Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

[ttdriver]

All righty then!! RUNNERS TO YOUR MARK!

Its a new week, so let's make the most of it, whatcha say??

I have a feeling alot of records will be broken this week!! Distance / Speed / Effort ... whatever .. set your sights high and work work work!!

I'll be hitting the pavement at 3:15 today for at least 6!

Betty

[Richt]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

4.5 miles this afternoon in a very satisfying time (for me anyway). 43 mins 42 seconds.

Very happy with that.

Rich

[Isabeau]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

I ran four miles yesterday and it finally felt almost normal. Weights today for me but I'll be back runnin' tomorrow. Have a great week everyone.

[ttdriver]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

Mon: 6.3 miles done.

Great time, Rich!
WTG Diana!! You're back at last!

Betty

[BigRunner]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

5 miles in about 1 hour 4 minutes. All under 70% heart rate.
That's a blazing 12:53 per mile. It was just a month or two ago
though, that I couldn't make it a single mile at close to 14 minute miles!

Goals going forward: Keep at the heart rate training until I can do my
marathon long runs at around 10 minute per mile pace. Long term goal is
to run the October marathon in 4 hours. That would be almost a 50 minute PR
from last year's marathon. It's definitely a stretch target, but I am almost 40 pounds
lighter now than when I ran my first marathon in October.

Rich

[Richt]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

I have decided to enter myself for the Bristol Haf Marathon. Its in September so I should have plenty of time to train for it.

Initially I was going to go for a Half marathon next march, but only because I doubted my own ability. But the way my training has been over the past couple of weeks I should be ok.

Rich

[Reveal]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

Alas, I am in week two of having Mono (I know?! I feel so high school!) and am doing good just to stay awake, but I'm rooting for you all this week. I was supposed to do my first half marathon in a little under 3 weeks, but instead I will probably just be getting back to a steady running schedule then, and I don't think there's any way I could do 13 miles unless I just let myself run/walk it. Don't think I'm not considering that.

[ttdriver]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

Oh REV!!! I so feel for you .. I got mono AT AGE 40 (talk about a soap opera .. everyone wanted to know how *that* happened!) I was out of work for 6 full weeks .. never so weak in all my life .. lost 22 pounds (fortunately, I had plenty stored up back then in my pre-Atkins days) ... worst time in my life, bar none.

REST REST REST. THEN REST SOME MORE. Put your running on hold until you are 100% recovered .. we want no relapse for you!! Drink alot of fluids and some high calorie drinks so you don't lose too much muscle ...

I HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON!

Betty

[MaizieMarley]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

Trying to overcome a bad case of poison ivy but I am still running. It helps me take my mind off how awful I want to itch! Help!!!

4 miles last night - hopefully 4 more tonight.

Lisa

[iyamamaschke]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

OH I ran a 3.2 miler yesterday and I am sooo Impressed with myself I ran 7 miles in 1 hour and 8 minutes HOLLY crappers WOOHOOO for me I was really Pushing I can't belive I ran that fast outside no less, the time flew I am really gunna do well on my Halfer. Now all I have left to do today is Chest and I am good to go YAY ME!!!!!

Sarah

[ttdriver]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

Oh no, Lisa!! I'm sorry to hear about your poison ivy! Where did you find that?? Hope you feel better soon!

SARAH, you speed demon! Girl you are gonna absolutely rock that halfer! After that, I see a FULL MARATHON in your future!! You are totally amazing!

No run for me today .. good thing, too, cuz work was CRAZEE today and my brain is FRIED!! I am totally zapped.

Betty

[BigRunner]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

5 miles in.

Rich

[Isabeau]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

5K in for me and my first run outside! Winter is gone and so is that freakin' treadmill! Still a little pressure in my lungs, but not too bad. I think I may actually cycle to work tomorrow too.

[MaizieMarley]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

4 miles last night - great job everyone!

[ttdriver]

Re: Cool Running for the week of April 16, 2006

Wed: 6.3 miles, 85 degrees, 20 mph wind, 1 hour 10 minutes.

Betty