March 2018 Running Challenge
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@PastorVincent +1 for whatever change of clothing you can manage between the half and the 5K.
Last time I did something like this, I ran 8 miles with a pace group, then drove across town to race 4.4 miles in about the temperature you're looking at. But I had a warm store with a heated restroom as the base for the training run; after that, I stripped my long sleeve tech shirt and wind shell (about all I need at that temperature, absent high winds), put on a dry shirt, dry wind shell jacket, and dry hat but left the same tights one. I was fine. But I didn't have to stand around in the weather, which would make it more challenging.
Probably the shoes and tights are least critical, what you wear on your upper body most critical, hat and gloves somewhere in between.1 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »Does Costco count as a workout? Because that's what I did last night lol
@RunsOnEspresso that depends on how many samples you had.4 -
March goal: Run END-SURE well, stay healthy and enter the final stages of Zumbro training
Nominal mileage goal: Let's say 140? I really don't know. Real plan is to follow training and coach's advice well.
3/1- REST
3/2- 4.3
3/3- 13.3
3/4- 14.3
3/5- REST
3/6- 7.4
3/7- 6.7
3/8- REST
3/9- 4.2
3/10- 24.8
3/11- 11.4
3/12- REST
3/13- 9.3
3/14- 6.7
3/15- REST
Total: 102
Today's notes: REST day today. When I woke up, I was glad for it, but after getting into the day, I'm feeling ready to run. This is probably a good sign that I'm still adapting well to the training. With my 50k LR next week, and my coach saying that I'll have a 1.5-3 week taper, depending on how this week and next week go, I'm looking at next week probably being peak mileage for the cycle. Things are getting real, really fast. How soon is too soon to start setting aside gear for the big day again??? LOL
2018 races
3/24- END-SURE 50k
4/13- Zumbro Endurance Race 100 Mile
7/28- Minnesota Voyageur 50
9/8- Superior Trail 50 mile
10/20- Wild Duluth 50k4 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »Does Costco count as a workout? Because that's what I did last night lol
I say yes.1 -
3/1-10 miles
3/2 -30 minutes swimming + 35 minutes yoga
3/3-10 miles w/ 8 @ (a little slower than) tempo
3/4-14 miles+stretching
3/5-Rest Day
3/6- Yoga+ 1.6 miles with Stella+ 5.3 miles speed work
3/7-6 miles easy (1.9 with Stella, 4.1 solo)
3/8-P90X3 Total Synergistics
3/9-12 miles
3/10-12 miles
3/11-10 miles
3/12_Rest day (very much needed!)
3/13-8.2 miles (including 1.5 with Stella)+ Stretching
3/14- Strength Training + 32 minutes stationary bike
Miles: 89.1/150
Yoga/stretch: 4/12
Strength/P90X3: 2/6
Yesterday I finally got my meds that were almost two weeks overdue. I knew I was dragging, but man, I feel like a new person!! Hello energy! After I left the doc yesterday, I stopped by a running store near there to see if they carried the hand-held bottle I like. I ended up taking with the sales girl for a long while about shoes. I told her how I recently switched from the Kayanos to the Brooks Glycerin and that I liked them but I have developed huge blisters on the inside of my left foot and on both of my big toes. I was wondering if it might be the shoe. She thought it was a good shoe for me, but maybe not the right fit. We then proceeded to try on tons of shoes and I ended up walking out of there with a pair of Asics Nimbus. There is just something about Asics shoes that just make my feet happy. I can't get past it. I am going to rotate the Nimbus with the Glycerins and see if that helps with the blisters. After I decided on a shoe, she had to go and point out the clearance rack to me. So I ended up with a new water bottle, a new pair of shoes and two awesome pairs of tights at 50% off, but also a wallet that is $250 lighter. When I arrived home yesterday after my trip to the gym, my new Forerunner 735 was waiting for me. Needless to say, I am giddy about this evenings run. (Bonus: forecast is sunny and mid 40s...heck yeah!!!)
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3/1 - Rest / sick
3/2 - Rest / sick
3/3 - 4.25 miles. Beautiful day to run!
3/4 - 4.5 miles. Wanted to do more, but ran out of gas.
3/5 - Rest.
3/6 - 4 treadmill miles. Trek class with a new instructor. She really likes inclines.
3/7 - 4 treadmill miles.
3/7 - Kids wanted to go to Y after dinner. So I did 30 minutes of weights and abs.
3/8 - 4.1 treadmill miles. Trek class. Fewer hills, lots of tempo...fun!
3/9 - Rest / travel day.
3/10 - 3.1 treadmill miles, then quick strength. Rickety hotel treadmill.
3/11 - Rest / travel day.
3/12 - 6.2 miles. Gorgeous afternoon to run.
3/13 - Unplanned rest day.
3/14 - 4 treadmill miles, then upper body weights and abs.
3/15 - 5 treadmill miles. Trek Class. Ouch! Does anyone really need to do tempo / sprint pace on incline 8?!?
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Hi. I’m new here and just found this challenge. I don’t know if it’s the right place for me because I’m new to running. I don’t run by distance yet. I use a treadmill on days I don’t do other exercise and go by time. So far in March, I’ve been on the treadmill 222 minutes. That’s 222 more minutes than February.
Last night, I did c25k W4D2 which is about half walking half jogging for 30 minutes. My main goal is to not get injured. Maybe buy some new running shoes, learn how to stretch. I guess I’d like to progress to Week 6 of c25k by the end of the month but I’m in no particular hurry.
Should I look for a beginners forum?10 -
Hi. I’m new here and just found this challenge. I don’t know if it’s the right place for me because I’m new to running. I don’t run by distance yet. I use a treadmill on days I don’t do other exercise and go by time. So far in March, I’ve been on the treadmill 222 minutes. That’s 222 more minutes than February.
Last night, I did c25k W4D2 which is about half walking half jogging for 30 minutes. My main goal is to not get injured. Maybe buy some new running shoes, learn how to stretch. I guess I’d like to progress to Week 6 of c25k by the end of the month but I’m in no particular hurry.
Should I look for a beginners forum?
Nope! This thread has everything from budding elite runners, to people who are still thinking about week 1 of c25k. It is a friendly group of people so jump in.3 -
Hi. I’m new here and just found this challenge. I don’t know if it’s the right place for me because I’m new to running. I don’t run by distance yet. I use a treadmill on days I don’t do other exercise and go by time. So far in March, I’ve been on the treadmill 222 minutes. That’s 222 more minutes than February.
Last night, I did c25k W4D2 which is about half walking half jogging for 30 minutes. My main goal is to not get injured. Maybe buy some new running shoes, learn how to stretch. I guess I’d like to progress to Week 6 of c25k by the end of the month but I’m in no particular hurry.
Should I look for a beginners forum?
Some unsolicited advice, if you can, go to a running store for shoes, the staff there can really help you get the right fit and help you find what works for you.2 -
Thanks! I know there are some running stores in the area so I will check them out. I broke my ankle and foot about 10 years ago and even though it was a long time ago, I don’t want to aggravate an old injury. I might even go to a podiatrist but I think he or she will probably just send me to a running store. Thanks again!0
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Hi guys! I'm new to this thread. I'm planning on starting the C25k this evening at a local park in town. Semi silly question, but for those of you who run outside, what do you usually do with your keyset? Do you usually just hold them? I only just decided yesterday to start the program so I don't yet have a phone arm band, and my leggings don't have pockets. I'm already going to be holding my phone while I run and I almost feel as though I'll be more likely to drop it if I'm also concentrating on not dropping my keys too.5
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@ttelmo It's definitely worth the investment, and there are decent shoes at a number of price points so tell the running store your budget when you go in and you should be set.
And welcome! I will be at my 1 year anniversary of starting C25K in early June and I'm currently training for my first half marathon.2 -
rainingribbons wrote: »Hi guys! I'm new to this thread. I'm planning on starting the C25k this evening at a local park in town. Semi silly question, but for those of you who run outside, what do you usually do with your keyset? Do you usually just hold them? I only just decided yesterday to start the program so I don't yet have a phone arm band, and my leggings don't have pockets. I'm already going to be holding my phone while I run and I almost feel as though I'll be more likely to drop it if I'm also concentrating on not dropping my keys too.
Clip to your sports bra? I usually run while my husband is home; the few times I haven't I've either been wearing a jacket because of weather or leggings with pockets. I did used to carry my phone in my hand when I ran through.0 -
@rainingribbons Also, welcome0
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rainingribbons wrote: »Hi guys! I'm new to this thread. I'm planning on starting the C25k this evening at a local park in town. Semi silly question, but for those of you who run outside, what do you usually do with your keyset? Do you usually just hold them? I only just decided yesterday to start the program so I don't yet have a phone arm band, and my leggings don't have pockets. I'm already going to be holding my phone while I run and I almost feel as though I'll be more likely to drop it if I'm also concentrating on not dropping my keys too.
Welcome! I clip a spare house key inside my hydration belt. I have also put a spare key in a zip lock bag and stuck in my sock when I have been running with out my hydration belt. Some runners put a spare key in their shoelaces, just lace through a hole in the key and tuck it in. So there are many options you just have to be a bit creative.
Some of the handheld water bottles have pockets for keys also.0 -
Unfortunately I live in Florida and it's warm enough here I don't need a jacket. Will definitely have to look into leggings with pockets though! And I didn't even think of sticking an item in there, haha. I'll try that out and see if it works. Thanks!1
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rainingribbons wrote: »Unfortunately I live in Florida and it's warm enough here I don't need a jacket. Will definitely have to look into leggings with pockets though! And I didn't even think of sticking an item in there, haha. I'll try that out and see if it works. Thanks!
I wear a Spibelt. I don't run with a phone, but just needed something small to shove my keys into. For longer runs, I can also attach a small water-bottle.
https://spibelt.com1 -
3/3 - 3 miles
3/10 -3.3
3/12 - 2
3/14 - 2.25 miles, boy were my legs tired on this run. Windy too.
On the bright side, it is still daylight when I run. Love getting more energy in the evenings with more light.
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rainingribbons wrote: »Hi guys! I'm new to this thread. I'm planning on starting the C25k this evening at a local park in town. Semi silly question, but for those of you who run outside, what do you usually do with your keyset? Do you usually just hold them? I only just decided yesterday to start the program so I don't yet have a phone arm band, and my leggings don't have pockets. I'm already going to be holding my phone while I run and I almost feel as though I'll be more likely to drop it if I'm also concentrating on not dropping my keys too.
I clip my keychain on the clip, and put my driver's license, AAA card, and emergency money in the pocket (I have to drive to where I run, and you do not leave stuff in your car there if you want it when you get back.) Then I also have a sterile alcohol wipe, a paper towel to use as a Kleenex, bandaids, lip balm which has sunblock in it, and an emergency roll of Smarties for low blood sugar. I have learned from experience that a wipe and some bandaids is nice for those faceplant situations!
I also have an arm band for my phone, and my favorite leggings are Fila brand from Kohls and have a nice phone sized pocket on the leg. The Nathan belt expands enough to hold the phone if it had to, but I like being able to get to it easily because I use it for GPS.
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rainingribbons wrote: »Hi guys! I'm new to this thread. I'm planning on starting the C25k this evening at a local park in town. Semi silly question, but for those of you who run outside, what do you usually do with your keyset? Do you usually just hold them? I only just decided yesterday to start the program so I don't yet have a phone arm band, and my leggings don't have pockets. I'm already going to be holding my phone while I run and I almost feel as though I'll be more likely to drop it if I'm also concentrating on not dropping my keys too.
I usually remove my car key from the rest of my keys and just carry it in my hand, but I don't usually run with my phone. When I do run with my phone, I use a Flipbelt. You barely notice that it's there.
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