Cool Running for the week of June 5, 2005

[ttdriver]

Good Sunday morning to all!! :wave

Off day for me today after yesterday's trial half ... I feel good, not sore at all, so that's encouraging! Yesterday I wondered if I'd be able to walk today, but no problemo!! YAY!

Tomorrow, its back to work :anger but the good news is, its our Running Club day!! :joy So we'll out head out around 11:30 and try to get in at least 4 or 5 miles. Its amazing how much better the afternoons go once you get outside and raise that heart rate!!

Hope you all have a terrific Sunday and a fabulous week of cardio!!

Betty

[Effie]

I had so much fun on my first run yesterday, that I decided to do it again today! I did 3 loops around the park again, still don't know the distance, but it took 33:15. I did more walking today than I did yesterday, but the distance was still the same.

[ttdriver]

:icondance :icondance :icondance Effie!!

It is addictive, isn't it???? :nod

Just don't overdo ... give those muscles a chance to recover and then go girlie!! A rest day every other day is a very good plan and will keep you from hurting yourself!!

YOU'RE ROCKIN'!!!

:joy

Betty

[Esther]

I'm fighting TOM at the moment so a nice long walk for me today, but I did manage to include a very long, steep hill!

Keep up the good work, everyone :wave

[ttdriver]

WTG Esther!!! Nothing like exercise to keep TOM in line!!

YOU GO GIRL!!

Betty

[Isabeau]

I was in the pool this morning and swam 500m then came home for a nice 5k walk with the dogs.

[ttdriver]

WOOHOO Diana!! That's an awesome workout!! GREAT JOB!

Betty

[jroche5998]

5 miles this morning. Second best time 47:24 it was :43 off my best pace but I felt good the whole way.

I couldn't really expect to keep dropping time like I was, could I? But it was fun while it lasted. I think my time improvements will be much more gradual from here on out.

[Isabeau]

Great job you guys!

[iyamamaschke]

WOW everyone is doing excellent I am so sore today it's not even funny. I chopped wood for 2 hours during the weekend then did upper body weight training. Holly Cow my upper body is realllly sore WOW. I am attempting to run today we'll see how it goes my energy is kinda lagging so we'll see how it goes. If anything I will walk so that's good. I am down to 218 today everyone YAY.

Oh and today is 7 months Cheat Free

Sarah

[spirittalker]

Met with personal trainer yesterday and learned all about the machines and proper form. Today I will be going for 10k run/walk and then tomorrow will be hitting the gym to get some strength training in.

[TWTMhomeschoolMom]

Rest day for me today which my muscles really needed after yesterday.

I posted yesterday on last week's thread that I ran 4.8 miles. Well, that was just the start of my exercise for the day! DS and I went kayaking, flat water kayaking, for 3 full hours. Then in the evening I took DH out for a walk around the neighborhood, or another 2 miles. WHEW!! Was I ever beat last night.

Carole

[Moochiecat]

I'm still in the mix..doing my 5k walks!

[ttdriver]

You guys are doing FANTASTIC!! WOW, I never cease to be inspired by this thread!! WTG EVERYONE!! Carole, what a workout!! Made me tired just reading it!!

Moochie, you continue to amaze me with your progress!! Sarah, you ROCK, girlfriend!! Jim, you are amazing!!! Diana, you are doing GREAT!!

I just finished my 8 miles for Monday. Wanted to run at lunchtime, but the warden (i.e. boss) kept me working through lunch ... then I realized I forgot to pack my running socks ... :anger so I just worked all the way through, went to dinner and then came home and ran the 8 miles. Through a little rain shower which felt good, then it cleared up and got REALLY STEAMY (Florida style) so right now, I am dripping sweat on the keyboard and running the ceiling fan on HIGH ...

Feel great, but TIRED!!

Betty

[TWTMhomeschoolMom]

6.0 miles 62minutes 68 degrees ':yikes' 98%humidty ':yikes'

My DS, 13yo, went out with me this morning but he couldn't go at my slow pace. He ran 2 miles. Now to keep him at it. He's built like me, very muscular, is 5'8" and weighs around 160#, and is very concerned about getting "fat" like the rest of the extended family. He's a great swimmer but financially we can't afford to have him on a swim team. So, he's trying running for his daily exercise. Any tips on keeping him motivated are welcome.

Carole