August 2018 Running Challenge

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  • LaDispute57
    LaDispute57 Posts: 371 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    LaDispute57 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    LaDispute57 wrote: »
    Upcoming Races:
    August 25, 2018 Bubble Run 5K (Pittsburgh, PA)
    October 20, 2018 Sinnemahone Ultra MarathonTrail Run 50K (Emporium, PA)

    So is that a no on Two Face?

    That is not a no... Lol... I just need time to get online to register

    If you show there is a slightly used bag of Berry Tailwind in it for you. :lol:

    Yay!
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    edited August 2018
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    MegaMooseEsq wrote: »

    A question I meant to ask a while ago: does anyone ever get a sensation of pressure between their shoulders after a long or hard run? It’s happened to me a couple of times now and it’s a little unsettling, though not exactly painful. The first time it happened was immediately after a longer run maybe a month ago and it actually felt like something was pushing me from behind. It only lasted a minute that time but lingered this morning.


    Missed this until I saw @MobyCarp 's great reply. Yes, it has happened to me. Things that I know first hand that cause it:

    1) Too much tension in your back. Relax!
    2) Too much tension in your arms. Relax!
    3) Running hunched over
    4) Running face down.
    5) Weak core muscles


    Try these things...

    1) RELAX
    2) lift up your chin as you run and look more forward instead of down
    3) RELAX
    4) Push your shoulders a little back
    5) RELAX
    6) Lean forward at the waist no the next
    7) RELAX
    8) Do not forget to breathe!
    9) RELAX
    10) ETA: Make sure your arms swing straight forward and are not crossing in front of you.

    At least do the odd ones... ;)

    Haha, I think you and @MobyCarp and @shanaber are right about it being tension, which is funny because one big benefit I've gotten since starting running is a reduction in tension-related back and shoulder pain. I've come full-circle! In any case, I've generally been pretty aware of the importance of good posture while running so I don't think I'm running hunched or face down, and I think my core muscles are probably in reasonably good shape. My arms do have a tendency to want to swing in front of me but I'm working on it. I'll definitely pay more attention to my arms and back, especially when I'm running faster - I bet I was clenching right up during those sprints this morning. That might also explain why it hasn't been happening every time I run. Thanks!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    MegaMooseEsq wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    MegaMooseEsq wrote: »

    A question I meant to ask a while ago: does anyone ever get a sensation of pressure between their shoulders after a long or hard run? It’s happened to me a couple of times now and it’s a little unsettling, though not exactly painful. The first time it happened was immediately after a longer run maybe a month ago and it actually felt like something was pushing me from behind. It only lasted a minute that time but lingered this morning.


    Missed this until I saw @MobyCarp 's great reply. Yes, it has happened to me. Things that I know first hand that cause it:

    1) Too much tension in your back. Relax!
    2) Too much tension in your arms. Relax!
    3) Running hunched over
    4) Running face down.
    5) Weak core muscles


    Try these things...

    1) RELAX
    2) lift up your chin as you run and look more forward instead of down
    3) RELAX
    4) Push your shoulders a little back
    5) RELAX
    6) Lean forward at the waist no the next
    7) RELAX
    8) Do not forget to breathe!
    9) RELAX
    10) ETA: Make sure your arms swing straight forward and are not crossing in front of you.

    At least do the odd ones... ;)

    Haha, I think you and @MobyCarp and @shanaber are right about it being tension, which is funny because one big benefit I've gotten since starting running is a reduction in tension-related back and shoulder pain. I've come full-circle! In any case, I've generally been pretty aware of the importance of good posture while running so I don't think I'm running hunched or face down, and I think my core muscles are probably in reasonably good shape. My arms do have a tendency to want to swing in front of me but I'm working on it. I'll definitely pay more attention to my arms and back, especially when I'm running faster - I bet I was clenching right up during those sprints this morning. That might also explain why it hasn't been happening every time I run. Thanks!

    Keep in mind, your legs follow your arms. If your arms are crossing, then your stride is also and that will cause need and lower back problems. Everything is connected. :)
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    Woof, it looks like I made the right call running earlier and spoke too soon about how nice the weather has been - it is back in the 80s and pretty muggy. It’s looking like I might have to postpone my long run this week - the weather forecast is showing thunderstorms all day tomorrow, and my husband is out of town so I won’t have an easy rescue if I misjudge a dry spell. I have a 9AM conference for my side-gig tomorrow (grading bar exams) and don’t want to be pressed for time so had planned on running in the PM. Ah well - planning my runs is almost as much fun as running them!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Great information @MobyCarp ! I admit the monthly question is often something i personally am trying ro work out in my running balance and hope others have or could use the information too. So end of month, beginning of month 🤷 As one of our running gurus, feel free to pose questions, stir our newbie brains, as you wish.
    My experience with the macros.
    I try to keep carbs under 100g a day
    Protein 70-80g+. Target is more than 70.
    Fat. Whatever is left.
    I think days before i run i could possibly up the carbs. I am between ramping miles/longer running segments and rehabbing smart. If i overeat carbs i will set myself up for overindulgence and weight gain. My goal is to keep all carbs fruit and vegetables. No grains.
    I think i should reread the Fitzgerald book. And get serious about the running exercises.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    I went looking for a video that @Stoshew71 posted a long while back on arm swing and stride length... Couldn't find it but found one from a group that provided training techniques in the run up to the SF Marathon. This is a pretty good video on arm swing and how to keep your body in the proper alignment. It also has drills and stretches for range of motion (shoulders and arms).
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p24SY6XLdoc

    Also while I was looking in our community pages I found these the @Stoshew71 posted on hot weather running techniques. Since most all of us are running in the heat (other than you all in Australia) I thought they were timely and good reminders for all of us:
    http://runnersconnect.net/running-training-articles/science-of-hot-weather-running/
    http://www.runnersworld.com/hot-weather-running/good-reasons-to-love-training-through-summer
    http://www.active.com/running/articles/20-tips-to-stay-cool-on-a-summer-run
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @shanaber I always take food as well. I'll probably stop at a starbucks or dunkin on the way home. I do need to try the new dunkin gf brownie. I've heard mixed reviews.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,471 Member
    @PastorVincent & @ AprilRN10 Thank you so much for the birthday wishes.

    You are all very impressive with your running.

    8/1- 2 mile walk on the treadmill
    8/3 - 2 mile walk outside

    The rain stopped and it turned out to be a beautiful afternoon, so after I got home from work, I took a nice walk up and down my driveway (it is .25 miles long).
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,471 Member
    @shanaber Thanks for the birthday wishes.
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    @eleanorhawkins just one more possible cause for shin splints...over-striding. If you can shorten your forward stride so your feet land under your hips and not in front of you, that should help reduce shin pain. The easiest way to accomplish this is to make sure your cadence is not too slow. About 170-180 steps/minute (both feet) should help get your feet to land underneath you. Just something to think about.

    @Scott6255 I'm working on that at the moment, admittedly it has been very slow. I had just started to work on slowing my pace right down to something sustainable for long distances and think I may have drastically reduced my cadence in doing so, the trouble is as soon as I stop thinking about making my steps really short to make up for the increased cadence I go racing off way too fast again. Maybe I need someone behind me with a leash to hold me back lol
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,206 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    @avidkeo - I don't need my glasses to see distance really so I leave them home. Makes it a bit difficult to read my watch or a text message when I am out but I really don't need to be doing that when I am out running anyways!
    Someone here suggested wiping glasses with shaving cream to keep them from fogging over. It was in response to my question about sunglasses but I expect it would work for regular glasses too.

    Hadn't heard about the shaving cream! Might be worth a try! I definitely need mine, can't see more than about a foot in front of my nose so necessary for on coming traffic lol
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    shanaber wrote: »
    @avidkeo - I don't need my glasses to see distance really so I leave them home. Makes it a bit difficult to read my watch or a text message when I am out but I really don't need to be doing that when I am out running anyways!
    Someone here suggested wiping glasses with shaving cream to keep them from fogging over. It was in response to my question about sunglasses but I expect it would work for regular glasses too.

    Hadn't heard about the shaving cream! Might be worth a try! I definitely need mine, can't see more than about a foot in front of my nose so necessary for on coming traffic lol

    I was going to say I don't normally wear them. When I race or go places I'm unfamiliar I wear contacts. I wonder if the stuff for scuba masks would work? I dunno.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    I normally fuel every 4-5 miles, around the 60 minute mark but with losing steam at the last 3ish miles lately I am going to try fueling every 3-4 miles so for 10 miles today I'll fuel twice instead of once. I added a nuun performance stop twice last week but didn't help that much.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @eleanorhawkins - The video I was looking for and couldn't find (see my previous post on page 14) talked about using your arm swing to shorten your stride and increase your cadence. If you keep your arms close and not swinging out too far in front of you, you naturally shorten your stride. I was able to do that where I couldn't if I focused on a shorter stride and increased cadence specifically. I had the same issue as you - I would then speed up faster than I wanted to go or could maintain.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    RunnerGrl1982 wrote: »

    Got in an early run today that went really well.....Actually, any time I'm able to get out the door before 6AM, I consider more of an accomplishment than getting my run in. LOL.

    But if I don't get my run in early, I certainly won't do it later in the evening after I get home from work. My brain just shuts off by then. :)

    I feel the same way! Evening running is for the birds - I hate it. By 6 pm I'm usually a complete bum the rest of the evening.

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