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Date: 01 Dec 2006 15:03:13
From: shinypenny
Subject: Beginning Runner, Are you Psyched?
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... for your race tomorrow?
Just wanted to wish you luck!
jen
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Date: 01 Dec 2006 22:10:30
From: shinypenny
Subject: Re: Beginning Runner, Are you Psyched?
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Beginning runner wrote:
> The week after that I ran 25 minutes three days, then 28 minutes the
> following week, and 30 the week after that. That finished the program,
> and I ran 33 minutes six times in the following two weeks.
This is about where I hope to be next week - depending on how my body
is handling it.
> I run slowly
> though; not much faster than 14 minute miles.
Even though I calibrated my ipod, I'm not sure I trust it. Suffice to
say, I'm probably not much faster than that either! Oh, but who cares.
:-)
> > (It's not my heart - it's my creaky old joints that seem to need a
> > lot of recovery time and easy-does-it.)
>
> How old are you?
41. I have a history of recurrent injuries. I was a regular runner
before (longest distance was half marathon noncompetively and 10 miler
competitively), but then got injured about five years ago. I kept
getting injured every time I try again. I haven't tried in two years...
I just gave up for awhile. If I get injured again, I might just have to
reconcile myself to walking only... but walking just doesn't do it for
me like running does... you know what I mean, don't you? Once you get
the bug... !
jen
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Date: 02 Dec 2006 06:37:08
From: Beginning runner
Subject: Re: Beginning Runner, Are you Psyched?
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In article <1165039830.066178.210170@n67g2000cwd.googlegroups.com >,
"shinypenny" <shinypenny0001@yahoo.com > wrote:
> > I run slowly though; not much faster than 14 minute miles.
>
> Even though I calibrated my ipod, I'm not sure I trust it. Suffice to
> say, I'm probably not much faster than that either! Oh, but who
> cares. :-)
I bought a new HR monitor the day after I finished the C to 5K; all I
had wanted was a multiple-zone monitor. REI had the Garmin 301 marked
down (maybe it was the manufacturer's markdown; I don't know) to $299,
plus as an REI member, I get a rebate at the end of the year, so I
bought it, primarily because the iPod was not giving me accurate results.
The Garmin is telling me that my pace is just under 14. I'm going to
use today's race to try to recalibrate the iPod. All I have to do is
remember to press the buttons on the iPod and the Garmin at the same
time when I cross the start and finish lines.
Sorry to hear about all those injuries. All I can suggest is to take it
easy; don't push yourself and don't overdo anything.
> I might just have to reconcile myself to walking only... but walking
> just doesn't do it for me like running does... you know what I mean,
> don't you? Once you get the bug... !
I know what you mean; a year ago I was walking 5K.
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Date: 01 Dec 2006 21:35:06
From: Twittering One
Subject: Re: Beginning Runner, Are you Psyched?
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But it's still going to take me several more weeks
> just to get to 33 continuous minutes! (It's not my heart - it's my
> creaky old joints that seem to need a lot of recovery time and
> easy-does-it.)
jen
If you warm up on a stationary bike for 30 minutes or so,
you may find running a lot easier on your joints,
as the intense warmup is a real energizer and
gets you flexible.
Works for me.
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Date: 01 Dec 2006 21:05:25
From: shinypenny
Subject: Re: Beginning Runner, Are you Psyched?
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Beginning runner wrote:
> You bet I am! I went to the expo today, and picked up my bib (#2115)
> and tee shirt--and some other goodies.
Wow - sounds like a big race.
> BTW, am I permitted to wear the
> tee shirt to the race, or must I have first finished the race before I
> can "legally" wear it. <g>
Yes, you can wear the shirt to the race.
> My last run was yesterday (Thursday) and it was my best pace yet for 33
> minutes. I went further than the day where I couldn't finish the last
> ten seconds, and still had reserves left.
I'll be checking tomorrow to hear how you did!!
> I'm already thinking about my next race; I think it will be "Pat's Race"
> on April 7th. It is a 4.2 mile race, ending at the 42 yard line of Sun
> Devil Stadium (Arizona State University).
I have no next race picked yet. I'm still trying to increase my running
time, without injury. This week I ran 24 minutes out of 30 - but not
continuous. I've been alternating 5 min walk with 5 minute run. Then
this week I did something like 5 min walk/7 min run/2 min walk/15 min
run. This weekend my goal is to run 25 continuous minutes, which I
think is doable. But it's still going to take me several more weeks
just to get to 33 continuous minutes! (It's not my heart - it's my
creaky old joints that seem to need a lot of recovery time and
easy-does-it.)
You've been my inspiration - so I'll be thinking about you tomorrow and
hoping it all goes well for you!
jen
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Date: 01 Dec 2006 22:42:53
From: Beginning runner
Subject: Re: Beginning Runner, Are you Psyched?
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In article <1165035925.878566.179810@16g2000cwy.googlegroups.com >,
"shinypenny" <shinypenny0001@yahoo.com > wrote:
> > You bet I am! I went to the expo today, and picked up my bib
> > (#2115) and tee shirt--and some other goodies.
>
> Wow - sounds like a big race.
Not really, the lowest bib number for the 5K was 2000.
> > I'm already thinking about my next race; I think it will be "Pat's
> > Race" on April 7th. It is a 4.2 mile race, ending at the 42 yard
> > line of Sun Devil Stadium (Arizona State University).
>
> I have no next race picked yet. I'm still trying to increase my
> running time, without injury.
Oh, for those who haven't figured it out, the Pat of "Pat's Race" is Pat
Tillman; when he played for ASU, his number was 42.
> This week I ran 24 minutes out of 30 - but not continuous. I've been
> alternating 5 min walk with 5 minute run. Then this week I did
> something like 5 min walk/7 min run/2 min walk/15 min run. This
> weekend my goal is to run 25 continuous minutes, which I think is
> doable.
Sounds doable to me. The the first two runs in the week I first ran 25
continuous minutes were
R4, W3, R8, W3, R5 and
R10, W3, R10
The week after that I ran 25 minutes three days, then 28 minutes the
following week, and 30 the week after that. That finished the program,
and I ran 33 minutes six times in the following two weeks. I run slowly
though; not much faster than 14 minute miles.
> (It's not my heart - it's my creaky old joints that seem to need a
> lot of recovery time and easy-does-it.)
How old are you?
> You've been my inspiration - so I'll be thinking about you tomorrow
> and hoping it all goes well for you!
*blush* Thanks.
-- Michelle
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Date: 01 Dec 2006 18:48:11
From: Beginning runner
Subject: Re: Beginning Runner, Are you Psyched?
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In article <1165014193.719294.34550@j44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com >,
"shinypenny" <shinypenny0001@yahoo.com > wrote:
> ... for your race tomorrow?
You bet I am! I went to the expo today, and picked up my bib (#2115)
and tee shirt--and some other goodies. BTW, am I permitted to wear the
tee shirt to the race, or must I have first finished the race before I
can "legally" wear it. <g >
> Just wanted to wish you luck!
>
> jen
Thanks. Much appreciated.
My last run was yesterday (Thursday) and it was my best pace yet for 33
minutes. I went further than the day where I couldn't finish the last
ten seconds, and still had reserves left.
I'm already thinking about my next race; I think it will be "Pat's Race"
on April 7th. It is a 4.2 mile race, ending at the 42 yard line of Sun
Devil Stadium (Arizona State University).
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Date: 02 Dec 2006 00:13:29
From: steve common
Subject: Re: Beginning Runner, Are you Psyched?
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"shinypenny" <shinypenny0001@yahoo.com > wrote:
>Just wanted to wish you luck!
+1
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Date: 01 Dec 2006 18:48:23
From: Beginning runner
Subject: Re: Beginning Runner, Are you Psyched?
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In article <9od1n29t0c68uhdogumeqmqj356shj3l9m@4ax.com >,
steve common <steven.common@wanadoo.fr > wrote:
> "shinypenny" <shinypenny0001@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >Just wanted to wish you luck!
>
> +1
Thank you too.
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Date: 02 Dec 2006 10:15:20
From: Miss Anne Thrope
Subject: Re: Beginning Runner, Are you Psyched?
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Shiney, you spelled psychotic wrong.
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