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RE: The Running Thread - 8/1/2008 11:50:46 PM
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DreadPirateRandy
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I'm trying to begin running for cardio and weight loss. Anyone recommend certain exercises, stretches, etc to help build up the lower body?
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RE: The Running Thread - 8/2/2008 11:15:25 AM
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Congratulations!!!
That's so awesome!!!
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RE: The Running Thread - 8/2/2008 11:36:52 AM
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I'm trying to begin running for cardio and weight loss. Anyone recommend certain exercises, stretches, etc to help build up the lower body?
Welcome!
A few things. First - before you stretch, you want to do some warmups to get your muscles warmed up FIRST. Otherwise, you risk injury.
About.com has some great articles on this.
Warming up
Stretches
Running stretches
I do stretch some before my runs, but after the run is when I really spend time stretching. This will help prevent or lessen sore muscles. It also helps loosen up your muscles which will prevent injury over the long haul. There is one running expert who is against stretching, but if you do it properly, I find stretching invaluable. Just remember that if you stretch improperly you risk injury - so don't go overboard!
Here is a link about strength training for runners.
And here is where you can find these articles and many, many more for reference.
A few other notes: Get a good pair of running shoes. This will help you prevent injury and will make your runs much more fun and much less painful. Bad shoes can make your feet hurt, your knees hurt, etc. If you have a running store near you, go in and get fit for shoes. Proper fit is important (and it's not like fitting for dress shoes) as well as knowing how you walk/run to know where you need extra support, etc. I tend to pronate inwards and have fairly flat arches so my shoes are designed to help with that.
Also, stay well hydrated. You will need to drink a lot more water and if you don't drink enough, you will have problems with cramping, etc. Eat healthy! Yes, running enables you to eat more "goodies", but too many goodies will actually make your runs harder.
Find a good training routine and do what it takes to stick with it. Start slow and work your way up to your goals. You will NOT be able to start by running a full mile or 5K. You will need to work your way to that goal.
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RE: The Running Thread - 8/2/2008 3:32:09 PM
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I love my skirts!!! I did Tucson Marathon in a hot pink one! Last weekend I did a half marathon in my blue one. They are just too cute.
The race this morning went well. Ds1 and I had been planning on doing it for a while. Then, at dinner last evening, ds3 decided he wanted to go, too! This morning we headed to the race. I helped ds3 line up at the back of the runners, then I lined up with ds1. The gun went off and that was the last I saw of ds1. Yup. The kid smoked me. By a full 2:30, which for a 5K is HUGE. He was pleased with his performance. I didn't run nearly as hard as I could as this wasn't a real race for me, mearly running to "motivate" ds1. But, I did manage to get 1st in my age group! Ds3 also did very well. He had the strongest kick at the finish. You should have seen the look on his face!
I still need to do a long ride this afternoon, then a long run in the morning. We leave for vacation tomorrow.
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RE: The Running Thread - 8/2/2008 4:19:57 PM
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Congrats to you and your sons! Very cool! I must admit my kick at the end of races stinks but I haven't really worked on it either... I was a sprinter when I was younger but there you are starting fresh.
I ran 3 miles today. It was getting warm and I started later than I should have which I regretted, but I still did ok. I also did my upper body workout today. I really tried to push myself so we'll see how stiff I am tomorrow, but I feel good now!
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RE: The Running Thread - 8/2/2008 9:35:37 PM
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Also, stay well hydrated. You will need to drink a lot more water and if you don't drink enough, you will have problems with cramping, etc. Eat healthy! Yes, running enables you to eat more "goodies", but too many goodies will actually make your runs harder.
I've began drinking a gallon of water a day. He's helping crave my appetite for food as well. I've also began eating healthy, or rather, I have been for awhile. I just have stubborn belly/hip/side fat that I'm desperate to rid of, and cardio is evidently the best way to do so.
Thanks for the links. Those hamstring stretches are my least favorite thing in the world right now.
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RE: The Running Thread - 8/3/2008 8:36:30 AM
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Thanks.  It was really humid this morning and I wasn't prepared for that, but it turned out okay. I could feel sweat running down my back before we ever started! 
Also, I ran in a skirt today. The Runner's World article about skirts inspired me. There was another woman in a skirt, too. No one seemed to think it was weird and I didn't really think about it either once I got there. I think I'll make the skirt my "official" race outfit. 
I read it laughed at seeing guys at the Skirtchasters events in one. That there is a series of running events around the Highland Games in Boone (NC). I wonder should the manufacturers of running skirts make a running top with plaid sections and a matching plaid skirt for men for these events. Now men in plaid running skirts and matching plaid tops for a Highland Games or a Scottish festival would make much sense.
Heat index over 100 when doing the Hot Summer Night 5k slowed my time and I was dead-tired after running the last 200 meters as fast as I could. Track work last week was tiring but cross-training will be out for the month. I slowed to nearly 12 minutes when I can go high teens into elevens normally in better weather. (I've gone <10 once, in 2004, in an official 5k. I've also gone under 10 for a wintertime track meet once.)
Gym owners announced a sale and the new owners are planning to make everything for teen girls (and their gymnastics group) only. It seems everywhere you go in this mid-size town everything is girls only save for the hospital's program. Of course it doesn't hurt when the huge public school in town doesn't offer a baseball program, and we have in our county the largest high school that doesn't offer football and that school is dominated by girls because boys don't want to be there since they can't play sports.
(There's one college in Atlanta where they don't have any fall sports for men, but many for women, and men only play in winter sports with a tiny number of spring sports. Title IX has changed the rules where males are now punished.)
When you've read Jessica Gavora's book you should understand!
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RE: The Running Thread - 8/3/2008 10:54:04 PM
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Also, I think I'm allergic to something in my neighborhood. For the past week, I've been sneezing and sniffling by the time I've finished every single run.
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RE: The Running Thread - 8/3/2008 11:07:09 PM
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I'm so glad Zyrtec is OTC now! It's a lot easier to come by. Usually the neti works fine, but I guess the pollen is out of control right now. I wonder what's blooming (or rotting) that I'm allergic to?
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RE: The Running Thread - 8/4/2008 9:32:12 AM
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Saturday morning was my long run for the week, and it turned into the longest run I've ever made! I went over to the cemetery again, so I could use the GPS loops that I've laid out. Did 3 laps of my 0.88 mile loop and 1 of my 0.74 loop for a total of 3.38 miles . . . and only walked about 1/4 mile, so I actually can say that I've truly run a 5K now! I was tired, to be sure, but BOY! did I feel good when I was through. It was hot and humd out, but there was a breeze blowing in the Memory Gardens which helped to lessen the blow. And I also stopped by my car after each lap to grab a drink of ice water, and that hydration really helped get me over the top. I was so thankful to God for allowing me to finish that distance! Now I can hardly wait for this Saturday - it's going to be 3.5 miles!
Congrats to HC and her "brood of runners!" Ds1 sounds like quite a runner, and ds3 sin't too shabby either! And you too, Kristin! 9:07 for a mile? I'll never see that fast of a time, no matter how hard or long I train! But I'm not jealous of your speed, since I'm content to just get my time for a mile down to around 11:30 to 12:00, which will give me a decent 5K time every race.
See y'all!
Duane
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RE: The Running Thread - 8/4/2008 3:45:30 PM
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noblesinger
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Stella,
That's exactly how "Couch 2 5K" does it. They get you started running in small increments, then increase the time little by little until you're running far more than walking. It's a wonderful way to do it.
BTW, thanks, my sisters, for your encouragement! It really means a lot!
Duane
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RE: The Running Thread - 8/5/2008 11:22:59 PM
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phosadaud
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Have a safe trip!
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When I see the finish line, or my house if I'm training, I go into high speed. I think it must be left over from when I ran track...waaaaaay back in the day...when I wasn't an old lady. 
Where are you going on vacation? 
Zyrtec 
It looks like weeds and grass are our allergy problems. I guess I'll be keeping Zyrtec in business for awhile, because there's no way to avoid either on my runs around here. 
