glitterhairdye
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2 miles today. It was tough, but I wish I had gone harder. I think I have a terrible form, do any of y'all have any tips on running form?
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Curvie Girlie
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LOL No way!!! Seriously? moving shit makes me tired, good for you!
No, Monday was, and it was one to be remembered!
LOLOLOL!!! No no! Before or during, stop and lift one leg up by holding onto your shin, knee pressed into your body, and swivel your foot around, a bunch, both ways. It really helps me, especially if I was feeling not so great in the ankles, and I take a moment to stop and swivel
Curvie Girlie
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I do: Upper body up straight, abs in, shoulders down and back, arms at a 90 degree angle and swinging back and forth, feet picked up nicely, land on the middle part of your foot, get a good breathing pattern going on. Don't hunch your neck, either. Be proud!
Curvie Girlie
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I ran on my birthday, 5 miles at 10 am down my road to the highway and back. I'm only at 1100 feet elevation and even though everyone can say it doesn't matter, I swear that it IS way different from sea level. UGH!
I have been crashing at cute boys' houses the past couple days and I need clean clothes, so I need to go home right after work. My girl friends want me to come out clubbing with them tonight, so whether I get a run in or not depends on how late they want to go out. I think I'll get my run in anyway and show up late It's FARTLEK time!
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I have been crashing at cute boys' houses the past couple days and I need clean clothes, so I need to go home right after work. My girl friends want me to come out clubbing with them tonight, so whether I get a run in or not depends on how late they want to go out. I think I'll get my run in anyway and show up late
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Curvie Girlie
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OK I started my "long runs"
This post is from my diary, but I'd like to add I think I only ran about 8.5 miles judging by my time (1 hour 20 minutes) and pace (the hilly forest really slows me down, I figured I was doing 9 minute miles).
Yesterday I went straight from work to The Forest of Nisene Marks where I prefer to do my trail running, to try and train for my half marathon. Armed with my cute little black velcro belt with the two 8 oz water bottles and pouch, 2 packets of Luna Sport Chews (cute little half moon jellies) and my watch/heart rate monitor, I decided I was going to try to run for an hour and a half straight.
I didn't really think I could do it. I figgerd I'd probably end up walking or going back early.
NOPE!
I ended up running from 5:22:02pm to 6:43:01pm, and I only stopped for about 3 and a half non-consecutive minutes: 60 seconds at the top of my usual trail (that gains about 500ft of elevation) to drink water and stretch, 70 seconds at the turn around of a different trail I never been on to drink water, stretch, and eat some Chewies, and the other seconds I spent waiting for downhill bike riders to pass.
The first 15 minutes sucked--I was tired and cranky. Running was easier after I did the big ass hill, but I didn't have an iPod (broke mine) so it was just me and my thoughts, with music playing in my head. After 45 minutes I got very bored. The forest is lovely, but my body was like, "Um, ok it's time to stop--this is when I'm used to it being over." I kept going. After an hour I could not feel my body, I pretty much just flew along and it was easier than ever. The last 20 minutes I was high as a kite and felt confident, relaxed, and like the run was effortless.
I had a few pints and Thai food (Pad Woon Sen, no eggs, bean thread noodles, with prawns and spicy) and felt absolutely high all night, no pain in my body whatsoever.
This post is from my diary, but I'd like to add I think I only ran about 8.5 miles judging by my time (1 hour 20 minutes) and pace (the hilly forest really slows me down, I figured I was doing 9 minute miles).
Yesterday I went straight from work to The Forest of Nisene Marks where I prefer to do my trail running, to try and train for my half marathon. Armed with my cute little black velcro belt with the two 8 oz water bottles and pouch, 2 packets of Luna Sport Chews (cute little half moon jellies) and my watch/heart rate monitor, I decided I was going to try to run for an hour and a half straight.
I didn't really think I could do it. I figgerd I'd probably end up walking or going back early.
NOPE!
I ended up running from 5:22:02pm to 6:43:01pm, and I only stopped for about 3 and a half non-consecutive minutes: 60 seconds at the top of my usual trail (that gains about 500ft of elevation) to drink water and stretch, 70 seconds at the turn around of a different trail I never been on to drink water, stretch, and eat some Chewies, and the other seconds I spent waiting for downhill bike riders to pass.
The first 15 minutes sucked--I was tired and cranky. Running was easier after I did the big ass hill, but I didn't have an iPod (broke mine) so it was just me and my thoughts, with music playing in my head. After 45 minutes I got very bored. The forest is lovely, but my body was like, "Um, ok it's time to stop--this is when I'm used to it being over." I kept going. After an hour I could not feel my body, I pretty much just flew along and it was easier than ever. The last 20 minutes I was high as a kite and felt confident, relaxed, and like the run was effortless.
I had a few pints and Thai food (Pad Woon Sen, no eggs, bean thread noodles, with prawns and spicy) and felt absolutely high all night, no pain in my body whatsoever.
wordslinger
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Thought I would join; I'm not a runner, more of a jogger. Some find me crazy, but I actually enjoy it. I can sit down for a decent chunk of time and create playlists to run to. I'm obsessed with song tempo and transitions. My playlists go through many tweaks until I am satisfied for a test run.
Jogging was my main exercise staple two years ago in the winter before the weather turned unbearable. I wasn't in school at the time so it was easier to find chunks of time to dedicate to it. I vividly recall jogging through my housing complex watching the season unfold. I was an unlikely observer of the erupting neighborhood battles: the drive to have a pool, trampoline, basketball hoop, and etc. for their children and status of their wealth; who had the most festive house; who could muster up the best Halloween decorations; the plight of the best nativity scene; the brightest lit Christmas displays; the hideous seasonal progression of nylon, inflatable globes and characters. Thanksgiving made me nauseous, as the smell of turkey wafted out into the street from every house-- and let it be known that I loathe turkey from the deepest and most fiery depths of my soul.
Currently, running is my extra burst of exercise. I try to do it three times a week on top of my normal exercise regimen. I have my hour-long exercise tape, and I will take a two-mile walk with my mother in the evening accompanied by our dogs. When I do go to run, it is normally a small twenty-minute affair.
I'm not one who measures their jaunts in distance; I'm one of those infuriating individuals who track time instead. In the past I have jogged for an hour straight, although the humid weather at the moment prevents it. I actually went to a track today and jogged a mile and half in fifteen minutes, which I didn't consider terrible at all given the temperature and the fact I hadn't imbibed enough water for the day.
Jogging was my main exercise staple two years ago in the winter before the weather turned unbearable. I wasn't in school at the time so it was easier to find chunks of time to dedicate to it. I vividly recall jogging through my housing complex watching the season unfold. I was an unlikely observer of the erupting neighborhood battles: the drive to have a pool, trampoline, basketball hoop, and etc. for their children and status of their wealth; who had the most festive house; who could muster up the best Halloween decorations; the plight of the best nativity scene; the brightest lit Christmas displays; the hideous seasonal progression of nylon, inflatable globes and characters. Thanksgiving made me nauseous, as the smell of turkey wafted out into the street from every house-- and let it be known that I loathe turkey from the deepest and most fiery depths of my soul.
Currently, running is my extra burst of exercise. I try to do it three times a week on top of my normal exercise regimen. I have my hour-long exercise tape, and I will take a two-mile walk with my mother in the evening accompanied by our dogs. When I do go to run, it is normally a small twenty-minute affair.
I'm not one who measures their jaunts in distance; I'm one of those infuriating individuals who track time instead. In the past I have jogged for an hour straight, although the humid weather at the moment prevents it. I actually went to a track today and jogged a mile and half in fifteen minutes, which I didn't consider terrible at all given the temperature and the fact I hadn't imbibed enough water for the day.
Curvie Girlie
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Hey, I hear that a lot but I still think joggers are runners, dammit!
Imbibe that water!!!
Curvie Girlie
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let the training begin
All right, all right. I totaled 24.5 miles this week.
4 miles and yoga Monday, Tuesday and Thursday kickboxing, which is like HIIT for me, Wednesday was the long run 8.5 miles, Friday nada, Saturday I ran 5 miles in 80 degree heat (but dry heat--still, it sucked!) and yesterday I was in Oakland and decided I wanted to run around Lake Merritt (3.5 miles). I missed the street I came out on (I was at a buddy's house, and all the streets around the lake look the same!) and said Fuck it, and ran around again for 7 miles total.
I feel great, and I must say I think the fact that my BMI is 22.4 helps--I feel better running "to excess" at this weight than I did at 150+ lbs. I feel no pain. It is more difficult to get out of bed in the mornings, BUT at least there's no pain.
It's more and more addictive. I want to be running right now actually.
A few things are for sure:
1. I most certainly will run my half marathon without issue, granted I don't get injured in the next 47 days.
2. If I do speed work once a week, I may be able to get a good time.
3. I'm in damn good shape
4. My water bottle belt and sports sunglasses kick ass, why the hell didn't I bother to get them before??!?!?
5. People are telling me "you lost a lot of weight!" But I've only lost about 7 lbs from the point at which they were referring. Must be body composition...
I'm off to Hawaii on Friday!!!!!!! My concern is: will I be able to get enough running in on vacation? Mind you it's only for 10 days. I'm sure I'll be fine...
All right, all right. I totaled 24.5 miles this week.
4 miles and yoga Monday, Tuesday and Thursday kickboxing, which is like HIIT for me, Wednesday was the long run 8.5 miles, Friday nada, Saturday I ran 5 miles in 80 degree heat (but dry heat--still, it sucked!) and yesterday I was in Oakland and decided I wanted to run around Lake Merritt (3.5 miles). I missed the street I came out on (I was at a buddy's house, and all the streets around the lake look the same!) and said Fuck it, and ran around again for 7 miles total.
I feel great, and I must say I think the fact that my BMI is 22.4 helps--I feel better running "to excess" at this weight than I did at 150+ lbs. I feel no pain. It is more difficult to get out of bed in the mornings, BUT at least there's no pain.
It's more and more addictive. I want to be running right now actually.
A few things are for sure:
1. I most certainly will run my half marathon without issue, granted I don't get injured in the next 47 days.
2. If I do speed work once a week, I may be able to get a good time.
3. I'm in damn good shape
4. My water bottle belt and sports sunglasses kick ass, why the hell didn't I bother to get them before??!?!?
5. People are telling me "you lost a lot of weight!" But I've only lost about 7 lbs from the point at which they were referring. Must be body composition...
I'm off to Hawaii on Friday!!!!!!! My concern is: will I be able to get enough running in on vacation? Mind you it's only for 10 days. I'm sure I'll be fine...
MissDFITT
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I haven't posted here in a while, but I am still on track with my pre-training. I am now comfortable with 3 mile runs... something I never thought would be possible. I plan to continue with 3 miles until my time is down and then I will add at most another half mile... slow and steady right?
I am having one issue though. My left hip flexor really starts to bug me about half way through my runs. I stretch really good afterward, but like this morning it hurt to walk... I have been heating it this morning with a corn bag and it seemed to let loose a little... Any suggestions as to how I can prevent this?
I am having one issue though. My left hip flexor really starts to bug me about half way through my runs. I stretch really good afterward, but like this morning it hurt to walk... I have been heating it this morning with a corn bag and it seemed to let loose a little... Any suggestions as to how I can prevent this?
Trops
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MissDFITT
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Don't run.
Sorry, just feeling a bit of a smart ass today.
Ha if only!
I might google hip flexor stretches and well as exercies to strengthen them... I asumme both would help the situation.Curvie Girlie
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Trops
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I need some guidance
I've been running a 5k distance now, and my speed is not where I want it, but it's ok. I really want to be able to do a 10k as confidently as I'm now doing the 5k. Yesterday I ran 5k and my time wasn't all that great, 27 min 50 sec (I think). So today I thought that I'd try to take it a bit slower and go further. I was sucking wind even more today then yesterday and going slower. At the end of 5k I had gone 28 min 45 sec, so I kept going. I had wanted to do another mile, but after a half I was just pooped.
My question is where do I go from here? Do I try to keep up the slightly faster pace and just keep going an extra half mile here and there? Or do I try to stay at the slower pace and increase my distance even faster and then try to work on speed?
I've been running a 5k distance now, and my speed is not where I want it, but it's ok. I really want to be able to do a 10k as confidently as I'm now doing the 5k. Yesterday I ran 5k and my time wasn't all that great, 27 min 50 sec (I think). So today I thought that I'd try to take it a bit slower and go further. I was sucking wind even more today then yesterday and going slower. At the end of 5k I had gone 28 min 45 sec, so I kept going. I had wanted to do another mile, but after a half I was just pooped.
My question is where do I go from here? Do I try to keep up the slightly faster pace and just keep going an extra half mile here and there? Or do I try to stay at the slower pace and increase my distance even faster and then try to work on speed?
Homer2
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Hi Guys! I'm hopping on board and doing my first run in a good month today so cross your fingers that I don't give up after two blocks. Naw, I've got my music this time and only 15 days left until my first big goal so I want to get in as much running as possible. I wish I was back in my apartment where the treadmill was, so much easier than outside but what can ya do? Nada. Soooo I'll post back on how I did and hopefully I can get back into my 5k'ers by the end of next week.
Curvie Girlie
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Both, at different days. Alternate "long run" days (1-2 times a week) and "pace days" with days off, or cross training in between (weight training, yoga, whatever you like). Pace days would be sprints and recovery.
Trops
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Curvie Girlie
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Booo I should give you negative rep for that!
I'll see what tomorrow brings.