For Joggers and Runners

alexri · 09-09-2012, 03:58 PM

First double half marathons since February. Did the Maple Leaf 1/2 in VT on Saturday; passed someone I've always wanted to pass, even taking it easy.

Today was the Lake Auburn Half Marathon in Auburn, ME. Really liked it, I helped pace a guy in to his PR, and I scored my own PR as well. Wooo!!!

Finally recovering from lyme disease. Pre-race I had chicken w/ fries on Fri night and steak w/ mashed potatoes and fries on Sat night. I can't eat wheat or dairy anymore and I'm finding that non-traditional pre-race meals are working just fine.

Next Saturday-- Gulf Beach 1/2 in CT. Gonna try to bust the PR a little more.

Leigh · 09-09-2012, 04:09 PM

Running is something I'm working towards in the future, right now I'm just getting used to walking but I hope to work up to a jog first and then maybe running in the future

Rockinonahigh · 09-09-2012, 05:52 PM

On the 6th of october I will be on a walk/run for chairty,also the team im with is wearing our Sr.Olympic shirts to advertise the sr.Olimpics that will be hear next may..I shure hope my knees can stand it..ouch!

shadows papa · 09-09-2012, 11:23 PM

I run simply because you cannot finish a triathlon without doing so! It's my least favorite of the three disciplines. I'm built like a linebacker,NOT a runner. I'm slow and all kinds of incorrect biomechanics but I can run a long ways and I never quit. Sometimes I take our youngest dog,Brando, with me on runs of 4 miles or less. He really enjoys it and it gives me a reason to drag my sorry butt out the door when I'd rather be riding my bike or swimming. Currently training for a half Ironman Tri that is my way of celebrating my 45th birthday in October. The run leg is a half marathon. I'm shooting for 2 hrs 45 min.

alexri · 09-14-2012, 04:04 PM

I give you such credit for being a tri person. I can't muster up the willpower, not even for a sprint tri. I never learned how to swim and I have phobias about having my head under water. You're awesome!

And all of you, runners, walkers, joggers, wagglers, Galloway runners, whatever it is, you're out there doing it. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are. Just keep competing against yourself. Keep it up folks!

tazz · 09-14-2012, 04:45 PM

And all of you, runners, walkers, joggers, wagglers, Galloway runners, whatever it is, you're out there doing it. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are. Just keep competing against yourself. Keep it up folks![/QUOTE]

***thanks... next week is my 9 mile mark.

was supposed to do a 5k today, race mode. but cramps are holding me back. (sometimes exercise is not good for cramps)
tomorrow i will do a double workout... 5k in the morning and and hour of sprint/interval work in the afternoon.

my double workouts begin next year right before my 1st half marathon in the spring.

alexri · 09-14-2012, 05:11 PM

Never any shame in a rest day. Better to listen to the body. For some people exercise helps cramps; for others it makes them way worse.

09-09-2012, 03:58 PM	#1
alexri Member How Do You Identify?: - Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 549 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 2,799 Times in 468 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Yeesss!!! First double half marathons since February. Did the Maple Leaf 1/2 in VT on Saturday; passed someone I've always wanted to pass, even taking it easy. Today was the Lake Auburn Half Marathon in Auburn, ME. Really liked it, I helped pace a guy in to his PR, and I scored my own PR as well. Wooo!!! Finally recovering from lyme disease. Pre-race I had chicken w/ fries on Fri night and steak w/ mashed potatoes and fries on Sat night. I can't eat wheat or dairy anymore and I'm finding that non-traditional pre-race meals are working just fine. Next Saturday-- Gulf Beach 1/2 in CT. Gonna try to bust the PR a little more.

09-09-2012, 04:09 PM	#2
Leigh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, etc Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 7,767 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,029 Thanked 13,024 Times in 4,784 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Running is something I'm working towards in the future, right now I'm just getting used to walking but I hope to work up to a jog first and then maybe running in the future __________________ "When you fall off the wagon ... clutch the sides of it until you get a better grip!"

09-09-2012, 11:23 PM	#4
shadows papa Member How Do You Identify?: With a Warning Label Preferred Pronoun?: Her Bastard Relationship Status: Peaceful Easy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Back Where I Come From Posts: 699 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,223 Thanked 1,643 Times in 484 Posts Rep Power: 3193789	I run simply because you cannot finish a triathlon without doing so! It's my least favorite of the three disciplines. I'm built like a linebacker,NOT a runner. I'm slow and all kinds of incorrect biomechanics but I can run a long ways and I never quit. Sometimes I take our youngest dog,Brando, with me on runs of 4 miles or less. He really enjoys it and it gives me a reason to drag my sorry butt out the door when I'd rather be riding my bike or swimming. Currently training for a half Ironman Tri that is my way of celebrating my 45th birthday in October. The run leg is a half marathon. I'm shooting for 2 hrs 45 min. __________________ "Cry,cuss,sling snot, whatever. Just KEEP PEDALING!!" Shad

09-14-2012, 04:04 PM	#5
alexri Member How Do You Identify?: - Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 549 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 2,799 Times in 468 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Tris I give you such credit for being a tri person. I can't muster up the willpower, not even for a sprint tri. I never learned how to swim and I have phobias about having my head under water. You're awesome! And all of you, runners, walkers, joggers, wagglers, Galloway runners, whatever it is, you're out there doing it. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are. Just keep competing against yourself. Keep it up folks!

09-14-2012, 04:45 PM	#6
tazz Member How Do You Identify?: Athlete/tomboi Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, cutie Relationship Status: Estoy recibiendo cómodo con él Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: you never know where i might end up ;) Posts: 1,365 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,807 Thanked 1,759 Times in 642 Posts Rep Power: 20456639	And all of you, runners, walkers, joggers, wagglers, Galloway runners, whatever it is, you're out there doing it. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are. Just keep competing against yourself. Keep it up folks![/QUOTE] ***thanks... next week is my 9 mile mark. was supposed to do a 5k today, race mode. but cramps are holding me back. (sometimes exercise is not good for cramps) tomorrow i will do a double workout... 5k in the morning and and hour of sprint/interval work in the afternoon. my double workouts begin next year right before my 1st half marathon in the spring. __________________ "She walks a different path than some of us, but those on her wavelength enjoy the journey with her." --DLOS

09-09-2012, 05:52 PM	#3
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	On the 6th of october I will be on a walk/run for chairty,also the team im with is wearing our Sr.Olympic shirts to advertise the sr.Olimpics that will be hear next may..I shure hope my knees can stand it..ouch!

09-14-2012, 05:11 PM	#7
alexri Member How Do You Identify?: - Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 549 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 2,799 Times in 468 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Never any shame in a rest day. Better to listen to the body. For some people exercise helps cramps; for others it makes them way worse.