Fat Girls Walking Club

[Magix]

Looking very forward to hearing about the EE5K when you all get back! Sounds like a lot of fun!

ChocoKat - Glad you were able to do such a great time and without any major pain. That's terrific!

Sounds like everyone had a great weekend and got in whatever training was possible. I did my second workout of this week at the local junior high school track. I was amazed how many people were down there on a Saturday morning, walking, jogging, marathon training... really kind of cool. I made it through (although I was getting really tired of my interval alarm going off, telling me it was time to run again!) and realized that when you run on an actual track, it's really dirty! Dirty shoes, dirty socks, dirty pants leg. The gym is so much cleaner.

I think on Wednesday evening I might try to swing by the local running store and get fitted for a real pair of running shoes that will correct for whatever weird things my feet do while I run. That way, I'll be certain I've got the right gear and won't be likely to end up hurting myself. But, so far so good. I'm just hoping I can keep this up. Every time I'm in the process of running, I doubt whether I can make it all the way with this. But, every time I'm done running, I realize it wasn't really that bad.

 

[JoyMouse]

Sounds like everyone is in good shape. So glad that your shins are doing better Chocokat. I just booked an extra night at CSR for the EEC. We are now getting in on Thurs instead of Fri. The hardest part was breaking the news to my husband (who is getting left behind in GA ).

 

[ChocoKat]

Sounds like everyone is in good shape. So glad that your shins are doing better Chocokat. I just booked an extra night at CSR for the EEC. We are now getting in on Thurs instead of Fri. The hardest part was breaking the news to my husband (who is getting left behind in GA ).

Don't tempt me joy!!! I am THIS close to doing the very same

Today I decided to take it easy instead and rested to make sure my shins are perfect for tomorrow's run.

I want to make sure I don't get injured again.
Maybe I can talk DH into an extra night... he is my accountant, so I have to pass it by him

 

[nkkilala]

Well I guess this week is wildlife week!!

Out on my run I saw 4 different deer in different areas! They were so beautiful!!

I got my run in finally (I was off for 3 days due to rain)!!

I did the 3rd segment in my interval training. Next time I get to increase from 20 minutes to 25 minutes!!

Keep moving everyone!!!

I'm so excited for all of the EEC runners!!! YOU GO GIRLS!!!!

 

[disneyluv]

Hey Everyone,

Looks like everyone is doing a great job. I can't wait to hear how everyone does at the EE race.

ChocoKat - Congrats on the 15:32 mile !!! Keep up the great work.

As for me:
Friday - 2.7 miles / 46 minutes
Monday - 3.07 miles / 54 minute

I'm still trying to get to that under 16 mark. Hopefully, I will get there by the end of October.

I also did a 60 minutes rpm cycling class this morning

 

[tolemommy]

So, for those of us doing the EE, are you getting the clues?
We have gotten 3. The only thing that I am really freaked out by is the obstacle course. Climbing, balancing and crawling. Anyone have any idea what might be in store for us? Your cracking me up Annette!

Wow again I can't wait to hear all about EEC from all of you. It sounds like so much fun! I changed my avatar to my son's mini stuffed Yeti that we bought in the AK after he road EE ride in support of all of you EE'ers!

I timed myself today I'm walking about an 18 minute mile currently. I walked 48 minutes today & will to continue to time myself.

Exercise is a dirty word. Every time I hear it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate. ~Author Unknown

Walk On
Chris

 

[ChocoKat]

Thanks Tolemommy!!!

I went out for a speedy run/walk today, did the mile in under 16 minutes again stopped because my shins were acting up a lil bit. (Felt a very sharp localized pain on my left shin).

Came home, stretched properly, did toe raises and iced it up.
Then I freaked out I saw my left toe and it was bruised at the joint somehow. It didn't hurt, didn't feel numb, so I tried to figure it out. The last time I remember hurting my feet was this morning moving stuff around at work, I accidentally dropped something sorta heavy on my foot... a couple times ah yeah I am the epitome of grace, reflexes and balance... NOT!

That was a bad feeling there, thinking maybe being on my feet was causing it, reminds me of my main reason to get healthy: The threat of diabetes.

Sometimes a silly scare like that helps put thing into perspective.

On the lighter side and keeping on with the wildlife week, I saw a live armadillo tonight! It was actually sorta cute, sitting on the sidewalk as we walked back home, it just stood there looking at us and I got real close to it, they are so funny looking. I had seen another one on a long walk really early on a Saturday, but it was running away and on the distance... and I wasn't wearing my glasses so it could have been anything really.

Keep moving forward ladies!
Today's thought: even if you skip working out for a couple of days, keep on posting, don't be afraid or feel bad, there is still today and tomorrow to get your walking shoes on and get out there and try again!

 

[nkkilala]

ChocoKat,


I LOVE your thought for the day!!!

I had yesterday off so tonight will I will get back at it, hopefully.

I am filling in for some short staff at work and will be working 11 hours today .

Not something I'm looking forward to but I can manage. I'm just afarid that by the time I get home I'll be too pooped to go out! I will do my best, and if I don't get out there is always tomorrow, my short 5 hour day!


Keep on moving everyone!!!

 

[Magix]

Did the last workout of my 2nd 5K training week last night. My gym trainer appt got moved to a half hour later than planned, so I ran first. I think I must have run faster at the track on Saturday than I do on the treadmill, because the running speed felt kind of slow. I resisted the urge to up the speed, so I didn't end up hurting myself.

Did my full 40 minute workout, then went straight into my trainer appt. My trainer saw that another trainer/client combo were on the rower, so he challenged them to a race. The trainer who's client lost would have to do 50 push ups! Somehow, I agreed to the crazy idea, although I had literally just finished my run & stretches! Half way through the 200 meter speed row, I came half-way off the seat of my rower and kept telling the other girl that she was going to beat me, because I wasn't on the rower right and I could see that her RPMs were higher than mine. We gathered a bit of a crowd around us as we raced and, somehow, I ended up finishing 1 second faster than her! Yay me! My trainer was very pleased. So was I, because I don't much like the other trainer and enjoyed watching him do his 50 push ups.

But, then I had to do a 30 minute appointment, full of lunges and a new, weird kind of squat and all kinds of difficult stuff. I can't believe I made it through all of that in one night. Glad one of my friends from work happened to be there to see it! I'm exhausted today, though.

So, Thursday evening will be workout 1 of week 3 for me. That will be walk 1.5 minutes/run 1.5 minutes, then walk 3 minutes/run 3 minutes, repeated 3 times. This is a big jump up from running 1 minute at a time!

 

[JoyMouse]

Hi everyone. Hope you are all well. We made it past Wednesday and the weekend is looming closer and closer. I am ready for the w/e!! I guess that was pretty obvious...Hope you all have a great rest of the week. Keep up the good work.
Joy

 

[disneyluv]

Hey Everyone...

Sounds like everyone is moving right along.

I'm back on my daily lunch time walk routine (3 miles ~ 53-54 minutes). Still trying to figure out how to get faster.

Also, I'm trying out a free trial at the gym. Last night I took a class called bodyattack (man that was tough). Today I did a combo tai-chi, pilates, and yoga (definately not flexible enough ).

Keep up the great work everyone !!

 

[JoyMouse]

Good morning ladies. I just wanted to wish everyone a happy Thursday. You are all so motivating, I know that I appreciate the support. Have a great day and don't let the donughts get the best of you. (I guess that last part was really aimed at myself...)
Joy

 

[ChocoKat]

doughnuts are so evil!!!... and delicious... back back doughnut goodness!

Way to go Magix!!! Keep it up!
Thanks Nikki!!

Yesterday it was my rest day, I really did try to rest since my shins were hurting some, but I had to do a lot of stuff like lifting and standing around at work, so my legs were tired, then I had people over to bake for a charity event. I tried two new recipes for sugar free, whole wheat treats, I made some nice blueberry muffins, they are ok, but I made some chocolate cookies and they were terrible!!!

I am making these treats for health nuts and diabetics at work, I'll just bring the muffins, I had to chuck the cookies, wow they were both ugly and terrible tasting

Today I have to make a couple more things with normal ingredients, I ain't touching the double chocolate chip cookies or triple chocolate muffins once I am done though

All in all my feet ended up swollen and all due to all the work and all the baking and the hosting, but I just put them up, applied biofreeze and ice (not at the same time ) and they are a bit better today. Might have to skip the run though

 

[acourtwdw2]

doughnuts are so evil!!!... and delicious... back back doughnut goodness!

Way to go Magix!!! Keep it up!
Thanks Nikki!!

Yesterday it was my rest day, I really did try to rest since my shins were hurting some, but I had to do a lot of stuff like lifting and standing around at work, so my legs were tired, then I had people over to bake for a charity event. I tried two new recipes for sugar free, whole wheat treats, I made some nice blueberry muffins, they are ok, but I made some chocolate cookies and they were terrible!!!

I am making these treats for health nuts and diabetics at work, I'll just bring the muffins, I had to chuck the cookies, wow they were both ugly and terrible tasting

Today I have to make a couple more things with normal ingredients, I ain't touching the double chocolate chip cookies or triple chocolate muffins once I am done though

All in all my feet ended up swollen and all due to all the work and all the baking and the hosting, but I just put them up, applied biofreeze and ice (not at the same time ) and they are a bit better today. Might have to skip the run though

Do you just love biofreeze. I never used it before July after our last race. I hurt my back and couldnt move. The doctor i work for said try this and wow was it great. It currently packed in my luggage for after the race and even possibly during it. If i wear the wrong shoes or over train it keeps me moving. Yesterday was a great personal day. Last year we did the TOT and very proudly i wanted to wear my race shirt. Well my cousin ended up wearing it because it definitly didnt fit. I am currently wearing it at the airport.

 

[Magix]

Right on, acourt!!!! That's really cool! I've got a couple shirts like that... I hope one day I'll proudly wear them, too.

Last night I visited A Snail's Pace running store and picked up a good pair of Asics running shoes. They watched me run across the store and said that I have a very neutral foot that didn't need any compensating for weird movements. That really surprised me. I figured my foot would be all over the place! They had me try shoes with various levels of cushioning and I ended up feeling like the least cushioned shoes were the most cushy. Weird. Also picked up a pair of moisture wicking socks and some Body Glide (I have a pre-existing wear point that really needs to go away!). So, tonight I'll run at the gym in my new shoes and see if they really feel good.

What was strange was that after a tiny little bit of running across the store (a very small place), my shins and knees were killing me! That scared me a little. Didn't matter which shoes and it didn't feel like it had anything to do with the shoes. Maybe it was the hard floor? I know my legs were tired from the night before at the gym, but really... Worried about what might happen tonight.

 

[ChocoKat]

Do you just love biofreeze. I never used it before July after our last race. I hurt my back and couldnt move. The doctor i work for said try this and wow was it great. It currently packed in my luggage for after the race and even possibly during it. If i wear the wrong shoes or over train it keeps me moving. Yesterday was a great personal day. Last year we did the TOT and very proudly i wanted to wear my race shirt. Well my cousin ended up wearing it because it definitly didnt fit. I am currently wearing it at the airport.

Yes!!! I love the stuff!!! I put some on again this morning and my bandages and wow so much better!

Way to go on the shirt girl! Woot!

 

[ChocoKat]

Right on, acourt!!!! That's really cool! I've got a couple shirts like that... I hope one day I'll proudly wear them, too.

Last night I visited A Snail's Pace running store and picked up a good pair of Asics running shoes. They watched me run across the store and said that I have a very neutral foot that didn't need any compensating for weird movements. That really surprised me. I figured my foot would be all over the place! They had me try shoes with various levels of cushioning and I ended up feeling like the least cushioned shoes were the most cushy. Weird. Also picked up a pair of moisture wicking socks and some Body Glide (I have a pre-existing wear point that really needs to go away!). So, tonight I'll run at the gym in my new shoes and see if they really feel good.

What was strange was that after a tiny little bit of running across the store (a very small place), my shins and knees were killing me! That scared me a little. Didn't matter which shoes and it didn't feel like it had anything to do with the shoes. Maybe it was the hard floor? I know my legs were tired from the night before at the gym, but really... Worried about what might happen tonight.

Hmmm I have the same problem, but it is due to flat feet, I have properly fitted shoes, but I can't run on ANY inclines (up or downhill), and let's face it, the real world is not perfect and bouncy like an threadmill so I have decided walking and the elliptical are my 2 "land sports" of choice.

I do swim extremely fast and for a looong time though, call me Shamu
I think my next project includes buying a bike and trying a small triathlon.

 

[Magix]

Yeah, I think I may have to try running on concrete now and then, since that's what I'll mostly be on at AK. I did run on a local dirt track, which was fine, but I fear that concrete may be too much for me to take. Gotta do it, though. When I actually have some real time to go wherever I want for a Saturday run, I'll go to a park across town that's got a concrete 5K course and see what happens.

 

[ChocoKat]

Yeah, I think I may have to try running on concrete now and then, since that's what I'll mostly be on at AK. I did run on a local dirt track, which was fine, but I fear that concrete may be too much for me to take. Gotta do it, though. When I actually have some real time to go wherever I want for a Saturday run, I'll go to a park across town that's got a concrete 5K course and see what happens.

Just remember to take it easy, if your shins start acting up slow down to a walk, if they keep on at it, cease and desist. Do your stretches and good luck!!!
I learned that one the hard way, kept on going when I really shouldn't have and injured myself so badly that I am STILL trying to heal!

It is easy street for me until the competition. I just can't risk my shins not healing They were feeling really sore yesterday and today they were bothering me, so I am affraid I am on the bench until next week's race mommy!!!

 

[nkkilala]

Hello Ladies!!!

I got my run in today!!

I did my first day of Week 2 of the podcast interval running I"m doing.

I was out for 26 minutes and went about 2.2 miles!

Yesterday was just too hectic for me to get out and run! I got out of work at 7 and the had the repair man come and fix my dryer! It was just not happening. But today was awesome!!! I had NO pain anywhere throughout my run!!!

YIPPIE!!!!