Running Aug 3 thru Aug 9

[Deborajen]

Did 3.4 miles of speed intervals on the treadmill yesterday evening. It was too darned hot to go outside! I'm mostly doing evening runs due to schedules. Feels good to pound off the stress of a long Monday.

[katluvr]

Since I am focusing on my first Tri I SHOULD be running. But I am really focused onthe swim (cuz I don't swim). But I plan on a marathon in Feb. My 16 week plan that starts in Nov. is pretty agressive...I should be up to 20 miles per week by then. I am currently up to 3 miles per week. HA!
But I did run last night. 90+ temp in the evening. Another very slow 3 miler. I wear my garmin just to keep an eye on my pace. Keeping between 11:30 and 12 min. mile. VERY slow and easy. Sure is hot as hades for running.
I hope to report on am AM run tomorrow. I am trying hard to get back up to 10 miles per week.
Boy it is HOT!

[JH-NV]

Ran yesterday, 3 miles before noon. Still hot, but okay.

[skhill]

What a difference the weather makes... Monday, it was perfect: 60 degrees, low humidity, just a hint of breeze, and I ran my 3.5 mile route at my fastest ever. Today, 70 degrees, very humid, windy and I was much slower.

And I had a bit of a revelation while I was out running-- it's always my right leg that gets stiff and achy, and it occured to me that maybe that leg is shorter. My left hand is a lot bigger than my right, and it's the same with my feet. So I tried to measure my legs when I got home, and yup, my right leg is definitely shorter. Oh well.

[Jolt]

I went for about a 2-hour run/walk/goof around on the trails today (more walking and goofing around than running). It is HOT!!

[Urlea]

Ran 3.8 yesterday afternoon. Wasn't the most comfortable run, but parts of it were fun. I'm having difficulties with my new shoes a little bit, can't seem to get the yankz to fit the same way they did in my old pair. Will give it another shot tomorrow during my group run in the morning & see if some tweaking will take care of it.

[indigoiis]

I did my first real trail run today on a 1 mile singletrack (did two rounds) that was rocky, hilly, rutty, wet, earthy, buggy, spiderwebby, and a heck of a lot of fun! I love my trail shoes - they really stick! It all felt very primeval and sweaty (well, the 85 degree 90 pct humidity probably helped with that.) I totally have to do more runs on the trail. So much fun!

[KSH]

Ran 4 miles on the treadmill Monday night. Running outside in 102 degree heat at 6:00 PM is just too much for me.

[OakLeaf]

Mile repeats x 2. It really felt pretty good, which is not surprising since I've been such a slug lately.

[roadie gal]

We finally have a little break from the heat. It's amazing what a few degrees can do. The last time I tried to run 10 miles I ended up run/walking 9 and then collapsing at home.

Yesterday I ran around Donner Lake plus a 3 mile out and back along the road. I believe it's almost exactly 10 miles. I'll have to clock it with my bike because you can't drive around the lake. It took me 93 minutes, which is very fast for me. The best part is that I felt great afterward. Yay!

[OakLeaf]

Well I signed up for that 10-miler on Sunday as I said I might, strictly for practice drinking water from aid stations (and a flat place to do a longer run will be nice, too). First race I'll have done over 5K.

So now they come up with the weather report saying it's going to be the first hot day of the year. Been running in mid-70s, highs of low 80s, and the forecast for Sunday is for a high of 93.

More motivation to run faster and get it done with before the temp gets above 85°F I guess. Although as it's not a goal race I haven't been doing any kind of taper and do intend to keep on with my normal training for the rest of the week.

Accountability post: since I won't be carrying water, I Will. Do. Whatever. It. Takes. To. Hydrate. Properly. Even. If. It. Means. Coming. To. A. Complete. Stop. At. Every. Aid. Station.

Hear that, self?

[limewave]

Oakleaf--that's going to be a tough one! It's supposed to be more than 10 degrees warmer on Sunday than what it's been. Hope it goes well!

Did a "trail" run last night with the baby. They put dolomite down on the x-country ski trials at the state park. I was very sad at first, until I realized I could now take the jogging stroller on the trails!

We tried it out last night. Beautiful run. It's a 5k loop and we ran it twice. Can't wait to do it again!

[Susan Otcenas]

Did my first 11 mile run this morning! 30 seconds shy of 2 hours to complete. I felt really good, though my legs were getting very heavy by mile 10. I feel really confident that I'll be well prepared for my half marathon in October!

Am having some success with getting down some solid food pre-run as well. I started out with soft banana 2-3 weeks ago. This morning I had some plain goat yogurt with blueberries about 15 minutes before my run, and had absolutely no stomach issues. This was VERY encouraging for me.

Getting my race nutrition dialed as well. A Gu at 30, 60 & 90 minutes seems to be working. Once I move on to 12 & 13 miles in Sept & Oct, I'll add one more Gu at 120 minutes.

Now I'm sitting in my office, kicking back in my Zoot CompressRx socks. http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodZT_F9WCS01.html I LOVE these things. I really think they help me recover faster, and it feels like I"m getting a mini massage on my calves all day long. I've been using them for a few months now, mostly after my long runs.

Susan

[katluvr]

Susan,
I am going to train for my first FULL marathon ...it is Feb. My "hard" training will begin in Nov. I am doing an intermediate program--I know a bit agressive for 1st marathon--but have done quite a few 1/2's so I wanted to challenge myself. The program has me running 5 times a week...I have never done it that many days. So I was wondering if these compression socks would be good to get when I get to that level of running. And is just socks to the calf good enough? My legs (and feet) do get real tired when I up my milege.

K

[Crankin]

Well, since I have been adhering to my self imposed break from running, I guess I have to report on walking/hiking. I miss running, but my hip/back has actually started to bother me while riding and that is not something I can have happen!
I went to the trail at Estabrook Woods, since it's the first clear, cooler, dry day in awhile. Did my 4 miles, out and back. Although I really wanted to run at first, I got into a good fast hiking type rhythm and felt good about it. I didn't wear my GPS, so I have no idea as to my pace, but I would guess about a 14- 15 minute mile or so.It was so peaceful and the driest i have seen it all summer. Got the urge to go mountain biking before we have any more deluges. After about 2 miles, my hip loosened up and I felt great. I have to be better about stretching and icing.
Nothing to report except I saw 2 women, riding while their dogs were running. One was in loose capris, a long sleeved button down shirt and a floppy hat. She was riding faster than I would be going! The other had on a helmet and cycling clothes. I always see an amazing variety of people here, but today was really quiet. Then I came home and did my recovery yoga dvd. Much better for my old body...