December 2016 Running Challenge

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  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
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    girlinahat wrote: »
    Timely topics of fuelling here! I've noticed struggling to get past 7 1/2 miles and that I'm flagging at 5miles, so want to experiment with some fuel. I run fasted mostly, and don't want to take on water, so will start with some dried fruit and go from there. Blackberry season worked well as I plucked berries as I ran!

    My last run of the year this morning, meant to be 5 miles but got bored of the tow path and headed up into the woods making it 7miles. Thing is, I'm at a swing dance workshop all weekend so pretty much killed my legs and had to bail early for a test this afternoon.

    Total miles for the month 38 ish.

    See you on the flip side.

    @girlinahat - Water is even more important than calories for longer running. If you're running without drinking anything, I'd suspect lack of fluid as being more significant than lack of in-run calories for flagging at 5 miles and struggling to get past 7 1/2 miles. Try carrying a water bottle and just taking a sip every mile, on the mile. See if it makes a difference to you at the 5 mile point. You might be surprised, even if you're not drinking any more than 8 ounces on a 7 mile run. [Discussion of electrolytes omitted because they're probably not all that big a factor in a 7 1/2 mile run.]
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    IT'S UP!!!!!!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10493483/january-2017-running-challenge
  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
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    lporter229 wrote: »
    Oh, by the way, I got the P90X3 videos for Christmas. Has anybody done these? Any advice on how best to work them in with marathon training? I was thinking to maybe stick with the pilates and yoga until after my marathon.

    @lporter229

    I used P90X3 to start my weight loss and went through the entire 90 day program. I lost 30 lbs in that 90 days and they helped me get super fit and able to run. When I started, I couldn't do 1 push up on my toes. By the end, I could do plyo push ups and 180 (10 sets of 18) on my toes.

    However, I would probably just stick with yoga and pilates unless you want to add a day of non running cardio in there. Once I started running, I pretty much stopped using P90X3 with the exception of the yoga video from time to time. Instead, I do Body Pump or weights at the gym 2x per week, 1 day of non running cardio (stair climber, bike, or elliptical), 5 days of running and some yoga on long run days. If I couldn't get to the gym on my cardio day, I'd definitely do a P90X3 video. They are really great workouts. The MMX one was my fave...super challenging.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    girlinahat wrote: »
    Timely topics of fuelling here! I've noticed struggling to get past 7 1/2 miles and that I'm flagging at 5miles, so want to experiment with some fuel. I run fasted mostly, and don't want to take on water, so will start with some dried fruit and go from there. Blackberry season worked well as I plucked berries as I ran!

    Try this. Instead of swallowing your sugar sports drink, just swish it around in your mouth and spit it out.

    http://running.competitor.com/2014/05/nutrition/study-rinse-spit-out-your-sports-drink_9869

    That could save me from choking when I take sports drinks at races.....of course if it's hot I'll still drink for real.
  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
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    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    girlinahat wrote: »
    Timely topics of fuelling here! I've noticed struggling to get past 7 1/2 miles and that I'm flagging at 5miles, so want to experiment with some fuel. I run fasted mostly, and don't want to take on water, so will start with some dried fruit and go from there. Blackberry season worked well as I plucked berries as I ran!

    Try this. Instead of swallowing your sugar sports drink, just swish it around in your mouth and spit it out.

    http://running.competitor.com/2014/05/nutrition/study-rinse-spit-out-your-sports-drink_9869

    That could save me from choking when I take sports drinks at races.....of course if it's hot I'll still drink for real.

    I've done that a few times when trail running in the summer, but I'm the worst spitter ever!! Lol! It always dribbles all over me. If I did this in a race, it would probably be caught on camera, I'd get it all over another racer and they'd knock me down out of anger.
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
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    Yay running! Just had a nice 5.2 mile run in my mom's neighborhood. All I need tomorrow is 2.15 to make 90.
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
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    MobyCarp wrote: »
    girlinahat wrote: »
    Timely topics of fuelling here! I've noticed struggling to get past 7 1/2 miles and that I'm flagging at 5miles, so want to experiment with some fuel. I run fasted mostly, and don't want to take on water, so will start with some dried fruit and go from there. Blackberry season worked well as I plucked berries as I ran!

    My last run of the year this morning, meant to be 5 miles but got bored of the tow path and headed up into the woods making it 7miles. Thing is, I'm at a swing dance workshop all weekend so pretty much killed my legs and had to bail early for a test this afternoon.

    Total miles for the month 38 ish.

    See you on the flip side.

    @girlinahat - Water is even more important than calories for longer running. If you're running without drinking anything, I'd suspect lack of fluid as being more significant than lack of in-run calories for flagging at 5 miles and struggling to get past 7 1/2 miles. Try carrying a water bottle and just taking a sip every mile, on the mile. See if it makes a difference to you at the 5 mile point. You might be surprised, even if you're not drinking any more than 8 ounces on a 7 mile run. [Discussion of electrolytes omitted because they're probably not all that big a factor in a 7 1/2 mile run.]

    I've tried taking the odd bit of water but it makes no difference and doesn't help my heavy legs. I'm not thirsty, and liquids sit and slosh around in me then I need to find a tree to hide behind. Plenty of long-distance runners and marathoners manage just fine without taking on any fluids at all and the risk of actual dehydration is low.

    I carry an 8oz soft flask generally, but barely touch it until the end.
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
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    Run didn't happen yesterday. I was busy all day but felt awful. Possibly carb flu :p Feeling better today although I'm feeling a nap coming on. Did get a 3 mile run this morning (mid-morning). It felt tough and I wished it felt easier. Typical negative splits run for me despite the first half being downhill. Maybe tomorrow I'll make it longer than 3 miles :#
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    So, I almost checkered out on my plan to end 2016 with a 11 mile run starting at 2200 tomorrow. I was really thinking about just going tomorrow morning before my wife heads to work. We'll, with a winter weather advisory in effect and 3-5 inches of snow on the way tonight, tomorrow night might be the better time to run. End of the year run is back on!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
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    lporter229 wrote: »
    Oh, by the way, I got the P90X3 videos for Christmas. Has anybody done these? Any advice on how best to work them in with marathon training? I was thinking to maybe stick with the pilates and yoga until after my marathon.

    I did the original P90X. I ran on lifting days & just did the P90X cardio alone (most days). I don't think I was training for anything in particular.

    I've used P90X and P90X individual videos as cross training during half training. But I just did random videos on cross training days.

    I like the plyo video (can't recall the name of it on P90X3) and yoga. I never did P90X3 all the way through as a program.

  • garygse
    garygse Posts: 896 Member
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    OSUbuckeye906 wrote: »
    I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on a Garmin Forerunner 225 in the next week or so. Does anybody have one? Recommend it or not?

    I've been using the pretty basic Forerunner 110 for almost 3 years now. I don't need something super fancy but am looking forward to having a watch with a few more bells and whistles.

    I really like the Forerunner watches; I have the 235 and love it...it does everything that I need it to do, and does it rather well. The 225 is a very similar watch, minus the Connect IQ apps and some data as far as I can tell (recovery advisor, training effect); for general running, you won't go far wrong with the 225. Not being able to use Connect IQ is no big deal as the available apps aren't that great. There are some good ones though...the Accuweather MinuteCast widget is great for predicting precipitation over the next couple of hours, and Text Watch is my all-time favourite watch face.

    The lack of an altimeter may or may not be a concern to you. As I live in the very flat Dallas area, this was no real loss, but I can imagine that it would be a more useful feature to want to have if you tend to go running in hilly areas.

    Battery life is fairly reasonable I think, with the real drain coming when using the GPS; I can usually get three good 2-hour runs in over the week before the battery's down to around 20% or so, and that's when I charge it back up for a couple of hours.

    The watch is also very comfortable...I wear it 24/7 and it's light enough for me to sleep with it on and not be bothered by it.

    The HRM is decent enough for running given the usual caveats that go with wrist-based monitors. For colder weather when I want to bundle up but still see my watch, I pair it up with a Scosche Rhythm+ armband instead so that I can wear the watch on the outside of my clothing.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    @kristinegift you got this! 2400 is amazing!
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
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    Date:: :::: Miles:::: Dec total (goal = 80 91.4)
    12/01/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
    12/02/16 :::: 2.6 :::: 2.6
    12/03/16 :::: 3.1 :::: 5.7
    12/04/16 :::: 6.0 :::: 11.8
    12/05/16 :::: 3.3 :::: 15.0
    12/06/16 :::: 2.4 :::: 17.4
    12/07/16 :::: 2.4 :::: 19.8
    12/08/16 :::: 3.7 :::: 23.5
    12/09/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 23.5
    12/10/16 :::: 7.0 :::: 30.5
    12/11/16 :::: 3.5 :::: 34.0
    12/12/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 34.0
    12/13/16 :::: 2.6 :::: 36.7
    12/14/16 :::: 2.5 :::: 39.1
    12/15/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 39.1
    12/16/16 :::: 4.0 :::: 43.2
    12/17/16 :::: 6.3 :::: 49.5
    12/18/16 :::: 3.5 :::: 53.0
    12/19/16 :::: 2.8 :::: 55.8
    12/20/16 :::: 2.6 :::: 58.4
    12/21/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 58.4
    12/22/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 58.4
    12/23/16 :::: 4.0 :::: 62.4
    12/24/16 :::: 7.6 :::: 70.0
    12/25/16 :::: 3.4 :::: 73.3
    12/26/16 :::: 4.2 :::: 77.5
    12/27/16 :::: 2.8 :::: 80.3
    12/28/16 :::: 3.7 :::: 84.0
    12/29/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 84.0
    12/30/16 :::: 2.6 :::: 86.5

    Treadmill run today, because I did a snowshoe hike this morning with Stella and wasn't up for another cold outing. I went in to clean my office and get a little work done, and promptly locked myself out of my office (where my keys and phone were) on a deserted campus. Had to call public safety for help. That will teach me to go in over break. I stopped at the Y on my way home and did my treadmill run - probably boosted with a little adrenaline from that experience.

    Just need 4.9 miles to make my new goal of doubling last December's miles. I have a long run scheduled for tomorrow so that should not be a problem, barring unforeseen circumstances (especially since I promised a friend I would be there so I can't just stay in bed).
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
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    @garygse I love text watch also! I got it in fall and used purple/yellow/white for my college team, then did green/red/white for December, and now changed to blue/white for winter :p Next up: Valentine's Day <3
  • ashcky
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    Well I probably won't be making my miles as I am currently laid up with a low grade fever and possibly strep throat. I'll be back at it for the new month when I'm recovered!
  • shanaber
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    Argg... sometimes I hate MFP! I had my post all finished and went to preview it and poof it was gone!

    I am just posting a mileage update and a couple of pictures and will come back later to get caught up with everyone.
    I had a really nice rainy day run today - such a relief after a few hot days! Oh and I hit my goal yesterday!
    Pelicans and friends enjoying the warm sunshine yesterday (nearly 80F)
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    Rainy day view - more rain is imminent!
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    Date........Miles.....Total
    12/01......0.00......0.00 - + Rally
    12/02......4.30......4.30
    12/03......0.00......4.30
    12/04......3.62......7.92
    12/05......6.23....14.15 - Birthday run + Agility
    12/06......4.53....18.68 - + Strength Training
    12/07......0.00....18.68
    12/08......5.91....24.59 - + Strength Training and Rally
    12/09......9.35....33.94 - + Rally Trial
    12/10......0.00....33.94
    12/11......0.00....33.94
    12/12......5.07....39.01 - + Agility
    12/13......0.00....39.01 - + Strength Training
    12/14......4.51....43.52
    12/15......0.00....43.52 - + Strength Training
    12/16......4.73....48.25
    12/17......0.00....48.25
    12/18....13.53....61.78 - San Diego Holiday Half and warm up
    12/19......4.18....65.96 - Recovery run #1
    12/20......4.46....70.42 - Recovery run #2 + Strength Training
    12/21......0.00....70.42 - Rest Day!!
    12/22......0.00....70.42 - + Strength Training
    12/23......6.43....76.85
    12/24......8.59....85.44
    12/25......0.00....85.44 - Christmas
    12/26......5.48....90.92
    12/27......6.31....97.23 - + Strength Training
    12/28......0.00....97.23
    12/29......5.54..102.77 - + Strength Training and GOAL!!
    12/30......4.51..107.28

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    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 Marathon
    07/23/17 - San Francisco 1st Half Marathon
  • garygse
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    @greenolivetree I hadn't thought about using different colours for seasons/occasions, but definitely blue/white for the win(ter)! :)
  • garygse
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    ashcky wrote: »
    Well I probably won't be making my miles as I am currently laid up with a low grade fever and possibly strep throat. I'll be back at it for the new month when I'm recovered!
    Where's the dislike button? Get well soon!
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    edited December 2016
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    @ashcky sorry to hear that :(

    @shanaber cool pelicans!

    @katharmonic before we got a house with a garage I was frequently locked out. Sucks!

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