Let the running season begin! September Running

[Susan Otcenas]

I ran today! Woot! First time since June 3rd, when I finally had to give it up due to my PBP training. It was so awesome to lace up my shoes and just go. No worry about pacing or distance or anything. I just ran until I felt like turning around, then turned around and ran home.

Happy girl!

[zia]

I convinced my neighbor to do intervals with me last night, in the rain -- 4 x 800. We are training for half marathon in October and we're feeling strong! After, she came over with a glass of wine. We deserved it.

[limewave]

yay Susan! Glad you had a good first, no-pressure run.

I went for a trail run yesterday. It started out as the perfect, ideal fall run. I was loving it and feeling pretty good until about 2/3s of the way in. My old friend the ovarian cyst is back I tried running through the pain in order to get it to rupture, but I couldn't stand it. Hopefully it will go away soon. The weather is PERFECT for running right now.

[sadieme]

Just got back from a short fun. Felt great! I've actually been riding more then running, but today, it felt like the biking has helped the running. Starting to feel like I am getting back on track again.

Susan, Glad you had a great run! Gotta love those 'no pressure' runs!

Limewave, those things arent any fun. Been there, more times then I care to remember. I hope it goes away soon for you.

[Susan Otcenas]

Huh. Funny how not running for 3 months makes certain muscles sore. Imagine that. Hello adductors! Hello Psoas! Nice to make your re-acquaintance!

[GLC1968]

4 miles at an easy pace after work yesterday. It was 90+ when I left, and I generally hate the heat, but I survived. I'm actually very proud of myself because I had just about 10 different things against me as I headed out and yet I did the whole route anyway.

[WindingRoad]

Yep it's running season for me again too. Just did my first outdoor run in prolly 5 months or so. Whew that hurt!

[Jolt]

Yesterday's run was about an hour on the trails at the apple orchard/farm in town--as a bonus I found some wild Concord grapes growing along the side of the road when I finished. Tonight was just a short one--15 or 20 minutes. I took my neighbor's Siberian husky along since he had said he'd be happy to have me do so--they weren't sure how that would go since she hadn't been on a leash in a while but we did great. She tried to pull at the beginning but I didn't go anywhere until there was slack in the leash, then once we got running she did pretty well. Next time we'll go a little longer but I didn't want to overdo since this dog hadn't run or done a long walk in a while; when I brought her back she seemed like she wanted to go longer!

[rubysoho]

Finished my first ever 5k race tonight! I wont know my time until it is posted (forgot to look at the clock when I crossed the finish line) in a few days. But it doesnt matter. I am happy I ran the entire race. I did make the rookie mistake of running faster than my normal pace at the start. It might not seem like a big deal to most people (it is "only" three miles....) but I started running this summer so it had a big impact on me. When I saw the 2 mile marker and already felt worse than after my normal three mile runs... well, there was one brief thought of "I could just call it quits and be happy I just showed up." But I kept going. Celebrated with a big bacon and bleu cheese burger with fries. Very yummy.


eta: 32:31 was my time. I expected to be around the 35 min mark so this makes me happy. Next time I will try for sub-30.

[skhill]

Way to go, rubysoho! And starting out too fast isn't just a rookie thing, you just learn how to cope with it better!

I meant to race this weekend, but I overslept. I'd counted on my cats not letting me sleep past 6:30, so didn't set the alarm. For once the cats decided to let me sleep. Sigh. Probably needed the sleep...

[rubysoho]

Way to go, rubysoho! And starting out too fast isn't just a rookie thing, you just learn how to cope with it better!

I meant to race this weekend, but I overslept. I'd counted on my cats not letting me sleep past 6:30, so didn't set the alarm. For once the cats decided to let me sleep. Sigh. Probably needed the sleep...

Bummer that your furry friends didn't wake you up! My pup starts rustling around at 5am but I bet the one day I expect her to wake me up she'd do the same as your kitties!

[OakLeaf]

Way to go rubysoho! I know I rely way too much on my Garmin at any distance. Still, a mid-race slump is kind of normal ... not necessarily the result of going out too fast ... skhill is right, you learn how to deal with it.

I did 12 yesterday and felt pretty good. I totally don't have enough speedwork in my legs this summer though. Fall weather is here ...

Yay Susan! That's such a great feeling.

[Jolt]

About 40 minutes road/trail combo today, did sort of a fartlek workout that included some walking. It's not that hot out but felt kind of sticky today; amazing how much that affects my running. I think now that fall is coming I am going to try to increase my mileage as the weather gets cooler, and maybe try to find a half marathon to train for. I know there's one in Acadia National Park but it's this month so too soon to do it this year...maybe I will just do it next year. A ten-mile trail race might be something to look for this fall...

[rubysoho]

a mid-race slump is kind of normal ... not necessarily the result of going out too fast ... skhill is right, you learn how to deal with it.

Interesting!

[GLC1968]

Good job, rubysoho!

I did 2.5 miles at an easy pace on Saturday (plan called for 3 but I ran out of sidewalk on my out and back route, so I called it good enough and turned around).

Sunday was my long run of the week. Did 8 miles and felt pretty good! My pace was very slow, but I'm ok with that. I left early to get the cool of the day and it's a good thing because it was warming up very fast. 56F when I started, 72F when I was done! Temps hit mid 90's by the afternoon, so I'm glad I went when I did.