August 2017 Running Challenge

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2017
    cburke8909 wrote: »
    8.3 very slow comfortable miles this am. My training only call for 10 as my long run tomorrow. Any clue as to the record for number of pages in a month. We are at 14, it's the 4th and the day just began.
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    Last August 4th early in the day we were at 13 pages. :wink:
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    8/1- 6.1
    8/1- 4.2
    8/2- 6.1
    8/3- 4.5
    8/3- 6
    8/4- 8.1

    Total: 35

    August Goal: Not die while ramping up running mileage and technicality during 100K training
    Nominal mileage goal: 250 miles

    Today's notes: Slept in until 0425 this morning, and that felt pretty good after my short but hard double day yesterday. Today's plan was 8 miles. I got in 8.1 in 1:17:23 for an average pace of 9:33. Average HR was 150, so that was good, as was the fact that I spent 95% of the run in z1 or z2.

    Having spent the last several weeks either on trail, or running easy I'm looking at adding speedwork back in, since I seem to be doing better keeping my HR down on my easy runs. I know that for what I am training for, speedwork isn't "necessary" but I can feel that I am slower because of the time away from faster running. This sin't necessarily bad, since my cardio is going good. I just want to get some more speed back... still pondering it and thinking about 80/20 a lot.....

    Have a Runderful day everyone!


    2017 Races Scheduled
    6/16- William A Irvin 5k
    6/17- Grandma's Marathon 4:24:06
    7/15- Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon 7:22:23
    8/12- UMTR FatAss "Not Quite" 50k
    8/19- Rampage at the Ridge 5k OCR
    9/23- Ely Marathon (full)
    10/21 Wild Duluth 100k
    11/23- TBD 5k Turkey
  • BettyM1017
    BettyM1017 Posts: 616 Member
    shrcpr wrote: »
    @Andy504 welcome!
    @girlinahat, hugs to you - hope you're ok from the crash and so sorry about the loss of your pet. Losing pets is so hard.

    This morning's run was a quick 3 miles. My training plan had me warm up for 10 minutes, run 12 minutes at my fastest pace, and then cool down for 10 minutes. But then the app didn't even tell me what my split pace was for those 12 minutes, just for the entire miles. That's dumb.

    August totals: 7.19 / 75

    Are you using MapMyFitness? That's what I used at the beginning of the year. It was a good training program but definitely needs work! I can't do a good interval unless you tell me when to start and stop!
  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    JessicaMcB wrote: »
    @Elise4270 I have no idea what my legs measure anymore honestly but I have proportionally pretty big calves now whereas I didn't a year ago (loss versus maintenance truths :/ ). My quads are also beginning to make my pants annoying.

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    My husband has said stuff too, I just roll with it- my big *kitten* calves take me great places, yours do too! Do whatever leg work makes you happy and love them legs my dear- I'm sure your husband is pro whatever you've got!

    So my new Saucony Hurricanes came today...they are so freaking nice! I can't wait to run them hard tomorrow...but I also want to run Wilmore tomorrow which would require my Nomads. Why can't I just run everything in one pair of shoes without obliterating them? Haha

    Yay! I love my Hurricanes. I'm still on the #1 model, but when these are done I may upgrade to the latest.

    I've got big *kitten* calves too. Skinny jeans are a no-no for me, and I can't wear normal boots, I have to find the extra-wide fit. It used to to bother me that I couldn't wear skimpy little dresses like all my friends did, but now I don't care.

    I've been a good girl and have been resting my sore calf since tweaking it on Wednesday. I've been stretching, massaging and icing, and it feels much better. I'm still planning on running my race tomorrow, but I don't think I'll be going for the age-group placing I was aiming for.
  • BettyM1017
    BettyM1017 Posts: 616 Member
    WandaVaughn wrote: »
    Oh. My. Gosh!
    I just finished registering for a half marathon.
    Me.
    A half marathon!
    November 4, 2017, here I come!
    *trembles at her own daring*

    I'm running my first one in November also. Crazy stuff...but very exciting! You got this!
  • BettyM1017
    BettyM1017 Posts: 616 Member
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    All you ladies bemoaning your large calves: Stop that right now! Large calves are attractive. They mean you have a well-developed gastrocnemius, and you can run. This is a survival trait. You don't need to out-run the bear, you only need to out-run the fashion model with skinny calves.

    Yes, I am guilty of scoping out who I can outrun in the event of a zombie attack!
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    8/1 = 4.5 miles
    8/2 = kettlebell strength training
    8/3 = 7.5 miles (six - 6 minute speed intervals)
    8/4 = 3.5 miles (track workout- 800m sprints & 200m recovery walk)

    (August miles) 15.5/150 (August goal miles)

    Upcoming Races:
    8/19 = 100th Verns No Frills 5K
    10/28 = Hill Country Halloween Half Marathon
    12/10 = BCS Marathon
    1/6/18 = River Road Run Half Marathon
  • Irontri7
    Irontri7 Posts: 143 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @Irontri7 What did you and your foot decide about running, cross training and rest?

    My husband has shin splints but has chosen to go back to his old shoe and continue running. So I guess it's not that bad, and I was hoping yours would still allow some training. And we love having you here. (I didn't run for 4-6 months and still stopped in to bother support and learn from the group.


    I'm up early. No running today. Saturday and Sunday are longer runs and I don't want to start out on tired legs- nerve niggle anyway. I went to bed at 2030 and woke without being exausted.

    DH turns it down to 65f/18c at night. Which would be great sleeping, but he takes all the blankets and I'm left with something 30 years old that's thin and has holes. And I think my fat cat is annoying at that time because she's cold and won't sleep. Or shes just a kitten! Oh I get it MFP...

    I threatened to get sleeping bag last week. Think I'll just have to do that. DH already has 2-3 blankets if I add another, he might take it. Well he won't if it's the thin holy one. Good luck taking my sleeping bag.

    @Elise4270 I haven't made any real decisions I guess. It doesn't bother me once I start running, just after down time. I've been stretching a lot and doing more specific stuff for it. Even tried out the yoga @shanaber recommended! I think it will get better as I get back into shape and lose some weight. If it gets worse I'll definitely see a doctor. Until then I'll keep training and running. I did a mile last night then walked 3.5 with my better half and it's not too bad today.

    I've dealt with shin splints! I got arch supports (which I've started using again to hopefully help my fascia) and they helped a bit, but what really did it was when I went to a running guru who said I was heal striking in front of my body. Added a bit of a forward lean and mid-foot striking and the shin splints went away.

    8/1- Bike day
    8/2- 4+
    8/3- 1 (after a bike - first brick since 2015!)

    Total: 5 / 70

    5-6 planned for later depending on this stupid heat and humidity!
  • Irontri7
    Irontri7 Posts: 143 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »

    Today's notes: Slept in until 0425 this morning, and that felt pretty good after my short but hard double day yesterday. Today's plan was 8 miles. I got in 8.1 in 1:17:23 for an average pace of 9:33. Average HR was 150, so that was good, as was the fact that I spent 95% of the run in z1 or z2.

    Curious what your zones are and where you got them. Being in z1 & z2 95% of the time but an average of 150 just seems high to me.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    @amymoreorless A full - congrats.
    I love my January HM's. It's like you are starting out the Running year.
    For me it usually means snow and ice covered roads/trails - no concern about excessive heat or humidity.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    edited August 2017
    Irontri7 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »

    Today's notes: Slept in until 0425 this morning, and that felt pretty good after my short but hard double day yesterday. Today's plan was 8 miles. I got in 8.1 in 1:17:23 for an average pace of 9:33. Average HR was 150, so that was good, as was the fact that I spent 95% of the run in z1 or z2.

    Curious what your zones are and where you got them. Being in z1 & z2 95% of the time but an average of 150 just seems high to me.

    Based on a 175 LTHR, my z2 tops out at 155 using Fitzgeralds system. High HR was 158

    Reminds me, im planning to run a LTHR test so I need to get a new chest strap HRM, new Garmin has the option of a finding LTHR, but requires a chest strap HRM, and my old one isn't compatible.
  • Irontri7
    Irontri7 Posts: 143 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Irontri7 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »

    Today's notes: Slept in until 0425 this morning, and that felt pretty good after my short but hard double day yesterday. Today's plan was 8 miles. I got in 8.1 in 1:17:23 for an average pace of 9:33. Average HR was 150, so that was good, as was the fact that I spent 95% of the run in z1 or z2.

    Curious what your zones are and where you got them. Being in z1 & z2 95% of the time but an average of 150 just seems high to me.

    Based on a 175 LTHR, my z2 tops out at 155 using Fitzgeralds system. High HR was 158

    Awesome! High LTHR. I've never had my run actually tested (nor done it myself), just based it off my bike test. Planning to do them both as soon as I can withstand the workout!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2017
    I intentionally put on a dirty running shirt this morning. It was full off accomplishment so why not. I also have been wearing the same socks for 3 or more days now. They don't stink. Honest.

    I'm curious, anyone else suddenly find an attachment to clothing before it's laundered after taking up running?

    I am showered, deoderant, hair fixed, brushed, flossed and used mouthwash today. So it's not like I'm pigpen. I don't think.... :grey_question:

    ETA work really stinks, so no one would notice anyway.
  • kimlight2
    kimlight2 Posts: 483 Member
    midwesterner85 wrote: »
    Wow, I just can't keep up with this thread... will try to remember to measure calf because I haven't done that for awhile.

    @_nikkiwolf_ Good point about the zombie (or other) apocalypse scenario. As a type 1 diabetic who would die without insulin, my first disaster action is to raid pharmacies. But in terms of zombies, I love using the Zombies, Run! app and love most anything zombie-related. I can't wait until this fall when TWD is back. My biggest problem with a real zombie apocalypse is that there is strength in numbers / groups and I'm not a people-person. In fact, I'm probably one of the biggest loners I know and prefer it that way. Perhaps if I avoid people, I will also be able to avoid zoms.

    I am also a loner, I can play nice with others when I have to but overall prefer solitude. I think if the Zombies come, it is easier to hide 1 person rather then a group so I might be OK.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    Irontri7 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Irontri7 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »

    Today's notes: Slept in until 0425 this morning, and that felt pretty good after my short but hard double day yesterday. Today's plan was 8 miles. I got in 8.1 in 1:17:23 for an average pace of 9:33. Average HR was 150, so that was good, as was the fact that I spent 95% of the run in z1 or z2.

    Curious what your zones are and where you got them. Being in z1 & z2 95% of the time but an average of 150 just seems high to me.

    Based on a 175 LTHR, my z2 tops out at 155 using Fitzgeralds system. High HR was 158

    Awesome! High LTHR. I've never had my run actually tested (nor done it myself), just based it off my bike test. Planning to do them both as soon as I can withstand the workout!

    I ran a Friel test last year to get my LTHR. It might not be totally accurate..but it seems to work, I cut 3 minutes from my 5k time using it last fall..... boy will I be angry if I test again and it's lower according to my Garmin!
  • kimlight2
    kimlight2 Posts: 483 Member
    I am hoping to be able to run again starting Sunday since that will be 2 weeks after my stupidity and my knee has been feeling better except for one thing. First thing in the morning when I get out of bed. I sleep on my stomach with my knee hiked up to my side and when I first wake up and straighten my leg my knee gives me 1 sharp pain then it is fine the rest of the day. I am hoping this is close enough to pain free to let start easy runs again Sunday. What do you all think? I don't want to aggravate anything but I have so much pent up energy right now I am struggling to sleep at night. Gym work outs aren't enough to drain my like running does. Help!
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    Irontri7 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Irontri7 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »

    Today's notes: Slept in until 0425 this morning, and that felt pretty good after my short but hard double day yesterday. Today's plan was 8 miles. I got in 8.1 in 1:17:23 for an average pace of 9:33. Average HR was 150, so that was good, as was the fact that I spent 95% of the run in z1 or z2.

    Curious what your zones are and where you got them. Being in z1 & z2 95% of the time but an average of 150 just seems high to me.

    Based on a 175 LTHR, my z2 tops out at 155 using Fitzgeralds system. High HR was 158

    Awesome! High LTHR. I've never had my run actually tested (nor done it myself), just based it off my bike test. Planning to do them both as soon as I can withstand the workout!

    I'm like this too, with high zones. I believe my LTHR is around 179 (based on a 10k I raced, which wasn't even my fastest, but it was hot/humid, it took me 58 min, and my avg HR was 179). The highest HR I've ever seen was 195, at the very end of a hot and stupid humid (96%) 5k race last month.

    According to Fitzgerald, my estimated LTHR gives me the following zones:

    zawo6xdg5bz6.jpg
  • Irontri7
    Irontri7 Posts: 143 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Irontri7 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Irontri7 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »

    Today's notes: Slept in until 0425 this morning, and that felt pretty good after my short but hard double day yesterday. Today's plan was 8 miles. I got in 8.1 in 1:17:23 for an average pace of 9:33. Average HR was 150, so that was good, as was the fact that I spent 95% of the run in z1 or z2.

    Curious what your zones are and where you got them. Being in z1 & z2 95% of the time but an average of 150 just seems high to me.

    Based on a 175 LTHR, my z2 tops out at 155 using Fitzgeralds system. High HR was 158

    Awesome! High LTHR. I've never had my run actually tested (nor done it myself), just based it off my bike test. Planning to do them both as soon as I can withstand the workout!

    I ran a Friel test last year to get my LTHR. It might not be totally accurate..but it seems to work, I cut 3 minutes from my 5k time using it last fall..... boy will I be angry if I test again and it's lower according to my Garmin!

    I'm reading through the Triathlete's Training Bible for the 2nd time. Just "getting in shape" now and will do some actual tests in the next week or two. They will be depressing considering how much better shape I was in when I paid someone to test me! lol
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @KatieJane83 I'm glad I'm not thr only one with crazy zones!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    kimlight2 wrote: »
    I am hoping to be able to run again starting Sunday since that will be 2 weeks after my stupidity and my knee has been feeling better except for one thing. First thing in the morning when I get out of bed. I sleep on my stomach with my knee hiked up to my side and when I first wake up and straighten my leg my knee gives me 1 sharp pain then it is fine the rest of the day. I am hoping this is close enough to pain free to let start easy runs again Sunday. What do you all think? I don't want to aggravate anything but I have so much pent up energy right now I am struggling to sleep at night. Gym work outs aren't enough to drain my like running does. Help!

    You could definitely try it out, but be ready to stop if you should. And if it's fine, might keep in mind a reasonable distance.
  • Irontri7
    Irontri7 Posts: 143 Member
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    Irontri7 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Irontri7 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »

    Today's notes: Slept in until 0425 this morning, and that felt pretty good after my short but hard double day yesterday. Today's plan was 8 miles. I got in 8.1 in 1:17:23 for an average pace of 9:33. Average HR was 150, so that was good, as was the fact that I spent 95% of the run in z1 or z2.

    Curious what your zones are and where you got them. Being in z1 & z2 95% of the time but an average of 150 just seems high to me.

    Based on a 175 LTHR, my z2 tops out at 155 using Fitzgeralds system. High HR was 158

    Awesome! High LTHR. I've never had my run actually tested (nor done it myself), just based it off my bike test. Planning to do them both as soon as I can withstand the workout!

    I'm like this too, with high zones. I believe my LTHR is around 179 (based on a 10k I raced, which wasn't even my fastest, but it was hot/humid, it took me 58 min, and my avg HR was 179). The highest HR I've ever seen was 195, at the very end of a hot and stupid humid (96%) 5k race last month.

    According to Fitzgerald, my estimated LTHR gives me the following zones:

    zawo6xdg5bz6.jpg

    I hope I never have to run in that nor see a HR that high! That's why I do Ironman and not short races...slow and steady, I'm not a sprinter!
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    @orphia that's some great running! You'll have a great marathon!
    @skippygirlsmom that photo of your daughter...wow! Beautiful girl.
    @MNLittleFinn what training plan are you following?
    @kimlight2 sorry to hear about your knee pain. I'd test it out with a brisk walk for 2 or 3 miles, and see how that goes, then step up to a short, easy run. I suspect you'll be fine.

    My Achilles had no pain this morning, so hopefully last last night was an aberration.

    Getting back into running more miles than I have been I'm finding it more humbling than I expected. I looked back at my records and see I had a 34 day stretch (early June to early July) with only 21 miles total. I suppose it's going to take some more time than I'm giving it to get back to form. Even last night, with temps in the 50s and a nice breeze to cool me off, I had to walk two times in my run. I hated that!!! I need to be patient though. I shouldn't expect to breeze through 10 mile runs like I used to.



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