November 2017 Running Challenge

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  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Hey... if you do not yet have a Road ID, this is the time to get one. They just sent out a message saying they are offering 30% off every ID they sell

    Details: https://www.roadid.com/pages/crazy-eddie-2017/

    Thanks! I can't decide between a bracelet and one that attaches to my shoe.
  • WandaVaughn
    WandaVaughn Posts: 420 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    girlinahat wrote: »


    - and let me tell you I am NOT a very good ballerina.

    I'm trying to picture @PastorVincent in a frilly tutu! :smiley::smiley::smiley:
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    girlinahat wrote: »
    So I’m reducing my running this month to try and focus on strength training, but am still keen to do short runs – nothing over about an hour/10k.

    Sundays run was about five miles, easy and really nice. I did a CrossFit taster class on the Friday night and was keen to see if I was still able to add in running. Wasn’t too bad, although my quads started feeling it towards the end.

    I did another CrossFit class last night – I have to do 6 Fundamentals sessions to teach the core moves. Last night was squats and variations of squats. We did bodyweight squats, a Tabata session of bodyweight squats, squats and throwing a weighted ball up a wall, squats with a barbell, and finally a timed set of rounds of squats with the weighted ball interspersed by the Devil’s Torture itself, burpees. I hate burpees. If I’d known there’d be burpees I’d probably not have signed up. Last nights burpees towards the end made me look like I’d been on one of those Japanese gameshows where you spin round with your head on a pole and then try and walk in a straight line. It wasn’t pretty. And I am PAYING for this? I had jogged to the gym (as an unnecessary warm-up) and I jogged home again to try and stop my legs from seizing up. Wow. I never realised I could jog SO VERY SLOWLY…..

    All I can say is it had better make me a better stronger runner at the end of it.

    No morning run, I figured I’d let the quads rest a bit and run tomorrow morning when the DOMS has properly set in…..

    I have a love/hate relationship with burpees. But I really, really, really hate burpee box jumps. The program I'm following now has them as the last exercise for plyo day. I've missed the 12" box plenty of times (and can do 14" just fine on normal box jumps). And it hurts when your shin hits the box.

    Ouch! I have not done them... but I have had to do one legged burpees (one leg NEVER touches the ground) - and let me tell you I am NOT a very good ballerina.

    One legged? Oh *kitten* no.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Hey... if you do not yet have a Road ID, this is the time to get one. They just sent out a message saying they are offering 30% off every ID they sell

    Details: https://www.roadid.com/pages/crazy-eddie-2017/

    Thanks! I can't decide between a bracelet and one that attaches to my shoe.

    Highly suggest bracelet so that you have it on you at all times, and not only when running.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    WandaVaughn wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    - and let me tell you I am NOT a very good ballerina.

    I'm trying to picture @PastorVincent in a frilly tutu! :smiley::smiley::smiley:

    :tongue: :tongue:
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    Got in a nice run this morning. The weather actually felt really good at 42 degrees. I was thinking that would be really cold (don't laugh!) but just my hands were cold so I tucked them into my sleeves. May need to get some light gloves.

    11/2: 4.15
    11/5: 3.6
    11/7: 3.7

    Upcoming races:
    11/12: Monterey Bay Half Marathon
    12/03: Hot Chocolate 15k (Scottsdale, AZ)
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Neurotic assessment of injury management. I need insight...

    I've had 3 days off running... My assessment is that my hip will hurt weather I run or not. I'm almost convinced to go ahead and run at lunch since I have PT after work... But unsure now if I should wait. Kitten! I mean I thought I had this all figured out, when to run, when to rest but I was wrong. I know nutzing.

    Usually I just tell myself "do whatever you want". But I'm trying to plot and plan the for best. Farts. Farts. And hot dogs...

    Okay okay okay..
    I'm certain that this is surgical.
    I'm certain pt will help my angry quads, ITB, piriformis, hamstring, ect...
    I'm almost certain running will slow the rehab of said muscle groups.
    I'm almost certain running a few miles won't make things worse. In fact, seems to help in the immediate short term. Two days post exercise I hurt.
    And I'm almost certain surgery won't be another 6 months of learning to walk again...

    Wait for pool to open?
    Wait for surgeons visit the 13th?
    Screw it, I'm going running? With a limit in mind, 2-3 miles.
  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
    @Elise4270 Yikes. What a conundrum. Sorry!
  • ariceroni
    ariceroni Posts: 422 Member
    November Running:
    11/01: 4.11 mile easy run + 45 min biking + strength
    11/02: 7.05 miles- 5@HMP
    11/03: 75 min biking
    11/04: 14.03 mile long run
    11/05: 4.12 mile easy run + 30 min biking + strength
    11/06: 60 min biking
    11/07: 8.04 miles- 5x1 mile repeats
    Total: 37.35 miles

    Notes:
    Another successful Track Tuesday! On the schedule was 1 mile repeats, done at goal HMP -10 seconds per mile, ie 7:45 pace. The run itself was 1 mile (ish) warm up, then 5x1 mile repeats with 1/4 mile recovery jog between them, and 1 mile cool down. I managed to be super consistent with the repeats: the first four were all done in 7:44, and then I picked it up a bit for the last one and did it in 7:32! The first two didn't feel particularly hard, but the 15+ mph wind at my back probably helped :sweat_smile: Of course that meant the last two were extra challenging, because my legs were feeling a bit tired at that point and I was running directly into the wind! I really really hate mile repeats, they are my least favorite of all, so I'm glad this is the last time I'll be doing them before my half!


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    Upcoming Races:
    Space Coast Half Marathon - 11/26/17
    Jingle Bell Run 5K - 12/09/17
    Excalibur 10 Miler - 03/18/18
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Neurotic assessment of injury management. I need insight...

    I've had 3 days off running... My assessment is that my hip will hurt weather I run or not. I'm almost convinced to go ahead and run at lunch since I have PT after work... But unsure now if I should wait. Kitten! I mean I thought I had this all figured out, when to run, when to rest but I was wrong. I know nutzing.

    Usually I just tell myself "do whatever you want". But I'm trying to plot and plan the for best. Farts. Farts. And hot dogs...

    Okay okay okay..
    I'm certain that this is surgical.
    I'm certain pt will help my angry quads, ITB, piriformis, hamstring, ect...
    I'm almost certain running will slow the rehab of said muscle groups.
    I'm almost certain running a few miles won't make things worse. In fact, seems to help in the immediate short term. Two days post exercise I hurt.
    And I'm almost certain surgery won't be another 6 months of learning to walk again...

    Wait for pool to open?
    Wait for surgeons visit the 13th?
    Screw it, I'm going running? With a limit in mind, 2-3 miles.

    Way out of my league to answer any of that other than to say you probably need to find a doctor that you trust to talk this all out with and weigh option with an informed opinion.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @ddmom0811 I just realized I have the same Brooks as Denise.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    I racked up enough gift cards for my birthday that I was able to order the Garmin Vivoactive 3 this morning to replace my dead Samsung Gear Fit 2. I gave Samsung every opportunity to be good stewards of their products, and they failed on every account. Not only will I not purchase any more Samsung products, I get the pleasure of telling my wide circle of running and technology friends to stay far away.

    New shoes. New watch. New attitude.

    There was a time when I liked Samsung products. I would have happily suggested them... but over the past few years, I have not been impressed with the news about exploding washing machines and so on. Yours is just one more story in that lineup. Wonder what happened over there?

    Uhohhh... We just bought a Samsung washer and dryer..... Dooo dooo

    I have loved my Samsung phone. No problems with it, and I've owned 2 in 6 years. It was really sad at how little they were willing to do to help a devoted customer with a household of Samsung phones.

    Hubby bought me a new oven/range for my birthday and went with LG.

    It was kind of a "Pretty Woman big mistake" moment, IMO.

    I can tell DH to cancel the order for the w&d. I liked the LG better with the little sidekick thing they got now... We have a Samsung fridge and it's been fine.. I'll pass the information on to him.

    Only phones I've had in probably 15 years are the Samsung's. I did do the Motorola when it was Google for a short time. I was So So So excited to do laundry. But probably not as excited as the poor soul doing laundry by hand with kiddos! Jessica, was it? Bleh!!!

    ETA we opted for the front loading.. doesn't look like the same product. But still I'll have dh check into it.

    I think the recalled all the bad units and the ones currently being sold are fine. My sister had one of the exploding units, but it has not popped yet.


    We bought a washer that was recalled. I believe it was only top loaders that were recalled. They came to fix it - a direct TV guy of all people. They added two bars to reinforce the top of the washer. Also, a new sticker to make sure to wash linens and towels on a specific setting that spins at a lower speed.

    @PastorVincent don’t forget about the Samsung Notes that kept exploding!
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    11/1 = 10 miles
    11/2 = strength training
    11/3 = 5 miles
    11/4 = 19 miles
    11/5 = rest day
    11/6 = 4.5 miles and strength training
    11/7 = 8.5 miles

    47/175 (September goal miles)

    Upcoming Races:
    11/11 = New Braunfels Half Marathon
    11/23 = Georgetown Turkey Trot
    12/10 = BCS Marathon
    1/6/18 = River Road Run Half Marathon
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    @fitoverfortymom let me give you some advice I got on the shoe RoadID from a EMT. “there is a good chance if you are hit by a car that your shoe will not stay on your foot, put it on your wrist” He said EMTs will look at your wrist for things like medical IDs and to take your pulse so they will find it quicker there.

    I have heard this as well. Plus, if you rotate your shoes, you don't have to deal with moving it back and forth. I use the wrist one and it is comfortable and unobtrusive.

  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Thanks @RunRachelleRun and @PastorVincent .

    The surgeon says "do whatever I want", PT says "take it easy". The surgeon is active, idk what he does but he's rather fit. PT not so much... I hurt regardless so it's hard to say heed the pain or decide who to listen too *Shrugs*.

    Think I'll just buy a case of Halo top ice cream and park my *kitten* on the couch. Or maybe go run and cry about being in agony later... I have no idea what to do. Wish that pool was open... I could just give in to doing upper body strength... Farts and crackers.
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,255 Member
    01/11 3.64 miles
    02/11 3.61 miles
    04/11 4.18 miles - enjoyed 2days run, first that's felt normal in ages
    07/11 3.81 miles - lovely frostly evening


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  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
    @Elise4270 Sounds like you have your answer: take it easy doing whatever you want. >:)

    Do you have access to something lower impact for a couple of weeks to see if the pain improves: biking/elliptical/strength training? Too bad I couldn't send you one of the Zero Gravity runners from my gym. Nobody ever uses them, but they look super cool.
  • bjderhak
    bjderhak Posts: 51 Member
    Rest day. Except for the fact that I work on my feet for 9 hours :( . I keep telling my podiatrist thats the reason for the PF and NOT running. lol
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited November 2017
    RunRachelleRun wrote: »
    @Elise4270 Sounds like you have your answer: take it easy doing whatever you want. >:)

    Do you have access to something lower impact for a couple of weeks to see if the pain improves: biking/elliptical/strength training? Too bad I couldn't send you one of the Zero Gravity runners from my gym. Nobody ever uses them, but they look super cool.

    Haha! I like it!!

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'd rather run than do the elliptical. That thing is impossible! I have zero endurance on them. Biking isn't any easier on me. Any hip movement is going to aggravate it. I can do strengthening exercises...

    ETA I'll probably find my answer if I quit being stubborn and give into what I can do. Gym it is, until the pool is open.
  • optionsguy88
    optionsguy88 Posts: 325 Member
    Late to the game but my goal is to get my 3 mile down to 45 min. I haven't started running yet. I will later this week. I'm 29, ran in high school. Was sub 24 min back then. Feel free to add me. I need motivation.
  • bjderhak
    bjderhak Posts: 51 Member
    Does anyone out there know of any running apps that you can set your desired pace and it will buzz or beep if you leave that pace? For ref I used iphone/apple watch.
  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    RunRachelleRun wrote: »
    @Elise4270 Sounds like you have your answer: take it easy doing whatever you want. >:)

    Do you have access to something lower impact for a couple of weeks to see if the pain improves: biking/elliptical/strength training? Too bad I couldn't send you one of the Zero Gravity runners from my gym. Nobody ever uses them, but they look super cool.

    Haha! I like it!!

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'd rather run than do the elliptical. That thing is impossible! I have zero endurance on them. Biking isn't any easier on me. Any hip movement is going to aggravate it. I can do strengthening exercises...

    ETA I'll probably find my answer if I quit being stubborn and give into what I can do. Gym it is, until the pool is open.

    Ha, I was going to try the elliptical when I joined the gym but haven't yet. There is a stair machine that I'm interested in and also terrified of. One girl was going up it sideways, backwards, etc. She was pretty impressive. It's so tall, I'm fairly certain I'm going to get overtired, miss a step, and tumble down. Still, it's on my to-do list for a day I'm feeling strong and brave. Yes, I say try to find something that doesn't hurt. Did you say you will have to wait six months for surgery? Is that for the other hip? And how does the side that went through the first surgery feel now?
  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    11/1 - cross training (hubby calls that particular DVD 'Stepford Aerobics')
    11/2 - 3.9km
    11/3 - rest
    11/4 - 3.9km
    11/5 - rest
    11/6 - crosstraining

    7.8/70km

    I just realized I forgot to post Saturday's run. It sucked. First I was too cold and then I was too hot and then I couldn't see. I have contact lens trials and it's not going to be as cold today so I'll give those a go tonight.

    Haven't signed up for other races yet because I'm broke - work owes me $700 in travel reimbursements. I'm going to sign up for some fun runs for Nov/Dec and the MEC road race series for 2018. Gives me goals to keep shooting for. (Means I don't slack off and start skipping runs is more like it...)

    Upcoming Races:
    9/24 Heartbeat Run 10K 1:24:44 (11.1km)
    1/1/18 Resolution Run 5K
    4/8/18 Jasper Half Marathon
    8/18/18 Edmonton Marathon 10K

  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    RunRachelleRun wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    RunRachelleRun wrote: »
    @Elise4270 Sounds like you have your answer: take it easy doing whatever you want. >:)

    Do you have access to something lower impact for a couple of weeks to see if the pain improves: biking/elliptical/strength training? Too bad I couldn't send you one of the Zero Gravity runners from my gym. Nobody ever uses them, but they look super cool.

    Haha! I like it!!

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'd rather run than do the elliptical. That thing is impossible! I have zero endurance on them. Biking isn't any easier on me. Any hip movement is going to aggravate it. I can do strengthening exercises...

    ETA I'll probably find my answer if I quit being stubborn and give into what I can do. Gym it is, until the pool is open.

    Ha, I was going to try the elliptical when I joined the gym but haven't yet. There is a stair machine that I'm interested in and also terrified of. One girl was going up it sideways, backwards, etc. She was pretty impressive. It's so tall, I'm fairly certain I'm going to get overtired, miss a step, and tumble down. Still, it's on my to-do list for a day I'm feeling strong and brave. Yes, I say try to find something that doesn't hurt. Did you say you will have to wait six months for surgery? Is that for the other hip? And how does the side that went through the first surgery feel now?

    No. I was just reminding myself that if surgery happens, it won't take me 6 months to walk unaided (I hope). It'll be an easier recovery. So putting the effort into rehabbing angry muscles is probably a good call.

    I had surgery on the left. It's doing good. Still some room for improvement, but overall 95% better. The right side has bursitis. Which is maddening.

    I did the stairs a bit. I just set them real slow. So I'm sure you can do it. I "hate" all those people that make the gym machines look easy!!! Gah!!! You get on there thinking it's easy and it kicked your *kitten* and ego. :smiley:
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    @bjderhak I feel your PF pain. What kind of shoes do you wear for the 9 hours? My Garmin does that pace buzz thing you're asking about but I don't know about Apple anything. Been a long time since I used any apps vs my Garmin too.

    @birdiepeeps88 Welcome to the group. You got this :) Just take your time working on it and remember you aren't in high school anymore :-p

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