August 2017 Running Challenge
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@wishiwasarunner ouch hope you feel better soon
@jessicaMcB I’m so sorry, still a great time.
@sarahthes Superb!!! Love the bling
@girlinahat How rude!!
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Finally checking in for the day. Other than 3 miles of walking, today was a rest day. This is the second week in a row where I've taken a Sunday rest dsy. However, it's also the second week in a row, where my Saturday run either covered the mileage for both days or was such a long (timewise) run, that a rest day was called for. Minimum of 6 hours TOF running last Saturday and yesterday.
@jessicamcb sorry yesterday didn't turn out well for You! I had a similar issue in thr middle of the OCR course yesterday, when I was waste deep in muddy water.1 -
So... curtesy of all of you wonderful people... I have been craving hot dogs for weeks now... and I finally remembered to pick some up at the store this week.... I refrained from going completely childish and putting them in mac and cheese... but I didn't stray too far from the idea.
In terms of non running updates. Today was trainer day, and leg day. (And I nearly cancelled from having enjoyed date night a little too thoroughly) Leg day is fairly limited and very closely watched by trainer as he knows if left to my own devices I would do stuff I probably shouldn't.
Despite my poor shape though, we beat my PR on squats by 10 lbs for a 1x5 @ 105lbs. I will say not running does make increasing my lifts much quicker. I don't think I increased weight loads for like 3 months while I was training for the half marathon, so this is kinda cool.
But trainer also asked if I had ever considered competing in powerlifting. Which I'm hoping means he thinks I have some decent strength potential... I am taking it as a compliment.... even if I don't even have enough information to even consider his question in a serious way.
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So... curtesy of all of you wonderful people... I have been craving hot dogs for weeks now... and I finally remembered to pick some up at the store this week.... I refrained from going completely childish and putting them in mac and cheese... but I didn't stray too far from the idea.
With ketchup of course!
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Day 2 of the Great Eclipse Trip 2017 - Still no running. Over eating bunches. Thinking I will need to wait a week before weighing in when I get back, and probably schedual 2 ... or 3 20 mile runs, I think.
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Week 3 update.
Week 1 - 39.8
Week 2 - 25.1
Week 3 - 41.4
Total- 106.3 of 125m goal/150 stretch
Big week. Moved daughter to college...juggled running schedule to finish the highest week yet in mileage volume and today achieved a "PR" in running my long run of a half marathon since it was my first time running that distance.7 -
PastorVincent wrote: »So... curtesy of all of you wonderful people... I have been craving hot dogs for weeks now... and I finally remembered to pick some up at the store this week.... I refrained from going completely childish and putting them in mac and cheese... but I didn't stray too far from the idea.
With ketchup of course!
Absolutely not... don't even like tomatos, why would I bother with the tomato smoothie condiment??? Lol
I went for bunless and ranch dressing.... because umm I could? So, I believe that along with despising ketchup probably puts me in the weirdo category.... The mac and cheese with hotdogs may end up being tomorrow's plan for the leftover hot dogs....
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fitoverfortymom wrote: »I've been training for a 10k, following this novice plan: http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51122/10K-Novice-Training-Program. I completed week 5 today after repeating week 4 because we were on vacation. I was going to race on Sept 2, but had to switch to a Sept 9 race due to having to help my daughter move from Boston to NY. My worry is that move will interfere with my last week of training (I was just going to repeat week 7) since I will have limited access to run while I am travelling (Sept 2-5)
Any thoughts on modifying that awkward filler week?
Also, after the race I want to continue running, but more for enjoyment rather than training. Do I just pick a daily mileage I am comfortable with? Is it safe to run 4 days instead of just 3? Should I continue to vary distances?
Sorry that's a lot...I tend to over think.
@fitoverfortymom
For the extra week, just repeat the last week of the training program and you should be fine. At this point, it's more about the mental aspect than any improvement you could make physically in one more week. As long as your confidence is intact, a week later shouldn't make a noticeable difference to your race.
For running afterward, purely for fun and not training for anything, work at figuring out what fits into your schedule and is fun. If you were training 3 days a week, that's what you start from. If you want to go to 4 days a week, the first week make the distance shorter on each of the days so that the total week is the same mileage or only a modest increase. After that, keep the increases in distance modest from week to week until you get to how much you actually want to run. Varying the distances from one day to another is a good practice, even if it's a simple as having a longer run on the weekend. It also lets you run different routes as the mood strikes you, since it's not a big deal whether you run 5 miles or 6 miles on any given day.
Thank you! That's what's been in my brain. I'm still figuring out the kind of running that suits me.1 -
PastorVincent wrote: »fitoverfortymom wrote: »I've been training for a 10k, following this novice plan: http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51122/10K-Novice-Training-Program. I completed week 5 today after repeating week 4 because we were on vacation. I was going to race on Sept 2, but had to switch to a Sept 9 race due to having to help my daughter move from Boston to NY. My worry is that move will interfere with my last week of training (I was just going to repeat week 7) since I will have limited access to run while I am travelling (Sept 2-5)
Any thoughts on modifying that awkward filler week?
Also, after the race I want to continue running, but more for enjoyment rather than training. Do I just pick a daily mileage I am comfortable with? Is it safe to run 4 days instead of just 3? Should I continue to vary distances?
Sorry that's a lot...I tend to over think.
I agree with @MobyCarp above. For the week of the race, just run what ever you can fit in, allowing your self a rest day before the race. One of the nice things about running as a sport is that a lost or gained week really has little impact on training other than the mental game.
Post race you need to think about what you want kind of running you want to do. Some like shorter faster runs and find a track to work on those. Others like trail runs, or road runs, or watching TV while on a treadmill. Personally I am the kind that likes to put on a good audiobook, set a sustainable pace and run for a hour or two outside. Anywhere as long as it is not on a dreadmill.
So I encourage you to try a few different things and see where you find the most enjoyment.
Also, you may want to keep a few 5k and 10k races in your schedule. They are nice ways to meet other runners and are a bit of a party for runners really. Plus races give you goals and way to regularly check how you are doing.
As for how many days a week. I personally try to run seven days a week. That is NOT advisable, but I know something will always happen so I end up only getting like 4 days in on average.
Pretty sure common wisdom is 3 - 4 days a week is safe and healthy pending on your fitness level, and beyond that is pushing it.
Definitely going to focus on the mental. Theres always a time during my long run when I feel like I can go forever, until the last .25 mile or so when it's like lifting my feet out of glue .1 -
August goal: 4 x 4
8/1: 4.72 1hr
8/2 4.58 1:01
8/3 rest
8/4 5.26 1:03
8/5 4.10 0:53
8/6 rest
8/7 6.37 1:11
8/8 4.10 1:00
8/9 4.11 0:51
8/10 rest
8/11 4.09 0:48
8/12 4.00 0:50
8/13 rest
8/14 5.88 1:15
8/15 4.26 :56
8/16 snorkel 4hrs
8/17 4.10 1.00
8/18 rest
8/19 6.25 1.13
8/20 4.35 1.00
Total 66.37
@wishiwasarunner sorry to hear about your dvt....and I'm sorry, but the doctor in me has concerns and questions over why an active young woman has a big dvt...please feel free to pm me-I could suggest some questions you might need to ask your doc
@JessicaMcB Runner's trots are crappey (hope that avoids the kitten filter....)!
Ticker is my goal for 2017 and progress to date:
upcoming races:
Volcano Rainforest Runs 10k 8/19
Hilo Bay 5 and 10k 9/10
BlockThe Sun Run 5k Oct 14 (https://walk.aimatmelanoma.org/Hilo2017) (physical and virtual options available)
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I survived! I'm pretty happy with my time, 38:36 for a first 5K when I've only been running since the end of May. I was expecting to be somewhere in the 40-45 minute range so it was a nice surprise. I didn't manage to run the whole thing because I started off waaaaay too fast. I ran until I got to the signs for the turnaround, then walked through that, and run/walked my way to the finish line with a fair bit more running than walking. So overall I'm very happy with how it went and have some ideas for how I will do things next time.
Well done that's a fantastic time.0 -
@sarahthes Congrats! it's very satisfying to have an unpexected new PR.
@fitoverfortymom Luckyly is a week before the race, you should take those days easy and it doesn't impact your performance as Moby as Vicent have pointed, only a well rested body can achieve its full potential.
For your runs before the training you could try to work towards improving or maintaining your mileage or your condition, listen to your body, think about your fitness goals and your schedules to find the kind of runs you feel comfortable doing.
Only 66 kms left I think I'll complete the challenge next monday.
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Bit late to start, but I'm in for the rest of the month. Hoping to reach 40 miles this month
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8/1: 7 miles of Track Tuesday
8/2: 7.1 miles easy
8/3: 8 miles "tempo run"
8/3: 6.3 miles group run
8/4: Rest day
8/5: 6 miles
8/6: 16 miles
8/7: 6 miles group run + lift/strength
8/8: 7 miles Track Tuesday
8/9: 5 miles + lift/strength
8/10: 6.8 miles "tempo Thursday"
8/10: 6.1 mile
8/11: Rest day
8/12: 6.4 miles
8/13: 15.8 miles
8/14: 3.2 miles
8/15: 9.4 miles of Track Tuesday
8/16: 5 miles
8/17: 8 miles "tempo run"
8/17: 7.4 miles
8/18: Rest day, hallelujah
8/19: 7.5 miles
8/20: 16 miles
8/21: 3.2 miles
163.2 miles of 250 goal miles
Slept in past the first loop of my group run, so only joined for the second 3 mile loop which was THRONES TO GO! Got lots of Game of Thrones talk in after last night's super long episode. Theories and frustrations abound!
Back to the gym tonight instead of at-home workouts like last week. Instead of driving over I'll run there and back (1.3 miles each way) to make up some of the distance I missed this morning.
Upcoming Races:
Oct 8: Steamtown Marathon
Oct 22: Perfect 10 (10 Miler)
Nov 5: Princeton Half Marathon (pacer)1 -
Felt I should walk today. Right knee giving me sharp niggles.... probably from the 13+ miler on Sat am. Resting.
Aug total 68.98/901 -
I survived! I'm pretty happy with my time, 38:36 for a first 5K when I've only been running since the end of May. I was expecting to be somewhere in the 40-45 minute range so it was a nice surprise. I didn't manage to run the whole thing because I started off waaaaay too fast. I ran until I got to the signs for the turnaround, then walked through that, and run/walked my way to the finish line with a fair bit more running than walking. So overall I'm very happy with how it went and have some ideas for how I will do things next time.
Congrats, and nice bling too. And now you've run one 5k, you've got a time to beat for your next one.
Yeah, and don't worry about setting off too fast. We've all been there, and if I'm honest, I can still get caught up in the moment and have to rein myself in.1 -
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
08/01/17 :::: 5.5 :::: 5.5
08/02/17 :::: 2.4 :::: 7.9
08/03/17 :::: 5.0 :::: 12.9
08/04/17 :::: 2.5 :::: 15.4
08/05/17 :::: 10.2 :::: 25.7
08/06/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 28.7
08/07/17 :::: 3.5 :::: 32.2
08/08/17 :::: 6.0 :::: 38.2
08/09/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 38.2
08/10/17 :::: 3.9 :::: 42.0
08/11/17 :::: 2.1 :::: 44.1
08/12/17 :::: 10.4 :::: 54.5
08/13/17 :::: 3.3 :::: 57.8
08/14/17 :::: 3.2 :::: 61.0
08/15/17 :::: 5.1 :::: 66.1
08/16/17 :::: 3.1 :::: 69.1
08/17/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 69.1
08/18/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 69.1
08/19/17 :::: 10.5 :::: 79.7
08/20/17 :::: 2.8 :::: 82.4
08/21/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 85.4
Goal = 120 miles
Trying to start the week off right with a Monday morning run. Should have gotten out a bit earlier, but I can only do so much
Have a good week everyone.
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@JessicaMcB Sorry that a GI issue hit you.
The news/sports/weather reports indicate that the conditions were close to perfect. But I noticed that quite a few of the runners I know had a big pace drop in the last 7.2 km. Was there a change of weather - short windstorm/rain/humidex bump?
A screen shot of the results of 3 runners from our little club.
Runners from our neighboring community that I know.
No run yesterday, called out for work Saturday evening so a longgg day and then remembered that with the Edm marathon and local Tri-Athlon there would be no one out for a run. Went and cheered the local Tri Athletes.1 -
8/1 - 5 miles
8/2 - 4 miles
8/3 - 6 miles
8/4 - rest day
8/5 - 8 miles
8/6 - 3 miles
8/7 - 0 miles - rest day
8/8 - 5 miles
8/9 - 5 miles
8/10 - 5.6 miles happy birthday run - see what I did there 5.6 miles
8/11 - rest day
8/12 - 4 miles
8/13 - 10 miles
8/14 - 3 miles
8/15 – rest day rest day my legs said they need a rest day
8/16 - 5 miles
8/17 - 2 miles
8/18 - 5 miles wow it was like running a swamp out there today
8/19 - 2 miles
8/20 - 0 miles decided to take a rest day
8/21 - 5 miles
77 of 80 miles
I'm so not liking that it's getting lighter later in the morning.
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amymoreorless wrote: »@Elise4270 Yeah the only time I can run and fit in work and family time is by going to bed at the same time as my six-year old, lol. Works well enough until I get up so early that I start to feel drowsy at work in the afternoon; fortunately my new employer has provided nap rooms (I kid you not!) so one day I may just take advantage of that if it's a slow day.
But yeah, definitely safety first with pepper spray if you're going to be running when few people are around.
@garygse I have been trying to convince my employer to build a nap room for YEARS. I am so jealous of you right now. Alas, I work for the government. I fear my requests for a nap room and margarita machine will continue to go unanswered....
@amymoreorless I also work for government. No naps, margarita machines or 3 day work weeks for me. LOL!!! Great job on the race!!!1 -
8/1 - Rest/sick day - feeling better, but not sure running would have been good. Hoping for tomorrow.
8/2 - 4.5 miles of hill repeats. Glad I did it, more glad I'm done.
8/3 - 3.5 short miles before getting in the car with the family.
8/4 - Road trip / vacation
8/5 - Road trip / vacation / anniversary
8/6 - 5 miles. Gorgeous morning for a run!
8/7 - 5 miles. Again, beautiful morning!
8/8 - 5 miles. Another nice morning!
8/9 - 4.6 miles of hill repeats with group. I am soooo tired and sleepy today.
8/10 - 4.4 treadmill miles / trek class. Then upper body weights/abs.
8/11 - Rest day because I have to.
8/12 - 6.6 mile group run. Perfect weather.
8/13 - 2.3 treadmill miles. Then quick upper body weights.
8/14 - 5.3 miles track / intervals.
8/15 - 5 miles. Another relatively cool, delightful morning to run.
8/16 - 4.85 miles of group hill run. Rough, but good.
8/17 - Rest day. If I run more than 5 days in a row, bad things tend to happen.
8/18 - 5 miles. Gorgeous morning to run.
8/19 - 7.75 mile group run.
8/20 - Unplanned rest day.
8/21 - 5 miles of treadmill "intervals"...ugh
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@juliet3455 no the conditions were immaculate honestly and the second half was pretty flat (there was a section in the first half I gave the side eye to because it seemed out of place but whatever, I ran it fine). There were so few portapotties at Edmonton though if any of them were having the same trouble I was they likely lost time trying to figure out how the hell to not have an accident OR go on somebodys' lawn lol.
I saw Chelsey in the elevator at the Marriott the day before but I didn't want to come off like a total creeper given the locale/that I had three kids hanging off me . I looked for Ken but didn't recognize him anywhere- I must've been too far back in the corral. Congrats to your group- male runners just killing it haha 1 -
August Goal - 120 Miles
8/1/17 - 4.02 Easy
8/2/17 - 4.15 Easy
8/3/17 - 4.0 Easy
8/4/17 - 4.5 Easy
8/5/17 - 6.0 Easy
8/6/17 - 3.0 Easy - 28.71 Week
8/8/17 - 5.01 Easy
8/9/17 - 5.01 Easy
8/10/17 - 5.01 Easy
8/11/17 - 5.0 Easy
8/12/17 - 7.5 Easy
8/13/17 - 2.51 Easy - 30.04 Week
8/15/17 - 5.01 Easy
8/16/17 - 5.01 Easy
8/17/17 - 5.01 Easy
8/18/17 - 5.02 Easy
8/20/17 - 7.0 Easy - 27.06 Week
8/21/17 - 4.71 Easy
Total 87.49 of 120
It was 79 flipping degrees this morning at 4:30 am, and humidity was at least 183%. Basically this run sucked.1 -
JessicaMcB wrote: »There were so few portapotties at Edmonton though if any of them were having the same trouble I was they likely lost time trying to figure out how the hell to not have an accident OR go on somebodys' lawn lol.
I was running a half marathon a few years ago and the course followed a wooded bike path down by the river. There was a couple of girls in their 20's I was running with and one said she needed to go the restroom as soon as she came to one. About 45 seconds later she darted off into the trees and down the river bank a few feet. When nature calls you gotta answer sooner or later. I've been fortunate that i've always been able to keep things together in races but there has been more than once i was thankful for a porta-pot during a training run2 -
Didn't get to post my weekend miles. Ran 8 miles on Saturday. Woohoo!!! But my feet were killing me by the end. And then I went and mowed my parents' yard with a push mower. I didn't do my cross training yesterday. I switched my rest day and will cross train after work today.
I've been putting off shoe shopping for a while. Friday I went to the local running store and they analyzed my gait and my feet. Pronator. High arches. I tried on some lovely Brooks running shoes, but had to decline. $160 is not in this girl's budget. Sigh. I tried on about a hundred pairs of shoes on Saturday afternoon/evening. Finally found a pair, Asics again, and am wearing them to the office today to help break them in. They get a running test tomorrow and a 5K race on the 26th!2 -
Busy weekend of cycling. Yesterday's 40 miles was the fastest I've ever ridden... average was 19 mph but it was a lot of 22. I thought today's run would be terrible, but I surprised myself and it was great! I should be able to get the last 20 in before the 1st!
All the schools in my area are letting students leave at noon because of the eclipse. And teachers. So yay! Going home now!
@mobycarp - sorry about your ankle. Hope you don't have much longer off it.
@anitamistry1 - congrats on your first 5K! Don't worry about the time. It will get faster each time!
8/1 - 4.1
8/2 - 5.00
8/3 - 5.00
8/4 - rest day
8/5 - 44 miles biking
8/6 - 28 miles biking
8/7 - 5 miles
8/8 - 5 miles
8/9 - 5 miles
8/10 - rest day
8/11 - 5 miles
8/12 - 53 miles biking
8/13 - 41 miles biking
8/14 - 4 miles
8/15 - 4.7 miles
8/16 - rest day
8/17 - 4 miles + strength training
8/18 - 4.5 miles
8/19 - 53 miles biking
8/20 - 40 miles biking
8/21 - 4.6 miles
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@wandavaughn if you found a pair of Brooks you like see if you can find them on the net cheaper. Skip wore the same shoes for 2 years and loved them, they changed them and she hated them, but I was able to find the first ones she liked online for like $50 so I brought a couple pair. Usually the color goes out of style the following year.2
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I need advice on my hydration pack. It's stuck closed. The zipper part won't budge.
I email the manufacturer and the point of purchase. Figure I'm missing something. It's gotten harder and harder to pull off.
I'm a dweeb0 -
Saturday did some lite fitness work but no running
Sunday 8/20 8.03 miles for a total of 88.99 for the month my highest monthly total before this was 88 miles so I managed to pass that with over a week to go should get my 100 mile total goal for August in the next few days.
I am planning a 5 mile run after the eclipse about 4 my time
Monday 8/21 95 minute swim 2 miles 140 laps
88.99/100 mile for the month0
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