Runner's Forum: The Official: Training Summary Start Up Thread

aldiara88 - I know howyou feel. Went to breakfast with my mum, afternoon tea with the mother in law, so had to go for a run afterwards. Happy mothers day to all. In Oz we have Mothers Day runs in all big cities to raise cash for Breast Cancer research. Was a great sight to see all the women running!!!

Did 2 laps of a 9.78km loop (total 19.56km) in 1.33.20. I negative split the second lap which is most pleasing . It was my longest run since last years marathon and it felt quite comfortable. Have signed up for a half in June, so I am hoping to beat 100 mins, which I should at current rate

I had my month mark as a beginner.  I haven't ran since highshool p e.  I just completed 4.65miles today!  I stopped probably for 4 times to take a breath. I just got over a week ago asthma triggered by allergies that turned into a respiratory congestion.  I needed to take two inhalers, which never happened to me before!  I was scared that this would waiver my motivation to run.  But today, proved that even though I didn't walk nor run for four days because of this congestion and asthma, it won't stop me! I am preparing for a 1/2 marathon on Labor Day in Wisconsin.  Any information on what to do on my rest days would be appreciated!

Getting back in to the swing of things.  My IT band is feeling much better and I am now able to get out and run again.  I'm still careful with how my knee area feels but as long as there is no pain or swelling I'm going to keep pushing.

4 miles in 32:48... pretty good considering the time I have had to take off to heal. 

Leaving wednesday for the BigXII championships in boulder! My one last chance to salvage my season and boulder is going to be a tough place to do it.

8x400 today in 62

Chiggy - good luck in Boulder!

This morning I did my first run since the Mini last Saturday, 2.82 in 26:10. Felt ok during the run, but my left shin/lower calf hurt all day afterwards. I hadn't had any shin pain in 2 or 3 days, but I guess that was not enough to fully heal. Guess I give it another week of rest and ice and get some quality time in on the bike. Being injured S***S!

Regular session. Did the 3.8km warm up in 17.03. This is getting ridiculous!!! Plan today was 4x500m efforts with 1 min standing rest in between. DId them at about 1.55 average which I was quite happy with. Finished with a couple of 250m uphill runs, I did them in 50 and 49 but felt horrible doing them, I felt I had cashed in all my petrol tickets on the earlier efforts.

Riding and netball tomorrow, then next running session on Thursday. Catch you then

Aldiara - try a little vaseline or body glide on your arches while you break in those shoes. I do it on all my long runs...just to be safe...and I lube my toes before intervals.

8X880 intervals today plus 5.3 miles easy. Dropped 5 sec. off my personal best today...but had a hard time holding the intensity for those last three intervals. Only two more weeks to go for Yasso's!!!

IT band feeling okay but legs were sore from the gym workout yesterday.  4 miles in 32:56

Chiggy- good luck in Boulder.  Take a couple of deep breaths before you arrive  at altitude

10 mile run in 1:56...3 one mile tempo's with 1/2 mile easy between... Lite rain felt good. Took ten minutes off my previous ten mile training time. Still slow but if I keep improving...maybe I can do a descent Half in October.

Yesterday, 4 miles easy.

Wow, I've been following your discussions for a couple days, but I was a little hesitant to join in. What a great forum, though! I'm a pretty new runner. I ran my first Half in October, my first full in November, and now I'm training for another Half in two and a half weeks. It's going to be a pretty quick train for the Half (only 1 pre-race 10 miler, I know, I kind of squeezed the Half in there :-), but I'm looking forward to it, and I've been running steadily for the last two months.

 I had to laugh a bit at all your previous "hill" discussions. I'm in Seattle, so all we have are hills! I was joking about it with a friend last night while running, that ALL our workouts are hill workouts.

 Cheers!

Welcome all new comers. 

Sorry to hear about the toe Westconn.  Don't push yourself to get back on it.  Let it heal.  If you get back to running too early you might have more problems down the road that will plague you for years.  At least that's what my wife (the dr.) tells me about such things.

Sorry to hear about the switch to night shift Dan.  That must play hell on your body and internal clock. 

 Just completed 7 miler run tonight at an 8:40 pace.  Easy 3 or 4 miler tomorrow. 

Run Safe    

Beautiful run today. Yesterday's bike was grim - wind, hail, rain. Today sunshine, gentle breeze and a  nice gentle 13km jog. Perfect!

Yet another easy run day that I ran too fast.  3 miles at an 8:05pace.  Some day I'll learn to take it easy on my easy days.

Good to hear that the night shift is a plus for you Dan.   In the way you descibe it; it makes sense.

 9 more days till Burlington City.  Be well all and run safe... 

LSD 13.2 miles in 2:39...12 min/mile. Took it really easy never breathed hard...stayed on the border of Zone 2 and 3. I can do the Half Mary distance...now I just need to work on some speed before October. Perfect temp this morning just under 50F, overcast and  a cool breeze.

After my 4 mile recovery run tomorrow, I will have completed my first 40 mile week....and 100 miles this month! Knees feel good...

Aldiara,

Be careful, take care of those twinges with some ice and rest. As you gain fitness your body adapts at different paces. First heart and lungs, then muscle, then ligaments and tendons. When your lungs feel like you can push harder...you can injure your muscles, etc.... I was where you are in November and had Patella tendinitis in December. I'm still not a runner, but I am a jogger and I'm GOING to be a runner!

Ran 12.5 miles on the ridgeway yesterday; 2:08

Tough terrain; hilly, muddy, rocky with flint gravel, very uneven, and a climb on the way home of about 300ft - I'm feeling pretty good today considering

Just finished 12.4miler today at 1hr 47min 12sec in other words I ran it at an 8:40 pace.  I so friggin' happy right now. I'm still 220lbs, but I feel in better shape than I've been in years.  I don't think I'll be down to 200lbs for my 1/2 marathon next Sunday, but I know I'll beat my previous time of 2hrs 2mins. 

To those of you injured.  Take it easy.  I learned that when something hurts, no matter what it is; take as many days off as you ran.  If you ran 3 miles and hurt something take 3days off or if it was 5 miles take 5 days off.  I find this helps me everytime.  Just take it easy on your body when it's hurt.  Running with an injury can lead to longer term problems.

Be well and run safe..

Hello to all.

I am new to the running phenomenon and I have my first run, a 5K, coming up on June 7th. I am VERY excited about this and should mention that this is my first year if running, and I started about a month ago when the weather started to break. When reading everyone else's workout and running routines I feel as though I won't be able to produce the same results. I have a really strange work schedule from early mornings to late nights and only 2 days off during the week, so I don't always get my 3-4 runs in a week. Nonetheless, I am not deterred by my work schedule. As a matter of fact, I just ordered a pair of Brooks running shoes since I am tired of my Puma's, and I can't wait to put them on and try them out.

I currently am running somewhere around 3-4 miles every 2 or 3 days, or at least I try to do so(see work schedule above). Yesterday I went for 5.03 miles for my first time and it took me 38' 46" 80"' . I'm not sure what my average mile is or even my fastest mile. I'd love to get one of those fancy gps watches that tell you all about your run, but thats not where I want to spend my $ right now, lol. I feel good about my run, but sometimes I have a real hard time breathing and I get pains in my side?!? Any suggestions? I eat healthy, I actually work for a fun Hawaiian clad, Polynesian themed grocery chain out of CA ;), and I typically stay away from alcohol as well. I just quit smoking 2 weeks ago, so I guess that might have something to do with it, who knows.

This place seems to be a lot of fun and I am glad to be part of it as well. I enjoy reading everyone's info and input, its great! If there is anyone living in my area that runs regularly, let me know, perhaps I can join in when my schedule allows. :D Thanks so much, H2!

Hi LexB.

 Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot. I'm being strong about the whole not smoking thing and so far it has turned out really good. I'm surprised that I don't think of it more than I do, and when I do think of it I grab a snack to eat ;).  As far as being a "natural", I have no idea. I have always enjoyed activities such as LaCrosse, Rollerblading, Mountain Biking, well, at least until I wrecked my last bike on an obstacle course last summer, lol. I think a goal down the road is to run a 20min 5k, that would be awesome!

Sounds like you know what my work schedule might just be all about. I work 5am's-3pm's or late such as 1pm's-11pm's, and thats tough on finding a good rhythm or to plan runs. I also squeeze them in as I see it fit, but sometimes I am just wiped out from work. Btw, I wore a pedometer to work for a week and on average I walk 8-10miles just at work, haha, imagine that!

I'm looking forward to enjoying better health and hearing more of the wisdom you might have. I am still trying to figure out how everything works on here. I don't seem to have a problem with food either though, my fast metabolism takes care of most things, plus I eat healthy anyways.  

Cheers, H2!