Friday Fitness

katholeenie · Jul 8, 2011

5. Less humid, but windy and buggy. :sigh: 
 
 
I love to run, but summer just is not my favorite time for it.

amichel · Jul 8, 2011

Morning!
 
Yoga last night was really good. New place and instructor for me and I liked it a lot. I need to talk to DH about making that Thursday night class part of the routine. Golf tonight.
 
((Duck)) hope recovery is quick and the pain meds do the job!

Brandy · Jul 8, 2011

morning
 
3 miles last night and then level 3 of the shred
 
3 miles this morning

gatorbob · Jul 8, 2011

I agree with Kath... Summer running is not the most fun...
 
I did 3.5 easy miles yesterday. I'll do a few more miles tonight, then a long-ish run tomorrow.

Ailarie · Jul 8, 2011

I third that motion that summer running isn't fun. At least training in the summer means that we should all be in great shape for fall events, yes?
 
Bi/Tri/Abs/butt/thigh work completed. All that's left are some planks for later this evening. Tomorrow will probably be my LR of the week, though I doubt I'll get 12 again. I'm not sure if I'm fighting something or what, but I've been feeling pretty run down this week. Meh.

runningINnyc · Jul 8, 2011

I'm going to hang out and wait until it's time for "I 8 the motion" <img alt="laughing7.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/laughing7.gif">

Runninlaw · Jul 8, 2011

I slept in this morning since I was so sore yesterday after my long run. The good news is that the legs are much better today. The bad news is that if I get out for a run, it will be hot hot hot. Not sure yet whether I am going to do that or just call this a rest day.

mmoonptdeux · Jul 8, 2011

Hi all - first off, wanted to send much vibes to you Duck; I hope the procedure is successful and the healing is quick
 
Well, I got my minimalist shoes in the mail yesterday and went half-mile in them to try them out. They remind me of a flip-flop bottom (though much thinner) married to a track shoe upper - kinda' nice to be running around in something that light. Going to take them out for a very short stint today as part of the build-up process.
 
Also got in some more of my strength routine yesterday - leg is still twitchy but way better than one-week ago for sure.
 
Anybody racing this weekend? Speedy mojo to you folks and happy fitnessing to you all

Runninlaw · Jul 8, 2011

Joe - good luck with the minimalist shoes. I am wary of the entire barefoot movement, but I understand the concept and hope that it helps you out. Just be careful! We don't want you to get hurt.

gatorbob · Jul 8, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Ailarie <a href="/forum/thread/74484/friday-fitness#post_2006115"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a> At least training in the summer means that we should all be in great shape for fall events, yes? 
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That's what I keep telling myself. If I weren't saying that, I would have no other explanation as to why I'm so slow all the time... <img alt="uhoh2.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131013938429914" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/uhoh2.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;">
 
I don't think I'll ever try those minimalist shoes. I first started trying to run longer distances back when I was in college, and I kept gettng shin splints. It scared me away from running for more than a decade. When I got back into it, I finally went to a running store and they told me that my high arches needed shoes with a lot of support there. I got the right shoes, and my shins have been fine ever since. I ain't gonna go messin' with my shins again by trying to run in flip-flops...
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KP · Jul 8, 2011

6.4 warm/humid miles here in Cincy. Conditions improved about halfway through for me. 
My take on minimalist shoes: great tool if used appropriately. Best thing is once you learn how to run and not heel strike you can wear whatever shoe you desire.

theia · Jul 8, 2011

Anyone racing? Break a shoelace if so! <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131014500131113" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">
 
KP, you were talking to me on the track again yesterday morning. <img alt="smile.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_131014500131128" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"> So thanks again.

Brandy · Jul 8, 2011

so I actually don't HATE my pictures from the race on monday!
 
Amazing!
 
<a href="http://asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=80174&BIB=2020" target="_blank">http://asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=80174&BIB=2020</a>

katholeenie · Jul 8, 2011

It's the Incredible Shrinking Brandy!!! <img alt="notworthy.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/notworthy.gif">

gatorbob · Jul 8, 2011

I just ran 40 minutes on the TM because I was too wussy to run in a thunderstorm. Oh well...

Runninlaw · Jul 9, 2011

Great photos!! 

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Amazing!
 
<a href="http://asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=80174&BIB=2020" target="_blank">http://asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=80174&BIB=2020</a>
 
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Runninlaw · Jul 9, 2011

Running on the treadmill in the middle of summer is NOT wussy. I would have skipped it (No treadmill for this girl unless there is ice on the ground).
 
Nice. 

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by GatorBob <a href="/forum/thread/74484/friday-fitness#post_2006188"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a> I just ran 40 minutes on the TM because I was too wussy to run in a thunderstorm. Oh well...
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