm a wuss about cold, too.

I still don't really know whether sprint intervals are doing me any good. Somebody posted something from Dr. Gabe Mirkin on another message board, recommending 30-second intervals, so I figured I'd give the 1-minute intervals another chance. Thirty seconds is not even enough to start suffering! But then again, maybe that's the idea... to really get to the bottom of your lungs without worrying about where the rest of the interval might be coming from. Who knows!

Anyway, yoga yesterday did wonders loosening up my hip. I don't know what I'm doing that's making my obturator lock up, but I've got a line on a PT and hopefully will be able to get in to see him before too long. Also, finally looking at what was left in my gel flask from Tuesday (most of it) made me realize why the last few miles were such a struggle! I'll try Urlea's suggestions about cold-weather fueling and hopefully that will help.