The January 2016 Running Challenge
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@kristinegift... nicely done... I knew I wouldn't be able to "out-mileage" you very long...
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@MorningGhost14 Your monthly goal is only 25 less than mine! You'll keep pace for a while 0
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I am officially rescinding my goal of 60 miles this month and putting any further projections on hold until I have the energy to do more than simply look out the window and yearn.
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I think I'll go for 15 miles this month. It's probably the lowest one here, but now that I'm not in sports, and haven't been for a while, it's been a long time since I've run.0
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I am officially rescinding my goal of 60 miles this month and putting any further projections on hold until I have the energy to do more than simply look out the window and yearn.
Don't leave us though.... I can't speak for everyone, but I have times when I struggle with lack of desire, depression, no motivation, injury, monkey-brain, lack of sleep, time limitations, relationship demands... but I have gotten to the point where I almost enjoy those battles... Barring injury, I find the ugly, tedious, painful runs are the ones that benefit me the most. Injuries spiral me into black depressions which is why I work hard at staying as light and as strong as possible to aid me in running injury free. Hang in there, sweetie... you ARE a RUNNER and you have miles to go before you sleep....0 -
@Virkati , @GBrady43068 , @Stoshew71 , @ceciliaslater : lol @ gangster roos. Luckily, the roos I saw were definitely laid back, aussie style roos.
@skippygirlsmom : Tell Skip that Australia is a pretty nice part of the world, and I don't think I could discourage her from wanting to come live here.
Today's run: 5.3 km; 7:22 min/km; Av HR 130; Max HR 143.
Steamy out there this morning: 26 C (real feel 29 C); humidity 85% at 5:45am.
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Gallaghergirl11 wrote: »I think I'll go for 15 miles this month. It's probably the lowest one here, but now that I'm not in sports, and haven't been for a while, it's been a long time since I've run.
The you are in the right place... we all love seeing people meet, beat and expand their goals... whether its 15 miles a month or 300 a month... we all started with one.0 -
2/1 - 5k
3/1 - 7k
5/1 - 1k walk ( well it all counts )
6/1 - 3k
16/80 - on track.
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MorningGhost14 wrote: »I am officially rescinding my goal of 60 miles this month and putting any further projections on hold until I have the energy to do more than simply look out the window and yearn.
Don't leave us though.... I can't speak for everyone, but I have times when I struggle with lack of desire, depression, no motivation, injury, monkey-brain, lack of sleep, time limitations, relationship demands... but I have gotten to the point where I almost enjoy those battles... Barring injury, I find the ugly, tedious, painful runs are the ones that benefit me the most. Injuries spiral me into black depressions which is why I work hard at staying as light and as strong as possible to aid me in running injury free. Hang in there, sweetie... you ARE a RUNNER and you have miles to go before you sleep....
You can speak for me. Whether you are running or not stay with us.0 -
@runner_girl83 thanks. I will try some exercises — i have been stretching more often recently
@WhatmeRunning thanks for the comment. I had the pain on and off for a while and visited a sports doctor and a physical therapist. They were not too concerned—did not think i had tendinitis. But thought i needed to strengthen the muscles all around to protect my achilles from further injuries (calfs all the way up to the glutes and lower back). Suggested cross training, icing, stretching at the time, but not to stop running altogether or rest for a long period.
@kristinegift thanks as always. See my response above to @whatmerunning. I thought the pain is a bad sign, but then, would you think it’s not too serious because the pain disappeared in a few hours of icing?
@skippygirlsmom i think you’re right. doubling my run was probably too much. the problem i am having is that since i am new to this i don’t really know what the “normal” pain is for runners and when to think pain is because of overusing and when to think it’s caused by injury. but i think your (and others’) comments are helping me identify a difference between pain and soreness!
@Stoshew71 I think you’re right—pushing myself does result in feeling the pain in my weakest link, which seems to be my heels. I did follow your suggestion of taking an extra day off and it seems to work well.
Thanks everybody for your help. Your comments/advice were very helpful.
1/1 5.6 miles—street run given the snow and ice on sidewalks. excellent run at 25 F.
1/2 elliptical day, no run
1/3 10.2 — excellent run, slow pace 11:45. But pain in the heels and achilles afterwards. got better with ice treatment!
1/4 elliptical day, no run
1/5 rest day
1/6 6.5 — ran in 28 degree weather. starting to feel 30 degree weather might be pushing it too warm for comfort My heels, which bothered me after my last run (stretched, iced, and rested) held up quite nicely during today’s run. i guess i should just recognize that every time i push myself a bit more on distance or on speed, i should expect some pain if not planned well enough and if not done in a gradual way.
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WhatMeRunning wrote: »@runner_girl83 - From the not so scientific perspective, it sounds like your very first interval made you faster (new 5k record). I set a 10k PR yesterday on an interval run. I have heard quite a number of people comment on finishing their HM or even marathons faster overall by interspersing walking with running. Granted, outside of just these results, a mix of training is going to help develop more neuromuscular energy systems than only doing one type of running.
Love the not-so-scientific answer too, thanks @WhatMeRunning Just wondered if it was because you use different muscle groups.. or the same but stress them more so they fire up easier.. or something like that anyway 
Also.. Should I have a rest day after interval/speed training run? Or would it be okay to go out and do a few km's if I feel fine?0 -
@MorningGhost14
@skippygirlsmom
Omg I felt some love, thank you! I could never leave you guys! I find this thread to be the most uplifting, supportive one on the entire website. I'm just rescinding my original goal because I'm feeling a lot of pressure from myself that I haven't done ANYTHING so far this month and I'm so sick, I don't see meeting that goal as possible without setting myself up for injury. To let off the pressure, I'm releasing the original goal. As soon as I feel like I can take a step and stay upright I'm back at it! I'll need to reorganize and modify my training plan too but I'm not going to do that until I know for sure I'm better.0 -
01/01 - 10 miles
02/01 - 10.4 km
03/01 - 10.4 km
04/01 - 10.3 km
05/01 - 12.5 km
06/01 - 12.5 km
tot 72/500 km
definitely not a good run this morning
foot ok
but foggy, couldn't see anything and lamp was blinding me somehow with the fog
milk man will prob run me over sooner or later
hip ok for 45 mins, then started to annoy me, and that played with my mind this morning, demotivating me
the funniest thing is that I think I got an allergic reaction to new socks (not running socks) and I've also got a super itchy foot now
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MorningGhost14 wrote: »I am officially rescinding my goal of 60 miles this month and putting any further projections on hold until I have the energy to do more than simply look out the window and yearn.
Don't leave us though.... I can't speak for everyone, but I have times when I struggle with lack of desire, depression, no motivation, injury, monkey-brain, lack of sleep, time limitations, relationship demands... but I have gotten to the point where I almost enjoy those battles... Barring injury, I find the ugly, tedious, painful runs are the ones that benefit me the most. Injuries spiral me into black depressions which is why I work hard at staying as light and as strong as possible to aid me in running injury free. Hang in there, sweetie... you ARE a RUNNER and you have miles to go before you sleep....[/quote]
@MorningGhost14 I think I love you!0 -
patrikc333 wrote: »01/01 - 10 miles
02/01 - 10.4 km
03/01 - 10.4 km
04/01 - 10.3 km
05/01 - 12.5 km
06/01 - 12.5 km
tot 72/500 km
definitely not a good run this morning
foot ok
but foggy, couldn't see anything and lamp was blinding me somehow with the fog
milk man will prob run me over sooner or later
hip ok for 45 mins, then started to annoy me, and that played with my mind this morning, demotivating me
the funniest thing is that I think I got an allergic reaction to new socks (not running socks) and I've also got a super itchy foot now
let's see tomorrow
You should change your screen name to "Lucky"...0 -
So funny! But, really, a mob of Kangaroos? Wow!Nature out in force this morning. A cyclist stopped me to warn about a snake on the path (I didn't see it when I went through, but I was looking out for it), and a mob of kangaroos behind the golf club.THAT is not something ever said in the states lol
http://www.hark.com/clips/jlsnqcffls-that-kangaroo-stole-my-ball
or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7YGQjMKNQE#t=262
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MorningGhost14 wrote: »You should change your screen name to "Lucky"...
how many people here do swear loudly when running?
I do take advantage of the early morning quiet to, let's say, express my disappointment
it's not a good period, but that means that a better one is coming (easy to say now laying on the sofa, I won't be of the same mood tomorrow at 5am in the cold/rain with a hip falling off
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@Virkati - Definitely take the advice above and keep hanging around. I have had life/work get in the way of posting here a couple times and could not wait to get back at any of those times. This place is good therapy when you can't run, in my opinion.0
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In for 30 miles
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skippygirlsmom wrote: »WhatMeRunning wrote: »
I wear pants for anything below freezing, and a long sleeve shirt once it gets below 40. I am tempted to try shorts in 25+ though. Maybe next time. But that's what I said last time too.WhatMeRunning wrote: »
That is running shorts weather!MorningGhost14 wrote: »
A bit better this morning...
Uh, only if that's Celsius! Or you're @MorningGhost14
Remember SonicDeathMonkey? He wore shorts in all sorts of crazy cold weather and thought all of us pants-wearers were nuts.
Yeah, but he also stops for McDonald's breakfast right in the middle of a marathon. ;-)
Still my favorite thing read about a marathon ever!!! I thought he was taking a bathroom break, nope he got hungry. Gotta love him.
Hahaha I thought this was a joke! Wow! Don't know how anyone can stomach that in the middle of a mara!! 0 -
patrikc333 wrote: »it's not a good period, but that means that a better one is coming (easy to say now laying on the sofa, I won't be of the same mood tomorrow at 5am in the cold/rain with a hip falling off )
lol you poor thing!! That's how I felt when I hurt my ankle... It's the most frustrating feeling!0 -
@kristinegift thanks as always. See my response above to @whatmerunning. I thought the pain is a bad sign, but then, would you think it’s not too serious because the pain disappeared in a few hours of icing?
If it goes away before your next run, it is probably just a fluke. I've certainly had my fair share of those! So that's what I'd be telling myself, at least, were I in your shoes. I am always an injury optimist until I am proven dramatically wrong by my body.0 -
I am officially rescinding my goal of 60 miles this month and putting any further projections on hold until I have the energy to do more than simply look out the window and yearn.
I am sorry. I must have missed something. Are you ok? Anyway I can help?
As other's have already said, please don't leave us.0 -
runner_girl83 wrote: »Thanks @Stoshew71 !!! As always, you've explained it so it's easy to understand! Cheers!!
My pleasure. :-)runner_girl83 wrote: »Also.. Should I have a rest day after interval/speed training run? Or would it be okay to go out and do a few km's if I feel fine?
I usually do a recovery run (slower pace than my easier run) the day after my more harder workouts. It's up to you (and your body) whether you do a complete rest or a recovery run the very next day. Just make sure you manage your weekly mileage so you are not increasing too much too fast overall.0 -
Gallaghergirl11 wrote: »I think I'll go for 15 miles this month. It's probably the lowest one here, but now that I'm not in sports, and haven't been for a while, it's been a long time since I've run.
Every so often I feel it necessary to share this with the group, especially since we have so many newbies this month. BLUF: so many of us started small.
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Every so often I feel it necessary to share this with the group, especially since we have so many newbies this month. BLUF: so many of us started small.[/quote]
I so agree with this. I know I am only on chapter 2 and I look at what others are doing as future chapters.0 -
Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »Thanks so much for all the warm "welcomes". You guys are a crazy bunch! I enjoy reading and scrolling through these pages and trying to get to know all of you ( and trying to keep it all straight in my head!!)
@afrench050612 – your new is exciting! I’m so happy for YOU! Your story really inspires me – that you’ve come so far in only 10 months! I have wanted to be a runner for the past 2 years and appreciate your story! Congrats on your news!
Running goal for January: 20 miles
01/01 - 1 mile
01/03 - 2 miles
01/06 - 1 mile
total so far this month: 4 miles
Mrs_Hoffer please fr me again, my MFP is acting up and when I accepted you it gave me a bunch of codes and deleted you. So glad you're running and my story helped!0 -
Not leaving! Just pulled back from the mileage goal for this month. Been too sick to do anything at all. Never meant to give the impression that I was leaving. This group means way too much to me0
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What the eff you talking about? Lol... I exercise the full limits/depths of my potty mouth on most of my runs... most of it centers on MF-ing myself for being such a pu$$y...patrikc333 wrote: »how many people here do swear loudly when running?
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