andtckrtoo
Cathlete
*Pops in quickly to cheer on Karen and Jess!* YEAH WAY TO GO!! HOLY COW! FIRST IN YOUR AGE GROUPS!!! I'm so excited for both of you!! WAY TO GO!!!
Runners Checkin 5-20
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karenvictoria
Cathlete
Thanks Christine. I see you had a nice 6 mile run yourself this morning. Great Job. Karen
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Imafitnessfreak
Cathlete
KAREN & JESS!!!!!!!! Holy Moly!! Ya'll did absolutely AMAZING!!! I am so proud of both of you!! 1st PLACE!!!! That is so awesome!!! Ya'll are setting the bar pretty darn high!! I just cannot get over your times! So fantastic! I am so happy that your kids were there to see it, what a beautiful vision!
Karen, see what happens when you put a stop to those voices? Heck, if you were still listening, you probably would have slept in this morning...look at what you would have missed! Now look forward, to all the beautiful and rewarding days ahead of you...days just like TODAY!!!
Both of you are amazing runners! Keep it up, keep pushing! See how it's so worth it!
Karen, see what happens when you put a stop to those voices? Heck, if you were still listening, you probably would have slept in this morning...look at what you would have missed! Now look forward, to all the beautiful and rewarding days ahead of you...days just like TODAY!!!
Both of you are amazing runners! Keep it up, keep pushing! See how it's so worth it!
Imafitnessfreak
Cathlete
Karen, Had to check out your picture trail again...you are so beautiful!!! I'm sure you hear that ALL the time! Still, wanted to remind you...in case you have not passed a mirrior in the past 30 minutes!
onedayatatime
Cathlete
I just got home and read all the posts --
Way to go Karen and Jess!!So fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a great day for both of you.
More tomorrow
-Barb
P.S. Mattea- I hope your side is feeling better. I'm glad you got to spend some nice time with DH (who sounds like a great guy) and "worked with" the pain.
Way to go Karen and Jess!!So fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a great day for both of you.
More tomorrow
-Barb
P.S. Mattea- I hope your side is feeling better. I'm glad you got to spend some nice time with DH (who sounds like a great guy) and "worked with" the pain.
karenvictoria
Cathlete
ShellyC and Barb- Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.
AND SARAH- I have to say for all of you don't know this, Sarah has been there for me from the beginning. She was my first running mentor. She has answered millions of questions for me, sent me stretches when my knee and hip flexor were sore to help me out. She has sent me numerous runs to follow and above all she has held my hand every step of the way. I know it sounds like I'm gushing, but you all know her and I wanted you all to know what she has done for me. Most of all she has helped me to believe in myself, believe in my running, and give me a confidence to just TRY. Sometimes that is the hardest life lesson to learn. I just wanted you all to know!!!!
karen
www.picturetrail.com/karenvictoria
AND SARAH- I have to say for all of you don't know this, Sarah has been there for me from the beginning. She was my first running mentor. She has answered millions of questions for me, sent me stretches when my knee and hip flexor were sore to help me out. She has sent me numerous runs to follow and above all she has held my hand every step of the way. I know it sounds like I'm gushing, but you all know her and I wanted you all to know what she has done for me. Most of all she has helped me to believe in myself, believe in my running, and give me a confidence to just TRY. Sometimes that is the hardest life lesson to learn. I just wanted you all to know!!!!
karen
www.picturetrail.com/karenvictoria
Jess_jugs
Cathlete
Just wanted to say thanks again to everyone who posted about the 5K!! I really appreciate it! Just for some reference since I'm new here, I was never an athlete in high school, I seriously couldn't run a mile!!! I've only really gotten serious about running in the last year or 2 & am amazed at how much better I feel & how much more fit I am for sure!!! I have lost about 70 lbs since the birth of my 3rd dd almost 3 yrs ago & have kept it off for about a year & a half (I seriously think maintaining loss can be harder than losing in some ways!).
Now that I've found Cathe DVD's I'm working to build more muscle!! I think w/ running, Pilates, & Cathe I'll be in the best shape ever!!
Hugs,
Jess
Now that I've found Cathe DVD's I'm working to build more muscle!! I think w/ running, Pilates, & Cathe I'll be in the best shape ever!!
Hugs,
Jess
Jess_jugs
Cathlete
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>
>I was all set to go for the long run with DH today, but as we
>started out I got a hint of a side stitch, so I took the warm
>up slow (my legs felt a little like lead after Imax Extreme
>yesterday)and paced the first mile at about 10:00, then the
>next 2 miles are all uphill and the stitch disappeared. At
>about the 3.25 mile mark we headed downhill and about 30
>seconds later I was in so much pain I had to stop and walk.
>Well, long, tearful story short I stopped and started about 10
>times, but to no avail. Each time I developed stabbing pains
>and just kept getting more frustratedx( So glad DH was with me
>though, not just for moral support and to dry the tears, but
>to turn the walk back into some great personal time together
>and cheer me up. I am so lucky! He even made waffles for me
>when we got back for a late breakfast early lunch:9 Then we
>headed out to a local park that we wanted to explore (drove
>there), but hiked over 5 miles on muddy trails, through creeks
>and ravines, and finally headed back about 1 and a half hours
>later. I have no idea what happened I didn't change anything
>about my routine, but now I have a sore right side Any
>suggestions as to what might have gone wrong would be greatly
>appreciated. I am hoping that my side cramp today was me
>absorbing the "bad" things for the racers this weekend! I'm
>happy to take one for the team;-)
>Mattea
>
Sorry about the side stitch! I've never had one but it sounds so painful!! WTG to your dh for being such a sweetie & sticking w/ you & making some waffles too!! Sounds like fun anyway!
>
>I was all set to go for the long run with DH today, but as we
>started out I got a hint of a side stitch, so I took the warm
>up slow (my legs felt a little like lead after Imax Extreme
>yesterday)and paced the first mile at about 10:00, then the
>next 2 miles are all uphill and the stitch disappeared. At
>about the 3.25 mile mark we headed downhill and about 30
>seconds later I was in so much pain I had to stop and walk.
>Well, long, tearful story short I stopped and started about 10
>times, but to no avail. Each time I developed stabbing pains
>and just kept getting more frustratedx( So glad DH was with me
>though, not just for moral support and to dry the tears, but
>to turn the walk back into some great personal time together
>and cheer me up. I am so lucky! He even made waffles for me
>when we got back for a late breakfast early lunch:9 Then we
>headed out to a local park that we wanted to explore (drove
>there), but hiked over 5 miles on muddy trails, through creeks
>and ravines, and finally headed back about 1 and a half hours
>later. I have no idea what happened I didn't change anything
>about my routine, but now I have a sore right side
Any>suggestions as to what might have gone wrong would be greatly
>appreciated. I am hoping that my side cramp today was me
>absorbing the "bad" things for the racers this weekend! I'm
>happy to take one for the team;-)
>Mattea
>
Sorry about the side stitch! I've never had one but it sounds so painful!! WTG to your dh for being such a sweetie & sticking w/ you & making some waffles too!! Sounds like fun anyway!
Jess_jugs
Cathlete
>OMG!!!!!!!!!! Karen & Jess both getting 1st in their age
>groups!!!!
>
>http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_30_125.gif[/img]
>You 2 completely ROCK!!!! My happy dance for
>you...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/r/bigdance2.gif[/img]
>
>Karen, that was so cool that other woman came up to you and
>talked. What a very nice feeling for you...
>
>Jess...wow!! a 7 min mile in there!!! I think I did some of
>those a few years ago......I have to say maybe pushing your
>DD is really helping...one speedwork a week if you can would
>for sure help...
>
>That is so awesome you both bettered your times....such a
>great inspiration to ALL of us...
Love the smilies! I definitely think pushing my dd in the jogger & a lot of hill running has improved my times!! Yeah! I definitely am going to get into more speedwork now. I did a 10 mile last weekend so I didn't do much speedwork & the weather wasn't too cooperative this week, but now for my next 5K I definitely want more speed!
>groups!!!!
>
>http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_30_125.gif[/img]
>You 2 completely ROCK!!!! My happy dance for
>you...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/r/bigdance2.gif[/img]
>
>Karen, that was so cool that other woman came up to you and
>talked. What a very nice feeling for you...
>
>Jess...wow!! a 7 min mile in there!!! I think I did some of
>those a few years ago...
...I have to say maybe pushing your>DD is really helping...one speedwork a week if you can would
>for sure help...
>
>That is so awesome you both bettered your times....such a
>great inspiration to ALL of us...
Love the smilies! I definitely think pushing my dd in the jogger & a lot of hill running has improved my times!! Yeah! I definitely am going to get into more speedwork now. I did a 10 mile last weekend so I didn't do much speedwork & the weather wasn't too cooperative this week, but now for my next 5K I definitely want more speed!
amyg
Cathlete
OMG you people you are FAST SPEED DEMONS!!!
I don't think I could run faster than an 8:12 mile when I was in JUNIOR HIGH.
AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!!
I'm such a nerd... I'm thinking "I wonder if they'd admit they know me even though I'm so slow"...
Tomorrow's 10K will not be a fast one, that's for sure! I think my dad is going to go with me for part of it and we ran together yesterday and he has *really* slowed down. I'm worried about him! He's anemic or something and his running is where it shows the most. He didn't want to run more than a 10:30 mile last night... and I'm just now getting to 9:45 consistently after years of 10min miles. This run is in front of all my bootcampers, too, so I'm feeling pretty awkward about it- I want to really do my best! I'm the one who invited him!! (I actually invited both my parents, to run together, but my mom is out of town.) Sigh.
I don't think I could run faster than an 8:12 mile when I was in JUNIOR HIGH.
AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!!
I'm such a nerd... I'm thinking "I wonder if they'd admit they know me even though I'm so slow"...
Tomorrow's 10K will not be a fast one, that's for sure! I think my dad is going to go with me for part of it and we ran together yesterday and he has *really* slowed down. I'm worried about him! He's anemic or something and his running is where it shows the most.
He didn't want to run more than a 10:30 mile last night... and I'm just now getting to 9:45 consistently after years of 10min miles. This run is in front of all my bootcampers, too, so I'm feeling pretty awkward about it- I want to really do my best! I'm the one who invited him!! (I actually invited both my parents, to run together, but my mom is out of town.) Sigh.