Yeah I am one day early.But I had to start this new month with me wonderful experience this evening.

I went for a slight jog this evening as I have a race on the 4th. I didn't want to tire out so I left my GPS, HR Monitor, and iPod at home, laced up and headed out the front door. It was great. I didn't time myself, I didn't push too hard I just went in and out of streets I have never been on, waving at people and just enjoying the weather. I don't know how far I went probably just a couple of miles but it was the best run I had in a long time. I am going one more time tomorrow and then rest until race day.

Anyway just wanted to share with my Runner Girls.

It is nice sometimes to just...run.

Hey Runners!! I am new to this thread-- I have been running for about a year now. I started run/walking, and have worked my way up to training to run a half marathon in August! Exciting! Tonight I did my longest run thus far-- 7 miles. I have to do 5 tomorrow, and 9 on Saturday, so it's an intense week!

I am looking forward to hearing about all of your running successes!!

Irish- WTG on 7 miles. How awesome! That is an intense week. I am pretty excited about my race on saturday...8K ...the longest I have run yet (for a race).

Hey I was reading the Runners World Mag and there was mention of a Breast Cancer Marathon and HM in February 10. I would love to do it...the HM that is. My aunt struggles with BC and it the only one in the country dedicated to it. Anywho I guess I better see if I make thru the half in Sept first....lol

Happy Running Chickies!

Can I join in with you all?

I am a runner who was side tracked due to asthma a year ago and a minor knee problem In april. I have just been given the go ahead to start walk/running again so this week and next I will be just walking to get back in the groove and then the following week I want to start the C25K again to get back into my running.

Back when I was running a lot, I would do 15-20 miles a week and run an occasional 5K. I would like to get back to that.. with the thought of doing a 1/2 marathon some day.

I really miss running! I have gained over 40 pounds due to asthma and the steroids I had to take. I was at my smallest size ever and felt so good. I really need people to kick me in the butt and keep me accountable.

Hey there fellow runners...just got back in from my trip...been gone for a few weeks...I ran during the trip though...that's the great thing about running...just put on your shoes and there ya go!.....I had a track but it was an extremely modest one...

Ran this morning a short one--3 miles..I left @ 6 a.m....it is okay that time of morning but already warm...I don't think it cools here in the night like it did in Arkansas..there were a few mornings I ran there that were actually somewhat cold @ daybreak..

Happy Trails, Tracks or anything else you choose to navigate! Thighs.

I'm going to start joining in on this thread. My current goal is to run 3 days a week, following One Hour Runner. I also signed up for another 5K on July 18th. I really want to improve my 5k time a little.

Since I have today off, I got all ambitious last night and set my alarm for 5:30 AM. The plan was to wake up and drive over to a local park for my run. Well, 5:30 came a little too soon for me. I kept hitting snooze until I didn't have time to drive to the park and still beat the heat.

Had a nice 30 minute run (45 min total)(OHR W2D3).

Cakebatter - Good Luck with your race tomorrow!

Hi all.

I'm not a runner yet. I'm a wannabe! I used to run years ago, just because I liked it. I have never even considered races. It's just something that I used to love because of the joy it brought me. I could let everything go, tune out everything around me except my heartbeat and my shoes on the pavement. And that feeling of peace, calm and contentment afterwards. That's what I want again....

Two days ago, I made a half hearted try. Yesterday I made my most serious attempt in a long while. Two miles walk/run. I ran a bit more than a third of it, but much less than half. I really pushed myself, but it felt so good. Especially after.

This morning my thighs feel stressed and tingly, my lower back hurts just a little bit, my hip flexors are speaking up. But I feel a strange (and lovely) compulsion to go back!

I'm looking forward to getting to you know you guys. And the motivation.

Today, I might take my friend's dog with me, walk him for a mile, and then run as much as I can for a second mile.

Have a great day!

ugh ugh ugh...worst run today.

Started out by tripping and falling on the sidewalk less than 0.1 miles from my house. 2 bloody palms and a bloody knee. Kept going, was having an ok run but a wardrobe malfunction and a portapotty disaster later and I walked home a few miles short of target.

Note...for the love of all that is holy dont EVER get hand sanitizer anywhere NEAR an open wound.

OMG.. All I can think is OUCH!!!

Good afternoon everyone!

I walked with my hubby this morning for 4.25 miles. I realized today how badly I need new running shoes.. the old ones just dont cut it anymore!

I have a $30 gift certificate for Road Runner Sports.. I need to head into Seattle and get some next week!

I am exhausted. What a day!

Today for exercise I settled on walking the dog for a mile, then running a mile. I say "settled" because I just didn't physically feel like I could do it. I wanted to though.

I was doing great until I stopped for a moment. Stopped running and walking. The little voice in my head told me not to and I should have listened. I coudn't get going again. My thighs felt like slabs of cement.

I decided that what I need to do is run two days, two days doing something else (even an off day perhaps), run two days, etc. So tomorrow, I'll dust off my Callanetics video. Sunday I'll rest. Monday and Tuesday, back to the training. I may at times spend an off-run day powerwalking. For the time being though, for running, two and two. Live and learn...

Sorry for the rough day Ennay. I'm sure next time will be better.

Karen I need running shoes too. I've never owned a proper pair. Going shopping tomorrow!

Happy July runners! Seem slike a lot of you are gearing up for your late summer/early fall goal races!! I just wanted to offer some encouragement- Keep at it!! Who cares about the heat, when running makes us all feel so wonderful....i dont care if its 100 degrees, or zero degrees, i always feel so much better, and ready to start my day after my run..... A small word of caution for those of you out there that ARE training for a specific end of summer goal race....Ive read that come end of july and august, doctors offices are PLAGUED with runners complaining of common, overuse running injuries, due to the fact that as they are nearing the end of their training, they've piled on the miles, and their bodies are starting to feel the stress of it...make SURE you give yourselves adequate time to warm up/cool down, stretch (ALWAYS AFTER running, or at least after your body is warmed up---never stretch cold muscles) and do not be afraid to take a day off from your training schedule, if your body is begging you to back off...listen to it!! You dont want to put all this time into preparing for something, and then have an injury keep you from reaching your goal!!!
Just thought Id pass along some wisdom passed on to me......Enjoy your runs this weekend!!
Happy 4th!!

Hi runners! I have a question for you... later this year I'm going to start training for more endurance type races.

I've read that a lot of endurance runners use body glide or other similar types on products on the heels or other problem areas. Doesn't this get your shoes messy/gross quickly or does it tend to stay within your socks? Not sure how thrilled I am about the thought, but if it helps then I might try it.