Weekend AWs

[chw57]

I rode 90 miles and ran 3.5 yesterday, then woke up today to ride 15 miles and run 16. Confidence boosted.

[Raggedeannie]

psyri how cute are you! Love that shirt.

[ebeth]

Apr 6, 2014 14:54:50 GMT -5 psyri said:

Congrats mrshandy, cinco, and ebeth!

I ran Cherry Blossom as well and was aiming for 1:40-1:45 (based on my training). I finished in 1:39, including a bathroom break. I'm stoked!

Here are a couple pictures:
Baby's bib says MVB Most Valuable Baby on Board Est. Finish: 08:21:14. And a two sign for running for two.


The lovely Running for Two tank that a friend handed down to me, my wee bump, and my Cherry Blossom medal. If you wanted a medal, you had to pay extra for it, which I did since this was a special race. I actually like that because it kept the entry fee reasonable and you could add on what you wanted (a medal or a tech shirt).

Congrats!

I was just saying the same thing to H re entry fee. It's nice that you can pick and choose your perks but the race itself is only $40. Though cinco's $10 cherry pie race sounds like a steal. Granted I would not be winning anything and thus would just be scamming pie off cinco.

[venice2007]

Had a kickass 9 mile run today followed up by a great yoga class and practicing my yoga lesson plans!!! Today was a great workout day.
Tomorrow I demo at my yoga studio and praying she hires me!!!!!
I love great workout weekends!

[melmel48]

I showed up at my race yesterday ( the one I thought was today!) and had a small panic attack when looking at the big hill that the course started on through the woods! I have never run on a trail before. It was a lot of fun even with dodging mud, rocks, sticks, dogs and whatever else was on the course.

I ended up at 38:05 for a 5k. Not the best time ever, but I am happy with it. For being my first trail run and not knowing what to expect, plus being totally thrown off because it was a day earlier than I thought... I think I did pretty good! 

My friend ended up at 50:38. I am so proud of her! She was so nervous and she went nice and slow while taking her time. She kicked butt. 

[melmel48]

Apr 6, 2014 13:19:06 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

My PT is a miracle worker. I had great runs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

I'm getting excited for Boston and the fact that I just might pull this off after all.

You can do it! I can't wait to watch the Boston Marathon. It is one of my favorite days of the year!

[melmel48]

Apr 6, 2014 14:54:50 GMT -5 psyri said:

Congrats mrshandy, cinco, and ebeth!

I ran Cherry Blossom as well and was aiming for 1:40-1:45 (based on my training). I finished in 1:39, including a bathroom break. I'm stoked!

Here are a couple pictures:
Baby's bib says MVB Most Valuable Baby on Board Est. Finish: 08:21:14. And a two sign for running for two.


The lovely Running for Two tank that a friend handed down to me, my wee bump, and my Cherry Blossom medal. If you wanted a medal, you had to pay extra for it, which I did since this was a special race. I actually like that because it kept the entry fee reasonable and you could add on what you wanted (a medal or a tech shirt).

You are adorable! Super job!

[starburst]

Ran a 25:16 5K, which is 45 seconds faster than when I ran the same race last year.

[gncorman]

Great job everyone! So inspiring!

I ran a miserable 5 miles. I have been sick for 2 weeks and not been able to run. While miserable, I am hoping it will help for my 10k race next weekend. The AW part of this is that I did the entire 5 miles. I so wanted to bail every minute but I finished and that is big for me.
DH bought me a FitBit for my birthday. It is charging right now and I am excited to experience it.

[agswife]

Shaved 7+ minutes off my 15k time (because I didn't take any bathroom breaks - yay for my bladder getting better control of itself!)

[dragonfly08]

Mine isn't big compared to most of you, but it was important for me...I was able to do a full yoga practice for the first time since mid-December, when I injured my shoulder. It kicked my butt and I still can't hold chaturanga for more than five seconds (and hell no to pushups!), but it felt really good!

[sadlebred]

gt7301b I usually go to Willies, which is our local burrito chain. Everyone wanted to go to Chipotle, which was a nice change. I love their guac!

joenali I don't do heels!!

[Deleted]

I ran 11 miles. It sucked but I did it, and ended up only 3s slower per mile than last week.

[Deleted]

I ran for the first time in 2 (3?) weeks. It felt amazing.

Dh and I kicked ass in the back yard--so many weeds popped up after the rain I the last 2 weeks!

One of my spinners complimented my playlist.

I am looking forward to being super sore, exhausted, and hungry when dinner rolls around.

[rjamz]

I ran the full 6 mile loop of Central Park for the first time today! There were some brutal hills at the end that I wasn't expecting but I did it!

We're moving to Chicago this summer so I'm glad I finally looped Central Park before we go.

[gt7301b]

psyri you are too cute!!!

[shellfish26]

This was a great weekend for everyone! I was thinking of the Cherry Blossom/Cherry Pit runners today- congrats all of you!

[Mushe]

psyri you and your little bump are so cute! I can't wait to have #2 on board and do the same.

[Mushe]

I ended up having a great time at the 10 miler today that I forgot I'd signed up for. I met up with peeps from the running group I recently joined. We were all planning to run it as just a long training run, but I was separated from them at just before mile 1 by a cargo train. Ugh! I'm too risk averse to run in front of a train, so I was stuck for 2.5-3 minutes. I hauled ass to catch up to them, and it felt so good that I kept going. I did most of the race at 8:15-8:30, and felt great.

[joenali]

I love you guys! Even though I can't do much in terms of exercise, you all inspire me and make me slightly jealous!

[Deleted]

Apr 6, 2014 19:42:06 GMT -5 joenali said:

I love you guys! Even though I can't do much in terms of exercise, you all inspire me and make me slightly jealous!

I thought about people on this board (in an no-creepy way!) while I suffered through my run today. It helped me get through.

[kams]

Well, I was still not able to train this weekend, BUT, I have a random that might be slightly AWish!

One of my buddies said he wanted to check my bike out. I've had a few frustrating rides lately, just feel like I can't move, thought it was my brakes rubbing (and sometimes it is), but that's not always the problem.

So, he completely cleaned my bike and tuned it up this afternoon. He found that my front brake caliper was rubbing my tire (my tire is 700x25 and apparently 700x23 is what should be run now because there is barely any clearance). So, he had to loosen it all the way (quick release is even up), and there are still only a couple of millimeters of space.

So why is this AWish?! Well, I've ridden hundreds+ of miles like this in the last couple of months. When I jumped on it today it was like night and day. Honest to goodness, I was dragging so badly and because my brakes (pads) looked ok, I thought it must just be me. WEEEEEEEEEEE!

[Deleted]

I have food prepped or already cooked for meals all week. One step closer to returning to normal life plus healthy eating.

[MrsE]

Congrats ladies on all the awesome races!!

[thom]

So proud for everyone!! What a rockin' weekend. Awesome PR's all around!

@ Runblondie26- Glad you are feeling some better. Of course you will pull it off!

@vtcupcake - congrats on the honor & the $$!

dragonfly08 - that's great! It's hard to get back to anything after a hiatus, so I say you've got victory to celebrate!

brit - now I'm crazy curious what your H managed... Maybe a PM if you want to share?? I'm mostly teasing. Just happy you had a good surprise. It's got to be hard when he travels so much.

[thom]

Apr 6, 2014 20:54:07 GMT -5 kams said:

Well, I was still not able to train this weekend, BUT, I have a random that might be slightly AWish!

One of my buddies said he wanted to check my bike out. I've had a few frustrating rides lately, just feel like I can't move, thought it was my brakes rubbing (and sometimes it is), but that's not always the problem.

So, he completely cleaned my bike and tuned it up this afternoon. He found that my front brake caliper was rubbing my tire (my tire is 700x25 and apparently 700x23 is what should be run now because there is barely any clearance). So, he had to loosen it all the way (quick release is even up), and there are still only a couple of millimeters of space.

So why is this AWish?! Well, I've ridden hundreds+ of miles like this in the last couple of months. When I jumped on it today it was like night and day. Honest to goodness, I was dragging so badly and because my brakes (pads) looked ok, I thought it must just be me. WEEEEEEEEEEE!

That is so awesome/lucky you got it found & fixed. Hope you feel better soon kams. At least you know a happy, healthy bike is waiting for your return.

[hannahb]

Apr 6, 2014 13:19:06 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

My PT is a miracle worker. I had great runs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

I'm getting excited for Boston and the fact that I just might pull this off after all.

Of course you're going to pull it off! Go and enjoy the atmosphere!

[hannahb]

Love reading these! I've got nothing from this weekend. Although I did make it out of target yesterday spending less than $100.

[bugmeetsworld]

Congrats to everyone on their AWs!

My AW is that I set a new PR in my 5K yesterday. I ran it in 25:33, which is 1:44 faster than my previous PR.

[greysgirl]

I did my longest run ever on Saturday, 11 miles and I felt great the whole time!