For Joggers and Runners

Greco · 12-30-2012, 03:11 PM

Ok, I have no idea what the temp was this morning, But it was cold and windy!

I love running on the beach that I found here so much that well run I did. I don't like caps, But I wore one. I don't like gloves either, But I wore them as well.

Running on the treadmill during the week is boring for me but its so dark out that well I run on the tread. So running on the beach...outdoors...in Mother Nature is a Must for me come the weekend.

The trick for me is, when running in the cold and wind, is to keep running! I don't stop until I get back to the car then stretch quickly and start the car and at warm...though I admit that while I'm running I am warm, its only when I stop at the car that the cold sets in quickly.

Have a great New Year of running Everyone!

Greco

alexri · 12-30-2012, 04:00 PM

Ugh. I am tapering for WDW Marathon weekend, which is two weeks away.

I have never been so under-prepared for any race in my whole life. Between my whole ax-to-the-foot incident, being sick as heck for 10 days, the weather, etc., my training has been horrible.

I got in 8 miles yesterday w/ friends and really, really wanted 16 today at the gym, just to feel better about myself. I don't know what it is, but I have heel pain now on both feet. I used my regular shoes/running socks. I'm thinking maybe my feet were not happy that I haven't been on a treadmill in two-three weeks because of being sick. I'm not sure.

I am really going to need the magic of Disney to get me through this.

EmpressM · 12-30-2012, 04:39 PM

Have you thought about trying a form of minimalistic/barefoot running? I started distance running about a year ago and my coach started me off in Vibrams. As a result, I don't heel strike, and land and rebound from my forefoot. I never have heel, foot pain, or shin splints.

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Originally Posted by alexri

I got in 8 miles yesterday w/ friends and really, really wanted 16 today at the gym, just to feel better about myself. I don't know what it is, but I have heel pain now on both feet. I used my regular shoes/running socks. I'm thinking maybe my feet were not happy that I haven't been on a treadmill in two-three weeks because of being sick. I'm not sure.

I am really going to need the magic of Disney to get me through this.

alexri · 12-30-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by EmpressM

Have you thought about trying a form of minimalistic/barefoot running? I started distance running about a year ago and my coach started me off in Vibrams. As a result, I don't heel strike, and land and rebound from my forefoot. I never have heel, foot pain, or shin splints.

Hey there... I have tried Vibrams and I just didn't like them. I wear Brooks GTS Adrenaline series. I've never experienced anything like this pain today. I am normally a center-foot striker anyway and I can either do full run, walk, or a Galloway method.

I'm coming off a bad year for me. 2011 was 45 half marathons. 2012 was just 23 and a handful of fulls. I am planning some major resting in 2013.

sylvie · 01-16-2013, 06:54 AM

So while i have run 5k in distance, i haven't ran in an actual event.
On New Year's Eve i rang in the New Year running my very first actual 5k event, with a number and all.. It felt SO good, i was so proud of myself.
The conditions weren't the best since we were dumped with much snow days before, and so we weren't able to give it our all since we had to be safe as well.

But finishing, despite the slippery conditions, the intense cold & windchill and my making excuses for two days prior why i should *not* do it - i was SO proud of myself. And since i hadn't run since about September, because of starting school it was a wonderful accomplishment and to know i still can.

Great way to begin the New Year - it's been a super uphill climb since then!
Yesssssssssss! Also loving that the weather has been ridiculously mild here and our snow has been melting down so much that we see pavement.. Once the black ice is gone, my plan is to get outside running because the dreadmill makes me crazy. i love fresh air!

Greco · 01-17-2013, 03:36 PM

So, why do I run?! Well, I run not to be a grouch! Yes, you heard right...Greco is a grouch!

Went to work today after being ill (I'll spare you the details) for most of the week, and as I laid on my bed, under covers, watching the wind make hay with the trees my mind had visions of the beach. The beach and how running on icy sand felt in my thighs, ankles, and how delicious a hot shower always feel afterward.

But there I laid not having moved a muscle for three days, well except to head to the ER first time in my life folks, and trust me when I say that I intend not to make it a habit.

So, that's why I run. To feel alive with Mother Nature, a primal feeling for sure, and to continue staying as healthy as I am...Yes folks, I'm not lucky, I do work for it believe me and thankfully I've "met" some folks here who work for it too...I better get off now feel a bit grouchy at the moment...run on!

Greco

curlyredhead · 01-17-2013, 04:29 PM

Hope to start running again in about 3 weeks or so!

12-30-2012, 03:11 PM	#1
Greco Senior Member How Do You Identify?: GNC, not Trans, REAL. TIME. ONLY. Preferred Pronoun?: REAL. TIME. ONLY. Relationship Status: REAL. TIME. ONLY. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In a good life. Posts: 3,200 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,160 Thanked 6,616 Times in 2,285 Posts Rep Power: 0	Frigid run Ok, I have no idea what the temp was this morning, But it was cold and windy! I love running on the beach that I found here so much that well run I did. I don't like caps, But I wore one. I don't like gloves either, But I wore them as well. Running on the treadmill during the week is boring for me but its so dark out that well I run on the tread. So running on the beach...outdoors...in Mother Nature is a Must for me come the weekend. The trick for me is, when running in the cold and wind, is to keep running! I don't stop until I get back to the car then stretch quickly and start the car and at warm...though I admit that while I'm running I am warm, its only when I stop at the car that the cold sets in quickly. Have a great New Year of running Everyone! Greco

01-16-2013, 06:54 AM	#5
sylvie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mr Mtn's babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: girly, she Relationship Status: fiercely protected ♥ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moving home in OR with Him VERY soooon !! Posts: 2,548 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,834 Thanked 7,501 Times in 1,850 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	So while i have run 5k in distance, i haven't ran in an actual event. On New Year's Eve i rang in the New Year running my very first actual 5k event, with a number and all.. It felt SO good, i was so proud of myself. The conditions weren't the best since we were dumped with much snow days before, and so we weren't able to give it our all since we had to be safe as well. But finishing, despite the slippery conditions, the intense cold & windchill and my making excuses for two days prior why i should not do it - i was SO proud of myself. And since i hadn't run since about September, because of starting school it was a wonderful accomplishment and to know i still can. Great way to begin the New Year - it's been a super uphill climb since then! Yesssssssssss! Also loving that the weather has been ridiculously mild here and our snow has been melting down so much that we see pavement.. Once the black ice is gone, my plan is to get outside running because the dreadmill makes me crazy. i love fresh air! __________________ my Mantra: i am letting go of angers, continuing to find forgiveness, welcoming inner peace & deserving of it all. my facebook weight loss page: http://www.facebook.com/asyllyjourney

01-17-2013, 03:36 PM	#6
Greco Senior Member How Do You Identify?: GNC, not Trans, REAL. TIME. ONLY. Preferred Pronoun?: REAL. TIME. ONLY. Relationship Status: REAL. TIME. ONLY. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In a good life. Posts: 3,200 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,160 Thanked 6,616 Times in 2,285 Posts Rep Power: 0	Run! So, why do I run?! Well, I run not to be a grouch! Yes, you heard right...Greco is a grouch! Went to work today after being ill (I'll spare you the details) for most of the week, and as I laid on my bed, under covers, watching the wind make hay with the trees my mind had visions of the beach. The beach and how running on icy sand felt in my thighs, ankles, and how delicious a hot shower always feel afterward. But there I laid not having moved a muscle for three days, well except to head to the ER first time in my life folks, and trust me when I say that I intend not to make it a habit. So, that's why I run. To feel alive with Mother Nature, a primal feeling for sure, and to continue staying as healthy as I am...Yes folks, I'm not lucky, I do work for it believe me and thankfully I've "met" some folks here who work for it too...I better get off now feel a bit grouchy at the moment...run on! Greco

12-30-2012, 04:00 PM	#2
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	Ugh. I am tapering for WDW Marathon weekend, which is two weeks away. I have never been so under-prepared for any race in my whole life. Between my whole ax-to-the-foot incident, being sick as heck for 10 days, the weather, etc., my training has been horrible. I got in 8 miles yesterday w/ friends and really, really wanted 16 today at the gym, just to feel better about myself. I don't know what it is, but I have heel pain now on both feet. I used my regular shoes/running socks. I'm thinking maybe my feet were not happy that I haven't been on a treadmill in two-three weeks because of being sick. I'm not sure. I am really going to need the magic of Disney to get me through this.

01-17-2013, 04:29 PM	#7
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