January Running Challenge

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    fabnine wrote: »
    Runningmischka wrote: »
    1/6 = 0 miles, strength training at 5:45am followed by a 3 hour nap :# I am so glad I'm on a winter break right now
    Aw- I remember how great those 'I know it's the middle of the day, I'm growing a baby leave me alone' naps felt. Thanks for the memory :) Glad you're getting enough rest.

    LOL I'm making a baby leave me alone LOL

  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    Wendy1Fl wrote: »
    I am trying to get in shape to run my 1st Bloomsday race this May. I have been sedentary for about 2 years, but used to faithfully run 2-4 miles a day. I am only able to run during the weekends right now due to daylight, so my goal is 6 miles a day each Saturday & Sunday. Last weekend I was only able to run once due to extreme weather. I am running laps around our local grade school field as I am prone to shin splints. I currently run the 1st 2 miles, walk a leg, run 5 legs, walk 1 leg, run 6 legs, repeat. When I started out a month ago I was unable to run more than 4 legs at a time, so I AM improving despite how few & far between my runs are! During my work week, I am doing the Brazil Buttlift program to improve my overall fitness level. Anyone else running Bloomsday this year?
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    I'm no expert, but if you are prone to shin splints and you haven't run in a few years maybe trying to run 6 miles each day isn't a great idea. I think you need to ease yourself back into running. Also have you had your feet fitted for running shoes, that may help your shin splits. Again I'm no expert.

  • MissBum
    MissBum Posts: 71 Member
    1/3: 3.5
    1/5: 3.5
    1/6: 2.0

    Total miles: 9
    Goal miles: 50
    Miles to go: 41
  • Wendy1Fl
    Wendy1Fl Posts: 102 Member
    I'm no expert, but if you are prone to shin splints and you haven't run in a few years maybe trying to run 6 miles each day isn't a great idea. I think you need to ease yourself back into running. Also have you had your feet fitted for running shoes, that may help your shin splits. Again I'm no expert.

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    I have found over the years that as long as I stick to grass/dirt surfaces I won't have problems, but if I were doing pavement running that'd be a whole different story! I have had myself fitted for shoes & love the Saucony brand; much more forgiving on my over-developed arches and wide toe box. Thank you for the input. I actually started a month ago, and at 1st much of my distance was in walking rather than running. I'm not up to running 6 straight miles yet; I do have to break it up with a little bout of walking every so often still.
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    18f for my run today, feels like 8F and snowing. Had to skip my planned intervals for the day because it was too slippery. So I just ran easy.

    1/1/15 - 3.12 miles 5k
    1/2/15 - 3.20 miles _____Total: 6.32
    1/3/15 - 7.10 miles _____Total: 13.42 miles
    1/5/15 - 3.08 miles______Total: 16.5 miles
    1/6/14 - 3.06 miles _____Total: 19.56 miles



  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    1 Jan - 6mi, easy
    2 Jan - 6.2mi, easy
    3 Jan - 10mi trail
    4 Jan - 7mi trail w/girl
    5 Jan - 8.1mi, easy
    6 Jan - 8mi, easy, snow!

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    Total: 37.3mi
    Goal: 230mi

    Current Streak:
    60 days (488mi)


  • n2gardens56
    n2gardens56 Posts: 74 Member
    1/1: 8.5 Trail Hike(Mountain)
    1/2: 4 mile Trail Run(flat)
    1/3: 3.1 mile Treadmill
    1/4: 4 mile Trail Run(flat)
    1/5: Zero Day (Pilates)
    1/6: 6 miles (Ellip)
    Total:25.6
    Goal:90

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  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    1/1 - 4.06 miles
    1/3 - 5.74 miles
    1/6 - 4.06 miles

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    1/1 - 1/4 - forced rest - hurt leg
    1/5 - 2 miles
    1/6 - 3.4 miles

    5.4 out of 50 miles

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  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    Goal for January: 75 miles
    1/1 rest
    1/2 unplanned but very productive rest
    1/3 5 miles
    1/4 3.18
    1/5 rest
    1/6 6.25

    Total 14.43 miles

    (ticker is my goal for 2015 and accumulation to date)

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    This is also my first run challenge and I hate running    .....careful. It's habit forming!
  • _nikkiwolf_
    _nikkiwolf_ Posts: 1,380 Member
    briebee7 wrote: »
    For water try one of the hand held bottles. I ran 10.5 with a 12oz one from amphipod and loved it. Not annoying like I thought it would be. I also have a belt but it isn't very comfortable for me.
    shanaber wrote: »
    I have a fitletic hydration belt with (just one water bottle) that I use for half marathons and my long training runs. It doesn't bounce or get in my way and the pocket is just the right size for my phone and some shot bloks or dog treats. I know a lot of people use the hand held bottles but I can't stand having something in my hand getting all sweaty when I am running. I use a waist leash for the same reason.

    Thanks for the suggestions!
    I have tried just grabbing a regular water bottle and holding it in my hand or stuffing it in a bum bag, but both attempts didn't make me very happy. I guess I'll have to spent some money on a specialised running solution do avoid bouncing bags or cramped fingers.

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    1.1.15 - 3.7km
    3.1.15 - 5.4km
    4.1.15 - 13.3km
    6.1.15 - 3.5km
    25.9 km (of 100km) done

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  • LoneWolfRunner
    LoneWolfRunner Posts: 1,160 Member
    DATE...................... MILES...............TOTAL
    1/1...........................REST
    1/2...........................REST
    1/3...........................REST
    1/4...........................11.25...............11.25/170
    1/5...........................WEIGHT TRAINING
    1/6.............................6.25...............17.50/170
    1/7.............................6.00...............23.50/170 (Cold one... -7 windchill)


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  • italysharon
    italysharon Posts: 195 Member
    Whaaaaa, whaaaaa! It's so cold today but I don't want to run on the treadmill!
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    _nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
    Nice, sunny day, and still cool enough - perfect weather for a run - a new "longest run ever" for me :-)
    My long runs are actuall getting long enough that I probably should figure out a non-annoying way to take some water with me on the run.

    1.1.15 - 3.7km
    3.1.15 - 5.4km
    4.1.15 - 13.3km
    22.4 km (of 100km) done

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    You'll be fine with nothing up to 2.5-3hrs. Don't overthink hydration.
  • LoneWolfRunner
    LoneWolfRunner Posts: 1,160 Member
    SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »
    Don't overthink hydration.

    Took me a while to finally figure that out...

  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,388 Member
    LoneWolfRunner wrote: »
    DATE...................... MILES...............TOTAL
    1/7.............................6.00...............23.50/170 (Cold one... -7 windchill)
    I cannot imagine running at all, let alone 6 miles, in a -7 windchill!! WOW - that is dedication!! Here I sit whining about it being too hot at 80 - I will be quiet now :)
    SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »
    _nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
    Nice, sunny day, and still cool enough - perfect weather for a run - a new "longest run ever" for me :-)
    My long runs are actuall getting long enough that I probably should figure out a non-annoying way to take some water with me on the run.
    You'll be fine with nothing up to 2.5-3hrs. Don't overthink hydration.
    I get really thirsty after an hour or more; can I go without? sure, but I feel better when I have a sip of water or even just rinse my mouth. I also sweat a lot even when it is cool out.
  • briebee7
    briebee7 Posts: 224 Member
    edited January 2015
    LoneWolfRunner wrote: »
    SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »
    Don't overthink hydration.

    Took me a while to finally figure that out...

    While drinking/hydration may not be neccesary to all people I find that I get severe headaches after anything over 10 miles if I don't hydrate during my run. I agree that you shouldn't stress about it though. It is just a matter of trial and error. You have to do what works best for you and your body.

    I should add that I sweat a ton! Which prob contributes to me needing to replenish during runs.
  • briebee7
    briebee7 Posts: 224 Member

    Miles Total
    1-Jan 10 10
    3-Jan 10 20
    4-Jan 10.5 30.5
    6-Jan 7 37.5
    7-Jan 5 42.5

    42.5/100
  • dennie24
    dennie24 Posts: 251 Member
    3 miles around the rec center indoor track today. Not exactly ideal but much better than the treadmill, imo. I really need to figure out the whole running outside when it's icy thing.

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  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,660 Member
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    1/1/2015: 3.94 miles outside
    1/2/2015: 3.46 miles treadmill
    1/3/2015: 1.95 miles outside, because I was too lazy to drive to the gym (?!)
    1/4/2015: 4.34 miles treadmill, driving to the gym was terrifying (ask me about my POS car.)
    1/5/2015: Rest (replaced car and dealt with insurance)
    1/6/2015: Rest (still dealing with insurance - switching to new agency)
    1/7/2015: 3.52 miles treadmill (and running around with old insurance agency, some more!)



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