<p>You could always go with an assisted chin up. There are static assist machines and weight-assisted machines at your typical gym. If you have a bar at home, you can always use a chair for assist.</p>
<p>BCEagle–I have a bar at home and I’ve been “hanging out” on it like a kid with a new toy. Working both ends (jumping up and doing the flexed arm hang as well as legitimately pulling up as much as I am able.) I finally did one on Friday then discovered it was impossible the next day. But I did one today. :)</p>
<p>5.25 mile treadmill run (10:51 pace)</p>
<p>Go Deb T!!!</p>
<p>26 mile bike ride. Hate red lights and pot holes.</p>
<p>Done. 4:35 and won age group. Perfect course and conditions, but this was as good as I could do. Beat my Indiana time from April, but that was a much harder course. I paced my friend for 19 miles at a PR pace for her and then I let her go ahead. She finished 2 minutes ahead of me (and is 20 years younger) with a 9 minute PR. She was thrilled. 45-63 degrees, sunny but huge tree canopy most of the way. Crushed gravel so easy on the legs. I’m just not fast anymore. I lost serious interest at 19 but never walked except for quick drinks. 2 pretty quick bathroom stops. Really nice plaque with a rail spike on it for my award. Glad it’s over.</p>
<p>Yay, MOfWC!! Congrats!</p>
<p>What do you mean you’re not fast?! That’s 26+ miles! Congratulations, MOWC!</p>
<p>Ohio, I’m afraid to ask. Sounds like there’s some kind of story to go with the pot holes…</p>
<p>Dad II, thanks! 
Today’s run felt good. Oh, and on my way home from the gym I saw a mommy ducky with eight or nine ducklings climbing back up onto the curb after crossing the road. They were precious!</p>
<p>Fantastic, MOWC! simply incredible. Great job.</p>
<p>I think that MOWC likes to keep the min/mile at 10:00 or below.</p>
<p>Most of us haven’t finished (or started) a marathon though so 26 (or even 10) seems like a lot. And it is.</p>
<p>Ran a mile this morning and hit inside for an hour. The hitting felt very good. I do want to get in a few miles this afternoon but the windspeed is 27 MPH outside. I see people outside wearing winter coats. The temperature is about 60 degrees and it’s overcast outside. I’m not sure what to wear.</p>
<p>Nice miles Deborah! How did that distance feel?</p>
<p>I had time for 25-30 minutes of run/walk intervals. Getting ready for family visitors to see S1 off for his job, S2 high school graduation. Lots of house cleaning today.</p>
<p>Congrats MoWC! You continue to inspire us all!</p>
<p>I think the best way to get yourself started on a path to get in shape and lose weight is to do something goal oriented. Running a 5K is a great idea. That compels you to have to start working out and being active in order to be prepared. I would suggest not to fall out of rhythm once the 5K happens. As soon as it is done…go sign up for 10k and keep the activity going.</p>
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<p>A treadmill, under your feet. Couldn’t resist, BC. 
Not a fan of wind here.</p>
<p>PlantMom, today’s run felt great. Something kicked in after about 4 miles, body drawing on different fuel or ?, and it was as if all of a sudden there’s this fresh supply and surge of energy. I think I could have gone farther, but I am trying to add distance and speed gradually to avoid finding out I’ve done too much too soon after the fact. </p>
<p>Welcome, Bearfever, are you a runner? Lots of runners in this group! Some with a great deal of experience and knowledge. We range the full gamut. Resources you’d like to recommend?</p>
<p>Thanks, everyone. I just get so ridiculous before these races. I seriously considered getting back in the car and bailing waiting for the start. Marathon is hard and it does hurt a lot! Great feeling of accomplishment, though.</p>
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<p>The Y closes shortly and the next nearest treadmill is at the office. I don’t really like the idea of driving 24 minutes (12 miles) one-way to run a few miles. I pulled out my Nike warm long-sleeve and have a thin long-sleeve over it. I have knee braces under Nike track pants. This might turn out to be too warm but I’ll give it a shot. I can see my speed down really low running against the wind.</p>
<p>I’m thinking that I need to get equipped for running in adverse conditions (for me rain, wind and cold) as it will provide me with more opportunities to run. The only way to learn to do that well is to experiment though and it probably means buying a few pieces of clothes for running. Indoor running is fairly simple in comparison.</p>
<p>Yay, MOWC. I knew you’d take home another age group trophy, but I didn’t want to jinx you! Congratulations…</p>
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<p>Rest day for me as I continue to try to put a couple of nagging aches and pains in the rear view mirror. Right this moment, nothing hurts and I’m going to try to nail that status down. Looks like the weather may finally allow for a little hiking this week.</p>
<p>Just popping in to check on MOWC. Glad to see the satifactory result!
And… go, Deborah!</p>
<p>Inspired by MOfWC’s run, I took off for my 10 mile run and finished in 1:18:45.
(Got a nice shower in the beginning, which helped to combat overheating at the end of the run when the sun peeked from behind the clouds).</p>
<p>Just finished Week 8 of Show&Go. I’m going to take a two-week hiatus from Show&Go and then start Phase 3 on 6/10. This week I’ll probably throw a lot of kettlebell work in just to keep up some workouts. The following week I’m out of town and I don’t know if I’ll make it to workout at all…</p>