October (2016) Running Challenge

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  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @Stoshew71 I'm still reading the book, so I haven't seen why he doesn't have a 20 mile run in the plan. Funny part is, the level 2 plan is for people who have some experience running marathons, yet there's no 20 miler.

    A friend from my Little Local club who has a sub 3 hr marathon only does 30km = 18.6 miles as his long run and I don't remember him doing a large number of them. Will have to ask him what plan he uses. Since I was not trying to train for a Marathon I was not training with him so may ( probably ) missed some of the scheduled runs they had planned. His plan must be good as he dragged one of our Ladies to a BQ at the Kelowna Marathon last week.

    Unless I have a change of employment training for a marathon would be very hard as I do to many road trips for work. Spent 6 hrs driving today - missed Adult swim club and a planned Trail run along the RR Tracks. I try to keep myself in HM Condition but my niggedly calf and work schedule has kept me on low km for a while.
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member

    October goal...run to earn wine and ice cream

    10/1: core/strength training, 2 mile run and 20 minutes of fancy footwork trying to herd the neighbor's stray cow out of our yard
    10/2 rest
    10/3 slug...never got out of my nightgown and played computer games (it was FABULOUS!)
    10/4 4.10
    10/5 3.11
    10/6 core/strength training
    10/7 rest
    10/8 3.25
    10/9 6.48
    10/10 3.18
    10/11 Snorkel 3 hours
    10/12 4.28
    10/13 2.41


    Total 28.81

    @shanaber sorry you are sidelined, but Hobbes will be happy to know you will keep him active.

    Upcoming races:
    Las Vegas RocknRoll Half 11/13/16

    Ticker is my goal for 2016 and accumulation to date:
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  • mom3over40
    mom3over40 Posts: 253 Member 
    Date    Miles   Total
10/01    3.1    3.1
       + Strength
10/02    6.4    9.5
10/03    Rest
10/04    Strength
10/05    4.0    13.5
10/06    3.2    16.7
10/07    Strength
10/08    3.3    20.0
10/09    7.0    27.0
10/10    Rest
10/11    3.2    30.2 
       + Strength
10/12    Rest
10/13    5.0   35.2 <- Total So Far

    Probably the "darkest" run I had. But I didn't want to miss it as I knew I wouldn't have another time to do it before the planned long run on Sunday...

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  • LeelooX2014
    LeelooX2014 Posts: 157 Member
    October running


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    10/01: day off
    10/02: 3.5
    10/03: 3.5
    10/04: day off
    10/05: 3.5
    10/06: 3.5
    10/07: day off
    10/08: 3.5
    10/09: day off (major rain)
    10/10: 3.5
    10/11: day off
    10/12: 3.5
    10/13: 3.5

    Total: 28
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    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
    13 October – 9.3 km

    Goal: 160 km (100 miles)
    Total: 114.2 km

    You might be pleased to know I had a day off from running today.

    Just walking and Body Balance. Feeling good!
  • jodilynnsanders5104
    jodilynnsanders5104 Posts: 89 Member
    edited October 2016

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    Oct 1: 15km long run day
    Oct 2: 0km running, active recovery day, 6.62km brisk walk.
    Oct 3: 12.06km...2km run on coffee break in morning, 6.08km long hill repeats at lunch, long, 4.01km treadmill run with hill intervals after work, followed by 30 min strength training
    Oct 4: 90 minutes skating (45 min practice stake during the day, 45 min refereeing girls hockey at night)
    Oct 5: 5km progression run before work, 3km base run at lunch.
    Oct 6: 3.6 km hilly trail run at lunch, 5km tempo run on treadmill after work, 30 min strength training.
    Oct 7: REST DAY
    Oct 8: 16.7 km long run. Forgot my hydration bottles. First run without fluids. Had a couple extra gummies for fuel. Glad I was well hydrated before I started.
    Oct 9: REST DAY
    Oct 10: 7.65 km recovery run including 25 minutes of running drills
    Oct 11: 6.96 km tempo run. First 5km was a PB 31:30. 30 minutes strength training.
    Oct 12: 0km running, cross train day. 35 minutes on recumbent bike, 30 min brisk walk.
    Oct 13: 6.67 km, hill intervals on treadmill. 30 minutes strength training.

    Upcoming races:

    Awesome Virtual Events 100 mile (160km) October challenge.
    November 6th: Hamilton Road2Hope HM

    I'm on track for my monthly running goal. Tomorrow is my long run day. Have to do my longest run 3 weeks before my HM rather than 2 as next weekend I'm refereeing 8 hockey games in one day (7 hours of skating). That tends to leave me quite drained and I figure should balance out that my longest run will be 3 weeks out.

    I think I was kind of crazy signing up for the October 100 mile challenge through Awesome Virtual Events, but the medal looks so friggin cool, I had to join. I've upped my mileage maybe more than I should have, but I needed to give myself some breathing room for a taper at the end of the month.

    Ran hill intervals last night. My hip is bothering me a bit now. I've had a tight hip for years and am trying to loosen the flexors and strengthen my gluteus. But it really didn't like the hill intervals. Haven't had an issue with the hill work outs so far, but I may have been trying to do them too fast last night.

    Anyway that's today's update. Happy
  • 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
    10/13- 6.0
    10/14- 4.03

    Total: 54.53/70

    Today's notes: It's exceedingly rare that I feel like I had a bad run, but today was one of those days. I ran 4.03 miles with a 10:36 average pace and average HR of 151. This is all normal and OK. My great annoyance is the roughly 10 minutes I spent in z3 this morning, I just could not get my HR to settle low enough to not keep popping up there.

    This was probably due to the fact that I went up a steeper hill that I normally go down, instead of going up the gradual ascent. Still, I'm annoyed with myself about that z3 time.

    On a side note, I think I need to start lifting again. Part of the problem today, I think, is that my leg strength is down, so the hill was harder than it might have been when I was lifting more.....something to think about.
  • 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)
    13/10: 4.74 km (steady pace run) + 20 mins yoga + strength exercises (chest and core)
    14/10: 3.50 km (interval treadmill walk/run) + 20 mins yoga

    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

    3.5 km walk/run was all I had in me today. This weekend will be full rest for both days. Need to recharge my batteries.

    Happy TGIF!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @lporter229 somehow I missed that! Guess I didn't expect the 20 miler to be 5 weeks out.....guess that shows me for not looking hard enough!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @Elise4270 long runs for the first 2 plans top out at 18 miles. I was just curious because, while the 6,2 mile gap between most plans' longest run and a full is pretty big, an 8.2 mile gap seems HUGE....despite only being a 2 mile difference.

    I mainly got the book for the HR and 80/20 split data....the training plans were just a bonus for some fun....but I guess I started a decent discussion because of them....

    I've not run the full and don't really plan on one, but I'd think for my first I'd be okay with the 18 slow miles. I left off doing 7-9 miles for a long run (kinda, not really since I was building) and it was plenty to keep me half ready. But I am not an authority. Nor have the experience. Yeild to the experts here.

    I'm interested in the 80/20 thing. But I'll be back to base building. Guess you can still run your base building miles at this pace split?

    Definitely a good conversation to iron out the plans and views.

    I have a few of MF's books. I love them. I don't abide by them or cook out of 'em much anymore.... But they've been helpful. And I use his dqs app :blush: sorry @Stoshew71 , don't think of me as a traitor. Maybe when I get faster and stronger I'll branch out and study others philosophies :smiley:. I'd be down if Lauren Fleshman put something together!


    I'm not quite sure how you would assume that I am thinking that you are a traitor.
    Not everyone is going to draw to the different philosophies.

    @MNLittleFinn So you are talking about the 80/20 book. I actually do have that one. I got it at the same time that I got Lydiard's book and Running Wild. I just haven't gotten to open his book yet. I have been so busy with a bunch of other personal stuff that my reading came to a screeching halt. Your posts may encourage me to open up the book and actually read it now.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @Stoshew71 I can't believe I forgot to say that! Yeah, I'm reading 80/20 RUNNING, I wanted to get more info on 80/20 running and I prefer paper over reading on the internet, so I got it. He does seem to think a lot of himself in the book, but he knows a lot, and the info is good, so it's been a good read so far.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @Elise4270 long runs for the first 2 plans top out at 18 miles. I was just curious because, while the 6,2 mile gap between most plans' longest run and a full is pretty big, an 8.2 mile gap seems HUGE....despite only being a 2 mile difference.

    I mainly got the book for the HR and 80/20 split data....the training plans were just a bonus for some fun....but I guess I started a decent discussion because of them....

    I've not run the full and don't really plan on one, but I'd think for my first I'd be okay with the 18 slow miles. I left off doing 7-9 miles for a long run (kinda, not really since I was building) and it was plenty to keep me half ready. But I am not an authority. Nor have the experience. Yeild to the experts here.

    I'm interested in the 80/20 thing. But I'll be back to base building. Guess you can still run your base building miles at this pace split?

    Definitely a good conversation to iron out the plans and views.

    I have a few of MF's books. I love them. I don't abide by them or cook out of 'em much anymore.... But they've been helpful. And I use his dqs app :blush: sorry @Stoshew71 , don't think of me as a traitor. Maybe when I get faster and stronger I'll branch out and study others philosophies :smiley:. I'd be down if Lauren Fleshman put something together!


    I'm not quite sure how you would assume that I am thinking that you are a traitor.
    Not everyone is going to draw to the different philosophies.

    Lol! I was just teasing. I haven't researched enough to have much of an educated option. So far, you're my education.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @Elise4270 long runs for the first 2 plans top out at 18 miles. I was just curious because, while the 6,2 mile gap between most plans' longest run and a full is pretty big, an 8.2 mile gap seems HUGE....despite only being a 2 mile difference.

    I mainly got the book for the HR and 80/20 split data....the training plans were just a bonus for some fun....but I guess I started a decent discussion because of them....

    I've not run the full and don't really plan on one, but I'd think for my first I'd be okay with the 18 slow miles. I left off doing 7-9 miles for a long run (kinda, not really since I was building) and it was plenty to keep me half ready. But I am not an authority. Nor have the experience. Yeild to the experts here.

    I'm interested in the 80/20 thing. But I'll be back to base building. Guess you can still run your base building miles at this pace split?

    Definitely a good conversation to iron out the plans and views.

    I have a few of MF's books. I love them. I don't abide by them or cook out of 'em much anymore.... But they've been helpful. And I use his dqs app :blush: sorry @Stoshew71 , don't think of me as a traitor. Maybe when I get faster and stronger I'll branch out and study others philosophies :smiley:. I'd be down if Lauren Fleshman put something together!


    I'm not quite sure how you would assume that I am thinking that you are a traitor.
    Not everyone is going to draw to the different philosophies.

    Lol! I was just teasing. I haven't researched enough to have much of an educated option. So far, you're my education.

    I really need to start charging you folks for my wisdom and knowledge. ;-)

    Write a book. Cha-ching!
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    @MNLittleFinn The light bulb has clicked! Yay! That is the whole point of the 80/20 program. The crazy thing is, you will just naturally get faster. Lots faster. Trust me. It happens. When I started running based on HR, it was the hardest thing to slow down. I eventually set my Garmin to time, distance and HR and ignored pace entirely until the end of the run. Little by little, those paces just started coming down without any change in my heart rate. Now, you are going to have variation from day to day and one day may be quite a bit slower than the previous. Don't let that get you freaked out. If you track pace vs. HR for a month, you will see the downward trend. And, more importantly, running will be super easy and enjoyable while you are in that base building period, because you really don't have to push yourself too far out of your comfort zone.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @lporter229 yeah, it's a HUGE change for me, but I'm finally at a point where I feel comfortable going slower. Partially it's just been that I had to fit my runs in, and time/distance/pace were what I looked at. I'm really focusing on just distance and HR now, with time a close third for most easy runs, since they are before work, and I'm only willing to wake up so early.
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
    When I woke up this morning I couldn't decide whether to walk or run. When I got outside and discovered it was 38 degrees outside, I decided to RUN so that I could get warm. The jacket was definitely needed today. There was even frost on the ground.

    I've been neglecting my walking miles this month, so I think it's time to do a ten miler this weekend.


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  • 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
    10/13 9.3 miles - 125
    10/14 4 miles - 129

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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


  • johnnylloyd0618
    johnnylloyd0618 Posts: 303 Member
    ok life has seriously given me too many obstacles this week, lol. I DO NOT LIKE UNSCHEDULED REST DAYS! lol
    Did get in a light 5 miles this morning. A sprint dual this weekend so I have turned this into a taper weeks.


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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    I just noticed something. GC is not using my custom HR zones for training plans. I had put one in my calendar, just to play around with, and when I looked at the workouts, the HR's the easy runs had were way lower than the ones I use based on HRR.....that's annoying....Maybe I need to re-sync my Forerunner?
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