30 runs in 30 days - who's with us? (Page 51)

That look like a beautiful place for a swim and a run both.

You are very very lucky. 

#111- Did 2 hours on trainer then went out and tried to not break my neck for 30 min of "ice running" (it actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be).  No OWS here, pool only, and yesterday I had the luxury of watching the guy the next lane over hock up something greenish yellow that was about the size of a ping pong ball (slight exaggeration). 

I am getting very impatient for the spring.  

#154....11 miles.  

I've been at a swim meet for one of my kids all weekend and just felt like crap when I started. Too much sitting, too much popcorn.  I told myself I'd just do the 4 minimum and save the long run for another day.  I felt great after 4 so I just went on and did the 11....longest run of the streak.  I was looking for a 5 mile per day average this month and I'm at 5.3 after 10 days so I'm feeling good.  39 miles this week is the biggest week of the streak as well.....it's coming along.

I don't think there is any way I would have done the 11 today if not for what running every day has given my legs.  Once I got into a groove it was just running as usual.

Day 12 - short run same as Sat and Sun - still feeling that long one from Friday.

do any of you streakers get regular massage or use the foam roller etc?  It's the thing I always say i'll do but run out of time....

ART from the Chiropractor  when I feel my hips getting tight, maybe once every 3 weeks or so, and I stretch my calves at the end of a run for about 5 minutes, and that's about it.  The only other thing I have to do is take some ibuprophen if a storm front comes through because my arthritic hip starts shooting pain.

I hate running, I am slow and the impact seems to be brutal on my legs. Would 30/30 be a disaster or is it just what I need?

thanks peeps!

I have actually found the impact to be less?  So long as I keep the distance short to begin with.  Be aware of niggles that can turn to injury.  Why not give it a go, start slow and short.....

Psychologically I found it to be fantastic, it becomes a habit, the norm if you like.  I get pretty pizzed off if I can't get a run in!  Last night it was nearly 10pm when I decided I had to go run!

Yes just take it easy pace and miles at first, you'll be amazed at how you body will adapt and may even find you like running after all.

Run #147

For 30 days I am going to tell you that i dont like running. Today is the first, only 29 more to go

20min 3km

Nice....stay with it.  It takes some time, but if you stick to it you may be surprised at what happens.

Welcome!

#116- working through a minor (thankfully just minor!!) calf strain.  Blew off a planned 10 mile run this morning and did an easy 20 min tonight.  Been keeping it to a minimum for last 3 days, felt okish today.  May try low intensity more distance treadmill run tomorrow and bail if I start to tighten up.