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January 2018 Running Challenge
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@fitoverfortymom wrote: »Follow up question for early morning runners: What and when do you eat after your runs, if anything? How long after your run do you eat? Experiences related to this helpful...
Over 5 miles, mostly, is when I get a snack after my run. I have two apple caramel rice cakes with PB2 (under 150 cals). I usually have it within 30 minutes after my run, unless I am just really cold and want a hot shower first. I run fasted every day and then I do not eat again until dinner most of the time.1 -
1/1 - 4 treadmill miles on a way too cold day.
1/2 - Two flat tires doomed my chances of getting to the Y / gym.
1/3 - 4 more 'mill miles.
1/4 - 5.1 treadmill miles at Trek Class, then upper body weights.
1/5 - Unplanned rest day.
1/6 - 4 treadmill miles, then upper body weights.
1/7 - Another 4 on the 'mill. Finally could have run outside, but my son asks me to take him to the gym
1/8 - Nothing yet, but planning an odd (for me) evening run.
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AlphaHowls wrote: »@fitoverfortymom wrote: »Follow up question for early morning runners: What and when do you eat after your runs, if anything? How long after your run do you eat? Experiences related to this helpful...
Over 5 miles, mostly, is when I get a snack after my run. I have two apple caramel rice cakes with PB2 (under 150 cals). I usually have it within 30 minutes after my run, unless I am just really cold and want a hot shower first. I run fasted every day and then I do not eat again until dinner most of the time.
This is most helpful! Thank you! I always snack after my long run, usually between 6-8 miles and usually a bar of some sort. And I have breakfast before my long runs, usually cereal and a banana. I've never worried too much before/after my shorter runs, but I think Internet woo is getting the best of me when it comes to fueling the shorter stuff.3 -
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@fitoverfortymom - FWIW, I run fasted pretty much always. If running later in the day, I make sure to not have eaten for 2-3 hours. Even for HM races. I then have water at the end and breakfast / snack ASAP after. If I run with anything in my stomach, it can make me feel awful.3
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After 100 posts, I forget who said what so no @ for me. LOL
1) I drink whenever I want, regardless of training. I tend to stick to vodka at home (with zero cal mix in). I like to have a drink when I am editing photos, writing or painting. It helps open my mind, and there are studies that 1-2 drinks is good for creativity. And when I go out for Mexican, I get a margarita. I happen to like alcohol. But then again, I know I will never win a race, or even place in age group so I try to find a balance between training, relaxation, fun, and food.
2) If I run before work, I usually only go 3-4 miles. I have done them fasted because I can't eat at 4 am and get a run in. Weekends when I don't have the time crunch I have a bagel or oatmeal.
3) Post run food - if I have chocolate milk I have that. Otherwise, it's whatever I have. Greek yogurt. Eggs. Bacon. If I am not going to work, I make it like 20ish minutes after I get back. If I'm going to work it's like an hour and a half. Yup, it's bad and by the time I eat I feel like I'm dying but I can't eat right after a run and getting ready/commuting time.
4) Temps. I like 50/60s. Do I get that? Nope. Can I run in over 100? Yup. Have to or I'd miss like 6-9 months of the year. LOL I've run in like 10 degrees (think that was the lowest). My issue with the cold weather running is my ashtma. The cold air burns my lungs.
Ok, I think I hit all the key points. HAH6 -
@MNLittleFinn Finally read the blog post! Good read.
Speaking of blogs... I started mine up again. I kinda rambled about my goals today. If anyone is interested: http://runsonespresso.com/2018/01/08/goals-2018/3 -
It took me a while to figure out what was going on as well.lporter229 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »lporter229 wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »LaurenFOB2301 wrote: »
Temps yesterday were about 23 degrees with wind chill feel temps between 9-15 when i was running.
most of the world would find that perfect running temperature....
Honestly, no.
I would say that in the 50's with low humidity is about the "perfect" weather for running. Pretty sure that is backed up by plenty of studies too. I think that was the target of the recent sub-2 hour marathon attempt?
note 'most of the world'.........
note: I am saying most of the world would not agree with you
But if that is perfect for you, then awesome, go rock the winter Everyone has there preferences
winter? those are Spring/Summer temperatures here. 50 would be damned unpleasant and dangerous for most of the world.
I think we might be having some Fahrenheit/ Celsius confusion here...
Hence, your "most of the world" comment?
Not sure its confusion so much as gentle jibing back and forth.
Yeah, I got that a little late. that's why I edited to add my comment on the second line. My brain was functioning slowly this morning...it's Monday.
How about we all agree to use degree Felsius from now on?
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@fitoverfortymom I don't ever do long runs without breakfast, cereals and a smoothie, usually. Short runs I'm okay without food, but I still prefer drinking a glass of juice and maybe eating a cookie (so just a faster, less healthy version of my usual breakfast ^^).
After running - depends. Short runs during the week nothing speacial, but after a long run I always try to "refuel" quickly. This Sunday for example I made myself a smoothie right after coming home, this time 200ml carrot juice, 60g frozen blueberries, 75g Skyr (that's 150kcal, 21g carbs, 9g protein). Just as a start, then I prepared some pizza (ready-made dough, I admit, with tomato passata, jalapenos, mozzarella and a bit of marmite). While it was in the oven, I had time for shower and stretching, and then I ate my hard-earned pizza
(518kcal, 65g carbs, 19g fat, 22g protein).
So I actually ended up closer to a 3:1 carb:protein ratio. But I read that 4:1 is better for men and 3:1 better for women (here: https://www.outsideonline.com/1784951/are-hydration-rules-different-women ), so that's actually fine for me.3 -
01/01/2018 - 3.0 miles @ 9:15
01/02/2018 - 6.5 MPH and 4% Grade for 1 hour
01/03/2018 - 6.5 MPH For 8 Miles at 4% grade
01/04/2018 - 6.7 MPH For 8 Miles at 4% grade
01/05/2018 - 6.8 MPH For 8 Miles at 4% grade
01/06/2018 - Rest
01/07/2018 - Rest - Family Time
01/07/2018 - 7.0 MPH for 7 miles at 4% grade
Big Hairy Audacious Goal: Sub 4 hours in Pittsburgh 2018!
Official Marathon PR: 4:11:28
Next Races (more as I find them):
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)
7mph for an hour, uphill! I did it by setting a fan behind me so that I would have a tailwind! 4 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@MNLittleFinn Finally read the blog post! Good read.
Speaking of blogs... I started mine up again. I kinda rambled about my goals today. If anyone is interested: http://runsonespresso.com/2018/01/08/goals-2018/
Great post! I'm actually working on a similar post.1 -
@fitoverfortymom Here is my TOP SECRET RECIPE for my after run drink.
6 oz of cold brewed coffee concentrate
19gram of Hershey's Dark Chocolate Syrup
6 oz of cold whole milk
2 oz of filtered water
Boom. 120 calories, 20g carbs, 6g fat and 6g protein.
Right around that 3:1 number.
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Lol - I used to make myself hot chocolate (the real thing! from whole milk and molten chunks of dark chocolate - none of that sugary powder stuff) after running last winter. Then I started to do carrot juice/frozen berries/skyr in summer and congratulated myself on being so much healthier and getting all those vitamins. And now you go and post that recipe - sooo tempting!! Now I'll spend all evening thinking about hot chocolate with a shot of espresso...PastorVincent wrote: »@fitoverfortymom Here is my TOP SECRET RECIPE for my after run drink.
6 oz of cold brewed coffee concentrate
19gram of Hershey's Dark Chocolate Syrup
6 oz of cold whole milk
2 oz of filtered water
Boom. 120 calories, 20g carbs, 6g fat and 6g protein.
Right around that 3:1 number.
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_nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
Lol - I used to make myself hot chocolate (the real thing! from whole milk and molten chunks of dark chocolate - none of that sugary powder stuff) after running last winter. Then I started to do carrot juice/frozen berries/skyr in summer and congratulated myself on being so much healthier and getting all those vitamins. And now you go and post that recipe - sooo tempting!! Now I'll spend all evening thinking about hot chocolate with a shot of espresso...PastorVincent wrote: »@fitoverfortymom Here is my TOP SECRET RECIPE for my after run drink.
6 oz of cold brewed coffee concentrate
19gram of Hershey's Dark Chocolate Syrup
6 oz of cold whole milk
2 oz of filtered water
Boom. 120 calories, 20g carbs, 6g fat and 6g protein.
Right around that 3:1 number.
When I was a teen and worked the midnight shift at a gas station, we used coffee instead of water when making hot cocoa. Poor man's mocha we called it.4 -
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Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
01/01/18 :::: 4.5 :::: 4.5
01/02/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 4.5
01/03/18 :::: 2.5 :::: 7.0
01/04/18 :::: 3.0 :::: 10.0
01/05/18 :::: 7.2 :::: 17.2
01/06/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 17.2
01/07/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 17.2
01/08/18 :::: 3.0 :::: 20.2
The weekend - well, I pretty much hibernated and hid from the cold all day Saturday and well into Sunday. I did go on a nice snowshoe hike with Stella on Sunday when the temps climbed up to (almost) double digits finally. I planned to go and hit the treadmill but it never happened. Today I did an extra long walk with Stella in the morning and almost repeated the same thing, but forced myself to get out of the house and get those 3 miles on the treadmill. Key West HM in 6 days!
Regarding food - I always eat before I run in the morning, but I'm not one of those super early morning runners usually. When I go out early for my long runs on Saturdays though I always eat first. Pretty much every day I have Siggi's vanilla skyr, Kind peanut butter protein granola, and a banana.
Speaking of fueling - has anyone used Run Gum? Any good/bad feedback on that?
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PastorVincent wrote: »_nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
Lol - I used to make myself hot chocolate (the real thing! from whole milk and molten chunks of dark chocolate - none of that sugary powder stuff) after running last winter. Then I started to do carrot juice/frozen berries/skyr in summer and congratulated myself on being so much healthier and getting all those vitamins. And now you go and post that recipe - sooo tempting!! Now I'll spend all evening thinking about hot chocolate with a shot of espresso...PastorVincent wrote: »@fitoverfortymom Here is my TOP SECRET RECIPE for my after run drink.
6 oz of cold brewed coffee concentrate
19gram of Hershey's Dark Chocolate Syrup
6 oz of cold whole milk
2 oz of filtered water
Boom. 120 calories, 20g carbs, 6g fat and 6g protein.
Right around that 3:1 number.
When I was a teen and worked the midnight shift at a gas station, we used coffee instead of water when making hot cocoa. Poor man's mocha we called it.
That IS a Tim Horton’s mocha! Half coffee, half hot chocolate, plus whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top.3 -
1/1 5.9miles
1/2 5miles
1/3 13.1miles!
1/4 5miles
1/5 8.4miles
1/6 4miles
1/7 rest
1/8 6.67miles
Did intervals on the treadmill at the gym today for a change of scenery. I started with a half mile warm up and about .3 miles in the treadmill stopped abruptly! I started over and it did it again! So I moved to the next treadmill and went right into my intervals.
It was so weird cause a girl after me ran just fine on it, but then the next girl after her the same thing happened to her! So I wasn’t crazy, I don’t think...
I’m 150 posts behind! Gotta catch up!
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fitoverfortymom wrote: »Follow up question for early morning runners: What and when do you eat after your runs, if anything? How long after your run do you eat? Experiences related to this helpful...
I run everything but races and the very rare night run fasted. Off my morning running I don't eat for 6-9 hours afterward because I'm too busy with my kids.0 -
PastorVincent wrote: »@fitoverfortymom Here is my TOP SECRET RECIPE for my after run drink.
6 oz of cold brewed coffee concentrate
19gram of Hershey's Dark Chocolate Syrup
6 oz of cold whole milk
2 oz of filtered water
Boom. 120 calories, 20g carbs, 6g fat and 6g protein.
Right around that 3:1 number.
Great info. Now to get it to 4:1 like my nutritionist wants. She wants me getting 60g Carbs and 15g protein. I bet I can tinker with your recipe to get close to that.1 -
eponine1984 wrote: »I meant to run today. I really did. I set an alarm to get up early and get to the gym before we went to a family party this afternoon. But insomnia/cranky toddler made sleep difficult last night, and my flannel sheets just held on too tight this morning. I told myself I would run after the party.
I think we all know I lied to myself. The fatigue is real. #firsttrimesterproblems #illneverbelikejessicamcb #ilikepretendhashtags
I think it’s awesome that you are running at all. I felt terrible my first trimesters, then too fat in my second and third trimesters. I took 6 years off from running while I had three babies. I wish I would have ran a little bit... I think I would have controlled my weight gain better during the second and third pregnancies.3 -
fitoverfortymom wrote: »01/01/18 - 3 miles
01/02/18 - 4 miles
01/03/18 - 4 miles
01/04/18 - 3 miles
01/05/18 - Cross train
01/06/18 - 6 miles
01/07/18 - REST
01/08/18 - 3 miles
MTD: 20 miles
JAN GOAL: 80 miles
YTD: 20 miles
2018 GOAL: 1000 miles
Upcoming (and hopeful) Races:
02/10/18 - Mardi Crawl 10k
04/14/18 - Rattler Mad Moose 10k (Trail)
06/02/18 - Gluten free Gallop 5k (hubby and daughter have Celiac so this one's personal)
06/23/18 - Slacker Half Marathon
07/xx/18 - Something on a trail TBD
09/23/18 - Xterra Mountain 8k (Trail)
10/28/18 - Kooky Spooky 10k
11/xx/18 - A Turkey Trot 5k of some sort TBD
Question for early morning runners: Do you eat anything before your runs? Mine are so early (and pretty short, actually between 3-5 miles), I don't bother, but I wonder if I would "run better" if I had a little fuel before? I noticed that when I run an hour or so after having a meal, my pace tends to be quicker than my jump-out-of-bed-and-run runs. I'm not all that worried about--just wondering what others do mostly.
I eat a snack before bed, then in the morning drink a cup or two of black coffee (well, my mug is pretty large...). Running with food in my stomach makes me feel gross. If I’m running long (9+ miles), I sip low sugar Gatorade.1 -
1/1/17 1.65 Leg Day
1/2/17 0
1/3/17 0
1/4/17 Biceps and abs
1/5/17 3
1/6/17 Booty Day!
1/7/17 Chest & Back
1/8/17 5.55
Total 10.2 of 50
I went out to see how far I could get in my scheduled 5.5 miles. Ended at 5.55 since I was back at my "start". Felt pretty good, wish I could go faster but it seems I gotta keep the heart rate down. I decided to run 1, walk .25. It was a good length for a walk break. Any longer and I'd go nuts LOL5 -
fitoverfortymom wrote: »Follow up question for early morning runners: What and when do you eat after your runs, if anything? How long after your run do you eat? Experiences related to this helpful...
I’m terrible. I almost always run in the morning and don’t eat until lunch, and sometimes I even skip lunch depending on how busy I am and just wait until dinner. And weirdly, I usually don’t even feel hungry after a long run. It’s the next day when I’m a bottomless pit.6 -
2.90km hills run
Jan total = 10.90km / 75km goal
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01.01.18 - 10 m. TM @ 8:30.
01.02.18 - 9 m. TM @ 9:15.
01.04.18 - 8 m. TM @ 9:22 / Bike Trainer for 60 minutes.
01.05.18 - 8.1 m. TM @ 9:10.
01.06.18 - 9 m. TM @ 8:40 / Bike Trainer for 60 minutes.
01.07.18 - 7.4 m. @ 8:31. 51.50 running miles for the week.
01.08.18 - 8 mm. @ 9:00 pace. / Bike Trainer for 45 minutes.
January Goal - 220 total running miles. Begin IM 70.3 Bike Training program.
Tentative Race Calendar:
1.27 or 1.28 - Scheduling.
3.4.18 - Little Rock Marathon
4.7.18 - Yakima River Canyon Marathon
5.6.18 - Flying Pig Marathon
5.20.18 - IronMan 70.3 Chattanooga
7.14.18 - IronMan 70.3 Muncie
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1/1 - 5.0 km
1/2 - 5.1 km
1/3 - strength + walk
1/4 - 5.7 km
1/5 - walk
1/6 - 8.1 km
1/7 - rest
1/8 - strength plus core
23.9/80 km
I did not sleep well last night, drank too much coffee at work today to compensate, and now have a hell of a headache. Will take an Advil and do my scheduled strength training tonight plus a 15 minute core/balance vid for a challenge I'm doing.
Then off to bed early so I can run before work (hopefully) in all the fresh powder we are supposed to get overnight.
Upcoming Races:
1/1/18 Resolution Run 5K ~38:00 (no official times)
3/4/18 MEC Road Race #1 10K
4/7/18 Jasper Half Marathon
4/22/18 MEC Trail Race #1 5K
5/20/18 MEC Trail Race #2 10K
6/24/18 MEC Trail Race #3 15K
8/18/18 Edmonton Marathon 10K
9/2/18 MEC Trail Race #4 10K
10/7/18 MEC Trail Race #5 15K5 -
I sort of half kept up with today's discussions but didn't have time to reply while working. In no particular order:
1. I prefer to run fasted in the morning but that doesn't always work out especially on weekdays. I need 2-4 hours between eating and running or I will cramp up, either during the run or immediately afterwards. Post run I will either eat a meal (once any cramps have passed) if it's meal time, or a small snack (especially if I'm running at 9PM or later).
2. I don't drink much alcohol regardless of whether I'm training or not.
3. I like anywhere from -5 to 10C for running. Colder than that and I have to worry about layers; hotter than that and I can get pretty warm. I don't like running in cold wet wind though. If it's raining I like it a bit warmer.2 -
MNLittleFinn wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »@fitoverfortymom Here is my TOP SECRET RECIPE for my after run drink.
6 oz of cold brewed coffee concentrate
19gram of Hershey's Dark Chocolate Syrup
6 oz of cold whole milk
2 oz of filtered water
Boom. 120 calories, 20g carbs, 6g fat and 6g protein.
Right around that 3:1 number.
Great info. Now to get it to 4:1 like my nutritionist wants. She wants me getting 60g Carbs and 15g protein. I bet I can tinker with your recipe to get close to that.
Need more carbs? Add sugar. Really easy. 3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »MNLittleFinn wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »@fitoverfortymom Here is my TOP SECRET RECIPE for my after run drink.
6 oz of cold brewed coffee concentrate
19gram of Hershey's Dark Chocolate Syrup
6 oz of cold whole milk
2 oz of filtered water
Boom. 120 calories, 20g carbs, 6g fat and 6g protein.
Right around that 3:1 number.
Great info. Now to get it to 4:1 like my nutritionist wants. She wants me getting 60g Carbs and 15g protein. I bet I can tinker with your recipe to get close to that.
Need more carbs? Add sugar. Really easy.
Lol... yeah!
I'm actually going to try 200 cal of no flavor tailwind with my protein powder tomorrow. Here's hoping it doesn't suck.0
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