I started my sign language class tonight but still managed a quick 3-miler after work before heading out. BUT my friend decided to drop the bombshell that she is going away with her boyfriend this weekend and will not be racing with me after all. Hopefully I can convince my boyfriend to come and cheer me on because it's roughly an hour away. We could make a weekend out of it....maybe. Sigh, I was really looking forward to racing again!

I am on my 2nd week of training. Training to improve my 5K speed that is. Therefore I am running 5x a week, and about 20 miles each week, but that will increase over the course of the 8 week training.

Sunday was 5 miles, yesterday 3 mile steady run. Today is just a 30 min tempo run (10-10-10)

YAY for running!

i still have the pics of me on the fridge from my first run back in early December and man i look totally different now. its amazing how much running can improve the way your body looks!

Just under 4 miles in the wind and rain tonight, horrible conditions but I guess I've just been lucky so far this year and I need to run in nasty weather sometimes just in case it's like this for races. I was glad to get in though!

easy day for me today. all i have is a 30 min tempo run and then some weights

Hey Miaka, Don't feel bad! Everyone has to have some of those weekends! As long as you get back to exercise, you'll be fine. Beside, you're body could always use a break. take care

I didn't have much free time today where dh could watch the kids, but I managed to squeeze in a quick 5.5km at tempo pace (5:13/km). I haven't run even moderately quickly in ages due to weather/road/path conditions, so tempo pace felt fast and I felt like I had a good workout even if I was out for less than 30 minutes. Intervals are going to kill me in the spring though.

I had a 45 min walk/run today, no idea how I ended up in the fast pace group, but anyway got through it (it was tiring, I wanted to quit!!). I definately will be doing the rest of my training runs outside on the sidewalk from now on, I think the treadmill is decievingly easier.

I ran this morning on the treadmill but was totally not into it so I only did 1.5 miles with increasing incline. This afternoon should be a better run. I'm disappointed about not running the 5-k this weekend.

you guys are some EARLY risers to run! its so hard for me to do that! i dont have the endurance or stamina that i do at the end of the day.

thats why its sometimes hard for me on race day!

oh and i have a 3 miler for this afternoon! tomorrow is REST DAY!!!!!!!!!!

Miaka -- Good going on your time!

I ran 5.37k/3.34miles in 40 minutes, I am so dang slow sometimes... But just to TRY to justify my slowness I was running with new runners and they were quite different. They are Ariels by Brooks recommended by my foot specialiast. They are for over-pronators and flat feet, which I am NOT either one, but he assures me that with the insole taken out and my orthotics in, they are good for my feet with a LOT more support all around. They were a totally different feeling though, not good not bad, I haven't decided yet... I sure hope I get used to them they cost a feakin' arm and a leg!! HOPEFULLY, they will be covered under my DH's insurance since they were purchased at a Doc's office

I did 10k in 57:27 this morning, another good run. I just wish the treadmill wasn't so dull, but it's the only place I can run in the morning before work which is the best time for me to fit a run in, so the treadmill it is.

Ilene,
I have worn Brooks Ariels for the last three years. I do have flat feet and overpronate. They have been wonderful for me.. no shin pain or knee pain. I just bought a pair of asics that are also supposed to be stability shoes (because some stupid guy at a new shoe store I tried out said they were the same as my ariels) and I have had pain I never used to have. I went back to my old store and got my Ariels. Now I have a very expensive pair of asics to mow the lawn in
Now I know everyone is different. My husband can only run in New Balance. I think a good forum to get shoe advice from is the runner's world forum. I hope the shoe works out for you. Buying shoes can be very stressful.