onedayatatime
Cathlete
Hi Cheetahs,
Good morning -- just getting it started.
GOOD LUCK WENDY!!!!!!!:7
Barb
Good morning -- just getting it started.
GOOD LUCK WENDY!!!!!!!:7
Barb
Cheetah Runner Check In Saturday Sep. 2 --
- Thread starter onedayatatime
- Start date
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
Good Morning.
Well, I must say that the weather in my area is a bit ridiculous to be running in a race. Especially in a park with lots of trees, etc. I dare say that I could pass even if they DON'T cancel it! I am going to watch to see if they cancel...I hope they do...but even if they don't, chances are good that I will forgo this opportunity and brave entering a different race on my own. It makes me sad but I'm thinking it's the best decision I can make.
I'll let you ladies know when I know for sure what I am doing!
Thanks Barb and everyone for the wonderful support! I will be running a race soon regardless! I PROMISE!}(
Well, I must say that the weather in my area is a bit ridiculous to be running in a race. Especially in a park with lots of trees, etc. I dare say that I could pass even if they DON'T cancel it! I am going to watch to see if they cancel...I hope they do...but even if they don't, chances are good that I will forgo this opportunity and brave entering a different race on my own. It makes me sad but I'm thinking it's the best decision I can make.
I'll let you ladies know when I know for sure what I am doing!
Thanks Barb and everyone for the wonderful support! I will be running a race soon regardless! I PROMISE!}(
seeking_guns
Cathlete
Good morning, cheetahs!
Wendy :: I don't blame you. I think you made a wise move. I'm a little south of you and the winds are pretty fierce here, too. Lots of sirens through the night, felled trees, etc. And more rain. Ugh. Don't think I'll be getting in my run, either. Am tempted to do a day pass at Cathe's gym and try out the elliptical. But for right now, I'm giving in to the grayness and will lounge around a bit more.
By the way, if you find an alternative race - a FLAT one - this month, let me know. If it's do-able, I might join you.
Dina :: welcome to the cheetah thread! We love having more company.
Hi to all others who follow - hope the sun is shining where you are!
-cathy
Wendy :: I don't blame you. I think you made a wise move. I'm a little south of you and the winds are pretty fierce here, too. Lots of sirens through the night, felled trees, etc. And more rain. Ugh. Don't think I'll be getting in my run, either. Am tempted to do a day pass at Cathe's gym and try out the elliptical. But for right now, I'm giving in to the grayness and will lounge around a bit more.
By the way, if you find an alternative race - a FLAT one - this month, let me know. If it's do-able, I might join you.
Dina :: welcome to the cheetah thread! We love having more company.
Hi to all others who follow - hope the sun is shining where you are!
-cathy
banslug
Cathlete
Good morning!
Wendy-I don't blame you one bit, either! Probaby a wise choice on your part. First, to avoid any pitfalls or chances of injury. Second, you really want your first race experience to be a good one...to set the stage for the NEXT and the NEXT ones.
Happy WET Saturday. Mike (fiance) and I were planning on taking our 4 kids camping all weekend, but this storm is changing our plans. We put off leaving until today, but the rain is forecasted to last right into Monday morning. Sad about that, as we all love camping. However, my alternate plan is to camp in my LIVING ROOM! LOL. Seriously, if we decide to forgo the camping trip, I'll be setting the tent up in my living room, getting out the indoor s'mores maker, lighting the lantern and having indoor camping fun.
OK...now...I need your ladies' WISE ADVICE and input. I'll try to keep this brief. My half is 09/17 and my full is 10/29. I'm prepared for the half no matter what. But my mental state towards running has changed over the last few months, and I'm not sure why. In short, I get a rebellious nature about me whenever I feel 'boxed in' or cluttered. Sort of like a claustrophobia of sorts (lol). I like the ability to choose what to do and when, and that goes for my workouts as well. I just haven't been finding the gumption to run as I need to run to train for the full. Also, the timing of my full is not as wise as I thought it was. Both my boys' BDays are in October (10/17 & 10/29...fullis on 10/29). Here's my question....I can defer my entry fee for the Marine Corps Marathon until next year, and I'm considering doing that. Since I found out I can defer, I feel like a weight has been lifted. However, I don't want to quit. What are your thoughts? This has nothing to do with injury, fundraising, etc. Just my mental state of running these days.
Thanks....
Gayle
Wendy-I don't blame you one bit, either! Probaby a wise choice on your part. First, to avoid any pitfalls or chances of injury. Second, you really want your first race experience to be a good one...to set the stage for the NEXT and the NEXT ones.
Happy WET Saturday. Mike (fiance) and I were planning on taking our 4 kids camping all weekend, but this storm is changing our plans. We put off leaving until today, but the rain is forecasted to last right into Monday morning. Sad about that, as we all love camping. However, my alternate plan is to camp in my LIVING ROOM! LOL. Seriously, if we decide to forgo the camping trip, I'll be setting the tent up in my living room, getting out the indoor s'mores maker, lighting the lantern and having indoor camping fun.
OK...now...I need your ladies' WISE ADVICE and input. I'll try to keep this brief. My half is 09/17 and my full is 10/29. I'm prepared for the half no matter what. But my mental state towards running has changed over the last few months, and I'm not sure why. In short, I get a rebellious nature about me whenever I feel 'boxed in' or cluttered. Sort of like a claustrophobia of sorts (lol). I like the ability to choose what to do and when, and that goes for my workouts as well. I just haven't been finding the gumption to run as I need to run to train for the full. Also, the timing of my full is not as wise as I thought it was. Both my boys' BDays are in October (10/17 & 10/29...fullis on 10/29). Here's my question....I can defer my entry fee for the Marine Corps Marathon until next year, and I'm considering doing that. Since I found out I can defer, I feel like a weight has been lifted. However, I don't want to quit. What are your thoughts? This has nothing to do with injury, fundraising, etc. Just my mental state of running these days.
Thanks....
Gayle
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
Hey Cathy and Gayle!
PHEW! I'm so glad you both said that! The race is apparently not being cancelled so I was afraid I was just being a whimp!
Cathy: I am considering a couple of races by me in Monmouth county for some time this month. I want to stay close to home for the first one as I want DH to be able to go and I don't expect him to drive to the ends of the earth for it! LOL You are more than welcome to join me though. If not, we should definately try to plan for a race together over the next couple of months that is somewhere between the 2 of us! :+
Gayle: Sorry to hear that you are considering not running the full Marathon this year. That's a bummer but if you are not READY, I'd say don't do it. It's okay to wait! Like you said to me...you want it to be a GOOD experience, don't you?
PHEW! I'm so glad you both said that! The race is apparently not being cancelled so I was afraid I was just being a whimp!
Cathy: I am considering a couple of races by me in Monmouth county for some time this month. I want to stay close to home for the first one as I want DH to be able to go and I don't expect him to drive to the ends of the earth for it! LOL You are more than welcome to join me though. If not, we should definately try to plan for a race together over the next couple of months that is somewhere between the 2 of us! :+
Gayle: Sorry to hear that you are considering not running the full Marathon this year. That's a bummer but if you are not READY, I'd say don't do it. It's okay to wait! Like you said to me...you want it to be a GOOD experience, don't you?
seeking_guns
Cathlete
Wendy :: Good deal. Let me know what you come up with for Monmouth. If it's not feasible for me, we'll find something neutral in the next couple of months.
Gayle :: I agree with Wendy on this. I wouldn't think of it as quitting at all. It's being smart. I mean, why *risk* injury? You haven't been training for it, it's right on the heels of your half, and you've got your boys to think about. I say defer. Waiting a year is better than pushing yourself at a time when you're not mentally committed to it. Similar to what you said to Wendy, you want your first marathon to be a good experience.
Gayle :: I agree with Wendy on this. I wouldn't think of it as quitting at all. It's being smart. I mean, why *risk* injury? You haven't been training for it, it's right on the heels of your half, and you've got your boys to think about. I say defer. Waiting a year is better than pushing yourself at a time when you're not mentally committed to it. Similar to what you said to Wendy, you want your first marathon to be a good experience.
Mckmain
Cathlete
Good morning cheetahs
Wendy...I agree with your decision to not race today. I have run in some bad conditions but I would only think not nearly as bad as Ernesto. As we all know, there will be many more 5K's to choose from!
Cathy...sorry you are in the bad weather too......I'd vote for the day pass and the Elliptical...
Gayle...I think if you feel you are not trained then definitely defer. It is NOT quitting, you are still running. I felt the same way in July about my 50K...so I tried running it anyway and had to pull out at 16 miles. I had not ever quit in the middle of a race before.....so IMO because of your mental state about the marathon defering to next year is a good idea.
Dina...welcome!! Another endurance trail runner here is always fun!!
I'll be trying out Powerstrike #3, floor legs and abs today.
My nephew is finally in rehab after 2 tough emotional weeks for him and his family. This is a good step...
Have a great day...
Wendy...I agree with your decision to not race today. I have run in some bad conditions but I would only think not nearly as bad as Ernesto. As we all know, there will be many more 5K's to choose from!
Cathy...sorry you are in the bad weather too...
...I'd vote for the day pass and the Elliptical...Gayle...I think if you feel you are not trained then definitely defer. It is NOT quitting, you are still running. I felt the same way in July about my 50K...so I tried running it anyway and had to pull out at 16 miles. I had not ever quit in the middle of a race before..
...so IMO because of your mental state about the marathon defering to next year is a good idea. Dina...welcome!! Another endurance trail runner here is always fun!!
I'll be trying out Powerstrike #3, floor legs and abs today.
My nephew is finally in rehab after 2 tough emotional weeks for him and his family. This is a good step...
Have a great day...
Sekcy_Gymnast
Cathlete
Morning Cheetahs!!
Today is bad weatherx( x( Its ganna rain here later. Yucky;(
I'm going to the gym in a bit to do a kickboxing class and do shoulders, calves and abs. ERRRRRRR I can't stand this stupid weather
}(. I was ganna job today but I guess not ha;-) Unless I did tread but didn't think of that first for some reason. O well I'll jog monday. (Sunday is cardio off)
Cathy-Also sorry your in bad weather.
Carol- your nephew's in rehab... thats sad:-( Hope everything works out ok
Wendy-Good luck at your race!!!
Welcome Dina
Have a great day Cheetahs (if its possible in this weather;-))
Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you cry with your girlfriends.
-Laurie Kuslansky-
~Adri~
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Today is bad weatherx( x( Its ganna rain here later. Yucky;(
I'm going to the gym in a bit to do a kickboxing class and do shoulders, calves and abs. ERRRRRRR I can't stand this stupid weather
}(. I was ganna job today but I guess not ha;-) Unless I did tread but didn't think of that first for some reason. O well I'll jog monday. (Sunday is cardio off)
Cathy-Also sorry your in bad weather.
Carol- your nephew's in rehab... thats sad:-( Hope everything works out ok
Wendy-Good luck at your race!!!
Welcome Dina
Have a great day Cheetahs (if its possible in this weather;-))
Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you cry with your girlfriends.
-Laurie Kuslansky-
~Adri~
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jennifermaria
Cathlete
Good morning, ladies! Wow, I can't believe how many people are up at this hour--y'all must be on the east coast .
Am about to leave for my "buddy run" in 10 min. I have a bit of soreness/strain down the lower part of my leg (not my ankle, but right above it), so I'm going to take it easy today and ice it when I get home so I am not making it worse for Maui! Oy vey!
Everyone have a great Saturday!
Jennifer
.Am about to leave for my "buddy run" in 10 min. I have a bit of soreness/strain down the lower part of my leg (not my ankle, but right above it), so I'm going to take it easy today and ice it when I get home so I am not making it worse for Maui! Oy vey!
Everyone have a great Saturday!
Jennifer
Jess_jugs
Cathlete
OK, here's my quick check in!!!
I DID IT!! 21 miles, in fact!! Got just a little further out than we thought so I just finished up 21 & then walked .5 miles home to stretch out. My legs actually felt really great, calves & quads still strong. The only thing that felt tight was my hips, so I stretched really well & will continue to stretch as much as I can.
Heading out to my Mom's now & picking up our new van!! YIPPEE!! And my Dad's treating us to lunch & I'm eating whatever sounds good!! I burned off the cals today!!!!
Have a great weekend, Cheetahs!!
Hugs,
I DID IT!! 21 miles, in fact!! Got just a little further out than we thought so I just finished up 21 & then walked .5 miles home to stretch out. My legs actually felt really great, calves & quads still strong. The only thing that felt tight was my hips, so I stretched really well & will continue to stretch as much as I can.
Heading out to my Mom's now & picking up our new van!! YIPPEE!! And my Dad's treating us to lunch & I'm eating whatever sounds good!!
I burned off the cals today!!!!Have a great weekend, Cheetahs!!
Hugs,
jennifermaria
Cathlete
Woohoo, go Jess!!
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
Did 5 miler at the gym today using my 60 min Itread work out }( and then came home and finished up the rest of Slim and Lean that I didn't get to finish yesterday. FINALLY DID SOME AB WORK! LOL
Now I have to get in the shower and pack the little guy up.
Hope to bbl w/personals!
ETA: BTW, I keep forgetting to tell you that I finally got my first issue of runners world yesterday! I'm very excited! I haven't had a chance to really look through it yet though. :-(
Now I have to get in the shower and pack the little guy up.
Hope to bbl w/personals!
ETA: BTW, I keep forgetting to tell you that I finally got my first issue of runners world yesterday! I'm very excited! I haven't had a chance to really look through it yet though. :-(
workoutqueen
Cathlete
Hi Ladies,
I've decided to join the check-in...I've been lurking for a few months and I guess it was time to come out;-). The camaraderie here is great! After three years of treadmill running, this summer I completed two 5Ks and now I'm totally addicted to races! I've improved my PRs on both occassions (27:54 & 26:13) Anyway, couldn't run out today--weather's too bad here in NY too! (Don't blame you Wendy--you did the right thing!) So, I logged 7.5 miles on my treadmill. Have a great day everyone,
Katrina
I've decided to join the check-in
...I've been lurking for a few months and I guess it was time to come out;-). The camaraderie here is great! After three years of treadmill running, this summer I completed two 5Ks and now I'm totally addicted to races! I've improved my PRs on both occassions (27:54 & 26:13) Anyway, couldn't run out today--weather's too bad here in NY too! (Don't blame you Wendy--you did the right thing!) So, I logged 7.5 miles on my treadmill. Have a great day everyone,Katrina
hello everyone,
I have been MIA for a few days for so. I have been reading the posts though. I ran 10.3 miles with my friend marci today. It was a little drizzily here but we managed to beat the ran before it poured down. We both went to this store that sells these massage and acupuncture beds. You go and get free demonstration of the beds. They cost 3,000 though. If I had the room for one, I would probably get one. I also got certified last sunday at our YMCA to teach fitness classes. Dont know exactly how much teaching I will be doing but I went ahead and got certified because I have been thinking about it for about a year now.
katrina welcome and congrats on the 5k's!
wendy I dont blame you for not running in the bad weather believe me I have ran in crappy weather and afterwards wished I hadnt.
gaye if your not mentally ready to do the full then dont. You know that half of training is the mental aspect of things. I am contemplating signing up for the columbus half that is in 6 weeks. I dont know if I would be ready,that isnt much time to train. I have only been upping my distance the last month since having my bronchitis. I have much too think about. I want to do good if I do sign up but again,dont know if that is enough time for me to train appropriately and feel good doing so.
talk with everyone later.
I have been MIA for a few days for so. I have been reading the posts though. I ran 10.3 miles with my friend marci today. It was a little drizzily here but we managed to beat the ran before it poured down. We both went to this store that sells these massage and acupuncture beds. You go and get free demonstration of the beds. They cost 3,000 though. If I had the room for one, I would probably get one. I also got certified last sunday at our YMCA to teach fitness classes. Dont know exactly how much teaching I will be doing but I went ahead and got certified because I have been thinking about it for about a year now.
katrina welcome and congrats on the 5k's!
wendy I dont blame you for not running in the bad weather believe me I have ran in crappy weather and afterwards wished I hadnt.
gaye if your not mentally ready to do the full then dont. You know that half of training is the mental aspect of things. I am contemplating signing up for the columbus half that is in 6 weeks. I dont know if I would be ready,that isnt much time to train. I have only been upping my distance the last month since having my bronchitis. I have much too think about. I want to do good if I do sign up but again,dont know if that is enough time for me to train appropriately and feel good doing so.
talk with everyone later.
trooper15
Cathlete
Hello everyone! Checking in a little later than usual today. I decided to go ahead and run the local 10k today. I knew I wouldn't be able to resist! I decided to take it easy this time since I'm training for my 25 mile race in Oct. Even so, I won my age division with a time of 54:22 (pace of 8:45) It was a small race..I was 4th overall. My mileage today is supposed to be 12 miles but I'll do the other 6 as equivalent miles on the elliptical.
Wendy- Running in the rain is one thing, but this is a storm! I think you made the right decision. There will be few runners at that race I'm sure. Races are rarely cancelled because then they have to refund all the people who preregistered. Conditions have to be practically hurricane status before a race is cancelled! There will be plenty of other races in your future. Great job on the 5 miles today. I just love Runners World mag. I devour each issue cover to cover!
Gayle- I think it's great that the MCM allows you to defer your registration fee. I wouldn't feel bad at all about putting it off,
being in the right frame of mind is crucial. Are you still planning on the PF Chang Marathon in January? Thomasina will be doing the half.
Carole- fantastic that your nephew is in rehab!!! I think his progress will be rapid now. Have fun with Powerstrike. I've been contemplating getting this workout. I've heard it is just as challenging as Cathe's kickboxing, or even more. What do you think?
Adri- Sorry you couldn't get in your jog today, the rain can ruin many runners plans....just ask Wendy! I'm sure you'll get in an energetic kickbox and weight workout anyway!
Jennifer- Hope you got in an enjoyable run today, you are wise to take it easy if your leg is sore...hope that clears up!!!
Jess- Great job on the 20 miler there!!!!
Katrina- Welcome to cheetahville!!!! We're always so happy to have new ones in our check-in. Fantastic job on your 5 ks...great times!!!! Are you planning on training for long distance races?
Laura- Sounds like you are continuing to progress with your recovery. Great job on your 10mile run! You'll be a fitness instructor too! How wonderful...I know you don't know what you'll be teaching but what is your preference?
Hi to everyone else who hasn't checked in today! Have a fantastic weekend!!
ShellyC
Wendy- Running in the rain is one thing, but this is a storm! I think you made the right decision. There will be few runners at that race I'm sure. Races are rarely cancelled because then they have to refund all the people who preregistered. Conditions have to be practically hurricane status before a race is cancelled! There will be plenty of other races in your future. Great job on the 5 miles today. I just love Runners World mag. I devour each issue cover to cover!
Gayle- I think it's great that the MCM allows you to defer your registration fee. I wouldn't feel bad at all about putting it off,
being in the right frame of mind is crucial. Are you still planning on the PF Chang Marathon in January? Thomasina will be doing the half.
Carole- fantastic that your nephew is in rehab!!! I think his progress will be rapid now. Have fun with Powerstrike. I've been contemplating getting this workout. I've heard it is just as challenging as Cathe's kickboxing, or even more. What do you think?
Adri- Sorry you couldn't get in your jog today, the rain can ruin many runners plans....just ask Wendy! I'm sure you'll get in an energetic kickbox and weight workout anyway!
Jennifer- Hope you got in an enjoyable run today, you are wise to take it easy if your leg is sore...hope that clears up!!!
Jess- Great job on the 20 miler there!!!!
Katrina- Welcome to cheetahville!!!! We're always so happy to have new ones in our check-in. Fantastic job on your 5 ks...great times!!!! Are you planning on training for long distance races?
Laura- Sounds like you are continuing to progress with your recovery. Great job on your 10mile run! You'll be a fitness instructor too! How wonderful...I know you don't know what you'll be teaching but what is your preference?
Hi to everyone else who hasn't checked in today! Have a fantastic weekend!!
ShellyC
fitkansaschick
Cathlete
6.5 miles with my running partner. It has been a month since we have gotten to run together.
Today I got new running shoes. I have always bought my shoes at JC Penney's or Kohls on sale. Today I went to First Gear which is a running store in Wichita. They looked at my feet and my old pair of shoes (which they said were in bad shape). They put me in a pair of Etonic and they were heaven. When I bought my shoes at department stores I was limited to Nike and New Balence because I need a D width. These Etonic are a size 7 (1/2 a size bigger than I am used to wearing) and they ran great! They were $90.00. I have NEVER paid so much for a pair of shoes, but now that I can offically call my self a runner I deserve it!
I signed up for the Half today and the Race for the cure too. I have two new long sleve running shirts to begin wearing before the races.
I have a count down on my white board at school? It says "26 days until Mrs. _______ runs a Half Marathon (13.1 miles)" Many kids ask me on a daily basis, "how many days?"
I used to have a running club at school. I had to quit because they (administration) did not want me to run around the block of the school, they wanted me to run around the play ground. Well the uneven ground on the play ground gave me shin splints. I would love to start it up again but CAN NOT sacrifice my legs to injury. Maybe my next school?
Wendy you made a good decission to cancel. Hope your next race has better weather.
Looking for a great Half Marathon to do during my spring break (the week of March 19th). We would want it driveable distance from South Central Kansas. Any ideas??
Today I got new running shoes. I have always bought my shoes at JC Penney's or Kohls on sale. Today I went to First Gear which is a running store in Wichita. They looked at my feet and my old pair of shoes (which they said were in bad shape). They put me in a pair of Etonic and they were heaven. When I bought my shoes at department stores I was limited to Nike and New Balence because I need a D width. These Etonic are a size 7 (1/2 a size bigger than I am used to wearing) and they ran great! They were $90.00. I have NEVER paid so much for a pair of shoes, but now that I can offically call my self a runner I deserve it!
I signed up for the Half today and the Race for the cure too. I have two new long sleve running shirts to begin wearing before the races.
I have a count down on my white board at school? It says "26 days until Mrs. _______ runs a Half Marathon (13.1 miles)" Many kids ask me on a daily basis, "how many days?"
I used to have a running club at school. I had to quit because they (administration) did not want me to run around the block of the school, they wanted me to run around the play ground. Well the uneven ground on the play ground gave me shin splints. I would love to start it up again but CAN NOT sacrifice my legs to injury. Maybe my next school?
Wendy you made a good decission to cancel. Hope your next race has better weather.
Looking for a great Half Marathon to do during my spring break (the week of March 19th). We would want it driveable distance from South Central Kansas. Any ideas??
banslug
Cathlete
Hey, ladies.
Jess-I say EAT UP, girl! LOL
Thanks, everybody, for your input and advice. I've been doing the training runs up to this point. But it's been a mental struggle to make myself do those runs. And the case isn't always "once you get going you're glad you started", and that's what got me started thinking about doing the full or not.
OK........camping trip is officially cancelled for this weekend, the rain is forecasted right thru Monday. So, quiet weekend in the house.
THANKS! See you all tomorrow!
Gayle
Jess-I say EAT UP, girl! LOL
Thanks, everybody, for your input and advice. I've been doing the training runs up to this point. But it's been a mental struggle to make myself do those runs. And the case isn't always "once you get going you're glad you started", and that's what got me started thinking about doing the full or not.
OK........camping trip is officially cancelled for this weekend, the rain is forecasted right thru Monday. So, quiet weekend in the house.
THANKS! See you all tomorrow!
Gayle