June (2016) Running Challenge
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EvgeniZyntx wrote: »Goal 120 km
4 - 6 km
6 - 21.4 km
9 - 30.1 km cycling
Total 27.4 km running
So, I'm thinking more and more, I'm going to shift my training towards triathlon prep. Either a Marathon plan with a lot of cross training or a tri-plan. Today's ride was just too much fun.
For my last 70.3 (which was 3 weeks before my last marathon), I roughly followed the garmin olympic II HR plan alongside their marathon III HR plan, and it worked out pretty well. I just ignored most of the run workouts aside from the bricks as my marathon plan was getting me enough mileage.
Thanks, that makes sense. I'm looking at a HH Marathon Plan that has a lot of bike/cross but I think I'm going to focus on a swim specific plan (my weakness) and stack that.
I paid for the registration for a sprint in August so I'm committed like a chicken, now I just need to do the workouts to commit like a pig. Eggs and bacon, man. Eggs and bacon!3 -
Goal 120 km
4 - 6 km
6 - 21.4 km
9 - 30.1 km cycling
10 - 6.1 km
Total 33.5 km running 30.1 km cycling
Morning run, I rarely do those, but I'm off to drive to France today and won't get it done otherwise. Have a great one!3 -
Date Miles MTD ------ ----- ------ June 1 5.1 5.1 June 2 5.6 10.7 June 4 5.8 16.5 June 5 4.2 20.7 June 7 4.2 24.9 June 9 5.1 30.0 June 10 4.3 34.3
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MNLittleFinn wrote: »hydrate...hydrate...hydrate....almost a gallon of water today, and will drink a similar amount or more tomorrow....don't want to be dried out when I race on Saturday.
Don't forget salt and potasium.2 -
Date Miles today. Miles for June
6/1 5 miles - 5 << Another recovery run.
6/2 6.5 miles - 11.5
6/3 REST DAY (unplanned but necessary)
6/4 13.5 miles - 25
6/5 REST DAY
6/6 8 miles 33
6/6 4 miles 37 << Daily Double
6/7 9 miles 46
6/7 5 miles 51 << Daily Double
6/8 6.2 miles 57.2
6/9 9 miles 66.2
6/10 6.2 miles 72.4
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 << 44:57 PR
Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler 6/25
Rocket City Marathon - 12/10
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I'm still healing up from that cuboid dislocation, but doing pretty well. I wanted to rest until there was no more soreness and there is still some very minor lingering soreness. I might be able to push off on it and run a short while but I am just going to go ahead and keep resting it through the weekend and will test it on Monday if there are no setbacks.
Good luck to all who are racing this morning! Kick everyone's *kitten* and run like the wind!
6/1 - 8 brutal miles
6/2 - 4 crappy miles
6/3 - 3.1 lovely, fast, and hilly miles
6/4 - 13.1 wonderful, moderate effort, hilly miles
6/5 - Rest
6/6 - 1.1 mile trail fail
6/7 - Healing a foot injury
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6/13 - Hope to start running again...
29.3/225 miles
Upcoming races (this list is subject to change at the posters whim):
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)[/quote]
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I used a pronged collar initially with Hobbes the Vizsla to keep him from pulling. The front pull harness and the one that went around his nose did not work at all. It did not t are long with the pronged collar, maybe a couple of times before he stopped pulling and we transitioned to just a regular collar. I also used treats to just keep him at my side. Now we use his regular collar and a Kurgo adjustable waist leash so my hands are free. I absolutely love the waist leash - it has really revolutionized our runs.lporter229 wrote: »Yes, I definitely noticed that she does better if we have a nice walk prior to the run. Do you use a harness when you run or a regular collar? Was it hard to get used to the waist leash? My SIL bought one for me, but I don't think we are ready for that yet. A friend of mine uses one and it works great for her though. I must admit, it frightens me a little.
I used to use a harness that you attach the leash to in front, but she does better in general if I just attach it to her collar. I've heard that if you use a harness where the clip is on the back the dog's instinct is to pull hard - no good for running, but we use one like this when she pulls me on the bike (that's how she gets her real exercise). I haven't tried a waist leash. I have a really dorky fanny pack that I attach the leash to & wear around my waist. I'm sure I look like a serious dork that way, but it works & I can carry all the treats, inhaler, etc with me without having to hold them in my hand.
My boyfriend has a skijoring belt that he uses. (skijoring = sport where dogs pull people on cross-country skis! It's awesome!) That belt is really comfortable, but gets hot & sweaty in warmer weather.
I use a halti so i have control of her head.2 -
June
1-nothing
2-hope to get something in tonight. yoga/circus girls+pedicure night=hangover
3-nothing-last minute errands. essentially sped walked for 3 hours
4-same but all day because, you know, i got married
5-family reunion
6-slept off the weekend
7-4.25mi. felt pretty good
8-3.13mi feeling good, plus stairclimber and foam rolling
9-slept in
10-no run. i thought i had a case of athletes foot but it looks like i got stung by a bee on my wedding day. i had a blister around the stinger. between my pinky toe and the other toe. it's itchy and raw. so no run. maybe later
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 40:08
May 28-Top Gun Run 5k Virtual 41:46
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?
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6/1 - 3 miles
6/2 - zip
6/3 - 5 miles
6/4 - 5 miles (I did 2 miles of intervals with my friend then walked 2 miles with her) after that I ran 3 miles with Skip so I'm going to count 5 miles
6/5 - 5 miles
6/6 - rest
6/7 - 7 miles
6/8 - 5 miles another perfect morning to run!
6/9 - 4 miles loving the weather woohoo!!!
6/10 - rest day rest day I hate rest days but I need to do a long(est) run tomorrow so it's rest day rest day
34 of 100 miles
ha ha poor Skip decided she really needs to work on strength so off she went to the gym and found herself a trainer and they did an all over body workout, she just called me "Momma I may never walk again" ha ha She's going out to ride her bike for a while to make her muscles move. I got home last night and she said look (showing her abs) "instant abs - one workout and I have a six pack". Who knew it was so easy
@dheliason - glad the pain is better
@lporter229 @shanaber @cljoe7 I look at those waist leashes all the time for Macy and all I can picture is her pulling me dragging down the street chasing a squirrel. She is actually pretty good if like you said I walk her some first and then run, also I use two different leashes. On the retractable she knows she can walk off some and will do that, on her 4' leash she is better and staying by my side and running.
@baldielove13 nice mileage
@shanaber sorry about your back
I love that Hobbs was checking on you, that is too sweet
@mobycarp hope the leg continues to improve
@4leighbee I'm excited for the Olympics too, though I LOVE hockey (Go Devils) and really like baseball provided I'm there, don't like to watch it on TV.
Good luck to everyone running this weekend. @MNlittleFinn enjoy your first "official" race! I had to laugh at your clothes all laid out reminds me of @stoshew71 if you are not on his facebook you don't get to see his "flat stanley" before races, it's so funny.
Edited to add: @shanaber did you feel the quake this morning?8 -
@shanber - Thanks for that info. I am currently using a pronged collar and it works ok, but I need to work on transitioning off of it. I have never thought of using treats to keep her by my side. I give her treats when we stop if she did well and stayed by my side. Last night we walked for about a half mile to a path across from my subdivision. Then I tried to run with her but she kept stopping on me to sniff at stuff. So I turned around and she just wanted to run. We ran all the way home, plus through some streets in my neighborhood without stopping, almost a mile. The little bugger just always keeps me guessing!4
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Rough 5k this morning. I had a headache. 78 degrees with 70% humidity (could've been worse but not ideal). First mile was brutal with dead legs and pain. Then I GOT POOPED ON BY A BIRD! It hit my shirt, shorts, and shoe. I use a few ounces of precious water to hose off.
@skippygirlsmom I need to borrow that trainer!
@mbaker566 OUCH!
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Sorry to
@greenolivetree but that did make me laugh about the bird poop! At least you toughed it out! 2 -
June 1- 5 miles solo plus 1.2 miles with the puppy. Also yoga.
June 2- 5 miles hills plus 0.75 miles with the puppy
June 3- Unplanned rest day
June 4- 3 mile walk/ run with puppy
June 5- 11 miles
June 6- 1mile run with puppy
June 7-6.4 miles hilly tempo
June 8-4.3 miles + 0.7 miles with the puppy
June 9- 3 miles solo+ 1 mile with the puppy
June 10- 6 miles AM run
Got my run in early this morning while it was still very beautiful out. Good thing too because it looks like the rain has set in for the day. Hard to get motivated to go out in the rain, even though I actually like it when it starts raining while I am running. Leg were heavy this morning though. Had a few fast runs this week and have been doing lots of squats and lunges. It was my slowest run in a long time, but I enjoyed the nice, easy pace.
@MNLittleFinn - Good luck this weekend!2 -
1/6: 4.5 Miles
3/6: 3.4 Miles
5/6: 3.7 Miles
6/6: 3.4 Miles
8/6: 3.7 Miles
10/6: 5.0 Miles
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6/1 - 5.11 miles on National / Global Running Day! Woot!
6/2 - 4.55 miles. Gorgeous morning!
6/3 - Pre-HM rest day. Too bad, it is a beautiful morning! So, I am drinking extra water and I ate donuts!
6/4 - 13.3 miles at Dam to Dam Half. It was sunny and hot. Sun was brutal. Running was pretty good, but my splits went up gradually over the final 4 miles. Atmosphere was good pre and post-race. Had fun!
6/5 - Rest day + lots of kids' sports.
6/6 - 4.01 mile "recovery" run. I am not good at intentionally keeping my pace slow. I intended 9-9.5 minute miles.
6/7 - 5.35 miles. Longer than intended, because I didn't plan my route and had to get back home. Oh well, bonus 0.85 mile.
6/8 - 3.3 miles on treadmill, then upper body weights and abs.
6/9 - 4.5 miles on treadmill (Trek class). Cut it a bit short as a pain in my "hip" was causing me to alter my stride. Not sure where it came from, hoping it was just sore.
6/10 - 3.78 miles in the hot, humid weather. It was 73° at 5 a.m.! Again, shortened due to hip pain. Dr. Google says it might be greater trochanteric bursitis. Anti-inflammatories, extra ITB and hammy stretches and a reduction in mileage are in order.
@skippygirlsmom - Rest days are a good thing! Also, my daughter does that sort of ab stuff too! One good workout and <pop> out come the abs.
@greenolivetree - LOL re. birds! That sucks, but it made me laugh!3 -
EvgeniZyntx wrote: »@instantmartian my RoadID is my watch strap. Pretty much covers it.
When we first moved to Germany, my bikes each had RoadID straps as did my kids shoe's.
Allergies. Contact info. Languages. Rare blood agglutinates.
Probably overkill.
Definitely not overkill as far as I'm concerned! That's a great idea using it for a watch strap!
Sometimes, it's nice to know I'm not insane...and if I am, at least there are others in this world just as crazy as I am.@instantmartian - I have multiple Road Ids that connect with velcro to my running shoes. I have finally stopped carrying Id with me, however I do have an extra copy of my drivers license (long story) that I do carry on occasion.
Congratulations and best of luck with everything!bradboughner5 wrote: »Well I work Midnight's and run at work before the start of my shift. I hit a good mark with my weight loss. On December 4th the day I Overdosed I weighed myself I weighed 334 lbs after I ended up in rehab I dedicated myself to getting healthy in every aspect including physical. I set a goal for my birthday to lose between 60 to 80 lbs by July 21st. Yesterday morning I hit the 60lb mark weighing in at 274lbs. Now to see how much of the other 20lbs I can get. I had a great run yesterday back on the treadmill for 1 3/4 miles to get my monthly total to 7 3/4 miles so far.1 -
Well today I knew I was going to start running a couple faster mins but didn't realize it would get me so close to the 2 mile mark so pushed the distance as well. Ended up with 31:47 on the treadmill to get to the 2 mile mark. Alot of 5 mph mins in there. Feeling great about the progress going to do my second outdoor run Sunday.
Another 2 miles today
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Today is my first day back at work. My mom dropped me off at the door, then headed back to Missouri. DH is going to pick me up on his way home from work tonight. I didn't think I could handle the 1/2 mile walk to and from the parking lot, and I was right. I ventured down to the cafeteria downstairs for lunch (took the elevator, then two escalators, only walking the minimum required distance), and I was sweating profusely by the time I made it back to my desk. SO TIRED.
I'm sorry to see so many of you all joining me on the injured reserve list. I enjoy the company and all, but I wish everyone could just stay healthy. Hopefully we'll all be back on track by the time the fall racing season swings around.7 -
today is filled with an easy walk, hydrating, loading up on electrolytes and rest before tomorrow's race.
Question for all you who have raced before. Tomorrow is supposed to be 75 and sunny with 80% humidity when I'm running. They have a water station at the halfway point of the race. I haven't run in this temp before, as it's been cooler than this all spring and into summer. Question is. Is getting well hydrated ahead of time and using the water station enough, or should I bring my little 10oz water bottle with too?1 -
I am more than happy to have y'all laugh at my expense
I'm just glad it hit me from the belly down and didn't land in my ponytail. It's a miracle I've passed under this tree so many times before getting hit because the whole trail section there is covered in poop at all times. And it's always the purple poop. Must be some berry-loving birds that live in that tree???
@bradboughner5 Great job on the 2 miles!
@MNLittleFinn I'm no racer but I'd take the water if you're not used to those temps. If nothing else, you can cool off with it. Or drink from your bottle and cool off with the water from the station. LOL One of my recent 10k runs was hot and humid and I stopped halfway in a trail bathroom and was throwing water all over myself to cool off
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@bradboughner5 -Great job on the 2 miles. And thanks for sharing your story. Very inspiring.
@ceciliaslater- Glad to see you are on the mend. I know it's frustrating, but slow and easy is the way to recovery.
@MNLittleFinn- I don't think it can hurt to take it. It shouldn't slow you down much to carry it, but if there is only one water stop, that might be a bit of a traffic jam, so having your own hydration could come in handy.
@greenolivetree- Yuck! I'm not sure if you were around for my goose story, but I can certainly commiserate.2 -
@greenolivetree. I have my 10oz packed for the trip, and my tube of NUUN as well, so I might just bring it with...it's not like I'll be missing out on placing by adding the extra weight...winners last year ran it in half the time I can do....
@lporter229 great point on the possible traffic jam at the water stop. It's a small race, but ya never know how busy that one stop could be....and like I said, it's not like I'm fast enough to place...too bad....the winners in the AGs get home made pie...1 -
Crazy busy here, but I've at least had a few minutes to read through the posts. I'm thinking of all y'all who are struggling with injuries and surgeries and pooperies! Good luck to everyone racing this weekend!!
I rested yesterday (just took a walk with the hubby and the pup) and got 4.25 miles before lunch today. I took the "all-uphill" side of my small lake run, and that plus the heat and some really stiff muscles kept me slower than I'd like, but I felt good by the end. Tomorrow will be a short run if I get one in; then I'm supposed to run a 5K with my 9 year old son on Sunday. Sadly, I had to go pick him up at school with a fever of 102 this afternoon, though, so I don't know if he'll be joining me or not.
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3.3 miles today, rocking out to 70s punk and 80s hair bands.
My left knee is starting to get stiff after I run. It doesn't hurt while I'm running, but afterwards it'll stiffen up, especially if I'm sitting down. Will have to look into this further, as it may mean there's something off in my form. Or maybe it's just 'cause I'm fat.
Halfway there already, woohoo!
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5BeautifulDays wrote: »then I'm supposed to run a 5K with my 9 year old son on Sunday. Sadly, I had to go pick him up at school with a fever of 102 this afternoon, though, so I don't know if he'll be joining me or not.
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@5beautifuldays I hope he feels better
@greenolivetree I've had more seagulls crap on me while I'm laying on the beach over the years LOL So I can feel your pain. They always seem to do it when I'm laying on my stomach so they get my back ugh!
@mnlittlefinn for the reasons mentioned above I would take the water bottle, 1 stop in a 10K seems to me not to be enough, lots of people will be looking for at least 2. I usually don't take water when I'm running that distance, but never hurts.0 -
6/1; 2.10
6/3; 1.01
6/7; 1.23
6/8; 1.02
Total; 5.36.
Upcoming races;
6/25; Dirty Dash2 -
@skippygirlsmom thanks for the input. I've never taken water on a run shorter than 12 miles....That said, I've never run in heaat over 60 degrees. I think I will bring it with.....it's an extra little weight, but it also means that I can water up when I want, instead of waiting for the water station around mile 3.2
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OMG @MNLittleFinn have a great race!!! I'll be cheering for you in spirit. 0
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