Cool Running for the week of October 16th

[texwife&mom]

13 miles this morning. My dang watch fogged up and died so not sure of exact time but somewhere between 2:20 and 2:30. Only two more long runs before the race. I am really getting excited. I look forward to another inspirational week of following all of your running accomplishments.

[iyamamaschke]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

YAY tex I ran for 2 hours and 30 minute I am thinking I did 13 miles But I ahve no idea I was running like a snail but, Good news tooday the lactic build up wasn't bad at all so I think by body is finally adapting so I can go past this WOOHOOO.

Sarah

[ttdriver]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

Great job, you guys!!! Wow, your progress just continues to amaze me!!

Rest day for me today and that's a good thing as I try to get the blood in my ankles to ease up! My poor leg...its been a week since I fell and it is *still* so daggoned sore! I did work in the backyard today, trimming bushes and cutting palm tree branches. Also had some fish pond cleanup to do now that its finally cooling down to agreeable levels. I love fall in Florida!

I'm going out to wash my car now .. Some rest day, eh?

Betty

[Isabeau]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

Hi everyone. Man, I'm beat. Curling two hours Friday night (didn't get home from the rink until 1:30 am), swam 400m Saturday morning, got home had a shower got changed and drove into the city to see the Opera (Carmen, it was fantastic, what can I say, I'm an opera buff), got home late again, then got up early this morning for a SIX HOUR curling clinic! Can you say sore? Oh, but it's also my long run day to after getting home from the clinic I ran for 90 minutes. Now I'm dripping with sweat and still have to make dinner! I'm thinking I'll be sleeping good tonight.

Diana

[Effie]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

3 miles for me this morning.

I pushed myself for the first 2.25, which I finished in 22:38!!!

The last .75 mile loop was a cool down, alternating jogging & walking, and I still did the whole 3 miles in 33:00. I can't wait for that 5k in 2 weeks!

[iyamamaschke]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

I have made a decision I am going to train for the full marathon I need to do this for myself and I am soo proud of me. I want to know if I can do this what a wonderful achievement now I need to find me a full marathon to run. Isn't this exciting just the thing I need to push me farther I am a lean Mean Running Machine.

Sarah

[ttdriver]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

5.2 miles done tonight. The weather was cool, but I'm still a sweaty piglet!



Betty

[Reveal]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

Woo Hoo, Sarah! That's awesome and I know you can do it.

I took a rest day Sunday and yesterday because I've had some odd muscle weakness lately. Strangely, I thought I might have taken my carbs down too much and so I had a small bowl of whole wheat pasta on Sunday night but that didn't seem to help much. I don't know how to explain the problem except that it just feels like my leg muscles are tired. They're not sore or anything, and maybe it's related to how worn out I am. Anyway, I feel a bit better today and I'm going to do 4 miles tonight if they hold up!

[iyamamaschke]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

Reveal are you ovulating or getting close to TOM I get that around that time actually I have that now it feels like ya got led in your legs. It will pass as your homones do their thing I know that from what I go through every month. LOL. Another thing are you drinking enough water. be sure your electolights are up. The littel trick I ahve found that works wonders is I have this celtic sea salt you can't buy it just anywhere usually a health food store. Well it has minerals in it and is extremely good for hydration. I put 2 pinches of the salt in every bottle of water I drink. It helps immencely with that. Also are you taking Vitamins that may be another cause if you are not taking potassium and your vitamin mineral suppliment it may be from that.

I hope that helps.

I took yesterday off cause i felt like crud this cold is really getting me down I am running today of course I need to do that to get to my goal. I am so excited to go to the next level.

Sarah

[Reveal]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

Great advice, S! I think it might be a little of all of that. I'm really worn down lately for various reasons and I'm going to take your advice! Thanks!

[iyamamaschke]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

Hey no problem Glad I could help you Sweets. Feel better soon.

Sarah

[iyamamaschke]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

6 miles for me this morning felt awesome could have went further but that's all my log calls for so YAY for me

Sarah

[ttdriver]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

I AM NOT RUNNING TONIGHT. Yep, you heard it right.

I've learned over the past few weeks that taking break isn't all bad. Last night I ran hard and well .. probably due to the fact that I have had lots of rest days lately. So my new strategy will be Mon, Wed, Thurs & Saturday. To heck with making 1400 miles this year. I want to run WELL on the days I choose to run, instead of chalking up lots of half-hearted miles. I think I was burning myself out when I was running upwards of 40 miles a week. There's a point at which it becomes drudgery and its not fun any more. That's when you have to cut it back.

Betty

[texwife&mom]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

ok seriously please step away from Betty's computer and leave her house immeidatley. Do not harm her or her DH.

JK. I am feeling ya a little bit. Because of the upcoming race I am feeling like I have to run instead of I want to run.

I think we all have cycles. I would not be suprised if in a few weeks or months you decided to up your milage again. Change is good. Hugs to you.

4 miles this morning. The first two I had to the second two I wanted to.

[Reveal]

Re: Cool Running for the week of October 16th

Four miles last night in the wonderful cool autumn weather. I ran 3.5 before really feeling it, and the last .5 was reallllly slow. *g* I'm all kinds of sore today, for some reason, but that'll go away soon.