April 2017 Running Challenge

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  • 9voice9
    9voice9 Posts: 693 Member
    edited April 2017
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    Just a note - did the dreadmill this morning because the weather. Still hate that damn machine....

    Got a question. Been running since '08 (but didn't run, like, at all, in '10 and part of '11). This is the first time (that I've noticed) that my quads are sore. The only thing I've done different is a track workout last Tuesday (8 days ago now) with my running club. It's not a problem, and I really only notice it when I try to stretch, but it's a tad unusual.

    Has anyone had a similar experience? Did I just work something different on the track?
  • vandinem
    vandinem Posts: 550 Member
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    Date     Miles      MTD
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Apr 02     5.0        5.0
Apr 05     4.3        9.3

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  • KeepRunningFatboy
    KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member
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    WK: 4.3.17 - 4.9.17

    M - Rest / Recover Day
    T - 9 m. 9:05 pace. TM.
    W - 7 m. 9:10 pace. TM.
    T - OFF
    F -
    S -
    S -
    Total - m.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
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    5.2 km along the Riverbank Trails - Last mini - run before my HM this weekend.

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    04/01 0.0 km – 140. km – 0.0 km – YTD 300.05
    04/02 6.5 km – 135.5km - 6.5km – YTD 306.55
    04/02 5.2 km – 130.3km - 11.7km – YTD 311.75

    Taper madness sets in. Pack my running gear. Pack clothing.
    Un-pack running gear to double check that I have everything.
    Pack running gear, Un-pack gear .... ...
    Weather could be an issue, Forecast is -2C (28F) to 12C (54F) and a dash of rain.
    So I have to pack 2 sets of gear - Long Sleeve, Tights and Coat for the cold/wet.
    Shorts and Short Sleeve Top for the warm end of the forecast.
  • iofred
    iofred Posts: 488 Member
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    05/04 - 3.3 mile midweek run, followed with Shoulders Biceps and Core workout
    06/04 - 7.7 mile run, not the most inspired, as it took a while to get into the rhythm

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    Completed
    • 11/03 - 10K Run The Solar System (thanks for the tip) - 52:01
    • 12/03 - TM Half Marathon (plugged in the MK HM route - attempt 1  ) - 1:54:02
    • 25/03 - TM Half Marathon (plugged in the MK HM route - attempt 2  ) - 1:53:53
    Coming up:
    • 08/04 - TM Half Marathon (plugged in the MK HM route - attempt 3
    • 01/05 - Milton Keynes HM
    • 18/06 - Run-Bedford-Run - 10K
    • 02/09 - Bedford HM
    • 24/09 - Windsor HM
  • iofred
    iofred Posts: 488 Member
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    girlinahat wrote: »
    Still had the twinge in my calf, but it got better during the run. So what I have learnt from this is, my calf aches when I am not running, therefore I should always run.

    So that is why Forest Gump started running ...
  • garygse
    garygse Posts: 896 Member
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    Another social run with the group. After tomorrow's longer run, I'll start to dial things back in the lead up to the Texas Big Star HM.

    03 - 13.37
    04 - 9.59
    05 - 13.39
    06 - 10.75

    Total: 47.10 / 175 miles
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,878 Member
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    @Stoshew71 - thanks for the write up on retaining water. After my biking weekends I am always up a couple pounds and your explanation explains it.
    @7lenny7 - beautiful pics! That feeling of falling ... :scream:!! Glad your windmill arms were able to keep you upright.
    @WhatMeRunning - You reminded me that I have gotten away from getting to bed on time. I was good with doing that for many months when you brought it up last year and it sort of slipped away from me. It definitely helps, not just in recovery but your mind.

    4/1 - 44 miles biking
    4/2 - 40 miles biking
    4/3 - 3.7 miles
    4/4 - 4.2 miles
    4/5 - strength training
    4/6 - 3.4 miles


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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    edited April 2017
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    So, I'm debating between 2 routes for my Saturday run. Both are 18 miles, so I have the option of running either the 17 planned, or 18 to get me back to full training miles. Looking for thoughts on the routes.

    Route 1: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1509062527
    This route covers a lot of ground on the mesabi trail, and is more on the back roads, with only the last 5 or so on roads that have any traffic. I have run all of this route at one point or another, and there's one spot that, to me, is nasty, I come down a big hill and have a tight turn, where I lose momentum, then immediately go up a hill that's 104 feet elevation in 0.3 miles. Total elevation according to MapMyRun, is 690, which is actually more than the elevation of my Jun Marathon.

    Route 2: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1509444610
    This route covers a lot of new territory for me, with really only the last 5 miles on familiar territory. The whole run is on the rural roads up here, some of which with nice, 3/4 lane shoulders, and some with no shoulder to speak of. The only real hills are the same ones that are in the last 3-5 miles of the other route. Total elevation, according to MapMyRun, is 401, which is substantially less than the other route. Not sure if that's a plus or minus.

    According to MapMyRun, total elevation for Grandma's marathon route is 512, so both possible routes have more plotted elevation for the distance, than my marathon.

    Any thoughts on which one you all might prefer? Starting point is the same for both, I'll be driving and parking my truck by a friends house before taking a short walk to my starting point.

    Thanks all!
  • mustb60
    mustb60 Posts: 1,090 Member
    edited April 2017
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    April Running challenge
    Goal: 100 km
    Ran: 22.4/100 km
    6/4/17 Run 8.4 km walk 9 km
    5/4/17 walk 9 km
    4/4/17 Running 7 km
    3/4/17 Running 7 km walk 6 km
    2/4/17 walk 3 km
    1/4/17 walk 7 km

    Don't know what's happening but since yesterday I am just falling asleep. My body is in sleep mode constantly! :D
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
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    4/1 - 7.7 miles in sunny San Diego
    4/2 - Travel day
    4/3 - Rest day
    4/4 - 5 comfortable miles.
    4/5 - 4.4 miles.
    4/6 - 5.05 miles.

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  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
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    April Running Challenge

    4/1 Eagle Mt cleanup: picked up trash with the family for 2 hours, filled 6 trash bags between the 3 of us.
    4/2 13.1 mile run.
    4/3 Strength, 12.3 miles stationary bike, yoga
    4/4 9.8 miles stationary bike
    4/5 12.35 miles stationary bike

    Goal: 13.1 of 150

    Completed Races:
    Cowtown Marathon (Full) Feb 26 (Registered): 3:54:06 / 8:56 min/mile

    Upcoming Races:


    Chicago Spring Half Marathon: May 21 (Registered)
    Run the Rails 5K June 3 (Tentative)
    XTERRA Jurassic Trail Run (HM at night) Jul 8 (Tentative)
    La Sportiva Vail Half Marathon: Jul 22 (Tentative)
    Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon: Oct 1 (Tentative)

    The calf definitely seems to be feeling better. Still no plans to run on it until Saturday at the earliest. I'd rather it be nice and rested so I can get back on track with running.

    The stationary bike is killing my butt though. I don't think I can sit on it again this evening. Ouch!! I think I'm on the verge of saddle sores like @ddmom0811 . LOL! I'll try the elliptical, keeping it flat with no incline so it hopefully won't aggravate my calf.
  • Joanna2012B
    Joanna2012B Posts: 1,448 Member
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