Runners and would-be runners unite!!!

Comment by Rhonda on July 27, 2011 at 3:26pm

So since it seems a few of us are keen on running I thought it would be a good idea to start a group. I am currently returning to running after a maternity leave and then a sprained ankle. I am currently running 4 minute intervals with 2 minute walk breaks. I am doing my runs indoors on a treadmill but hope to get back outside again soon. I have logged approximately 60miles in the past 2 months and hope to up the distance gradually over time. My goal would be to run a 10 km or maybe even a half marathon in the next year.

Comment by Rhonda on July 28, 2011 at 10:19am

So really thinking about doing the Flying Pig half marathon next May. I posted on my blog that it would be cool if a few of us could do the race. It's in Cinncinnati so not sure if that is a good place for people. It's about 8 hours driving for me but looks like a great race. Let me know if you're interested. I figure I also should sign up for some 5km and 10km runs as shorter term goals.

Comment by Erica J on July 28, 2011 at 11:26am

Whoooo! Winding down from a 2 1/2 mile run with an average speed of 5.35 mph. Or 11 minute 24 second miles. First time out in 3 months... I'm pretty proud of myself.

Comment by Rhonda on July 28, 2011 at 2:16pm

That's awesome!! My speed is much slower than that!!

Comment by Julsbake on July 30, 2011 at 2:11pm

So I'm back to my running program since my injury. I'm not doing as well this time as I did the first time. I'm only up to 3/1 intervals and it's hard as anything. I can't believe how fast you lose cardio capacity. I'm going to stick with it since I've signed up for a 5k in October.

Comment by Rhonda on July 30, 2011 at 9:59pm

Yeah Julsbake!!! Glad to hear you are back to it. I was stuck at 3 minute intervals for what seemed an eternity but have done 4 minute intervals and am planning to start 5 minute intervals tomorrow. Keep us posted on your progress!!

Comment by Jenny on August 10, 2011 at 1:28pm

My goal is to get back into the running groove.  I successfully completed the Couch-to-5K program last year and ran 2 5K races this year.  But I have been seriously slacking off for the past few months.  I have re-started C25K and am in Week 3.  I am looking to get myself back in shape and prepare for another 5K and a 10K next year.

Comment by Rhonda on August 11, 2011 at 6:48pm

Yeah Jenny!! I'm just back to running recently too so hopefully we can support each other. I am doing 6 minute intervals this week with a 2 minute walk break. It's a long haul to get back to where I was before my pregnancy. Keep us posted on your progress!!

 

Comment by Kristin E. Jakubowski on August 15, 2011 at 3:49pm

I am new to the group and have always wanted to be a runner- now is the time!  I am just beginning and am starting a modified C to 5K plan...doing 1 minute on and 2 walking.  So far, so good.  Alternating treadmill and outdoors, depending on the weather.  Psyched to be in the group.

Comment by Rhonda on August 16, 2011 at 1:37pm

Welcome Kristin!! Keep us updated on your progress. I have started a few discussions above regarding goals and progress.

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