Sunday's fitness check in

[HoneySpider]

I am feeling soooo lazy today but I know I need to get a workout in. I just ate pumpkin pie pop tarts for breakfast so good, but so bad at the same time!

[VillainV]

I ran a half marathon this morning, then ate lunch at McDonalds on the way back (which I almost never do). No more races on the horizon, so it's going to be hard to keep the fitness motivation for a while.

[HoneySpider]

Oct 14, 2012 9:31:06 GMT -5 VillainV said:

I ran a half marathon this morning, then ate lunch at McDonalds on the way back (which I almost never do). No more races on the horizon, so it's going to be hard to keep the fitness motivation for a while.

Woohoo for running a half marathon! Great job!

[VillainV]

Nama, if I can do it anyone can do it. It takes some training, but it's almost ALL mental. One of the women I ran with today has lost about 85 pounds in the last few years through diet and exercise. She ran her first mile EVER in February, did a 10K in April, and a half marathon today.

[littlemisschatty]

Speaking of running, I have been trying couch to 5k for over a year. I still can't run for more than 3-4 minutes in the treadmill without feeling like I need to stop. I really don't enjoy it at all. It frustrates me to NO END. When I see old people running I am like "honestly?!?" I feel so inadequate lol

Any tips??? I am in relatively good shape and in good health. WTF?!?

[VillainV]

Littlemisschatty, treadmills SUCK. I hate running on them. It makes my stride weird and just never feels right. Tracks are a little bit better, but I honestly do much better on paths, trails, the sidewalk, quiet side streets, etc. Not only does it give me more flexibility with my pace and stride length, but it also reduces over-use injuries. When you run on a track or treadmill, each step is nearly identical, whereas on other surfaces minor variations make each step just a little bit different. It helps a lot. Plus, running inside just doesn't feel right.

The only kind of running I will do on a track or treadmill is interval training, because I cheat otherwise...but I still hate it.

[rt2008]

That's awesome Villlain! We do about one half a year. I agree, when I'm not training for something, it's hard to keep up a good running program.

I am planning on going to the gym today. It's been raining all weekend, booo.

[blindyswife]

Oct 14, 2012 11:32:23 GMT -5 littlemisschatty said:

Speaking of running, I have been trying couch to 5k for over a year. I still can't run for more than 3-4 minutes in the treadmill without feeling like I need to stop. I really don't enjoy it at all. It frustrates me to NO END. When I see old people running I am like "honestly?!?" I feel so inadequate lol

Any tips??? I am in relatively good shape and in good health. WTF?!?

I have been toying with the idea of doing the Cto5k but gaaaawd I hate running. Once that pain in my side happens (which, let's be honest, happens almost immediately) I am just over it. I am not convinced I am able to "push through the pain" or whatever.

Jeebus I sound like such a weenie.

[littlemisschatty]

Villian - maybe I will try a track. I haven't had much luck outside on the street either I feel like a loser!!

[Bumblebee]

Way to go Villian! Running a half marathon is an awesome accomplishment.

I've started the couch to 5k program. I'm NOT a runner. But I walked a half marathon last month and got inspired. This thread has reminded me that I need to run today.

[lauree1183]

Oct 14, 2012 9:31:06 GMT -5 VillainV said:

I ran a half marathon this morning, then ate lunch at McDonalds on the way back (which I almost never do). No more races on the horizon, so it's going to be hard to keep the fitness motivation for a while.

Nice job, congrats! DH and I just did an hour long walk today. It was gorgeous out and the perfect amount of exercise after my run yesterday.

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Oct 14, 2012 9:31:06 GMT -5 VillainV said:

I ran a half marathon this morning, then ate lunch at McDonalds on the way back (which I almost never do). No more races on the horizon, so it's going to be hard to keep the fitness motivation for a while.

awesome job! I'm training for a half, and got 9.5 miles in

[Cheesecake]

I haven't done crap except for a shitload of chores this weekend.
Villain, any tips for someone who wants to run, makes reasonably quick progress on CZ25K, but gets really really sore, cramped calves when it's not warm outside?? I've tried leg warmers and warmer pants, which helped a bit when the temp was in the mid to upper 60s, but it's in the lower 40's now...

Sent from my phone, please disregard typos

[FastHands]

Why are you all up in my grill??!?I didn't work out at all and drank and ate a lot! Lol

*sigh* ok time to get back on track. Might as well be today.

[VillainV]

NL, I would recommend doing a REALLY good warm up, stretch, and cool-down, and wear the warmest thing you can find. You might also need different shoes. I always recommend people go to an actual RUNNINg store to get fitted. They should ask about any injuries, look at wear patterns on your old shoes, watch you walk or run barefoot, and let you try running in multiple pairs (on a treadmill or in the parking lot), and most have excellent return policies if you run in them at home a few times and don't like them. Also, running shoes wear out every 250 miles or so, which for most casual runners means every 4-6 months. Buying at a running store every time can get expensive, so I just re-order the same shoe on the Internet when I need a new pair.