May 2016 Running Challenge

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  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited May 2016
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    May

    1-0
    2-stretching
    3-stretching-knee is still sore
    4-yoga tonight/foam rolled
    5-nothing yet
    6-nothing
    7-13.36mi great race. super hard for me. but I did it and completed it. and now I've finished a half marathon race
    8-nothing
    9-nothing
    10-nothing-recovery takes too long
    11-yoga
    12-nothing
    13-yoga
    14=nothing
    15=nothing
    16-nothing yet.....
    17-4.7mi treadmill with hills. level 4
    18-yoga tonight



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    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 2:51:11
    May 28-29-Global 5k Run Virtual
    May 28-Top Gun Run 5k Virtual
    June 11-Rock n Sole 1/4 Marathon?
    June 19th through Sunday, July 10th SHE Power Virtual Half (got my gear-good stuff)
    July 20-Cream Puff 5k?
    July 30-National Watermelon Day 5k?


  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Date Miles today. Miles for May
    5/1 REST DAY
    5/2 6.2 miles - 6.2 << Taper and cutback week. 5K race Wednesday morning
    5/3 6.2 miles - 12.4
    5/4 4.4 miles - 16.8 << PEO-AVN 5K Fun Run (was only 2.9 miles; plus 1.5 w/u)
    5/4 3.1 miles - 19.9 << got some extra miles squeezed in
    5/5 7.5 miles - 27.4
    5/6 4 miles - 31.4
    5/7 REST DAY << Sick +daughter's birthday party
    5/8 REST DAY
    5/9 9 miles - 40.4 << Madkin Mountain (634 ft elev gain)
    5/9 4 miles - 44.4 << Daily Double
    5/10 8.3 miles - 52.7
    5/10 4 miles 56.7 << Daily Double
    5/11 6.2 miles - 62.9
    5/12 9 miles - 71.9
    5/13 6.4 miles - 78.3
    5/14 17 miles - 95.3
    5/15 REST DAY
    5/16 8 miles - 103.3
    5/16 5 miles - 108.3 << Daily Double
    5/17 9 miles - 117.3
    5/17 4 miles - 121.3 << Daily Double
    5/18 6.2 miles - 127.5

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    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 <<< 19:10 (2.9 mi) 1 in AG 5 OA
    Cotton Row Run 10K - 5/30
    Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler 6/25


  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    edited May 2016
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    5/1-4.12 miles
    5/2- Rest
    5/3- 5.01 miles
    5/4- 3.12 miles
    5/5- 5.1
    5/6- rest
    5/7- 8.44
    4/8-3.11
    4/9-REST much needed REST
    4/10- 5.1
    4/11-4.1
    5/12- 5.11
    5/13- Rest
    5/14- 10.02
    5/15- 4.1
    5/16- Rest
    5/17- 4.19
    5/18-Crosstraining- I hate Crosstraining

    Total: 61.92/100

    Notes on today: Cross Training day today...ugh.....No motivation for it, but I got in the minimum 30 minutes my training plan called for. Interesting note. I discovered an instability/weakness in my right ankle/foot today. I never notice it when running, but definitely felt it jumping back up from burpees and doing butktickers. This could be because I do my HIIT barefoot and always wear shoes when running.

    Currently shopping amazon for ankle supports and running socks...what socks do people here wear? I only have 1 pair of running socks right now....
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited May 2016
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    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Currently shopping amazon for ankle supports and running socks...what socks do people here wear? I only have 1 pair of running socks right now....
    I was pretty happy with thin wicking socks at first and really liked some SwiftWicks that I had. I bought a few differing brands to try out and even took advantage of a coupon in a race packet for a pair of Injinji socks that I did not like at first. Once the mileage got a little high though and I was running in all sorts of weather I found I definitely preferred the Injinji and have settled on the midweight models from Injinji. Their design works the best for preventing blisters and I rarely get black toenails now compared to before these. It's the only sock I wear for running now and have several pair to ensure I'm never without a pair at the ready. :smile:

    Each feet are different, and peoples needs are different. So just because that works for me does not mean anything.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    @MNLittleFinn I wear smartwool for muddy, wet, cold, or new shoe runs. Cheap FILA for regular runs. I have some Nike and UA that are OK, not my fav though.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    Thanks for the suggestions @whatmerunning and @Elise4270 I just have my one pair of Belegas right now and love them, but am always looking to try something new.
  • asmalworld
    asmalworld Posts: 19 Member
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    do you all add warm up and cool down time to your run? or just count the run time i have been running 5km for over a month now my timing is around 31 mins but i add the 3 Min warm up and 3 min cool down.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
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    @MNLittleFinn Running socks - For my general daily runs - Nike or Balega ankle socks in the summer, Smart Wool based Calf Length in the winter for the extra warmth on the calf and better wicking to keep the toes dry and warm. I also have 2 pairs of compression socks for HM races but I can't tell you the brand.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    asmalworld wrote: »
    do you all add warm up and cool down time to your run? or just count the run time i have been running 5km for over a month now my timing is around 31 mins but i add the 3 Min warm up and 3 min cool down.

    for normal easy runs I don't, but that's because I don't warm up and my cool down is just a short walk after I'm done with my mileage/time. For stamina workouts (cruise intervals/tempo intervals, etc...) I count it because I'm doing a mile or so to warm up and cool down.
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
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    @asmalworld - I count the warmup/cooldown.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    asmalworld wrote: »
    do you all add warm up and cool down time to your run? or just count the run time i have been running 5km for over a month now my timing is around 31 mins but i add the 3 Min warm up and 3 min cool down.

    I do. Every little bit helps :smiley:
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
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    MNLittleFinn wrote: »

    Currently shopping amazon for ankle supports and running socks...what socks do people here wear? I only have 1 pair of running socks right now....

    Someone recommended Injinji socks to me a while ago, and I got some and absolutely love them. I had issues with blisters before but not anymore since I started wearing these socks.
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
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    @asmalworld Most of my runs I just walk 1/10th mile to warm up and the same to cool down so I don't bother counting it at all. But sometimes for a longer trail run my warm up and cool down may be 1-1.5 miles total, so I count it but separately, as walking - even if I jogged a little in the warm up. LOL But I wouldn't care if you counted your warm up/cool down in running mileage :smiley:

    @MNLittleFinn Just "regular" socks for me from Kohl's or Walmart or wherever I see pretty colors and think I need new socks. I may be addicted to all things neon. I did have some wool socks from Target that I wore for a few really cold runs in winter. I suppose I've yet to get my weekly mileage up to the point that I'd really be worried about socks though. I don't get blisters.

    @AdrianChr92 Great video :smile:
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,493 Member
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    @MNLittleFinn
    For summer I love the DryMax Lite Mesh socks, though I also have several pair of FitSock F4 socks which I use for shorter runs. I prefer the DryMax over all else because I they work so well protecting my feet even when wet or sweaty. I don't think it's possible to get blisters in them.

    For winter I typically wear the Fitsok ISW Isolwool with the trail cuff, which makes them tall enough to slip under my tights. These are warm enough for all but the coldest runs (down to -10F). Colder than that and I have a pair of Balega and a thick pair of SmartWool. I wore the ISW Isolwool on Saturday for my marathon and even though it warmer than I'd normally use them for, I had no sock related issues. I'll likely use these for my trail running this summer unless my feet get too warm in them.

    When you're down in the Cities next you should stop by one of the many running stores and check all that's available.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    @7lenny7 I'm planning on hitting up running stores when I'm in town. Forgot to look at socks on Mothers day weekend. Might hit up the running store in Duluth this weekend. They are great. Oh, a few pages back you asked about the camber on the roads. It's not too bad, but I do notice it. I tend to run on the white line or even in the lane a little, that really helps.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    A little advice from my favorite RW columnist, Mark Remy.


    http://www.runnersworld.com/advice/twenty-years-twenty-lessons
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    Elise4270 wrote: »
    A little advice from my favorite RW columnist, Mark Remy.


    http://www.runnersworld.com/advice/twenty-years-twenty-lessons

    #20 was especially true
  • CivicSista
    CivicSista Posts: 459 Member
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    Don't think I have posted up in the May thread yet. I ran a 5k in the beginning of the month and am SO close to a PR. (PR is 27:36 in 2012, I got down to a 28:09 on the 1st)

    The past week has been pretty relaxed, my AC has been out, and with the heat here in FL it is unbearable to be in my apartment. Coming home after a run, and taking a cold shower is great. I am looking forward to the weekend, as I have off work and plan to take advantage and get in some miles.

    My goal for the month is 40 miles
  • PoppetsMaster
    PoppetsMaster Posts: 200 Member
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    PoppetsMaster wrote: »
    DATE...............MILES.............TOTAL
    5/1....................REST................00.00
    5/2....................REST................00.00
    5/3.......................5.00.................5.00
    5/4.....................10.00...............15.00
    5/5.......................3.00...............18.00
    5/6....................REST................18.00
    5/7.....................12.00...............30.00
    5/8.......................6.00...............36.00
    5/9....................REST................36.00
    5/10..................REST................36.00
    5/11.....................5.00...............41.00
    5/12.....................4.00...............45.00
    5/13..................REST................45.00
    5/14...................31.50...............76.50 (GRT 50k Ultra)
    5/15..................REST................76.50
    5/16..................REST................76.50
    5/17.....................5.50...............82.00
    5/18.....................5.00...............87.00


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    2016 Races
    5/14: Glacier Ridge Ultra -- 50k (Portersville, PA)
    7/9: Buckeye Trail 50k -- 50k (Brecksville, OH)
    7/16: ColorRun --5k (with my 15 year old)(Pittsburgh, PA)
    9/10: 1st Annual Possum Glory Endurance Race -- 50k (Northern Cambria, PA)
    10/1: Cloudsplitter 100 -- 100 Miles (Pine Mountain, KY)
    10/15: Buffalo Creek Half Marathon (Sarver, PA)
  • Run4Me2Day
    Run4Me2Day Posts: 344 Member
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    Update! My goal is 100 Miles I had to take a couple days off, but managed to take another mile off during a lunch walk today. That leaves me with 48.89 miles left. I will be taking more off tonight and hoping to be back up at 5 AM to get a run tomorrow.

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