January 2018 Running Challenge

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  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
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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!).
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited January 2018
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    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Orphia 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. :smile:


    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?)
  • Ackerman1227
    Ackerman1227 Posts: 2 Member
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    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...
  • mustb60
    mustb60 Posts: 1,090 Member
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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~Badminton
  • bride001
    bride001 Posts: 153 Member
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    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 -?
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    @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.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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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.
  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
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    Another rest day. Can't shake this cold slept more than 9 hours and it felt like I slept 4.
  • sarahthes
    sarahthes Posts: 3,252 Member
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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...
  • bride001
    bride001 Posts: 153 Member
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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!
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
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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.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
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    bride001 wrote: »
    @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.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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    bride001 wrote: »
    @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.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited January 2018
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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.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    edited January 2018
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    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.

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