June 2017 Running Challenge
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@skippygirlsmom What I couldn't imagine not reading every word.
I can't believe some of you can find the time to share as much as you do. I love it all but I have to miss some, I couldn't possibly read it all. 2 -
@PastorVincent what do you think about the temperature issue? Do they help with the heat? I have worn them mostly on cool morning but Saturday in the humidity it seemed about the same as just shorts.0
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cburke8909 wrote: »@PastorVincent what do you think about the temperature issue? Do they help with the heat? I have worn them mostly on cool morning but Saturday in the humidity it seemed about the same as just shorts.
I guess it depends on what they are replacing in your outfit. For me, they did not really impact heat - but I already wear pretty much all UA Heat Gear stuff. Switching to a sleeveless (not tank) top had a huge positive impact, but the compression shorts? I do not think I noticed any difference. Heck in cold weather races I even wear them under my long running pants. They seem to be pretty temperature agnostic.
Maybe the "cooling" effect comes only if they are all you wear?0 -
I am not going to the nothing but the tights.
for the same reason I don't wear the speedo at the beach. 2 -
cburke8909 wrote: »I am not going to the nothing but the tights. for the same reason I don't wear the speedo at the beach.
You mean you do not look like this guy: http://www.runnersworld.com/boston-marathon/meet-the-nearly-naked-caveman-with-the-best-finish-line-photo-of-the-boston-marathon
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Exactly! LMAO If I was running near him I'd have to faster just to avoid the view.0
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cburke8909 wrote: »Exactly! LMAO If I was running near him I'd have to faster just to avoid the view.
Still 26.2 miles barefoot on hot pavement. Gotta give him credit for some REALLY tough feet if nothing else.1 -
@MrsKGrady Awesome job on your 5K!
@PastorVincent Regarding compression gear, from what I understand they present no real benefit while running (other than maybe to prevent chafing), but are great for recovery (I have several pairs that I sometimes use to help me feel 'human' again after hard runs). So wearing them for running just means you get the recovery compression as soon as you stop running, and that's about it. But at that point, they would be all sweaty and you'd want to change out of them anyway. 2 -
June Goal: 95 miles
6/01 0
6/02 5.0 - 9:09 m/m 153 HR
6/03 4.0 - 8:47 m/m 156 HR
6/04 5.0 - 8:56 m/m 154 HR
6/05 0.0
6/06 5.0 - 3 miles of .5 mi intervals with a 2 mi easy jog cool down - 8:42 m/m 139 HR (pace is intervals only, HR includes wu/cd)
6/07 3.0 - 7:57 m/m 154 HR
6/08 4.0 - 8:49 m/m 151 HR
6/09 0.0
6/10 3.0 - 8:53 m/m 149 HR
6/11 5.0 - 9:05 m/m 147 HR (Ran too late in the day and ran out of gas about 3.5 miles and walked the last 1.5 miles)
6/12 0.0
6/13 0.0
6/14 5.0 - 8:56 m/m 145 HR
6/15 3.0 - 9:00 m/m 148 HR
6/16 0.0
6/17 2.0 - 9:06 m/m 143 HR
6/18 6.22 - 8:34 m/m 165 HR
Total: 50 miles
Note:
This will be my last mileage update for the month... ran a 10K yesterday and tweaked my left calf muscle between miles 2-3. It seems like my calves have been so tight the last few weeks, so I think it would be best to just give them a rest for a few weeks. I have a fairly busy race schedule this fall, so would prefer to rest it now and have a better chance for successful finishes then. I will plan on skipping the 4th of July race and do other cross-training exercises as well as additional strength and flex/stretching.
Any recovery/rehab exercises for the calves are welcome. Also, are muscles more susceptible to injury after a tear? I had a fairly severe pulled left calf muscle last fall during a race when I slipped on some wet grass in attempt to pass on a narrow path. I took 6-8 weeks off from running and had a pretty good spring, but did tweak that muscle in mid-March. After that, I took a week off and it felt good enough to get back into my training schedule and I did a 10K and HM in April without issue. So, now a tweak again and I'm not sure what I am doing wrong or if it is to be somewhat expected with a prior injury.
2017 Races
02/25/17 – Mardi Gras 5K - 26:06 (not official course)
04/01/17 – Jadon’s Hope 10K - 53:23
04/22/17 - Garmin Half Marathon - 1:58:24
06/18/17 – Father’s Day 10K - 53:38
07/04/17 – Freedom Run 10K
08/05/17 – Spencer Duncan Make it Count 5K
08/12/17 – Run for the Raptors (trail) 5K/6.7M ??
09/10/17 – Plaza 10K (Heartland 30K Series)
09/16/17 – Kade Meyer Celebration 5K
09/17/17 – Paulina Cooper Dot to Dot 10K (Heartland 30K Series)
09/24/17 – Broadway Bridge 10K (Heartland 30K Series)
10/01/17 – WWI Museum & Memorial 8K Double Run (5K+3K)
11/19/17 – Pilgrim Pacer Run Half Marathon1 -
@PastorVincent Regarding compression gear, from what I understand they present no real benefit while running (other than maybe to prevent chafing), but are great for recovery (I have several pairs that I sometimes use to help me feel 'human' again after hard runs). So wearing them for running just means you get the recovery compression as soon as you stop running, and that's about it. But at that point, they would be all sweaty and you'd want to change out of them anyway.
I have heard that also. I usually have 1/4 to 1-mile (pending available time) cool down walk home after any serious run, so I can get the benefits that way I guess. I would not say I have noticed any difference in that department either though.0 -
Finding that elusive right balance in lifting and running. Hope to find a method for myself with minimum injury.
June Running Challenge
Goal: 100 km 4 time/week (16)
Ran: 53/100 km
19/6/17 Run 7.5 km (53)
18/6/17 walk 7 km
17/6/17 Yoga+walk 3 km
16/6/17 Run 7.2km+Walk9km+SL
15/6/17 Walk 7 km
14/6/17 Run7.3km+Walk8km(38.3)
13/6/17 Run 3.7 km+Walk 5 km(31)
12/6/17 Walk 4 km
9/6/17 Run 5.3km+walk 2km (27.3)
8/6/17 SL+walk 7km
7/6/17 Run 4.4 km + Walk 6km (22)
6/6/17 Run 3 km + Walk 7 km+SL
5/6/17 Run 7 km+ walk 2 km
4/6/17 Run 1 km+walk 5 km+SL
3/6/17 Walk 5 km
2/6/17 Walk 7 km
1/6/17 Run 6.6 km + SL+walk 5 km
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@rusgolden - Muscles are more susceptible to tearing if they did not fully heal. Is it possible you may have come back too soon?
My advice is to look into active recovery more than RICE unless it is a really bad injury, at which point some physical therapy would be really wise (actually, if you can afford it, is wise regardless of severity). Your muscles can heal faster if they have some activity as opposed to full rest. Look at something like just starting with minor stretching a couple times/day, and slowly build from there. The trick is to fully heal before starting again. After you do start again, if it ever seems to speak up in any manner, be mindful of it and back off again appropriately to prevent having it slowly come back with repeated stresses.
What I can't recommend is what sort of stretches or the level of activity. That one you would be best served by some professional advice, or just going on what you know, since you know yourself, the pain levels, and location better than I do.1 -
@MrsKGrady Awesome job! Nice AG placement!0
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@MrsKGrady - Way to go on the AG placement!0
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@WhatMeRunning -- I don't think I came back too soon... Dr. had recommended 4-6 weeks of rest/recovery before actively running again. I just looked back at my running log and looks like it was right at 6 weeks before I started running, and I eased into it, didn't just go back at full speed and long distances. Dr. had given me some stretching exercises to do and I also did use the elliptical and stationary bike as well as just normal walking during that 6 weeks. It was a full 3-4 months of running again before I tweaked it slightly and almost another 3 months since then until this latest occurrence. I guess I figured if it wasn't fully healed that I would be getting signs of that at the beginning, not 3 months down the road. I've been stretching the *kitten* out of them before my runs and try to do some recovery stretching afterward as well.0
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Hi Guys! I'm new to MFP and I saw this challenge! I'm a beginner so my goal is to fast pace walk 35miles for the remainder of June.
June Goal: 35 MILES
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@rusgolden How about a PT visit? I don't have any experience (yet) with the calf area other than shin splints (which was gait related).
You run through the usual culprits:
Shoes?
Gait imbalances?
Cambored surfaces?
Think about that compartment entrapment business?
Did you have an MRI? Is it possible to have experienced a partial tear that can't /just won't heal?
I love a good PT visit. So maybe one can help you out.
ETA What about weekly massage? Of course a pt could do that, but maybe some scar tissue needs to be dealt with.1 -
@mhollan9 Welcome to the group.2
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@rusgolden - That seems too long in between occurrences, you would have felt nagging discomfort or pain in between if it had not fully healed. It could be something else that is making your calf more prone to injury as @Elise4270 suggested. For something recurring like that, probably best to get a professional opinion so you stop it at the source.1
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My foot has come up like a pudding since I ran yesterday. Not really painful unless I touch it along the top of my first metatarsal.
Due a 4 mile run tomorrow on my current plan, not sure if I should attempt it or not?
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Just in case anyone is wondering. If you are out for training (for work) and can't check in for a week you will be 900 posts (and 26 pages) behind. I hope I didn't miss any good pictures cause I'm really just giving up on the idea of catching up and just starting from here.9
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Just in case anyone is wondering. If you are out for training (for work) and can't check in for a week you will be 900 posts (and 26 pages) behind. I hope I didn't miss any good pictures cause I'm really just giving up on the idea of catching up and just starting from here.
Lol! Yeah, that's me! You miss a day, you miss about 200 posts!2 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »My foot has come up like a pudding since I ran yesterday. Not really painful unless I touch it along the top of my first metatarsal.
Due a 4 mile run tomorrow on my current plan, not sure if I should attempt it or not?
Sounds like tendonitis. I had it in one toe and @kristinegift and told me what it was. Then I got that healed up and had it in the other.
it was so painful. I used KT tape for support.
I think speed work is usually the culprit. I switched out of my minimal shoes and slowed it down for most runs.1 -
Oh I like running cutback time, I get to sit back and give advice. Haha!
Doc's office phoned for a follow up question, I didn't ask if the doc was back yet and if HE thinks it's fine to run (last time I saw him, he did not prohibit running- which is why I'm in turmoil over the CNS's decision to ban running). Though I am enjoying working some new muscle groups. I did not grab either bike today... So... Poo. Maybe a walk after will will do. I can skip!!! Whoo!!!! Skippy walk hop not a run!
I had this food/exercise/weight loss dialed in. Now I am thrown for a loop on how to stay on track another month, er 3 weeks because I have a 5k planned with @BEERRUNNER
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June goal: 50 miles
6/1/17: 3.5 miles
6/2/17: 1 mile
6/4/17: 4.3 miles
6/5/17: 2 miles
6/6/17: 3.4 miles
6/7/17: 2.4 miles
6/8/17: 2.7 miles
6/11/17: 4.4 miles
6/12/17: 2.8 miles
6/13/17: 2.5 miles
6/14/17: 2.7 miles
6/18/17: 4.2 miles
6/19/17: 2.6 miles
40.5/50 miles
The temperature wasn't too bad for my run at lunch today, but the humidity was atrocious. It should have been a really sucky run. But it wasn't. I had a decent pace. Not my best, but not my worst. I thought it might rain, but I just had a few drops that teased me. I thought going in that it would be one of those runs I just had to get through. But I really enjoyed the run today. I felt really good and when I got home and was stretching I just felt awesome. I love that feeling. I guess that is why I run. Is it weird that I can't wait to run again tomorrow? It sometimes surprises me how much I look forward to my next run.
@Orphia Great job on the PB!
@shanaber Love the picture!
@HonuNui I love the picture of your son. We can never be reminded too often to wear sunscreen.
@MrsKGrady Great 5K and awesome pics!
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RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »My foot has come up like a pudding since I ran yesterday. Not really painful unless I touch it along the top of my first metatarsal.
Due a 4 mile run tomorrow on my current plan, not sure if I should attempt it or not?
Sounds like tendonitis. I had it in one toe and @kristinegift and told me what it was. Then I got that healed up and had it in the other. it was so painful. I used it tape for support.
I think speed work is usually the culprit. I switched out of my minimal shoes and slowed it down for most runs.
I suspect it is tendinitis
Speed work makes sense as I have been cadence training to get a PB last week.
Would it be ok to run the 4 miles tomorrow then an easy/recovery pace?0 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »My foot has come up like a pudding since I ran yesterday. Not really painful unless I touch it along the top of my first metatarsal.
Due a 4 mile run tomorrow on my current plan, not sure if I should attempt it or not?
Sounds like tendonitis. I had it in one toe and @kristinegift and told me what it was. Then I got that healed up and had it in the other. it was so painful. I used it tape for support.
I think speed work is usually the culprit. I switched out of my minimal shoes and slowed it down for most runs.
I suspect it is tendinitis
Speed work makes sense as I have been cadence training to get a PB last week.
Would it be ok to run the 4 miles tomorrow then an easy/recovery pace?
From what I read on it was to run if it doesn't hurt while running. I kept pushing it and it took ~6 weeks to heal the first time because I was stubborn. The second toe about 3.
Might try taping it if you wanna run a bit. It'll only get worse if it doesn't get better! Haha!2 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »My foot has come up like a pudding since I ran yesterday. Not really painful unless I touch it along the top of my first metatarsal.
Due a 4 mile run tomorrow on my current plan, not sure if I should attempt it or not?
Sounds like tendonitis. I had it in one toe and @kristinegift and told me what it was. Then I got that healed up and had it in the other. it was so painful. I used it tape for support.
I think speed work is usually the culprit. I switched out of my minimal shoes and slowed it down for most runs.
I suspect it is tendinitis
Speed work makes sense as I have been cadence training to get a PB last week.
Would it be ok to run the 4 miles tomorrow then an easy/recovery pace?
From what I read on it was to run if it doesn't hurt while running. I kept pushing it and it took ~6 weeks to heal the first time because I was stubborn. The second toe about 3.
Might try taping it if you wanna run a bit. It'll only get worse if it doesn't get better! Haha!
Thanks for the advice, I might try a couple of slow miles and I just ordered the tape. See how I get on.
I thought I'd just tied my trainers too tight after a 6 mile fast run last week but then it's swollen after a 10 mile run yesterday.
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@RuNaRoUnDaFiEld You're welcome. Tight trainers could also contribute. But my money is on the speed work.
I just put the tape on in any way I felt it'd help.1 -
6/1 5miles 46:33min
6/2 3miles 27:09min
6/3 7miles 65:53min
6/4 rest
6/5 3miles 27:52min
6/6 4miles 36:43min
6/7 3miles 27:55min
6/8 13.1miles!!! 2:06:49min
6/9 rest
6/10 3.55miles 35:30min
6/11 rest
6/12 4mi intervals 38:32min
6/13 5miles 50:34min
6/14 rest
6/15 5miles 48:52min
6/16 4miles 37:39min
6/17 8miles 1:21:57min
6/18 rest
6/19 6miles 58:35min
Ran a very hot 6 miles this morning. It was just above 80, but at least there were clouds and a breeze. It felt sweltering when the sun was out and bearable when the sun went behind a cloud. My hip was a little sore, but it seemed to ease up after a mile.
I ran with my new Forerunner watch. It was right on with RunKeeper. I think I will continue to use both since I usually walk after running to cool down, sometimes upwards of a mile or 2. I like to keep track of the extra mileage to track my sneakers.
This watch is so much better than my Fitbit was!4
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