March 2015 Running Challenge
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Date Miles today. Miles for March
3/1 6.5 miles - 6.5 <<<< 1.5 w/u plus 8K race
3/2 5 miles - 11.5
3/3 8 miles - 19.5
3/4 8 miles - 27.5 <<< new shoes today (ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 8's)
3/5 6 miles - 33.5 <<< TM intervals (ice covered streets)
3/6 8 miles - 41.5 <<< TM progressions @ recovery & easy paces
3.7 15 miles - 56.5 <<< Madkin and Weeden Mtns long run (1,299 ft elevation gain)
3/8 6.2 miles - 62.7
3/9 8.5 miles - 71.2
3/10 8 miles - 79.2
3/11 6.2 miles - 85.4
3/12 9 miles - 94.4
3/13 REST DAY
3/14 15 miles - 109.4 << Madkin and Weeden again
3/15 REST DAY
3/16 10.15 miles - 119.55
3/17 10 miles - 129.55
3/18 6.2 miles - 135.75
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3/1 - 2.25 miles - walking, and another 2.25 miles - walking
3/2 - 1 mile - running, 1 mile - walking, and another 2 miles - walking
3/3 - 5 miles - walking ***that single mile of running was a mistake***
3/4 - 2.25 miles - walking, and another 1.5 miles - walking
3/5 - 2.25 miles - walking
3/6 - 1.75 miles - walking
3/7 - 2.25 miles - walking, and another 1.75 miles - walking
3/8 - 2.1 miles - walking, and another 4.25 miles - walking
3/9 - 2.5 miles - 1.16 running, 1.34 walking (we'll see if I was ready, yet), and another 2 miles - walking
3/10 - 2.7 miles - 2 running, 0.7 walking (I couldn't NOT run with new running shoes! The ankle feels... 3/10 for pain? But the run felt good. I'll have to accept it.)
3/11 - REST
3/12 - 3 miles - running
3/13 - 2 miles - walking (the blister didn't allow for any of my running shoes, so no running.)
3/14 - 2.5 miles - 1.25 walking, 1.25 running, and another 2.1 - walking
3/15 - 4.5 miles - walking, 1 mile - running
3/16 - 3 miles - 1.5 walking, 1.5 running, and another 2.5 miles - walking
3/17 - 2.1 miles - walking
3/18 - 3 miles - 1 walking, 2 running0 -
@shanaber yes the little Meb won easily. And next appointment is April 14. But I'll prob weasel on it, hate the idea of surgery. I'm either stubborn or smart, haven't figured that out yet. The idea of no running for a good while. Or maybe ever.0
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@cooter_mom welcome to the wide world of outdoor running! You don't NEED that much winter gear but there is so much cool stuff you GET to buy! My running and biking wardrobe is now bigger than my real wardrobe
@shanaber I had never seen a Gila Monster outside of the zoo. I literally turned a sharp corner and, bam, massive lizard staring at me from about three foot away.
Didn't have my camera out at the time but I managed to snap a picture of him as he lumbered into the bushes.
Um no. Nnnnno. I'd rather have angry runners slam the hood of my car and flick me off than run into this dude. Holy cow.
I actually didn't know what kind of lizard it was right off the bat, so imagine my horror when I looked up Gila Monsters a few hours later and realized they are one of only a few venomous lizards. Sucker could have killed me, had he been so inclined. Luckily for me, he showed very little interest in murder.0 -
******* RUNNING ** CYCLING **** RUN TOTAL ** CYCLING TOTAL
03/01: REST DAY
03/02: 05.25 miles || 28.00 miles => (05.25/140) || (28.00/600)
03/03: 00.00 miles || 13.88 miles => (05.25/140) || (41.88/600)
03/04: 06.50 miles || 22.00 miles => (11.75/140) || (63.88/600)
03/05: 09.01 miles || 27.50 miles => (20.76/140) || (91.38/600)
03/06: 00.00 miles || 20.22 miles => (20.76/140) || (111.60/600)*
03/07: 00.00 miles || 54.87 miles => (20.76/140) || (166.47/600)*
03/08: 00.00 miles || 15.73 miles => (20.76/140) || (182.20/600)**
03/09: 12.00 miles || 00.00 miles => (32.76/140) || (182.20/600)
03/10: 05.75 miles || 25.00 miles => (38.51/140) || (207.20/600)
03/11: 07.80 miles || 00.00 miles => (46.31/140) || (207.20/600)
03/12: 00.00 miles || 14.50 miles => (46.31/140) || (221.70/600)
03/13: 08.00 miles || 30.00 miles => (54.31/140) || (251.70/600)
03/14: 08.40 miles || 28.50 miles => (62.71/140) || (280.20/600)
03/15: 00.00 miles || 48.90 miles => (62.71/140) || (329.10/600)
03/16: REST DAY
03/17: 09.00 miles || 16.00 miles => (71.71/140) || (345.10/600)
03/18: 10.00 miles || ##.## miles => (81.71/140) || (345.10/600)
* Planned running rest for long run
** Planned long run day; spent time with family instead0 -
^^ shivver. glad you're still with us @SBRRepeat xo0
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Tried some track work at the high school last night. 4x400 @ near sprint pace with 200 yard walk in-between for rest (not counted in mileage). 2x800 @ what I had left pace. The 1 mile run back home about killed me. I passed a gas station and thought about calling my wife to pick me up for a second
But I pushed through and finished my run.
Now I know why people drive to the track
1 March – Rest
2 March – P90X3/push up, sit up circuit
3 March – 3.07 miles
4 March – Push up, sit up circuit
5 March – Rest
6 March – 3.07
7 March – 3.25 – 5k(26:34 @ 8:11 Avg. pace) + plus .5 mile warm up and .5 mile cool down not logged.
8 March – 3:13
9 March – Rest
10 March – 4.06
11 March – Push up, sit up circuit
12 March – 5.28
13 March – Push up, sit up circuit
14 March – 3
15 March – 5.31 Farthest run yet!
16 March –rest
17 March – Push up, sit up circuit in the morning/ 4.05 miles. (1mi warm up-2 mile track work-1 mile cool down) at night.0 -
@cooter_mom welcome to the wide world of outdoor running! You don't NEED that much winter gear but there is so much cool stuff you GET to buy! My running and biking wardrobe is now bigger than my real wardrobe
@shanaber I had never seen a Gila Monster outside of the zoo. I literally turned a sharp corner and, bam, massive lizard staring at me from about three foot away.
Didn't have my camera out at the time but I managed to snap a picture of him as he lumbered into the bushes.
Um no. Nnnnno. I'd rather have angry runners slam the hood of my car and flick me off than run into this dude. Holy cow.
I actually didn't know what kind of lizard it was right off the bat, so imagine my horror when I looked up Gila Monsters a few hours later and realized they are one of only a few venomous lizards. Sucker could have killed me, had he been so inclined. Luckily for me, he showed very little interest in murder.
OMG! I hate wildlife! LOL. I am with @4leighbee on this - I would rather take my chances with crazy drivers and random weirdos on the bike trail! Thank goodness you are ok.0 -
I would love to go trail running but I am way too chicken for any wildlife encounters. Yikes!
3/18 3 miles
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skippygirlsmom wrote: »
I'm also an original westcoast transplantskippygirlsmom wrote: ».. Have some pizza for me will you?
MMmmm what I wouldn't do for a authentic NY-thincrust-fold-in-half-burn-the-roof-of-your-mouth-of slice
That's what I'm talking about!!
@jorocka when I first moved here I ordered a plain pie at a pizza place and she had no idea what I was talking about "we don't sell pie we sell pizza" LOL
HA HA HA- I had the same reaction only in reverse- I was like it's a pizza- pie is pie- not pizza.
But I've pretty much been assimilated I should just admit it LOL0 -
Run #7 =4.75 miles / 27 miles run so far with a monthly goal of 43 miles
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Thank you all for the encouragement. I dont know how to tag to respond personally from my phone so please know you all are very encouraging and keep me going.
I just finished my 1.5 mile run. It is a little cool so I wore a long sleeve gortex (or whatever it is) shirt. It is too tight so I had to wear it under a short sleeve shirt. I was wishing I had not worn it on the way back.
My right ankle is getting sore going up the outside above the ankle bone. I am going to do some extra stretches and foam roll. I always struggle with it burning and feeling tight. Any tips? My shoes were fitted and are new. I ran on a treadmill for them to evaluate me. I am also taking magnesium which is supposed to help sore muscles and joints.
Have an awesome day!
12/25 miles0 -
I actually didn't know what kind of lizard it was right off the bat, so imagine my horror when I looked up Gila Monsters a few hours later and realized they are one of only a few venomous lizards. Sucker could have killed me, had he been so inclined. Luckily for me, he showed very little interest in murder.
@SBRRepeat As I mentioned earlier in the thread I don't say Holy Cannoli I said "holy SH!#" and that is what I said when I read this!
@jorocka regional differences are too funny sometimes.
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1 - 12mi, easy
2 - 8.2mi, easy
3 - 8.2mi, tempo
4 - 10mi, easy w/FF
5 - 8mi, intervals
6 - 8mi, easy+3.2mi, tempo
7 - 18mi, easy
8 - Rest
9 - 7.2mi, easy
10 - 6.3mi, easy
11 - 6.5mi, easy
12 - Rest
13 - 5.2mi, easy w/strides
14 - 3.14mi, easy
15 - 13.1, race
16 - 3mi, recovery
17 - Rest
18 - 6mi, easy
Easy 6 at 8:20, kept heart rate averaging 140. Feeling pretty good with an appropriate amount of rest and build up.
Total: 125mi
Mar goal: 250mi
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Managed to PB my 10km and my 1hour today during tempo run
) The prev PB's had stood since 2010/2011 0 -
I had a unexpected revelation during my intervals today. Pushed up my last 400 to 8.1 (fast for me) and I thought ... part of my 2015 objective of limiting my races to 5K only is to remember what it feels like to RACE the race again. With the organized training for the half, I sort of work up to just past the mileage required, taper and run the race, hoping to "finish strong." I found a real joy in racing (as opposed to running) ... I remember that and need to experience it again. Does that make sense? I'm pretty excited about this - and have discovered a new motivation for my training. xoxo
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@cooter_mom welcome to the wide world of outdoor running! You don't NEED that much winter gear but there is so much cool stuff you GET to buy! My running and biking wardrobe is now bigger than my real wardrobe
@shanaber I had never seen a Gila Monster outside of the zoo. I literally turned a sharp corner and, bam, massive lizard staring at me from about three foot away.
Didn't have my camera out at the time but I managed to snap a picture of him as he lumbered into the bushes.
Um no. Nnnnno. I'd rather have angry runners slam the hood of my car and flick me off than run into this dude. Holy cow.
I actually didn't know what kind of lizard it was right off the bat, so imagine my horror when I looked up Gila Monsters a few hours later and realized they are one of only a few venomous lizards. Sucker could have killed me, had he been so inclined. Luckily for me, he showed very little interest in murder.
to quote @skippygirlsmom - Holy SH!# - So glad he wasn't hungry!!0 -
I had a unexpected revelation during my intervals today. Pushed up my last 400 to 8.1 (fast for me) and I thought ... part of my 2015 objective of limiting my races to 5K only is to remember what it feels like to RACE the race again. With the organized training for the half, I sort of work up to just past the mileage required, taper and run the race, hoping to "finish strong." I found a real joy in racing (as opposed to running) ... I remember that and need to experience it again. Does that make sense? I'm pretty excited about this - and have discovered a new motivation for my training. xoxo
I completely understand. I feel like the last 6 years or so (i.e. post kids) I was in a comfort zone of just running a few days a week and being ok with just finishing races/runs. I was also 15lbs heavier then now. The combo of the weigth loss and the inspiration from this thread have done wonders for my mentality. I am finally back at a spot where I actually want to race and am setting time oriented goals for myself. Granted I approaching my marathon next month with a "just finish strong" mentality. But after that I have a couple of lofty half marathon goals. Best of luck to you on your racing goals!0 -
Maybe you need to see @skippygirlsmom's physical therapist! Back surgery would scare the sh!# out of me and I would pretty much do anything to avoid it too.@shanaber yes the little Meb won easily. And next appointment is April 14. But I'll prob weasel on it, hate the idea of surgery. I'm either stubborn or smart, haven't figured that out yet. The idea of no running for a good while. Or maybe ever.
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