Running to the end of January

[OakLeaf]

Awesome runs are ... awesome!

I did a little local 5K this morning. Not even two miles from my house, and a tune-up for next weekend. It was a benefit for the animal shelter - they didn't allow dogs in the 5K, but they had a shorter dog dash, a dog walk, and a fun dog show, so there were plenty of excited canines.

26:26, which I'm fine with considering that (1) I hadn't been able to train for it at all and (2) I really didn't give it everything I had, since in light of my fitness I wanted to make sure I'm fully recovered for next Saturday. I had a decent kick for the last kilometer, which makes me happy. Second in AG, first hardware of the year.

The best part was that I rode my commuter bike to the start! First time back on the bike. My hand and wrist hurt a little working the brake and grip shifter, but it didn't feel like I was re-injuring anything, and it felt soooo good to be back on two wheels. From there to the farmers' market (compost pail had to stew in my pannier during the race - I don't compost here in town, there are enough raccoon problems already, but there's a lovely organic farm that collects customers' compost, and I get free salad greens with every six pails of compost!) - produce shopping, and home. Yay!

[7rider]

Oh, how quickly the running leaves you.

Since the Celtic Solstice on December 18th, I've done 3 runs - 2 on a treadmill, and one outside. That's it.

So today, my friend Pam and I went to do an outside run. She's been doing nearly every run for 6 miles lately. Me...I barely ride my bike that far lately. She's training for a 10K in April and wants to run enough that it''s "easy" for her. She wants me to do the same, yet I keep waffling on registering. I know if I have an event for which to train, I'd be much better about all this.

But it was 16 degrees this morning. A wee-bit chilly.

We were aiming for a 4-miler today. My legs are still sore from yesterday's Training Club workout (that thing kicks my butt every time). She had just come from the gym - all warmed up and chipper and rarin' to go. I wanted to trip her. I plodded along glumly behind her like a lame dog. We - or rather I - lasted 2 miles.

"Do you want to go on to the park?" she asked. "Or turn here and go up the hill to the house? I'm okay either way." Oh...I'm good for stopping right now and sending you up the hill for the truck, I thought. But offered "Let's just go up the hill. When I get back into this, we'll do more. You were already at the gym this morning."

Lame-oh.

[skhill]

Love the idea of trading compostables for greens! And congrats on the hardware, Oakleaf! BTW, did any of the dogs get loose and chase runners? (I've seen in happen-- a very excited dacshound at the finish line).

Last night, I was planning on running outside this morning, even if it was only a couple miles and even if I had to wear my hiking boots. But when it was 2 F when I woke up instead of the 12 F that was predicted, some good sense kicked in... So, another 6 miles on the treadmill at the Y. I wanted to keep going, but it was getting crowded and someone was waiting for a treadmill to get free. And I was hungry. Maybe tomorrow I'll get outside....

[Veronica]

A fantastic five miles for me this morning. I'm knocking on that ten minute door - 10:05 average pace. The first mile was a 9:54 and the last mile was a 9:57.

Veronica

[katluvr]

I just love reading everyone's posts here!
I ran 10 yesterday. It was a really good run. I felt good, my long runs take me down along the waterfront & I love where I live. It was prefect running weather, 50's and mly overcast most of run. I was just doing an easy pace, just working on endurance. When I completed 8 I could feel a blister starting base of big toe, but finished the 10. Feet were sore afterwards, need new shoes. I stood in cold pool afterwards to "ice my legs", brrrrr!
Then even though I tried not to over eat afterwards yesterday my weight is up today. Just cant get the weight off, or it is slow or frustrating....but that is for another thread!
K

[indigoiis]

I ran five yesterday and had to go to the bathroom the whole way, resulting in a slow pace, and a lot of discomfort. Today I had a long run so I made sure to visit the bathroom beforehand. I ran 12 today and it was really cold - I felt like I was breathing in listerine fumes. I kept up a good pace though and it was a beautiful route with some challenging hills. After two days this week on the treadmill at work, I was happy to get in four on the road on Thursday and then these two runs on the weekend. I hate the treadmill!

[GLC1968]

I too hate the treadmill, so I made sure I ran today outside. Unfortunately, my body had other ideas. Severe GI issues - I barely made it to the bathroom but it forced me to cut my 5 mile run to 3. Oh well, they can't all be awesome runs, right?

[indigoiis]

I hate that running makes me want to go to the bathroom. I wonder how much is psychological for me (the fear that I'll feel like I have to go = having to go???)

this was never a problem when I was an out-of-shape smoker/partier. LOL.

[Jolt]

I did the usual Monday night 5k, in 8 degree temps. No wind though, so it felt pretty good. I'm sure my time wasn't fast (didn't even bother timing tonight) but I didn't slide on any of the ice either so I am happy with that. We still had a pretty good group despite the cold...no cold-weather wimps here!