November 2015 Running Challenge

jtarmom

In for 40 this month.

11/2 - 3 miles

skippygirlsmom

@stoshew71 thanks for posting the pix Stan. Here's one of Skip. She loves the pictures that catch her in mid air LOL


@msf74 you had me laughing so hard "stay off the moor"
@juliet3455 try knuckle lights maybe to help with the vertigo from the lights
@_nikkiwolf_ welcome back!
@aresende90 your dog is precious, love the shoes, how do you like the sleeves?
@hbrittingham sorry to hear about your pups tumor I hope he/she (sorry!) is 100% soon
@karef sorry the Nikes are not working out, will they take them back?
@ddmom0811 ugh on the bears yipes!
@smithie092015 super job on the 10K, what a great picture.

gaelicstorm26

Thanks for the warm welcomes

smithie092015

5BeautifulDays wrote: »

I'm intrigued by your thoughts on training for your half. I'm also training for the Disney Princess half in February. I don't know if I should do a beginner's or an intermediate plan? I currently run 20-25 miles per week, with a long run of 7-9 miles. But I'm a full 10 minutes slower than you are at the 10K pace. I hadn't even thought of making November lighter in anticipation. Of course, maybe if I took a few more rest days, I could go longer on my long runs.

This will be my third half, so I'm trying a more aggressive training schedule this time around. I'm using Hal Higdon's intermediate plan as a model, but I'm adding two more weeks to allow for a little holiday wiggle room and I'm increasing the length of some of the runs to up the weekly mileage. This plan has me running medium distances on Tuesday and Thursday and a long run on Sunday. On Wednesdays I'm alternating speed work with tempo runs (new to me) and a short fun run on Saturdays.

Now, I tend to run about three or four days per week with significant cross training built in. I'm hoping that switching to five runs a week (sadly will have to decrease cross training to make this work) will help me improve my pace and recovery. I don't know that a significant mileage decrease for November is necessary since I've been pretty lucky with avoiding injuries, but I like the idea of using November as a chance to experiment. I want to try some different strength training circuits to see which ones are the best complements to my training schedule and get used to switching my rest days to Mondays and Fridays. I know its always important to be flexible, but I'm hoping to identify any major snags before I actually start in December so I can be as efficient as possible.

I picked my training plan based primarily on my goals. Any plan would prepare me well enough to get over the finish line, but I really want to improve my time, so I decided an intermediate plan was necessary. If pace is less of a concern, I don't know that I'd bother with a plan that incorporates track work. I'd be interested in other people's thoughts as well!

karllundy

@5BeautifulDays - For what it is worth, I used Hal Higdon's intermediate plan before each of my first three HMs. Up to that point, I was only running about 15 miles per week and had never run more than 5 miles in a single run.

@skippygirlsmom - Great picture of Skip! I always try to find pictures with both feet of the ground, too! Guessing I have far fewer of them than she does, though.

Somebody_Loved

@kareF - I have been running in the Nike Pegasus since July and when I went to the chiropractor last week, he recommended I take a look at the Asics Cumulus and Brooks Ghost. I ended up with last years model of the Ghost since it was cheaper, but I'm looking forward to switching. Hopefully the Asics work out better for you!

kstarallen

I'm in for... I'll say 35.
I am leaving for my home state (CA) on Thursday and will be there for 12 days. So while I will continue to run (3x per week) my walking mileage probably won't be anywhere near my usual.

11/2 - 2.00 mi (day 1, week 8 of C25k, very slow but did it)

lporter229

5BeautifulDays wrote: »

I'm intrigued by your thoughts on training for your half. I'm also training for the Disney Princess half in February. I don't know if I should do a beginner's or an intermediate plan? I currently run 20-25 miles per week, with a long run of 7-9 miles. But I'm a full 10 minutes slower than you are at the 10K pace. I hadn't even thought of making November lighter in anticipation. Of course, maybe if I took a few more rest days, I could go longer on my long runs.

Training plans are not "one size fits all", so why not pick one that you think is close to what you want to do and adapt it to meet your ability. For my last marathon I wanted to follow on of Matt Fitzgerlad's plans because I like the way they are set up, but the advanced was waay more than I wanted and I had already done the intermediate for my last marathon and thought that maybe I needed something more. So I stuck with the intermediate plan and just added miles where I thought they would benefit me. It worked very well and helped me to get a PR. I think I would have killed myself trying to do the advanced plan.

skippygirlsmom

karllundy wrote: »

@5BeautifulDays - For what it is worth, I used Hal Higdon's intermediate plan before each of my first three HMs. Up to that point, I was only running about 15 miles per week and had never run more than 5 miles in a single run.

@skippygirlsmom - Great picture of Skip! I always try to find pictures with both feet of the ground, too! Guessing I have far fewer of them than she does, though.

@karllundy you notice there are none of me LOL I always look like I'm trying to breathe and my feet always look like I'm walking ha ha

kcbhopkins

Been lurking for a while so I'm finally chiming in and setting a goal for 45 miles this month.

kimpineda33

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kimpineda33

30 miles! newbie!

Stoshew71

kimpineda33 wrote: »

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Welcome! Just put a [.img] before that and a [./img] after that. Remove the .'s tho.
The .'s are placed in this example so you can actually see what i typed.

GBrady43068

@gaelicstorm26 and @kimpineda33: Welcome
@courtenaymichele: Hopefully the "Trot" comes pre-turkey because tryptophan...ZZZZzzzzz

kimpineda33

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@Stoshew71 thank you, I am not sure what I am doing but I'm trying. Still not sure if I have this right. I do not see the .'s

InCHarmsWay

GBrady43068 wrote: »

@gaelicstorm26 and @kimpineda33: Welcome
@courtenaymichele: Hopefully the "Trot" comes pre-turkey because tryptophan...ZZZZzzzzz

Yes, and it shall be used specifically to up the hunger before the eating!

Stoshew71

kcbhopkins wrote: »

Been lurking for a while so I'm finally chiming in and setting a goal for 45 miles this month.

Welcome @kcbhopkins @gaelicstorm26 (Welcome back @baldielove13 & @_nikkiwolf_ ) @beachhouse758 @Marie047 @moyer566 @tomfit1250 @Virkati @ellerist @JenDetermined @Aresende90 @helen2307 @hbrittingham @danipatt1216 @MyLifeMyCreation @ImpracticalGirl @Amandajs232 @PeachyCarol @GPlainJD @nocull @chandramiller68 @queenofpuppies @courtenaymichele @CLEgirl @SerenityNow76 @Orphia @emmab0902 and @vandinem

Sorry if I missed somebody. You are all welcome!

runner_girl83

kimpineda33 wrote: »

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@Stoshew71 thank you, I am not sure what I am doing but I'm trying. Still not sure if I have this right. I do not see the .'s

So it'll be.. [ img] http............ [ /img] takes some getting used to

Just remove the spaces between [ and img though.

And welcome!!

juliet3455

@skippygirlsmom Thanks for the Tip and a Great Photo of your girl flying.

Stoshew71

kimpineda33 wrote: »

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@Stoshew71 thank you, I am not sure what I am doing but I'm trying. Still not sure if I have this right. I do not see the .'s

Like this:

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_nikkiwolf_

juliet3455 wrote: »

4.6 km run @ 2015hrs using a headlamp. Pitch black. Daylight Savings + Family Duties = Running in the Dark.Just learned that I suffer from Mild Vertigo when I try to run in the dark with a headlamp.Not a good feeling and it caused me to cut my run short.

I can't run with headlamps at all - somehow, the light bounces around on the ground in a way which I can't stand. Since winter means running in the dark for me on working days, no lamp is not an option. But I found out that holding a small flashlight in my hand works much better than the headlamps. Maybe worth a try for you as well?

@Stoshew71 Lots of spooky great photos, looks like everyone had fun.

@smithie092015 Wow, 2 minutes of your 10k time, that's awesome!

@Stoshew71 @skippygirlsmom @7lenny7 thank you for the "welcome back"!



First run for this month, still trying to find good running routes in my new area. I thought I had found a nice path, but maybe not all of it was a "path" after all. It grew narrower and narrower, until I was trapped between a fenced pasture with cows on one side and a tall hedge on the other. There was so little space I twice touched the electric fence by accident, which was definitely not fun. I ended up carefully walking until I was out in the open again...
Still, the parts where there was more space were very scenic, especially with the sunset.

dennie24

Going for 40 miles this month.

runner_girl83

November Challenge 2015 - 110km
01/11 - 5k run – 5k
02/11 – 2k walk - 7k
03/11 – REST DAY

One question I have about a HM.. Please don't shoot me lol but are there a lot of people who walk it too? I am considering it.. Was thinking maybe I could run 10k, then walk for a little, run for a little until the finish.. but I don't want to be in the way or anything and not sure if I should sign up if I plan on walking some?

@ellerist Hi and welcome! 75 miles is a great goal!
@5BeautifulDays Sorry your run got cut short from the rain. I second what you said about running improving balance! I have noticed a lot lately that I can hop/jump and don't feel so clumsy and feel as if I'm going to fall flat on my face
@Aresende90 Gorgeous dog! I wear sleeves too for my shins! How comfortable are they!!
@snha You have beautiful kids! I love their costumes too! Very cute!
@helen2307 60 miles is a great goal! That's great that you are getting back into running
@Virkati That's great about the shorter stride not feeling like as much work!
@hbrittingham Hope your pup has a speedy recovery!
@7lenny7 Fantastic that you were only a little sore - I would take that as your body being well prepared!
@9voice9 Awesome news that you smashed last months goal!
@danipatt1216 how good does it feel to run 30 minutes straight?! Good for you! You should celebrate! I remember my first 30 minutes straight and I was over the moon!
@Stoshew71 and @skippygirlsmom Loved the photos! @skippygirlsmom Your Skip looks so happy running! What a natural! About the shoes, I've worn them for a few months now so no chance of returning them. I bought them on sale though so it's okay. I am hesitant on wearing them but I don't really have a choice as I don't have the money to buy the Asics outright. Just have to see how I go with the inserts in the nikes for now.
@ddmom0811 Eek bears! Hope you never have to encounter one yourself!
@smithie092015 Congrats on your 10k time! Way to go!!
@karllundy The Asics Cumulus were recommended to me months ago but I just couldn't afford them at the time. I picked up a pair of Nikes Pegasus because they were on sale and had similarities to the Cumulus, though I've found they are definitely lacking in the arch support and my feet are not happy with me. I'm trying some inserts in the Nikes for the time being.. Hoping to get a bit more wear out of them until I've paid for the Asics.
@gaelicstorm26 Welcome! I hope your surgery goes well and your recovery is fast!
@beachhouse758 Congrats on the 20 minutes!!!!!! Fantastic effort!
@Somebody_Loved How funny is it that we are even wearing the same shoes!! How did you find the Pegasus? They felt great at first I found though lately my arches are really killing after running in them? I've only had them for a few months so I have no idea why this is just happening! I was told Brooks Ghosts or Asics Cumulus too.. But the Cumulus felt more comfy and because I'm still at home with my youngest, the Asics were cheaper (even though I still have to pay them off lol)

I think I've caught up now lol

Virkati

11/1 - 3.81 C25k W1 D3
11//2 - 3.3 walking

annekka

November goal— somewhere between 100 and 140 km

11/1—rest
11/2—
11/3—5 km

kristinegift

11/1: 22 miles
11/2: 5 miles recovery style

Two days into the month, and I'm 1/6 of the way through my miles. Too bad this momentum won't keep!

Nice and easy recovery today. Decided to run in the afternoon instead of the morning because my hip flexors were sore when I rolled out of bed. I figured that the walk to and from campus would stretch them out, and I was right. Legs felt pretty fresh once I got around to running. All nagging aches were gone by the time I finished the run. Feelin' good!

27/150

emmargest

I'm in (and new!) for this challenge! My November goal is going to be 40 miles. I've been having a hard time actually getting out there regularly--so hopefully this will help me with some consistency!!

11/02--2.18miles

PeachyCarol

Thanks for the welcome!

11/1 - 5.62 miles (3.18 running, 2.44 walking) This was 5to10K week 1, day 1 (as you can see, I jog slowly and this was the first time I actually jogged 5K since starting C25K)
11/2 - 5.13 miles walking + weights/TRX with trainer

skippygirlsmom

kareF wrote: »

November Challenge 2015 - 110km
01/11 - 5k – 5k
02/11 – 2k walk - 7k
03/11 – REST DAY

One question I have about a HM.. Please don't shoot me lol but are there a lot of people who walk it too? I am considering it.. Was thinking maybe I could run 10k, then walk for a little, run for a little until the finish.. but I don't want to be in the way or anything and not sure if I should sign up if I plan on walking some?

@karef there are a lot of people who do run walk intervals. My neighbor has done 2 HM (maybe 3) and has never run an entire one. She does intervals like run 4 miles walk 1 or 2 then run 4 more or something like that. You will not be in anyone's way. Some races have pace groups and you can start with say the 3:15 pace group if you think that is where you would end up. If I'm not mistaken a pace group like that would do intervals, someone who has paced can correct me on that one. If there are not pacers, you can just sorta head to 3/4 the way back of the field at the start and ask people "how long do you think it'll take you, I'm looking for a good place to start". Other races will have corrals with times so that walkers or slower runners will not be upfront and having people dodge them. the only thing that will ticked the heck out of people is if you start near the front and start to walk after a mile. Also remember if you are going to walk, move to the side of the road before doing so don't just start to walk in the middle of traffic. When Skip and I run races I usually start in the middle and she starts upfront. One thing you might want to check is if the race has a time limit, if you can't meet that limit then I would wait until I could before registering or find another race. Stoshew71 and I are running the same HM this month, he'll be starting closer to the front, I'll be in the middle somewhere and he'll be home and showered before I'm done. It's the nature of the long race. Like most races HM and under, you'll find people who want to win, people who want to run the whole time, people who want to just finish and people who want to have a good time. All are usually welcome.

@juliet3455 thank you!

Somebody_Loved

@kareF - Haha, we're living parallel running lives. When I decided on the Pegasus it was literally because they were on sale and I liked the colors. That's all I really took into consideration as I wasn't as serious about running at the time. After seeing my chiropractor last week, though, he pointed out a lot of my problems could be from my shoes (which I never really considered). I'm really interested to see if the Brooks make a difference for me - if not, I'll definitely give the Asics a try.