May 2017 Running Challenge

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  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    @skippygirlsmom - That hill looks awful! I hate those type of inclines - cycling or running. Not sure which is worse!
    @elise4270 - You probably should reset your PRs -- so that as you improve you will see the improvement and get the little message about it.
    @girlinahat - beautiful pictures!
    @hanlonsk - awesome time on your 10K - can't imagine those crowds!

    4 miles this morning with my new headphones - that I love.
    Aftershokz AS600PK Trekz Titanium Open Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones, Pink

    Also wore my new Brooks Glycerin 14s. My older ones are still have some miles left, but wanting to bring the newer pair on my trip to KC on Thursday. Just bringing two pairs of running shoes this time. I think last year I brought 3! When I have two pairs of the same kind in rotation it gets confusing so I use a sharpee and make a big X on the inside of the shoe.

    I was really tired at the end of yesterday's 43 miles. 3 days in a row was a lot mainly because of the heat yesterday. It was over 90 when we got back and I was drained. I'm still wearing my long sleeve UPF shirt on the rides - although someone was telling me about some sun sleeves that are even lighter weight.

    5/1 - 4 miles + strength training
    5/2 - 3.5 miles
    5/3 - 21 miles cycling
    5/4 - 5 miles + strength training
    5/5 - rest day
    5/6 - 34 miles cycling
    5/7 - 43 miles cycling
    5/8 - 4.6 miles + strength training
    5/9 - rest day
    5/10 - 4.5 miles + cycling 21 miles
    5/11 - strength training
    5/12 - 4.6 miles
    5/13 - 34 miles cycling
    5/14 - rest day
    5/15 - 3.8 miles + upper body Strength training
    5/16 - 4 miles
    5/17 - 4.13 + 21 miles cycling
    5/18 - strength training
    5/19 - 4.5 miles
    5/20 - travel day
    5/21 - 7 miles
    5/22 - travel day
    5/23 - rest day
    5/24 - 3 miles + strength training
    5/25 - 4.12 miles
    5/26 - strength training
    5/27 - 43 miles cycling
    5/28 - 43 miles cycling again - different route
    5/29 - 43 miles cycling-
    5/30 - 4 miles


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  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    5/1 - 5.1 miles. Fizzled a bit at the end of April, but good start to May.
    5/2 - 4.1 miles of track/speed work. Then quick upper body weights.
    5/3 - 5 miles. Nice, comfortable run.
    5/4 - Rest day.
    5/5 - 5 miles. Beautiful morning!
    5/6 - 10 miles with a ridiculous amount of incline/decline. My *kitten* hurts!
    5/7 - Rest day. See yesterday.
    5/8 - 4.8 miles. Perfect weather at 4:30 a.m.
    5/9 - 5 miles of track / speed work. Then upper body weights / abs.
    5/10 - 3.5 miles. Overslept, so had to cut it short.
    5/11 - 2.8 miles. Girls on the Run practice 5k with my daughter.
    5/12 - Pre-race rest day.
    5/13 - Market to Market Relay! So much fun! ~75 miles over 17 "legs" with a team of 6 other running friends. 5.3 miles (Leg 3), 5.1 miles (Leg 10) and 4.0 miles (Leg 17 + team finish). Total of 14.4 miles. Most I have ever run in one day. After the 5th leg, it was HOT! 80° F and sunny.
    5/14 - Rest day.
    5/15 - 4.8 miles.
    5/16 - Unplanned rest day. A/C died and sleeping in 85-90° house did not go well for kids and dog.
    5/17 - 4.0 'mill miles and upper body weights.
    5/18 - 5 miles through storm detritus.
    5/19 - Another rest day. Looking tight for my goal.
    5/20 - 5.5 'mill miles, then abs/stretching. Group run moved inside because of storm. New Asics Cumulus...hurt my feet.
    5/21 - 9 mile solo long run. Cut it short a little because shoes were painful. They are going back.
    5/22 - 4 miles. Old shoes immediately felt better.
    5/23 - Rest day due to foot pain. Ugh!
    5/24 - Another rest day, to be sure the foot issue is just from new shoes.
    5/25 - 5 miles. Feet were stiff to start, but fine after ~5 minutes.
    5/26 - 4 easy miles. Doing a 5k with my daughter this evening.
    5/26 part 2 - Girls on the Run 5k. She did great!! 30:58 with even splits for 3 miles and a nice finishing kick.
    5/27 - 6 mile group run.
    5/28 - Overindulgent picnic day.
    5/29 - 7 miles.
    5/30 - 4.9 miles. Going to miss my goal by a few.

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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    Great running @karllundy
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Date Miles today - Miles for May
    5/1 REST DAY
    5/2 REST DAY
    5/3 REST DAY
    5/4 REST DAY
    5/5 REST DAY
    5/6 REST DAY
    5/7 REST DAY <<<<<<< marathon recovery
    5/8 4.25 miles - 4.25
    5/9 5 miles - 9.25
    5/10 REST DAY
    5/11 5 miles - 14.25
    5/12 REST DAY
    5/13 12 miles - 26.25
    5/14 REST DAY
    5/15 6.2 miles - 32.45
    5/16 7.25 miles - 39.7
    5/17 4 miles - 43.7
    5/18 7 miles - 50.7
    5/19 REST DAY
    5/20 14 miles - 64.7
    5/21 REST DAY
    5/22 7 miles - 71.7
    5/23 5 miles - 76.7
    5/23 5 miles - 81.7 << DAILY DOUBLE
    5/24 REST DAY
    5/25 8.5 miles - 90.2
    5/26 3.1 miles - 93.3
    5/27 12 miles - 105.3
    5/28 REST DAY
    5/29 6.75 miles - 112.05
    5/30 10 miles - 122.05

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    Elkmont Hound Dog Half (unofficial) - 1/21 << 1:46:48 2 OA
    Elkmont Hound Dog Half (rescheduled) - 2/18 << 1:41:04 1 in AG & 24 OA
    Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon - 4/29 << 4:09:59

    Upcoming races:
    None so far


  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @Stoshew71 you really got into it well after your marathon! You racked some great mileage this month, especially considering the first 7 days were rest days!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Thanks @MNLittleFinn
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    5/1 - 8 miles
    5/2 - 4 miles
    5/3 - 8 miles
    5/4 - 4 miles
    5/5 - rest
    5/6 - 9 miles
    5/7 - 4 miles
    5/8 - 6 miles
    5/9 - 4 miles
    5/10 - 6 miles
    5/11 - rest
    5/12 - more rest
    5/13 - 13 miles (plus 0.1)
    5/14 - 4 miles
    5/15 - 8 miles
    5/16 - 4 miles
    5/17 - 8 miles
    5/18 - 4 miles
    5/19 - rest
    5/20 - 13.5 miles
    5/21 - 4 miles
    5/22 - 8 miles
    5/23 - 4 miles
    5/24 - 8 miles
    5/25 - 4 miles
    5/26 - rest
    5/27 - 13.5 miles
    5/28 - 4 miles
    5/29 - 8 miles
    5/30 - 4 miles

    165 of 180 miles completed


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  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    workout on elliptical machine this morning with some discomfort in my ankle. Rain predicted for tomorrow morning so I will use the elliptical again. Ankle feels much better walking around today. I am hoping to run on Thursday and a long run Saturday. Hate to think this was caused by my efforts at speed on last Saturday's half-marathon preview run.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @WhatMeRunning great run!
    @RespectTheKitty congrats on making 100 miles, and good luck on your upcoming 10k!
    @cburke8909 I haven't had ankle issues pop up from speed efforts, it's possible, but did you possible roll your ankle or land wrong at some point? That's what normally does it for me.....the last 20 sprained and strained ankles.... hope it heals up fast so you can get your Thursday and Saturday runs in!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Am I the only one waiting impatiently for the June challenge to get posted???? Despite there being 2 days left in the month and having not met my goal yet.


    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10561097/june-2017-running-challenge/
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Am I the only one waiting impatiently for the June challenge to get posted???? Despite there being 2 days left in the month and having not met my goal yet.


    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10561097/june-2017-running-challenge/

    AAAWWW..... you did it just for me...LOL. Thanks Stan, I posted my June goal.
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    katharmonic wrote: »
    The conversation a few pages back has me thinking about whether the half is the longest distance I want to do. I think I'll see how this training season goes. Right now I think I just want to do a few HM a year, with some destination races for fun. But the back of mind says wouldn't it be something to do a full marathon next year for my 50th birthday? Yes, it would. But the front of my mind (stupid executive function) says I don't really want to TRAIN for a full.

    Hope you have all had a good long weekend, and hope it's a good week going into June!

    @katharmonic This was me 12 months ago! A month later I did my first HM, and have since done 13 runs of HM distance or longer, with my longest 30 km on 29 January (though I walked 50 km a few weeks ago).

    I turned 50 a few months ago, and a full marathon is on my bucket list for this birth year. Did 25 km on Sunday, and a HM the week before. Just need to get another 30 and then a 35 km done, then pick a date or event for the full. May even just do it around here on my own if I'm feeling in fine fettle.

    Once you're fit enough for a long run, it makes sense to keep doing them, and building gradually. At least, to me.

    Thanks @Orphia. I think this is basically my approach - just keep gradually building and see where I go. I can't imagine just doing one on my own - but you go, girl :):) Love that you have really embraced running in a similar time frame as me, and so impressed with what you've accomplished. Keep on, and happy belated 50th birthday.
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,895 Member
    5/2-3 miles
    5/5-2 miles
    5/7-3 miles
    5/8-4 miles
    5/10-3 miles
    5/11-2.5 miles
    5/13-5 miles
    5/15- 3 miles
    5/22-3 miles
    5/23-3 miles
    3/25-5 miles
    3/27-5 miles

    Total-41.5/65miles

    crazy busy weekend, worked a lot, had a BBQ for may grandpas 80th birthday, havent had a day off in 2 months, but its the last week of school, so after this week, Ill have monday-thursdays off, and be better with my running
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    5/1 5.5mi 53:51min (interval run)
    5/2 5mi 44:35min
    5/3 rest
    5/4 5mi 44:20min
    5/5 4mi 37:27min
    5/6 11mi 1:43:14min
    5/7 rest <- but I spent 7 hours painting!!!
    5/8 7mi 1:06:29min
    5/9 5mi 45:31min
    5/10 rest
    5/11 5mi 43:55min
    5/12 4mi 36:09min
    5/13 12mi 1:54:33min
    5/14 rest
    5/15 5mi 43:03min
    5/16 5mi 45:31min
    5/17 rest
    5/18 5mi 44:53min
    5/19 4mi 37:04min
    5/20 11mi 1:52:05min
    5/21 rest
    5/22 10mi 1:37:34min
    5/23 5mi 46:44min
    5/24 rest
    5/25 5mi 46:32min
    5/26 12mi 2:03:30min
    5/27 4mi 37:01min
    5/28 rest
    5/29 5mi 47:33min
    5/30 4mi 39:57min

    Did intervals on the treadmill today. I think my hip is going to sideline me for awhile... it's so disappointing. I've called the doctor for a referral, but it'll be about 3 weeks before I see anyone.
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    @juliet3455 ahhhh lousy, next time! No I didn't run MM, basically everyone I run Wilmore with did though. I thought running RDM on the 21, then MM on the 28 only to run Banff on the 18th, with Eddy's HM on the 25th might be pushing it ykwim?
  • garygse
    garygse Posts: 896 Member
    A nice and slow recovery run this morning.

    01 - 13.50
    02 - 10.58
    03 - 13.49
    04 - 9.80
    05 - 20.14
    08 - 12.99
    09 - 9.77
    10 - 13.42
    11 - 5.69
    12 - 20.28
    15 - 6.01
    16 - 8.04
    18 - 8.31
    19 - 13.41
    22 - 13.44
    23 - 9.16
    24 - 13.45
    25 - 11.57
    26 - 21.08
    27 - 5.61
    29 - 14.99
    30 - 5.37

    Total: 260.10 / 225 miles
  • NikolaosKey
    NikolaosKey Posts: 410 Member
    Hi all!

    5/2: 7k -Urban-
    5/3: 9k -Urban-
    5/5: 10k -Intervals-
    5/6: 5k -as c/d from strangth training-
    5/7: 7.7k -easy-
    5/8: 2k -as c/d from legs training-
    5/9: 17k -LR-
    5/12: 7.5k -regeneration run-
    5/13: 8.5k -fartlek-
    5/15: 9.1k -trail-
    5/18: 10k -intervals-
    5/20: 6.2k -shake-out run-
    5/21: 21.1k -HM-
    5/23: 8.1k -recovery run (plus 5k walking)-
    5/26: 10.2 -intervals (light)-
    5/27: 5k -very slow recovery run-
    5/30: 17.2k -Long run-

    Body felt tired on this one. Probably some active rest will do the trick.

    Aim: 161.0/140k

    Stay free of injuries!
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    Hi guys! I'm still in the process of catching up on this thread but was looking for some Garmin product advice. I have determined that my chest strap has gone bad, as replacing the battery in the transmitter has not helped. Either that or I have actually died and am a zombie right now, seeing as how apparently my hr shot of from 163 to 204 yesterday in the span of 20 seconds :D

    Anyway, I am not overly impressed with the durability of this chest strap. I have this one https://amazon.com/Garmin-Replacement-Strap-Heart-Monitor/dp/B00BI9X1OO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1496169427&sr=8-3&keywords=garmin+chest+strap .

    I only ordered it last July, so it hasn't even lasted me a year. Does anyone have any experience/recommendations with other options that would work with the Garmin Vivoactive?

    I'm currently looking at this one since some of the reviews say they like it better than the one I have https://amazon.com/Garmin-MAIN-61562-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000UOD5QM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496170088&sr=8-2&keywords=garmin+chest+strap

    Thanks for any info anyone might have!
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    edited May 2017
    @KatieJane83 - I'm happy with the HRM strap that came with my Garmin 630. It paired with my legacy Garmin Vivofit just fine, so I can see my HR on my right wrist without giving up other fields on the 630 on my left wrist. I had followed the instructions to rinse and wash it, but failed to realize that I shouldn't wring it out; so the contact pads separated and it stopped recording my HR. Got that one replaced under warranty, and treated the replacement better. A year later it's still fine. It looks like this:

    https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-10997-12-HRM-Run/dp/B01708T7NA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1496175720&sr=8-7&keywords=garmin+chest+strap

    The down side is, it's pricier than the models you linked. $93? Really? Getting the 630 with the monitor as opposed to without was only a $50 difference, 14 months ago. At full retail price, because I needed the watch in a hurry.

    Edit to add: If you've had yours less than a year, it's worth a phone call to Garmin to see if it's replaceable for free under warranty.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    Whew I catch up on everything from the past few days.

    @katiejane83 I certainly hope it's the chest strap and you are still with us.
    @osubuckey906 sorry about that HM even as bad at it sounded the time was still a great one. That is really weird about the hives.
    @juliet3455 Love the "if you swim into the boat" ha ha way off course
    @orphia I think the way to get the 5K swag is once you get $50 in donations it will trigger the swag being sent to you. I have to admit I laughed at loud at the thought of your mom being allergic to your dad and getting hives.
    @girlinahat beautiful pictures
    @respectthekitty how is your tummy feeling now?
    @garygse ha ha ha on the 14.99 miles
    @hanlonsk great race!!
    @elise4270 you already did it, but go ahead an restart the PRs :smiley:
    @honunui love the course preview, you are making it really difficult to do this race in Alabama and Hawaii
    @karllundy great race for you and your daughter
    @runtimer super rugged maniac any excuse for new shoes right?

    Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement on my disaster 10K and Skip's run. It's appreciated!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @mirelaavdich great job!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Thanks @ddmom0811 and @skippygirlsmom ! I haven't hit reset yet. I will though!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @MobyCarp That's awesome
  • OSUbuckeye906
    OSUbuckeye906 Posts: 315 Member
    Congratulations to everyone on all the miles in May!
    Orphia wrote: »
    Hahaha, that's awesome!

    Weird story about hives... Mum started getting hives soon after she married Dad and got pregnant with my older sister in the sixties. She had to take antihistamines when she got hives for years.

    The hives went away when Dad died in the late nineties. She now thinks she was allergic to something about Dad!
    @Orphia Haha, how strange! I've tried to relate my hives to everything possible and have been allergy tested for everything under the sun, but nothing so severe that it would cause hives like this for this long has come up positive. We're pretty sure it's an unidentifiable autoimmune problem.

    @zdyb23456 Sorry to hear about your hip! Hope it heals quickly.

    MobyCarp wrote: »
    I've slowly come to realize that the dominant philosophy with marathon training (which has been extended down to half marathon training for the masses) is to work up to peak performance on race day, without expecting the race distance to be a normal distance to run. I've always been more attracted to training for an increased normal running distance, which is what you are doing. I didn't know where it would take me, but I can sure run a lot further on short notice now than I could when I started building the mileage.

    My attitude toward marathons is a bit different. After starting 4 and finishing 3 marathons, I'm still not sure I like running marathons. But I LOVE training for marathons, so I'll keep trying to get the races right.
    @MobyCarp I feel like my feelings are a little bit of the reverse. Don't get me wrong, I love the day-to-day running but if I could get fully supported aid stations and a route full of cheering spectators on all my long runs, that would be fabulous. :D I think I'm just a little too anxious for the main event throughout my training and know that the marathon will be a little more exciting (I guess it helps that all of my full marathons have been out of town, on a new-to-me more interesting course). I ran my first four marathons in 2014 and my last one of that year (Chicago) holds my PR. Since then, I guess I would say that I've become a bit lazy with my training...it just wasn't exciting anymore, which has been reflected in my times. After my most recent Chicago marathon this past fall, I started to question why I was still running marathons if I wasn't going to put in the time and effort to try to meet my goals. I vowed to turn things around by fully committing to training again. Joining this group as well as doing a few other things (becoming more active in local running community, buying a fancy to me new watch, etc.) has helped me get excited about putting in the daily miles again. Sorry this turned into a novel!

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