Everyone is doing fabulous, you're all such an inspiration to me.
After my interval workout on Tuesday I was having problems with my left ankle/shin/calf. Not really sure exactly what the problem is but have been icing it and although it was much improved yesterday I missed my usual step class to rest it. I have my first 5k race in 9 days and I really need to be able to do it after all the training I've put in, so am very wary of causing anymore harm before then.
This morning it felt a little better still, so I decided to go to the gym and see what I could do. I promised myself if it bothered me a lot when I ran I would stop and just spend the equivalent time on a different cardio machine. Anyway, although it felt a bit tight and uncomfortable to begin with it did ease off and I managed my full 6k steady run, and the rest of my workout.
And now although I'm sat icing it again, it doesn't feel any worse than it did this morning, so I'm crossing everything that it's going to be ok. Tomorrow is my day to either swim or run outside, so I'll see how it is in the morning and decide which I think is the best way to go. Just so relieved I could workout today, have only been able to exercise 3 times in the last week and I usually do at least 5 times, so I'm really feeling it.

Thanks, cake and congrats on your new niece!

Loving me, hope your 5k goes really well. Prepare to be addicted!

I haven't posted in here for some months, but now I'm running again, I'd like to reconnect with the other runners on 3FC! I took a few months off running for various reasons - too busy at work, too dark in the mornings to run outside (detest the treadmill), runner's knee flared up - but now I'm back at it. I still have some issues with my left knee, but it's manageable. I'm working towards a half marathon at the end of October, which is terrifying as my longest run ever is four miles! I'm comfortably running 3 miles now, and mostly on hilly routes (nothing flat near my house without driving to it!), so I feel good about doing a couple of 5k's in the next months. I also have a 10k pencilled in for September, which I think will be fun. I'm following Hal Hidgon's novice half marathon plan, which is 16 weeks, and using these first couple of weeks to get back into the groove of running 3-4 times a week. I also know I need to get back to the gym and start strength training to improve my legs, especially my quads to help support my dodgy knees.

Talking of support - has anyone tried the running tights by CW-X? They're expensive - like $90 - but I recently got some money as a gift and treated myself to a pair. They are major compression tights but they have additional support that mimics kinesio taping (like the US volleyball player at the last summer Olympics) - I don't know if there's scientific proof they work, but they sure make my legs feel better when I'm running!

Evel: Thanks for sharing. It sounds truly wonderful.

Sznn: I'm in corral 29. I'll be sending you strength vibes in the morning. Good luck my friend.

I think I have my shoe thing worked out cross your fingers that it doesn't go horribly wrong......................

i'm up to about 45 min running now after a broken foot in March. I've averaged 19min a day during June which i'm really happy about after only being able to do 5min at a time at the start of the month. I'm going to join in this thread next month if there's a July version (!) and aim for a race of some sort. 10Km?

Go all you running chicks!

Jules - i love the Skins. Mainly because they always make my legs the right temp and you never get chafeing when it's hot, and they're great if it's raining. A must-have for me for anything over 2hr.
Don't know about the post-run recovery thing that they're supposed to be for because i just use mine for running!

SGeranium - how was your run?
I had a fabulous run!!
Great 1st time experience.
Fantastic route - but i must say that last 1km seemed waaaaay longer than the 1st 20!
Finished @ 2:18:17

Ready to do it all again next year... faster.
Kind of wished i signed up for next year at the expo - could have saved $40.

S

Sznn: Way to go!!!!!! That's fantastic. I didn't know you could get a discount at the expo . I totally missed a bunch of stuff there, to much stimulation for me.

my run was pretty good. I finish 2:43 which was a little slower than I hoped for,but realistic for sure. Great day though, perfect weather for a run, and everyone I ran into was in a great mood. With all my last minute shoe shenanigans I end up with only one blister and achy arches, so nothing tragic. I would also totally do it again.

My Dh rock his first race ever with a 3:43 in the full. My MIL qualified for Boston and won her age group in the full as well. Her advice is to keep running when your old when it's loads easier to win stuff. A really great experience for all of us. Really great to do it together. ( except when everyone was crabby at the same time Thursday)

SGeranium - awesome job!!
It might be awhile till i get in an age bracket where i am the winner.
I was in the 45-49 y/o's ....and the winner ran almost 2X as fast as me.
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6 miles yesterday...HM in September and November. Sooo longer runs to come.

Sgeranium and Sznn - WTG ladies, that is cool that you two ran the same race!!!

Geranium - glad your feet are okay

Congrats Eve and SGeranium... you gals absolutely ROCKED your halfs!! Great job all around! I'm so proud of you ladies.

Cake - nice to see you around! Running has been kind of iffy for me, too. Too much other fun stuff to squeeze in during these warm summer months.

I have a 4 mile race on Saturday, a duathlon (run/bike/run) in 3 weeks and a 10k after that. Also squeezing in a 14'er climb somewhere in there. Hoping upon hopes that my ITBS doesn't act up on the 14'er climb... that was the beginning of my issues last time.

good luck FatPants - i've had ITBS issues for the last couple of years too. It never really goes away for me, and it tolerates me doing about 3-4hrs a week but i have to be careful going over that..... Very dull!

Hi, everyone! I used to love running but I haven't done it in several months for many different reasons. I decided to try my first half marathon in October so I began training today. Started off with a 3.1 mile run which was not as bad as I thought it was going to be, considering it's been some time since I've done it. I've been doing Insanity workouts, though, and that's really helped my endurance and strength. Can't wait to get to know everyone!