Looking for C25K buddy?

[mitzimarie]

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Yay! Finally got a run in. It was great.

I've been running 3 miles, which is 21 laps at my track. Upon finishing the 21 laps in 34 minutes, 40 seconds today, I decided that I would up my distance a little. So I added 2 more laps.

I'm not sure that I'm going to continue increasing distance very much, though. Liv, you said that you think that your strength is distance. And Quo's training for a marathon! I'm still thinking on my strategy... but right now, I'm thinking that in a couple of weeks I'm going to start working some speed intervals into the 3 miles that I run. I think I may be leaning towards faster speed rather than longer distance.

Paul, congrats on getting that first day under your belt. I agree with Quo and Liv - the right shoes have been a miracle for me. And remember, there's no shame in repeating a week if you need to... C25K is great because you go at your own pace, which enables you to build up your strength and bones. It really works!

[liv]

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OHR D2W8

Glad to hear about your run Mitzi - it does feel good to do it. It will be fun to hear about you adding speed to you 3miles. Now to me you are already superfast - would lap me several times there.
I ran my day two of week 8. At the end the air felt thinker. I am not sure what happened.

[pstansel]

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C25K D2W1... see, I knew I could learn the lingo

The run was hard today. It was like my body was saying "Hey, wait a minute... we did this 2 days ago. Why do you want to do it again???" I pushed through though and was fine, though I find my achilles tendons really getting tight. Need to work on some flexibilty. I did weaight training yesterday so my shoulders feel like they ware going to fall off. Ah well!

[quotidianlight]

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Mitzie, I am so curious about your speed training. You really are very fast already and I am so envious. I can't wait till I can run faster!

Paul, great job on day 2. Man those first couple weeks were tough but you sound like your have your head in the right place. Keep up the great work.

OHR D2W8 (can you believe we're almost done??)
I've been slacking and will end up with only 4 runs this week and missed almost all my P90. Being off work for awhile and starting to date really threw me off. I just need to get in the habit of waking up early for p90 and running at night since I can't do them both at night without getting run down. *grumbles* but man, I don't wanna wake up at 5 *whine* on the good note, I started my new job today and love it so far. Still scary, still more money than I've ever made or think I am worth but dang it... it's going to be awesome if I don't screw it up!

[pstansel]

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Was in a car accident this morning (5 car pileup, I was in the middle) so I feel like someone worked me over with a rubber hose. Tomorrow should be my W1D3, we'll have to see how I'm feeling.

[quotidianlight]

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Was in a car accident this morning (5 car pileup, I was in the middle) so I feel like someone worked me over with a rubber hose. Tomorrow should be my W1D3, we'll have to see how I'm feeling.

OMG! Did you see a doctor? Take how ever long you need. Running with a messed up neck doesn't sound healthy and a lot of car accident injuries don't show up for a couple days.

OHR D3W8 well I did my long run tonight but since I put off so many runs this week I really want to get one more in tomorrow. so I can keep my 4 a week minimum. Unfortunately, I have to do my hair which will take hours and I have a date tomorrow night. *sighs* The run itself was fine. Very slow and miserable for the first lap. consistent for the second and sailed through the third. Running right before TOM just sucks all around.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

[liv]

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OHR D3W8

I did mine as well. Long it was. I cannot believe it is already getting to the point where it is actually cool in the mornings here. But it is nice not to have to run in the heat. Hours for hair - you don't do that every day? My hair was actually a bit of a nuisance today. I had not tied it up properly so it got into my sweaty face.

Paul take it easy!!!

[pstansel]

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Yeah, I'm going to try the run but my pace may be off. I hurt, but not as bad as yesterday so hopefully it's a quick recovery.

[mitzimarie]

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Yeah, Paul - take it easy. Car accidents absolutely terrify me.

Liv, I am SO jealous that it is actually cool there in the mornings! Last night, it was still 87 degrees here at 11:00pm. During the day, it is over 100 with the heat index (factors in humidity). It sucks.

Quo, you sure do exercise a LOT! Gosh, I wish that I had your determination. Hey, I didn't realize that you were starting a new job! I hope that you LOVE it!!

OK, I never posted my info from Friday's run. I had just run Wednesday, so there was only 1 day off between runs. If you remember, I've only been able to get in 1 run a week for the past 2 weeks, so it was different to be able to run twice in 3 days. And although I felt like I was going slower, I actually got 23 laps (about 3.3 miles) done in 35 minutes. I usually run on Tuesdays, but I have another ultrasound and doc appointment that morning, so I'm going to try to run again tomorrow.

Have a great week!

[quotidianlight]

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Mitzie, My new job is completely over my head and I love it!

Okay, I have to fess up. I got home tonight from a very long date *cough* having not run the night before leaving me with only 3 runs last week. I only did P90 twice as well *eyeroll* This dating thing is really throwing me off; somebody smack me! So I called the guy and started talking during my run. I sorta had the idea before I started but it was a quick idea and then chuckle but somewhere around 40 minutes I decided to go for it. I ran the hour... two weeks early and all while talking on the phone. I sorta feel bad because it kinda took all the fun out of OHR because now it's like... do I finish it when I've already had the dessert? Or do I take it by the collar and use the extra 2 weeks to give me a total of 9 weeks of base training before I start the marathon program? But heah, who am I to complain... I RAN AN HOUR!

[liv]

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Mitzi - we should have an exchange. In the summer you come here to run and in the winter I come there to run. I am going to visit my in-laws in a nabouring province in a couple of weeks and I am really looking forward to run there. Running in new places sounds fun to me now. I will be thinking about you today Mitz. Hope everything goes well.

Paul - how are things? Are you feeling OK?

Quo - You are the bomb. A new job and new boyfriend (that climbs) and you ran an hour. It is so great to hear all this positive news. If it was me I would probably just keep adding to that last run for the next two weeks. I hour and 5 minutes and perhaps I hour and 15 the last one. But it would depend a bit on what is the next stage in your training program is like. Are you going to follow a particular program? I will be aiming for 10 K next - it will take me over an hour and a half at current speed.

I am running tomorrow. I have been taking two days off after my long run. I realized the other day when shopping that I am now size 8 in pants (I was 16-18 ) It is really interesting because last time I weighed this much (or little ) -130- I wore a larger size - more like 11-12. This exercise business - really makes a difference.

[pstansel]

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Stiff as a board today. It's funny how it takes a couple days to catch up! Really wanted to run, but wasn't up to it. Did walk for a while though to stretch.

[mitzimarie]

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Stiff as a board today. It's funny how it takes a couple days to catch up! Really wanted to run, but wasn't up to it. Did walk for a while though to stretch.

Paul, I'll bet your stiff from both your first run the other day and the car accident. You are wise not to push it - you could hurt yourself more, and it would take even longer to get back into the groove. I think it's a great idea to walk to stretch... that should really help.

Quo, you're so funny. Your "confessions" would be a great week for me! Only 3 runs in a week!! And don't sweat the fact that you only got 2 P90's in... that is plenty enough to at least maintain your strength, so at least you haven't "stepped backwards", so to speak. I still think you're superwoman.

Liv, I think it would be so cool to visit a new place. I was born in, raised in, and have never lived anywhere else except Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I've led a sheltered life. Hey, congrats on fitting into a size 8! Exercise really does make a difference, and this is a perfect illustration of how the number on the scale does NOT tell the whole story. Yay, you!

OK, my stuff - I was going to run today, but didn't manage to do it. I was exhausted because Barry had trouble sleeping last night, and that woke me up several times. I also had some important errands that needed to be done this morning, and if I don't get to the track in the morning, it is pretty much shot for the day. I did get in a 40 minute ab workout and about 20 minutes of upper body work, though. My ultrasound is scheduled for 9:30 tomorrow morning, and the consult appt with the doc is at 10:25. I'll fill y'all in when I know something.

Have a great rest of the week!

[quotidianlight]

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Mitzie, 40 minutes of abs!!!! *dies at the thought* Just know I'll be thinking of you tomorrow morning.

[liv]

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OHR D1W3
I ran. May not have warmed up properly today. My calf muscle started to hurt a bit and I can still feel it (just a minor thing when I step on it but it is there). I did some stretches afterwards. I hope they helped.