https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:29:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going/page/2#post-362373 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:08:29 +0000 Janet 362373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laurie, I love the C&amp;O Canal trail! Ive only done part of it, and would love to do something like what you have planned. </p> <p>This may sound crazy, but I would consider training for a tri. I always enjoyed biking and swimming, and never thought I'd like running. How funny that it was running that sparked my most intense athletic endeavor to date! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going/page/2#post-361943 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:14:02 +0000 julijuli 361943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - congratulations on your accomplishment! Running a half isn't easy, and you DID it!</p> <p>Jeneva - if you did 9, you'll be able to do 10 again. I'm glad your going again - and at least we've got some decent weather now to go out in!</p> <p>Kari - good for you getting going again too!</p> <p>I agree with Laurie that running is such a good exercise in terms of convenience. The thing I love is that I can go out in the morning and in a 1/2 hour get in a pretty good workout without having to drive anywhere. And - even though it can be miserable, you really can do it all year round. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going/page/2#post-361879 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:18:15 +0000 Laurie 361879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this thread. I've been a runner for over 20 years -- I wrote about it on my blog a few months ago if anyone is interested : <a href="http://foldintheordinary.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/running-for-my-life/" rel="nofollow">http://foldintheordinary.wordp.....r-my-life/</a></p> <p>Arthritis (hip, back) is slowing me down on the distance runs, I envy you half- and whole-marathoners. My goal now is to keep going as steadily as I can for as long as i can. I still do about 20-25 miles a week.</p> <p>Currently I'm cycling (it's time to blog about that) to prepare for a 184 mile, 4 day ride down the C&amp;O Canal path through Maryland, into Georgetown in less than 2 weeks. I'm doing it with my 16 year old son, and the Scouts. (Just found out there are no real showers along the way -- only pumps! No WIW posting, for sure!) Cycling is the sport that helped me drop weight years ago -- the long slow burn of calories.</p> <p>Running is simply the best exercise I've ever done because of convenience - you can do it just about anywhere in just about any weather, with a minimum of gear. </p> <p>Janet - the Annapolis run sounds awesome -- congratulations!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361872 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:10:28 +0000 Di 361872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay-- Mo, I love that you started this thread! I've been benched for a while (non-running-related knee surgery this winter), but I've been "logging miles" on the elliptical for about a month, and it feels like I'm getting a lot closer to running. I'm going to give my first run/walk a try in a couple of weeks, but in the meantime: cross-training. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361868 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:06:21 +0000 Queen Mum 361868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I injured my hip flexor (I think) in my last race and have not been able to run in 5 weeks. Even walking hurt. I was seriously beginning to wonder if I"d ever get over it! I think I"m finally there and look forward to getting back into the swing of things in about a week. </p> <p>Janet-- congrats! that is quite an accomplishment! You are right to be proud of yourself.</p> <p>For those who don't enjoy the treadmill, try using it for speed training rather than just plugging along for a few miles. A minute at a faster speed than you normally run, then a minute at a comfortable pace (or even a walk) Do 10 rounds or so of that type of thing. I find that much more enjoyable than just setting the treadmill at 6mph and trudging it out for 5 miles. Plus, it will increase your normal running speed without really thinking about it.</p> <p>happy trails! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361848 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:17:51 +0000 Janet 361848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the congratulations, everybody! I actually feel pretty darn good today, considering. Not as achy as I expected. I'm already thinking about the next race! </p> <p>Elisabeth, I'm so glad you're enjoying running and you're feeling better! Kudos to you!</p> <p>Steph, I loathe the "dreadmill" and much prefer running outside where I get to experience sights and smells and sounds, but I totally understand the pacing issue. My legs want to do a 10-minute mile, but so far I can only sustain that for a couple of miles -- my cardiovascular system is still catching up. I pace myself by using a Nike running app on my iPhone. It tracks how far and how fast I run, and I can also set it to tell me each minute (or 5 minutes) how fast I'm going. So I can time consistent walk breaks or adjust my pace if I'm either lagging or burning up the asphalt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361806 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:34:02 +0000 sophiespal 361806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I started running with my husband last September (he is a major runner). I am up to about 6-7 km (I only run with him for the motivation). Hoping to do a 10K in Oct.</p> <p>Love how running shapes my legs and makes me feel so good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361798 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:16:48 +0000 Aziraphale 361798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to go, Mo! Way to go, Janet!</p> <p>Mo, I'm sorry to hijack your thread for a sec here, but I've got to pass on a quick thanks to Janet for making a suggestion that got my butt in gear to start running again. I've been having troublesome fibroid symptoms, and Janet said she'd heard exercise could help with that, so for the past two months I've been running regularly. (I used to run all the time, but after baby number two I've been really bad about not going). The first time out, I was sucking wind after about 2K, but now I'm up to 8K three (or occasionally four) times per week, and feeling great -- and best of all, it seems to be seriously alleviating my symptoms! I can't believe I didn't try this sooner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361774 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:09:07 +0000 Jenava 361774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Steph, I think your issue may be the concrete? Can you find a track (rubber or dirt), or can you run on a dirt path in a park or something? That might be better on your knees. </p> <p>Also, for pace, try a heart rate monitor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361768 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:46:42 +0000 elpgal 361768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Janet!</p> <p>Happy to report that I did a run/walk for 2.5 miles today. Had I not posted here 'promising' to run, I would have totally chickened out. So, thanks Mo for starting this thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361764 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:34:14 +0000 Steph 361764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Mo and Kari. Kari, I don't think I could find a running partner slower than I am. I am a VERY slow runner. What's weird is that I did track all through high school, and ran the mile and two mile, so you would think I wouldn't have problems with outdoor running, but I do. I would like to be able to run outside, just to enjoy the fresh air (for the short time the weather would be warm enough, but not sweltering) and scenery. Of course, there is a TV attached to the treadmill, so that does help!</p> <p>Janet, congrats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361759 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:28:18 +0000 Kari 361759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Steph, I have the exact opposite problem - I can't run well indoors on a treadmill at all, and wimp out after a mile, whereas I can run much further and for much longer outdoors. I don't know if it's the fresh air or the pavement or just that I find running on a treadmill to be very demotivating, and like you described during your outdoor runs, I find that I just get wiped out much more quickly when I am running inside. </p> <p>I wish I *could* figure out how to successfully take my ability to run outdoors and translate it to a treadmill, because I'd be much more successful training while running on a treadmill during the fall/winter months where it is too dark and often too rainy to run outside.</p> <p>I hope that you find something to help you! The only suggestion I can think of is picking up a very slow running partner who forces you to pace yourself. Maybe you can come to Seattle and start running with me. *grin* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361758 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:23:39 +0000 Mo 361758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Steph, we are truly opposites in this problem so I'll have to let someone else chime in to help you out. I *can't* run on a treadmill. My balance is off and I feel . . . stifled, I guess is the right word. It's like the ground is moving away and I have to catch up - but outside I am in control of my pace and push off and I feel like whatever I wish to do that day is up to me at that moment. I hope some dedicated treadmillers might have a good trick to transition to road running and racing . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361757 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:23:23 +0000 anne 361757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations Janet!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361754 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:08:42 +0000 Steph 361754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I join in? I picked up running again recently. I just run on the treadmill at the gym--I run a 5K at least once a week, and I try to get in an hour-long run in once every week or two, although I have not been as consistent about that. I really want to sign up for a half marathon, but I find that I am absolutely incapable of running outdoors. I have bad knees (long-lasting reminders of my high school track career many years ago) and find running outside exacerbates that. But more than that, I have a lot of trouble pacing myself when I'm outside--I find I must go too quickly, and am winded after only a short time. Any advice from anyone about how to do a better job of pacing myself outside? If I don't learn how, I fear I'll never be able to participate in any real races (although I can always run the distances on a treadmill). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361747 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:46:13 +0000 Mo 361747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so happy to hear of all your running stories - even the trials and tribulations. Seeing as how I went from a half marathon one day to a wheelchair at the airport the next, I can say I miss the running ever since. And I'm not a zealot. I just like how it feels. And I'm happy to read about others' accomplishments, and the hurdles to get back up on the horse as well. Thanks for sharing! And happy trails!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361742 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:36:24 +0000 Sara L. 361742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne - I know how you feel - I spent most of the spring not running due to catching one cold after another. It really screwed up my training schedule as well. I ran a 5k earlier this year and did okay, but was a couple minutes slower than I ran the same race last year. I did another 5k race yesterday and was much better prepared. However, I convinced my 5-year old to run it with me so I stayed with him the whole race. It was a lot of fun and we finished in 42 minutes, which I think is pretty good for a little kid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361708 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:41:07 +0000 Jenava 361708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to go Janet! Even though it's hard and painful at times nothing beats that awesome cruising feeling when everything comes together! It's definitely addictive.</p> <p>Good for you, Kari, for getting back to it.</p> <p>Julie, I'm jealous of your 10 miles. I stopped training at 9 miles and 10 miles just seems like that impossible hurdle. (-: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361618 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:22:50 +0000 Kari 361618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have not been training well because I've been very busy and working late; however, today I successfully finished a very fun 5k run with my sister. I was pretty proud of myself for getting through the whole thing because not only have I not been running lately, but I also had an enormous burst/healing blister on the back of my heel. (Since most of the race was flat and I had the blister surrounded with a thick moleskin doughnut, for the most part my foot was fine - there were just a couple of iffy uphill bits where there was too much friction on my ankle and I had to walk for a block.) </p> <p>Running the 5k has made me realize how much I miss working out regularly. It's time to get back into the routine of running or visiting the gym on a daily basis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361613 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:10:07 +0000 Mo 361613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WAY TO GO Janet!!! Isn't it a great feeling? Who knew?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361611 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:58:36 +0000 Janet 361611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Malina, how timely!</p> <p>I just ran my first half marathon (Annapolis Zooma) today! I met my goal, which was finishing in under 3 hours (2:48), and with a pace of under 13 min per mile. It may not sound very impressive to accomplished runners, but I've never been any kind of athlete, and I never ran in my life until less than 4 months ago. I'm still a little dazed that I've done it! </p> <p>I am so excited and pleased. I can't wait to do it again and improve on my time! I think I'm now addicted. But this is a happy addiction -- I feel better, and have lost close to 15 lbs since I started training. (Yes, some clothes shopping is in my near future!) </p> <p>I'm looking forward to celebratory Mexican dinner and margaritas tonight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361607 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:23:43 +0000 julijuli 361607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the accessibility of a /12 Marathon. I'm currently training to do the Seattle Rock &amp; Roll later this month. I had never run before and started in December. Yesterday I ran 10 miles! For me, the critical thing is having a good running partner. There's no way I would have gotten out at 6 AM in the cold, dark, rainy Seattle winter without knowing that my buddy was waiting for me. </p> <p>Good luck to everyone on your runs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361597 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:13:17 +0000 Heather 361597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool thread, Malina. :D</p> <p>I have run six organized 5K races and a 5 Miler so far this year, and will be running a 10K on 04 July, 15K and a 10 miler in September. Those are all for sure. I am positive I will add some other 5Ks in there, too.</p> <p>And a half marathon is on my list for next February, too. I loathe training in cold weather. Warm weather training is my favorite. </p> <p>Good luck to everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361579 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 11:22:48 +0000 anne 361579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm seconding Mo as to the acheivability of a half. Last year I did a 5km in Feb and then worked up to a half marathon by mid May. Like her I only trained 3 times a week because my body likes a rest. Now admittedly I was in the last 10 to finish (2:27) but still, I did finish! </p> <p>You do need to allow time for a few 2 hour runs in the preceding weeks which tired me out for the rest of the day - as a Mother of 3 I found that a bit too much to contemplate this year and was planning to do shorter races but that hasn't eventuated -my running is not going well this year owing to having so much time off sick (I have been off with colds at least 7 weeks of this year). I think I did 5km a few weeks ago. But I am going to step and pump classes at the gym when I don't have a cold </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361548 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 05:44:53 +0000 wilson 361548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wasn't able to run all with last semester's schedule (almost 4 months) and have been trying to make up for lost time during my break before summer session starts. I am amazed at how quickly I've been able to regain my distance. In October I am doing four half marathons in four weeks; it is a fundraiser for a charity that is super close to my heart. I have never done a half before so I am nervous but I have a training program to follow and the cause is a great motivation. One thing I really miss is having running partners; after moving last summer I haven't had a schedule that can accomodate having a partner.</p> <p>Another thing that never ceases to amaze me after a spell of not running is how quickly my muscles pop back out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361492 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:03:38 +0000 Jenava 361492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to run by myself most of the time (just my my music, the lady that tells me my distance, and me!) but my friend is a good partner. We have similar paces. (-: I feel a bit of a weeny for backing down, but I was starting to burn out and figured it was better to take it slower then ultimately quit altogether and ruin the sport for me. I want to lose about 15 pounds, and that will also probably help with the joint issues...I also have custom orthodics but they are too wide for my shoes. I'm going to try them anyway tomorrow on a short run and see how it goes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361490 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:55:24 +0000 Mo 361490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenava, good idea to slow down and give your body a break! (I was surprised that basically no running for 2 whole weeks before my half had me still in fine shape to race) How neat that your best friend is joining you! I've always only run alone but I'm sure a buddy would be fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361478 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:59:33 +0000 Jenava 361478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was on track to run one in June but got really bad plantar fasciitis and runners knee in my left leg. Probably because I pronate, train on the sidewalk for the most part (living in the city there aren't really any other options), and increased my mileage pretty quickly. And I wasn't really cross-training, either. I got up to 9 miles and then decided to take it slower. The good news is that my best friend has decided to start running with me! We went 5 miles today and I have a little pain but not nearly as bad as it was. We are hoping to do the Rock n Roll half in Las Vegas in early December. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361420 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 21:33:30 +0000 christy 361420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck! It's a great workout and stress reliever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-runners-hows-it-going#post-361385 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 19:30:46 +0000 elpgal 361385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am currently summoning up the enthusiasm to take up running. Outfit's all ready and plan to go running this weekend. Wish me luck! </p>