November 2017 Running Challenge
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Congratulations to everyone who raced this weekend! Ya'll rock!
@skippygirlsmom - Unbelievable! So sorry this happened to you.
10 mile run yesterday and rest day today. Back at the track at 5:00 am tomorrow.1 -
Hello fellow runners!
Hamstring pulled a little, after DL at gym during Thursday. I am trying to easy the pain with ice, foam rolling and pills. Managed to do an easy 10 k today, wasn't easy though.
11/1: 10k -Easy-
11/3: 12.1k -Easy+strides-
11/4: 14.4k -w/u, Intervals, c/d-
11/5: 20.2k -Long run-
11/6: 10.1k -Easy-
11/9: 8.16k -Tempo-
11/11: 16.2k -w/u, Intervals, c/d-
11/12: 18.2k -Long Run-
11/13: 3.3k -as a warmup for strength training-
11/14: 7.5k -Progressions-
11/15: 13.5 -w/u, intervals, c/d-
11/16: 4.1k -as w/u, strength training, c/d-
11/17: 13k -Intervals-
11/19: 10.2k -Easy-
161.2k/200k
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 VFUT 10k: 49:51
11/26: 4th Democritus Half Marathon
12/10: Valdirkeia Run10k2 -
11/01 - Sick, forced rest day
11/02 - 9 miles
11/03 - 10 miles
11/04 - 12 Miles @ 9:16
11/05 - 11.5 miles @ 9:26
11/06 - 6 Easy Miles
11/07 - Missed Run
11/08 - 8 Easy Miles @ 9:08 pace
11/09 - 10.5 easy miles @ 8:59 pace
11/10 - 7 Slack off miles @ 9:38 pace
11/11 - Laser Tag, Mini Golf, and etc - aka "Cross training"
11/12 - 12 miles @ 9:41
11/13 - 11 miles @ 9:48
11/14 - 10 miles @ 9:50
11/15 - Strenght + 7 miles
11/16 - Sick day
11/17 - 10 miles @ 9:06
11/18 - rest
11/19 - Snowy 11 miles
Big Hary Audacious Goal: Sub 4 hours in Pittsburgh 2018!
Official Marathon PR: 4:11:28
Next Races (more as I find them):
Thanksgiving morning - Turkey Trot - Double Gobbler! (5K + 5 miles)
12/02/17 - Santa 5k
05/06/18 - Pittsburgh Marathon - aiming for sub four hours.
05/12/18 - Glacier Ridge 50k Trail Ultra (or maybe 30K Still debating)
2020 - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)
Was 30F and falling when I finally got out, so I grabbed my cold kit which proved to be just a little too warm, but I am sure I would have been too cold with anything less.
First snow of the season here, big fluffy flakes, but the ground is still too warm for any accumulation. Nothing much to report beyond that.2 -
Can I join y'all? I've been hesitant to do it because I didn't feel like a "real runner" but then I noticed my app says I did more than 50 miles last month (including some walking). My goal this month is 50 (which is going to include some walking).
I'm 49 years old, female, diagnosed last year with diabetes after surgery to remove a massive (benign) ovarian tumor and was also morbidly obese. In the past year I have lost 109 lbs, now at the top end of normal weight. Earlier this month finished c25k - I really did start from the couch, last year at this time I was so out of shape I literally couldn't do my own chores or shopping. My husband has been running with me. We finished our first 5k, running/walking, in September, and are signed up for our second, St Jude, on Dec. 2. The goal is to finish without walking! But we are also hoping to be under 36 minutes.
We have been running three days a week, and lifting 3 days a week, which is making both of us exhausted! But I don't want to reduce my lifting as it really helps my blood sugar levels, and it seems like three days a week is probably a minimum for improving conditioning while running.
At the moment, we're running 5k on the first day, playing around with a little faster speed and shorter distances on the second day, and a long run increasing .25 miles each time on the third day. Walking before and after, adding up to usually about five miles total.
11/1: 4.76
11/3: 5.43
11/6: 5
11/8: 6:29
11/11: 5.36
11/13: 6.03
11/15: 6.36
11/18: 6.08
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@rheddmobile Welcome to the group. Congrats to you and your husband on completing C25K and to you on the weight loss. That is truly awesome!1
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11/11 -2.25 mi
11/12 -1.5 mi plus 1 mi jog (didn't count jog) fastest mile yet (but fell apart on last .5 mi)
11/13 -1.5 mi plus 1 hr strength training and 25 min on stationary bike (5.3 mi)
11/14 -1.5 mi plus 1 hr zumba
11/15 - rest day per my trainer (I was completely stir crazy and had to take a 1.4 mi walk)
11/16 - 2 mi plus 1 hr zumba. Fastest 2 miles so far.
11/17 - too cold to run... 30 min stationary bike
11/18 - 1.15 mi on treadmill
11/19 - 1.5 mi treadmill, 20 min elliptical
11.4/35
Welcome @rheddmobile ! Your story is very inspiring!1 -
@rheddmobile welcome! You've found a great group of runners here. You have a great plan for your running and fitness. If you ever have any questions about training, this is a great place to ask, there are a TON of great runners who will help you out. I got my start with this group and they've been amazing!1
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@rheddmobile welcome. I only joined this past month and there are some great people here. Congrats on your achievements so far. It really is amazing and inspiring!0
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@bjderhak there is no way on earth I'm showing my husband your gorgeous photo of the palm trees. We're in MA and as soon as we get to Columbus Day he starts muttering about moving to Florida or the Carolinas. By the time we get to Veterans' Day the muttering has increased to full-on whinging. And this continues pretty much all the way to Memorial Day.
He looks at my winter running gear and says, "you do realise if we lived in Florida you wouldn't need all that?"2 -
Welcome @rheddmobile !
1---3.23
2--PT
3---4.34
7---PT
9---PT
10---3.33
13---3.47
17---3.40
19---6.29 Took it easy. Did the skateboard running. I really liked running like this. It was about 60f out, little windy. Very proud of myself for being able to reign it in and not trash my hip.
23.96/65 miles
Upcoming races:
Dec 2- POOP trail run, 5.5 miles Norman OK
Jan 27 Running the Rose. Tyler Tx. 11mi or 7k
Pre-op PR's
1 mile 8:27 5k 24:42. 10k 1:00.52. HM 2:17.28
Post-op Training PB's
1 mile 9.25 5k 33:46 10k 1:09:463 -
Unplanned rest day today. Yesterday I ran 18 miles. My previously injured ankle has recovered just fine, and is about where I'd expect it to be. My calf on the other side was stiff yesterday evening, and I had issues walking after sitting a while.
Today the calf is okay, but it's apparent I strained something near the left knee. Maybe a hip abductor, maybe some other piece of anatomy whose name I have yet to learn. I can walk, but could not run this morning. Have to be careful on stairs. Feels like I ran a marathon, not just 18 miles!
So, rest day and naproxen today. I'll take my scheduled rest day tomorrow. And if this isn't better by Tuesday morning, I'll be forced to admit I have a new injury. But for now, I hope to just recover with reasonable rest.0 -
Welcome, @rheddmobile!
Many of us came from bad health. If you want to know more about my story, check out :
http://www.losttalesofpower.com/2015/02/25/i-am-not-a-runner/
Many others in this thread have similar stories. You are in good company here. Just be careful, you might end up addicted...
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November 1 — 4.16 miles
November 2 — off
November 3 — 4.1 miles
November 4 — off
November 5 — 9.22 miles
November 6 — off
November 7 — 4.11 miles
November 8 — off
November 9 — 4.1 miles
November 10 — off
November 11 — 4.1 miles
November 12 — off
November 13 — 10.55 miles
November 14 — off
November 15 — 4.11 miles
November 16 — off
November 17 — 4.15 miles
November 18 — off
November 19 — 8.81 miles
November total — 58.41/75 miles
Went for my longer run today. Argued with myself about taking water; I eventually decided against it.
So almost nine miles without water and I wasn’t even thirsty at the end of the run, makes me wonder if I’ll need to carry water at all this winter. I wasn’t super hydrated or anything (in fact I was 16 hours fasted).
Just wondering how far other people feel safe to run in winter before either a) carrying water or b) ensuring they run on a route that gives them access to water along the way?
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November goal: 70 miles
11/1: 3.4 miles
11/2: 3.1 miles
11/5: 7.7 miles
11/7: 4 miles
11/9: 3.5 miles
11/12: 7.7 miles
11/14: 3 miles (intervals)
11/15: 4 miles
11/16: 3.1 miles
11/19: 8.5 miles
48/70 miles
Absolutely beautiful day for a run. 59°F, sunny and no wind. It was just perfect. I ran 8.5 miles which was my furthest distance to date. Some runs are just more fun than others and today was definitely one of those days.
@skippygirlsmom That really sucks. Sending good vibes your Way!
@rheddmobile Welcome to the group! There are lots of C25k graduates here. This is a very welcoming and informative group!
@amymoreorless Your breakfast sounds awesome! Lots of times when I get home from my long run on Sunday my husband is cooking out. Today I made a lasagne though since we had the cold front come in we were planning on lasagne.
To everyone who raced this weekend: Great job!
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11/2: 4.8
11/3: 3
11/5: 8
11/8: 4
11/11: 1.5
11/12: 5.2
11/17: 4
11/19: 4.3
Total: 34.8 miles
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I haven't run since last Tuesday. I've had a cold, the baby has a cold, anxiety, etc. finally got to the gym today with the idea that I might try some strength training. I downloaded the stronglifts 5x5 app after hearing so many good things about it. I was very nervous about using more than just the treadmill but it is a judgment free zone, so I went for it. I'm stronger (squats and bench press) and weaker (barbell rows) than I thought, but I survived and then it was time for the treadmill.
I almost fell off. The jello that had replaced my leg muscles didn't get the memo that they were supposed to run. I cut the run short and I'll do that 10K workout run another time. So w11, d1 - gonna have to try again. Still got 1.9 miles in!8 -
11/19/17 - .85 mi walk, 3 mile run, .65 mile walk
I've been slow the past couple nights. Maybe my muscles don't like the cold? Temp fell from 50 to 41 while I was out tonight. I don't dress particularly warm.2 -
@anymoreorless I read to my husband what your husband had ready for you and his reply was "we cant all be winners"
Maybe he will be inspired however.. lol
@bjderhak Haha! I hope it inspired him. I have my husband trained well after 15 years. Feed me & tell me I am pretty and all will be right in the world. LOL3 -
BruinsGal_91 wrote: »@bjderhak there is no way on earth I'm showing my husband your gorgeous photo of the palm trees. We're in MA and as soon as we get to Columbus Day he starts muttering about moving to Florida or the Carolinas. By the time we get to Veterans' Day the muttering has increased to full-on whinging. And this continues pretty much all the way to Memorial Day.
He looks at my winter running gear and says, "you do realise if we lived in Florida you wouldn't need all that?"
Welll.. hes not wrong2 -
Didn't run this weekend. Yesterday we celebrated our grandson's 3rd birthday and today was a quiet day just to be together. Doubly precious before the crazy holiday season hits us!3
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