*** Born to Run 6/15/15 ***

[ceejay]

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 races are you signed up for this year? (if you don't have any races planned, what are your running goals for the year?)

[joy]

Jun 15, 2015 11:19:08 GMT -5 @ismellbooks said:

I haven't done any running recently, but I'm looking forward to getting back to it. H got injured, and we stopped training for the half that was yesterday. It was so hot; I don't hate that that didn't happen. He's healed up, and we're going to pound some pavement this week. There may be a 5k or two in our future this summer, and then H came home talking about considering the Philly Half in November (which I believe joy is also running — yes?).

I have to start training.  I have to start training.  I have to start training.

[ceejay]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
I had my half marathon on Saturday! It went better than expected and while I didn't get a new PR, it was my second fastest half marathon and almost 6 minutes faster than my goal for this race.  The course was pretty good, and the weather (50's and cloudy/rainy) actually made for a comfortable race.
Now I'm taking a couple days off from running (my body is so sore...) but I'll try to do a few miles tomorrow after work.


GTKY: What races are you signed up for this year? (if you don't have any races planned, what are your running goals for the year?)
I've already done a 10k and a half this year. I'm contemplating doing another half marathon in September, but I will probably end up doing just shorter races instead. 10k is my favorite race distance to run, so it would be fun to train specifically for a fast 10k this summer, rather than training for a longer distance. So far I'm planning to do two 10k's, one in August and one in October, but I might pick a few more races to do this summer/fall.

[ceejay]

Bumping this since maybe people missed it yesterday with the website downtime... where are my runners at?!

[blacknyellow]

How were your runs this week? My first few runs were pretty bad. I am still learning how to pace myself on longer distances. I was supposed to run 3+ miles leading up to my 5K this past Saturday. Both of my practice races ended up being closer to 1.5 miles because my pace was so fast for the first mile (just a 9 minute mile-I'm working on speed). I was so wiped after just 1.5 miles and felt so discouraged. 

But I did really well at my 5K! I PR'ed by over 5.5 minutes since my last race. My family and I ran the Pancreatic Cancer 5K and surprised my aunt by taking photos that said "We run for aunt blacknyellow". She was so surprised by the outpouring of support from her "Ohio family" that we made her cry. She especially needed the love this past weekend because she was hospitalized for an infected chemo port. My family is hoping to run this race again next year in support of her.


GTKY: What races are you signed up for this year?

I will be running the Hofbrahaus 10K, Oktoberfest 5K, Turkey Trot 5 mile, and Christmas Story (House) 10K this year. DH also wants to do the Cleveland Indians 4 mile inside the park home run where the last 0.9 miles are through the ball park (and I think you get to stomp on home plate at the finish line). All of these races are in the Cleveland area. DH and I also plan on running our first half marathon in Philly on Halloween. Any costume suggestions? DH wants to go as Batman and Robin...lol

[ceejay]

blacknyellow - Congrats on the 5k and new PR! And that's so sweet what you and your family did for your aunt. It sounds like you have a lot of fun races coming up! Batman and Robin would be a fun costume couple for the Halloween race.

[wannabmama]

I'm trying to get back to running but just having a really hard time. I've been walking a couple miles each morning and doing the challenges. Every morning I leave the house and think, today I'll run at least a bit and then each day I just can't do it. Frustrating. I might try waking up a little earlier and going to the gym, sometimes it's easier for me to get back into running on the treadmill. But...having the alarm go off before 5am is not fun.
We are supposed to do a few 5Ks and one 5 miler at the end of the summer, I hope I can get it together by then. The five miler is really pretty and flat, we did it last year, and I really want to do it again!
Just gotta figure out a way to get those legs moving again!!
I like reading this thread for inspiration!!