runners..

[SandiF]

Where unnu dey?

I ran a 13.1 mile trail race today ... Very beautiful trails, lots of hills. The race started in waves and for some reason the organizers considered it a tough trail but it was fairly good for me. The air was very misty but not all too cold. Finished in 1hr 50min... the best I've done in a 13.1 mile race (road or off-road).

The summer my running was shot but since the season has changed, I'm feeling re-invigorated, running faster and with no injuries (knock on wood). How the rest of you doing?

[CeaBee]

my shin splint issue took a long time to resolve. I had to stop running completely for about 5 weeks. I know most of that is my fault for not stopping when the problem first started

Loving the cool weather, trying to build back up to 20 mpw. No races planned...because me nuh waan pay for something and be sidelined again...and i finding that i don't need them as motivation..and also me doan enjoy them.

[SandiF]

Glad to hear the shin splint injury is resolved, CB. Do you know the actual cause of your shin splints?

I too don't find the training for a race anywhere near enjoyable... it only dampers my running spirit and feel like a clutch over my neck. Actually, I no longer *train* for any race that is less than 18 miles but I keep up with my daily running and other workouts. I have no races in the works for now but will jump in last minute if I see a trail race in my neck of woods. For now, mi just hitting the bike-running trails in my neck of the woods.

[CeaBee]

Glad to hear the shin splint injury is resolved, CB. Do you know the actual cause of your shin splints?

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I believe that it was a combination of very steep hills in my sub division (me not trying to run that again) coupled with shoes that needed to be replaced.

[ILP]

Sub 2 hour 13.1

Ran a 26.2 this past weekend. It was so damned hot it was ridiculous. Now it supposed to be freezing tonight Had a good run though. Finished 4:22:and some. I was happy with the time. Pure jokes along the course. I'm done until February when I head to Mesa, AZ to run Tough Mudder.

Where unnu dey?

I ran a 13.1 mile trail race today ... Very beautiful trails, lots of hills. The race started in waves and for some reason the organizers considered it a tough trail but it was fairly good for me. The air was very misty but not all too cold. Finished in 1hr 50min... the best I've done in a 13.1 mile race (road or off-road).

The summer my running was shot but since the season has changed, I'm feeling re-invigorated, running faster and with no injuries (knock on wood). How the rest of you doing?

[ILP]

I believe that it was a combination of very steep hills in my sub division (me not trying to run that again) coupled with shoes that needed to be replaced.

Improper shoes and trying to do too much (when you aren't conditioned) is a recipe for injury. Glad it is resolved. Question? What will you use as means for motivation, now that you've decided not to do races anymore? I agree that training can be for the birds, but I do enjoy having a "goal"...that keeps me motivated not to hit the snooze button in the mornings.

[CeaBee]

well for now, knowing that i have the long runs with a group, is enough motivation for me to get out there by myself during the week . Maybe that will change and i'll have to sign up for a race or two- but i hope not.