April 2018 Monthly Running Challenge
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@7lenny7 You too! Weather here isn't great, but should be slightly better in the AM at race time. Do you start at this coming up midnight, or two midnights from now?0
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fitoverfortymom wrote: »@7lenny7 You too! Weather here isn't great, but should be slightly better in the AM at race time. Do you start at this coming up midnight, or two midnights from now?
It's officially listed as 12:01 am Saturday, so in just over 12 hours.2 -
I don't know if this link will work but here's a short video of the start of @MNLittleFinn 's race.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10212979210847630&id=1012340286&ref=m_notif¬if_t=group_highlights
The link is blocked at my work. How is the weather?0 -
lporter229 wrote: »I don't know if this link will work but here's a short video of the start of @MNLittleFinn 's race.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10212979210847630&id=1012340286&ref=m_notif¬if_t=group_highlights
The link is blocked at my work. How is the weather?
Total *kitten*.
They had 8 inches of snow last week, which thawed in the last couple of days creating a mud fest. Today the prediction is an inch of rain and thunderstorms while the temp drops from 40F. Somewhere around midnight rain turns to freezing rain, then to snow, up to 8 inches Saturday. The freezing rain could coat the roads with a quarter inch of ice (not a factor until we have to drive home).
Meanwhile steady winds in the mid 20mph range, with gusts to upper 40s.
I'm all loaded up and just enjoying a cup of coffee and snuggling with Kody, then I'm hitting the road.
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As I was loading my truck we had some thundersleet. First time I've seen that.0
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lporter229 wrote: »I don't know if this link will work but here's a short video of the start of @MNLittleFinn 's race.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10212979210847630&id=1012340286&ref=m_notif¬if_t=group_highlights
The link is blocked at my work. How is the weather?
Total *kitten*.
They had 8 inches of snow last week, which thawed in the last couple of days creating a mud fest. Today the prediction is an inch of rain and thunderstorms while the temp drops from 40F. Somewhere around midnight rain turns to freezing rain, then to snow, up to 8 inches Saturday. The freezing rain could coat the roads with a quarter inch of ice (not a factor until we have to drive home).
Meanwhile steady winds in the mid 20mph range, with gusts to upper 40s.
I'm all loaded up and just enjoying a cup of coffee and snuggling with Kody, then I'm hitting the road.
Oh wow. Good luck to you. I know that both of you trained really hard for this. I have complete faith that both of you can make it through anything Mother Nature throws your way. now I am really looking forward to the race reports!0 -
4/1 - 4/8 ADK vacation, no running!
4/9 5miles
4/10 7miles
4/11 5miles
4/12 5.6miles
4/13 10miles
A hard 10 miles - it was really warm with a breeze in one direction. I don't know if my legs were ready for long distance again or if I wasn't ready for the warm weather... whatever the reason I was slow and my legs felt awfully tired. I made it to 8 miles without stopping, then did a walk/run the last 2 miles.
It's been a few hours and my legs still feel tired!
3/18/2018 Shamrock half marathon
3/24/2018 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K
10/7/2018 Crawlin Crab half marathon
10/13/2018 Joggin for Frogmen 5K
11/18/2018 Norfolk Harbor half marathon3 -
lporter229 wrote: »I don't know if this link will work but here's a short video of the start of @MNLittleFinn 's race.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10212979210847630&id=1012340286&ref=m_notif¬if_t=group_highlights
The link is blocked at my work. How is the weather?
That legit looks miserable.
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04/01/18 - 8 Miles - 9:59 Pace
04/02/18 - Rest
04/03/18 - 10 miles - 9:27 Pace
04/04/18 - 10 miles @ 4% grade and 7:43 pace
04/05/18 - 0
04/06/18 - 0
04/07/18 - 11.7 miles - 2 races and a bit more
04/08/18 - 0
04/09/18 - 0
04/10/18 - 12.1 miles @ 9:27 pace
04/11/18 - 12.1 miles @ 9:00 pace
04/12/18 - 11 miles @ 9:00 pace
04/13/18 - 10 miles @ 9:04 pace
Big Hairy Audacious Goal: Sub 4 hours in Pittsburgh 2018!
Official Marathon PR: 4:11:28
Next Races (more as I find them):
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)
Someone loaded Summer by mistake today! I am NOT ready for 82F runs with 25% humidity. I only had 1 water bottle with me. BIG mistake. Ugh, I stopped at 10 mainly because I needed water bad.
And YES I did run back down that same road in my scary black clothes - but I did add my black headband!
No cops today. 2 -
I don't know if this link will work but here's a short video of the start of @MNLittleFinn 's race.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10212979210847630&id=1012340286&ref=m_notif¬if_t=group_highlights
You both are gone by now, but I am just getting on the forums... so GOOD LUCK and TRUST YOUR TRAINING and all that stuff.
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@karllundy Ouch! Moleskin should help until you heal but you should dig into the root cause. I have been dealing with blisters on the tips of my second toes for months now off and on. Some things I have tried:
- going up a half size (didn't help)
- tighter lacing (jury still out)
- different socks (seems to be helping more than anything else)
Thanks for the tips! Socks were actually my first thought. These, while not brand new, are relatively new and a brand I haven't used. Possibly my first long run in them.
Socks were my first thought also as the cause. I had some Smart Wools before that overheated my feet and caused blisters. I would definitely drain them.0 -
@7lenny7 & @MNLittleFinn Good luck with your races.
I apologize, who else is racing this weekend? Wishing everyone the best.0 -
@karllundy Ouch! Moleskin should help until you heal but you should dig into the root cause. I have been dealing with blisters on the tips of my second toes for months now off and on. Some things I have tried:
- going up a half size (didn't help)
- tighter lacing (jury still out)
- different socks (seems to be helping more than anything else)
Thanks for the tips! Socks were actually my first thought. These, while not brand new, are relatively new and a brand I haven't used. Possibly my first long run in them.
Socks were my first thought also as the cause. I had some Smart Wools before that overheated my feet and caused blisters. I would definitely drain them.
If you drain then use a sterile needle - can google how to do that if you don't know. And then add polysporin. Popped blisters can get infected really easily.0 -
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skippygirlsmom wrote: »Thanks everyone. I planned to run today but I’ve had painters at my house all week they are removing the popcorn ceiling and painting. Plus about a mile from my house a fugitive is loose. He’s wanted for murder in Florida so probably not a good idea to run alone in the dark.
A murdering fugitive loose in the dark is the most legitimate reason not to run I have ever heard.5 -
4/1 = rest day...sort of (moving day)
4/2 = 9.5 miles
4/3 = Vinyasa yoga class and 3.5 miles
4/4 = 3 dreadmill Miles and 20 minutes strength training
4/5 = travel for work
4/6 = travel for work
4/7 = 13 miles (Outlaw 1/2 Race)
4/8 = rest day
4/9 = 7 miles and strength training
4/10 = yoga class
4/11 = 10 miles
4/12 = 3.5 miles
4/13 = 14 miles
April mileage goal = 125 miles / April miles complete = 63.5 miles4 -
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4/9 Run 2.1 Miles
4/10 Run 6.34 Miles
4/11 Run 6.4 Miles
4/12 Run 7.12 Miles
4/13 Run 10.1 Miles
Still working on my leg/shin, hoping for the best. Two weeks to marathon6 -
I am so excited for everyone racing this weekend! Everything from Zumbro to Boston to HM to 5Ks! You all are amazing! Good luck and have fun!4
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7.19 km this evening. And looking forward to my new running shoes coming in the next couple of days! I have put off buying new ones and I'm starting to feel it...
Now at 64.2 km for the month with just 35.8 remaining! I have some huge deadlines coming up next week, so I'm happy to report I am ahead of schedule. 3 -
Yeah, I get way behind too. You either stalk this thread all day long, or you miss posts. It is all good. We all miss posts, so no one gets offended if you miss something. 2 -
@karllundy Ouch! Moleskin should help until you heal but you should dig into the root cause. I have been dealing with blisters on the tips of my second toes for months now off and on. Some things I have tried:
- going up a half size (didn't help)
- tighter lacing (jury still out)
- different socks (seems to be helping more than anything else)
Thanks for the tips! Socks were actually my first thought. These, while not brand new, are relatively new and a brand I haven't used. Possibly my first long run in them.
Socks were my first thought also as the cause. I had some Smart Wools before that overheated my feet and caused blisters. I would definitely drain them.
If you drain then use a sterile needle - can google how to do that if you don't know. And then add polysporin. Popped blisters can get infected really easily.
Yep. I was a Boy Scout
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@karllundy Ouch! Moleskin should help until you heal but you should dig into the root cause. I have been dealing with blisters on the tips of my second toes for months now off and on. Some things I have tried:
- going up a half size (didn't help)
- tighter lacing (jury still out)
- different socks (seems to be helping more than anything else)
Thanks for the tips! Socks were actually my first thought. These, while not brand new, are relatively new and a brand I haven't used. Possibly my first long run in them.
Socks were my first thought also as the cause. I had some Smart Wools before that overheated my feet and caused blisters. I would definitely drain them.
If you drain then use a sterile needle - can google how to do that if you don't know. And then add polysporin. Popped blisters can get infected really easily.
Yep. I was a Boy Scout
You probably know better than me in that case! I've still got a small stash of sterile lancets from when I was pregnant... that's what I use when I need a sterile needle.0 -
With all this HR zone talk I decided to have 80/20 jump the line of my 2018 reading list (52 books in 52 weeks) and hopefully put into practice for my marathon in November.
Also have Running is My Therapy: Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live Longer pre-ordered and arriving next week. Plan to read it while on vacation in Northern AZ/Utah.
And hopefully I can order Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir if Thinking My Way to Victory soon. I've got Amazon gift cards so should be able too. (I'm not allowing myself to buy more books since I won about 300 unread ones currently. But a gift card book is acceptable. And hence my stay on task and read 52 books this year.)3 -
12 Apr 3.81 miles
13 Apr 3.86 miles
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Ran about 4.5 miles yesterday, which is the longest run that I have (recently) done, and I'm pretty proud of myself. I ran the entire time, albeit at a 12 minute pace, but still managing to run nonetheless lol. I'm hoping within the next few months to get my average pace down to an 11, maybe even 10 minute mile (by the end of the summer) while increasing my endurance. Hoping to run at least a 5K today if I can find some time. And some new trails. *fingers crossed*
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@karllundy Ouch! Moleskin should help until you heal but you should dig into the root cause. I have been dealing with blisters on the tips of my second toes for months now off and on. Some things I have tried:
- going up a half size (didn't help)
- tighter lacing (jury still out)
- different socks (seems to be helping more than anything else)
Thanks for the tips! Socks were actually my first thought. These, while not brand new, are relatively new and a brand I haven't used. Possibly my first long run in them.
Socks were my first thought also as the cause. I had some Smart Wools before that overheated my feet and caused blisters. I would definitely drain them.
If you drain then use a sterile needle - can google how to do that if you don't know. And then add polysporin. Popped blisters can get infected really easily.
Yep. I was a Boy Scout
So was I, so I use my pocket knife 1 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »With all this HR zone talk I decided to have 80/20 jump the line of my 2018 reading list (52 books in 52 weeks) and hopefully put into practice for my marathon in November.
Also have Running is My Therapy: Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live Longer pre-ordered and arriving next week. Plan to read it while on vacation in Northern AZ/Utah.
And hopefully I can order Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir if Thinking My Way to Victory soon. I've got Amazon gift cards so should be able too. (I'm not allowing myself to buy more books since I won about 300 unread ones currently. But a gift card book is acceptable. And hence my stay on task and read 52 books this year.)
80/20 book is a great one if you want to understand HOW to train and HOW to make training plans.1 -
@zerlinna87 No hills in your area? Then you're going to need to improvise! We have have the same issue in north Texas, and so when I run with the group, part of our run goes up and down a parking garage structure.
@fitoverfortymom, @7lenny7, and @MNLittleFinn Good luck with your races this weekend!
@skippygirlsmom Way to go, Skip!
@RunsOnEspresso 80/20 is a great read. I forget which watch you have, but on my Garmin I try to avoid Z3 altogether, so Z1-2 for 80% of the time, and Z4-5 for the remaining 20%.
@jine1989 You'll be amazed how quickly your pace starts to increase without you even needing to work at it. In fact, one piece of advice that I read several times when I first started running was to simply focus on form and distance, and the speed should come to you naturally.
No running from me today, just a day of rest and lots of mac and cheese, lol. Now to put my feet up, relax some more, and get a good night's sleep before tomorrow's race.7
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