Melissa
First outdoor run in the Newtons. First 1/2 mile felt a bit strange then a bit better. Feels like the lugs on the left foot are fitting my foot better than the right. May need to find a new way ... read more
- Miles:
- 2599 total / 119 in 2012
- Goal:
40 marathons before my 40th bday--11 down 29 to go!
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good Outdoor Newtons 6.21 mi 00:54 08:41 pace
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blah Forced Rest Day 3 mi 00:26 08:30 pace
Running in the Newtons today on a bit of an incline and the right calf muscle is feeling like it was tweaked a bit, so I stopped the run early...I guess today is a rest day:)
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good Part II 3 mi 00:25 08:26 pace
Saw I was only 3 miles away from 90 for the month...had to go for it.
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Nice month Melissa!!
12 days ago • Like
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hahaha you're one of those. I finished 2011 with 592 miles. I noticed I was 8 miles short of 600 with 2 weeks left to go in December. I'll admit I thought about it. I could have done a mile a day and made it easily, but I didn't. That said, great job on 90 miles during a winter month!
12 days ago • Like
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Haha...sadly I am one of those, but after posting two less than awesome months at the end of 2011 I'm glad I've got the running bug back!
11 days ago • Like
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good Part I 3.1 mi 00:23 07:28 pace
Ouch! Won't be able to run tomorrow because I have Disney on Ice.
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good January 2012 I love you! 7.02 mi 00:56 08:01 pace
This unseasonable weather is fantastic, it has me pushing my pace. My goal when I left my house was to run 5 miles and push myself...that I did...and then I pushed myself for 2 more.
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quick river run 3.5 mi 00:30 08:25 pace
Ran along the river path while my daughter had dance class this morning...felt pretty good after yesterday's 10.
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good Vampire Diaries Run 10 mi 01:27 08:42 pace
Gusty winds kept me inside today. First double digit run in I don't even know how long, it felt great! Ran the first 5 in my Newtons and then switched back to my Nike's...the first mile back on t... read more
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good What has happened to me??? 00:30
...it is 8:40 on a Saturday and I am already back from my swim. Woke up early and decided I'd take advantage of a quick dip in the pool before all the lessons start for the day and it becomes too ... read more
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Newton Run 2 3 mi 00:25 08:26 pace
I think I might not have been concentrating enough this time...still felt like I was landing near my heal, not my midfoot. Suggestions?
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You probably read this, but I know I will occasionally read this over again. #6 is the most important.
I am still making the transition as well. Also measuring your cadence is important as that will tell you if your stride is too long. Long stride = heel strike.
19 days ago • Like
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I have Sketcher Shape-ups! I wear them at work. I gave up the minimalist shoes and went back to my old standbys. I still use my VFFs now and then for a little barefoot running, but not for heavy use.
19 days ago • Like
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Pretty good article from Rob. Shortening your strider and finding a better center is key to the mid-foot strike. It's about getting your strike to happen under you instead out in front. The best runners actually strike the ground after their forefoot is already moving backwards. A feeling of (VERY SLIGHT) lean forward may help you find that balance.
16 days ago • Like
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good Treadmill 4 mi 00:30 07:30 pace
I should probably add some time to this run since I jumped on the rails to sip on some water. Body is starting to get used to days with more than one workout...I'm kinda digging it!
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laps laps and more laps 00:35
Swim instruction took up all but 2 lanes this morning...seems a bit excessive that none of them have to double up in a lane. Okay done venting! Happy Tuesday!
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alright Newton Run 1 mi 00:07:55 07:55 pace
Breaking in my first pair of Newtons, got a sweet deal on a pair from Road Runner Sports ($140 vs $175). Certainly going to take some getting used to. I'm a heel striker so I totally felt the dif... read more
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Welcome to the minimal world :-) Take your time with the transition. Focus on mechanics/posture/cadence. Work on keeping that midfoot strike when wearing your regular shoes as well. Wish you well!
21 days ago • Like
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Three different people in my Thursday running group swear by them. Good luck in your transition. I am still getting it down, but I do heel strike less.
21 days ago • Like
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I totally love my Newtons! On my second pair and I swear my knee has done better overall with the difference in foot strike. I don't put in tons of running miles, but I believe they've made a difference. ENJOY Melissa:)
21 days ago • Like
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Ahhhhh another Newton person. I am really curious... I hope you LOVE them!
21 days ago • Like
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Treadmill 5 mi 00:38 07:32 pace
This was an amazing run! Fastest I've ever run...Would love to run this pace at the Shamrock Shuffle in a few weeks.
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That is a flying pace! Nice job Melissa! I'm sure come race time you'll be breaking that time no problems!
23 days ago • Like
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Look at you, speed demon! Way to go!
22 days ago • Like
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Great job! We ran the same run today!!!!!!
22 days ago • Like
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good okay, maybe not 3 mi 00:24 07:51 pace
So today is WFH day and I was gearing up to run outside and then I checked the weather, 10 degrees...okay, this I can do...WAIT, feels like minus 8 degrees...scratch that, I'm doing speedwork on th... read more
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alright I guess I am officially train... 00:25
I guess when I hopped in the pool today I officially started training for a tri. Not going to log distance for at least a month, just looking to get some time in the pool. This swimming had me mo... read more
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great 42 degrees and balmy 8 mi 01:10 08:42 pace
This run felt AMAZING! Weather was excellent, tunes were excellent, pace was excellent!
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Chilly willy 3.5 mi 00:29 08:09 pace
Pushed the pace on a cold run...again lots of funny looks...perhaps because I was wearing capris!
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Nice Job:
Let them give the funny look! You are there for just a second anyway haha Nice run, Melissa!
29 days ago
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Nice work!
29 days ago • Like
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Great time, capris and all!
28 days ago • Like
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Melissa
Good run in new shoes!
6 days ago • Like