November 2017 Running Challenge

MobyCarp

Stoshew71 wrote: »

juliet3455 wrote: »

Stoshew71 wrote: »

Am I a jerk if I find that both insensitive and funny as heck? LOL

@Stoshew71 No your not a jerk, I had the same reaction. It would be hilarious if next year a majority of runners
- moved to the back of the pack - behind the obvious walkers/stroller rollers.
- Wore the Race Shirt or
- White or Black hooded sweatshirt - that said "Runners Edge" or some similar wording ( 2 for 1 on that )
- Eating a pre-race Bagel
- But the best - Every runner - or at least a big pack came into an aid station and they all stopped for a drink
Hey you need to stop for a good selfie photo. Suddenly had this mental image of Black-White shirts alternating like a checker/chess board pattern.

Me Bad ???

@juliet3455 I've actually gotten a couple pairs of my running shoes at Kohl's once. LOL

@juliet3455 @Stoshew71 - Last April, I had a pre-race bagel. Maybe that's why I ran out of energy about mile 20? (Like, the heat and being sick had nothing to do with it.)

jlscherme

Total: 30.7
Goal: 27

hjeppley

Finally reporting in as my week last week was crazy (and I didn't get any extra running in those last couple of days). Big race yesterday (see December report) though!

Goals this month: Do 1 shorter race, plan for spring racing (register for 2 races), 90 mi total
What I did: 2 shorter races (yay), haven't quite gotten my act together to register yet, but I have a couple of races on my radar for spring (OP 50K in March--just not sure if I can be ready by then--need to plot it out), also need to find a warm up race (trail marathon or half marathon in Feb), plus I did sign up for a XC 5K series to run with my son in Dec and Jan. 78.8 mi total miles. Not too bad. Will make an effort to get there in December.

Day/Distance/Comments

11/1 Walked outside for 45 min + did my PT
11/2 Ran 3.5 mi + walked 0.75 mi + PT
11/3 Fail (intended to run but ran out of time before leaving town)
11/4 Walked while out of town
11/5 Ran 10 mi + stretched
11/6 Water walked + stretched and foam rolled a bit
11/7 Ran 3.5 mi + walked a bit
11/8 Walked outside + getting back on track with PT
11/9 Ran 5 mi + walked 1 mi + PT
11/10 Water walking for 45 min
11/11 Ran 6 mi
11/12 Ran 9 mi + walked 1 mi
11/13 Rest (planned to walk later but never got the time)
11/14 Rest (on my feet all day for lab, intended to run but ran out of time/energy)
11/15 Ran 3 mi and walked a little bit
11/16 Ran 5 mi and walked 1 mi, PT
11/17 Water walked for 1 h + PT
11/18 5K race + extra 0.5 mile
11/19 Ran 11 mi + walked 1 mile + PT
11/20 Water walking
11/21 Rest day
11/22 Rest day (again!) but still feeling pretty spent
11/23 5K race (2nd in my AG!)
11/24 Water walking, walking + strength workout
11/25 10K slow run (+ trail maintenance) + yoga class
11/26 10 mi + extensive stretching + a little PT
11/27 30 min water walking
11/28 Walking outside
11/29 A little walking outside
11/30 Rest

Goal: 90 mi
Total: 78.8 mi
To go: 11.2 mi

LaurenFOB2301

So I never checked in earlier in the month to set a November goal, but I'm going to update everyone anyway.

For some background, October was the first time I had ever set a monthly mileage goal -- and I want to thank the MFP community for all the motivation! I ran 60 miles in October, which is basically unheard of for someone like me. I used to be out of breath after running only a 1/3 of a mile.

This month, I focused less on the amount of mileage I clocked every day and more on speed and pacing.

I shaved a minute off my 5K time and ran 33 miles this month. I also ran a 9:33 mile, also a big deal for me because I was running 14-minute miles and 12-12:30-minute miles in Sept/October. A lot of time this month was spent on the track and random fartlet training on the trails.

I would say the most fun I had on a run this month was last weekend when I was visiting my husband's family in the small town he grew up. The town has 200 people and is tiny!

That said, I put on my running shoes one morning with the goal of running every stretch of road that exists in that town, rather than set a specific mileage. I had never really taken the time to tour the entire town anyway, haha.

Turns out, it was only 4.3 miles, but it was still a nice feat and I certainly felt a sense of accomplishment because I didn't take any breaks.

In returning to running on Sept. 5 for the first time in years, my biggest challenge has been pushing myself past that first mile without questioning whether I can continue on. I usually take a 30-second break after my first mile.

I think I found a solution. I mapped out (on MapMyRun) a 2.4-mile loop near my house and am making a point to run it at least every other day -- and the only rule is I can't stop until I make it home. I think it's helped me break through this mental barrier I've been struggling with from day one.

Happy running!

Lauren