January 2018 Running Challenge

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  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
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    _nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
    katharmonic wrote: »
    For those of you who had some interest in the Niagara Falls Women's Half - they also have a 5k too this year for the first time...less commitment and still runs past the falls twice!
    Unfortunately, my problem isn't the distance of the race, but the distance *to* the race location :wink:

    The only time I went to the Niagara falls, I was three years old. I remember ((or maybe I just heard the story often enough from my family)) running back and forth over the border a lot, so that I could say I visited the US 11 times and Canada 10 times :grin:

    Where I live now, I could run in two different countries every day. But this reminded me to look up a half marathon I heard about: the "3-Länder-Lauf". It's a loop from Switzerland to France to Germany back to France. The start is 2.5-3 hours drive away from me. That seems really far away for a race, but I have to admit I'm kind of tempted to make it my big event for spring. The course is incredibly flat!

    You should do it!!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Was planning today to rest and do a long run tomorrow, but it is flipping 53F and clear skies and sunny. Tomorrow will be 40 and rainy!

    Strongly considering tomorrow being a rest day.

    I'd say that sounds like a good idea.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
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    Looking at the wear pattern on my shoes, its like I do not even need 75% of the sole. heh.

  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
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    Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
    01/01/18 :::: 4.5 :::: 4.5
    01/02/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 4.5
    01/03/18 :::: 2.5 :::: 7.0
    01/04/18 :::: 3.0 :::: 10.0
    01/05/18 :::: 7.2 :::: 17.2
    01/06/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 17.2
    01/07/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 17.2
    01/08/18 :::: 3.0 :::: 20.2
    01/09/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 20.2
    01/10/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 23.4
    01/11/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 26.4
    01/12/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 26.4
    01/13/18 :::: 2.1 :::: 28.6
    01/14/18 :::: 13.1 :::: 41.7
    01/15/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 41.7
    01/16/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 41.7
    01/17/18 :::: 4.4 :::: 46.0
    01/18/18 :::: 4.1 :::: 50.2
    01/19/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 50.2
    01/20/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 50.2
    01/21/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 50.2
    01/22/18 :::: 3.7 :::: 53.9
    01/23/18 :::: 3.0 :::: 56.9
    01/24/18 :::: 3.0 :::: 59.9
    01/25/18 :::: 2.7 :::: 62.6

    Good run today, sunny and upper 30s F. But had to cut it short for my friend's schedule (and I wasn't up for going back out again on my own after we stopped because that would mean running back up the hill again). Two good dog walks today also though, so a little something to justify all the excess carbs I seem to be craving today.

    Tomorrow morning should be good weather again for the group long run before it turns to rain. Hopefully that forecast holds.

    @sarahthes I'm not jealous of your blizzard, but it is kind of fun sometimes to run in, at least if you don't twist an ankle or get snow in your socks. Love your big smile in the photo, looks like you had fun.

    @_nikkiwolf_ The "3-Länder-Lauf" sounds so awesome! I want to do that. I laugh a bit that 2-3 hours away seems so far for a race though. That's what the Niagara Falls one is for me and that seems pretty close to me!
  • kat_ontherun
    kat_ontherun Posts: 45 Member
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    PastorVincent wrote: »
    So that stunk. Weather is GREAT, low humidity, 55F and sunny. I decided to try for an unrested long run but failed. Ugh.

    There was something in my shoe, and at first, I kicked my toe against the ground and it seemed to roll free but by mile 5.5 or so it was getting annoying again so I stopped and dumped out my shoe. I thought that was the end of it, but I was wrong. By mile 10 I was limping so I just stopped my Garmin and walked home. When I got home I took of my shoe and dumped it again and many more little stones came out. I have no idea where they came from, but I have a huge blister now. *sigh*

    At least blisters are only a minor annoyance and heal quickly.

    Rocks in running shoes are the worst! Just when you think that they're gone - surprise! This has happened to me too many times. Sorry that it ruined your run - 10 miles is still awesome though.
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
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    PastorVincent wrote: »
    So that stunk. Weather is GREAT, low humidity, 55F and sunny. I decided to try for an unrested long run but failed. Ugh.

    There was something in my shoe, and at first, I kicked my toe against the ground and it seemed to roll free but by mile 5.5 or so it was getting annoying again so I stopped and dumped out my shoe. I thought that was the end of it, but I was wrong. By mile 10 I was limping so I just stopped my Garmin and walked home. When I got home I took of my shoe and dumped it again and many more little stones came out. I have no idea where they came from, but I have a huge blister now. *sigh*

    At least blisters are only a minor annoyance and heal quickly.

    @PastorVincent You can try trail gaiters to keep the rocks out : http://trailrunnermag.com/gear/accessories/trail-running-gaiters-yay-or-nay.html

    I am always worried about rocks, sock seams, etc... because I have foot neuropathy from an autoimmune disorder. Basically, I can't feel large portions of my feet. You would think that would be an asset to a runner. Believe it or not, pain is actually good for you. It lets you know when something is wrong before you really f@#k things up.

    Anyway, I tried trail gaiters (https://dirtygirlgaiters.com/) out of an abundance of caution. They work, however, they are HOT. I don't wear them in the summer. Living on the edge - LOL.
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
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    sarahthes wrote: »
    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 - 6.3 km
    1/21 - strength
    1/22 - rest
    1/23 - 5.0 km
    1/24 - 3.0 km
    1/25 - 4.2 km

    78.5/80 km (stretch goal 100 km)

    I was only 0.8km away from my planned distance last night but I bagged it early because I couldn't find the sidewalk anymore. It was a glorious run in the middle of a blizzard. Sky was bright with reflected light off the fresh snow, the snow was coming down sideways and filling my footprints as I ran. But I kept accidentally finding myself on the road or nearly turning an ankle on a buried windrow so I decided safe was better than fun. Also, snow had crept up the inside of my leggings and down the inside of my socks.

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    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 15K

    @sarahthes Your picture is making me cold just looking at it! Kudos for running in a blizzard! I live in the south so, naturally, I am allergic to cold. We had one ice/snow day this winter and I huddled under a blanket fort all day.
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,493 Member
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    @sarahthes love the photo! Looks like wonderful weather for running!

    @PastorVincent one thing I've learned running trails is that you're better off taking the time to remove the rock immediately rather than put up with it even for a mile.

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