April 2017 Running Challenge

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  • OSUbuckeye906
    OSUbuckeye906 Posts: 315 Member
    @JessicaMcB You ran a marathon all by yourself just because??? And in an awesome time too! Sorry, I have no advice about the bladder but I can sympathize as I have a weak bladder on runs sometimes but only if I stop or walk...so I just keep going and it goes away. Haven't had to stop to use a bathroom yet in a race. Hope your issues don't carry over during race time too! Also, thanks for mentioning the Barkley Marathons. I had no idea it was this weekend. I just watched the Netflix documentary again with my mom and stepdad a few weeks ago.
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    @OSUbuckeye906 yeah the mood struck, I was feeling Barkley vibes and I just got new Kinvara 8's this morning (since the "replacement" offered to my husband on the Guide 10's I destroyed were POS New Balance shoes I hate). I figure if Gary Robbins can run presumably a hell of a lot faster than me for three days there is no reason I can't run for less than 4 hours ;)

    I didn't stop or walk but my bladder was BAD. I'm sure the woman at the Tags thinks there is something wrong with me lol. And TMI but I was taking 2:30 per bathroom stop basically (because wash your hands people, I don't want your plague ;) ) and multiplied by 8 that's 20 minutes I lost! That's embarassing!
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    JessicaMcB wrote: »
    Sadly I have no April Fools hilarity in me today because tired. Ran 42.2 training run in soldarity with Gary Robbins who is trying to bring Barkley home for Canada, haha I love the crazy of Barkley so much.

    So on the positive side it was an easy-ish pace (save for a few steep hills and a 3km section of ice on trail), definitely wasn't racing it and clocked at 3:48:13. But here's the rub/what I could use input on- I feel like I could've actually made BQ pace today if I hadn't had to stop to use the bathroom EIGHT times! After 3 kids in 3 years my bladder is shot to hell but wtf do I do about that when it is obviously effecting my time? Depends time? ...Please don't say Depends time, I'm too young dammit :'(

    April 1- 42.2km

    42.2/300km

    Dayyum! Awesome job! Starting April of with a BANG!!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    ROBOTFOOD wrote: »
    JessicaMcB wrote: »
    Sadly I have no April Fools hilarity in me today because tired. Ran 42.2 training run in soldarity with Gary Robbins who is trying to bring Barkley home for Canada, haha I love the crazy of Barkley so much.

    So on the positive side it was an easy-ish pace (save for a few steep hills and a 3km section of ice on trail), definitely wasn't racing it and clocked at 3:48:13. But here's the rub/what I could use input on- I feel like I could've actually made BQ pace today if I hadn't had to stop to use the bathroom EIGHT times! After 3 kids in 3 years my bladder is shot to hell but wtf do I do about that when it is obviously effecting my time? Depends time? ...Please don't say Depends time, I'm too young dammit :'(

    April 1- 42.2km

    42.2/300km

    Dayyum! Awesome job! Starting April of with a BANG!!

    Ditto that! Starting the month running marathon distance is a heck of a way to start.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @JessicaMcB we are always out harshest critics. I'm pretty well in awe of your running, so keep that in mind if you don't meet your goal, though I'm certain you will.
  • tatianachesham
    tatianachesham Posts: 5 Member
    7km, April 1st
    143km remaining.
  • ctlaws44
    ctlaws44 Posts: 182 Member
    @HonuNui - I'm so sorry to hear about your child. I'll be praying for your child and family
    @ROBOTFOOD -You've inspired me to bump up my mileage.
    @MNLittleFinn _Great start to the month!
    @KatieJane83 -Congrats on signing up for your first! I might be there one day.
    @JohnRoderick-Welcome to a great knowledgeable group.
    @BeeerRunner _Nice April Fools article "Dr. Fartlek M. Speedplay"
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    Way to go @JessicaMcB! Wish I had an answer on the bladder thing. Some days my bladder conspires against me too.
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    Today's run was rather pleasant despite being more hilly than prior weeks easy runs.

    4/1 - 10 miles
    4/2 - 4 miles

    14 of 120 miles complete


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  • MissMaggieMuffin
    MissMaggieMuffin Posts: 444 Member
    Shorter run than I would have liked due to other commitments today, but a good run nevertheless.


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  • kimlight2
    kimlight2 Posts: 483 Member
    I think my half marathon might be off the table now. I went out for a planned 9 miler and ended up with 5 instead. My left hip flexor started tightening up in mile 4. I tried stretching it out but it only worked for a few minutes. This happened last week too during my long run. It doesn't hurt, it is just tight and uncomfortable. I am waiting for my trainer to get back to me to tell me what she thinks I need to do to fix it while I have time.

    4-1 5 miles down - 75 to go.

    March 11- St Malachi 2 miler (partial course preview for Cleveland Half) - DONE 25:36
    May 21 - Cleveland Marathon Half
    June 10 - Run and Ride Cedar Point 5k
    June 11 - Run and Ride Cedar Point Half Marathon (Back up Plan) or Quarter Marathon
    September 10 - River Run Half (maybe)

  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    @kimlight2 - Hope that hip flexor gets straightened out easily. Maybe just some massage or foam rolling is in order?
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @honunui :cry: I'm sorry, my heart is breaking for you.
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    OK, Came up with a goal for April. It matches pretty close to Mar. actual, but most of this should be in the first half of April. My estimate as of now, including yesterday's race total (included here) is that I need 64.8 miles by 4/14 to reach my fat loss goal. The last half of April is unknown based on fitness testing (doing Dexa, RMR, and VO2 max on 4/14). The last weekend of April is my birthday, and there will be no running. I'm going to eat that weekend, though.

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  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    No run today - but went out in the bike to exercise the quads. I think last year I only went out a couple of times on the bike - my housemate used it more than me so my plan for cross-training is to get out and use it more!!!

    Plus it was sunny, an easy flat 13 mile ride.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,188 Member
    I am missing my run today.
  • NikolaosKey
    NikolaosKey Posts: 410 Member
    Hi fellow runners

    April month opens for me too:

    4/2: 13.1k -casual run-

    Aim: 130k

    Take care all

    @HonuNui I am so sorry hearing such bad news :(
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,188 Member
    I don't know why it cut off the rest of my post. I am missing my run because of thunderstorms. I plan to move my Sunday run to Monday this week. The weather shoukd be better tomorrow. I have been running 3 days a week since October when I did c25k. The recommendation was not to run on consecutive days. When do you know if you are ready to run consecutive days? I run on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. I don't really want to reschedule Tuesday run too.
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    @honunui - there are no words. Lifting your son and your family up in prayer. :heartbreak:
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    I hate it when the 1st is on the weekend - because it means I won't get my first run in until the 3rd or 4th!
    I did have some awesome bike rides though. 44 miles Saturday at a fast pace and 40 today, same fast pace - 19-21mph.

    No ticker yet. I wouldn't enjoy a ticker with 0 miles.

    4/1 - 44 miles biking
    4/2 - 40 miles biking
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