*** Born to Run 6/29/15 ***

[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 is your favorite type of weather to run in? What was your worst weather-related running experience?

[ceejay]

ugaqueencity - I know what you mean. I love running with my dog, but sometimes it's nice during races (when I'm not running with the dog) to be able to focus more on pace.


How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
Decent, I guess. I usually lose some motivation for running when I'm not training for a long distance race. But I didn't really enjoy my half marathon training this spring, so I didn't want to force myself to train for another half or full in the fall. I need to pick a 10k and sign up for that. That should help my motivation on days when I don't feel like running.


GTKY: What is your favorite type of weather to run in? What was your worst weather-related running experience?
Favorite weather to run in is cloudy and 50 degrees. 
Probably the worst weather I've run in was for an evening 5k last August. It was about 85 degrees at the start of the race and extremely humid.

[pinkcat]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...Not great. It has been raining sooo much! I was able to get 1 outdoor run in last week, but it wasn't a very good one. I ran in the morning, and I normally run around 6:00 after work. I felt like I was just not cut out for morning runs! My average page went up almost a minute a mile in this run and I was just not feeling it. I did have a few good workouts but am hoping to get a better run in tonight.


GTKY: What is your favorite type of weather to run in? What was your worst weather-related running experience? I love running when it's about 60 to 70- the first few spring days of the year where it's finally nice enough to get outside and enjoy the weather and you're just SO happy to be out! I can't think of a bad weather experience right now- probably just runs where it was 90 and I was sooo hot!

[cnf2013]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
I took a two week workout hiatus while I ended the school year. I was getting home in the afternoon during the hottest part of the day, which normally wouldn't bother me, but I just can't handle it right now. I got out this morning for a short run and was surprised I didn't need to walk at all and maintained an almost respectable pace. My goal is to run every day this week.

GTKY: I like when it's like 40-50F with a little cloud coverage and a breeze. Weather doesn't bother me so much. Heat and humidity is probably my least favorite, but given I ran in the rain this morning and willingly run in snow and temperatures below freezing, I'm not terribly put off by bad weather. The heat is definitely my biggest enemy though. It's crushed me on more than one race over the years.

[ceejay]

pinkcat - I'm not cut out for morning runs either! I usually run after work. I'm definitely not a morning person.

cnf2013 - I'm glad you were able to get out for a run today! Good luck with your running this week!

[azurestar]

ceejay, I am the same way, having an actual race to train for definitely helps motivate me.

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
I've been slacking these past few weeks, I'm hoping to go for a run tomorrow since I have the day off work.


GTKY: What is your favorite type of weather to run in? What was your worst weather-related running experience?

I like to run when it's cool and not too hot. I'm not really a morning person either so I usually run in the afternoon/early evening.

I did a half marathon in November and it was sooo windy that dirt kept flying in my eyes. Now I always bring my sunglasses for races, even if it's not sunny when the race starts, just to protect my eyes.