October (2016) Running Challenge

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  • LeelooX2014
    LeelooX2014 Posts: 157 Member
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    October running

    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

    Total: 21
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    greenolivetree wrote: »
    @lporter229 Great pic and your hair is so cute!

    I thought so too! ;-)
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
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    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


    Total 22.12

    Upcoming races:
    Las Vegas RocknRoll Half (or 10k) 11/13/16

    Ticker is my goal for 2016 and accumulation to date:
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  • louubelle16
    louubelle16 Posts: 579 Member
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    cljoe7 wrote: »
    And I'm having a hard time not getting depressed about my own lack of progress. Starting (again) & having to stop (again) so soon because of knee crap. Hoping the PT this time around does the trick so I actually can progress past a 5k...I know comparing yourself with others is always pointless, but reading about many of your experiences going from beginner to half-marathoner and more in just a few months or a year, it's hard not to feel like my body is just not cut out for running...I'm not giving up on the pt - I'll continue to work hard at it in hopes of getting back at running again...but crap.

    I can empathise with this, the sheer frustration of seeing so many people make killer progress while you have to constantly reign it in just to be able to stay on your feet. I had this battle for 18 months after my first run in August 2012 until Easter 2014 when I finally ran my first 5km (in 48mins, which is barely running anyway!) It took a lot of PT to get me to that point, and a loooooot of set-backs, but I was much stronger in the end. Then I finally managed to get up to a half distance in October 2014 before getting injured again and having to sit out for 6 more months, so the journey from couch to half is certainly not a few months for everyone. It's taken a really long time to get to where I am today, and even now I'm facing having to reign back my mileage because a new issue is rearing its ugly head. But, it's my journey, my body and, I reckon, when I cross the finish line of my marathon next year, it means I will feel even more awesome and proud simply because I fought for it even more over nearly 5 years!

    So, I guess what I'm saying is that it's ok to feel rubbish about how things are going, and I won't tell you not to feel bad because I know that you will. But, don't let that feeling define your journey. Use that negative energy and channel it into doing your PT exercises, making sure you do your preventative strength training when you're back to it and DO NOT GIVE UP.
  • _nikkiwolf_
    _nikkiwolf_ Posts: 1,380 Member
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    @BeeerRunner What kind of arm warmers do you have?
    I thought about getting some, but the ones I tried on in the store were either loose and slipping down to my wrists if I swang my arms back and forth a bit, or the "compression" kind which tried to cut off all blood circulation to my hands. Well, maybe not quite, but they were defenitely too tight to feel comfortable.
  • Joanna2012B
    Joanna2012B Posts: 1,448 Member
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    Joanna2012B wrote: »
    It seems to always be an update behind. I ran 8km this morning so I am now at 30 km with 40 to go

    Another 5.5 this morning for a total of 35.5 with 34.5 to go!!

  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,878 Member
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    @orphia -that sounds like a really great talk you heard. It wasn't online, it was live? Very cool. I wish it was recorded, I'd listen! Little things definitely add up! :heart:
    @louubelle16 - What a journey - and what a great attitude you have!

    Beautiful cool morning again! Could it be fall is actually in Orlando this early? I doubt it, but I will enjoy every minute of it. I looked at the temp on my phone when my alarm went off and jumped out of bed.

    10/1 - 5.1 miles
    10.2 - 7.3 miles
    10/3 - travel/rest day
    10/4 - rest
    10/5 - 5.1
    10/6 - 5.2
    10/7 - hurricane day
    10/8 - 7.5 miles - trail running on sidewalks
    10/9 - 37 miles biking
    10/10 - 5.1 miles - perfect 65 degrees
    10/11 - 5 miles


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    Upcoming races
    11/30/16 - I/ITSEC 5K
    2/5/17 - Daytona Beach HM
    2/26/17 - Disney Princess HM Orlando
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    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

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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


  • TGTiger
    TGTiger Posts: 265 Member
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    now 11 miles in towards my goal of 30
  • garygse
    garygse Posts: 896 Member
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    Apologies for the lateness, but may I join in?

    My goal is to reach at least 100 miles:
    03 - 10.84
    05 - 10.01
    10 - 10.75

    Current total: 31.6 miles
  • 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)

    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
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited October 2016
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    garygse wrote: »
    Apologies for the lateness, but may I join in?

    My goal is to reach at least 100 miles:
    03 - 10.84
    05 - 10.01
    10 - 10.75

    Current total: 31.6 miles


    Welcome aboard @garygse No apologies necessary.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    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

    Total: 41.48/60

    Today's notes: I was not feeling it this morning when I got up to run, but running is also my stress relief, and I NEEDED that. Took the little guy to the ER last night, he had a high fever and was puking (fever probably spiked because of a shower though). He ended up with a diagnosis of respiratory, ear and urinary infections, poor little man. He got his first IV last night, and was looking/feeling much better by the time we went home. I on the other hand was totally fried.

    When the alarm went off at 0500 this morning, I was a zombie getting out of bed and running. did my 4 miles at 10:16 pace with an average HR of 150. A little high, but I had a headwind the whole back half of the run, and my HR was 151-158 range during those last 2 miles.
  • cjgallant65
    cjgallant65 Posts: 9 Member
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    Back to running after a 12-month hiatus and 30 lb gain. Modest goal for the month of October --> 20KM


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  • johnnylloyd0618
    johnnylloyd0618 Posts: 303 Member
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    speed work on bike today... no run.
  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
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    _nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
    @BeeerRunner What kind of arm warmers do you have?
    I thought about getting some, but the ones I tried on in the store were either loose and slipping down to my wrists if I swang my arms back and forth a bit, or the "compression" kind which tried to cut off all blood circulation to my hands. Well, maybe not quite, but they were defenitely too tight to feel comfortable.

    @_nikkiwolf_ I actually bought 2 pair, and both fit great. Although I have some good muscle definition in my arms, they are quite thin. I wore the Nike arm warmers on Saturday, and they didn't slip down nor feel too tight.

    Nike Arm Warmers in Size XS/Small:
    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B019JNQOVC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Saucony Drylete Arm Warmers, Size Small
    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF2WTXQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I haven't ran with the Sauconys yet, but they appear to fit well. The Nike warmers are a little shorter, but they can partially cover your hands with a thumb hole. The Saucony Warmers are a bit longer. Both are made from a dry fit type material. I really liked them because I tend to get cold easily, yet they kept my upper arms uncovered where I tend to get hot. Two thumbs up from me! :smiley:

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