Wow. Some great advice. I'll be printing this out tomorrow because I think it's time I sat down and wrote out a schedule. I think I'll also see about getting into work 15 minutes or so earlier so I can take a longer lunch and focus on the running more. Thanks a lot guys.

Originally Posted by Temporaryscars Wow. Some great advice. I'll be printing this out tomorrow because I think it's time I sat down and wrote out a schedule. I think I'll also see about getting into work 15 minutes or so earlier so I can take a longer lunch and focus on the running more. Thanks a lot guys.

Probably obvious but helps to have a goal in mind..a races, time trial etc. so you can tailor your training. Please don't hesitate to ask questions.. (I coach a few runners online)

I've never kept goals in the past due to the detriment it would have on my morale if I wasn't able to reach them (I tend to set them pretty high). I may give it a shot though since this meandering doesn't seem to be helping my conditioning.

Originally Posted by Temporaryscars I've never kept goals in the past due to the detriment it would have on my morale if I wasn't able to reach them (I tend to set them pretty high). I may give it a shot though since this meandering doesn't seem to be helping my conditioning.

I meant having a purpose for your running... wanting to run a half marathon in a specific time is different that simply wanting to run 3X a week.

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Ohhhhhh...gotchya.

8.15 miles on the treadmill today. In the middle was a 5k in 17:59. Every year my goal is to get a 5k under 18 minutes, so it wasn't official but I did it.

Starting the couch to 5K program tomorrow, so I figured I'd get in on this thread.

My running has gotten slower these last few weeks... Until today. Had a breakout day. I did 8.06 miles in 59:39 and was barely even tired. Rate of 8.1 mph and 7:23 miles. Keep in mind this was on a treadmill but I've been having trouble with 7 miles in an hour recently and this was comparatively much easier today.

I think I need to do more varied running routines as strell suggested though if im going to reach 9 miles in an hour by the end of may

another 6.35 miles on the treadmill today...

double run today

am 7.54 miles
pm 3.71 miles both easy pace a little under 8 min./ mile

Finally got a run. My cold kept me from running over the weekend and weather hadn't cooperated this week until today.

Struggled a bit since I'm still not 100% over the cold, but still felt good to get back out there.

Distance: 3.01 mi
Time: 27:00
Avg Pace: 8:59 min/mi
Elevation Gain: 106 ft
Calories: 364 C

This car wreck injury becomes more infuriating by the day, primarily because I know I can't run on it. Shit.

Ran 7.37 miles today.

I've been getting together with a group of dudes for wednesday lunch runs for the past couple years. We are all similar ability and it's a good way to get a run in.

15.5 miles this morning on the treadmill.. Some days you just have to get your ass up and do it.

Got a solid 5 miles in a bit ago.

Distance: 5.00 mi
Time: 43:42
Avg Pace: 8:44 min/mi
Elevation Gain: 506 ft
Calories: 605 C

Hope to get 3 or so runs in this week as I'll be off for a week to ten days after Friday (vasectomy).

Foot still bugging me some, but not getting worse and doesn't make me limp when walking or alter my gait when running so I'll just ignore it unless it gets worse I guess.

totally kick as workout today.

I did 4 one mile repeats...each one got faster and I felt great on the last 2.

5:45, 5:41. 5:41 and 5:36

dmaul- I was off for 5 days post -vasectomy. I probably should've taken a week

Ended up lifting and doing 25 minutes on the elliptical today (treadmills in my condo gym were all taken).

Got another solid 5 miles in a bit ago.

Distance: 5.00 mi
Time: 43:17
Avg Pace: 8:39 min/mi
Elevation Gain: 124 ft
Calories: 608 C

12.54 miles in before the snow. Ran with the guys at lunch.

I've ruined a second pair of earbuds in three months from sweat. Any recommendations for earbuds? Sound quality isn't super important since ill only use them to run. Just want cheap but durable