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Jan 9, 2006, 8:57 pm
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Originally Posted by pinniped
Cool...heard good things about the Nashville 'thon. Put on by the same people who do the Rock N Roll races... I remember my first one - thinking "What if I croak out there and need seven hours to get back home?!? 
" It won't happen. You'll train well, and you'll do just fine.
" It won't happen. You'll train well, and you'll do just fine.
Jan 9, 2006, 9:40 pm
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Originally Posted by magiciansampras
We were thinking of doing the Nashville half. Did Virginia Beach (RnR) a couple of times - that's also a great race!
Well if you do let me know. Maybe we can grab a pasta dinner the night before.
Jan 10, 2006, 9:00 am
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The plan for today was to get a quick 5 miler in before my flight this afternoon since I'll be working all day tomorrow and it will be difficult to get a run in. I headed out and was feeling pretty good till about mile 3 when I noticed my nose was bleeding. Fun. I tried to stop it while running but that didn't work real well, so I decided to head home and cut the run short. Luckily mile 3 is near my house as my 5 mile route does two mini loops.
Anyway, I was able to get in 3.61 miles in a time of 28:43 or 7:57/mile (fairly fast for me! - probably because I was rushing home to get a tissue for the nose
). Total calories: 559.
Tonight and tomorrow I'll be working/traveling so will take tomorrow as a rest day. Thursday I will probably do some speed work.
Anyway, I was able to get in 3.61 miles in a time of 28:43 or 7:57/mile (fairly fast for me! - probably because I was rushing home to get a tissue for the nose
). Total calories: 559.Tonight and tomorrow I'll be working/traveling so will take tomorrow as a rest day. Thursday I will probably do some speed work.
Jan 10, 2006, 9:01 am
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Originally Posted by jfe
OK, first time I hit the gym in 06
Just 28 minutes of cardio, but it's a start
Just 28 minutes of cardio, but it's a start
Jan 10, 2006, 9:16 am
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Originally Posted by jfe
OK, first time I hit the gym in 06
Just 28 minutes of cardio, but it's a start
Just 28 minutes of cardio, but it's a start
I went in for only my second gym visit in 3 weeks. Did 30 minutes on the dreadmill at 10:30. All the other cardio machines were in use by New Years Resolutioners. I couldn't get into the free weight room, so it was all machines for chest and tris. The place was packed.
Fortunately, a new location opened up near one of my jobsites, so I may try there late in the day.
Jan 10, 2006, 9:31 am
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I got back from a 2.5 mile run. It was glorious. I was focusing on lifting my toes just a little as I have been getting a bit of toetip abrasion and a bit of a blister just below my left second toe.
For some reason, it was easier than ever and I enjoyed the run immensely. I am so lucky to be able to run. I ran 2.5 miles in 33 minutes, a pretty typical pace for me these days. I am a very slow runner and I am focused on form uppermost, then distance, then eventually speed, so I am not yet focusing on the distance or speed.
For some reason, it was easier than ever and I enjoyed the run immensely. I am so lucky to be able to run. I ran 2.5 miles in 33 minutes, a pretty typical pace for me these days. I am a very slow runner and I am focused on form uppermost, then distance, then eventually speed, so I am not yet focusing on the distance or speed.
Jan 10, 2006, 9:42 am
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Originally Posted by richard
I got back from a 2.5 mile run. It was glorious. I was focusing on lifting my toes just a little as I have been getting a bit of toetip abrasion and a bit of a blister just below my left second toe.
For some reason, it was easier than ever and I enjoyed the run immensely. I am so lucky to be able to run. I ran 2.5 miles in 33 minutes, a pretty typical pace for me these days. I am a very slow runner and I am focused on form uppermost, then distance, then eventually speed, so I am not yet focusing on the distance or speed.
For some reason, it was easier than ever and I enjoyed the run immensely. I am so lucky to be able to run. I ran 2.5 miles in 33 minutes, a pretty typical pace for me these days. I am a very slow runner and I am focused on form uppermost, then distance, then eventually speed, so I am not yet focusing on the distance or speed.
I had an alt cardio night last night (Bike). Hard 4-5 miler tonight.
Jan 10, 2006, 11:17 am
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tri's and treadmill
at lunch I went to Gold's for tri's and 1.0 on the treadmill.. will run 3-4 miles on the W&OD trail outside our office building before it gets dark.. I have to go outside as its in the mid 50's today and I'll regret not doing it as soon as the temp gets a bit more seasonal next week.. yesterday I did 4.0 on the trail as it was 65 out.. ahhh nice for northern VA.. well I just got back from my 4 p.m. run.. only did 3.0 as it was a bit breezy and the breeze was cold.. my ears froze running into the wind.. so I cut it short fast.. headband tomorrow
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Jan 10, 2006, 11:25 am
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As an aside...I started this thread as a fun exchange, but it has really turned into an encouraging place. I always review it during the day, and before I head out for my evening workout. Thanks. ^
Jan 10, 2006, 12:29 pm
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Originally Posted by annerj
^ ^
I had an alt cardio night last night (Bike). Hard 4-5 miler tonight.
I had an alt cardio night last night (Bike). Hard 4-5 miler tonight.
Jan 10, 2006, 12:30 pm
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Originally Posted by pinniped
Tonight is a seriously hilly run in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle. Just got here and the weather seems OK...hope it stays that way.
Last night I was able to put up, legitmately, my body weight at the bench. It was a goal for 2005, but I'm ok w/ the delay of a week!
Jan 10, 2006, 1:01 pm
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Originally Posted by chexfan
Last night I was able to put up, legitmately, my body weight at the bench. It was a goal for 2005, but I'm ok w/ the delay of a week!
Jan 10, 2006, 1:21 pm
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Originally Posted by annerj
^ ^ Awesome goal and congrats for making it!
So I just put on 210 (yes, I actually used those 2.5 lb plates) and threw it up to settle all (of my mental) debates.
I know I'm going to laugh at that nit-picking of mine in the future, but hey, it wasn't my body weight!!!
Benching is the only thing I hate my long arms for!