After running a lot (for me) in June, I was lazy for the first half of July, then couldn't shake a flu for the most of the second half. So not enough running in July.
This weekend I ran my 3rd 5K of the year, not a PR, but the 2nd time under 30 mins, so still yay.
This coming weekend I'm signed up for a 10K. As for all my 10Ks (this'll be my … 6th? Over a 4-year period), I'm not in shape for it, but if I waited until I was in shape for a 10K, I'd never have run one.
I'm hoping this'll be the year I'll manage to run the whole way, but I should probably give myself permission beforehand to stop and walk, so it's not too crushing when I have to. I am also hoping to PR, though exactly what that is, I'm not sure, since timing was messed up on the last three 10Ks I participated in!
I have terrible luck with 10Ks, come to think of it; not sure why I keep running them O_o
Anyways, sub-01:02:00 would be very nice; sub-01:05:00 will be not too crushing.
I'm still thrilled to run 5K in less than 30 mins, so yeah :oD !
I ought to be in the best shape yet, so maybe if I make sure to start out slow, this 10K won't suck as much as the rest.
Either way, when enough time has passed, I always kid myself I enjoyed them. I wouldn't be without any of my 10Ks now, even though some of them sucked royally at the time (not least the ones where timing was messed up - seriously, wth) ^_^
Have a great race! I actually think I like 10k but that's because one of my favorite loop runs is almost exactly 10k so I tend to practice it a lot. That being said, I'm not sure I've ever run one officially except at the end of a triathlon...
I ran three days last week! (Not very much on any day, but, I'm running again!)
Today I ran 45 minutes. I'm still kind of slow, in order to keep my HR low, but I feel okay. My foot doesn't hurt at the stress fracture site, but the REST of my foot hurts afterward(!) as do my hamstrings, sigh.
I've been rather more sporadic with posting than with exercise this summer, but still not as consistent as I could have been with that either.
First 1/2 Ironman was in June, then an olympic distance 2 weekends ago.
Training has started in earnest for the Frankfurt Marathon at the end of October. Last week I had my first 30 mile week in ages. Now assuming I manage to follow a plan and not get too caught up in work/school/life, I will hopefully have a nice race.
It's not nearly as bad as it sounds, but then when I look forward to training for a *marathon* because it means I get to cut back the training time, then it's probably time to admit I have a Problem...
I did relatively well on both, met most of my goals (for the 1/2 Ironman - I finished, did not panic on the swim and had a good bike. for the Oly - I panicked again on the swim :-( but had an amazing ride and a decent run :-)
This will be my second marathon, I'm jumping into one of Hal Higdon's intermediate plans at week 12 since I already had condition from the tri training, just not too running specific. I'm modifying to include 1 day a week of tempo/speedwork to keep it interesting and using swimming as my cross-training. The second one is harder than the first, isn't it?
Haven't run much all summer, but I did about a mile on Friday and a just under 2 miles on Saturday. I've just moved to a new city and am hoping running can be one way of meeting some new people. Will try to get in another short run tomorrow morning.
*sigh* I do wish I would go! My summer has been full of broken feet and woe. Foot is all better, but then I did something to my knee running down a flight of stairs so I'm a bit leery of pushing my running. That said! I've got a tri in 4 weeks and a half marathon in November, so I swear to god there's going to be some serious running soon.
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This weekend I ran my 3rd 5K of the year, not a PR, but the 2nd time under 30 mins, so still yay.
This coming weekend I'm signed up for a 10K. As for all my 10Ks (this'll be my … 6th? Over a 4-year period), I'm not in shape for it, but if I waited until I was in shape for a 10K, I'd never have run one.
I'm hoping this'll be the year I'll manage to run the whole way, but I should probably give myself permission beforehand to stop and walk, so it's not too crushing when I have to. I am also hoping to PR, though exactly what that is, I'm not sure, since timing was messed up on the last three 10Ks I participated in!
I have terrible luck with 10Ks, come to think of it; not sure why I keep running them O_o
Anyways, sub-01:02:00 would be very nice; sub-01:05:00 will be not too crushing.
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Good luck on the 10K. I also find them tough.
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I ought to be in the best shape yet, so maybe if I make sure to start out slow, this 10K won't suck as much as the rest.
Either way, when enough time has passed, I always kid myself I enjoyed them. I wouldn't be without any of my 10Ks now, even though some of them sucked royally at the time (not least the ones where timing was messed up - seriously, wth) ^_^
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I think I could grow to love the 10K if I got in shape for them, *g*.
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Today I ran 45 minutes. I'm still kind of slow, in order to keep my HR low, but I feel okay. My foot doesn't hurt at the stress fracture site, but the REST of my foot hurts afterward(!) as do my hamstrings, sigh.
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I've been rather more sporadic with posting than with exercise this summer, but still not as consistent as I could have been with that either.
First 1/2 Ironman was in June, then an olympic distance 2 weekends ago.
Training has started in earnest for the Frankfurt Marathon at the end of October. Last week I had my first 30 mile week in ages. Now assuming I manage to follow a plan and not get too caught up in work/school/life, I will hopefully have a nice race.
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Lol, I feel a little exhausted just reading that line.
You'll have to help post check-ins, so you can keep us updated on your progress :oD
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It's not nearly as bad as it sounds, but then when I look forward to training for a *marathon* because it means I get to cut back the training time, then it's probably time to admit I have a Problem...
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*G*.
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Will Frankfurt be your first marathon?
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This will be my second marathon, I'm jumping into one of Hal Higdon's intermediate plans at week 12 since I already had condition from the tri training, just not too running specific. I'm modifying to include 1 day a week of tempo/speedwork to keep it interesting and using swimming as my cross-training. The second one is harder than the first, isn't it?
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Hope you get your run in; I'm supposed to get up and run before work, too…
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As far as a check-in goes, I have finally crossed over the point where I can regularly run a 5k distance! Next goal: increase pace.
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I feel very new to that stage, too, still - and depending on whom I'm talking to, I am new :oD
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Hope foot and knee are fit for fight soon!
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