Want to start running...need encouragement

[BillOh 13]

Anyone else signed up for a Turkey trot? We will be in Erie, PA visiting family so I signed up for a 10k on Thanksgiving morning, I'll be running with my nephew before he ships off to Afghanistan while his fiance, and my wife run the 5k. I'll be at -1000 calories before sitting down for dinner.< /p>

[BillOh 13]

Bought a pair of compression running pants for cold weather, they arrived yesterday, will give them a try tonight.

CW-X Conditioning Wear

Supposedly they reduce muscle effort by 26%. Sounds like a lot. I wouldn't have been caught dead wearing something like this a year ago.

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

Hi BillOH,

Please let me know how they work out for you...I'm checking out their website as I type this and they've got some really good stuff - including a support bra for those of us who were *ahem* genetically blessed.

Gotta tell ya - that's rare!

Their running pants look good, and if they help me run farther / faster, that will be even better! :confused:

Still getting in a few days a week - but nothing the last few days because of a deep cough. It's nearly gone, so I should be back on the road this weekend. Yay! I miss running - I've still been walking, but it's definatley NOT the same!:scared2:

[BillOh 13]

Hi BillOH,

Please let me know how they work out for you...I'm checking out their website as I type this and they've got some really good stuff - including a support bra for those of us who were *ahem* genetically blessed.

I have some really good reviews on runnersworld.com about their sport bras. I don't wear them obviously, just a fan of watching them.

[confused 4]

Bought a pair of compression running pants for cold weather, they arrived yesterday, will give them a try tonight.

CW-X Conditioning Wear

Supposedly they reduce muscle effort by 26%. Sounds like a lot. I wouldn't have been caught dead wearing something like this a year ago.

I love my compression running tights. I have 3 pairs, I bought them because there was no way I was going to run in the garage on the treadmill in the cold...they keep you real warm. Love them

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

I have some really good reviews on runnersworld.com about their sport bras. I don't wear them obviously, just a fan of watching them.

You are just too funny

I'll be sure to post my review here so the other running babes can see it. I like that we share resources in addition to inspiration on this thread.

I know I would not be as successful with my running without the encouragement and inspiration I read here...everyone have a wonderful weekend!

Supposed to be sunny and near 60 here in CT - I'm definately going for a run! :bored:

[BillOh 13]

Tomorrow will be the test of the pants. I'm running a Beat Michigan (again) 5K before the game. I'll see if it feels any easier than before. Somewhere I have a picture of a woman running in one of those Sports bras during the Columbus Marathon where it was 31 degrees. (I ran in warm ups the whole way) I've always been a warm weather runner, but I find I get cold a lot easier now.

[BillOh 13]

Hi BillOH,

Please let me know how they work out for you

Loved them. Its hard to imagine, but it really does lessen the effort by your leg muscles. I try to start off 5 and 10ks at a 8 minute pace, I usually end up starting my first mile in 7:40 or so. I did the first mile today in 6:56. Legs felt great today, the cold air was tough. The pants are definitely warm though.

[Desiree1970 0]

You are going to be just fine put in your earbuds get a good stretch and then pound that pavement girl...

I'm so taking your advice! Thanks so much!

[BillOh 13]

The Turkey trot was a great time today. Ran 49:13 for a 10k today, a new personal record! I broke my age (50) some say running your age is like shooting less than your age in golf.

[confused 4]

The Turkey trot was a great time today. Ran 49:13 for a 10k today, a new personal record! I broke my age (50) some say running your age is like shooting less than your age in golf.

Glad to hear that you had a great time and run. Happy Holidays!!!

[BillOh 13]

I put on 5 lbs this week! Time to get back at it.

[BillOh 13]

Running the Jingle Bells 5k to benefit arthritis tomorrow. Its supposed to be around 25 degrees! 5000 people are expecting and it goes right through the heart of downtown. I love running the downtown streets. I'm glad I bought those CW-X pants. They are warm.

[BillOh 13]

FYI, I signed up for 1/2 marathon #2 today, and I am committing myself to run the full marathon in October of 2010. I am probably going to start a blog about it. I've avoided blogs till now, not thinking anyone really would care about anything I wrote, but I figured I would right it anyway for myself as I know a lot of people have running a marathon on their bucket list.

[melloways 0]

Check out my blog Melodie Takes Manhattan!! It's about my Quest to walk all of Manhattan.