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    • Posts: 1,854 Member
      Thanks for the link to SPAM @shanaber. I got a bit confused and registered. Sorry @HonuNui if I should have only donated. The deadline has passed for sending the medal/t-shirt so hopefully it won't make a difference, right?
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      13 - 5.05 km

      MTD: 34.12/60 km

      My quads have been so sore this week and particularly today. I thought about skipping the run. I have a hard tempo track and field workout tomorrow and I am not sure how I'm going to fare. Coach wants to see improvement over last week's workout, and I fear I will be going backwards. But, I am just able to run without walking (50 mins today) so I didn't want to lose my distance improvement by missing.

      Question for all y'all in the know: I have been running by heart rate and it used to be fine. I would stop and walk and catch my breath. But my heart rate hasn't improved much, even though the effort level and breathing is much improved. Should I perhaps stop running by heart rate? Am I ruining my potential progress by trying to stay in what was once my tested aerobic zone? And if I switch, would you suggest I go by pace or effort?
    • Posts: 1,400 Member
      @skippygirlsmom - Speaking as one who arrives at a race at least two hours before the thing actually starts, I'm not surprised you were stressed. Hope you're able to relax now.
    • Posts: 4,433 Member
      Thanks for feeling my misery everyone. We are getting ready to head to GA for our final college tour and she's is every excited. She has a meet/greet with at 8:30 with the XC/T&F coach, we tour, have lunch and then we are staying for their football. They just happen to be playing an Alabama school.

      On a side note, our kids were not allowed to leave for the meet (150 miles away) 5 hours early (almost 3 hour drive on a school bus plus 30 minutes to stop and get kids lunch), but today our band and football team left 6 hours early for a game 90 miles away. ugh!
    • Posts: 410 Member
      1/1: 16.35k -Easy long run-
      10/2: 10.3k -Easy+11 strides-
      10/5: 10.6k -Moderate Tempo-
      10/6: 7.6k -Easy run-
      10/7: 15k -Intervals-
      10/8: 14.4k -Easy run-
      10/12: 10.6k -Easy run-
      11/12: 10.6k -Easy+13ST-

      I feel a bit tired but overall I do fine. I have a trail race in two days!

      Goal: 95.5k/180k

      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: Not registered
      10/15: Nestos Trail VFTU 10k
      11/26: 4th Democritus Half Marathon
    • Posts: 6,668 Member
      RunRachelleRun wrote: »
      13 - 5.05 km

      MTD: 34.12/60 km

      My quads have been so sore this week and particularly today. I thought about skipping the run. I have a hard tempo track and field workout tomorrow and I am not sure how I'm going to fare. Coach wants to see improvement over last week's workout, and I fear I will be going backwards. But, I am just able to run without walking (50 mins today) so I didn't want to lose my distance improvement by missing.

      Question for all y'all in the know: I have been running by heart rate and it used to be fine. I would stop and walk and catch my breath. But my heart rate hasn't improved much, even though the effort level and breathing is much improved. Should I perhaps stop running by heart rate? Am I ruining my potential progress by trying to stay in what was once my tested aerobic zone? And if I switch, would you suggest I go by pace or effort?

      Is your PACE and/or ENDURANCE improving? If yes, then keep at it. If no, then maybe reevaluating your training is required.
    • Posts: 3,452 Member
      10/01 - REST
      10/02 - 4m
      10/03 - CROSS // 20 mins mat pilates + walk
      10/04 - 4m
      10/05 - REST
      10/06 - CROSS // 60 mins Bodypump + 5 minute treadmill run
      10/07 - REST
      10/08 - 3.2
      10/09 - 4
      10/10 - CROSS // 20 minutes core/stretching work
      10/11 - 4
      10/12 - REST
      10/13 - CROSS // 30 mins TRX / 20 mins CXWORKS / .3 mile jog with dog

      Goal: 50
      MTD: 16.2

      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


      LOVED TRX today. Going to try and work that in more. Finally got into a full squat with the help of the TRX straps, something I've never been able to do. Plus CXWORKS is killer for your core. I need to do more of that, too.

    • Posts: 1,854 Member
      @PastorVincent I'm not sure. My pace is only slightly improving at that aerobic heart rate (143-158). But . . . I can go faster doing a run/walk than running without walking, so the running without walking is pretty new. Despite the heart rate not being much improved, my breathing is much improved and I am able to run in that zone without walking (50 mins today, albeit very slowly).

      I am not at all out of breath anymore. I only get a noticeable increase in my breathing once I am at the top of zone 3 (~178) . . . so perhaps my zones have changed. I used to be out of breath around 150 bpm. Do you think it would be better to go a little faster and run by pace or effort or just stay patient and go as slow as is necessary to stay in that 143-158 range?
    • Posts: 6,423 Member
      BruinsGal_91 wrote: »
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      Catching a game at Lambeau is on my bucket list. I'm English and back in the 80s when Channel 4 started showing NFL games, I picked the Packers as 'my' team.

      Of course I now live in New England which makes me a Pats fan by default. But I'll always be a Packers gal, and I'd choose Rogers over Brady any day of the week.

      @BruinsGal_91 - I can't stand Tom Brady!

      Living in Idaho (no NFL team) growing up I was a 49ers fan and still follow them a bit. Living for years now in the Los Angeles area we had the terrible Rams that I was never a fan of and then no team for a long time and now the terrible Rams again and oh... the almost as terrible Charges. Both teams will have stadiums in downtown LA meaning for most people you have to commute and fight traffic to get to a game. Wish they would have located at least one stadium out in one direction or the other... I will remain a die hard Packers fan and if they happen to come to town I would consider driving in to see them beat whichever local team they are playing :grin:
    • Posts: 6,423 Member
      @skippygirlsmom - what a crazy experience! I would want to punch the coach and the driver both too! How could they not know where they were going?? Are they required to take the bus? I know they are here, but man, I would definitely complain! Also how do you not pay in time? Sounds like the coach and or athletic staff isn't very organized. I am glad it worked out and Skip ran well with no pain!

      @JessicaMcB - Wow look at that snow! Will you be running in it too? Yikes!
    • Posts: 4,433 Member
      edited October 2017
      @shanaber It was really the athletic director not the coach. He did all the required paperwork, he's young, only been teaching a few years and without tenure is afraid to rock the boat with the administration. We are famous for the check is in the mail. I told him I'll write all the POs for the entire year back in August, then we are done deal. The bus isn't a must, but it's a highly suggested. I won't let her take it again for any meet over an hour away. She said between the screaming and being uncomfortable she's exhausted when she gets to the meet. It's not required for going back to the school, if we have a close by meet (like 30 minutes away) they will take teh bus there but not home since most parents will attend those meets. He's also the Girl's JV basketball coach and honestly basketball is his love, we are a sideline. :disappointed:

      SNOW! @JessicaMcB
    • Posts: 293 Member
      October 1 - 16 km
      October 2 - 16 km
      October 3 - 16 km
      October 4 - 16 km
      October 5 - 16 km
      October 6 - 16 km
      October 7 - rest day
      October 8 - 21 km
      October 9 - 16 km
      October 10 - 16 km
      October 11 - 16 km
      October 12 - rest day
      October 13 - 16 km
      October 14 - strength training/stairmarster

      Total km - 181 km out of 350 km

      Realised I haven't been logging any of my other training that I normally do.
    • Posts: 6,668 Member
      RunRachelleRun wrote: »
      @PastorVincent I'm not sure. My pace is only slightly improving at that aerobic heart rate (143-158). But . . . I can go faster doing a run/walk than running without walking, so the running without walking is pretty new. Despite the heart rate not being much improved, my breathing is much improved and I am able to run in that zone without walking (50 mins today, albeit very slowly).

      I am not at all out of breath anymore. I only get a noticeable increase in my breathing once I am at the top of zone 3 (~178) . . . so perhaps my zones have changed. I used to be out of breath around 150 bpm. Do you think it would be better to go a little faster and run by pace or effort or just stay patient and go as slow as is necessary to stay in that 143-158 range?

      So you can run farther without having to stop, at the same HR? That is probably a good sign that you are getting stronger. I would say experiment and listen to your body. If you feel you can push a bit more, then do it. Do not let any rule be rock solid carved in steel, rather let them be guides. Make sense?
    • Posts: 2,956 Member
      RunRachelleRun wrote: »
      Thanks for the link to SPAM @shanaber. I got a bit confused and registered. Sorry @HonuNui if I should have only donated. The deadline has passed for sending the medal/t-shirt so hopefully it won't make a difference, right?
      >:)

      You have to run it now.
    • Posts: 1,706 Member
      shanaber wrote: »
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      So @RunsOnEspresso - are you a Packers fan?? I have been one for many years. My college roommate's bf went on to play for the Packers and is in the hall of fame there. We have been to several games at Lambeau and to Minnesota to see them beat the Vikings as well :). The Minnesota trip was with friends from ND who are huge MN fans! I have never been in a noisier stadium but it got very quiet when the Packers took the lead!
      BruinsGal_91 wrote: »
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      Catching a game at Lambeau is on my bucket list. I'm English and back in the 80s when Channel 4 started showing NFL games, I picked the Packers as 'my' team.

      Of course I now live in New England which makes me a Pats fan by default. But I'll always be a Packers gal, and I'd choose Rogers over Brady any day of the week.

      I’m in VA and a big Packers fan! Well, I’m an Aaron Rodgers fan - I’d cheer for any team he plays for. I’d even start watching golf if he played :smile:
    • Posts: 1,854 Member
      Perfect sense. Thanks @PastorVincent !
    • Posts: 172 Member
      So yesterday was an unplanned rest day because of the calf issues. Did an elliptical "run" today.
      Oct. 13 - 4.8km
      MTD - 43.4km/100km
    • Posts: 1,425 Member
      JessicaMcB wrote: »
      @skippygirlsmom that is a legit nightmare. I have weirdness surrounding needing to be early so I 200% would've cried with you!

      We are presently driving through this excitement :D

      mh6fooc0potb.jpg

      @JessicaMcB Is that snow? I am so jealous! It was a high of 89 degrees F today with a million percent humidity. I am loosing hope that cooler weather will ever come.....
    • Posts: 1,425 Member
      eponine1984 wrote: »
      I completed C25K today!! It wasn't as amazing a run as last night but it was still pretty good. I can't believe I did it! I downloaded the 10K app since I do really well having a plan to follow.

      I haven't signed up for the 5k yet and my husband has a doctor appointment that conflicts with it. I'm very introverted and have anxiety so I'm not comfortable going on my own, and it's very important that he takes care of himself. My sister has agreed to run a virtual 5k with me when we can get our schedules to line up.

      14.3/40miles

      @eponine1984 Congrats in finishing C25K! You rock! :)
    • Posts: 6,668 Member
      eponine1984 wrote: »
      I completed C25K today!! It wasn't as amazing a run as last night but it was still pretty good. I can't believe I did it! I downloaded the 10K app since I do really well having a plan to follow.

      YAY!!! CONGRATS!!!

    • Posts: 3,220 Member
      amymoreorless wrote: »
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      @JessicaMcB Is that snow? I am so jealous! It was a high of 89 degrees F today with a million percent humidity. I am loosing hope that cooler weather will ever come.....

      What is this cooler weather you speak of? LOL Monday I might go to a higher elevation in search of leaves that change color.
    • Posts: 1,282 Member
      Argh! I am definitely sick. Yesterday and today my throat and sinuses and head have felt on fire, then this evening my nose is just pouring. Hopefully I can get my AIM run done tomorrow!
    • Posts: 3,220 Member
      I did back & chest tonight. I am reporting in on all workouts to keep myself accountable! Tomorrow we run!
    • Posts: 6,423 Member
      We are expected to have more winds and hot dry weather starting again tomorrow :( I am hoping to get my long run in early before it gets miserable. Regardless I will get in my S.P.A.M AIM run in no matter what! I am also really hoping the winds don't cause the wildfires to kick back up again (65% contained) and that no new fires start!

      I tried again to run today and it again became a very slow mostly walk run because my quads were so tight and sore. About a mile in I stopped and took my orthotics out of my shoes and stuffed them in my pocket.That seemed to help some so now I am almost convinced that the problem is from my new shoes and the reason it went away when I was in Seattle??? I only took my old neutral zero drop Topo's with me. Today I had on my new Topos that have a small amount of stability and I think it must be just enough to be too much with my orthotics and not enough or in the wrong place without them. This next week while traveling I will only have my old Topos so time will tell. If it ends up being the shoes I will have a pretty much brand new pair of Topo FlyLytes, womens 7.5 available.

      In other news - I ordered a pair of Skora Tempos from a Triathlon store in Dubai! I am hoping they will be here when I get home from VA at the end of next week. Skora is my favorite shoe and they haven't produced any in over a year. They are supposed to be coming out with all new shoes but in the meantime I was so excited to find them in Dubai! If it works out I may order a 2nd pair just to have a spare :)
    • Posts: 990 Member
      @skippygirlsmom wow what a story. Your school principal is a poor leader. Nice to hear that Skip did well regardless.
      2 1/2 hours to race time for me.
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