March 2017 Running Challenge

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  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,661 Member
    _nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
    autumnblade75 wrote: »
    Yeah - The Merrell Bare Access Arc 3's were my "Magic Shoes." I don't really think they change how your footstrike lands, so much as they really do a good job training you to land gently. Or you hate them forever and you go back to traditional shoes. The Arc 4's do work, but they got a little bit narrower in the toe, and a little bit more shoe, all around. Does anyone have any recommendations for something with a 0 drop that's *less* padded, but keeping a single large toebox, and none of those ridiculous toe pockets?
    @autumnblade75 I have the Merrell Road Glove, that has huge amounts of space in the toebox. Not sure if you can still find it, it seems to be discontinued...
    If not, I've read that the Vapor Glove should be a good replacement with the same fit, and a bit lighter on top.

    Amazon describes a "Merrell Women's Road Glove Dash 3 Trail Running Shoe" that kind of confuses me. It's been on my radar, and I might get around to grabbing a pair - I like the blue color I keep finding. The Vapor Gloves aren't as pretty, but I think they might be even less shoe - which is what I think I may have asked for. Yeah - I need like, $1000, to buy all the shoes I want to try. So that they can discontinue all of them... :(
  • Bakins929
    Bakins929 Posts: 895 Member
    It was a bit too windy out this morning, so another 5 miles on the dreadmill.


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  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    @ariceroni Excellent! Looks fun.

    I've been taking things slow partly due to the knee issue from Sat. and partly due to some BG issues I've been having over the past week (not sure if there are any other type 1's here, but it adds an extra element of suck to managing physical activity). Anyway, I'm still going to run the 10K on Sat. as a training run for the more difficult 12K on 4/1.

    The 10K is on mixed terrain - it says there is some paved, some gravel, and some dirt. It's very rural, but the route is listed. It is a "fun run" and informally timed, so I'm not exactly trying to win... it is just to get a run done with a race atmosphere. The mixed terrain has me curious, though. Google maps only has streetview for one of the roads (yes, it is that rural), which is gravel. Intersections with other roads show gravel as well. I'm not sure where the pavement is at, but they say the 5K is completely paved, so the starting point must be paved. Indeed, photos from last year clearly show the starting point (it is a church in the middle of nowhere, so very easy to spot in race photos where it is in the background) on what appears to be a paved road in photos. Google maps doesn't have streetview for that road, but does for a gravel road that intersects 2 other roads included (the route is mostly rectangular). Google streetview shows gravel on both roads at the intersections. This must mean that the starting point is paved (from photos) heading east, turns south to gravel (based on Google streetview image further along in the course), then turns west onto a gravel road (as seen in streetview) before turning again onto a road which can't be identified by streetview... this must be the dirt. There are photos last year from a dirt road (former road?) that is mostly washed out (I wouldn't suggest taking anything beyond a tractor or maybe a 4WD).

    My question is this: What shoes should I wear?

    I have a separate set of shoes for roads and trails. The road shoes (Hoka One Clifton) have a lot of padding, but not as much grip, are not waterproof, and don't have much protection on the front for stubbing on rocks, roots, etc. The trail shoes (Ahnu) are waterproof, have better grip, have one of those solid front pieces (not sure what it is called), but also have less padding. The trail shoes are going to be less comfortable on gravel due to the smaller amount of padding, but the road shoes are going to make some serious challenges of slipping on the dirt areas (which I expect to be muddy due to rain the prior day and morning before-hand). I'm leaning towards the trail shoes, despite that the gravel will be less comfortable. Any advice from those experienced on varied terrains?
  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
    @midwesterner85 The 1st HM I did last year was on mixed terrain. I didn't realize this and wore my road shoes. The dirt and gravel paths were relatively flat and wide. They definitely were not technical in nature, so I'd wear the road shoes again in a heartbeat. My road shoes are lighter and faster than my trail shoes.

    I'm not sure if you know whether the dirt/ gravel portions are easy or technical. If they are easy, I'd wear the road shoes. If they are technical with single track, hills, large rocks/obstacles, I'd wear the trail shoes so you have the traction you need.
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    @beeerrunner No, not technical trails. I'm not familiar with the area, but based on pics from last year and from the map, the dirt portion is basically an old dirt road (technically still a road on the map, it appears):

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    @7lenny7 Yes, my trail shoes definitely pick up and hold onto mud, but they also seem to do a good job of keeping me from sliding and falling on it.

    I'm about to retire my road shoes anyway, so I probably wouldn't even bother cleaning them off if they got muddy. I think ya'll have some good points... I was leaning towards the trail shoes at first, but now thinking I'll take the road shoes out.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    girlinahat wrote: »


    things are going well on the additional days running idea. I'm really enjoying my runs right now, although I'm still pushing too fast.

    this morning was damp and I only for a moment considered not going out. Did some puddle-testing of the Kinvara 8's. They responded well, draining swiftly.

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    and....er....I'm toying with the idea of a FULL marathon next year. I know, I haven't even done a half yet....

    Is that a buried ammonite? ima come dig it up, ahaha! o:)
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    midwesterner85 wrote: »
    @beeerrunner No, not technical trails. I'm not familiar with the area, but based on pics from last year and from the map, the dirt portion is basically an old dirt road (technically still a road on the map, it appears):

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    @7lenny7 Yes, my trail shoes definitely pick up and hold onto mud, but they also seem to do a good job of keeping me from sliding and falling on it.

    I'm about to retire my road shoes anyway, so I probably wouldn't even bother cleaning them off if they got muddy. I think ya'll have some good points... I was leaning towards the trail shoes at first, but now thinking I'll take the road shoes out.

    I don't really have any experience with highly technical trail running, but based on that pic you posted I've done quite a few of my long runs on surfaces like that, and have always just worn my road shoes, with no problems at all.
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    Oh @RespectTheKitty sorry to hear you're struggling.

    Hopefully the outpatient program can get you on the way to feeling better. Check in now and then even just to say hi, and get runs in if and when you feel like it.
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    @midwesterner85 I get distracted a fair amount when running on hard surfaces/gravel and dive off into the woods - the surface can be muddy and rocky so perhaps similar to what you may get. I wear my Skechers a lot and they do fine on the mud. Having said that, I already suspect the kinvara's won't be as good - I can feel the occasional slip on the muddier sections of road.

    If it's going to be muddy, then as others have suggested, if your shoes will hold the mud that's less than good. You may find you need to modify the way you run, so as not to slip and slide too much, but judging from those pictures, most road shoes should be okay.
  • MissMaggieMuffin
    MissMaggieMuffin Posts: 444 Member
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    Very, very sick. Spent all day yesterday in bed with horribly anxiety. Went to the ER this morning and they're putting me in an outpatient program. I start tomorrow.

    No running obviously yesterday but did manage a 3.5 mile run/walk in the afternoon today and it felt good.

    Wish me luck with this outpatient program. I'm in a really bad place and I need to get it under control.

    May not check in that much, but I'll try to keep up.

    @RespectTheKitty - wishing you wellness.
  • tdbernrd
    tdbernrd Posts: 510 Member
    3/01-3.1 miles
    3/02-1.44 miles
    3/03-3.14 miles
    3/04-3.85 miles
    3/05-yoga
    3/06-4.25 miles
    3/07-1.44 miles
    3/14-3.1 miles
    3/15-3.62 miles
    3/16-1.45 miles
    3/17-3 miles
    3/18-4.1 miles
    3/21-3.1 miles
    3/23-4.12 miles(hills)


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    Races
    • 5K - 7/16
    • 5K - 7/30
    • 5 miles - 8/13
    • 5 miles - 8/27
    • 10K - 9/10
    • 10K - 9/24
    • 10 miles - 10/8
    • 10 miles - 10/22
    • Half marathon - 11/5
    • Half marathon - 11/19
  • Joanna2012B
    Joanna2012B Posts: 1,448 Member

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    @Elise4270 - I think you might be faster than me at the moment on 4 miles (estimated). But I'm working on it!

    Wow! Haha! Well I think I was running off all the Georgia food. I may be on to something. :p
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    edited March 2017
    March goal: lose (another)3lbs3/1 2.54 + core/strength training 30m

    3/2 3.20
    3/3 5.25
    3/4 yoga 45m
    3/5 rest
    3/6 4.17
    3/7 3.55
    3/8 4.00
    3/9 rest
    3/10 2.05 and yoga 30m
    3/11 lazy
    3/12 3.74
    3/13 snorkel 4 hours
    3/14 6.38
    3/15 snorkel 2 hours
    3/16 2.25 + yoga 30min
    3/17 4.14
    3/18 rest
    3/19 3.10
    3/20 rest
    3/21 3.91
    3/22 6.43
    3/23 4.00

    Total: 58.72

    A shoutout @skippygirlsmom ....hope all is well.
    @RespectTheKitty wishing you peace
    @dkabambe Hope you recover quickly
    @WhatMeRunning ...I read it!
    @ariceroni great run and cute outfits!




    Ticker is my goal for 2017 and progress to date:
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    Completed and upcoming races:
    Run through the solar system Virtual 10k: 3/14
    Big Island International Marathon (---just doing the 5k) 3/19
    Volcano Rainforest Runs 10k 8/19
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    @JessicaMcB Wow, that is terrible. Even worse that people blame the victim. WTF?!
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    @midwesterner85 I agree, its so sad that the first reaction a lot of people had was to essentially blame her or start drama (someone close to the situation issued a warning on the town facebook group about what had happened and quite a few people kept clucking about how they needed more details, etc.).

    I just hope she is okay and they figure out who did it. A lot of unsolved crime here (people going missing) and a girl was murdered on the trails system in 2008. Between that and how flat out aggressive some men have been to me and other female runners I know in town, this is shaping up to be an uneasy season. Pricing the new treadmill tomorrow at least so I have the option to avoid it I guess...
  • snowyne
    snowyne Posts: 268 Member
    @JessicaMcB -- How awful!! I will say a prayer for her and her family. Do police have any leads on the attacker?
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