July 2017 Running Challenge
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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 total
July 12: 2.5 miles running (32 min), 4.2 total
July 14: 2.7 miles running (34 min), 4.2 total
July 16: 3.1 miles running (49 min), 4.2 total
July 18: 3.2 miles running (44 min), 4.2 total
July 20: 3.3 miles running (40 min), 4.2 total
July 22: 3.4 miles running (47 min), 4.2 total
July 25: 3.6 miles running (46 min), 4.2 total
Totals: 37.3/25 and 50.4/25
Had a weird sharp pain in my right foot Sunday morning, then was up late Sunday night, so took an extra rest day. I had a little crampy feeling in my right foot at about the first mile mark, but all was well after that.
This distance is the farthest I can go without both increasing time and changing route (crossing a mile road or doubling back).3 -
@shanaber Great race report and congrats on running the half in those conditions.
@MobyCarp "I visualized holding a potato chip, just like folks here recommended. Didn't work to well. My imaginary potato chips got soggy." - that line cracked me up!
An easy ten today...managed to keep the heart rate down, so it was a nice slow steady-paced run, initially by myself but the last five miles with the group on their regular route. They really need to consider changing things up a little, as some are complaining about being bored with the run (they run it Mon-Thurs) and are starting to miss runs because it's getting stale for them. I know it would bore me to tears if I ran it every day as my only run. But others in the group like it because the route consists of a three-mile loop and a two-mile loop, and so they can call it a day after running the first loop if they feel like doing just the three miles. One of these nights I may try and plan alternative routes for them that provide the same options.
In other news, the Batman shoes are slated to arrive tomorrow...just in time really, as my current pair have 460 miles on them - good for a few more runs, but not too much more.
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
19 - 13.80
20 - 10.58
21 - 24.89
23 - 5.69
24 - 13.52
25 - 10.09
Total: 193.31 / 250 miles2 -
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In other news, the Batman shoes are slated to arrive tomorrow...just in time really, as my current pair have 460 miles on them - good for a few more runs, but not too much more.
What is the basic rule on shoe mileage? My NB's just crossed 400, and like 85% of those miles are street miles. I have never tracked mileage on shoes before, usually, wait till they start giving blisters/etc and then replace them. But be nice to replace them just before that stage...
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7/1 - vacation
7/2 - vacation
7/3 - vacation
7/4 - vacation
7/5 - vacation
7/6 - 5 mile run (FINALLY!!!)
7/7 - 3 mile shakeout run in the lovely, light rain
7/8 - Women’s Distance Festival 5k (24:03) - 72°F & 96% humidity (bleurgh)
7/9 - 10 mile long run
7/10 - rest
7/11 - 6 miles w/a beatdown from the heat
7/12 - 8 miles w/summer track workout: 2.5 mi wup, 400/800/1200/1200/800/400 ladder, 1 mi cd
7/13 - rest
7/14 - daily double - 5.1 mile negative split run/4 mile run
7/15 - 5 mile recovery run
7/16 - 4 mile slow run
7/17 - 8.5 mile run (glorious weather, but .5 mile short due to lightning)
7/18 - 4 mile recovery run
7/19 - 8 miles w/summer track workout: 3 mi wu, 4x1200m w/recoveries, .5 mi cd
7/20 - 4 mile slowwww recovery run w/a sinus infection
7/21 - rest (sinus infection recovery)
7/22 - rest
7/23 - 3.1 mile run
7/24 - 14 mile Embrace the Suck distance PR run
July Total: 94.8/150
861.6 miles/2,017 miles - goal for the year
So, last night was my many-times-rescheduled long run for last week. And it was the first of many distance PRs for me that should be coming up over the course of my marathon training. It was ALSO a prime example of an Embrace the Suck run!
Either from the antibiotics, the post-nasal drip from my sinus infection clearing out, or a combination of the two, but my stomach was NOT a happy camper. Thank goodness I picked the route in the park with many bathrooms because I needed to stop 3 times over the course of my run. I also felt nauseous for a good portion of the run too.
In addition to feeling like crap, I ALSO managed to trip over nothing and epically wipe out on the pavement! ETA: this was about 10.5 miles into my run and OF COURSE happened pretty much right in front of 2 ladies out for a walk (at least it wasn't a hot guy!
) They were like, "Omg! Oh no! Are you ok?!?", and I had to get up, brush myself and my dignity off, and be like, "don't worry! I'm fine! No big deal!" But damn did my hands sting, lol
However, I still managed to run all 14 of the miles. It certainly wasn't fasted, as it was after work, and I had already eaten 2 meals, but I didn't take in anything other than water while running (I had planned that anyway, but with the way my stomach was feeling, I couldn't have done it anyway, lol). While I feel like a bad*kitten* for gritting my way through this, I am very much looking forward to a more pleasant next distance PR long run
The knee is definitely going to bruise up nicely, lol
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PastorVincent wrote: »In other news, the Batman shoes are slated to arrive tomorrow...just in time really, as my current pair have 460 miles on them - good for a few more runs, but not too much more.
What is the basic rule on shoe mileage? My NB's just crossed 400, and like 85% of those miles are street miles. I have never tracked mileage on shoes before, usually, wait till they start giving blisters/etc and then replace them. But be nice to replace them just before that stage...
I believe the generally accepted advice on this is 300-500 miles, depending on shoe and wear.0 -
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Yeah, I may plot out a five-mile loop and offer to run that with any that want a change of scenery. Those that are complaining usually run both loops anyway, so a bigger loop allows for more variety.PastorVincent wrote: »Is the group big enough to split? You could take the bored runners on a separate route. Then everyone would have 2 choices.
Each shoe is different...I think the Vomeros can go beyond 500 miles and still perform well, but I don't want to risk any injury this deep into marathon training. Previously, I used to run and walk in the same shoes, and so I would put well in excess of 800 miles on them...but I developed some aches and pains, and whether that was due to me overtraining, or the mileage on the boots, or both, is anyone's guess. So now I have pairs that are only used for running, and when they get to 500 miles, I repurpose them as general everyday shoes and start running in a fresh pair.PastorVincent wrote: »What is the basic rule on shoe mileage? My NB's just crossed 400, and like 85% of those miles are street miles. I have never tracked mileage on shoes before, usually, wait till they start giving blisters/etc and then replace them. But be nice to replace them just before that stage...
As I said earlier, I've only ever worn Vomeros, and each shoe's life-span is different, but @KatieJane83 is right in that the general rule is anywhere from 350-500 miles, which is a pretty large range. Waiting until you have blisters is probably leaving things a little too late though, in my opinion.
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7/1 - travel day
7/2 - unpack truck day
7/3 - 4 miles
7/4 - more unpacking
7/5 - exhausted
7/6 - 3 miles
7/7 - 8K 5 miles the 2nd of the 3 race in the Grand Prix series
7/8 - 3 miles - very tired legs
7/9 - rest day, more unpacking day
7/10 - 6 miles
7/11 - 4 miles
7/12 - rest day
7/13 - 2 miles (I ran 1.5 and walked 1.5 so I'm giving myself 2 LOL)
7/14 - 6 miles
7/15 - garage sale zero
7/16 - 3 miles at Millsaps College
7/17 - touring Millsaps then driving to USA in Mobile AL
7/18 - zero but walked a million miles around USA campus
7/19 - 4 miles in Orange Beach FL
7/20 - 23 zero miles busy tanning and boggy boarding ha ha
7/24 - 4 miles
7/25 - 2 miles - ran into a friend and got sidetracked with chatting and not running
46 out of 80 miles
So this morning my Garmin came back to life, it must have heard me telling Skip it had been replaced. I said to Skip should I return the 235 when it comes it was so much money. She said "Momma you never spend money on yourself, you've been looking at that watch for a long time keep it". Right on little girl so I am!
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That's what I tell myself all the time (well, except for the 'Momma' part)...and then I think about all the things that I've bought myself and realize that that's not exactly true. But it's ok, by that point I've usually already clicked the order button.skippygirlsmom wrote: »So this morning my Garmin came back to life, it must have heard me telling Skip it had been replaced. I said to Skip should I return the 235 when it comes it was so much money. She said "Momma you never spend money on yourself, you've been looking at that watch for a long time keep it". Right on little girl so I am!
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@PastorVincent and @seanevan10 - if you are looking for shoes with a wider toe box you might check out Altra and Topo. Both are known for having a more natural fit that allows your toes to splay out naturally. I have had some issues with the sizing of Altras to get the right size. Topos are a spinoff from Vibram and I love them. Actually my favorite is Skora (also wide toe box) but they have had some stock issues and don't expect to have more until this fall. I like the fit of all 3 of these better than my wide width New Balance.
Kind of funny you say that because I just bought a pair of Altra's this past weekend. I will be working them in to the rotation this week.0 -
I had to look up Mikado was. That sounds amazing. I am glad you had fun!July Goal: 85 mile (yeah, a REAL goal!)
7/23 MIKADO! (got a last minute invite-it was fabulous!)
7/24 5.10
Total 68.07
Ticker is my goal for 2017 and progress to date:
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)
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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
7/20 rest
7/21 6mi 57:11min
7/22 4mi 37:16min
7/23 10mi 1:39:53min
7/24 rest
7/25 6mi 56:58min
7/26 5mi 48:29min
Ran 5 miles this morning with my husband before he leaves for the next 4 weeks. It wasn't hot, but it was muggy. Had to make a pit stop 2 miles in - that's never happened before! Thankfully the little golf cart stop I run past has bathrooms!2 -
KatieJane83 wrote: »
In addition to feeling like crap, I ALSO managed to trip over nothing and epically wipe out on the pavement! ETA: this was about 10.5 miles into my run and OF COURSE happened pretty much right in front of 2 ladies out for a walk (at least it wasn't a hot guy! ) They were like, "Omg! Oh no! Are you ok?!?", and I had to get up, brush myself and my dignity off, and be like, "don't worry! I'm fine! No big deal!" But damn did my hands sting, lol
You poor thing. I guess we all get our turn for doing a face plant. I hope you heal up quickly and you are a bad *kitten* for toughing it out!!!!0 -
@PastorVincent Thank you! I'm feeling much better this morning, thank goodness. And yesterday was the last day of antibiotics, so hooray for that!
@seanevan10 Thank you! It wasn't my first and I'm sure it won't be my last. Good thing I have pretty durable dignity! 0 -
That's what I tell myself all the time (well, except for the 'Momma' part)...and then I think about all the things that I've bought myself and realize that that's not exactly true. But it's ok, by that point I've usually already clicked the order button.skippygirlsmom wrote: »So this morning my Garmin came back to life, it must have heard me telling Skip it had been replaced. I said to Skip should I return the 235 when it comes it was so much money. She said "Momma you never spend money on yourself, you've been looking at that watch for a long time keep it". Right on little girl so I am!
I always hit the order button and expect it to say " you don't really need this" and decline my purchase.
@skippygirlsmom definitely keep the watch. You know the second you return it the old on will die again3 -
There's a guy that works out in the units. He comes in to bring samples and all he talks about is running. So annoying. I suppose if he ever shuts up I'll tell him that there is an appropriate venue for running chit chat and point him here. I think he just finished his first half, maybe full. I'll have to check the race.
So annoying. He doesn't even know I run. Because he won't shut up long enough for anyone to get in a word.
And I now understand the stereotype.
ETA okay he finished his first full in 4:01. I understand he's elated... I'm sure all I talk about is running too.7 -
I'm Korean so I always have enough rice, I buy it 25 pounds at a time
Of course I would never waste that much rice to try and dry my shoes!
I have wasted a gallon of white vinegar to get the stink out of workout clothes. A long soak in straight vinegar is the only thing that works for me.
My husband is a postie and I bought him a little electric shoe fan to dry his shoes (we live in a rainy place). It's awesome. A little egg-shaped fan fits in each shoe and he plugs it in and they safely dry overnight. I think I paid about $30 at MEC (Canada's version of REI).
I've tried the vinegar to get the stink out, but never straight. Thanks for the tip!2 -
@KatieJane83, wow, Embrace the Suck is right. Glad you're feeling better and so impressed that you actually did that. Oh, and I think we tie our shoes the same way. Man, was that an eye-opener when the lady at my running store showed me there was more than one way to lace shoes!
@PastorVincent, listening to The Enemy of an Enemy book 1 and hooked.
4.74 miles for me this morning. Started out feeling like I was going to die, as usual, but ended feeling pretty good.
July total: 63.75 / 60 - Goal exceeded!4 -
July 25: 3.36 km
MTD: 50.78 / 75 km3 -
@shrcpr Great job on the goal succeeded!!!!0
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There's a guy that works out in the units. He comes in to bring samples and all he talks about is running. So annoying. I suppose if he ever shuts up I'll tell him that there is an appropriate venue for running chit chat and point him here. I think he just finished his first half, maybe full. I'll have to check the race.
So annoying. He doesn't even know I run. Because he won't shut up long enough for anyone to get in a word.
And I now understand the stereotype.
ETA okay he finished his first full in 4:01. I understand he's elated... I'm sure all I talk about is running too.
No... you also talk about hotdogs! 2 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »So this morning my Garmin came back to life, it must have heard me telling Skip it had been replaced. I said to Skip should I return the 235 when it comes it was so much money. She said "Momma you never spend money on yourself, you've been looking at that watch for a long time keep it". Right on little girl so I am!
Nah, do not return the new one, sell the old one. I do not know what model it was, but if you put it up on EBay, and offer a Square Trade warranty with it (no cost to you) probably can get $100 or something.
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July total: 63.75 / 60 - Goal exceeded!
Yay, well done!@PastorVincent, listening to The Enemy of an Enemy book 1 and hooked.
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@katiejane83 owie!!!
@garygse considering we just came back from vacation and truly can’t talk about not spending money, however, I did have a garage sale the other weekend which will more than cover the cost of the watch. Love the “batman” shoes.
@mobycarp sorry about the soggy chips
@shanaber Nice HM sorry about the conditions and your time. Sounds like a gun vs chip issue to me too.
@elise4270 you are so right my other is bound to die again… eventually
@pastorvincent good idea on selling the old, we have a “garage” sale site that is run by one of our running groups here. It’s a forerunner 15 I think.
OMG they pushed an upgrade to my computer last night to get me to windows 10 and they said back up all your files via this site so they can download when you get in today….ha ha EVERYONE in the company who upgraded last night or in the past month has lost EVERY SINGLE FILE because nothing has downloaded back from the “backup”. Luckily I backed mine up via my external hard drive.
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@shanaber - great race report- sorry your pride is hurt but you are my hero running -- so many HMs!
@skippygirlsmom - sounds like an awesome college visit tour! Glad you decided to keep the new Garmin! Hopefully the old ones lives long enough to pull the data out and record it!
@PastorVincent - I wear a women's wide 9.5 and I keep wondering about trying a men's because I think they are a little wider. I usually end up with Brooks and they only make one color in wide per shoe. In fact... I should be receiving my new Glycerin 15's tomorrow! So when I buy a second pair when the first one is near the end, it is always the same color which annoys me. I have to put a big X on the inside of the shoes so I know which pair is older.
Wanted to run this AM but decided I should take a cardio day off. I told my husband "I'm sleeping in tomorrow, taking the day off because I'm going to the gym for strength training". He says "how is that a day off?"
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
7/19 - strength training
7/20 - 5 miles
7/21 - 5 miles
7/22 - 34 miles biking
7/23 - 66 miles biking
7/24 - 5 miles
7/25 - Strength training
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@shrcpr yes! That lacing technique was a game changer for me when I first got into running!
@ddmom0811 I also wear a Wide in Brooks Glycerins. Just ordered my 3rd pair of the 14s (closeout now, since the 15s came out, woot!) in Anthracite/Azalea/Silver and I am heartily sick of the color scheme!0 -
PastorVincent wrote: »There's a guy that works out in the units. He comes in to bring samples and all he talks about is running. So annoying. I suppose if he ever shuts up I'll tell him that there is an appropriate venue for running chit chat and point him here. I think he just finished his first half, maybe full. I'll have to check the race.
So annoying. He doesn't even know I run. Because he won't shut up long enough for anyone to get in a word.
And I now understand the stereotype.
ETA okay he finished his first full in 4:01. I understand he's elated... I'm sure all I talk about is running too.
No... you also talk about hotdogs!
And kittens.
Why no kitten emoji MFP?2 -
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.
7/19 - 4 treadmill miles, then upper body weights.
7/20 - Rest day.
7/21 - 3.1 'mill miles, then upper body weights and abs.
7/22 - 4 miles.
7/23 - 5 miles.
7/24 - 4.9 miles with some speed work. First day with HM training group.
7/25 - 4.6 miles.
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