Hi runners,

Ilene- Go for the woman group of runners ! It 's not that you are comitting yourself for life, just try if it works for all of you ! And great that you joined the triathlon swimclass.

Aphid - good to see you shimmiing in here !

Hi to all the other runners. I could not post for the last 3 days but I did manage to run: 2 times 1 hour outside run and today I did 25 minutes outside before I did UBW.

Although my speed is still incredibly slow (I am around 4 - 4.5 mph) I see progress:
- I started running last spring inside, and I did not imagine I would be running outside
- last year I went running a couple of times, and I could not finish to the end of my street without stopping twice. now I can almost run the total distance to the end of the street. So I call this a huge progress, even if all other people seem to be better at running than I am
- I have chronic anemia, and I run by a heartrate monitor. Just to be out and go running is a big psychological victory for me

I am very glad that there are more people on the site that are not so great at running, and still do it.

And last week the coolmax shirts were on sale here for about 10$. I bought two, and I like them !

Happy running ,

rabbit

Ilene, back when I was a regular runner, I had a group that met every morning to run. We were always thrilled to have someone else join us! I would think that the group you have seen would be the same. Once you get into the running community, most people are so incredibly supportive of each other, that they love to have another runner!

I ran my 5K on Saturday and made both my goals--I wasn't last and I finished under 30 minutes (29:54 and I think I beat 3 people!). I was very happy to make my goals, though I discovered some frustration I will have to fight through to keep up my training. I've really enjoyed running again, but the race reminded me of the frustration I felt during my last year of college cross country. I was gaining weight, and suddenly, I couldn't keep up with anyone anymore. I went from a varsity runner to almost finishing last in every race. Saturday, I felt the same frustration as I was being passed constantly and didn't have the energy to try to keep up. I just have to keep reminding myself that my times will come down with training and some more weight loss--I don't want to quit like I did in college! But, I haven't been running for long this time around, and I've still got some weight to lose, so hopefully I'll get fast enough to make that frustration go away!

Laura thank you for your encouraging words. I just wrote to my cousin who knows someone in this group and she will find out the exact days and times that they go. How was your 5k a couple of weeks ago did you run it in 30 mins like you wanted?

Oops we posted at the very same time :lol: ... That was a great time for your race! Practice and training make perfect you'll be back in no time...

Thanks everyone! :)

LaMariposita - that's a great time for your race! Wow, only three people came in over 30 mins? That must have been a pretty small race. The one I did this weekend was huge, I was nowhere near last and I came in over 40 minutes (though it was mostly walkers behind me).

Oh my gosh you guys I couldn't wait to get in here and log my running. I was on a consecration last week and had to abstain from exercise, wow that was really HARD! Anyhoo Sunday morning I got up at 520 hit the road by 5:45 and ran 46 minutes and after I hit about 30 minutes i threw some wind spirits in there and it was AWESOME. It felt like my old track days. I just love that burst of adrenaline. I think I will keep that up. maybe it'll speed up my times? hopefully so. Mondays are usually a rest day or a walk day but it was so funny my body was ready for a RUN today I mean it was crazy my head wasn't in it but my body was raring to go I forced myself to go back to sleep but I could feel my blood pumping and my heart rate and everything it was like my body was really telling me to go and run but I tried so hard to go back to sleep. I guess I should've ran eh?

Anyhoo just got done doing a great strength workout on lunch I'm feelin good feeling great!!!! I think my endorphins are talking right now LOL.

wtg mariposta and paper clippy on the races!!!

Paperclippy I did the exact same thing that you did in my race I had the nerve to try and start in the front of the line LOL BIIIIGGGGG mistake I got passed up by so many people that towards mile 2 there were walkers passing me up :lol: Hope you feel better And yes you came in under 45 minutes that is a great accomplishment!!!

Help!!! I've got my 10k on Sunday and was really looking forward to it, I ran 10k towards the end of last week (can't remember what day now) and then had the weekend off on a break to Dublin. I walked a lot all weekend, but it was all fairly flat and not too far, just sightseeing etc. Got back, everything was fine. I went on the treadmill this morning and walked fast hills, fine.

Then when I got to work the back of my right leg just stiffened up, right down the back of my thigh and my calf. I wasn't intending to run much this week before the race, but I don't know what would be best for it to try to get it a bit looser before then.

Any ideas?

sorry to be posting so much but you guys are really doing great!

Ilene I totally agree that you should get a running group. One time when I first starting out and I ran my first mile there was a running group coming in and with my size I was a little embarassed to be running so slow but the whole group was just laughing and talking and when they passed me they really encouaged me alot and told me to keep at it. Shoot even in my first race when I was running there were groups of women running literally having shoot the breeze conversations LOL I on the other hand was concentrating on breathing and pacing myself HAHA! Have fun you'll love it.

leanne you are so going to kick butt in this race I know it. Please keep us posted on it.

bellalumina hope you feel better nothing worse than not being able to work out. I KNOW LOL. And be sure to update us on the laps around. I used to do the exact same thing but with persistance I was able to run farther than I ever though imaginable. I used to run from one stop sign to the next and thought I was gonna die but once I got the whole block down I was exhilarated and now my outtake is this. I don't care about the distance I care more about the amount of time that I spend running that is what determins my endurance and stamina. I never thought I'd be able to RUN 20 minutes but here I am doing almost 50 minutes woohoo. Keep it up you'll be there in no time!

lizzbabe great job not giving up feels like success in the end doesn't it?


Hey only me glad to hear from you sounds as if all is well and yes your ds will LOVE the kids race. My kids had so much fun when they got to run. I twas pouring down rain too but they ran their races and still talk about it to this day. Godd luck on the run!

Hi 4rabbit so nice to hear from you "waving" Sounds as if your doing great! keep up the awesome work girlie! We are all working at this and I personally love it. You've come a really long way good to go! And yes I agree cool max materials are the bestest! I am so in love with target they have the absolute best prices for fitness gear and materials!!!

YP1 -- Did you try stretching your hamstrings, I find light to no weight deadlifts stretch the back of my legs really well... good Luck!

MrsD -- Your posts make me smile, I love your enthusiasm :D

Today no running for me, not even some cardio, I did only legs, it wasn't the greatest workout though and I am disappointed because I was looking forward to it. The reason it wasn't good is because this lady who I hadn't seen in a long time would not shut up! So I used my time talking with her :rolleyes:, oh well what can you do? I'll try to get some more leg work in this week.

WTG Lamariposita and PaperClippy!!!

Thanks for the encouragment MrsD! It is so encouraging to hear that others have been in my shoes! I'm feeling tons better thanks to lots of rest and TLC so I'm hoping to tackle the treadmill tomorrow and see how much I can do!

Ilene: are you training for a particular triathlon or for an eventual one? That's one of my lt goals and there's a really cool one that takes place anually in my town so maybe next year I'll be brave enough

Happy running! :D

I've done some stretching and lower body weights, it's still a bit stiff. BUT I tried jogging on it this morning to see how it went and ended up building up my speed gradually and managing 5k in 32 minutes, so I'm quite pleased with that. It's still a bit stiff, but strangely it didn't hurt at all when I ran.

So there's the answer then, run everywhere!

injury stopping running for awhile.
 

Has anyone had an injury that prevented you from running? What did you do instead? I don't swim so that's out. I'm walking now.

I was grace-in-motion :stars: a couple weeks ago and slid down the stairs and might have been air born for a couple steps before I landed. I had taken it slow the last couple weeks, walking instead of running taking anti-imflamitories and such. I finally went to the doctor the other day, x-rays reveal a cracked vertabrae in the lumbar area and I had couple doctors say "stop running. Don't lift anything heavy for 8-12 weeks."

But I'm finding I'm missing my running. I can't quite get the good feelings with riding a bike or the elipitical. Running kept me emotional more steady for some reason. I'm not talking about the elusive runners high, more like a "I'm not depressed anymore and have lots of energy to do stuff now."

Any thoughts?

OUCH!! I'm so sorry to hear of your fall... I have no advice about this though, except listen to your doctor, you wouldn't want to exacerbate this problem, in the long run not listening to your doc could put you out of commission for longer than 12 weeks...

I had a foot problem for a couple of weeks and swam instead, also went on the exercise bike a bit and did other non weight bearing exercise, it really does depend on your exact injury though, and on this one I'd agree that listening to your doctor is the best idea.

Sarah: I know it sucks... I was told 3 weeks of no running (or any exercise) a while back for something completely unrelated... Could you maybe go to a pool and aquajog if your doctor approves of that?

Remember though in the whole scheme of things 8-12 weeks isn't a long time and sometimes it's what our bodies need.

Tonight: I am doing speedwork that will kick my toosh!!!

Run Happy!

Ali:)

Does the no swimming include water jogging? When I first got hurt in college (a knee injury that eventually made me give up running altogether), I spent a few months jogging in the pool. It's not quite the same, but you can get a great workout! And, it doesn't have to be done in deep water. You can jog in shallow water, or go deep with a jogging vest.

Other than that, I don't really have any suggestions that would simulate running without being harmful to the fracture.

laura

Wow sarahyu sorry to hear about the frracture and not being able to run *hug* Those 8-12 weeks will pass by really fast don't worry about it.

I'm not sure what my body is doing nowaday s but I've been waking up at like 3-4 o'clock here lately completely energized after having just went to sleep at 11:00-11:30pm. This morning I got up at like 3am then laid back down and then 4 o'clock went to use the restroom and laid back down and tossed and turned until 5 am and said Oh whatever I'm getting up I usually run @ 5:45am anyways. So I get dressed get a cup of tea and read some scriptures then here I am all set to go out and run feeling good feeling great then DH calls out to me out of his sleep and tells me to come'ere So I go to the back and he tells me he has a very very bad feeling about me running this morning please don't go out to run this morning in the neighborhood. He said he was having bad dreams and everything about it. So instead of going out for my morning jog I politely sit down super irritated because I was really pumped up for my run and I began to pray. After praying I threw in a FIRM upper Body tape and called it a day. I know that the seasons are changing so when I go out for my normal early morning run it's no longer sunrise by the time I get done as a matter of fact it's still very dark out and the neighborhood that I live in is not exactly running loop-worthy if ya KWIM LOL, but the neighborhood is extremely family oriented fairly small I mean I know EVERYBODY there, but I must admit I do think I need to get some mase(sp) to take along with me in the mornings ya never know who's out there waiting for ya *shrugs*.

I hate to admit this guys but I was really upset because I couldn't go out for my morning run. I mean like I said I couldn't really sleep past 3 o'clock, and I was pumped and ready to get some fresh air clear my mind and be proud of my little wind sprints. Is that so wrong. I honestly cannot run at any other time of the day because my schedule is jam packed every day of the week. I hope he doesn't get worried to the point where I can't even get in my morning run in. I really really love that alone time and the fact that I'm moving and I can feel the different muscles in my body that are working harder than others and because I run so early in the morning no one sees me running it's just me the pavement and God and I have so really indepth conversations with him when I run. I just hope it doesn't come to this and according to my training routine I'm trying to figure out how to get this run in *mopes*

Anyhoo that's my update for the day

TTFN!

Sarahyu, I feel for you. I broke my foot while running a few years ago (tripped on a missing piece of sidewalk) and had to wear a cast for 3 months. While the cast was on, I *discovered* pilates. I also did the recumbent bike at the gym even though I wasn't supposed to.

With luck, you will not have this difficulty, but it took another 3-4 months after the cast was off before I could run without feeling pain along the fracture.

I am just now (three years later) seriously trying to get back into running. I ran three times last week and once this week (so far).

Good luck, I hope you heal quickly.

Hi guys,

Not much running so far for me this week: 30 mins on monday, but today I went outside for 1 hour and it was great. I have the impression that i am running faster than when i started.

Keep up the good works all!

rabbit

Well, I am still making progress. :) My run yesterday was a full 1 1/2 miles nonstop for the first time, and then I walked for a 1/2 mile to cool down.
I can't believe that I was only able to run 1/4 mile intervals a few months ago. :D

4rabbit you just may be running faster you never know. Try timing your distance Sounds like you are doing excellent!

Aphil it's amazing sometimes to how fast we progress and our bodies get used to us exercising. It's like my body thanked me when I started getting active and the running is like icing on the cake.

As for me I wasn't able to run yesterday morning but I did run on my lunch for about 20 minutes did 1.4 miles. Because I did the firm workout tape yesterday morning my pecs are purty sore this morning and I went to bed a little late last night so I couldn't get up and run this morning BUT I will be running on my lunch break.

Congrats on keeping up with the running, MrsDawsondn, Aphil, and 4rabbit :)

I managed to run a 3-mile loop this morning, but the air was so thick and sticky (even after hitting my inhaler) that i had to take two short walk breaks. I still managed to finish in about 36 minutes, so i am not too angry with myself for walking. :D

Have any of you noticed a difference in how your body feels when you run on the sidewalk versus running on a treadmill? I would have thought the treadmill would be less impact, but last week i ran outside 3 times and my back did NOT hurt. This wednesday i ran 4 miles on the treadmill and my back is still hurting. Just curious. Thanks!

Tomorrow is my big 5-k race so I just did a 2 mile jog this morning to keep things limber. How much do the rest of you generally taper off before a race? My friend I race with took two days off but usually I run better when I don't take the day before off. Just curious. Also I have never done a chip timed race so that will be different...

Hope you all have great weekend plans!

Fishwoman--I've heard that running on a treadmill can be worse than running downhill (unless you set the incline to go uphill a bit). That could be why your back feels better running outside. Running downhill can be pretty stressful on the body, so anything similar would cause similar stress.

I'm running a 4 mile race tomorrow--I'm pretty nervous about it, as I haven't done a lot of distance running yet. But, it's in my favorite park, so it should be fun. I'm having a bit of knee trouble (an old injury that's permanent til I give in and have surgery), so I'm trying to decide if it's really worth running. However, the race is all on trails, so won't be too stressful on the knee--I think I'll see how it feels in the morning!
Laura

Hi runners,

I ran outside for 1 hour this morning. it was a glorious day, sun shining, not too cold. My daughter (11 y old) went with me on her bike. We had a good time.

MrsDawson, it sound like you are doing a great job! keep up the motivation!

good runs everybody,
rabbit

I was so nervous before the race this morning..it was much bigger than the other two I've run...BUT the good news is that I finished in 24:55 and came in 2nd place for my age group!! My goal was under 25 so I am very happy with this.

Laura--hope your race went well also!

Great job Liz!! :bravo: That's an amazing accomplishment!

So I am still struggling to run a full lap LOL but I've noticed my walking is getting faster as well as being able to run longer... slowly but surely I'm gettin' there! I hope by the end of this next week to be running a full lap nonstop.

Anyone have any suggestions on good running shoes for heavier runners? I don't feel like mine have enough support but they aren't running shoes to begin with so I am ready to invest some cash in good shoes.

My knee survived the race with very little discomfort! I had a lot of fun running, and actually managed to finish fourth in my age group. : ) They made a mistake measuring the course, and it ended up being 4.4 miles, instead of only four. But, I still managed to finish in a little over 42 minutes. I did well enough today, that I think I might really be able to get myself back to my old speed. I've got a long way to go yet, but am feeling much more confident than I was in the beginning. I'm probably not going to race again until mid-November, though I am starting to think that's an awfully long time to wait! I may have to look for something in October, as well.
On the way to the race, Billy Joel's "pressure" came on the radio. During high school, I would call and request that song on the local radio station every Saturday morning before a cross country meet. So, hearing that song in the car on the way really got me fired up!
Today was a great day!!!!

Bella, I've heard that New Balance makes some good shoes for heavier runners. I haven't tried them, so I can't say for sure, but they might be worth looking at. If you go to a sports-type store, there will usually be a clerk somewhere who knows enough to help you find a good shoe. Otherwise, Runner's World magazine usually has some good shoe reviews that indicate which shoes are best for heavier runners (as well as many other variables).
laura

Yay! I finished the 10k in 68 minutes, faster than my vague target of 70. I was hoping to go a bit faster to be honest, but the course was HARD so I'm quite pleased with that really. There were some very steep hills, and the terrain was very difficult, lots of mud, tree roots, holes, stones etc etc. And one particular killer hill was 1km long, very very steep and a really bad path. I walked that one ;) Plus it was far warmer than I was expecting for a sunday morning in September in Yorkshire which didn't help. So overall I'm quite pleased with my time, I ran the majority of it and was nowhere near last, and at least I finished in one piece!

Still, I'm signed up for another 10k in November and I've now got a time to improve on. I know that the next one is more of a road race (this one had about 500 metres at most on paved surfaces) and very flat, so I've got a time to aim for and a good chance of improving it.

Hi runners,

Laura and Liz - congrats on the runs !! You both did not only join and finish, but also came in good for your age group! That is amazing.

YP1 - congratulations as well !

Bella - I would go to a good store and be advised. The shoes are not only about your weight, but also on the way you run and how your feet are built. Also it is a good idea to take your old shoes with you because a competent salesperson is able to see if you need "neutral" shoes, or if you need shoes that give extra support so you do not lean inside too much, or shoes with extra damping etc. from the way the soles of your shoes are worn. I believe runners world has published some articles on the ins and outs of running shoes as well.

Today I ran 40 mins outside, a glorious sunny day.
And I met my goal of 7 hours of excercise this week.

rabbit

I agree 100% with bringing in your old shoes for them to see. My husband walks/runs and his ankles lean inward a LOT towards each other-so he has to have firm shoes that keep that from happening.
All of his regular shoes in the closet are "leaning in" towards one another, wheras mine are more neutral. :lol: I, on the other hand, require more cushioning for my ankles and knees to help absorb the impact.

Does anyone wear the Nike Shox? I am checking out a couple pairs on ebay (the 2:54 style-with 6 shox) and I have tried some on but have never run in them. If people have any opinions let me know before I spend a big chunk of change. :)

My powerwalking shoes are Nike Shox, and my husbands running shoes are Shox. So far so good! :)

Liz -- do you know what kind of foot you have? Is it neutral, does it over-pronate or under-pronate, do you have a flat foot or an arch? You need the right kind of shoe to go with the right kind of foot :lol: ... I would never buy on line if I had never worn or tried them before, unless you can return them easily, of course...