December 2017 Running Challenge

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    I've made 520.1 miles this year.

    Great job! 520 miles, heck that is like 1/3rd of the way to Disney world from north Texas!
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    @amymoreorless Skip had a gait analysis done at the physical therapist. He specializes in treating/prevent injuries in runners.

    @skippygirlsmom I can’t get into see the PT until 1/9 but I will definitely ask him/her about it. Thanks!
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    edited December 2017
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Teresa502 wrote: »

    Passed my December goal of 110 miles. Yay! I've been down about my speed (or lack thereof lately). I averaged 10.32 pace on the Christmas day 5-miler that I did. That's pretty good for me; however, I was almost the last person to finish. I know we're not supposed to compare ourselves to others but it's hard not to when everyone else is so far ahead, finished and ready to go when I arrive completely out of breath. I'm hoping that if I can drop at least 20 pounds that will help. Christmas leftovers are gone and this is Day 3 of logging my food and staying around 1200 calories. They say the first three days are the hardest!

    10:32 pace would normally put you in the top 2/3rds, EASY. But when the weather is bad, or it is Christmas morning, most people stay home and only the faster runners show up. The ones that are very serious. So do not worry. You are faster than it seems by that race! Way to go!

    @Teresa502 A 10:30 pace is fantastic! I get the competitive thing. I struggle with it as well. My short stubby legs/body were not built for speed. If you can maintain 10:30 for 5 miles you are doing awesome. This chart should make you feel better. The average woman runs a 5k at an 11:15 pace. You are kicking average’s *kitten* running at a longer distance!

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  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    12/2 3.50
    12/6 2.50
    12/9 2.05
    12/10 4.00
    12/16 4.35
    12/17 3.20
    12/29 3.10

    Total 22.7/40

    I am planning to get a few more miles in tomorrow and Sunday and am aiming to hit 30. I would have made it if I hadn't struggled around Christmas. Ugh. Going to have to get better since I have a few runs on the books (and more I want to add!). It was warm out today, the mid-70s. This weekend I'll go out earlier to get used to the cold for the upcoming races. I've been struggling with wanting to go out when its cold.

    2018 Races
    1/13 Rock n Roll 5K
    1/14 Rock n Roll 10K
    1/28 WTF Quarter Marathon
    2/18 Coyotes 5K Breakaway Challenge
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @amymoreorless you're welcome.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Teresa502 wrote: »

    Passed my December goal of 110 miles. Yay! I've been down about my speed (or lack thereof lately). I averaged 10.32 pace on the Christmas day 5-miler that I did. That's pretty good for me; however, I was almost the last person to finish. I know we're not supposed to compare ourselves to others but it's hard not to when everyone else is so far ahead, finished and ready to go when I arrive completely out of breath. I'm hoping that if I can drop at least 20 pounds that will help. Christmas leftovers are gone and this is Day 3 of logging my food and staying around 1200 calories. They say the first three days are the hardest!

    10:32 pace would normally put you in the top 2/3rds, EASY. But when the weather is bad, or it is Christmas morning, most people stay home and only the faster runners show up. The ones that are very serious. So do not worry. You are faster than it seems by that race! Way to go!

    @Teresa502 A 10:30 pace is fantastic! I get the competitive thing. I struggle with it as well. My short stubby legs/body were not built for speed. If you can maintain 10:30 for 5 miles you are doing awesome. This chart should make you feel better. The average woman runs a 5k at an 11:15 pace. You are kicking average’s *kitten* running at a longer distance!

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    This is a great chart! And remember that this is filtered by people who run these distances - the average non-runner woman can't run a marathon in 4:41, most people can't run one at all.
  • cyber_running
    cyber_running Posts: 5 Member

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    4 miles in the cold today.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,867 Member
    You all are so supportive! Thanks for all the feedback on pace time.
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    @juliet3455 wicked course review man, thank you! Sounds chill enough to me. Will have to think more on it...

    Did a bitty bit of speed work on the dreadmill today because the kids were driving Ben crazy. Enjoying him being home for a hot minute for Christmas, not loving the decreased mileage :/


    December 1- 18
    December 2- 52
    December 3- 20+8
    December 4- 20
    December 5- 16
    December 6- 12
    December 7- Off
    December 8- 29
    December 9- 28
    December 10- 161 [16:28:02]
    December 11- Off
    December 12- 6
    December 13- 10
    December 14- Off
    December 15- 29
    December 16- 28
    December 17- 18
    December 18- 25
    December 19- Off
    December 20- 33
    December 21- 16
    December 22- 15
    December 23- 45
    December 24- 14
    December 25- 10
    December 26- 22
    December 27- 10
    December 28- 15
    December 29- 10

    670/626km

    2018 Races
    *Gord's Frozen A** 50K, February 19
    *JAJA Trail Marathon, April 1
    *Red Deer Marathon, May 20
    *Lone Wolf Last Man Standing Race, June 17
    *Eddie's Half Marathon, TBA June
    *Run in the Buff 120km TBA August
    *Lost Souls 100 Mile September 7
  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    Looking like a rest day. Had some coughing in the middle of the night and it's really cold outside.
  • abutcher2122
    abutcher2122 Posts: 175 Member
    Another 6.5 miles down. Ran the same route as yesterday hoping to improve my time but my pace was much slower, probably cuz I decided to run in the grass.
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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    December goal: Keep kicking at Zumbro training
    Nominal mileage goal: Let's say 120?? I really don't know. Going for like 70% trail

    12/1- 7.2
    12/2- 8.2
    12/3- 9.5
    12/4- 5.8
    12/5- REST
    12/6- 6.5
    12/7- REST
    12/8- 8.4ish
    12/9- 9.1
    12/10- 6.6
    12/11- REST
    12/12- 4.1
    12/13- 6.6
    12/14- 4.9
    12/15- SW-LJ Rest day
    12/16- 6- ugh, so slow
    12/17- 8.1
    12/18- REST
    12/19- 7
    12/20-6.7
    12/21- REST
    12/22-7.2
    12/23- 10
    12/24- 8.3
    12/25- REST
    12/26- 6.6
    12/27- 6.7
    12/28- REST
    12/29-7.1
    12/30- 6.9

    Total: 157.7

    Today's notes: UGH. I was supposed to run for 2:15 this morning on trail. I ended up bailing after 1:47 and 6.9 slogging miles. The trail wasn't clear or even packed in most places, so it made for harder running, which turned into trudging a lot. The wind kind of sucked too..... ugh..... I know conditions were sub-optimal but I still feel kind of like a failure. Oh well, at least I got out there.

    Hope everyone has a runderful day!

    2018 races
    3/28- END-SURE 50k
    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?
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    abutcher2122 wrote: »
    Another 6.5 miles down. Ran the same route as yesterday hoping to improve my time but my pace was much slower, probably cuz I decided to run in the grass.

    I run the edge of the trail in the grass occasionally. It's good to mix up the surfaces.

    I just try to keep the images of a field of flowers, and dresses.... Them a meglomaniacal monster pops up AND RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Haha. I can scare myself out of the pool cuz I see a shadow. Love irrational fears.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    12/1-P90X CVX and yoga
    12/2-rest day
    12/3-8.3 miles
    12/4- P90X3 Warrior
    12/5-30 min strength training +20 min stationary bike
    12/6- 5.8 miles+ P90X3 Dynamix
    12/7-6.1 miles + 25 minutes strength
    12/8- P90X3 Synergistics
    12/9- rest day
    12/10-10 miles
    12/11-5.7 miles total including 0.5 w/Stella
    12/12-30 minutes strength training +P90X3 yoga
    12/13- unintended rest day
    12/14-6.6 miles+ strength training
    12/15- P90X3 Challenge+20 min yoga
    12/16-13.1 miles The Steve Mojo group run
    12/17-rest day (if you want to call it that!)
    12/18-P90X3 Agility
    12/19-5.3 miles, including 1.3 miles with Stella
    12/20- unplanned rest day
    12/21-another unplanned rest day
    12/22-5.5 miles
    12/23-6.6 miles
    12/24-2.5 miles with Stella
    12/25- rest day
    12/26-2.5 miles with Stella
    12/27- P90X3 CVX cardio
    12/28-6 miles +strength training
    12/19-P90X3 Yoga
    12/30-8 miles

    Slow moving this morning in the snow and slush. Very light crowd at run group this morning. Nobody wanted to run 10 miles with me, so I settled for 8 because I just didn't feel like tacking on 2 on my own. Tomorrow should be a rest day but since I took the rest of the week so easy, I will likely run. Temps are supposed to dip below zero over night, so I am hoping it warms up a bit during the day.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    WandaVaughn wrote: »
    Still in recovery mode. I'm starting to get cabin fever. This is a good sign. Yes?

    I'd say it's a good sign, but a double edged sword. You'll feel ready to run before you actually are, so just be wary of that.
  • abutcher2122
    abutcher2122 Posts: 175 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    abutcher2122 wrote: »
    Another 6.5 miles down. Ran the same route as yesterday hoping to improve my time but my pace was much slower, probably cuz I decided to run in the grass.

    I run the edge of the trail in the grass occasionally. It's good to mix up the surfaces.

    I just try to keep the images of a field of flowers, and dresses.... Them a meglomaniacal monster pops up AND RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Haha. I can scare myself out of the pool cuz I see a shadow. Love irrational fears.

    Haha. I don't like running in the grass cuz I swear I always find that hidden dip in a fluffy patch and twist my ankle. Also people don't pick up after their dogs and wet poop just sinks into every crack on the bottom of my shoes...so gross. Lol
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    12/1 – 0
    12/2 – 5 miles
    12/3 – 0
    12/4 – 7 miles
    12/5 – 5 miles
    12/6 - 0 miles
    12/7 – 6 miles
    12/8 - 0 miles
    12/9 - 3 miles
    12/10 - 7 miles
    12/11 – 0 miles
    12/12 - 6 miles
    12/13 – 0 miles chest cold
    12/14 – 5 miles
    12/15 - 0 miles
    12/16 - 7 miles
    12/17 - 0 miles
    12/18 - 5 miles
    12/19 - 20 - 0 miles - WTH is with me
    12/21 - 4 miles
    12/22 - 0 miles
    12/23 - 5 miles
    12/24 - 4 miles
    12/25 - 2 miles with Skip - we wanted to do more, but got a late start so off we went quick
    12/26 - 0 miles
    12/27 - 6 miles
    12/28 - 3 miles
    12/29 - 7 miles
    12/30 - 4 miles


    91 of 100 miles

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    Skip and I went out for 5, but her tummy started to talk to her at 3 so we headed towards the house. She got in the door just in time.

    Doesn't look good for making goal this month, but that's okay. I'm good with that.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    abutcher2122 wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    abutcher2122 wrote: »
    Another 6.5 miles down. Ran the same route as yesterday hoping to improve my time but my pace was much slower, probably cuz I decided to run in the grass.

    I run the edge of the trail in the grass occasionally. It's good to mix up the surfaces.

    I just try to keep the images of a field of flowers, and dresses.... Them a meglomaniacal monster pops up AND RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Haha. I can scare myself out of the pool cuz I see a shadow. Love irrational fears.

    Haha. I don't like running in the grass cuz I swear I always find that hidden dip in a fluffy patch and twist my ankle. Also people don't pick up after their dogs and wet poop just sinks into every crack on the bottom of my shoes...so gross. Lol

    Yeah, I try to move off the sidewalk into grass and dirt also. I was told a very very long time ago by my HS track coach that running on varied surfaces like that helps to prevent shin splints. I also read somewhere that it was good for improving your balance because it strengthens your foot.

    No idea if any of that is correct, I just do it for variety mostly. :smiley: But I have never gotten shin splints so there is that! :lol:
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    abutcher2122 wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    abutcher2122 wrote: »
    Another 6.5 miles down. Ran the same route as yesterday hoping to improve my time but my pace was much slower, probably cuz I decided to run in the grass.

    I run the edge of the trail in the grass occasionally. It's good to mix up the surfaces.

    I just try to keep the images of a field of flowers, and dresses.... Them a meglomaniacal monster pops up AND RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Haha. I can scare myself out of the pool cuz I see a shadow. Love irrational fears.

    Haha. I don't like running in the grass cuz I swear I always find that hidden dip in a fluffy patch and twist my ankle. Also people don't pick up after their dogs and wet poop just sinks into every crack on the bottom of my shoes...so gross. Lol

    Yeah, I try to move off the sidewalk into grass and dirt also. I was told a very very long time ago by my HS track coach that running on varied surfaces like that helps to prevent shin splints. I also read somewhere that it was good for improving your balance because it strengthens your foot.

    No idea if any of that is correct, I just do it for variety mostly. :smiley: But I have never gotten shin splints so there is that! :lol:

    Running on the grass also forces you to pick your feet up.
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