Comments on: A Quiet Week

By: Flo

Flo — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:32:41 +0000

Doggie, yeah, the last pounds are always a bear.

Bruce, those are some wild pictures! It looks like you’re on the North Pole. What a toughie to run on that. Major kudos to you!

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:18:19 +0000

Making note of that picture posting comment. Remember you can never be too stupid about posting pictures. I just posted pictures from todays race, which I was stupid to mention.

Great job on the weight loss. Your such a great runner to think I knew you back when…

By: doggie poo

doggie poo — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:19:27 +0000

it is taking me FOREVER to get that last 1-2lbs off!
Though I admit, yesterday I fell off the wagon and it ran me over.
Oh well.
If I was a betting dog, I’d say you’re easily gonna go sub 1:45 and I dont think 1:39 is outa the question. (it would also qualify you for NYC)

By: Flo

Flo — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:38:56 +0000

Dave, yeah, that’s what the calculator at runningforfitness.org says as does my Daniel’s spreadsheet. I think they may be right – I’ll be able to attach a finite number to it once I begin speedwork again. Congrats to you, btw, sounds like you’ve lost about 14lbs already, right? Have you noticed a big speed increase since beginning that?

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:09:29 +0000

I remember reading an article somewhere that for every lb. that you lose you would gain 3 sec/mile. Don’t know if that is true or not or at least acurate enough, but weight loss does make you go faster.
I think we are both looking forward to the benefits of that!

By: Flo

Flo — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:05:20 +0000

Lol Jackie, I forgot but yeah, I did totally roll my eyes thinking 114 was a ridiculous stretch. It’s funny how losing weight becomes so much easier when it’s a secondary instead of primary goal.

Now girl, I know you’d be able to up that mileage if you wanted to, no doubt about it, you’re a wonderful runner with a body that’s behaving as it should. Bet it’s just a matter of time. Have a great tempo tonight (lol, that you get to do) and many XOs right back at you, doll!!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:58:04 +0000

Flo, I remember you (virtually) rolling your eyes at Glover’s target weight for you. So nice to hear that it will become a reality and you’re good with that. 60 mpw and not feeling the load must be wonderful. I hit 59 and I really don’t think I can do much more so major kudos to you. Have a great rest of the day and “enjoy” that tempo. I GET to do mine tonight. Keep up the good work woman XO Jackie