April 2016 Running Challenge
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April
1-no run yet, maybe later
2-13.2mi
3-nothing
4-nothing
5-5.35
6-yoga tonight
7-nope
8-late night tonight(ani difranco concert), so no run this morning
9-nothing
10-nothing
11-4.27mi
12- slept in
13-yoga (foam rolling-esque aerial yoga)
14-nothing
15-nothing
16-my bacholette party-lots of dancing
17-recovery from party.
18-nothing
19-4.86mi hard one
20-5.00mi and yoga
21-nothing
22-2+ hours of aerial yoga
23-1+ hour of aerial yoga
24-nothing
25-nothing yet, maybe later
26-5.15mi easy run. i want to work more on hills than speed. hills are coming in my half marathon.
27-5.06mi technically it was an easy run but I couldn't catch my breath. more hills and yoga
28-nothing. flare, body is on fire
RACES:
Jan 16-Frosty 5k-33:43:123 (gun time-don't have chip time)
Feb 13-Steve Cullen Run 8k chip time: 53:37
Feb 15 Puppy Love Virtual Run 10k runkeeper time: 1:13:20
Mar 12-Great Pi Run 5k 32:17
May 7-Door County Half Marathon
May 28-Top Gun Run 5k
June 11-Rock n Sole 1/4 Marathon?
June 19th through Sunday, July 10th SHE Power Virtual Half
July 20-Cream Puff 5k?
July 30-National Watermelon Day 5k?
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@instantmartian - I would try and change corrals too. They will probably work with you.
@07KatieP13 - Hills are hard! It took me a while to make it to the top of the challenging hills running the whole way when I first committed to tackling hilly routes. As I explored further out and had routes with more than one challenging hill it was not too unusual to find myself a bit exhausted on the last one and walking a bit. But it is the best training you can do. Keep at it!
@Elise4270 - You need to lock your foot up in a cage or something to keep you from running!1 -
The leg is feeling much better--no limp or pain when walking, and only mild discomfort when putting pressure on the outside of my lower leg. I'm confident I'll be able to get back out there next week.
In other news, my sister has conned me into registering for my 2nd full marathon. It will be November 12th, on South Padre Island. I'm still planning on doing the Jenks Half on the 5th, but will take it easy rather than actually racing it.
Plenty of time to get myself pulled back together and ready to run another full--hopefully better than last time!4 -
WhatMeRunning wrote: »
@Elise4270 - You need to lock your foot up in a cage or something to keep you from running!
Like a parking boot!!
Seriously, I feel so bad for people here when they are injured and can't run. Non-runners do not get it!
@ceciliaslater - Glad your leg is feeling better!
@PoppetsMaster - Welcome back!
@MNLittleFinn - Been considering Glycerins myself. I love Ghosts though.
@Ron_Dco - Sorry for the bad news on blood sugar.
@_nikkiwolf_ - I hate when shorts do that!! When mine wear out, the liner tends to slide where it isn't supposed to as well...very uncomfortable! Maybe an excuse to buy new gear?2 -
4/01: Off, rest day
4/02: 12 miles, long and easy
4/03: 8K race - 36:36 (7:22 pace) - new PR! + 1 mile warm up
4/04: 4 miles, easy
4/05: 5 miles, easy
4/06: 5 miles total, 2 miles @ 7:38 (LT) pace (am)
4/06: 4 miles, easy (pm)
4/07: 5 miles, easy
4/08: Off, rest day
4/09: Half Marathon - 1:53:11 - treated as a long run with strong finish
4/10: 4 miles, easy
4/11: 6 miles, easy
4/12: 7 miles total, 3x1 mile repeats @ 7:19 pace
4/13: 6 miles, easy (am)
4/13: 4 miles, easy (pm)
4/14: 8 miles total, 5 miles @ 7:45 (goal HM) pace
4/15: Off, rest day
4/16: 6 miles, easy
4/17: 13 miles, long and easy
4/18: 6 miles, easy
4/19: 7 miles total, 3x1 mile repeats @ 5K effort
4/20: 5 miles, easy (am)
4/20: 4 miles, easy (pm)
4/21: 6 miles, easy
4/22: Off, rest day (+ core)
4/23: 7 miles, easy
4/24: 5K race - 23:05 + 2 miles warm up
4/25: Off, letting my knee heal up + core/hip exercises
4/26: Off + strength training
4/27: Off + core/hip exercises
4/28: 3 miles, easy
Total: 151.79 miles
A slow 3 miles this gloomy morning to test out how my knee is doing. The good news is that the knee pain was gone! Except my hamstring was hurting a little the whole time, and it felt like all the muscles in my right leg were sore and working extra hard. I’m planning to see how things feel the rest of the day, and then reassess tomorrow. Hopefully I’ll be up for another short run!
Thank you everyone for your well-wishes! Seems like I am on the mend
Races I'm registered for:
04/03 - Shamrock Shuffle (8K) 36:36 - new 8K PR!
04/09 - Chi Town Half Marathon 1:53:11 - took it nice and easy
04/24 - Ravenswood Run (5K) 23:05 - stupid knee
05/22 - Chicago Spring 13.1
05/28 - Soldier Field Run (10 miles)
07/21 - Esprit de She 5K
09/10 - Magnificent Mile Half Marathon
09/25 - Chicago Lifetime 5K
10/09 - Chicago Marathon
10/30 - Hot Chocolate 5K
11/27 - Space Coast Half Marathon4 -
Goal of 70 Miles for April
4/2 – 8.77 Mi
4/6 – 5.55 Mi
4/11 – 4.28 Mi
4/20 – 3.59 Mi
4/23 – 6.09 Mi
4/26 – 4.75 Mi
4/28 – 5.57 Mi
Progress toward Goal 38.6 / 701 -
4/28 - 4.3 miles
yeah for running 2 days in a row with negative splits no less knee was a little sore, but feels fine now
60 of 100 miles
Today is our high school track fundraiser - we have an Elementary School Track and Field meet for kids in our local feeder schools. I'll be spending the afternoon with 300 3rd to 5th graders who will be running the normal races and doing long jump and softball throw. It's like herding cats! Skip will be the reporter on the scene . Her and a friend from journalism will be there doing a story and interviewing kids and parents, it's her first video story. The Coach didn't want her there at all since tomorrow is sectionals but she had already pitched this story with her teacher.2 -
I've been using (and loving) Glycerins for quite a while now and recently bought a pair of Ghosts. I think I like the Ghosts better.@MNLittleFinn - Been considering Glycerins myself. I love Ghosts though.
They seem every bit as cushy as the Glycerins, but lighter. I'm retiring a pair of Glycerin 12's soon and figure they will be replaced with another pair of Ghosts as I continue evaluating. I prefer the laces that come with the Glycerins over the Ghosts though. 0 -
Ghosts were a top option for me, but I could only find them in size 8, and I needed 7, so the Glycerins won. On the other hand, I also opted for the Glycerins because they were heavier, so when I run in my Pegasus, they feel even lighter for speed work and racing and such...0
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April Showers? Bah!
Thanks everyone for your support!! April has been Awesome and all of you, your jokes, prayers, vids, and pix helped to make it so!
Hit my goal of 60, and may squeeze another run in before month's end
WHOO HOO!
- 01 - 4.2 mi
- 04 - 5.5 mi
- 10 - 14.0 mi Sympa/Kines-thetic Half Marathon
- 13 - .6 mi Spring Training
- 16 - 8.6 mi
- 18 - 7.2mi Commuter run
- 23 - 10.7mi
- 25 - 6.6 Commuter run (catch that train!)
- 28 - 6.7 Commuter run
Year Totals - 2016 (Goal:600miles)
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6 miles today at a nice slow, easy pace. I was pretty stiff for the first quarter mile from yesterday's long run, but the rest of the run was quite pleasant.
I had to dodge many sticks and run though lots of mud and dirt on the paved trails today after the recent storms. We had so much hail for so long that chunks of trees got shredded. Makes me wonder what the natural trails look like.
4/1 - Rest
4/2 - 14 miles
4/3 - 5 miles
4/4 - 5 miles
4/5 - 5 miles
4/6 - 8 miles
4/7 - 5 miles
4/8 - Rest
4/9 - 13.1 miles
4/10 - 5 miles
4/11 - 5 miles
4/12 - 5 miles
4/13 - 8.3 miles
4/14 - 5 miles
4/15 - Rest
4/16 - 13.3 miles
4/17 - 5 miles
4/18 - 4 miles
4/19 - 4 miles
4/20 - 4 miles
4/21 - 4 miles
4/22 - Rest
4/23 - 13.1 miles (or 12.5???)
4/24 - Rest
4/25 - 6 miles
4/26 - 6 miles
4/27 - 10 miles
4/28 - 6 miles
158.8/160 miles
Upcoming races:
4/9 - Rock the Parkway half marathon (Kansas City, MO) 2:30:17.6 new PR
4/16 - Garmin Wickedly Fast half marathon (Olathe, KS) 2:28:39.52 new PR
4/23 - Heroes for Hope half marathon (North Kansas City, MO) 2:19:14 new PR
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)
9/25 - Broadway Bridge half marathon (Kansas City, MO)
10/15 - Kansas City 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)3 -
Being slightly CDO myself, I completely understand the NEED to get those last 2 miles in. 'Fraid I'm not thinking of much WHILE I'm running, but I'll keep you in thoughts and prayers otherwise, mm-kay?I'm at 98/130 for the month- so sad. Maybe I'll get lucky and be able to get 2 miles before the end of the month.
Think of me on your runs.
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Being slightly CDO myself, I completely understand the NEED to get those last 2 miles in. 'Fraid I'm not thinking of much WHILE I'm running, but I'll keep you in thoughts and prayers otherwise, mm-kay?I'm at 98/130 for the month- so sad. Maybe I'll get lucky and be able to get 2 miles before the end of the month.
Think of me on your runs.
All ya gotta do is lie to me.
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@Elise4270 you can be my running buddy in spirit on my Long Run this Sat.2
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@Elise4270 - I will run my HM in your honor this weekend! Heck, for that matter, this weekends HM is for all of the MFP Running Challenge peeps in the infirmary.
Oh, and something I just thought about while blending up my post-run meal smoothie...
Back in the March challenge I ran to the store to get some beets, some of you may recall because there was some funny imagery people had of me running 2 miles back to my house carrying a bag of beets (which I did actually do). I was taking in some beets as part of my regular diet after reading about beets possibly having a positive impact on your bodies ability to deliver oxygen to your muscles thereby increasing endurance and even speed. I recall @Stoshew71 saying he was curious to know how this went, which is why I am sharing here (and for others who may be interested).
So, in the weeks since I started having some beets regularly on my run days I feel faster and feel my long runs are easier. Granted, I have to give a large chunk of this credit towards my training. I am currently about 45 seconds/mile faster than just a month ago. I have not felt any need to walk on long runs, even on increased mileage weeks.
How much I can credit the beets? I have no idea. But I do plan to keep them in my nutrition plan if only for their unique antioxidants and boatloads of iron and Vitamin A (I use the greens as well).
Now, I consume my beets differently than how most people who specifically take beets to assist in running. The stories I read had people consuming beet juice BEFORE a run. In my case I am using the actual beet vegetables (and greens) as part of a smoothie that I eat an hour or two after a run as a first post-run meal. So basically, I run, then have my standard recovery drink (carbs+protein) then an hour or two later I make my smoothie which is:
50g Beet root
140g Blueberries
120g Dark sweet cherries
120g Triple berry blend (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries)
30g Beet greens (leaves and stems)
30g Spinach
30g Kale
42g Mixed nuts (for fat and protein)
1 scoop protein powder (for protein)
Similarly to how I feel I can notice faster recovery from my recovery drink, I feel like this smoothie has a similar effect. Granted, it is a crazy blend of healthy crap, so that may be a given. But there it is.
For whatever it's worth to anyone. Could be nothing, could actually be something. But my running HAS improved in the last month, no doubt about that.0 -
01-Apr: 0.00 miles but 4.42 miles (walk)
02-Apr: 6.63 miles
03-Apr: <Life Day>
04-Apr: 8.11 miles
05-Apr: 5.86 miles
06-Apr: 2.26 miles
07-Apr: 2.75 miles
08-Apr: 2.77 miles
09-Apr: 10.13 miles
10-Apr: <Life Day>
11-Apr: 7.53 miles
12-Apr: 2.79 miles
13-Apr: 3.33 miles
14-Apr: 3.26 miles
15-Apr: 3.28 miles
16-Apr: 9.28 miles
17-Apr: <Life Day>
18-Apr: 3.29 miles
19-Apr: 3.33 miles
20-Apr: 3.17 miles
21-Apr: 3.37 miles
22-Apr: 3.19 miles
23-Apr: 6.93 miles
24-Apr: <Life Day>
25-Apr: 8.74 miles
26-Apr: 6.52 miles
27-Apr: 3.27 miles
28-Apr: 6.72 miles
29-Apr:
30-Apr:
If I can manage another double-run day tomorrow, and an 8+ on Saturday, I can make my goal.
Looks like I need to revise the goal for next month - don't like getting this close to the end without being sure I'm gonna cross that line!
Upcoming Races:
06-May: Macon' Us Glow 5K
07-May: All About Animals 10.2K
14-May: Battle of Byron 5K AND
Back the Blue Glow Run 10K, WR
21-May: Georgia Jugfest 5K, Knoxville
28-May: GEICO/Special Olympics 5K OR
Edge Fitness 5K, Bonaire
30-May: Cordele Kiwanis 8K
03-Jun: Daylily Dash 5K, Gray
04-Jul: Peachtree Road Race 10K, Atlanta, GA
05-Sep: Labor Day Road Race 10K
17-Sep: Joshua's Wish 5K
24-Sep: Georgia Golden Olympics 5K1 -
Date Miles today. Miles for April
4/1 REST DAY
4/2 14.3 miles - 14.3 <<< 13.1 HM + 1.2 warmup
4/3 REST DAY
4/4 4.2 miles - 18.5 << will try and get a second lunch time run in
4/4 4.0 miles - 22.5 << daily double, 3E +1HMP
4/5 8 miles - 30.5
4/6 4.2 miles - 34.7 << easy recovery 4 (taper week)
4/7 6 miles - 40.7
4/8 5 miles - 45.7
4/9 3.3 miles - 49
4/10 14.2 miles - 63.2 << 13.1 + 1.1 w/u
4/11 6.2 miles - 69.4
4/12 9 miles - 78.4
4/12 6.2 miles - 84.6 << daily double
4/13 6.2 miles - 90.8
4/14 9.6 miles - 100.4
4/14 6.2 miles - 106.6 << daily double
4/15 6.2 miles - 112.8 << recovery run
4/16 16 miles - 128.8 << LSD run with a fast finish
4/17 REST DAY
4/18 10.5 miles 139.3
4/19 8 miles 147.3 << Tempo pace for a few miles
4/19 6.2 miles 153.5 << daily double
4/20 6.2 miles - 159.7
4/21 9 miles - 168.7 << Madkin Mnt + some tempo work
4/21 4 miles - 172.7 << daily double
4/22 6.2 miles - 178.9 << recovery day
4/23 17.5 miles - 196.4 << Long run on Madkin & Weeden Mnts 1193 ft elev
4/24 REST DAY
4/25 8 miles - 204.4 << have a daily double planned for later on today
4/25 4 miles - 208.4 << daily double
4/26 8 miles - 216.4
4/26 4 miles - 220.4 << daily double
4/27 6.2 miles - 226.6
4/28 9.5 miles - 236.1
4/28 5 miles - 241.1 << daily double and some trails
Upcoming races:
UAH 8K - 3/6 <<< 34:33 3 in AG
Oak Barrel HM - 4/2 <<<< 1:38:00 3 in AG
Bridge Street HM - 4/10 <<< 1:36:33 3 in AG
PEO-AVN Team Day 5K - 5/4
Cotton Row Run 10K - 5/30
Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler 6/25
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01/04 4 miles
04/04 5 miles
05/04 4 miles
06/04 4 miles
08/04 5 miles
09/04 4 miles
11/04 4 miles
13/04 4 miles
14/04 5miles
16/04 4miles
19/04 6.25 miles
20/04 4 miles
22/04 3 miles
23/04 4 miles
24/04 3 miles
26/04 5.25 miles
27/04 5 miles
28/04 4 miles
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@MNLittleFinn Thanks! I'll take it! @WhatMeRunning I was thinking about that today, you and those beets. I had fresh vegetable juice today at lunch, and something has knocked me smooth sleepy (OK it could be work/depression/no running/the talk of a strike-I'm in a salaried non union position- so that could be a disaster).
I copied your recipe. I do plan on getting my juicer out, ugh it's SUCH a mess. But, why the heck not. It's not like I'm spending 5-7 hours a week running.
I may be out. So I'm going to focus on nutrition and dropping some weight. Perfect timing on the beet info.1 -
I went out for a usual easy run on Monday but only made it 3/10 of a mile before I called it quits. Right above my achilles on my left leg was really bothering me and I was nervous it was going to mess up my gait. I haven't ran or lifted until today. That part of my leg didn't start aching until I was just about done with my 45 minute run and it wasn't too bad. It's aching a bit when I have been walking since stopping my run though so that is really frustrating me. Anyway, I got 3.45 miles out of today while it was snowing. Lovely spring in Colorado. I am going to test out a small run tomorrow and see how my leg is feeling. Hopefully I won't have to keep resting. Running really helps my body feel better from Fibro and RA.
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