Thread: C25K Grad Challenge - Sunday

Hi, all. Sandra it's good to see you back. You're taking your time and gradually increasing your runs - slowly - sounds just right. Jackie, I need me a Garmin too. Yesterday was supposed to be 6 miles and I ran 6.4 because I followed sidewalk instead of road (the street I was supposed to be on went straight but the sidewalk I was on turned, so, so did I. I must have been in a zone, because I ran at least 2/10th of a mile before I...

sandra --great to "see" you here today. Funny thing is i was thinking of both you and sherry today on my run as we haven't heard from either of you in a while ---glad to hear things are going well --you are amazingly close to goal, and look GREAT in your new photo.... completed 6 miles today (ok, so the best laid plans didnt work) --i need me a Garmin-- and obviously my choc chip pancakes w/banana (a bit indulgent) as...

Ha. Not beautiful here. The rain from Ida has left but it's very foggy. I'm headed out for a walk soon. Potter, I'm so glad your running is going so well again. To answer your question about ski season....we ski at Sugarbush. The mountain always sets it's goal for opening day to be the Saturday before Thanksgiving, weather permitting. Some years there is good skiing but usually it's pretty limited. Some years, and it...

Hi Ladies, I'm back running the One Hour Runner and finished week 4, day 1 yesterday on a treadmill (yuk). I have an issue with my IT band and MD gave me handout on exercises/stretches. Regarding your question about how much to increase you distance. I would say to listen to your body. If you are fairly certain that you could handle 10% then try it. For me, I have learned that I do best if I progress very slowly. Maybe it's because...

Had a run tonight. I guess it was a good run. I picked up the pace and averaged a 12 minute mile, which is the fastest I've ever done. My legs could have gone on, but my breathing was really hard. Afterward, I noticed on my HRM that my max HR was 211! Yikes! And yet again, the three dogs at the entrance to the subdivision ran out at me. Owner comes out and says the usual "sorry". Ugh. Time to have a talk and/or call...

Today was mostly a rest day, with some walking in Manhattan for a couple of APs. I'm also a fan of increasing mileage/time very gradually. I also overdid it my first year by trying to follow a training plan from my local running store (5 days a week! that just didn't work for me). So I'm being extremely conservative right now. Interesting re the personal trainer rates - it's just WAY more expensive in NJ, I guess! Even at...