November 2016 Running Challenge
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lissadecker wrote: »Just wanted to check in quickly. I have been having some difficulty breathing and some strange chest pains and Mike has asked me not to run until I can see my doctor. I have an appointment this afternoon so hopefully I will be back on track tomorrow.
I pray all is well with you.MNLittleFinn wrote: »Anyone ever had a professional training plan made for them? I'm feeling like, since I'm so impulsive with my running, that having a set plan for the 18-20 weeks leading up to my marathon would be a big help. Trying to get some insight if folks have had that done before.
Nope! I always wrote my own based upon the concepts that I am constantly preaching.
If you are so inclined to pay someone, pay me. I will gladly steal your money offer my services to you.
On a serious note. If you are going to pay someone to write a plan, in order to get your money's worth, I would suggest the following.
1) They have to understand your goals, your current limitations, your current fitness level, and schedule (personal life items that would dictate your running schedule), before they even attempt to put a plan together for you.
2) That they will be able to constantly see your progress and offer modifications to the plan as needed. They will regularly ask you questions about how each run went or at the very least how the week went.
3) Be available to answer any questions that you may have.
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@lissadecker I hope it's nothing, but it's a good idea to get it checked out.
@kristinegift I got a picture of that deer for you this morning. Yeah him standing there staring you down is a good reason to go another way
11/10 - 0 today had to have the Macy girl at the groomer at 7:00 this morning.
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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Sometimes I really think I need a coach. My "problem" is that I just love running, so figuring out mileage/intensity/rest/ all that stuff......Nope! I always wrote my own based upon the concepts that I am constantly preaching.
If you are so inclined to pay someone, pay me. I will gladly steal your money offer my services to you.
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Apparently I had inflammation around my back ribs causing the pain. I feel better today. Probably run tomorrow.3
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Yesterday was a rest day, meaning I only ran three miles. LOL
Tonight I don't have any plans, so I'll be able to get in a longer run. I'd like to make it at least six miles, since I won't have a chance to run on Friday.3 -
RespectTheKitty wrote: »Yesterday was a rest day, meaning I only ran three miles. LOL
Tonight I don't have any plans, so I'll be able to get in a longer run. I'd like to make it at least six miles, since I won't have a chance to run on Friday.
You are doing awesome! Isn't it great having an "easy" day be something that wasn't even possible before? I know I loved it when 3 miles became an easy, short run.1 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »@lissadecker I hope it's nothing, but it's a good idea to get it checked out.
@kristinegift I got a picture of that deer for you this morning. Yeah him standing there staring you down is a good reason to go another way
11/10 - 0 today had to have the Macy girl at the groomer at 7:00 this morning.
I need to move where you live. He is magnificent. All I see are squirrels carrying nuts in their mouths, no black bears, deers, squirrels, skunks. We have beautiful trees here...so much color.
Rest day today. Going to work tonight. Then attending an in-service at 1 p.m. After that, fitting a run in before meeting my trainer at the gym.1 -
lissadecker wrote: »November goal: 75 miles
11/1: 3 miles (m)
11/2: Rest Day
11/3: 3 miles
11/4: 3 miles (m)
11/5: 3 miles
11/6: 2.75 miles
11/7: 3 miles (m)
11/8: 3 miles
11/9: Rest Day
11/10: Rest Day
My Total/November: 20.75 miles
Mike's Total: 9 miles
Just wanted to check in quickly. I have been having some difficulty breathing and some strange chest pains and Mike has asked me not to run until I can see my doctor. I have an appointment this afternoon so hopefully I will be back on track tomorrow.
Have a great day everyone!
Upcoming Race:
12/3 Snowball Run 5K, Kingwood TX
Yay! My ticker is working again!
I am glad that you are getting that checked asap. Sending prayers your way.0 -
lissadecker wrote: »
Just wanted to check in quickly. I have been having some difficulty breathing and some strange chest pains and Mike has asked me not to run until I can see my doctor. I have an appointment this afternoon so hopefully I will be back on track tomorrow.
I hope you feel better soon. My husband gave me a firm "No more running until your back is better" Tuesday night.
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lissadecker wrote: »
Just wanted to check in quickly. I have been having some difficulty breathing and some strange chest pains and Mike has asked me not to run until I can see my doctor. I have an appointment this afternoon so hopefully I will be back on track tomorrow.
Yikes, get to the doctor asap. Cyber hugs and healthy vibes sent your way.0 -
November walking miles
1---6.24
2---travel/pt/doc
3---3.1 walk, 25 minute swim, 2.8 walk
4--- travel
5---3.19
6,7,8--- Nada, pt, Nada
9---4.7
10---4.77
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@Ohhim A great race report, and again, such a fantastic achievement!
@lissadecker Hope all is well for you, resting up is definitely the right things
I'm currently down and out on the running front. I woke up on Monday almost unable to put my foot down as it hurt so much, which I can only assume came from when I rolled my ankle slightly on some uneven ground on my Sunday run. It didn't hurt even a bit at the time but that's the only source I can think of. By the end of the day on Tuesday it felt OK, Wednesday just a bit of stiffness and today I haven't felt it at all, despite being on my feet nearly all day and getting over 10,000 steps in. So tomorrow will have one more rest day before I get back to it over the weekend.
Never mind, this was supposed to be a cutback week anyway, it just meant I've cut back about 6 miles more than I planned to. Plus, I've caught up on work and life with all my free evenings (I haven't even cross-trained), which can only be a good thing
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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
11/7 - 6.21 - Easy
11/9 - 6.21 - Easy
11/10 = 6.27 - Easy
Total - 39.70 of 150
Pretty much a nondescript run this morning. Running temps are fantastic right now, high 40's with mild 5-8 mph breeze.
@Ohhim not sure I could "commit" to my sport in the fashion you did. Still major props for that race.0 -
I was checking the weather forecast, and I'm pretty tempted to run 12 miles for my Long Run on Saturday. It's supposed to be clear skies and in the lower 30s, really lovely weather for this time of year. Also, if I start running at around 0600, I'll be able to run in an almost full super moon and in sunlight. The thought just sounds lovely.
Not totally related: I only have 11 miles to reach my annual goal! with 6 miles tomorrow, and whatever I run long for on Sat, I'll be there!0 -
39.14% of goal
01-Nov: 7.90 miles
02-Nov: 3.94 miles
03-Nov: 5.86 miles
04-Nov: 5.76 miles
05-Nov: 10.38 miles
06-Nov: <Life Day>
07-Nov: 10.58 miles
08-Nov: 4.10 miles
09-Nov: 8.07 miles
10-Nov: 4.08 miles
11-Nov:
12-Nov:
13-Nov: <Life Day>
14-Nov:
15-Nov:
16-Nov:
17-Nov:
18-Nov:
19-Nov: - planned HM day
20-Nov: <Life Day>
21-Nov:
22-Nov:
23-Nov:
24-Nov:
25-Nov:
26-Nov:
27-Nov: <Life Day>
28-Nov:
29-Nov:
30-Nov:
Upcoming Races:
12-Nov: FUMC 5K, Warner Robins
03-Dec: Reindeer Run (10K), Macon
26-Dec - 01-Jan: Random running in JAPAN!
14-Jan: Museum of Aviation HM, Warner Robins
04-Mar: Albany/Snickers HM, Albany
25-Mar: Cherry Blossom Road Race 10K, Macon
08-Apr: Running for Ronald 10K/15K, Macon1 -
11/1: 3
11/4: 4.2
11/6: 6
11/8: 3
11/10: 4
20.2 of 60
Training for:
1/15/17: Key West Half Marathon
Out and back on the LRT with DW alongside on her bike. Tonight was a tempo run on my schedule, but I wasn't really feeling speedy. I did a little pace pickup in mile two, but pretty much jogged the rest. Lovely evening here even though it's getting dark waaaay too soon.
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11/03: 2.57 miles - 6x(2 min walking/3 min running)
11/06: 2.88 miles - 6x(1.5 min walking/3.5 min running)
11/08: 2.84 miles - 6x(1.5 min walking/3.5 min running)
11/10: 3.11 miles - 6x(1 min walking/4 min running)
Total: 11.40 miles
Notes:
In all the election "excitement" over the past few days, I forgot to post about my last two run!
I've been feeling really strong lately! Today was 6 intervals of 1 min walking/4 min running. Only one more walk/run interval set to do this week, then I will finally be back to continuous running! I have such a great feeling about this comeback; I know there are many amazing runs and PRs in my future
@AdrianChr92 - Those shoes look awesome! Love the color too
@Orphia - Awesome shirt!!! Can the rest of us get one?
@MobyCarp - Sounds like your recovery is going well! Hoping for continued success
@Ohhim - Great race report! And once again, amazing job
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@ariceroni good to see you are getting back into the swing of things0
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11/1: 8.5 miles
11/2: 6.7 miles
11/3: 3.6 miles (am), 6 miles (pm)
11/4: Rest
11/5: 14 miles
11/6: NYCM spectating!
11/7: 3 miles
11/8: 3 miles (am), 6 miles (pm)
11/9: 4.5 miles
11/10: 5.5 miles (am), no pm run
Decided to skip the group run tonight. I put on all my running stuff, packed up my reflective gear, and walked ~4 blocks to the running store. In those 4 blocks, my ankle locked up, my shin felt like it was about to buckle twice, and my ankle felt like it was spasming. So I decided that rest and dinner > running. Hoping tomorrow I wake up and my ankle is just magically realigned, and I can get a few miles in tomorrow instead
The ankle/shin issue is weird because the hobbling and weakening comes and goes. If this was a serious issue (like a stress fracture), it would be constant, especially when moving and it wouldn't just go away after a while; typically stress fractures become MORE sore with impact, not less. Plus nothing is sore to touch where I'm sensing weak spots when I'm running. All very weird. ALSO I looked through my training notes, and I had these same "roving aches" and "weak feelings" in my shin LAST marathon taper, so maybe it's a weird, bizarre healing thing that's making me crazy? IDK. Just hope it's all fine by 11/20!
Fall Race Season & Next Year:
10/8: Coe College Homecoming 5k: 21:26
10/16: Superhero Halloween Half Marathon: 1:42:24
11/20: Philadelphia Marathon (Goal: 3:30 or better)
3/26/17: Philly Love Run HM
5/14/17: Delaware Marathon Running Festival HM
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kristinegift wrote: »11/1: 8.5 miles
Decided to skip the group run tonight. I put on all my running stuff, packed up my reflective gear, and walked ~4 blocks to the running store. In those 4 blocks, my ankle locked up, my shin felt like it was about to buckle twice, and my ankle felt like it was spasming. So I decided that rest and dinner > running. Hoping tomorrow I wake up and my ankle is just magically realigned, and I can get a few miles in tomorrow instead
The ankle/shin issue is weird because the hobbling and weakening comes and goes. If this was a serious issue (like a stress fracture), it would be constant, especially when moving and it wouldn't just go away after a while; typically stress fractures become MORE sore with impact, not less. Plus nothing is sore to touch where I'm sensing weak spots when I'm running. All very weird. ALSO I looked through my training notes, and I had these same "roving aches" and "weak feelings" in my shin LAST marathon taper, so maybe it's a weird, bizarre healing thing that's making me crazy? IDK. Just hope it's all fine by 11/20!
Weakness that comes and goes was one of the warning signs I didn't understand before my last two trips to physical therapy. It might be worth your time to go see a PT just to evaluate where you have issues; it's not necessarily the body part that hurts or feels particularly weak. I still have intermittent weakness in my ankle and aches in my shin; but I know those are related to the Achilles tendonitis, and I'm working on making that get better.
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kristinegift wrote: »11/1: 8.5 miles
Decided to skip the group run tonight. I put on all my running stuff, packed up my reflective gear, and walked ~4 blocks to the running store. In those 4 blocks, my ankle locked up, my shin felt like it was about to buckle twice, and my ankle felt like it was spasming. So I decided that rest and dinner > running. Hoping tomorrow I wake up and my ankle is just magically realigned, and I can get a few miles in tomorrow instead
The ankle/shin issue is weird because the hobbling and weakening comes and goes. If this was a serious issue (like a stress fracture), it would be constant, especially when moving and it wouldn't just go away after a while; typically stress fractures become MORE sore with impact, not less. Plus nothing is sore to touch where I'm sensing weak spots when I'm running. All very weird. ALSO I looked through my training notes, and I had these same "roving aches" and "weak feelings" in my shin LAST marathon taper, so maybe it's a weird, bizarre healing thing that's making me crazy? IDK. Just hope it's all fine by 11/20!
Weakness that comes and goes was one of the warning signs I didn't understand before my last two trips to physical therapy. It might be worth your time to go see a PT just to evaluate where you have issues; it's not necessarily the body part that hurts or feels particularly weak. I still have intermittent weakness in my ankle and aches in my shin; but I know those are related to the Achilles tendonitis, and I'm working on making that get better.
Interesting that those would connect with AT! It's crazy the way things are connected from the knee to the big toe. I'd be more concerned if this hadn't happened at this exact point in time during my last taper, but since it's nearly the exact same symptoms I'm chalking it up to taper madness. But that reminds me that I really should start looking into doctors around here... just in case.0 -
6 miles this evening. My legs felt super tired. Definitely ready for a rest day tomorrow.
Can't get to my ticker right now, sniff. I'm currently at 43.45/100 miles.3 -
@Orphia - Awesome shirt!!! Can the rest of us get one?
@ariceroni So happy with your progress!
Yep, anyone can use my shirt design.
Here it is:
You can save the design and then order it to be printed at any print store that does T-shirts.
I ordered mine from http://www.zazzle.com/ which has the New Balance tech tops with reflective elements.
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hurray!!! I actually managed a run!!
Have really been struggling with getting out of bed to do a morning run, which in the warmer months I love doing, but perhaps I just need to suck it up and get out after work.
I admit, it was on a treadmill. I ran to the gym, then hopped on the treadmill trying to keep my pace slow to see what 'Zone 2' was like. Boy was it slow. I was running at 3.6mph, which is basically me walking briskly, but with a running gait. I CANNOT get my heart rate down though. I mean, my heart rate is only zone 2 for walking, otherwise it's way up.
For now, I'm just going to go with the easy pace runs stuff, mostly to get back into running. If I can, I'll do a more accurate lactate threshold run test at the weekend. My problem with the pace based on 5k/10k times is most of my running is on trail and I haven't ever done a FLAT 10k. (nor do I much want to - I LOVE undulations!!!)
I had to go to the gym because I feared if I didn't go last night, I'd never get back into it.2 -
@lissadecker - hope you got a good report from doctor!
@kristinegift - You should be good for 11/20!
The temps are perfect here in Orlando for running in the early morning. Hoping for a colder winter (Fl winter) so I can run after work for a couple months.
Can't bike tomorrow because going to a programming competition with my students ... so another run!
11/1 - 4.3 miles
11/2 - strength training
11/3 - rest day
11/4 - 4.5 miles + strength training
11/5 - 34 miles biking
11/6 - 9 miles
11/7 - 3 miles
11/8 - 4.1 miles
11/9 - rest/mourning day
11/10 - 5 miles
11/11 - 4.1 miles + strength training
Upcoming races
11/30/16 - I/ITSEC 5K
2/5/17 - Daytona Beach HM
2/26/17 - Disney Princess HM Orlando
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11/1- 6.05
11/2- 6.13
11/3- 6.01
11/4- 6.12
11/5- 10.25
11/6- Rest
11/7: 6.05
11/8- 6.01
11/9- 6.02
11/10- 6.14
11/11- 6.01
Total: 58.78/150
Today's notes: It was an embrace the suck kind of day. A nice combination of headwinds and hills made for a 154 average HR, and more z3 time than I should have had, even with walk breaks to bring my HR down somewhat deep into z2. I'm definitely feeling the 30 miles I've put on my legs since my rest day on Sunday. Tomorrow's 10-12 mile long run will be SLOW, and I know it.
On n a happier note, it's the 11th, and I'm 8 miles past the 1/3 point for my goal, and only have about 5 more miles to go to meet my goal for the year.3 -
11/1 - 5.1 miles. Gorgeous 62° morning to run!
11/2 - Slept in. Stayed up too late cheering the Cubs victory!
11/3 - 5.32 miles. Trek class / treadmill
11/4 - 4.7 miles.
11/5 - 3.5 miles. Easy, short run with my 10 year old son.
11/6 - Rest / crazy busy day.
11/7 - 5 miles.
11/8 - Bodypump class.
11/9 - Slept in. Election "hangover"
11/10 - 5.32 miles. Trek class / treadmill (oddly, exact same distance as last week)
11/11 - 5.04 miles. Windy.
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Date:: :::: Miles :::: Nov total (goal = 75)
11/01/16 :::: 5.7 :::: 5.7
11/02/16 :::: 2.9 :::: 8.5
11/03/16 :::: 2.2 :::: 10.7
11/04/16 :::: 2.0 :::: 12.7
11/05/16 :::: 6.4 :::: 19.1
11/06/16 :::: 2.5 :::: 21.6
11/07/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 21.6
11/08/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 21.6
11/09/16 :::: 2.4 :::: 24.0
11/10/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 24.0
11/11/16 :::: 2.4 :::: 26.5
This week is not going too well on any fronts, but I did get out for a run this morning. The temps are dropping today so I'm glad I got that done. I apparently didn't fully start my Garmin for the first .4 miles or so, that was annoying.
I'm fighting some kind of sickness so I'm taking the day off from work. Well, I'm working from home I should say because if I don't get this grading done I will lose my mind and the students will mutiny. Hot tea and and honey and reading student papers on the couch for me.1
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