Ides of March fitness, 3/15/2011

Ailarie · Mar 15, 2011

You know.. there's something a wee bit invigorating about getting up at 4:45am, heading to the hotel's gym, and (after a small wait) hopping on a treadmill among some of our nation's servicemen. (Army and Marines). Add some Tartanic on the Mp3 player, and that was a pretty enjoyable 3 miles!

Runnin-from-the-Law · Mar 15, 2011

Morning Gang -
 
Sounds like a GREAT start to the day Ailarie!
 
I got 6.2 miles done this morning. Faster than yesterday. Felt SO good to get up and get my run in again!
 
Good runs to all today.

Runninlaw · Mar 15, 2011

Was a great morning for a run here too. 8 recovery miles for me. My quads are still achy from my 10K, but it is a good ache.

amichel · Mar 15, 2011

2 miles this morning. So sick of rain and other assorted yucky weather. Also sick of DH being clueless about how slow I am and asking stupid pace questions. Other than that, it's been a great morning

gatorbob · Mar 15, 2011

Wow, nice runs, ladies! As always, I'm impressed by you guys who can run so early in the morning.
 
Yup, I'm a bit sore from my hard run yesterday (7.5 miles in almost exactly one hour). I'm planning on hitting the gym tonight, but I won't be shocked if I need to take the day off. Hopefully I can get in an easy recovery run on the TM...

Runnin-from-the-Law · Mar 15, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Amichel <a href="/forum/thread/73021/ides-of-march-fitness-3-15-2011#post_1988850"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> 2 miles this morning. So sick of rain and other assorted yucky weather. Also sick of DH being clueless about how slow I am and asking stupid pace questions. Other than that, it's been a great morning

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At least he asks. I have to talk to myself about my running at home (which is why I love coming here to KR).

amichel · Mar 15, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Runnin-from-the-Law <a href="/forum/thread/73021/ides-of-march-fitness-3-15-2011#post_1988857"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> At least he asks. I have to talk to myself about my running at home (which is why I love coming here to KR).
 
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I suppose that's true, but when I'm dripping with sweat from 2 miles in 32:30, having him ask if I ran 12 min miles is not good for my fragile running ego. I don't know what it's going to take to un-fragil-ize my ego...maybe this is a QOD in the making.
 
QOD: What experience(s) improved the way you think of yourself as a runner?

Runnin-from-the-Law · Mar 15, 2011

QOD: tackling new challenges. Initially it was new distances. Then after I'd at least covered the distance, tackling time goals. Even if I haven't met all my goals, the fact that I am out there aiming for them has made me improve the way I think of how I run.

Maples · Mar 15, 2011

QOD: I am a very structured person. Numbers and or milestones have increased significance with me. Looking back I think 2008 where I first got serious about running and met all of my goals. Each step along that initial pathway was special to me. 
 
Big moments in my journey were:
 
Running in my first 5k (whoa I was actually out there with thousands of others)
 
Completing the One Hour Runner program (unbelievable! I just ran for a solid hour)
 
My first 10k (felt so good to finish strong on a hilly course)
 
The first time I ran for 2 straight hours (insane........did I just do that????)
 
Not only running my first Half Marathon but beating my goal to boot (this was the ultimate, I was and am so proud of that medal)
 
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All of those were very special to me because I had never in my life stuck with any plan, program or routine for longer than a couple of weeks. I never had the mental toughness, determination or desire to not quit. The psychological and mental victories perhaps did me as much good as the physical accomplishments. It's hard to put that into words. Total victory

What a fun question for me. It makes me feel good to relieve the old victories. And it inspires me to continue with my comeback.
 
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This morning I have decided to change up my schedule. It would have been my first run since the time change. Well the park was pitch black dark and I just didn't think I would enjoy it. The last two years I did run in the dark early mornings with sunrise hitting about the time I complete the run. Yeah that's neat and all but I'm not into it this time around. So until it gets hot I am going to run after work. I'll enjoy seeing all the people and getting some sun. Come early summer I will switch back to the mornings. So with that said, OHR week 4 day 1 after work today.

missy1102 · Mar 15, 2011

ailaire - RAWR!!!!!!!!

heard from 2oh : "Getting old and heavy" still captain hot quads, though!
 
i got in 2.21 miles last night. not much, but every run, every mile these days is a victory. glad to say running 9:30 miles is finally starting to feel comfortable again - lmao.
 
qod: running through my pregnancy improved the way i thought about myself as a runner. i learned not to worry about time, volume.. but rather, was able to enjoy pure running: the sweat in my eyes.. the easy, comfortable but quickened breathing.. the blood coursing through my veins.. the endorphins after. i will never view running the same. and i love that it is that way.

gatorbob · Mar 15, 2011

QOD: I remember my first race. It was a 5 miler in 2003 in my old hometown that I was living in at the time. I still distinctly remember this. I knew I could cover the distance, becuase I had done it by myself a bunch of times. But still, I was somehow convinced that I would make a fool of myself during the race. I'd never run a race before, so I didn't know what to expect. I didn't even know what I was afraid of. Would I come in last place? Would I make a wrong turn? Would I trip over my own feet? None of those seemed likely, so in retrospect I really have no idea what I was so worried about. But still, I was deathly afraid. And in fact, I had considered running the race each of the few years before that, but I was too chicken to do it.
 
Well, I finally got up the guts to sign up for it in 2003 and do it. And I finished it. I <a href="http://www.compuscore.com/cs2003/may/ourhous1.htm" target="_blank">completed it in 43:44</a>, which looking back doesn't seem like a good time for me for that distance. But it certainly wasn't terrible. And I manged to not make a fool of myself. 
 
So once I got over that initial fear of racing, I was able to do it again. And again. And now, of course, it's easy to toe the line. Not necessarily easy to do the running, of course, but I at least know I'm not going to embarass myself. So I think the important thing is to get some experience and then learn from it. And improve on it...

Runnin-from-the-Law · Mar 15, 2011

Maples - total victory, indeed! You have come a long way and it is so great to see you back here again, sticking with your plan for the 10k!
 
Missy -- that is so awesome that running through pregnancy made you feel so confident and good about your running (interesting that you picked that over your speedy BQs, etc.). And yeah for your 2.21 miles last night! 

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Really? <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif">
 
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BigGahoona · Mar 15, 2011

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Really? <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif">
 
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 <img alt="laughing4.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/laughing4.gif" style="width:23px;height:26px;">
 
I need to save that one.

duckgeek · Mar 15, 2011

QOD: Breaking 20 for 5k and 1:30 for the half. Both took a lot of effort and a willingness to go well beyond my comfort levels.

Timr1 · Mar 15, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by duckgeek <a href="/forum/thread/73021/ides-of-march-fitness-3-15-2011#post_1988921"><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> QOD: Breaking 20 for 5k and 1:30 for the half. Both took a lot of effort and a willingness to go well beyond my comfort levels.
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I want to do both of those things when I grow up.

I managed to squeeze in a quick track session between conference calls. 5 miles total with 3 x 1 mile repeats (6:28; 6:29; 6:22). I have another conf call in 9 mins from now.

gatorbob · Mar 15, 2011

<img alt="blush.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_5_130020799662123" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/blush.gif" style="width:18px;height:18px;">
 
Okay, I guess I can still get embarassed. <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_5_130020799662134" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"> But as with that photo, at least it's while I'm trying to have fun. And I'm not scared to do something funky. 
 
In fact, I think I've set a goal for myself that I will try to mug for the cameras in some funny way at least once per race. Why not? It's supposed to be fun, so let's make it fun!

missy1102 · Mar 15, 2011

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Okay, I guess I can still get embarassed. <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_5_130020799662134" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"> But as with that photo, at least it's while I'm trying to have fun. And I'm not scared to do something funky. 
 
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 heh. i have one just like that - i'm trying to click my heels at the end of a race but it looks like i'm falling over. will have to dig it up. 

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Missy -- that is so awesome that running through pregnancy made you feel so confident and good about your running (interesting that you picked that over your speedy BQs, etc.). 

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 i thought about that briefly.. but also remembered how disappointed i was with my last, pre-pregs marathon despite having PR'D and re-BQ'D*. coach pointed out that in the span of 1 year, i had PR'D and BQ'D* three times which is something most people would be thrilled about. thats when i realized i'd lost some of my original joy and love for running. thankfully, being a pregnant runner restored that.
 
 
*under old qualifications. lmao.

Runnin-from-the-Law · Mar 15, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by GatorBob <a href="/forum/thread/73021/ides-of-march-fitness-3-15-2011#post_1988930"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> <img alt="blush.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_5_130020799662123" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/blush.gif" style="width:18px;height:18px;">
 
Okay, I guess I can still get embarassed. <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_5_130020799662134" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"> But as with that photo, at least it's while I'm trying to have fun. And I'm not scared to do something funky. 
 
In fact, I think I've set a goal for myself that I will try to mug for the cameras in some funny way at least once per race. Why not? It's supposed to be fun, so let's make it fun! 
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by missy1102 <a href="/forum/thread/73021/ides-of-march-fitness-3-15-2011#post_1988947"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> i thought about that briefly.. but also remembered how disappointed i was with my last, pre-pregs marathon despite having PR'D and re-BQ'D*. coach pointed out that in the span of 1 year, i had PR'D and BQ'D* three times which is something most people would be thrilled about. thats when i realized i'd lost some of my original joy and love for running. thankfully, being a pregnant runner restored that.
 
 
*under old qualifications. lmao.
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important stuff, this having fun while running thing. I think that may be part of where I F'ed up at little rock - becoming too focused on meeting a crazy fast (for me) time goal and forgetting about what should be a main goal (having fun). I was thinking about that yesterday and today when I did my first runs since little rock and they were SO FUN and I was SO HAPPY that I wasn't injured and that I was running.

phdatc · Mar 15, 2011

QOD: What experience(s) improved the way you think of yourself as a runner?
 
Ooo. this is a tough one for me. I am a runner. I say it. I own it. But sometimes my mind plays tricks on me. What helped me improve my thoughts of myself... I'm not sure. I run quite a bit slower, have more humble goals, and am otherwise a less numbers oriented sort. I think the slow but steady improvement has probably been the biggest part.

gatorbob · Mar 15, 2011

Okay, I'm wearing the exact same outfit, but this pic is from the Charlotte Marathon in December. Again, I had tried to click my heels for the camera, but again the guy missed the right moment. And it resulted in another goofy pic. I think I found my schtick...
 
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