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| Weekly update thread: Aug. 10 - Aug.16th. (Read 355 times) |
The young Mama Bear! |
posted: 8/10/2008 at 4:10 AM |
Hi, runners! Let me hear your progress.  |
Couch to 5K support group!
Short-term goals:
- Sub 35 5K
- Complete my 16-week 10K training plan.
Long term goals:
- Sub 30 5K.
- Compete in a 5K.
- Train for a triathlon.
- Compete in a 10K. |
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The young Mama Bear! |
posted: 8/10/2008 at 4:39 PM |
I'll start it off, then. 
W9D2 is done, new shoes and all. Felt hard, but I was actually making time! One more run until I'm done...I can't freaking believe it. |
Couch to 5K support group!
Short-term goals:
- Sub 35 5K
- Complete my 16-week 10K training plan.
Long term goals:
- Sub 30 5K.
- Compete in a 5K.
- Train for a triathlon.
- Compete in a 10K. |
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posted: 8/10/2008 at 4:52 PM |
Quote from goddess9 on 8/10/2008 at 4:39 PM:I'll start it off, then. W9D2 is done, new shoes and all. Felt hard, but I was actually making time! One more run until I'm done...I can't freaking believe it.
I knew you could do it!
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| Working my way down from 174 to 159 pounds. Currently back at 174. Darn T-day & stress... >:( |
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posted: 8/10/2008 at 5:22 PM |
| Quote from goddess9 on 8/10/2008 at 4:39 PM: One more run until I'm done...I can't freaking believe it.
I should be finished in a few days, too, and am so excited!
(I was down for two days last week passing a kidney stone but was happy that I got my run in yesterday!!! I think the antibiotics I'm on are making me super tired and sluggish, but at least I am still moving ahead.)
Are you planning to reward yourself somehow after your next run? You should do something special!
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| "Life is short... running makes it seem longer."
- Baron Hansen
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posted: 8/10/2008 at 6:48 PM |
Apparenlty I can't always read a calendar 
Girl content (for those who want a warning)
I'm copying this from the other one only because I'm actully interested in my last question - how much does your period affect your running? Although it may seem like an odd question I'm in a weird situation. I've been on a BC shot for many many years and so didn't have a regular period. I stopped taking the shot and am now starting to "get back to normal" so I'm just not sure about how it affects running etc.
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Well I can say I pushed myself but just couldn't do it.
What I was supposed to do (plus 5 min warm up and cool down):
1 min walk
5 min run
x 8
What I did:
1 min walk
5 min run
x. 5
then I walked 2 minutes
then I ran 3 minutes. I tried to push it but I just couldn't. Did my usual cool down and headed back to the flat. Day 1 is the hardest of each week so I will do days 2 and 3 this week and repeat week 6 next week.
Oh - and it seems my period started today. I wonder if that had anything to do with it? |
| PB: 36:44 2008 STWM 5k ... now to bring that lower... |
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running buddies |
posted: 8/10/2008 at 6:50 PM |
Obiebyke, are you still hanging out here at all? How's the Post-OHR plan working for you?
Quotidianlight, congrats on finishing OHR, even if you did skip ahead! Nice to have someone to talk to while running, hey?
I just finished week 9 of OHR - rather dumbfounding that I have made it this far. Only one more week and I'll be running for an hour without stopping. How did this happen 
Gruetzgirl, don't underestimate the stress to your body of the pain of passing a kidney stone! Holy cow, I'm impressed you were up and running so soon afterwards.
I really enjoy watching everyone's progress. I think of you all when I'm out there sometimes (other times I just zone out completely).
Have a good week, everyone!
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2008 Goals
1. Don't get injured
2. Run for at least 1 hr at least 3X/week
3. Keep running in the winter
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posted: 8/10/2008 at 7:47 PM |
C25K W8D1 complete. We're still going by time instead of distance, but we did 2.5 miles in the 28 minutes so we're not too far off the pace.
My transition to Runner may be close to complete at this point: I really miss running on my rest days. |
2008 Goals:
1. Finish C25K
2. Race <30 minute 5K
3. Complete One Hour Runner |
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erendis view log |
posted: 8/10/2008 at 8:00 PM |
| Quote from redleaf on 8/10/2008 at 6:48 PM: - how much does your period affect your running? Although it may seem like an odd question I'm in a weird situation. I've been on a BC shot for many many years and so didn't have a regular period. I stopped taking the shot and am now starting to "get back to normal" so I'm just not sure about how it affects running etc.
I just picked up the book "the complete book of running for women" by Claire Kowalchik (former runner's world editor). Since I just read the chapter on running and your cycle, here's the gist of what she had to say:
"many women runners do report that they feel sluggish and run slower in the week prior to menstruation and that they sometimes notice a surprising burst of energy in the first few days of their period."
of course, everyone reacts differently to their hormone changes- I remember the nutritionist at the weight management class I used to go to said that many women find that exercise during PMS/period feel better afterwards. both physically (less cramps) and mentally (less cranky). There have been studies that show your "running economy" decreases in the second half of your cycle.
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I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it.
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posted: 8/10/2008 at 8:27 PM |
| Quote from erendis on 8/10/2008 at 8:00 PM:
"many women runners do report that they feel sluggish and run slower in the week prior to menstruation and that they sometimes notice a surprising burst of energy in the first few days of their period."
of course, everyone reacts differently to their hormone changes- I remember the nutritionist at the weight management class I used to go to said that many women find that exercise during PMS/period feel better afterwards. both physically (less cramps) and mentally (less cranky). There have been studies that show your "running economy" decreases in the second half of your cycle.
Thanks muchly!
I'm usually a little bit stranger than everyone else but exactly opposite seems a bit much. Maybe because today was the start? Maybe I just found it hard and blamed it on that? Hmm, either is equally likely except I really didn't think I could go on.
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| PB: 36:44 2008 STWM 5k ... now to bring that lower... |
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posted: 8/10/2008 at 8:31 PM |
Quote from redleaf on 8/10/2008 at 6:48 PM:Apparenlty I can't always read a calendar Girl content (for those who want a warning) I'm copying this from the other one only because I'm actully interested in my last question - how much does your period affect your running? Although it may seem like an odd question I'm in a weird situation. I've been on a BC shot for many many years and so didn't have a regular period. I stopped taking the shot and am now starting to "get back to normal" so I'm just not sure about how it affects running etc.
I notice I don't have much energy for several days before my period. I just do what I can and know that some days will be good runs and others not so good.
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posted: 8/10/2008 at 9:23 PM |
| I ran with DH today and managed a 30 minute run, so I think I'm ready to start OHR again. |
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The young Mama Bear! |
posted: 8/10/2008 at 10:35 PM
modified: 8/10/2008 at 10:36 PM |
Thanks, Wingz!
Quote from gruetzgirl on 8/10/2008 at 5:22 PM:I should be finished in a few days, too, and am so excited!
(I was down for two days last week passing a kidney stone but was happy that I got my run in yesterday!!! I think the antibiotics I'm on are making me super tired and sluggish, but at least I am still moving ahead.)
Are you planning to reward yourself somehow after your next run? You should do something special!
Wooo, we're going to be in the same "graduating" class! I don't know what I'm going to do - I already bought new shoes, so I think I'm going to see what I can buy to reward myself. Yay!
What are you thinking about doing when you finish? Disneyland? 
As for ttom, I don't think it makes much of a difference for me. At least I get no cramps because of the activity! |
Couch to 5K support group!
Short-term goals:
- Sub 35 5K
- Complete my 16-week 10K training plan.
Long term goals:
- Sub 30 5K.
- Compete in a 5K.
- Train for a triathlon.
- Compete in a 10K. |
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posted: 8/11/2008 at 12:41 AM
modified: 8/11/2008 at 12:44 AM |
Quote from goddess9 on 8/10/2008 at 10:35 PM:Wooo, we're going to be in the same "graduating" class! I don't know what I'm going to do - I already bought new shoes, so I think I'm going to see what I can buy to reward myself. Yay! What are you thinking about doing when you finish? Disneyland?
A new running skirt and red shoelaces! But, Disneyland sounds oh so much better!
MTA: I go really easy on the running when I have my period because I have major migraine issues made worse by my period. I only get my period every six weeks, so I just give myself permission to do shorter runs if I feel crappy that week. Otherwise, it usually makes me feel BETTER to get moving that time of the month.
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- Baron Hansen
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The young Mama Bear! |
posted: 8/11/2008 at 1:09 AM |
| Quote from gruetzgirl on 8/11/2008 at 12:41 AM: A new running skirt and red shoelaces! But, Disneyland sounds oh so much better!
MTA: I go really easy on the running when I have my period because I have major migraine issues made worse by my period. I only get my period every six weeks, so I just give myself permission to do shorter runs if I feel crappy that week. Otherwise, it usually makes me feel BETTER to get moving that time of the month.
Ooo, that sounds fantastic! I know there's this whole hoohah about running skirts...how do you like it? I'd feel like people were looking at me, haha.
Exactly. The movement helps with the cramps! |
Couch to 5K support group!
Short-term goals:
- Sub 35 5K
- Complete my 16-week 10K training plan.
Long term goals:
- Sub 30 5K.
- Compete in a 5K.
- Train for a triathlon.
- Compete in a 10K. |
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posted: 8/11/2008 at 1:48 AM |
| W4D3 done tonight. It was cold...well 67 but compared to normal. I have to do one more week 4 workout with my mom because she doesn't want to go alone. That's ok though. |
| Goals: Run. |
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