The February 2016 Running Challenge
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@ddmom0811 yea! I have my fingers crossed all make to their destinations. I haven't put mine on, feel like bad luck until everyone has theirs.
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Mine arrived! I'm not worried about bad luck. Put it on straight away! Thank you!
Yea! That's super!
Most went out 2 day, for others it calculated 3days. So I'd hope if you don't get it today it'll be Monday.
Got mine today!! Love them! Love the colors! Thanks @Elise4270, @Stoshew71, @skippygirlsmom - you all had a part in making it come together!!
BTW - if you don't get yours today it will likely be Tuesday - Monday is a holiday.
Thanks for the correction. I'm working through the weekend/holiday, selectively forgot that.0 -
Rainy day here... Today was actually the first time ever I let the weather shoo me back inside before I finished my planned distance! After two days of snow, today was warmer and rainy instead. It didn't stop raining all day, so in the afternoon I decided to suck it up and head out for my long run, rather than lurking at the window, checking out the clouds.
First thing I noticed was that the little forest trail I wanted to run turned into a muddy mess - I kinda figured that out after 1km when I stuck my left foot ankledeep into a mud hole that had looked like an okay bit of trail beforehand. Running with one wet and one (semi-dry) shoe was a little awkward, so I evened that out by sticking my other foot into an equally deep puddle of barely molten snow - ugh, cold!
During the second kilometer, the rain turned into a torrential downpour. Around 2.5km, my headphones decided they had had enough and died. That was about when I decided to turn back home, swap the freezing-water-soaked shoes for a dry pair and continue my run on paved roads instead. Only that when I was half a km from home, it started hailing. Bad enough to sting even through my jacket. Seriuously?! I would have stared accusingly at the sky, if I hadn't been trying to protect my face from the hailstones...
When I had stumbled back to my apartment, I just dumped the entire sodden mess (formerly known as my running clothes) into the bathtub and admitted to myself I'm not badass enough to go back out into that epic deluge. I rather decided to curl up on the couch with hot chocolate and blankets.
It took a while for the weather to turn back to "normal" rain, and a little longer still for me to feel warmed up enough that I was up for another battle with the elements. Good thing I have more than one set of running clothes
Just in case the weather would go crazy on me again, I outfitted my phone with a second ziplop back on top of the first. Luckily, that wouldn't have been necessary - just regular rain, which slowed to a drizzle after 8km. And at the 12km mark, it even stopped completely! That was around when I got back to the village, with all the street and shop lights, making sparkling reflections in the puddles. After my first disastrous run in the afternoon, this one was awesome! I felt so great in the end, like I could have gone on forever
Since I had already done another short run today, I dediced to resist that temptation and only went a tiny km further than my training plan suggested.
So now that that is done, I can go back and read the last ten pages (10 pages! It's not that long ago that I last looked in here!) in this thread without feeling jealous of everyone who went for a long run today :-)
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This week's runs
09.02.2016 - 5.4 km
11.02.2016 - 10.1 km (rather slow, that's when the first snow of the week started falling and made the roads a slippery mess - I've just not had any luck with the weather this week!)
13.02.2016 - 4.6 km + 15.7 km
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67.3 km of 120 km done
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I'm going to be a cry baby here- my knee was doing fine this morning (at work). I grabbed the knee brace, thought it'd be a good idea to wear it. I'm on the mend and might as well since I'd like to run tomorrow, extra support. The knee brace was a mistake. I don't understand, I'm back to no bending, its throbbing (iced), warm and red around the abrasion. I did have an X-ray last Sunday. Have a beer and wait it out another week?0
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I'm going to be a cry baby here- my knee was doing fine this morning (at work). I grabbed the knee brace, thought it'd be a good idea to wear it. I'm on the mend and might as well since I'd like to run tomorrow, extra support. The knee brace was a mistake. I don't understand, I'm back to no bending, its throbbing (iced), warm and red around the abrasion. I did have an X-ray last Sunday. Have a beer and wait it out another week?
Oh no. I don't have any advice/expertise on this but hoping it will be okay.
Sorry.
@shanaber - what is the cute VW van you are in front of?0 -
@Elise4270 your poor knee! Warm, red and throbbing doesn't sound good at all! Could it be infected?
@_nikkiwolf_ that was a stellar effort in the weather! I can't believe it hailed on you! Well done for getting out again after all that, and so glad it was a great run!0 -
@Elise4270 your poor knee! Warm, red and throbbing doesn't sound good at all! Could it be infected?
@_nikkiwolf_ that was a stellar effort in the weather! I can't believe it hailed on you! Well done for getting out again after all that, and so glad it was a great run!
I thought that too.I'll reevaluate.
@ddmom0811 thanks, for the thought.0 -
Finally got a ticker! Added another mile today. Don't know how to update the ticker!
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@_nikkiwolf_ sorry scout the weather you are a beast for doing it. I hate to admit your post made me chuckle.
@Elise4270 take care of that knee0 -
17.1 miles today. Got to bear down with 7 weeks till next 26.20
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February goal 80 miles
2/1 3.8
2/2 4.17
2/3 bad life day
2/4 4.00
2/5 3.82
2/6 preparing a Superbowl Luau
2/7 hosting a Superbowl Luau
2/8 sick
2/9 4.02
2/10 10.00
2/11 rest
2/12 snorkel 3 hours
2/13 3.25
Total 33.06
@Elise4270 hope your knee recovers soon....
@skippygirlsmom and I hope Skip feels better soon
Upcoming races:
3/20 Big Island International 1/2 marathon
6/26 SHEPower Virtual 1/2 marathon
11/13 Las Vegas Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon
Ticker is my goal for 2016 and accumulation to date:
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After taking a rest day yesterday (well, a 20 mile ride in a 26mph pace line with my triathlon group wasn't exactly rest, but I digress) I got out for a good run today with a neighbor. Although he felt a bit more comfortable on his second 10 mile run, I couldn't twist his arm into doing a half marathon next weekend, and we'll be sticking with the 15K race instead. Planning to do a more reasonably paced long bike ride tomorrow morning, but may go for a long 15-20 miler tomorrow night as I haven't done anything over 12 miles since my marathon a month ago.
2/1 - 4 miles (up/down part of Park City mountain through 2 feet of powder)
2/2 - 5.5 miles
2/3 - 1 miles (pre lifting warmup)
2/4 - 10 miles (7 mile tempo run + 3 recovery)
2/5 - 5 miles
2/6 - 10 miles
2/8 - 9 miles
2/9 - 12 miles (w. 3x15 min @ 7:15/mile pace w. 90 sec recovery)
2/10 - 5 miles
2/11 - 12 miles (8 miles speedwork + 4 mile late recovery run)
2/12 - 1 mile (pre lifting warmup)
2/13 - 10 miles
Total: 84.5 miles
Goal: 180 miles
Remaining: 95.5 miles
Upcoming Races:
15K - Gasparilla - Feb 20
Half Ironman - Florida 70.3 - Apr 10
Marathon - Pittsburgh - May 1
Half Ironman - Augusta 70.3 - Sep 25
Marathon - Chicago - Oct 9 (if accepted)
Ironman - Florida - Nov 5
@elise4270 - Got mine in the mail today. Thanks!
@mobycarp - Not sure how you survived 22 miles on an indoor 200m track. I'd go nuts, and my IT band would be numb from all of the one-sided turns.0 -
@Elise4270 A throbbing and hot knee is probably NOT a sign that everything is alright. So sorry to hear that!
@HonuNui You always post the most fascinating photos! That turtle looks really cool :-)
@runner_girl83 Congrats on your 10k! I hope the knee won't be sore for too long. Enjoy your nice valentines present ;-)
@skippygirlsmom Sounds like a really nice 5k, glad that the knee help up!
@mobycarp So you ran one hundred seventy-seven times around that lap?! Wow, that's dedication to your training. I would have gone insane after a fraction of that.0 -
@Ohhim yea! Glad to hear it made it.
@_nikkiwolf_ its calmed down this morning. I am a hyperchondriac (side effect of chronic pain). I think it was irritated by the brace. Fingers crossed for a run today.0 -
Late to the party here but would like to join - if I may!
The goals for Feb are a stretch for me now but would have been modest a month ago. I intend to get back to running 3 days a week by the end of February to a revised HM training plan of running 4 days a week.
Back story: Mycroplasma pneumonia diagnosed this past Friday - had been struggling to keep on pace (no pun intended) with my Chester (UK) HM (in mid-May) training plan. It was a bump up to running 5 days a week which I'd been very excited about.
Feeling nervous about it in general - am focused on recuperating without a relapse. All/any advice welcome!0 -
Another 2 miles today, but I wasn't feeling it at at all today, my knees felt stiff, and my calves were tight, and I didn't enjoy it at all. For the first time since starting this I actually felt like giving up and walking, but I didn't. Running Club tomorrow night, hopefully I'll feel more enthusiastic by then.
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Hi all. Just reading some very inspirational posts, and also good to know its not just me obsessing over running
So, here is my month so far here in the UK. Plan is 1,000k in 2016 (YTD is now 252 so on schedule. I have been off work since Christmas but start a new job tomorrow, so will have a lot less time to run
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Today's run was a joy. Cold but dry, blue sky, could have ran much further but schedule didn't allow
14/2- 12K
13/2- 5K Park Run
12/2 - 12K
10/2 - 21K
7/2 - 5K
6/2- 5K
4/2- 14K
3/2- 11K
2/2- 11K
Will be completing a half marathon in June, so any virtual training buddies very welcome
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Haven't posted in a while but I've been reading the thread during my breaks at work. Couldn't begin to reply to what I've read though!
Running-wise I've had an easier couple of weeks after my PB in the 10km race at the end of January brought on a little calf niggle I am prone to. So, I'm looking forward to getting back out there this week when I'm off work, including getting in my long-run tomorrow that I haven't been able to do this weekend due to a boyfriend-imposed running ban. My first 7 miler in over a year! Can't wait
February running challenge
2nd February - 40 mins cross-train
4th February - 3.30 miles
5th February - 35 mins cross-train
8th February - 3.20 miles
10th February - 3.14 miles (dreadmill)
11th February - 3.26 miles
12-14th February - away (boyfriend banned me from taking my running shoes!)
MTD - 12.90/50miles
Upcoming races:
27th Feb - Richmond Park 10km
19th Mar - Spring Riverside 10km
3rd Apr - Paddock Wood Half Marathon
8th May - Run Hackney Half Marathon0 -
2/1: 6 miles with Joe to Go crew
2/2: 5 miles
2/3: 7.5 miles
2/4: 8.2 miles (am), 6 miles (pm) with the Thursday crew
2/5: Rest day (hallelujah!)
2/6: 9.5 miles with the Saturday crew
2/7: 18 miles LR
2/8: 6.1 miles with Joe to Go crew
2/9: Rest day
2/10: 7 miles speedwork (am), 10 miles (pm)
2/11: 6 miles (am), 6 miles (pm) with the Thursday crew
2/12: Rest day!
2/13: 14 miles with Saturday crew
2/14: 7 miles
Treadmill'd it today. Temps at noon were 14*, "feels like" temp of a balmy 0, and I just don't have gear suited for that kind of temperature. Jammed to the Hamilton soundtrack, mouthing along to all the lyrics despite the gym being totally full of people
Did a progression run, from starting at 7.0 mph for the first mile, then working up to a half mile at 8.5 mph. Between the Hamilton tunes and kicking a** at all my progression paces, it was a killer workout, and dare I say it... even fun?? This kind of run used to leave me totally exhausted, so it's cool to feel energized instead.
Upcoming races:
4/3: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon
5/1: New Jersey Marathon0 -
Triple on Monday to get ahead of the curve.
10pm unplanned post dinner and wine trot on the Champs-Elysees, followed by a couple of 6am runs Weds + Thurs.
Uneventful, the parks were closed, so just took in a few sights on don't get lost route past the Place de la Concorde, du Lourve and Place de la Bastille and back along the Seine.
Was on drivers duty on Saturday for the Donadea 50k, so used this opportunity to get my long run in.
Planned to do 7-8 steady laps (5k per lap), managed 8 pretty consistently [22:12-21:24-21:30-21:24-21:14-21:17-21:12-21:39] for a just shy of 25 miles at sub 7 pace.
Hopefully add a little speed back in this week - niggle dependent.
Running Totals
WTD: 77.5 [124.7]
MTD: 138.6 [223.0]
YTD: 488.8 [786.4]
Races YTD: 3
Master's PB: 0
Weight: 70.9kg0 -
2/01: 3 miles, easy, 8:36 pace + 45 min x-training + core
2/02: 5 miles, tempo, 8:22 pace + 40 min x-training
2/03: 5 miles, speedwork (4x800m at 5K pace) + 45 min strength training + core
2/04: Off (bad head cold -_-), 45 min x-training
2/05: 4 miles, easy, 8:40 pace
2/06: 5 miles, 3 miles at race pace (averaged 7:43) with warm up/cool down + 55 min strength training + core
2/07: 8 miles, long and easy, 8:39 pace
2/08: 3 miles, easy, 8:40 pace + 45 min x-training + core
2/09: 5 miles, 6x2 minutes at 5K pace with 2 minutes recovery jog between plus warm up/cool down
2/10: 4 miles, easy, 8:54 pace + 45 min strength training + core
2/11: 1 mile, quick, 6:52 pace + 45 min x-training
2/12: 5 miles, easy, 8:45 pace
2/13: 5 miles, 1 mile/800m/2x400m at 5K pace with warm up/cool down + 55 min strength training
2/14: 9 miles, long and easy, 8:34 pace
Total: 62.34 miles
Recap:
Today’s run was a lovely, easy 9 miles! I really didn’t feel like running this morning and procrastinated for about an hour before getting out the door, so I got a little snow for the last 3 miles. It was nice though because at least the wind had died down a little so the snow didn’t slow me down at all- final 2 miles were at 8:18 and 8:06 pace so I had a nice strong finish! A balmy 2 degrees F and 17 mph winds; gotta love winter running in Chicago... -_-
Upcoming races:
2/20 - Mardi Gras Chaser (5K)
3/12 - Leprechaun Leap (5K)
3/20 - Excalibur 10 Miler
3/26 - Chicago Quarter Marathon
4/09 - Chi Town Half Marathon
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It felt like -37c today (-34f) and bloody hell there was no way I was heading out. So me and the treadmill got to rolling. It was a good run, I do really well when I can keep cool and so it seems I can push a little harder when I'm on the treadmill.
@dominichoran wow sounds...I can't even imagine
@Qwik_Dry Welcome!
@HonuNui another wow scenario, thanks for the pic
@_nikkiwolf_ now that sounds more like what I'd get, lol. Nice perseverance!!
2/01 - x-train
2/02 - 4 miles that came nice and easy
2/03 - nada
2/04 - 3.4
2/05 - x-train
2/06 - 3.3 11'20 split
2/07 - total sloth day. I like sloths, I don't like sloth days.
2/08 - 4.4 was a great run
2/09 - x-train on the stationary bike. Now that is a torture device. Does it have its own nasty name?
2/10 - 4.3 snowy slippy miles
2/11 - x-train on the tortu- i mean stationary bike.
2/12 - 3.3 on the treadmill
2/13 - anyone else get a numb butt on the stationary bike?
2/14 - 3.4 treadmill
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@elise4270 got my shirts yesterday thanks. I must really like Skip since I brought her two LOL They are awesome!0
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2/3 - 3 miles
2/6 - 4 miles - first ever beach run!
2/10 - 2 miles (actually, this was a brisk walk but I'm gonna count it!)
2/11 - 3.5 miles
2/14 - 2 miles
14.5 miles/ 30 mile goal for February0 -
Did my long run today - 4 miles! Felt pretty good too.
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@_nikkiwolf_ - oh my gosh - you are amazing to even try to go back out in that weather. Hail that stings through jacket! Imagine if it hit you on the face - it would look like you got beat up.
@Calli1616 - lol hufflepug.
@ohhim - 26 mph bike ride! WOW, that is the A group in my bike club. We've got A-- 24+, B+ -- 22-24, B -- 20-22 and B-Nice 18-20. I'm in the B-Nice group. I've only been biking about 16 months and can probably move up to B in a few months. But A... I don't think so. Seminole Cyclists is my bike club ... if you ever make it to north Orlando. You can ride with those really fast guys. The weird thing is some of them don't even seem in shape... I don't get it.
@dominichoran - your mileage.... wow. That sounds like a fun run!
Need to figure out next HM - but waiting for the Nike tour to be announced. Want that Tiffany Nike necklace. Plus not sure about summer plans yet. Planning on trip to Europe but also am going to be AP Reader in KC for 10 days.
Long run tomorrow ...day off of school. Then Tuesday going to UF for programming competition with 9 students - for a very long day 7am-8pm, so going to run early that day to avoid going insane on bus 5 hours as a chaperone. Kids are amazing, so no problem with them, just sitting on a bus.
Feb 1 - 4.27
Feb 2- repairing/recovery day.
Feb 3 - Strength training 4.5 miles
Feb 4 - rest
Feb 5 - Strength training
Feb 6 - 34 mile bike ride
Feb 7 - 13.1 HM - New PR 2:18:57!!!
Feb 8 - 3.05 mile recovery run.
Feb 9 - 1 hour spinning class
Feb 10 - Strength training
Feb 11 - 6 miles
Feb 12 - recovery day
Feb 13 - 34 mile bike ride
Feb 14 - 36 mile bike ride
3/3 Orlando City Soccer 5K0 -
date....distance.... Mtd......ytd
1/2........ 5k.............5k.........50k
3/2.........5k.............10k......55k
7/2.........5k.............15k.......60k
10/2.......5k.............20k.......65k
12/2.......5k.............25k.......70k
14/2.......5k.............30k.......75k
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On the 8th there was an incident at out local dog park, that's part of the park I run. I really stewed about going today. Thought of buying knuckles, almost hit "buy" on amazon. Then found a police telescoping baton, and text DH to pick it up while he's out of town. Of course, as I ran by the dog park there were suspicious events/persons. One woman was there, and there was this vehicle just sitting there, waiting. I stopped, pretended to stretch, eyed the person, the woman was walking to her vehicle, so I walked to her and chatted... The vehicle left. She is ex military and was concerned for me, which is why she started over. Any how, I'll (hopefully) get a baton and keep an eye out, especially now that I've seen that vehicle.
I know I'm just spinning here, but I thought about getting a bb pistol and making sure is somewhat apparent in my waistband. I've heard pepper spray is a joke. I'm not scared to be out there, I just don't wanna be stupid/oblivious about it. Next week I should have a few extra days off and plan to run at a park further away, for training purposes. Also give me time to think rationally.
1---6.10
2---rest
3---6.25
4---6.26
5---not enough rest day
6---15K
7-9--busted knee.
10-- 6.30
11---rest
12---7.05
13---rest dumb knee
14---7.39 (4.41 behind) Garmin freaked out on me...
48.79./Goal 110+ miles
Upcoming races:
03/19/16 Rock N Roll 5K Dallas
03/20/16 Rock N Roll Half Dallas
04/24/16 OKC Memorial undecided distance
Run the year 2016 148.83/20160 -
@Elise4270 Oh man! Stay safe! Must have been a violent incident! I'd stay away from there for a few days at least. Luckily my town's biggest crime problem is bike theft, so running is pretty darn safe!0
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kristinegift wrote: »@Elise4270 Oh man! Stay safe! Must have been a violent incident! I'd stay away from there for a few days at least. Luckily my town's biggest crime problem is bike theft, so running is pretty darn safe!
I will. It was assault and robbery, (income tax time). Unfortunately, we have a relatively high crime rate. They patrol out there on the trails and I've seen officers parked in hidy holes on the road. Usually just kids smoking pot.0 -
February Running Totals (miles)
[1/31 – 14.01 easy with hills]
2/1 – 6.08 easy + 4 strides
2/2 – 9.73 warm up, speed work, cool down
2/3 – 6.30 group run
2/4 – 11.04 long speed work
2/5 – scheduled rest day
2/6 – 15.00 long speed work
Weekly total 62.16 vs. target 62
2/7 – 11.35 easy 1.5 hour
2/8 – 5.96 easy + 4 strides
2/9 – 11.08 warm up, speed work, cool down
2/10 – 6.01 easy
2/11 – 11.75 warm up, speed work, cool down
2/12 – scheduled rest day
2/13 – 22 on inside track
Weekly total 68.15 vs. target 68
2/14 – 12.64 easy 100 minutes
February total to date – 128.94
Goal – 62 or 68 miles per week, per training plan
Expected February total - 262 to 265 miles
Today's notes – Better weather today; I set out to run at 9° F (-13° C) and sunshine with wind not being much of a factor. The training assignment was 100 minutes easy. By mile 8 I realized that absent a training assignment, I would have declared victory at 10 miles. But I'm not a 10 minute miler, so I persevered along my planned route. Ended up watching my watch closely as I ran past my driveway and stopping it as soon as I saw 1:40 elapsed time. Total run, 1:40:03 for 12.64 miles, average pace 7:55 per mile. Started out feeling really good, but the last 2 to 3 miles were a mental challenge.
Yes, it was a little cold. Yes, the valve on my water bottle froze and I had to unscrew the cap to chase the last gel. Yes, my electrolyte drink turned to slush before the end of the run. Yes, I ran hills after yesterday's totally flat (track) long run. But mostly, I was running on tired legs after yesterday's 22 miles. I think that's what the training plan intends, and this was an exercise in mental toughness more than in physical toughness.
@_nikkiwolf_ - Yes, running 177 laps of a 200 meter track yesterday was a mental challenge. Running 100 minutes outside today was a different sort of mental challenge. I played various mind games both days in dealing with the challenges, but part of it is just knowing what I want and what I need to do to get it. It's a lot of miles to get to Boston.
Upcoming races:
March 12, 2016 Johnny's Runnin' of the Green 5 mile (Rochester, NY)
March 26, 2016 Spring Forward Distance Run 15K (Mendon, NY)
April 18, 2016 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA)0
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