Fall's Here Fitness Weekend 10/9-10

cranegirl · Oct 9, 2010

Well, sorta fall...although it's currently 54, it's also almost 90% humidity and today will get up to 85. I secretly kinda like the last "hurrah" though.
 
I'm up this AM and have no idea what to do. I need to run something, but my body thinks I need to do 19... <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif" style="width:1px;height:1px;">
 
Hmmm. Maybe just 8-10 and we'll see how it goes?
 
Hope Tim wins the car!! How'd ya do???
 
Mindi--the half I think you are running on Halloween weekend is sold out. I have another idea.. <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif">

gatorbob · Oct 9, 2010

Good morning. Good luck, Tim! And to everyone else running and racing.
 
I'm not running this morning. First time in eons that I haven't run on a Saturday morning. Umm, except for last week. <img alt="biggrin.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//biggrin.gif">
 
Maybe I'll run a little this afternoon, though. I guess we'll see...

katholeenie · Oct 9, 2010

Morning!
 
I'm waiting for the butt tape to load so I can do that and I'll head out for a few miles. And core stuff.

BigGahoona · Oct 9, 2010

Good morning! I slept in until 7:30. Since WHEN is 7:30 really sleeping in? Whatever.
 
I'm gonna start up with strength training again, my arms are limp. I really noticed it yesterday when I was donating blood. echhhh.
 
I had a bowl of cereal - half FiberOne and half Lucky Charms. I think I'm on to something, they oughta add marshmallows to FiberOne cereal! So, digesting for a bit- I think I'll walk the dog, drink a little coffee and then I think I'll run a few miles. No pressure. <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif" title=""> I like it. It's nice and cool out now but it's going to get toasty today, so I can't wait too long to get out there. 
 
The rest of the day will be working in the yard. That's going to be my upper body workout for the day. Cuz there's a lot to do. Oy.
 
Good luck Timr!

amichel · Oct 9, 2010

Four miles for me this morning. Run/walk with my coworker. Pretty pleased with the run overall. I think I might be ready to start thinking about a real plan...

Ailarie · Oct 9, 2010

Greetings all.
 
Good luck Tim! Win that car while you're at it too! <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif">
 
5M on the hamster wheel today. zzz. At least they're done.
 
Happy feet, everyone!

amichel · Oct 9, 2010

Forgot to say good luck to Tim and anyone else racing. Hopefully Chicago marathon is ready for the heat tomorrow!

Runninlaw · Oct 9, 2010

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I registered before it sold out, but yes, I heard it is now full. Do tell your idea though! <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif">
 
I love Kara Goucher - and this is just cool: <a href="http://karagoucher.competitor.com/2010/10/08/the-best-run-of-my-life/" target="_blank">http://karagoucher.competitor.com/2010/10/08/the-best-run-of-my-life/</a> 
 
Good luck TIM!!
 
I am feeling quite soft around the edges given I slacked off the last 2 days. Am going to try to pile on some miles this weekend - should be interesting trying to do it with our schedules.
 
Happy weekend peeps!

KP · Oct 9, 2010

Luck Timr.
 
On top of it being Chicago this weekend today is world championship in Kona. Can't wait for NBC to announce when they'll show it in December.
 
5.3 miles this morning. I really need to get over this cold though - the sudafed (and I mean the real stuff, not that PE shit that doesn't work - DAMN YOU meth heads!) wreaked havoc on my HR this morning. It was a good 10 beats per minute faster than it normally is on a run of that effort.
 
Enjoy the weather today gang - gotta work a soccer game.

katholeenie · Oct 9, 2010

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On top of it being Chicago this weekend today is world championship in Kona. Can't wait for NBC to announce when they'll show it in December.
 
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Dude.
 
Friendoleenie Kristy lives in Hawaii and keeps bugging me to come see her. I would LOVE to go out there for this.
 
 
Just finished up 5 miles. That's going to be my big run for the week. I'm going to take Gus for a walk next - he saw me change my shoes and is now trying to herd me towards the door. Patience, Grasshoppah.
 
ps. what a difference a day makes! Thursday it was 47° when I ran. Today it was 63 to start, 69 to finish. Oof.

Runnin-from-the-Law · Oct 9, 2010

Morning Gang -
 
Go Tim Go!! Is that the smallest marathon you've run?
 
Count me among those who ran 5 miles this morning. Felt pretty good - better than yesterday. Left calf a little tweaky. Nothing a foam roller won't fix.
 
Good runs and rests and races to all!

katholeenie · Oct 9, 2010

Back from walking Gus a few miles, and now I can feel various bits of muscles in my quads & hammies twitching. What's up with that?

Brandy · Oct 9, 2010

morning
 
Ran 9 this morning. We were supposed to have some tempo miles in there but I just did 2 miles faster than lrp and then 1 a little faster and then repeated. Ended just under 10 min/mile pace. meh. Legs felt carpy and you can seriously feel the humidity out there. 
 
I also slept in til 7:30 and it felt wonderful <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif">
 
Tomorrow it is 10-12 out in RFTL's neck of the woods <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif">
 
go go go TIM!!

Runnin-from-the-Law · Oct 9, 2010

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 where and when? I'll probably do 5 - 7 around 7:30ish.

BigGahoona · Oct 9, 2010

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Huh, I get that a lot, calves too - I thought it was normal. <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/huh.gif" title="">
 
I ran three sucktacular miles. 1) it was hot and b) I think yesterday's blood donation was affecting me - I didn't pay much attention to rehydrating afterward. Bad blood donor! Bad! BAD!
 
Now to tackle the yardwork. whoohoo!

Runnin-from-the-Law · Oct 9, 2010

Is anyone watching Kona? That's nuts. And the heat too. So inspiring!

Brandy · Oct 9, 2010

Baker - 8 am

gatorbob · Oct 9, 2010

It's a beautiful day here. But I'm on kiddo duty this afternoon, so I couldn't do a long run outside. I just did an hour on the TM while she napped. Well, at least I could watch football while I ran... <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/cool.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;" title="">

mmoonptdeux · Oct 9, 2010

Hi all - first off, good luck Timr and anyone else who's toeing the line this weekend!
 
No fitness yesterday, but I did get some ART on my feet and lower legs. That was definitely not a comfortable experience, especially with those feet tendons and muscles - ouch!
 
Today I'll try to get in some walking - kinda' enjoying my self-imposed time off for now.

phdatc · Oct 9, 2010

LOVE Kona! And spoiler alert.... Chrissie Wellington isn't in the race today, she's sick!
 
I actually got out for a nice bike ride this afternoon. About an hour on a nice warm day. First time since the tri, felt good.

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