January 2018 Running Challenge
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Hi, I am going to try and join back in on this one and keep up, I get behind and give up on the posting! I'm in for 100 miles in Jan. 2018 minimum for 2018. I've been struggling with my running motivation the last 2 years so hope I can turn it around this year. 1st big goal race this year is the Rome Marathon on April 8.5
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I think the socks maybe available at Academy or Dick's Sporting Goods.
Dicks Sporting Goods will likely carry everything I linked to at Amazon - cept they do not carry Darn Tough socks. They have Smart Wool socks instead which many people like. Also, Dicks Sporting Goods will price match Amazon now (bring your phone so you can show them the Amazon price), so worth checking out there too.
I just link to Amazon cause it is the one place I know everyone can see - while I do not know if anyone has Dicks or etc near them.
I have bought most of my UA stuff at Dicks - because I can try it on there. 1 -
abutcher2122 wrote: »So I think I'm totally pumped and ready to signup for my first race. So my question for y'all would be how exactly do I do that? Lol. Also, how do you determine which ones you want to signup for. There seems to be at least 3-4 every weekend
For us (My wife and I) we look to do one every month or 2, and we look for:- Travel Time: Much prefer to stay easy short drive.
- Organization: Look ones that seem well organized and have clear pre-race information.
- Timing: Needs to be on a Saturday basically, though we have done a few night races
- Extras: Hot Cocoa? Obstacles? Etc. Those all come in to play.
- Distance: 5k? 10k? HM? 10 miles? Etc.
- Terrian: Trail? Road? Cliffs of insanity?
- Cost: We are not rich and being a couple we double all race fees. So this always matters.
After that, you just go to the race's website and they tell you how to sign up. If their website does not make it clear, then I do not race it as that is a red flag to a poorly organized race. Smaller ones tend to be more laid back, while larger ones will tend to have better giveaways and more colorful racers.
Also, many races raise money for specific causes. We have registered for races, just to support the cause despite all other factors. We have also given extra at races for the cause they are raising money for.
So basically - it like clothing is a highly personalized choice. Since it is your first I would tend to lean towards recommending a bigger more professionally run race over a local small one as you do not want your first race to be a bad experience.3 -
@abutcher2122 My first race was a 5K Turkey Trot at my college. I always remembered hearing about it & never doing it so when I planned to run it when I was home for Thanksgiving. Then the grocery store I had worked at was doing on Thanksgiving so I signed up for that too. So I did a 5K and a 5-mile race within a week and was hooked. I picked them because of connections.
Now I look at where, when, and what I get. I like the medals that the Rock N Roll series give away so I do that one. I like the jackets and hot chocolate at the Hot Chocolate race so I do that. Those are big races and have a party feel to them. But I've also found smaller, local races that I love for a variety of reasons (too many to list).
Although it seems fun to be in on the inaugural race, I tend to stay away from those. I signed up for one recently and it was canceled and will supposedly be done in February (I chose to transfer my registration over refund).
Like I signed up for a WTF quarter marathon yesterday. The name, shirt and medal first attracted me but it's also a trail race and I want to do more of those.4 -
@MNLittleFinn wrote: »@AlphaHowls what's wrong with weather below those temps?
Nothing wrong with the temperatures, I am just cold and below that I just feel pain from the chill1 -
Getting a head start on my 12 km/week goal as will be traveling next week and it will be hard to run. Thought I finally cracked this running like a gazelle thing until I turned back and realized there had been a massive wind in my back! Oh well....2
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@RunsOnEspresso @PastorVincent
Thanks guys. That is good information to consider. As for the travel time, im only considering races that are within my area. I went to race finder to help determine which ones i want to sign up for but have been somewhat discouraged as theres a button to register now for some events but when you click on it, the registration isnt until the first week of January and while yes thats like 2 days away i might not be as motivated. lol. The first one im considering is like right down the street at the end of March. I would have totally done one today or tomorrow if i had figured out the whole registration thing.2 -
Just let it get colder, the pain goes away...LOLAlphaHowls wrote: »@MNLittleFinn wrote: »@AlphaHowls what's wrong with weather below those temps?
Nothing wrong with the temperatures, I am just cold and below that I just feel pain from the chill
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MNLittleFinn wrote: »
Just let it get colder, the pain goes away...LOLAlphaHowls wrote: »@MNLittleFinn wrote: »@AlphaHowls what's wrong with weather below those temps?
Nothing wrong with the temperatures, I am just cold and below that I just feel pain from the chill
It just returns when you try to shower.
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PastorVincent wrote: »MNLittleFinn wrote: »
Just let it get colder, the pain goes away...LOLAlphaHowls wrote: »@MNLittleFinn wrote: »@AlphaHowls what's wrong with weather below those temps?
Nothing wrong with the temperatures, I am just cold and below that I just feel pain from the chill
It just returns when you try to shower.
LOL... that's why I wait like 10-15 minutes after getting inside, to shower, and that's normally after a 30-45 minute drive, so I've had a slow thaw before I hit the shower.0 -
@bride001
My last run I put hot coco in an insulated thermos In case I was freezing, I'd have it. Might be good for that cool down chill. Could even do hot tea if you don't want the calories.
You must be getting the same cold front were getting next week. Highs in the 20's, lows near single digits. Thankfully I'm injured... But that doesn't mean I won't feel the need to to run 5 miles!
ohh can I go run? Today?
DH went to jail this morning.... To visit a friend. I could go run.... Alone. Bet he brings home donuts..... Run.... Run.....run....3 -
Getting a head start on my 12 km/week goal as will be traveling next week and it will be hard to run. Thought I finally cracked this running like a gazelle thing until I turned back and realized there had been a massive wind in my back! Oh well....
Take what you can get! Enjoy the good runs!0 -
abutcher2122 wrote: »So I think I'm totally pumped and ready to signup for my first race. So my question for y'all would be how exactly do I do that? Lol. Also, how do you determine which ones you want to signup for. There seems to be at least 3-4 every weekend
I tend to stay with the cancer center runs. Look for reputable organizations. Maybe ask the local running store?
But we've run a few that we have since stayed away from because of organization, or the charity was mismanaged. Uh hum Team Ortho. Although I still wear my race jacket....it's a gud-ern1 -
I just learned a new tip for winter running. A girl at run group this morning made a makeshift belaclava out of a t-shirt. She put it over her head but did not put her head all the way through the neck hole. Then she tied the sleeves behind her neck. The body of the shirt sat on her shoulders inside her jacket. She said it kept her really warm. Just thought I'd share since there are some of you that only get a few cold days per year and don't want to invest in a lot of gear.7
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lporter229 wrote: »I just learned a new tip for winter running. A girl at run group this morning made a makeshift belaclava out of a t-shirt. She put it over her head but did not put her head all the way through the neck hole. Then she tied the sleeves behind her neck. The body of the shirt sat on her shoulders inside her jacket. She said it kept her really warm. Just thought I'd share since there are some of you that only get a few cold days per year and don't want to invest in a lot of gear.
That's how I make my son a ninja mask. Lol
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January goal --> 75.
Welcome new runners! And all of us oldies. 2 -
@MNLittleFinn wrote: »
Just let it get colder, the pain goes away...LOLAlphaHowls wrote: »@MNLittleFinn wrote: »@AlphaHowls what's wrong with weather below those temps?
Nothing wrong with the temperatures, I am just cold and below that I just feel pain from the chill
I wonder if the pain of being cold all the time ever really goes away. According to those around me, my temperature gauge is warped.
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@abutcher2122 My first race was a 5K Turkey Trot at my college. I always remembered hearing about it & never doing it so when I planned to run it when I was home for Thanksgiving. Then the grocery store I had worked at was doing on Thanksgiving so I signed up for that too. So I did a 5K and a 5-mile race within a week and was hooked. I picked them because of connections.
Now I look at where, when, and what I get. I like the medals that the Rock N Roll series give away so I do that one. I like the jackets and hot chocolate at the Hot Chocolate race so I do that. Those are big races and have a party feel to them. But I've also found smaller, local races that I love for a variety of reasons (too many to list).
Although it seems fun to be in on the inaugural race, I tend to stay away from those. I signed up for one recently and it was canceled and will supposedly be done in February (I chose to transfer my registration over refund).
Like I signed up for a WTF quarter marathon yesterday. The name, shirt and medal first attracted me but it's also a trail race and I want to do more of those.
My first race was also a 5k Turkey Trot my sophomore year of college. It was in Madison WI. I wore sweat pants and a sweat shirt. It was freezing out. I remember how heavy and wet sweats would get! Thank God for advances in running clothing!4 -
Goal for January is 189 miles. A bunch of 13 milers in there. I guess this HM training plan really gets you comfortable running a half marathon!3
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@abutcher2122 My first race was a 5K Turkey Trot at my college. I always remembered hearing about it & never doing it so when I planned to run it when I was home for Thanksgiving. Then the grocery store I had worked at was doing on Thanksgiving so I signed up for that too. So I did a 5K and a 5-mile race within a week and was hooked. I picked them because of connections.
Now I look at where, when, and what I get. I like the medals that the Rock N Roll series give away so I do that one. I like the jackets and hot chocolate at the Hot Chocolate race so I do that. Those are big races and have a party feel to them. But I've also found smaller, local races that I love for a variety of reasons (too many to list).
Although it seems fun to be in on the inaugural race, I tend to stay away from those. I signed up for one recently and it was canceled and will supposedly be done in February (I chose to transfer my registration over refund).
Like I signed up for a WTF quarter marathon yesterday. The name, shirt and medal first attracted me but it's also a trail race and I want to do more of those.
My first race was also a 5k Turkey Trot my sophomore year of college. It was in Madison WI. I wore sweat pants and a sweat shirt. It was freezing out. I remember how heavy and wet sweats would get! Thank God for advances in running clothing!
Mine was at UW-LaCrosse LOL but it was freezing that morning! It was November 2012. I want to say it was like 10 degrees with the windchill? There was frost and everyone was hiding out in the athletic building. My dad ran with me and caught the race bug too.3 -
@Elise4270 - Hot Cocoa is one of my favorites. I will be running on my road near my house, so I may have some after Running.
I talked to my husband about the weather and running. He did make the suggestion to wait until late in the day to run when the temperatures will get above freezing for about 4-5 hours each day. I usually am a morning runner, so I may try this on Monday and see how it goes. Our holiday was extended until Tuesday- so I have a 3 day work week this week. So if it works on Monday I can repeat on Tuesday. Wednesday is a scheduled rest day, Thursday I will be running in 20 F temperature, Friday cross training day - I usually ride my bicycle. Saturday temps will be back in the 50s F. So I am going to try to work with the items I have on hand for cold weather running.3 -
Goal for January- 75 miles
Upcoming races (Question marks are races not yet registered for):
Q50 Resolution Run - 01/06/2018 - ?
Louisiana Marathon Quarter Marathon - 01/13/2018
Mardi Gras Mambo 10K -02/17/2018
OLOLCH Amazing Challenge 5K and 10K - 03/10-11/2018 - ?
Q50 Races Sunset Gulf 3/24/2018 -?
BIG EASY BIG HEART 5K 7/21/2018 -?2 -
This is my first ever Running Challenge. Right now I just have to run on the treadmill (today's high was -8F and the ground is covered in ice) but I'm making lemonade with those lemons...my goal this month is to work on running an even pace. When I run outdoors my pace is all over the place, but when I'm on a treadmill I have to stick with it. I am not a fast runner so I need to get used to keeping up the pace when I feel out of breath or sore, and just work through it.
Last year I trained for and ran 3 5ks (and one 6k) in October-December. My main goal for 2018 is to train for and run a 10k. But until then...
Goal for January - 30 miles at 5mph7 -
Starting training for Grandma's Marathon in June, and getting back into better shape. Here's to winter running!8 -
Welcome GrayduckMN and LCHotaling!0
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Welcome from a fellow Minnesotan!GrayduckMN wrote: »This is my first ever Running Challenge. Right now I just have to run on the treadmill (today's high was -8F and the ground is covered in ice) but I'm making lemonade with those lemons...my goal this month is to work on running an even pace. When I run outdoors my pace is all over the place, but when I'm on a treadmill I have to stick with it. I am not a fast runner so I need to get used to keeping up the pace when I feel out of breath or sore, and just work through it.
Last year I trained for and ran 3 5ks (and one 6k) in October-December. My main goal for 2018 is to train for and run a 10k. But until then...
Goal for January - 30 miles at 5mph
Welcome! I ran Grandma's last year. They do an amazing job putting on a marathon!LCHotaling wrote: »
Starting training for Grandma's Marathon in June, and getting back into better shape. Here's to winter running!1 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I had the crazy idea I needed to move all my run data to nike+. So it's Friday night and I am moving 2ish years of runkeeper to nike. Not sure if I can move Fitbit. That will be another day. HAH
Then I will have all my date back to 2012 in one place. I think. I tried a bunch of Apps over the years. And before 2012 I didn't track.
@RunsOnEspresso Well done for getting the data together in one place as much as possible. Love extensive stats! I assume most of it was on Nike+ or did you start using that app and liked it better than RunKeeper? Haven't tried either and would be interested in your views.
Luckily I started using Strava on about my third run, which was in September 2015. It's got everything I've done since. #loveStrava0 -
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LCHotaling wrote: »
Starting training for Grandma's Marathon in June, and getting back into better shape. Here's to winter running!
I did that one in 2013. It was well run and essentially downhill the whole way. Super friendly too. Good luck!1
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