November 2016 Running Challenge
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November Goal - 150 Miles
11/1 - 5.02 - Easy
11/2 - 4.49 - Easy
11/3 - 6.49 - Easy
11/4 - 5.21 - Easy
Total - 21.01 of 150
Unremarkable run this morning. Hope to get in a few tomorrow and then do my first post marathon long run. I haven't gone over 7ish in almost a month. I'd like to get back to 40-45 miles a week, and since i'm at 26 this week, looks like i'll do a 4 & 10 this weekend to get there. Hope to maintain that base until December and see what the spring calendar looks like for another marathon.
Right there with you. It's been three weeks since my last half and I am just now getting around to having any desire to do a longish run. I am thinking 10 and 5-6 this weekend. It gets kind of comfy here on easy street
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Happy birthday @katharmonic! And happy shopping for running stuff. Update us once you're done!
@skippygirlsmom Sorry to hear she didn't make it. Glad she is feeling better today.
Today, I tried running drills after my run for the first time (running high knees, butt kicks, marching kicks, skipping, walking high knees, lateral running (left, right), and backwards). They were pretty fun. I almost forgot how to skip, but it came back quickly and I felt like a kid again. There was way too much jiggle in some places (okay, my butt) and that was uncomfortable (probably for any passersby on the street too lol). I guess I better get serious about dropping weight again. I've been at this for almost two years and believe I have lost interest, but I'm only about 2/3rds of the way to my goal.
1: 3.06 (fast finish) + lower body strength
2: 3.04 (aerobic) + 30 mins spin bike + upper body strength
3. rest
4. 2.76 (speed intervals + drills) + lower body strength
Total: 8.86 / 80 miles
Next Race: Jan 15/17: Ice-breaker 8K3 -
11/3: 2.57 miles - 6x(2 min walking/3 min running)
Total: 2.57 miles
Notes:
First run of the month yesterday, and my first time running outside since I got injured 3 months ago! A few min of walking to warm up and then six repeats of 2 min walking/3 min running. I ran with a metronome set to 88 bpm since the running gait specialist I saw recommended that I increase my cadence by 3-5%. Seems to be working? I haven't had any pain yet so I'll count that as a win! I'm out in Denver visiting my sister so I got some good hill and altitude training in too We went hiking later in the day- it was only 3/4 of a mile to get to the top of the mountain, but a 1200 ft elevation so my legs were burning by the end! I think I'll count that as strength training for the day haha
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lporter229 wrote: »
It gets kind of comfy here on easy street
Word! Playing legos with the kids seems like a better use of time than running 2 hours, but I know it needs to get done or it's pain train time once I decide on a race this spring.3 -
Best of both worlds for me...I play legos with the kids at school and run before work in the morning....even though it means getting up real earlyWord! Playing legos with the kids seems like a better use of time than running 2 hours, but I know it needs to get done or it's pain train time once I decide on a race this spring.
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Ran a new 5k pr today
Date.......Distance.....Type
November 1 - 11.8km - Easy+ST
November 2 - 11.6km - Easy
November 3 - 9.4 km - Easy+Drills
November 4 - 8.5 km - 5k test (19:23)
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) 48:28
18/09: Baneasa Trail Run (10.5k) 49:12
09/10: Bucharest International Marathon (Half Debut) 1:31:534 -
Date Miles today - Miles for November
11/1 9 miles - 9 << 5 above VT 4 below VT
11/1 5 miles - 14 << Daily Double 5 below VT
11/2 5 miles - 19 << 5 below VT
11/3 9.5 miles - 28.5 << 9.5 below VT
11/3 5 miles - 33 << Daily Double 5 miles below VT
11/4 5 miles - 38 << 1 mile above VT and 4 miles below VT
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
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skippygirlsmom wrote: »Just doing a drive by to let you all know Skip did not qualify for states. She ran a 22:50, which is good as we all know this course is long. She looked strong the entire race. She was about 10 spots shy of qualifying. I think once the crying and disappointment pass she will realize what a great season she has had. I'm so incredibly proud of her! Only 2 of our boys qualified and none of ours girls did. Now on to indoor track.
So sorry for Skip, but she did great none the less.
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Bring on November
November 2016 - Goal 50
01 - 6.0mi
04 - 7.1mi
08 - Election day..Get Out The Vote then RUN RUN RUN
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11/3: 2.57 miles - 6x(2 min walking/3 min running)
Total: 2.57 miles
Notes:
First run of the month yesterday, and my first time running outside since I got injured 3 months ago! A few min of walking to warm up and then six repeats of 2 min walking/3 min running. I ran with a metronome set to 88 bpm since the running gait specialist I saw recommended that I increase my cadence by 3-5%. Seems to be working? I haven't had any pain yet so I'll count that as a win! I'm out in Denver visiting my sister so I got some good hill and altitude training in too We went hiking later in the day- it was only 3/4 of a mile to get to the top of the mountain, but a 1200 ft elevation so my legs were burning by the end! I think I'll count that as strength training for the day haha
Sometimes the efforts like this don't get enough notice. It isn't long, it isn't all running, but coming back from injury it's HUGE. Way to go @ariceroni7 -
Daily check in - Yesterday I told my coach I'd run 5 days in a row. I was mistaken. It was six days. Granted, the longest run was about 2 miles; but it was still 6 days in a row.
Bearing that in mind, I decided to take today off from running. I feel like I could go out and run between 1 and 2 miles, but I suspect an extra rest day may help me build mileage more than a seventh running day in a row. Tomorrow I'll see the first indications of whether that is true.2 -
11/3: 2.57 miles - 6x(2 min walking/3 min running)
Total: 2.57 miles
Notes:
First run of the month yesterday, and my first time running outside since I got injured 3 months ago! A few min of walking to warm up and then six repeats of 2 min walking/3 min running. I ran with a metronome set to 88 bpm since the running gait specialist I saw recommended that I increase my cadence by 3-5%. Seems to be working? I haven't had any pain yet so I'll count that as a win! I'm out in Denver visiting my sister so I got some good hill and altitude training in too We went hiking later in the day- it was only 3/4 of a mile to get to the top of the mountain, but a 1200 ft elevation so my legs were burning by the end! I think I'll count that as strength training for the day haha
Sometimes the efforts like this don't get enough notice. It isn't long, it isn't all running, but coming back from injury it's HUGE. Way to go @ariceroni
Way to go @ariceroni Glad to see you back at it!2 -
Well I've slacked off a bit on this thread and now I'm 200+ posts behind! I've been running though. 5.5 miles Wednesday, 3 miles Thursday and 6.25 miles today. Weather has been great, except for a very rainy Wednesday (of course, the day I picked to go to the Botanic Garden... I still went, it was pretty much just me and my boyfriend there and no one else). I don't mind running in the rain at all. I wonder how I'll do in the snow. Assuming we ever get snow. It's been hanging in the 60s all week with no sign of getting any cooler.
I'm planning a rest day tomorrow, but that may change.
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Got a Garmin question. I have the Forerunner 735XT and I've been trying to get a walking app loaded onto it. I've tried downloading two different walking apps and it says it's downloaded, but it's not showing up on my watch. I'm wondering what I'm doing wrong here. I would really like to use the watch to clock my walking as well as running. Any advice?0
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RespectTheKitty wrote: »Well I've slacked off a bit on this thread and now I'm 200+ posts behind! I've been running though. 5.5 miles Wednesday, 3 miles Thursday and 6.25 miles today. Weather has been great, except for a very rainy Wednesday (of course, the day I picked to go to the Botanic Garden... I still went, it was pretty much just me and my boyfriend there and no one else). I don't mind running in the rain at all. I wonder how I'll do in the snow. Assuming we ever get snow. It's been hanging in the 60s all week with no sign of getting any cooler.
I'm planning a rest day tomorrow, but that may change.
Yes!! The weather was gorgeous today. I brought a coat but totally didn't need it. Wish I could have ran today, but I'm stuck on the elliptical for a while.
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RespectTheKitty wrote: »Got a Garmin question. I have the Forerunner 735XT and I've been trying to get a walking app loaded onto it. I've tried downloading two different walking apps and it says it's downloaded, but it's not showing up on my watch. I'm wondering what I'm doing wrong here. I would really like to use the watch to clock my walking as well as running. Any advice?
try hooking the Forerunner up to your computer, opening up Garmin Express and then go to manage apps and see if it's installed?0 -
Got in 3 miles of shakeout runs (both a 1 miler last night, and 2 today) as I'm rested, rearing, and ready to go for tomorrow's Ironman. Small craft warning in effect for the swim, so I'll snag some dramamine before the start. Hoping to hold up for a 3:35 marathon at the end (and roughly a 10:20 finish), but will have to avoid wearing myself out on the bike.
For those who want to time-stalk me:
http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/coverage/athlete-tracker.aspx?race=florida&y=2016&bib=1741#axzz4P4uNVMik
11/1 - 5 miles
11/3 - 1 mile
11/14 - 2 miles
Total: 8 miles
Goal: 140 miles
Remaining: 132 miles
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 - 4:43:56
Chicago Marathon - Oct 9 - 3:04:57
Ironman Florida - Nov 5
Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas 10K - Nov 135 -
Only ran 2.5miles this morning. Legs felt like lead and I wanted to lie down and take a nap on the sidewalk. I was discouraged. Then I remembered this happens every month. LOL Oh well.
@ohhim Break a leg
@ariceroni Great to see you back running!2 -
_nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
I took a learn-to-swim class a few years back to learn the proper technique, but it was organised extremely poorly. 5 evenings à 45min, of which the first 10min were warm up, then the teacher explained one part of the technique (leg stroke, arm stroke, breathing), and then we were always supposed to do laps one person at a time so she could watch and correct. With ~12 people, that meant you got maybe three turns per lesson; and since only one lane of the pool was reserved for us, the rest of the time we had to stand around and "learn by observation". Still, maybe I should give it another try this winter, just practising what I remember on my own, if I can find a pool around here with convenient opening hours...
I strongly recommend getting a private lesson rather than group lessons. The amount you learn in a single lesson is well worth the cost - and probably equivalent to four group lessons from your description. I had a couple of lessons from a triathlon trainer, and immediately saw improvement, plus the best way to implement what you learn is to practice by yourself.
As to running, nothing so far for November. I developed shin splints from dancing on a marble floor over the weekend in Barcelona, so am resting, plusi came down with a cold straight after. I'm booked for a 12k race at the weekend, and the tail looks really interesting, but I think I will pass and just try and do my own trail elsewhere without pressure.
Question. I've bought the 80/20 book, and haven't started reading much yet, but how do you guys calculate your zones? I have an HRM but just wondering what people do?
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Good luck @Ohhim! We'll be cheering really loud for you! Can't wait to hear how it goes.
Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes - and for saying I look younger. Love you all
I didn't get any shopping done today, I'll have to get to that tomorrow. I had a really nice 2-hour hike with Stella, and it was a little bit of a drive to get there, so the day was longer than I anticipated.
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Got in 3 miles of shakeout runs (both a 1 miler last night, and 2 today) as I'm rested, rearing, and ready to go for tomorrow's Ironman. Small craft warning in effect for the swim, so I'll snag some dramamine before the start. Hoping to hold up for a 3:35 marathon at the end (and roughly a 10:20 finish), but will have to avoid wearing myself out on the bike.
My friend who does Ironman tells me he did one in Florida once when the waves were so high that the swim had more elevation gain than the cycling. If you get those conditions, I hope you survive them well!
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girlinahat wrote: »
Question. I've bought the 80/20 book, and haven't started reading much yet, but how do you guys calculate your zones? I have an HRM but just wondering what people do?
Hope you shake that cold and feel better soon!
I just let my HRM (Garmin) calculate my zones. As long as you have some variation in your data (hard runs, easy runs, runs from hell), it'll be accurate.
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11/1: 3
11/4: 4.2
7.2 of 60
Incredibly nice outing after work. Hard to believe this is November in Minneapolis!
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1.76 miles
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lporter229 wrote: »November Goal - 150 Miles
11/1 - 5.02 - Easy
11/2 - 4.49 - Easy
11/3 - 6.49 - Easy
11/4 - 5.21 - Easy
Total - 21.01 of 150
Unremarkable run this morning. Hope to get in a few tomorrow and then do my first post marathon long run. I haven't gone over 7ish in almost a month. I'd like to get back to 40-45 miles a week, and since i'm at 26 this week, looks like i'll do a 4 & 10 this weekend to get there. Hope to maintain that base until December and see what the spring calendar looks like for another marathon.
Right there with you. It's been three weeks since my last half and I am just now getting around to having any desire to do a longish run. I am thinking 10 and 5-6 this weekend. It gets kind of comfy here on easy street
Right there with you guys! My marathon was almost a month ago now, so I'd like to increase my weekly mileage a bit. I'm really trying to work on my pace though, so trying not to do too much all at once.
@katharmonic Happy birthday!
@AdrianChr92 Congrats on a stellar PR!
@Ohhim Good luck!!
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kristinegift wrote: »@skippygirlsmom Sorry Skip didn't make State! But there's always track season and XC next year! She's a junior this year, right? Chin up, young Skip! You've got a lot of great running ahead!
I couldn't have said it any better than @kristinegift
When someone of Miss Kristine's caliber can see that Skip has great things in her future - that says a lot.katharmonic wrote: »I didn't get any shopping done today, I'll have to get to that tomorrow. I had a really nice 2-hour hike with Stella, and it was a little bit of a drive to get there, so the day was longer than I anticipated.
@katharmonic Nothing like some quality time in the wilderness to re-juvenate the mind and soul. Great scenery.
That waterfall looks like one about a 5 hour drive from where I live. Our little waterfall is very unique in that it is undercut by Spring Floods so you can actually walk behind the Falling Water on the Rock Wall allowing you to cross the river without getting your feet wet.1 -
01 November – 10.3 km
03 November – 10 km
5 November – 5.1 km
Goal: 200 km
Total: 25.4 km
parkrunday!
Slower run to save myself for a HM on Sunday.
Was aiming for 27:40
Did it in 27:41! 3 -
Oh, but now something hurts in the lower part of my right glute.
Really worried I'll have to pull out of my HM tomorrow.0 -
Busy week and I haven't had much of a chance to check in... I did end up going for a run in the heat on the 2nd and another run just as hot today... My weekend will be filled with agility so I am not sure if I will get a run in or not.
I did see the Sports Chiro again and he did the gait analysis - pretty interesting stuff. It is clear my right foot has some serious issues that are not completely surprising. He has some concerns about the way I toe off but hopefully the new orthotics will help. The pronation has not and will not go away but I am definitely trying to overcompensate for it and probably resulting in the Achilles issue. I need to allow my feet to go as they wish without my mind trying to force them into unnatural positions. I forgot however to ask why my toes are falling asleep now on that foot or if/when I can/should try to run back to back days again. In the meantime I will continue to run pretty easy every other day.
I hope to catch up with everyone later in the weekend but in the meantime need to give a shout out to the Skippygirl! @skippygirlsmom please let her know how proud all of us are of her and that she is incredible even if she didn't make State!
Date........Miles.....Total
11/01......0.00......0.00
11/02......4.66......4.66
11/03......0.00......4.66
11/04......4.29......8.95
11/05......0.00......8.95
My completed and upcoming Races - Let me know if you will be running too!
02/07/16 - Surf City Half Marathon
02/20/16 - Divas Half Marathon - Temecula
07/04/16 - SHEPower Virtual Half Marathon
07/31/16 - San Francisco 2nd Half Marathon
08/21/16 - Tiki Beach 10k, Huntington Beach
09/18/16 - Beat the Blerch Half Marathon, Seattle
11/19/16 - USA Invitational Half Marathon (Yay, I qualified again!) - CANCELED!!
12/18/16 - San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
02/05/17 - Surf City Half Marathon2 -
November Goal: have as much fun running as Lily the Whippet does!
11/1 6.50
11/2 got distracted by some silly ball game...
11/3 3.20
11/4 2.05
...and off for a couple days as I travel to Vegas to meet with the whole famdamily including son who was supposed to be dead by now!
Total: 11.75
@katharmonic happiest of birthdays!
@Ohhim have a great time at your ironman!
Upcoming races:
Las Vegas Rock n Roll 10k 11/13/16
Ticker is my goal for 2016 and total to date:
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