Dexter and Marmadaddy's Group: CLOSED (Page 18)

You are not a threadkiller, we just seem to spend more time on the logs, inspires, and facebook.  I, myself, have reconnected with my inner runner, and have backed off on tri training so I don't always feel like I have anything to say, except to encourage others.  I did my 1st event in 2006, a marathon, only because.  I had no strong feelings, it wasn't on my bucket list, it wasn't something that I aspired to do.  I did it because I was stressed and it gave me reason to tell my boss, I had to leave early (because I had to get my runs in).  I chose the marathon because I knew I could comfortably run all the distances up to that, I didn't know if I could do a marathon.  So I signed up and did it.  No thought process, no nerves.

I think it is wonderful that you are going for your 1st event.  The accomplishment feels great.  You seem to have a lot of faith.  Adding prayer into your training just makes activity that much more special.  I pray on runs when I am by myself.  I try to enjoy the natural beauties that I see. I am never alone during an event.  I know that. 

zeefraugtries - 2010-03-28 10:23 PM

Sharyn5 - 2010-03-25 7:32 PM Yay...I had a great workout tonight. No foot pain at all...which was great. No shin pain, another plus. I ran for 1/2 mile without stopping, then walked, then ran another 1/4 mile without stopping...I remember this...I missed this...running. I feel like I'm coming back into a comfortable pace, and my goal now is to run a 12 minute mile by end of April. I actually believe in myself again, and those negative thoughts are slowly vanishing...earlier today, I was down...feeling like I ''can't do this,'' waaaa...lol I'm not a baby, I'm a grown woman...time to stop whining at every obstacle. Life has challenges and victories...it's not so much about bad vs good. And just because I suffered losses earlier in my childhood, doesn't mean there is danger and bad stuff lurking around every corner...I'm so happy everyone. Thanks for your support, and again, dexter, for inviting me here.

How is everyone else tonight?

Okay...so here's a secret...I hate running. Sorry Jo!!! I know you love it!! I have never loved it...it was always something I knew I had to do in order to finish triathlons. I much prefer cycling. Maybe it's the whole pounding or bodyweight thing? Not sure.

Anyhow...Sharon#2....I used to do triathlons. I haven't done one in a couple of years. I got into Crossfit back in November of 2009 and since then I've pretty much been comitted to just doing Crossfit. We don't run much there, but running is part of the workouts and it's my weakest point. For example...the workout today was a time trial of 1 mile. Luckily it's my rest day!!!! Convenient, eh?

I know you can meet your goal of 12 min mile by April!! I'm doing mostly speed intervals when I run and I will need to do some sort of time trial run soon....last time I did any mileage at all I was running about a 13 min/mile....so we can cheer each other on!!!!

Just jump in....post and inspire and we'll be around!

Sharon #1, you have that advantage.  You hate the run. I love it, yes.  I hate all the rest though.  I am not a fan of cycling, it makes my girl parts cranky.  Swimming gives me migraines.  And I was recently abused by a trainer so I dread my weight training sessions. 

Sharon #2, you can definitely meet your goal.  I have just tried run/walking, sort of galloway stuff, and its made me faster.  The intervals of walking really help me mentally to run faster when I am running.  For a 12 min/mile, I would suggest starting with a 1min run/1 min walk warm up for 1 mile and then the body of the run, do 2 min run/1 min walk.  It has amazed me and I just smashed my old PR in the 5k by 2 minutes. It might be something to look into. It doesn't matter how you get to the finish line as long as its by your own power.  The same thing with tri's.  There are all sorts of people that have fancy bikes, but you will see people on mountain bikes or single speeds too.  Its the engine that counts.  You are that engine. 

Did someone say nutrients, as in food?  Please share any pearls of wisdom.  I so struggle with this.  Usually 4 miles into a run, I am famished.  You know that gnawing hunger feeling.  I usually have some clif shot blocks or the gu chomps at that time but I am not sure if that is too late.  Sounds like an interesting read. 

HNewman - 2010-04-06 6:14 PM Hey all - sorry I've been so quiet, but I was in Arizona for a week and spent the whole week hiking and studiously avoiding technology. Added it all into the log today tho.

Jo, it's definitely too late to eat when you're already feeling hungry. Make sure you have enough fuel going into a longer training session (my nutritionist says easy-to-digest carbs and some fiber an hour ahead, carbs every hour minimum). You're probably also short on salts if you're waiting that long. That's for especially tough workouts or those over an hour, though. Anything under an hour and you're fine with water.

I'm struggling big time with heel pain - it appears I've got two separate problems (PF and a lump on the back of my heel), so back to the podiatrist I go. My husband sagely points out that I can still do the rest of my non-running training while the heel heals, however, so I'm not off the hook for the Ironman. I'm planning on using this opportunity to add back in the yoga and strength training that I never seem to have time to do, and focus on getting in great bike/swim workouts for cardio.

None of that helps me for this weekend's half marathon, but I've given myself permission to walk it if necessary to get it done! (Shameless self-promotion - I'm doing it to support Girls on the Run, and I'm still looking for donations. If you've got an extra $10, will you help? http://www.active.com/donate/SoleMates2010/HLNewman. Thanks Chipster!)

Made it to spin class yesterday after flying for half the day, and think I'm going to skedaddle now to make it to yoga. Hope everybody's doing well!

Hey Heather, I am the lead cyclist for the Martian Marathon 10k this weekend.  I'll look for you.  Tell me what you are wearing.  I will be at the finish line cheering tons and tons of friends from BT and my running group in on the half and the full.  The 10k is going to be fast, Kenyans scheduled and a big purse, so I will actually have to bring my legs with me to cycle in front of them, especially if they are doing world record pace.  My ego so could not handle being beaten on my bike by a runner. 

When I first read this, I read "I'm wearing depends".  I thought that was an odd thing to post, TMI. 

I'll look for you at the BT meetup.  Good Luck!!!  I'll probably be wearing black.  They want the cyclists to dress like Men in Black (you know whole martian theme and all).