Running check in April. 6th

[carseat]

Hi ladies! Just getting to this now, and dying to find out about itchy butts (mamosey).

What are you working towards?
What are you proud of this week?
What was hard this week?
Anything you've been wanting to ask?

Quote of the week:





bgmom,ramfan05,armfruit,tessymessy,djtippietoes,squirm,carissalynp,jessasaurus,bgmom,@thatgolfbitch,scaredofcats, armfruit, mamosey, lowedown,bookshelves,mevaroo,caer

Did I get everyone? I know some of you aren't doing this just now, but I'd love to keep you in the loop.  

[carseat]

What are you working towards? I got in to the Nike Toronto 15k! Woohoo! I'm really, really excited. This will be my first local race. It's on Centre Island and DH and DD will take the ferry out to watch. I'm really excited for her to see this whole thing since she's such a big reason why I run. ♥

What are you proud of this week? I got out A LOT. I feel great about it. Tomorrow will be back to the treadmill, but I took advantage of the friendlier weather and ran my neighbourhood this weekend.

What was hard this week? It snowed. Again.

[mevaroo]

I ran one mile last week, on the one evening DH was home. I'm hoping to be able to get back into it now that spring break is over/DH's project is done, so hopefully that'll work out. I'm so out of shape! I'd love to register for a few shorter races locally, in working towards being able to do a half maybe in the fall. Thanks for running the check in, Car!

[caer]

Still not running but will be lurking and love-titting. Hoping everyone is getting out and enjoying the warmer weather!

[squirm]

Hi all, I am still training for a 10 mile race in early may. I did a long run of 10 miles on easter and it went great! I kept an easy pace and it felt like my pre-preg days when I would just zone out and forget I was running. I'm still having trouble getting runs in during the week but I am hoping the milder weather will help.

[carissalynp]

I have a lot of feels this week. Going to bed though, I'll check in tomorrow!

[carissalynp]

Apr 6, 2015 20:34:57 GMT -5 squirm said:

...I would just zone out and forget I was running.

This is basically my dream.

[squirm]

Apr 6, 2015 21:12:51 GMT -5 carissalynp said:

Apr 6, 2015 20:34:57 GMT -5 squirm said:

...I would just zone out and forget I was running.

This is basically my dream.

It can happen for you! It definitely wasn't like that when I first started

[lowedown]

Morning, all! I passed out last night at 9 and it was glorious.

What are you working towards?
A half in early May. The clock is ticking!

What are you proud of this week?
I ran 8.5 miles, which is the longest distance I've gone since my last half in October. The weather was perfect, which really helped.

What was hard this week?
I mentioned in the randoms that anytime I run further than 7/8 miles, I get sick. Sometimes I actually throw up, but usually it's stomach issues (cramping, etc.), dizziness, and general crappiness. I know aches and pains and a little dizziness from dehydration is normal but i'm out for the count after a long run. I've always wanted to be one of those smiley runners with a mimosa after a race, but instead I'm the crazy lady promptly puking at the finish line followed by shoving a banana down my throat.

I think I will try a belt though. And I think I do better with Gatorade rather than plain water. I should probably also eat/drink more before a run, but sometimes that's hard too ,especially for early morning runs.

Anything you've been wanting to ask? Well luckily mamosey came in and told us the reason for her itchiness. That's crazy, but I'm so glad you found relief!

And armfruit, 4 miles is great! When I start training, I start feeling good about things when I can hit 4 miles. I think it's only going to get better/easier for you!

[carissalynp]

What are you working towards?
No specific goal really, long term is to run a 5K but that might be very far away still!

What are you proud of this week?
I got my 3x a week jogging in for the first time in forever, since I was able to run outside.

What was hard this week?
Running outside. Ugh. I love it SO much more than the treadmill, but I feel like I'm starting over. None of the places I can run are flat really, ad the hills kill me and make it really hard to stick with intervals. I've been on C25K W3 and moving to W4 for 3-5 minute jogging intervals. I can barely do a minute outside. I gather that's normal and it'll increase over time, it's just discouraging.

Also I got a jogging stroller (used from a yard sale board), so I'm excited to try that, I just need to inflate the tires.

[squirm]

carissalynp running outside will get easier once you are used to it. I find the treadmill easier for going fast but running outside easier for longer distances.

[tessymessy]

I totally forgot to check in! We went private and I stopped looking out here. Thank you carseat for "running" this

I'm working toward doing a 5K. I can actually run 5k now but I'm slow. I was feeling good about myself until some "lifers" and their under 20 minute times discouraged me. There is a 5K in May that I would like to sign up for. Who cares if I'm slow, right?
I am officially a C25K graduate!! I would like to continue getting stronger and working on my endurance. I'm still doing the 30 day shred to continue to build muscle. I hope this helps!

I would also like to start taking my runs outside. Its just difficult with our family schedule for me to actually get out of the house on the regular. Some people have suggested I get a jogging stroller but TBH running is my time. I fear I won't get as much mental therapy from it with LO in tow.

[nebraska84]

I have gone 2 days in a row! Just 20 minutes, but its something. It nice now that is light out, so even going at 6:20 doesn't feel that bad b/c it is light out.

I am working towards a 7 mile trail run in August.