January Running Challenge
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1/1 = 6 miles
1/2 = 4 miles + strength training
1/3 = 6.5 miles
1/4 = 3 miles + strength training
1/5 = 6.5 miles
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
Great job everyone! Keep up the good work!
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_Date___ Miles
Jan 1 ___5.7 lovely first run of the new year
Jan 2 ___7.1 trail, light flurries
Jan 3 ___4.7
Jan 4 ___1.3 streak
Jan 5 ___7.2 hills, 19F windy
Jan 6 ___3.6 14F windy & snowing
Month total= 29.6miles ___ 110.4remaining
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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
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Only 500m of running today after strength training. Feel a shin splint coming on in my left shin - that's pretty bad considering I've only run a total of 6kms so far this year!
1/1 - 1km
2/1 - 1km
3/1 - rest
4/1 - 2km
5/1 - 1.5kms
6/1 - rest
7/1 - .5 kms
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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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Declaring 65 for January.
Date...........Run.............Total..........Remaining..Pace
01JAN15 – 03.08 miles/03.08 miles/61.92 miles/11:13
03JAN15 – 06.02 miles/09.10 miles/55.90 miles/10:45
05JAN15 – 03.04 miles/12.14 miles/52.86 miles/10:23
06JAN15 – 03.38 miles/15.42 miles/49.48 miles/11:04
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Date.......Miles.......Total
01/01.... 0.00....... 0.00
01/02.... 6.98....... 6.98
01/03.... 0.00....... 6.98
01/04...10.75......17.73 - went out for 8 and just kept going!
01/05.... 4.27......22.00 - strength training
01/06.... 4.33......26.33 - too hot and my legs felt like logs
01/07.... 0.00......26.33 - rest day
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italysharon wrote: »
No, I live in NC. We have local greenway trails. No sidewalks around where I live, so the greenway is the best place to run. Plus it's along the river, so the scenery is really nice0 -
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
LOL I'm making a baby leave me alone LOL
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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?
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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1/3: 3.5
1/5: 3.5
1/6: 2.0
Total miles: 9
Goal miles: 50
Miles to go: 410 -
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.
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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
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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!
Total: 37.3mi
Goal: 230mi
Current Streak:
60 days (488mi)
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1/1 - 4.06 miles
1/3 - 5.74 miles
1/6 - 4.06 miles
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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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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.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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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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Whaaaaa, whaaaaa! It's so cold today but I don't want to run on the treadmill!0
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_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
You'll be fine with nothing up to 2.5-3hrs. Don't overthink hydration.0 -
SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »Don't overthink hydration.
Took me a while to finally figure that out...
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LoneWolfRunner wrote: »DATE...................... MILES...............TOTAL
1/7.............................6.00...............23.50/170 (Cold one... -7 windchill)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.
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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.0 -
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
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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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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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