I've just started doing some running and reading your posts has been really inspirational, so a quick thanks from me!

I skipped a workout for the first time in months this week -- Didn't do my running/cycling/running bit on Tuesday because I was too sick with a head cold and it was *pouring* outside. I just couldn't face it at 5:30 in the morning. Finally feel mostly better today.

I'm trucking along with doing my strength training. One thing I've noticed is that my lower abs are really, really weak and that my upper abs and back are really strong which has allowed me to just ignore the weakness in the lower abs. But now that I'm working out more, I'm noticing some difference in my posture that is positive and may even be helping with my running.

Ran 5 miles this morning, pretty slowly. I think I need to run a race to remind myself that I can run fast. Maybe a 5k in a week or two. 10 miles again tomorrow!

Ran my race this morning and won second it was a 5k 1st place was a young retired marine working towards the boston marathon he did it in 20. I did it in 30.15 alot of it was on pavement which as I keep saying I don't do and I think it was shy a few feet of being the full 5.k but my garmin was messing up OF COURSE! There wern't many people in the runbut feel pretty special any hoo!!! As I said it was for the local Pauite Pow wow and it went through thier lands this one area, that was dirt section looked liked the dead animal area there was all kinds of dead carcasses thankfully nothing fresh {we have a lot of cattle in this area} but rather amusing little side note!

Hey ladies! I'm so thrilled that the monthy running thread is still alive and well! Way to go!

I'm just popping in to say hello! I'm plugging along, been battling injuries and doing a little PT, but I won't bore you with all of that, I'm still running and although it's been rough with the injuries and the BRUTAL summer we've had here I'm still loving it as always. I'm running a half in two weeks and another in November, hoping for a sub 2, but my pace has been some to be desired this summer...and depending how I feel after that I'm debating on the running the LA Marathon again in March. We'll see...may have to pass on it and give the legs a break.

I think the most exciting news is I've FINALLY inspired my husband and he took up cycling and has lost 40lbs and agreed to my challenge of a Tri next fall! I'm looking forward to the idea of splitting up my year to be marathon training in the winter/spring and tri training in the summer/fall. Think that will be great for keeping my body happy.

I took a second job for professional enrichment as a professor at a local college and that's got me on my toes.

I also stopped calorie counting a month or so ago and while I'm still up from my lowest weight I am maintaining and celebrated 2 years of maintenance in July. But the battle of the deprevation binge cylce is almost under control by listening to my bodies hunger and craving cues. By no means am I cured, but I'm a lot closer than I've been in the past.

Well that about it for me. Hope you all are doing fabulous! Happy running!

Ladies! Sounds like everyone had a good weekend!

Deva - congrats on your race!! Second place is AWESOME! I also had some dizzy spells lately - my doc has been doing blood work but can't pinpoint anything specific - I hope you get well soon.

Defense - there is something going around - last week I didn't feel great & I woke up this morning to a clogged nose & super sore throat. Hope you are feeling better - sometimes rest is BEST...

Ncuneo - welcome back! Hope everything is healing as you wanted it and good luck getting back into your half - I have my first on Saturday and I am officially freaking out LOL.

Ran my last race before my half on Sat- I was near the Jersey Shore for a wedding so I signed up for a boardwalk charity 10k so I wouldn't waste the weekend w/out working out. I ended up with a new personal best! 52:25. My previous personal best 10k time was 53:58 so I saw a big difference! The last one was hillier but shadier so who knows for sure.

Ran 10 k mon average time work today try for 8 miles tommarro if I have time off to work!

I'm so glad I found this thread, :)

I've started running a couple off weeks ago going from not being able to climb stairs to jogging my first 5k- I did it in 41 min. I'm now on a 10k training program. And after this I'm going to keep going to work on my fitness and times.

Busy day today lots off errands and stuff but startes it with 8.3 mile run then walked the dog 1 1/2 miles finally sitting down for the day 11 hrs later!

Ladies - BIG question here - my half marathon - which I've been working towards for-freaking-ever is Saturday - of course I woke up sick Monday - bad sore throat Mon/Tues and yesterday the congestion set in - my chest is clear thankfully [Thank God that I finally quit smoking awhile ago b/c this used to always turn into bronchitis...] but my glands are swollen, my nose is 100% clogged and my ears hurt. I started z-pack yesterday and still feel like sh** today - marginally better but not much - my race is the DAY AFTER TOMORROW...what should I do?? If I'm feeling 50% better do I run? No matter what? Not at all?

Has anyone run sick? Or run while recovering?

Got 9.1 in this am and ran out of trail got to find a longer dirt area to run next week try to bump it up to 11. 4 weeks to my half if I think I can do it!

Hi y'all!

This thread has been an inspiration to read. I am 56, and I just started jogging about six months ago. I don't know a thing about training or shoes or socks... I just drove a route in my neighborhood that measured two miles on the car odometer and started using it. At first it took me 28-30 minutes and I had to walk part of it. Now I can do it in 22 minutes. Last week I added another mile and went at a slower pace, and it took about 35 minutes.

I have signed up for a 5K fun rn in two weeks. I will be happy if I can do it in under 37 minutes. Should I practice going 3 miles at a time, or stick with my 2 mile route? (Remember, I'm almost 57, and I have osteopenia in my hip and osteoarthritis in my neck and upper spine.)

Welcome Tabby!

Y'all I DID IT!!! 13.2 miles actually just over the half marathon 13.1! My final time was 2:04:24! Placed 275/890 women! Not bad after a week of ear and sinus infections - I think the week off actually helped! Honestly, I cried at the finish it was so emotional!!! Six months ago when I quit smoking I couldn't finish a mile and today I ran a sub 2:05 half marathon. Our bodies are capable of SO much more than we realize!!!!!! XO.

IM So HAPPY for YOU that is great I hope I can just finish in anothher month! WOW KUDOS!!!!!!

OH WOW! Massive congratulations Im, what a great time! I'm so impressed you actually did it after that week.

Hi tabby, I'm not the one to give any advice on how to train since I only started running. In your position I'd probably talk to my doctor about it. just to be on the safe side...

I just cured my rather unpleasant TOM-mood with 10k. Discovered a trail that starts practically at my doorstep. Nice up and down through the woods. The trail itself is 6.3 km but I added a couple laps of my 1.17km home stretch, which is an especially soft joint-protecting trail made from wood chips. It's awesome living so close to our uni where the infrastructure is great.

Anyway the 10k took me 61:50 and while I pushed it on the last km, I took it pretty easy on the rest. Doing it in less than 60min seems possible... YAY!

I'm training for my first half marathon on Nov. 4 http://www.allwomenshalf.com/

and had a 7 mile run this morning in the cold, wet rain. I felt great, other than having some issues with my left knee going up hill; I straightened that out by just shuffling up the hills instead of running.

It's great reading about everyone's running accomplishments; I hope to be an active poster on the October thread.

Congrats to everyone for all their September miles!

I ran/walked 22 miles yesterday. Yow my legs are sore today! Because of crappy weather (and crappy mood) I did it all on the treadmill with my Garmin watch-pod keeping track. I watched several movies and TV shows on the DVD player to keep from going insane. The Marine Corps Marathon feels like an impending doom coming up in 4 weeks (October 28th).

I got this funny motivational birthday video from them a few days ago:

http://youtu.be/ERiWnPSq1nw

Gives me flashbacks of Army basic training. Well, if I don't make it for some reason there's always next year. :dizzy:

Alena congrats and HB very funny video!Are you a marine?

Hi devadiva,

No, I've never been a marine. I was in the army back in the 1980s-90s. The drill sergeants look (and sound) kinda the same. I prefer kinder, gentler exercise these days (like yoga) without all that shouting. :)

The Marine Corps Marathon is fun though. This will be my 4th. They really treat you well - especially considering there are so many people in it (30,000).

Sounds crazy! By the way we switch to Oct running thread now come join us!!