Eastcoastgirl, I'm the same way. During the week I can't run outside at all because I leave my apartment for work when it's dark out and don't get back until... it's dark out again. NYC is a tricky place to run!
Also, this may be a better topic for the cool runner's thread, but do you tend to run on the streets? Concrete is supposed to be so bad for you, but I don't really see any alternatives for me here other than the reservoir in Central Park, which is only a few miles. And I hate having to repeat loops - it's so depressing when you go around the first time thinking "I just have to do this five more times." I've been running up and down Riverside Drive and then heading over to CP and circling it (on East/West drives), but my knees are sore and I thought the concrete might be why.
Welcome Fluffy, This is your exercise log. You can record whatever miles you want to. I applaud you for walking along with your toddler. When mine were small I made them stay in the stroller unless they threw an exceptionally ugly fit. By allowing him to walk you're giving him the gift of enjoying exercise. Great Job!!
Laura, Nice job on the 12 miles. You're sure to meet your half marathon goal!
Eastcoast, Dealing with SAD can be very difficult. I myself have no window coverings at all, because I need for every bit of sunlight to enter my home that possibly can. Especially this time of year. Hang in there. The season will change.
Last week it was 6* below zero with high winds. Today it's 46* above with actual thunderstorms!!! Managed to get in 5 miles before the heavens opened. Thankfully my course is rural so there was very little traffic. Fog is so heavy there reporting visibility in car lengths rather than miles.
Hello and a kudos to everyone!
3.5 (machine said 5 and i never quite know how to count it as "real" miles") at the gym and 2 with the dog. I did the cardio wave this moring and I haven't done it in awhile so I thik I am going to feel it tomorrow.
Ok, back on track. I have been working out just not running. Did 1.5 miles before my kick and sculpt class though this morning. Nice way to squeeze a little more in.
Okay, okay, okay... you guys got me. I would love to join in. I'm just starting out with running so I think I'm gonna shoot for 30 miles this month. I've done 6 so far.
I would like to join the challenge. I havent exercised in months, guess that's why I am here. Anyway, I think I will commit to 15 miles for January. 0 so far, starting tomorrow when I meet my girlfriend at the gym.
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Eastcoastgirl, I'm the same way. During the week I can't run outside at all because I leave my apartment for work when it's dark out and don't get back until... it's dark out again. NYC is a tricky place to run!
Also, this may be a better topic for the cool runner's thread, but do you tend to run on the streets? Concrete is supposed to be so bad for you, but I don't really see any alternatives for me here other than the reservoir in Central Park, which is only a few miles. And I hate having to repeat loops - it's so depressing when you go around the first time thinking "I just have to do this five more times." I've been running up and down Riverside Drive and then heading over to CP and circling it (on East/West drives), but my knees are sore and I thought the concrete might be why.
I do run on the streets, even though I have heard it's a bad idea. It just feels more comfortable to me, because it's what I'm used to - last summer I got started by running around Prospect Park because I was living next to it for a couple of months. I am doing 4-5 mile runs, so I just do the loops that they suggest on nyrr.org, and so far I'm liking that but it does make my knees and ankles sore right afterwards. I live near Riverside Park and never make it over there, but maybe day soon I'll switch up my routine and give it a try.
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Eastcoast, Dealing with SAD can be very difficult. I myself have no window coverings at all, because I need for every bit of sunlight to enter my home that possibly can. Especially this time of year. Hang in there. The season will change.
Last week it was 6* below zero with high winds. Today it's 46* above with actual thunderstorms!!! Managed to get in 5 miles before the heavens opened. Thankfully my course is rural so there was very little traffic. Fog is so heavy there reporting visibility in car lengths rather than miles.
Lovnmom, you have just reminded me of one of the reasons I don't miss the midwest! I picked this username back when I was an east coast girl in Chicago, and it made more sense then since I was an "ex-pat" of sorts. I'm glad you got to go out and enjoy the good weather. It's supposed to be over 60 here tomorrow, and I am definitely going to get my SAD butt in gear and go running, in shorts! I'm on break from law school, so I have no excuse not to get out there in the middle of the day and enjoy it.
(I'm posting this before I do it, but planned tomorrow: 3-4 miles)
-eastcoastgirl (Rosalie)
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L, What kind of machine are you using that you're not willing to count the entire 5 miles and what's cardio wave?
Fluffy, Great job. You got out there twice yesterday. YGG !
Welcome aboard Chel and sestep
I ended up doing an extra mile while waiting for my son to finish up basketball practice last night. It's foggy again here today, but the temps are in the upper 30's so I'm planning 5 miles today. Will amend if I don't get at it.
Happy fitness!
