Running: June 6-12

[Bike Chick]

Darn, Colby, that would be awful if you had to miss a session in order to run

[Susan Otcenas]

Well, sorta.

I did Run 1:00, Walk 3:00, 10 times, plus some warmup strolling. Very tentative run intervals, trying to keep my step as light as possible.

No pain at all in my heel when I was running, though interestingly, a little "tension" in my heel when walking. Also, I don't feel the orthotic at all when running, but was definitely aware of it during the walk intervals.

I think I will aquarun my next two run sessions, then do a run/walk again next Friday to see how it feels.

I'm cautiously optimistic for the HIM. Cautiously....

Susan

[limewave]

Was supposed to do 7 .5 miles. But I cut it short to 3 so I can pick up the kids early and go to the beach! See-ya!

[colby]

Well, sorta.

I did Run 1:00, Walk 3:00, 10 times, plus some warmup strolling. Very tentative run intervals, trying to keep my step as light as possible.

No pain at all in my heel when I was running, though interestingly, a little "tension" in my heel when walking. Also, I don't feel the orthotic at all when running, but was definitely aware of it during the walk intervals.

I think I will aquarun my next two run sessions, then do a run/walk again next Friday to see how it feels.

I'm cautiously optimistic for the HIM. Cautiously....

Susan

When I have them, I have more heel problems when walking, though I think it's a vicious feedback cycle. Running tightens the muscles, and walking just pounds it in. Hang in there.

I ran hill repeats during my 90 minute lunch break today - but the time it took to change and run swallowed about 75 of the 90 minutes and I prefer to digest my food so I was late to a conference session. 6x60s at 8% at at least 10:00 miles.

I was watching the World Cup game that was on at the time, but then it went to halftime, and my TV choices were limited so I ended up with America's Next Top Model. Wow.

[skhill]

Today was 10 miles in the rain. I almost didn't go out, but then I reminded myself that I'd run with temps in the single digits, in snow, and a half marathon in a cold rainstorm-- 70 F and rain isn't really all that bad! But I did adjust the planned route, to keep near places I could take shelter if it changed over to thunderstorms.

Of course, the rain was dying out in the last 2 miles, and a half hour after I was done, the sun was out....

I didn't intend it, but somehow this ended up being my new highest mileage week ever (37ish); maybe that's why my legs felt so beat when I was biking down to the farmer's market!

[mudmucker]

Run and walk.

Friday the 11th I participated in the Relay for Life, Gardner, MA event at Wachusett Community College. Emotions and lots of reflection - this year I was wearing the purple shirt. I walked the survivor lap. My neighbors are team captains and I later did my relay laps for their team between 10-11pm. In celebration, I ran some of my laps, because well, I can, I'm here, I'm able. It felt great.

Today the 13th I went back to the college after everything was taken down and used the track. I ran 2 miles. It's only my second time out running since the surgery I had in late December. I've been focused on the cycling.

[kermit]

First off, I SUCK at running. My sprint tri's are great until the run. I have tried to work on it and went yesterday to get new shoes. The Brooks I had were pretty blown out and I always felt like daffy duck in them. Well turns out they were too big on the ball area of my foot (side to side) and I had been really not improving. Well came home with a new rockin set of Asics in a narrower width that fit perfectly. Went out with my husband and did four miles including sprint (pant, pant) intervals. I actually feel like there's hope . What a difference a properly fitting pair of shoes makes.

[Trek420]

I run from running. But did two mile walk at the track at a brisk pace. I'm ready to add intervals or throw a jog or two in. 'Cept I'm probably faster walking.

It's a hot day and I was soaked at the end. Luckily this guy was there on his bike selling mango and melon slices with chili, lime and salt. Yum.

[colby]

Congrats to mudmucker and Bike Chick on participating in two fine cancer-fighting events!!

[Susan Otcenas]

60 minutes aquarunning today. My music player malfunctioned before I got in the water (I think it's finally died) and I can now say with authority that 60 minutes of aquarunning sans music is torture.