The February 2016 Running Challenge

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  • snha
    snha Posts: 388 Member
    2/1 6.11
    2/3 7.02 — good, slow run, snow, water, real slushy. not fun for the feet!
    2/4 3.67 — easy short run at 10’20” per mile.
    2/6 5.32
    2/14 3.61
    2/18 3 — first day training for HM
    2/20 6.15
    2/21 2.13 -- easy, short run

    37.01/80

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @shanaber wow! That is beautiful! Congratulations on a good race!
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    @shanaber - That looks and sounds like a great race!!

    @AdrianChr92 - That does not sound like such a great run at all!

    @kristinegift - With the mileage you have been putting up I bet your next race is going to be a best ever!

    An easy effort 4 miles this morning. My pace was a little slower than my recent easy pace average at the same effort so I guess I'm a little tired after the long run yesterday. But that's all part of the plan! To get the legs moving and get the miles in at the right effort, even if the easy runs are a bit slow for proper recovery.

    2/1 - 4 miles
    2/2 - 4.3 miles
    2/4 - 4 miles
    2/6 - 11.1 miles
    2/8 - 9.5 miles
    2/10 - 4.5 miles
    2/12 - 5.3 miles
    2/14 - 9.2 miles
    2/15 - 4 miles
    2/16 - 4 miles
    2/17 - 4.3 miles
    2/18 - 4 miles
    2/20 - 10 miles

    78.2 of 100 miles

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    Upcoming races:
    4/9 - Rock the Parkway half marathon (Kansas City, MO)
    4/16 - Garmin Wickedly Fast half marathon (Olathe, KS)
    4/23 - Race for Hope half marathon (North Kansas City, MO)
    5/1 - Buffalo Bell Stampede half marathon (Leavenworth, KS)
    5/14 - Running with the Cows half marathon (Bucyrus, KS)
    6/2 - Hospital Hill 5k 7pm PRE-RUN (Kansas City, MO)
    6/3 - Hospital Hill half marathon 7am RE-RUN (Kansas City, MO)
    10/15 - Kansas City half marathon Marathon 26.2 (Kansas City, MO)
    11/5 - Jenks half marathon (Jenks, OK)
    11/6 - Kansas half marathon (Lawrence, KS)
    11/12 - Longview half marathon (Kansas City, MO)
    11/13 - Gobbler Grind half marathon (Overland Park, KS)
    11/19 - White River half marathon (Cotter, AR)
    11/20 - Pilgrim Pacer half marathon (Lenexa, KS)
  • vandinem
    vandinem Posts: 550 Member
    Date      Miles      MTD
    ------    -----    -----
    Feb 02      4.4T     4.4
    Feb 20      3.7      8.1
    Feb 21      3.7     11.8
    

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    K so update.

    On Saturday I went to do about 10km and about 4.5km in I realized I lost my car keys. I went back and forth running looking for them but no touche. Now I need to make a copy so I don't have only one key in case I lose this one. On the plus side I never thought I could run that fast for so long looking for my keys.

    Today I did a fast 5k to see if I can beat my PR and I did even with the wind blowing in my face while climbing a bridge so there's that. Also saw an eagle that didn't looked scared by my sight at all.


    Nice! Half way through your upcoming race, just pretend your keys are at the finish line!
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    2.5 miles of torture. Guess I can't run 2 days in a row yet. Ugh!

    Trying to start packing for Hawaii. Got the important stuff in there.

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  • ariceroni
    ariceroni Posts: 422 Member
    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, 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, speedwork, (6x2 minutes at 5K pace with 2 minutes recovery jog between)
    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, speedwork (1 mile/800m/2x400m at 5K pace) + 55 min strength training
    2/14: 9 miles, long and easy, 8:34 pace
    2/15: 3.5 miles, easy, 8:46 pace + 25 min x-training
    2/16: 5 miles, tempo, 8:11 pace
    2/17: 6 miles, super easy, 8:57 pace + 45 min x-training + core
    2/18: 5.5 miles, speedwork (5x800m at 5K pace) + 50 min strength training + core
    2/19: Rest day - preparing for my 5K race tomorrow :3
    2/20: 2.5 mile warm up + 5K race (22:05 - new PR!)
    2/21: 11 miles, long and easy + core
    Total: 100.43 miles

    Recap:
    Today’s run was a lovely, easy 11 miles! My legs are feeling pretty tired and heavy after yesterday’s race so I kept the pace nice and slow. A little cooler today than the last two days, but 40 degrees is still excellent running weather so I didn’t have to bundle up all that much. This was just one of those runs that makes me so happy to be alive and able to run!


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    Upcoming races:
    2/20 - Mardi Gras Chaser (5K) 22:05, new PR!
    3/12 - Leprechaun Leap (5K)
    3/20 - Excalibur 10 Miler
    3/26 - Chicago Quarter Marathon
    4/09 - Chi Town Half Marathon
    5/28 - Soldier Field Run (10 miles)
  • dominichoran
    dominichoran Posts: 18 Member
    Keepin' it between the ditches

    Been fighting off a cold / chesty cough all week, this coupled with my niggle is taking away from the enjoyment at the moment, would just like a clean run at things for a while.

    Didn't prevent any of the training happening, just had to readjust.

    Tuesday had the beginnings of the cold and with the poor weather outside I elected to retire to the pain cave to get my session done on the treadie.
    10 miles with 6 @ 6:14 @ 2% incline and I was a sweaty mess.

    Was feeling cr@p on Weds so postponed the mid-week LSR and ran a very tired 5 miles on the treadmill, went to bed early.

    Thursday, decided to give the LSR a go, got to Shanganagh with enough light left to get the 1st half done in the park and the option to bail out if needed. Decided to keep going and ran out to Kilbogget, about 2 miles away to remove the temptation of stopping and done a few laps over there before heading back. I never wanted a run to end as much as this.

    Friday, 12 Paracetamol, 10 hours sleep, 2 easy runs, 1 hot whiskey and half a bottle of Exputex and felt up for my LSR yesterday. Picked a quite route that was reasonably sheltered and knocked out 20 miles with 12 @ 6:29 pace. Character building - enough said.

    Rounded the week off with a very easy 10 this morning.

    Some fast stuff next week to get the hips open.

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    Running Totals
    WTD: 85.6 [137.7]
    MTD: 224.2 [360.7]
    YTD: 574.4 [924.1]
    Races YTD: 3
    Master's PB: 0
    Weight: 71.2kg
  • Calli1616
    Calli1616 Posts: 1,922 Member
    @shanaber - fantastic race scenery!
    @AdrianChr92 - I am loving the live animal/dead animal count! Sorry about the keys - that sucks
    @skippygirlsmom - Looks like you are packing just right for Hawaii!

    Did my 5k race this morning and had a PR, despite the first half being entirely uphill. Glad I did it! I skipped out on one of my scheduled runs this week, so I'll have to make that up at some point or miss my month goal. Determined to get it done this month!

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  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    @WhatMeRunning That's the goal! After injury issues killed my race in Philly last November, I'm doubly determined to blow my BQ time out of the water this spring! I'm shooting for a 3:26-3:32, which will cut half an hour+ from my current marathon PR. :)

    @skippygirlsmom That packing looks just about right to me! When are you leaving for Hawaii? Have a fun vacay!

    @ariceroni I'm a day late, but congrats on the 5k PR! 22:05 is a kickass time! I hit 22:15 last fall and am trying to find a race this spring to break that elusive 22 minute mark!
  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm late for the party! I'm in for 25 miles from today to the end of the month - just getting back onto MFP. I'll count my 5 today as the first entry. :)
  • whatang
    whatang Posts: 102 Member
    Woohoo! First time I've managed to run in 12 days after having a stinking cold. Felt great to get back to it with a 5 miler this afternoon. 34 miles for the month so far, don't think I'm going to make my 76 mile target :( still, good to be back to it :)
  • louubelle16
    louubelle16 Posts: 579 Member
    Glad to read about so many running successes this weekend :smiley: This thread never fails to motivate me!

    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
    15th February - 7.04 miles
    16th February - 30 mins cross-train
    17th February - 2.18 miles (dreadmill) + 15 mins cross-train
    20th February - 3.09 miles
    21st February - 8.39 miles

    MTD - 33.60/50miles

    Upcoming races:
    27th Feb - Richmond Park 10km
    19th Mar - Spring Riverside 10km
    3rd Apr - Paddock Wood Half Marathon
    8th May - Run Hackney Half Marathon
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited February 2016
    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
    15---rest dumb knee
    16--- 4.60
    17---5.73 run/walk
    18---7.73 Sulphur park
    19---Nada
    20---6.72 group run
    21---7.61 walk

    81.18/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
    10/16/16 THAT dam half Lewisville TX
    11/05/16 Jenks Half Jenks OK
    Run the year 2016  181.22/2016

    @ariceroni I missed the PR post! Congratulations! That is a spectacular time!

    @Calli1616 congratulations on your race and PR too!
  • username301
    username301 Posts: 247 Member


    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
    16/2.......5k.............35k........80k
    19/2.......5k.............40k........85k
    21/2.......5.5k..........45.5k.....90.5k

  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    @WhatMeRunning - thanks for the tips! I'm not sure which hotel yet but all the AP readings take place in the KC Convention Center. The last time I was there was for my daughter playing volleyball in a tournament and at that time I didn't run. I won't find out which hotel they are putting me in for another couple weeks. I hope it is one that is within walking distance of Convention Center, instead of having to bus in. One night we go to a KC Royals game. If it's okay once I get the hotel and plan a route I will ask you if it is safe. I suppose I could do a treadmill but my favorite thing about traveling is running in a new place, so I will find a place to run.

    @skippygirlsmom - you and I pack alike! Have a great time!!!

    @dominichoran - definitely sounds like some tough character building!

    @shanaber - pictures are beautiful. Glad you enjoyed it. I loved the Divas HM I did and will try to do another one. It's kind of silly, but it's also kind of cool to see so many ladies who trained for the 5K or HM all having fun. There is one in Virginia next fall that is very close to where my mom lives so I may do that one.

    @AdrianChr92 - oh no, re: your keys! Now I want to start counting the animals I see on a run!

    @Calli1616 - pr! awesome!

    @kristinegift - sounds like an amazing run today! The temps did something similar here. It was 53 when we left and 70 when we got back. Kept stripping off the layers.

    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
    Feb 15 - 7.5 miles
    Feb 16 - 3.6 miles
    Feb 17 - strength training
    Feb 18 - 5.04 miles + 1 hour spinning class
    Feb 19 - strength training
    Feb 20 - 34 mile bike ride
    Feb 21 - 35 mile bike ride


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    3/3 Orlando City Soccer 5K
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    @ddmom0811 - The convention center is right next to the Kauffman Center so in the same area I mentioned. Again, I don't run down there, but I imagine that area would probably be best. Avoid anywhere east of Oak street though.
  • GinaSpartan
    GinaSpartan Posts: 13 Member
    Goal for February? 3 X 3.1 miles (ie 5km) per week X 4 weeks = 37.2 miles/60 km per month.

    Done to date (Feb 21):
    ...totals for weeks 1&2: 13.69 miles/22 km
    Feb 15: 3.33 miles/5.34 km
    Feb 19: 2.16 miles/3.47 km
    Feb 21: 3.81 miles/6.13
    Week 3 total: 9.3 (finally git my weekly goal!)
    ...totals weeks 1-3: 22.99 miles/37 km
    ...14.21 miles/23 km to go and only 8 more days this month (so need to do at least 3.6 miles X 4 runs before Feb 29th)...

    I promised myself a new pair of running shoes if I hit this goal...and I REALLY need a new pair!!!!
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    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
    2/15 – 6.06 easy
    2/16 – unplanned rest day – Winter Storm Olympia
    2/17 – 9.53 long speed work
    2/18 – 14 long speed work
    2/19 – 4.03 easy instead of planned rest day
    2/20 – 10.18 easy + 6 light workout
    Weekly total 62.43 vs. target 62

    2/21 – 9.83 warm up, 2 x 5K at MP, cool down

    February total to date – 188.56

    Goal – 62 or 68 miles per week, per training plan
    Expected February total - 262 to 265 miles

    Today's notes – Last week was mentally tough. After being whipped by 2 x 4 miles at MP Thursday with 2 miles easy between, I wasn't looking forward to today's assignment: 2 x 5K at MP with 2 minutes recovery. The weather was good for February, 43° and cloudy. It felt a little colder because of all the snow on the ground, but it's been warm long enough that I could count on clear roads and shoulders. So I was able to wear road shoes instead of trail shoes. Thought about MP being hard on Saturday, and decided I'd run 2 miles of warmup before starting the MP. Good call. The first 5K at MP felt tougher than MP ought to. Took a gel in the 2 minute recovery interval, and the second 5K at MP was routine. When I quit, I had a moment of memory doubt, wondering if I'd only done 2.1 miles at MP instead of 3.1; but I'd done the full amount. Added a bit over a mile of cool down at the end, came out to 9.83 miles, and felt great.

    I'm now half way through the 16 week training program. Today started the 2nd of 3 peak mileage weeks.

    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)
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    edited February 2016

    REST DAAAAAAAAAAY <3<3 I needed this one. Still trying to get my hammies and calves to loosen up after a tough week (really, quite a few consecutive long, tough weeks). I've got lots of fun running plans this weekend! 8 miles followed by runners' coffee tomorrow, then 16 miles Sunday followed by a fellow runner's birthday celebrations which will include going to see the movie Race about Jesse Owens -- it only has 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, but the bday crew are all runners, so I think we'll dig it anyway :)

    I just got back from seeing Race with my running friends! Overall, we liked it. We learned a lot of stuff about Jesse Owens and track/Olympics from the mid-30s generally, so that was cool. We also thought it was a really sanitized look at Nazi Germany (from a historian's POV, to be fair), and it felt like a fairly Disney-esque style biopic. There was almost no conflict that had any real stakes, since you KNOW Owens goes to the Olympics; everything seemed to just sort of go his way, and if it didn't it was resolved within a few minutes. Not something I'd urge everyone to see in a theater, but if in a few months you're looking for a rainy weekend movie at home with a bowl of popcorn? Definitely! It's fun. It feels good. It's about running.
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    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
    2/14 3.52
    2/15 3.34
    2/16 rest
    2/17 6.48
    2/18 3.12
    2/19 3.54
    2/20 rest
    2/21 6.32

    Total 59.38
    1. @orphia :excited? ....I'm traveling to the mainland later that same day to see my son who is recovering from surgery to remove some of the melanoma in his brain....not sure if I'll even run it....we'll see.
    2. @skippygirlsmom : things I learned for packing for Hawaii trips: more bathing suits, fewer (NO) dresses/dressy shoes. And for the love of God....wear sunblock...see #1 above (actually, I wear a longsleeve 50spf rashguard shirt and full length compression pants to snorkel....). AND....if you have an extra $200, the Intova Sport (I got mine at Target) is THE best underwater camera I have ever found....and I have been thru a lot of 'em....
    3. @shanaber ....wine..AND a jacket. AND a view? Sweet!

    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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  • Ron_Dco
    Ron_Dco Posts: 51 Member
    Date.................KM...................Total
    2/7...................1.19.................1.19 (Run)
    2/10..................1.85.................3.04 (Walk)
    2/11..................1.88.................4.92 (Walk)
    2/12..................8.8.................13.72 (Bird Count Exercise)
    2/13..................4.20................17.92 (Walk)
    2/15..................5.27................23.19 (Run)
    2/17..................5.32................28.51 (Walk)
    2/18..................2.28................30.79 (Walk)
    2/19..................3.20................33.99 (Run)
    2/21..................2.40................36.39 (Walk)

    First 5 K.................. 25th Feb


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  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Feb 1 - 4.1 km
    Feb 6 - 5.2 km
    Feb 8 - 5.3 km
    Feb 10 - 4.1 km
    Feb 11 – Hurt my back
    Feb 15 – 6 km
    Feb 17 – 4.1 km
    Feb 20 – 5 km - PB at parkrun!
    Feb 22 – 4.3 km

    Total 38.1 km
    Goal 45 km

    Upcoming:
    Willaura Farm to Pub 8.6 km – Saturday Feb 27

    Wore my new orthotics for the first time running this morning. My back and hip felt great! But now the back of my right knee is a bit sore. If it's not one thing, it's another! LOL Guess I'll just introduce them slowly, and try again in a week if all goes well.

    The sunrise was absolutely glorious this morning! Amazing purple and red.

    Didn't take a photo because it faded too much before I could get to the lake (without suburbia in the foreground). One for the memory bank.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    HonuNui wrote: »
    @orphia :excited? ....I'm traveling to the mainland later that same day to see my son who is recovering from surgery to remove some of the melanoma in his brain....not sure if I'll even run it....we'll see.

    Oh, my dear friend, I'm sorry to hear that. I really hope your son's condition improves, and you don't have to worry too much.

    Best wishes.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member

    REST DAAAAAAAAAAY <3<3 I needed this one. Still trying to get my hammies and calves to loosen up after a tough week (really, quite a few consecutive long, tough weeks). I've got lots of fun running plans this weekend! 8 miles followed by runners' coffee tomorrow, then 16 miles Sunday followed by a fellow runner's birthday celebrations which will include going to see the movie Race about Jesse Owens -- it only has 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, but the bday crew are all runners, so I think we'll dig it anyway :)

    I just got back from seeing Race with my running friends! Overall, we liked it. We learned a lot of stuff about Jesse Owens and track/Olympics from the mid-30s generally, so that was cool. We also thought it was a really sanitized look at Nazi Germany (from a historian's POV, to be fair), and it felt like a fairly Disney-esque style biopic. There was almost no conflict that had any real stakes, since you KNOW Owens goes to the Olympics; everything seemed to just sort of go his way, and if it didn't it was resolved within a few minutes. Not something I'd urge everyone to see in a theater, but if in a few months you're looking for a rainy weekend movie at home with a bowl of popcorn? Definitely! It's fun. It feels good. It's about running.

    @kristinegift Thanks for the review!
  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    Good morning! I have added a careful 1.5 miles to my 5 this morning. Just starting back and the last thing I need is shin splints! It feels incredible to be back in the routine, though - to accept that 1.5 miles this morning was pretty much my rest day and to know that I'll be in the gym all week without sacrificing any other activity (except sleep). My 24-hour gym was a life changer. 6.5 out of 25
  • _nikkiwolf_
    _nikkiwolf_ Posts: 1,380 Member
    @shanaber Really beautiful photos. And I'm kind of jealous to read about all the bling you got. I need a new running jacket - but a bottle of wine would also be welcome ;-)

    @skippygirlsmom Whee! New shoes! But you are doing the packing in the wrong order: if you put in your running gear first, all the other stuff will be on top of it. Then you have to unpack your suitcase before you can go for a run after arrival :wink:

    @runner_girl83 Those water dragons look absolutely cool! Though I'm not sure what I'd think if one of them showed up on my path suddenly. I had to lough at your decription of the one hanging on to your toe - it was probably not so funny at that moment, but it does sounds hilarious ;-p

    @ariceroni Congratulations on your new 5k PR. It sounds like you had a perfect race day, with great weather and the dedication to keep on going.

    @vandinem Congratulations on hitting your weight loss goal! And on finding shoes in which you can run pain-free, I hope your foot recovers completely quickly.

    @Ohhim Kudos on the great 15k race, awesome time!

    @Orphia Lovely wildlife photos. And congrats on the new 5k PR! I'm sure you'll do great in your race next weekend! I'd rest completely the day before, and no more than a short easy run (if any) two days before. And follow @Elise4270 suggestion to have some pie - if not before the race, then have some waiting for you at home for afterwards :-)

    @michable Running in those temperatures must have been super tough. I start cursing the "heat" at 22°C, and 28°C + humidity are pure torture. I'm sure running the marathon in cooler temperatures will feel a lot easier than that! Lollies as mid-run fuel sound much nicer than gels.

    @username301 5k without walking for the first time in 14 month? That's great, even if the weather was horrible, congratulations!

  • JohnONE29
    JohnONE29 Posts: 101 Member
    edited February 2016
    10 miles. 50 for the week on 4 runs.
  • snha
    snha Posts: 388 Member
    Everybody: Do you have a suggestion for a half marathon training program (preferably with an app) that combines running and strength training schedule? I've looked around and there are so many online--to the point I cannot differentiate among them. So, I wanted to get your input my trusted runners. To remind you: I started running in July 2015, since then ran 2 5k and 1 10k. My race is in the end of May 2016. Thanks much as always.
  • _nikkiwolf_
    _nikkiwolf_ Posts: 1,380 Member
    Yesterday, I set a new distance PR: 21.6km!
    That was totally unplanned. I didn't even think I'd get a long run in that weekend, since my sister was visiting me, and we did a lot of sightseeing and some hiking. But her flight back was earlier than I had remembered, and it was actually still half an hour before sunset after I dropped her off at the airport.
    So I decided to do the 17km I had planned for next weekend, followed by 3km of walking - I wanted to get to a total of 20km, because there was still one distance-based 20k mission in zombies!run that I had to do before I can move on to season two of the app...
    After 17km, I slowed down as planned, did a little streching - and then decided that it was too cold to be walking the last 3km, so I decided to run them instead. At 19.5km, I was still feeling good, and started to think about the fact that 20km is just a tiny bit shorter than a half marathon. When I signed up for a HM in May, I wasn't convinced I could go that far. I decided to put my doubts to rest by adding a little kilometer to the end of my run. By the time the distance was getting close to 21km, that crazy little voice inside my head reminded my that in a true HM race, I would likely have to go a little further than 21.0975km, with weaving between people and running non-perfect tangents in the curves and all that. So I decided to go to 21.5km, just to be sure. When I looked at the watch a bit later, I was really surprised to see it was already 21.6km. Were did those last few hundred meters go?
    I even had the energy to dance & jump around a bit to celebrate my "first half marathon". When I got to my apartment, I was beginning to feel my legs and opted to let the elevator carry me the last bit of the way. Still, I didn't feel anywhere near as exhausted as I would have imagined to be after running that far!

    ... and then when I settled down on the couch, I read @Stoshew71 's latest blog post, and immediately had a moment of remorse. Because my long run was nearly 50% of my weekly milage this week, and I increased the distance too fast. Twice guilty! Didn't last long, though, I was too happy about running half-marathon distance for the first time ;-)
    But I'll take it nice and easy this week to make up for my crazyness yesterday.


    Summary of my running week:
    15.2.16: 8.0 km should have been 6km, but I tried a new route and got slightly lost
    16.2.16: 2.1 km treadmill warm-up at the gym - started slow, went progressively faster (forgot how you call that kind of workout, if it has a name)
    17.2.16: 11.4 km a little longer mid-week run because I thought I wouldn't have time for a real long run on the weekend
    18.2.16: 3.8 km easy run to the supermarket to pick up some bananas
    21.2.16: 21.6 km in 2:47h - I'm starting to believe I can run my HM in May without hitting the 3h cutoff time :-D