Born to Run: Week of June 19th

[jesvetmed]

Am I the only one running so far this week?

I'll start -- out for a 65 minute jog today in the wind. I felt ok -- nice run by the bay in the rain. But the dog only made it 45 minutes, and so I had to slow down and slow jog/fast walk the rest of the way -- she's getting old. I'll have to limit the length of her runs more from now on. My excuse for the day!
Jes

[Wahine]

Jes - are you OK? Have you been working too many late night shifts? Whens the last time you checked your calendar?

[kelownagirl]

I wish it was the 19th. I'm off work on the 27th...

[Kimmyt]

I'm in a cranky mood. The heat has been unbearable here. Went for a run on the treadmill yesterday due to 100+ degree heat. Today I was supposed to commute on my bike and due to a crazy storm we had last night, I decided last minute it wasn't safe to ride on the trail (several roads were closed due to downed trees and the trail I ride on for 6 miles is completely tree-lined).

Now dealing with feelings of resentment and frustration. I hate how I feel after I bag a planned workout.

Well, tonight is the last swim class and we get ice cream. Just what I need on the week before my taper.

[Skeezix]

I've just started running again, so I'm going to pipe up on this thread. I'm up to 30 minutes, 2.6 miles on my fifth time out of the gate (I've not run since the fall- so bad I know). Not the fastest pace in the world but I doubt I'll ever be really fast.

I really used to hate running and am not really sure that I'm ready to change that assessment 100% but I bought new running shoes and oh my lord, they are fantastic. I think it's made a huge difference, I'm enjoying running so much more. Plus I've found some music that really works for keeping me up and happy and paced well (god bless cheesy pop music).

[emily_in_nc]

I've just started running again, so I'm going to pipe up on this thread. I'm up to 30 minutes, 2.6 miles on my fifth time out of the gate (I've not run since the fall- so bad I know). Not the fastest pace in the world but I doubt I'll ever be really fast.

I really used to hate running and am not really sure that I'm ready to change that assessment 100% but I bought new running shoes and oh my lord, they are fantastic. I think it's made a huge difference, I'm enjoying running so much more. Plus I've found some music that really works for keeping me up and happy and paced well (god bless cheesy pop music).

Welcome Skeezix! Great to have you here. I just started running this year myself. Longest run so far is five miles, but I'm not getting too "serious" about it (yet, anyway), haven't done any events yet, etc. Just too busy with work and a puppy. However, I am enjoying it more than I ever used to when I'd give up after about 2 miles. I like the cheesy pop music too -- it definitely makes the discomfort more tolerable!

BTW, what running shoes did you get that are so good? Mine are getting pretty worn. They're still comfy (New Balance 754), but I don't think they have a lot of support left.

I've just done a 3.25 mile treadmill run this week so far; been really busy. Have a mtb ride scheduled for tomorrow after work, and hopefully another run on Friday.

Emily

[OakLeaf]

ugh. Well I had to run today because I said yesterday that I would.

3 minutes push, 3 minutes jog x 5. I forgot I had six intervals programmed into my GPS, but there was no way I was doing another one. Especially not when my fifth recovery brought me right to the end of my lane. The beeper went off for another interval, and I was like, "you !@#% machine, you've got to be joking" and pushed the lap button. I thought I was going to puke going up that steep hill the last time, at an 11 minute pace for the interval with my HR maxed out

4.1 miles total.

[rocknrollgirl]

Yeah!!!!!!!!!! Yellow is back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wahine]

Yellow!!!

[limewave]

Welome back YELLOW!

I took a little break myself (4 days). I ran 5 miles last night with DD in the jogger and one of my running friends.

[Jolt]

I've seen a few people mention a "brick"--what the heck is it?