Comments on: We are running … and begin! http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/ Beginner runners committed to a 10-mile race Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:05:22 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Keith http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-14 Keith Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:49:48 +0000 http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-14 This is Jedd's friend Keith. Congratulations to all - just for having the courage to say, "OK, I am going for this". You will be so satisfied with yourselves. The Broad Street Run (BSR) is absolutely my favorite run. You get to see a cross-section of the city as you traverse it true spine. It's also mostly downhill and that really helps. The start is spread out downhill and you get to see what a mass of 10,000 + people herding out across the city looks like. An unforgettable moment. Good luck to all. This is Jedd’s friend Keith. Congratulations to all – just for having the courage to say, “OK, I am going for this”. You will be so satisfied with yourselves. The Broad Street Run (BSR) is absolutely my favorite run. You get to see a cross-section of the city as you traverse it true spine. It’s also mostly downhill and that really helps. The start is spread out downhill and you get to see what a mass of 10,000 + people herding out across the city looks like. An unforgettable moment. Good luck to all.

]]> By: jeddnyc http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-12 jeddnyc Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:00:13 +0000 http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-12 Nice job on the 30 minutes! I gotta be honest, I know I put the schedule together and all, but I thought we were still doing 20 minutes on the third run. Jen and I are about to tackle it this morning. We'll let y'all know how it goes. By the way, if you want to find out just how far you are running, you may want to check out http://www.mapmyrun.com/ where you can enter your starting and end points and it will calculate the distance. You can also check out the running community in your area, to see popular routes that you might want to include in your training. Enjoy! Nice job on the 30 minutes! I gotta be honest, I know I put the schedule together and all, but I thought we were still doing 20 minutes on the third run. Jen and I are about to tackle it this morning. We’ll let y’all know how it goes.

By the way, if you want to find out just how far you are running, you may want to check out http://www.mapmyrun.com/ where you can enter your starting and end points and it will calculate the distance. You can also check out the running community in your area, to see popular routes that you might want to include in your training. Enjoy!

]]> By: frenchfriedamerican http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-11 frenchfriedamerican Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:31:02 +0000 http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-11 The 30 minute run is quite a leap from the 20 minute one. I can make it nearly around the reservoir 2 times in 30 minutes, and the reservoir is (I believe) 1.6 miles...but I've definitely noticed I am picking up my pace compared from the first time I did it. Jen, are the bridesmaids wearing pantsuits, too? (I hope it's the one piece kind...with zippers.) The 30 minute run is quite a leap from the 20 minute one. I can make it nearly around the reservoir 2 times in 30 minutes, and the reservoir is (I believe) 1.6 miles…but I’ve definitely noticed I am picking up my pace compared from the first time I did it. Jen, are the bridesmaids wearing pantsuits, too? (I hope it’s the one piece kind…with zippers.)

]]> By: Cara http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-10 Cara Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:05:40 +0000 http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-10 You guys are the goofiest. Welcome to blogland! You guys are the goofiest. Welcome to blogland!

]]> By: jenniferadler http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-9 jenniferadler Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:14:46 +0000 http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-9 I should clarify...I have never run 10 miles before, not even close. I think the farthest I ran was 6 miles and that was about 15 years ago. So this is going to be a real challenge! I should clarify…I have never run 10 miles before, not even close. I think the farthest I ran was 6 miles and that was about 15 years ago. So this is going to be a real challenge!

]]> By: jenniferadler http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-8 jenniferadler Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:53:51 +0000 http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-8 So I just got back from my second run since we started training. Despite what Jedd says, we have run a bit in the past. Jedd did a 1/2 marathon a few years ago. While I never seem to take my running to a reliable three times a week, I have been running on average about twice a week off and on for the last year or so. So my typical run is 5k. I timed it today and it took me about 30 minutes. I'm excited to do this with y'all! And I'm excited to get into shape and look rockin' in my wedding pant suit. So I just got back from my second run since we started training. Despite what Jedd says, we have run a bit in the past. Jedd did a 1/2 marathon a few years ago. While I never seem to take my running to a reliable three times a week, I have been running on average about twice a week off and on for the last year or so. So my typical run is 5k. I timed it today and it took me about 30 minutes. I’m excited to do this with y’all! And I’m excited to get into shape and look rockin’ in my wedding pant suit.

]]> By: jeddnyc http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-7 jeddnyc Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:18:20 +0000 http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-7 by the way, Suzanne, meet Jason. Jason, Suzanne is Jen's sister - Jason is my brother-in-law. One day you guys will meet face-to-face (maybe even before our 5-miler in West Chester in April) by the way, Suzanne, meet Jason. Jason, Suzanne is Jen’s sister – Jason is my brother-in-law. One day you guys will meet face-to-face (maybe even before our 5-miler in West Chester in April)

]]> By: jeddnyc http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-6 jeddnyc Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:17:16 +0000 http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-6 Hey Suki. I agree, that first 10 minutes pretty much sucks. That's when your leg muscles are angry that your brain is making them work - after 10 minutes, things relax a little. When we start to run longer distances, the first mile or two will seem a little crappy, and miles 3-4 are when we'll start enjoying it. Keep you the good work. Hey Suki. I agree, that first 10 minutes pretty much sucks. That’s when your leg muscles are angry that your brain is making them work – after 10 minutes, things relax a little. When we start to run longer distances, the first mile or two will seem a little crappy, and miles 3-4 are when we’ll start enjoying it. Keep you the good work.

]]> By: Suky http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-5 Suky Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:46:30 +0000 http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-5 I did my second run tonight...1 time around the reservoir. So far my impressions: hate it the first 10 minutes, but after that (and especially once it's over) it feels so good. I did my second run tonight…1 time around the reservoir. So far my impressions: hate it the first 10 minutes, but after that (and especially once it’s over) it feels so good.

]]> By: phillybenjerry http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-4 phillybenjerry Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:48:48 +0000 http://wearerunning.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/we-are-running-and-begin/#comment-4 that is what I was afraid of........... that is what I was afraid of………..

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