The January 2016 Running Challenge
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@Becky_44 Sorry to hear about the nerve pain. I was wondering today if there was any other here runners with it. Mine is along the sciatic and pudendal nerve.
It does make it hard to get out there. Hope it gets better soon.
Oh man its the worst I think! So much "easier" to run through most any other pain. This one came up after I injured my foot when I jammed it into the basketball hoop not watching where I was going. I have struggled a lot with sciatic pain, I have learned some stretches for my Periformis that helps a lot, but still I cant over do things or it flares up too. I have wondered if its not all connected, its all on the same side and the foot injury really wasn't that bad just the ongoing nerve pain.
I'm not sure what exactly is wrong with me. Doc just says my left pelvic/hip area "is a mess". Could be pregnancies, post surgical damage or genetics. I guess the "why" isn't important, as long as I find a solution.
I went 3.5 years before I got a real diagnosis and on track for treatment. PT, heat, muscle relaxers and steroid injections help. I'm slated for surgeries at some point.
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To all - thanks for the congratulations. They really do mean a lot to me.
Especially to @MobyCarp and @WhatMeRunning: I really do appreciate your thoughtful experiences. Maybe I am cutting myself too short (in distance?
) and I should re-think the HM. When I first started running, a 5K seemed impossible for me, the way a full marathon STILL seems deeply improbable. But I attempted and completed a half, and I'm none the worse for wear - in fact, I'm planning to head out in a few minutes to put in a couple or three miles for the day.
I met a Marathon Maniac at the race yesterday - he's 62 (?), a full-time general contractor in Chicago, Illinois. He came down to Warner Robins BECAUSE the race was sited at the Museum of Aviation, and he'd done a model car in his youth based on one of the planes we have on display, and decided that he wanted to run the race just so he had the excuse to come see the plane he'd used as his inspiration those years ago. But he was getting on a plane yesterday afternoon to head to Phoenix to run a marathon there TODAY. Apparently he hasn't gotten his Titanium level in MM (30 marathons in 30 states in less than a year!). He still has goals, and said that I needed to stop thinking that a marathon was beyond me. "Nothing is beyond the imagination - if you can think it, you can do it!," he said.
I'm learning so much from all of you, and I love my online running family. You are all very special to me, and important to my development. Thank you.0 -
@Becky_44 Sorry to hear about the nerve pain. I was wondering today if there was any other here runners with it. Mine is along the sciatic and pudendal nerve.
It does make it hard to get out there. Hope it gets better soon.
Oh man its the worst I think! So much "easier" to run through most any other pain. This one came up after I injured my foot when I jammed it into the basketball hoop not watching where I was going. I have struggled a lot with sciatic pain, I have learned some stretches for my Periformis that helps a lot, but still I cant over do things or it flares up too. I have wondered if its not all connected, its all on the same side and the foot injury really wasn't that bad just the ongoing nerve pain.
I'm not sure what exactly is wrong with me. Doc just says my left pelvic/hip area "is a mess". Could be pregnancies, post surgical damage or genetics. I guess the "why" isn't important, as long as I find a solution.
I went 3.5 years before I got a real diagnosis and on track for treatment. PT, heat, muscle relaxers and steroid injections help. I'm slated for surgeries at some point.
It can be frustrating not knowing, sorry you've had to struggle with this. Like you, answers and diagnosis just isn't as important as being able to do something to make it better.Course a diagnosis outlines what to do usually... I never thought of pregnancies, being 18 and starting with a 98 lb frame carrying a big baby, and having horrible restless legs throughout and then awful back labor, could be a precursor for a lifetime of problems I suspect now thinking about it... It sure has been fascinating though, trying to learn what I can about the nervous system.... I do hope that you can find some great relief, be nice without surgery but if need be I wish for the best possible outcome.0 -
January goal 70 miles
1/1 3.69
1/2 4.15
1/3 3.12
1/4 rest
1/5 3.31
1/6 5.59
1/7 rest
1/8 3.00
1/9 heavy duty yard work
1/10 3.27
1/11 3.38
1/12 snorkel 3 hours
1/13 6.39
1/14 rest
1/15 3.12 (and some more heavy duty yard work)
1/16 4.25
1/17 3.05
Total 46.32
Upcoming races:
3/20 Big Island International 1/2 marathon
11/13/16 Las Vegas Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon
Ticker is my goal for 2016 and accumulation to date:
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Made it through a few 6 milers the past 2 days as my body is starting to return to normal. I can feel a bit more soreness than usual, and I'm being careful with my pacing for this week, but I'll slowly ramp up to 55 miles this coming week (without any faster runs) before jumping into the Pfitz 18/70 plan on the 25th.
1/3 - 10 miles (5 speedwork, 5 slow)
1/4 - 7 miles
1/6 - 3 miles (@ MP)
1/9 - 2 miles (pre race tuneup)
1/10 - 26.5 miles (Disney marathon in 3:29:08)
1/14 - 3 miles
1/16 - 6 miles
1/17 - 6 miles
Total: 63.5 miles
Goal: 180 miles
Remaining: 116.5 miles0 -
I had a feeling you might already be hooked @9voice9. Just remember if running a marathon seems crazy then you're already half crazy.
Do recover though. I hope if you ran today that it went well. These distances can take a toll on the body especially when your body has not adapted yet to doing that sort of distance with any regularity. Proper recovery is always important, in both training and racing. Tapering and recovery are the hardest mental hurdles to overcome in my opinion because of how long they take.
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DATE...............MILES............TOTAL......Goal 30
1/2.....................2.25...............2.25
1/3.....................2.25...............4.50
1/6.....................2.25...............6.75
1/15...................2.35...............9.10
1/16...................2.35.............11.45
1/17...................2.35.............13.80
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2.1 miles today, a bit shorter than usual but it felt really good. I'm so glad I've taken up running, it's changing my life 0
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@9voice9 - congrats on finishing the HM and getting a PR!! Awesome!!
@juliet3455 - as one who could easily be left behind, Thanks!
@Elise4270 - my trainer told me he would get me to a size 2 and then build me back up to a size 4...lol... he was right. Pants I bought before now don't fit over my butt and the thighs are tight, waist is fine. I am good with it though! Loving being muscular and having some curves, such as they are and it is a good excuse, but then I never need one to but more running gear
Got a slow run in today but I felt good about it. Went out initially for 5-6 and was happy to get in 7.5. Not too much pain other than a bit in my knee if I stepped the wrong way. I did spend some time icing when I got home. Biggest issue I had was that it got way too warm today! Especially for January! Sorry everyone dealing with the extreme cold!
Date..........Miles.........Total
01/01.......0.00..........0.00 - total rest/slug day. Did walk 1.5 miles with the pup
01/02.......9.33..........9.33
01/03.......0.00..........0.00
01/04.......7.16........16.49 + Agility
01/05.......4.14........20.63 Treadmill run + Strength Training
01/06.......0.00........20.63
01/07.......5.33........25.96 + Strength Training
01/08.......4.14........30.10
01/09.....12.21........42.31
01/10.......0.00........42.31
01/11.......4.54........46.85 + Agility
01/12.......3.64........50.49 + Strength Training
01/13.......0.00........50.49
01/14.......5.32........55.81 + Strength Training
01/15.......5.47........61.28 - half way to goal on the 15th of the month!!
01/16.......0.00........61.28
01/17.......7.55........68.83
These are my upcoming races, let me know if you are going to be running too:
02/07/16 - Surf City Half, Huntington Beach, CA
02/20/16 - Special Edition Divas Half, Temecula, CA0 -
3/1 6.7 miles
6/1 6.5 miles
9/1 3.1 miles
10/1 8.7 miles - longest run so far!
13/1 4.6 miles
16/1 3.2 miles
17/1 6.6 miles flat run, kept up a decent speed for me with no walking parts
Love it on here so many helpful posts
Upcoming races
29/5 Edinburgh HM0 -
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First time running in a snow storm, 4 inches on the roads it wasn't that bad, actually I had a good run.0
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1/1: 6.2 miles
1/2: 11.6 miles
1/3: Rest/Travel day
1/4: 10 miles
1/5: Rest day
1/6: 4 miles (am), 8 miles tempo (pm)
1/7: 4 miles (am), 6 miles with the Thursday crew (pm)
1/8: Rest day
1/9: 12.2 miles with the Saturday crew
1/10: 5 miles
1/11: 5.8 miles with "Joe-to-Go" crew
1/12: Rest day
1/13: 4 miles treadmill (am), 7.1 miles with Wednesday crew (pm)
1/14: 6 miles (am), no second run :[
1/15: Rest day
1/16: 7 miles with Saturday crew
1/17: 10 miles
1/18: 6 miles with "Joe-to-Go" crew
Chilly, slick run today! We had a bit of snow last night, but most of it either didn't stick or turned to thin ice on the streets and sidewalks overnight. Wasn't much fun in the dark, but at least there was a group to yell, "Ice!" about once a minute
Even though I find it almost impossible to get up at 5:15 for a 6:00 am run in the winter (summertime: no problem!), it is worth it for the social coffee time afterward. I cannot wait for it to start being light earlier.
Upcoming races:
4/3: Caesar Rodney HM
5/1: New Jersey Marathon
6/12: Race and Ride Cedar Point HM (maybe)0 -
@9voice9 - congrats on finishing the HM and getting a PR!! Awesome!!
@juliet3455 - as one who could easily be left behind, Thanks!
@Elise4270 - my trainer told me he would get me to a size 2 and then build me back up to a size 4...lol... he was right. Pants I bought before now don't fit over my butt and the thighs are tight, waist is fine. I am good with it though! Loving being muscular and having some curves, such as they are and it is a good excuse, but then I never need one to but more running gear
Wow! I need your trainer. I'm still in a 4-8 depending on the brand and cut. But, eh I'm fine as long as I'm no longer playing Fat Roll Round Up when I sit. I have a butt now so I'll take what ever the scale says. 0 -
1-Rest day
2-Flare/rest day
3-13.13mi The first six had me convinced i was going to turn around. the rest was nice.
4-rest day
5-pain day
6-3.23 mi. it looked slow but i ran fartlek-esque, but still had to avoid ice flows.
7-6.46 mi it was fun. I pushed hard. I'm glad my heart monitor works again.
8-rest day
9-4.75 mi on treadmill.
10-rest day
11-too cold and icey. -7 is just too cold even for me
12-slept in after walking the dogs. too icey now with a fresh coating of snow over it. hoping to get in an hour at the gym
13-3.7mi on treadmill. got to my third fastest speed. hoping to keep improving. and yoga
14-5.28mi
15-no yoga, rest day
16-3.25mi. race day. fun race. smaller. was 10 out of 21 in my age group
RACES:
Jan 16-Frosty 5k-done 33:43:123 (gun time-don't have chip time)
Feb 13-Steve Cullen Run
Feb 13-21 Puppy Love Virtual Run 10k
?Mar 14-Great Pi Run?
?Jun 11-Rock n Sole 5 or 8k? honeymoon might interfere
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This weekend was a rough one. Since Friday I've been getting these terrible stomach cramps on and off. I don't know what causes them and nothing eases them. I just have to ride them out which can take days. I first got them after going to an all you can eat sushi place and assumed it was either food poisoning or my body just rebelled against eating a lot of food in one sitting (It was the summer after I'd finally lost all the weight and was maintaining at my goal). It got to the point where I couldn't work because I was hunched over in pain for hours and it lasted for at least 2 days. Then from that point on I'd get these pains randomly and I tried to pin point what was causing it, at one point I thought it was mushrooms so I cut those out of my diet. Then when I got the pain again while not eating mushrooms it put me back at square one. I even went to a gastroenterologist who ran tests, did an upper endoscopy and found nothing that could be causing the pain. Then recently I thought it was chicken that was causing it but I've been getting the pain randomly and haven't eaten chicken for 4 months.
I am losing my mind over this! It makes everything difficult, exercising (especially running), eating anything, even just sitting up straight. I am so tempted to go home early today because I can't focus on anything, let alone move to do it. [/endrant]0 -
My goal is 225 miles in January. Ran the Disney Marathon earlier this month. Over 125 miles so far this month. Starting new training cycle for the Knoxville TN marathon on April 3rd. Also would welcome a friend request from serious positive motivators. One key to success is to surround yourself with a small team of positive supporters.0
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KatEmmaMarie wrote: »
This weekend was a rough one. Since Friday I've been getting these terrible stomach cramps on and off. I don't know what causes them and nothing eases them. I just have to ride them out which can take days. I first got them after going to an all you can eat sushi place and assumed it was either food poisoning or my body just rebelled against eating a lot of food in one sitting (It was the summer after I'd finally lost all the weight and was maintaining at my goal). It got to the point where I couldn't work because I was hunched over in pain for hours and it lasted for at least 2 days. Then from that point on I'd get these pains randomly and I tried to pin point what was causing it, at one point I thought it was mushrooms so I cut those out of my diet. Then when I got the pain again while not eating mushrooms it put me back at square one. I even went to a gastroenterologist who ran tests, did an upper endoscopy and found nothing that could be causing the pain. Then recently I thought it was chicken that was causing it but I've been getting the pain randomly and haven't eaten chicken for 4 months.
I am losing my mind over this! It makes everything difficult, exercising (especially running), eating anything, even just sitting up straight. I am so tempted to go home early today because I can't focus on anything, let alone move to do it. [/endrant]
I'm no expert, but it does sounds like a food allergy/intolerance. And when you are eating out you don't really know what for sure what the ingredients are so makes it hard to identify what caused it. Hope you feel better soon!0 -
KatEmmaMarie wrote: »
This weekend was a rough one. Since Friday I've been getting these terrible stomach cramps on and off. I don't know what causes them and nothing eases them. I just have to ride them out which can take days. I first got them after going to an all you can eat sushi place and assumed it was either food poisoning or my body just rebelled against eating a lot of food in one sitting (It was the summer after I'd finally lost all the weight and was maintaining at my goal). It got to the point where I couldn't work because I was hunched over in pain for hours and it lasted for at least 2 days. Then from that point on I'd get these pains randomly and I tried to pin point what was causing it, at one point I thought it was mushrooms so I cut those out of my diet. Then when I got the pain again while not eating mushrooms it put me back at square one. I even went to a gastroenterologist who ran tests, did an upper endoscopy and found nothing that could be causing the pain. Then recently I thought it was chicken that was causing it but I've been getting the pain randomly and haven't eaten chicken for 4 months.
I am losing my mind over this! It makes everything difficult, exercising (especially running), eating anything, even just sitting up straight. I am so tempted to go home early today because I can't focus on anything, let alone move to do it. [/endrant]
Is the pain upper right and in to your shoulder? (Althought, my daughter had left pain with hers). Sounds to me like it could be gallbladder. Have you had a hidascan?
At the very least, I think you should see another doc. Maybe even an ER visit. I've heard some really bad stories with GI pain and it being life threatening. Take care.
Of course it could be food related, but I'd imagine you would have been able to identify that and food intolerance should be without sever pain.0 -
@9voice9 Congrats on the half...great job!!!0
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1/1-1/9-zero miles- respiratory infection
1/10-5.9 miles
1/11-4.0 miles
1/12-4.0 miles plus strength training
1/13-5.6 miles
1/14-rest day (maybe some yoga)
1/15-3.2 miles treadmill intervals
1/16-9 miles
1/17-4.3 miles
Was hoping to get in a nice run today since I am off for Martin Luther King day, but temp is 6 degrees with 15-25 mph winds causing wind chills to be -12. Not feeling that AT ALL. Looks like it will be a treadmill run and some strength training. I can only force myself to 45 or so minutes on the tready.0 -
@kristinegift - Glad the toe is on the mend!
@skippygirlsmom - Not crying is great! Glad your ITBS is steadily improving!
@9voice9 - Congrats! I haven't done a full yet, but love doing the HM! Did one in 2014, three in 2015 and shooting for five or six this year. They are addictive and super enjoyable...the reward for training!
1/1 - 3.5 miles on treadmill
1/2 - Nada
1/3 - 3.75 miles on treadmill + weights
1/4 - First day back to office / school...had to stay home to get kids moving and ready.
1/5 - 4 miles on treadmill + 4.65 miles on stationary bike
1/6 - 4.5 miles on indoor track followed by an extended stretching session.
1/7 - Sick / rest day - not sick enough to stay home for the day, but didn't want to push it for a run
1/8 - Another sick / rest day.
1/9 - 4.1 miles on treadmill
1/10 - 4 miles on indoor track + weights
1/11 - 4 miles on treadmill
1/12 - Life got in the way - sick children, work issues, etc. - Ick!
1/13 - Woke up with a head like concrete...stupid sinuses! Hoping to feel better enough to squeeze in a rare late afternoon run today.
1/13 - 3.25 miles outdoors...woo hoo! Early evening run. Had to watch out for refreeze on sidewalks and streets, but enjoyed it.
1/14 - 4.95 miles on treadmill (Trek class). My feet are not thanking me for two runs in under 12 hours. Plus, the person next to me must have eaten a poo sandwich before class...blech!!
1/15 - VJ the greyhound woke me up 3x in the night to go out, two kids and myself coughing all night and one kid with high fever this morning = another morning of no run. UGH! I am getting cranky...so going to miss my goal this month!
1/16 - 4 miles on treadmill
1/17 - ANOTHER sick / rest day...this virus won't quit
1/18 - 4 miles on indoor track + weights/abs
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thought you all might find this as funny as me0 -
New to the group. Late to join this month, so I'm aiming for a small goal for now. This includes going on holidays for the last week of this month.
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DATE...............MILES...............TOTAL
1/1....................REST...................0.00
1/2.....................16.00.................16.00
1/3.......................5.00.................21.00
1/4.....................REST................21.00
1/5.......................7.00.................28.00
1/6.......................5.00.................33.00
1/7.......................7.00.................40.00
1/8...................WEIGHTS...........40.00
1/9......................16.50................56.50
1/10......................5.00................61.50
1/11....................REST...............61.50
1/12......................6.00................67.50
1/13......................4.25................71.75
1/14......................5.25................77.00
1/15....................REST...............77.00
1/16.....................14.00...............91.00
1/17.......................6.00...............97.00
1/18....................REST...............97.00
Upcoming races:
May 14, 2016 Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50K (Portersville, PA)
June 4, 2106 38 Mile NIght Fun Run (Kettle Moraine State Forest, WI)
October 1, 2016 Cloudsplitter 100K (Pine Mountain, KY)0 -
So I woke up this morning all happy that today was a rest day that coincided with 6F, windchill -9F... seems like I don't lucky little breaks like that too often. And then I saw tomorrow morning is supposed to 3F, windchill -11... and then I saw that my training plan calls for 10 miles tomorrow morning. Guess I better enjoy today while I can...lol...0
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I've drawn the line at below zero. I've done 15f but I don't do <0F
and if people could take care of the ice that would be awesome
oh new shoes, i wasn't even thinking about these but at the store these just felt amazing
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WhatMeRunning wrote: »Do recover though. I hope if you ran today that it went well. These distances can take a toll on the body especially when your body has not adapted yet to doing that sort of distance with any regularity. Proper recovery is always important, in both training and racing. Tapering and recovery are the hardest mental hurdles to overcome in my opinion because of how long they take.
I feel like it did - 2.83 miles in my neighborhood. 10:31/mile, then 11:03, so I took it deliberately slow, with a fair amount of walking. But I wasn't hating life, or my body, so it was okay.
Heading out in a bit for a longer run, but still keeping it pretty slow - aiming at 10:30 to 10:45. Feels kinda interminable, but I know it's what I need now.0 -
Date Miles today. Miles for January
1/1 4 miles - 4
1/2 13.5 miles - 17.5
1/3 REST DAY
1/4 10 miles - 27.5
1/5 9 miles - 36.5
1/6 5.5 miles - 42
1/7 10 miles - 52
1/8 6.05 miles - 58.05
1/9 15 miles - 73.05
1/10 REST DAY
1/11 9.5 miles - 82.55
1/12 11.15 miles - 93.7
1/13 6.2 miles - 99.9
1/14 10 miles - 109.9
1/15 5.75 miles - 115.65
1/16 15 miles - 130.65
1/17 REST DAY
1/18 10 miles - 140.65
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