JenR

So, who else is running? Anyone doing any races? I think I'm going to do a 5-miler on November 2 - it's mostly off-road, so it sounds kind of interesting. I need motivation though! I usually just do 3-4 miles.

feltc

I'm working towards a 5k in October. I did 2 miles last night (and hadn't run much for about 3 weeks) so I was pretty pleased.

KeriKadi

Recently I have had a strong desire to go running though Freud would probably say that has more to do with running from my current situation
I think getting ready for a race is a GREAT idea. I loved running in short races back when I was running more often. You reminded me to try to pick up some running clothes when I am at the house today. I have my shoes but nothing else. Not really a good idea to go running in capri's and a regular bra

Oh, because you mentioned a lot of your upcoming race is offroad it is important to build up your ankles for the terain. As you are sitting lift your foot off the ground, pretend your big toe is a pen and write the alphabet letter by letter moving your whole foot. This will exercise and help strengthen your ankles. It would suck to twist one during the race.

Good luck!

Sparqi

I am running. Just getting back into it after nuking my hip. I am working up to 5 mi every other day.

No races for me. Not my thing, really, although, had I not been injured, I might have considered the Rock and Roll Half Marathon next mo. Maybe next year!

Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon - San Jose, C

Kurt&Nathansmama

I am running, too. No set races - just my 90lb lap dog and I at a conservation area, or around town if I don't have enough time.

I love the mental clarity I get from a run. Do you run with someone? or solo?

whistlergirl

I started again a few weeks ago but haven't had much time to do it regularly. DH and I followed a 10K program a couple of years ago and we'll probably get back on that.

JenR

I am now running alone I had a great running partner, but she got pregnant and doesn't run anymore. My other running partner is just getting back into it after having a baby, and doesn't run outside in the cold (asthma), so it looks like I'm on my own until the spring....that's why I need my virtual running partners

Sparqi

I run with Boo (Ok, I don't actually run with her. We walk to the park. I let her off leash. I run laps and she sniffs everything.). There are lots of dog walkers that meet up there at the ungodly hour we are there, so that is nice.

KBtotheBB

I want to get into running. I suck at it, but I am hoping that as my overall physical condition improves, so will my running. My goal is to run a 5K next spring. We'll see. I am in baaaaaad shape.

Jen, you are my super inspiration! You did a sprint triathlon and now a 5-mile run?? How about me in the back of your mind yelling, "woo hoo! you go, girlfriend!" for motivation??

Kathryn24

I started about six weeks ago. I think I'm up to a mile, maybe a little more. I meet my neighbor three mornings a week. She is in better shape than me so it pushes me along. And she is uber-competitive (and I am so not) so she will always be ahead of me to motivate me !

I really need to get new shoes. And I need some warmer running clothes although I looked around at Target today and found nothing. I guess I'll have to hit a sporting goods store soon.

As for races I'm taking it really slow, Oct 2009 is my 5k goal.