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Strychnine
06-08-2009, 09:40 PM
Last time I tried to get back into running I wasn't in the best shape (endurance wise) I didn't really have a good cardio base, so I got frustrated very quickly and quit. Right about that time I also had my knee surgery :(


This time I think I've got it :D


Thanks to the cycling I have a decent cardio base to build on now. I got in 115 miles pedaling last week (45 mile long ride)

I got news this morning that our company will be sponsoring part of the Houston Marathon in January and will pay any employee's associated fees... and every now and then (ie. today) I cave in to peer pressure.

I'm going to sign up for the half.


To help ease my knee back into it I am starting from scratch on the running with the basic "couch to 5k" plan, and I have basically planned all 32 weeks from now until the run January 17, 2010. Building base miles for most of the rest of the year then toward the end of the year stretch it out into a typical half-mary training plan.


So anyway, like I was saying, in 222 days you guys can feel free to come back in here and laugh at me for failing :banana:




The first run (1 of 125, lol) tonight was cake. :cool:
That_Is_My_El_Camino
06-08-2009, 09:43 PM
gogogogogogogo!
8mpg
06-08-2009, 09:45 PM
good to set a goal...Im just starting to run. Started today with a 1 mile run and I felt like I was going to die...
Strychnine
06-08-2009, 09:46 PM
good to set a goal...Im just starting to run. Started today with a 1 mile run and I felt like I was going to die...

I have some other goals, but I'm not ready to post those yet. Maybe after I hit them :)
Pokulski-Blatz
06-08-2009, 10:56 PM
Couch to 5k plan?
Strychnine
06-08-2009, 11:11 PM
Couch to 5k plan?

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Turbo5.4
06-08-2009, 11:28 PM
RUN Strychnine RUN!!!!!
jnobles06
06-09-2009, 04:21 AM
man i havent ran in over a year and the other day i was trying to ease myself back into it and i ran 1.5 miles like it was nothing. i think its because i was stationed in new mexico when i used to run a lot and since the elevation is higher it makes it harder to run there and way easier here. at least thats one good thing i took away from that shithole town/ base that i was stationed at.

i am actually going to start swimming instead of running. no impact plus more muscles involved.
The Raven
06-09-2009, 10:51 AM
Gotta start somewhere...
AL P
06-09-2009, 02:03 PM
You can DEW IT!!

I ran 4 miles Saturday, 4 miles Sunday and then 3 this morning. Oh boy.
46Tbird
06-09-2009, 02:05 PM
Only time I'm running is if some wild animal or crazed lunatic is after me. :D Keep it up Matt...

(how did things work out with your chick?)
96Cobra_Nate
06-09-2009, 02:13 PM
You can do it buddy!


You should see my skinny ass now, I should have a two pack by the end of summer! lolz :banana:
Tyrone Biggums
06-09-2009, 03:01 PM
Good luck with all that. I'll be over here drinking if you need me.
Sean88gt
06-10-2009, 02:37 PM
I have some other goals, but I'm not ready to post those yet. Maybe after I hit them :)

1/2 mile?

I hate running, but am forcing myself to do it. I think I'd do better if I wasn't on a tread mill.
Strychnine
07-16-2009, 11:35 PM
183 days :banana:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l128/stroked71/HoustonHalf.jpg
Taylor
07-17-2009, 12:02 AM
Are you making progress on the couch-to-5k plan? I've been looking for some sort of cardio to ease into because my dad has smoked around me my entire life. I can't breathe for shit and nearly pass out just running a mile. That plan looks just about perfect.
Strychnine
07-17-2009, 08:01 AM
Are you making progress on the couch-to-5k plan? I've been looking for some sort of cardio to ease into because my dad has smoked around me my entire life. I can't breathe for shit and nearly pass out just running a mile. That plan looks just about perfect.

Nothin' to it.


It seems everytime I go out it sucks at first, but I have finally learned to find "the zone" while running like I do on the bike. I finish each workout wanting to do a bit more than planned, but I'm making myself follow the whole 32 week plan exactly to avoid re-injuring my knee.
JFurst
07-19-2009, 03:22 PM
Good luck dude.
SuperWho?
07-19-2009, 03:41 PM
183 days :banana:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l128/stroked71/HoustonHalf.jpg

Awesome! Good to see someone actually stick to something.
Skidmark
07-20-2009, 01:02 AM
Is the program working for you so far?
SlowLX
07-21-2009, 08:49 PM
Roadtrip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Strychnine
07-21-2009, 08:56 PM
Roadtrip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


The half and full usually fill up in 5-6 weeks.

This year the half filled up in 24 hours and the full was, well, full... in 2.5 days.



We should probably think about hotel reservations. Soon.
Ronin6135
07-21-2009, 09:03 PM
Good luck man, just take it slow and build the miles slowly. I had a hell of a time building up to a half when I did, I defiantly rushed it, but you have tons of time to get it done.
SlowLX
07-21-2009, 10:45 PM
The half and full usually fill up in 5-6 weeks.

This year the half filled up in 24 hours and the full was, well, full... in 2.5 days.



We should probably think about hotel reservations. Soon.

we can just live on the street like all the hobos
Strychnine
07-30-2009, 12:38 AM
Massive achillies tightness.

Other that stretching the shit out of it, anyone have some advice?
tex
07-30-2009, 08:31 AM
Massive achillies tightness.

Other that stretching the shit out of it, anyone have some advice?

Roll your feet over a tennis ball, slowly adding more pressure. Loosening up your feet should help relieve some of the tension.
Skidmark
07-31-2009, 11:32 AM
Is the program working for you so far?

:repost:
Strychnine
08-03-2009, 09:36 PM
:repost:

Sorry, I've been out of town. Yeah, it's working so far http://www.dfwstangs.net/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif