February Running Challenge
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Mental note (since I haven't really been "in" one of these threads much- I'm deeply impressed by how much milage you guys log- I know some of you are runners- like hard core- I haven't really payed attention to how much it adds up!!! Kudos to you all
You make me want to run more (it's not going to happen- but LOL- I still want to!!!) 0 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »What an awesome group of runners we have! Great job to everyone who met their goals and everyone who attempted to get out there and get it done. February was a rough month for injuries, illness and weather, but everyone rocked it! Looking forward to seeing how everyone does in March.
Skip and I went to Fleet Feet today, I had a coupon that was going to expire and a $120 gift card from my awesome boss. No matter what else I put on my feet I always come back to my Brooks Glycerin 12 love them. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow.
I bought the brooks adrenaline 15 (seem tight around the mid foot after a few miles) to replace my brooks ravena
. Im going to geting a pair of the ghost or glycerin since I'm not sold on the adrenaline. So I can't wait to see your March miles and hear how much you love the shoe!
Funny you mention that. I was put in the Adrenaline (after problems with the Ghost) and am always trying to replace. them. I was thinking of the Revena....0 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »What an awesome group of runners we have! Great job to everyone who met their goals and everyone who attempted to get out there and get it done. February was a rough month for injuries, illness and weather, but everyone rocked it! Looking forward to seeing how everyone does in March.
Skip and I went to Fleet Feet today, I had a coupon that was going to expire and a $120 gift card from my awesome boss. No matter what else I put on my feet I always come back to my Brooks Glycerin 12 love them. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow.
I bought the brooks adrenaline 15 (seem tight around the mid foot after a few miles) to replace my brooks ravena. Im going to geting a pair of the ghost or glycerin since I'm not sold on the adrenaline. So I can't wait to see your March miles and hear how much you love the shoe!
Funny you mention that. I was put in the Adrenaline (after problems with the Ghost) and am always trying to replace. it. I was thinking of the Revena....
I read that the adrenaline 11-14 weren't the best. I had the 13 and abandoned them after maybe 50 miles. These 15's seem better, and the reviews say they are much more like the earlier Adrenalines, which were sound shoes that had great reviews.
I've had calf pain with the lower drop of the pureflow2 (4drop?). The ravena were perfect for me, 10mm drop, adrenaline are 12 and I'm hesitant to change the drop. Really would have gone with another pair of the ravenas, but real shoe store was closed and husband was adimate that we were finding shoes. So wasn't a running store, limited choices.0 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »What an awesome group of runners we have! Great job to everyone who met their goals and everyone who attempted to get out there and get it done. February was a rough month for injuries, illness and weather, but everyone rocked it! Looking forward to seeing how everyone does in March.
Skip and I went to Fleet Feet today, I had a coupon that was going to expire and a $120 gift card from my awesome boss. No matter what else I put on my feet I always come back to my Brooks Glycerin 12 love them. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow.
I bought the brooks adrenaline 15 (seem tight around the mid foot after a few miles) to replace my brooks ravena. Im going to geting a pair of the ghost or glycerin since I'm not sold on the adrenaline. So I can't wait to see your March miles and hear how much you love the shoe!
Funny you mention that. I was put in the Adrenaline (after problems with the Ghost) and am always trying to replace. it. I was thinking of the Revena....
I read that the adrenaline 11-14 weren't the best. I had the 13 and abandoned them after maybe 50 miles. These 15's seem better, and the reviews say they are much more like the earlier Adrenalines, which were sound shoes that had great reviews.
I've had calf pain with the lower drop of the pureflow2 (4drop?). The ravena were perfect for me, 10mm drop, adrenaline are 12 and I'm hesitant to change the drop. Really would have gone with another pair of the ravenas, but real shoe store was closed and husband was adimate that we were finding shoes. So wasn't a running store, limited choices.
I tried the Ghost on too, a lot of the boys on Skip's XC team switched to them. They felt exactly the same to me as the Glycerin so I stuck with what I know.0 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »What an awesome group of runners we have! Great job to everyone who met their goals and everyone who attempted to get out there and get it done. February was a rough month for injuries, illness and weather, but everyone rocked it! Looking forward to seeing how everyone does in March.
Skip and I went to Fleet Feet today, I had a coupon that was going to expire and a $120 gift card from my awesome boss. No matter what else I put on my feet I always come back to my Brooks Glycerin 12 love them. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow.
I bought the brooks adrenaline 15 (seem tight around the mid foot after a few miles) to replace my brooks ravena. Im going to geting a pair of the ghost or glycerin since I'm not sold on the adrenaline. So I can't wait to see your March miles and hear how much you love the shoe!
Funny you mention that. I was put in the Adrenaline (after problems with the Ghost) and am always trying to replace. it. I was thinking of the Revena....
I read that the adrenaline 11-14 weren't the best. I had the 13 and abandoned them after maybe 50 miles. These 15's seem better, and the reviews say they are much more like the earlier Adrenalines, which were sound shoes that had great reviews.
I've had calf pain with the lower drop of the pureflow2 (4drop?). The ravena were perfect for me, 10mm drop, adrenaline are 12 and I'm hesitant to change the drop. Really would have gone with another pair of the ravenas, but real shoe store was closed and husband was adimate that we were finding shoes. So wasn't a running store, limited choices.
I LOVED the Ghost model. It's what I learned to run in, logged a ton of miles. But I always had sore ankles/arches the next day. Turns out I pronate too much for a neutral shoe.
I've tolerated the Adrenaline, but they don't feel nearly as good as the Ghosts. I took a good form running class here recently and have been trying to move to a midfoot strike..which a lower drop than the Adrenalines would help. That's why I thought the Ravenas may have been a good fit.
It may just be hard to find a support shoe that feels as good as the Ghost..which seems like it is a very good all around shoe.0 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »What an awesome group of runners we have! Great job to everyone who met their goals and everyone who attempted to get out there and get it done. February was a rough month for injuries, illness and weather, but everyone rocked it! Looking forward to seeing how everyone does in March.
Skip and I went to Fleet Feet today, I had a coupon that was going to expire and a $120 gift card from my awesome boss. No matter what else I put on my feet I always come back to my Brooks Glycerin 12 love them. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow.
I bought the brooks adrenaline 15 (seem tight around the mid foot after a few miles) to replace my brooks ravena. Im going to geting a pair of the ghost or glycerin since I'm not sold on the adrenaline. So I can't wait to see your March miles and hear how much you love the shoe!
Funny you mention that. I was put in the Adrenaline (after problems with the Ghost) and am always trying to replace. it. I was thinking of the Revena....
I read that the adrenaline 11-14 weren't the best. I had the 13 and abandoned them after maybe 50 miles. These 15's seem better, and the reviews say they are much more like the earlier Adrenalines, which were sound shoes that had great reviews.
I've had calf pain with the lower drop of the pureflow2 (4drop?). The ravena were perfect for me, 10mm drop, adrenaline are 12 and I'm hesitant to change the drop. Really would have gone with another pair of the ravenas, but real shoe store was closed and husband was adimate that we were finding shoes. So wasn't a running store, limited choices.
I LOVED the Ghost model. It's what I learned to run in, logged a ton of miles. But I always had sore ankles/arches the next day. Turns out I pronate too much for a neutral shoe.
I've tolerated the Adrenaline, but they don't feel nearly as good as the Ghosts. I took a good form running class here recently and have been trying to move to a midfoot strike..which a lower drop than the Adrenalines would help. That's why I thought the Ravenas may have been a good fit.
It may just be hard to find a support shoe that feels as good as the Ghost..which seems like it is a very good all around shoe.
Brooks Ghost 6 is what Im running in now, can't say enough good things about this model. I'm pretty confident they should have been retired about 150 miles ago But I just can't let them go yet... I hear Ghost 7 is pretty much the same model, different color design. So I'll be getting those in the very near future. 0 -
Mental note (since I haven't really been "in" one of these threads much- I'm deeply impressed by how much milage you guys log- I know some of you are runners- like hard core- I haven't really payed attention to how much it adds up!!! Kudos to you all You make me want to run more (it's not going to happen- but LOL- I still want to!!!)
@JoRocka Funny! I love to run, but you don't build muscles by running.
I see your beautiful definition and think must lift more weights.
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@gabbo34 Danny Dreyer, the Chi Running author suggests that pronation is caused by unbalanced abductor musculature & can be corrected with proper running form. Here's an interesting video explanationskippygirlsmom wrote: »What an awesome group of runners we have! Great job to everyone who met their goals and everyone who attempted to get out there and get it done. February was a rough month for injuries, illness and weather, but everyone rocked it! Looking forward to seeing how everyone does in March.
Skip and I went to Fleet Feet today, I had a coupon that was going to expire and a $120 gift card from my awesome boss. No matter what else I put on my feet I always come back to my Brooks Glycerin 12 love them. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow.
I bought the brooks adrenaline 15 (seem tight around the mid foot after a few miles) to replace my brooks ravena. Im going to geting a pair of the ghost or glycerin since I'm not sold on the adrenaline. So I can't wait to see your March miles and hear how much you love the shoe!
Funny you mention that. I was put in the Adrenaline (after problems with the Ghost) and am always trying to replace. it. I was thinking of the Revena....
I read that the adrenaline 11-14 weren't the best. I had the 13 and abandoned them after maybe 50 miles. These 15's seem better, and the reviews say they are much more like the earlier Adrenalines, which were sound shoes that had great reviews.
I've had calf pain with the lower drop of the pureflow2 (4drop?). The ravena were perfect for me, 10mm drop, adrenaline are 12 and I'm hesitant to change the drop. Really would have gone with another pair of the ravenas, but real shoe store was closed and husband was adimate that we were finding shoes. So wasn't a running store, limited choices.
I LOVED the Ghost model. It's what I learned to run in, logged a ton of miles. But I always had sore ankles/arches the next day. Turns out I pronate too much for a neutral shoe.
I've tolerated the Adrenaline, but they don't feel nearly as good as the Ghosts. I took a good form running class here recently and have been trying to move to a midfoot strike..which a lower drop than the Adrenalines would help. That's why I thought the Ravenas may have been a good fit.
It may just be hard to find a support shoe that feels as good as the Ghost..which seems like it is a very good all around shoe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADBBAxIBGRw 0 -
Ya, now I gotta trade these Adrenalines for the Ghost. I really need to do a gait analysis, or like @Runningmischka take a good form class some where. I know I have imbalances (haven't watched the video yet). Here's my work shoes.
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oops March not February
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Mental note (since I haven't really been "in" one of these threads much- I'm deeply impressed by how much milage you guys log- I know some of you are runners- like hard core- I haven't really payed attention to how much it adds up!!! Kudos to you all You make me want to run more (it's not going to happen- but LOL- I still want to!!!)
@JoRocka stick around with us and we will make you into a runner yet. ;-)
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@stoshew7 - I noticed the March challenge is under Introductions. But as long as we know where it is! I remember there is a way to save a group or thread as your favorite but I haven't done it in a while.
@ddmom0811 and everyone else. Thanks to @Carsonruns next month's challenge is in it's rightful place back into Fitness and Exercise. Thanks again for pointing this out @ddmom0811
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Mental note (since I haven't really been "in" one of these threads much- I'm deeply impressed by how much milage you guys log- I know some of you are runners- like hard core- I haven't really payed attention to how much it adds up!!! Kudos to you all You make me want to run more (it's not going to happen- but LOL- I still want to!!!)
@JoRocka stick around with us and we will make you into a runner yet. ;-)
grrrrrr kicks rocks!
maybe. <giggle>
It's possible- I bought a winter running beanie today.0 -
This was my running partner this past weekend. I didn't make my Feb goal; cross between unusually cold days that I haven't taught my lungs to cope with (yet) - neighbors who refuse to de-ice their sidewalks, and well it was even too cold for our horse to get out.
But, I did get out and run and that was a lot more than I did last feb (I didn't run at all). Small strides, I'm getting there. One step after the other.0 -
2/1 - 3 miles
2/3 - 3 miles
2/4 - 2.7 miles (tempo run)
2/5 - 3 miles
2/7 - 6 miles
2/8 - 3 miles
2/11 - 5 miles (speed work)
2/12 - 3.5 miles
2/13 - 3 miles @ -7 degrees!
2/15 - 3.1 miles, IceCube 5k, -10 w/ -28 windchill
2/16 - 3 miles
2/17 - 3.5 miles
2/18 - 3.2 miles (tempo run)
2/21 - 5 miles, Cross Timbers Trail 5 mile Run
2/24 - 3 miles
2/25 - 4 miles
2/26 - 5.5 miles (speed work)
2/28 - 3 miles
I was a little short of my goal. I switched from the 10k to the 5k for one race (crazy wind chills) and took and extra rest day after my trail race. Still a good month, though. Hoping March brings warmer temps!
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1 - 5mi, race/pacing
2 - Birthday, rest day
3 - 8mi, fast finish
4 - 10mi, easy
5 - 9mi, 8x800m (Yasso 800s) at 6:40min/mi
6 - 8.2mi, easy
7 - 19.7mi, long/last 8 w/girl
8 - Rest
9 - 5mi, easy
10 - 11.3mi, easy, doubles 8.3+3
11 - 10mi, easy
12 - 6mi, pyramid speed day
13 - 9mi, easy, doubles 6+3
14 - 6.3, 3.2mi, easy, + 5k race
15 - Rest
16 - 5mi, easy
17 - 8mi, easy
18 - 12mi, easy
19 - 8mi, intervals (8x600M @6:00 pace, 200M rests)
20 - 7mi, easy
21 - 7mi, easy
22 - 18mi, long/fast finish @MP
23 - 5mi, easy
24 - 8mi, easy
25 - 11mi, easy w/fast finish
26 - 9mi, 3x 2mi repeats @HM pace (6:50)
27 - 7.2mi, easy
28 - 12mi, easy
Feb Goal: 200mi
Total: 2250 -
Hard to follow a poster with 225 miles in February. Very impressive. I'm glad to say I will never run that many miles again in a month (half of that is about average) but always pleased when others can do what I once could.
It took until the last day of February but I was able to end up with 107 miles and 16 runs. Total workouts were 21, which was short, but then again in 28 days, probably to be expected. This was a very tough month injury and pain wise but I'm managing as best I can. A new pair of shoes that I bought a week ago is probably going to help as I transition out of an older pair of Pegasus.
Good luck to everyone as we get into warmer weather and 31 days. Unless you are in the tax business (like I am), March is a great month.0
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