The February 2016 Running Challenge
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@WhatMeRunning It is actually 3 different Hills but all are on the East Side of our River Valley which has the Steeper Grade. We do most of our Trail Runs on the on the West Side of the River as it has lots of Long Rolling Hills that have great Trails crossing at different angles so it can be a short 3 to a long 25k depending on what sequence of trails we link together.
@7lenny7 Glad to hear that Kody never got hurt. Definitely a Great Group of Winter Warriors that you run with. Laughed at the Mental Visual of the one member who came in on X-Country Skis to do a run. Yes Running in Deep Snow is like running on Sand - Maybe even harder due to the snow breaking out from under your toes at the last part of the push off. I find that the next day my Quads were really telling me that I had a good workout.0 -
2/1 - Rest day. Semi-planned.
2/2 - Snow Day
2/3 - 4 miles on treadmill
@lporter229, @michable, @Stoshew71, @7lenny7, @Elise4270 - #haventpeakedyet Love that hashtag! Guess I qualify as a youngster?!? (42)
@skippygirlsmom - Yay for pain free miles! And a big ol' woot for Hawaii!!
@Stoshew71 - Yep...running gear stimulus package for sure!!
@9voice9 - Ugh! Sorry to hear that. Glad you can get back for your race, though!
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@kellyjellybellyjelly HAPPY BIRTHDAY!0
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Newbie welcomes to @CariTJR @teramae @pippishortstockings @itstime2016 @nhenryoliver @ShaeDetermined @treegirl97
@kristinegift: Yeah, they were saying 40MPH winds in our forecast too..think I’ll stick with the rest day today and maybe just take a walkFebruary Running Totals (miles)
2/2 – 9.73 warm up, speed work, cool down
You know you're training for a marathon when warm up, speed work, and cool down add up to almost 10 miles and you don't expect it to be even the second longest mileage of the week.
Y'all marathon/ultra folks are CRAZY
Mo Feb 1: Iowa caucuses…Can’t.tear.myself.away. What did I say about “consistency” again? I did reset my training since it’s a new month to the “Sub 2:30:00 half marathon” plan..maybe I can pull a Peewee Herman and say “I meant to do that?”
Tu Feb 2: On the board! 3.06 miles in the rain.
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_nikkiwolf_ wrote: »Although the plan is to rent snowshoes and head for some snowy mountain trails, that would make for interesting running conditions!
@_nikkiwolf_, Even better! They have snowshoe races here. I'd think that would be good crosstraining.That race serious sounds interesting. Are they all in one place? That might be nice, then you already know the location for race 2-4. And "Autumn Trail" conjurs up really pretty images of clear blue skies and falling leaves ;-)
They are all at the same park, on Wednesdays, every other week starting the last week of August. The first two routes are 4 miles, that last two routes are 5.5K. The start line is on my way home from work. It couldn't be more convenient for me. There's another trail series I'll be signing up for that runs 5 or 6 times during the summer on Tuesdays but they change parks every time.0 -
DATE...............MILES...............TOTAL
2/1.....................REST..................0.00
2/2.......................6.50...................6.50
2/3.......................5.00.................11.50
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
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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
Total: 13 miles
Did some good speed work today! 1 mile warm up to the track; 4x800m (at 5K pace) with 400m recovery jog between; 1 mile cool down. I really really hate running 800m repeats (they’re my least favorite repeat distance) so it was a real struggle for me to get out there today. Especially since it was 28 degrees out and 18 mph winds. I’m very glad I did though!
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
5/28 - Soldier Field Run (10 miles)0 -
MorningGhost14 wrote: »
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Just dropping by quickly because someone sent me this, and I had to share
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Goal for February (according to my 1/2 marathon training plan) is 63 miles.
2/1 = 3 miles treadmill
2/2 = off
3/3 = 3 miles outside0 -
@_nikkiwolf_ haha!! The only one who has said anything like that to me about running outside is my husband
You guys on the other hand are wonderfully supportive!
@7lenny7 love your winter warrior running stories! So glad you and your partner are ok. Running in snow and its many challenges eh!0 -
Thank you for the encouragement, and welcome!! I am excited to be on this journey
@7lenny7 That snow sounds intense! Our winters (Michigan) can be quite similar, can I ask if you use a certain type of shoe for running, or a type of sock? I have been using my same old gear but with a shell coat, wool gloves, double docks, and a beanie. I find that I'm getting rashes on my calves, and don't know if I should go to Target and buy some cold weather gear, or invest in something potentially better from UnderArmor or a place like that. Would you (or anyone else) have any advice for me?
I appreciate it!!!0 -
punkrockgoth wrote: »I am currently trying to train for a marathon in June but running into a lot of issues, mostly around overtraining. I'm having a hard time getting in enough mileage to properly train without overtraining, so I'm really not sure how to progress from here. I'm at the point where I'm training so much my weight loss has stalled and I really need that weight loss to help me improve my speed. Long story short, I need to rethink my approach to maximize results and minimize injury.
My January goal was 69 miles. I got 39 done.
For February, my goal is 45 miles. This allows me to get in a weekly long run and get in some shorter workouts too while allowing lots of space for cross training and weights.
@punkrockgoth How far is your current long run? How many miles in a week are you up to and how many runs per week are you at right now? You have plenty of time till June (about 4 or 5 months) to slowly build up the mileage. Are you doing anything other than running (like any other cross-training)?
As far as losing weight, MFP is a great place and looking at your diary it looks you are doing a great job tracking. So it's a matter of cleaning up what is going in.
We are all here to help.
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kristinegift wrote: »2/1: 6 miles with Joe to Go crew
2/2: 5 miles
2/3: 7.5 miles
I had 10 on the calendar for today, but when I woke up I knew that wasn't going to happen. Today is the awful, dreaded Day of Severe Lady Cramps, which meant my legs could barely move a 9:30 pace this morning, whereas a couple days ago 7:40s were easy peasy. I was planning to do 5 miles, but when I got to the turn to go home, I figured I had time to add 2-3 more and added on another little loop. I sort of regretted it because I was slow and I felt awful and it was raining a cold rain, but now I won't feel like I have to go do any more tonight. I can take a 2.5 mile loss on the week better than a 5 mile loss. Here's to hoping I don't feel like total poo tomorrow!
Upcoming races:
4/3: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon
5/1: New Jersey Marathon
I'm sorry. Hope you feel better soon.
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@pippishortstockings Go online to Dick's Sporting Goods. They are having a really good sale on winter stuff. I got two pairs of Reebok running pants for $25 each and most of the time shipping is free. Check out nearby running stores, find what you like, and if it's too expensive there, look online. You can find some phenomenal deals if you look. Amazon is a great place to find things. If you stalk the running stores you'll find some awesome deals as they start the transition to a new season. I found that for me, investing in seasons that hadn't arrived yet or had just passed, helped me stay motivated.0
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pippishortstockings wrote: »Thank you for the encouragement, and welcome!! I am excited to be on this journey
@7lenny7 That snow sounds intense! Our winters (Michigan) can be quite similar, can I ask if you use a certain type of shoe for running, or a type of sock? I have been using my same old gear but with a shell coat, wool gloves, double docks, and a beanie. I find that I'm getting rashes on my calves, and don't know if I should go to Target and buy some cold weather gear, or invest in something potentially better from UnderArmor or a place like that. Would you (or anyone else) have any advice for me?
I appreciate it!!!
@pippishortstockings, Last night, because of the deep snow, I wore my trail running shoes which are Merrell All Out Charge. They worked well. One guy in our group had put screws in his shoes and I'm sure that worked well too. For most of my winter road running I wear the same road shoes I do in the summer, though I put duct tape on the toe if it's really cold to stop the cold air from getting through the mesh. For deep snow I'll use my trail shoes. The upper, while not waterproof, is thicker and lets less air and moisture through, plus has better tread. I have a pair of screw shoes I made last weekend that I've used just one time on a really ice trail. They worked great for that, but I'd only wear those if I felt I really needed to.
For socks, I use a Fitsok ISW Isowool with a trail cuff. The cuff is just long enough to fit under my running tights. I really like these! When it gets really cold...single digits or less, I wear a pair of DryMax cold weather socks. I'm very happy with these too.
I don't know what to tell you about your calf rash. Does the rash appear on the same place a particular piece of clothing touches your skin? I would try different materials covering that area. Perhaps a very thin "over-the-calf" liner sock?0 -
I'm recovering from a sinus infection, and late posting this. My goal is 50 miles this month.0
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Goal: 70 miles
2/1:7 miles
2/2: 2 miles0 -
Date Miles today. Miles for February
2/1 7.55 miles - 7.55
2/2 7.4 miles - 14.95
2/3 4.5 miles - 19.45
Upcoming races:
UAH Spring Road Race 8K - 3/6
Oak Barrel HM - 4/2
Bridge Street HM - 4/10
Cotton Row Run 10K - 5/30
Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler - 6/25
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_nikkiwolf_ wrote: »Just dropping by quickly because someone sent me this, and I had to share
LOL.
I think the ones running inside are the crazy ones. We had a storm this weekend and the roads were really bad (even the ones that are normally runnable most of the winter). I had several friends run 20-22 milers on a treadmill. That is the definition of insanity to me. Much respect. I could never do it.
Well, I can't run 20 miles anyway, but if I could...0 -
Hydeel6582 wrote: »Hi everyone, I'm new here. My story: I started running when I turned 50. I ran for about 3 years doing 5K's and 10K's. My Dad found himself with brain cancer and he needed my care and support, it was a tough road and he died in less then a year. It's now been almost 2 years since his death and I decided I needed to take care of me. So I have signed up for a free half marathon to help my home town recover. I have about 60 lbs to lose and I need to be fit to run my first ever Half Marathon by December of this year. I am currently doing 2-3 Miles in a walk jog combo... I need your support as I begin a new journey, I need to be methodical, plan well, eat right, stay injury free! I'm really happy to be running again and I love goal setting. I've set a goal of 35 Miles for February and a 10lb weight loss
I am so very sorry to hear about your father. My mother passed away about four months ago at the age of 58 from a very short battle with pancreatic cancer. It is so very hard to pick up and keep going after something like that happens. I completely understand where you're coming from.
Best of luck with your goals. You can do it! I'm doing my first ever half marathon in a few weeks, though it's the third one I've trained for. Turns out I'm injury prone. I just joined this challenge thing last month, but everyone is super supportive and encouraging. You are in good company.0 -
02/02 8.00 mi
TOTAL 8.00 mi
GOAL 50.00 mi
Upcoming Races:
02/21 - Disney Princess Half Marathon
04/02 - Philadelphia Hot Chocolate 15K
04/09 - Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K
05/01 - Blue Cross Broad Street Run (10 miler)
09/18 - Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon
(I decided to join the "cool kids" and list all the upcoming races I'm currently registered for.) 0 -
Feb 1 - Run/ .9 miles, Walk/ 1.21 miles - Week 2 Day 1
Feb 3 - Run/ .9 miles, Walk/ 1.21 miles -Week 2 Day 2
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@7lenny7 I can not believe you screwed your shoes. Have you tried it out yet?
@elise4270, I joined a group of trail runners last weekend and one of them warned that because of a recent thaw and refreeze, it could be slippery. Screwing shoes was suggested. So, the night before the run I took my retired pair of Brooks, and screwed them repeatedly, in the bottom, until they looked like they had been screwed enough.
The next morning I woke up, rolled over and saw them still where I had left them, and we got going. They worked quite well. I ran 11 miles that day and in places some folks who didn't screw their shoes were sliding. Those of us who did, and one guy with YakTrax had no problem.
That said, after about 8 miles the ball of my left foot started giving me minor issues. I can't say for certain it was the screwed shoes, but the next did I used my trail shoes and ran nearly 7 miles with no issues, though i did slip around more. I may take out some of the screws and see if I can get by with less, or experiment with different locations.
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@karllundy thanks! I've always wanted to go to Hawaii so I can't wait.
@_nikkiwolf_ love the meme
@kristinegift ugh sorry for your cramps, but awesome job getting out there when you are feeling like that
@pippishortstockings I'm a big fan of layering and wool socks in the winter. I don't really wear anything heavy when I run. If it's like 10 out I'll a baselayer, long sleeve dri fit and a hoodie that's not too heavy.
@7lenny7 so glad you and Kody are both okay. My poor Macy is down and out right now with a staph infection on her stomach. It's awful when our furbabies get hurt or are so close to being hurt. I call my "screw shoes" "hooker heels" but screw shoes can work.
@hydeel6582 I'm sorry about your Dad. Having lost my Dad after a long illness I can say it takes a long time to recover from the loss. Welcome to our happy family.
@9voice9 UGH - I'm so sorry about the redo you need on your surgery. Stupid driver!!
Had PT today, he's happy with the way things are coming along and says keep doing what you are doing. Okay I can do that.0
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