What did you do?

[Texas84]

2.75@2i, 5x(.25@6:18+.25@8)+.25@8.

I hear ya. I'm dragging this pair out longer than I perhaps should as I only have one pair left, then I need to go find a new style. Think it's been 3 years since I last checked out new shoes, I ended up with 9-10 pairs of my current model. Stocked up at the sales, got some amazingly awesome/hideous colorways that way.

Different color on each foot?

 

[Texas84]

3-miler this morning with the new v6s. Very nice shoes. Better heel support and more toe room.

 

[BrianV]

First jog of the week as I am working through a sore back (from weekend yard work). 3 miles slowly, but back felt pretty good.

 

[JillC LI]

Another 1 mile on the TM, insanely slow. I'm being so good not trying to do too much too fast this time around.

 

[dreamfinder]

A couple easy miles yesterday, legs were just not in it. Bike today.

 

[JillC LI]

1.25 miles on the elliptical and another 1/2 mile on the treadmill doing all sorts of sideways exercises at PT (chasseying and braiding). Knee is getting stronger every day.

 

[LAKid53]

1.25 miles on the elliptical and another 1/2 mile on the treadmill doing all sorts of sideways exercises at PT (chasseying and braiding). Knee is getting stronger every day.

Glad to hear you are recovering nicely!

 

[LAKid53]

Update on elbow... no surgery needed, unless I fall again. Surgeon told me I can resume the gym... lower body, core (I hate core), right arm. Yippee!! Just no weight bearing or anything with my left arm. Said to stop wearing the sling, unless I need it for comfort, and to start trying to straighten my left arm several times a day to prevent a permanently bent elbow. Apparently adult elbows heal differently than kids, so if I want to be able to fully extend my left arm, I need to work on it. This guy was the best I've seen since the injury and I didn't walk out of his office thinking I'm going to have permanently diminished use of my arm. I was able to touch my nose with my left arm. And my severely sprained wrist should be better in a week.

Oh, the little things that give us joy....

 

[Texas84]

Good luck to everyone dealing with injuries. You all sound positive!

Another points 5K this morning. New age group is way too competitive. Finished 4th again. But I'm way ahead in the points series for my age group and second overall.

Skipping next weekend to brave the crowds at WDW. Got FPs for the Soarin' over California farewell, night safari and Jungle Book. Planning a half day in Disney Springs to eat everything in sight.

 

[surfsupdon]

Usually I just go into runDisney with very little running, and do very, very well. And they always say imagine how much better if I trained just a little bit.

Well now I am. I am participating in Galloway's Dumbo Double Dare Training Program for experienced runners. I am finishing up week 3, so this morning I had a 5 miler, which I did along our boardwalk here. It felt great. And I am really enjoying this training program, it seems like just enough without being way overboard.

Good luck to all runners.

 

[dreamfinder]

Sat was DS and me day, so I signed up for a random local 5k. Little did I know there was a 16 story hill (according to my phone) about 1/3 of a mile in. That was fun with a stroller, let me tell you. My quads were on fire yesterday after that little jaunt. But we had fun together. Yesterday was a split workout. 4@2i, then 5m in 21mins on bike, then 3@2i, pace on the runs started at 8, neg splits on the mile. Today was bike. Still stiff from those hills.

Update on elbow... no surgery needed, unless I fall again.

Glad to hear it.

 

[BrianV]

Walking after longest outing of spring! 6.5 miles 64 min.

 

[JillC LI]

1.25 miles outdoors with the pup plus another workout on the TM doing sideways exercises Saturday. Then a 5 mile hike along the beach with DH for his birthday yesterday which was so lovely because there wasn't a soul around and it was so peaceful and beautiful.

 

[surfsupdon]

Today is my OFF day from running.....but I still got my chest and tricep workout in, have power yoga tonight.....and walked 3 miles on the track during lunch with my friends. Haha.

 

[JillC LI]

1.3 miles outdoors with the dog plus another .35 doing sideways exercises on the TM. Bought some kinesio tape to try to tape my knee the same way the physical therapist has been doing it.

 

[dreamfinder]

2.75@2i@7:18

 

[Texas84]

3 miles before work. The moon is out. Makes it easier to run through the areas without lights.

 

[LAKid53]

Good luck to everyone dealing with injuries. You all sound positive!

Another points 5K this morning. New age group is way too competitive. Finished 4th again. But I'm way ahead in the points series for my age group and second overall.

Skipping next weekend to brave the crowds at WDW. Got FPs for the Soarin' over California farewell, night safari and Jungle Book. Planning a half day in Disney Springs to eat everything in sight.

Congrats on the placing. Right now, I'd be happy if I could finish 4th in a baby diaper race....

 

[LAKid53]

Have a question for y'all. Once I'm better (didn't know that having only one usable arm would be so exhausting; but that right arm is getting quite a workout). Especially want to know your thoughts @Texas84, since you are a fellow Southerner and know what running in the heat and humidity of the South is like. I'm going to use Galloway's training program for the Wine & Dine Half since this will be my first half. The 2016 schedule isn't available yet, but I looked at last year's and his 19 week program starts in July. Even if you run in the morning, it's going to be in the upper 70s/low 80s shortly after daylight. And humid.

What do you guys do for hydration during longer training runs? If I've asked this before, I apologize for being redundant, but I'm going to blame it on the pain meds. I've got a camelbak, but wonder how comfortable (and heavy) it would be to wear for 8+ mile runs. My bigger problem is finding a route to run the longer distances that isn't a trail....

Thanks. Y'all are awesome and inspiring!

 

[dreamfinder]

Today was 2.75@2i, 5x(.25@6:22+.25@8)+.25@6:22.

What do you guys do for hydration during longer training runs? If I've asked this before, I apologize for being redundant, but I'm going to blame it on the pain meds. I've got a camelbak, but wonder how comfortable (and heavy) it would be to wear for 8+ mile runs. My bigger problem is finding a route to run the longer distances that isn't a trail....

Thanks. Y'all are awesome and inspiring!

Some people swear by Camelbaks, others prefer a hydration vest (same concept, less backpack style), others like Fuel Belts, and still others just stash water on their route. I'm not a big fan of my Camelback for running, I find it bounces a bit too much, and I run way too hot to use a vest, even in cold temps. Normally I'll use a Fuel Belt, or stash a bottle on my run, depends on where I am going and how long. I just can't bring myself to drink more than I can carry in the Fuel Belt, even on 20+ mile training runs, so I don't bother with anything larger. Stick a few bucks in a pocket somewhere and know where a convenience store is if something goes terribly wrong and you need more water.

Just plan on slowing down if it's hot out. Sunglasses, sunblock and maybe a hat are key. Go as early/late as you possibly can, maybe even grab a headlamp/reflective vest and go when it is still dark out. But if it's going to be that hot and I need to do a long run, treadmill it is. 80+ I will usually max out at 10-13 miles outside, anything longer will be at the gym.