THE......Definitive Runner's Thread!

[euronewbie]

5 miles - 34 degrees, and freezing rain.... A hot shower has never felt so good!

[whatevergirl]

So, I've opted to do this running 'holiday' challenge whereby you need to run at least one mile per day. Should be fun...I think?

Tonight's run:

Distance: 3.15 miles
Time: 31:12 minutes

Happy running!

[euronewbie]

So, I've opted to do this running 'holiday' challenge whereby you need to run at least one mile per day. Should be fun...I think?

Tonight's run:

Distance: 3.15 miles
Time: 31:12 minutes

Happy running!

Oh yeah! That's what I'm doing as well, started on thanksgiving, today was day 11. But to make it a challenge set it at 2 miles a day, most consecutive days running to date.

Have fun with it

[Dean407]

I did 2mi on the stupid treadmill this evening before lifting. Did stretching and foam rolling after working out. Think I'll putter about at low miles but more days for another couple weeks. Then I'll start a 12 week half marathon mileage ramp up plan. There are some races I'd like to do, but I don't book them in advance anymore. I've gotten the flu before a HM before and since then, I'll pay more to schedule a race just before the event. My shift may change as well at my request and I work every other weekend.

Congrats on 11 days in a row. That's great. I think the most I've done is 4 days in a row.

[GKC45]

I ran a 5k with my daughter this morning. It started with snow and ended with a sleety mess.

[euronewbie]

That's awesome running with your daughter, and braving the weather.

[whatevergirl]

Nice running with your daughter, I agree GKC! Building nice memories.

And euronewbie- 11 days in a row is great. Keep it going!

[euronewbie]

Day 12 done!

Only 2.5 miles @ 22:32 really wasn't feeling it today. But it gave me 20 mins of peace and quiet.

[whatevergirl]

Day 12 is Day 12...good job!

I had a lifting session, and then...ran. Only 2.01 miles

Distance: 2.01 miles
Time: 19:46 minutes

I realized that I've fulfilled my end of the bargain for the *holiday challenge* by 4 miles. So, that means, I could opt to not run for roughly 4 days. lol
Kidding.

But, tomorrow, back to Bill Starr, so probably won't do any cardio since it's a *heavy* day. I'm kinda spent after deadlifts on those days.

Keep up the good work, runnahs!

[euronewbie]

Ah yeah! Great job girl you're a lifting beast.
I find (mostly due to time constraints) I can't do a good job of both, so this year running is winning out. Hopefully it will help me lean out some more, then get back to lifting heavy.
Thinking of doing two ultra-marathons this year so lifting may be on the back burner for a while.

[hbk442000]

HAHA look who it is.

hope you are well!

Hola chica!! How are you? Hope all is going well...happy holidays. Hit me me up and let me know what's going on.

[whatevergirl]

Hola chica!! How are you? Hope all is going well...happy holidays. Hit me me up and let me know what's going on.

I'm doing well...hope u are too. I’ll drop u a pm later to ketchup.

[hbk442000]

I'm doing well...hope u are too. I’ll drop u a pm later to ketchup.

Sweet. sounds good.

[whatevergirl]

Ah yeah! Great job girl you're a lifting beast.
I find (mostly due to time constraints) I can't do a good job of both, so this year running is winning out. Hopefully it will help me lean out some more, then get back to lifting heavy.
Thinking of doing two ultra-marathons this year so lifting may be on the back burner for a while.

An ultra marathon would be an incredible feat, for sure! If you go for it, good luck…keep us posted.

In light of that, here’s something I thought was kinda cool.

http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness...allery-photo-2

[euronewbie]

An ultra marathon would be an incredible feat, for sure! If you go for it, good luck…keep us posted.

In light of that, here’s something I thought was kinda cool.

http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness...allery-photo-2

I attempted the one Ultra this year and failed miserably at it, so have to do it again and complete it. Have another lined up about 6 weeks before that to use as a training run, shooting for about 3/4 distance on that one, to make sure everything is in check and I can complete the goal run. I learned a lot on the one I attempted this year, and have a lot of work to do, to fix some of my mistakes, and prepare better.

[whatevergirl]

I attempted the one Ultra this year and failed miserably at it, so have to do it again and complete it. Have another lined up about 6 weeks before that to use as a training run, shooting for about 3/4 distance on that one, to make sure everything is in check and I can complete the goal run. I learned a lot on the one I attempted this year, and have a lot of work to do, to fix some of my mistakes, and prepare better.

Aw, well maybe 2014 will be your year!

I run across a lot of articles and such w/respect to running, this one is pretty thorough. Read item #13.

http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Top_10_Marat...ining_Mistakes

You might be able to swing both lifting, and training for an ultra…depending on your time constraints. Only so many hours in a day, I know.

Whatever you choose, good luck and stay injury free.

[euronewbie]

Aw, well maybe 2014 will be your year!

I run across a lot of articles and such w/respect to running, this one is pretty thorough. Read item #13.

http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Top_10_Marat...ining_Mistakes

You might be able to swing both lifting, and training for an ultra…depending on your time constraints. Only so many hours in a day, I know.

Whatever you choose, good luck and stay injury free.

Haha.... No way... That guy is who came in second at the ultra I did, and the pic of him at Hinson Lake is the ultra I plan to use as my test run .

Day 13 in the books, just squeezed in another 2.5 before having to head back out and entertain clients.

[baker]

That's exciting! Good luck on your training for it.
Curious, how are you finding balancing lifting with your running schedule?

Thanks! I lift on my non running days. Full body compounds mostly. I take days off as needed. Would also love to do an ultra someday. Takes a while to build up to I'm sure.

[KWDreamun]

Hey i just found this link but here is what has worked for me in running and I started at age 50. I thought running was like lifting, you had to go hard and fast and I stayed injured all the time (ITB and shin splints). Then I started running every day just a little. It took time but the injuries have gone away and now it is fun too run.

As far as electonics, I run naked, no gps, heart rate monitors etc. I read the book Iron Wars about the 1989 Ironman, Mark Allen and Dave Scott were the subjects. Dave Scott wouldn't even wear a watch and it cost him $$$ in sponsorship. I've only run 3 HM's but my time has been dropping...A LOT.

1 more thing, I had to quit working legs due to running and cycling..I do miss the squat rack.

Good Luck and enjoy your runs.

Thanks! I lift on my non running days. Full body compounds mostly. I take days off as needed. Would also love to do an ultra someday. Takes a while to build up to I'm sure.

[JRT6]

For the past few weeks I've been following this program and I'm making more progress than I have in years:

http://www2.furman.edu/sites/first/Pages/rlrf.aspx

[euronewbie]

Getting harder to keep this streak going....
Left for work at 5am, got home at 8pm, just squeezed in 3 miles, now shower and meet clients again at 9:15

Day 14 done!!!!

[Dean407]

1 more thing, I had to quit working legs due to running and cycling..I do miss the squat rack.

I'm wondering if others feel the same way? I have a hard time desiring to do squats or any leg work while trying to run regularly as well.

[whatevergirl]

For days when I squat light or medium (I'm following a program/5x5) ...I can manage short runs. Heavy squat days, no runs planned. That's just me. Everyone's mileage varies, I s'pose...no pun.

[RAYMAN91]

I'm wondering if others feel the same way? I have a hard time desiring to do squats or any leg work while trying to run regularly as well.

Just trying to get back into the running seriously again. Glad to find this running thread. Ran in High School and been running now last 15 years (52 now). I've been lifting seriously for a year now and due to a knee issue layed low on the cardio. I've got a local fun run(26.2) I want to attend on New Years Day. So I've been a week now alternating workouts. Lift-Run-Lift-Run-Etc. So once I've gotten in a 3day leg workout, 5 miles then Legs then 6 miles, a bit taxing, I was glad on day 4 to work on chest. I'm thinking gonna be tough after another round of legs.

[euronewbie]

Just trying to get back into the running seriously again. Glad to find this running thread. Ran in High School and been running now last 15 years (52 now). I've been lifting seriously for a year now and due to a knee issue layed low on the cardio. I've got a local fun run(26.2) I want to attend on New Years Day. So I've been a week now alternating workouts. Lift-Run-Lift-Run-Etc. So once I've gotten in a 3day leg workout, 5 miles then Legs then 6 miles, a bit taxing, I was glad on day 4 to work on chest. I'm thinking gonna be tough after another round of legs.

Dang man that's some serious work, I bet it was a bit taxing to say the least. Keep us posted how it goes.

[euronewbie]

Day 15 in the books!

Got a solid 6 miles in, a good reason to have an hour of peace and quiet

[whatevergirl]

Nicely done, euronewbie! Wow!

Well...two nights in a row, I've had parties to attend. lol Today...quite hung over. :/

But...thinking of a nap later, and a longer run to 'make up' for yesterday.

Happy Friday (the 13th!)

[RAYMAN91]

Nicely done, euronewbie! Wow!

Well...two nights in a row, I've had parties to attend. lol Today...quite hung over. :/

But...thinking of a nap later, and a longer run to 'make up' for yesterday.

Happy Friday (the 13th!)

Better nap first-can't outrun the hang over- LOL

[whatevergirl]

Better nap first-can't outrun the hang over- LOL

Haha, good advice!

Welcome to the runners thread, btw!

[euronewbie]

Nicely done, euronewbie! Wow!

Well...two nights in a row, I've had parties to attend. lol Today...quite hung over. :/

But...thinking of a nap later, and a longer run to 'make up' for yesterday.

Happy Friday (the 13th!)

Haha... I know that feel, get a good long run and sweat it all out.