We need a new running thread: Feb. 23 and on

[indysteel]

I was out for about 45 minutes last night. I started with a fast walk, then (mostly) ran for the next 35 minutes and then ended with a walk again. I was excited during the run because it was the first time that I felt like I was running, rather than doing intervals. I'm gettin' there!

[katluvr]

I did my first 5k trail run on Sunday. I normally only run & train on the road, just is where I live. But have wanted to do some trail running. It was AWESOME. I had fun and my race time was pretty good: 32:18 (my best road 5k was 29:52)
It was small, but I was 28/67 of the women (top 1/2) and 4/10 in my age group. I could of been 3rd, but why sprint across the finish line when I had been running w/ another lady most of the way.

I really did love it! Plan to do more and find more trails to run.

Haven't been logging my runs here. On a new training plan for a 1/2 marathon in August, so mileage is low again. I'll be sure to post more as the miles add up!

K

[OakLeaf]

Nice job Kat!

I got out for a weetie little run today for the first time in forever. Just trying to build myself back up. It did feel good.

[Crankin]

I ran 2.2 miles outside today and didn't feel like cr*p. Well, I did walk a bit, but it was definitely mostly running and not short run intervals. Hips are a little tight, but now that I am working with the MacKenzie PT, I have a whole arsenal of stretches.
When I did the 7 mile hike in AZ on Sunday, I noticed that I love to run up hills; a young couple was behind us at one point and passed us (they were running at that point). However, we came to a climb and I passed them . Then I noticed they walked on every little hill.
Guess all of that cycling and x country skiing helps. I really prefer trail running, but that will have to wait until the snow melts.

[emily_in_nc]

Good job, Crankin!

Sounds like fun.

[chicago]

dang, some nice 10 milers in this thread, good job!

I ran 6 last night, borrrrrrrrrrrrring!, LOL!! All I do now is run 3x a week... 6miles each shot... 18miles per week, on the treadmill, booooooooooring!, LOL!!

I can't wait until it gets nice out where I can get home, change, and grab Snoopy the Beagle and run outside for 6 miles... it's so much nicer!!

In the winter, I am inside at the gym... 18miles a week, all.winter.long

[skhill]

I felt like such a wimp this morning, resorting to the treadmill just because of a little rain and wind. It wasn't all that bad out there-- warm, and the thunderstorms aren't coming until afternoon. But then I was chatting with an acquaintance in the locker room, and she was remarking on how only the more hard-core folks were showing up at the gym in the crappy weather. Guess it's just a matter of perspective...

Did my usual treadmill 6 miles, but a bit quicker than usual.