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RE: The Running Thread - 6/14/2008 1:23:39 PM
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Prairiehiker
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I haven't worked out much this week, but am going to get back in the habit today or tomorrow.
I find it's good to take a few days break every once in a while and do something else like read, or try new things. I do that but if I find myself just slacking after a few days, I force myself to get back into running. It only takes a minutes in my running shoes and I'm back.
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RE: The Running Thread - 6/15/2008 11:59:37 AM
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phosadaud
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Yeah! Hills are an entirely different phenomenon! I'm glad we have them around here though because it does add a whole new dimension to my runs - and I'm actually finally getting good at them. Granted none of them are super steep, but there are some pretty good ones depending on the route I take.
I'm not running today. Some of my family is talking about a bike ride, so I'm going to "save up" for that - especially since I don't have my new road bike yet.
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RE: The Running Thread - 6/16/2008 8:59:49 AM
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Did my final 3 mile run of the week on Saturday morning. I was doing fairly well, although I had walked a little bit (maybe half-a-lap) in the first two miles, when I started feeling a cramp coming on. And it was in the worst and most embarrassing place ever - my right hiney cheek! I walked 1 lap, hoping that it would leave, but it stayed around, so I stopped to sit down for several minutes. It finally went away and I was able to get through the last three laps to complete the distance, but that was so-o-o-o frustrating to have the stupid cramp come up in such an awkward place! I'm praying that this is not a recurring theme with me as I taper off on distance going into the race. This week it's 2.75 miles each time, so hopefully that will give my tush a break.
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RE: The Running Thread - 6/16/2008 10:45:33 PM
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phosadaud
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That is awesome! Congrats! Keep it up!
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RE: The Running Thread - 6/17/2008 3:58:50 PM
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Last week was the best week yet since I got my new pedometer 10 weeks ago and started tracking both steps and mileage. My steps for the week were 76,150 (with only 3 days being 10,000+) and my mileage (from running & walking) was 35.99 miles. Not too shabby, but I want top do better than that. Eventually I'd like to be up to 10,000 every day of the week - and I'll get there . . . just not sure when!
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RE: The Running Thread - 6/18/2008 8:54:46 AM
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Last night's run was a really good one. It was 2.75 miles and the weather was absolutely perfect - temperatures in the mid 70's with low hunidity and a gentle breeze! Thank you, Lord!! I ran the first mile and a quarter and probably could have gone a bit farther, but decided to not push it so I walked a lap. Ran the next mile, walked another lap, and then ran the "bell lap." I decided to time myself for this one and came across the line in 3:14:81, which is not too shabby considering that I was 2.5 miles into the run when I did it. If I can keep that pace (or even slighty faster) for the entire race, I'll come in with a sub-40:00 5K - which would absolutely thrill me to death! My group leader/trainer has said before that he's glad that the naturally gifted runners in our church have come out to join the group, are following the prgram and doing well, but the people that give him the most enjoyment and satisfaction are the guys like me - much less than naturally gifted - who come out week after week and give it their all, doing the best that they can and having a ball at it. And I've got to admit it . . . I am having a ball, despite the exhaustion that I feel sometimes. My body may be tired, but my heart is turning somersaults, back flips, cartwheels, and everything else when I get through. And that feeling makes it all worthwhile!
Duane
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RE: The Running Thread - 6/18/2008 10:28:12 AM
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Last night I did core work...woohoo...and played a generous amount of Dance Dance Revolution. That's a workout for sure. I'm anxious to run tonight, though, to keep my mileage up. I'm looking at running my first 5K mid-July. (In under 30:00.)
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RE: The Running Thread - 6/18/2008 3:06:17 PM
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I woke up with major congestion from allergies. I don't usually have that much trouble this time of year, but this year has been awful - for pretty much everyone. However, I ran 2 miles and did some weights.
I also picked up my new bike last night and did 2 miles on it last night to try it out and see what I need to adjust! It's a 500x better ride than my other bike. I am really looking forward to taking it for a long ride - although I need to do something about the hard, skinny seat... Ouch!
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RE: The Running Thread - 6/19/2008 8:03:20 PM
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I had the absolute WORST run tonight. From the beginning...I was tight, my legs hurt, I was tired. I gave up after a mile. One. Stinking. Mile.
And do you know what my husband had the nerve to tell me?!! "Not every run can be a great run."
Aw...don't feel bad. We've all had days like that. A mile is a mile.
I've only done 8 miles this week so far. I haven't done my normal long runs on Sundays because of my knee. It's getting a lot better and have improved my time from 15 to 10. 5 on average. I hope not to get injured. I think it was the 25 miles a week that I've been doing for a few weeks there that made my knees a little sore. Now I'm cutting back to only 15 miles per week. I hope to do maybe 5 to 7 miles in the morning.
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RE: The Running Thread - 6/20/2008 10:28:10 AM
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I find that deep breathing helps to a degree, but when I get cramps, my run is ruined. I heard some people say to stop and raise your arms up while breathing deeply and it should dissipate. I also heard that pinching that side of the ribs that hurt helps. I've tried them all, and the thing that helps is to walk or job it out until it disappears.
I did an hour run today with no agenda. No mileage, no time to beat. I even walked at times, and stopped at the stop lights when I had to. I did about 5.6 miles. I'm ok with it. Lately, I've been so tired that I can't seem to get the excitement of running. I did 4 miles yesterday at a really fast paced that it really tired me out. Time to rest these legs.
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RE: The Running Thread - 6/20/2008 3:25:39 PM
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I ran 2 miles this morning. Tomorrow is another fun run (the next one in our area that I would want to do is in about a month) and I'm debating whether to do the 5K or take a long bike ride on my new bike... Decisions... Decisions...
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RE: The Running Thread - 6/20/2008 6:36:32 PM
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Speaking of stomach cramps...I have them right now...right this moment. It's funny because I just gave an advice this morning about them. I haven't gotten them in so long and Ive forgotten how they feel. But man, I hate this. I don't know what brought this on. All I can remember is I ran about 5.5 miles this morning, had a huge buffet, went for an hour of mountain biking. After that is when felt the cramp. I finished a whole bottle of water, then did an hour of bouldering and the cramp didn't go away. It got worse. SO, I don't know. Hydration doesn't work. Deep breathing doesn't work. Now, I'm gonna take a nap and hope to get up without any more of this stupid cramp!!!
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I usually run first thing in the morning before I eat, but I waited to long and should have eaten a little something... 
I can never seem to find a balance between the 2... 
) Anyway, I was pretty far from home and not entirely willing to lose my pace, so I kept running but I really thought I was going to pass out a couple of times. 
