Do you think a long weekday run will be ok and taper as usual from there? What else would you suggest?  Thanks so much!!

Will it absolutely suck once I start up again? Should I start with something like C25K to ease back into it? (Up until last week, I was running 15-20 miles a week, averaging 4 miles per run at an 11-11:30 pace.) Is there anything I can do in the meantime to make the transition back into running, assuming I'm cleared, easier? I've been using the ellipticals at the gym (arc trainer, regular elliptical, the Precor thing) and have been walking (usually 2 miles because honestly, the walking just makes me want to start running.) I stopped my 5 times a week spin class because the room is just too hot (the instructors, and lots of the class participants, are anti-fans and I've spoken to management, but there's not much I can else I can do.) I'm still lifting weights (not doing any moves on my stomach, obviously) and being careful with the weight I'm using.

Any advice or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated!

I thoroughly enjoyed myself and came in at 38:50.  My goal was to be under 40 min, so I succeeded.  Part of me hoped that I'd come in faster b/c my training runs were faster, but between all the people and the unfamiliar (hillier) course, I'm still happy with myself.

Congrats to all the other runners this weekend, too!! 

Less stoked about my swim and even more less stoked about my horrible first transition (I could have possibly placed in the top 3 overall if I didnt have issues) but live and learn.  I think if something can go wrong in a transition, it happens to me, lol.     

A friend who is very into juicing recommended a masticating-type juicer. I just can't swing spending upwards of $400 or $500. So I'm looking at the centrifugal-type juicers. I know these have downsides.

Right now I'm looking at two Breville juicers and this is my frontrunner: http://www.brevilleusa.com/beverages/juicers/juice-fountain-multi-speed.html. I also like this one: http://www.brevilleusa.com/beverages/juicers/die-cast-juice-fountain-elite.html, but I don't know if the tech spec differences warrant the $100 jump.

Opinions on these or suggestions for other brands?

As a cyclist, I race in all sorts of weather. 110 degree temperature index (99 degree air temp+humidity)--check. 25 degrees and snow--check. 50 and 30 mph wind gusts that took out most of the course tape--check. Pouring rain and 40 degrees--check. Cyclists will ride and race in any and all weather as long as it's not dangerous such as lightening, tornados, etc. There are plenty of cycling races--road and mountain biking--held in the middle of the summer when temps are well into the 90s. The same goes for triathlons, and they run. Tens of thousands of riders and charity cyclists do century rides in the summer every year.

I'm not knocking anyone or anything. I just wonder why it wouldn't be the same for runners. Why would you not run/race a marathon when it's warm or hot?

Should I try at least one 5k? Is there any benefit to it, or do you enjoy it more?

Or should I just stick to trying to beat my 10k time?

My goal was 50 minutes - wish I would of kicked it a little harder the last mile. My DH was great during the race! He stayed ahead of me and surprised me at different miles to offer support:) 

The course was TOUGH. Also, I read SO much about starting out slow and saving your energy. I thought I did that...tons of people passed me at the beginning. However, I think my fast pace is their slow pace so I was going faster than I thought. I figured it out though, and slowed down. It was the last 3 k that almost killed me! Somehow it all ended up being uphill, especially the last k. Killer, but fun!

I'm so glad I have gotten through the first one...now I can plan for the next race...dreaming of a half....

My A goal time was 3:15 and I finished in 3:18:30, so I'll take it, considering it was over 80* at start time.

Next to having my girls, this was seriously the hardest, most mentally challenging thing I've ever done.  It was awesome though but I have no desire to ever run any further than that!

Josh has done this 25K three years in a row and decided to move up to the 50K this year.  He finished in 6:03:ish and I think he's okay with never doing another ultra

What's the unsmellingest sunscreen that you've used?  (An all body one, not just one for your face)

Anyway, I do three short midweek runs and a long run on Saturday, and I noticed that my runs were much, much harder this week.  The short runs were on par with my usual speed, but they were just tougher, as though my legs had no juice.  My long run this morning (9 miles) was lousy.  I put in the miles, but I was a little slower than usual and it was just effing hard.  

So paleo ladies who run: what do you eat?  How do you fuel your body effectively?  Passover ends tonight, but it comes every year!  Thanks! 

Eeeeouch says my ego

my husband was recently in the hospital and on a venilator for two months and may be coming home at the end of this month and I would like to get air purifiers for the house.

thanks! 

I'm going to try again for 20 next weekend and start earlier so it's hopefully cooler. But what if it's this warm on race day? :'( 

Quick recap is here. I will do more later, although it's not going to be for at least several days. Brief highlights? Met Shelby. Beat a hamburger. Really well-organized. If you qualify, run Gansett. The end.

I had a baby in September and have set this as my goal - to come back better than pre-preg. :-)

I'm not feeling that great about it.  Last weekend I ran 3.1 in my neighborhood in 32:24, and I was expecting to improve on that.  The course was deceptively hilly.  I started too fast (I did my first mile in exactly 10:00).  Mostly, I was a little disappointed because I felt the whole time like I was at the back of the pack, and I feel like that messed with my head.  I literally could not see anyone behind me.  I finished 230/328, so I wasn't the last person or anything.   Since it's just a smaller, local race, I think I expected a lot more walkers, and I was disappointed when I was in the back of the pack.

Anyway, the 2nd half of the race went pretty well.  I fell in behind a woman who was running at the perfect pace for me, and pretty much let her set my pace for the remainder of the race.      

On to the next challenge....I am still tossing around the idea of a 5K trail race in May.  I am definitely going to do a 5K closer to my neighborhood at the beginning of June, and a 10K in July. 

 Symptoms- 3 or four days of sore throat, never progressing to a cold with sneezing and running nose.

Acheness, tiredness, unable to function normally, hard to concentrate, drive, etc

This past week it was athe worst. Wednesday night I got the first tingle in the back of my throat knowing a sore throat was right around the corner. It happened within an hour of mowing my lawn, possible allergy to grass, pollen?? Next day I felt like crap. Went to work and was out of it all night. I had a hard time thinking, dizzy, tired and as the night progressed my throat became raw. I work nights and got my Friday and Saturday shifts covered and layed around all day. Went to Walgreens clinic since I don't have health insurance for another two weeks. They said they would give me antibiotics if symptoms are still present Monday. If I continue to feel better I won't go. I took several meds she recommended as well as nasal wash.

So I am wondering if I should get allergy tested so I know what exactly I am allergic to. Also wondering what I can do to fight off future outbreaks. I think this last round may have been a sinus infection. Any suggestions from fellow allergy sufferers appreciated. I cannot afford to take another weekend off. I don't have paid sick days. Need to figure this out ASAP.

I am so freaking excited!!  It's been a really tough couple of weeks working out and I really needed today's to end on a high note!!