2010 Running (and more!) Thread

[kallileigh1]

Originally Posted by January Guy

Do the Frozen 1/2 and just stop a bit before 1/2 way.

I'm so out of shape, cardiovascular-wise, I don't think I'd even make it 1/2 way. I do think, however, that I could definitely beat my time from last year's frozen 5k.

[jevans]

Originally Posted by u2girlie

Going to try to put together a treadmill running routine. As much as I hate the treadmill, I must be realistic that it will help me get my mileage back up there as I haven't exactly been hitting the trails or the pavement this winter!

Need to be ready for 1/1/11 and our new thread!

Originally Posted by January Guy

Be careful. Usually if I try to find through things (other than lethargy and muscle soreness), it only hurts me in the long run.

But I know what you mean, it is so tough not to run when the weather gets nice!

i know what you mean. it's been sunny and 50 here for the last week. i've been wanting to run in the worst way. until my foot gets better i'm stuck on the elliptical.

[alwaysmissinpdc]

Originally Posted by jevans

i know what you mean. it's been sunny and 50 here for the last week. i've been wanting to run in the worst way. until my foot gets better i'm stuck on the elliptical.

It's going to be warm here this weekend too, but I'm injured too so I hear you! Damned monkey ball on Friday's run. Weird that I felt better on Sunday the more I ran -to a point. 1 mile loosened my foot. The 5-6 hurt only a little. Later in the day I was dragging my foot.

I'm old and have been warned that if I don't let an injury heal completely I'll be dealing with it for the rest of my earthly life. Argggh. Time to learn patience.

So there will be a 2011 thread to start fresh? Yeah, I'm patient

[Neil G]

14k on Boxing Day, 9 of it with my sister. Another 14 k today solo, and planning some hill repeats tomorrow morning with my sister. Resolution Run 5k coming up on Saturday, no idea if I'll race it or trot it. I suspect it will have something to do with how the New Year's Eve activities go...

One week from tonight we will be kicking back in Playa for our first night, and contemplating maybe a morning run if the night is not too late. Woo-hoo!

[alwaysmissinpdc]

Originally Posted by Neil G

14k on Boxing Day, 9 of it with my sister. Another 14 k today solo, and planning some hill repeats tomorrow morning with my sister. Resolution Run 5k coming up on Saturday, no idea if I'll race it or trot it. I suspect it will have something to do with how the New Year's Eve activities go...

One week from tonight we will be kicking back in Playa for our first night, and contemplating maybe a morning run if the night is not too late. Woo-hoo!

Nice! I hope to be able to get to 14k! You write that you're in Playa for your first night. Where are you going afterward?

Have a great get away!

[Neil G]

Sorry, I wrote unclearly - our first night of 7 in Playa is a week from tonight. We'll be at the Royal all week, barring the odd excursion (unplanned as of yet). Looks like the weather is going to be so-so, highs in the low-mid 20s (70s) but it's got to be better than January in Saskatoon.

And I'm positive that you'll get to 14k and beyond. Lord knows I don't have any special talent, just stubbornness. Here's the secret: left, right, repeat as necessary.

[kallileigh1]

HOORAY FOR MOTIVATION! We officially booked our next trip! Gotta stay bikini ready... must be time for a run!

[u2girlie]

Originally Posted by kallileigh1

HOORAY FOR MOTIVATION! We officially booked our next trip! Gotta stay bikini ready... must be time for a run!

Maybe that's what I need to do. Book our next trip! i am SEVERELY lacking motivation. I can't even be motivated to blow dry my hair let alone go to the gym. What the heck! I've never been this un-motivated before -- for such a long period of time. UGH!!

[PlayaGroom]

Ugh... No kidding on the motivation part. I've ran just three times in the last two weeks...

I did get a good motivator for Christmas though: the HR monitor/GPS watch I've been eyeing! (Bean rules!).


The only bummer part is that it didn't come with the HR Chest strap, so I need to track one down (trying not to order one...don't want to pay shipping, but nobody carries just the strap anywhere that I've found yet...).

I've also decided on my New Year's Resolution: No hitting the snooze button.

[FrankO]

After over a month of no regular running due to a work injury (America has become the land of the GIANT now) I am a bit reticent to hit the road just because I know I will be sucking wind.
BUT! I can't wait to hit that 5+ mile plateau where I am just cruising and feel GREAT! Won't take me very long.

Una pregunta, where do you folks buy your shoes? I love to go to my local shop and support a family that lives and spends money in my community but there are also some smokin' deals online for last year's models.
I particularly like the Mizunu Wave 12.

[jevans]

Originally Posted by FrankO

After over a month of no regular running due to a work injury (America has become the land of the GIANT now) I am a bit reticent to hit the road just because I know I will be sucking wind.
BUT! I can't wait to hit that 5+ mile plateau where I am just cruising and feel GREAT! Won't take me very long.

Una pregunta, where do you folks buy your shoes? I love to go to my local shop and support a family that lives and spends money in my community but there are also some smokin' deals online for last year's models.
I particularly like the Mizunu Wave 12.

i have a hard time buying shoes online. they never seem to fit properly. i'd rather spend a little extra and try them on to get the right fit. i get mine at local stores. we have a scheel's in reno and they have some great buys.

[PlayaGroom]

Originally Posted by FrankO

After over a month of no regular running due to a work injury (America has become the land of the GIANT now) I am a bit reticent to hit the road just because I know I will be sucking wind.
BUT! I can't wait to hit that 5+ mile plateau where I am just cruising and feel GREAT! Won't take me very long.

Una pregunta, where do you folks buy your shoes? I love to go to my local shop and support a family that lives and spends money in my community but there are also some smokin' deals online for last year's models.
I particularly like the Mizunu Wave 12.

Glad to hear you're ready to get back out there! That 5+ mile wall is a tough one to get to, but so worth it once you're there. I really need to get back there again...and soon!


I typically buy my shoes from the local running store. They match everyone's price, and everyone that works there are actually runners and have a little merchandise training on the individual shoes, as opposed to the bigger department sport stores. They also sponsor local races, and they're less than two miles from my house

I haven't tried Mizunos. My favorites are Asics Gel Nimbus. Currently running on Gel Nimbus 12's from two years ago...I'm due!

[alwaysmissinpdc]

To the runners bemoaning lack of motivation: imho most of you can blame it on the weather combined with lack of daylight. Really, you put up with a lot of challenges. If I lived in the northeast and for sure MN I wouldn't leave the house but to earn a living and get food.

It takes everything I've got to deal with a paltry Delaware winter. Those of you dealing with real winter have my admiration!

[January Guy]

We are only 2 days away until the kickoff of the 2011 thread. Any special requests as I contemplate how to tee it up?

[u2girlie]

Originally Posted by January Guy

We are only 2 days away until the kickoff of the 2011 thread. Any special requests as I contemplate how to tee it up?

Tee it up? How about you don't use golf references? We aren't a bunch of pu**y golf players around here.

Sincerely,
Your B!tchy Friend