ntrprnr 0 #1 March 4, 2007 15% concentrated power of will... 5% pleasure, 50% pain... And 100% reason to remember the name. For some reason, that song always makes me like running just that much more. First race of training season this morning. S.P. M34 7988 NYH NEW YORK NY 25:03 8:04 OK. So it means a 25:03 time, an 8:04 pace per mile for a 5k, or a 3.1 mile race. It's not great, but it's not awful. Or, it's not awful, but it's not great. The goal for a 5k for me should be around a 7:15 pace, or just under 22 minutes. So I've got a little time to work off. But, on the same note, an 8:04 pace after four months of essentially drinking while not really training isn't so terrible. So I've got my work cut out for me, but this wasn't as God-awful as I feared it would be. Next race, next Sunday, March 11th: The Colon Cancer Challenge . It's actually two races - a 9am 4 miler, then a 10:15am 15k. I'll do both, and call it a long run day. It'll be good. It's good to be back. Weight this morning was at 207.5. Down four pounds. Goal is still 175. Happy Sunday, all! :) PS: Thanks to Icon134 for introducing me to the music of Fort Minor last year. :)_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #2 March 4, 2007 its great to hear your back on a racing schedule... I have a 5k on the erg to do sometime (probably in the next 20 minutes or so) I need to get my 5k pieces back down below 20 minutes (on the erg... which is easier then on the road but still really freaking hard...) Once I complete rowing the marathon I'm planning for late may. I'll be joining you on the road as I really want to do at least one other marathon this season... In fact I'd kind of like to do two... if the marathon I want to do in September goes well I might just have to come up to New York and run that with you... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bisqit999 0 #3 March 4, 2007 there's a 5K in April on the JFK runway. I may try that one this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #4 March 5, 2007 Quotethere's a 5K in April on the JFK runway. I may try that one this year. You're joking. Is there REALLY?? I would SO FREAKING DO THAT._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #5 March 5, 2007 Sounds good. I rolled an ankle two weeks ago, so I'm out for a little while yet 'til the ligaments recover completely. Off to see a physio this afternoon to see if I can handle some sort of swimming... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #6 March 5, 2007 I could totally run faster than you . I say good for you and not bad for first race of the season. My slow bootie right now is pushing 8 min 30 second miles. My last sprint tri last year I was able to do something like 7min 20 second miles. I hope to get below that this year. All depends on the shin splints. So far so good though. How many miles a week do you run?Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #7 March 5, 2007 QuoteI could totally run faster than you . I say good for you and not bad for first race of the season. How many miles a week do you run? Right now I'm at around 25. Wanna be close to 60 plus bike plus boxing by mid-summer. Bob: ice the ankle each night._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #8 March 5, 2007 Holy moly. You could probably run circles around me right now. and probably later on. You do all that and you're gonna be ripped man ripped!!!Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #9 March 5, 2007 QuoteHoly moly. You could probably run circles around me right now. and probably later on. You do all that and you're gonna be ripped man ripped!!! And the truth... shall set you free. :)_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bisqit999 0 #10 March 5, 2007 http://www.jfkrunwayrun.org/ Would be kind of cool to hear some planes roarin overhead.. I try to do one 5K a year right before summer to get a little back into shape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #11 March 5, 2007 fort minor! love that album-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brettski74 0 #12 March 5, 2007 QuoteI rolled an ankle two weeks ago, so I'm out for a little while yet 'til the ligaments recover completely. Off to see a physio this afternoon to see if I can handle some sort of swimming... Did my ankle back down in Eloy in January. Since I got back, swimming has been my cardio training of choice. While the ankle's still a little tender, you need to be careful pushing off the wall or diving, but I was fine doing both freestyle and breatstroke. I don't know how bad your injury is, but it's been working well for me. I'm thinking of maybe trying an elliptical machine, now. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brettski74 0 #13 March 5, 2007 QuoteAll depends on the shin splints. So far so good though. Shin splints can be bad news. Have you ever seen anyone about them? If you're regularly having problems with them, you might need to think about taking a break to let your muscles heal. Doing some exercises to strengthen the tibialis muscles would be a good idea, too. Get yourself a theraband and try doing foot extensions. You can also try raising yourself onto tip-toes and down again, either on a step or on a flat floor. If you keep running, especially if you're increasing your runs, you may get to where I did, where it got so bad I was limping out of bed in the mornings - I was a stubborn runner, or maybe stupid is a better word. All it scored me was a couple of months of physio and much longer off running. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSkiesKel 0 #14 March 5, 2007 cool peter, i should run another 5k to gage my speed right now, but i have taken leave for 4 tri races i'm doing the next 3 months so i cant take any more days off to run a race (the downside of working wkds) my goal is a little less than yours, i'm only aiming for a 25 min 5k, it'll be a while before i can make a 22min one, though i am fully engaged in my trng program, 6 cardio sessions a week (2 swim, 2 bike, 2run (1 brick) and 5 weight sessions as well... definitely keepin busy.. next year we should do alcatraz.. one day i'll beat you runnin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #15 March 5, 2007 QuotePS: Thanks to Icon134 for introducing me to the music of Fort Minor last year. :)I'm guessing this must be a linkin park thing... because until about 20 minutes ago I hadn't heard any fort minor (at least knowingly) but its not bad... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #16 March 5, 2007 Hooray! Some day, I will do a 5k and run the whole thing. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #17 March 5, 2007 QuoteQuotePS: Thanks to Icon134 for introducing me to the music of Fort Minor last year. :)I'm guessing this must be a linkin park thing... because until about 20 minutes ago I hadn't heard any fort minor (at least knowingly) but its not bad... Now that I think of it, yes. You introduced me to "breaking the habit," which I told an ex-girlfriend about, who said, "oh, if you like that song, check out "Fort Minor." So yes, it's all your fault._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #18 March 5, 2007 QuoteQuoteAll depends on the shin splints. So far so good though. Shin splints can be bad news. Have you ever seen anyone about them? If you're regularly having problems with them, you might need to think about taking a break to let your muscles heal. Doing some exercises to strengthen the tibialis muscles would be a good idea, too. Get yourself a theraband and try doing foot extensions. You can also try raising yourself onto tip-toes and down again, either on a step or on a flat floor. If you keep running, especially if you're increasing your runs, you may get to where I did, where it got so bad I was limping out of bed in the mornings - I was a stubborn runner, or maybe stupid is a better word. All it scored me was a couple of months of physio and much longer off running. I actually did see my doctor last year when it was bad and ended up not running for 2 weeks just so that I could finish the season out. I spent the last 3 months doing calf exercises, working both front and back. I also learned that my running stride is a bit to blame an am currently trying to resolve that problem. I really need to go to a specialist though.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #19 March 5, 2007 QuoteI actually did see my doctor last year when it was bad and ended up not running for 2 weeks just so that I could finish the season out. I spent the last 3 months doing calf exercises, working both front and back. I also learned that my running stride is a bit to blame an am currently trying to resolve that problem. I really need to go to a specialist though.I always found shin splints to be the biggest problem when I was doing too many miles... or at least adding too many miles without enough recovery time. I hope you figure out your problem.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #20 March 5, 2007 QuoteNow that I think of it, yes. You introduced me to "breaking the habit," which I told an ex-girlfriend about, who said, "oh, if you like that song, check out "Fort Minor." So yes, it's all your fault.wait a minute are you blaming me for your girlfriend breaking up with you? Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
