January 2018 Running Challenge
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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
01/09/18 - 4.5 miles
MTD: 24.5 miles
JAN GOAL: 80 miles
YTD: 24.5 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
Definitely felt slow (and was actually slow) the last few days. Been struggling with not being ravenous all the dang time. Made half a protein shake after my run today (60 calories) to see if that will let me fend off breakfast until 10am or so. Going to try it in Greek yogurt tomorrow instead because GACK...protein powder is, um, interesting. I'm sure I could spend time and effort finding the one that tastes the best, but I don't have time for that. Makes it seem more like food that way. I hate drinking calories (unless it's delicious chocolate milk!).
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MNLittleFinn wrote: »January 2018 runs:
01 Jan – 5 km parkrun 28:08
02 Jan – 21.2 km half marathon 2:12:33
04 Jan – 6.7 km
06 Jan – 5 km parkrun 29:09 so freaking warm!!
07 Jan – 18 km
Jan goal: 170 km
Jan total: 55.9 km
144 metre elevation gain run but easy pace 18 km run for 2 hours this morning. A cool change meant it was a nice 12 degrees Celsius and even had some spots of rain.
Was feeling great and wanted to keep going but I stuck to my plan. Feeling satisfied.
I eat 55% carbs, 30% fat, 15% protein. I eat whatever I want within my calorie limit. I lost 35 kg that way, and I've maintained my goal weight 20 months that way. I didn't have to overhaul my diet to lose weight, and I didn't gain back all my lost weight when I went off any diet. A good diet is one that is sustainable and doesn't impede performance.
One problem there. Low carb is very popular among top ultra runners. I kind of doubt they would do it if it impeded their performance. Also there's this: http://www.metabolismjournal.com/article/S0026-0495(15)00334-0/abstract
My coach was actually in the study and switched to LCHF because of it. He was in thr high carb group for the study.
Ultrarunners have to run/race way below their lactate threshold. This is the range where utilizing fat for energy is primed. 5K'ers or 10K'ers that race way above their lactate threshold will burn through all their blood glucose* and would bonk if they were "too fat adapted". My ignorant 2 cents.
Edited: glycogen to glucose (but I would assume, I have not studied too much on this, that fat adapted low carbers have lower glycogen stores, maybe?)2 -
More on food:
Thanks for everyone's input on eating! I wish I was the kind of person who "got too busy to eat!" If I can just get past the starving feeling after my runs without eating an entire breakfast's worth of calories, I think I can continue to train AND lose these last 10lbs. The good news is even through the very indulgent holiday, I still maintained, so it's nice to know I can enjoy myself when I really want to and not undo all my hard work! Plus, it no longer feels great to overeat, which I honestly never thought would happen! I love food, but no longer love that feeling of being stuffed. I still loathe the feeling of being hungry (like, legit hungry, not fake brain is tricking you into being hungry because you're obese fake hungry).
I love long run days because that means cereal! I love cereal, but I need about 2 servings to feel like I've eaten enough, and it's tough to afford those calories every day. I've been eating Special K Blueberry w/ Lemon Clusters, but stocked up on a few Kashi varieties when they were on sale a few weeks ago. It takes like a month or so to get through a box, so I'm stacked for a few months!6 -
Do you think Its OK if I join the group even though my goal in miles is biking? Just wanted to check before I joined...3
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January Running Challenge
Goal: 90 km
Ran: 25/90 km
9/1/18 Run 5 km SL B
8/1/18 Run 4.4 km TT 1hr BM 30m
6/1/18 rest day
5/1/18 Run 7 km
4/1/18 SL B
3/1/18 Run 5.3 km+3.3km
2/1/18 SL A Walk 9 km
1/1/18 Walk 6 km
SL~ Strong Lift : TT~ table tennis
BM~Badminton4 -
1/1 - 4 miles
1/2 - 5 miles
1/3 - 5 miles
1/4 - rest day
1/5 - 6 miles
1/6 - Skip's indoor track and field meet
1/7 - 6 miles
1/8 - 0 had long work day
1/9 - 7 miles
33 of 110 miles
I'm on my phone so no ticker. Went out for 4 since I got up late, Roll Tide, but it was a lovely 38F so I did 7. I wanted to do another mile or two but I had to get to work.5 -
01/01/2018 - 3.0 miles
01/02/2018 - 4.0 miles
01/03/2018 - Rest Day
01/04/2018 - Unplanned Rest Day
01/05/2018 - 3.52 miles
01/06/2018 - Unplanned Rest Day
01/07/2018 - 2.52 miles
01/08/2018 - Rest Day Due to rain
01/09/2018 - 3.09 miles
Today's run was in a light drizzle with wet roads. Slower than slow because of wet roads and I wanted to be very careful because I have a race this weekend. Rain clearing out today, so hopefully dry roads tomorrow.
I am still trying to figure out my Garmin FR235 - I think I am pushing buttons during the run because I started my run this morning and then realized it had stop and went back to previous screen. I need to see if there is a way to lock the screen during runs. Also, need to figure out if there is a way to help the back light on while running in the dark so I see the watch face.
16.13/75 miles
Upcoming races (Question marks are races not yet registered for):
Louisiana Marathon Quarter Marathon - 01/13/2018
Mardi Gras Mambo 10K -02/17/2018
Q50 Races Sunset Gulf 3/24/2018
BIG EASY BIG HEART 5K 7/21/2018 -?3 -
@bride001 with the backlighting. Yuo can always hit the light button to check the watch. There's also a setting for "gesture" where, if I remember correctly, when you rotate your wrist, it turns the light on.3
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@Ackerman1227 sure you can join us logging bike miles.
@bride001 I have a FR235 and haven't really had at issue with the buttons. I don't think you can lock them. For the backlight there is an option that will turn it on when you turn your wrist.1 -
1/1-4 miles New Years run
1/2-4.1 miles dreadmill intervals+ "Functional Training with Stella"
1/3-4.4 miles+ stretching/PT
1/4-3.7 miles trail running
1/5-Rest day
1/6-7 miles
1/7-9 miles total (6 @tempo pace)
1/8- Rest day-"Functional Training with Stella"
1/9-4.2 miles dreadmill intervals 8 X 400m @5k pace5 -
Another rest day. Can't shake this cold slept more than 9 hours and it felt like I slept 4.3
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I chickened out of running this morning but brought my gear to work - might run home. Might go to the gym instead. It's snowing sideways, -16C (and temp will continue to drop all day) with a wicked windchill on top. I only need to get in 5K so we will see...1
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@MNLittleFinn and @skippygirlsmom - Thanks so much! I looked up the "gesture" and it is set for when I turn my wrist. Helpful when you are running in the dark!2
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4.4 miles running and 5 miles walking yesterday. For some reason my legs have been really tired, making it hard to get all my steps in. On top of that, I woke up this morning with a cold. Feh. Gonna try to power through it, assuming it doesn't get any worse than it is now.
Weather is somewhat warmer, even with the freezing fog this morning. According to the weather channel it's supposed to get up into the 50s this week and then get cold again. Never a dull moment with this winter.3 -
@MNLittleFinn and @skippygirlsmom - Thanks so much! I looked up the "gesture" and it is set for when I turn my wrist. Helpful when you are running in the dark!
Did not know about this feature. I just set mine to use gesture after sunset. Have to see how I like it.2 -
I just found this group, better late than never! And I just got the go ahead to start exercising again post-surgery this week, woo!
Before surgery I was at week 5 of Couch to 5k, so my goal is to get to week 8 by the end of January - so I'll commit to 20 miles. I'm in NC and we had snow on the ground this weekend, but in typical NC fashion, it's going to be in the 60s tomorrow, so I should be good to go.
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@MNLittleFinn and @skippygirlsmom - Thanks so much! I looked up the "gesture" and it is set for when I turn my wrist. Helpful when you are running in the dark!
Sometimes it takes a second or two but it works.0 -
1/1 = 6 miles
1/2 = rest day
1/3 = 7.5 miles
1/4 = vinyasa yoga class
1/5 = 7.5 miles
1/6 = 13 miles - River Road Half Marathon
1/7 = 6 miles
1/8 = strength training at the gym
1/9 = early PT appt for my foot/ankle
Ugh. So frustrated right now with my stupid left foot. And so behind on this thread....LOL
I had my first physical therapy appointment this afternoon. The PT guy was in awe that I was able to run a marathon last month. My left ankle is VERY weak in several places.
I explained my history the physical therapist -- two episodes of peroneal tendonitis in two years. This is my second time seeking treatment. The first time this happened I went to a podiatrist who solved the problem with 3 cortisone shots. Both my new ortho doctor and the physical therapist were appalled that the podiatrist treated my ankle with cortisone. They both said I am lucky that the tendon didn't rupture. It is possible the shots made my ankle weaker? I want to call and yell at my old podiatrist.... so very much. So very, very, very, angry and frustrated right now....
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Yes @amymoreorless , cortisone shots do weaken tendons. It is unusual, in my experience, that a doctor gives the allowed 3 shots in a year's time in the one area. Typically after two, with little to no improvement, warrants a change in treatment.
Glad to hear your moving forward and sounds like you found help. Often times, a PT is more in touch with the body.0 -
Thanks @MNLittleFinn. From my own observations it seems to be related to my heart rate. If I keep a slow pace and stay at/below 170-175ish I am fine. When I try to go faster (which my legs want to do), I start getting that problem. I was once told my heart beat was irregular but had an echocardogram (spelling?) which didn't show anything (and no other doctor has said anything about an irregular heart beat). It only happens when running, maybe because other activities I am not keeping an elevated heart rate? Weight training doesn't get the heart rate up and things like plyo I tend to take breaks. And taking walk breaks, although annoying for me, seem to help last night.
I have to make my annual appointments soon so I will be sure to bring this up either way.0 -
I took a rest day on Sunday and was feeling strong and energized to run on Monday. Monday comes along, and all of a sudden I am up to my eyeballs in work - so no run. I actually became really agitated and tired as the day went on and so badly wanted to go just a couple miles but had no time. So today the plan is to make up for it and go on a nice long run. I'm not going to worry about speed, just distance today. Stay strong everyone! I believe that we can all reach our goals even when we have setbacks!
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Hi, I am new to the challenge. I've been back on MFP for about 2 months now logging my meals but I've never tried any of the challenges before. It looks like fun so for my first goal I'm going to say 35 miles. I usually run 3-4 times a week but I've been getting over some nasty sinus/cold issues. Tonight will be my first run in 2018 and I'm really looking forward to it, especially since it's not so brutally cold this week in Wisconsin
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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
1/9 5miles
I’m beginning to really hate the treadmill. The snow is melting, but the sidewalks are not clear yet. I think I will venture out tomorrow regardless. I can’t bear to do another treadmill run. I can tell my gait is different cause some of my toes are sore. Road running has not given me sore toes in these sneakers before!
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I'm in. I'm not new to running but...have totally slacked over the last 6 months due to injury and various other nonsense!
Goal for the rest of January 30 Miles with a goal on increasing each month. (Most of which will be completed with my rescue buddy Chester). I don't want to aggravate my old injury. I hope I can keep up with this thread!
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JulieS3103 wrote: »Hi, I am new to the challenge. I've been back on MFP for about 2 months now logging my meals but I've never tried any of the challenges before. It looks like fun so for my first goal I'm going to say 35 miles. I usually run 3-4 times a week but I've been getting over some nasty sinus/cold issues. Tonight will be my first run in 2018 and I'm really looking forward to it, especially since it's not so brutally cold this week in Wisconsin
Welcome! This is one of the greatest grouos/challenges on MFP. There are a lot of experienced runners, so if you ever have any questios, feel free to ask! They will get answered in a friendly way.5 -
2.5 miles on the treadmill today. Slower than yesterday @ 9:13 per mile, but still a good pace. Had to stop at 2.5 so that I could go to my step class. Tomorrow is supposed to be super nice (60+F!?! In January?!?! Yes, please!). I'm going to skip my strength class tomorrow and just go for a nice longer run (4-6 miles, depending on pace--whatever I can fit into an hour). That should get me mostly caught back up and on track to make goal.
15.5 miles completed of 60 mile goal5 -
So like the weather is back to normal winter!
It was sunny and nice when I started. Put on SHORTS. Gosh glad I still have them and did not like toss them out after the last few weeks.
I did put a long sleeve top on, which proved good. I was fine for several miles, but as the sun set my hands got very cold and I pulled them up into the sleeves as best I could.
Roads were a mess of slush, water, ice, and salt. Some places I could have skated along, others I was leaping puddles. Mostly I stayed out on the road and tried not to get killed in traffic.
Still got 10 miles at 8:58 pace. So about 8 seconds shy of my goal marathon pace.9 -
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
01/08/2018 - 10 miles @ 8:58 pace
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)2 -
Today's Run: 3.25m
Month Total: 8.25m
The temp in MN not only got above zero, it got above FREEZING. I slapped on my shoes and ran outdoors! I ran through a couple of puddles and discovered that running on the treadmill degrades my ability to run up hills, but it felt SO GOOD to get outside again. Woo!
2018 Goals
April: Goldy's Run 5k OR 10mile relay, depending on whether or not I am ready for a 5 miler AND I have a relay partner
May: Fast and Furry 8k
Oct: TC Marathon 10k9 -
Just went 5 miles - the farthest I've ever run in one session! It took me 64:18, but I don't feel that tired and I am proud of how far I've come. A couple of months ago I was so out of shape that I couldn't run for 10 minutes without taking a break.
If you feel too out of shape to start this challenge, just remember - if I can do it, you totally can too! Just stay positive and believe in yourself! 16
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