July (2016) Running Challenge
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Somebody_Loved wrote: »@greenolivetree - Thanks for the link!
@skippygirlsmom - That evaluation sounds great! My PT did something similar last week but not as extensive. That should definitely help with injury prevention.
@Ohhim - Thank you!
@kristinegift - Oiselle is my absolute favorite! I love the Flyte tank so much. I have two and they recently added a bunch new colors. I feel you - their prices are high but I've found I love every single thing I've got from there. Distance shorts, Flyte shorts and Flyte tank are my current faves. I routinely check their website for sales.
@Somebody_Loved Distance shorts are amazing! I wore the crap out of them all spring. The pockets are A++++. Sadly, it's too humid for me to wear them right now (they just roll up and I chafe like crazy) so I'm in my trusted and loyal stride shorts for this never-ending heatwave New Jersey is in right now. There's a 20% sale-on-sale right now on the website, so I ordered the Flyte 2000 long sleeve that I've wanted for ages and a Wazelle short sleeve.
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July
2Jul - 8k
3Jul - 6k
5Jul - 6k
7Jul - 7k
9Jul - 10k
10Jul - 8k
12Jul - 5k
14Jul - 6k
16Jul - 10k
17Jul - 8k
19Jul - 7.7k
21Jul - 11k
23Jul -7.3k
24Jul - 11.7k
25Jul - 3k treadmill
28Jul - 10k
125.7/100
Took it easy on a slow 10k, missed a planned run on Tuesday as I felt sick after 4 hours in the back of a car trying to read emails (might have had a bottle of wine last night and felt a bit iffy today too
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7/12....4.15 miles (rolling hills on the treadmill)--12:14 pace....exhausted after working all night and only 5 hours sleep. Still happy that I was able to run. Was distracted by getting a free phone in the mail...so too late to run outside.
Total for July thus far...27.83.
7/15....5.08 miles(rolling hills program on the treadmill) at 12:00 pace. I wanted to run a little faster, approximately 11:06 pace again, but "fried" after working 2 nights in a row and getting very little sleep. My plan is to run a long run today, probably 10 miles.
I slept 10 hours last night and feel great and I lost almost a pound over night. I am in maintenance now (for a month) but still closely monitoring the weight gain/loss. One of my mfp friends lost the weight quickly ( he was ona 1200 calorie diet) and gained 40 pounds back the next year.
Total for the month of July...32.91.
7/16 ....6 miles(fartleks)....that was a fun run! Cool weather...I started too late to run the 10 miles that I planned..so opted to run 6 today and then try for 10 tomorrow.I did almost get hit by a "smart" car at an intersection. It was funny...I saw it out of the corner of my eye, and sized up whether it would damage me more than I would damage it if we collided. On Monday, I plan to rest. New total is 38.91.
Thanks to Elise4270, Stowshew71, and AdriaChr92 for answering my questions. I will google Authur Lydiard...always interested in unorthodox training methods.
@MobyCarp: Very impressed with your race results, esp. being number 1 in your age bracket. If I race long enough, I may break into the top 100 finishers. Such an accomplishment to be number 1. I love the curved glass trophy...super cool.
Just finished running 10 miles today...it was harder than last time, maybe because I ran 6 miles yesterday and 5 the previous day. I tried to stay at 85-87% max heart rate...after 5 miles, I could really feel the soreness kick in. I was expecting rubbery legs, not soreness. It was really hot today with occasional cool headwind. I wanted to quit but kept repeating, "stronger, fitter, faster" as a kind of mantra. I slowed significantly the last 3 miles, probably 14 minute and 15 min miles. Afterward, soaked with sweat. Looking forward to rest day tomorrow.
Total for the month is 37.83.
7/19....6 miles....last 3 tempo miles at 95% heart rate. Another hot day, 89 degrees with a heat index of 100. 1st 1/2 mile I felt like I had cement blocks on my shoes, but then felt better. By mile 4, I was in the "zone", then fatigued in the middle of mile 5. Just pushed on after that. Not really worried about how fast I am getting it done (except when I start late...don't want to be in the park after dark.) Lately I have been running in the afternoon...very few runners for obvious reasons, but I also want to "get a little tougher". Dripping with sweat afterwards...have to peel my clothes off and then "warm up".
Many of my friends tell me that I am crazy for running...because I am going to "wreck" my joints. I never have joint pain or problems but sometimes my legs ache (mostly muscle) when I am trying to sleep. I have no problems when I walk. Anything that can help that? I know to stay away from Nsaids. I will take Tylenol just to help with sleep.
Rest day today...my husband and I are going to a concert (Frampton and Allman). Long run tomorrow.
Total for the month...43.83 miles.
Unable to do the long run. One of my trees in my backyard fell into a neighbor's yard. My husband asked me to help him with gathering limbs and stacking them. It was a really large tree and may take a couple of days with a chain saw to get it out of her yard.
The muscles (lateral) around my knees feel tight. Also some soreness in hamstrings. Do any of you worry about overtraining?
I may do a short run tomorrow...noted that I was 17 miles from completing my monthly goal.
I ran for 3 miles this a.m. ....it was all of the time I had this a.m. but last 2 days were "rest" days and I knew that I can't run again until Sunday. Total for the month is 46.83.
It was cooler this a.m. 82 degrees with heat index of 95 but the dew point was 76....ugh! I run near an organic garden and was envying the plants that were getting watered.
I work the next 2 nights...will keep checking in...You are all so inspirational...I love this group!
Unable to run yesterday due to extreme heat....heat index of 104. Plus didn't want to deal with "Brickyard" traffic.
Able to run this a.m. though. 4 miles...much cooler this a.m. 76 degrees with 96% humidity. Waiting for a break in the weather.
Total for the month...50.48 miles.
7/27.....6 miles.....It was 88 degrees, heat index of 104 and only 55% humidity. I felt good and was able to run at an even pace....11:44 minute miles until mile 6 and it was a little over 12 minutes.
I have started reading "Meb for Mortals" and have been focused on where my arms are when I run. When I keep the wrists close the waist , my posture improves significantly...I never realized that I was leaning forward so much.
I have to get ready for work. Will try to catch up with all of the copious posts.
Total for the month. 56.48 miles. Only 4 more miles...to complete July.2 -
@Amandajs232 taking it easy is a good thing. Nice running!
@ereck44 nice running. You've got July in the bag!0 -
Changed my mind on taking a rest day today, I really mentally needed to go for a run and thought it was a touch cooler out. Ha. Anyway, managed 3.43 miles, which puts me at 15.7 so far this week.
And 97.5 for the month of July:
So, now tomorrow is for sure rest day, followed by long run on Saturday.4 -
@katharmonic nice running! That mentally needing a run is a hard thing to ignore! Enjoy your rest day tomorrow0
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7/1: Rest/moving day
7/2: 8 miles
7/3: 3 miles
7/4: 5.8 miles
7/5: 8 miles
7/6: 5 miles
7/7: 5.2 miles (am)
......: 6.4 miles (pm)
7/8: Rest day
7/9: 5.8 miles (Belmar 5 miler: 37:42)
7/10: 14.9 miles
7/11: 3 miles with Monday coffee crew
7/12: 5.7 miles (includes 5k XC race)
7/13: 8 miles
7/14: 7 miles (am)
.......: 6.4 miles (pm)
7/15: Rest day
7/16: 18 miles
7/17: 12.6 miles
7/18: 6.3 miles
7/19: Rest day
7/20: 8.2 miles
7/21: 8.2 miles again
7/22: Rest day
7/23: 10 miles
7/24: 15 miles
7/25: Rest day
7/26: 5.5 miles
........: 2.5 miles spectating @ XC race
7/27: 7.5 miles
7/28: 6.6 miles (am)
.......: 7.4 miles (pm group run)
^^^GOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!
Fantastic group run tonight. Evening runs are always so much better for me than mornings. I struggled to pace 7:58 on my tempo run this morning. This evening I paced 8:08 while trying to slow down. Then I treated myself to a 6 pack of pear cider to get me through the weekend and a dinner of falafel, fresh hummus, and warm pita. Now for some sleepy time!
Upcoming Races:
9/11: Lehigh Valley Via Marathon (Allentown, PA)
11/20: Philadelphia Marathon (Philly, PA)
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@kristinegift great job making your goal with time to spare!1
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July Running Totals (miles)
7/1 – rest day
7/2 – 13.14 paced run
7/3 – 10.06 easy with fast finish
7/4 – rest day
7/5 – 6.74 easy with hills and a fast finish
7/6 – 7.26 group run
7/7 – 6.85 warmup, group run speed work
7/8 – rest day
7/9 – 12.33 paced run
7/10 – time for run squeezed out by Life Happens
7/11 – rest day 7.41 easy + 4 strides
7/12 – 8.07 warmup + fartlek
7/13 – unplanned rest day – time crunch
7/14 – 7.63 easy
7/15 – rest day
7/16 – 14.86 warmup + Shoreline Half Marathon
7/17 – 5.71 easy 45 minutes
7/18 – rest day 4.16 almost easy
7/19 – 6.34 warmup + speed work
7/20 – 6.90 group run
7/21 – 8.08 warmup + speed work
7/22 – rest day
7/23 – 17.01 paced run
7/24 – rest day
7/25 – 5.16 mental toughness run
7/26 – 6.05 warmup + speed work
7/27 – Life Happens day
7/28 – 12.06 long speed intervals
July total to date – 165.82
Nominal Challenge Goal – 150 miles
Real Goals: Become comfortable running 5 days a week. Finish Shoreline in good shape, managing the expected heat and humidity better than last year. Build base toward Rochester Marathon.
Today's notes – I have a lot of First World Problems lately. I noticed that I've messed up reporting my monthly total miles here a couple of times; I think I failed to delete some planning miles from the spreadsheet before copying the month to date miles total. I *think* I have it right today, but the mind is the first thing to go . . .
Yesterday I had a time crunch that squeezed out an easy run. I felt a bit banged up in the morning, it was 91º F (33º C), I needed groceries, and the administrivia of household management and preparing for retirement was piling up. Instead of running after work, I got some groceries, paid some bills, and did some spreadsheet work to plan cash flow in retirement. This was more from a need for mental relief from the chores piling up than a need for physical relief and rest from running. And it was in the back of my mind that the Thursday workout was ambitious.
The assignment today was 2 miles easy, 2 x (4 miles MP, 1 mile T), 1 mile easy. It wasn't all that hot, 82º F (28º C) when I started; but the humidity was deceptive. I might have been okay running easy for 15 miles, but what actually happened was: 2 miles easy (8:01, 8:03); 4 miles MP (7:12, 7:12, 7:08, 7:09); 1 mile T (6:30), 2 miles MP (7:22, 7:12); and that was as far as I could make myself run. Slowed to a walk for an untimed full recovery, well aware that on my out and back I was more than 4 miles from base. On that walking interval, I saw my coach walking the other direction! He asked how I was doing, and I said I had underestimated the effects of the humidity. Remembering my walking intervals at Boston, I also took a gel in the hopes of being able to run some more.
Mentally, I didn't really want to run any more. But it was a long way back, so when I thought I could I set out to run easy. Did 3 miles (7:54, 7:51, 7:52) then slowed to a walk a half mile out from base. Just didn't have the mental toughness to run the rest of the way.
Got back to base, and saw that Coach had put a marathon workout on the white board of 10 miles, alternating paces: 1 mile easy, 1 mile MP, 1 mile T, 1 mile easy, etc. Guess I should have checked in before I started running; that probably would have been better for me in the humidity. But I had wanted to get an early jump on a long workout, so I just started the planned workout when I went out for the traditional 2 mile warmup.
It's all a learning experience. I'm not in terrible shape, but I'm not in as good a shape as I would be if I'd been healthy enough to start the marathon training plan at the beginning of the training cycle. Today reinforces the thought that my best plan is to be very unaggressive at Rochester, running slower than what I ran for MP today. I don't need a 3:15 marathon; anywhere between 3:25 and 3:30 should be good enough, and if I do the first part slow enough I should finish in pretty good shape.
2016 races:
January 1, 2016 Resolution Run 7.5 mile (Mendon, NY) finished in 53:58
January 9, 2016 Winter Warrior Half Marathon (Gates, NY) finished in 1:30:59
March 12, 2016 Johnny's Runnin' of the Green 5 mile (Rochester, NY) finished in 32:32
March 26, 2016 Spring Forward Distance Run 15K (Mendon, NY) finished in 1:05:24
April 18, 2016 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA) finished in 3:23:01
April 24, 2016 Flower City Challenge Half Marathon (Rochester, NY) finished in 1:36:50, targeting MP
May 15, 2016 Highland Hospital Lilac Run 10K (Rochester, NY) DNS - injury
June 19, 2016 Medved 5K to Cure ALS (Rochester, NY) DNS - recovering from face plant
July 16, 2016 Shoreline Half Marathon (Hamlin, NY) finished in 1:31:11
August 13, 2016 Bergen Road Race 5K (Bergen, NY)
September 18, 2016 Rochester Marathon (Rochester, NY)
November 24, 2016 Race with Grace 10K (Hilton, NY)
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I fell tonight, tripped going into the gym, over the footing on a workout bench someone left pulled out in the aisle. I didn't even see it and was mostly just so embarrassed. At the time I was not really sore anywhere except for a bruised a finger. Had a great workout, went to puppy Rally class, no issue... But by they time I got home my left knee was stiff and throbbing. I am icing my knee and my finger (which is now swollen and purple but the least of my worries) and following my daughter's care instructions. No running tomorrow, maybe a short shake out on Saturday and hopefully a great HM on Sunday. Taking extra turmeric and fish oil as well for the inflammation. I am going to play it by how it feels on Sunday and will walk the HM if necessary. I am so bummed after all the training but am hoping it will be fine but knowing it is what it is!1
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@shanaber oh no!!! I'm sure you'll be fine, keeping my fingers crossed.1
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July goal.....run
7/1 snorkel 4 hours
7/2 7.53
7/3 3.23
7/4 3.29
7/5 rest
7/6 4.39
7/7 3.25
7/8 7.24
7/9 celebrated our 40th anniversary!
7/10 3.85
7/11 tapering I guess...
7/12 4.15
7/13 off
7/14 off
7/15 3.20
7/16 HonuNui and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
7/17 taper, Music Man, Thai food and friends
7/18 13.2
7/19 snorkel 4 hours
7/20 unmotivated
7/21 3.30 looked in mirror---got motivated
7/22 4.3
7/23 hunkering down for Darby
7/24 4.53
7/25 3.26
7/26 rest
7/27 3.33
7/28 3.30
Total 76.05
@shanaber Take care!
Upcoming races:
SHEPower Virtual Half: July 18
Las Vegas RocknRoll Virtual 5k runs--making the band
......Guitar Solo 6/28 3.85
......Drum Solo 7/21
......Lead Singer in August or September
Las Vegas RocknRoll Half 11/13/16
Ticker is my goal for 2016 and accumulation to date:
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@kristinegift GOOOOAAAALLL
Very very nice run today with the gang. Had a tempo workout so we did 5k at 4:45 min/km. Felt really easy and I could still talk but not comfortably, because we did it at 6 AM and damn it was so good to run in acceptable weather conditions. Nailed the pace also. One guy raced the 5k but it's fine he doesn't hate us (too much).
LAST MINUTE EDIT
Shoeeeessssss
Date.....Distance..Avg hr/Pace/km
July 1 - 7.7 km - 148/6:09
July 2 - 5.8 km - 147/6:56
July 3 - 11.6km - 151/6:22
July 4 - rest
July 5 - 7.0 km - 149/6:34
July 6 - 6.5 km - 147/6:32
July 7 - 4.4 km - 139/7:00
July 8 - 5.7 km - ???/7:00
July 9 - 6.0 km - 130/8:30
July 10- 7.0 km - 146/5:54
July 11- rest
July 12- 9.0 km - 146/6:30
July 13- 7.0 km - 157/6:00
July 14- 7.7 km - 152/6:07
July 15- 9.0 km - 155/6:20
July 16- 7.0 km - 140/7:15
July 17- 13.0km - 150/6:20
July 18- 8.0 km - 135/7:30
End of base building - Type/Pace/km
July 19- 8.8 km - Reps/4:00
July 20- 7.0 km - Easy/6:14
July 21- 6.1 km - V.Easy/8:00
July 22- 13.0km - RACE/4:55
July 23- 4.5 km - V.Easy/7:40
July 24- 6.0 km - Easy/6:30
July 25- 3.4 km - Easy/6:27
July 26- 9.0 km - Reps/4:00
July 27- 6.8 km - V.Easy/6:50
July 28- 7.0 km - V.Easy/7:20
July 29- 9.0 km - Tempo(5)/4:44 Nailed it
03/04: Bucharest 10k and Family run 48:28
16/04: Color Run Bucharest
17/04: Forest Run 5k 22:05
04/06: Happy Run 5k 21:57
22/07: Bucharest After9Cross 9.5k 49:03
28/08: Fox Trail Half Marathon (10k)
18/09: Baneasa Trail Run (10k)
09/10: Bucharest International Marathon (Half Debut)1 -
7/28: 3 miles (high incline treadmill)
Monthly total: 165.75/140 miles2 -
Date Miles MTD ------- ----- ------- July 2 6.5 6.5 July 3 5.0 11.5 July 4 4.3 15.8 July 6 4.3 20.1 July 9 13.2 33.3 July 11 5.5 38.8 July 13 7.0 45.8 July 15 5.3 51.1 July 19 4.3 55.4 July 20 5.1 60.5 July 22 6.2 66.7 July 23 5.1 71.8 July 25 5.1 76.9 July 27 4.4 81.3 July 29 7.4 88.7
Ugh. So humid. Like running through soup.1 -
@AdrianChr92 - SHOES! We are so addicted to our shoes. And running clothes. And anything to with running.
@shanaber - UGH - what a bummer. Hopefully it is all fine by Sunday. Since it didn't hurt right away it is probably fine. (not that I know about injuries) . Just UGH.
I really wanted to run this morning. But I ran yesterday and did a spin class last night (which was really hard - I hate 2 minute sprints at 110 rpm). I have strength training today and have two long rides planned this weekend so my running for July is done. Very happy with my mileage considering the heat and that I was traveling a lot. I don't know that I can ever really go much over 75 with biking on the weekends so when I get over that I'm happy!
7/1 - 5.23 miles in Washington
7/2 - 3.7 miles in Washington
7/3 - flying home all day - no running.
7/4 -
couldn’t ride today.
7/5 - 4.5 miles in the Florida heat and humidity.
7/6 - 5 miles!
7/7 - 4.2 miles + 1 hour spinning class
7/8 - strength training - cancelled — rest day
7/9 - 34 mile bike ride
7/10 -35 miles biking
7/11 - 5 mile run + strength training
7/12 - 5 mile run
7/13 - 4 miles
7/14 - 4.3 miles
7/15 - 4.5 miles
7/16 - 41 miles biking
7/17 - rest day and driving 12 hours
7/18 - 5 miles
7/19 - 5.3 miles - intervals
7/20 - 7 miles
7/21 - rest day/travel
7/22 - 4 miles in NYC - Astoria
7/23 - 6.4 miles in NYC - Astoria
7/24 - 6.4 miles Central Park, NYC
7/25 - 5 miles - Goal!
7/26 - rest day/traveling
7/27 - rest
7/28 - 4 miles + spinning class
7/29 - strength training
7/30 - biking
7/31 - biking
Upcoming races
2/5/17 - Daytona Beach HM
2/26/17 - Disney Princess HM Orlando
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Totally slept through my alarm and hubby woke up before his so I didn't have a backup. Woke up at 5:45 when I heard the shower come on. It was for the best since I should probably monitor my calf today. I had not mentioned anything to my husband and he randomly mentioned last night that my right calf appeared larger than the left, so I'm thinking there is some swelling.
@shanaber So sorry about the knee! I bet it'll be good as new by Sunday
@ddmom0811 That's a nice bit of running on top of everything else!0 -
@shanaber Hope the knee is better by Sunday! In March when I whacked mine really hard, I ran 20 the next day, so hopefully you're as stubborn as me
@ddmom0811 Your run mileage is excellent and I am always in awe of your bike miles on strava. You are a beast!!3 -
7/1 - 11.5 - Easy
7/2 - 5.86 - Recovery
7/3 - 18.11 - Long Run
7/4 - 2.0 - Strength Training Warmup
7/5 - 9.0 - Tempo
7/6 - 14.07 - Easy
7/7 - 5.14 - Recovery
7/8 - 12.1 - Easy W/ Strides
7/9 - 5.1 - Recovery
7/10 - 20.0 - Long Run
7-11 - Rest
7/12 - 8.01 - Tempo
7/13 - 12.47 - Easy
7/14 - 5.0 - Recovery
7/15 - 12.6 - Easy
7/16 - 6.2 - Recovery
7/17 - 16.0 - Long Run
7/18 - Rest
7/19 - 4.2 warmup + 3.0 Treadmill Lactic Threshold HR Test
7/19 - 5.0 - Recovery
7/20 - 15.0 - Easy
7/21 - 5.01 - Recovery
7/22 - 11.01 - Easy
7/23 - 8.07 - Easy W/ Strides (10x125M)
7/24 - 21.04 - Soul Sucking Long Run
7/25 - Rest
7/26 - 6.50 - Easy W/ 2x1 mile cadence drills.
7/26 - 4.0 - Treadmill Recovery
7/27 - 14.02 - Tempo - 3x4 miles @ HMP
7/28 - 5.0 - Recovery
7/29 - 11.01 - Easy w/ 10 @ Goal MP
Total 276.01 of 289
Wasn't exactly sure how to define this run since the effort wasn't anywhere near a tempo effort but the pace was my initial goal MP of 9:09. After a easy 9:45 warmup mile my 2nd mile was 9:19. I was running in the dark so I really couldn't see my watch until it notified me of mile splits. There were a ton of storms all around and i hated the thought of cutting it short so I just kept up that effort, which still felt fairly easy. The next few miles were all about 9:10-9:15 and when I stopped at the house briefly for some water i noticed my HR was still in right on the line between z2/z3. Went out for another 4 miles or so and all the miles kept clicking off at 9:05 - 9:10. As I took another brief water stop it started to rain. Had just under 3 miles left without any lightning so i headed out and finished up. Average pace for the 11 miles was 9:16, W/ the last 10 @ 9:10. I'm not sure about everyone else but running in a light rain is just about as awesome as it gets. Legs felt really good this morning considering I'm at over 40 miles for the week with a leg crusher on Tuesday.1 -
Trying to decide on how far to go for my Long Run tomorrow. I've already got 24 miles in this week, so....according to the 25-35% rule, I could go anywhere from 8-12 miles and still have the % right. part of me wants to do the 12, but anther part says to just go 10 or so....thoughts anyone?1
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Just noticed that I had added wrong on my mileage for the month. Now I'm even happier. 88.5!
Endomondo and Strava showed me the totals and I guess I forgot to add to the ticker one one of the 6.4 days.
Thanks @kristinegift - I'm in awe of your running miles!
@greenolivetree - oh no, on your calf appearing bigger. Hope it feels better soon.
@5512bf - yes running in a light rain is the best!3 -
I fell tonight, tripped going into the gym, over the footing on a workout bench someone left pulled out in the aisle. I didn't even see it and was mostly just so embarrassed. At the time I was not really sore anywhere except for a bruised a finger. Had a great workout, went to puppy Rally class, no issue... But by they time I got home my left knee was stiff and throbbing. I am icing my knee and my finger (which is now swollen and purple but the least of my worries) and following my daughter's care instructions. No running tomorrow, maybe a short shake out on Saturday and hopefully a great HM on Sunday. Taking extra turmeric and fish oil as well for the inflammation. I am going to play it by how it feels on Sunday and will walk the HM if necessary. I am so bummed after all the training but am hoping it will be fine but knowing it is what it is!
Oh no!!! Hope the swelling goes away enough for Sunday!0 -
Doing a quick drive by to say REST DAY and leave you with some rest day pictures. I'll be back to read later!
@shanaber for you and your HM this weekend
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@MNLittleFinn
I'm a "there is no substitute for easy miles" kinda guy. As long as you are not adding too many miles or doing them at a pace that's too fast. One thing I think you typically do is take a rest day before your long run. Next week you might consider doing an easy foundation run the day before. This does a couple things. First it forces you to run easy since your legs will be a little fatigued. Second it will help simulate running on heavy legs those last few miles of a distance race.2 -
@5512bf thanks for the input...I do need to start practicing my Long runs on tired legs...I was thinking about adding more an easy run on Fridays, since my Long Run is Saturday. That's out for today, since I have my little man....though I could jog one of our walks today to get in some easy miles
....great, now I'm really thinking about putting on my running shoes and running the first part of our walk this morning....0 -
@shanaber - Ugh! Take care of yourself, hope all is great for your HM.
@kristinegift - feed the shoe monster! Nothing more exciting in life than new running shoes! Also...I don't suggest wearing the crap out of your shorts...just a suggestions
I am so jealous of everyone that crushed their goal this month...lots of great efforts here!!
7/1 - Baseball tournament...no chance to run.
7/2 - More baseball!
7/3 - Family day. Not starting the month so well.
7/4 - 3.82 miles on a beautiful, cool morning.
7/5 - Bodypump class, followed by 1.5 miles on indoor track.
7/6 - 4.01 miles through the soupy air...HOLY HUMIDITY!
7/7 - Bodypump class, then 1.5 miles on indoor track.
7/8 - Spin Class. Not sure of mileage. ~50 minutes.
7/9 - Rest Day. Moved a lot of furniture.
7/10 - Bodypump class, then 2.0 miles on treadmill
7/11 - Unplanned rest day.
7/12 - Bodypump class, then 30 minute abs/core class (ouch)
7/13 - 3.8 miles on hotel treadmill. Even the fitness center is hot and humid in Orlando.
7/14 - 3.35 miles on hotel treadmill, then weights.
7/15 - 4 miles on hotel treadmill.
7/16 - Travel day...gotta get home.
7/17 - Bodypump class.
7/18 - Unplanned rest day. Woke up feeling ill...ugh
7/19 - Bodypump class, then 30 minute abs / core class...I so need it, because I suck at it!
7/20 - 4 miles in the thick, wet air. Temperature wasn't too bad, thank goodness.
7/21 - 4.5 miles treadmill / Trek class. Hardest effort run I've had in ~2 months. Then upper body weights.
7/22 - Spin Class. ~50 minutes.
7/23 - 4.75 miles...sticky
7/24 - Bodypump class.
7/25 - Rest day.
7/26 - Bodypump class, then 30 minute abs / core class (still ouch)
7/27 - 5 miles. Longest run since HM in early June. Beautiful morning for late July.
7/28 - 4.8 miles treadmill / Trek class. Then upper body weights.
7/29 - Spin Class. I am getting to really like it. May need some new shorts though...ouch.
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@kristinegift - Congrats on making goal! I hit mine today too! Looks like lots of weekend miles for @Elise4270 and @ceciliaslater (except I think she is earning her own now...hmmm). I think they just might beat us all this month! LOL. And I am still trying to figure out if I prefer (can I even use that word here???) to run in the cooler but more humid morning or the less humid but sweltering evening. I think I prefer which ever one I didn't do that day to be honest!
@skippygirlsmom -LOL. Rest day drive-by. You are too funny!
@MNLittleFinn -I agree with @5512bf above. Always good to get used to running on tired legs.
July 1-7.3 +1.1 with the puppy
July 2-12 miles
July 3-8 miles
July 4-rest day
July 5-6 miles + 1.1 with the puppy
July 6- 5 miles
July 7- 4.6 miles easy + 0.4 miles with puppy (we ran into a doggie friend and she decided that play>running!)
July 8- 4.4 miles speed intervals
July 9-9.3 miles with Mojo group +1.3 miles with Stella
July 10-6.1 miles
July 11- rest
July 12- 6.2 miles AM+4 miles PM
July 13- 3.9 miles+1.1 with the pup
July 14- 5 miles AM
July 15- 4.1 miles hill repeats
July 16- 12.2 miles
July 17- 4.9 miles
July 18-rest day
July 19- 6.1 miles easy
July 20- 7 miles fast finish (AM)+3.4 (PM)
July 21- AM yoga + 5 miles solo+ 1 mile with the puppy-Super hot and humid!
July 22-4.2 miles AM hill repeats
July 23- 12 miles (forgot to start Garmin-only logged 11.5)
July 24-Rest day (swimming!)
July 25- 4.5 miles
July 26- 6.1 miles fast finish+3.7 hot evening miles
July 27-5.0 mile AM recovery run
July 28-4.7 miles with running pal+ 0.6 miles with the puppy+ yoga and core work
July 29-4.0 miles final hill repeats
I hit my goal with my hill repeats this morning. I did the same workout as last Friday, but the 6 degree temp difference (66 today vs 72 last week) made a huge difference in pace. All of my intervals were sub 8 this morning with my fastest @7:16, whereas last week my slowest interval was 8:32. I did slow down with each interval this week, but I am happy with the run overall since it is a pretty good little hill. Also very happy that this is the final hill repeat run in the training plan. Matt Fitzgerald puts hill repeats in as a prelude to speed intervals. Even though the HR data is not that different, for whatever reason, I find the hill repeats to be much more mentally taxing. Just glad they are done and I am done for the day! Happy Friday everyone!
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Date Miles today. Miles for July
7/1 3.1 miles - 3.1
7/2 14 miles - 17.1
7/3 REST DAY
7/4 9 miles - 26.1
7/5 9 miles - 35.1
7/5 6.2 miles - 41.3 << Daily Double
7/6 6.2 miles - 47.5
7/7 8.25 miles - 55.75
7/7 5 miles - 60.75 << Daily Double, FF Pub Run
7/8 13 miles - 73.75 << PPounders Swamp Run
7/9 REST DAY
7/10 REST DAY
7/11 9.25 miles - 83
7/11 5 miles - 88 << Daily Double
7/12 9 miles - 97
7/12 4 miles - 101 << Daily Double
7/13 6.2 miles - 107.2
7/14 9 miles - 116.2
7/15 REST DAY unplanned
7/16 15 miles - 131.2
7/16 6.2 miles - 137.4 << Daily Double w/ wife
7/17 REST DAY
7/18 9 miles - 146.4
7/19 9 miles - 155.4
7/20 6.3 miles - 161.7
7/21 9 miles - 170.7
7/21 6.2 miles - 176.9 << Daily Double
7/22 6.2 miles - 183.1
7/23 15 miles - 198.1
7/23 6.2 miles - 204.3 << Daily Double w/ wife
7/24 REST DAY
7/25 9 miles - 213.3 << Madkin Mountain 633 ft elevation
7/25 4 miles - 217.3 << Daily Double
7/26 9 miles - 226.3
7/26 4 miles - 230.3 << Daily Double
7/27 5 miles - 235.3
7/28 9 miles - 244.3
7/28 5 miles - 249.3 << Daily Double (3 miles at tempo)
7/29 5 miles - 254.3
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 << 1:20:22 1 in AG & 15 OA
Rocket City Marathon - 12/10
I made goal. So from here on out are donated miles. Who wants the first 4? :-)
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