Fitness Friday 10/1/10

solarpowered · Oct 1, 2010

Safe travels and lots of luck to all our weekend racers!!! The TCM'ers, the NYC'ers, Litch (?)... who else?
 
 
Yesterday was an interesting fitness day for me. I was sweating, heart-skipping, and adrenaline pumping. And that was all for just a <a href="http://solarpoweredlife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">few minutes of running</a>. <img alt="biggrin.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//biggrin.gif">

Litchfield Hills · Oct 1, 2010

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Super duper safe vibes for all of the travelers today. Armageddon kinda weather out there this morning. No run this AM, because of it. May try to get in 3 +/- tonight.
 
Still undecided on Sunday's HM. Depends on how much stuff I get done around the house tomorrow. Many hours of picking up branches I am assuming, plus some more fall planting, and an MRI on my toe\foot.
 
Good luck to the MSP crew, Missy and Maria, and anyone I forgot.

Auntie Moe · Oct 1, 2010

Woohoo, Solar!!!!
 
Hiya Litch! <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wave.gif" title="">good luck this weekend!
 
So excited for the MSP peeps and esp Missy! (Woot to you too Maria!) Is Colleen running something this weekend?
 
I've got my 5K on Sunday. I've never run before with a fundraising team, I wonder if we'll get our pic taken with Doug Flutie? (it's his autism foundation's race.) This is my first race this OBX...been a long time.
 
Hoping for another short run tonight. I'm just so pleased to be getting out there again. 
 
Who's planning a spring race??? <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif">

Runnin-from-the-Law · Oct 1, 2010

Morning Gang -
 
yeah for running a few minutes, Lora!!
 
Big ups to Missy for running a 5k this weekend so soon after having baby! Hope you and Maria have fun!
 
Good luck to Litch if you decide on the HM!
 
I got 5 miles done this morning with 6 x 100m strides mixed in. Felt great. Hitting the expo early this afternoon.
 
So excited for the weekend!

phdatc · Oct 1, 2010

No fitness activities for me lately, and none planned for the immediate future. Gotta let the bod heal up... plus I have a cold. <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif">~

Ailarie · Oct 1, 2010

Good luck to our weekend racers! Hope to hear lots of good stuff from the TCM get-together, as well!
 
5M for me on the TM last night. It was cool enough to open the side door of the workout room to let cool air in. Pippin was amused as he could go out in the fenced yard while I ran. Though I wasn't amused when my white dog came back in with a Georgia-red-clay rump and paws, from running around/sitting in the dirt. Goofy dog.
 
Will get another 5 tonight or tomorrow. Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things with 10 on Sunday.
 
Maureen - Yah for the race. I'm so happy that YOU are happy about getting back into running!
 
Spring race? I'd love a meet-up if it works out!
 
Litch - Hope the MRI gives some direction for recovery.

gatorbob · Oct 1, 2010

Good morning, guys. The weather here in Newark seems to be clearing s but, and it looks like my flight will go off okay (knock on wood). I'm really excited for this weekend! 
Good luck to all the racers!

Jill · Oct 1, 2010

Safe travels!
Good luck racers!

Brandy · Oct 1, 2010

morning
up early for the schlogg and post run coffee and bagels....yum! so beautiful out there today (check out my facebook for a couple pics)
 
so just chores and maybe a nap until Bob arrives.

amichel · Oct 1, 2010

Does frantically running around the house picking up for house guests count as fitness? Didn't think so. 
 
My 5K is tomorrow as well, so I'm not sure what (if anything) I will do today.
 
Spring race - I'm tentatively plotting my revenge on the Flying Pig, but will gladly substitute for a meet up if the dates work out. 
 
((sickos)) and ((hurty parts)) Oh, and hooray for Lora!
 
Go Racers Go!!!

Runninlaw · Oct 1, 2010

I still have a wicked head cold too.
 
In honor of all of our TCM racers, I decided to sleep in and participate in an honorary taper. <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif"> Oooof, I have been a slacker this week.
 
Big travel vibes to everyone moving around the country this weekend.

NCRG71 · Oct 1, 2010

I feel like a slacker this week too. The constant rain all week put a damper on my run schedule - HA! 
 
But the plus side, is that I did start P90X again this week. Weights only - I'm continuing with my am running, so am not doing the cardio dvds this time. I think it will keep things more manageable. It has become clear that as I creep toward 40, I need to increase my muscle mass in order to be able to eat anything. <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/roll_eyes.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;" title="">
 
Good luck and good times for all our racers this weekend! Have fun everyone!

Jill · Oct 1, 2010

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In honor of all of our TCM racers, I decided to sleep in and participate in an honorary taper. 
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Ailarie · Oct 1, 2010

Oh.. spring races: I forgot to mention: I'm already committed to the Mercedes event in Al in February, and the Georgia event (formerly known as the GA ING) in March, but I'm certainly open to a meeting with the 3'0's peeps somewhere!

baggio16 · Oct 1, 2010

Morning. Little seven miler last night. Skipped the morning run. Looked at my running log and saw where I was at and decided to be lazy yesterday. I'm very content on where my mileage is at.
 
Somehow got up at 530 to run today. Maybe it was the idea of running with girls that got me out of the door. Just an easy three 'round the lake. Probably take Bob out around the lake again tonight before the game.
 
2011 Eugene Marathon/Half - This is looking very likely for me next year.
 
Moe - Good luck on your adventure back into road racing! 

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Such great news! Keep hanging in there. It'll all come back.

Timr1 · Oct 1, 2010

morning all,
 
I did a late evening workout on the track last night after DS soccer practice.
 
The workout was 8 miles w 5 x 800m / 400m recoveries. Goal pace for the 800s was 6:31 mpm. I was a skitch quicker than that on all 5. Ended up woth 800s that measured a bit long at .51 miles in 3:13, 3:13, 3:14, 3:16; 3:17. 
 
I think my head cold is now a bit in my chest. Yuck. That's not good for next week's marathon. I hope it moves out before then.
 
Looking forward to hearing all about our TCM runners. 
 
Ailarie - we'll have to met up when you come in town for Mercedes. It's a huge weekend here locally. All of my training friends will be in the 1/2 or the full. Plus, I'm going to have a full house of family who will be racing: My dad in the 1/2, my brother in the full, my SIL in the 1/2, me in the full. @ Mercedes, I think I'm going to be pacing a group of women who want to break 3:30.

runningINnyc · Oct 1, 2010

Morning all! Crazy night of sleep, actually it felt like a crazy morning of sleep ...bailed on my bridges group but it looks like everyone else bailed too <img alt="biggrin.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//biggrin.gif"> Working from home now and getting out for a run a bit later.
 
Good luck to the Cherl in St. George, TCMers, Brandy in the 10miler, Jill & Litch in their HMs, Mindi, Amy, Maureen & Missy in their 5Ks!!!
 
Safe travels to everyone on the road or soon to be on the road!

runningINnyc · Oct 1, 2010

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Ailarie - we'll have to met up when you come in town for Mercedes. It's a huge weekend here locally. All of my training friends will be in the 1/2 or the full. Plus, I'm going to have a full house of family who will be racing: My dad in the 1/2, my brother in the full, my SIL in the 1/2, me in the full. @ Mercedes, I think I'm going to be pacing a group of women who want to break 3:30.
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Ooooo, I like the sounds of this! I'm on the hunt for something to aim for after NYC but not too late in the spring. Then again Eugene is on the must list as well.

katholeenie · Oct 1, 2010

YAY SOLAR!!!! <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/hello2.gif" title="">
 
Butt tape (which I've not done in a month because of my hips), core stuff, and a few miles this morning.
 
Slackers - dude, no kidding. I've not run more than 3 miles in the last 3 or 4 weeks, since my appmt with doc.

Ailarie · Oct 1, 2010

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Ailarie - we'll have to met up when you come in town for Mercedes. It's a huge weekend here locally. 
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Sounds like a plan. I won't be in the area for too long, but I'd love to meet you and the gang!

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