2010 Running (and more!) Thread

[Buggirl]

Originally Posted by January Guy

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.

Just don't be a complete idiot and you should be fine

E- never heard of him- I'll check him out. But 100mi/wk I will never do that in my lifetime. I can pretty much guarantee it.

So the run was a FAIL again (what IS it about this week). The trails are, indeed, blocked off by snow-laden trees, so running them really isn't an option. Jeremy took some nice pics, though I guess it's dvd time for me. No way I'm driving anywhere else to run in this weather!

[Luv2Dance]

Originally Posted by Buggirl

Just don't be a complete idiot and you should be fine

E- never heard of him- I'll check him out. But 100mi/wk I will never do that in my lifetime. I can pretty much guarantee it.

So the run was a FAIL again (what IS it about this week). The trails are, indeed, blocked off by snow-laden trees, so running them really isn't an option. Jeremy took some nice pics, though I guess it's dvd time for me. No way I'm driving anywhere else to run in this weather!

Sorry it didn't work out for your run. Spring can't come soon enough, I bet!!!

I could never run 100 miles a week. Insane mileage.....crazy.

[Buggirl]

Originally Posted by Luv2Dance

Sorry it didn't work out for your run. Spring can't come soon enough, I bet!!!

I could never run 100 miles a week. Insane mileage.....crazy.

YES!! I am soo sick of winter this year. I'm usually ok with it (somewhat), but this year I'm done. No more cold.

Zoe was so sad that we didn't keep going- it was like an obstacle course for her Over the tree, under the tree, through the tree, under the tree, over the tree.........

[DavidB]

Originally Posted by Buggirl

Just don't be a complete idiot and you should be fine

Now I'm getting scared.

Nice 45 minutes on the bike trainer yesterday.

Then today back to tempo runs on the treadmill. 1 mile warm up, 4X(5 minutes hard, 5 easy) I upped the pace and it was a big struggle to do all. #4 Really wiped me out. Total of 5 miles ran. I will not be increasing speed or time next week.

It's great to wake up and see my neighbor had snowblowed my driveway.

[kallileigh1]

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.

Good for you! But... brr! Maybe this weekend... it's supposed to warm up a little. I can try to get out there during the warmest time of the day...

Originally Posted by Luv2Dance

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

100 miles per week?! Who has the time?!?!

Originally Posted by Buggirl

So the run was a FAIL again (what IS it about this week). The trails are, indeed, blocked off by snow-laden trees, so running them really isn't an option. Jeremy took some nice pics, though I guess it's dvd time for me. No way I'm driving anywhere else to run in this weather!

Hey, at least you got out there and tried! In a BLIZZARD!!!!!

Originally Posted by Buggirl

YES!! I am soo sick of winter this year. I'm usually ok with it (somewhat), but this year I'm done. No more cold.

Oh yeah... I am O-V-E-R it. I want warm sun during the day and a fresh breeze blowing in my window at night.


I got on the treadmill again today. Another 2.5 miles in 30 mins doing intervals. Felt more pangs of weirdness in my calf. It's sending me a clear message... take. it. slow. I did a ton of core and upper body weight training too... there will be no laughing tomorrow!!!

[jevans]

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.....

do they make cigarettes with less nicotine or no nicotine? when i quit chewing i had to go the sunflower seed route. it was more of a habit of what i was chewing on than the nicotine for me. i just needed something to replace the chew so i wouldn't feel like i needed to be doing something like spitting. does that make sense?

[Buggirl]

Blech. This is such a meh week. I have a 2 hour delay this morning so I did my dvd- didn't get to it last night because the power went out So yesterday was a big, fat, lazy day I'm still planning to do some weights late tonight when I get home- I hope I'm not too wiped out. I have not run ONCE this week. Saturday's going to have to be the day..... Like I said- meh.

[u2girlie]

Originally Posted by January Guy

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.

Just don't pass me in your mini-van on a residential street after tailgating me (while I was doing the speed limit) and then flip me off (all while your christian cross dangles from your rear view mirror & your holier than thou bumper stickers scream at me as you cut me off) and we'll be all set!

Yeah, that was a good day!

I can see the headline "Former Smoker Drags Hypocritical Jesus Freak From Minivan In Apparent Fit of Quitters Rage -- Awarded Medal of Honor For Fighting Hypocrisy And Quitting Smoking"

[u2girlie]

Originally Posted by Buggirl

Blech. This is such a meh week. I have a 2 hour delay this morning so I did my dvd- didn't get to it last night because the power went out So yesterday was a big, fat, lazy day I'm still planning to do some weights late tonight when I get home- I hope I'm not too wiped out. I have not run ONCE this week. Saturday's going to have to be the day..... Like I said- meh.

I'm with you!! Total meh week. In fact, I just realized I haven't done a damn thing! Tonight is Bosu so I'll kick it up a notch. I did have an hour long massage on Tuesday night. Between the massage and yoga, my back is feeling MUCH better! Will be increasing the yoga, in addition to the cardio.

[u2girlie]

Originally Posted by u2girlie

Just don't pass me in your mini-van on a residential street after tailgating me (while I was doing the speed limit) and then flip me off (all while your christian cross dangles from your rear view mirror & your holier than thou bumper stickers scream at me as you cut me off) and we'll be all set!

Yeah, that was a good day!

I can see the headline "Former Smoker Drags Hypocritical Jesus Freak From Minivan In Apparent Fit of Quitters Rage -- Awarded Medal of Honor For Fighting Hypocrisy And Quitting Smoking"

I should add--I'm not anti-Christian. I'm anti-hypocrite.

[u2girlie]

Originally Posted by DavidB

Now I'm getting scared.

Nice 45 minutes on the bike trainer yesterday.

Then today back to tempo runs on the treadmill. 1 mile warm up, 4X(5 minutes hard, 5 easy) I upped the pace and it was a big struggle to do all. #4 Really wiped me out. Total of 5 miles ran. I will not be increasing speed or time next week.

It's great to wake up and see my neighbor had snowblowed my driveway.

OMG - I need to get my butt out and run & ride if I'm going to try to keep up with you guys on a run in PDC! I know, my plan will be to get you drunk the night before and then wake you up @ 6 for a run. Darn! JG has to be on good behavior b/c of the kiddies. What to do...what to do.....

[January Guy]

Lots of entertaining posts above guys!

I did my first intervals on the treadmill since the frozen 1/2 this AM. Felt good to kick my butt, however I certainly was dragging. I was running next to one of my students who is a distance runner in track, and my interval pace was his easy jog pace.

Originally Posted by u2girlie

OMG - I need to get my butt out and run & ride if I'm going to try to keep up with you guys on a run in PDC! I know, my plan will be to get you drunk the night before and then wake you up @ 6 for a run. Darn! JG has to be on good behavior b/c of the kiddies. What to do...what to do.....

Let's go beer for beer until one of us quits and then we'll run the next AM. Or you could go tequila for tequila with TG and I'll match you a beer per tequila.

But no fears - I run slow in the Mexican heat! I can't speak for DavidB though.

[u2girlie]

Originally Posted by January Guy

Let's go beer for beer until one of us quits and then we'll run the next AM. Or you could go tequila for tequila with TG and I'll match you a beer per tequila.

But no fears - I run slow in the Mexican heat! I can't speak for DavidB though.

I don't drink beer so I'll have to go glass of wine for your glass of beer. I'll be drunk after 2 glasses since I'm a light weight. I can only drink tequila once I've had a few glasses of wine and it can only be the really, really good stuff or

Now, hubby will go tequila for tequila with TG! But, then I'LL pay for it....since he gets quite amorous on tequila....or any alcohol come to think of it!! LOL!

[jevans]

Originally Posted by Mikey

Today was somewhat of a "Reach a goal" kind of day for me....Was able to squat three hundred pounds a set of eight on my last set.....Was hoping for ten reps but knew I still had to do leg presses and was able to push up four sets of ten......Six hundred pounds......I hate leg and shoulder day at least the Monday version....The Thursday version is not so bad....I just think it is coming off the weekend that gets me.....

While I was lifting I was thinking about you guys...... Are you following a specific diet? Or do you just cut out the crap food like fast food? I am battling what I eat right now even though before lifting I did the pasta and tuna but I could eat double meat cheeseburgers, pizza, chicken fried steak, etc every day.....Is anyone else having the craving issues?

doood,
saw your pics on fb. what the hell diet were you on then? you were effing ripped. how long ago was that?

[Buggirl]

Originally Posted by DavidB

Now I'm getting scared.

Nice 45 minutes on the bike trainer yesterday.

Then today back to tempo runs on the treadmill. 1 mile warm up, 4X(5 minutes hard, 5 easy) I upped the pace and it was a big struggle to do all. #4 Really wiped me out. Total of 5 miles ran. I will not be increasing speed or time next week.

It's great to wake up and see my neighbor had snowblowed my driveway.

Dude. You are totally and literally going to run circles around me in Playa Either that, or you'll be strolling next to me as I chug, chug, chug along

Originally Posted by kallileigh1

Good for you! But... brr! Maybe this weekend... it's supposed to warm up a little. I can try to get out there during the warmest time of the day...



100 miles per week?! Who has the time?!?!



Hey, at least you got out there and tried! In a BLIZZARD!!!!!



Oh yeah... I am O-V-E-R it. I want warm sun during the day and a fresh breeze blowing in my window at night.


I got on the treadmill again today. Another 2.5 miles in 30 mins doing intervals. Felt more pangs of weirdness in my calf. It's sending me a clear message... take. it. slow. I did a ton of core and upper body weight training too... there will be no laughing tomorrow!!!

Nice job with the workouts, Kalli You should definitely listen to your body, though- take it easy. And you should come to PLaya next week- it'll be a sure cure for the winter blues!!

Originally Posted by u2girlie

I'm with you!! Total meh week. In fact, I just realized I haven't done a damn thing! Tonight is Bosu so I'll kick it up a notch. I did have an hour long massage on Tuesday night. Between the massage and yoga, my back is feeling MUCH better! Will be increasing the yoga, in addition to the cardio.

Hope Bosu went well! I just keep telling myself that next week is a new week and I'll kick it up then.

Originally Posted by January Guy

Lots of entertaining posts above guys!

I did my first intervals on the treadmill since the frozen 1/2 this AM. Felt good to kick my butt, however I certainly was dragging. I was running next to one of my students who is a distance runner in track, and my interval pace was his easy jog pace.

Nice JG!! My run is your grandma's easy jog, so I can relate to how you felt


The kid I tutor on Weds bailed on me today, so I came home to do a quick workout before going out tonight. So glad I got the upper weights in early, as I'm WIPED now. Who knew babysitting for an infant could be so draining? I'm having some elbow pain, so I did something different on the weights today. I lowered them quite a bit and did more reps. Jeremy had me pause halfway through the range of motion on each rep- OMG- that is SO hard! I am SORE right now- and with very little elbow pain