December 2017 Running Challenge
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Went to the gym last night after running so I can go see Star Wars today. Lifting went fine (goblet squats and Romanian deadlifts, plus incline bench and bent over rows) but now my legs feel like two sandbags. Ha!1
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Looks like I will miss my run today. It is thundering and pouring rain. It doesn't look like it will get any better any time soon. Rain is my least favorite type of weather.1
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01/12 4.13 miles
05/12 4.14 miles - really enjoyed this run, felt I was able to push a little harder.
06/12 3.53 miles - windy, wet, dark, sluggish - everything yesterday wasn't
10/12 4.04 miles
19/12 3.83 miles
I'm 20 pages behind on the posts
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12/1 9.75mi
12/2 4mi
12/3 rest
12/4 4mi
12/5 6mi
12/6 5.64mi
12/7 10mi
12/8 4mi
12/9 4.3mi
12/10 rest
12/11 5.5mi
12/12 4mi
12/13 9.25mi
12/14 3.31mi
12/15 10mi
12/16 5mi
12/17 rest
12/18 5.5mi
12/19 4mi
An easy 4 miles this morning. I’ve added a few pounds to my short frame so I’m going to try and be disciplined over the next few weeks to lose it. It’s crazy how disciplined in other areas of my life, but when it comes to food I seriously lack. Why do cheese-itz have to taste so good?! Or pizza. If only pizza tasted like turnips I’d have no problems being skinny - haha.5 -
@zdyb23456 Cheez-Its were a weakness (and race favorite) of mine! I've been mostly avoiding flour for the last 6 months so it has been easier to say no recently.
Two visits to the PT yesterday and today and these will be the last ones until at least the 2nd week of January because of travel. I really need to be vigilant about foam rolling, stretching and doing my exercises in the meantime. Tweaked the hamstring on my uninjured side on the 14 miler on Sunday so taking extra care to stretch that. Got a quick 3.2 mi in the neighborhood this afternoon with my family. Tried doing some mobility exercises and curb play (running up and down off the curb) during the run.
Day/Distance/Comments
Dec 1 Walk outside for about 30 min (rest before race)
Dec 2 Jackson 50/50 10 mile “Fun Run” 4th female finisher in this crazy steep trail race (10.2 mi total)
Dec 3 3.4 mi slow recovery run, PT
Dec 4 Water walking + PT
Dec 5 3.3 mi
Dec 6 Rest day (unintentional!)
Dec 7 3.1 mi + PT
Dec 8 Water walking
Dec 9 5.5 mi + yoga + some PT
Dec 10 12 mi + Gymnastic Bodies stretching routine + PT
Dec 11 Water walking + PT
Dec 12 5.1 mi + PT
Dec 13 3.1 mi + PT
Dec 14 4.8 mi + PT
Dec 15 Walked outside
Dec 16 4.5 mi (5K race + warm up)
Dec 17 Ran 14 mi
Dec 18 Water walking + PT
Dec 19 3.2 mi + PT + body weight
Goal: 90 mi
Done: 72.2 mi
To go: 17.8 mi
Upcoming races:
Winter Night Trail Half Marathon Jan 20
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December 1 - 10 km
December 2 - 16 km
December 3 - 5km club run / strength training
December 4 - 12 km treadmill
December 5 - 12 km treadmill
December 6 - 16 km run / strength training
December 7 - 16 km run
December 8 - 16 km run / strength training
December 9 - 16 km run / 11 km run
December 10 - 5 km club run / 16 km walk
December 11 - 16 km run / strength training
December 12 - 10 km run
December 13 - 12 km run
December 14 - 16 km run
December 15 - 18.5 km run / strength training
December 16 - 18.5 km run
December 17 - rest day
December 18 - 16 km run
December 19 - Stairmaster / Strength training
December 20 - 16 km run
258 km - goal 350 km3 -
December Running Totals (miles)
12/1 – rest day
12/2 – rest day
12/3 – rest day
12/4 – 3.10 easy
12/5 – rest day
12/6 – rest day
12/7 – rest day/travel
12/8 – rest day/travel
12/9 – 6.29 warmup + 8K race
12/10 – rest day/travel
12/11 – rest/injury
12/12 – rest/injury
12/13 – rest/injury
12/14 – rest/injury
12/15 – rest/injury
12/16 – rest/injury
12/17 – rest/injury
12/18 – rest/injury
12/19 – 2.11 test run
December running total to date – 11.50
Nominal challenge goal: 80 miles
Real goals: Get healthy. Run 8K of cross country at Club Nationals on December 9. We don't need no steenkin' speed goals, just finish the race.
Today's notes – Today I had an assignment from the sports doc: Run 1 mile easy, take 3 minutes recovery, run another mile easy. Report back how it went.
Got out before lunch, 46º F (8º C) with 23 mph WSW wind. Felt the area where the quads connect to (whatever) just above the knee as a I started; that went away about 0.75 mile in, and the sensation migrated further up the middle of the quads.
On the second mile, the ache started in the vastus lateralis area that has been a concern about a tenth of a mile in. After a brief period of feeling just about normal 0.35 mile into the second interval, it came back and kind of hung there at a level of my not being sure whether to quit or run through the discomfort. Finished the mile, stretched, and had lunch. Looked at Garmin Connect, and the ground contact balance on the second interval is worse than on the first; this is consistent with how my left leg felt during the two intervals.
Observations: I could feel the weak quad quivering occasionally while stretching other muscles, and the first step up using it was a surprise. A couple hours later, the ache had faded to background and I can walk normally. I can feel the left quads going down stairs, but it's not so bad as to force me to use the hand rail.
This was not the triumphant return to normal running I had envisioned, but neither was it a disaster. I'm pretty sure 3 miles would have been too much today.
So . . . I'm 90% certain I won't be running the indoor 5K on December 30. I may end up having to scratch my start in some or all of the January races I've registered for. But getting better has to be my first priority.
2017 races:
January 1, 2017 Freezeroo #2 (Resolution Run 7.5 mile) (Mendon, NY) Finished in 50:45
January 7, 2017 Winter Warrior Half Marathon (Gates, NY) Finished in 1:32:40
January 14, 2017 Freezeroo #3 (Pineway Ponds Park 5 mile) (Spencerport, NY) Finished in 33:42
January 28, 2017 Freezeroo #4 (Hearnish 5 mile) (Victor, NY) short course, finished 4.88 miles in 32:50
February 4, 2017 USATF Cross Country National Championship Masters 8K (Bend, OR) Finished in 35:39, team won the 60+ Men's cross country championship
February 11, 2017 Freezeroo #5 (Valentines Run "In Memory of Tom Brannon" 8 Mile) (Greece, NY) sat out due to training schedule
February 25, 2017 Freezeroo #6 (White House Challenge 4.4 mile) (Webster, NY) short course, finished 4.34 miles in 27:51
March 11, 2017 Johnny's Runnin' of the Green 5 mile (Rochester, NY) finished in 33:25
March 18, 2017 USATF Masters 8K Championship (Shamrock 8K, Virginia Beach, VA) finished in 30:59, PR for 8K
April 17, 2017 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA) finished in 3:49:42
April 30, 2017 USATF Masters 10K Championship (James Joyce Ramble, Dedham, MA) finished in 39:54, PR for 10K
May 21, 2017 Lilac Run 10K (Rochester, NY) finished in 40:04
May 27, 2017 Canandaigua Classic Half Marathon (Canandaigua, NY) finished in 1:33:06
June 9, 2017 Charlie McMullen Mile (Fairport, NY) finished in 5:44.90, PR for mile
June 18, 2017 Medved 5K to Cure ALS (Rochester, NY) finished in 19:32
July 4, 2017 Firecracker Four Mile (Fairport, NY) finished in 25:42
July 15, 2017 Shoreline Half Marathon [1:40 pacer] (Hamlin, NY) finished in 1:39:05
July 28, 2017 Karknocker 5K (East Rochester, NY) finished in 19:28
August 9, 2017 Pound the Ground 10K (Mendon, NY) finished in 41:26
August 12, 2017 Bergen Road Race 5K (Bergen, NY) finished in 19:47
August 25, 2017 USATF Masters Mile (Hap Crim Michigan Mile, Flint, MI) DNS - injury
September 3, 2017 Oak Tree Half Marathon (Geneseo, NY) DNS - injury
September 17, 2017 MVP Rochester Marathon (Rochester, NY) DNS - injury
October 29, 2017 Pete Glavin XC Race #4 6K (Brighton, NY) finished in 25:32.8
November 12, 2017 Pete Glavin XC Race #5 8K (Canandaigua, NY) finished in 34:42.6
November 23, 2017 Race with Grace 10K (Hilton, NY) finished in 41:53
December 9, 2017 USATF Club National XC Championship 8K (Lexington, KY) finished in 34:19
2018 races:
January 1, 2018 Freezeroo #2 (Resolution Run 7.5 mile) (Mendon, NY)
January 6, 2018 Winter Warrior Half Marathon (Gates, NY)
January 13, 2018 Freezeroo #3 (Pineway Ponds Park 5 mile) (Spencerport, NY)
January 27, 2018 Freezeroo #4 (Hearnish 5 mile) (Victor, NY)
February 17, 2018 Freezeroo #5 (Valentines Run "In Memory of Tom Brannon" 8 Mile) (Greece, NY)
February 24, 2018 Freezeroo #6 (White House Challenge 4.4 mile) (Webster, NY)
April 16, 2018 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA)
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12/01 - Intentional rest day
12/02 - Run Santa Run 5k - 22:11 PR!
12/03 - 13.5 miles @ 9:24
12/04 - unplanned rest day
12/05 - 10.1 miles @ 9:21
12/06 - 10 miles @ 9:24
12/07 - Strength + 7 miles @ 9:14
12/08 - Nada
12/09 - Nada
12/10 - Nada
12/11 - 11 miles @ 9:53
12/12 - 9 miles @ 9:53
12/13 - Nada
12/14 - 10 miles @ 9:17
12/15 - Nada
12/15 - 11.5 miles @ 9:08
12/16 - Nada
12/17 - 12 miles @9:33
Big Hairy Audacious Goal: Sub 4 hours in Pittsburgh 2018!
Official Marathon PR: 4:11:28
Next Races (more as I find them):
02/10/18 - Valentine's Day 15k
03/17/18 - Shamrock Shuffle Half Marathon
05/06/18 - Pittsburgh Marathon - aiming for sub four hours.
05/12/18 - Glacier Ridge 50k Trail Ultra (I must hate myself)
2020 - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)
Surprised at my time, I must have had some extra fast splits in there cause I had to walk a little bit due to... issues. Still was like 40 with 15mph winds so not a bad day to run for the middle of December in Pittsburg!2 -
When did the hug get here?4
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3.1 miles yet again. 26:37 total time (excluding doggy potty breaks). That puts me at 34.1 miles for the month. 15.9 left to go.4
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seanevan10 wrote: »
@katharmonic Wish you were closer. I need one of these peeps right now. I have one for swimming and she's great, but I would love a running, I need out of my own head person. I haven't been out to run since Track night last Thursday. I am hoping that my hubby is serious about getting the treadmill he has talked about.katharmonic wrote: »
Short but nice run tonight while catching up with my friend (first I type fiend
). Turns out she's been struggling with a lot of anxiety and stress, and has realized that it's worse because she hasn't been running. So, I told her I am on call for anxiety relief running at any time. I definitely get the same benefit, so it's a win for both of us.
I would definitely run with you if I could! Hope you are able to get out and run soon. Or get the treadmill!
So, hugs it is now!
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
11/01/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 3.0
11/02/17 :::: 9.1 :::: 12.1
11/03/17 :::: 4.3 :::: 16.3
11/04/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 19.4
11/05/17 :::: 4.0 :::: 23.4
11/06/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 23.4
11/07/17 :::: 4.5 :::: 27.9
11/08/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 27.9
11/09/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 30.9
11/10/17 :::: 8.8 :::: 39.7
11/11/17 :::: 5.1 :::: 44.8
11/12/17 :::: 3.4 :::: 48.2
11/13/17 :::: 2.0 :::: 50.2
11/14/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 50.2
11/15/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 50.2
11/16/17 :::: 7.2 :::: 57.4
11/17/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 60.5
11/18/17 :::: 2.5 :::: 62.9
11/19/17 :::: 3.0 :::: 66.0
Ran on the treadmill this morning to get it over with for the day. I won't be able to run tomorrow due to a minor medical thing, so hopefully I'll be back at it on Thursday or Friday latest.
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December goal: 75 miles
12/3: 9.1 miles
12/5: 3.1 miles (intervals)
12/6: 4.2 miles
12/8: 4.1 miles
12/10: 8.1 miles
12/12: 4.2 miles
12/13: 4.2 miles
12/14: 3.1 miles (intervals)
12/17: 9.1 miles
12/19: 4.3 miles
53.5/75 miles
I'm so excited that I got my run in today. I already pouted all day about the rain and thunder too! But just about the time I got off work the clouds started to break and the sun tried to peek through so I went for it. It was a great run too. I got sprinkled on a little and one brief shower but not pouring like it had done all day long.
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girlinahat wrote: »
Wait.. what is "woo" now?0 -
PastorVincent wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »
Wait.. what is "woo" now?
I’m not quite sure what ‘woo’ means either0 -
Marissaxzxzxz wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »
Wait.. what is "woo" now?
I’m not quite sure what ‘woo’ means either
They just need to go back to using normal words that people understand.
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PastorVincent wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »
Wait.. what is "woo" now?
Judging by the face it is kind of like WTF0 -
Dec. 19 - 4.6km
MTD - 32.6km/60km
First run in over a week. Holy *kitten* I gotta get my butt in gear. The weather has finally warmed a little, 0°C, for a change so I got out after work and almost tumbled twice.0 -
MNLittleFinn wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »
Wait.. what is "woo" now?
Judging by the face it is kind of like WTF
Yeah, they took away "awesome" to give "hug" - the should have taken away "woo" and put hug in its place. Then all would have made sense.3 -
Totally agree. There's a lot of stuff I think is awesome, but not necessarily inspiring or worth of "hugging" the person, whereas with "woo" really doesn't do anything for me.....PastorVincent wrote: »MNLittleFinn wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »
Wait.. what is "woo" now?
Judging by the face it is kind of like WTF
Yeah, they took away "awesome" to give "hug" - the should have taken away "woo" and put hug in its place. Then all would have made sense.
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MNLittleFinn wrote: »
Totally agree. There's a lot of stuff I think is awesome, but not necessarily inspiring or worth of "hugging" the person, whereas with "woo" really doesn't do anything for me.....PastorVincent wrote: »MNLittleFinn wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »
Wait.. what is "woo" now?
Judging by the face it is kind of like WTF
Yeah, they took away "awesome" to give "hug" - the should have taken away "woo" and put hug in its place. Then all would have made sense.
The biggest problem with "woo" is SOME people use it to be a NEGATIVE mark, and some use it to be a POSTIVE mark, meaning that seeing a "woo" on your post could be good or bad, and there is no way to know. It makes it completely meaningless. There are various threads in the tech support area calling this out (I was just down there looking around) and have been for a while. Seems that the forum admins are completely ignoring the issue.0 -
girlinahat wrote: »
I like it. I already have 2.1k hugs. I hugged a lot of y'all.
Reminds me of when my ex said he was gonna come home and hug me every day, after we really started to have problems. I lit into him about forcing unwanted physical attention on someone. Haha! He never tried to hug me again. he was hugging my "best friend". Y'all know how that ol' story goes.
So if y'all don't like it, be thankful it's just a button. No mushin'.
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12/1 - 5.2km
12/2 - rest
12/3 - 11.5km
12/4 - rest
12/5 - cookies!
12/6 - 7.7km
12/7 - rest
12/8 - 5.1km
12/9 - 12/11 - lazy AF
12/12 - 8km
12/13 - 12/15 - more laziness plus Star Wars
12/16 - 6.9km
12/17 & 12/18 - planned rest days
12/19 - 4.2
48.6/75km
I did not want to run today but the whole time I was telling myself I would do it tomorrow instead I just kept pulling on my gear. Mostly I didn't want to go out because I've been cold all day and it was freezing out (around -11C). I felt great while running, though, and probably could have gone a few more km if it wasn't so late out. Thursday I think I'll need to run in the AM as it's work Christmas lunch day. And then Saturday we have zero plans so I'm going to get in a long run of at least 10km.
Upcoming Races:
1/1/18 Resolution Run 5K
4/8/18 Jasper Half Marathon
8/18/18 Edmonton Marathon 10K4 -
December goal: 95.71 miles
12/1 3.51
12/2 5.00
12/3 rest
12/4 4.25
12/5 5.87
12/6 4.30
12/7 3.25
12/8 rest
12/9 6.01
12/10 3.13
12/11 rest
12/12 5.20
12/13 4.94
12/14 ...more ornaments...
12/15 5.10
12/16 4.20
12/17 Christmassytheaterconcertstuff
12/18 helped dh "make" my birthday/Christmas gift: painted the kitchen/dining/library
12/19 6.5 for my 65th
Total 61.26
Ticker is my goal for 2017 and progress to date:
Upcoming races:
Phoenix Women's 10k 1/28/18
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PastorVincent wrote: »RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I have nothing to add to the incing business but I have to say @Elise4270 the cyro unit sounds fascinating!
I have a co-worker that had knee surgery, he used in in the hospital. He said it really helped with swelling. It's a portable ice bath that has ice water circulating through a pad that velcros on. *Shrugs. I'm just gonna do what the doc says.
I wonder if swelling impedes circulation? IDK. I rarely ice anything for fear of nerve damage.
Well, even the linked article says SOME iceing is okay and desirable to control swelling.
Yes, @Elise4270 he says ice helps if it's applied in the first 6 hours. But if the injury is severe, follow doctor's recommendations.
"My Recommendations
"If you are injured, stop exercising immediately. If the pain is severe, if you are unable to move or if you are confused or lose even momentary consciousness, you should be checked to see if you require emergency medical attention. Open wounds should be cleaned and checked. If possible, elevate the injured part to use gravity to help minimize swelling. A person experienced in treating sports injuries should determine that no bones are broken and that movement will not increase damage. If the injury is limited to muscles or other soft tissue, a doctor, trainer or coach may apply a compression bandage. Since applying ice to an injury has been shown to reduce pain, it is acceptable to cool an injured part for short periods soon after the injury occurs. You could apply the ice for up to 10 minutes, remove it for 20 minutes, and repeat the 10 minute application once or twice. There is no reason to apply ice more than six hours after you have injured yourself.
If the injury is severe, follow your doctor's advice on rehabilitation. With minor injuries, you can usually begin rehabilitation the next day. You can move and use the injured part as long as the movement does not increase the pain and discomfort. Get back to your sport as soon as you can do so without pain."
You got a hug from me. You could ask the doctor/surgeon about this. Not sure what a cryo unit can do, unless you're Walt Disney, but could be pretty sciencey.1 -
On the Icing question... I have been told by more than one doctor that heat is better for an injury but it is also ok/good to apply ice for a few mins followed by heat, especially moist heat and to alternate a few times.
Had a pretty good run today. Still taking it easy and letting my body rest and recover after being so wiped out. I am hoping to get in some intervals later in the week.
Date........Miles.......Total
12/01......5.24........5.24 - Sleeping, running and wine tasting!
12/02......2.60........7.84 - Dog park
12/03......6.00......13.84 - more sleeping, running and wine tasting!
12/04......0.00......13.84 - Driving
+ Agility
12/05......4.37......18.21 - Birthday Intervals + Strength Training
12/06......0.00......18.21
12/07......0.00......18.21 - +Strength Training
12/08......5.41......23.62
12/09......4.45......28.07
12/10......0.00......28.07
12/11......5.34......33.41 + Agility class
12/12......3.13......36.54 - +Strength Training
12/13......0.00......36.54 - Sick
12/14......4.00......40.54 - Still sick but ran anyway and then Strength Training
12/15......0.00......40.54 - Drive to San DIego
12/16....13.10......53.64 - Holiday HM #5!
12/17......0.00......53.64 - Much needed rest
12/18......3.09......56.73 - Short recovery run + Agility class
12/19......5.04......61.77 - +Strength Training
12/20......0.00......61.77 - Rest day!
My completed and upcoming races. Let me know if you will be running them too.
02/05/17 - Surf City Half Marathon
07/23/17 - San Francisco 1st Half Marathon
10/14/17 - AIM for the Cure Melanoma 5K Walk/Run
12/16/17 - San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
02/04/18 - Surf City Half Marathon
07/22/18 - San Francisco 2nd Half Marathon2 -
"Woo" is short for "woo-woo", which means pseudoscience, BS, urban myth, derp, etc.
http://skepdic.com/woowoo.html
I first heard of it back in the early 2000s in reference to all the new age, paranormal beliefs a lot of people were into.
I think it originated as the mocking noise we make when people talk about ghosts:"Woooooo".
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Whereas hugs used to be "awesomes". I'm not sure I need a hug for posts I've made smacking down woo. 0
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I ran this morning!!!
woohoo!! (that's happy woo as opposite to woo-pseudoscience woo)
less than 2 miles, because I had to be at work early to give someone a lift in, but it was faster than usual. And the weather was so drizzly I pretty much couldn't see the whole way round the park and just hoped I was going in the right direction. My head cold is still hanging around, but it didn't affect my run - need to get in SOMETHING before Christmas hits!
an' I'll say this now, I intend to use 'hugs' to denote sympathy to one of the team having a bad time. If I don't hug you, that just means I think you're doing okay, not that I no longer think you are awesome. Clear?5
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