August 2017 Running Challenge

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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @skippygirlsmom nice running!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @kristinegift great job gutting it out this morning! A lumpy gel sounds awful!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @amymoreorless therapy runs are great! Nice running!
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    @MNLittleFinn Thanks! It was definitely a slog once the water was gone. Pretty sure the gel was ok but had plastic in it... but only time will tell I guess! Eeeek!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2017
    @kristinegift Sounds like that run was a bit stressful!

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    I think I'm going to have to start a "no excuses" month and get to the gym, do my PT, and this 30 day challenge bit- that i'm afraid to even look at because I may not be able to do it. I'm sure after my next appointment i'll know more and can maybe start to shake this scaredy cat funk. I'm torn between getting my other butt/leg/hip area surgically lined out and being down another X months. Of course being off work a bit will be nice, but there is a good chance ill be sent to Waukesha WI in April, June or October- i'd like to be running so i can get out for an experience in a new place. And San Antonio in March, which i hear is a great place to run.... I dont wanna miss running!!! (maybe i should wait for what the doc says friday before i fret too much).

    Its a bit rainy out- my favorite kind of running. I think DH must have taken too much sleep med because he isn't up and its already 10. I may go alone if he don't get to movin' soon.

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    Apparently Oiselle is making these 20$ off a regular thing. I just got around to ordering a bra and shorts, hey I couldn't pass up free shipping so i had to order 2 things. Here's a code if you want to order something, then itll kick me ANOTHER code for 20$ off and continue to keep be in this retail therapy loop. but thats fine, its Oiselle- love what they stand for.
    https://www.talkable.com/x/MVd4A3
  • kimlight2
    kimlight2 Posts: 483 Member
    @skippygirlsmom - Wow! To be that young again. I bet she needed a recovery run today. Love the shoes.

    @amymoreorless - Sometimes those are the best runs.

    @kristinegift - What kind of gel do you use?

    @PastorVincent - Great job on both races.
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    @Elise4270 Aaah I need another pair of their Strider shorts, but I tried to use the link with my regular email and it told me I couldn't because I wasn't a first time customer. So sad!!

    @kimlight2 It was a PowerGel strawberry banana gel. But it was pretty old (one left from a bulk order I made last fall) so it may very well have been expired.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2017
    kristinegift wrote: »
    @Elise4270 Aaah I need another pair of their Strider shorts, but I tried to use the link with my regular email and it told me I couldn't because I wasn't a first time customer. So sad!!

    @kimlight2 It was a PowerGel strawberry banana gel. But it was pretty old (one left from a bulk order I made last fall) so it may very well have been expired.

    Oh that is sad!!!! Sign up with a new email :wink: I just got their trail Lekso shorts. Bet they are awesome.

    ETA if that link gets used and I get a 20$ code I'll give it to you. You did introduce me to Oiselle
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    kristinegift wrote: »
    @Elise4270 Aaah I need another pair of their Strider shorts, but I tried to use the link with my regular email and it told me I couldn't because I wasn't a first time customer. So sad!!

    @kimlight2 It was a PowerGel strawberry banana gel. But it was pretty old (one left from a bulk order I made last fall) so it may very well have been expired.

    Oh that is sad!!!! Sign up with a new email :wink: I just got their trail Lekso shorts. Bet they are awesome.

    ETA if that link gets used and I get a 20$ code I'll give it to you. You did introduce me to Oiselle

    @Elise4270 I used a diff browser and my work email and voila!! Code popped up. Thanks!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @JessicaMcB is my math correct, are you really at like 77 miles for the month already? What was that about us running similar miles????? Awesome job! You really do motivate me to do more. Our races are at about thr same time, but you have so much more mileage than me.... I feel like a slacker :'(

    Side note... I had coffee after my run this morning.... there's a real urge to run another 5 to get my daily miles up to 10 and my monthly total up to 60.... but that's the coffee talking.
  • kevaasen
    kevaasen Posts: 173 Member
    Reporting my End of Week 1 mileage - 39.8 of 125 goal/150 Stretch goal

    Attempted a LTHR test this week on Saturday's run and then used that info to set pace guidelines for Sunday's PR distance run of 12.5 miles. Felt great. Next weeks long run is basically a half marathon.

    Great running by all this past week and looking forward to a safe and fun upcoming week!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @JessicaMcB yes they are expensive. But I haven't found them to be any more so than comparable brands (if there are any? Nike?).

    I had a problem with some others I had stinking, MPG brand. My Oiselle never stinks. And like I said- I'm all about supporting a company I like especially if I'm spending that much anyhow. I've had some things 2-3 years and they show no sign of wear, other than the printed tag wearing off. Wear what works, just sharing some sisterly Oiselle love!
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
    edited August 2017
    shanaber wrote: »
    @RespectTheKitty - you might want to check this out. There are physiological reasons why you feel exhausted running during your TOM. Hang in there - your next run will likely feel better!!
    https://www.runnersworld.com/rt-web-exclusive/how-menstruation-affects-your-running

    Thanks for this!!!

    Still feeling really *kitten* today so I have designated a rest day. Exhausted, crampy and nauseous is no way to run. Guess this month is just particularly bad.
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @JessicaMcB is my math correct, are you really at like 77 miles for the month already? What was that about us running similar miles????? Awesome job! You really do motivate me to do more. Our races are at about thr same time, but you have so much more mileage than me.... I feel like a slacker :'(

    Side note... I had coffee after my run this morning.... there's a real urge to run another 5 to get my daily miles up to 10 and my monthly total up to 60.... but that's the coffee talking.

    You aren't a slacker, you've got almost 60 on the month so far! I have confidence+ that you will rock Duluth, don't sweat it. (Also I saw one of the hills for Whistler yesterday and nearly cried so...I need the hill miles lol)!

    @Elise4270 I totally agree that you should support the businesses you enjoy! Just hard to figure if you should spring for it when you get gouged on the exchange and shipping- Nike has Canadian retailers, Oiselle doesn't as far as I can tell :( . Them and Sparkle Skirts man, I want to but my husband would be mad lol
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    edited August 2017
    JessicaMcB wrote: »
    You aren't a slacker, you've got almost 60 on the month so far! I have confidence+ that you will rock Duluth, don't sweat it. (Also I saw one of the hills for Whistler yesterday and nearly cried so...I need the hill miles lol)!

    Thanks. I kind of needed a pick me up.. The thing about increased mileage for me is that I now am wondering if even that is enough? My 2 marathon experiences weren't great, so that's always in the back of my mind. Ultra is so different though... Lower HR, but harder hills. Ugh... so much to think about, and reading Scott Jurek's book this afternoon did not help!

    Oh, on the hills at Whistler, you'll eat them like nothing. You got this!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2017
    JessicaMcB wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @JessicaMcB is my math correct, are you really at like 77 miles for the month already? What was that about us running similar miles????? Awesome job! You really do motivate me to do more. Our races are at about thr same time, but you have so much more mileage than me.... I feel like a slacker :'(

    Side note... I had coffee after my run this morning.... there's a real urge to run another 5 to get my daily miles up to 10 and my monthly total up to 60.... but that's the coffee talking.

    You aren't a slacker, you've got almost 60 on the month so far! I have confidence+ that you will rock Duluth, don't sweat it. (Also I saw one of the hills for Whistler yesterday and nearly cried so...I need the hill miles lol)!

    @Elise4270 I totally agree that you should support the businesses you enjoy! Just hard to figure if you should spring for it when you get gouged on the exchange and shipping- Nike has Canadian retailers, Oiselle doesn't as far as I can tell :( . Them and Sparkle Skirts man, I want to but my husband would be mad lol

    Oh I see! I have a separate account for running activities. Dh doesn't know what I spend. Although this last purchase was out of the joint account, he just bought 90$ shoes, so I'ma get something! I'll have to look at those sparkle skirts, see if I can get someone to smuggle you some! :joy:
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @JessicaMcB - I have seen Sparkle Skirts at some of the race expos but never tried them... May have to check them out next time! Also for compression shorts and capris I love Lucy brand Yoga Flow shorts and Pocket capris. Both have awesome pockets that fit everything I need even for a run long run or race and are so comfortable. I have no idea if they are in Canada though. Everything online is 30% off right now though.

    The only issue I have had with Oiselle is the sizing (bras too big/shirts too small even when sized up) and it may be that I just don't fit their targeted standard. I will eventually get it right but it has cost me shipping both ways each time it is wrong.

    I need new running shoes... my favorite Skoras are starting to come apart and made my foot sore yesterday. They are supposed to have shoes available in September and I was hoping my pair would hold out until then... now what do I do???

    It is rest day and we were going to go to the dog beach but the surfing competition is apparently a 2 week/weekend event so that was a no go. So here I am between loads of laundry shopping online for Oiselle bras, Lucy shorts, running shoes and a new blender! Could be an expensive day!! Maybe I should go for a walk... or wait until it cools off later
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    @MNLittleFinn it's a savage ski hill, but on the plus side I'm going up it rather than down so my knees stand a better chance of not destroying me lol. And you know, to quote CDR'S signage, death before DNF :p

    Remember, Koerner programming is big into distances 50 miles and up being more about time on your feet. You have stamina, a good hills base and some ultra friends to bounce off of- Duluth is happening!

    @Elise4270 haha the underground shorts railroad!

    @shanaber I'm honestly not super jazzed on their actual skirts but their length shorts appeal to me big time and they're supposed to be A1 quality for women over 5'8"! Sounds like a wicked shopping day for you! Are you going Vitamix?
  • Dcorrick
    Dcorrick Posts: 56 Member
    Have had a tough week even doing what seemed easy the week before. An additional 3.5 miles yesterday, and 3.0 today, for a total of 12.27 out of 45. Worked out yesterday after my run, and now I'm wondering if squats, etc. were a bad idea. Just not able to run the distances without stopping right now. Going to take Monday off as a rest day, and see if that helps.
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    @shanaber just ordered some Lucy brand pocket capris. Hoping they work out - it's really hard to find running pants with good pockets.

    Run this morning ended up only being half my planned amount. TOM complications - I'll spare the details. Had to have my husband come get me. :s I'll try again Tuesday for a longer run.

    So, 3.5 for me this morning.

    August totals: 15.85 / 75
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    8/05/2017 - Cranberry Cup 5k - 23:18
    8/05/2017 - Howl at the Moon 5k - 25:11

    . . .

    I had a very poor start, was just too crowded. In fact, I spent the entire 5k passing people, which shows how far back I started. There was no chip time, just gun time, so that really hurt my chances to place. I ended up 5th in my age group, but I do not know by how much yet. Once they post the times I will know more. For now I am telling myself 3rd place was in reach had they done chip time, or had I started further up in the pack.

    . . .

    What is cool is even a couple months ago I thought I might be peaking as a runner and was a little depressed by it. Yet I hit multiple PRs this summer, so perhaps there is a bit more speed I can get before age catches up to me. Time will tell I guess. :)

    @PastorVincent - Good job getting 2 races run in one day! And now you know some things you didn't know before. You're faster than you thought, relative to the pack of runners in a race. And you need to line up more aggressively, because it's far more common for a 5K to use gun time than chip time. I've never seen a race that was shorter than a half marathon use chip time, unless it was big enough that it needed multiple corrals and/or waves. Even when a shorter race reports net time, gun time is typically used for awards.

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