hmm, I don't know if I can post here. I am really only jogging, and since I can handle very little impact on my knees--I do it on a rebounder or mini trampoline...would you consider that running. I do about 4-4.5 mph, and I watch tv while doing it. What do ya think?
jendiet..LOL..DEFINITELY I DO JOG! I don't run except for short bits. You know what though--I do consider myself a runner! I would say absolutely you CAN post here!
3 miles today and *almost* twisted my ankle - walked it off for 1/8 a mile but was able to finish my run. Of course, I did it while daydreaming of finishing my 5 mile run on Wednesday. My body was telling me 'pay attention!', lol.
Jendiet, how to you track your mph? And, if my next door neighbor counts jogging in place as running, I think you can, too
I use my sports watch which has a very good pedometer on it. That is how I keep track of the mileage, the rebounder I am getting also has a mile tracker on it. I want to see how the two add up. Ok, cool, I will post here as a runner.
Motivated by the beautiful cool weather and my weekend vacation weight gain (7 pounds!? I'm sure it's made up of a lot of sodium, but still...) I hit the pavement this morning...
I now have a new personal best 5k time. From 35:59 to 34:45!! A whole 1:14 off my time! I felt good. I feel like I could still push myself some more. I am going to try to get in a long run this week, and perhaps some intervals on the treadmill. Again, I'm really hoping to get under 33:00 for my 5k, but I think i will feel like a success if I'm under 35. Heck, if I just cross the finish line!! Then, maybe I can get under 30:00 for my 5k in October. Just maybe...
The hurricane made for a big mess around my neighborhood so running's been put on hold the last few days. Itching to get back to it tomorrow. Also, have started to feel the effects of four running sessions a week (overtraining) so I've cut back to three. Not looking forward to October b/c that's when my outdoor running will cease at least until April. The mornings have been so cool by me - it's nice to run in weather like that.
ok, ran 1 mile while Yo Gabba Gabba was on. Anything to keep my 3 month old busy. 16 minutes. Like I said sllllloooowwww. But at least I did it, and I kept my heart rate about 160-177 for a few intervals.
Didn't make my goal of a 5 mile run today. I ran 3 though before I almost passed out, lol. During mile 2 I felt a little naseous, but keep a walk/jog going. After mile three I walked about 1/8 of mile before the world started to swirl. So I am sitting here writing this, resting. Can't be over training because I've been running 3-4 mile sessions for a couple of months now, hmm. I guess I am coming down with something.
Good job everyone! Love reading about your running accomplishments.
jeesh, Ntexas, that sounds rough. be careful.
fit, sorry about the storm aftermath.
fatpants--wow. I hope you do well. I think I have seen your avatar before. Was that in a video?
afm: no running today, but hopefully I will have some time tomorrow. Heck, I will MAKE time. I think I will try for 2 miles again.
Hey experienced runners, I'm doing my first 5k in a little under 3 weeks. Any tips and been there done that advice for me?
I'm pretty confident with my training program: 2 runs around the pace I'm aiming for on race day, one longer run (7-8kms) and one interval run (2:1, 6.5-7mph on work intervals).
I've got my "outfit" picked out. I know not to try anything new within the days before or on race day.
Should I taper the week before? (It's *only* a 5k?). Start time is 8:00 am. I figure we'll need to be there for 7? I will have picked up my race kit in advance of course. DH and DS will be watching me and meeting me at the end. What should I do for a warm up?
Frozen- no taper
do exactlyy what you do to warm up in trraining, or you could try doing strides, 10 minutes or so, before the race starts--> Do you have a goal pace? If so, than jog a little to get the blood flowing, then do 10-30 sec striders, lets make them AT your goal pace, kwim? that way, when the gun goes off, your body will already be "adjusted to your goal pace" and you wont go out too fast, or too slow. do 3-7 striders (sets, whatever) as close to race time as you can--> (after you jog/stretch do dynamic mobility movements, whatever). DO NOT GO OUT TOO FAST WHEN THE GUN GOES OFF. Everyone else will go out too fast and willbe DYING less than a mile into it. You will be passing them by, one by one for sure, if you go at YOUR pace right from the start, and dont get caught up in the excitement and mob mentality. SInce you arent "racing" or trying to run at Threshold or anything, theres really no need for anything more than that, heck, you dont even have to do any of that! It just helps if you ARE trying ti hit a particular pace.... you an fall right into it if your body is warmed up to that pace
*****MOST IMPORTANT****** Get THEE to the Porta-Potty AS SOON AS YOU GET THERE. I dot know how "big" the race is, but if were talking hundreds to thousands...... you have to get in line for the bathroom the minute you get there, and then, if you still have time, get back in line and go agai...... of course, its only a 5K so you wont be out much more than 30 minutes or so? DO you get...ehem.... runners trots at all? #2 issues when running? Get it out of your system before the gun goes off, bringing me back to GEt in Line For the Porta Potty, ASAP. If its a HUGE race, it wouldnt hurt to bring extra TP.
No need to carb load the day/night before. No need to do ANYTHING different than you normally do. f you normally eat before you run, than eat before the race. If you dont normally eat b4 you run, then DONT before the race.
thats really about it, for a 5K. and you already know dont do/wear anything new on race day, and dont forget to hit "Start" on your Garmin, or watch if you use one Have fun
PS
e Last thing to add:
If its chilly in the morning where you are, then its a great Idea, (for races) to go to Goodwilll and get a few "throwaway" sweatshirts/gloves.... supercheap, and you just take em off right before the gun goes off, throw em to the side, and usually they will be picked up by race volunteers and donated to HOmeless shelters and such....... You dont want to overdress just cuz its chilly when you are standing around.. you will pay for that later during the run if you wear too much.....
Ran today but couldn't get "into it.." walked/ran off and on about three miles or so..
I have been running in the early morning dark..I live basically in the country although it is in a neighborhood..how do you guys feel about wearing an IPOD (turned down) in the dark?
