October (2016) Running Challenge

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  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @RespectTheKitty just wait, it gets worse. Soon you'll be wanting to sign up for even more Races, then you look at LONGER races, and try going FASTER! LOL, welcome to the true addiction.
    5512bf wrote: »
    @kristinegift
    A few weeks ago I had a evening interval run that went into dusk. Right as it was getting dark I inhaled what had to be a June bug because I nearly choked to death. Guess bugs are an occupational hazzard with running.
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    BeeerRunner wrote: »
    5512bf wrote: »
    @kristinegift
    A few weeks ago I had a evening interval run that went into dusk. Right as it was getting dark I inhaled what had to be a June bug because I nearly choked to death. Guess bugs are an occupational hazzard with running.
    Most definitely....I accidentally inhaled a horsefly that was pestering me for 4 miles straight. Fortunately I waa able to spit him out. I was so glad to get rid of him...totally worth it!! Lol
    Coughing up bugs make me pee. Just choke 'em down :wink:

    @RespectTheKitty As @MNLittleFinn said the addiction of running is terrible/good life changing. Looking for new races, planning travel around races. Someone even planned there Wedding around there Race schedule.
    Being I had some shoes that I diagnosed as giving me ( aggravating old calf injury ) so I semi re-tired them and another pair. We all now what that means - Retail Therapy - Shoe Shopping. 3 new dogs in the collection plus socks $260.00. My brand new Saucony Nomad TR ( 3hrs old ) no longer have that New Shoe Smell - 10 km and Happy Feet/Happy calf. Along with 2 more Mizuno Wave Inspires.

    Now good people we had this discussion about insects last Year.
    They are just a Protein Supplement and extremely low in calories.
    No insects left where I live as we are usually below zero every morning and have snow on most of the sheltered bush trails.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    @juliet3455 Wow, what a scary and awesome race to do for Halloween!

    01 October – 10.6 km including parkrun
    03 October – 12.4 km
    04 October – 10 km
    05 October – 10.2 km
    06 October – 10 km
    08 October – 10.5 km including parkrun
    09 October – 13.6 km first try at trail running
    10 October – 10.9 km
    11 October – 10 km
    12 October – 6.7 km

    Goal: 100 miles (160 km)
    Total: 104.9 km

    If I do less than 10 km, that's a rest day, right?
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,253 Member
    edited October 2016
    Had my 1st run for October last night. I hadn't been out for 2 weeks to give my ankle a chance. It's still not right after almost 7 weeks but a lot better. I'm not going to over it. The worst thing is the weather is lovely at the moment but we are expected to get the tail end of Hurricane Matthew in the next 2 weeks so lots of storm and rain. It's the same every year so no point whinging!

    Well done to all the racers from 5k's up to marathons and hope your little boy is ok @MNLittleFinn.

    11/10 3 miles


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  • HelenDootson
    HelenDootson Posts: 443 Member
    Week off due to stinking cold :( but 2 more this morning so 6 so far, but the numbers should go up from here :)
  • dkabambe
    dkabambe Posts: 544 Member
    3.5k this morning - Couldn't get going as had no energy but my own fault for pottering around this morning rather than going out when I got up. Also felt slight niggle in left knee when warming up - it soon disappeared but decided would be better off cutting run short so only did about half of what I planned. Try again later/tomorrow..


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  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    10/1: 20 miles
    10/2: 4.6 miles (am), 5.4 miles (pm)
    10/3: 6 miles with the Coffee Crew
    10/4: 5 miles (am), 10 miles (pm)
    10/5: 5 miles
    10/6: 3.5 miles
    10/7: 9.5 miles
    10/8: 6 miles with a 5k in the middle
    10/9: 4 miles
    10/10: Oh my god finally a rest day
    10/11: 10 miles
    10/12: 6 miles

    Why was I so excited for fall? It was chilly and dark and creepy this morning! Got my miles in but just wasn't feeling it. I really hate running in the dark. But I did upgrade my headlamp and that made it much easier to see. I went from the Black Diamond Gizmo ($20ish; 60 lumens) to the Spot ($30-40; max 200 lumens); highly recommend shelling out the extra $10-20 for a lamp with more lumens. It'll prove useful!

    Back to the doubles tonight. If I'm feeling good after work I'll probably move my speed work to tonight and run easy in the morning. I don't want to do tempo work in the dark :/

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    Upcoming Races:
    10/8: Coe College Homecoming 5k: 21:26
    10/16: Superhero Halloween Half Marathon (Goal: 1:38 or better)
    11/20: Philadelphia Marathon (Goal: 3:30 or better)
    3/26/17: Philly Love Run HM
    5/14/17: Delaware Marathon Running Festival HM

  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    5512bf wrote: »
    @kristinegift

    A few weeks ago I had a evening interval run that went into dusk. Right as it was getting dark I inhaled what had to be a June bug because I nearly choked to death. Guess bugs are an occupational hazzard with running.

    @5512bf Yuck! I had a june bug hit me in the face the first run I had when I went home to Iowa; it then attached itself to my shirt and before I came in the house I had my brother check me for bugs :D
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    @kristinegift Nice job pressing on through all that! I've had those runs with stuff like pants falling down, nose running, etc.

    @greenolivetree It's no fun! But runs like that -- with lots of distractions and annoying things -- make me really, really appreciate the ones that go well!
    BeeerRunner wrote: »
    5512bf wrote: »
    @kristinegift

    A few weeks ago I had a evening interval run that went into dusk. Right as it was getting dark I inhaled what had to be a June bug because I nearly choked to death. Guess bugs are an occupational hazzard with running.

    Most definitely....I accidentally inhaled a horsefly that was pestering me for 4 miles straight. Fortunately I waa able to spit him out. I was so glad to get rid of him...totally worth it!! Lol

    @BeeerRunner Ick! Also that is one determined horsefly!


    I'm glad we all have such great bug stories ;)
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    @shanaber - Stella is very food motivated. I'm having a hard time coordinating the leash and treating and moving at the same time. I definitely can't imagine adding the clicker to that. :)

    I'm enjoying my week off from running. I just need to rein in the eating like I'm still running every day.

    @BeeerRunner you really showed that horsefly. So gross, but he had it coming!

  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    10/1- 4.04 miles
    10/2- Rest/Travel day
    10/3- 3.47
    10/4- 5.03
    10/5- 3.0
    10/6- 5.0
    10/7- 4.4
    10/8- 7.4
    10/9- REST- Grumble Grumble Grumble
    10/10- 5.22
    10/11- 4.02
    10/12- 3.01

    Total: 44.5/70

    Today's notes: Today was SUPPOSED to be a 5-6 mile run, but when my alarm went off at 0500 instead of 0435, I knew that wasn't happening. I guess I didn't turn on the earlier alarm, good thing I had the later one still set. However, that being said, I'm kind of glad it was a shorter run today. When I headed out, it was 37F, just cool enough that the precipitation was snow when it was falling, but melted upon hitting the ground. Winds were somewhat strong, but not nasty, just strong enough to be annoying.

    Ran my 3.01 miles in 20:24, for an Average pace of 10:06, and an average HR of 149. This was a little higher than I wanted, but with my sinuses bugging me, and a couple coughing/hacking fits, I'm not too surprised. Still, feeling really happy with how things are going. My Garmin never hit the point where it had to alert me that I was out ov z2 (156 is the top), so I feel that I am making some improvements, even after just a couple weeks of dedicated, slow, cardio building running.
  • garygse
    garygse Posts: 896 Member
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    Welcome aboard @garygse No apologies necessary.
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    @garygse and @lavender624flood welcome aboard!

    Thank you for the warm welcome!

    After today's run (my goal is 100 miles):

    03 - 10.84
    05 - 10.01
    10 - 10.75
    12 - 10.13

    Current total: 41.73 miles
  • mmteixeira
    mmteixeira Posts: 118 Member
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    vs_shine wrote: »
    LOVE these pictures :-)))) beautiful!!
    How do you run in the snow? What shoes do you wear? I just have my new balance sneakers. How do you keep your feet from getting wet?

    I'll be in New Mexico and Ohio snow this year so I'd love the advice. I'm used to my dry Texas dirt!
    @vs_shine I'll try to write up a piece on winter running in the next few days. I think @RespectTheKitty was asking about it too.

    @7lenny7 a winter running guide would be awesome - this will be my first winter running as I prepare for my first half and I know I will need to do some outside road running - which can be challenging in Central New York - my main question is what type of shoe to run in - GTX/trail/older road shoe with screws in them...

  • lissadecker
    lissadecker Posts: 220 Member
    October goal: 50 miles
    10/1: 1.75 miles
    10/2: 3.15 miles
    10/3: 2.25 miles
    10/4: 2 miles
    10/5: 2 miles
    10/6: Rest Day
    10/7: 2 miles
    10/8: 2.25 miles
    10/9: 3.15 miles
    10/10: 2.25 miles
    10/11: 2.25 miles
    Today: 2.5 miles

    Total/October: 25.55 miles

    Busy, busy and no time to catch up on all these posts! I will make some time a little later today!

    Have a great day everyone!!
  • TattooedDolphinGirl78
    TattooedDolphinGirl78 Posts: 5,214 Member
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    1/10: 5.09 km (running and squatting in a cornfield scaring people in my PT job for Halloween season)
    2/10: REST
    3/10: 5.02 km (1/3 interval, 2/3 steady treadmill run) + 20 mins yoga + strength exercises (arms and core)
    4/10: 5.01 km (steady treadmill run) + 20 mins yoga
    5/10: 5.16 km (minimal progression run) + 20 mins yoga + strength exercises (shoulders and core)
    6/10: 5.03 km (interval treadmill run) + 20 mins yoga + strength exercises (chest and legs)
    7/10: 5.20 km (interval treadmill run) + 20 mins yoga + strength exercises (upper back and core) + 4.00 km (running and squatting in a cornfield)
    8/10: 5.00 km (running and squatting in a cornfield)
    9/10: REST
    10/10: 10.39 km (general hike and spelunking in a cave)
    11/10: 5.03 km (interval treadmill run) + 20 mins yoga + strength exercises (shoulders and core)
    12/10: 5.00 km (mild progression run) + 20 mins yoga + strength exercises (arms and legs)

    Current PR: 5K in 32:50 / 10K in 1:12:07 / 20K in 2:45:11

    Races:

    20/10-01/11: Zombies Run! App 2016 Fall Virtual Run
  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    I've been quiet and about to get quieter. My hip stuff is fading but now I have a sore foot. (Dr Google says a very small stress fracture on the outside of my foot, a brand new ailment for me!). You all are TOO motivating. You make me want to run even though I know I'd be smarter to switch to low impact. So I'm going to unstar this thread for now and hope to see you all in November. Stay safe everyone!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Date Miles today - Miles for October
    10/1 20 miles - 20
    10/2 REST DAY
    10/3 8.1 miles - 28.1
    10/3 5 miles - 33.1 << Daily Double
    10/4 9 miles - 42.1
    10/4 5 miles - 47.1 << Daily Double
    10/5 5 miles - 52.1
    10/6 10.5 miles - 62.6
    10/7 5 miles - 67.6
    10/8 17 miles - 84.6
    10/9 REST DAY
    10/10 13.1 miles - 97.7
    10/11 9 miles - 106.7
    10/11 4 miles - 110.7 << Daily Double
    10/12 5 miles - 115.7

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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
    Huntsville Half Marathon - 11/12
    Rocket City Marathon - 12/10

    I got my second run of the day later on last evening. I never bothered to log it in here. Just a busy day yesterday. Had a nice easy run this morning with some nice bursts towards the end.



  • Ericsmi
    Ericsmi Posts: 128 Member
    Goal: 50 Mi Run / 50 Mi Walk
    10-1 3.69 mi run 3.69 mi run total
    10-2 7.04 mi walk 7.04 mi walk total
    10-3 3.24 mi run 6.93 mi run total
    10-7 3.52 mi walk 10.56 mi walk total
    10-9 3.14 mi run 10.07 mi run total
    10-9 2.16 mi walk 12.72 mi walk total
    10-11 1.73 mi run 11.8 mi run total
    10-12 4.89 mi run 16.69 mi run total
  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member

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    10/1: 13.1 Miles: 1st Half Marathon Race!! / Yoga
    10/2: 4.5 Miles (Very Slow…) / Yoga
    10/3: 3 Miles…Feeling much better 
    10/4: Body Pump and 3 more slow miles
    10/5: 3.1 mile run / 1.7 mile Social run/walk through my gym with my kiddo
    10/6: Body Pump
    10/7: Yoga and Tried out my new Foam Roller
    10/8: 14 Miles (6 with Hubby running and Kiddo bicycling)
    10/9: 5 Miles
    10/10: 3 mile trail run with the family
    10/11: 7 minutes of Core, Body Pump, 30 minutes of Stationary Bike


    2016 Races Completed:
    Buffalo Boogie (5K) May 7 – 23:42
    Marine Creek Trailhead Trot (5K) May 14 – 22:00
    Joe’s Run (10K) June 4 – 48:04
    Firecracker 5000 (5K) July 4 – 22:51
    XTERRA Jurassic Trail Run (15K at Night) July 16 – 1:32:05
    Clark Gardens I’m Only Half Crazy Half Marathon/5K (HM) Oct 1 – 1:48:21

    Upcoming Races:
    Turkey Trot – Appleton, WI (5 Miles) Nov 24
    BMW Dallas Marathon (HM) Dec 11
    Cowtown Marathon (Full) Feb 26

    It is super humid again today. Blech. Really wish I got my butt out of bed and ran this morning. Will probably need to wait until the sun starts going down to start my run. I was hoping summer was over. :(
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    @Stoshew71 - The video is awesome! Also nice new car!! We are in the market for a new one one of these days soon. Just can't decide what yet.

    Thanks. I didn't know what I wanted either. I just wanted something newer and nicer and reliable than the Saturn I had for 14 years. The trans on it was going and I figured for the money it would cost to fix it, I probably could get something nicer.

    I went on carguros and found a few sedans that were selling in my area. The first one I saw sold before I even got there. Went to the next place hoping to look at a 2006 Chevy Impala (saw it and was like, eh) but then I turned around and saw the Camry that I eventually got. It was calling out to me. LOL

    It was slightly more than the other cars I were looking at, but got them to agree to take my old Saturn (offered me $500) and that brought the price back down to where the others were.

    I think I made out pretty darn good. It's the higher end sport version of the Camry, the XLE with a V6 engine, leather interior with the wood grain finish, sun roof, and the sports trim.

  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    The agree button has disappeared. Hmm. Did I dream that? Hehe.

    @7lenny7 Sweet deal on those shoes! And Larry is awesome!

    No running today. I attempted 40 min of light cardio and strength inside. I'm sore! Yikes. It's a rainy day today which is bringing a cool front and I'll enjoy a 45ish Fahrenheit run tomorrow morning.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @7lenny7 Sweet shoes! You let us know how they rate. I need new trail shoes. They are perdy!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    The agree button has disappeared. Hmm. Did I dream that? Hehe.


    No running today. I attempted 40 min of light cardio and strength inside. I'm sore! Yikes. It's a rainy day today which is bringing a cool front and I'll enjoy a 45ish Fahrenheit run tomorrow morning.

    What? I liked agree. C'mon MFP!
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
    Not happening this morning. My entire body is completely drained and exhausted for some reason. Maybe I'll muster up enough energy to run on the treadmill later tonight, but I'm not gonna push it if my body doesn't want to.

    On the bright side, the Cubs won the NLDS!!! Whoop!
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    No run for me this morning. The weirdest thing happened, and I know it's a hydration issue cause I've been living on diet coke and no water whatsoever the past week. I'm driving home last night and got a cramp in my leg, well in my shin. A charlie horse in my freaking shin, I was like WTF. It hurt all night. Then during the night every time I'd move I'd get cramps in my toes and calves. I got up this morning to run and stretched (you know the I just got up stretch) and OUCH. Got dressed and out the door and the cramps hurt so bad it was messing up my form so I said "dumbass" that's what I call myself when I'm stupid "go home and start HYDRATING". So that's my story for today.

    @7lenny7 Larry is the best, I just cracked up! I love doggie kisses, tell Kody!

  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    cljoe7 wrote: »
    Yay - welcome to all the newbies!

    The agree button is helpful, but I think @skippygirlsmom had the best idea when she said a while back that we need a "oh man that sucks" button. Maybe we could all petition the MFP gurus?

    Maybe MFP should offer a version for runners/cyclists and any other obsessive compulsive sports. Like if mfp and Strava had a baby runner app. Like the owner of the threads can chose the theme of the responses and emojis. And then they can build my dream running park.

    Ramble-
    I'm sore and tender from yesterday's pt visit. It's just massage on the angry-ness along the sciatic nerve. She aligned my hips. I don't wanna move for fear of offsetting them again. Maybe I'll send her an email, see what her suggestions are. I'm still rogue. Haven't bothered with the crutches in a week. I mean, I'm 118 days post op. Seems like it's time to start building back up. I'm cleared to swim or get on the bike trainer upright, no leaning over. I could do that. But I just wanna walk/run outside. Why is it so hard to submit to pt regimens? I tried to go up/down stairs the other day. It was sad, and entertaining. It's like walking with someone else's leg. Yesterday up the stairs and I felt normal! So hard not to plan a 6 mile run, as if! LOL! Guess I'll set the bike up today and shamelessly watch hours and hours of Shameless. The Doctor will have to wait.

    I got papers from corporate for long term disability. I'm neurotic, if you haven't noticed by now. I know, just protocol. Guess I could be an Uber driver :smiley:

    Alright, now go run. Run like the wind.

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