July 2017 Running Challenge

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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @Ohhim welcome back. My marathon was REALLY slow due to bad fueling and electrolyte management in night heat and humidity..... Great learning experience though on a tough trail marathon. Looks like tour doing great on your IM training!
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,184 Member
    July goal: 55 miles

    7/2: 4.3 miles
    7/3: 3.7 miles
    7/4: 3.8 miles
    7/5: 2.3 miles
    7/9: 4.5 miles
    7/11: 2.5 miles
    7/12: 2.8 miles
    7/13: 3.1 miles
    7/16: 4.2 miles
    7/17: 3.1 miles

    34.3/55 miles

    I got my run in. It was pretty warm, but nice enough for July. It was hard to wait so late, and I'm a little nervous about hydrating so close to bedtime. But I ran about 8:15 pm and that was 2 hours ago so I will probably be ok. I do need to get to bed though. I'll be glad when it gets cooler and I can just run after work.


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  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,184 Member
    @RespectTheKitty That looks like an awesome place to run.
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    July Goal: 85 mile (yeah, a REAL goal!)

    7/1 3.75
    7/2 3.52
    7/3 rest
    7/4 3.26
    7/5 5.18
    7/6 snorkel 3.5 hours
    7/7 3.40
    7/8 6.00
    7/9 anniversary wine and dine
    7/10 4.23
    7/11 3.25
    7/12 rest
    7/13 4.88
    7/14 3.25
    7/15 painted bridge
    7/16 6.50
    7/17 4.25

    Total 51.47

    Ticker is my goal for 2017 and progress to date:
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    upcoming races:
    Fun in the Sun Virtual 10k 6/28/17
    Race to Cure Sarcoma Month of July
    Volcano Rainforest Runs 10k 8/19
    BlockThe Sun Run 5k Oct 14 (https://walk.aimatmelanoma.org/Hilo2017) (physical and virtual options available)
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    Good morning run friends. Well, I admitted it this morning, I'm injured. Sent a message to my GP asking whether I should see her or could get a referral straight to PT.... ugh
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    Today at work completely sucked kitten. I needed a good run. I had originally planned a treadmill run at the gym but did NOT feel like running in one place with the way I was feeling (really, really strung out). Busse Woods is not far from work so I changed into my running gear at my work bathroom, threw the bag in the car and ran over to Busse Woods. It was just what I needed. Green, quiet and most of all, outdoors. It wasn't too hot but there were quite a few bugs to dodge. Lots of cyclists out as well. Did an out and back for a total of 6.5 miles. Felt much better afterwards.

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    Man that looks like a great place to run.

    Also, I often try to head to the gym around mid day to relieve stress at work. Find it very relieving to burn calories off.
  • ctlaws44
    ctlaws44 Posts: 182 Member
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    @MNLittleFinn You did awesome to just finish! That sounded brutal. I liked reading your race report.
    @MobyCarp Great job on pacing HM and for picking up the AG award!
    @RespectTheKitty Good job getting outside and forcing through the running blues. You too @MobyCarp!
    @KatieJane83 Wow! you've really upped your training and getting faster. It has to feel good. I know the feeling, I'm starting my marathon training this week. I'll be in the same boat with long run PR's every weekend probably.
    @LittleMissWonderWoman Sorry about your phone blowing up. I carry mine in my hand so now I'm a bit worried. Glad you're alright.

    The Trailzilla race this past Saturday was alright. We had a storm come through the night before. The course was pretty wet with a lot of puddles and mud as expected. I felt like I was in that old Atari game Pitfall. I could've used some gator heads and vines on some of the puddles. It wasn't hot (79F) but it was really humid running through a forest. The air was thick! I took it easy so I didn't re-injure my hamstring. I finished feeling good but I wish I had pushed myself a little harder. I finished at 36:30, 28 seconds behind my 1AG. I was making ground on him. He was a runner from Virginia Beach I didn't know. It also helped that there was a masters division or else I would've finished third. 65 of 86 runners finished the race.

    I plan to get ready for the Coast Guard Day 5k which involves part of a course I run weekly (onion run). I don't think I'll try for a sub 20 but I'll play it by ear at race time. It has a steady climb in the middle. Last year, I finished 4AG at 26:01. I know I can beat that.

    Hope everyone's having a great week staying injury free, hydrated, and SPF'd!
  • ctlaws44
    ctlaws44 Posts: 182 Member
    @MNLittleFinn So sorry to hear about injury. Do have an idea what it is?
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    ctlaws44 wrote: »
    @MNLittleFinn So sorry to hear about injury. Do have an idea what it is?

    Probably a calf strain or something similar. I had some very nasty leg cramps on race day, and had another runner help me get my leg straightened out while I massaged it, so I'm guessing it's an effect of those cramps and then walking on a leg that's taken abuse.
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    Thanks @ctlaws44 ! It does feel really great. I think my favorite part is how I just feel like a stronger runner. Even when I'm tired and beat, I don't really worry anymore about not being able to finish whatever distance I've set out to accomplish, because I've gained so much confidence in having the strength to gut it out. Best of luck to you on your marathon training! It's pretty cool that we're starting it in the same week!
  • ctlaws44
    ctlaws44 Posts: 182 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    ctlaws44 wrote: »
    @MNLittleFinn So sorry to hear about injury. Do have an idea what it is?

    Probably a calf strain or something similar. I had some very nasty leg cramps on race day, and had another runner help me get my leg straightened out while I massaged it, so I'm guessing it's an effect of those cramps and then walking on a leg that's taken abuse.

    That sounds painful. Sorry to hear. I've had calf strain in the past and wearing compression calf sleeves has helped. I'll even sleep in them. If it's only one calf I'll double up the sleeves on that one. Hope you get to see your GP/PT quickly.

  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    ctlaws44 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    ctlaws44 wrote: »
    @MNLittleFinn So sorry to hear about injury. Do have an idea what it is?

    Probably a calf strain or something similar. I had some very nasty leg cramps on race day, and had another runner help me get my leg straightened out while I massaged it, so I'm guessing it's an effect of those cramps and then walking on a leg that's taken abuse.

    That sounds painful. Sorry to hear. I've had calf strain in the past and wearing compression calf sleeves has helped. I'll even sleep in them. If it's only one calf I'll double up the sleeves on that one. Hope you get to see your GP/PT quickly.

    Thanks. Yeah, I normally wear sleeves, but it was like 90 degrees out and there was a lot of sun on race day, so I was dumb and didn't wear them. Wore them all day yesterday, only took them off today because I don't want my students asking all kinds of annoying questions.
  • KeepRunningFatboy
    KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member
    WK 7.17.17 - 7.23.17

    M - 10 m.
    T -
    W -
    T -
    F -
    S - Planned LR of 17 miles.
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    Total - 10 running Miles * Goal is a 60 + mile running week.
  • allyphoe
    allyphoe Posts: 618 Member
    July 2: C25K W7D3 - 2.0 miles running (25 min), 4.2 miles total
    July 4: C25K W8D1 - 2.4 miles running (30 min), 4.2 miles total
    July 6: C25K W8D2 - 2.3 miles running (28 minutes), 4.2 miles total
    July 8: C25K W8D3 - 2.4 miles running (30 min), 4.2 miles total
    July 10: 2.4 miles running (31 min), 4.2 miles total
    July 12: 2.5 miles running (32 min), 4.2 miles total
    July 14: 2.7 miles running (34 min), 4.2 miles total
    July 16: 3.1 miles running (49 min), 4.2 miles total
    July 18: 3.2 miles running (44 min), 4.2 miles total

    Totals: 27.0/25 and 37.8/25

    Having gone extra slow on Sunday paid off; I've added a minute and a half to my regular-slow pace. 14 minute miles for "easy" is the equivalent of a 36 minute 5k race, which sounds within reason. I was so cheerful at the 2.5 mile point that I picked up the pace considerably for the last bit.

    Factors in my favor: cool temps (70 degrees and 90% humidity), snack before heading out, well-hydrated, two sessions of yoga since my last run, more engrossing listening material.

    Should have set my goal higher, I see.
  • ctlaws44
    ctlaws44 Posts: 182 Member
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    Thanks @ctlaws44 ! It does feel really great. I think my favorite part is how I just feel like a stronger runner. Even when I'm tired and beat, I don't really worry anymore about not being able to finish whatever distance I've set out to accomplish, because I've gained so much confidence in having the strength to gut it out. Best of luck to you on your marathon training! It's pretty cool that we're starting it in the same week!

    Yes, to know you have reserve and a "cruise gear" to keep going is a great feeling! Thanks! I'm doing the marathon with a running buddy of mine who's done dozens of marathons and he's nonchalant about the training plan. This will be my first marathon so I'm a little nervous. He'll just register for a destination marathon last minute and finish them with decent times. Yes, that's good we're starting at the same time. I'm going to follow you on Strava so I can feel better that I'm following somewhat of a plan.
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    7/1 - 7 miles. Beautiful morning to run!
    7/2 - Rest day.
    7/3 - 5 miles. Kinda sloggish.
    7/4 - 5 miles. Humid.
    7/5 - Nothing so far, we'll see. Fireworks hangover, slept in.
    7/6 - 5 miles. Crazy humidity level...so sticky.
    7/7 - 4 miles.
    7/8 - 7.2 miles.
    7/9 - Rest day.
    7/10 - 5 very sweaty miles.
    7/11 - Unplanned rest day. Hammies were not in good shape. Painful even.
    7/12 - 4 treadmill miles, then quick upper body weights.
    7/13 - 5 miles.
    7/14 - 5 miles.
    7/15 - Sick day...ick.
    7/16 - 7 miles.
    7/17 - 5 miles.
    7/18 - 4.7 miles. Super sticky! 76° and 96% humidity = running through soup.

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  • garygse
    garygse Posts: 896 Member
    After yesterday's hard run, today was a nice recovery run...well, nice if you ignore the 81F and 79% humidity that is. I ran a few miles of warm up before meeting with the group, which has now expanded by one more member, but then shrunk back down again as another member is moving to Seattle, and so today was her last run with us. After the usual 5-mile run with them, which includes running up the ramps of the nearby car park structure, I did another mile as a cool-down to get back to the office.

    Looking at my numbers, it's highly doubtful I'll hit my goal...summer heat and having to retake a drug screening (forcing me to miss a long run) is taking its toll.

    05 - 13.56
    06 - 9.72
    07 - 22.03
    10 - 13.55
    11 - 9.76
    12 - 13.11
    13 - 9.57
    17 - 13.56
    18 - 9.88

    Total: 114.74 / 250 miles
  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    @MNLittleFinn Didn't realize you are a teacher. I teach high school math.
  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    3.5 miles on elliptical trainer 65%zone 2 rest zone 1. I'm feeling better about those zones.

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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    cburke8909 wrote: »
    @MNLittleFinn Didn't realize you are a teacher. I teach high school math.

    elementary federal setting 4 special education for me. job can get pretty physical....
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    7/1 4mi 39:56min
    7/2 rest
    7/3 6mi 56:06min
    7/4 7mi 67:36min
    7/5 rest
    7/6 10mi 1:38:49min
    7/7 5mi 47:19min
    7/9 4mi 38:35min
    7/10 rest
    7/11 6mi 57:54min
    7/12 4mi 37:22min
    7/13 rest
    7/14 6mi 58:45min
    7/15 5mi 48:28min
    7/16 10mi 1:41:20min
    7/17 rest
    7/18 6mi 57:17min
    7/19 7mi 67:29min

    Went out early again this morning. I can't say I like waking up at 5:30/6am, but I sure love how much cooler it is! The sun just started coming up as I ran. One of the adjoining neighborhoods to mine is a 55+ community - lots of friendly, older faces out walking at 6:30 am :smile:

    I'm glad tomorrow is a rest day. My legs feel tired.
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    edited July 2017
    Has anyone done this run before?

    Sat, Oct 14: Viking Dash Trail Run: Cleveland Half Marathon, 15K & 5K in Peninsula, OH
    A friend asked if I wanted to do it and it means traveling up to OH from FL. But the timing is good for me. Never done trails so not sure that it would be good to just jump into a HM trail run.

    http://americamultisport.com/v6/viking-dash-trail-run-cleveland/
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    One ankle is feeling a little bit of soreness so may take a rest from running tomorrow. If it isn't raining my ladies biking group will be rolling at 6pm for 20+ miles.

    We just got a new AC in our house before our trip. Came home to termites in the bathroom after the trip. Came home to a broken refrigerator yesterday. OK, that's 3 things. We are done! ;)

    7/1 - 5.5 miles - Barcelona!
    7/2 - 7.5 miles - Barcelona again!
    7/3 - 2 miles (Treadmill on cruise)
    7/4 - rest - lots of walking in Nice, Monaco and Monte Carlo
    7/5 - 3 miles - 22 laps on cruise running track. Set out for 5 miles, but it wasn't fun.
    7/6 - rest - lots of walking in Rome
    7/7 - rest - Amalfi coast and Pompeii
    7/8 - 4.1 treadmill on cruise
    7/9 - rest - travel day
    7/10 - 7 miles in Munich
    7/11 - 6 miles in Munich
    7/12 - travel day
    7/13 - 4.2 miles back home w/daughter
    7/14 - 6.0 miles
    7/15 - 45 miles biking
    7/16 - 28 miles biking
    7/17 - 4.6 miles
    7/18 - 5.1 miles


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  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    @MNLittleFinn my wife works mostly pre-school as an occupational therapist, she has given me a good education on your type of students.
  • Azercord
    Azercord Posts: 573 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Hydration pack advice.

    I know my miles aren't long. But it's haaaawwwt. I found one I want. The question is: what bladder size is best? I have the option of 1-4L. I anticipate my longest runs (ever) to be half distances.

    Thoughts?

    More Orange Mud https://www.orangemud.com/products/bpvp70?variant=16940288324


    Or the 1L one? Which I am partial to. Smaller, lighter. But is 1L adequate. I currently don't drink that much on a run. oh guess I could get both...give one to DH.... Then I can use his (stinky, sweaty gear). Hmm. Nah.

    https://www.orangemud.com/products/gear-vest-1l

    I have a 2L orange mud one and it does great. They aren't too big either way and it holds enough for me to run 16 miles through the desert and make it out the other side before hitting empty. At 5'9" I would call the 2L extremely comfortable for my size, it fits all around. The chest is getting close to being on the tight side though (the strap is all the way out) but everywhere else is good. If you are smaller than me then maybe the 1-1,5L would be better size wise and as long as you aren't charging out into the middle of nowhere that amount of water should last a good while.
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