February 2018 Running Challenge
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Date Miles today - Miles for February
2/1 REST DAY
2/2 REST DAY
2/3 REST DAY
2/4 REST DAY
2/5 REST DAY
2/6 6.2 miles - 6.2
2/7 REST DAY
2/8 6.2 miles - 12.4
2/9 REST DAY
2/10 9 miles - 21.4
2/11 REST DAY
2/12 4 miles - 25.4
2/13 7 miles - 32.4
2/14 REST DAY
2/15 8 miles - 40.4
2/16 3.1 miles - 43.5
2/17 10 miles - 53.5
2/18 REST DAY
2/19 4 miles - 57.5
2/20 8 miles - 65.5
2/21 REST DAY
2/22 8 miles - 73.5
2/23 3.1 miles - 76.6
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PastorVincent wrote: »KatieJane83 wrote: »Is it weird that I'm kinda excited that my lunch run will probably be in the rain? I don't think that's weird
Yes, but it is okay, even good, to be weird at times.
I'm a nerd/geek so being kinda weird, at least in the eyes of some unfortunate people, is pretty much my ground state of existence, lol. I just tend to not believe in the existence of 'normal', lol3 -
girlinahat wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »So, I have a timing issue...
On 3/17 I am signed up for a Half Marathon followed by a 5k followed by a 1 miler. The course is rumored to have many steep hills. So while it will be my first official HM, I am not planning on getting my fastest possible time.
The big question I need figure out is that I am scheduled to donate blood 3 days before. I usually react badly to donations and take time to recover (sometimes cannot even drive home)
So now I am worried that I am donating to close to the race. But the drive is at my work so it is very convenient. UGH. Not sure what to do. Not like I can move the blood drive or the race. No one ever asks me about scheduling these things. *sigh*
I am also O Neg, the ‘Universal Donor’. I am also CMV negative, meaning my blood gets prioritised for neonatal usage. It is probably the only way I will ever get to be a superhero….
As to when you should donate then race – I would move one of them I’m afraid. I know from experience I can’t run the day after donating, and interestingly having had a blood test three weeks after donating, my iron levels were STILL below normal, suggesting I would fare badly in a race as well.
Now I’m a strong believer in donating all you can (I’d rather you left some of it in me until I didn’t need it anymore) but there will be other blood drives. Are there any permanent sites you can go to? By the way, in this country I doubt you’d be able to donate given what you’ve said about your medical history, but then again, I wouldn’t be allowed to donate in your country either (it’s them bonkers cows that did it!!!)
I'm also CMV negative, and I've also been a blood transfusion recipient in the past which is what started me donating in the first place, although I had to wait a year after receiving the transfusions before I could start donating.
over here no person who has RECEIVED blood since 1 January 1980 can donate. I find it pretty arbitrary, as if you had a transfusion on say 31st December 1979 you'd be allowed to donate. (I'm told I received blood at birth, but because it was BEFORE the deadline, I'm a donor) Again, it's the cows.
Kudos to all people who are able to donate who do.1 -
I just followed several of you on Instagram.
@pastorvincent I also vote for rescheduling the donation. Especially if you have had bad reactions in the past. I am scheduled to donate on 3/15 but I don't have any races scheduled for March.
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I also have done some IG stalking and requesting.3
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So far February wasn't good for my running, got sick badly and took time crawling back up. Here goes nothing.
February Running Challenge
Goal: 90 km
Ran: 26/90 km
23/2/18 Run 7 km
22/2/18 SL A Walk 9 km
21/2/18 walk 10 km
20/2/18 SL B walk 10 km
19/2/18 walk 11 km
18/2/18 walk 8 km
17/2/18 walk 10 km
16/2/18 SL A Walk 8 km
15/2/18 walk 8 km
14/2/18 SL A Walk 8 km
7-13/2/18 Sick rest
6/2/18 Run 5 km
5/2/18 Run 8 km
3/2/18 Run 6 km
1-2/2/18 Rest day8 -
2/1/18-4 miles
2/5/18-3 miles
2/6/18-3 miles
2/7/18-3 miles
2/8/18-2.5 miles
2/11/18-8 miles
2/13/18-4 miles
2/14/18-1.5 miles
2/15/18-4 miles
2/18/18-10 miles
2/19/18-3 miles
2/21/18-3.5 miles
2/22/18-2.75 miles
52.25/65 miles
Upcoming races:
5/12/18-Montana women's run, 5 miles
7/15/18-Missoula Marathon8 -
girlinahat wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »So, I have a timing issue...
On 3/17 I am signed up for a Half Marathon followed by a 5k followed by a 1 miler. The course is rumored to have many steep hills. So while it will be my first official HM, I am not planning on getting my fastest possible time.
The big question I need figure out is that I am scheduled to donate blood 3 days before. I usually react badly to donations and take time to recover (sometimes cannot even drive home)
So now I am worried that I am donating to close to the race. But the drive is at my work so it is very convenient. UGH. Not sure what to do. Not like I can move the blood drive or the race. No one ever asks me about scheduling these things. *sigh*
I am also O Neg, the ‘Universal Donor’. I am also CMV negative, meaning my blood gets prioritised for neonatal usage. It is probably the only way I will ever get to be a superhero….
As to when you should donate then race – I would move one of them I’m afraid. I know from experience I can’t run the day after donating, and interestingly having had a blood test three weeks after donating, my iron levels were STILL below normal, suggesting I would fare badly in a race as well.
Now I’m a strong believer in donating all you can (I’d rather you left some of it in me until I didn’t need it anymore) but there will be other blood drives. Are there any permanent sites you can go to? By the way, in this country I doubt you’d be able to donate given what you’ve said about your medical history, but then again, I wouldn’t be allowed to donate in your country either (it’s them bonkers cows that did it!!!)
I'm also CMV negative, and I've also been a blood transfusion recipient in the past which is what started me donating in the first place, although I had to wait a year after receiving the transfusions before I could start donating.
over here no person who has RECEIVED blood since 1 January 1980 can donate. I find it pretty arbitrary, as if you had a transfusion on say 31st December 1979 you'd be allowed to donate. (I'm told I received blood at birth, but because it was BEFORE the deadline, I'm a donor) Again, it's the cows.
Kudos to all people who are able to donate who do.
Interesting to read this....as I sit here with my arm bandaged up after donating platelets this morning. They told me flat out they don't want me for my blood anymore, as my platelets are so good & they can get a "double" donation from me when I go in, so I try to get in every 2 weeks to donate. When I asked when making my appointment if I would be ok to do my race in the morning, they assured me I would be fine, just make sure I hydrate and eat fine. (they used the "treat yourself to a juicy steak!" thing, but to a vegetarian, not really an option! lol)
She said my iron levels are on the high end, which is really good for a veg-head, probably because of what I eat and my multi-vit has iron in it. Don't know if that would help those who say their iron levels are low?0 -
PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »So, I have a timing issue...
On 3/17 I am signed up for a Half Marathon followed by a 5k followed by a 1 miler. The course is rumored to have many steep hills. So while it will be my first official HM, I am not planning on getting my fastest possible time.
The big question I need figure out is that I am scheduled to donate blood 3 days before. I usually react badly to donations and take time to recover (sometimes cannot even drive home)
So now I am worried that I am donating to close to the race. But the drive is at my work so it is very convenient. UGH. Not sure what to do. Not like I can move the blood drive or the race. No one ever asks me about scheduling these things. *sigh*
https://www.runnersworld.com/ask-the-sports-doc/say-i-donate-blood-how-long-till-im-back-to-normal
Yikes, that's a long recovery time!
UGH
From the link
"I would recommend giving yourself a couple of days off after donating to regain your fluid volume before resuming your training. Wait at least a month before running a serious race, meaning a marathon or fast-paced shorter race. Two months would be safest, especially if you plan to run at an altitude that is higher than where you usually live and train."
May be you know it already , Beetroot and spinach juice can help in more speedy recovery.0 -
Date Miles Notes
2/1/18 3.1 ----drizzly evening run squeezed in before zumba!
2/2/18 0 ----rest
2/3/18 0 ----zumba (migraine aura started 1/2 way through but I fended off the pain!)
2/4/18 8 ----out and back on the Rails-to-Trails
2/5/18 0 ----rest
2/6/18 4 ----lunch break run
2/7/18 0 ----zumba class
2/8/18 0 ----rest
2/9/18 0 ----rest
2/10/18 0 ----extra long Carnival-themed zumba class!
2/11/18 9 ----wet, soggy, rainy run
2/12/18 0 ----rest
2/13/18 4 ----neg split run: 1st time in ages doing any kind of pace focus - felt good!
2/14/18 0 ----zumba class
2/15/18 5 ----was going to be 4 but it just felt so good!
2/16/18 3.1 ----glorious warm, cloudy, windy run
2/17/18 0 ----zumba class
2/18/18 0 ----rest
2/19/18 10 ----felt awesome! accidental negative splits on the last 5 miles
2/20/18 3 ----lunch time run - 64° too warm, ugh
2/21/18 0 ----zumba class
2/22/18 0 ----running group potluck interfered w/my running. Ironic much? Lol
2/23/18 6.2 ----chilly, damp, lightly rainy negative split run
Total: 55.4
Goal: 80
Miles Left: 24.6
So, it wasn't really very rainy, just a very fine, misty rain. That was really probably for the best though, because it is only 36°F out, which is on the cold side for me when it comes to running in rain. It's definitely taking me a little while to warm up after this run. I did get in an awesome set of negative splits on all 6 miles so that's good! (splits - 10:48, 10:38, 10:34, 10:11, 9:55, 9:28)
Also, blessed are those who not only stop nicely at intersections and acknowledge seeing me, but ALSO back up when they realize they've crossed into the shoulder or sidewalk. You are a rare breed and I love you. You almost make up for the people that never look to their right when turning right, lol.2 -
@JessicaMcB congrats on the 1st place AG finish in what sounds like an incredibly difficult slog! I didn't know whether to like your post for the race result or hug it for your injury. Hope you get it all sorted out soon
I skipped my 5 mile run last night and took my wife out for a drink instead. No regrets other than missing perfect running conditions. Mid 20s F in a snow storm. Oh well, I did get some glute work in and my ITB can use the extra rest ahead of my 20 mile tomorrow.
On my way down there now. Hoping to make it by 8pm in time for packet pick up tonight.
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2/1 = Vinyasa yoga class
2/2 = 12 miles
2/3 = rest day
2/4 = 11 miles (run / walk intervals)
2/5 = the flu day 1
2/6 = the flu day 2
2/7 = the flu day 3
2/8 = the flu day 4
2/9 = the flu day 5
2/10 = the flu day 6
2/11 = 4 slow and easy miles
2/12 = 5 miles on dreadmill & weight training
2/13 = Vinyasa yoga class
2/14 = 12 miles
2/15 = Vinyasa yoga class
2/16 = 6 miles
2/17 = 3 miles
2/18 = 14 miles
2/19 = 4 miles & Vinyasa yoga class
2/20 = strength training at the gym
2/21 = 9.5 miles
2/22 = 5 miles
2/23 = 11 miles
My run sucked today. I don't know why? I felt like I was expending 3x the effort but going in super slow mode speed -- Ugh. I hate runs like that. I need a rest day tomorrow I guess.
February goal miles 150 = 96.5 miles completed
3/4/18 = Alamo Half Marathon
1/27/19 = Miami Marathon4 -
@JessicaMcB I echo Lenny's sentiments. Congratulations on a tough race in tough conditions on what seems to be a harsh injury going into it.0
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girlinahat wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »So, I have a timing issue...
On 3/17 I am signed up for a Half Marathon followed by a 5k followed by a 1 miler. The course is rumored to have many steep hills. So while it will be my first official HM, I am not planning on getting my fastest possible time.
The big question I need figure out is that I am scheduled to donate blood 3 days before. I usually react badly to donations and take time to recover (sometimes cannot even drive home)
So now I am worried that I am donating to close to the race. But the drive is at my work so it is very convenient. UGH. Not sure what to do. Not like I can move the blood drive or the race. No one ever asks me about scheduling these things. *sigh*
I am also O Neg, the ‘Universal Donor’. I am also CMV negative, meaning my blood gets prioritised for neonatal usage. It is probably the only way I will ever get to be a superhero….
As to when you should donate then race – I would move one of them I’m afraid. I know from experience I can’t run the day after donating, and interestingly having had a blood test three weeks after donating, my iron levels were STILL below normal, suggesting I would fare badly in a race as well.
Now I’m a strong believer in donating all you can (I’d rather you left some of it in me until I didn’t need it anymore) but there will be other blood drives. Are there any permanent sites you can go to? By the way, in this country I doubt you’d be able to donate given what you’ve said about your medical history, but then again, I wouldn’t be allowed to donate in your country either (it’s them bonkers cows that did it!!!)
I'm also CMV negative, and I've also been a blood transfusion recipient in the past which is what started me donating in the first place, although I had to wait a year after receiving the transfusions before I could start donating.
over here no person who has RECEIVED blood since 1 January 1980 can donate. I find it pretty arbitrary, as if you had a transfusion on say 31st December 1979 you'd be allowed to donate. (I'm told I received blood at birth, but because it was BEFORE the deadline, I'm a donor) Again, it's the cows.
Kudos to all people who are able to donate who do.
I also give kudos to those who can & do donate! My good friend's father just had major heart surgery and received many pints of blood. He thanks you as well. 0 -
Am I losing my mind? I thought someone mentioned autoimmune diseases and donating? I am curious about that as I've got one of those things. Lol0
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »Am I losing my mind? I thought someone mentioned autoimmune diseases and donating? I am curious about that as I've got one of those things. Lol
I did a few weeks back, haven't gotten anything set up right now though. Too much stuff going on in life.... ugh1 -
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Blood...I used to donate regularly. One day I was told that I tested positive for something and I had to get it checked out before donating again. It turned out to be a false positive but they still wouldn't take my blood anymore. It was so long ago that I don't even remember what it was.0 -
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Blood...I used to donate regularly. One day I was told that I tested positive for something and I had to get it checked out before donating again. It turned out to be a false positive but they still wouldn't take my blood anymore. It was so long ago that I don't even remember what it was.
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2/1: 11.85 miles
2/2: 13 miles
2/3: 13.07 miles
2/4: 10.3 miles
2/5: 10.26 miles
2/6: 10.26 miles
2/7: 10.35 miles
2/8: 9 miles
2/9: 8.2 miles
2/10: 8.5 miles
2/11: 8.5 miles
2/12: no run
2/13: 10.8 miles
2/14: 12.3 miles
2/15: 12 miles
2/16: 12 miles
2/17: 11.87 miles
2/18: 16.04 miles
2/19: 10.92 miles
2/20: 11.65 miles
2/21: 11.58 miles
2/22: 11 miles
2/23: 12.2 miles
Total so far: 245.45 miles/3004 -
@JessicaMcB All the kudos to you for your 1st place AG win in a tough tough race. I can't even begin to contemplate how hard that was. So sorry that you had an injury, and I hope everything will heal up and you'll be back on track for you big goals.
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
02/01/18 :::: 5.0 :::: 5.0
02/02/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 5.0
02/03/18 :::: 7.4 :::: 12.4
02/04/18 :::: 3.2 :::: 15.6
02/05/18 :::: 3.8 :::: 19.4
02/06/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 22.5
02/07/18 :::: 3.3 :::: 25.8
02/08/18 :::: 3.4 :::: 29.2
02/09/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 29.2
02/10/18 :::: 8.1 :::: 37.3
02/11/18 :::: 3.6 :::: 40.8
02/12/18 :::: 3.2 :::: 44.0
02/13/18 :::: 3.6 :::: 47.6
02/14/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 47.6
02/15/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 50.7
02/16/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 50.7
02/17/18 :::: 8.2 :::: 59.0
02/18/18 :::: 3.2 :::: 62.2
02/19/18 :::: 3.2 :::: 65.4
02/20/18 :::: 2.8 :::: 68.2
02/21/18 :::: 4.0 :::: 72.1
02/22/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 72.1
02/23/18 :::: 8.8 :::: 80.9
Goal = 87 miles (average 5k per day)
Current avg = 5.7 k per day
Impromptu long run today instead of tomorrow. I decided to go to the group run this morning to support the coach, and ended up running with a friend I hadn't seen for a while. I always enjoy running with him (and he keeps me at a good pace) so I agreed to run the longer time with him instead of stopping early and doing my long run tomorrow. It wasn't too bad out, but man the wind was fierce on the way back. I was regretting that decision for a while. Now I'm glad, of course, to have it done and out of the way. Tomorrow's run will seem so short.
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February goal: 15 miles
2/10 - 2 miles
2/12 - 2 miles
2/14 - 1 mile
2/15 - 2 miles
2/17 - 2 miles
2/21 - 2 miles
2/22 - 2 miles
2/23 - 1 mile
Total 14 miles5 -
rheddmobile wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »Long day at work today and tomorrow will be even longer. I thought I would get to the gym as scheduled to run and lift weights. Stopped after 2.7 miles on the treadmill because I wasn't feeling well. My BG was dropping fast and I felt like I might vomit (not a common hypoglycemia symptom for me, but maybe because I'm tired). Sometimes workouts just aren't good. So I skipped the rest of the run and skipped weights.
Do you check your BG while you run, or you going by feel? I usually go by feel but if there was a way to auto track it while active that would be cool. I have had to abort once or twice and chews some glucose tabs. Makes me pretty annoyed.
I track SG with a CGM.
DUDE. I googled that! I have not heard of such a thing (probably would help if I actually kept my doctor's appointments...nah)! I will have to see about getting one. Getting down to 20 is not fun as you likely know...
Aren't they super expensive? I looked into them and it seemed like insurance would not cover unless you had poor control, and out of pocket was in the hundreds of dollars per month. @midwesterner85 - what's your experience?
@rheddmobile and @PastorVincent My insurance covers it, but there are co-pays / co-insurance that adds up fast. I spend nearly $200 / month on the co-insurance for sensors, the disposable part. But keep in mind that I have type 1 diabetes, which is a different circumstance altogether than type 2... even type 2's who are taking supplemental insulin.
ETA: I have an insulin pump integrated with the CGM. I'm actually on the Medtronic 670G system, which has an auto-mode feature to automatically adjust basal (background) insulin and uses an algorithm to 'learn' your response and improve over time.2 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »Am I losing my mind? I thought someone mentioned autoimmune diseases and donating? I am curious about that as I've got one of those things. Lol
If you are referring to Celiac, and you are in the USA - The Red Cross told me specifically that it was okay to donate. Obviously, I am not a doctor and all that, just repeating blindly what I was told. 1 -
midwesterner85 wrote: »rheddmobile wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »Long day at work today and tomorrow will be even longer. I thought I would get to the gym as scheduled to run and lift weights. Stopped after 2.7 miles on the treadmill because I wasn't feeling well. My BG was dropping fast and I felt like I might vomit (not a common hypoglycemia symptom for me, but maybe because I'm tired). Sometimes workouts just aren't good. So I skipped the rest of the run and skipped weights.
Do you check your BG while you run, or you going by feel? I usually go by feel but if there was a way to auto track it while active that would be cool. I have had to abort once or twice and chews some glucose tabs. Makes me pretty annoyed.
I track SG with a CGM.
DUDE. I googled that! I have not heard of such a thing (probably would help if I actually kept my doctor's appointments...nah)! I will have to see about getting one. Getting down to 20 is not fun as you likely know...
Aren't they super expensive? I looked into them and it seemed like insurance would not cover unless you had poor control, and out of pocket was in the hundreds of dollars per month. @midwesterner85 - what's your experience?
@rheddmobile and @PastorVincent My insurance covers it, but there are co-pays / co-insurance that adds up fast. I spend nearly $200 / month on the co-insurance for sensors, the disposable part. But keep in mind that I have type 1 diabetes, which is a different circumstance altogether than type 2... even type 2's who are taking supplemental insulin.
ETA: I have an insulin pump integrated with the CGM. I'm actually on the Medtronic 670G system, which has an auto-mode feature to automatically adjust basal (background) insulin and uses an algorithm to 'learn' your response and improve over time.
I do not know if I am type 1/2 or any of that (I do have positive dx, and medication and all that). That would require me actually going back to an endo and so on. I know whatever I am I have read blood sugar swings from 20 to 300. Pretty sure that will put me in "mild" range if there is such a thing. Loosing 50 pounds and drastically revamping my diet has it mostly (eerr somewhat, well close enough) under control, so I self-dropped my meds. Though I really need to get a A1C (Or is it AC1?) test again. Problem is I moved and I do not have doctors up here. Been a few years now though so I should probably fix that. And get a cardio doc while I am at it. *sigh*
Anyways thanks for the heads up above this tech. Doubt I am a candidate for it, but cool to know it exists.0 -
02/01/2018 - 7.2 MPH for 7.2 Miles @ 4% grade
02/02/2018 - Shoe Shopping
02/03/2018 - 17 miles @ 9:50
02/04/2018 - Family trip to DQ instead
02/05/2018 - 10 miles at 10:04 pace
02/06/2018 - Meetings and such
02/07/2018 - 7.5 MPH for 10 miles @ 4% grade
02/08/2018 - Meetings
02/09/2018 - 7.5 MPH for 10 miles @ 4% grade
02/10/2018 - Shoe shopping - again
02/11/2018 - 10 miles @ 9:01 pace
02/12/2018 - 10 miles @ 9:33 pace
02/13/2018 - 10 miles @ 9:22 pace
02/14/2018 - Rest
02/15/2018 - 7 miles @ 8:31 pace
02/16/2018 - 7.5 MPH for 8 miles @ 4% grade
02/17/2018 - Nada
02/18/2018 - Car Show with son
02/19/2018 - 11 miles @ 9:29
02/20/2018 - 15 miles @ 9:45
02/21/2018 - 9 miles @ 8:41
02/22/2018 - 9 miles @ 8:49
02/23/2018 - 9 miles @ 8:48
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 + 5k + 1mile
04/07/18 - Achilles 9.3 Challange (10k and 5k back to back)
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)
Today was supposed to be a rest day, and tomorrow a long run, but the weather was 60 degrees today and weather looks really yucky tomorrow, so I ran. Might move long run to Sunday.0 -
Saw this at the shoe store where I got my wife's new Brooks:
Not sure she ever really said that, but she should have! 3 -
girlinahat wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »So, I have a timing issue...
On 3/17 I am signed up for a Half Marathon followed by a 5k followed by a 1 miler. The course is rumored to have many steep hills. So while it will be my first official HM, I am not planning on getting my fastest possible time.
The big question I need figure out is that I am scheduled to donate blood 3 days before. I usually react badly to donations and take time to recover (sometimes cannot even drive home)
So now I am worried that I am donating to close to the race. But the drive is at my work so it is very convenient. UGH. Not sure what to do. Not like I can move the blood drive or the race. No one ever asks me about scheduling these things. *sigh*
I am also O Neg, the ‘Universal Donor’. I am also CMV negative, meaning my blood gets prioritised for neonatal usage. It is probably the only way I will ever get to be a superhero….
As to when you should donate then race – I would move one of them I’m afraid. I know from experience I can’t run the day after donating, and interestingly having had a blood test three weeks after donating, my iron levels were STILL below normal, suggesting I would fare badly in a race as well.
Now I’m a strong believer in donating all you can (I’d rather you left some of it in me until I didn’t need it anymore) but there will be other blood drives. Are there any permanent sites you can go to? By the way, in this country I doubt you’d be able to donate given what you’ve said about your medical history, but then again, I wouldn’t be allowed to donate in your country either (it’s them bonkers cows that did it!!!)
I'm also CMV negative, and I've also been a blood transfusion recipient in the past which is what started me donating in the first place, although I had to wait a year after receiving the transfusions before I could start donating.
over here no person who has RECEIVED blood since 1 January 1980 can donate. I find it pretty arbitrary, as if you had a transfusion on say 31st December 1979 you'd be allowed to donate. (I'm told I received blood at birth, but because it was BEFORE the deadline, I'm a donor) Again, it's the cows.
Kudos to all people who are able to donate who do.
I'm O+, CMV+. I'd donated 5 gallons by time I found out my paternal grandfather died of CJD complications. So, no more donating for me. I can't read the death certificate, but I'm assuming it says the varriation he had. I'd planned on donating again once they came up with a test. But I've since married a (recovering) addict. So I'm still out. Cows (maybe pig brains) and drugs.
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Okay, Strava question. A few months ago I hooked my New Balance rewards account to Strava. I get NB reward points for all my recorded runs. I received two $20 off discounts this way and I am now a "Gold" member.
I just found out you can connect Strava to your Walgreens account and get Walgreens reward points for running. This is fantastic! Does anyone know of any other Strava related discounts I am missing?1 -
amymoreorless wrote: »I just found out you can connect Strava to your Walgreens account and get Walgreens reward points for running. This is fantastic! Does anyone know of any other Strava related discounts I am missing?
Really? I did not know about this!
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2/1 5miles
2/2 14.1miles!!
2/3 5miles
2/4 rest
2/5 6.5miles
2/6 4miles
2/7 9.03miles
2/8 7miles
2/9 13.1miles
2/10 rest
2/11 4miles
2/12 5miles
2/13 5miles
2/14 7miles
2/15 10miles
2/16 12miles
2/17 5miles
2/18 rest
2/19 6.95miles
2/20 5miles
2/21 9.11miles
2/22 5miles
2/23 14.25miles!
So I thought it was going to be warm this morning but it was a chilly 45 degrees. I think the dampness from the fog made it seem colder.
I found some new trails to run and it was a little slow going since I kept running into dead ends, but it made for a more interesting run. My pace was pretty slow and my heart rate stayed pretty steady. Overall I felt pretty good at 14 miles. Makes me think maybe, just maybe I could start marathon training?!
I was freezing after my run though. It took me hours to feel warm again!
3/18/2018 Shamrock half marathon
10/7/2018 Crawlin Crab half marathon
11/18/2018 Norfolk Harbor half marathon4
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