Where are all the RUNNERS???

[ILP]

Re: RUNNERS

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SandiF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My next triathlon is coming...3 wks to go!
The course will be shorter than previous but challenging hills again... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img]
Yesterday I swam, bike and run. Didn't had a good swim...damn pool was crowdy with people playing volley ball. Bloody people took up bout three quarter of the swim lanes. Not much space for me to do laps. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/mad.gif[/img] I had a good bike ride...did 10 miles on the alpine course. Mi poor batty did get cawn. Ran 2 miles only. My legs were feeling shot.

Today I went running and did 4 miles. The evening dragged out and I did not get to stretch...I've been feeling so tight and I haven't done yoga in *many* moons. After these tri's I'm ready to go back to my regular workout schedule. </div></div>

(((Sandi))), I got like that. What helped was to get up early in the morning and do pilates (which believe it or not has a lot of stretching in addition to the core work). Then I would spend the evenings training.

As for me....went out this evening, actually I am still in my sweaty clothes [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif[/img] Did a long ride. From my house to the mall and back (doing the back roads) is 27 miles. Legs are pretty tired, but I feel good. The muggies are forecast to come back this weekend, so I may take my workout indoors until it breaks.

Keep up the good work folks. I plan to treat myself to a new poet dress I saw in the new fall Spiegel catalogue. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

[ILP]

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Went to Chapel Hill, North Carolina this past weekend. Ran 6 miles saturday and road 20 miles sunday. You could cut the hot,hazy,humid days with a knife. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img] And it was early mornings we went out. The spa treatments and shopping were well deserved treats for the hard work [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

I leave for Jamaica thursday morning. I am gonna do some hill work while I am gone.

Keep Working People [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img]

[Ochigal]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Englan Girl</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Anybody seen Mrs O - the foot replacement surgery work out good? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/nahnahnay.gif[/img] </div></div>

Is who call me name???
AHHHH..EG...figures!

Well hello all runners. Been a while since I popped into this thread. SHAME ON ME!

I am pleased to announce though that I am a true runner again. I ran a 4 mile race this weekend. And although my time wasnt the best...I had my PR in the same race last year...I am proud to say I ran the whole thing with...you ready for this...NO KNEE PAIN [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

4 miles with no knee pain is an accomplishment for this runner so far this year. so...I am back on the road...did 3+ miles Tuesday and heading out shortly for another 3-4 with the run group.

Proud to tell you all too that the Ochikid ran his first race with us on Saturday...he did the 4 miler also and finished 3 minutes ahead of me. I think I have a new runner in the family.

so...on the road again...I cant wait to get on the road again....

[Englan Girl]

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Very glad to hear you back on the road again. Whatever you doing to be pain-free keep it up [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img] Congrats to Ochikid on his first race too [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/dance01.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/gift.gif[/img]

It's been a hot week and this morning I woke up early, looked out the window and decided that the hangover was going to prevent me running and went back to bed [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/dizzy.gif[/img] It's now 3 hours later (10am) and I know I made the right decision as it's even warmer.

Lots of water to glug down now to help ease my throbbing head and, hopefully, I'll get out there for a run this evening when it's cooler.

Keep on running good people [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70371-jump.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/yahoo.gif[/img]

[Ochigal]

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good mornin good mornin everyone.

Didnt do any running this weekend...but Mr Ochi and Ochi-kid ran a 5K and Ochi kid took first place in his age group AND beat Mr Ochi across the finish line by 30 seconds. IT was a race to watch from what I hear. I couldnt make it darn it! But my mom was there and said she has never seen two people run so fast...

Weather here is cool...good running weather. Will be hittin the road tomorrow!!!

[ILP]

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mrsO is back [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

[Ochigal]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: michangename2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">mrsO is back [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img] </div></div>

YES I AM!!!

me and an extra 10 pounds....what the heck...I never lost 10 pounds when I WAS running so how come when I stopped I gained 10??????????? something not right!

[SandiF]

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Hey you runners, bikers, swimmers.

The next tri is 2 whole days away and it'll be another murderously hot day in Saint Louis. Weather forecast 97 deg.F, hot and hazy for Sunday. I'm going to need all the hydration to keep the energy level up. I keep hearing about electrolytes and truthfully, I don't know what it is and what I should be taking. I keep hearing that I lose electrolytes through sweat and other. I'm eating bananas, I'm drinking water, I'm eating my carbs. . . Am I missing anything else? I eat loads of fruit daily.

This week has been regular exercising...swimming and strength training. This evening I got home with plans to go ride and run. My plans got squashed...literally. My fingers got caught between the garage door as it closed. If unnu did hear a bloody scream in the distance, it was me. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif[/img]

[ILP]

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(((SandiF))) wid di mashup fingas....

as for the electrolytes. they are found in gatoraide/poweraide/goo etc. most cycle/running/vitamin stores carry them. i cant stand the taste of gatoraide/poweraide, i do tolerate Goo (but it can be expensive), so i kinda make my own electrolyte mix.

banana sprikled with salt
water
1 or 2 water crackers

btw: i hear you on the heat. i call miself doing hills ova old harbour yessiday. when mi finish, mi wet and feel stunted [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/dizzy.gif[/img] essie? mi haffi lie dung when mi come in di house [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img]

[Englan Girl]

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Morning everyone [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]

I hauled my Sunday body out the bed at some ungodly hour to do a 5k club run [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif[/img] . Ok it wasn't that bad really, but when you used to having a lie-in on a Sunday getting up 6.45am is painful [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek2.gif[/img]

Anyway, despite the fact that I'd walked downhill to the start line with the other club members, when it came time to run it I was shocked as I'd not realised the hill was at the beginning AND it was a two lap course, so you know that hill had to be done twice [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/dizzy.gif[/img]

The first lap, I was helped/encourage by another veteran (older) female runner - bless her [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img] The second lap up the hill, I managed two thirds of it before I had to give up and walk the final third [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/dizzy.gif[/img] Once I cleared the hill it was almost plain sailing to the finish, but I didn't have anything left in the tank to attempt anything vaguely resembling a sprint finish. However I managed to do the race in 25 mins some seconds, which has got to be my best time in a good few years [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/discosmilie.gif[/img]

Unlike a fun run, club runners take their races seriously, so I just had to get the fancy (low budget) sports watch, the shades and walk with the sports drink for the post race recovery [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whatever.gif[/img] I used every item too, but as per usual I've now got a cold (unless it's hayfever big time) as I wasn't able to change out of my damp clothes quick enough. Am downing a shot of rum while I write this and will go have a hot shower very soon.

Happy sunday runner/swimmers/bikers [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70458-applaud.gif[/img]


PS: SandiF, hope your tri went well [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img]

[SandiF]

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The triathlon went good!

My race time started at 9am sharp with 1/2 mile swim...that went good. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70371-jump.gif[/img] The bike route had some murderous hills. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crybaby.gif[/img] It was on a 4 mile hilly loop with a steep decline. We had to do the loop 3 times...12 miles total. The run went good, except a big monstrous hill to run up. Downhill was a breeze. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] Thankfully, the super heat hadn't started and if it had, I wasn't feeling it as it was all shaded areas on the route.

I finished my race on my planned time of 2 hrs with not even a minute to spare. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70458-applaud.gif[/img] My next and last triathlon for the year will be a month from now.

[ILP]

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mi see you is addicted to the triats, eei?

awesome job [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70458-applaud.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70458-applaud.gif[/img]

[Ochigal]

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Hello fellow runners. YIKES...EG...you seriously got outa bed on a Sunday at 6:45????? YOu is mad woman...

I did a nice easy 4 miles on Sunday. Adding sundays back into the mix with the plans that it will be our "LONG RUN" day. Next weekend will do 5 miles...etc. LOTS of time to train for the Half Marathon in November. Gonna do this one right!!!

Feels good to be back! See ya all on the road!

SandiF...way to go on the Tri!!!

[MsExced]

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Way to go SandiF, you're turning into a pro

[Englan Girl]

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[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img] three hills [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek2.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/birthday.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/gift.gif[/img]

AND you doing it all again in a month? Woman, you is a serious glutton for punishment! What you going to do after the last one? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]

MrsO, once my body had gotten over the shock it wasn't too bad, but I don't think I'd want to make that a regular thing [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-sleeping.gif[/img] I'm going to have to get up slightly later to do a long Sunday run though. Ain't going to do well in a 10 mile race if the furthest I run is 6 miles [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70361-embarassed.gif[/img]


Keep it up ladies [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]