Foot Power - Page 4

theotherguy · 05-24-2007, 01:25 PM

I never got into trail running. I am afraid of twisted ankles. Maybe I am just a wimp.

LabRat · 05-24-2007, 03:24 PM

I won't call you a wimp, but I wont call you tough guy either

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Actually, my friend in those photos DID twist her ankle at about mile 6.5. After several months, a goofy looking boot, and industrial strength anti-imflammatories, she's just about ready to get back into running.

What's life without a little risk, Sally?

theotherguy · 05-24-2007, 03:37 PM

I don't know that ANYONE has ever called me a tough guy. I am perfectly willing to admit that I am not in the "no pain, no gain" camp. I like "no pain, no pain."

Ouch, you called me Sally. I prefer Monique. Sounds like more of an exotic badass bitch to me.

LabRat · 05-24-2007, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenewguy

... I prefer Monique...

Good to know. When you've been around the Cellar block a couple more times, and aren't thenewguy anymore, we'll change your usertitle. --UT, make a note.

j/k

theotherguy · 05-24-2007, 04:19 PM

Damn. Foiled by my own smart-assedness.

glatt · 05-24-2007, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LabRat

What's life without a little risk, Sally?

DucksNuts · 05-28-2007, 08:46 PM

Gabbly chat...down the bottom right corner of the page.

Its just our own little chat

LabRat · 06-05-2007, 10:40 AM

OK, so far this year I haven't done any races because they haven't worked out schedule wise or weatherwise. But I finally have found one I haven't done before that I can do. The 22nd Annual Alliant Energy Fifth Season Race is the 4th of July. There is a 5K and 8K. I'm going to do the 8K, (5 miles) since I am currently running 2.5-3 miles 2-3 times a week. We've got a guest room if anyone is interested in doing this with me

. My daughter is going to do the 200 yard kid's run. She is totally excited. She'll get a T-shirt, just like mom for hers too!

hideouse · 06-05-2007, 12:33 PM

Labrat and anyone else, i'd be happy to discuss my run in gabbly sometime. When's good for you?

LabRat · 06-05-2007, 12:45 PM

hideouse, I'm getting a new computer, so I'll be able to chat more in the evenings, but not for a week or so. That would probably be best. I'll shoot you a PM when I know more. Then we can invite the rest of the cellar, if they're lucky

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USATF is a SWEET site that you can use for planning or checking your route distances. It gives you elevation too, if you have the patience for it to update.

Here is one of my 'flat' 4 mile routes through my neighborhood. My house is one of them along there

. Note Iowa is not as flat as one might think, HLJ.

If you look a bit to the right, you can see a creek running through a series of parks. That's where a nice cinder trail is, although it has some rather scary looking wires criss crossing over it... zzzttt..

Griff · 06-05-2007, 02:05 PM

neat tool

My road loop 22.35miles, 2771ft total climb, and 6024ft of elevation change. ouchy

LabRat · 06-11-2007, 08:52 AM

Quote:

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 · 06-11-2007, 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 · 06-29-2007, 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!!!

05-24-2007, 03:24 PM	#2
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	I won't call you a wimp, but I wont call you tough guy either . Actually, my friend in those photos DID twist her ankle at about mile 6.5. After several months, a goofy looking boot, and industrial strength anti-imflammatories, she's just about ready to get back into running. What's life without a little risk, Sally? __________________ 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.

06-05-2007, 10:40 AM	#8
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	OK, so far this year I haven't done any races because they haven't worked out schedule wise or weatherwise. But I finally have found one I haven't done before that I can do. The 22nd Annual Alliant Energy Fifth Season Race is the 4th of July. There is a 5K and 8K. I'm going to do the 8K, (5 miles) since I am currently running 2.5-3 miles 2-3 times a week. We've got a guest room if anyone is interested in doing this with me . My daughter is going to do the 200 yard kid's run. She is totally excited. She'll get a T-shirt, just like mom for hers too! __________________ 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.

06-05-2007, 12:33 PM	#9
hideouse Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 91	gabbling grook,,,nvm Labrat and anyone else, i'd be happy to discuss my run in gabbly sometime. When's good for you? __________________ If you need a straight line, I've usually got a few to spare.

06-05-2007, 12:45 PM	#10
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	hideouse, I'm getting a new computer, so I'll be able to chat more in the evenings, but not for a week or so. That would probably be best. I'll shoot you a PM when I know more. Then we can invite the rest of the cellar, if they're lucky . USATF is a SWEET site that you can use for planning or checking your route distances. It gives you elevation too, if you have the patience for it to update. Here is one of my 'flat' 4 mile routes through my neighborhood. My house is one of them along there . Note Iowa is not as flat as one might think, HLJ. If you look a bit to the right, you can see a creek running through a series of parks. That's where a nice cinder trail is, although it has some rather scary looking wires criss crossing over it... zzzttt.. 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. Last edited by LabRat; 06-05-2007 at 12:51 PM.

06-05-2007, 02:05 PM	#11
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	neat tool My road loop 22.35miles, 2771ft total climb, and 6024ft of elevation change. ouchy __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-24-2007, 01:25 PM	#1
theotherguy no not that other guy, the other one Join Date: May 2007 Location: TN Posts: 640	I never got into trail running. I am afraid of twisted ankles. Maybe I am just a wimp.

05-24-2007, 03:37 PM	#3
theotherguy no not that other guy, the other one Join Date: May 2007 Location: TN Posts: 640	I don't know that ANYONE has ever called me a tough guy. I am perfectly willing to admit that I am not in the "no pain, no gain" camp. I like "no pain, no pain." Ouch, you called me Sally. I prefer Monique. Sounds like more of an exotic badass bitch to me.

05-24-2007, 04:19 PM	#5
theotherguy no not that other guy, the other one Join Date: May 2007 Location: TN Posts: 640	Damn. Foiled by my own smart-assedness.

05-28-2007, 08:46 PM	#7
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Gabbly chat...down the bottom right corner of the page. Its just our own little chat

06-11-2007, 08:50 AM	#14
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	#15
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.

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