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Topic: Anyone Run This Week?
Anyone run a 5K or Half this week?
HW 349/CW 197 
5K - Race with the Stars - 29:46 (11/03/12) . 13.1 - Spirit of Survival-Lawton, OK - 2:30:16 (10/7/12) . Route 66 Tulsa Marathon. 6:19:15 (11/18/12)
Topic: RE: Status Update!
Congratulations!!!! Sorry about the tumble - I hate it when people stop in front of you - geezzz move to the side first! There is some running etiquette, people need to think about running just like they would driving a car - but then I have had some idiots slam on their brakes right in front of me on the freeway, so go figure. Running on pavement is different then on say a nice soft track. You have to try to be as light on your feet as possible. Try to listen to your steps - they should be very quite when you run. If you are hearing your feet slamming into the pavement or scraping the ground - try to adjust your stride. I know when I run with my niece (22) someone might as well be trying to snow ski next to me - she drags her feet when she runs. MUCH more work!
My next "race" is Mud Buddies 9/30 and then a 1/2 Marathon 10/28. After being a goal for almost 2 years, I have put on 15 pounds since my hysterectomy in November and it has made a huge difference in my running. (needless to say a bad difference). So I set a goal earlier this week to get those pounds off before my 1/2 in October.
A few small changes I can make should do it -
1. limit the sugar free, decaf coffee to 1 or 2 cups a day (some days I think I have 10 of them - and even though they are sugar free, they are not calerie free. 60 Cal (or more depending on how big my spoonfull is) per each can really add up.
2. stay away from the peanut butter filled pretzels from Costco!!!!! They are addicting and even though they do have some protein - they have WAY to many carbs.
3. snack on fruit/greek yogurt - even though a 200 cal protein bar is much easier, quicker and tastyer. (ok is that even a word)
4. WATCH PORTION SIZES. (3 years after RNY I can eat a lot more food, I need to really focus on small portions).
Less_of _me and all other runners - Keep up the good work!
My next "race" is Mud Buddies 9/30 and then a 1/2 Marathon 10/28. After being a goal for almost 2 years, I have put on 15 pounds since my hysterectomy in November and it has made a huge difference in my running. (needless to say a bad difference). So I set a goal earlier this week to get those pounds off before my 1/2 in October.
A few small changes I can make should do it -
1. limit the sugar free, decaf coffee to 1 or 2 cups a day (some days I think I have 10 of them - and even though they are sugar free, they are not calerie free. 60 Cal (or more depending on how big my spoonfull is) per each can really add up.
2. stay away from the peanut butter filled pretzels from Costco!!!!! They are addicting and even though they do have some protein - they have WAY to many carbs.
3. snack on fruit/greek yogurt - even though a 200 cal protein bar is much easier, quicker and tastyer. (ok is that even a word)
4. WATCH PORTION SIZES. (3 years after RNY I can eat a lot more food, I need to really focus on small portions).
Less_of _me and all other runners - Keep up the good work!
Topic: RE: Status Update!
Ran my first 5 k on May 26th. I was not well prepared as I had surgery mid-April. I injured my feet when I took I took a tumble trying to avoid someone who unexpectedly stepped into my path. I am running my second 5k on July 15th, I have been out running on the pavement in preparation for it, so hopefully it will go better.
Topic: RE: Status Update!
Good to hear from you!
I am still in fits and starts with my running. Need to be more consistent.
I am still in fits and starts with my running. Need to be more consistent.
RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!
Topic: Status Update!
Thanks Cleopatra_Nik for starting the discussion to get the group going again! I am still running - matter of fact I am supposed to run a 1/2 Marathon tomorrrow, but I think I am going to just run 10K.
A couple of reasons for this decision. 1. I have not been doing yoga and without yoga my hips do not tolerate longer than 5 or 6 miles. and 2. My daughter has a soccer tournament (my hubby is out of town with my other daughter at a tournament...), normally I would just miss the game, but this is an important game and that I do not want to miss.
I have not been going to Yoga lately because my school schedule (yes I am 40ish returning to finally finish my education!) conflicted with my yoga classes. I continued running but started having more hip pain, then more, then had to shut down for a few weeks. OK so yoga is mandatory for me to be able to run. Next semester - I have time for yoga before classes. Now I know - that for me the 2 go hand in hand. School is out for summer and I am looking forward to yoga on Monday :-)
So far this year I have run the following races -
St. Patricks 10K
Diva 1/2 Marthon in SF
Lathrop Mud Run 5K
and tomorrow Hellyer 1/2 ( or prob 10k)
Next up:
San Jose Mud Buddies 9/30
Morgan Hill 1/2 10/28
Still considering a few more for later this year. I typically run 3 days a week and do 3 days of yoga. My normal daly milage is 5-6 miles. I am a SLOW runner - but hey it's not like I am trying to win a race - I just want to finish!
I have been using Nike+ to track my milage ****il it died for the 4th time - smack dab in the middle of the Diva 1/2...) just got a replacement from the Apple store but due to finals I have not even been getting my normal runs in. No excuses - gotta run.
Challenge that I am having - I had a hysterectmy in November and have gained 15 holy **** pounds. I need to get back to my normal 145-150 not 160-162. Solution - watch the extra food, and hit the pavement!!!!! 3 years out - my pouch has expanded/relaxed and I can eat more - so now I really need to be in control of my portions!
Well good luck to everyone! I am gearing up for a day at the soccer field as a very loud and proud soccer mom!
Keep your feet to the pavement - by the way - what is your favorite kind of running shoe - I currently have Brooks but they need replacing. I did the shoe dog last time and these were the best option (incluidng the $75 custome inserts.) They need to be swapped for new shoes after this race so off to shoe shopping.
A couple of reasons for this decision. 1. I have not been doing yoga and without yoga my hips do not tolerate longer than 5 or 6 miles. and 2. My daughter has a soccer tournament (my hubby is out of town with my other daughter at a tournament...), normally I would just miss the game, but this is an important game and that I do not want to miss.
I have not been going to Yoga lately because my school schedule (yes I am 40ish returning to finally finish my education!) conflicted with my yoga classes. I continued running but started having more hip pain, then more, then had to shut down for a few weeks. OK so yoga is mandatory for me to be able to run. Next semester - I have time for yoga before classes. Now I know - that for me the 2 go hand in hand. School is out for summer and I am looking forward to yoga on Monday :-)
So far this year I have run the following races -
St. Patricks 10K
Diva 1/2 Marthon in SF
Lathrop Mud Run 5K
and tomorrow Hellyer 1/2 ( or prob 10k)
Next up:
San Jose Mud Buddies 9/30
Morgan Hill 1/2 10/28
Still considering a few more for later this year. I typically run 3 days a week and do 3 days of yoga. My normal daly milage is 5-6 miles. I am a SLOW runner - but hey it's not like I am trying to win a race - I just want to finish!
I have been using Nike+ to track my milage ****il it died for the 4th time - smack dab in the middle of the Diva 1/2...) just got a replacement from the Apple store but due to finals I have not even been getting my normal runs in. No excuses - gotta run.
Challenge that I am having - I had a hysterectmy in November and have gained 15 holy **** pounds. I need to get back to my normal 145-150 not 160-162. Solution - watch the extra food, and hit the pavement!!!!! 3 years out - my pouch has expanded/relaxed and I can eat more - so now I really need to be in control of my portions!
Well good luck to everyone! I am gearing up for a day at the soccer field as a very loud and proud soccer mom!
Keep your feet to the pavement - by the way - what is your favorite kind of running shoe - I currently have Brooks but they need replacing. I did the shoe dog last time and these were the best option (incluidng the $75 custome inserts.) They need to be swapped for new shoes after this race so off to shoe shopping.
Topic: My First Race
HW: 258 SW: 237 CW: 152
Yesterday was my first 5K in a long, long, time (I ran some 5ks back in the late 90's). I finished in just under 40 minutes with a 12:24 pace. I followed my couch to 5K training program, skipping only one workout session. It really paid off. The race time is my PR, as I hadn't run that fast on any of my training runs. Now my new goal is 36 minutes. I have a race scheduled for May. Then, I'll start a 10K program.
This felt so good. It was hot and windy. I was tired and my throat hurt from breathing so hard. But it felt wonderful to finish and I want to do it again. Oh, and it didn't hurt that I'm down to 184 pounds. This running stuff really works for weight loss.
This felt so good. It was hot and windy. I was tired and my throat hurt from breathing so hard. But it felt wonderful to finish and I want to do it again. Oh, and it didn't hurt that I'm down to 184 pounds. This running stuff really works for weight loss.
Topic: RE: Back up plan - knee update
Good luck on Friday! I took an aqua arobics class tonight and then swam for about 15 min until my knee went pop, crunch, owwwwweeeee. Yep hard to swim without using that darn knee.
Topic: RE: Back up plan - knee update
HW: 258 SW: 237 CW: 152
Carolyn, I'm so sorry about your knee. It sounds like it's testing you to the limit. I really don't know what I'd do, it doesn't seem that there's much exercise that fits into a backup plan without a knee. Swimming without a knee? How does one do that?
It's great you're not freaking out and eating everything in sight. I would have a hard time avoiding that behavior too.
All I can say is that I hope the doc's can fix you fast.
In the meantime, I'll think of you as I run my first 5K on Friday. Mile 2 is dedicated to you, it's all uphill.
Cheryl
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It's great you're not freaking out and eating everything in sight. I would have a hard time avoiding that behavior too.
All I can say is that I hope the doc's can fix you fast.
In the meantime, I'll think of you as I run my first 5K on Friday. Mile 2 is dedicated to you, it's all uphill.
Cheryl
] Topic: Back up plan - knee update
Well after 2 weeks of not running - I went for a nice little run last Tuesday - lasted 5 minutes before the pain started.... stopped running and walked the rest of the way. Unfortunately the damage was done at that point and the walking just aggravated the pain - spent the rest of the day in incredible pain and my knee "went out" on me a few times later that day -REALLY ouchy... back to the doc last Thursday - referral to Ortho (next Monday) and MRI (this thurs). So I am back to not being able to walk or run.
Unfortunately my half marathon is scheduled for this weekend and I have been told NO by my doctor :-(
He is pretty sure I have torn my LCL or the cartilage on the outside of my knee and will probably need surgery to repair. MRI and Ortho to determine treatment options...
I did go back to yoga last week - just no weight bearing poses on my right knee - felt good to be back in the swing. I have to say that I did not exercise much on my 2 week hiatus. Really wanted to do more but depression set in and my bed was calling to me each day :-( Some days it is easy to fight that monster and others not sooooo. Good news - I stayed focused on my eating plan and did not let this setback lead to emotional eating.
I am heading off to go swim some laps today - even shaved my legs so as not to scare the other swimmers out of the pool :-) Still working on the back up plan - like life it is a work in progress :-)
Keep running, walking, swimming, and living each day to its fullest.
Unfortunately my half marathon is scheduled for this weekend and I have been told NO by my doctor :-(
He is pretty sure I have torn my LCL or the cartilage on the outside of my knee and will probably need surgery to repair. MRI and Ortho to determine treatment options...
I did go back to yoga last week - just no weight bearing poses on my right knee - felt good to be back in the swing. I have to say that I did not exercise much on my 2 week hiatus. Really wanted to do more but depression set in and my bed was calling to me each day :-( Some days it is easy to fight that monster and others not sooooo. Good news - I stayed focused on my eating plan and did not let this setback lead to emotional eating.
I am heading off to go swim some laps today - even shaved my legs so as not to scare the other swimmers out of the pool :-) Still working on the back up plan - like life it is a work in progress :-)
Keep running, walking, swimming, and living each day to its fullest.
