2010 Running (and more!) Thread - Page 75

Mikey · 02-09-2010

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Originally Posted by TJordan

It has a lot to do with it, yes
But it's also my never ending battle with depression

I will get through it though, gonna hit the gym up hard tomorrow

Stick with it TJ.....And I know you will...There is nothing wrong with taking a few days off here and there......

Mikey · 02-09-2010

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Originally Posted by January Guy

I try to keep it easy and follow this schedule.

1. Higher fiber breakfast cereal.

2. Protein shake

3. Some sort of healthy sandwich or leftovers of last night's dinner.

4. Cottage cheese and an apple.

5. Whatever TG is making for dinner. She generally keeps it healthy and is an awesome cook.

6. A piece of toast with almond or peanut butter and a 1/2 banana.

Alcohol is certainly one of my worst enemies. Alcohol has calories, then my metabolism slows down, then I'll get the munchies, then I'll wake up sluggish and not workout as hard. I was a machine this past summer when I had to take 4 months off alcohol for health reasons.

Sound like you have it down...I am still all over the place.....But hope to get into the same kind of pattern.......Alcohol I can give up without a second thought...Cigarettes are a different story.....

January Guy · 02-09-2010

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Sound like you have it down...I am still all over the place.....But hope to get into the same kind of pattern.......Alcohol I can give up without a second thought...Cigarettes are a different story.....

I have it down, just can't always follow it!

Today I finally felt better after a 10 day cold. Shoveling and then a 2+ hour commute this AM got in the way of a run though. Can't wait for a great run tomorrow AM. Off to bed know so I can enjoy it!

Luv2Dance · 02-10-2010

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Originally Posted by TJordan

It has a lot to do with it, yes
But it's also my never ending battle with depression

I will get through it though, gonna hit the gym up hard tomorrow

Have a good one!

I'm having issues motivating today...ugh....need 7 to keep on track for the week.....double ugh....I'd rather lay on the couch and read.

January Guy · 02-10-2010

Just back from a run. It is about 5 degrees outside. The first minutes were like "Darn it is cold!". The rest of the run was like "This is awesome!"

Thank goodness my cold is gone so I could get out there. I mentally needed an outdoor run today.

Buggirl · 02-10-2010

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Originally Posted by January Guy

Just back from a run. It is about 5 degrees outside. The first minutes were like "Darn it is cold!". The rest of the run was like "This is awesome!"

Thank goodness my cold is gone so I could get out there. I mentally needed an outdoor run today.

Nice! I'm having a reeeaaaalllllllly hard time gearing up for my run today

It's quite a blizzard out right now- blowing and snowing and blowing and snowing- and it's heavy, heavy stuff. Yuck.

January Guy · 02-10-2010

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Originally Posted by Buggirl

Nice! I'm having a reeeaaaalllllllly hard time gearing up for my run today

It's quite a blizzard out right now- blowing and snowing and blowing and snowing- and it's heavy, heavy stuff. Yuck.

I don't blame you. All my trails were plowed so I was running on hard packed snow. Very comfortable!

Good luck if you go!

Buggirl · 02-10-2010

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Originally Posted by January Guy

I don't blame you. All my trails were plowed so I was running on hard packed snow. Very comfortable!

Good luck if you go!

Thanks! The only way I'm not going is if the snow has caused the trees to bow and block the trail. I've only seen that happen once after a REALLY heavy snow. Otherwise- bring on the blizzard!

u2girlie · 02-10-2010

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Originally Posted by Buggirl

Nice! I'm having a reeeaaaalllllllly hard time gearing up for my run today

It's quite a blizzard out right now- blowing and snowing and blowing and snowing- and it's heavy, heavy stuff. Yuck.

Same here! No wind yet but the snow is coming down heavily. No outside run for me but I will be heading out to play with the dogs when it starts to accumulate!

Mikey - quitting smoking was THE hardest things I've ever done. I quit cold turkey in November 2005. I did have a small relapse in May of 2008 when I was in Playa and very, very drunk. when I came home from that trip, I had probably 4-5 more but didn't enjoy them at all and I realized that they have no place in my life anymore! However, the horror stories of my bitchiness are legendary in my house. I will never forget day 99 into my quit, I actually had a fit of road rage and got out of my car and confronted a complete idiot of a driver. Soooooo not like me.

At that point, I think I could have killed someone and not felt a shred of guilt but justification that they shouldn't have screwed with someone who was quitting smoking.

I'm going to PM you a funny quit smoking joke that someone shared with me a looooooooong time ago.

Mikey · 02-10-2010

Sounds like people in the Northeast should get out the cross country skis.....

Buggirl · 02-10-2010

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Originally Posted by u2girlie

Same here! No wind yet but the snow is coming down heavily. No outside run for me but I will be heading out to play with the dogs when it starts to accumulate!

Mikey - quitting smoking was THE hardest things I've ever done. I quit cold turkey in November 2005. I did have a small relapse in May of 2008 when I was in Playa and very, very drunk. when I came home from that trip, I had probably 4-5 more but didn't enjoy them at all and I realized that they have no place in my life anymore! However, the horror stories of my bitchiness are legendary in my house. I will never forget day 99 into my quit, I actually had a fit of road rage and got out of my car and confronted a complete idiot of a driver. Soooooo not like me.

At that point, I think I could have killed someone and not felt a shred of guilt but justification that they shouldn't have screwed with someone who was quitting smoking.

I'm going to PM you a funny quit smoking joke that someone shared with me a looooooooong time ago.

Have fun with the pups!! And I LOVE your road rage story

I'm sure they deserved it

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Sounds like people in the Northeast should get out the cross country skis.....

Not enough snow yet- they're waiting patiently in the shed

I LOVE x-country skiing!!

Mikey · 02-10-2010

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Originally Posted by u2girlie

Same here! No wind yet but the snow is coming down heavily. No outside run for me but I will be heading out to play with the dogs when it starts to accumulate!

Mikey - quitting smoking was THE hardest things I've ever done. I quit cold turkey in November 2005. I did have a small relapse in May of 2008 when I was in Playa and very, very drunk. when I came home from that trip, I had probably 4-5 more but didn't enjoy them at all and I realized that they have no place in my life anymore! However, the horror stories of my bitchiness are legendary in my house. I will never forget day 99 into my quit, I actually had a fit of road rage and got out of my car and confronted a complete idiot of a driver. Soooooo not like me.

At that point, I think I could have killed someone and not felt a shred of guilt but justification that they shouldn't have screwed with someone who was quitting smoking.

I'm going to PM you a funny quit smoking joke that someone shared with me a looooooooong time ago.

Roger that......I have heard that lifting/running help.....I actually smoke one right before we get in to the gym and one right after......UGH....

People who are quiting smoking need some kind of visible warning sign on them.....

u2girlie · 02-10-2010

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Roger that......I have heard that lifting/running help.....I actually smoke one right before we get in to the gym and one right after......UGH....

People who are quiting smoking need some kind of visible warning sign on them.....

I always said I wish they had a rehab facility for smokers because it was so hard I just wanted to go someplace where I wasn't allowed to have them!

January Guy · 02-10-2010

I'm getting nervious about meeting Becca in 3 weeks. I'm only going for a run with her if DavidB is with us. Safety in numbers for us guys.

Luv2Dance · 02-10-2010

Any of you guys familiar with the Arthur Lydiard method of training for marathons? I was letting my wander this morning during my run and remembered this man.......I had the luxury of going to a running camp back in the late 70's and had the pleasure of meeting him, running with him and learning a few tricks along the way. Mind you, I was in my early teens so I didn't have the knowledge of exactly who he was until much later on. I just read his training guidelines and have come to realize this guy is a total maniac!!! The mile guidelines alone for those who are most likely Olympic potential blew me away.....100 miles per week for training.

Seriously, that is a lot of running!!!! Anyhoo, his hill resistance training is what I remember most about my weeks at his camp. That and running my a$$ off!

He has since passed away....2004, he was "The Maker of Champions- The Father of Jogging"................

For those of you who are interested, here are some links of his training methods and general info......

http://www.fitnesssports.com/lyd_cli...%20Lydiard.pdf

Arthur Lydiard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Arthur Lydiard Foundation | Running | Training | Member Benefits

02-10-2010	#1115 (permalink)
January Guy añejo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 5,900	Just back from a run. It is about 5 degrees outside. The first minutes were like "Darn it is cold!". The rest of the run was like "This is awesome!" Thank goodness my cold is gone so I could get out there. I mentally needed an outdoor run today.

02-10-2010	#1120 (permalink)
Mikey he likes it! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 27,429	Sounds like people in the Northeast should get out the cross country skis.....

02-10-2010	#1124 (permalink)
January Guy añejo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 5,900	I'm getting nervious about meeting Becca in 3 weeks. I'm only going for a run with her if DavidB is with us. Safety in numbers for us guys.

02-10-2010	#1125 (permalink)
Luv2Dance añejo Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 25,600	Any of you guys familiar with the Arthur Lydiard method of training for marathons? I was letting my wander this morning during my run and remembered this man.......I had the luxury of going to a running camp back in the late 70's and had the pleasure of meeting him, running with him and learning a few tricks along the way. Mind you, I was in my early teens so I didn't have the knowledge of exactly who he was until much later on. I just read his training guidelines and have come to realize this guy is a total maniac!!! The mile guidelines alone for those who are most likely Olympic potential blew me away.....100 miles per week for training. Seriously, that is a lot of running!!!! Anyhoo, his hill resistance training is what I remember most about my weeks at his camp. That and running my a$$ off! He has since passed away....2004, he was "The Maker of Champions- The Father of Jogging"................ For those of you who are interested, here are some links of his training methods and general info...... http://www.fitnesssports.com/lyd_cli...%20Lydiard.pdf Arthur Lydiard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Arthur Lydiard Foundation \| Running \| Training \| Member Benefits

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