Did 7.3 miles this am little over 10 min miles. I know it sounds slow but I think its OK its on dirt and I am 60 so I will be happy! I am able to run and do it in the heat. I know it sounds like I am not happy i keep ssing all of your times some are much heavier and I think WOW I am such a wimp!!! But NO you are just SUPERSTARS!!!!

Hi fellow runners!!

Sorry that I've been MIA! We went camping over the weekend and climbed Cascade and Porter Mountains - 2 high peaks of the Adirondacks. It was awesome.

I was a little sore in my calves from coming down the mountain - had to really watch my steps. So I went out to run yesterday - thought they might bother me, but ran 6 easily. Then I sat down for an hour and almost fell over when I went to stand up LOL.

Sounds like everyone is rocking it. It's already only getting into the 70's here - I hate it.

Deva - 7.3 miles at ANY age is incredibly impressive - don't sell yourself short - you are faster than people I know half your age!

Haha Cherry - I will say I'm sorry for you b/c I know you like the hot temps but I cannot wait for FALL...but for your sake, I hope it's hotter where you are. Good work hiking! I love a good hike.

Completed a 9 mile training run last night in 1hr, 21 min [9 min/mile]. This is officially the longest I have ever run and it was NOT easy - I def. didn't drink enough water and was DYING after my run. It made me wonder why the H I ever signed up for this half marathon!!! I'll get there though - I have about 6 weeks left of training.

Also - I have an issue [right foot only] - my middle toes & the padding right under gets really painful after 4-5 miles - I have to stop and massage it for a minute [toes almost feels numb during massaging] then the pain goes away for a few miles & comes back and cycle repeats...any ideas?

IM : I can't remember the name maybe a mortons neuroma{?} It a nerve that gets pinched they make these pads that you place in that area and it relieves pressure in that area. It gets aggravated and is really painful .. {I am a waitress think I have had EVERY foot thing there is!} Google it I think it will fit you symptons and give you some ideas for help.

As for me ran 8.1 today. Took me about the same as your 9 plus a couple min. seem to be 10;20 miles but not bad to keep it at that the whole time.
I kinda secretly thinking I will work up to a 1/2 in the SPRING just want to take it easy.NO INJURY

Went on a run on a newer route for me and completely fell off a curb. I had one of those toddler moments when they fall and you look, expecting them to cry, but they just calmly get back up and keep going..and that's exactly what I did, with a slightly red face after someone asked if I was okay. ;)

On vacation for the weekend but took it easy last night and made it out for a great 4 mile run this morning! Average of 8:40/mile. Now back to vacation....


Thanks Deva I'll look into that!

I've been struggling with my calf injury for the past few weeks. I thought it was mostly better, but I went on vacation and made it mad skimboarding and then made it really mad playing tennis with my kids (thought I could just take it easy, but turns out I couldn't help running after the ball). I took a full four days off from running and no more pain, but I can still feel myself guarding it -- I'm almost running on the outside of my foot or with a stiff foot or something.

I'm a little worried that I'm bumping up against the edge of my physical abilities by preparing for a half in October. I don't want to get injured and not be able to run at all, but I know I need to push myself if I'm going to make it. It is a delicate balance. I'm used to being a swimmer where we would get tendonitis every once in a while but otherwise didn't get these kind of stress injuries.

Also struggling a little with the idea that my weight loss is slowing as my training ramps up. I don't know if I'm adding more muscle or if I am retaining more water, but I've hit a plateau. I figure I can just let it be what it is until the race is done, then refocus.

Ran 4 miles this am good time for me... Getting ready to take a trip to see grankiddies in WA state on Tues pm until the following Mon won't be running unless on pavement and {I don't do pavement} If I see somewhere near there place I can get a few miles in a track or something I am taking gear!
So lots of cleaning ect for hubby and dog I am flying up alone.
DEFENSTRATOR: if you can afford it try getting a deep tissue massage on you hips and legs, my running friend has had trouble with that, and some of the reading I have done its all tied to the IT band {yes the calves} but if you can get the massage it will work the knots out and settle it down. Then if you get a {hard} foam rollar and roll the IT band and the calves and keep them looser you should not have to slow your training {ask around to find a good sport deep tissue massage therapist.....it will really make a difference...THAT is what straighten out that problem with my ankles...feet. Also did you visit that area of Calif when you were thinking of moving there? I live on the east side of the sierras. But I grew up in Tahoe and my x husband lives in that area now have not seen him in almost 40 years! WOW where does time go!!!

Did 4 miles this morning, felt a bit tired but it was almost 80 this am at 6:30.
Gear is packed with everything else my son tells me mornings are foggy maybe I will find a place to run!

A couple 5K runs in the past week under 30 minutes - woo!

Other than that I've been running on the treadmill most days between 1-2 miles' distance, practicing sprints. Being a nonsmoker is great from a running perspective - and every other perspective too!

Great workout last night! Did just under 15 miles of biking, then ran 3 miles straight from biking. My legs were protesting but I was so warmed up, I ran the 3 miles faster than usual - total of 23.5 minutes! I'll take it!!

How is everybody doing??

On my vacation ran in cool weather yeah, had to run in the neighborhoods so kept it to 30 min. Was not sure if I would get shin splints but all seems Ok today....If time allows will try to run again!
Where is everyone!!

Nice work Deva! I can only run in the neighborhood where I live.

Good job Krampus - and I'm seeing on your personal signature - did you finally kick the nicotine habit for good??? I'm going to be FIVE MONTHS quitting strong on Monday - went to a foot doc Wed. and that was the first time in 10 years I was able to check the NO box for smoking - I almost cried haha.


Ran 8 miles last night - was getting sick of my route so did a different one & loved it. Definitely helped that it was such a nice night with a breeze.

I went to a podiatrist regarding my foot on Wednesday. He did an x-ray & said all looked great [nothing broken or sprained] & I likely had inner swelling or whatnot. He gave me a cortisone shot & a foot pad. He said if the pad helps, we might do a custom orthodic. I used the pad last night and my earlier problems vanished [awesome!!] but it gave me a huge blister on the bottom of my foot[booo] so that curtailed my run. Would have liked to have hit 10 but [blister aside] I felt GREAT after 8 miles so I'll take it [overall 9:19/mile].

Let's get some updates runners!!

Ran for about 45 min found a nice route a little out in the country but the there was no shoulder and traffic started picking up. Did not have shin splints. yet yeah!

That's awesome Deva! :cheer:

I am up to running 0.6 miles. I was able to do that this week. Progress is slow but I am getting there and WILL reach my goal of being able to run a mile!