New running shoes came in!!! Excited to try them out Sunday. I’ve been on rest almost all week cause I wasn’t feeling well
New running shoes came in!!! Excited to try them out Sunday. I’ve been on rest almost all week cause I wasn’t feeling well
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I did what I call my “long” run today. I jog continuously for 45 minutes and see how far I can go. Today I went 4.25 miles. I dont push pace too much for me but a wee bit.
This past Monday I did my 30 minute run which I do push the pace a little more for me. I was able to go 2.92 miles. My goal is to eventually get my 5k time back in that 30-31 minute time frame. Its taking me a bit of time to get it there, but as we all know its all about the journey not the destination, as once I get “there” Im just going to just keep chugging along and keep on making new goals to keep achieving! On Wednesday I did a 30 min HIIT workout I hit speeds of 8.5mph for some of the short bursts of time and recovery at 4mph. So Im just trying to change it up. I have the Peloton app and it has SO much great content. On Tue and Thu I do power walks and hikes (on the tread) too some with serious incline. Its been fun!
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I forgot to add about these 45 min runs I do. I have a Garmin fitness watch which Ive been wearing religiously for over 5 years now. What they call “recovery advisor” is how many hours I ahould wait until doing another acrivity at that sort of intensity. Today like any other day I do my 45 min run I got a recommended 72 hours for recovery. Part of the reaaon I tend to do the long run on Fridays is I typically take thr weekend off from the gym but I do hit the Disney parks so Im getting anywhere between 15k-25k steps on those days usually. So really the weekend isnt a rest weekend at all but maybe just a fun one full of staying moving!
Theres this other thing called training effect…its another Garmin thing and it a scale of 1-5. 1 being minor benefit and basically 5 being extreme or as they say over reaching. The 4 zone is highly improving, the 3 zone is improving and the 2 zone is maintaining ans 0 is no benefit (but I never agree with this because even if you go for a stroll you’re srill moving your body which to me is good!) ones own current level.
Just thought Id share further insight. 
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What do you mean, you go to Disney every weekend?
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Another half for me tomorrow. This is the 4th in 3 months, so I’m on schedule for my doing-one-a-month-for-a-year goal.
Time for some sleep, I hope this hotel stays quiet 
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Nothing better! I see a sub 30 min 5k in your future!
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Omg I just started running in January. I run with my church group every Saturday. We are now running a marathon. I am only doing the half. I’m super nervous. What’s a good half marathon time? One where you aren’t killing yourself but you are feeling accomplished at the end? I don’t know what to expect but I’m up to 6 mile runs without issue. Loving this journey.
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Hey there! Yes, we typically do! Lol! Our 2nd eldest daughter is in the Disney College Program and on a good day with notmal traffic we are abour 40 minutes drive to one of the parks in central FL! Tomorrow we are meeting her there for a fun filled day!
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I haven’t done a marathon yet but I think any time I would feel accomplished with. My first in person half I did in 2 hour 45 so that a bit over 12:30 per mile and I felt very happy with my time. My next half is next month and I am looking to beat my time. I’ll probably still have around a 12 min per mile pace. Honestly, after the first one I was SOOOO happy and felt like I was on top of the world, the time didn’t matter much (for me) I was just proud to have done the distance.
Gordon can do his half’s in less than 2 hours so it just depends on the person
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Have fun at your half today!! 
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5k Sunday!!! I was so excited to be running I set off WAY to fast and was gassed out quick. Still a good run and I’m soaking up my running endorphins
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Since this is my first time I too am going for completion. Having a time to look out for will help me with motivation. I was thinking 2.5hrs was good to aim for. Thanks for your insight. Best of luck on your next half 
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That was a good run 
I signed in 3 short runs later this year (5k, 5.3k, 6k), first will be in September. I never run official one before so I’m excited about it. Next year planning to make some 10k and my dream is to finish half marathon
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Great run!! Enjoy your endorphins! I think you have a good timeline on your races. Increasing distance gradually is a good plan. You will be running half marathons in no time!
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@MrsOdh mentioned beetroot ice-creams in other thread and it remind me of beetroot juice I was drinking some years ago before running. I don’t know if it was placebo effect or not, but it was really giving me some extra endurance. I must do it again, working or not - beetroot juice is healthy and if you don’t like that taste, adding some apple making it super yummy 
Anybody tried it? Some thoughts?
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Lucky you @DMW 
living at Disney’s if everything works out well I’ll be going on a journey to Central Florida in November again. Not for the parks but just to relax in the warmth.
Btw I wouldn’t call myself a runner but I discovered the beauty of going for long walks and jog a bit as well.
Downloaded the ’ The Conqueror ’ app and find it so much fun going for long virtual walks. Last walking adventure was the Golden Triangle in India 476 mi took me 132 days because I was really lazy.
Just started the North Coast 500 last week and doing good so far. Goal is 12.000 to 15.000 steps a day.
Thank you TS family you really are amazing and inspiring!
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Hi!! And thank you, hubby and I have been enjoying it so very much. We originally from MI but moved here last Dec.
That app sounds amazing cool! I too aim for about 15k a day. I cant imagine not moving as much as I do now!
I haven’t tried it. I’m still playing around with pre-run fuel. Last week I did a bottle of water with some electrolytes and I swear it helped me go further before hitting a wall
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