Foot Power - Page 5

LabRat · 06-11-2007, 08:50 AM

Training update: Since the 8K is on a Wed, it kind of throws off my schedule. I usually do long runs on the weekends, we'll see how this goes. I have my plan laid out, and ran 3.3 Sat, followed by a 7m bike with the crumb machine* in tow Sun. Today off.

Bought new shoes, and heard nary a peep out of my knee Sat or Sun, so that's good.

*Chex mix and bumpy trail don't mix...the trailer now needs a vacuuming...

LabRat · 06-11-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff

2771ft total climb, and 6024ft of elevation change. ouchy

OK, so Iowa is flat. Yipes. I'll have to see what the hilliest route I can make would be...

xoxoxoBruce · 06-26-2007, 06:06 AM

Yeah, Iowa's too flat... you should make a trip up to Wisconsin.

Quote:

In a charity run that places a firm emphasis on the word 'fun', several hundred people have taken part
in a race where water stops were dumped - and instead replaced with tables laden with thirst-quenching beer.

LabRat · 06-29-2007, 12:21 PM

So, training for the 8K is fine, did 4.5 miles last week, then 4 miles of (Iowa) hills yesterday, and feel great. Now I'm "tapering" and eating for a good hard run on the 4th. Goal is to finish in under 45 min. Since this is a huge race, we'll see. Probably take me 2-3 min to get to the start line after the gun goes off

On another note, I went to the inaugural meeting of the Cedar Rapids Xtreme Triathlon Club on Wed night. I did a sprint Tri in 2000 (The Pigman) and will eventually get back into it once my family life allows for more free time. Training for a tri takes 3X as much time, since there are obviously 3 things to get in shape for.

Anyway, while there, I learned about a new cross country race just starting this year here in Cedar Rapids. The Devils Dash. Please check out the great website.

Anyone interested in participating???? I'll likely just be doing the 5K, run or walk will dependon if I ever get knocked up. I walked a favorite race the year it fell when I was 4 months pregnant.

I'd love to host some Cellarites!!!

Flint · 06-29-2007, 01:29 PM

I think that logo had a few misprints. Here, I fixed it:

LabRat · 06-29-2007, 01:45 PM

Not bad!!

Jeez, don't let Ducks see that. *wink*

xoxoxoBruce · 06-30-2007, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LabRat

So, training for the 8K is fine, did 4.5 miles last week, then 4 miles of (Iowa) hills yesterday, and feel great.

We've been razzing you about Iowa being flat, but I'm sure on foot, especially running for time, some of those rolling hills look like the Rocky mountains. I'd get tired just following in a car.

LabRat · 07-05-2007, 10:29 AM

Finished in 45:35, officially. Technically, was slightly under 45:00. Yeah! Very happy with my time, considering the conditions. Weather was 82 F and very high dewpoint/humidity at the start.

My daughter did her first ever kid's fun run. 200 yards, started and finished in the official race's gates, so that was fun for them. Parents ran with the little ones. She started by holding my hand, and within seconds, took off and left me in her dust. She tore through the crowd like she really wanted to win. I was really proud to watch her, especially since she has really good form

. In fact, at the end she told me to "eat her dust"... I must make a note to work on her sportsmanship.

Unfortunatly, the pics are on my MIL's camera, but as soon as I get them emailed to me, I'll post them.

07-05-2007, 02:21 PM

Perhaps I can go now?

LabRat · 07-06-2007, 07:03 AM

That was sweet. Methinks you might want a helmet though, as those wheelee bars seem a little short if the race has an uphill start.

TheMercenary · 07-06-2007, 04:08 PM

Every time I read this title I think it says "Foot Powder".

hideouse · 07-16-2007, 10:48 AM

So, I"m signed up for next years' Indy500 minimarathon and i'm starting to do something, anything, for god's sake, just get off my ass and move a little,,,
Sorry, don't know what comes over me.
Yesterday I did 1.5 miles in 12'30" a better rate than i've had in ten years. I am now hopeful that with continued training I might finish next year in less than 2.5 hours. I'll pop back in from time to time to post updates if anyone's interested.

LabRat · 07-16-2007, 11:46 AM

A half is a lot of fun. I really enjoyed doing one a couple falls ago. See post's #26/7. I didn't need to eat during it, like you typically do for a marathon, and the training schedule is a lot more doable if you have any life outside of work.

I scanned and posted the training schedules that I used, I think in the trail running thread. EDIT: it was in the "anyone here run a marathon" thread, which i bumped for your convenience.

I'm here and always ready to yap about running

jinx · 07-16-2007, 01:46 PM

I hate running (sorry) but have been doing 12-15 miles a week on the stairmaster and enjoying the hell out of it (75 steps p/m). I also enjoy that it pissed LJ off that he's moving faster on the eliptical but not covering as much distance... he's sure that its wrong but can't figure out why...

lumberjim · 07-16-2007, 04:04 PM

you don't enjoy the stair bastard. the lying stairbastard.

06-11-2007, 08:50 AM	#61
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Training update: Since the 8K is on a Wed, it kind of throws off my schedule. I usually do long runs on the weekends, we'll see how this goes. I have my plan laid out, and ran 3.3 Sat, followed by a 7m bike with the crumb machine* in tow Sun. Today off. Bought new shoes, and heard nary a peep out of my knee Sat or Sun, so that's good. *Chex mix and bumpy trail don't mix...the trailer now needs a vacuuming... __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

06-29-2007, 12:21 PM	#64
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	So, training for the 8K is fine, did 4.5 miles last week, then 4 miles of (Iowa) hills yesterday, and feel great. Now I'm "tapering" and eating for a good hard run on the 4th. Goal is to finish in under 45 min. Since this is a huge race, we'll see. Probably take me 2-3 min to get to the start line after the gun goes off On another note, I went to the inaugural meeting of the Cedar Rapids Xtreme Triathlon Club on Wed night. I did a sprint Tri in 2000 (The Pigman) and will eventually get back into it once my family life allows for more free time. Training for a tri takes 3X as much time, since there are obviously 3 things to get in shape for. Anyway, while there, I learned about a new cross country race just starting this year here in Cedar Rapids. The Devils Dash. Please check out the great website. Anyone interested in participating???? I'll likely just be doing the 5K, run or walk will dependon if I ever get knocked up. I walked a favorite race the year it fell when I was 4 months pregnant. I'd love to host some Cellarites!!! Attached Images __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

06-29-2007, 01:29 PM	#65
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	I think that logo had a few misprints. Here, I fixed it: Attached Images __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio** Last edited by Flint; 06-29-2007 at 01:54 PM.

06-29-2007, 01:45 PM	#66
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Not bad!! Jeez, don't let Ducks see that. wink __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

07-05-2007, 10:29 AM	#68
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Finished in 45:35, officially. Technically, was slightly under 45:00. Yeah! Very happy with my time, considering the conditions. Weather was 82 F and very high dewpoint/humidity at the start. My daughter did her first ever kid's fun run. 200 yards, started and finished in the official race's gates, so that was fun for them. Parents ran with the little ones. She started by holding my hand, and within seconds, took off and left me in her dust. She tore through the crowd like she really wanted to win. I was really proud to watch her, especially since she has really good form . In fact, at the end she told me to "eat her dust"... I must make a note to work on her sportsmanship. Unfortunatly, the pics are on my MIL's camera, but as soon as I get them emailed to me, I'll post them. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

07-05-2007, 02:21 PM	#69
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Perhaps I can go now?

07-06-2007, 07:03 AM	#70
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	That was sweet. Methinks you might want a helmet though, as those wheelee bars seem a little short if the race has an uphill start. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

07-06-2007, 04:08 PM	#71
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Every time I read this title I think it says "Foot Powder". __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

07-16-2007, 10:48 AM	#72
hideouse Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 91	update So, I"m signed up for next years' Indy500 minimarathon and i'm starting to do something, anything, for god's sake, just get off my ass and move a little,,, Sorry, don't know what comes over me. Yesterday I did 1.5 miles in 12'30" a better rate than i've had in ten years. I am now hopeful that with continued training I might finish next year in less than 2.5 hours. I'll pop back in from time to time to post updates if anyone's interested. __________________ If you need a straight line, I've usually got a few to spare.

07-16-2007, 11:46 AM	#73
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	A half is a lot of fun. I really enjoyed doing one a couple falls ago. See post's #26/7. I didn't need to eat during it, like you typically do for a marathon, and the training schedule is a lot more doable if you have any life outside of work. I scanned and posted the training schedules that I used, I think in the trail running thread. EDIT: it was in the "anyone here run a marathon" thread, which i bumped for your convenience. I'm here and always ready to yap about running __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within. Last edited by LabRat; 07-16-2007 at 11:56 AM.

07-16-2007, 01:46 PM	#74
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I hate running (sorry) but have been doing 12-15 miles a week on the stairmaster and enjoying the hell out of it (75 steps p/m). I also enjoy that it pissed LJ off that he's moving faster on the eliptical but not covering as much distance... he's sure that its wrong but can't figure out why... __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

07-16-2007, 04:04 PM	#75
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	you don't enjoy the stair bastard. the lying stairbastard. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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