Wk Of Nov 11 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

I should do a 5 mile SW today. (First training day since feeling bad.)

Part of me says I should suck it up and do the walk. (No pain no gain; it's just a cold.) Part of me says to just rest.

I've never been in this spot before so I don't know what the experts would advise. Does anyone else know?

Thanks.

Kelley - I hope you feel better soon! Some days I've found when I feel crappy that it doesn't bother me if I go out for a run. Give your walk a try, but if you feel drained and you are hacking up a lung I'd say turn around. Don't push yourself if you don't feel up to it though!

 

[princessrunner]

I guess I now know what a truly bad run is!! I wanted to go 60 minutes and only made it 55. I had been doing pretty well mpm wise but today it was 11:09 and I only made it 5 miles total. I had some issue going on inside my right shoe which I though was my sock bunching up but it turned out to be a heat blister (yes and it was 40 degrees at 2 p.m. when I started my run ) which is really serving to irritate me more. I am now FINALLY on the mend and I get a friction blister in all places...my arch!!

Anyway, Kelly, as far as exercise/not exercise I think that you have to listen to your body. If it were me, I would try it and if it hurt or I started coughing more, I would turn back. This is coming from me...the one who forced herself out running last winter come heck or high water even though I was hacking up my right lung and toenail until the doc finally told me I had pneumonia and I could not run under any circumstances for a week. Her words were "you are one of those people we really worry about". Don't be one of those people....like me!! Get well soon!!

 

[gatorphipps]

Good evening Wish Team!:

Sorry to be missing so much.....LTO! This fund raising has me really busy! I am on my way with that though....I am at $800 of my $1100 goal! I need to keep moving on it though.....I need $300 more before the Victory Junction 1/2 marathon on December 2nd.
Beth

Beth, are you running the Victory Junction 1/2? I am not, but tons of my running buddies from Charlotte will be there. Are you wearing your WISH shirt? Let me know. I will tell them to look for you.

WTG JenGa! A win in your age group is so cool!

I just cannot catch up...so sorry guys! At this point, I am trying to get 3 kid's homework finished b/4 I have rehearsal...had a show this morning and will work from 0930 to 1900 tomorrow and something like that Thursday...but my LAST LR for Charlotte is Friday and let the taper begin!

Later!

 

[HMHunters]

Hello, WISHers!

I got my 6 miles done yesterday and it was the best Monday run I've had in a long time! (I left my watch at home so I have no idea of my pace, but it was decent.)

Today after work and errands I went to the Y for xt on the bike - 40 minutes. Love sitting there reading a magazine!

You all are killing me - trying to keep up with this thread is tough work!

Lisa - Jealous that you get to do the Minnie! (And there's a reason they call it the "Goofy"!

Martha - WTG with your longest-ever run! It is so fun making those milestones! Did you ever think when you started running that you'd be able to run 17 miles?!?

cugill - Many of my runs are taken one step at a time!

Kristi - How was the parent-teacher conference? I just started working in a preschool, which is great for being there with the kids!

Jen in GA - Congrats on running your age group! It counts, no matter how many people were entered. (Reading your later post, I guess you could have placed even if you'd stopped with that guy for some coffee! That would be pretty funny!)

Leana - Looks like a great week of workouts planned

Dream Believer -

PatsBill - Sounds like you should keep DD up really late before every swim meet!

Tricia - Hope the shin splints heal up and you can get back to it!

Sara - PD for DS's croup!

Judy - Sorry work feels like a prison - hope you get parole!

Meghan - Welcome back! I hope you can get a diagnosis and start getting better!

MSDave - Good to have you back around! I should be doing crunches; I've slacked off on my core training since my hip has been feeling better.

Melissa - Adventure racing rocks! I think I'm too old to take it up, but I think it's fabulous you're out there!

Epcotdude - I can do a half, but not on a treadmill. Kudos!

WWDave - WTG to you and Erica with the 18 miler!

Lily - Glad to hear you're not too sore!

Christa - Welcome back, speed queen!

Jackie - How's the ankle?

Stephanie - I agree this thread is getting ridiculously long quickly!

Jen - It's amazing how much difference (good and bad) shoes can make!

Terri - I end up flip flopping a lot! You gotta do what you gotta do. I agree the "stars" are definitely starting out with more dancing skills, but I have to admit I enjoy watching the better dancers much more than the plodders.

littlegreydonkey - Your knee sounds just like my sisters!

Steve - DH is trying to get his workouts done at lunch; it can be challenging but is definitely a good way to use your time!

Sorry if I missed anyone - I really didn't mean to snub anybody!


Happy training, all!
Renee

 

[andromedaslove]

Renee - WOW!! And I thought some of my catch up posts were huge. I think you got everybody!!

I am not even gonna try today!! Michael and I went out for a 2 mile run (r2/w1) and finished in 26:53 (13:26 mpm). Then I went out for a 5 mile run by myself. I ran 2 miles, then swung by the house to throw dinner in the oven, then headed out for the last 3. Total time of 40:32 (8:09 mpm), of course I stopped the timer when I tossed dinner in the oven. Dinner will be ready in about 5 minutes I just wanted to post our runs while I was thinking about it!!

Dana

 

[MouseDogMom]

Kelley - I ran last spring when I felt like crap and ended up at the doctor's office later in the week. He told me I hadn't done any harm by running as long as I was used to doing the miles. It did, however, wipe me out for days, but that may have been the cold as much as the run.

Renee - Ankle MAY be improving. I'm focusing on stretching the feet and calves and seeing if that helps. Thanks for asking!

Ruth/DreamBeliever - Welcome! We're at POFQ too in January. I'm run/walking the Donald - we can at least start together!

Jen in Ga - I'm hungry all the time. I keep telling myself I'm burning the calories so it's okay to eat, but I know that's not really true. And yeah, I know 90% may be low, but I was trying not to hurt too many feelings! That same night, DD and I went to see "Mamma Mia" and I heard a woman say to her friend as she stopped at the restroom "Save me a seat," and I thought "Yep, another stupid person. You have a ticket, lady, so you HAVE a seat!"

Ran 3 miles tonight. This was the first run post-injury that I actually can say felt good. Splits were 12:16, 12:46, 11:52. That's pretty darn good for me! We'll see how the feet feel tomorrow morning, but I'm hoping this is a good sign!

Jackie

 

[andromedaslove]

Kelly - I just wanted to repeat a bit of what everyone else was saying. The rul of thumb is that if the symptoms are at the neck or aboce you are OK to excersize, and if they are below you need to rest. A few months back I had a REALLY bad cold I just couldn't seem to kick. I had a cough but it truly felt like it was in my throat, so after trying to rest a few days with no luck in kicking the cold I decided to run through it. That first run loosened up alot of the gunk and helped me kick the cold faster, at least it felt that way. It truly is up to you. Give it a try and if it feels like it's too much then rest until you feel better.

Dana

 

[Optimator]

I guess laying on the floor in the living room, panting and moaning while watching someone else on TV do ab work doesn't really count as XT, does it?

Judy - I'm glad to see Charlie's getting some XT in!

 

[windwalker]

Judy - I'm glad to see Charlie's getting some XT in!

Lily, Oh Lily, that was Mike that said that not me.

Panda covering buttocks

 

[Jen117]

Oh Poor Judy.... the boys are at it again!!!!!

 

[Big Vic]

I ain't sayin nuttin.

 

[TEK224]

Judy - I'm glad to see Charlie's getting some XT in!

Uh-oh! Here we go again!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning TEAM:

I got in 5 miles after work in 44:07 min for an 8:42 mpm pace. I felt really good the whole run. It was great.

 

[Kristi1357]

Judy - I'm glad to see Charlie's getting some XT in!

Renee - we were actually quite shocked. Zack's teachers only had nice things to say about him. We kept waiting for the "but he does x, y, & z."

Judy - I thought I posted about the volunteering. Basically the person at WWOS said it made no difference if we signed up as a group, or separately. I will try to find that old thread and bump it to see if we can get more people for our little group. Also, don't feel too bad about the pilates. I can't do that (even the beginner DVDs) to save my life! I do like the Mina Lessig DVDs though for xt. Now only if I would actually do them more often!

And Judy - see my siggie....why yes, the Goo Goo Dolls released their Greatest Hits Vol. I yesterday!
I hope you were out buying your copy after your ummm... "crosstraining!"


Kelley - I've heard the same thing about exercising when you are sick. Above the neck, yes - below, no.

I bailed on xt yesterday...

I had an epiphany this morning - It finally dawned on me why I am so tired and crazy all the time. I work really early in the morning, 3:30-11:30am. Oh, and I commute 45 mins. each way. So take yesterday for example: I then met my mom after work and did some furniture shopping with her until about 3pm. I then ran through Sam's Club & the grocery store. I went home for about 15 mins. to unload to groceries that needed to be kept cold. Out the door again to pick up Zack at school and head directly to tae kwon do. P/U Burger King for Zack after TKD since it's 6:45pm and too late for me to even try to cook. Head right home. Get Zack a bath and to bed. Now, I have to make my lunch and get my clothes ready for today. I think I went to sleep at 9:30pm. My alarm goes off at 2:40am. So, it's kind of like a 'normal' person - leaving work at 5pm then running around until 1am! And I do this most days!

It's not a wonder I skip some of my workouts, or am dragging through others.
I really need to get a handle on this and get more rest!

Thanks for letting me vent!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Ooooh, Kristi- I would be exhausted if I had that schedule. Take care of yourself. I do hope you can start getting some more rest soon.

 

[princessrunner]

Kristi: My schedule is similar to yours but I have to add in gymnastics practice from 5-8 p.m. 4 evenings a week , softball pitching for 2 hours on Saturday morning , working 5-9 a.m. on Sunday morning and then 1 hour drive and 1 hour of field hockey indoor to the mix . It IS exhausting and I sometimes wonder how we get through but ...remember earlier that I did say there are no rest days for moms!!!

 

[windwalker]

I ain't sayin nuttin.

CHICKEN

 

[Cruella de mom]

Whoa, the boards are going wild this morning! And we haven't even hit taper! Of course this is a drop back week for me so maybe thats it. hmm.

Now I have to go get the image of grown me maoning on the carpet while watching exercise shows OUT of my head.

Cecilia

 

[Cruella de mom]

For those of you that have had to train while injured:

How well does the elipitical work in keeping you trained when you can not run?

I have a girl who is training for her first marathon that has had lots of knee issues. SHe has been training on an eliptical for 3 weeks now while going through PT for the knees. Will she be able to jump back into her runs?

 

[lenshanem]

Hi everyone. I know I stink cause I have the hardest time keeping up with this thread. I'm very sorry!

JenGA, congrats on your race! Wow, you are fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I'm preparing for my Thanksgiving Day 10K and I feel like a slug. DH ran with me early Sunday morning on the Silver Comet Trail since the girls had spent the night out. I ran 5.25 miles with an average pace of 10:42, but it about killed me. I had gone to a hockey game the night before and blamed it on that. I've been really trying to keep my pace under 11:00 so I was satisfied, but hurting.

Yesterday DH and I did a different run while the girls were at school. We ran near where our 10K will be. I ran 5.40 with an average pace of 11:21. I had a severe headache the rest of the day.

I definitely felt better when I was preparing for the Race for the Taste. I'm also up five pounds. I don't know what is wrong with me.

I'm questioning myself for signing up for my first half in March. I read your posts and all the LRs you guys are doing and I really question if I'll be able to do it. I'm even worrying about my 10K and if I'll be able to reach my goal of an under 11:00 pace.

I know, I sound like a whiner.
Tonight I'm going to that safety clinic at my local running store. It has been nice having DH run with me these last two runs, but that was just luck. My personal running alarm did come in the mail yesterday. It fits up on your upper arm. I look like Inspector Gadget with all the stuff I have hanging off me now when I run.