The Fitness Thread

[TEO]

rode bicycle

[tdb810]

rode bicycle

nice work

[Penny Lane]

rode bicycle

nice work

how far? up a hill? did you break a sweat? i'm going to be on your ass now...you need to give more details.

tbd--how goes the 5K training?

[TEO]

Yep, up hills and broke sweat. Mountain bike felt really ungainly on the street which made it more difficult. Still working on my street bike...

[mjkoehler]

Start running then.

[tdb810]

rode bicycle

nice work

how far? up a hill? did you break a sweat? i'm going to be on your ass now...you need to give more details.

tbd--how goes the 5K training?

Better - I am following a Hal Higdon 5k schedule, so I should be fine.  It definitely gets better the more you work at it.. when is your marathon???? is it your first?

[TEO]

Start running then.

I will, looking for total mix ups so I do not get bored, wish I had a lake to swim in because I want some new Force Fins...

[jones]

Well, aren't we a motivated bunch lately?  It's good to see so many positive fitness posts.

I got a 10 mile run in on Saturday with a 10 minute mile pace.  I would like to run harder, but I'm kind of scared of injury so I'll keep it right there for now.  My left knee was a little sore yesterday, but I'm good to go today.  This half marathon next month should be a piece of cake.

I planned on riding 30+ miles on the mountain bike on Sunday, but I only got in 13 after a mechanical that couldn't be remedied on the trail.  Luckily I was near a road and I got back to the truck pretty easily; still a bummer.  My bike is in the shop, but I'll have it back in time for the tri this Saturday.

[jones]

Start running then.

I will, looking for total mix ups so I do not get bored, wish I had a lake to swim in because I want some new Force Fins...

I hear ya.  I have to have variety or I lose interest fast.

[Penny Lane]

Better - I am following a Hal Higdon 5k schedule, so I should be fine.  It definitely gets better the more you work at it.. when is your marathon???? is it your first?

My marathon is Oct 17, or as I like to call it, The Tennesee Fire EVE!
I go home to run Columbus w/my dad every year, I only ran NYC once (2006). Logistically it was a nightmare so never again. This will be my 6th full one. MJK's is coming up sooner, 2 weeks, right?

Teo, I'm with you about the lake. Not the ocean (which I'm afraid of) or a pool (which gets old), but a lake.

Flyguy, nice on the long run! I was supposed to do 18 on Sat but I'm pretty sure I only did about 16 so I'm a little behind this year. I need to get in a 22 then the dreaded taper.

[mjkoehler]

Better - I am following a Hal Higdon 5k schedule, so I should be fine.  It definitely gets better the more you work at it.. when is your marathon???? is it your first?

My marathon is Oct 17, or as I like to call it, The Tennesee Fire EVE!
I go home to run Columbus w/my dad every year, I only ran NYC once (2006). Logistically it was a nightmare so never again. This will be my 6th full one. MJK's is coming up sooner, 2 weeks, right?

Teo, I'm with you about the lake. Not the ocean (which I'm afraid of) or a pool (which gets old), but a lake.

Flyguy, nice on the long run! I was supposed to do 18 on Sat but I'm pretty sure I only did about 16 so I'm a little behind this year. I need to get in a 22 then the dreaded taper.

Yep 2 weeks. Now if you came here to do your race, you would be done sooner.

You should do Chicago next year with me. Hell, we should get a whole Jacket group together for that.

[TEO]

Took dog to large open area behind school for a run and there just so happened to be a Cross Country meet going on. It was fun yelling at my Gurls with my disguise on because they did not know who it was at first...was able to run in a newly plowed super soft silt field which really gave my heels a break.

[mjkoehler]

So I was fairly sleep deprived this morning but foreced myself to do my run, my last one that will be an hour or longer. In my sleep deprived state I may have snuck in an extra 2 miles. Not so much a big deal 'cept I was supposed to do 10 but may have done 12. Not necessarily a good thing with little sleep, and empty belly, tired legs, and the agility of a 3 toed sloth. Me thinks I'm turning in a 6PM tonight.

[jones]

I flaked yesterday, but the plan is to get a 6 mile run in after work today and tomorrow.  Thursday and Friday will be rest days before the tri on Saturday.  

Oh yeah, speaking of Saturday, my bike is still in the shop with a toasted shifter and they can't get the parts this week.  It looks like we're going to have to do this Macgyver style just so that I can run the event.  At least it didn't break during a race.

[Hawkeye]

My sweet lord you guys are a motivated bunch. :)  I haven't worked out consistently...probably ever.  Here and there, maybe consistently for a month or so, but I've never been able to keep it up...the workouts, that is.  Tried P90X for a little bit but that shit is intense!  Hate running.  Like basketball, need to play that I think.  Don't mind riding the bike, but my legs are definitely not in that kind of shape.  Road 16 miles on Saturday, all flat.  We did get to ride through some serious tornado damage, which was cool/sad to see.  Guy at work is selling his mountain bike for $800...I'd like to have one but maybe a little pricey for a newbie who might not stick with it.  Other guy at work takes his son to the gym for MMA workouts...might start this up too.  I need to find out how tough I am lol.

Good luck with the running everyone!

[Hawkeye]

Just realized the irony as I typed that up while eating a huge pile of Cheetos.  I am a pile.

[Penny Lane]

Just realized the irony as I typed that up while eating a huge pile of Cheetos.  I am a pile.

[Bigsky]

Just realized the irony as I typed that up while eating a huge pile of Cheetos.  I am a pile.

That look is so hot...I love the how she's having trouble getting the straw in her mouth.

[TEO]

94F is too hot to run so went to the bike shop and bought a new bike. Head on over to FB if you want to see a pic...

[mjkoehler]

Yeah, this late heat wave sucks ass. I certainly hope it passes quickly, as least before next weekend. GIve me back the 50's in the morning.