August (2016) Running Challenge

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  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @_nikkiwolf_ - love the new shoes! I have no doubt that you will be awesome in your marathon, especially in those shoes!
    @dkabambe - awesome job extending your distances sooner than planned! It feels so great to make unexpected progress towards a goal!
  • ariceroni
    ariceroni Posts: 422 Member
    8/01: Off, rest day
    8/02: 4 miles, easy + strides + strength training
    8/03: 8 miles, fartlek
    8/04: 4 miles, easy + strides + strength training
    8/05: Off, active rest day - leisurely biking and walking
    8/06: 13.1 miles, long and super easy
    8/07: 10K race (51:59 - 6.30 miles) + 2.13 mile warm up
    8/08: Off, rest day
    8/09: 4 miles, easy + strides + strength training
    8/10: 5 miles
    8/11: Off, injured - 45 minutes elliptical + strength training
    8/12: Off, injured - 80 minutes elliptical + core
    8/13: Off, injured - 85 minutes biking, 21 miles
    Total: 46.7 miles

    Overview:
    I'm not usually one for long bike rides, but the gym at my school is closed for the next week until the semester starts so biking is my only cross training option for now. I actually had a really enjoyable ride, though I never could get my HR up to even an "easy run" range -_- my leg is starting to improve so I'm hoping I'll only need a few more days off now!


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    Upcoming races:
    8/07: Chicago 10K 51:59 - not my best by a long shot but I'll take it
    8/26: Rock the Night 5K
    9/10: Chicago Women's Half Marathon
    9/25: Lifetime 5K
    10/09: Chicago Marathon
    10/30: Hot Chocolate 5K
    11/27: Space Coast Half Marathon
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    Wow, @MobyCarp - very impressive race! I know your weather is pretty much same as mine and having run this morning I'm so in awe you were able to knock it out of the park like that! Great job.

    @juliet3455 that's very sweet of you. It will be two years in September that I lost my sister. Her courage and strength through the whole horrible process really inspired me to push myself and to start running for the first time a year ago.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    @katharmonic - OMG, that's such a great photo of your doggie.
    @ddmom0811 - Thanks! I hope you do get another dog. Maybe your little guy will appreciate the alone time!
    @MobyCarp - Super impressed!
    @shanaber - The account of your run cracked me up! Maybe a little hung over...never been there *wink*wink*

    For those that responded to my heart rate question last week...I think it must have been a conductivity issue. I did the same type of run today, only 9 degrees warmer, 3 miles longer and 60ft more elevation change. Avg pace was 2 seconds per mile slower, but overall, my HR was 5 bps lower and the data looked more normal and the graph more fluid. I feel much better about that.

    This morning's run was 13 miles. To say I was sweaty when I got home would be an understatement. I grabbed some water and stood at my kitchen counter to upload my data. When I looked down at the rug under my feet, there was a puddle on it. I had to laugh, but I'm sure this isn't any different than what you are all experiencing!

    Tomorrow we leave for the beach. My in-laws have a vacation house on Isle of Palms, SC. I love this vacation because it's just nothing but relaxing and enjoying the company of family and time off work. I tend to run a lot when I am there. Typically, I am floored by the humidity, but this year I think it has been as bad here as it ever is there, so it shouldn't be much different. Plus, ocean breezes. We are taking the puppy, so I am excited to see how she does with the ocean. After my 13 miles this AM, I ran some last minute errands and stopped by at work to tie up some loose ends. Now I'm home and I just poured myself a glass of wine, so vacation has officially begun! I'm sure I will check in from time to time because, like I said, we just tend to sit around and chill. Hope you all have a good week!
  • 1TheQueenB
    1TheQueenB Posts: 377 Member

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    Still on schedule....
    Question: does anyone follow a low carb diet and is able to run long distances without any issues? How low do you keep your carbs? And what about before or after a run?
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @lporter229 - your vacation sounds wonderful!
    @1TheQueenB - I try to keep my carbs and protein more in line with each other because I found a) I need the carbs to be high enough so I have enough energy for all of my activities and b) I need more protein to keep me from feeling ravenous (rungary) all the time. I try to eat a good mix of carbs and protein before and after I run but honestly it depends on the run and how I feel afterwards - sometimes after a long run all I want is ice cold chocolate milk or peanut butter and toast or even just a piece of string cheese. For me keeping the C/P/F ratio around 40/40/20 works well but it has taken me a while to figure out exactly what/where/how it works best for me.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    edited August 2016
    I was looking at the map/obstacles for the mud run I have coming up, and I had a random thought. Do I count the 5k as part of my weekly total?

    Looping at a possible/probable 42 mile week next week. runs wiil be 4-9-4-8-4-10+3.1 Wednesday is normally 6, but with Tuesday and thursday being longer than normal, I'm cutting it back a litle
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    Well, I've had a break from running, to make sure that my twinging ankle tendon would be ok. Got in 2 swims in the interim plus a lifting session. I should be super fresh for tomorrow morning's long run, which is definitely needed considering here in southern NY we're in the midst of an Excessive Heat Warning, with a forecasted high of 94 tomorrow, with heat index ranging from 100-105. I'm doing a group run, and we're planning on heading out at 7am, so conditions during that time should range from 79-84 (heat index 85-92), with humidity in the 75-85% range. Ugh. We will be along the Hudson River, so hopefully will have some air moving, and I'm loading up with water and my extra sodium shot bloks. Fingers crossed I'm posting back here tomorrow morning with a successful ~10 miler completed!
  • samthepanda
    samthepanda Posts: 569 Member
    forgot to post run from wed a 5 miler that was a bit faster then the race we did last sunday and the mile 5 was again the fastest -think I just wanted to get home before the rain lol, hopefully get another one in tomorrow
  • luluinca
    luluinca Posts: 2,899 Member
    @shanaber, I don't know how you got that run in.............it must be sheer will power!

    I love reading the thought processes everyone here goes through while running. I'm just beginning to do that, although I did it a lot when I first started running. I would challenge myself to make it to the next corner or the next sign or tree, then think of rewards I could give myself when I got home.

    Today was my rest day but we had a big garage/warehouse sale in our backyard this morning and I just now got out of the pool after swimming for 40 minutes..........more relaxing than strenuous for me though. I consider it a little cross training I guess. Tomorrow I try for 3.5 miles...............peanuts to most of you but a challenge for me! ;)
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @luluinca you'll do great tomorrow, and in no time you'll be one of those folks who looks at 3.5 miles as an easy run. Keep up the good work!
  • luluinca
    luluinca Posts: 2,899 Member
    @MNLittleFinn, thanks for the encouragement!!!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    @MobyCarp Way to kick *kitten* on your 5K and PR.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited August 2016
    Date Miles today - Miles for August
    8/1 9 miles - 9
    8/1 4.5 miles - 13.5 << Daily Double
    8/2 9 miles - 22.5
    8/2 4 miles - 26.5 << Daily Double
    8/3 5 miles - 31.5
    8/4 9 miles - 40.5
    8/4 4 miles - 44.5 << Daily Double
    8/5 5.25 miles - 49.75
    8/6 20.97 miles - 70.72
    8/7 REST DAY
    8/8 7 miles - 77.72
    8/8 4 miles - 81.72 << Daily Double
    8/9 9 miles - 90.72
    8/9 5 miles - 95.72 << Daily Double
    8/10 5 miles - 100.72
    8/11 9 miles - 109.72
    8/11 5 miles - 114.72 << Daily Double
    8/12 5 miles - One Hundred Nineteen, point seventy two
    8/13 16 miles - 135 .72


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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 << 44:57 PR
    Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler 6/25 << 1:20:22 1 in AG & 15 OA
    Rocket City Marathon - 12/10


    There is something hidden that is flagging my posts for approval.


  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2016
    juliet3455 wrote: »
    @kristinegift and all the other's from the deep south - I give all of you the Bronze Medal for slogging it out in the Humidity - Heat waves you have. I save the Gold Medal for our wounded warrior @Elise4270 and her constant support for all of us.

    That's incredibly generous. Thank you. :heart: My Chinese astrological sign is a dog. I'm terribly loyal. Until I'm not.

    You wouldn't think the North Eastern USA is hot humid and just down right nasty hot. Just this week my kids thought it be cool up there. My twins were born in Delaware. I told them I thought it was worse than the south. I liked Atlanta Georgia better than Delaware! Southern hospitality, sweet tea, and good cookin' makes that weather a bit easier to take!

    And we went without a/c in Dallas Texas one summer. Admittedly, I was in the pool or at friends houses with a/c for much of it.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2016
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    Date Miles today - Miles for August
    8/1 9 miles - 9
    8/1 4.5 miles - 13.5 << Daily Double
    8/2 9 miles - 22.5
    8/2 4 miles - 26.5 << Daily Double
    8/3 5 miles - 31.5
    8/4 9 miles - 40.5
    8/4 4 miles - 44.5 << Daily Double
    8/5 5.25 miles - 49.75
    8/6 20.97 miles - 70.72
    8/7 REST DAY
    8/8 7 miles - 77.72
    8/8 4 miles - 81.72 << Daily Double
    8/9 9 miles - 90.72
    8/9 5 miles - 95.72 << Daily Double
    8/10 5 miles - 100.72
    8/11 9 miles - 109.72
    8/11 5 miles - 114.72 << Daily Double
    8/12 5 miles - One Hundred Nineteen, point seventy two
    8/13 16 miles - 135 .72


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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 << 44:57 PR
    Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler 6/25 << 1:20:22 1 in AG & 15 OA
    Rocket City Marathon - 12/10


    There is something hidden that is flagging my posts for approval.

    That's very strange. I wonder if quoting your post has the same effect.

    The answer is "no". No message on my end.

    Just looking at it, I had trouble with the greater than/less than signs. Might try using hyphens?
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    @Stoshew71 I wonder if some of the symbols are triggering what passes for a spam filter in the forums?
  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
    edited August 2016
    Wasn't planning on running today coming off yesterday's 20 miler, as I spent 2 hours on the bike and one hour in the pool, but a pair of Sketchers Go Run 5 Ride shoes arrived in the mail today, and I had to do a quick 2 mile run to test them out. They had the lowest heel-toe drop profile of any of my shoes (4mm), but had a nice wide toebox (necessary for me), weren't too snug in the heel, were super-cushioned in the middle for a "lightweight" pair, but a bit warm for Florida in the summer.

    On the plus side as a $42 experiment (as I used the runners world shoe finder tool - then just bought the cheapest recommended pair from that list on amazon), I think they'll work out OK as I can bring them up north for now, or stick with them for treadmill running and shorter/speedwork days until the weather becomes less oppressively hot.

    8/2 - 11 miles (w. 2 at MP)
    8/3 - 4 miles (w. 2 miles near threshold HR)
    8/5 - 12 miles
    8/6 - 11 miles
    8/7 - 20 miles
    8/8 - 7 miles (w. 6 at MP)
    8/9 - 11.5 miles
    8/11 - 10 miles
    8/12 - 20 miles (last 5 at MP)
    8/13 - 2 miles (new shoe try-out)

    Total: 108.5 miles, 4 session with MP/threshold HR/speedwork running
    Goal: 200 miles, 8 faster sessions
    Remaining; 91.5 miles, 4 faster sessions

    2016 Race Schedule:
    Disney Marathon - Jan 6 - 3:29:09
    Gasparilla 15K - Feb 20 - 1:01:59
    Ironman 70.3 Florida - Apr 10 - 5:07:51
    Pittsburgh Marathon - May 1 - 3:08:25
    Ironman 70.3 Augusta - Sep 25
    Chicago Marathon - Oct 9
    Ironman Florida - Nov 5
    Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas 10K - Nov 13

    @mobycarp - Congrads on the age group win and fast 5K PR in adverse weather. The last 5K I did a year ago was in similar icky conditions, and although my time was solid, I was surprised I could totally drench my shirt in that short of a race. I accompanied my ex to the Oak Tree Half about 4 years ago, and it looked like a beautiful (but hilly) course. Weather wasn't too ugly that day for her, but enjoy the race!
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member

    August goal.....run

    8/1 3.12....and I struggled through that!
    8/2 snorkel 4 hours
    8/3 life
    8/4 more life
    8/5 3.15
    8/6 4.00
    8/7 lazy (can't blame life) (however, I DID mow the 2 acres and muck out the chicken coop, so I wasn't a complete slug....)
    8/8 5.83
    8/9 snorkel 3 hours
    8/10 3.2
    8/11 snorkel 2 hours and I saw....nothing exciting :/
    8/12 3.30
    8/13 3.57

    Total 26.17

    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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  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    My review of the Camelbak Ultra 4 hydration vest after my 15 km test run:

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    Lots of pockets! I love pockets!

    On the back there's an outer pocket that would fit hat, gloves, or maybe snacks.

    Then there's a larger back middle section to fit a windbreaker, first aid, and/or lunch. This middle section also contains a zipped mesh pocket for ID/wallet, and another flat section that could come in handy, plus a key clip.

    Also in the back is the zipped section for the hydration bladder (the bladder is removable), and that section has a divider where you could fit more stuff.

    On the front, on your top left is a waterproof zipped phone/iPod pocket. Top right is a pocket I put an energy gel in.

    The lower front has two pockets which you can use for water bottles, and they have cords you can tighten to keep them in place. I put a bottle of Gatorade in one side and it didn't move or bother me.

    I couldn't work out the hydration mouthpiece at first, but that was because I was biting it from the wrong sides.

    The hydration tube can be clipped to the front while running. The clips are attached to the two adjustable elastic straps keeping the vest together at the front, and the clips can slide up or down to suit your build. There are also adjustable straps attaching the lower back to the lower front. The lower left area started hurting my bony ribs there a little, but I'm not sure that wasn't the fault of the type of bra I was wearing.

    The water in the bladder made a sloshing noise sometimes, but it didn't feel like it was moving around. (I'd sucked the air out of it beforehand.)

    The vest didn't move around or bounce when running. Even though I was testing it on my 15 km run, there was plenty of time I forgot about it.

    I really like this vest! Can't wait for my next half marathon or further, and/or warm weather!



  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    Nice vest @Orphia! Did it feel hot to wear it? I know you are in cooler weather but wondering if the vest makes you sweatier or not.

    We had massive thunderstorms and rain overnight. It's still very humid and more storms likely this morning. How is there any liquid left in the air?
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    edited August 2016
    8/1: 3.6 miles w/ the Coffee Crew
    8/2: 5 miles
    8/3: Rest day
    8/4: 7 miles (am)
    ...... 6.4 miles (pm)
    8/5: Rest day
    8/6: 10 miles w/ the Saturday Crew
    8/7: 18 miles
    8/8: 6.9 miles
    8/9: Rest day
    8/10: 8.9 miles (am)
    ........: 4.2 miles (pm)
    8/11: 5.3 miles (am)
    ........: 6.4 miles (pm)
    8/12: Rest day
    8/13: 10 miles
    8/14: 10 miles out of 16 planned

    Well, today is a report of failure, but NOT DUE TO HEAT! Even though it was 79F when I left at 5 am (26C) with 83% humidity which meant a "real feel" of 86F (30C). My heat plan was working really well: I did a five mile loop with my 10 oz water bottle (which I'd frozen overnight so the water was cool the whole time) and then dashed into my house to switch the small water bottle for my 18 oz bottle (which was also frozen). I took off my tank but took it with me on loop 2 it to wipe my face and I instantly felt cooler with more skin exposed. The sun was barely coming up, so I'd gotten about 1/3 of my run done in the dark without sunlight adding to the "real feel" temperature.

    Then about 6 miles in (about 1 mile into loop 2), I stepped weird on/in a pothole and tweaked my left calf. I took a bit of a walk break and then stopped to stretch it a bit but that didn't help. 1.5 miles later it was still twinging and feeling weird, so I decided that when I hit 10 miles at the end of the loop I'd call it a day. The heat wasn't getting to me yet (though I was totally drenched in sweat!), and I think I would have made it through 15-16 miles no problem. My legs felt fine and my mind was in a good place. But I have had issues with this calf on and off since I strained it two years ago, so I am not going to mess around with it. Best to play it safe today so I can run 20 healthy next week and then enter my taper in a good place mentally and physically.

    Going to ice the calf and wear some compression sleeves while I do stuff around the house this morning and will postpone my Monday run til Tuesday.

    Hope everyone who is running in the heat today has a good, SAFE run! Happy Sunday Runday!

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    EDIT TO ADD: For anyone wondering, since I think I mentioned these socks earlier in the week, I wore injinji toe socks today and I am eager to try them out on my 20 next week. Yesterday I wore regular Feetures socks and by ~8 of 10 miles my shoes were squishing. With the toe socks, no squish today and my shoes weren't soaked, even though the weather between yesterday and today was relatively similar. Plus yesterday one of my toenails dug into the neighboring toe and so the toe sock sleeves around each individual toe today kept the victimized toe from hurting which was a big win! I was really skeptical of these socks (they are hard to get on and look funny) but I am beginning to see their merit if you have incredibly sweaty feetsies like me :)


    Upcoming Races:
    9/11: Lehigh Valley Via Marathon (Several Towns, PA)
    (10/16: Halloween Half (Morristown, NJ) >> maybe)
    11/20: Philadelphia Marathon (Philadelphia, PA)


  • TattooedDolphinGirl78
    TattooedDolphinGirl78 Posts: 5,214 Member
    Well, after all the rain we had in the past 2 days, I really thought it would cool things down. Nope! it's 8am here and it' 70F (21C), feels like 84F (29C) with 94% humidity. After my heat exhaustion last Thursday/Friday, I'm really reluctant to go out there and run. I think a yoga workout will be on the menu today. I'll get back into my usual running routine tomorrow.

    Happy Sunday!
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    @Stoshew71 I wonder if some of the symbols are triggering what passes for a spam filter in the forums?

    More likely, a stupid filter thinks you're trying to code HTML in a way that isn't allowed.
  • AdrianChr92
    AdrianChr92 Posts: 567 Member
    edited August 2016
    Another run cut short by stomach problems. Had to walk the last 3-4 km back

    Date.....Distance..Type/min/km

    August 1 - 6.6 km - V.Easy/7:00
    August 2 - 7.4 km - Reps/4:00
    August 3 - 7.6 km - V.Easy/6:50
    August 4 - 6.4 km - Easy/6:15
    August 5 - 12+4km - Tempo&Reps and Easy/4:50
    August 6 - 5.0 km - Easy/6:05
    August 7 - 10.4km - Long(ish)Run/6:17
    August 8 - 3.6 km - Easy/6:00
    August 9 - 6.0 km - Easy/6:07
    August 10- 10.2km - Speedwork/4:20
    August 11- 6.0 km - Tempo/4:45
    August 12- 8.0 km - Easy/5:55
    August 13- 9.4 km - Easy/6:30
    August 14- 12.8km - Long run/6:00

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    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)
    25/09: Black Sea 10k
    09/10: Bucharest International Marathon (Half Debut)
  • TravelBear87
    TravelBear87 Posts: 98 Member
    So I have completed my first week of half marathon training and I am feeling pretty good about it. I missed yesterday's 3 mile run so I made it up today and did my 3 mile run and 4 mile run together and completed 7.41 miles in total. Yay! Rest day tomorrow.

    I also saw the 401 running challenge on my run (not planned) and it really kept me motivated. Lots and lots of other runners! If you were there today, you gave me lots of motivation to keep going!

    Logging 7.41 miles for today!

    Happy running everyone!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @Orphia thanks for the review! I am sold. I'll be saving up for one. Ya I've spent all my race/running fund already, even with no running. Race fees and some swimmy clothes :smiley: I need some come back shoes too.

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