Lora's Girls Group of Beginners - CLOSED (Page 11)

I had/still have an overuse injury, so I caution anyone without a strong foundation in running not to run too hard/long all at once. Sarah, you have a lot of miles to add on in 4 weeks. Definately look for a plan that might get you close to your distance in 4 weeks. (Adrenaline will carry you a few xtra miles.) There may be a marathon plan that will have you doing 10 miles or so as your long run within 4 weeks. Look at the 1/2 as your long training run and then continue on in your marathon plan for May.
Otherwise, you might want to concentrate on endurance and distance over strength and pace. Plan on long slow runs that will let your body know that you want it to run 12.? miles. Try not to let your speed demon get the best of you and go for a pace that your body is not ready for. Walk if you need to in your training.  Injuries suck. They will kill your season and you have a lot planned. Take this race easy and see how it goes. Listen to your body and Good Luck!

If you are up to the Colon Cancer Challenge the next week, let me know. I'm running the 4 miler -we can meet up.

Thanks for the advice...I guess I don't know how to swim at a "reasonable pace". Or, I think i am but I'm still working too hard.

The Coogans Race today was awesome. I HIGHLY recommend anyone in NYC area to do it-- the music on every block is amazing, it's so inspiring, a few hills to make it worth the effort. Also, there's an after party at Coogans, one of my favorite places, and I had no one to go with

Umm... on another note...guess what....you girls (aside from my husband and my 2 best friends) are the only ones to know, I took three tests and they all say I am actually pregnant. I'm actually in total denial and I have signed up for so many half marathons and the LI marathon and a Sprint..... it figures.  I was just getting a groove on.

So any mommas out there.....advice? What can I do? I'm 40...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Wish I had help to offer but I'm only an aunt. :-)

Wow! Congratulations! I'm assuming this is a welcome bit of news, even if a surprise.

Of course it figures that you have all these races planned. I'm a 40+ mom, but not biological, so I cannot offer any advice about pregnancy and training. I have read about a lot of women who were able to continue trainining and racing. You are going to have to find a good oby/gyn (if you don't already have one) who understands what and why you are doing this and will offer sound advice about training and your pregnancy. Each of us is different, so your ability to continue to trainingwill depend on your body and how your pregnancy goes. But, if your up to it I imagine you will be able to do a lot of your races.

For me, being an older mom has it's pluses and minuses. I wish I had the energy of my early 30's but I'm happy for my wisdom and maturity. However, that all goes out the window when your 3 y/o tells you "your wrong!" with the conviction of a politican.

Congrats again. I wish you the best on this new journey.

"For me, being an older mom has it's pluses and minuses. I wish I had the energy of my early 30's but I'm happy for my wisdom and maturity. However, that all goes out the window when your 3 y/o tells you "your wrong!" with the conviction of a politican."

LOL...I don't have EITHER of those -energy from my 30s OR wisdom and maturity!!

thanks for the congrats....I'm actually still in a bit of shock/disbelief...and selfishly, a little disappointed I won't be able to run the LI marathon in May now. I guess I'm also afraid to believe it's happening till I get past the next 2-3 months and I know it's a keeper. I've read too many scary things about older moms. Also, our home and finances are not really ready for a baby. We were of course trying basically because of our age and knew we didn't have much time left to get around to this, but after 1 1/2 yrs of trying in my mind, I sort of figured it wasn't going to happen for us, and jumped into tri training. Now, I guess I 'll have to see.  Between the coffee withdrawl and fatigue, I'm not a pretty sight right now!

Really in the swing of training now.  Feeling some tightness in my left knee.  I actually think it's due to my calf muscle being all tied up in knots.  Anyone have any experience with this? 

I re-started my old stretching routine from the book by Dr Peggy Brill "The Core Program" and I'm hoping that will help.  Since I've never been a runner I'm not sure what pains I should be concerned about about and what pains I just need to buck up and work through. 

Let me know what you all have experinced.

Thanks much!

Well, the group seems to have dissipated so I'll make one last entry.  Things are going well and I'm officially signed up for the Independence Triathlon, the Eisenhower Park Mighty Man, The Tobay Triathlon and the Warrior Dash.  I'm also doing the Tunnels to Towers run in Manhattan and possibly the Great South Bay Cross Bay Swim (5.25 miles from Fire Island to Long Island).  Training is tough on my own but I suppose it's a good thing I'm used to depending on myself.

Good luck to all!

Tracy

Hi Ladies....well, all of my races are but a distant dream now, as I'm 8 weeks pregnant and my doc deems me high risk b/c of age and i can't run at all. Boo! I am allowed to swim but my HR can't go above 140 - which to me doesn't even feel like exercise!- so maybe I'll meet up with you all next year. I had just finished signing up for a LOT of events so hopefully some of them will refund me. I'm glad I did the Coogans 5K before i took the PG test- I was pretty sure I was pg then, or maybe I did know but I ran anyway- and it was really fun.

Well, I hope everyone has a fantastic first year Tri--- I'll be thinking of you, and hopefully, I'll be joining your ranks NEXT season.