July will be Red, White and Incredible!!

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

While definitely sky-high in the calorie department, we made "Red, White, and Bleu Potato Salad" for the 4th and received numerous raves about it. I'm not usually a fan of bleu cheese, but this really was good. We made it after tasting at a potluck a few weeks ago where it was also being raved about. It's a pretty simple recipe and since it tastes best if made ahead, you could put it together the day before and then not worry about it anymore.

20 small red potatoes, skin on
1 small red onion, chopped
1 package (6 oz) bleu cheese, crumbled
1 package bacon, cooked, crumbled
Mayo to taste

Boil the potatoes until completely cooked/soft. Let cool and chop into bite size pieces. The onion can be very over powering and you may consider using ½ - ¾ of it. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and chill for an hour.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Hey guys, hope everyone is having an incredible weekend. Checking in with a 10k this morning. 1:02:23... 49 seconds off my PR, but not bad, all things considered.

I really hate hills.

Now for a very leisurely weekend OFF, back in training again Tuesday for a 4M next Saturday. Then I'm largely race-less until a steep uphill 5k at the end of August. Need to start getting back in my head and doing some long training runs.

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Hey guys, hope everyone is having an incredible weekend. Checking in with a 10k this morning. 1:02:23... 49 seconds off my PR, but not bad, all things considered.

I really hate hills.

Now for a very leisurely weekend OFF, back in training again Tuesday for a 4M next Saturday. Then I'm largely race-less until a steep uphill 5k at the end of August. Need to start getting back in my head and doing some long training runs.

That's an awesome time! Especially if it included hills. Hills are one thing I have not yet included in my training program. Hal Higdon doesn't include them in the Novice Half Training program, so I'm taking that as tacit understanding that it's not necessary yet.

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Good morning, Incredibles!

I did my first early morning long run this morning. I wanted to get it in before DH left for the day so I wouldn't have it hanging over my head all day long. So I got up at 4:00AM, got dressed, and hit the pavement by 4:20AM. I had a whole wheat/cornmeal blueberry muffin before I left and took my first ever packet of Gu with me. I didn't take water because I don't have one of the belt holders and couldn't abide the thought of carrying a bottle for six miles. I was wearing my new shoes and had my iPhone with Runmeter running. I didn't put on an audiobook this morning. Something about the early, early morning light and sounds seemed more conducive to just running with the sounds of the neighborhood and nature with an occasional interruption from runmeter to announce my pace, distance, and time.

About two miles into the run, I could feel a blister forming on the insole of my right foot. Now, I should have known better than to wear brand new shoes (even if they were high quality and fitted to me by someone who knows what they're doing). I stopped my run to cinch down the laces a bit more and that helped. I took my Gu at 45 minutes into my run and really wished I had some water to help wash it down. I bought two other brands and I'll have to see how I like them. Not a huge fan of Gu. The taste was okay if overly sweet. It was mostly the texture that put me off. Felt like trying to swallow a big blob of orange flavored mucus. Gross, I know. Sorry if that was TMI.

My GPS on my iPhone with Runmeter kept cutting out. I started guessing this was probably the case when I was about 3 miles into my run, but Runmeter said I was only 2-something miles in and was reporting some of my paces at 17- or 18-minutes. I had mapped out the six mile run on Gmap Pedometer which I've found to be really accurate, so I knew something was up. It's funny, because sometimes the GPS works just fine in that area and other times it doesn't. So, my time spent running the six miles 1:21:35 which puts me at 13:36/miles. I'm thrilled! I am going to drive the route later today, though, just to check the mileage.

Overall, I feel really good about the run. I need to figure out how to bring some water with me. I probably need to wear my new running shoes for an hour or two each day for the next week to make sure they are broken in to my feet. I'll try a different energy gel next time. And I might need to try some of the jelly bean type energy supplement or maybe the crunchy one I heard about. I need to find something lightweight with a pocket to put some of this stuff in while I run!!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning, INCREDIBLES!

I'm headed to my parents' house for a long weekend of helping out around the house as they prepare to move, so I won't be getting a long run in this weekend. I'm not too worried - I think a rest weekend might be good for me, as long as I hit the training as soon as I get back.

That's nice of you to help your folks, Megan.

This is perhaps a bizarre question, but does anyone have trouble keeping weight ON when they run?

Maybe you need some more protein in your diet, Amy.

It still seems like a long, long way to go, but considering I just started the C25K at the beginning of January, I am feeling great about my progress. I figure that once I've been running for a year, I may really try to improve my time. Right now it's still happening slowly but naturally.

Isn't it fun to look back and reflect on your progress?

On another note, my Mom's family will be arriving in droves this week for my cousin's wedding party (she got married in May in NY and is having a second reception here in FL for the family who couldn't make it to the wedding). It will be so much fun to get together with all of my cousins and their families. I am looking forward to tons of beach and pool time to cool off. I am hosting a shower for the two of us that are preggo right now and am trying to come up with an easy menu. Any ideas? It is at lunch time and I don't want anything hot since it will be sweltering outside! I am thinking about making tuna salad sandwiches, bruschetta, fruit salad, veggie tray but I would like one more item that is a little more interesting. Oh, and of course we will have desserts. I am going to have cute little cupcakes made for everyone with baby girl decorations (both are having girls as their second).

Enjoy your family visit!

Hey guys, hope everyone is having an incredible weekend. Checking in with a 10k this morning. 1:02:23... 49 seconds off my PR, but not bad, all things considered.

I really hate hills.

Now for a very leisurely weekend OFF, back in training again Tuesday for a 4M next Saturday. Then I'm largely race-less until a steep uphill 5k at the end of August. Need to start getting back in my head and doing some long training runs.

Great time, Amy, and a new PR!

Sounds like everyone is doing INCREDIBLE! I keep making progress through the C25K and need to take a page from mikamah's book and sign up for a few 5Ks this fall before I start my 16 weeks before the Princess. It is wonderful to feel so strong and be running.

I have to say I never imagined a year ago that I would be planning to run a half marathon and on a race team with a bunch of INCREDIBLE folks on my 50th birthday! I will use my birthday money from my Mom and MIL to get some good running shoes.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Bephus]

Amy - congrats on the race, hills are the worst! I also second the protein in your diet for keeping on the weight.

Stephanie - super early runs are pretty neat. I also love the silence of that time of day. You do need to drink water with the Gu, not only is it easier to swallow, but it can dehydrate you if you take them without water. I would get one of the bottles that you hold or a belt for a water bottle. They often have a pocket too for other needs. I have a Camelback fanny pack that I use on long runs, not cute at all, but very useful.

Thanks for the recipes, I appreciate them! You guys rock!

I ran a run this morning at 6:00. I was pretty slow and got a bad cramp, but I finished it and that was my goal.

Hope you all had a great weekend!

 

[mikamah]

Hello Incredibles!!

I did my second 5k yesterday in the heat and humidity, and I was a little slower than my first, but ok with that. They had timing chips in our bibs, so it was also more accurate than the first. My time was 44.07 and I was 837 out of 962, which really thrilled me not to be so close to the last. It was a benefit for two cancer charities, and there were a lot of walkers too, but it made me feel good. I didn't take off too fast this time, but the first half was hot and sunny, and the second half was more shady. It was around a lake but there was no breeze. I did it with a friend who asked me thursday to do it with her, and as I approached the finish line two men were cheering, "go Kathy" and I thought the woman ahead of me must be kathy too, but after she passed, I saw my friend with them, and went over. It was too funny, but I got a little excited to hear some men calling my names, even though they were a couple.

I've been having some pain in my left foot, in the ball of the foot toward the ,middle, and when I'm in my running shoes or dansko work clogs, it feels pretty good, but if I'm bare foot or in flip flops it hurts a lot more. It did hurt during the race yesterday, but I continued, so I think that's why it hurt much worse last night. I just got off work and after some ibuprofen this am it is feeling better. I had done the wii fit a couple days last week, and usually do it barefoot, so that may be part of it. I'm going to go to the running store and see if I might need new sneakers. I've had them for 5 months, and I've heard you should get new shoes every 6 months or so. I figure too, at my weight they probably get a little more wear and tear than average. How often do you all get new shoes?

Lisa- is there a place near you that will fit you for your new shoes? I was totally amazed when I went in for mine at the amount of time they put into it, and my shoes felt awesome. You should sign up for a 5k. I'd like to try one a month, and in the fall, maybe a 10k.

Stephanie- congrats on your 6 miles!! That is such a great pace too. I like to hear all the info about gu and water on long runs. I don't like to carry water either, but in this heat for those longer distances, you must need it. Yesterday after a mile and a half, I was so happy to see the water station.

Amy- congrats on your 10K!!!

Good luck to all on your runs this week. It's still pretty hot and humid here, though it looks like a thunder storm is heading our way. I'm going to hit the running store before I pick up my son at camp.

Have a great day!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I hope everyone is having a great July 4th weekend! I'm sad to say that I won't be running for the next eight weeks. I have a stress fracture in my lower shin. I haven't been overtraining as far as number of runs per week (3), but I have been pushing myself in terms of trying to go faster. When I start back, I am going to take it easy and not worry about time until I have been running for at least a year, maybe more (I started in Jan 2010).

I am disappointed that I won't be able to run a 10K on Labor Day, but my ultimate goal is the Princess, so I have to get better to be able to train for that. The end of my eight weeks of rest coincides with the start of school, so that will work out wonderfully because it will be easier to train then anyway. I am going to do spin classes and yoga during my break, but nothing that will aggravate my leg. As far as weight loss is concerned, I am sure I will continue to lose, even without the running. I have my newly diagnosed reflux to thank for that. It's very easy to have self-control when food makes you feel bad. Of course, I think I would rather be 10 pounds heavier, happy, and eating hamburgers and hot dogs this weekend!

I'll still be around here to cheer everyone on. Good luck to everyone who is doing races this weekend!

Oh lauren I am so sorry to hear about your leg. Hopefully these 8 weeks will go fast for you so you can be back in your running shoes before you know it. Take this time to rest and workout other muscles on your body. Keep up the positive attitude

We had a very nice 4th, and I ran my first 5k today! I was hoping for anything under 30 minutes, as my last 3 mile race was 31:26, and my best split on a 10k was 30:06. I was very nervous, though, because the starting temp was 85.

Came in at 29:06

Great Run Amy!!! You are so awesome!

Weighed in today and lost half a pound! Awesome and disappointing. Disappointing because I know it could have been more. I was terrible with my eating this week, and I knew I was doing it. Once I get back from my weekend trip, I am going to hit it hard. Splurges are allowed, but they are occasional, not frequent.

I know the feeling but atleast you lost and didnt gain. You need to have splurges occasionally to keep life fun!

Evening, guys! I've been a bad, bad teammate... I'm so sorry! Life's just been a whirlwind lately. I have officially been a SAHM for the last eight days. I no longer punch a time clock! But I've been working from home instead, transcribing, and since it's less money, I've been working a lot harder. The holiday and being on vacation this week with my parents has thrown me off too. I'm working on the second week of my Half Marathon program (thanks, Vern... I'm using the mileage only one you sent me and my 2 mile runs every Thursday are intervals). I had a three mile run today and it was so hot and so humid, it was a disaster. My pace was 10:34, one I hadn't seen in a long time. I know that's decent but I've been seeing the 9:40s lately and I liked it there!!

Hi Amy glad to see you back on here, we missed you. I always say its harder to be at home than it is to go to work so if you are working from home and being a SAHM you got double the work. My hat goes off to you!

Hey there! Sorry I have been MIA, this has been a strange week with Dh home Monday and everything. I am looking forward to next week, no camps or swim lessons.
I have started my new running schedule that I will continue until marathon weekend in January this week and boy am I TIRED!! It is good though and I am actually looking forward to all the running. I am now doing a little cross training and weights Monday, speedwork and sometimes abs Tuesday, recovery run Wednesday, medium distance Thursday, cross train Friday, medium distance Saturday, long run Sunday. I think that I will use Wednesday or Friday as a day off if I am feeling really beat. We will have to see how the heat and humidity treats me.

On another note, my Mom's family will be arriving in droves this week for my cousin's wedding party (she got married in May in NY and is having a second reception here in FL for the family who couldn't make it to the wedding). It will be so much fun to get together with all of my cousins and their families. I am looking forward to tons of beach and pool time to cool off. I am hosting a shower for the two of us that are preggo right now and am trying to come up with an easy menu. Any ideas? It is at lunch time and I don't want anything hot since it will be sweltering outside! I am thinking about making tuna salad sandwiches, bruschetta, fruit salad, veggie tray but I would like one more item that is a little more interesting. Oh, and of course we will have desserts. I am going to have cute little cupcakes made for everyone with baby girl decorations (both are having girls as their second).

I hope everyone is staying cool and hydrated.

Sounds like alot of fun. I hope you have/had a great time with your family. The shower ideas sound fun!

Hey guys, hope everyone is having an incredible weekend. Checking in with a 10k this morning. 1:02:23... 49 seconds off my PR, but not bad, all things considered.

I really hate hills.

Now for a very leisurely weekend OFF, back in training again Tuesday for a 4M next Saturday. Then I'm largely race-less until a steep uphill 5k at the end of August. Need to start getting back in my head and doing some long training runs.

You seriously are the energizer bunny!

Hello Incredibles!!

I did my second 5k yesterday in the heat and humidity, and I was a little slower than my first, but ok with that. They had timing chips in our bibs, so it was also more accurate than the first. My time was 44.07 and I was 837 out of 962, which really thrilled me not to be so close to the last. It was a benefit for two cancer charities, and there were a lot of walkers too, but it made me feel good. I didn't take off too fast this time, but the first half was hot and sunny, and the second half was more shady. It was around a lake but there was no breeze. I did it with a friend who asked me thursday to do it with her, and as I approached the finish line two men were cheering, "go Kathy" and I thought the woman ahead of me must be kathy too, but after she passed, I saw my friend with them, and went over. It was too funny, but I got a little excited to hear some men calling my names, even though they were a couple.

I've been having some pain in my left foot, in the ball of the foot toward the ,middle, and when I'm in my running shoes or dansko work clogs, it feels pretty good, but if I'm bare foot or in flip flops it hurts a lot more. It did hurt during the race yesterday, but I continued, so I think that's why it hurt much worse last night. I just got off work and after some ibuprofen this am it is feeling better. I had done the wii fit a couple days last week, and usually do it barefoot, so that may be part of it. I'm going to go to the running store and see if I might need new sneakers. I've had them for 5 months, and I've heard you should get new shoes every 6 months or so. I figure too, at my weight they probably get a little more wear and tear than average. How often do you all get new shoes?

Great job Kathy! The heat will really make the run slower so dont worry about your time. I was cracking up at the male couple cheering for you. I think your problem possibly could be plantar fascitis. Look it up and see what you think. Rest will help, wearing shoes with good arch supports, and ice after runs. Hope it is feeling better soon. I had a similar issue in the first few weeks of running. I took it easy and it eventually went away.

As you can see I am back from vacation. We had a great time. I am really glad to be home and to get back on track with my eating. I think I gained 3-4lbs. I will officially weigh in tomorrow on my work scale. I did get a run in this morning which felt good until the 2nd mile and then my legs felt like jelly. I think I am so tired and run down I need to really take it slow this week.

I hope you all had a great holiday!

 

[Bephus]

Kathy - great job on your 5K. I too was giggling over your men cheerleaders. I agree that it could be planter fasicitis. I have had trouble with it and changing shoes often helps, along with ice and rest. Mine is worst in the summer when I am wearing flip flops all the time. I do change my shoes a lot, I have a very heavy footfall and being on the bigger side (I have been over 150 lbs until very recently) I feel like I wear them out faster. I tend to get new shoes every 4-5 months.

Lindsay - welcome back. Glad you had a fun vacay! It always takes me awhile to get back in the groove after a vacation.

No run today, but I went to the gym. I did some cardio (walking and eliptical), weights and abs. I always feel so strong after weights.

Have a great Monday all!

 

[mikamah]

I think your problem possibly could be plantar fascitis. Look it up and see what you think. Rest will help, wearing shoes with good arch supports, and ice after runs. Hope it is feeling better soon. I had a similar issue in the first few weeks of running. I took it easy and it eventually went away.

I agree that it could be planter fasicitis. I have had trouble with it and changing shoes often helps, along with ice and rest. Mine is worst in the summer when I am wearing flip flops all the time. I do change my shoes a lot, I have a very heavy footfall and being on the bigger side (I have been over 150 lbs until very recently) I feel like I wear them out faster. I tend to get new shoes every 4-5 months.

THanks guys for the info on plantar fasciitis. I did look it up and it seems like that pain usually goes back toward the heel, and my foot seems to hurt as it spreads out from side to side, if that makes sense. It feels better today, and I'm not going to run again til tomorrow and see if that helps. I"ve got my fingers crossed it's just a strain, and maybe a little arthritis. The funny thing is, since I've been more faithful about running every week, the rest of my body feels pretty good. After my first race when I really pushed, my hips and knees were achey for days, so maybe I'm actually getting conditioned. Oh, and i bought a new pair of shoes. I will keep these strictly for running, and maybe they'll last longer. I could feel the difference in them. My other shoes, because they were so comfy, I'd were them for more than just running, so the support had worn down.

I do have to say, I got some more motivation to stick to ww and try to lose some weight when I looked at the race pictures online. I've got some work to do.

Lindsay- Hope you're recovering from vacation and getting a little rest. It's funny how vacations aren't always relaxing.

Have an incredible day!!!

 

[elbowglitter]

Back from my weekend at my parents' house! As expected, I didn't get in any running, but I was also proud of myself for not eating myself into a stupor, as often happens when I visit them. I came back half a pound up from last week, but as I flew home yesterday, I'm hoping that's just water weight from airport food. I also came back with a bit of a cold, so maybe I have half a pound of gross in my sinuses. (eeew)

I've got a 4 mile run scheduled for tonight and I hope the weather holds. I've kind of over-scheduled myself this week, so I'm having to switch around workouts to get everything in, which is kind of a bummer. I always stress when I have to miss a run. I know that as long as I get my weekend long run in, I'll be okay, but it's always a bit of a freakout.

And now, back to digging out my inbox. I was only gone two days, and it's going to take me hours to plow through all of this!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

THanks guys for the info on plantar fasciitis. I did look it up and it seems like that pain usually goes back toward the heel, and my foot seems to hurt as it spreads out from side to side, if that makes sense. It feels better today, and I'm not going to run again til tomorrow and see if that helps. I"ve got my fingers crossed it's just a strain, and maybe a little arthritis. The funny thing is, since I've been more faithful about running every week, the rest of my body feels pretty good. After my first race when I really pushed, my hips and knees were achey for days, so maybe I'm actually getting conditioned. Oh, and i bought a new pair of shoes. I will keep these strictly for running, and maybe they'll last longer. I could feel the difference in them. My other shoes, because they were so comfy, I'd were them for more than just running, so the support had worn down.

I do have to say, I got some more motivation to stick to ww and try to lose some weight when I looked at the race pictures online. I've got some work to do.

Glad to hear your foot is already feeling better. Hopefully another day or two of rest will help too. Just take it easy dont over do it.

I totally understand what you mean about seeing pics. Sometimes I feel so good and then I see a picture and Im like ok I still have a long way to go. At least we are heading in the right direction.

Back from my weekend at my parents' house! As expected, I didn't get in any running, but I was also proud of myself for not eating myself into a stupor, as often happens when I visit them. I came back half a pound up from last week, but as I flew home yesterday, I'm hoping that's just water weight from airport food. I also came back with a bit of a cold, so maybe I have half a pound of gross in my sinuses. (eeew)

I've got a 4 mile run scheduled for tonight and I hope the weather holds. I've kind of over-scheduled myself this week, so I'm having to switch around workouts to get everything in, which is kind of a bummer. I always stress when I have to miss a run. I know that as long as I get my weekend long run in, I'll be okay, but it's always a bit of a freakout.

And now, back to digging out my inbox. I was only gone two days, and it's going to take me hours to plow through all of this!

Glad your back, I know it takes awhile to catch up on all the social networking and emails. You dont realize how much you miss when your gone. Have a great run tonight. I am hoping the thunderstorms hold off here too. I dont worry to much about the rain, since I love running it but I am not that adventurous to run in lightning and thunder.

 

[VernRDH]

Lindsay, welcome back from vacation! Hope you are settling back into your routine!

Kathy-plantar fascitis can really stink. DH had it, ended up in physical therapy for most of last summer. Inserts in his shoes too. Rest, ice, the shoes will all help. And awesome job on the 5k!

Megan-isn't it amazing how much piles up in just a couple days? Good luck sorting through it all.

To all my other INCREDIBLES, hope you are all doing well. It is pouring rain here right now, it has been hot and humid. Supposed to continue being hot and humid. DH is going out at 4:45 am to run and I go out at 5:30am. Todays run was good, I had one of my better times for a 3 mile run.

I am trying oh so hard to stay on plan with WW, but its tough. I am hungry, like tummy grumbling hungry right now. I took DD to TKD, so I did not get to eat dinner until 7:15. I took some almonds with me to snack on to tide me over, but even after my dinner I am still grumbly in my tumbly.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Veronica- I hate those days of feeling so hungry. Your body must need some food if your tummy is grumbling. I say feed it and see what happens. Choose something low point and it wont make you feel so bad.

I just got done with my 3 mile run. The rain held off but it was so humid I felt like I couldnt even breathe. It was a little slow I completed it in 38min. I am still getting back into the grove.

The good news is I only gained .8lbs on my vacation. I apologize if I already said this I never can remember what I post where anymore. I am hoping to have it off within the next couple of days. I am proud of myself it seems as though vacation did not throw a hiccup into my routine and I started right back on it yesterday!

 

[mikamah]

Back from my weekend at my parents' house! As expected, I didn't get in any running, but I was also proud of myself for not eating myself into a stupor, as often happens when I visit them. I came back half a pound up from last week, but as I flew home yesterday, I'm hoping that's just water weight from airport food. I also came back with a bit of a cold, so maybe I have half a pound of gross in my sinuses. (eeew)

I've got a 4 mile run scheduled for tonight and I hope the weather holds. I've kind of over-scheduled myself this week, so I'm having to switch around workouts to get everything in, which is kind of a bummer. I always stress when I have to miss a run. I know that as long as I get my weekend long run in, I'll be okay, but it's always a bit of a freakout.

Great job on your eating at the parents. It's hard to be away from our homes and keep up the healthy eating. I hope you feel better. I can just tell by your description of your sinuses how you feel. Hang in there. I hope the run helped.

To all my other INCREDIBLES, hope you are all doing well. It is pouring rain here right now, it has been hot and humid. Supposed to continue being hot and humid. DH is going out at 4:45 am to run and I go out at 5:30am. Todays run was good, I had one of my better times for a 3 mile run.

I am trying oh so hard to stay on plan with WW, but its tough. I am hungry, like tummy grumbling hungry right now. I took DD to TKD, so I did not get to eat dinner until 7:15. I took some almonds with me to snack on to tide me over, but even after my dinner I am still grumbly in my tumbly.

Nice work on the run, Veronica. I agree with Lindsay, on ww we aren't supposed to be hungry. I've been struggling this week, again, but bought a big bag of cherries and they are helping me to get back on track. Better than sitting with a bag of chips or cookies, but I have had those too. Hang in there.

I just got done with my 3 mile run. The rain held off but it was so humid I felt like I couldnt even breathe. It was a little slow I completed it in 38min. I am still getting back into the grove.

The good news is I only gained .8lbs on my vacation. I apologize if I already said this I never can remember what I post where anymore. I am hoping to have it off within the next couple of days. I am proud of myself it seems as though vacation did not throw a hiccup into my routine and I started right back on it yesterday!

Nice work on the run. It has been so humid here too. This morning is the first time the house actually feels nice in I can't remember how long, at least since the 4th. Congrats on only gaining .8! That is awesome.

Thanks so much everyone for the plantar fasciitis info. I took mon and tues off from running, and went for a bike ride with my son one day, and my foot felt much better yesterday. I did 3 miles yesterday after work in my new shoes, and my food didn't hurt at all while I ran, but just a little sore after, so I did ice it, and it's pretty good this morning. I have heard that PF is so hard to get over, so I'm happy that I'm feeling much better already. When I think about those little bones and joints in my foot, and my 210 pound body running on them, I figure, of course they would be strained. I'm sticking to approx 5 min run, 3 min walk pattern, and that seems to work well for me. Now, if I could get the eating under control, and lose some weight, I would increase the run times.

Have an incredible day everyone!!

 

[Mickeys#1Fan4ever]

Hi Incredibles!

Well again I've went MIA for a couple of weeks! It has been CRAZY around our house. My sister-in-law from TN was here for 3 weeks and during that same time my brother-in-law from TX came in town for 11 days with his two young daughters so things have been busy, busy, busy! So basically that put my DH and all his siblings together for a good 11 days. Fortunately, the sister-in-law stayed with us and the brother-in-law with young daughters stayed with my DH's brother that lives here.....our house was quite.....theirs wasn't!!
Anyway, we all spent time together EVERY day.....baseball games, lake days, lots of pool time, etc.... It was absolutely exhausting. And with both DS's involved in different sports...one swims on a rec swim team and the other plays waterpolo we've been gone EVERY weekend....and this weekend is no different....headed to Santa Cruz for a waterpolo tournament on Saturday and Davis for a swim meet on Sunday!

Now, with all that being said....I am having a major tough time getting in my long training runs I can fit in 3-4 miles through the week, but never seems to be time for the long runs. My son & I did 6 miles last Saturday and it wasn't as good as I would like it. My DS is having major issues with his knees. He's good for about the 1st 3-4 miles and then his knees really start hurting. I think I'm going to make him an appt to see the sports injury doctor I've been seeing for my feet. We should be higher in our mileage but can only do what we can I guess.

and oh yeah.....way back on the 3rd both my DS's and I participated in the "Folsom Firecracker" and our results were: My older DS and my nephew did the 5k and DS finished 2nd in his age group with a 25:?? finish time...and my younger DS(the one that is doing the DL 1/2 with me) and I finished the 10K in 1h 15m......my WORST time ever on a 10k! I was so disappointed but my DS was having his knee issues so I walked a lot with him. He starts out really strong but then poops out. So I'm thinking of starting the run/walk method with him. This will hopefully slow him down in the beginning and he can finish strong and not in major agony at the end.

But I have a question about the Galloway run/walk methods.....It says for a 10min pace do a 3min run and 1 min walk. Does this mean for the 3 mins we would need to run a 10 min pace or possibly faster? I'm confused.....I'm assuming this would mean that the race would be finished with an average of a 10 min pace...... I run/walk but never have I run/walk a set time....I just walk a few feet and the start running back shortly. It works for me, but DS seems to be struggling and I want the DL 1/2 to be fun for him....not misery!

Hope everyone is staying cool and hydrated.....the next 3 days for us are going to be in the triple digits Hard to believe summer is almost over! But the DL 1/2 is getting closer

Have a GREAT day everyone!

 

[elbowglitter]

Hi Incredibles!
My DS is having major issues with his knees. He's good for about the 1st 3-4 miles and then his knees really start hurting. I think I'm going to make him an appt to see the sports injury doctor I've been seeing for my feet. We should be higher in our mileage but can only do what we can I guess.

Always good to see a doc, but what really helped my knee issues were stretches, strength work, and a foam roller. And ice after every run, even if the knees don't hurt. For years, I wore a brace and then finally decided to do something about the pain rather than just avoiding it. I'm not always good about the stretching, but I'm trying!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Welcome back to the board patsy. What a crazy but Im sure fun couple of weeks you must of had. I had to laugh at your comment about the younger kids and the not so quiet house. We just got back from vacation and went with a family that has a 10yr old and an infant. Im sure they did not expect the loudness and craziness of my two boys ages 3 and 5. It can get a little overwhelming sometimes and if your not use to it I can see how that must drive a person nuts. Glad you got the quieter of the two.

dont worry about your runs being slower at least your doing them. Hopefully you can find some running time in the next couple of weeks to start increasing your mileage. Good luck!

 

[Mickeys#1Fan4ever]

Always good to see a doc, but what really helped my knee issues were stretches, strength work, and a foam roller. And ice after every run, even if the knees don't hurt. For years, I wore a brace and then finally decided to do something about the pain rather than just avoiding it. I'm not always good about the stretching, but I'm trying!

I totally agree with the stretching thing....although I'm personally not too good at making myself do it. I usually have no problems after...cause it feels so good to get those stretches in, but before a run...I'm terrible at that. The foam roller is a good idea...I think I'll have him to start using that a couple of times a day. And I definitely think he needs to strengthen his knees. He's a goalie for waterpolo and he "egg beats" an entire game and sometimes by the end of the game he is in major pain. I'm wondering if a brace would help him mentally get past the pain. If he puts on icy hot before a waterpolo game he say's his knees aren't hurting as bad at the end of the game.....sometimes I think it is just trial and error, but I'm definintely going to have the doctor to look at it.

Welcome back to the board patsy. What a crazy but Im sure fun couple of weeks you must of had. I had to laugh at your comment about the younger kids and the not so quiet house. We just got back from vacation and went with a family that has a 10yr old and an infant. Im sure they did not expect the loudness and craziness of my two boys ages 3 and 5. It can get a little overwhelming sometimes and if your not use to it I can see how that must drive a person nuts. Glad you got the quieter of the two.

dont worry about your runs being slower at least your doing them. Hopefully you can find some running time in the next couple of weeks to start increasing your mileage. Good luck!

my two boys are 16 & 18 and my SIL's kids are 24 & 20....so we definitely have left the years of the screeching and constant "I wants".....but it was fun being with the family since we only get ALL together about every 2 years.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi ladies!

I did a 5.11 mile run tonight. I planned on doing 5 but I kinda forgot the route I had mapped using mapmyrun.com and ended up doing a little extra I completed it in 1hr and 4min. Slow compared to some of you speedy runners but I am proud that I made it that far. It has been my farthest run to date. It was extremely humid again. I am really hoping that keeping persistent with running during this horrible weather will only help me be even better when its cooler.

Question? How will I ever get faster...... Can I just keep doing what I am doing and in time I will be able to go faster without dying out? Im thinking as I loose weight I will continue to get quicker too, is this true? Currently I am 195 and I was 215 when I started. I just feel like I got to 11-12 min miles in a few months and now I have been stuck there for awhile. Any thoughts or encouragements would be greatly appreciated.