Just finished running 4 miles in the metroparks. Found that I really need to stretch beforehand; that's what stops working first...my tight hamstrings. Averaged a 12 minute mile.

Planning on running 5 miles on Friday and a 5K on Sunday. How is everyone elses workouts going?

Dusted off the cobwebs
Ran a 5K on Saturday in the 20 degree weather along with Cindy and Mary. We all did well considering.

Was going to go for a run this morning but the cold rain and dark kept me in. So I did 40 minutes of Biggest Loser cardio on the Wii. Planning to run tomorrow morning. Hope it works out!

Happy training!
Renee

Yeah Karen!

Karen - thank you for putting text to page, hopefully it will get us jump started yet again. To your snow comment - it actually snowed yesterday and was about 27 degrees with strong winds. The light at night is very nice though!

Ang, Cindy, Mary and I will be doing the Jog into Spring tomorrow morning (anyone else I forgot I apologize), so that's a step or jog in the right direction. Ang and I know we really need to step it up to get ready for the half in Seattle. We'll get there, we just need to start a fire!

Have a great day everyone!
Renee

Who is ready to workout?

Is there anyone still training for their respective races? I seemed to have set a high standard for myself in the beginning for my dedication to my training. Unfortunately, I am afraid I have fallen way below the recommended level of running. I think I might have to start all over in my running schedule for the half marathon. So, I am ready to recommit myself to getting back in gear. Is anyone with me? I am pretty sure there is no more snow expected out there, so what are the other excuses we have? I was driving home with the boys after dinner this evening around 7:15 and we commented on the fact that it was still light outside. Guess that means that we can't use the darkness as an excuse for a run/walk after dinner. I will try to think of a few more reasons that our normal excuses won't work anymore. So get your butts out there and get moving.

Hey Cleveland Girls - Let's get going!

I just had my first workout in about 2 weeks. Wow, how time flies when you're a lazy ass! So, I was wondering - with the weather getting better and daylight savings kicking this weekend - if you guys would like to start doing outside after-work workouts on Wednesdays? I guess it wouldn't officially start until 3/24 since I'm a true Irishman and must celebrate St. Patties Day (plus I think that Ang & Gang will be in Vegas, right?). So, I propose to start 3/24 after work @ Edgewater Park...or Voinivich Park...or wherever really. Whatcha think? (btw, Karen, you're my inspiration...and we'll all be thinking of you while we try and motivate each other here)

I'm back. . .finally... I know. . .shut it, Karen.

Unfortunately this is going to be short. Still recovering from not feeling well earlier in the week and this is the latest I've been up since Saturday night.

Anyway, two days strong with workouts. 30 minutes of yoga tonight. I thought it was suppose to be relaxing but every time I couldn't hold a pose I swore, OUTLOUD. I am pretty sure that is not the calming effect they were looking for.

Renee was unable to join me due to visiting her mom in recovery after her procedure earlier today. It went well but long road ahead of her so please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Going to take a day off tomorrow. Come on, I've earned it. Okay, okay. I'll try and enjoy the sun that has finally decided to reappear and go for a walk/run. Satisfied?

Good night to all and happy working out. I'll try and last longer than a week this time but Viva Las Vegas in just over a week so you may want to review the odds on that bet before you put any money down.

Letting others catch up?

I hope everyone was able to start their New Training Program off right today. I, however, took the day off. I didn't mean to, but my day started way too early and had way too many things going on. I was planning on running this evening, but the boys have decided to crawl into my bed, so I can't use the treadmill. Bummer! Actually, I usually hate to miss a workout so I will make up for it tomorrow. I am heading to Zumba in the morning and then probably getting my run completed in the evening.