November 2017 Running Challenge

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  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    edited November 2017
    November goal 100miles, at least 1mpd

    11/1 4.43
    11/2 2.25
    11/3 6.35
    11/4 2.25
    11/5 4.50
    11/6 2.22 + snorkel 3.5hours
    11/7 7.00
    11/8 2.32
    11/9 4.13
    11/10 2.72
    11/11 4.00
    11/12 5.23
    11/13 2.40
    11/14 4.30
    11/15 5.21
    11/16 2.10
    11/17 snorkel 4 hours
    11/18 6.32
    11/19 2.32

    Total: 66.05

    ...and a shoutout to @RespectTheKitty ....you were in my thoughts today...hope all is well

    Ticker is my goal for 2017 and progress to date:

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    Upcoming races:
    Phoenix Women's 10k 1/28/18
  • NikolaosKey
    NikolaosKey Posts: 410 Member
    edited November 2017
    @rheddmobile welcome! For sure you will have a good time with us :smile:
    @bjderhak Be careful with the pain at the bottom of your feet, it might be because you are running at hard surface most of the time. Pick a sodt surface now and then i.e. grass or dirt and you will feel your legs relaxed
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    edited November 2017
    @NikolaosKey I hope you get that hamstring sorted out soon.
    @MobyCarp I sure hope this is just a passing pain and nothing that lingers. You've fought through too much injury lately.
    @rheddmobile Thanks for sharing your story! You'll fit right in here and it's safe to say that you are as much of a runner as anyone else on this list.
    @skippygirlsmom Very sorry to hear about your job. 30 years should count for something! I have no doubt, though, that you'll find a way to come out on top in the end, be it with a new job or convincing the powers that be that you're as valuable as your pay indicates, if not more.
    @Ryokat I went on a 14 mile/3 hour run Saturday with temps about 30F/0C with no water, no food. Had it been summer I definitely would have needed some water. The risk of dehydration is pretty low in the winter, at least for me. I imagine everyone is different. I've gone as far as 19 miles, in the winter, without water or food. I worked up to it though. When I started running I carried water even if it was a 3 mile run. In the winter I rarely carry water unless I'm going 16 miles or more. If it's cold enough I'd keep it in my truck and plan to circle back to it if I needed it so it wouldn't freeze on me. In the summer, it would vary with the temp, but I might bring water on an 8 mile run or more.

    Congrats to all the racers this past weekend! Well done!
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,854 Member
    November 1 – 5.28 miles
    November 3 – 5.01 miles
    November 5 – 17.13 miles (trail run from Damascus to White Top, VA – all uphill!)
    November 6 – 4.35 miles
    November 8 – 6 miles
    November 11 – 13.21 miles
    November 13 – 5.31 miles
    November 15 – 6.13 miles
    November 18 – 10 miles
    November 20 – 5 miles
    Total – 77.44 of 120 November Goal

    Upcoming Races:
    February 24-25 – Gasparilla Amber Challenge (15K & 5K on Saturday; Half Marathon on Sunday)
    May 6 – Pittsburgh Half Marathon

    @rheddmobile – Welcome! Congratulations on your weight loss and improving your fitness level. What a great success story!
    @MobyCarp – Hope you woke this morning with you knee feeling much better.
    @kgirlhart – Congrats on your longest run!
    @Ryokat – I guess since we don’t sweat as much when it’s cold then our bodies don’t need as much water??? The leader of the training program I was part of when I first started running encouraged us to carry water on our runs and take a sip every mile. I don’t always do that when it’s so cold outside and some people are fine not drinking water on their entire runs.

    It was 22F this morning for my track work. Instead of doing anything formal, I just ran hard on the straights and recovered at the ends. Half mile warm-up to the track and half mile cool down back to car got me 5 miles.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    HonuNui wrote: »

    ...and a shoutout to @RespectTheKitty ....you were in my thoughts today...hope all is well

    I though about her too yesterday. Doubly hope all is well.
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    katharmonic wrote: »
    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. :)

    LOL! We are showing off those medals!
    I think mine is from Sept 2016 when I did my first 100 mile ride.
    @katharmonic - let's both post new ones that look similar again.
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    _nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
    One thing that always surprises me about running is how sometimes I really, really don't feel like doing it - and once I start, it's actually nice :)
    Yesterday we had our Christmas party at work (it's mid-November, I know - I'm not the one who picked the date!). I didn't have a chance to run earlier that day, and when I got home around 22:30, I really didn't feel like running - too much food, too tired, ... The entire drive home I had argued with myself if I should stop my November run streak. And when I finally convinced myself that I didn't want to quit, I still didn't want to run more than the absolute minimum of 2km which I had set myself, and wasted another 10 minutes on the computer trying to plan a route that would be exactly 2.0km (because even 2.3 km seemed like way too much effort at that moment).
    Once I finally got outside and started running, it was so nice - dark streets, cool air, nobody outside but me, quiet and relaxing... I don't know why I went through the trouble of planning the perfect 2.0km route, because I ended up running 5km instead :D

    WTG! I'm amazed you kept the streak alive after a Christmas party!!!
  • 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
    11/17 4 miles - 95.25
    11/18 12 miles - 107.25
    11/19 REST DAY
    11/20 8 miles - 115.25

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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




  • 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
    11/17- 4.4
    11/18- 7.3
    11/19- 7.2
    11/20- REST

    Total: 68.2

    Today's notes- Rest day today. Nothing really to report other than I kind of feel like I need it, so I'm happy to have it.

    Have a Runderful day everyone!

    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/
  • 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
    11/8 = rest day
    11/9 = 6 miles
    11/10 = Vinyasa yoga class
    11/11 = 13 miles (New Braunfels Half)
    11/12 = 6 miles
    11/13 = Kettlebell strength training
    11/14 = 6 miles
    11/15 = 8.5 miles
    11/16 = Strength training
    11/17 = 6 miles
    11/18 = rest day
    11/19 = 20.5 miles
    11/20 = 3 miles dreadmill and strength training

    It was 37 degrees of NOPE this morning. I went to the gym and endured the dreadmill as long as I could. Followed up with 30 minutes of weights.

    109/175 (November goal miles)

    Upcoming Races:
    11/23 = Georgetown Turkey Trot
    12/10 = BCS Marathon
    1/6/18 = River Road Run Half Marathon
  • bjderhak
    bjderhak Posts: 51 Member
    3 mile recovery run on the treadmill. 100 of 150 miles for the month.

    @NikolaosKey I wish i had grass or dirt to run on but sadly.. my treadmill runs are my "softer surface" runs. I have PF. I tape my foot/arches often and that really helps. Little ice, lots of stretching and advil. :)
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @JessicaMcB you just made my day.
  • 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*!
    11/17 - Rest day.
    11/18 - 3.4 miles on treadmill. Then upper body weights / abs.
    11/19 - 5 windy miles.
    11/20 - Woke up with some crazy pain in my right hip / glute. Not sure if I pulled something or what. Took some anti-inflammatory medicine. Hope I just need to rest / stretch.

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  • seanevan10
    seanevan10 Posts: 385 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @seanevan10 Ohhhh! Congratulations on the first tri registration!! Is it local? When is it? Is it a sprint? I wanna do it! Haha!

    @Elise4270 Thanks! It is local. Keller. It is in March. Probably should have thought about that one a little harder as it will probably be wicked cold. (Well cold in us southern's perspective @MNLittleFinn @JessicaMcB @sarahthes ) LOL. Come down and do it with me!!!! We could pick a few days to train together between now and then! Registration is $51 until the end of the month.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @JessicaMcB now you know the secret for a better time in your next race. ;)
  • weat0043
    weat0043 Posts: 172 Member
    Nov. 20 - 4.3km it was supposed to be a rest day but it looked so nice outside (a little sun, snowflakes falling and -4°C) I decided to head out before the hubby got up. It also helped me make up some KM since I've had a couple unscheduled rest days.
    MTD - 50.5km/80km
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    seanevan10 wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @seanevan10 Ohhhh! Congratulations on the first tri registration!! Is it local? When is it? Is it a sprint? I wanna do it! Haha!

    @Elise4270 Thanks! It is local. Keller. It is in March. Probably should have thought about that one a little harder as it will probably be wicked cold. (Well cold in us southern's perspective @MNLittleFinn @JessicaMcB @sarahthes ) LOL. Come down and do it with me!!!! We could pick a few days to train together between now and then! Registration is $51 until the end of the month.

    You'll hafta get a tri suite for that cold water swim. If you wanna practice in cold water there's a spring up here that's 55f year round. Check out Sulphur, Oklahoma.
  • WandaVaughn
    WandaVaughn Posts: 420 Member
    My motivation is falling along with the temperatures. Sigh. My body thermostat seems to be broken. I'm cold all the time until I have a hot flash. The thought of getting out and running amongst the frost is not appealing at all. I take a daily vitamin, so I should be getting enough iron. Is this part of menopause? Is it because I've lost a lot of "insulation" this year? Would it have anything to do with my thyroid meds? I'm confused and disappointed in myself. If I don't figure it out, this will be a loooooong winter.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    WandaVaughn wrote: »
    My motivation is falling along with the temperatures. Sigh. My body thermostat seems to be broken. I'm cold all the time until I have a hot flash. The thought of getting out and running amongst the frost is not appealing at all. I take a daily vitamin, so I should be getting enough iron. Is this part of menopause? Is it because I've lost a lot of "insulation" this year? Would it have anything to do with my thyroid meds? I'm confused and disappointed in myself. If I don't figure it out, this will be a loooooong winter.

    It does sound like what happens to me when my thyroid is low. If my morning pill doesn't absorb quite as much, I shiver all day and want to hide in bed.

    I don't like cold at the best of times - today it's in the 40s - I've been spoiled so far, the weather has been nearly perfect since I started running. I own cold weather gear and a rain jacket and haven't needed to use either yet.
  • WandaVaughn
    WandaVaughn Posts: 420 Member
    @skippygirlsmom - I hope your job issue sorts itself out and you find yourself in a better position.

    Sending out positive vibes to those that are hurting/injured. Take care of yourselves! And the moose pictures are wild!!!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited November 2017
    WandaVaughn wrote: »
    My motivation is falling along with the temperatures. Sigh. My body thermostat seems to be broken. I'm cold all the time until I have a hot flash. The thought of getting out and running amongst the frost is not appealing at all. I take a daily vitamin, so I should be getting enough iron. Is this part of menopause? Is it because I've lost a lot of "insulation" this year? Would it have anything to do with my thyroid meds? I'm confused and disappointed in myself. If I don't figure it out, this will be a loooooong winter.

    Idk if being cold is a part of menopause. I get cold the days before a period. Although it seems I've missed my first one this month, hopefully just due to age. I'm starting to get hot flashes. Not horrible so far unless I'm trying to sleep.

    Might follow up with your PCP and have your thyroid rechecked?

    ETA Google says cold flashes are also a thing. This just keeps getting better and better :flushed:

    And
    https://www.runnersworld.com/run-matters/menopause-and-running-what-you-need-to-know
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    seanevan10 wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @seanevan10 Ohhhh! Congratulations on the first tri registration!! Is it local? When is it? Is it a sprint? I wanna do it! Haha!

    @Elise4270 Thanks! It is local. Keller. It is in March. Probably should have thought about that one a little harder as it will probably be wicked cold. (Well cold in us southern's perspective @MNLittleFinn @JessicaMcB @sarahthes ) LOL. Come down and do it with me!!!! We could pick a few days to train together between now and then! Registration is $51 until the end of the month.

    You'll hafta get a tri suite for that cold water swim. If you wanna practice in cold water there's a spring up here that's 55f year round. Check out Sulphur, Oklahoma.

    55f is cold? :D:D:D you're having a laugh aren't you? That's NORMAL for here. Everyone is still swimming in the pools and lidos reporting temperatures of 8 degrees and falling.... (46F). You need to toughen up a bit!!!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    girlinahat wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    seanevan10 wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @seanevan10 Ohhhh! Congratulations on the first tri registration!! Is it local? When is it? Is it a sprint? I wanna do it! Haha!

    @Elise4270 Thanks! It is local. Keller. It is in March. Probably should have thought about that one a little harder as it will probably be wicked cold. (Well cold in us southern's perspective @MNLittleFinn @JessicaMcB @sarahthes ) LOL. Come down and do it with me!!!! We could pick a few days to train together between now and then! Registration is $51 until the end of the month.

    You'll hafta get a tri suite for that cold water swim. If you wanna practice in cold water there's a spring up here that's 55f year round. Check out Sulphur, Oklahoma.

    55f is cold? :D:D:D you're having a laugh aren't you? That's NORMAL for here. Everyone is still swimming in the pools and lidos reporting temperatures of 8 degrees and falling.... (46F). You need to toughen up a bit!!!

    Haha! The indoor pools are 82-86f!!! I turn blue in 55 degree water if I'm in it for very long! I definitely need to toughen up!
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    Short of breath today but I'm sure I'll get my run done at some point.

    @WandaVaughn Have you checked your blood pressure lately? Running really lowered mine and I was freezing until I adjusted. My husband's high bp also dropped recently and he was freezing constantly until he lowered his meds.
  • bjderhak
    bjderhak Posts: 51 Member
    @JessicaMcB My morning was def not as eventful as yours
  • WandaVaughn
    WandaVaughn Posts: 420 Member
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    Short of breath today but I'm sure I'll get my run done at some point.

    @WandaVaughn Have you checked your blood pressure lately? Running really lowered mine and I was freezing until I adjusted. My husband's high bp also dropped recently and he was freezing constantly until he lowered his meds.

    I am on bp meds, too. I had to half the dosage a couple of months ago (with doc's approval) because of the weight loss and running. Haven't bothered to check the numbers, thinking half a pill would be fine. I'll look at that, too, now.

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