runners and running

sally · #**106** (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 01:21 PM

that is extra cute rahma

run like a girl has some sweet stuff too

THIS COMES IN PINK

rahma · #**107** (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 07:49 AM

running on the treadmill is booooooooooring. I can only go a half an hour before I'm ready to tear my hair out. But alhamdulilah, at least I got my running in today.

Unfortunately, we may get a foot of snow this weekend

so no running outside for me. Howeva, they're predicitng that the temperature will slowly rise to about 70 on Thursday. What the heck is wrong with Minnesota? We get hit with a bunch of snow, it gets really warm, we're swimming in the meltage, then we get hit with another bunch of snow. Dang.

rahma · #**108** (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 07:53 AM

Also, more cute running clothes:

OneMoreMileRunning.com

I've got two of their old school shirts:

Kick assphalt and Sorry, I've got to Run (which I wore to the gym today).

I'm thinking of getting "I'm Running my Mass off" and "this IS my race pace." Especially, this IS my race pace, cuz I really only have one speed - plodding. I think I'll be ready to start speedwork again in a month or so, but right now, it's just building up the base after taking the winter off.

sally · #**109** (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rahma

running on the treadmill is booooooooooring. I can only go a half an hour before I'm ready to tear my hair out. But alhamdulilah, at least I got my running in today.

Unfortunately, we may get a foot of snow this weekend

so no running outside for me. Howeva, they're predicitng that the temperature will slowly rise to about 70 on Thursday. What the heck is wrong with Minnesota? We get hit with a bunch of snow, it gets really warm, we're swimming in the meltage, then we get hit with another bunch of snow. Dang.

yeah the treadmill is the ultimate suck

and i feel for you. i hate the cold but more than that i hate a teaser of really good weather with a sudden bounce back into the gloomy cold

i was looking through some national race calendars (stuff held by the same org in random cities) and MN was up there..sounds like a decently active town. i wonder how they cope with the cold

PROPS

rahma · #**110** (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 08:30 AM

Minnesota and the Twin Cities in particular have the most excellent running community. There's some sort of race almost every weekend it seems. Lots and lots of beautiful lakes to run around. Plus, the TC marathon is teh awesome, with lots of the big names competing. And we have Team Minnesota, so a lot of elite runners train up here.

Maybe the cold is good for the person? Unfortunately, it's not good for me. I have cold induced asthma, so if I ran in the winter, I wouldn't be able to breathe

sally · #**111** (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rahma

Minnesota and the Twin Cities in particular have the most excellent running community. There's some sort of race almost every weekend it seems. Lots and lots of beautiful lakes to run around. Plus, the TC marathon is teh awesome, with lots of the big names competing. And we have Team Minnesota, so a lot of elite runners train up here.

Maybe the cold is good for the person? Unfortunately, it's not good for me. I have cold induced asthma, so if I ran in the winter, I wouldn't be able to breathe

same here. cold induced asthma. other than that a whole host of crap starts happening to me if i run in the cold..it's just overall uncomfortable.

and yeah i got the impression taht it'sa decently active running community. that's pretty sweet but i imagine they become dormant during the winter cuz man you guys get SOME snow.

i wanna travel around the country to participate in different events now

except it's time + $$$$$$$$$$$$

but a girl can dreaaaaaaaam

rahma · #**112** (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 08:45 AM

Destination marathons are where it's at. I'm already planning on my first marathon to be at Disney. I'd go there for my first half, but I don't know if I could save up in time for a trip this coming January (not to mention that registration is already closed), and inshaAllah, come Hell or high water, I'm running a half next spring.

Disney Running (DisneyRunning.com)- Your Guide to Running at Walt Disney World

sally · #**113** (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 08:48 AM

sounds like a lot of fun. it would be cool if i got to do my half in another city but i dont think that's likely for the first time around anwyay

if i got a chance i would love to do Chicago

Chicago Half Marathon: The Chicago Half Marathon

according to runners world:

Without further ado; the world's top 10 marathons:
1. London Marathon, April
2. Berlin Marathon, September
3= New York City Marathon, November
3= Chicago Marathon, October
5. Boston Marathon, April
6. Stockholm Marathon, June
7. Rotterdam Marathon, April
8. Paris Marathon, April
9. Honolulu Marathon, December
10. Amsterdam Marathon, October

sally · #**114** (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 08:49 AM

but disney comes first on most top american half marathon lists

i wanna go!!!!!!!!!!!

sally · #**115** (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 08:56 AM

PHDGIRL & RAHMA:

what HM training schedule are you using? link please

PhDGirl · #**116** (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 10:36 AM

I kind of made my own plan, but I based it off a runnersworld.com plan. Their SmartCoach utility will develop a program for you so you might want to look into that.

rahma · #**117** (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 02:50 PM

None yet. I figure with a spring marathon next year, I'd start training for it after Ramadan.

In the past, I've really enjoyed Hal Higdon's programs. I'm thinking that once I get my base back in place, I'll start on the Intermediate Spring Training, slightly modified to do shorter long runs on Sunday.

sally · #**118** (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 08:16 PM

i just registered for the two races finally...ones the first weekend of may 8k, the next one the second weekend, 5k. there's one the third weekend of may, a 10k my friend wants me to register for also..but it doesn't sound like it's gonna be in a fun spot..soo i'm debating if i want to or not

excited

sally · #**119** (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sally

i just registered for the two races finally...ones the first weekend of may 8k, the next one the second weekend, 5k. there's one the third weekend of may, a 10k my friend wants me to register for also..but it doesn't sound like it's gonna be in a fun spot..soo i'm debating if i want to or not

excited

ok, what the heck, i went ahead and registered for that as well.

and im just worried about it being too hot. but who cares. it's gonna be fun.

rahma · #**120** (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 10:55 AM

I've run a few 5ks in June-August. It can be a toss up, but if you look for races that are in the morning, it's usually cooler. Also, Under Armour heatgear long sleeve shirts are THE BEST for summer running. Cotton, yuck. Most other long sleeve shirts that are designed for spring/fall/winter, waaay too hot. Heatgear = designed for hot weather

*ah, the joys of being a hijabi runner*