January 2018 Running Challenge
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@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.
This. Even on road, I stop and readjust ASAP. Better to drop a little time early than risk mkre pain later.0 -
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MNLittleFinn wrote: »@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.
This. Even on road, I stop and readjust ASAP. Better to drop a little time early than risk mkre pain later.
In hindsight, I definitely should have, but after I shook the foot I thought I had moved the rock out of harm's way.
The thing is I still struggle to get started so I try not to stop for any reason, cause starting back up takes a lot more willpower than just keeping going. *shrugs*
Ah well, at least blisters are minor and heal without much effort.1 -
kat_ontherun wrote: »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.
Thanks! I have to remind my self that it was not that long ago I was concerned I would never walk again. Running 10 miles is a far cry from that!5 -
amymoreorless wrote: »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.
Yeah, those look good for the well below freezing days, but I think my feet would burst into flames if I wore them year round!
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PastorVincent wrote: »I have to remind my self that it was not that long ago I was concerned I would never walk again.!
We need to hear more of that story, @PastorVincent. 1 -
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
10 Jan – 13.1 km
11 Jan – 11 km
13 Jan – 5 km parkrun 28:29 & made a new Strava friend
14 Jan – 16 km pretending to be a F1 racing driver
16 Jan – 10 km
19 Jan – 5 km practicing pacing using Garmin alerts 29:45
20 Jan – 5 km parkrun pacer 29:40
21 Jan – 30.6 km
24 Jan – 10 km
25 Jan – 5.5 km sprints
27 Jan – 10.2 km including 5 km parkrun 27:59
Jan goal: 170 km
Jan total: 177 km
Passed my goal!
Had a lovely morning at a nearby parkrun with family and friends.
Was 8th female out of 61. I had planned to run easy, but something about this parkrun makes me race it!
After parkrun I did a proper easy 5 km, along the foreshore. It was lovely. Followed that with coffee, scone, and lots of parkrun conversation.
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January Running Challenge
Goal: 90 km
Ran: 80/90 km
26/1/18 Run 6 km
25/1/18 Walk 10 km
24/1/18 Run 6 km
23/1/18 Run 10 km
22/1/18 SL A walk 6 km
20-21/1/18 rest days
19/1/18 Run 10 km
18/1/18 SL B
17/1/18 Run 7.3 km (48.1)
13/1/18 Rest day
12/1/18 SL A Circuit training
11/1/18 Run 8.3 km
10/1/18 Run 7.5 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
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Finally after two weeks my body feels ready for a run again. One week I was home with the flu and coughing terribly. Had to see the GP to get medication and have my lungs checked to rule out pneumonia Last week I was back to work (still on medication part of it) Decided to concentrate on walking and cycling. Cycling is my commute and works out to be 90 km this week.
Today first run 3km and time was not too bad. Will have to build up again and can totally forget about meeting 60km this month, but that is OK considering circumstances. I'll see where I finish this month
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12 miles longest run of the year so far. Nice and easy nothing below 10 min/mile.
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Thank you, everyone, for the hugs and kind words. Tough day ahead, but ... Well, no but. It just is what it is.
Ran a 5K on the TM this morning. Felt alright, although last night's fajitas, 'ritas and queso definitely made it a bit more taxing than it should've been. But I finished without stopping to walk for the second time now. And that felt pretty darn good.
MTD: 43.1/45
1/2 - 1.0 + 2.0
1/3 - 1.25
1/5 - 1.3
1/6 - 1.5 + 2.0
1/7 - 2.25
1/8 - 1.5
1/9 - 1.7
1/11 - 1.5
1/13 - 2.0 + 1.5
1/14 - 3.1
1/16 - 2.0
1/17 - 2.5
1/18 - 3.5
1/21 - 2.5
1/22 - 2.5
1/24 - 2.5
1/25 - 1.5
1/27 - 3.5
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Goals for 2018:
- Run 500 miles
- Run a nonstop (no walking) 5K
- Run/walk my first 10K
- Run 3+ trail races
- Run in 3+ states
Races:
1/27 - Mississippi Blues Marathon 5K (Registered) - DNS
2/14 - Luv 2 Run 2.14M virtual (Registered)
2/18 - Q50 Trails Extravaganza 5M (Registered)
3/10 - Hammond Shamrock Run 5K
3/18 - Shamrockin Run 8K in NOLA
3/31 - Crescent City Classic 10K
4/20 - Star Wars Dark Side 5K in WDW (Registered)
5/12 - Q50 Cinco de Mayo Trail Race 5K
6/21 - Summer Solstice 6.21M
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@Orphia Thanks for the advice. I've actually only ever taken BC only for a few months, back, like 24 or so years ago? lol I was hit on both sides of my family with the "migraine gene", my maternal grandmother had them her whole life, & my father & his father had them (they went dormant for them). My brother has them too, as well as 1 of my sons. It's a delight!
1/8 - 2.22
1/9 - 2.23
1/13 - 2.21
1/15 - 2.00
1/22 - 2.22
1/25 - 2.28
1/27 - 2.30 - 15.46
Today's run was interesting! I've backed up the CT10K to week 4 to get "control" again. This morning is Week 4, run 3. Last night, I did the mental thing "ahh, just chill. You aren't running to impress anyone, who's gonna know"..." and all the other "reasons" why I "shouldn't" run. So, I woke up, got in my running gear & laced up. Got home, looked at the Nike data...almost fell over! I did a negative split. Not only that, but in the run parts, I saw that I was running in my goal pace...no, beyond...make that way beyond! See, I was running in the low 12's aiming for the 11's before all my foot surgeries. Now I'm trying to get back to the 12's. Today, I was in the 12's, some 11's..and a few times hit the 10's!
See what happens when you don't listen to yourself?
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RACE: Gasparilla 5K - 2/24/18
2018 year goal: 200 miles: 15.46 run, 184.54 to go!
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Completed my 3rd 5k with a new PR of 35:35. i probably could have gotten it under 35 but i had to stop and tie my shoe at mile 2. Im so close to making my goal for this month but yet it still seems so far away. Might have to sign up for a 10k tomorrow for that extra push to meet my goal.
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Does anyone have the link for the video on doing the lace lock when tying your shoes? I know it was posted a while back, but I just can't seem to find it. I thought someone on here might have it handy.0
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Does anyone have the link for the video on doing the lace lock when tying your shoes? I know it was posted a while back, but I just can't seem to find it. I thought someone on here might have it handy.
Not sure if this would be the exact link, but it may suffice.
https://youtu.be/EJVPDOPGlOA
Google "heel lock lacing" and you should find lots of info.4 -
PastorVincent wrote: »I have to remind my self that it was not that long ago I was concerned I would never walk again.! We need to hear more of that story, @PastorVincent.
*shrugs*
Not a very exciting story... just have a hole in my spine and all that. So what happens is my hip is not stable, and it shifts to pinch the syntactic nerve - which pretty much shuts down my leg in a very painful way. Part of the reason I run, and run hills, is because it is only my muscles that are holding the hip in place. The spine is not doing its job due to the hole. Blah blah blah and all that
Someday it may stop me, but for now, a very cool PT helped me learn to cope and I can walk.... and RUN! Before that 6 months of PT there were days I could not walk unassisted. I have to do what the PT taught me multiple times a day, but it is a small price to pay for the ability to walk.
So, yeah, we all have our own challenges to overcome, what matters is that you keep going despite them.
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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 :::: 0.0 :::: 59.9
01/26/18 :::: 2.7 :::: 62.6
01/27/18 :::: 8.2 :::: 70.9
Long run today was pretty good. A bit chilly with the wind off the lake, but sure beats negative temps. There was a nice sunrise that I glimpsed on the way (those early runners saw a great one over the lake) and the sun was out for most of it. Got home and took the dog out for a long walk because the rain is coming. Now my legs are feeling a little jello-like and it's time for lunch and nap - the best time of the week is here!4 -
YTD Stats:
11,721’ gain
73.39 miles
Jan 27
0.42mi 25 flights (200’ g/d) 6:25.14min
0.33mi 25 flights (200’ g/d) 7:02.07min
1.0mi 440’ gain and 440’ descent in 17:41min
Running up and down stairs at my house.
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Thanks @Elise4270 !1
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