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TOPIC: Running Dads
 

krellpw
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 7 Months ago
Daddy Clay -- wouldn't worry too much about those split times. I understand your frustration, but you're out there pounding the pavement and that's the key! Congrats.

I also want to second the sentiment to say congrats to everyone who's out there running. I tip my hat to you. Personally, I'm with USMCDad, my preference is biking, specifically mountain biking. I love getting off the beaten path and riding the countryside.

No matter how you're getting that exercise, make the most of it.
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bobjr79
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 7 Months ago
Lately I've been struggling with getting more a long walk. Between my work schedule and taking care of my son when I'm off there's just not very much me time. I have to be able to take the boy along. All we have right now is one of those big travel system strollers. It's ok but I can't really get more than a brisk walk without it bouncing all over the place. Better than nothing I guess. Does anyone use a jogging stroller? Are they worth it?
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Daddy Brad
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 7 Months ago
bobjr79, I really like jogging strollers and have used one with all three of my little ones. I have found the simpler the better. My favorites are the old school Baby Jogger, BOB and TFK.
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Daddy Troy
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 7 Months ago
The seven year old is almost to the point that he knows to stay on the right. So I have been taking him on running trips with me. He is a little faster than me, so I have been training him to boomerang. He loves it.
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spregan68
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 6 Months ago
I just started running again and it isn't easy. About three years ago i ran my third marathon and since then I have had no desire to run. Now that we have our first baby, a daughter that is now 14 months old, I need to get back into better health. I'm over weight with real high cholesterol. I would like to run 3-4 miles 4-5 times a week but I have a long way to go before I can do that. I push my girl in a BOB stroller and she likes it more often than not. I also use www.mapmyrun.com to plan routes out to certain distances. I"m a PE teacher so you would think motivation would not be an issue but it is. Let's hope I can find the running bug again.
Last Edit: 2010/07/16 19:49 By spregan68.
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Daddy Clay
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 6 Months ago
@spregan68 Impressive marathon record! Given your background, I can't imagine that you will not find the time and motivation to run again in the future. As a matter of fact, that you have already begun feeling the impulse to get running again is a good sign. It took me ten years after my first was born.

You are in the most demanding patch of parenting in terms of time and energy. Are you and your partner thinking about having another? These months and years are the hardest when it comes to life balance, but things do get better.

Be patient with yourself. Sneak in runs when you can. Enjoy them when they come around and think of them as a dose of "Me time." The BOB stroller is a key asset. Use it when you can, but know that a meltdown is always possible, and don't feel guilty about asking for a run without the stroller.

Hang in there. Time will reappear.
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Daddy Clay
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 6 Months ago
I was really looking forward to running during my vacation here on the cool East Coast. Although temps have been warm, it's still much cooler here on the Cape than at home. Unfortunately, I've been a bit too enthusiastic, up my mileage a bit too much and have a tweaky calf again.

Pretty frustrating because I've been really focused since the spring on changing my running style to be less impactful. So much for that.

I'm also starting to think that a lot of my problems may be related to my numerous knee surgeries (thanks, football). Although my knees feel better than ever, I may be favoring one without knowing it, throwing everything slightly out of balance, leading to injury when I get above 25 miles a week.
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krellpw
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 6 Months ago
Sorry to hear that calf has gotten balky again. I'm sure you'll find the right balance. Good Luck.
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Daddy Troy
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 6 Months ago
@spregan68

After a marathon I too lost the running bug, but just like sex returns to your partnership after having a baby, so does running return after a marathon. Although will it ever be the same? Seems to me there are lot more parallels I could make here, but I will stop there.
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Daddy Clay
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 6 Months ago
The heat, the heat.

Despite it, I'm finally picking up the tempo a bit -- on my shorter runs anyway. And added my first speed training (4x200m fast pace) since my race in Feb. Signing up for two half-marathons in the winter has helped my motivation. I even set up my training program on Nike+, but that made me realize I have to train for my training, ramping miles slowly until I start officially training on November 30.

A couple of gear notes:

-I rewarded myself for passing 2500km total on Nike+, and graduating to Purple status, with a pair of Oakley Radar glasses with Range G30 lenses. I've run with them several times and I love these glasses. I love how they completely cover my field of vision, and the G30 lenses are perfect for the low light of the mornings when I am usually out for a run. The downside, as my son is quick to point out, is the goggle-like size of this rig. "Are you ever going to wear these when you aren't running?" asked my nervous son. Probably not.

-And it's also time for me to rotate shoes again. I've been tempted, but I am sticking with Nike, and with the Air Pegasus model (now version 27). These were well rated by Runner's World and they are a relative bargain at $90. I'll start running with them in 2 weeks.
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Daddy Clay
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 5 Months ago
An article in the New York Times today casts my running as a mental problem. Which my wife would probably agree with. Is my running compulsive? Maybe, bur aren't there worse compulsions?

I want to run as far and as fast as I can without injuring myself. I'll do all the research that I can into proper running technique and training strategies to keep from getting hurt. But I want to run in races, to push myself a bit, to participate in a discipline.

If I get hurt again, or have to give it up I am going to be seriously bummed. This is my hobby and my "me time."

I need therapy for that too? Ugh. I'm a seriously messed up person.
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Daddy Clay
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 4 Months ago
My race schedule for 2011 is set!

12/5/10 2010 MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon (half)

1/30/11 2011 3M Austin Half Marathon

2/20/11 Austin Marathon (half)*

3/27/11 Statesman Cap 10K

*running for PR

Come join me! Let me know if you are running these, or post your own race schedule.
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Daddy Clay
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 3 Months ago
I just intimidated myself. Did some calculations.

To reach my goal of a PR in February, I'll need to go faster than a 7:41 split. Last year I was 205 with calf problems, over-striding like crazy on race day.

Damn.

Okay. Looks like 7:30 splits are my goal. A finish time of 1:38 or so.

I wonder how big a difference being 20 lbs lighter might make.

I think I may need to invest in a heart monitor. Anything under 9:30 feels fast to me at the moment. Barely made my goal of running 6 runs under 9:20 this month.

To get in the top 25 of my age bracket, I'd need to run faster than a 1:36. Hm.
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Daddy Clay
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 3 Months ago
My running "season" gets underway this Sunday (10/31/10) with the Run for the Water -- a ten-miler raising money, Charity Water style, for Africa via Gilbert's Gazelles, a local Austin running group. I'm really getting excited about pinning a number on and getting out on the course.

Since I'm kicking things off, it's time to get clear on my goals. I have four.

1) Train for and complete all 5 runs, injury free.

2) Weigh 185 lbs or less at start of Austin Half Marathon

2) Set a PR at the Austin Half Marathon (sub 1:44 chip time)

3) Finish in the top 25 in my age bracket at Austin Half Marathon (approx. 1:36 finish)

Do other guys have running goals or upcoming races?
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beskrowni
Re:Running Dads
1 Year, 3 Months ago
i admire your ambition. i've been telling myself for the last 3 years that i was going to try to run the 3M half. (if i'm going to run a half, it's going to be downhill and in cool weather, so it's perfect.) but i'm never able to get enough runs in and by mid-december, i pretty much have to give up. i'm pretty sure i could finish but, like you, i'd like a decent time to make it worth my while.

but who knows, i'm hoping to run tomorrow and maybe a couple times this weekend and maybe i'll get some momentum going.

with all the discussion about gear, i'm thinking no, but do you run with a group? it will seriously make you a lot faster.
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