***Born to Run***

[ironsexer]

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: Where is your favorite place/route to run?

[ironsexer]

Had to get this started this week!!


How were your runs this week? Lay it on us... Awesome!!! Ran a half marathon on Sunday that was hands down a PR and almost hit my goal for the year!!! Happy dance for a 1:49.06!!


GTKY: Where is your favorite place/route to run? Personally love a 5 mile hill run in Austin that gives you amazing views!! and hurts like hell.. has a crazy steep hill that last about 3/4 a mile. But now that were no longer in Austin I really love the country roads and fields the go on forever!

[mugster]

Ooh, I ran six times again (3 miles a run = 18 miles for the week). Two of those runs were outside because the weather has been kind down here. When I run outside, I run on a path that is all kinds of technical and rather hilly. After so many treadmill runs, it was really rough going. The first time I had to walk a bit and the second time I had to yell at my husband to slow down once.

My sticker chart calendar is still proving very inspiring...

ETA: My favorite place to run is in the nearby National battlefield park... so many miles of trails!

[mustloveerica]

I ran 4 times this week for a total of 9 miles. I'm pretty happy with that. I'm getting faster but I still do intervals. I might repeat this week of c25k because it was rough. I'm afraid I won't be able to do next week. Now if only running and weight lifting was helping with me losing weight id be happy. But I'm really struggling to lose anything .

Right now I just run on the treadmill at the gym. But once it's warmer I will go to the metroparks :-)

[mustloveerica]

Jan 26, 2015 11:59:14 GMT -5 mugster said:

Ooh, I ran six times again (3 miles a run = 18 miles for the week). Two of those runs were outside because the weather has been kind down here. When I run outside, I run on a path that is all kinds of technical and rather hilly. After so many treadmill runs, it was really rough going. The first time I had to walk a bit and the second time I had to yell at my husband to slow down once.

My sticker chart calendar is still proving very inspiring...

ETA: My favorite place to run is in the nearby National battlefield park... so many miles of trails!

Maybe I missed something. What is this sticker chart calendar?

[mugster]

Jan 26, 2015 12:06:34 GMT -5 mustloveerica said:

Jan 26, 2015 11:59:14 GMT -5 mugster said:

Ooh, I ran six times again (3 miles a run = 18 miles for the week). Two of those runs were outside because the weather has been kind down here. When I run outside, I run on a path that is all kinds of technical and rather hilly. After so many treadmill runs, it was really rough going. The first time I had to walk a bit and the second time I had to yell at my husband to slow down once.

My sticker chart calendar is still proving very inspiring...

ETA: My favorite place to run is in the nearby National battlefield park... so many miles of trails!

Maybe I missed something. What is this sticker chart calendar?

Ha... I decided that I was 5 at heart and give myself a star sticker every time I run and a doctor who sticker every time I lift weights. I definitely worked out a few days last week when I would otherwise have given myself a pass, just because I wanted to fill my calendar with stickers.

Ultimately, I might translate the stickers into bribes -- i.e. for every 50 stickers, I get a new toy -- but I haven't really taken it there yet.

ETA: image?

[mustloveerica]

mugster the 5 year old in me likes this. The visual representation is good motivation for you to be able to see how much you do in one week. I might have to do something like this for me :-) hope you don't mind if I steal your idea.

[Loki]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us... They were all tread-based, but okay. I wasn't feeling in top shape thanks to PMS, but this week should be better.


GTKY: Where is your favorite place/route to run? The beach is always beautiful.

[joy]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us... I got a 3.8 mile run in before I was curtailed by ice and snow. I'm a wee bit stressed about catching up to my schedule now with the big snowstorm headed towards Philly. I can't run inside so outside is my only choice! But, I'll make it work.



GTKY: Where is your favorite place/route to run? I run all over the city, but almost always include parts down the river bank. It's nice there.

[joy]

Jan 26, 2015 13:07:14 GMT -5 Loki said:

GTKY: Where is your favorite place/route to run? The beach is always beautiful.

I tried to run on the beach once and - oh my god - it killed my legs.  I was down by the water, but my shoes still sank into the sand a bit and didn't provide any bounce to propel me forward.  My legs felt like dead weights.

I suppose it would be great training, though!

[Loki]

Jan 26, 2015 13:11:29 GMT -5 joy said:

Jan 26, 2015 13:07:14 GMT -5 Loki said:

GTKY: Where is your favorite place/route to run? The beach is always beautiful.

I tried to run on the beach once and - oh my god - it killed my legs.  I was down by the water, but my shoes still sank into the sand a bit and didn't provide any bounce to propel me forward.  My legs felt like dead weights.

I suppose it would be great training, though!

Oh, I'm not talking in the sand.  I'm talking about the sidewalk - all the view without the effort.  Haha, too much work in the sand.

[kariann12]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us... I got 4 runs in for 10 miles. I actually ran 3 yesterday afternoon after being hungover from boozing the night before. And TBH, I could have ran for another 3. I can't figure out why I have such great runs after being hungover. It makes no rational sense to me.

GTKY: Where is your favorite place/route to run? I like running through on a path in the woods. In CC in high school we had this nice 5k loop around school, it was all in the woods and I loved running it.

[eriniscool]

Sidelined by icy sidewalks and a broken arm, but signed up for a 5km. Foam party obstacle race with MH and his family!

[ironsexer]

kariann12 - I loved high school CC!! We were all about the incentives.. my favorite was our cookie run. On our easy days we would do a mile run to the grocery store and get the free cookies they left out for kids before doing a very easy jog back.

[spaghettioh]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
Fantastic! I ran 4 times for a total of 21.5km (13.35 miles), all outside

GTKY: Where is your favorite place/route to run?
There are paved bike/walking trails that go across my city which I love running on. They go along the river which is beautiful, they're always plowed in the winter and you never have to deal with any car traffic.

[spaghettioh]

eriniscool Hope your arm heals up quick!

[Deleted]

I'm a runner, but normally take a break in the winter because of the ice. Sorry to hear about your arm eriniscool- also love your name! lol

I may start using a treadmill for the next few weeks until things thaw up. I miss running.

Favorite run would have to be the Detroit marathon. It was only my first, but it was such an amazing experience. I know it's not a route I can do often, but I look forward to it every year from now on!