January 2018 Running Challenge
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JessicaMcB wrote: »@Orphia congrats on the secretary position and the pacing- busiest woman in the biz
So I got in to LSU. There were 55 or 65 spots in the 100 mile I believe, registration opened at 8:00, I had my credit card processed and my reg confirmed by 8:01 (yes I'm neurotic lol). I was the 42nd entrant...holy eff. All distances sold out in a few hours, I am expecting this race to be epic
While I was trying to come down off the stress of race before the race I checked my email and found out that I landed one of the major sponsorships I went for this year- I'll be able to tell you who I'll be running for in 2018 as of Feb 1st
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*Lost Souls 100 Miler, September 7
Wow, @JessicaMcB bravo on landing sponsorship!!! An elite in our midst! Though we knew that already.
And that's exciting about the Lost Souls Ultra 100 miler!
Another thing I've been busy with was organising an "Ask Me Anything" with a 30-yr-old guy in the UK who's run 330+ marathons/ultras, which happened this morning before I went off to do pacing at parkrun. It was fascinating!
He doesn't eat anything or drink during marathons! And he doesn't feel any pain either.
People like you and he are so fascinating to me.
Actually, all runners are fascinating!
A lady at parkrun started a few weeks ago and walked it in 50 minutes, saying she didn't think she could run. Today she was running/walking, and did it in 44 minutes! I had to wipe away tears while she was talking about how happy she was.
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MNLittleFinn wrote: »And, now my race calendar is officially full,
Can you try adding your blog link to your MFP profile? Surely that would be allowed.1 -
@JessicaMcB - Congratulations on getting into the race and on the sponsorship!
@HonuNui - Awesome picture! I have missed them!
I am still sick and not running. Maybe by Monday - will have to wait and see. I haven't been sick in so long it is hard for me to know where I am, or predict when I might feel well enough to run again. As long as it is before the 4th I should be ok for my HM - to at least just finish if not really race it
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Wow there is so much great news on this thread in the last 24 hours! Congratulations to all!
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The whole of last week I was down with the flu. The flu got deep into my lungs this time, felt as if I was coughing my lungs out at times. I even had to get meds to give my lungs (and rest of the body) the rest they needed, but I am grateful that it was nothing more serious.
I am giving myself this weekend to get really better. Monday back to work and hopefully some short runs during the week. So frustrating that my last run was a PR and then having to to pretty much start from scratch again.6 -
JessicaMcB wrote: »
While I was trying to come down off the stress of race before the race I checked my email and found out that I landed one of the major sponsorships I went for this year- I'll be able to tell you who I'll be running for in 2018 as of Feb 1st
I will likely never be at the "sponsorship" level, but I was wondering, can you tell us more about what that means? Something beyond wearing a baseball cap I am sure. Do they just cover races fees, or what?1 -
Another thing I've been busy with was organising an "Ask Me Anything" with a 30-yr-old guy in the UK who's run 330+ marathons/ultras, which happened this morning before I went off to do pacing at parkrun. It was fascinating!
He doesn't eat anything or drink during marathons! And he doesn't feel any pain either.
People like you and he are so fascinating to me.
I wonder if that is true in all weather? I mean in 50 degrees I could run a 1/2 with no water or food and I am not exactly anything like an elite. But during the hot and humid summer? I would struggle to do a 5k with water never mind with out!A lady at parkrun started a few weeks ago and walked it in 50 minutes, saying she didn't think she could run. Today she was running/walking, and did it in 44 minutes! I had to wipe away tears while she was talking about how happy she was.
@Orphia you are just killing these past few posts with not only being awesome but having awesome stories! YOU are an elite of sort that I strive to be. Not one that can run 2 hour marathon, but one that can find and create tears of joy.5 -
PastorVincent wrote: »JessicaMcB wrote: »
While I was trying to come down off the stress of race before the race I checked my email and found out that I landed one of the major sponsorships I went for this year- I'll be able to tell you who I'll be running for in 2018 as of Feb 1st
I will likely never be at the "sponsorship" level, but I was wondering, can you tell us more about what that means? Something beyond wearing a baseball cap I am sure. Do they just cover races fees, or what?
Good question. Note- I am running a HM today and with my Brooks shoes, Nike top layer, and Under Armour pants I have paid a significant amount to sponsor them in this race!!11 -
10.1 can't believe it took 20 days of January before I ran double digits.
@PastorVincent you may need to stay away from Red Robin. Lol
Also let me give you some of your own advice 3 hr limit on training runs. Hope the weather is good and the run is satisfying.1 -
Trails were icy today, but I must say the "screw shoes" were awesome! They were selling traction aids that go over your shoes, and the guy laughed when I went to check them out and showed him my shoes, but I didn't buy any because I think mine worked better.
I was somewhat disappointed, somewhat satisfied with my time - it was within my overall goal for the season, but I've been getting slower every month (since the first race in this series in October). After marathon recovery, I need to focus on speedwork a bit more.
My son moved up one place to 3rd this time. I think that's about his limit this season, based on the size of the kids that came in 1st and 2nd. But 4th place boy is the same size as him and has almost taken him twice now. This time was REALLY close. I said, "that boy looks like a good competitor for you. You can make friends with him, congratulate him after the race. But during the race, do your best to beat him".
Upcoming races:
1/28 Madeira Marathon (Funchal, Portugal)
2/17 CityTrail 5k (morning) + Lublin 10k (night race)
3/17 CityTrail 5k
3/18 CityTrail 5k (in Warsaw, because I got a free start)
4/8 Lublin 10k
5/13 Lublin Marathon
Not registered, not sure yet, might just bike all summer:
6/23 Kraśnik Half-Marathon (?)
9/23 Loch Ness Marathon (?)6 -
I finally made it back from Key West, about 1 am Friday (over 25 hours delayed). And I immediately regretted coming back. If only I could afford it, I would be a snowbird for sure.
Although I ran twice after my race in Key West, because I couldn't stand not to run given the weather and the ocean right there, I am taking some more rest time after the HM so I don't burn out physically or mentally. I had set my alarm this morning to go to the long run and when it went off, I was brought to my senses and said "no, thanks, plan calls for rest for the week after HM" and turned it off. Plus the dog wanted to sleep in, and in the rare event that happens, I want to seize the opportunity!
In a moment of insanity this morning though, I signed up for the NYC marathon lottery.
If I get in, this would be my sign that I am training for a marathon I guess!
@_nikkiwolf_ Good luck at your races today! Hope you figured out a good solution for clothes, it does sound miserable to stand around cold and wet between races. I would have signed up too - such value!
@HRKinchen Great job on your first nonstop 5k! Tremendous achievement.
@hjeppley good luck on your night half! 6 pm is an interesting start time. I think your eating plan seems like a good approach.
@BruinsGal_91 good luck to you tomorrow on your 10k!
Good luck to @LaurenFOB2301 as well! I didn't go back far enough to see what your event is but saw some other good luck wishes, so I'll add mine!
Great job pacing @Orphia!! So impressed. I would have totally run with you as my pacer - I'm still looking to crack 30 minutes for a 5k. I think I've done it in a 5k split in a longer race but every 5k I've done recently something happens and I don't get it. Anyway, so happy for you in your expanding roles with your parkrun group and all your success!
Congrats to @MNLittleFinn and @JessicaMcB on getting into your crazy person epic races.
@zdyb23456 awesome job on your great time for a HM distance - with ice and snow!
Sorry for the cold weather in the south where it is not expected. I felt the pain of all the problems it caused in Atlanta. Not the best time to fly Delta through their hub. Fortunately I actually didn't spend much time physically there - just a quick run between flights once I actually got there. (PS, thank goodness I'm in shape to do that kind of run now - I would not have made it a couple of years ago).
@HonuNui love your snorkeling pic - this one especially! I love turtles so much. I went on a sailing, snorkeling and kayaking excursion in Key West but it was so cold everyone chickened out of the snorkeling. I was tempted and would have done it if anyone else did, but it was very cold and choppy too, so the visibility would not have been great. I did get to do the kayaking and we saw a lot of birds of different varities and one of these:
A spotted sea hare!
Have a great weekend everyone! Good luck with races to anyone I missed.
Edited to add congrats to @polskagirl01 on your race and congrats to your son too!7 -
cburke8909 wrote: »10.1 can't believe it took 20 days of January before I ran double digits.
@PastorVincent you may need to stay away from Red Robin. Lol
Well, there are only so many places I can eat due to having to avoid gluten right now (still not sure I have to or not, but looking more and more real). Plus we had a $25 gift card AND a BOGO-50% coupon. Full dinner, including tip, cost me $1.68.
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Apologies for double-posting, but my previous post was so long I didn't want to add to it again. I just wanted to comment about how much fun I had doing a destination race vacation. I travel solo 90% of the time when I do travel, and this was one of the best trips I've had. The camaraderie of runners was amazing. I met runners everywhere I went (it's a small island) and immediately had things to talk about. I stayed at a guest house type of hotel and had the most fun sitting by the pool and in the whirlpool chit-chatting with other runners. One couple in particular almost convinced me to sign up for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on the spot. Lol.
I am just blown away by the fact that I can do this (run) and enjoy so many benefits, the biggest of which has to be all the friends and acquaintances I've made along the way - including all of you invisible friends here! /end mushy feelings post.15 -
katharmonic wrote: »Apologies for double-posting, but my previous post was so long I didn't want to add to it again. I just wanted to comment about how much fun I had doing a destination race vacation. I travel solo 90% of the time when I do travel, and this was one of the best trips I've had. The camaraderie of runners was amazing. I met runners everywhere I went (it's a small island) and immediately had things to talk about. I stayed at a guest house type of hotel and had the most fun sitting by the pool and in the whirlpool chit-chatting with other runners. One couple in particular almost convinced me to sign up for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on the spot. Lol.
The Monumental Marathon is a really well run race and a great course--you should totally do it! My husband has done the half for 4 years in a row. If I ever decide to try to BQ, that will be the one I do. I'll probably wait until I turn 50 first though so I have a better shot. In the meantime I'll focus more on trails!
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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
1/9 - 5.8 km
1/10 - strength plus core
1/11 - 5.5 km
1/12 - rest
1/13 - 10.4 km
1/14 - rest
1/15 - rest
1/16 - 5.8 km
1/17 - 3.2 km
1/18 - 5.4 km
1/19 - strength
1/20 - 6.3km
66.3/80 km (stretch goal 100 km)
Frosty and foggy out this morning. I was a bit underdressed, I think because of the fog - it made it feel a few degrees cooler than it was.
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 15K8 -
@shanaber - sorry you are sick! I'm so afraid of catching the flu because it sounds SO bad this year. I had it for 7 full days last February ... and with teaching HS students we are starting to see some missing. In my computer lab, it always happens something like this:
Period 1, computer #5 - kid is out sick
Next day, Period 2, computer #5 - kid is out sick
... and so on.
I try to spray down the keyboards, mice but I can't remember between every period.
The school put a ton of hand sanitizers everywhere and emailed the parents - "don't send your kid to school sick!" Meanwhile they told the teachers on Thursday .. we have so many teachers out on Friday that there are no subs available so you must come to school unless it is an absolute emergency.
Did a 43 mile bike ride today. Had a really hard time keeping up - basically was dropped. I know it's because I'm doing too much. After HM I may slow down. Yeah, right, don't quote me on that.
1/1 - 4.5 miles #RWRunStreak Day 40!!! I’m done!
1/2 - REST day!
1/3 - Strength training - glutes/arms
1/4 - 5 miles
1/5 - strength training - glutes/arms W4C
1/6 - 8 miles
1/7 - strength training - arms only
1/8 - strength training - glutes
1/9 - 4 miles
1/10 - REST day
1/11 - 4 miles
1/12 - 3.75 miles
1/13 - 44 miles biking
1/14 - 3 miles + glutes
1/15 - REST
1/16 - StrengthTraining - a new program including Glutes
1/17 - 4 miles
1/18 - Strength training w1d2
1/19 - 3 miles + strength training W1 D3
1/20 - 43 miles biking
Upcoming:
Daytona Beach HM - 2/4/19
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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.
01.08.18 - 8 mm. @ 9:00 pace. / Bike Trainer for 45 minutes.
01.10.18 - 11 m. 8:31 pace.
01.11.18 - 5.2 m. 8:40 pace.
01.12.18 - 4 m. 9:00 pace.
01.13.18 - 12.8 m. 8:25 pace. / Bike Trainer for 60 minutes.
01.14.18 - 9 m. 9:20 pace. /Bike Trainer for 90 minutes.
01.16.18 - 8.5 m. 9:20 pace.
01.17.18 - 8 m. 9:25 pace. Head wasnt in the right damn place tonight.
01.18.18 - 9.1 m. 9:22 pace. TM Rolling Hills program.
01.19.18 - 7.3 m. 8:55 pace
01.20.18 - Bike & Run planned.
January Goal - 220 total running miles. Begin IM 70.3 Bike Training program.
Upcoming Events:
1.27.18 - Mississippi Blues Marathon
3.4.18 - Little Rock Marathon
4.7.18 - Yakima River Canyon Marathon3 -
@PastorVincent you got me there. I can't pass a good deal, especially when the food is so enjoyable. I'm conditioned at this point to only tollerate a respectable amount of carbs.(1/2 a bun for burgers at most, lettuce wrap if I want fries.) It less of a choice then a reality that my stomach will react poorly. There are times I wish I could but other times I'm happy I can't. Beware with the glutton, if you keep not eating it, you may not be able to after awhile.0
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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
1/18 5miles
1/19 13.1miles!
1/20 5miles
Dragged myself out to run 5 miles and was glad I did. The weather was wonderful- sunny and mid 40ies. A huge swing from freezing snowy weather!
My mind is a bit stressed about the government shutdown. I’m hearing we won’t get paid, which makes me so upset. My husband is deployed overseas putting his life on the line and is now not getting paid for it.
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PastorVincent wrote: »cburke8909 wrote: »10.1 can't believe it took 20 days of January before I ran double digits.
@PastorVincent you may need to stay away from Red Robin. Lol
Well, there are only so many places I can eat due to having to avoid gluten right now (still not sure I have to or not, but looking more and more real). Plus we had a $25 gift card AND a BOGO-50% coupon. Full dinner, including tip, cost me $1.68.
Red Robin is delicious, but a burger and fries easily puts me over my calories! Definitely a splurge. Sometimes I try to save half my burger for lunch the next day, but then I eat more fries so not exactly saving any calories. Haha
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