Where are all the RUNNERS???

[Ochigal]

Re: RUNNERS

Hey Runner People...HI EG...great time in your 5K.

We did a 10K weekend before last and I beat my "I HOPE FOR" time by 3 minutes so I was pleased. We ran our long training run on Sunday...did 7 miles...first run I have done in months where we got rained on. Not really rain per se'...but drizzle...but after 7 miles of drizzle...we were soaked. It felt good though...still got 8 weeks until my half Marathon so Lots of training time still...

Started mt Physical Therapy today for my hip bursitis....I have a tight right IT band....learned some new stretches...I AM SO BAD ABOUT STRETCHING PROPERLY. Will get better now though.

Anyway....MILES AND SMILES...GO GET SOME!!!!

[Gen]

Re: RUNNERS

juss come een from running. bway dem deh sidewalk was so uneven. and the cobblestone streets [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crazy.gif[/img]

mi get mad at miself and mi put on mi shorts and guh outa door. mi nevah even have mi running shoes at home. mistake # 1 [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70374-lipsrsealed.gif[/img]

and mi nevah even stretch good. mistake # 2 [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70374-lipsrsealed.gif[/img]


and 2 nights ago I had a leg cramp while lying down and I could feel that same cramp acting up tonight.

[ILP]

Re: RUNNERS

G its good to see you on the road again. That's why ilp has numerous pairs of shoes, you never know when you need them.

Went out this morning. Did the golf course. I am down to 9 mile pace [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crybaby.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img] . I am so proud of myself. The running festival is fast approaching, so I am really happy, right now.

Pilates....ahhh. I really needed the stretch.

Keep on running folks. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img]

[Englan Girl]

Long run and first ever bike ride

Hiya folks [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

I did my long run yesterday morning and it was a struggle to reach 7.5 miles but as my target was 8miles I didn't feel too bad. Next time will be better [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img]

Anyhow, this morning I got up and fried my chicken for dinner, had breakfast and got ready to join the bike ride. Nerves sent me to the toilet umpteen times before I left home [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif[/img] and I walked to the meeting place instead of riding for the same reason [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif[/img] There was a long queue for the start line but everybody was friendly. Even though I had no-one with me I felt great and a lot less nervous - at least til I had to move slowly to the start line. Cycling slowly really is harder than fast but I didn't do too badly I think [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]

Cycling into central London was an experience and I am glad I did it with a mass of others. It was something to see hundreds of people on their bikes and cars HAVING to slow down or stop to let us through. There were no nutty cyclists either. Everybody stopped at the lights or at crossings when directed [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img] I couldn't help thinking if bus and taxi drivers had been nearby they might, maybe, be a little more tolerant this week having seen the good cycling behaviour. Then again, maybe the masses were those nervous beginners or those not used to cycling on the roads and the experienced ones watched in amusement [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]

We made our way into central London and many of the roads were car free for the occasion. I cycled the whole route, with only a few wobbles and dodgy starts [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70374-lipsrsealed.gif[/img]. I cycled slowly and used my gears and even managed a smile or two [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/dance01.gif[/img] Still can't do hand signals to save my life but I can practice them in my local park and there was a stand that was demonstrating indicator lights for cyclists which intrigued me so I took a look and got a card and will be following that up. If that saves me doing hand signals, all the better although I really should learn to do them [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img]

The homeward journey was a little more nerveracking as there wasn't a large group going in my direction for a small part of it, but I caught up with a few other riders so it was ok. I even managed to cycle home without mishap too.

All in all I was very pleased with myself and I did a lot better than I ever expected. Still need to work on turns (left and right) and hand signals but those will come. I need to get my seat adjusted though. Padded shorts helped and my bum wasn't sore but elsewhere was [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek2.gif[/img] I'm just getting back the feeling. Is that normal?

Back to running tomorrow as my first 10 mile race is in two weeks [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/helpsmilie.gif[/img]

Keep on running/cycling ladies. I need the encouragement [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70371-jump.gif[/img]

[SandiF]

Re: Long run and first ever bike ride

hey runners, bikers...

I'm back ... sorta. Anyway, I missed my triathlon. Was too depressed over the past weeks to do anything. I went back full throttle to my exercising and it was a bit tough after spending days in bed feeling as if my life ended. well, i'm back, running, biking and swimming...started back my yoga and trying to feel better.

see ya on the running trails. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]

[MsExced]

Re: Long run and first ever bike ride

welcome back SandiF[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img] hang in there and this too shall pass. I'm still training for my 10K in November

[ILP]

Re: Long run and first ever bike ride

Welcome Back to the trails Sandi [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/icon_hug.gif[/img]
As for me, the training is going alright. I havent been into the running however. It seems to be all about the bike [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/dance01.gif[/img]

both events are fast approaching though [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif[/img]

[Englan Girl]

Re: Long run and first ever bike ride

HI SandiF. Sorry you missed your tri but glad you back into the swing of things [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]

HA [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img]

[Englan Girl]

Sunday morning run

Crawled out of bed early to get it over and done with so I could watch the Great North Run [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-sleeping.gif[/img]

Managed 6 miles in an hour and felt good all the way this time [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

PLUS I managed to do hand signals on my bike yesterday WITHOUT wobbling into a car or something. OK, so it was a very short ride to the bike shop to adjust my seat, but they were definite hand signals indicating right and left turns [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/dance01.gif[/img] I am so chuffed! Just hope I can repeat it tomorrow [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img]

Happy Sunday runs everyone [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/yahoo.gif[/img]

[ILP]

Re: Sunday morning run

Well the countdown has begun.
the seagull ride is on saturday.
bike is on the way to the shop for tuning and new tires.
road bag is packed.

just gonna do some short runs and then some light weights today, tomarrow, and thurs, off on friday...then the big dance saturday.

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[Englan Girl]

Re: Sunday morning run

ILP how did it go? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70371-jump.gif[/img]

Did my third club run today and it was a 10 miler. Managed to do it in 1hr 33, which is better than I ever expected [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek2.gif[/img] I just hope I can do the same time or better for my next 10 miler in 3 weeks [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img]

How is everybody else doing? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]

[ILP]

Sea Gull Century Ride - The Report for EG

EG the ride went well. This ride was a bit more quirky than the others that I have done, as it wasnt a race (at least for the group that I was with).

I didnt feel well the night before, but I still went because di current mr ilp had worked so hard (for work that is - he had this and another large event). We arrived at Salisbury University at 6am [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crazy.gif[/img] and found the other riders in our group. The temperature wasnt bad...but the fog was [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek2.gif[/img] . Anyway...we were off at exactly 7 am for segment #1 of 22.1 miles. It wasnt too bad. No one in our group took spills or had any flats [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img] We pull into the 1st pit stop... the menu was bagels, gatorade, apples, oranges, fig newtons, water, and green bananas [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70400-talktohand.gif[/img] of course it's green bananas, because that is what ILP eats during long rides. Oh well...

We are off for segment #2, the next 20 miles. This segment was [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70377-loveeyes.gif[/img] it took us along the water, mostly flat roads. I love my state. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img] The fogs has burned off, the temps have also begun to rise. During this segment, di current mr ilp got a flat, it was quickly patched and we are on the way again. We arrive at pit stop #2, I had to take a potty break...lawd port-a-potty's are [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/sick.gif[/img]. I am well thirsty, so I come out and they only have water at this stop [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek2.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70400-talktohand.gif[/img] No one in my group seems bothered by this, but another rider (from another group) sees my delimma and offers me a propel dry pack. I mix it with the water and now I am good [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

We are off for segment #3, this one is 20.6 miles. Not too bad. We continue along the water and then up into the hills...well not really hills...but it aint flat road either. I could notice the heat, now. On this segment, we road past some tandem riders. They were truly amazing. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img] These riders were riding for Team In Training (the team that raises money for Lukemia), what was amazing is that the 2nd rider of each tandem team was blind and/or deaf. Their spirit and hard work was inspiring. You have to really trust your partner to ride in tandem with them.

We finish this segment Adkins Mills Pond (which is mile 83.9)...faddah tank gawd [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img] Cah mi did need fi pee again and mi did hungry fi real. At this stop they had the usual bananas and things. But they also had ice cream and pie [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70392-silly.gif[/img] I politely grabbed 2 bananas and some gatorade and watched di current mr ilp eat his ice cream and pie [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70392-silly.gif[/img] then it was off for the final segment of 19.1 miles.

We pulled back into the finish line at 12:14 pm, which is 103 miles later. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/breakdance.gif[/img]

This last and final ride of the season for ILP was a good one. It was a fun one to end on. Lot's of money was raised (in our groups case, for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation).

Today was devoted to resting the legs. I have the Baltimore Running Festival next weekend.

[Englan Girl]

Re: Sea Gull Century Ride - The Report for EG

[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img]

............. but what was wrong with having pice and ice-cream? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]

How many miles you running? Will that be it for the winter?


MrsOchi, how's the running coming along? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]

[Ochigal]

Re: Sea Gull Century Ride - The Report for EG

Hmmm...How IS the running coming along. Ya know...its always something it seems. The hubby and I were sick with a really bad cold that last about 2 weeks so we took those two off from running....started back week before last...and felt great...didnt really feel like I lost any distance ability...our last LONG run was a few Sundays ago and we did 7 miles. Since then our weekly runs have been 3-5 miles and Each time we get to Sunday to do our long run...its been stormy...and I mean POURING rain...WIND...Not something I can (or want to) run in. So needless to say we are way behind on our long runs...should have done 9 or 10 yesterday. So on our Tuesday run this week we are going to shoot for 8 miles...tough to do after work because its now getting dark so early.

ONly 6 weeks till my Half Mary....I'm starting to get nervous...I really had wanted to be fully trained for this one.

OH Well....life goes on...

[Englan Girl]

Re: Sea Gull Century Ride - The Report for EG

[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]MrsO and MrO You've still got six weeks and if you can get a 10 miler in you know you'll finish the half mary with no problems [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70458-applaud.gif[/img]

Got hills training tonight and I'm really not in the mood. Just want to go home and eat loads whilst watching crap TV, but I guess I can do those tomorrow evening instead [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]