Exercise support thread--week of 6/1/2008

**Michael Welter** · #1 Jun 1, '08, 6:17 am

HAPPY NEW MONTH!

It's also the beginning of a new week, so time to set our goals for the week.

This is gonna be my big week. This is the week I've spent the last year preparing for. My plan is to run 11 miles this morning, then 2 miles per day, Monday - Thursday. I'll take Friday off, in preparation of my Half Marathon on Saturday (13.1 miles). That'll be 32.1 miles for the week.

**Michael Welter** · #2 Jun 1, '08, 9:22 am

I just got back from my 11 mile run; likely my last 11 mile run for a long time. Following my half marathon next Saturday, I plan to reduce my long runs to 8 miles, at least until next March.

Suat · #3 Jun 2, '08, 5:53 am

From the last thread:

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Originally Posted by Rammy

Suat, i clicked onto the immage of the second picture, only to find the enormous picture, more beautiful than in a smaller immage. It is so peacful...do you mind if i personally keep this picture to use as a picture for my desktop?

Hi Lana,
That is fine, I am just glad I live in a place with such nice trails

Suat · #4 Jun 2, '08, 5:54 am

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Originally Posted by Michael Welter

in preparation of my Half Marathon on Saturday (13.1 miles)

Good luck in your half-marathon!

tkdnick · #5 Jun 2, '08, 7:31 am

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Originally Posted by Michael Welter

HAPPY NEW MONTH!

It's also the beginning of a new week, so time to set our goals for the week.

This is gonna be my big week. This is the week I've spent the last year preparing for. My plan is to run 11 miles this morning, then 2 miles per day, Monday - Thursday. I'll take Friday off, in preparation of my Half Marathon on Saturday (13.1 miles). That'll be 32.1 miles for the week.

Good luck!!!

tkdnick · #6 Jun 2, '08, 7:33 am

Let's see...I need to set some goals for this week, I'm just not sure what goals to set. I think I'll try

Mon - 2,500 calories and Bike
Tue - 2,800 calories and Run
Wed - Break
Thu - 2,500 calories and Run (short run)
Fri - Break
Sat - 2,500 calories and Bike

jrabs · #7 Jun 2, '08, 7:57 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Welter

I just got back from my 11 mile run; likely my last 11 mile run for a long time. Following my half marathon next Saturday, I plan to reduce my long runs to 8 miles, at least until next March.

Why is that?

jrabs · #8 Jun 2, '08, 7:58 am

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Originally Posted by tkdnick

Let's see...I need to set some goals for this week, I'm just not sure what goals to set. I think I'll try

Mon - 2,500 calories and Bike
Tue - 2,800 calories and Run
Wed - Break
Thu - 2,500 calories and Run (short run)
Fri - Break
Sat - 2,500 calories and Bike

Hi there! How ya been?

Super great goals. Stick with 'em or I'll kick yer fanny.

jrabs · #9 Jun 2, '08, 8:03 am

I took on the project of stripping my hardwood floors - 310 sq feet.
This was my project - the husband was too busy to help so I knew what I was in for. The drum sander was easy to use but after 10 hours of sanding, my arm muscles were on fire. I grew up in my dad's woodworking shop so I have tendencies toward woodworking perfection. I sanded till every floor board was spanking perfect.

All that after I went to the gym for strength training - my mistake.

No strength training tonight, but I will hit the gym at lunch for aerobics.

**Michael Welter** · #10 Jun 2, '08, 8:09 am

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Originally Posted by jrabs

Why is that?

All of my training has been leading up to this half marathon on Saturday. After that, I plan to cut my long runs to 8 miles, just to stay in shape. However, I still plan to do a couple races a year. These would be a 15K in December, and a half marathon in June. So, next March, I start ramping my long runs up, in preparation for the half marathon next June.

tkdnick · #11 Jun 2, '08, 8:54 pm

Did my 45 min bike class & ended the day at 2,690 calories. A little higher than I wanted. Guess that's what I get for not really paying attn to what I'm eating. Guess that means I'll have to eat a bit less tomorrow.

**Michael Welter** · #12 Jun 3, '08, 9:38 am

So far, I'm on target for the week. I've run 15 miles this week.

jrabs · #13 Jun 3, '08, 11:11 am

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Originally Posted by Michael Welter

So far, I'm on target for the week. I've run 15 miles this week.

NIce job - I am very excited to hear how your race goes on Sat. Good weather forecast? hmmmm you're in California - is there ever a bad forecast?

jrabs · #14 Jun 3, '08, 11:11 am

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Originally Posted by tkdnick

Did my 45 min bike class & ended the day at 2,690 calories. A little higher than I wanted. Guess that's what I get for not really paying attn to what I'm eating. Guess that means I'll have to eat a bit less tomorrow.

Salads and cardboard. YUM!

**Michael Welter** · #15 Jun 3, '08, 12:07 pm

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Originally Posted by jrabs

NIce job - I am very excited to hear how your race goes on Sat. Good weather forecast? hmmmm you're in California - is there ever a bad forecast?

The forecast for Saturday is perfect. At race time, it should be around 60, and sunny. This race always takes place the first Saturday in June, and I can remember one year, maybe 12 years ago, when it poured that day! But the runners loved it.