January 2018 Running Challenge

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  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
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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
    1/10 6miles
    1/11 13.1miles!
    1/12 8.09miles
    1/13 4miles
    1/14 rest
    1/15 5.75miles
    1/16 6.15miles
    1/17 9.17miles

    Well school was cancelled because snow was forecasted! It didn’t start snowing until 3:45! Oh well, now I’m waiting to hear if school will be closed tomorrow now that it is actually snowing.

    I ran in this morning. It was one of those runs that felt great, like I could have gone forever.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
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    hjeppley wrote: »
    I am also way behind on the comments! I'll also try to catch up but so far behind in work right now after being sick last week. I water walked in the lazy river at our rec center on Monday, then Tuesday it was super cold and I just couldn't bring myself to run outside for the first time this year, so ran around the indoor track for 4 mi at the rec center (just hate the dreadmill and last time I ran on one before a big race I hurt myself!). Really pushed it for the last mile and that was kind of fun to not be hampered by road/trail conditions. Did some yoga this morning then I wanted to see what running in the snow (7 mi mostly on snowy sidewalks) would be like since it looks like that is what I am going to be running in for the trail half on Saturday night. Unfortunately it is going to be above freezing (high 30s °F) so I think wet cold feet are going to be a real problem (any suggestions?).


    I suffered this last week during two runs. I kept running through slushy puddles and soaking my feet. I found while I was running it wasn’t bad other than the initial shock of them getting wet. I mean my feet didn’t really feel cold even after they got wet. I wear belaga socks.

    I would definitely bring dry socks and shoes to change into afterwards.
  • skippygirlsmom
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    @ceciliaslater I feel the same way about cold weather running. It’s the getting dressed to get out there, but then I’m happy I did. That’s a shame about the homeless man, makes me so sad.
    @katharmonic the giraffe comparison made me laugh. Hope you get home eventually
    @crazychlobug09 Hope your daughter’s ankle is better soon. Yeah for birthday races.
    @zdyb23456 we had no school on Friday because of a winter advisory…we got zero snow, they were off Monday for MLK day, off Tuesday because of winter advisory – we got about ½ of snow, they were off today because the roads were icy and we have a 2 hour delay tomorrow.
    @hjeppley I vote wool socks to keep them dry and warm.
  • hjeppley
    hjeppley Posts: 230 Member
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    @skippygirlsmom Good suggestion. I was planning on wool already (and that should help with warmth) but I think dry isn’t going to happen on trails with melting snow and 38 degrees.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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    hjeppley wrote: »
    @skippygirlsmom Good suggestion. I was planning on wool already (and that should help with warmth) but I think dry isn’t going to happen on trails with melting snow and 38 degrees.

    @hjeppley the wool should help keep warm even if wet. How about a pair of gaiters to keep the snow out? Won't help much with slush though.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
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    1/1/17 1.65 Leg Day
    1/2/17 Rest
    1/3/17 Rest
    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
    1/9/17 3
    1/10/17 Rest
    1/11/17 Rest
    1/12/17 Shoulders & Triceps
    1/13/17 3.17
    1/14/17 6.25
    1/15/17 3.28
    1/16/17 Rest
    1/17/17 2.75

    Total 28.65 of 50

    I was scheduled for 3 but wasn't really feeling (long day at work, headache, wanting to cry) but at least I went out. Friday I have 2 on the schedule but I'll probably add a bit more to make up.

    I am trying to figure out if I want to aim for the quarter or half marathon for this https://131events.com/hot-as-hell-half/ I'm doing it because a wood medal and the tank top is hilarious! I'm also trying to decide if I do the rock n roll vegas marathon in November. It has a 5 hour cut off and I'm not sure I can handle that.
  • PastorVincent
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    shanaber wrote: »
    @hjeppley - I agree with @skippygirlsmom on the wool socks. They won't cause blisters when if they get wet.

    Definitely wool socks. Look up the Darn Tough line of socks on Amazon. They have a thousand different colors and thicknesses to choose from and are guaranteed to never ever wear out.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
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    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
    01/08/2018 - 7.0 MPH for 7 miles at 4% grade
    01/09/2018 - 10 miles @ 8:58 pace
    01/10/2018 - *grumble grumble meetings*
    01/11/2018 - 11 miles @ 8:34 pace
    01/12/2018 - *grumble* *grumble*
    01/13/2018 - 7.0 MPH for 7 miles at 4.25% grade
    01/14/2018 - 11 miles @ 9:46 pace - in the snow.
    01/15/2018 - 7.0 MPH for 6 miles at 4.5% grade
    01/16/2018 - *grumble grumble*
    01/17/2018 - 7.0 MPH for 10.3 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)

    Decided that running Dreadmill was better than running dark icey streets with rush hour traffic. Dreadmill had a very off day it seems. At one point it insisted I do a cool down, and I was constantly fighting with it to get it to change its mind. So I got off at 10.3 miles when I could have done 11 or 13. *sigh*

    BUT IT IS GOING TO BE IN THE 40sF THIS WEEKEND! I might be able to get a legit long run in! Probably be flooding from all the snow melt though. *shrugs* Might just need bring a raft...
  • penko47
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  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    edited January 2018
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    @HRKinchen Yay for you! Running 2 miles non-stop is a huge milestone! Bravo on your excellent "slow running" experiment, and I look forward to hearing how you go again after a day or two of rest.
  • 07KatieP13
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  • hjeppley
    hjeppley Posts: 230 Member
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    Thanks everyone for the advice! I tend to wear mostly Injinji toe socks (including a couple of pairs of wool ones) because I have a couple of misbehaving toes that are much happier when they are separated (kind of like siblings!). I am wondering if I’d be better off with “regular” socks so the toes can keep each other warm instead in the slush....

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