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

[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!

K

[colby]

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!

Awesome.

I can't use the treadmill as any kind of representation of normal traveling speed on the road, and sometimes it messes up my cadence and the way I run on the road for the next 1-2 runs, too. Maybe you were just down on yourself after the treadmill experience and your run reflected it, or maybe you're just on a slower week, OR maybe the other person is what you need. Probably a little of everything. Stay positive.

[OakLeaf]

Way to go Kat!

Rox, I know there are some other people on here with neuromas ... if a search doesn't turn anything up, maybe start a new thread. You might also peek in at the barefoot running thread, which has a whole lot of discussion about things you can do to make shoes safer, also. Are you working to strengthen your hips? They're so important for running, but running alone won't strengthen them, because the big muscles do so much of the work in propelling us forward that the smaller ones never get a chance to get stronger.

I did 14.5 today - felt pretty good, but I was ready to be done, too. Beautiful day, so much cooler than it's been. Supposed to be back up in the 90s again next week, but I'll take it while it lasts.

Then I barely had time to stretch, cold bath, shower and take in my laundry before I had to go volunteer at the local art festival. Spent the next three hours on my feet helping artists set up their booths. Had my compression tights on under my jeans, though. Barely had a chance to eat anything. One of these days I'll figure out this whole post-run thing.