running.... anyone?

[ed_m]

thanks.
a bit slower than i wanted, and probably not helped by the beer the night before...
but 10hrs28 in the end.

ed

 

[SeRapH&CheRi]

Woohoo!! That's awesome ed_m! Congratulations! You must be incredibly sore right now.

Yeah, I'm usually affected by what I eat before a run. Last Friday night I went on a junk food binge and when I went for a run on Saturday morning I had the worse run of my life. The weekends are usually my longer runs and but I couldn't even make the half hour mark! Now I've learned my lesson and I'm back to being the health-conscious freak that I am.

 

[Ariel]

Wow, Ed, great run!

And here I think I'm doing great running 15 miles a week, 5 miles at a time. My latest fastest mile is 8:30, but I can't sustain it yet, as you can. That's awesome!

P.S. Where'd the "age bit" go? I left it with the cane and other assorted geriatric equipment you seemed to think I needed! Honestly Ed, everyone is challenged when it comes to running, not just "old folks." Don't look at my age and assume you know a lot about me. You don't.

 

[Nessie]

I love running, but since I'm just starting out again for the first time in 2 years, I'm horribly out of shape and it's hard to breath and my side starts to hurt. How do I get around that?

Also, the only place to run around here is around the streets and stuff, but I'm a shy person and hate running in front of people! I wish I didn't feel that way!

 

[ed_m]

P.S. Where'd the "age bit" go? I left it with the cane and other assorted geriatric equipment you seemed to think I needed! Honestly Ed, everyone is challenged when it comes to running, not just "old folks." Don't look at my age and assume you know a lot about me. You don't.

err .. i need a smiley in there to work out if i've mortally offended you.
apologies again if so

nessie:
it just takes time! take it easy, throw in some walking breaks, make sure you get time to recover between runs and build up distance/time gradually.

luckily for me i've never been particularly self concious about my running but i am moderately shy. just remember you're doing it for yourself and _they_ can think what they like! chances are _they_ don't even notice you and so don't think anything!

 

[phnx]

Well i used to run quite a bit mainly short distance, 100m or 200m and was pretty much the best at it..... at the time. I'm now terribly out of shape. I should be starting up running again within the next few months after 2 long years

 

[BelleGirl]

I love running, it is a great stress relief, and it also gives me time to think about things that are on my mind at the time. I try to run 2.5 or 3 miles every other day and it helps keep me in shape along with my Pilates!

 

[SeRapH&CheRi]

Also, the only place to run around here is around the streets and stuff, but I'm a shy person and hate running in front of people! I wish I didn't feel that way!

Nessie, I used to be like that.....overly conscious about running around in my neighborhood, however the more I did it, the less I cared. I don't think about it anymore. And the more running you do, the less self-conscious you'll become.

 

[Krazy_4given_1]

Hey, I am plainning on doing cross country, basketball, and track this year! (It all depends on wether or not I do sports or get a job?!?!?!?)
So, yea, I like to run!
-kate-

 

[fitmom]

Wow, Ed, great run!

And here I think I'm doing great running 15 miles a week, 5 miles at a time. My latest fastest mile is 8:30, but I can't sustain it yet, as you can. That's awesome!

P.S. Where'd the "age bit" go? I left it with the cane and other assorted geriatric equipment you seemed to think I needed! Honestly Ed, everyone is challenged when it comes to running, not just "old folks." Don't look at my age and assume you know a lot about me. You don't.

Go to a marathon and check out the average age of the runners! I wonder what the average age of the runners in the Boston Marathon is? Any runs I go to (to run or watch) has many, many people over 40, 50, 60 and even 70!
Hey Ariel, you may get so fast that you will need that cane to knock people out of your way! Carry on running so fast! God Bless, J

 

[Ariel]

Okay, Ed, here's your smiley face:

Fitmom, thanks for the encouragement! You have helped me so much time and time again!

I really feel great this morning. My gym started a runner's club, and I just got back from our first group run together. We did 4 miles, no walks, no breaks, and I was able to keep up just fine.

 

[ed_m]

phew!

my gym started a club a while ago... nice and sociable and all sorts of abilities.
haven't actually been _in_ the gym for more than a few minutes for a looong time, just love running outside.

 

[D-Lisch]

I run XC, and Track.... I'm a highschooler. I love it... I'm currently attending a XC camp sponsored by South Sound Running in Washington and Brook's Running too... great stuff.

if you need any suggestions or pointers.. email me or IM me

 

[fitmom]

I run XC, and Track.... I'm a highschooler. I love it... I'm currently attending a XC camp sponsored by South Sound Running in Washington and Brook's Running too... great stuff.

if you need any suggestions or pointers.. email me or IM me

God Bless you for being so active, keep it with you forever! My daughter is 15 and loves running a cycling. It is wonderful to see people your age setting such an awesome example to others! Carry on with you groovy attitude, God Bless, J

 

[Nater_Tater]

I do some jogging durring the summer.

 

[ed_m]

running AND cycling fitmom?.... sounds hopeful..... triathlon?

 

[superbear02]

ugh I hate running...but I really try to like it...HOW DO I GET TO LIKE IT?! haha...is it possible?

I want to work on my speed because I play softball and always feel like I'm way too slow...sprints will help that I believe but I also want to run long distance...never had the drive though I guess?

 

[fitmom]

running AND cycling fitmom?.... sounds hopeful..... triathlon?

That is what I tell her! She is not a fan of swimming, she can swim though. So I tell her that all tri -athletes have strengths and areas to improve, just like we all do, everday and in all apects of life! J

 

[ed_m]

bear:
getting faster isn't really easy, i don't enjoy speed sessions a great deal, but they can deliver the goods if done right.
distance i find much more relaxing, the running bit is almost subconcious, just let your brain unwind itself! so long as you're relaxed, building up slowly and running within your ability (which will improve!) you should start to feel the benefit.
i need a specific goal (which i always have these days) to generate any kind of drive, which you need to get out of bed before 6 for a long run!

fitmom:
2 years ago i went along to our club swim sessions and could barely drag myself 25m (the coach was worried i wouldnt make it back from the other end!). that was september, the following march i did my first triathlon. i hate swimming, always have, still do, have a phobia of water... but i know i can do it now so there's hope for anyone! (especially a nipper)

 

[fitmom]

bear:
getting faster isn't really easy, i don't enjoy speed sessions a great deal, but they can deliver the goods if done right.
distance i find much more relaxing, the running bit is almost subconcious, just let your brain unwind itself! so long as you're relaxed, building up slowly and running within your ability (which will improve!) you should start to feel the benefit.
i need a specific goal (which i always have these days) to generate any kind of drive, which you need to get out of bed before 6 for a long run!

fitmom:
2 years ago i went along to our club swim sessions and could barely drag myself 25m (the coach was worried i wouldnt make it back from the other end!). that was september, the following march i did my first triathlon. i hate swimming, always have, still do, have a phobia of water... but i know i can do it now so there's hope for anyone! (especially a nipper)

it is so true! I have clients who have recently done their first 'mini-tri' called See Jane Go! Anyway, all tri-athletes have an area to work on more than others. This race was in June and one of the girls just learned to swim in January! She took an adult learn to swim class. At the race she was 2nd last out of the pool, but she swam the entire thing, her strength is in running. My other client was 2nd out of the pool, she is an awesome swimmer, and she just started running in June! GO GIRLS GO!