Can I join you? ... so far I have had only a few runs this year .... but need some motivation to get out there ..... 1000 miles ... would be a great goal ...
....I can relate to the obsession with the garmins and other GPS devices.... and now if i'm going to get to 1000 ... I'll have to wear hubby's ... amazing how these things all work ...
Is it too late to join in?? I got a late start to the New Year with an injury but I plan on making it up! I love my Forerunner 305 too ... and I only can use a few functions thus far!
I am back in too. Still having a wonky knee, so maybe more walking than jogging this year, but still moving!
I am going to aim for 894 miles (the distance from my cold Northern NY home to our vacation condo in Sunny SC!)
I like how you came up with your target distance.
Runningbee: Welcome, my garmin is the first device for which I've actually read the entire owner's manual and I'm obsessively searching online for tips on how to use it. Runnersworld has a really good FAQ section that has been very informative so far.
To all those who've newly joined, its not too late. Welcome and good luck to you on meeting your goals.
Kim, I think you were talking about carbs and better runs. I too am watching my carbs, mainly cause of my weightlifting. I don't restrict fruits and veggies, but I keep my grains to 2 25 gm servings a day and when I am running long (over an hr) I'll add a serving of beans or a small potato or somesuch. Carbs make a great difference for long runs for me.
Hi All, took a day off from exercise yesterday. Not sure if that was a great idea or not, since I only get one a week. But anyway, there it is. I plan to walk on the treadmill and to walk to pick up my kids from school. It should be above freezing, so I think I can handle it.
I think I have a mental block with regards to my running progress.
I've been doing 3-3.5 miles everyday since Oct., and even before that I've was walking 3 miles for almost 2 years. From Oct to Dec 31, I was faster than I am currntly and it seemed like I had more endurance. The only change I can think of is that I had to switch gyms. My new gym is much busier, and the crowd is much younger/fitter (it was me and the 70 year olds at my last gym). I think I've gone back to the "I'm fat, I don't deserve this, I'm not good enough" mindset. What the heck is that about? I'm still doing the 3 miles, but now I'm slower, and it's a struggle sometimes to finish.
Or, and this just occured to me, do you think I could just be getting bored with running on the treadmill? Until October I was walking outside at a track. I added some big hills today and it seems to help, but I have to slow down to a walk again. I checked my heartrate and it was as high while walking w/ hills as it was when I was running, so I suppose it's not a health benefit issue as much as a ego issue? Any suggestions?
I am totally biased toward running outside, Dixie. Get thee outdoors into the beautiful Pensacola air!!
I've mixed up my running this month by doing a lot of sprint intervals. It has kicked my butt all over again and this am I ran my 3.5 mile loop at a faster tempo pace (no sprints) than I ever have.
I think I have a mental block with regards to my running progress.
From Oct to Dec 31, I was faster than I am currntly and it seemed like I had more endurance. The only change I can think of is that I had to switch gyms.
Maybe ... the treadmills at either the old or new gym are calibrated differently? If either is off by a little, then it can make a difference in what the display reads for your speed/distance. Another possible factor is the temperature/humidity, increased ambient heat slows you down.
I guess what I'm suggesting is ... maybe it's not you!!
