Can we do mini AWs today?

[water*drop]

Because I just did my first legitimately good training run in forever. I covered my Garmin and just ran by feel, and I even tacked on an extra mile at the end.

Anybody else have anything to AW?

[otowngirl]

I had a breakthrough over the weekend that I have been running too fast for what should be longer training runs. I scaled back about 30 seconds in mileage pace and it's made a huge difference-I've been able to complete the first wk of Bridge to 10K with (relative!) ease.

It's funny, I've read the "don't start out too fast" mantra since day 1 of my running journey several months ago, but didn't pay much heed since I already run pretty slowly. Apparently I can go slower, though, LOL.

[cinco]

My whole house is now recovered from the stomach bug, and with a little (okay, a lot of) luck in timing and help from DH, I didn't miss a single workout. Take that, stupid virus.

[finallykrisb]

I haven't skipped a single workout this week. Having a new corporate gym rocks!

[Susie]

My weight had been plateauing, and then out of nowhere I dropped a 2 lbs. I have now lost > 5% of my body weight since January.

[boston340]

Mar 27, 2014 11:44:42 GMT -5 Susie said:

My weight had been plateauing, and then out of nowhere I dropped a 2 lbs. I have now lost > 5% of my body weight since January.

This is definitely AW-worthy!  Congratulations!!

[labbie]

Tomorrow ends my annual 3-month "busy season" at work, and for the first time in my career I put myself/my health first and made my workouts a priority through the whole time and, although there were several late nights, managed to eat well and continue my weight loss. In the past I was either not working out, or used "being busy" as an excuse to do nothing for exercise and/or stuff my face with fast food and candy, figuring I'd deal with it later.

[shellfish26]

 I think I deserve major props for my restraint on my lunchtime run. I absolutely love pandas, and I happened to be running right next to a Smithsonian truck full of bamboo. And I never even attempted to stow away and hide in the pile.

[tuggyruns]

I'm not sure if this is an AW or more of and OMG, but I am going to try out the masters program at my old swim club tomorrow- I am prepared to feel REALLY old, and praying that the schedules are still the same so none of the age groupers are there.

[sitnspin]

Way to go everybody!

I rocked my TRX class today at lunchtime.  I feel strong!

[mainewifey]

Mar 27, 2014 12:58:14 GMT -5 tuggyruns said:

I'm not sure if this is an AW or more of and OMG, but I am going to try out the masters program at my old swim club tomorrow- I am prepared to feel REALLY old, and praying that the schedules are still the same so none of the age groupers are there.

Awesome! I'm going to want an update on how it went! After my workout group ends in a month, I'm probably going to join my local masters.

[runaways]

Umm...I made deep dish from scratch last night?

Seriously, I finally have all the time in the world to work out and I just don't warn to. And I have a race in 2.5 weeks.

[clseale]

Oh, I actually have one! I run bridges every Tuesday. Multiple loops that include two decent size bridges per loop. One is a beast. This past Tuesday I ran my fastest bridges ever. 2 loops, 5 1/2 miles, 4 bridges, head cold, crazy winds (30 mph gusts), 7:45 pace. BOOM! lol

My runs have been crap lately, so to run strong, despite bad weather and feeling crummy, had me quite pleased. The bad news is that the rest of this week is shot with long work hours. I have to work a 15 hour day today, and I still feel like crap.

[thom]

Yay! I need this today.

It's been a rough few weeks with slow runs and zero speed work. Today I felt ok and cranked out some good numbers.

7.38 miles to be exact, with 3 miles tempo @ 8:25 and 3 x 400 @ 7:54. There is still hope in my training.

Edit: great job to all of you! Training definitely has ups and downs, so it awesome when you have AW's to share.

[CallingAllAngels]

I ran tonight. Three nice, easy miles. Slow. I'm not even training for anything. I may do it again sometime too.

[kams]

Mar 27, 2014 11:06:47 GMT -5 cinco said:

My whole house is now recovered from the stomach bug, and with a little (okay, a lot of) luck in timing and help from DH, I didn't miss a single workout. Take that, stupid virus.

As if I didn't think you were supermom already!

[karenj]

I know I am late to this post. I posted briefly last year. But than I felt like a fraud because I stopped eating well and working out. I restarted in January with over a hundred lbs to lose. We'll as of Thursday I have lost 10% of my weight and have been walking regular again. Feeling so much better. You all are an inspiration. I hope to start running soon.


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[boston340]

Mar 29, 2014 18:19:45 GMT -5 karenj said:

I know I am late to this post. I posted briefly last year. But than I felt like a fraud because I stopped eating well and working out. I restarted in January with over a hundred lbs to lose. We'll as of Thursday I have lost 10% of my weight and have been walking regular again. Feeling so much better. You all are an inspiration. I hope to start running soon.


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What a great accomplishment!! Congratulations!

[kellydelq]

I survived a very hilly four mile run through Pittsburgh yesterday. Hot damn this city is hilly! Much different than flat running I'm used to and was pretty sure I was going to die, had a cab passed me I would have taken it

[lb2006]

I ran my "long" run for half training today sub 9:00 min miles - which is huge for me.

And my other mini-AW, I've updated my home blog with some updated photos.  it's helping me keep my sanity because I am going nuts wanting this project to be completed!  If you love the 1970s and home renovations, you'll love it
onelastproject.blogspot.com/2014/03/before-during-photos.html

[tuggyruns]

Mar 29, 2014 19:22:00 GMT -5 lb2006 said:

I ran my "long" run for half training today sub 9:00 min miles - which is huge for me.

And my other mini-AW, I've updated my home blog with some updated photos.  it's helping me keep my sanity because I am going nuts wanting this project to be completed!  If you love the 1970s and home renovations, you'll love it
onelastproject.blogspot.com/2014/03/before-during-photos.html

Omg your house looks awesome! I wish I had the patience for renovation- 90% of houses in our area need major renovation from the 1970s!

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[lb2006]

tuggyruns - thanks   I have run out of patience at this point.  And am ready to move back in.  My H is on nights at work for a busy season in his industry and we're just OVER IT.  The bad thing is, we still have so.much.to.do once we move back in.  Oh well, the structural stuff is completed.

[clseale]

Mar 29, 2014 19:22:00 GMT -5 lb2006 said:

I ran my "long" run for half training today sub 9:00 min miles - which is huge for me.

And my other mini-AW, I've updated my home blog with some updated photos.  it's helping me keep my sanity because I am going nuts wanting this project to be completed!  If you love the 1970s and home renovations, you'll love it
onelastproject.blogspot.com/2014/03/before-during-photos.html

OK, after our conversation earlier about us spending all of our money, I totally blog stalked, and I am obsessed with your renovation. Holy transformation. I'm so excited for you, and as overwhelming as it might be, it will be so worth in for those views! Summer H&F GTG in the Denver of the east!  

[thom]

Wow; things did go beautifully with your renovation, lb2006 !! Happy for you guys, and hope everything goes smooth as you finish up. It is so much work, but you've done well.

I remember hearing about it when you started because we'd just bought a very 70's house too. Only difference is ours is still rather 70's.

[agswife]

I ran in the rain yesterday (45ish degrees, windy, etc.) I felt super bad ass.

[water*drop]

Mar 29, 2014 19:22:00 GMT -5 lb2006 said:

I ran my "long" run for half training today sub 9:00 min miles - which is huge for me.

And my other mini-AW, I've updated my home blog with some updated photos.  it's helping me keep my sanity because I am going nuts wanting this project to be completed!  If you love the 1970s and home renovations, you'll love it
onelastproject.blogspot.com/2014/03/before-during-photos.html

Your house is awesome! We've almost completely renovated the interior our 1970s house over the past 5 years, and I am SO excited to be done. We need to do the outside, but that's going to have to wait a while. I have lost all patience with renovating.

[mrshandy]

I PRed at my 5k yesterday 24:02. I came in third out of the women, 15th overall. It was a tiny race only 120 people.

[tuggyruns]

Mar 29, 2014 21:38:04 GMT -5 lb2006 said:

tuggyruns - thanks   I have run out of patience at this point.  And am ready to move back in.  My H is on nights at work for a busy season in his industry and we're just OVER IT.  The bad thing is, we still have so.much.to.do once we move back in.  Oh well, the structural stuff is completed.

I feel ya! I'm not in the same situation but we are in temporary housing b/c we sold our house so fast and it took longer to find something we wanted. So I can totallly understand wanting to be back in your house! I actually had a total FWP moment on the way to church this morning complaining about all the stuff I am still toting around in the back on my car. 

[Brit]

Mar 29, 2014 19:22:00 GMT -5 lb2006 said:

I ran my "long" run for half training today sub 9:00 min miles - which is huge for me.

And my other mini-AW, I've updated my home blog with some updated photos.  it's helping me keep my sanity because I am going nuts wanting this project to be completed!  If you love the 1970s and home renovations, you'll love it
onelastproject.blogspot.com/2014/03/before-during-photos.html

Your kitchen looks awesome! I love the view from your sink too!

[lb2006]

Mar 29, 2014 21:46:09 GMT -5 clseale said:

Mar 29, 2014 19:22:00 GMT -5 lb2006 said:

I ran my "long" run for half training today sub 9:00 min miles - which is huge for me.

And my other mini-AW, I've updated my home blog with some updated photos.  it's helping me keep my sanity because I am going nuts wanting this project to be completed!  If you love the 1970s and home renovations, you'll love it
onelastproject.blogspot.com/2014/03/before-during-photos.html

OK, after our conversation earlier about us spending all of our money, I totally blog stalked, and I am obsessed with your renovation. Holy transformation. I'm so excited for you, and as overwhelming as it might be, it will be so worth in for those views! Summer H&F GTG in the Denver of the east!  

That's why I kept hounding y'all about the Denver, CO GTG - wouldn't you ALSO want to come to the Denver of the east?   Once we're finished, I'll host!