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

[Crankin]

Red, I don't even sweat when I walk. Even walking at 4 mph. Maybe when it's very hot out. And actually I sometimes can feel my hip hurting when I walk.
Maybe you are right. Running helps me keep my body in shape...
When I ride, even slowly, I always feel like I got a work out. The thing is, I love to walk and hike.

[Susan]

Great MCAP!

Crankin, I don't know if you could imagine doing that but I used to use my walking sticks to take some weight off of my legs when running. I started out running like that (60 pounds heavier), I still do it sometimes. It takes some time to figure out how to use them correctly in the running motion but it makes a real difference if you get the hang on it.

Yesterday I ditched my "Making the cut" workout and went for a 5k run because it was so warm and nice outside I couldn't stop me from going out. It would have been warm enough for short sleeves and I was drenched in sweat in my winter clothes. You could even smell a little bit of last summer and imagine that it would be summer soon. (Sadly thats not true...)

[Crankin]

I was too lazy to get all the winter gear on to run outside this morning; it's 30 out. I did 2.3 miles on the TM, including a little warm up, cool down, and 2 2 minute walk breaks. Last time I was on the TM, I could only do 2 or 3 2 minute run intervals.
I've decided against the Pat Tillman run, although I might do it as a walk (and I suspect i would run for part of it). I have 2 Saturdays I can't do any training before that date, as I am part of a bike workshop for my club and then I have a class the week after that.
Red, I thought more about what you said. The thing is, my hip hurts whenever... it's mostly just stiff in the morning and then gets better. The MacKenzie PT has really helped. I just need to make sure I continue doing the stretches. It's like having a personal trainer that my insurance pays for . I am notorious for not stretching.
Running will never be my #1 thing, and I mostly do it in the spring and fall. But, I still like to be able to go out for 2-4 miles when I feel like it.

[katluvr]

Had a crappy morning, was very frustrated with a few folks, went out and ran 4 miles...felt much better. Amazing how a run can almost always help!
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[sgf726]

18 miles on Saturday my longest run to date, fighting a little bit of a cold so tried to take it easy. Speed intervals today, 5 miles tomorrow then 1/2 marathon on Sunday. The following Saturday is 20 miles then we start to taper for the marathon - less than 5 weeks to go.

[Crankin]

Ran 5K outside; 55 degrees at 9:15 AM.
I felt pretty good. I have no idea of my pace, except it was very slow; no idea what time I left. I walked .33 mile to warm up and ran the rest of the way until I got back to just past the same spot where I ended the warm up. The only walking I did during the run was when I took a sip of water, maybe 3-5 steps and at the top of the big hill. This run has a lot of downhill and I have to be careful not to tweak anything doing that. I spent the about 5 miles or so near the end of my ride yesterday in the big gear and sometimes that affects my knees or hamstrings, but they are fine.

[indysteel]

18 miles on Saturday my longest run to date, fighting a little bit of a cold so tried to take it easy. Speed intervals today, 5 miles tomorrow then 1/2 marathon on Sunday. The following Saturday is 20 miles then we start to taper for the marathon - less than 5 weeks to go.

Good luck! Let us know how the half goes!

As for me, I ran on Wednesday, but I felt really blah. I'd already worked out once at lunch--my usual weekly toning class. I had an okay lunch, but I could have benefited from a late afternoon snack. Lesson learned.

[HillSlugger]

I'm in a recovery week and only running 2 miles at a time; hardly seems worth the effort