Weekly check-in on a Friday? Inconceivable!

[blnchflr]

How are you doing, running-wise? Any races run and/or coming up?

Northern hemisphereans: Are you running more now that it's summer? Or less now that it's summer?

Southern hemisphereans: How's the current running climate where you are? Yay/nay weather?

Comments

[38thparallel]

I've finally gotten into a decent running groove (during the hottest month of the year -- yuck). I run at least 3 miles every other day before work. I've just transitioned from a PM runner to an AM runner, which is great for my boss, (I no longer want to chuck my tea/instant oatmeal at her when she passes my desk). Ah, exercise high.

Recently, I vacationed in a locale with hills (the closest thing to a hill in my neighborhood is a crawfish chimney). I ran the incline for two days (short vacation) and came away with some seriously pissed calves. I ran through the soreness yesterday, (went away after the 2nd mile), but took the day off today in preparation for a long run tomorrow. The soreness has subsided (after vigorous stretching), thank goodness! Can anyone relate? I don't want to cause myself injury -- I could use your advice!

[blnchflr]

I'd love to get into running every other day, but it seems like so much work D:

Last summer I ran in the mornings a fair amount, but I've gotten out of that habit. Considering how not-well I do with running in the sun in summer, I should get back into that habit. Right now I'm toying with the idea of going for a relaxed but 12K 4/1 run/walk around 4 pm this afternoon, when it'll be sunny. That's probably not going to work at all :oD !

(But I would like to test whether it would be at all realistic for me to walk/run a ½-marathon in under 2:30 by later August. When I look at my current running numbers, it seems like it should be doable, but I have an inkling theory and practice may be very far apart in my case. So whether I can even run/walk 12K at this point would be a better indication.)

I live in a completely flat area, too, with just a very small artificially created hill in a nearby green area. I'm working up to doing some hill sprints runs on that, as it's supposed to be good for you - but yes, I'd pace myself and not do too many to begin with, since I'm not used to hills at all.

I think it's perfectly possible to do oneself injuries on hills if overdoing it, but since my main problem with running is pushing myself enough, I'm not a likely candidate for it. You may be more competitive, and so should be very aware of pacing yourself :o)

[axelrod]

Hurray for making running a habit! And for getting it out of the way as soon as possible ;)