Good morning runners!

Today I did weight lifting. There is a class at my gym called "Body Pump" and we work different areas of the body to different songs. Boy does it kick my butt!

Have a fabulous day!

Good morning.

I did my P90X chest and back workout this morning. It is basically 1 hour of push ups and chin ups, with a few dumbbell exercises thrown in. I am whipped!! I am going to try to run tonight, but I still have an ab workout to do also.

Here's to a great day of exercise!!

Morning Lambchops!

I have to admit, I'm LOUSY when it comes to cross-training. Maybe I'll get my bike out today.


Maybe....

Enjoy your runs!

Good morning!

More great running weather this morning. Today I ran a 5 mile tempo run.

For our non running friends:

On a tempo run I run an easy one mile to warm up. Then, I run 3 miles at a comfortably hard pace (I can't carry on a conversation at this pace but I can say "good morning" to people I pass). Then I run an easy mile to cool down.

I ran this exact same run 5 weeks ago. Today my pace was 45 seconds faster! I was pretty excited...

Enjoy your runs, walks, and rests today.

I can't wait to hear from you
-Kechie.

Great job on your run kechiemc!! You always do great! I got in a 8 mile run today. It felt so go outside, no wind and it was only about 78 this morning. Have a great 4th of July weekend!

Man, I feel like a slacker. I did 3.64 miles this morning in about 35 minutes. I have to say I really felt it too. I guess 2 weeks of vacationing will do that to you.

GOOD MORNING! Sounds like everybody is gearing up for the holiday tomorrow with some great workouts!

I MISS YOU GUYS!!!!!!

Today was the first morning that I went down the steps that I didn't have a shooting pain go up my leg, so I think I'm getting better (finally). At least it doesn't seem like I'll need an x-ray, which is a logistics nightmare around here with two girls--just figuring out how to get to an appointment is a pain.....Anyway, I know you guys know what I mean.......

I may try to walk a bit on my treadmill and see how that feels.

Good luck to everybody hitting the trail today (and WOOHOO! to those who did already!)
Pam

Miss you too, sistah!!!


Getcher self well again!!

Morning beautiful people,

Rest day for me!
Look forward to my run tomorrow morning!

pam, I'm so glad to hear that the pain isn't as bad this morning!

Great job on your run everyone!
Shannon, wouldn't it be nice if drinking a glass a wine would be considered cross training?




Mireille

I'd be the most fit woman in America!

Hello running types!! Great updates - good job on carving time off your runs, and just getting out there in general.

As for me, I woke up to the sound of pouring rain. Two hours later and it has yet to give up. Looks like a morning run is not in the card! And i'm going to bluesfest tonight so I don't see a night run happening either. Afternoon or bust! If i can get outside, it's going to be a brisk 5 k. If not, 2 rest days in a row? oy.

Hope you're all well!
.kat

Hi! Don't know if I'm an official member of the runner's club yet haha, but I ran 7.5 miles this morning. The weather was actually decent...for Oklahoma anyways haha! Anyways hope everyone has a fantastic day!

I LOVE me some Body Pump!! I have been doing it regularly since January and I am amazed at how much I can lift now! I do it every Tuesday night and my thighs, butt and inner thighs always hurt until Saturday!!

Morning lovelies....and handsome...ies!

I had a rough run this morning...woke up late...back hurt some, but I felt like I needed to get out and do it....I did only 3 miles in 30 mins...not my best....and I hated the first two miles....lol

I don't know why I haven't enjoyed my last two runs??? I think about it and really want to get out there...and then I'm like...ugh!

oh well, could be the heat or my back is not doing amazing...maybe I'll give it a rest tomorrow...any advice or suggestions?

hugs and I'll be back during my lunch to catch up...imagine them wanting me to actually work at work today...pfft!

Ali

I'd say you qualify!

Welcome!

You should do it! I find XT to be very therapeutic...especially bike riding.

lambchops - yum! me hungry!

Good Morning Kechie - so glad the weather is cooperating with you! I did this same run last night but we did 4 minutes on and 90 seconds off - I was soooo winded!

oh MUSH! what a cute wedding photo!!

PAM!! We miss you but would rather you be healthy than injure yourself more!! I thought about you last night - I was talking to a guy who broke his foot gardening the day AFTER his last race - see it could be worse!! I told my husband NO MORE GARDENING for me - way to dangerous!!!

7.5! ummmmm, yes that makes you official!!!

there are no rules here except have fun and run your butt off!!!!!!

you have a great day too!

Good Morning All....

I was reading yesterday's posts and had something to add for Nat (hope that's the right name). Anyway, when I was a new runner I actually marked my distance by car,, I know the website is a better idea, just didn't have that when I started. At mile 1 - I spray painted a little '1' on the road. Most areas are okay with this.... or I hope so. Our running club still does this - we have a road marked out to mile 10 & back. Also, just an orange spray painted dot will work if you don't want to number things.

It is cyclical Ali, somedays you are on and someday you are off and somedays you just feel like your legs are made of cement!!! but atleast you got out there and did something! I think that is the hardest part when you are not feeling 100%! Good for you!!!

you could be dehydrated too, have you been drinking enough water?

Wow, by the time I get back from my morning run everyone's already done their workout and begun their day!

I got in 4 miles this morning. I got up a bit late so it was hot (for me--probably 75-80 or so). But it was enjoyable.

It's good to hear about your tempo run, Kechie! I want to do some speed work. I plan to go to the local high school and run their track so I can time myself better.

You all are so awesome!

Julie

Welcome back, Julie!

How was vacation?

I want to run!!!!

But I'm still hacking and coughing and wheezing and well, still not feeling that great. I am taking my meds like a good girl, but I'm not bouncing back like I want. As soon as I can breathe without rattling, I will get my shoes on again. Hopefully soon! Have a happy 4th everyone!