Guest greg Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 That is SO impressive.....over 7 miles of consecutive running?! Daaaaamn girl I've done 0 this week so far, but I'll get on it tomorrow. I can't believe how much you've improved in this short period of time. Keep it up, woman! I'm curious...have you noticed a change mentally as well? I mean, I'm sure you have, I'm just curious as to how much of an impact the exercise has had on your mind. They aren't lying about exercise being an anti-depressant I definitely feel a difference. I feel more endurance and more energy overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeHereNow Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Nothing wrong with running slowly in my opinion, if that's your style. It's my preference too. Slow and steady builds endurance. You can't sprint a marathon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I agree with occasional. I don't think speed is important really. If it's a personal goal of yours, cool, but for reasons other than that I can't see why it would matter much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greg Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 i just didnt enjoy seeing so much dust kicked into my face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greg Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 ...bad for the lungs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I got 4 in tonight....running and walking mixture. I don't know what happened to my sticking with only running, but I'll get back to it eventually. Content for now. 9 for the week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greg Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Thumbs up Ashley!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Hi all! Way to go Ashley, Occasional and InRecovery/Greg (always fun to find out someone's real name). You guys still continue to inspire me. I'm at a conference for work and have been getting in treadmill time in the mornings at the hotel. At 9 miles so far this week. I never run on treadmills except while traveling and staying in hotels. Normally I don't really push myself beyond my natural pace which is about a 10 minute mile, so it's been kinda cool upping the pace for intervals and pushing myself. However, in general I agree with the sentiment that my goals are not about speed, but about time or distance. If I set out to run 4 miles I don't care how long it takes, or if I just want to run for 30 minutes that's what I'll do regardless of how far I go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greg Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Way to go Cat! Keeping up those 12 miles while traveling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greg Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Check in Friday you all! 12! today I was PURELY motivated by our running club. you all are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greg Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 That is SO impressive.....over 7 miles of consecutive running?! Daaaaamn girl I've done 0 this week so far, but I'll get on it tomorrow. I can't believe how much you've improved in this short period of time. Keep it up, woman! I'm curious...have you noticed a change mentally as well? I mean, I'm sure you have, I'm just curious as to how much of an impact the exercise has had on your mind. They aren't lying about exercise being an anti-depressant Ashley, I just wanted to respond to something about how running long distances, 12 miles a week, creates change mentally. For me, I mentioned endurance but also mental toughness. For the Adderall addict, I feel like building mental toughness is one of the reasons we reached for it in the first place. And now we are building mental toughness the natural way. Running is the way to do it because we constantly have to fight off fatigue to get to 12. As for endurance, I def improved. When I was playing tennis, I felt like I could go on for a long time in the heat. before starting the 12 miles a week, I would have puttered out --I don't know-- after not too much gameplay. even after running the 5K I wanted to run more later. so endurance has really picked up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greg Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Feeling stronger and more capable of running longer distances! I have our club to thank for this serious increase in my strength and endurance. Just ran 7.24 miles consecutively and I haven't run that far in, umm, years. I really pushed myself and it felt great. Once I got going and the endorphines were flowing I just decided to take the long way. Also, did 30 push ups. Maybe I'll aim for 100 for this week! How's everyone doing?!?! great job Occasional. You know that if you ran for another 6 miles, that would be HALF a MARATHON!. 13.1 miles. Have any of you ran the whole 12 miles in a single run? The most I got to was 8. Usually my ankles start to feel like they are going to give out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeHereNow Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 great job Occasional. You know that if you ran for another 6 miles, that would be HALF a MARATHON!. 13.1 miles. Have any of you ran the whole 12 miles in a single run? The most I got to was 8. Usually my ankles start to feel like they are going to give out. Greg its funny you mention that, because I just got back from running 13.1 miles!!! I've never run so far in my life!!!! and I have NO IDEA how to recover from this kind of workout, lol. I had a half marathon as a goal for like the spring, or maybe late fall. I had NO IDEA I was capable of running this far. I didn't work out last night because I had a panic attack and got distracted/tired afterwards, so I figured I'd finish/start my mileage this morning on the mountain. I thought I'd push it to around 8-9 miles. (13.1 wasn't even the goal.) Then it turned out that the trail I was counting on to finish my loop didn't exist, and I had to go back. So I got a little lost which added miles and hills. Mixture of trails and country roads, some hills. I stopped a few times, but kept pushing myself to keep running. I barely let myself walk. It REALLY HURT towards the end. I even outran my runner's high! By the end I was ready to vomit and my hips and muscles were all in pain, but I made it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greg Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Holy cow. Occasional1, you are a total Rock Star!!!!! You did a half marathon!?? You have fully entered "full fledged runner" mode. You need a subscription to Runners World, a plane ticket for an upcoming marathon, and Vibrams Five Fingers. I think they look horrible (design) but they seem to be all the rage with runners (form) http://www.6pm.com/vibram-fivefingers-women-shoes~1#!/vibram-fivefingers-women-sneakers-athletic-shoes/CK_XARC81wFSAvkcwAEB4gIEGAEKAg.zso?s=price/asc&zlfid=72 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeHereNow Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hahaha IR I don't know about those Vibrams, I'd have to try them-- people DO seem to swear by them! BUT I am gonna sign up for a half marathon. And I will say that previously, my record run was 8 miles. It really wasn't a huge stretch to add on a few more, except towards the end. I know you're working on speed more than distance......but I will say that if I can do it, then you can too!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greg Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 you should definitely sign up for a half marathon. after doing my first run with 80 other runners, i realized these things are fun. usually followed food and stuff. I was able to squeeze in 2.5 miles before a thunderstorm/downpour struck. i forced myself to run todaybecause i hate it when friday is rolling around and i am far away from the goal. I like to be in the 'almost finished' position when i hit Thursday. dont like the pressure to run like 9 miles in a single run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greg Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hahaha IR I don't know about those Vibrams, I'd have to try them-- people DO seem to swear by them! I am curious to read this. i want to know what the fuss is about. Is minimalist running really all that? http://www.amazon.com/Runners-Complete-Minimalism-Barefoot-ebook/dp/B00AFULERI/ref=sr_1_141?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&ascsubtag=S9XrSAhtEeOqzI7FIPa4tA2CD7_wZFg3_0_0_0&s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1376874535&sr=1-141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LILTEX41 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Great job everyone!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I didn't make it to 12 this week, but I WILL this week. Good work all! Occasional, that is craaaazy. I can't imagine running that far right now. Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I only made it to 9 last week, but off to a good start this week with 3 miles today. Go team! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I just did 5 miles at gym....only let myself walk a little bit, but not much. 7 more to go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Good job guys. I am at 5 right now and heading out for a run. I like it how we are all so honest on this forum. My mom was asking what if we decide to lie about our 12 miles? and i was like we dont have that problem. lol. next, i think we need t-shirts for our 12 mile running club. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley6 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 We totally need t-shirts. Love that idea. Who's designing them? good work, InRecovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Considering we are all so honest about our adderall addictions and quits and sometimes relapses, lying about a couple miles of running here and there would be silly At six miles so far this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greg Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 hi - i am sorry i have to keep switching back and forth screen names. im not sure why im having this problem. ?? Anyway, everyone, I made it to 12!! Today i did something different. There is a running club that uses our track, all the members pay for it. I always watch them with curiosity from the sidelines. they sprint three laps around the track..take a break..and then repeat the cycle over and over until they have hit three miles. They are all so FAST. I want to make speed a goal of mine. I tried this today and i think i went faster. Just thought id share with you all if you want to try it. ----------------- ANOTHER THING IS I HAVE GONE ON XANAX. I am really, really, really worried. I just dont want to develop a problem but I know ashley6 and occasional are on Kolonopin and are fine. My semester kicks off in a few days. And all the social interacting, work, classes etc etc. I just know it will help me. i remember last semester i was having full blown panic attacks. I am on .5 mgs twice a day - anyone know if that is low? I am already feeling anxiety as i write about this. I guess this is something i should bring up in the other forums. It IS helping with my PAWS which would probably be the main reason im on it. Im just really worried. The idea of developing another addiction is so frightening. there isn't a word to describe how awful it would be. but it seems to really help. am i being overly paranoid about going on xanax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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