Should we try this again? Running Aug. 1-?

[Jolt]

I passed the boards--SUCH a relief!!!

[Crankin]

Awesome, Jolt! You really worked hard.
How is the job search going?
Oops, off topic.

[Jolt]

Awesome, Jolt! You really worked hard.
How is the job search going?
Oops, off topic.

It's going well--I have had two interviews and should hear a final decision from one of the places within the next day or two; the other is having me come in for a second interview (with the surgeons I would be working with) on Friday. So, hopefully I will have something lined up soon! Either way I will be moving (MA doesn't have anything for new grads in my specialty) but both places look pretty good (both are in the Northeast).

[OakLeaf]

Way to go Jolt! And how lucky you are to get your results right away! It was something like two months for the bar exam.

Good luck on the job search.

[GLC1968]

Congrats, Jolt!!

My run yesterday was part of my sprint tri. It sucked in terms of speed, but was actually fairly enjoyable as far as tri runs go. I guess that means that I didn't push nearly hard enough.

I wore shoes, but that course would be pretty good for barefoot running. Too bad the park is so far away from me or I could use it for training. Lots of varied terrain which I like. Maybe I'll run it barefoot next year.

[Bike Chick]

Congratulations, Jolt! Great job. I know that must be a relief to have that behind you.

3 mile hill work out this morning. I'm trying to get faster and pushed myself to run faster when I felt like slowing down.

[Crankin]

I haven't run in weeks. The hip is happy. I have been doing some fast walking (4-4.3 mph) a couple of times a week. Today I had the urge to go out on the trails. It's been so dry, I figured it wouldn't be too wet or buggy. The trail from my neighborhood was the least wet I have seen it ever, but it was overgrown and there were several trees down (ones with trail markers). Even though the trail abuts my street, it can be a little disorienting when you get in the woods. But, I had a nice surprise when I reached the main trail that is part of the town network. The town has obviously done some trail maintenance. It was wide and cleared! Not an obstacle in sight. I walked up to where it meets a trail in the next town, which is in a field next to some horse properties. The field was full of wildflowers, totally different scenery than the woods. On the way back, instead of taking the main trail back to a street and walking on the street or going back the way I came, I took the "ski slope" trail, which climbs a ridge with a 20% or more grade up to the houses across the street from me. That trail was cleared and nice. I haven't been in these woods since I snow shoed in March.
It was about 4 miles and I got a good workout. I am itching to take my mountain bike out on the town trail, as it's in shape for wimps like me.

[OakLeaf]

I did a little over seven. Man, was it hot. I was really glad I brought a lot of water.

I did the shortest loop I can do from home. I think maybe I'd never done that loop before, or if I had, I sure didn't remember Mount F****** Everest in the middle of it. I knew it wasn't just me (or the heat) when a car went by and I heard its engine straining to get up the steep grade.

Anyway, this is me, trying to find some discipline again.

[colby]

Congrats, Jolt.

I did around 4 with the dog yesterday, it's still too hot for her even when it's not too hot. Doggie cooling jacket here we come. I feel like longer runs, but she doesn't. Soon I'll be running her and then running me.

[katluvr]

Glad thread started again. Was scheduled for a 30 min run yesterday. Did a walk/run with SO, so it was a slow easy pace. Had to do it before dawn to avoid the heat (that's a laugh it was above 80 & humid)
Today is another 30 min run, I'll be heading to the gym & the dreadmill.
I joined a running group to train for my 1/2 marathon. It is geared toward newbies, but I wanted the schedule, accountability & group paced runs. Well after this past Sat I almost got on TE to rant/vent. But I am trying to have an open mind & just focus on getting what I need out of it. We shall see how the next group run goes.
K

[skhill]

Way to go, Jolt!

Today the plan was for speedwork-- intervals over at the track. But when I opened the door to let the dog out at 5 am and realized it was already 80 F and humid, that plan got changed. 2 slow, sweat-dreanched miles, and that was plenty. I'm thinking of walking over to choir practice tonight, then running home, but it'll probably still be beastly hot at dusk...

[limewave]

Feeling the pressure of doing a 1/2 mary, I did running intervals after my bike intervals (6 hours apart, so there was some recovery time). I shortened my normal bike interval workout by about 30 minutes in anticipation of my run.

30 minutes of intervals at the track. Watched the sunset. Then did some pilates/strength training in the middle of the football field. Very peaceful.

[channlluv]

This month's Runner's World magazine has a cover story on finishing a 13.1 in under two hours.

Okay, I've started walking/running and I'm working on being able to run a 5K so I can add that to my tri training. I decided to do a 5K every day in August. Mainly 'cause it rhymes so nicely, but also because I need to ramp up the daily aerobic exercise. I started by walking 1.5 miles twice a day, then I combined them, and then I did it on the beach, and today I walked along the clifftop from La Jolla Cove to beyond the children's pool and back, and then around the big lawn a few times to clear 5k.

Now, what I'm wondering, is is this is an unrealistic goal. Considering my current fitness level (my fast walk is 3.4 mph) and that I'm 100 pounds overweight and 45 years old, am I overreaching?

DH bought me a Forerunner 310X so I can crosstrain and I've been using it to time intervals. I'll walk for two minutes, run for two, walk for two, run for two (and by "run," I mean a really slow jog -- 3.8 mpg). I'm trying to get up to running the whole way.

I also have a neuroma in the ball of my left foot. After about a mile and a half, it feels like I'm walking on a hot stone in my shoe. I just try to shake it off. I need to lose weight and I'll never be able to conquer Kona if I can't conquer Mira Mesa Blvd.

Walking on the beach barefoot didn't hurt nearly as bad as walking in the schmancy Nike shoes and Shoe Dog foam insert I bought. Go figure.

But 3.1 miles seems so doable. My hips are tired when I'm done, and my left foot hurts, but that's fixed when I take off my shoes and do some stretches.

And I've lost six pounds since last Friday. It might be water loss, but I'm actually looking forward to this Friday's weigh-in.

Roxy

Update: Aug 5 - Doggoneit. Five days in and I've injured my right knee. It's the jogging that's done me in, I think. We'll see how I feel tomorrow. I may need a rest day before I can continue this 5k Everyday project.

[katluvr]

So yesterday was a 25 min run. I was at the gym for regular workout so I hoped on the dreadmill and did it. I have to "play" with the buttons...slowing increasing pace, down then back up. So I ran w/ my friend at a 10:30 min pace last weekend...but 5.6 or 5.7 on the dreadmill and I am begging for a walk break...what gives?

Today as a 30 min run. Got up before work and out on teh street before sunrise. Again, pace low/slow. No where near the 10:30? Was it the lack of coffee?? someone to challenge me??

I run w/ the running group tomorrow AM. We are scheduled for 4 miles. My friend will be there again, so can I do it? Can I run a 10:30 with her? We shall see. I WANT to since I want to increase my speed and get under 2:10 for my 1/2 marathon. I'll report later!

BTW...I was supposed to do 3 runs this week and I did ALL 3 of them.
Finally, completed a week in the training plan as outlined!

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