November 2017 Running Challenge

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  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 1,249 Member
    edited November 2017
    I have so far completed 61.5 miles since November 1st.

    1st - 3.1 Completed
    2nd - 1.0 Completed
    3rd - 5.0 Completed
    4th - 14.1 Completed
    5th - 1.5 Completed
    6th - 1.1 Completed
    7th - 3.3 Completed
    8th - 1.5 Completed
    9th - 3.0 Completed
    10th - 1.5 Planned 5 Completed
    11th - 1.5 Planned 1 Completed (bit of a niggle)
    12th - 16 Planned 16.3 Completed
    13th - 1.5 Planned 1 Completed (bit of a niggle)
    14th - 5 Planned 1.5 Completed (still there)
    15th - 3 Planned 3.1 Completed (niggle still can be felt)
    16th - 5 Planned - Will do today at a gentle pace
    17th - 1.5 Planned
    18th - 12 Planned
    19th - 1.5 Planned
    20th - 1.5 Planned
    21st - 3 Planned
    22nd - 3 Planned
    23rd - 1.5 Planned
    24th - 2 Planned
    25th - 1 Planned
    26th - 26.2 No choice. Firenze Marathon
    27th - 1 Planned
    28th - 1 Planned
    29th - 1 Planned
    30th - 1 Planned

    Today will take this to 66.5/123.7 (adjusted total - taking into account any missed mileage)
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 1,249 Member
    JessicaMcB wrote: »
    @seanevan10 you are so sweet <3 . If you are ever in Alberta and want to suffer for several hours drop me a line- I'll find a way to rope @juliet3455 into it ;)
    Dazzler21 wrote: »
    "JessicaMcB wrote:
    November 1- 18+8
    November 2- 22
    November 3- 20
    November 4- 42
    November 5- 20
    November 6- 18
    November 7- 18
    November 8- 19
    November 9- 18
    November 10- 28

    231/500km
    That's a fuch ton of running.

    Lol I mean it's still short of what my distance spread was in September :D . I was hoping to be at 255 by the 10th so I'm behind in reality (I worked out that if I hit 700k in November and 700k in December my annual km count will land a hair over 5000...yes I'm shooting for it on the DL, shhhhhhh!!! lol).

    What time are you hoping to run at Firenze @Dazzler21? I feel your photos are bound to blow the group away!

    I'm not particularly fast but expecting somewhere between 3:30 and 3:40. Sub 3:30 would be the stuff dreams are made of.
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    girlinahat wrote: »
    @garygse that sucks. I’ve been listening to a load of podcasts recently which talk about ‘pool running’ as rehab. Maybe look into it?

    That's a great suggestion. Our YMCA has a big hydro running program that is really geared to injury recovery. I know several runners who have gone through long recoveries and kept up their fitness that way.
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    Confession: I am forevermore confusing @katharmonic and @ddmom0811 :/ And I just realized you are both posed the same in your profile pics and both wearing red. Somebody needs to change their pic and help me out :D
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    edited November 2017
    Sorry to hear you are benched @garygse :( . Hang in there!

    Good run today, only -20 with the wind! Got home and made the mistake of taking off my socks in front of Ben. Will he leave me over my gross feet? Stayed tuned :D !
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    November 1- 18+8
    November 2- 22
    November 3- 20
    November 4- 42
    November 5- 20
    November 6- 18
    November 7- 18
    November 8- 19
    November 9- 18
    November 10- 28+6
    November 11- 38
    November 12- 20
    November 13- Off
    November 14- 19
    November 15- 19
    November 16- 24

    357/500km

    2018 Races
    *Gord's Frozen A** 50K, February 18
    *JAJA Trail Marathon, April 1
    *Red Deer Marathon, May 20
    *Cactus Coulee Crawl 30km, TBA June
    ??? Sinister 7 100 Mile, TBA July
    *Run in the Buff 120km TBA August
    *Lost Souls 100 Mile September 7
  • seanevan10
    seanevan10 Posts: 385 Member
    garygse wrote: »
    Welp, not gonna be meeting my goal this month; doctor ordered at least a month of no weight-bearing exercise on my leg. He'll reassess again after that, but with the suspicion being a stress fracture, I see that changing into 3-4 months of no running. Yay me.

    I guess it's time to start getting serious with the upper body workouts, and spending some quality time with the elliptical.

    So sorry to hear this!!! I hope you can be distracted, and at least it's the cold months you will be out. I mean "cold" for Texas.
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    11/1 - Started month with unplanned rest day. Damn I hate colds!
    11/2 - 5 miles on a perfect morning to run (43° F and little wind)
    11/3 - Unplanned rest day...can't shake this stupid virus!
    11/4 - 5.1 miles.
    11/5 - Planned rest day / church, etc.
    11/6 - 5.1 miles. A bit chilly for November...wind chill was 19° F.
    11/7 - 5 miles. A little warmer today.
    11/8 - Overslept and didn't have time to run :-(
    11/9 - 5 miles. Wind was brutal.
    11/10 - 3.4 miles on treadmill, then upper body weights.
    11/11 - 4.7 miles.
    11/12 - Rest day.
    11/13 - 4.5 miles.
    11/14 - 5 miles. Warm enough to run in shorts!!
    11/15 - 5.1 miles. Again, shorts and a long-sleeve shirt! It was almost 50° F!
    11/16 - 5 miles on treadmill / Trek class, then upper body weights. Trek class kicked my *kitten*!

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  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    Confession: I am forevermore confusing @katharmonic and @ddmom0811 :/ And I just realized you are both posed the same in your profile pics and both wearing red. Somebody needs to change their pic and help me out :D

    LOL. We do have similar poses going on in our profile pics. I'll work on that for you. :)

    Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
    11/01/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
    11/02/17 :::: 2.7 :::: 2.7
    11/03/17 :::: 4.3 :::: 7.0
    11/04/17 :::: 7.6 :::: 14.6
    11/05/17 :::: 3.2 :::: 17.7
    11/06/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 20.7
    11/07/17 :::: 3.5 :::: 24.3
    11/08/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 24.3
    11/09/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 27.3
    11/10/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 27.3
    11/11/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 27.3
    11/12/17 :::: 13.2 :::: 40.5
    11/13/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 40.5
    11/14/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 40.5
    11/15/17 :::: 2.5 :::: 43.0
    11/16/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 45.6

    A rare weekday morning run for me, but the weather is so nice I wanted to take advantage and get a short run in outside.

    And the real reason I ran this morning is I am so lazy about not wanting to shower multiple times - I really needed to shower and wash my hair this morning and thought I might as well run first, because if I put off the run until later I don't want to shower again. I used to wash my hair every single day regardless and now I try to get away with as few as possible times per week.
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    OMG @JessicaMcB! Your poor feet! I hope he doesn't leave you, but I bet he won't offer to rub your feet any time soon. :smiley: Good grief, girl, let those feet heal.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    girlinahat wrote: »
    @garygse that sucks. I’ve been listening to a load of podcasts recently which talk about ‘pool running’ as rehab. Maybe look into it?

    One of our local Ladies who is an accomplished amateur tri-athlete did the Pool Running for 6-8 weeks while she recovered from a minor stress fracture. Then she added in power walks- dreadmill first then dirt/grass trails. She is a nurse so has inside access to the PT and Dr. ,especially since the one PT is also a tri-athlete and 2 Dr's.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    edited November 2017
    Dazzler21 wrote: »
    JessicaMcB wrote: »
    @seanevan10 you are so sweet <3 . If you are ever in Alberta and want to suffer for several hours drop me a line- I'll find a way to rope @juliet3455 into it ;)

    Lol I mean it's still short of what my distance spread was in September :D . I was hoping to be at 255 by the 10th so I'm behind in reality (I worked out that if I hit 700k in November and 700k in December my annual km count will land a hair over 5000...yes I'm shooting for it on the DL, shhhhhhh!!! lol).

    What time are you hoping to run at Firenze @Dazzler21? I feel your photos are bound to blow the group away!

    I'm not particularly fast but expecting somewhere between 3:30 and 3:40. Sub 3:30 would be the stuff dreams are made of.

    @JessicaMcB Someone has to work the Aid Station, o:):D
    I would see you at the start line and then you would disappear, my best official HM is only 2:12. Like I said I have never done an official 26.2. I have ran than distance with friends on "Fun - Exploration runs" but there are lots of Aid Station stops, Route discussion stops. Selfie Stops etc. So its not the same perceived effort as a sustained run.

    My last big one was our 7 peaks challenge - all 7 of the 200-250m peaks around town and about 34-36 km depending on what route you picked between peaks. That was right around 5.5 hrs moving time 6.5 hrs total time.
    Been dragging in October/November. Just not getting it done.

    Owwy on those feet
  • seanevan10
    seanevan10 Posts: 385 Member
    juliet3455 wrote: »
    girlinahat wrote: »
    @garygse that sucks. I’ve been listening to a load of podcasts recently which talk about ‘pool running’ as rehab. Maybe look into it?

    One of our local Ladies who is an accomplished amateur tri-athlete did the Pool Running for 6-8 weeks while she recovered from a minor stress fracture. Then she added in power walks- dreadmill first then dirt/grass trails. She is a nurse so has inside access to the PT and Dr. ,especially since the one PT is also a tri-athlete and 2 Dr's.

    @garygse I know it's not an easy jaunt but the pool at my work as one of those resistance whirlpool things you could use.
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    I'm off work today through Monday after thanksgiving. So I decided to try to get back focused on strength training since I'll hopefully have a little extra time. If I can get going again I know I'll get hooked on it again. It's just hard to start when you've lost progress.

    I'm supposed to be making up some running miles today also but silly me filled my day with appointments and plans. So I'm crossing fingers my usual Thursday evening obligation will be cancelled! :p
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,867 Member
    edited November 2017
    @PastorVincent – Hopefully, I can cheer you on after my HM. Last year, we headed back to the room to shower and then hit the road as soon as we finished. Because we stayed near the start/finish, it took us forever to get out of town. This year, we have already decided we will take our time, eat lunch, etc. before we hit the road home. There are at least 3 of us running, maybe 4.
    @Eire228 – Welcome! I began running four years ago in the Fall at a Thanksgiving 5K. After the 5K, I joined a running training program at my local Fleet Feet because I knew I needed some accountability to get me out of the house in the dark, cold winter months. It worked! I live out in the country and I’m chicken running in the dark alone also!
    @katharmonic – I’m relatively tall for a girl also. My best friend who passed away was short so we were quite the pair! Here we are at the start of the Marquette marathon.k6i0epw1dc9a.jpg

    @garygse – sorry about your injury. I hope the recovery time passes quickly.

    I did 45 minutes on the Precor at the gym this morning and plan to go to a strength class after work today.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    edited November 2017
    11/1- 25 minutes strength training (legs)+ 3.7 miles treadmill intervals
    11/2-5.3 miles
    11/3-5.1 miles
    11/4-10 miles +2.8 miles pub crawl
    11/5-rest day (dog walking, but that was it)
    11/6- 5 miles + 1.5 miles with Stella
    11/7-4.4 miles + 1.1 miles with Stella
    11/8-4.9 miles + stretching
    11/9-30 minutes strength training
    11/10-45 min yoga
    11/11-3.2 mile shake out run
    11/12-13.1 mile Honor Run HM
    11/13-rest day
    11/14-rest day
    11/15-60 minutes Body pump class

    60.3/120

    Last night I did a Body Pump class at the gym. It was okay. Challenging enough that I felt it, but not overly tough. I don't think those group fitness classes are really my thing. I can appreciate the enthusiasm of the instructors, but I am not a big fan of people yelling at me when I work out. Plus the endless reps. My god, the endless reps. Just give me a big weight and let me get it over with. Not to mention the burpees. Tonight I have a session scheduled with my training. That's more in my wheelhouse, so I am looking forward to it. Will probably also take the pup out for one of our late evening runs.

    @garygse- Oh no, so sorry about the news on your leg. When I had a stress fracture in my foot I was able to bike in my boot, so I did a lot of that and it helped to keep the fitness up some. I also agree with @juliet3455 about exercising in the pool. When I was trying to heal my hamstrings this spring, I took up swimming. I never did get really good at it, but I enjoyed working to improve my form with every session. It was fun to challenge myself to go further each time and to see the progress I was able to make. Kind of like when you first start running. It sucks to not be able to run, but there are other things to keep you in shape. Maybe your mind and body will appreciate the break from running and it will be over before you know it!

  • rusgolden
    rusgolden Posts: 1,337 Member
    edited November 2017
    @garygse -- So sorry to hear about your injury! Lots of good suggestions already mentioned. I hope the recovery time passes quickly!

    @JessicaMcB -- I was looking for the "Ewwww" button...
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    October goal: Not chicken out and Register for Zumbro. Start training for Zumbro and figure out real mileage
    Nominal Mileage goal: 100 miles???

    11/1- REST
    11/2- 3.1+ 20 minutes shoveling
    11/3- REST
    11/4- 7.8
    11/5- 4
    11/6- REST
    11/7- 5.8
    11/8- 4.1
    11/9- REST
    11/10- 4.1
    11/11- 6.6
    11/12- 6.3
    11/13 REST
    11/14- 3.3
    11/15- 4.2
    11/16- REST

    Total: 49.4

    Today's notes- REST day today. I'm still getting used to the fact that I have 2 rest days a week. That said, with 75% of my running on trail, and the other 25% either speedwork or hill repeats, I have to say that I am feeling the difference in my running already, though I don't have any empirical evidence to back things up. My runs on my 1 hour route this week were 1min/mile faster than last week. Probably just a fluke, but cool to see.

    Despite the lower current mileage, I am really liking how my training is beginning and I am looking forward to seeing how much I end up dreading speedwork later... it is intense!

    2017 Races Scheduled
    6/16- William A Irvin 5k
    6/17- Grandma's Marathon 4:24:06
    7/15- Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon 7:22:23
    8/12- UMTR FatAss "Not Quite" 50k DNF, too darn hot out
    8/19- Rampage at the Ridge 5k OCR
    9/23- Ely Marathon 6:24:36
    10/21 Wild Duluth 100k 18:15:51
    11/23- TBD 5k Turkey Trot???

    2018 races
    4/13- Zumbro Endurance Race 100 Mile
    5/19- Superior Trail 25k (Lottery)
    7/8- Afton 50k???
    9/8- Superior Trail 50 mile (Lottery)
    10/xx Wild Duluth 50k? 100k?

    http://teachertrailrunner.blogspot.com/
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    @WandaVaughn n I’m so glad you made it out (and didn’t find yourself in the middle of football training…..)

    Trail run shouldn’t really be that much different than road running, but you will want to keep your steps short, and look ahead (not down). Look at and think of where you want to put your feet. Going downhill and uphill requires some technique but if in doubt, just walk or fast hike. Probably best not to go too fast to start with, as trails are quite demanding on other muscles in your body although softer on your feet.
  • WandaVaughn
    WandaVaughn Posts: 420 Member
    @girlinahat I'm glad I didn't get caught with the football players, too! LOL My stride is short, anyway. No gazelle-like running for me. I'll definitely keep your advice in mind for the run. I also watched a video about trail running. They have videos for about everything these days!

    @skippygirlsmom ever done trail running around 4 Mile Post road in Huntsville? Apparently that's where we're headed.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    WandaVaughn wrote: »
    I ran with one lady who was tapering for her 50K trail run race on Saturday, thank goodness. We were the last two of the pack. Her conversational pace and mine are waaay different, but I managed to answer questions and ask a few of my own. A very enjoyable run.

    I covered 5.52 miles at an average of 10:15 pace. Spent 56:30 running. The nice lady wants me to come back. Apparently their other routes incorporate hills. Hills! If she thought I was slow today.... But the idea is intriguing.

    SEE! We all knew you could do it. AND they want you back. So go with them! :smiley:
  • rusgolden
    rusgolden Posts: 1,337 Member
    November Goal: 75 miles.

    11/01 - 8.0 mi - 09:15/mi - 149 AHR
    11/03 - 6.3 mi - 08:39/mi - 153 AHR
    11/04 - 3.0 mi - 08:56/mi - 141 AHR
    11/05 - 8.0 mi - 08:47/mi - 145 AHR
    11/07 - 5.0 mi - 09:27/mi - 141 AHR
    11/09 - 5.0 mi - 09:16/mi - 141 AHR
    11/10 - 8.0 mi - 08:58/mi - 150 AHR
    11/11 - 4.0 mi - 09:13/mi - 139 AHR
    11/12 - 6.0 mi - 08:41/mi - 148 AHR
    11/14 - 4.1 mi - 09:02/mi - 140 AHR
    11/16 - 4.1 mi - 08:42/mi - 144 AHR

    61.5/75 miles

    I was off work last Friday in honor of Veteran's Day and used that as an opportunity to drive over to the park where my HM will be taking place this Sunday. I was glad I got to preview the first part of the course that includes a decline at the start and incline for the return trip to the finish. It wasn't as bad as I was picturing, but I know it will be slow going hitting that incline for the last couple miles. I'm still feeling a bit more apprehensive for this race compared to my 1st HM in April... I think I looked at the 1st as being an accomplishment and didn't really place any expectations on myself, but now I am putting more expectations on this race.


    2017 Races
    02/25/17 - 26:06 - 5K Mardi Gras (not official course)
    04/01 - 53:23 - 10K Jadon's Hope Bug Run (1st)
    04/22 - 1:58:24 HM Garmin Oz Run (1st and PR)
    06/18 - 54:04 - 10K Father's Day Run (gun time)
    08/05 - 24:02 - 5K Spencer Duncan
    09/16 - 52:01 - 10K Kade Meyer Celebration Run (PR)
    10/01 - 40:24 - 8K WWI Museum Double run (5K-25:53/3K-15:01)
    10/07 - 23:37 - 5K Jared Coons Pumpkin Run (PR)
    10/14 - 28:00 - 5K AIM Melanoma Virtual
    11/19 - HM Pilgrim Pacer
    11/23 - 8K STL Turkey Trot
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 1,249 Member
    1st - 3.1 Completed
    2nd - 1.0 Completed
    3rd - 5.0 Completed
    4th - 14.1 Completed
    5th - 1.5 Completed
    6th - 1.1 Completed
    7th - 3.3 Completed
    8th - 1.5 Completed
    9th - 3.0 Completed
    10th - 1.5 Planned 5 Completed
    11th - 1.5 Planned 1 Completed (bit of a niggle)
    12th - 16 Planned 16.3 Completed
    13th - 1.5 Planned 1 Completed (bit of a niggle)
    14th - 5 Planned 1.5 Completed (still there)
    15th - 3 Planned 3.1 Completed (niggle still can be felt)
    16th - 5 Planned 5 Completed - (Niggle is still there)
    17th - 1.5 Planned
    18th - 12 Planned
    19th - 1.5 Planned
    20th - 1.5 Planned
    21st - 3 Planned
    22nd - 3 Planned
    23rd - 1.5 Planned
    24th - 2 Planned
    25th - 1 Planned
    26th - 26.2 No choice. Firenze Marathon
    27th - 1 Planned
    28th - 1 Planned
    29th - 1 Planned
    30th - 1 Planned

    Today has taken this to 66.5/123.7 (adjusted total - taking into account any missed mileage)

  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    edited November 2017
    @WandaVaughn -Congrats on pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Your post made me feel happy :)
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Date Miles today - Miles for November

    11/1 5 miles - 5
    11/2 8 miles - 13
    11/3 REST DAY
    11/4 11.5 miles - 24.5
    11/5 REST DAY
    11/6 Lightening (no running)
    11/7 8 miles - 32.5
    11/8 4.75 miles - 37.25
    11/9 8 miles - 45.25
    11/10 REST DAY
    11/11 14 miles -59.25
    11/12 REST DAY
    11/13 7 miles - 66.25
    11/14 10 miles - 76.25
    11/15 5 miles - 81.25
    11/16 10 miles 91.25

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    Elkmont Hound Dog Half (unofficial) - 1/21 << 1:46:48 2 OA
    Elkmont Hound Dog Half (rescheduled) - 2/18 << 1:41:04 1 in AG & 24 OA
    Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon - 4/29 << 4:09:59

    Upcoming races:
    Oak Barrel Half Marathon - 4/7/18



  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    edited November 2017
    edited -- For some reason my posts are double posting this morning? How do you delete a post?
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    @WandaVaughn That is an awesome dream. Great job on your group run. Also, I haven't heard "pedal pushers" in ages!
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