Hi Rupertsmom, I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you.I can understand you not being interested in competition, I was just curious. That is exactly what I am doing, just running for the heck of it, and to see if it really gets to be an addiction. So far it hasn't. Today I got an hours worth of walking in and not much else, tomorrow is my day off. I really like that it seems to be giving me more stamina, but then I alternate that with Tae Bo. I also do alot with weights. So far I haven't run any races, and haven't had the interest in competing. Keep up the good work, we can accomplish our goals one day at a time. Keep me posted on your progress. (((In Health))) Judy
Hi Lauri, Have you got your office packed up yet? Hope everything is going ok on the move. I didn't get in anything but walking today, but I figure I'll be ready by Monday. Hope you are having a good weekend, today has been really busy for me. How many days a week do you run? I usually run about 3 days, I don't have any ambition at this time to compete. Just wondering if it will ever become an addiction, so far not. My daughter says it is as necessary as her morning cup of coffee, we'll see if it ever gets that way for me. Keep me posted on your progress, we can accomplish anything we put our minds to. ((In Health)) Judy
I loved the Couch to 5k link! I'm 41, a marathon walker who'd love to run. I also have a LOT of poundage to lose before I become a runner. But yesterday's endurance training session was 19 miles, and after reading the Couch to 5K info, I did modified intervals for 13 of those miles (walk 10 minutes, jog 1). I pared almost 45 seconds off my mile that way -- which adds up over the course of a marathon.
Hi Kim, Congratulations, 19 miles is quite a distance and you have every reason to be proud. I have looked at the couch to 5k website too, it is really good and so is the front runner website. Today I modified my running and enjoyed the experience this morning. I guess I was going at it the wrong way and making it harder then it had to be. You are probably wise in easing in to your running program, I want to make my running a lifetime habit, so jumping in and going faster then I should wasn't helping my cause. I'm older then you, so you are wise getting in the habit at a much younger age. Keep up the good work, you'll notice that your weight will start dropping. We're all going to see some great results, and accomplish our goals. Again congratulations on your accomplishment, keep me posted as to your progress. (((In Health))) Judy
Hi is anybody out there? Tomorrow is my running day and I am looking forward to it. I think I'm going to try and run a little farther so that I go for 2 miles instead of 1.5. I don't see a lot of runners anymore like I used to. They either got discouraged and quit or changed their running time.last time I ran I took the advice of the folks at kick couch to 5 k website and it went alot smoother. Will let you know how tomorrow goes (((In Health))) Judy
Hi Kim, my run went very well. I felt so invigorated afterwards. I increased my mileage by 1/2 a mile and did 2 miles. I want to eventually kick that up again, but I'll stay at 2 miles for awhile. I want to congratulate you on your weight loss. 82 pounds is very impressive. i hope everything is going well for Lauri and Ruperts mom. Haven't heard from you in a while. It's kind of strange running in the morning since I'm not usually a morning person. But it seems to make the rest of my day better, go figure. Have a great rest of the evening, and keep me posted on how you are doing. Judy
(( (( whoo hoo! )) )) Way to go, Judy! A 25% increase in running distance is spectacular.
When do you usually run or tackle one of your other fitness activities?
I had surgery Monday (O the joys of having a middle-aged womb!) and have been taking it easy this week. Started back with an easy 4.5 miles this morning (15.1 mins/mile), very little jogging. I'm still bloated from the anesthesia and IV stuff, and running just wasn't in me. I expect that by Saturday I'll be back to my 10 min. walking/1 min. jogging intervals.
Wearing new shoes today -- my marathon shoes, I hope. *fingers crossed* Finding the right shoes can be tricky for anybody, but I think it's a particularly mystical quest for larger people. I like Saucony Grid Webs (of COURSE the model's been discontinued this year), which are nice and cushiony, even for large frames.
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Gosh... I feel like such a slug compared to you all. I have never been a runner, but I am really trying this time. I won't tell *My*
mileage, but I am following the couch to 5k plan, week 2. Today is work out day. On tuesday I went to the gym during lunch and that worked out well. Since my office moved I am alot closer to the Air Force base and since my husband is active duty I can use their gym for free.
Well, talk at ya later
lauri
Hi Kim and Lauri, Well Kim I admire your dedication, I'm not sure I'd be that dedicated after surgery. We both have middle age itis. I think eveything goes to pot all at once. Tomorrow is a running day, today was weights and Tae Bo. I do my running in the morning, and my Tae Bo in the afternoon when my grandchildren are asleep.At least you are out doing something Lauri and that counts for everything. It doesn't really matter about the miles ony that you are willing to go out there and do it despite your schedule. Keep up the good work both of you, and keep me posted on your progress. The couch to 5 k website is good thankyou for putting me on to it. ((In Health)) Judy
Hey there, IndyLaurie! Sounds like you've got a lot going for you -- two weeks toward the 5k goal and a new physical environment that makes your motivation count twice. Isn't it nice when things fall into place like that?
You're right, Judy -- it's a middle-age thing. Well, that and a postdivorce thing! I don't think I would ever have been assertively selfish enough to devote this much time to an activity until I decided to call the marriage quits.
Like you with your running, I do my walking in the morning. But I slept barely two hours last night, so I haven't done my workout yet today. I'm hoping I'll have enough oomph after work to head right to the gym for a little time on the bike and some work on back and biceps. Friday's usually a light walking day anyway, because Saturday is endurance training day. We did 19 miles last weekend, so just 12-13 tomorrow. (*tee hee* I love saying that -- "just" 12 miles!)
Hi all, I agree with Kim, Lauri you have alot to be proud of. That you are motivated enough to go and do this despite your schedule says alot. I only got about 3 hours sleep last night but got up my usual time and ran. I had a hard time getting into it this morning, but just ran with less enthusiasm.Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a fitness pill you could take on the days you just don't want to. I think walking 12 or 13 miles this weekend is great Kim, I have a long ways to go before I can match you. I think exercising will help you thru your post divorce emotions and everything else you have to go thru. Well keep up the good work everybody and I'll try and do the same, ((In Health)) Judy
Oh, hon ... I have just ONE post-divorce emotion: Can you say "B-L-I-S-S"? *grin*
My Team in Training group was going to run/walk in the rain Saturday, but we chickened out for fear of injuries this close to the race date. So I spent a great couple hours at the gym instead, and then a few of us met Sunday for our long run/walk. Everyone was whiny, though (Sunday is supposed to be REST DAY, DAGNABBIT!), and nobody else wanted to get the full mileage in. So we did 8 as a looseknit group (three of us walking, five people running), then I went on and did another 5.5 on my own. Did the whole thing in 3 hours, 18 minutes -- not bad for a hilly trail, and 6 minutes faster than my half-marathon time in December on a fairly easy course.
I'd love to shave another 30 seconds off my mile by June 2. That should be doable, right? Hopefully the Couch to 5k plan will help me ramp up my jogging intervals.
Hi Kim, It sounds like you guys worked around your problem nicely. I think you will be able to shave off more time if you try and increase it gradually. Just don't tax your body more then it is rady to be taxed, or you'll end up with an injury. Well I got a prime example this morning as to why you should never take an aspirin before running. I woke up at 3:00 in pain, so I took a couple of aspirins. Got up at my usual 4:15 and ran my usual 2 miles, but I almost lost my cookies going up the hill, it was the aspirin I took earlier. So I guess from now on no aspirin before running. I was relieved to get rid of my ex also, some days I feel the same way about my present husband. But I guess I'll keep him(ha ha). Keep up the good work, and you will meet your goals. Judy
We've got our 22 miler this Saturday, so training's at a relatively low pace this week. My hamstrings are still a little achy from Sunday's hills, so I did a pretty leisurely 5 miles this morning (2 miles of easy walking, then 3 miles with a little interval jogging tossed in).
When I first started, my body was telling me GO SLOW, GO SLOW ... but my brain, my guilt!, were telling me I absolutely could NOT allow myself to slack off. It was a struggle to keep those first two miles slow and trust my body to set the pace most comfortable for it. And lo and behold! -- after those first couple of miles, the most comfortable pace turned out to be the pace I wanted to begin with.
How cool!!! See? I CAN trust my body on occasion! LOL
