Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge (Page 20)

Baowolf

2009-10-21 8:25 PM

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Elite

5316

Alturas, California

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

4 miles for me tonght puts me at 87/110 for the month.

I actually met a new person who moved to my area that did their first marathon this month.

I thought I was completely alone as far as adult athletes go in my town. She has only been in town a year or two but wow who would have thought.

kirih

2009-10-22 2:30 AM

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Expert

684

Portland, Oregon

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Hey Smashing Pumpkins,

Just checking in after being out of town. I missed one session while I was gone, but plan to make it up this week. Other than that right on track to the finish! Is there halloween candy at the end?

Keep on running on...

kiri

KathyG

2009-10-22 2:40 AM

in reply to: #2472456

Champion

19812

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Baowolf - 2009-10-21 9:25 PM 4 miles for me tonght puts me at 87/110 for the month.

I actually met a new person who moved to my area that did their first marathon this month.

I thought I was completely alone as far as adult athletes go in my town. She has only been in town a year or two but wow who would have thought.

That's very cool..you aren't alone..maybe the two of you can convert some more folks?

mav

2009-10-22 7:19 AM

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Uxbridge

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

KathyG - 2009-10-22 3:40 AM

That's very cool..you aren't alone..maybe the two of you can convert some more folks?

Great idea Kathy...

I bet you could covert folks by inviting them to the swimspa!!!!!

2009-10-22 7:37 AM

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Master

1690

Metro NY Area

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Kathy- How long have you been wearing Newtons? That must have changed your running style. Can you tell us a bit about your experience with the Newtons?

KathyG - 2009-10-21 11:37 AM

Be careful adjusting how you run. Older you are harder changes are on your body. I went to a seminar on running put on by my old coach and was told I was a big heel striker...do this and that drill and try doing this running. Within 2 weeks I ended up with plantar faciities and then achillies issues. I battled with them on and off for 9 months and now 2+ years later I get the same issue.

Our bodies run way for many reasons.

Funny about a year after I went through all this frustration I read an article or book by Friel that said if you are over 35 or maybe 40 don't change your running style as your body often doesn't adapt well. Yah that is what happened to me.

Baowolf

2009-10-22 10:17 AM

in reply to: #2427105

Elite

5316

Alturas, California

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

I invite folks to run, swim, bike, waterski, hiking, snowski, windsurfing, surfing, racquetball, roller blading, etc. , everything. Typically this is the most sedantary scardycat community I have ever lived in. The kids won't even try anything new that includes going fast in boats. They won't even come tubing behind my boat. My 4 year old has more self-motivation to run and be included in outdoor activities than 99.9 percent of the community.

But ya I did invite her over for a run and a swim. I have a really scenic 8.5 mile run with 1300 feet of elevation gain and awsome views. Ya I don't get too many bites on that one. But hope springs eternal.

JRowe81

2009-10-22 5:31 PM

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Veteran

260

Simsbury, CT

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

What to wear for my duathlon on Sun as a costume??? I'm thinking about keeping it simple and just wearing my kilt since I am dreading this Du as it is. Or was thinking about being Chris Farley in the Chip N Dales skit with Patrick Swayze. Run in my tights and wear a bow tie. any suggestions....

1.55 done again today.

2009-10-22 11:54 PM

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Master

1690

Metro NY Area

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Hey Pumpkins! How is everyone doing? I'm still dealing with the knee but I am keeping up by "running" on the elliptical still and a little shuffle running and water running until this heals up. Keep running and moving forward!

IdealMuse

2009-10-23 2:48 AM

in reply to: #2474935

Master

1322

Chicago

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Gooooo Pumpkins!

Remember having to change your user icon! Eeek!

I'm running tomorrow - Length depends on how tired my legs are from my hard intervals on the trainer tonight. I might try and do a 2 in one day one day this week so I'm slightly ahead of where I should be.

OutOfWater

2009-10-23 9:51 AM

in reply to: #2427105

Extreme Veteran

322

Reston, VA

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Hey pumpkins! I've been running and have 5 miles on the calendar for tomorrow which would have put me at goal, but I finally caught whatever viral infection is going around (special thanks to dbf) so I doubt it's going to happen. So far I'm not feeling too bad - a little achy and some chest congestion - but the verdict is still out considering that dbf has been sidelined with it all week. Hopefully it will be short-lived.

Hope the rest of you pumpkins are healthy! Keep on running...

Baowolf

2009-10-23 10:02 AM

in reply to: #2427105

Elite

5316

Alturas, California

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Race tomorrow, still debating whether to get up at 3:30 am and drive down or drive down tonight. Hrmm.

JRowe81

2009-10-23 11:48 AM

in reply to: #2475565

Veteran

260

Simsbury, CT

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Go Tonight, you'll feel much more rested at least that is my take. I have a Du on Sun that I am leaving my house at 5:30... but 3:30 is to early to be waking up.

jsnowash

2009-10-23 12:57 PM

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Pro

4353

Wallingford, PA

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Good luck, Baowolf!!

Kids are all healthy again, and I got a nice 7 mile tempo run in today.

I ALSO picked up the Halloween candy today..... must.... resist..... temptation.......

KathyG

2009-10-23 1:06 PM

in reply to: #2475565

Champion

19812

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Baowolf - 2009-10-23 11:02 AM Race tomorrow, still debating whether to get up at 3:30 am and drive down or drive down tonight. Hrmm.

Have a super race tomorrow!

It's sounds challenging to live far away from most events. Can you go to bed early at home with 5 kids and get enough sleep before being up so early to race? Do you sleep well not at home? That plus if family has stuff going on tonight are things I consider with long am drive or not.

jsnowash

2009-10-23 2:24 PM

in reply to: #2427105

Pro

4353

Wallingford, PA

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

p.s. Just realized todays run puts me over 100 miles for the month! 30 more to go to reach my monthly goal - shouldn't be a problem!

2009-10-23 2:29 PM

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Master

1792

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Baowolf - 2009-10-23 10:02 AM Race tomorrow, still debating whether to get up at 3:30 am and drive down or drive down tonight. Hrmm.

Go tonight, enjoy some "me" (well technically "you") time!!

Edit: Good luck on your race!!

Edited by crews 2009-10-23 2:29 PM

2009-10-23 2:30 PM

in reply to: #2475909

Master

1792

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

JRowe81 - 2009-10-23 11:48 AM Go Tonight, you'll feel much more rested at least that is my take. I have a Du on Sun that I am leaving my house at 5:30... but 3:30 is to early to be waking up.

Good luck on your race as well~

2009-10-23 2:31 PM

in reply to: #2476304

Master

1792

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

jsnowash - 2009-10-23 2:24 PM p.s. Just realized todays run puts me over 100 miles for the month! 30 more to go to reach my monthly goal - shouldn't be a problem!

Um, your freakin' awesome! 100 miles in a month is AmAzIng to me!

2009-10-23 2:32 PM

in reply to: #2474935

Master

1792

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

losta - 2009-10-22 11:54 PM Hey Pumpkins! How is everyone doing? I'm still dealing with the knee but I am keeping up by "running" on the elliptical still and a little shuffle running and water running until this heals up. Keep running and moving forward!

Boo for hurt knees...I feel you pain!

I have an 8 mile run planned for this weekend, so I'll be a puttin' more %s on the board!!

2009-10-23 2:33 PM

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Master

1792

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

jsnowash - 2009-10-23 12:57 PM Good luck, Baowolf!! Kids are all healthy again, and I got a nice 7 mile tempo run in today. I ALSO picked up the Halloween candy today..... must.... resist..... temptation.......

YaY for healthy kiddos!

r-e-s-i-s-t the candy!!!

KathyG

2009-10-23 3:21 PM

in reply to: #2427105

Champion

19812

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Started doing P90X yesterday and well running today was a bit slower than normal..my hamstrings and glutes are getting more sore as the day goes on..lunges and squats do that to me.

I'm just over 16 of my 23 hours for the month.

I plan on doing a long run with my husband over the weekend and doing lots of walking.

Have a super weekend Pumpkins and keep running!

LeahDD

2009-10-23 4:24 PM

in reply to: #2476304

Expert

1773

San Gabriel Valley, California

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

jsnowash - 2009-10-23 12:24 PM p.s. Just realized todays run puts me over 100 miles for the month! 30 more to go to reach my monthly goal - shouldn't be a problem!

Wow! 100 miles in 3/4 of a month. Nothing I have ever done.

I am not yet caught up on my goal, but I was helped today by being with my granddaughter at the zoo. That isn't cheating, is it? My goal is a time-based one and we walked around the zoo for over an hour, but didn't actually get any distance (she's two and while a real trooper, she is kinda small). My "real" runs tonight and tomorrow should get me caught up (with the help of my cheating at the zoo).

Run run run everyone. Or walk, elliptical, hike or whatever. Go go go.

2009-10-23 4:41 PM

in reply to: #2476304

Master

1690

Metro NY Area

Subject: RE: Running Pumpkins - Halloween Run Challenge

Wow! Congrats on your running century!

jsnowash - 2009-10-23 3:24 PM

p.s. Just realized todays run puts me over 100 miles for the month! 30 more to go to reach my monthly goal - shouldn't be a problem!