September 2017 Running Challenge

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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    @elise4270 Sorry you can't run :( I've wondered about the KT tape also. It should just be "KT" or "K Tape". Because saying "KT tape" is sort of redundant if you know what the T stands for. And if you don't know what the T stands for, you definitely don't know what the K stands for, in which case, it should be called kineso tape. Ha!

    While technically correct that KT Tape is redundant, "KT" has become a KIND of tape in general use, and no longer really means the acronym, but is an adjective in and of itself. This is fairly normal for English. So "KT Tape" is fine in general use. :):smiley:

    this is what I was thinking. and KT is a brand name too, I use KT brand, but there is non-KT kinesio tape.... like people use the term rollerblade synonymously with inline skates
  • NikolaosKey
    NikolaosKey Posts: 410 Member
    Hi fellow runners!

    9/3: 6.1k -Very easy-
    9/5: 15.4k -Long run-
    9/6: 12.2k -Easy-
    9/7: 14.4k -w/u, 3x1.6k T, 6x200m R, c/d-
    9/9: 9.2k -Easy-
    9/10: 12.7k -w/u, 4x200m R, 4x400m R, 4x200m R, c/d-
    9/11: 12k -w/u, Tempo, c/d-
    9/13: 8k -Easy run-
    9/14: 9.8k -3.2k w/u, 6x2min hard/1 min recovery, 3.2k c/d-
    9/15: 6.6k -Shake off run-
    9/16: 10k -Race-
    9/18: 10.2k -Easy run-
    9/19: 9k -Easy run-
    9/20: 14.4k -3.2k w/u, 4x400R+400m jog, 1.6kE, 4x400R+400m jog, 3.2k c/d-
    9/21: 8.2k -Easy run-
    9/24: 10.9k -Trail Race-
    9/25: 6.3k -Easy night run-
    9/26: 11k -Negative splits-

    Super!!

    Goal: 186.3k/170k

    Stay hydrated!

    Upcoming races:
    9/16: 4th Kavala Night City Run 10k: 49:47 (new PR)
    9/24: Xiropotamos Trail 2017 11k: 1:17:59
    10/1: Voreia Sirris Challenge 23k
    10/15: Nestos Trail VFTU 10k
    11/26: 4th Democritus Half Marathon
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    JessicaMcB wrote: »
    @juliet3455 that sounds so fun I'm going to look at that for next season as a chill event post LSU. And I feel you on the event photos! Basically every photo I have from this year makes me wonder why my husband even married me :D

    @Elise4270 sorry about your piri- hip pain is some BS I am no stranger to. You're brave staring down shots gaaaaaah!

    I had piriformis (DGS) surgery June of 16, as most people here know and so graciously put up with me during my recovery, on my left and am 93.17% better. It took 3-4 years and 6 docs to get a proper diagnosis. And another year working through conservative care. Now I'm trying to manage the right side with bursitis impinging a nerve, of course that pesky piriformis wants in on the action.

    I feel for anyone that has to experience any version of this!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited September 2017
    @greenolivetree It's definitely KTT now! Kineso Tendonitis Tape!!!

    ETA @PastorVincent "at" or "with" is fine by me. I'm not opposed to be laughed at (see any and all previous posts of mine). If I can get a giggle outta folks, it's worth it. Laughter is often lacking in our lives. Gotta laugh to have those few moments to breath between the rough moments.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    9/01 - 5.15
    9/05 - 3.04
    9/07 - 2.2
    9/09 - 6.2 (10k race day!)
    9/11 - 3.36
    9/12 - 2.87 (this is what my phone calculated, the hotel treadmill had it at just over 2m)
    9/13 - 3.0
    9/14 - REST
    9/15 - 30 minutes of cross train/core exercise DVD plus I'll do walking later.
    9/16 - 4 (great pace for me today!)
    9/17 - REST
    9/18 - 3.99
    9/19 - 30 mins cross trail/core DVD, plus .33 mile light jog with the pupper
    9/20 - 4
    9/21 - REST
    9/22 - 60 minutes cross-training (Les Mills Bodypump at the Y)
    9/23 - 5
    9/24 - REST
    9/25 - 3.5 (in the rain!)
    9/26 - CROSS TRAIN // 30 min // Weights and such

    Goal: 40 miles
    MTD: 46.64

    Upcoming Races
    10/08 - (5k) Run the Rocks
    10/28 - (10k) Kooky Spooky
    11/18 - (10k) Turkey Trek
    12/09 - (HM) Fa La La Half Marathon
  • Eaglesfanintn
    Eaglesfanintn Posts: 813 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Strava requests Scott Smith? Are you here? I'm glad we have interest in the group!

    That's me! Thanks for letting me join!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Eaglesfanintn wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Strava requests Scott Smith? Are you here? I'm glad we have interest in the group!

    That's me! Thanks for letting me join!

    Awesome!!! So glad you joined us!
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    I need to check the mail for my AIM packet since everybody keeps saying they got theirs!
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    I need to check the mail for my AIM packet since everybody keeps saying they got theirs!

    I'm told that the balance of them were mailed out Monday.

  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,258 Member
    01/09 4.53 miles
    13/09 3.82 miles
    14/09 4.07 miles
    15/09 3.78 miles
    16/09 3.74 miles
    20/09 3.82 miles
    26/09 4.16 miles - been AWOL again



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  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    September Running Totals (miles)
    9/1 to 9/19 – injury, rest, PT, some cycling, lots of frustration
    9/20 – 2.03 easy
    9/21 – 2.11 easy
    9/22 – rest day, PT
    9/23 – 3.11 easy
    9/24 – rest day
    9/25 – rest day
    9/26 – 4.03 easy

    September running total to date – 11.28

    Nominal challenge goal: 1 mile

    Real goals: Get healthy enough to run again. [cleared to run 9/20] Make a final decision on whether to register for Boston 2018. [registered, hotel reservation made]

    Today's notes – I'm in recovery, but it feels like taper in that I can't run as far as I want to. Can't run hard right now either, but that doesn't bother me so much. Today I went to club practice, and ran 4 more or less easy miles before the meeting when I usually run a 2 mile warm up. Hung around to chat with a few people for a while, then came home to ice my ankle.

    If I were totally healthy, the humidity would be high on my gripe list. As things are, the top of my gripe list is that I can't run as far as I want to. Okay, today was 4 miles. That's more than Saturday's 3 miles. Tomorrow will be yet another rest day. Thursday I'll try for 5 or 6 miles total, and I'll make a decision on Saturday whether I'll run 5 or 8 miles. Today, Thursday, and Saturday will be my 3 running days this week. If they all go well, next week I'll run 4 days.

    2017 races:
    January 1, 2017 Freezeroo #2 (Resolution Run 7.5 mile) (Mendon, NY) Finished in 50:45
    January 7, 2017 Winter Warrior Half Marathon (Gates, NY) Finished in 1:32:40
    January 14, 2017 Freezeroo #3 (Pineway Ponds Park 5 mile) (Spencerport, NY) Finished in 33:42
    January 28, 2017 Freezeroo #4 (Hearnish 5 mile) (Victor, NY) short course, finished 4.88 miles in 32:50
    February 4, 2017 USATF Cross Country National Championship Masters 8K (Bend, OR) Finished in 35:39, team won the 60+ Men's cross country championship
    February 11, 2017 Freezeroo #5 (Valentines Run "In Memory of Tom Brannon" 8 Mile) (Greece, NY) sat out due to training schedule
    February 25, 2017 Freezeroo #6 (White House Challenge 4.4 mile) (Webster, NY) short course, finished 4.34 miles in 27:51
    March 11, 2017 Johnny's Runnin' of the Green 5 mile (Rochester, NY) finished in 33:25
    March 18, 2017 USATF Masters 8K Championship (Shamrock 8K, Virginia Beach, VA) finished in 30:59, PR for 8K
    April 17, 2017 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA) finished in 3:49:42
    April 30, 2017 USATF Masters 10K Championship (James Joyce Ramble, Dedham, MA) finished in 39:54, PR for 10K
    May 21, 2017 Lilac Run 10K (Rochester, NY) finished in 40:04
    May 27, 2017 Canandaigua Classic Half Marathon (Canandaigua, NY) finished in 1:33:06
    June 9, 2017 Charlie McMullen Mile (Fairport, NY) finished in 5:44.90, PR for mile
    June 18, 2017 Medved 5K to Cure ALS (Rochester, NY) finished in 19:32
    July 4, 2017 Firecracker Four Mile (Fairport, NY) finished in 25:42
    July 15, 2017 Shoreline Half Marathon [1:40 pacer] (Hamlin, NY) finished in 1:39:05
    July 28, 2017 Karknocker 5K (East Rochester, NY) finished in 19:28
    August 9, 2017 Pound the Ground 10K (Mendon, NY) finished in 41:26
    August 12, 2017 Bergen Road Race 5K (Bergen, NY) finished in 19:47
    August 25, 2017 USATF Masters Mile (Hap Crim Michigan Mile, Flint, MI) DNS - injury
    September 3, 2017 Oak Tree Half Marathon (Geneseo, NY) DNS - injury
    September 17, 2017 MVP Rochester Marathon (Rochester, NY) DNS - injury
    November 23, 2017 Race with Grace 10K (Hilton, NY)

    2018 races:
    April 16, 2018 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA)
  • Runningmischka
    Runningmischka Posts: 386 Member
    edited September 2017
    @PastorVincent Wow! That picture is amazing!!! Was that taken with a professional camera?
    @elise4270 Hang in there, girl! The running will be here when you are healthy enough for it. Also, I am on Strava too, but a total newbie to the app. How do I add people?
    @skippygirlsmom you are two miles away from your goal – you can take a rest day! And thanks for your comments about my girl – she is my whole world! I am sure you can relate
    @garygse that tattoo looks awesome! I must have missed the info, but where does one purchase a tattoo such this one?


    My running update: ran 7.1 miles this morning, recovery pace. Felt great, but now my hips are achy, which is a brand-new feeling. We shall see…
    Goal: 135 miles
    Total: 108 miles
    Might be a little short of the goal for September, but granted I ran a half-marathon and over 100 miles total, I will be pleased with my results this month either way.
    Is it Friday yet? Hope everyone is having a good week so far!
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    Hi, everyone. I've been MIA most of September - 800+ posts - having some issues with the depression. Trying to dig my way out at this point. Thankfully I didn't entirely stop running and still hope to finish my HM in November. Also experiencing some pain in my leg and it's dumb but I can't figure out exactly where it's hurting. It kind of feels like a hamstring but more to the outside of my leg, like in my saddlebag area. I can stand and lift my knee straight up and it doesn't hurt but if I move my leg in towards the other side of my body I feel it. Of course, I haven't had it checked out.

    Anyway, looks like I'll be down about 15 total miles from what my plan called for this month.

    September totals: 62 / 85

    @WandaVaughn, how's your HM training going? I think yours is right before mine. I'm sure it's somewhere in the last 40+ pages but it seemed easier just to ask!
  • garygse
    garygse Posts: 896 Member
    @MobyCarp Glad to see that you seem to be recovering well.

    @Elise4270 Well now you're going to have to start calling it KTT tape.

    @JessicaMcB @PastorVincent @skippygirlsmom Quick update on the race tat: it's still on and looking fresh, despite sleeping, showering twice more, and having clothing rub against it throughout parts of the day; it's showing no signs of coming off any time soon. At this point, I have a feeling I could almost leave it on and still use it come race day. Almost.


    So it's day two of the second week of taper, and a 50% reduction in running feels like I'm not doing anything at all. Instead of my usual run followed by a run with the group, I slept in and joined up with the group directly for a five mile jog. There were only three of us, and one of them was recovering from an ankle injury, so the pace was slow, but I feel absolutely great for it.

    The other person in the group related to us the story of a runner that she knows that took part in a marathon this last weekend. It was his first marathon, and he was apparently running a great race and was set to run it in under three hours. He passed mile 26...and then woke up in hospital with an IV in his arm. DNF. Just how bummed would THAT make you feel? I mean, could no one slap the poor guy conscious and push him over the finish line?

    01 - 22.04
    05 - 12.10
    06 - 15.07
    07 - 12.43
    08 - 25.57
    10 - 13.29
    11 - 14.50
    12 - 11.42
    13 - 14.10
    14 - 9.70
    15 - 23.84
    18 - 11.22
    19 - 9.05
    20 - 11.34
    21 - 9.21
    22 - 16.47
    25 - 7.47
    26 - 4.95

    Total: 243.77 / 250 miles
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
    09/01/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
    09/02/17 :::: 12.0 :::: 12.0
    09/03/17 :::: 3.1 :::: 15.1
    09/04/17 :::: 3.3 :::: 18.4
    09/05/17 :::: 6.3 :::: 24.7
    09/06/17 :::: 4.0 :::: 28.8
    09/07/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 28.8
    09/08/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 28.8
    09/09/17 :::: 14.2 :::: 43.0
    09/10/17 :::: 2.9 :::: 45.8
    09/11/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 48.4
    09/12/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 48.4
    09/13/17 :::: 5.4 :::: 53.7
    09/14/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 53.7
    09/15/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 53.7
    09/16/17 :::: 10.4 :::: 64.1
    09/17/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 67.1
    09/18/17 :::: 2.3 :::: 69.4
    09/19/17 :::: 5.7 :::: 75.1
    09/20/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 75.1
    09/21/17 :::: 2.7 :::: 77.8
    09/22/17 :::: 3.3 :::: 81.1
    09/23/17 :::: 8.2 :::: 89.3
    09/24/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 89.3
    09/25/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 89.3
    09/26/17 :::: 3.4 :::: 92.7

    Ran a "sharpener" tonight which the coach typically has as 1 interval of 3 minutes hard effort, but because the group was doing 1 and 2 minute intervals with 1 minute rest between, we did that. The rest of those poor suckers had to do 7-9 more repeats of that for the workout, while those of us running our race this Sunday skipped merrily away and did our cool-down. Total of 3.4 miles with warm-up and cool-down. Man, it was super muggy out there after another record high temps day (I think). Tomorrow is supposed to be the break in the weather. I can't wait.

    Feeling a bit better but the 3 minutes of running hard really felt tough on the lungs with this lingering bit of a cold/whatever it is. Taper plan calls for just one more easy regular base run (Thursday) and 15 minutes super easy on Saturday. Might end up pretty close to my goal of 95 for the month, or slightly over, but it doesn't really matter to me at this point. I just want to be well-rested and healthy going into Sunday.
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    9/26 - .5 mile walk/ 2.5 mi run/.67 walk

    Our cool front is arriving so traded in my usual 83F for 71F. However humidity went up from 60% to 90%. I'll be danged :#

    The shortened walk warm up was a bad idea. My legs were killing me the first mile running. Looks like I'll be keeping the ridiculously long 18 min warmup. Lol maybe I should decrease it more gradually instead of cutting it in half.

    Did some uphill running and took some walk breaks to compensate.
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    garygse wrote: »
    The other person in the group related to us the story of a runner that she knows that took part in a marathon this last weekend. It was his first marathon, and he was apparently running a great race and was set to run it in under three hours. He passed mile 26...and then woke up in hospital with an IV in his arm. DNF. Just how bummed would THAT make you feel? I mean, could no one slap the poor guy conscious and push him over the finish line?

    Good lord, for sure you'd want someone to drag you across at least. Yikes.

    Sounds like you are in really good shape going into your marathon, @garygse! It's Oct 1, same day as my HM? Can't wait to hear how it goes for you.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited September 2017
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    @Runningmischka If you are on mobile Strava, (Android) you can go to the MFP club page, select where it says *84 runners" and it should have a list of all of us. From there you Follow, a request will be sent, then we can follow you back. Apple? Idk. PC, I believe it is similar.

    @garygse KTT tape it is! LOL! Ill probably call it such and sound like I have a stutter.

    @sarahthes Nice to be so close to work! I'm in a lab too. It's old, stinky, too small.... Love the move!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    garygse wrote: »
    @JessicaMcB @PastorVincent @skippygirlsmom Quick update on the race tat: it's still on and looking fresh, despite sleeping, showering twice more, and having clothing rub against it throughout parts of the day; it's showing no signs of coming off any time soon. At this point, I have a feeling I could almost leave it on and still use it come race day. Almost.


    Dang. Okay. I might get one soon then.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Runningmischka wrote: »
    @PastorVincent Wow! That picture is amazing!!! Was that taken with a professional camera?

    Thanks!

    Not really. A Canon T5 Rebel that I bought as a refurb during a big clearance sale last year, or the year before. It is a class called "Prosumer" which is better than average consumer stuff, but not as good as real pro stuff. Aka plenty good for me. :)
  • ariceroni
    ariceroni Posts: 422 Member
    September Running
    09/01: Off, rest day
    09/02: 4.02 mile easy run + 30 min biking
    09/03: 20.05 mile long run
    09/04: 60 min biking + strength training
    09/05: 5.04 mile easy run + 15 min elliptical
    09/06: 8.03 miles- 7 mile progression, 1 mile cool down
    09/07: 5.40 mile easy run + 15 min elliptical
    09/08: 3.56 mile easy run
    09/09: 75 min biking
    09/10: 13.17 mile long run- 3@MP/1E/2@HMP/1E/2@HMP/1E/3@MP
    09/11: 6.04 mile easy run + strength training
    09/12: 6.05 mile easy run + 15 min elliptical
    09/13: 10.05 miles- 1.5 mile warm up; 10x800m with 400m recovery; 1 mile cool down
    09/14: Off, rest day
    09/15: 6.06 mile easy run
    09/16: 20.01 mile long run
    09/17: 90 min biking
    09/18: 5.06 mile easy run
    09/19: 5.19 mile easy run
    09/20: 6.04 mile easy run + strength training
    09/21: 6.00 miles @ MP
    09/22: 12.03 mile long run
    09/23: 10ish miles backpacking
    09/24: 5ish miles backpacking
    09/25: 3.01 mile easy run
    09/26: 4.00 miles- 3@MP, 1@HMP + strength training
    Total: 148.82 miles

    Notes:
    Easy three mile run yesterday (9:19 pace), then a four mile workout run today. It was over 90*F again this afternoon so I took to the treadmill instead. I was supposed to do two miles at marathon pace with one mile each of a warm up and cool down, but I think the taper crazies got the best of me: instead I ran 3 miles at marathon pace (8:48 average) and 1 mile at half marathon pace (7:58). The good news is that today seems to be the last day of the heat here (hopefully for the whole year!) so we shouldn't have to suffer through any more 90+ degree days or treadmill runs.


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    Upcoming Races:
    - Chicago Marathon, 10/08/17
    - Space Coast Half Marathon, 11/26/17
    - Excalibur 10 Miler, 03/18/18
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    9/1 - Rest day
    9/2 - 13.18 miles. Very slow, mostly walking. Really struggled with low BG throughout entire run. Depleted electrolytes and had cramping towards end and afterwards.
    9/3 - Rest
    9/4 - Cross train - hiked 10 miles.
    9/5 - Unplanned rest day - seems like I might have sprained left ankle.
    9/6 - 6.34 miles (plan was for 8, but trying to be easy on ankle ahead of HM on 9/9)
    9/7 - Unplanned rest - trying to rest ankle for HM and spare electrolytes
    9/8 - Rest
    9/9 - 12.74 Wabash Trace HM 2:02:08 (we all took a wrong turn shortly after start, causing the short distance)
    9/10 - Rest
    9/11 - Rest
    9/12 - 5 miles treadmill intervals
    9/13 - 8.04 miles
    9/14 - 5 miles treadmill, low BG issues and generally not good :(
    9/15 - Rest
    9/16A - 9.12 miles fasting, with electrolytes and yohimbine. Good BG's, indicating yohimbine is working to release stubborn fat, but slow run. Plan was for 18 miles today. Stopped for rain and because pace was so slow.
    9/16B - 5.01 miles - did not get to 18 today, but stopped because it was dark and I was worn out
    9/17 - Rest
    9/18 - Rest
    9/19 - 5.0 miles treadmill before weight lifting
    9/20 - Unplanned rest day. BG's high in the afternoon and I'm exhausted so going to bed early.
    9/21 - 5.0 miles treadmill before weight lifting
    9/22 - Rest
    9/23 - Unplanned rest (BG Issues)
    9/24 - 18.01 miles; everything went really well until about mile 12 when I started to feel muscle pains of electrolyte depletion. Swung by home and got 2 electrolyte tablets, but it wasn't enough. Walked most of the last 2 miles.
    9/25 - Rest
    9/26 - 5.0 miles treadmill before weight lifting

    I'm so far behind that I'm not going to reach goal
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    Upcoming Races:
    9/9/17 - Wabash Trace HM
    10/21/17 - Oregon Trail Run HM (Maybe switching to marathon)
  • garygse
    garygse Posts: 896 Member
    edited September 2017
    katharmonic wrote: »
    Sounds like you are in really good shape going into your marathon, @garygse! It's Oct 1, same day as my HM? Can't wait to hear how it goes for you.
    Thanks, I certainly feel ready...my race is October 8th. Good luck with your race this weekend!
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    @elise4270 The apple nachos don't involve chips OR cheese! Just thinly sliced apples with so much stuff piled on top to completely negate choosing fruit for a snack. :D Also, I expect you to say "KTT" from now on!

    Is it similar to zucchini squash noodles? I have tried those these week. Without pasta sauce, it tastes like zucchini. With pasta sauce, like tomatoes and zucchini. With pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese, almost like pasta.

    No way I am I going to catch up to 20 pages of posts.

    Good luck to all who are racing this weekend. I think that we will be out of the heat wave soon.
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member

    September goal....I'll know it when I see it.

    9/1 rest
    9/2 4mile hike through Kilauea Iki, then 3.2 run on treadmill
    9/3 4.35
    9/4 4.00
    9/5 rest
    9/6 5.62
    9/7 4.10
    9/8 4.30
    9/9 rest
    9/10 3.12
    9/11 4.10
    9/12 rest
    9/13 4.10
    9/14 snorkel 2.5 hrs
    9/15 7.20
    9/16 4.44
    9/17 rest
    9/18 snorkel 3 hours
    9/19 4.00
    9/20 6.40
    9/21 life/chores/#damngames
    9/22 5.35
    9/23 4.35
    9/24 rest
    9/25 5.82
    9/26 4.22

    Total: 82.67

    Ticker is my goal for 2017 and progress to date:

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    Upcoming races:
    AIM at Melanoma 5k 10/14/17

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