Only me: Hehehe, rain can be a great motivator for speed.

I was happy, I ran a sub 30 minute 5K so that made me happy, I really pushed myself, My knee now is being a pain, so I shall ice it tonight (I think it's not because of that run but being on my feet all week).. My calves are rock hard now. I have lost at least 10 lbs since starting running seriously again.

Cheers!

Ali

well I am a beginner runner I guess. About 2 months ago I couldn't even do .25 miles without stopping. I am not sure how far I can go right now without stopping or the time that I can do a mile. I pretty much do intervals but will start mixing it up a bit. Right now I do 5 min run 4 min walk. Today I got in 3.66 miles of a run and about 1.5 miles of walking before I stopped. I was wondering if anyone has any tips for how to increase my distance and speed. I still have a little problems with my breathing but have come a long way since starting. I do other workouts too but want to concentrate more on running. Any tips would be appreciated.

Hi Gabrielle,

In my program we started slowly with 2 min walks and then 1 min runs. We then decreased walks to 1 min and each week added 1 minute to our runs. Now I run for 10 mins and walk for 1. It works well I find. If you need to spend extra time on an interval that's okay too... If you need a longer walk every so often, hey go ahead. I now run faster and have fabulous endurance.

Cheers!

Ali

Gabrielle, I sounds like you're doing really well. Most of my runs are about 3 miles, give or take, with a 5 minute brisk warm up walk and a couple minutes cool down as I head home. I did the couch to 5K program at coolrunning.com and intervals of walking and running worked well to get me running for 30 minutes at a time. Sunday I ran for approx. 45 minutes, my longest yet. This morning I did about 35 minutes.

My weight loss has slowed down, which is good since I'm pretty much at my goal, but my hips, waist and thighs have really slimmed down in the past couple of months since I finished the start running program and have been out there 3-4 times a week.

Hi everyone sorry that I have not been on. Buisy I hope that all are doing well. Still running. I was able to get a good one in yesterday. HOpe to get a notherone in tomorrow.
Well no more outside running I thin for me We have lots of snow and ice. I don't plan on running and get hurt. I think I will be staying on the tread till the spring. At least I have that.
Keep up the running
Tanya

Hi ! I just found this site... it is so great!

I love to run too. I used to have time for it before having kids, but now I only have time to go on my lunch hour at work. I have just gotten back into it.

I am planning on running the Resolution Race in Ottawa this year also ( I saw a post from someone else doing the same). I haven't run 10K in a while but I plan to either this week or next. I have run 5K twice this week and my time is really slow but, like I said I'm just starting (okay okay it took me 35 mins). I think I'm going to give the 10K a shot this Sunday just to get an idea. If it goes well, I'm registering for the 10K Resoulution Race. If it is pure ****, I'll register for the 5K .

It's so cool to see so many runners! I can't wait to get to know you all!

Hi Fannie,

Welcome, yup, I am planning to run the resolution run in December... 35 mins for a 5K is good, so don't worry, with practice progress will come. Per the 10K, perhaps you could increase your KMs by 1 a week for now and in four weeks you'll be at the 10K mark, just a suggestion. I am taking a running room clinic for the 10K and am enjoying it.

All: anyhoo, had a really good run last night with a good time... I wonder if I could do a 60 min 10K, I doubt it, but I am hoping.

Cheers!

Ali

Great to see more of us. WELCOME FRANNIE.
Well I did a treadmill interval yesterday and did a quick jog this morning. I think I will get a walk in later. I just warmed up for my weights. Didn't get the amount of time that I thought I was going to get befor I had to get my son from playschool.
Well KEep running.
Tanya

Ali, that is a good idea about increasing by one km a week. I was thinking of jumping to an 8K on Sunday just to see how it goes.

If it is a killer then I'll try a 6.5K run instead.

Good luck on the run. I hope that you ahve a good one.
Well I did a walk to day and hope to get in a interval tomorow. Lots of snow and we just had more last night and calling for more tonight. I don't think the running outside will be happening for me till the spring. They are talking about a runnign club meeting tomorow night. I will see that everyone is going to do.
Tanya

Hi Everyone.

I have been away for a while and have not been running in a month at least. The weather is getting cold and I can't find my motivation. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get back into exercise? btw - I hate treadmills and stay away if at all possible (don't own one and don't have a gym membership as of now). I'm afraid that I am losing all my running 'progress' (was running 4+ miles at a time) by being dormant.

I'm glad to see everyone has been keeping up with their running and doing so well.

well I ran 5 miles today. Although I am not that good yet. I did run 20 min nonstop and then took a little walk and kept decreasing that by 5 minutes until I was done. I also did other intervals to get it to 5 miles but I was pretty close before. I only run at 4.5 but it is better then what I was doing before. It felt good but tomorrow I will do my intervals. I just wanted to see how far I could go so did it different today.

Hi everyone. Great job on the running Gabrielle. You keep that up and you will be running non stop soon.
Ang have you talked to people in your area that run in the winter. I know of alot around here and they love to run in the winter. may be they can give yout the ideas that you need. I my self would rather run on the tread for the winter. I am so afraid of slipping. I knwo that there will be time that i am going to run outside but I need to ge the clothing.
Well did my 10 run yesterday and hope to get an interval in tomorrow. Just a short run today.
Well everyone keep your your great work.
Tanya

well I did my intervals today and when it was all done had 3.3 miles ran. Felt good and may do another interval tomorrow. I figure that if I keep up running that my lbs may drop off quicker (want to lose atleast 5 more lbs before going take xmas pics so need to to come off soon). It wasn't until the last interval until I felt myself get a little tired but that is alright since I am getting better and am increasing the run time next week!

HI everyone. Did an interval today boy was it a hard one but got it done.
Gabwill glad to hear that you like the interval but don't over do them. They say only 2 times a week if you are going hard. I try for only 2 times a week and one long run. The rest of the time I am now doing walks on a incline or a short jog for my warm up for weights.
Hope you all have a great day.
tanya