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  • Steve Dunne
    Steve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    ran just over a mile - my legs just gave out and tightened/froze up
    bike 10 minutes
    shot hoops in disgust
    I love to turn you on
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    Riverrunner wrote:
    When is the Cherry Blossom?
    April 6th. I receive emails from a Cherry Blossom trainer. You can sign up for these on the website. I received one that said that today's goal is 33 minutes non-stop (it's the goal for beginners). The trainer pointed out that if a trainee could complete this goal, then the 10-miler will be within grasp. I'm like "NO SWEAT!" That race is mine! (... as long as they don't sweep me *blush*)

    I just hope I won't be bored to tears because headphones aren't allowed. Running without music *shakes head*

    Sorry to hear about your ankle. Man, that rots! I hope you feel better.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Riverrunner
    Riverrunner Posts: 2,419
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    April 6th. I receive emails from a Cherry Blossom trainer. You can sign up for these on the website. I received one that said that today's goal is 33 minutes non-stop (it's the goal for beginners). I'm like "NO SWEAT!" That race is mine! (... as long as they don't sweep me *blush*)

    I just hope I won't be bored to tears because headphones aren't allowed. Running without music *shakes head*

    Sorry to hear about your ankle. Man, that rots! I hope you feel better.

    You won't be bored - not in a big race like that. I think it is more fun to race without music. If it is a 10 miler your heart rate should be low enough to chit chat with other runners here and there. Also, without headphones you can enjoy all of the details of the race - the bystanders cheering, the sound of your own steps on the pavement - it is just better. Take my word for it! Just enjoy the experience for what it is.
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • Steve Dunne
    Steve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    Got it back today...

    ran 2 miles
    bike 15 minutes
    almost hurled in celebration
    I love to turn you on
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    3 miles, including a hill that is consistently hard for me. It's not steep as much as long, and it's always a chore. After the hill this time I wasn't able to reach out of the funk that hills put me in. Time to research how to run inclines efficiently.

    Any ideas?
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Steve Dunne
    Steve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    3 miles, including a hill that is consistently hard for me. It's not steep as much as long, and it's always a chore. After the hill this time I wasn't able to reach out of the funk that hills put me in. Time to research how to run inclines efficiently.

    Any ideas?

    I'm the last person to answering this, but when I used to roadrun and I can upon a hill I would have trouble with, I would lean back a little bit and kick up my quads a bit more and also concentrate on my heel kick.

    That's it, I don't know how else to describe it, and I'm NO expert on this. Good luck!
    I love to turn you on
  • acoustic guy
    acoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    Still still still slacking.
    Jump Rope 12 minutes
    Ran One mile
    Speed Bag 3 rounds
    Heavy Bag 3 rounds
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    3 miles, including a hill that is consistently hard for me. It's not steep as much as long, and it's always a chore. After the hill this time I wasn't able to reach out of the funk that hills put me in. Time to research how to run inclines efficiently.

    Any ideas?

    long hills are the worst. I like short steep ones much better cuz it's fun to just power right up. but long...ugh, you just kinda poop out.
  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    I just took a 2.25 hour "lunch" and went to the gym. I was sitting here doing nothing and I was like, dude, I'm just gonna take off. I ran about 3.4 miles, did some crunches, and my entire upper body workout.

    does anyone else find flies to be useless? I keep increasing the weight but I really don't get much out of it. I super set them with lat raises- what could I do instead (I already have chest presses in there)?
  • Riverrunner
    Riverrunner Posts: 2,419
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    3 miles, including a hill that is consistently hard for me. It's not steep as much as long, and it's always a chore. After the hill this time I wasn't able to reach out of the funk that hills put me in. Time to research how to run inclines efficiently.

    Any ideas?

    Hill repeats. Painful but necessary. Check out your running websites for some hill repeat drills.

    Also, keep your shoulders back. Sometimes, running up hills one will hunch their shoulders forward, but you need your shoulders to be back so the lungs can expand fully.

    Also, take smaller steps, but keep up the pace. Be optimistic. Tell yourself that you are going to top the hill faster than anyone else. Don't rest until you get to the top and imagine yourself gliding over the top. Don't focus on the pain and your struggle.

    Also.... keep repeating over and over.... "I love hills."
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    Riverrunner wrote:
    Hill repeats. Painful but necessary. Check out your running websites for some hill repeat drills.

    Also, keep your shoulders back. Sometimes, running up hills one will hunch their shoulders forward, but you need your shoulders to be back so the lungs can expand fully.

    Also, take smaller steps, but keep up the pace. Be optimistic. Tell yourself that you are going to top the hill faster than anyone else. Don't rest until you get to the top and imagine yourself gliding over the top. Don't focus on the pain and your struggle.

    Also.... keep repeating over and over.... "I love hills."
    Thanks for the notes :)

    Ok, I LOVE HILLS! I think I can I know I can I know I can.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • fanch75
    fanch75 Posts: 3,734
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    Saturday I ran 4.5 miles, and there were two snippets when the running seemed natural. Usually, it's a little bit of a struggle. I'm worried that I may get swept at the Cherry Blossom Race because I'm not the fastest runner. However, when I felt these natural states of running, which are not runner's highs, I knew I could do it. One of the times I was in a natural state of running I was too concerned that I would go too fast, and be too tired. I slowed myself down consciously. Next time I won't slow myself down. It's such an unusual feeling.

    http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/01/26/27-marathons/

    "Stuff White People Like"

    #27 Marathons
    January 26, 2008 by clander

    In life, there are certain milestones of physical activity that can define you. A sub 5 second 40 yard dash, a 40 inch vertical leap and so forth. To a white person, the absolute pinnacle of fitness is to run a marathon. Not to win, just to run.

    White people will train for months, telling everyone who will listen about how they get up early in the morning, they run when it rains, how it makes them feels so great and gives them energy.

    When they finish the marathon, they will generally take a photo of themselves in a pair of New Balance sneakers, running shorts, and their marathon number with both hands over their head in triumph (seriously, look it up, this is universal).

    They will then set goals like running in the Boston Marathon or the New York Marathon.

    If you find yourself in a situation where a white person is talking about a marathon, you must be impressed or you will lose favor with them immediately. Running for a certain length of time on a specific day is a very important thing to a white person and should not be demeaned.

    Also worth nothing, more competitive white people prefer triathlons because Kenyans can’t afford $10,000 specialty bicycles. If the subject ever comes up, just say that triathletes are in better shape than football and basketball players. It’s not true, but it will make the conversation a lot more genial.
    Do you remember Rock & Roll Radio?
  • VON
    VON Posts: 259
    I did 45 minutes a day on the treadmill with 50 sit-ups over summer, now Ive turned into a lazy blob these last 2 months. I miss my treadmill :(
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    This is something to aspire to in about a year:

    http://dean.runnersworld.com/2008/03/runabout.html?cm_mmc=training-_-2008_03_18-_-training-_-BLOG%3a%20Try%20a%20Runabout

    and some hill advice:

    http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7 ... s%20Primer

    Oops, I guess you have to make sure Primer is spelled together. It's not taking on this post.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Riverrunner
    Riverrunner Posts: 2,419
    fanch75 wrote:
    http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/01/26/27-marathons/

    If the subject ever comes up, just say that triathletes are in better shape than football and basketball players. It’s not true, but it will make the conversation a lot more genial.

    Very funny article. I have seen it before and it hits close to home. However, I strongly disagree with the above statement. WE [triathletes] ARE IN BETTER SHAPE than the aforementioned players. I refuse to believe otherwise. ;)
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • Riverrunner
    Riverrunner Posts: 2,419
    Well after taking one week off after my Grade III sprain (other than doing some strengthening), I started spinning. I also swam with a buoy between my knees so I didn't have to kick. Late last week I started on the elliptical trainer. It doesn't hurt my ankle, but the treadmill does. I figure the elliptical machine, other than the treadmill, most closely simulates running. I am trying to keep some semblance of running condition. I MUST be ready for River to River Relay on April 19. http://rrr.olm.net/. I have done all legs of the Relay except for Runner #1 and Runner #3. I had planned to be Runner #1, but it is kind of a difficult one. If I am not back in good shape I may have to do #3, and save #1 for last! My team is Team Synergy by the way.
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,381
    Riverrunner wrote:
    Well after taking one week off after my Grade III sprain (other than doing some strengthening), I started spinning. I also swam with a buoy between my knees so I didn't have to kick. Late last week I started on the elliptical trainer. It doesn't hurt my ankle, but the treadmill does. I figure the elliptical machine, other than the treadmill, most closely simulates running. I am trying to keep some semblance of running condition. I MUST be ready for River to River Relay on April 19. http://rrr.olm.net/. I have done all legs of the Relay except for Runner #1 and Runner #3. I had planned to be Runner #1, but it is kind of a difficult one. If I am not back in good shape I may have to do #3, and save #1 for last! My team is Team Synergy by the way.
    Wow! That's pretty cool! Good luck, and I hope you feel healthy while you're doing it.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • lalalalaaaaaaaa
    lalalalaaaaaaaa Posts: 2,445
    Riverrunner wrote:
    Very funny article. I have seen it before and it hits close to home. However, I strongly disagree with the above statement. WE [triathletes] ARE IN BETTER SHAPE than the aforementioned players. I refuse to believe otherwise. ;)
    I think it depends what you mean by "better shape". Better cardiovascular shape? For sure. But imo, the risk:benefit ratio of joint injury vs. a stronger heart reaches a point of diminishing returns after a certain point. Ultimately, the reasons to run long distances all the time become more of a motivational/inspirational nature than a health benefit.
  • Riverrunner
    Riverrunner Posts: 2,419
    O.K. maybe I should have just said "we are better than the aforementioned players." How's that? :D

    (Also, not all triathlons are endurace races. There are lots of sprint tri's that are of varying lengths).
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • acoustic guy
    acoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    Ran 1 & 1/2 miles
    Jump Rope 10 minutes
    3 sets of squats
    3 sets of dips
    3 sets of pull ups, only 5 times each
    speed bag 10 minutes
    Navy seal push ups three sets of 10, very hard.
    Usually I do two sets of 50 push ups daily but these are hard as hell.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.

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