Cat Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Way to go Ashley! Um, that doesn't sound slow to me. It's like just over 10 minutes miles, which I wouldn't call slow Especially if you are running 5.5 of them. Anyway, I've been bad at getting miles in too the past two weeks. Ran 4 on Tuesday. But I'm going to give myself a break because I'm getting married next Saturday and then leaving the country for 2 weeks which equals out to long hours at work (getting ready to be gone for that long) and plus getting ready for the big day. So... very little free time. But getting out for 4 miles the other day felt great. Hope to get a few more of those in over the next week. Go running club! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Cat, Well, there was some walking, but speed walking Wait a second, you're getting married next week? How exciting!!! Congratulations!! I think that's a very legitimate reason for not getting your miles in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Cat, that is great and exciting news!!!!! Congratulations. I just ran 10 miles on the treadmill!!!!!! That is a milestone for me in a single run. So that puts me comfortably ahead of the 12 mile goal...keep running 12 mile-ers!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I have also decided to reward myself and get a high end pair of running shoes (Asics Gel Nimbus 15) and also because i feel its a good investment, running all the time. I am developing runners knee and have had to ice my knees and im worried about the protection on my feet with my current shoes. These are really, really, really well reviewed and suppose to offer a lot of protection and stabilization. Cant wait for them to arrive. I wonder how it will impact my running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 10 miles ALL running?? WOW. Well-done! I've heard you're supposed to get new running shoes every 6 months. What better investment is there in good running shoes anyway? Let me know what you think of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 10 miles ALL running?? WOW. Well-done! I've heard you're supposed to get new running shoes every 6 months. What better investment is there in good running shoes anyway? Let me know what you think of them. I definitely will let you know!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 I just got back from an impromptu 13.1 mile run! I started to feel nausea at mile 11 but i was like 'im almost at 13.1' so i kept going. And then at mile 12 i started wondering if my heart would suddenly stop from overexerting it..then at mile 12.5 the world became really super clear, and runners high kicked in (my dopamine receptors still work, lol) and so i started sprinting to the finish. So i made it to 13.1. But i took water breaks during my run and let the treadmill continue to run so i got mileage that i didn't really earn. so i ran an extra mile after the 13.1 to make up for the mileage i got when i wasn't on the treadmill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Oh my goodness....way to go!!!!! You are awesome, and I want to be like you. Seriously, major kudos. You did a half marathon....woo hoo!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeHereNow Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 IR!!! Congrats!!!!!! Now it's time to sign up for a half marathon someplace amazing!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeHereNow Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Well happy Monday everyone....... I only got 7 miles in last week, plus 6 miles of bike riding. I'm not gonna make excuses, it was a really rough week for me and I didn't take it out on running like I usually do. So I need to get back on that. I don't want to slip away from our club already! I'll say it now and publicly.....this week I will get back in the club! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I believe you, occasional. You've been amazing on this working out thing. I don't think we have to worry about you slipping away Ok group, I did 5 miles outside tonight, only walking the first two songs! It's not that impressive, but for me....it is, because you all know I struggle with running outside. I wanted to walk so many times, but I started talking to myself out loud like "Ashley, you can do this. You've done much harder than this before!" People probably thought I was crazy but whatever 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeHereNow Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks Ashley!!! Good job running those 5 miles outside!! YEAH! It IS impressive! I know, its such a different experience. Its harder, but I think that you might start to like it better! There are soo many beautiful places (roads, trails, parks, neighborhoods) to mix up the running scenery. (I struggle with the treadmill! If I run on a treadmill I just stare at the #'s the whole time......not very motivating for me lol. I actually really admire you all who are running at the gym because that must take SERIOUS motivation....!) Well I just did 7 miles and 30 push ups. Its been a week since I last ran, so it was kinda painful but felt GOOD. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Way to go occasional! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Ok, I ran outside tonight again (or tried) ha. I did 3.5 miles, but I probably walked 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile. Geez!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeHereNow Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 So ummm, how can you tell if you're getting out of shape? I ran 3.83 and some of my quad and calf muscles started hurting about halfway through. I can't tell if I've been pushing it too hard or if I'm out of shape, LOL! My guy says I'm not stretching enough. So maybe that's it? Whatever, nothing major. HAPPY FRIDAY PEOPLE!!! EDIT: Luckily the soreness was nothing an hour of dancing and a couple beers couldn't fix. Feeling great! I really do believe in the recovery workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Occasional1 - Get new SHOES!!!!!!!!! My legs were WEARING DOWN, could barely walk, and i had no idea it was simply because my shoes needed to be replaced. Since i started running with my new shows, my soreness and pain has just been vanishing day by day. Shoes are only supposed to last a few hundred miles, and given how much we run, its important to replace them. Also, i have heard from lots of people, and from reading on the net that it is important to find the right running shoes for you. In terms of how your feet hit the ground etc etc... Check out this link http://www.runnersworld.com/shoeadvisor I inputed all my info, and it told me to get Asics which really has helped me a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Check in Sunday everyone. We switched to Mon-Sun right? With my new shoes, legs are feeling much better, and made it to 12 with a good margin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeHereNow Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Good job Greg!!!! I think you're right with the new shoes!!! I got my 12, just barely. With 65 push-ups. Wanted to do more tonight, maybe tomorrow instead! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivation_Follows_Action Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hey guess what? I started running again! I ran 3.1 miles yesterday... took me a really long time, and had to walk a reasonable distance, but I did it! First 3 mile run I've done in over a year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 MFA, so does this mean you're joining the club?!!! Awesome!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeHereNow Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 5 mile trail run yesterday!! With 40 push ups total at break spots along the way. SO FUN! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeHereNow Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 MFA I would love it if you joined us!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivation_Follows_Action Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 if this posts twice, ignore me (I got booted out of the forum momentarily, not quite sure what happened). I guess I AM joining you guys - I just did another 3 mile run. Me and the sandflies... they kept flying in to my open mouth! So that's 6 miles this week. Half way there... it's a good feeling! YOU GUYS GOT SO FIT SO FAST! it's remarkable reading your posts. Definitely inspirational. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 I did 3 miles last night....walked more than I wanted to, but I thought I was dying, ya'll Great work, ladies. And so glad you're doing it, MFA ðŸ‘ðŸ‘👠1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivation_Follows_Action Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Peer pressure... all the cool kids are doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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