April 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • Teerai
    Teerai Posts: 243 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    25 km run today, 25th of April.

    177 metres of elevation;
    Pitstops and short walk while I ate & drank something at 8 and 16km;
    Needed to get stones out of shoes at 23 km.

    Walking on roads this happens alot too!
    Hate it when it happens in first 5 mins, uhhg haha.
    Anyone have a rock protection strategy??
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    Teerai wrote: »
    Orphia wrote: »
    25 km run today, 25th of April.

    177 metres of elevation;
    Pitstops and short walk while I ate & drank something at 8 and 16km;
    Needed to get stones out of shoes at 23 km.

    Walking on roads this happens alot too!
    Hate it when it happens in first 5 mins, uhhg haha.
    Anyone have a rock protection strategy??

    Gaiters
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    I have a question for those of you running in the heat and sweating... Now that we are getting warm here (80-90F) I sweat, a lot... I always wear a hat and it helps to keep the sweat off my face for a while until it becomes saturated (sorry TMI and gross!). Then it all just runs down my face and into my eyes. Does anyone have a solution for this? I was thinking of trying a headband under or next to the band of my hat or maybe a bandana... I don't know but I hate not being able to see and my eyes stinging...
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    For the Trail Hounds @MNLittleFinn - @7lenny7 and others interested in Sinister 7 in western Canada. A short 14 minute video from 2015 leg 6
  • TattooedDolphinGirl78
    TattooedDolphinGirl78 Posts: 5,214 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    I have a question for those of you running in the heat and sweating... Now that we are getting warm here (80-90F) I sweat, a lot... I always wear a hat and it helps to keep the sweat off my face for a while until it becomes saturated (sorry TMI and gross!). Then it all just runs down my face and into my eyes. Does anyone have a solution for this? I was thinking of trying a headband under or next to the band of my hat or maybe a bandana... I don't know but I hate not being able to see and my eyes stinging...

    I sweat a lot as well in high heat and always wear a bandana. I have yet to saturate it so much that it runs into my eyes.
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    TattooedDolphinGirl78 wrote: »
    shanaber wrote: »
    I have a question for those of you running in the heat and sweating... Now that we are getting warm here (80-90F) I sweat, a lot... I always wear a hat and it helps to keep the sweat off my face for a while until it becomes saturated (sorry TMI and gross!). Then it all just runs down my face and into my eyes. Does anyone have a solution for this? I was thinking of trying a headband under or next to the band of my hat or maybe a bandana... I don't know but I hate not being able to see and my eyes stinging...

    I sweat a lot as well in high heat and always wear a bandana. I have yet to saturate it so much that it runs into my eyes.

    Bandana for me too... if it's still getting in my eyes I'm not opposed to wiping it on my shirt though.
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,550 Member
    noblsheep wrote: »
    Have you ever tried a Gutr? If you sweat like it's raining (like I do), normal sweatbands will last maybe an hour max before it stops doing anything. Gutr bands and the like are made of plastic and form a rain gutter above your eyebrows, channeling all the water to the sides of your head and away from face/glasses etc. I did need to play with the adjustment for a while before it stopped feeling like there's a strip of plastic on my forehead. And warning, it might leave a weird tan mark.

    Yes! This is me too! The sweat stings my eyes so bad it looks like I have been crying for hours. :'( Others on the road must think I am having a horrendous run by the sight of me.
    I will have to give Gutr a try. Thanks for the suggestion!
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    edited April 2018
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @amymoreorless OMG! That marathon sounds awesome. I'll start saving and training (although I'm sure I won't care if i take the DNF), if you do!

    @Elise4270 Haha. I am sure after a few dozen wine/ food stations, laying down and taking a DNF (maybe next to the ice cream station?) sounds like a great idea.

    I'm in.
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    sarahthes wrote: »
    @PastorVincent It was so muddy. So fun! Some people avoided the puddles... I just kinda charged right thru.

    that's the sign of a TRUE trail runner...
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,851 Member
    April 2 – 5.01 miles
    April 4 – 5.05 miles + 1 mile at bootcamp
    April 6 – 3.4 miles
    April 7 – 6.3 miles
    April 9 – 5.2 miles
    April 11 – 5.06 miles
    April 14 – 12.06 miles
    April 16 – 5.06 miles
    April 18 – 5.05 miles
    April 20 – 5 miles
    April 21 – 12 miles
    April 23 – 5 miles
    April 24 – 1 mile at bootcamp
    April 25 – 5.03 miles

    Changed our route up this morning. Running along the street in the dark and a guy in a car slows to a stop and warns us there is a rabid raccoon ahead. He said it actually lunged at his car and chased him down the street. So, we steered clear of that area. When I got to work, a co-worker told me her story of trying to rescue this poor little raccoon that was running out into the traffic! Bless her heart! She even got out of her car and “shooed” him across the street!

    Love all the pictures and welcome to the new people!

    Upcoming Races:
    May 6 – Pittsburgh Half Marathon
    June 16 – Run the Gate 5K
    September 7-8 – Blue Ridge Relay
    October 20 – Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon

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  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    9.91 miles with Kody last night. I planned on going solo because I thought it was pretty warm out, but by the time I was able to run it was in the 50's. and Kody looked at me like he does when get read to run. I had to take him. I decided to skip my planned route and just wander. It turned out to be great, albeit slow, run. At two miles I decided to run through a small wooded park I always forget about. I HAVE to get to his park more often for Kody. It has a small river running through and one place is perfect for he and I to have some time cooling off in the water. He loved it! They also have dog water fountain. We'll definitely start incorporating this into our runs more often.

    After playing in the water we rambled along some paved trail until we got the main park in town. It has four baseball fields in a circle, with a paved trail around the perimeter. I run the loop once, noticed it was about a half mile around and figured out how much further I wanted to go and how much distance it was to get home. I had enough distance left in the run to go 6 more times around, so that's what we did. Kody seem to be getting tired running in higher temps than we've been used to so I usually walked around one part of the loop next to some remaining snow piles so he could eat some snow and cool off.

    I need to find some time to write my Zumbro report but work, our bathroom remodel, and looking for two cars is keeping me off the computer.

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    <3<3
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    edited April 2018
    @juliet345: Thanks! Running outside is a lot of the appeal for me, and I just wasn't ready to run on icy city sidewalks in the dark in sub-zero temperatures this year, or add a bunch of time to my routine driving around looking for somewhere better to run. I workout first thing in the morning (basement gym!) and really hate driving that early, although there is something masochistically appealing about winter running. There are a couple of indoor tracks nearby I might try out this winter, we will see. I can't see myself getting into treadmill running (but never say never) - there are too many other fun things to do for cardio indoors. I've got at least a few months of outdoor weather to enjoy first!

    4/23 Mo - 0:25:22 - 2.19 miles
    4/24 Tu - rest
    4/25 We - 0:21:38 - 1.89 miles
    4/26 Th - rest
    4/27 Fr - 2.2 miles
    4/28 Sa - 3 miles
    4/29 Su - rest
    4/30 Mo - 2.2 miles
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    Not sure if I want to run on muddy trails tonight during soccer practice or if I'll hit the bike path in my new road shoes.
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    edited April 2018
    @MegaMooseEsq running in the cold, snowy winter makes you feel alive!

    @kgirlhart running will actually strengthen your feet and bones. If you're feeling good during the run and tired afterwards, that's a good sign. That means you're building up your fitness and strength and your body is recovering. You're mileage looks really good for HM training. Just make sure you're getting adequate sleep. When the taper comes, your body will have a chance to get rid of that lingering fatigue and you will be surprised at how strong you feel come race day!

    @fitoverfortymom if I have a vote, I vote for mud...every time ;)
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    9.91 miles with Kody last night. I planned on going solo because I thought it was pretty warm out, but by the time I was able to run it was in the 50's. and Kody looked at me like he does when get read to run. I had to take him. I decided to skip my planned route and just wander. It turned out to be great, albeit slow, run. At two miles I decided to run through a small wooded park I always forget about. I HAVE to get to his park more often for Kody. It has a small river running through and one place is perfect for he and I to have some time cooling off in the water. He loved it! They also have dog water fountain. We'll definitely start incorporating this into our runs more often.

    After playing in the water we rambled along some paved trail until we got the main park in town. It has four baseball fields in a circle, with a paved trail around the perimeter. I run the loop once, noticed it was about a half mile around and figured out how much further I wanted to go and how much distance it was to get home. I had enough distance left in the run to go 6 more times around, so that's what we did. Kody seem to be getting tired running in higher temps than we've been used to so I usually walked around one part of the loop next to some remaining snow piles so he could eat some snow and cool off.

    I need to find some time to write my Zumbro report but work, our bathroom remodel, and looking for two cars is keeping me off the computer.

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    That sounds like the best run ever! And looks like a very happy dog.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    4/1-rest day (unscheduled)
    4/2-rest day
    4/3-5
    4/4-3
    4/5-4
    4/6-rest day
    4/7-9
    4/8-3 (plus coach made me do weights)
    4/9-coach made me do different weights
    4/10-5
    4/11-4
    4/12-3 (plus coach made me do weights)
    4/13-rest day
    4/14-10 (probably 10.5 because my GPS things weren’t in agreement)
    4/15-4 (plus coach made me do weights)
    4/16-rest day
    4/17-4
    4/18-3 (plus coach made me do weights)
    4/19-2 (plus coach made me do different weights)
    4/20-rest day is the best day
    4/21-7 plus yoga
    4/22-3 (plus coach made me do weights)
    4/23-rest day is the best day
    4/24-6.3 - I don’t usually count the little extras but this seemed like more work than it needed to be so I’m counting these. I’m blaming it on all the stupid weights my coach makes me do.

    MTD-74.3

    23/24 Days according to plan.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    04/24/18 - 7 miles @ 65. MPH @ 4.5% Grade

    Hey, does that mean I can count my flight to San Antonio Monday? Lol! Am I reading that right? Is there a decimal error? 65 mph?

    HAH! Ops. yeah - 6.5 MPH, otherwise I would try to qualify for Boston... err Nascar! ;)

    @Orphia - You have such great places to run and take pictures! Enough to make a poor boy jealous! Also, I wish I could do cartwheels.
    noblsheep wrote: »
    shanaber wrote: »
    I have a question for those of you running in the heat and sweating... Now that we are getting warm here (80-90F) I sweat, a lot... I always wear a hat and it helps to keep the sweat off my face for a while until it becomes saturated (sorry TMI and gross!). Then it all just runs down my face and into my eyes. Does anyone have a solution for this? I was thinking of trying a headband under or next to the band of my hat or maybe a bandana... I don't know but I hate not being able to see and my eyes stinging...

    Have you ever tried a Gutr? If you sweat like it's raining (like I do), normal sweatbands will last maybe an hour max before it stops doing anything. Gutr bands and the like are made of plastic and form a rain gutter above your eyebrows, channeling all the water to the sides of your head and away from face/glasses etc. I did need to play with the adjustment for a while before it stopped feeling like there's a strip of plastic on my forehead. And warning, it might leave a weird tan mark.
    @noblsheep !! I have to try that. I have the same problem. I currently use a big thick Nike headband that looks like it belongs in an 80's hair band music video :)
    girlinahat wrote: »
    sarahthes wrote: »
    @PastorVincent It was so muddy. So fun! Some people avoided the puddles... I just kinda charged right thru.

    that's the sign of a TRUE trail runner...

    For me, it depends on temperature. I struggle hugely with keeping fingers and toes warm in cold temps. So winter running I do all I can to keep my feet dry. If the temps are high enough, I am usually like "Bah taking a shower no matter what anyways," and go for it. Unless it is a race, then all bets are off and my competitive side plows through everything. :)

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