Runner's Forum: The Official: Training Summary Start Up Thread

First of all I feel for all of you who have to deal with such cold weather. It's been mid 50's here for weeks and aside from the insane wind it's pretty nice.

Recap of the weekend:
Friday - 1 mile race in 4:18.08. A decent time but i should be running faster according to workouts. I decided that I do not like these indoor tracks with such an rediculous bank, it's great for sprints not so much for distance mainly just because its hard to keep from falling with 20 guys sqeezed into lane 1.

Saturday - 3k race in 8:34 (4:35/mile). This was my 2nd 3k ever and i was pretty tired from the day before so this time was a good bit better than expected.

The invitational portion was an incredible meet to watch with elite collegiate and professional athletes in every event.

For soemone who has played decent level sport and is now getting on - rememebr you are a long time retired. If you enjoy it keep going.

 Anyway after playing cricket on Saturday, I was usnure whether to go 8km or 15km on Sunday. I was feeling pretty good at the 6km turn off so decided to keep on going for the longer run. My time was pretty good. I ran 1.13.29 for 15km, which I am pretty happy with, but felt horrible towards the end. probably to be expected as it is the furthest i have run sicne the marathon in october. 40 days to my 14km run, but that is the first step to my second marathon this october.

Sorry to hear about all those running on ice and snow. I got sunburnt on the run yesterday. Was about 25c when I ran, on its way to a beautiful 32c day. Summer wont be too far away for you guys, and I will have the cold - but no ice or snow for my runs.

Finally we hit 50 degrees here in Northern Vt.  Of coarse there was rain to start with, but I just completed my 2.6 mile recovery run at 9pm tonight.  It's only 35 degrees out, no wind, but lots of puddles.  I'm so ready for winter to be over.  My pace was 8:45 which is a lot faster than I'd like on my recovery runs, but I felt really good.  7 miler tomorrow.  Probably on the treadmill seeing that there's snow in the forecast.

Hi All,

Been out of the loop for a while as I have had company and have not been able to run... but the week off was good for me as I ran a PB on my 4 mile run of 30:40 which seems to match well the last three treadmill runs that I did (5.2 miles in 38 minutes flat then 5.2 miles in 37:06) so maybe I'm getting faster or maybe tapering does work.    I do know that the treadmill at my work has become more of a liability as I cannot run as fast on it as I sometimes want to.  Maybe I'll put up a sign with some of KDogg's distances and times and hang it in front of the treadmill for some inspiration...

The weather might not be great here but at least today i was running outside and not wearing my true cold weather kit.  I also keep reminding myself that "at least I am not in Winnipeg" (a high of -28 C/ -18 F today)... I had been living there before I moved down to "balmy New England".

Another two laps of what is becoming one of my favourite little runs. I have done more scenic beach and park runs, but for running sakes it really hits the spot. Did 2 laps total 5.2 kms in 22.45. Very happy with that considering the legs were a bit heavy after Sundays run. Of my group of 7 who will be competing in the charity run - www.r4k.com.au for those who are interested - I will be the strongest over the distance, but over the 5km I have ebcome my mates whipping boy. If I can stick with his faster shorter sped, hopefully it will hold me in good stead for the longer distance as well.

 Warning, hot temperature gloat following, stop reading if you are struggling in the depths of winter. 34c during the day, actually ran with the top off yesterday. kept the neighbours indoors!!! Horrible weather today though.

Keep the postings coming, it is great to see how some of the real guys do it

Good morning, MapMyRun Community!

It's been a while, but I finally got out last night for my first run in five or more weeks after my third Achilles tendonosis flare. I did my 5k route in 27 minutes and change, with no tendon pain. I felt reasonably strong, but I'm sure not in running shape right now. At the advice of the PT I'm not pushing anything, speed or distance, and will stay at this level for some time, I expect.

The big differences for me this time will be that I''m going to continue my cross training with trips to the gym 3x/week, as I think it'll do me a lot of good, and I have to be there anyway, as my son started Judo during my running hiatus, and it meets 3x/week. While at the gym I'll continue with the recumbent bike, and have started circuit training, hoping to develop more core strength.

I'm also breaking in a new pair of orthodics, which should help align my knee, and even out my gait.

Good to be back. Here's hoping I don't blow it.

Big day today Did 8km interval run. 4 minutes normal then 1 minute pushing it a little bit. Completed it in 36.04 which is good. After cricket training tonight a mate and I did some sprint square work. on a 40 x 40metre square we sprinted 1 leg jog 3, sprint 2 legs jog 2, sprint 3 and jog 1 then sprint 4 legs. We did 4 reps of this. Hopefully give me a little bit more speed. Next run will be sunday morning. HAve a good weekend guys

Hello Runners.

Long time listener, first time caller!!!

Started running in October,  at the age of 30,  after a startling summer if medical issues,  both short term and long term. I began this to drop my blood pressure, and lose a little weight. I have since ran 5 days a week(almost every week) since,  and have participated in a couple of road races,  mostly in NYC through the NYRR. Anyway,  my normal run is from my apt,  into central park,  loop the bridle path,  and back home. It is about 3.6 miles, give or take, according to the mapmyrun maps.  Anyway, today was my first run with a digital timer,  and I think just checking it a couple of times helped my motivation. I ran the 3.6 in about 36:30. I had previously been timing myself with my diving style watch,  just spinning the crown,  but I figured this would be better.Was it ever. 

I think this forum is great,  and can't wait to make it part of my day.

d

thatmeyerboy.blogspot.com 

5 miles today on the treadmill (ugh) with some circuit training afterward.   Tomorrow is a day of rest....which is good because a snow storm is coming in and should last until Sat morning.  I'm keeping an eye on some hip pain.......something I haven't experienced before.  It flared up the day after my long run last Sun.  Took the day off on Mon and then biked on Tue.  No problems with it yesterday and today.  Hopefully it his here and gone.

Today was another pure speed workout and another windy day. 600, 400, 200 with 10 min rest, +30min run in the a.m.
1:28 ,55.0, 26.1 
This workout wasnt as fast as I expected. Being passed by some of the guys that are in the 5k-10k group really hurt my pride. It was a good reminder to stay humble when you win and to not make excuses for yourself when you dont. I'm ashamed to say one of my friends called me out on this today, I'll have to thank him for it later.

Couldn't run yesterday due to whiteout conditions in NYC,  but needed a day off after 5 straight. Ran this morning on the icepack of the bridle path.  a lot of people were out and running on the transverses in CP,  but  i always run the bridle path,  so I stuck to it. It was a little strange though,  as the only people I saw/passed were on cross country skis. Not a site you expect to see while jogging in Manhattan. Anyway,  was a little tentative because of the ice,  but still completed my 3.6 miles in a respectable(for me) 37 and change.  I am definitely within grasp of my goal for this month,  which is 70 miles,  and look forward to bumping up my run to 4 plus miles.

 

 

Finished a good week.  Just 6 weeks to go until my 1st 1/2 marathon for this year.  Still snow and ice on the ground, but it did get up to 32 degrees today.  And yes; still wussing out on the treadmill.  I hate the feeling of never going anywhere, but I've got to get my miles in.  Did 9 miles with an avg. 8 1/2 pace.  I felt really good and I'm meeting my goal of being under 2 hrs for this race. 

Be safe everyone 

I'm well battered. I got through my 36.2k long slog. The first few km were hard as my shin splints decided to kick in for the first time in ages. The pain subsided after about 7/8k. The middle portion was really good - ran on pace at 4.35 per k, fabulous sunshine with a light breeze and was out in shorts and t-shirt. 16c. Perfect for a nice long run. Icing and stretching everything for the rest of the day while I watch Chelsea vs Spurs in the Carling Cup final . A well earned day off tomorrow. I'm proper knackered, but feel satisfied I got through the distance in a decent time.

Lots of rutty Ice on the bridle path today. I was very tentative in spots,  and that affected my time. ran 3.6 in 39, slower than normal for me,  but its better than a turned ankle, or worse.

Hi All,

Man do I feel GREAT!! I just ran another PB on my 4 mile work loop... 29:56!! I had always wanted to see if I could break 31 minutes for this run and I had a long term goal of breaking 30 minutes but that was a sort of "yeah eventually I'll get there" kind of goal. Well, today I did it. My split was 15:06 so at that point I thought I might have a chance of doing it.

The interesting thing about this run was that it was preceeded with a horrible treadmill run on Friday. I had just finished a back workout and wanted to get some running in as I have been slacking off lately and I knew I wouldn't get any running in on the weekend as I had some company coming over. Well, suffice it to say that it was a horrible 4 mile run that hurt the whole way.

Changingground-good to hear you are back on the streets.

Good work everyone! Runs and times  look awesome!  Good job on your PR GrantB.  ChiggyXC, it must be tough dealing with all that warm weather :} Having lived in Amarillo, though, I can relate, that dust-filled wind sucks! Good luck in NE (my birthstate, by the way). Let us know how you do.

I had to take a few days off this week (from Thursday till today, really), due to the worst cold I think I've ever had in my life. I had to skip a 6 miler and a 3 miler. Today, I got back on schedule. I ran 9 miles (actually 9.27) in 1:50:12 (11:52 pace). I'm still feeling the cold, so I didn't w want to push too much on the intensity. This is my longest run so far, and I am pretty pleased to have finished it. I wound up moving really slow in the last mile or so, as my hip flexors got really tired. That said, my mood was excellent throughout the run, even when I realized I made a wrong turn somewhere and had to guesstimate where the 9 mile mark was. 

Tomorrow's a rest day (gotta go to court), then an easy three miler on Wednesday.  

Really pleased with how I am feeling at the moment. Ran 7.5km in 35 minutes, but for the first time in ages I found a rythym raher than fight myself the whole way. Seemed to be running as quick, but with minimal effort. Feel so much better after it. Hope to do 10km on Thursday.

Keep up the good work everybody.

Good run today... 4 miles 30:36 which amounts to my second fastest time that I have run on this route.  I could feel me pacing myself to run a bit slower than yesterday but faster than I had done in the past.  The speed feels good though!

Tomorrow is a rest day as I am supposed to be doing a leg workout at the gym in the evening... we'll see if that actually gets done though.

Good evening-

Regular run report- 5k in 27 minutes. Looking forward to my PT visit on Thursday, the first since running. Really wasn't feeling it tonight, but I'm keeping after it. Hoping to see some improvement as I get back into the swing of things.

 

meyerboy-

There is a guy from NYC on the Runner's World forums who is a pretty accomplished runner and goes by the name of Squirrel (for reasons unknown to me). He has a blog named "Running with the Squirrel" in which he frequently (well, sort of) mentions his running route through the city. He's a decent writer, and a good runner. Maybe you can find some route inspiration from his blog. Here's the link- http://squirrel1-1.blogspot.com/ . His milages are way out of our league (he's a sub-three marathoner), but a run is a run, eh?

Decided to start writing after reading for a couple of months.  Hey Chiggy, I grew up in Lubbock..live in Phoenix now. 

Had knee surgery last year, so I'm just getting back into exercising...ran track way back in high school, but was a hiker/walker (when I lived in Michigan).  A friend from work got me into 5ks, ran my first one recently. Now I'm hooked!  If I can just get past the run/walk phase, I'll be good to go!  I am stoked by all your stories, so keep 'em comin!  Are you all guys?  Sure sounds like it.  I'm female...hope that's ok.

 

Hey Changingground.-

Thanks for the input. I'll check this guy out, and read his blog.

In other news,  I ran today, one of the coldest mornings that I have run. It was 20 out, with a windchill of 8. Thats right, single digits.  I put on wind pants and a shell over my gear,  and froze my face off for the first mile or so. Luckily the sun was out,  so it didn't feel so bad. I have been running around 36 or so(36:04 today, 35:49 yesterday, 3617 day before) so I feel like its probably time to increase the distance. I hit my goal of running 70 miles in this month, and a short month at that, and have set a goal for 77 next month. I figured that would just mean I would have to run two more days at 3.6 miles to cover it. Should be pretty attainable.  Looking forward to the 4 mile(Colon Cancer Challenge) in 2 weeks in Central park..I signed up for the 4 mile,  but they also have a 15k, but I am not sure I am ready for that. 

I lived in Grand Rapids for 4 yrs after marrying my hubby (job moves us around).  Quite a culture shock after growing up in West Texas, that's for sure.  Been in Arizona for 10 years, doubt if I'll ever move from here.  The weather is awesome.  Ran midmorning today (70 degrees) and not a cloud in the sky.  We live next to mountains, so I alternate hiking one day and running the next.  Used to be able to cut back on eating and exercise a little and BOOM, ten pounds would drop off.  But now, at 44 it sucks!  I have to work extra hard.  Still, it's hard to turn down a beer!!

Txaz, Wierd, it's almost like you and I have taken exactly opposite paths. I lived in Phoenix about 14 years ago (86th Ave, near Indian School Rd), then I moved to W Texas (Amarillo), and now I live in Michigan (Bay City). I covet your temps now, but not in August! Welcome to the board.

 Great runs everyone! I've been out of commision for the last few days. TThe day after my 9.27 miler (which, in hindsight, I felt a little off during), I went in to work for some training, and promptly started vomiting, which didn't stop until yesterday at about 9am (gotta love the flu). So, I wound up postponing a 2 mile recovery run till today, which I wound up doing on the dreadmill. I ran it in 17:25 (about an 8:41 pace), and felt good. Tomorrow is a 6 miler, then two more on Friday. That will put me at 120 miles for the year, and 68 miles for the month. 

Good luck on upcoming runs. And hopefully everyone else can avoid the flu. 

Txaz, the stadium is over on the west side now? I remember going into the field at 91st Ave and snatching fresh watermelons off the vine after school! I used to go to Cardinals games at SunDevils stadium all the time!  I went to high school at Westview, over on 107th Ave, then moved to Amarillo during my junior year. I was military after high school, but out now. And, yes, I am a cop now. I think I'll have to get out to PHX again soon, I've heard it's grown a ton. Dan