Friday FITstuff (11/19)

katholeenie · Nov 19, 2010

Off day from running, but I'm heading into the living room for the core workout and butt tape.
 
Now you go.
 
 
 
ps. who all is racing? Philly peeps? Who else?

phdatc · Nov 19, 2010

Run this afternoon. If the weather holds (which it should) I'll do it outside.

KP · Nov 19, 2010

5.4 miles this morning. Perfect fall running weather: 38F, a few clouds. Perfect start to the day.

Jill · Nov 19, 2010

Good morning!
 
Rest well kath and have a great xt workout.
 
phdatc, hope you have a great run.
 
Just shy of 4 super slow miles for me this morning. Ready to get this show on the road.

amichel · Nov 19, 2010

Go racers go! 
((2oh's knee)) ouch

JenRuns · Nov 19, 2010

Dan, I'm so sorry you are having to deal with all this! Hopefully when they get in there, it won't be too bad.
 
Good Luck Racers!!! Be speedy!
 
Our Turkey Trot is tomorrow. I have MJR all signed up, I might jump in and just run it ez around 7ish pace IF I'm feeling somewhat okay in the morning. That should stretch out the back/leg more than it's been and be a bit of a test for possibly starting up some easier speed work next week. I have to promise myself to stop if something starts to go wrong, though, I know that'll be tough for me...it'll be hard enough not racing it even though I'm out of shape. Competitive Jen is getting restless!
 
7 easy done this morning, nothing too exciting. Foot wasn't nearly as bad as yesterday, leg is still pretty numb and a bit painful. I'm getting tiny glimpses of my old, smoother stride every now and again out there...oh, how I do miss that feeling and covet having it back full time. Reminds me that I truly enjoy running, and always have, it's never a chore to me in the least, even when I'm dealing with setbacks and pain. I'm very thankful for that.
 
Ortho Doc called me last night and we talked for a bit, he wants me to see a spine specialist so that's my next step, I guess. I'm not thrilled with any of this, but we have to deal with what life gives us and in the whole scheme of things I'm still better off than a whole lot of folks out there.

runningINnyc · Nov 19, 2010

Morning all! Met up with my Friday morning bridges crew and got about 6.4 miles done in nice 40* conditions. 

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Keep the hope alive, you'll get there! And good luck to Mr. Jen Runs!!!! 
 
Dan - hang in there buddy! I had to laugh at the thought of fat guy jeans tho... <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> p.s. you crossed the same river several times during the Philly Marathon.
 
Philly Peeps - safe travels!! Will see you out on the course on Sunday.

coacht · Nov 19, 2010

Good luck Philly racers. Hey, if anyone wants to run a marathon and can convince the race directors to give you my bib, then go for it. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
 
Sorry to hear about your knee Dan. Here's to a quick recovery.
 
It looks like I'm back to running again - today will be my 13th consecutive day once I hit the gym. To that end, I've also restarted my Junk Miles blog if anyone is interested. Right now, it's not very interesting - sometimes just the day's running stats - as I mostly post when I get a break in my workday, but I'm committed to trying to post every day and to make the writing more compelling as I go forward.
 
Also, if anyone is seriously considering running the <a href="http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/newengland" target="_blank">Ragnar New England</a> relay next year on May 20th-21st, the early sign-up period ends in early January. So if you're interested in committing to the race, please let me know. The early-bird fee is $90/person (plus 1/6th of a van rental). We'd also need to find three volunteers and a couple of van drivers. I'd be happy to be the team captain b/c I'm local but I'm not willing to front the $1080 unless I know that we can field a full team.
 
So, any takers?
 
Good runs to all.
 
Trevor

Litchfield Hills · Nov 19, 2010

Go Philly Folks!!
 
Been a little out of the loop for a bit, just wanted to stop by for well-wishing!
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I had 38* and sunny, for 6.2.
 
CoachT - trying to get a definitive plan in place. Would love to do it.

gatorbob · Nov 19, 2010

Good luck to the Philly racers, and anyone else racing this weekend!
 
Coach, I'll be interested in the Ragnar. I too would like some kind of commitment rather soon. Like I've said before, that weekend is my 40th birthday. And if I don't do this relay, I think I want to try to run 40 miles in one shot. So I wanna know which one to train for. Not as though there's a heck of a lot of difference, but still...
 
By the way Coach, I just noticed this in your sig:
 
New Haven Road Race (9/5/11) goal: beat GatorBob
 
Bring it on, fat man! <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">

gatorbob · Nov 19, 2010

By the way, I have no illusions. If Coach is in shape, he could beat me by 20 minutes in a 20k. So with that little taunt up there, I guess I'd better hope that he's not in shape. I'd better start sending Candies of the Month to his house or something...
 
Anyway, I did an eays 3ish miles on the TM last night. Today I'll do something easy outside, then tomorrow I'll go for 20ish...

solarpowered · Nov 19, 2010

Coach - I'm planning on hitting the expo either today or tomorrow to get my volunteering stuff, so if you want to email me your confirmation I can pick up your stuff -- including your shirt -- and send it to you. I'm not sure how you feel about wearing the shirt, but it's not like you've never run the marathon. I'll gladly stick it in the mail to you.
 
 
I really liked and needed that yoga class last night. Today I'll get a run in before picking up the MN folks at the airport!

amichel · Nov 19, 2010

I just pre-ordered tickets for the Hood to Coast movie

solarpowered · Nov 19, 2010

Amy! That's awesome! My boss bought out the theater that will be showing it here, bought all the tickets, and will be giving them away at our group runs

Oh! And how could I forget? (({((Dan's hawt legs))}))
 
Good luck to Jen's DH this weekend! and to the Philly runners, but I'll see you guys <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">

Runnin-from-the-Law · Nov 19, 2010

Morning Gang -
 
Dan - ugggg. How frustrating that you will be out for that long. And I didn't look up all those words, but they sound painful. Gropes to make you feel better: {{{{{{{Dan}}}}}}}}
 
Yeah for Coach being back at it!
 
Jen - it is good to see you posting again. Hope the running continues to improve and you are back to your speedy self again soon!
 
Safe travels to the Philly Peeps and good luck! Jill and Baggs, you are both super ready for it. I predict PR's for both of you! Baggs - don't go out crazy fast! Pacer, I'm sure your pacing will be right on, as usual.
 
I finally got a decent run in this morning. 8.5 miles with random speedy stuff mixed in. We're heading to Iowa for a wedding. I'm bringing my running shoes, but any running that gets done will be slow and hungover.
 
Good runs to all.

mmoonptdeux · Nov 19, 2010

Wanted to do a quick fly-by-hi - work is pretty swamped, though that's kinda' the norm at the moment. Funny thing is my toe that acted up yesterday while I was walking in my running shoes was more or less fine in my Vibrams.
 
Just found a new co-worker who transferred over here is a runner and her DH a triathlete. Someone who she had talked to mentioned to me she just banged out a 15-miler just recently - I should ask her if she's training for anything.
 
Also saw a funny thing on my parents' kitchen counter - saw a little flyer about a 5K at the new local high school in December. My dad had scribbled a note right on it saying "Tell Joe" <img alt="laughing5.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/laughing5.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;">
 
Ugh Dan <img alt="sad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;"> Sorry to hear about the impending surgery and stuff - sending you full success and recovery vibes
 
Coach - good to see you back up and running again!
 
Speedy vibes for Jen's DH and all the Philly Pholk and anyone else who's toeing the line!

cranegirl · Nov 19, 2010

Fast and Pretty, Philly Pholks! Nice to see you comin' around again Jen and Coach. 
 
(((((((((((((Dan)))))))))))))) dag nabit. 
 
I'm finally better but saw the doc today and she said my lung function tests are still lower than they should be--no running outside for another week. I can run on the TM--will try for 9 tomorrow, but that will feel long. 
 
I'm also up 4.1 lbs. Gahhhhhhh. This made me want to cry because I've been eating carefully. Over 40 and not running enough will do that.
 
Aw...Joe's dad is cute. My dad sends me articles about cranes.

cranegirl · Nov 20, 2010

One more thing...I just read yesterday's thread. It is striking to me how many times our experiences mirror each other in this group. Many of us who ran TCM just aren't in the groove after that for whatever reason...motivation, sickness, hard training season...several others have injuries at the same time...remember Madison and how that sucked for almost all of us??? I think Voo was the only good race that day.
 
And then, the good races and good trainings tend to clump together, too; so many times I've posted, "I had a great run today" to find everyone was on the same wavelength. It's a little weird.
 
Yet another reason to appreciate all of you.

Runninlaw · Nov 21, 2010

Hey peeps - I have been a bit out of pocket - catching up. I planned to run long today.
 
Boys have been a bit of a handful this week (sassy)! This am, they were in great moods and QUIET. DH & I didn't get outta bed until almost 9:30! I made omlettes and toast and my friend stopped by at 10. Among other things, she reminded me of a baby shower I had at noon! Yikes! Showered, shopped and had a great afternoon with friends, but no run. Oof. 
 
I plan to get up early tomorrow to get a double digit run in. I am such a darn slacker lately. I just keep thinking it will be a good thing in the long run.

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