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I'd love to have weather like that. Low temp here was 73 at around 5am. Near 90 now at 10.Schmegma said:I hoped to get up early and do my 9 mile run before all the neighbors start mowing their lawns, etc, but it's 47 degrees (feels like 44) and raining right now.
50K Extreme Trail Run...and it went perfectly!!Glllllllllllllllllll!!!!Run fast and strong (both relative terms, of course!!)(gatorade, of course)
Started at 6:15...told the wife to start looking for me at around 4pm, likely...and finished at 3 minutes 'til...total of 9:42.A few hallmarks:Started the day with 100ozs of Gatorade/Protein powder mix in my CamelBak. That was gone before mile 20. Filled it back up there with straight Gatorade (at an aid table) and IT was gone as I finished. Aaaand I drank cups of gatorade and water at every rest stop - 5 or 6. I had a Gu at every stop and carried some, as well. Total GU take was around 10 probably. I also ate a Met-RX protein bar - 1/2 at a time...once about 3 hours in...the other half probably around 7 in. The run was entirely in the woods...with but 1 mile or so stretch on park pavement. The woods provided plenty of shade throughout...but was "woodsy" humid and very warm as the afternoon wore on. Trails, of course...are not flat! Each footfall is different - all race long! Up...down...even on the "flats", the trail isn't flat! Roots, washes, deadfalls, rocks, mud, leaves, no "trail" - simply overland through the woods,etc...this requires one to pay attention...to every step...and every up-coming step - choosing where you will "land" next! Your running vision is continually scanning the trail ahead (but not too far ahead!) up and back - charting your course. Your running awareness must be at peak...all race long. As soon as your mind begins to wander - down you go! Tripping, rolling, stumbling, twisting, crashing, etc - I've seen it all! 
Maximum running awareness leads to maximum running joy...IMO. Nothing but fun!!Had to hotel it the day before as the race start was too far away to leave home and go the morning of. This essentially means...no homefield advantages in sleeping, eating, etc. So be it. Slept on the floor of a cheap hotel just off the freeway. Ate and drank as best I could...belly was not so good by morning! Again...so be it!Wife kept up her chatter about..."50K, 50K, 50K...I can't believe it!! You're crazy! 50k!! Wow!! I'm thinking - "S-T-F-U hon"...but simply respond - "I'm fine..." "It's okay..." Wife and kids think I'm gonna die...but I simply know my capabilities...AND my limitations.Essentially on Marathon-like distances...I merely note internally that I'm going for a run, a long run...that'll take all day. Piece a cake.Only a few minutes before I started did I begin to fear! That quickly dissapated...and we were off! 44 of us would run the 50k...34 more would run 50 MILES! Ultimately...I would beat an old man and another guy...and several 50 milers would beat me! (This 76 yr old man apparently holds the Minnesota record for 65+ age group - in the 100k!!)The day started nice and cool and a little breezy...by noonish it was 80+ and no wind. Birds were singing all morning...but by afternoon, every f'n big f'n fly was conducting kamikaze exercises around my gourd!! Jeez that was annoying!! 
I run in a regular cotton T-shirt (old race T-shirts) with the sleeves ripped off. Always have. It was comfortable. Bandaid'ed up my nips...but at some point bandaids went their own way, I noted afterwards. One stuck to my belly...the other just plain gone!Had to shorten my stride length somewhere in the 4 or 5 hour range...as my groin muscles in both legs began to---what? I don't know?? They simply began to hurt...and I noted that only in shortening my stride did I not aggravate any worse. I still don't know...I'm fine today. But that was kind of a new thing during the race. Knees always become "tired" after a few hours...I just run with it. Shoulders and neck really began to tighten up after 7 or 8 hours...lots of stretching kept me fine. Likely the CamelBak and the "running stick" I carry contribute to that. Wife bought me a 5' long hickory staff last Fall for my birthday. I've carried on all trail runs since (including my "daily" trail runs). Probably a hair heavier than optimum, but...a stick is a necessity for me on a run in the woods. I have a couple of herniated discs in my lower back...and it simply is essential that I keep my center of gavity on a run..."centered"! Any sudden twisting or turning, sliding or losing balance - center of gravity shifting without notice, etc - would be disastrous! The stick helps with all of this. Helps going up hills and down...helps in creek crossings, running through mud and walking on logs, etc. Helps in simply stopping to rest for a moment...in that I can shift some weight off of my feet. Simply wouldn't run without anymore...anymore than without my Camelbak or my shoes!Also because of back concerns...I've learned to run "light"...as in light on my feet. Won't find me pounding down the trail...in big, looping strides anymore. My back simply wouldn't take the pounding. I run lightly...with a gliding gait...and upright...turning to shorter, shuffling steps as my muscles become more and more fatigued. Simply not as much pushing power any longer...The back...and what I must do to protect it are simply running constants. I don't mind, but I do know going into a race...that I will NOT be fast...and that I WILL be near the tail-end. MY "time" simply has no relevance to my sense of accomplishment...my personal "glory"...or as a measure of my performance.I passed nobody all day...except the old man about 10 minutes in. We chatted for a few minutes...gave each other a thumbs-up...then I never saw him again. He finished an hour or so behind me. Towards the latter part of my race day...I was passed by a number of 50-milers...all but 1 or 2...passing along their encouragements! Also in conjunction with these 2 races...were relay's with teams of 5 or 6 runners...running different sections of trail. Passed all day by these folks...mostly younger...and almost all offering encouragement to the Ultra-guy! Was very nice... ! At one point...around 6 hours or so...I could hear through the woods a buncha cheering every so often. This meant civilization again, for one (water, food...a smiling face...!) but also a gathering of runners cheering on their teamates as they emerged from the forest. Pretty cool, I thought - I'm gonna pretend their cheering for ME when I get there... When I left the woods...there they were - about 50 young people...runners all...and indeed...they WERE cheering for me!! 
Brought tears to my eyes! They'd formed a large group...on either side of the trail...in a clearing for the aid station...and they were cheering and clapping and giving to each runner as we approached the 20 mile marker. WoW!!! Simply an incredible boost!! Very, very generous - Finished fine...felt great! Tired - sure. Very tired...! Wifey was awaiting my finish...she'd volunteered to help all day long at the finish point. She'd seen me coming - recognizes my running "form" she says - (upright, steady...like the little engine that could - ) - anyway...she'd seen me coming even before the finish line call went out - "Runner cominnnng"! This brought everyone to their feet...all the runners that had finished...all the volunteers cooking, passing out goodies, etc...exhorting us across the last 100 yards or so of meadow...to finish up our running day!!You shoulda heard the roar when the old fella came in sight!! Simply amazing!!Very, very nice way to finish!!That's enough, I guess...I really could go on and on. I had an excellent day...a memorable run...and I've lived to run another day! These events are nothing but pure joy! Wonderful lessons in generosity and comraderie as a group - and personal exercises in a sort of spirituality and perseverance as an individual. I love every moment! 
50K Extreme Trail Run...and it went perfectly!!Started at 6:15...told the wife to start looking for me at around 4pm, likely...and finished at 3 minutes 'til...total of 9:42.A few hallmarks:Started the day with 100ozs of Gatorade/Protein powder mix in my CamelBak. That was gone before mile 20. Filled it back up there with straight Gatorade (at an aid table) and IT was gone as I finished. Aaaand I drank cups of gatorade and water at every rest stop - 5 or 6. I had a Gu at every stop and carried some, as well. Total GU take was around 10 probably. I also ate a Met-RX protein bar - 1/2 at a time...once about 3 hours in...the other half probably around 7 in. The run was entirely in the woods...with but 1 mile or so stretch on park pavement. The woods provided plenty of shade throughout...but was "woodsy" humid and very warm as the afternoon wore on. Trails, of course...are not flat! Each footfall is different - all race long! Up...down...even on the "flats", the trail isn't flat! Roots, washes, deadfalls, rocks, mud, leaves, no "trail" - simply overland through the woods,etc...this requires one to pay attention...to every step...and every up-coming step - choosing where you will "land" next! Your running vision is continually scanning the trail ahead (but not too far ahead!) up and back - charting your course. Your running awareness must be at peak...all race long. As soon as your mind begins to wander - down you go! Tripping, rolling, stumbling, twisting, crashing, etc - I've seen it all! Maximum running awareness leads to maximum running joy...IMO. Nothing but fun!!Had to hotel it the day before as the race start was too far away to leave home and go the morning of. This essentially means...no homefield advantages in sleeping, eating, etc. So be it. Slept on the floor of a cheap hotel just off the freeway. Ate and drank as best I could...belly was not so good by morning! Again...so be it!Wife kept up her chatter about..."50K, 50K, 50K...I can't believe it!! You're crazy! 50k!! Wow!! I'm thinking - "S-T-F-U hon"...but simply respond - "I'm fine..." "It's okay..." Wife and kids think I'm gonna die...but I simply know my capabilities...AND my limitations.Essentially on Marathon-like distances...I merely note internally that I'm going for a run, a long run...that'll take all day. Piece a cake.Only a few minutes before I started did I begin to fear! That quickly dissapated...and we were off! 44 of us would run the 50k...34 more would run 50 MILES! Ultimately...I would beat an old man and another guy...and several 50 milers would beat me! (This 76 yr old man apparently holds the Minnesota record for 65+ age group - in the 100k!!)The day started nice and cool and a little breezy...by noonish it was 80+ and no wind. Birds were singing all morning...but by afternoon, every f'n big f'n fly was conducting kamikaze exercises around my gourd!! Jeez that was annoying!! I run in a regular cotton T-shirt (old race T-shirts) with the sleeves ripped off. Always have. It was comfortable. Bandaid'ed up my nips...but at some point bandaids went their own way, I noted afterwards. One stuck to my belly...the other just plain gone!Had to shorten my stride length somewhere in the 4 or 5 hour range...as my groin muscles in both legs began to---what? I don't know?? They simply began to hurt...and I noted that only in shortening my stride did I not aggravate any worse. I still don't know...I'm fine today. But that was kind of a new thing during the race. Knees always become "tired" after a few hours...I just run with it. Shoulders and neck really began to tighten up after 7 or 8 hours...lots of stretching kept me fine. Likely the CamelBak and the "running stick" I carry contribute to that. Wife bought me a 5' long hickory staff last Fall for my birthday. I've carried on all trail runs since (including my "daily" trail runs). Probably a hair heavier than optimum, but...a stick is a necessity for me on a run in the woods. I have a couple of herniated discs in my lower back...and it simply is essential that I keep my center of gavity on a run..."centered"! Any sudden twisting or turning, sliding or losing balance - center of gravity shifting without notice, etc - would be disastrous! The stick helps with all of this. Helps going up hills and down...helps in creek crossings, running through mud and walking on logs, etc. Helps in simply stopping to rest for a moment...in that I can shift some weight off of my feet. Simply wouldn't run without anymore...anymore than without my Camelbak or my shoes!Also because of back concerns...I've learned to run "light"...as in light on my feet. Won't find me pounding down the trail...in big, looping strides anymore. My back simply wouldn't take the pounding. I run lightly...with a gliding gait...and upright...turning to shorter, shuffling steps as my muscles become more and more fatigued. Simply not as much pushing power any longer...The back...and what I must do to protect it are simply running constants. I don't mind, but I do know going into a race...that I will NOT be fast...and that I WILL be near the tail-end.
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Cowboy- hope you and the hammy are feeling ok. Nice job on the race! (oh to be in my young 20s again... if I even look funny at my knees, I'm shutting everything down).Good job, Poppa & Cowboy!
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Heck, I have almost talked myself into trying to run a marathon in 2009.The rain left town a little early, so I was on the road by 2:00 today for my 9 mile run. I lived through it, and managed to cut 2:18 off of my time from the same run last Sunday. However, I did try something different. Last Sunday I ran the entire time, and this week I decided to simulate what it would be like if I ran just a little faster between the water stations along the marathon route and then walked for 1 minute at each water station (6 breaks today should be close to the 9 breaks I will have for the half marathon). I also took 14 oz of Gatorade Endurance on my Fuel Belt today, which I didn't have last Sunday, and took a drink at each walk break. I only had one really bad mile, and that was the 5th mile (11:39). My left knee was nearly perfect today, but my right knee took over where that one left off, and the pain during the 5th mile was excruciating. I had thoughts of calling it a day, but pressed on, remembering that I lived through the same pain last weekend in the other knee and was able to finish without stopping. After about 1.3 miles of pain I was feeling much better and the pain was reduced to annoying, which I could live with. My fastest mile of the last 7 miles was actually mile 6, so once the knee pain subsides I'm pretty much good to go. I'm still slow, but my only goals are to start and finish the half marathon on the 27th, so I really don't care.Schmegma said:I hoped to get up early and do my 9 mile run before all the neighbors start mowing their lawns, etc, but it's 47 degrees (feels like 44) and raining right now.According to the forecast it's supposed to clear up around 3:00 and the temp should be up to a whopping 63 degrees by then, so I guess I'll have to find something else to do this morning. It is mother's day, so I guess I could do something nice for my wife.
gruecd - are you coming to Madison on the 26th & 27th? If so, you, tri-man, my brother in law and I should try to coordinate a meeting for some chow and some beers after we pick up our race packets. My BIL will be arriving in town around 2:00, so I'm guessing we'll be picking up our packets after 3:00 sometime. Shoot me a PM, or just reply in this thread so we can make everyone else jealous!For sure. I'll let you know if we decide to come down. If I'm feeling well enough recovered from GB, I might even run the 6K. I've never even heard of a 6K race before (much less run one), so regardless of how I'd do, I'd have an instant PR!Eight easy miles last night at about 7:45 pace, another easy six miles this morning at closer to 8:00 pace. Off tomorrow, then shooting for 16 on Saturday. Planning to run them pretty easy, but if I feel good enough, I might try to run the last 2-3 miles at marathon pace (7:15) and see how it goes.
Are you using any Ibuprofren or painrelievers before or during your workouts?The rain left town a little early, so I was on the road by 2:00 today for my 9 mile run. I lived through it, and managed to cut 2:18 off of my time from the same run last Sunday. However, I did try something different. Last Sunday I ran the entire time, and this week I decided to simulate what it would be like if I ran just a little faster between the water stations along the marathon route and then walked for 1 minute at each water station (6 breaks today should be close to the 9 breaks I will have for the half marathon). I also took 14 oz of Gatorade Endurance on my Fuel Belt today, which I didn't have last Sunday, and took a drink at each walk break. I only had one really bad mile, and that was the 5th mile (11:39). My left knee was nearly perfect today, but my right knee took over where that one left off, and the pain during the 5th mile was excruciating. I had thoughts of calling it a day, but pressed on, remembering that I lived through the same pain last weekend in the other knee and was able to finish without stopping. After about 1.3 miles of pain I was feeling much better and the pain was reduced to annoying, which I could live with. My fastest mile of the last 7 miles was actually mile 6, so once the knee pain subsides I'm pretty much good to go. I'm still slow, but my only goals are to start and finish the half marathon on the 27th, so I really don't care.Schmegma said:I hoped to get up early and do my 9 mile run before all the neighbors start mowing their lawns, etc, but it's 47 degrees (feels like 44) and raining right now.
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nice job!
nice job on the 5k.Just got back from my 5K. Finished in 19:36, the same time as my PR from last fall, but on a much more hilly course. Placed 42nd out of a couple thousand participants and 14th in the 30-39 age group. Averaged 6:19 pace for the 3.1 miles, although my Garmin says that I ran 3.23 miles, which brings me down to 6:04.
Just a couple of 4-milers and a couple of 6-milers on the schedule for next week, and then Green Bay next Sunday!
8 miles would be a great day to me. funny how different people have different perspectives.Bleah, what aI intended to do 2x5mi loops = 10mi, but ended up cutting it short and only doing 8mi. After the first loop, I just felt so bleah (it was too warm already, so I'll have to get up earlier next week) that I only got in another mile+ before it was time to walk. I walked most of the next mile (mostly uphill, then running the downhills), and then ran the last 1/2mi downhill to finish up the 8mi.What a sucky start to a lllloooooonnnngggg day (gotta come in to work today, trying to squeeze a few more hours into the week to finish a project).
exactly what I was going to say. Congratulations on finishing in tough conditions. You finished a marathon. Say that a couple of times to yourself. 26 point ####### 2 miles. Great job!
Nice times. sounds like you are really dialed in for the 10 miler. Who knows, I may try that one next year. And hopefully by then I am out of the inspiring catagory (won't be in the amazing catagory).Two weeks out from the SoldierField10 mile, so I decided to take the training wheels off and see what I can do... Ideally, I am hoping I can dial in a sub-80 for the race, so that's what I targeted today (41 front, 39 back). I finished with a 40:47 / 39:50 for a very near miss and a course PR by over a minute. My last mile was a 7:37, which is about what I can typically muster up to finish a 6 miler on a good day. The next two weeks will go pretty easy - nothing over 6 miles and nothing too fast. If my mile splits start with a "7" at the race, I will be very, very happy. You guys out there consistently running 7's amaze me, but it's the guys running the 9's and 10's who inspire me.
I am glad I didn't have a race to write about those were both AMAZING stories for different reasons and would be hard to measure up.Are you not training for anything right now? Just running for running? I am not sure I could do that. It is nice having the goal. I am trying to figure out my next goal.Poppa and Cowboys did a great job this weekend. I almost wish that I had a race this weekend to post about. I did do 6.29 miles at 9:47m/m on Saturday, and4.54 miles at 10:07 m/m on Sunday. Monday and Wednesday are my treadmill days, I run for 45 minutes and usuallt get in about 4.6 miles on each day. I am so glad I started running in December. I get a great sense of accomplishment whenever I finish any run. Of course most of my friends think I am nuts. My best friend is waiting to see if running or tennis gets me killed.
October 10, 2004: Chicago MarathonGoal time: 4:15
Finish time: 4:47:40
Got dehydrated, puked at mile 20, literally laid down at the side of the road for a minute at mile 23 because my head was spinning.
In other words: I understand. Congratulations on the finish. At the end of the day, that's what counts.
Been there, done that! Dallas Marathon 2 years ago I cramped up like nobody's business around mile 18, and started puking around mile 23. I finished 45 minutes slower than my goal. In hindsight, it's one of my races that I am most proud of.These were my favorite parts. I really need to print this out and put it somewhere. Perhaps on my snooze bar so when I try to hit it when I am suppposed to get up and run, it will inspire me. That is so cool. This thread rocks.P.S. That being said, I still agree with your wife. 50k is "crazy".50K Extreme Trail Run...and it went perfectly!!
Nice job! Finishing 3rd among the 20 - 24 year olds on a bad wheel is great. You mention "psychological impact" and as I do longer and longer runs, I am realizing how much of this is in my head. Now I know why the term sports psychologist exists. There are times you think of just stopping and walking during a run or cutting it short and heading back and, really, every step is a chance to stop. You can just not take the next step and start walking. But, if you can get your head to make you take the next step, eventually you will meet your goal. Running is not that hard. I am starting to like it.
50k is inspiring. Even more inspiring is the joy that you seem to have had in the process. Thanks a ton for sharing.
Normally it would be a great day for anyone who was planning to run only 8 miles. However, when you're planning to run more than 8, it's a bit of a downer.GStrot said:8 miles would be a great day to me. funny how different people have different perspectives.Bleah, what a
It was also my first long run after Nashville, so who knows, I may not have been recovered sufficiently. I also realized after the fact that I didn't do my usual Thursday run, so last week was pretty much a clusterbump. lolI'll aim to have a better week this week, as it's pretty much my last strenuous week before San Diego. 3-4mi each on Mon/Wed/Thu, with a hilly 6mi on Saturday (hopefully I'll get up before the rooster does lol). Then I'll just have two more weeks of easy 3-4s on M/W/Th/Sa and raceday will be here!
I'm reading the book Programmed to Run, by Dr. Tom Miller, which I just found at the library. I'll share some info from it as time goes on, but it does focus a lot on the mental aspects of running and racing - it's a big part. Miller talks about developing systems and mantras to use to get by those barriers.GStrot said:
Hmmmm...Form: To check your form "outside" - where your races will be - learn to note yourself in storefront windows...mirrored bldgs, etc...or telephone pole shadows. You should be running fairly erect, ummmm...straight-up, so note how your running shadow correlates to stand-up objects - like a telephone pole or a street sign.Don't know what your ratio of running outside to running on a treadmill is...but the more outside - the better! Much more natural...and certainly much more "race-like" conditions. Can't help but think your hips and legs will thank you.Water: I've seen ratios of hydration to minutes before...seems like the body needs 4ozs for every 20 minutes. Something like that. As I noted in my Trail run post...I drank approximately 225-250 oz of liquid over the course of nearly 10 hours. I stopped to piss...maybe 4 or 5 times. Seems reasonable. Everyone's different. I drink alot while running...my long-time partner drinks hardly at all. Note your hydration levels on a daily basis...when you're not running...just going about your daily routine. What kind of temperatures are you running in? Is there generally a breeze? Shade available? Learn to "monitor" your sweat level while running. Do you routinely drink coffee, cokes, beers, etc - all natural de-hydrators (Is that a word?) In other words...all these factors and more...will go into your hydration needs equation for a run.If you "feel" thirsty on a run...that's long past the time when you should've been hydrating!
RFM - "Relentless Forward Motion"Noted that phrase years ago...attributed to a champion trail runner.
I guess I am training for the 5K on July 1, but I am running because I seem to enjoy it. It is hard to explain, mostly because I have zero history of enjoying any type of exercise. But that being said, if I can increase my mileage enough over the next 8 or 9 months I may try a half-marathon next year. I will have to wait and see how it goes.GStrot said:I am glad I didn't have a race to write about those were both AMAZING stories for different reasons and would be hard to measure up.Are you not training for anything right now? Just running for running? I am not sure I could do that. It is nice having the goal. I am trying to figure out my next goal.Poppa and Cowboys did a great job this weekend. I almost wish that I had a race this weekend to post about. I did do 6.29 miles at 9:47m/m on Saturday, and4.54 miles at 10:07 m/m on Sunday. Monday and Wednesday are my treadmill days, I run for 45 minutes and usuallt get in about 4.6 miles on each day. I am so glad I started running in December. I get a great sense of accomplishment whenever I finish any run. Of course most of my friends think I am nuts. My best friend is waiting to see if running or tennis gets me killed.Heck, I have almost talked myself into trying to run a marathon in 2009.Again, great job. Have a good week.
TOO CUTE!!! Those pics are sooooo awesome. I can't wait to show my daughter (now 18, and my primary race fan).I love the tattoos on the arms. Your (three) girls all look great. And you've got nice calves.Thanks for sharing!
No.a) You've got us.
I thought the same thing. Luckily the picture of his wife in the water was next, so I was able to focus on that. Any more picture of that or perhaps T1 for the 2 year old? Just kidding, great pictures. Really cool.And you've got nice calves.
Hmmmm. This seems like a lot of work. Thanks.Hmmmm...Form: To check your form "outside" - where your races will be - learn to note yourself in storefront windows...mirrored bldgs, etc...or telephone pole shadows. You should be running fairly erect, ummmm...straight-up, so note how your running shadow correlates to stand-up objects - like a telephone pole or a street sign.Don't know what your ratio of running outside to running on a treadmill is...but the more outside - the better! Much more natural...and certainly much more "race-like" conditions. Can't help but think your hips and legs will thank you.Water: I've seen ratios of hydration to minutes before...seems like the body needs 4ozs for every 20 minutes. Something like that. As I noted in my Trail run post...I drank approximately 225-250 oz of liquid over the course of nearly 10 hours. I stopped to piss...maybe 4 or 5 times. Seems reasonable. Everyone's different. I drink alot while running...my long-time partner drinks hardly at all. Note your hydration levels on a daily basis...when you're not running...just going about your daily routine. What kind of temperatures are you running in? Is there generally a breeze? Shade available? Learn to "monitor" your sweat level while running. Do you routinely drink coffee, cokes, beers, etc - all natural de-hydrators (Is that a word?) In other words...all these factors and more...will go into your hydration needs equation for a run.If you "feel" thirsty on a run...that's long past the time when you should've been hydrating!
Thank you ...thank you very much.:Elvisvoice:Tri-Man - I don't want to look back through the entire thread to find it, but I believe you are the one who advocated doing lunges to improve leg strength / conditioning. If not, I apologize in advance. If I'm correct...
:finger:
I stuck to my plan and did a relatively easy 6 miles on Sunday, and while doing my cooldown (walking to the end of the block and back) I thought to myself, "Hey - maybe I should take that suggestion and do some lunges on the way home." SOOO... I did 3 sets of about 8 for each leg while I walked back home.
Today I can barely move because my legs and ### are so freaking sore!! I figured since I've run about 300 miles since Feb 1 and especially now that I've been biking for a couple of weeks I'd have no problem. WOW was I wrong.
I would argue that these work your legs and butt in a way that just running (or even biking) don't ...the elongated motion, the strength of the push-off, etc. I would argue that this will help to lengthen and improve your stride.Interesting. I would have said "Just about every step. But, I didn't and that is what I am proud of."RFM - "Relentless Forward Motion"Noted that phrase years ago...attributed to a champion trail runner.One of my children asked me after this weekend's run - "Did you ever want to quit...?"Of course not. You just keep moving...
Looking forward to cheering on your progress!I guess I am training for the 5K on July 1, but I am running because I seem to enjoy it. It is hard to explain, mostly because I have zero history of enjoying any type of exercise. But that being said, if I can increase my mileage enough over the next 8 or 9 months I may try a half-marathon next year. I will have to wait and see how it goes.GStrot said:I am glad I didn't have a race to write about those were both AMAZING stories for different reasons and would be hard to measure up.Are you not training for anything right now? Just running for running? I am not sure I could do that. It is nice having the goal. I am trying to figure out my next goal.Poppa and Cowboys did a great job this weekend. I almost wish that I had a race this weekend to post about. I did do 6.29 miles at 9:47m/m on Saturday, and4.54 miles at 10:07 m/m on Sunday. Monday and Wednesday are my treadmill days, I run for 45 minutes and usuallt get in about 4.6 miles on each day. I am so glad I started running in December. I get a great sense of accomplishment whenever I finish any run. Of course most of my friends think I am nuts. My best friend is waiting to see if running or tennis gets me killed.
I've also benefited from these. Thanks Tri-Man (I also wanted to give you the finger the day after I did my first sets).Thank you ...thank you very much.:Elvisvoice:Tri-Man - I don't want to look back through the entire thread to find it, but I believe you are the one who advocated doing lunges to improve leg strength / conditioning. If not, I apologize in advance. If I'm correct...
:finger:
I stuck to my plan and did a relatively easy 6 miles on Sunday, and while doing my cooldown (walking to the end of the block and back) I thought to myself, "Hey - maybe I should take that suggestion and do some lunges on the way home." SOOO... I did 3 sets of about 8 for each leg while I walked back home.
Today I can barely move because my legs and ### are so freaking sore!! I figured since I've run about 300 miles since Feb 1 and especially now that I've been biking for a couple of weeks I'd have no problem. WOW was I wrong.
Number one, I wouldn't personally recommend doing lunges right after your run (that'd be the time for Schmegma's "lounges"). And b), you've quickly discovered why these are beneficial. The lunges do a particularly good job of working the butt muscles. The fact that you are in pain demonstrates that you've worked muscles that have not been worked like that before! Do some again next week (on an off-day or later in a light-running day), and I'll bet they hurt much less. Soon, they won't really hurt at all because you'll be whupping your sorry butt into shape!
Either you're a Trek fan like me, in which case thank you, or we need to work on your numbering schemes...I've also benefited from these. Thanks Tri-Man (I also wanted to give you the finger the day after I did my first sets).Thank you ...thank you very much.:Elvisvoice:Tri-Man - I don't want to look back through the entire thread to find it, but I believe you are the one who advocated doing lunges to improve leg strength / conditioning. If not, I apologize in advance. If I'm correct...
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I stuck to my plan and did a relatively easy 6 miles on Sunday, and while doing my cooldown (walking to the end of the block and back) I thought to myself, "Hey - maybe I should take that suggestion and do some lunges on the way home." SOOO... I did 3 sets of about 8 for each leg while I walked back home.
Today I can barely move because my legs and ### are so freaking sore!! I figured since I've run about 300 miles since Feb 1 and especially now that I've been biking for a couple of weeks I'd have no problem. WOW was I wrong.
Number one, I wouldn't personally recommend doing lunges right after your run (that'd be the time for Schmegma's "lounges"). And b), you've quickly discovered why these are beneficial. The lunges do a particularly good job of working the butt muscles. The fact that you are in pain demonstrates that you've worked muscles that have not been worked like that before! Do some again next week (on an off-day or later in a light-running day), and I'll bet they hurt much less. Soon, they won't really hurt at all because you'll be whupping your sorry butt into shape!
In all seriousness I was really surprised when I got up this morning and found out how sore I am. Very good suggestion from you (one of many) and I think incorporating lunges into my routine will pay off in my times.
Neither ...just using some old comedy schtick.Either you're a Trek fan like me, in which case thank you, or we need to work on your numbering schemes...
x on a fairly easy training run WATCH OUT! second half the wind was at my back but I had to climb that huge hill approaching the hill the rain started coming down.. didnt look like it was meant to be. My hamstring at this point was telling me to relax a bit.. but being the 23 year old stubborn ### I ignored it.. I pushed like a mofo and finished my 5k loop in 20:52!
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