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

[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.

[Susan]

4 Miles today because the weather was so nice outside.

[Crankin]

I got out this morning, before the rain came. Thankfully, it was intense, but short and is over now, as opposed to those just south and west of here, where there is flooding.
I did the same 2.2 mile out and back, which includes going up and down the 10% grade. I ran about 90-95% of it (more than last time). Not wearing my Garmin or doing anything else to tell me how slow I am. The goal is to run, starting out slowly (again) and build up my mileage and endurance.
But... yesterday I got an email that the New England ASU alums are sponsoring and participating in a Pat Tillman Shadow run. It will be going on at the same time they have the one in Tempe. Something is pulling me toward it; just to "do" it, with no thoughts of time. However, it's on April 16 and I don't know if I can do 4.2 miles in about 5 weeks. I know I can get through it, based on my pain and suffering in various cycling things. And, you can walk, too. But, I have done one 5K race (a very low key fundraiser for our local hospital) and it was torture for me. The farthest I have run is 5 miles, and that was 2 summers ago.
I am probably the oldest living member of the New England ASU Alumni chapter and I certainly wouldn't be running with all of those youngsters. DH doesn't run and I don't really want to walk the whole thing, either.
Opinions? Remember, it's the beginning of the riding season, too and that, in the end, is more important to me.

[indysteel]

Got some new running shoes last night. For the past few years, I've been wearing Mizuno's Wave Rider, and have been happy with them. My new pair is the Wave Rider 14. They've changed the midsole and heel a bit since I bought my last pair, and they're even lighter. I'm eager to try them out.

[katluvr]

After a very warm early spring we had a "cold front" come thru. So I did not have to get out before it got too warm. Good thing it is my only day off out of 8 work days (ugh!). Headed out to the "hill" (in Florida that is also known as a bridge or overpass!). Did 4 miles, so "up the hill" 4 times. On mile 2 & 4 I was running into a VERY strong wind. Whew!
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[emily_in_nc]

4.1 miles on the treadmill today. Slow pace (5.5 mph), but a good, easy run, and I barely even noticed the miles flying by as I was watching UNC play some horrendous basketball on the gym TV and getting pretty disgusted.

Thank goodness they came back to win the game by 2 at the buzzer.

[indysteel]

I did the same loop yesterday that I did on Monday. I felt okay, but I was feeling a little tired after what was a long week at work. I got through it though, and am guessing that I ran three miles plus a bit of walking. I'm not quite ready to transition from intervals.