** Born to Run! **

[joy]

Happy Monday everyone!

This is a weekly thread for runners who are TTC, that is posted on Mondays. All who run--or who want to start running--are welcome, regardless of mileage, pace, ability, size, shape, or terrestrial status. This is a place to talk about running while TTC, training, runs, races, gear, recovery, nutrition, and whatever else we can think of.

>>> Anyone who posts here regularly should feel free to start the thread on Mondays if it seems to be missing. <<<

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How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...


GTKY: What inspires you to keep running?

[pinkcat]

I like this thread! It always encourages me to keep up with my runs more, especially when I see the awesome runs others have.

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...I didn't get in as many as I'd like, but the 3 I did do were great. It's so nice out, and it makes me enjoy the runs so much more! I feel like I was smiling through the whole run each time because I'm just so happy to be outside. I only did 4 miles for each run, but my times were good and Nike Running said I had my fastest "5K" ever on one of them, so that was nice.


GTKY: What inspires you to keep running? Right now, just the nice weather and being outside, and the great feeling you have when a good run is finished! Also, pizza.

[joy]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us... I haven't run since about February. My thyroid was being a jackass and I had no energy. I think, however, that I'm ready to start again finally. I signed up for a half marathon in the fall and am going to slowly work up my distance over the next several months. I'm excited!

I even emailed the gym so I can run inside during the heat of the summer. I'm going to do the early bird special so I have to be in the gym by 9am. This will force me to learn how to run in the mornings!


GTKY: What inspires you to keep running? Watching other races, cheering, giving high fives! My whole lab ran a ten miler yesterday and I went to cheer them on. I ran that race last year and it ended very poorly for me, but I was still jealous that I wasn't out there this year. We're all signed up for the same half marathon in the fall. It's a team building experience.

[mugster]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...

Non-existent. I hate running on my period, but normally suck it up. This time, I said, fuck it. I wallowed and bought ice cream and will probably run tonight. #sorrynotsorry


GTKY: What inspires you to keep running?

My husband, who runs with me often, and loves me most when we do unpleasant things together.

[wannabmama]

Hi ladies, I could use some encouragement and support with my running and have occasionally lurked here (I'm a ttc >35 er).

I've been trying for about a year to be a runner. I did couch to 5K and did some 5Ks and 5 milers last year, but I still have to walk, esp in 5milers.

I'm doing couch to 10K now and just hit where it gets really hard for me. I just can't run for very long (at all!)

So, I'd love to join here and hopefully it will keep me accountable--Id like to be able to run the whole 5miler this year and get a respectable 5k time (as opposed to my usual "just glad I made it" time).

My runs this week were ok. I did four short ones (couch to 10k driven) and didn't die so that something! One day the weather was awesome and I *almost* really enjoyed the run.

GTKY: I really want to be able to run with MH. He is really good and patient and would run slowly with me, but I want to be at a point where I'm comfortable a little faster for a little longer so it's fun for him, too. I love doing the races with him, too. (Oh and some day Id like to fit back in my favorite jeans.)

[blacknyellow]

May 4, 2015 10:03:59 GMT -5 pinkcat said:

I only did 4 miles for each run, but my times were good and Nike Running said I had my fastest "5K" ever on one of them, so that was nice.

Four miles is awesome and congrats on the PR!  


How were your runs this week? I just got back into running a few weeks ago so my runs were not the best. I did run a total of 7.4 miles which is probably my longest in quite a long time. My last run of the week was terrible. I started to get a sharp pain in my boob. I think I may have sprained it. Is that possible, can you sprain a boob? A little ice and a better sports bra kept away the boob hurt today (little victories, yay)




GTKY: What inspires you to keep running? DH and I are planning on running our first 10K and half marathon this summer and fall respectively. A lot of our friends just ran the Columbus or Pittsburh half marathons this past weekend. If they can do it, so can I! 

[joy]

May 4, 2015 17:17:04 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

Hi ladies, I could use some encouragement and support with my running and have occasionally lurked here (I'm a ttc >35 er).

I've been trying for about a year to be a runner. I did couch to 5K and did some 5Ks and 5 milers last year, but I still have to walk, esp in 5milers.

I'm doing couch to 10K now and just hit where it gets really hard for me. I just can't run for very long (at all!)

So, I'd love to join here and hopefully it will keep me accountable--Id like to be able to run the whole 5miler this year and get a respectable 5k time (as opposed to my usual "just glad I made it" time).

My runs this week were ok. I did four short ones (couch to 10k driven) and didn't die so that something! One day the weather was awesome and I *almost* really enjoyed the run.

GTKY: I really want to be able to run with MH. He is really good and patient and would run slowly with me, but I want to be at a point where I'm comfortable a little faster for a little longer so it's fun for him, too. I love doing the races with him, too. (Oh and some day Id like to fit back in my favorite jeans.)

You are a runner! Don't belittle your achievements. There's no rule that says you can't walk ever while running. I did a ten miler last year and did 6 min run/1 min walk the entire way. I averaged a 10:50 min/mile time but I did a constant pace the whole way. I'm not doing crazy times over here! Haha. Mentally that 1 min walk is important to me. I want to grow out of it, but until then? I'll take it!

I'm not a fan of running with others as I like to set my own pace, but your husband sounds supportive and awesome! That's great!

Good luck with the couch to 10K. Admirable goal! Repeats a week if you don't feel ready to move on. That's totally fine!

I'm starting Bridge to 10K tomorrow! Again.

[ceejay]

Thanks for staring, joy! I'm glad you're feeling ready to start running again, and I hope you have a fun time preparing for your fall half marathon!
pinkcat - Congrats for your fastest "5k"!
wannabmama - like joy said, you ARE a runner! It doesn't matter if you have to walk a little or a lot. My 65-year-old uncle has run a marathon in every U.S. state, and he does everyone of them with a run-walk combination. It's great that you are getting out there, and you have a supportive H to encourage you.

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
Pretty good, though I did cut out one run last week since my FitBit said I already had walked 11,000 steps by the time I got home from work that day... I figured that was enough activity.  But I've stuck pretty closely with my half marathon training schedule, and I can feel myself getting a little faster! I'm not sure how much I'll be able to run this week while being away from home at a conference, but I ran yesterday and will hopefully run again on Wednesday.


GTKY: What inspires you to keep running?
I really just enjoy it. I'm not always in the mood for a run, but the feeling of finishing even a short run (especially on a nice day) is just awesome. I also love running with my dog, and I'm glad to know that she is getting good exercise that she enjoys when I run with her. And I love doing races! The feeling of accomplishment when I finish a race that I've trained for for months is so exhilarating! I love crossing the finish line and knowing that the thing I've worked towards for the past few months has been completed.

[cnf2013]

My runs this week... they happened, sort of. This week was the first time I've run in the three plus weeks since I ran ten miles for a relay race. I've just been a giant mess lately. But I did finally get out there. I did one sad single mile on Wednesday then did a slow 1.84 miles around my neighborhood Saturday with husbandface.

Racing keeps me going. I loooooove to race. I have a 5k at the end of May, but beyond that I have nothing. I finally sent in my withdrawal email to Ironman for my June half iron I was planning to run. I thought when I registered I had counted out the weeks correctly, but alas, I will be 16w on race day which means no biking. So I'm relegated to 10k's and shorter until next year. But this is the first time in like four years I've been able to run just for the love of running. I've not had a summer without a race goal starring me in the face in four years. Sometimes I forget how much I enjoy running just because it's running, not because it's training.

[wannabmama]

Thanks joy, ceejay...it's been frustrating feeling like I'm not improving, but it's nice to hear walking is ok (I can walk a *fast* mile, so frustrates me that I can barely run a slow one!)

I like hearing other runners appreciate a walk break here and there

Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm putting out my gear for tomorrow's run as I type!

[icequeen]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...

My runs were not great. I was off for a week and did no exercise and instead of feeling rested and more powerful while running, I feel completely drained and I struggled this morning. My calves hurt, and that never happens to me. Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

GTKY: What inspires you to keep running? I love that it is the easiest form of exercise for me. It doesn't require a gym membership, you can do variations or different training schedules, and it makes me feel strong and proud of my abilities.

[ironbaby]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
I only got one run in. 5 miles, late at night, which was actually pretty nice, but slow. I was supposed to do 7 on Sunday, but we went for a 2-hour hike instead. I am running 6 miles tonight, though, and hope to really enjoy that.

GTKY: What inspires you to keep running? I just love it. It used to be my least favorite thing, but now I seek it out. I like to keep races on my calendar, and I coach a running group, so I have to keep at it!