August 2018 Running Challenge

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  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    No run this am. I'm going to sweat it out this afternoon in the heat. I did manage to keep my strength training streak goin with a workout last night. I'm considering which to do first this afternoon strength then run or the other way around.
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    LaDispute57 wrote: »
    So here is question... if your spouse or SO would tell you that your running was creating serious issues for them in the relationship and that you really needed to stop running in order to keep the relationship healthy, would you stop running? Or is that the mountain you would die on? I know several runners (including myself) where that became a legitimate issue (obviously not the sole issue, but a major one) and it has been interesting to see the choices they made.

    For my spouse, the running was not the overarching issue, it was me getting in shape in general and her feeling insecure d/t her disability. She was worried that I would get in shape and leave her. We discussed this many times and after much reassuring and working through it with her, she has been super supportive ever since.

    No run today, hit a total body weight session. Planning 4-5 miles tomorrow.
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    midwesterner85 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    midwesterner85 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    I went to Target and what do you think I saw in the parking lot? We're getting a REI! WE'RE GETTING A REI!!!!! Now I can try on different shoes and maybe buy something on sale once in a while instead of at manufacturer's price plus a markup! It's supposed to open later this month.

    Excellent! Make sure to become a member so you get those 'dividends' back from purchases. I first joined several years ago when one opened about 2.5 hrs. drive from me. Now there is a store only 2 hrs. drive away (different direction) and rumor is there might be plans in the works to put a store in the closest major city (1.5 hr. drive) - also where the nearest Target and Dick's stores are located.

    On my lunch walks, I pass an REI every day. is it really a good store? I kind of figured it was all hype...

    They have good gear and knowledgeable sales-people. The member perks are pretty good (I have the REI credit card, so they are even better when I use that card to make purchases). While I haven't had to use it, their return policy is pretty good too.

    The other benefit of their return policy is that they have "garage sale" days every once in awhile where they sell those returned items at steep discounts. Often, it was returned because someone just didn't like it or it didn't suit their need as well as expected; but there isn't anything necessarily wrong with it. Other times, there is a slight defect or problem that one can decide on. For example, I saw a running vest last time, but it was missing one of the bottles. Did that bottle break and that is why it was returned? I'm not sure. The bottles are easy to replace, and if the overall vest had worked for me otherwise, that would have been an easy way to save some bucks.

    I became a member before I got into running, but was hiking/backpacking. They host classes, which I've never had time to attend, for various outdoor activities too.

    I LOVE the REI garage sales! I stock up on hiking gear whenever they have them.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited August 2018
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    @Avidkeo thanks for the advice. I'm sure therapy would be beneficial to my wife, but just suggesting that would sound like an attack (because of her low self-esteem).

    As far as GPS watches, I can't say enough good things about the Garmin Forerunner 235. But like it has been said before, probably most Garmin watches are a good choice.

    could you suggest marital because "it would really help me"( scott, not her -ofscott)
    edit::
    of course you have to want to change. and if she doesn't see her issues as a problem, they will not be resolved. my husband went to counseling but really it was a whining session. because he had no role in any of the problems :wink:
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    8/1-2.66mi(2 hours aerial yoga)
    8/2- 1.01(1 hour aerial yoga)
    8/3- (2 hours of aerial hammock and hoop)
    8/4-nope
    8/5-nope
    8/6-marathon plan starts today. 3mi later
    8/7- 3mi unplugged
    8/8- rest day-no class tonight. dogs get shots

    shuffled inside. was feeling they hypersomnia and autoimmune was causing some seizing of the neck and back muscles. i kinda miss the treadmill :worried: because i could watch tv and run

    foster dog found my pacing very concerning
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    ARGH! I want to boop that nose!
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
    Question for my fellow gluten-free peeps:

    Do you find that, when you accidentally ingest gluten, that it affects your energy levels? I ate some udon noodles over the weekend, thinking, "Just once won't kill me," and for the last three days I have been downright exhausted. Like, to the point of I can barely get a walk in, let alone run. It's very disconcerting. Needless to say I won't be straying from GF again. I'm also dairy-free because I've become lactose intolerant in my old age.

    Just wondering what the rest of you experience.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    Question for my fellow gluten-free peeps:

    Do you find that, when you accidentally ingest gluten, that it affects your energy levels? I ate some udon noodles over the weekend, thinking, "Just once won't kill me," and for the last three days I have been downright exhausted. Like, to the point of I can barely get a walk in, let alone run. It's very disconcerting. Needless to say I won't be straying from GF again. I'm also dairy-free because I've become lactose intolerant in my old age.

    Just wondering what the rest of you experience.

    Yup. It will last for weeks. But I have celiac so it's different from other gluten sensitivities and autoimmune reactions.
  • LaDispute57
    LaDispute57 Posts: 371 Member
    August goal: 180 miles

    Date................Miles............Total/Remaining
    8/1...................Rest.............. 000.00/180.00
    8/2...................Rest.............. 000.00/180.00
    8/3...................Rest.............. 000.00/180.00
    8/4...................20.00............... 20.00/160.00
    8/5.....................5.00............... 25.00/155.00
    8/6...................Rest................. 25.00/155.00
    8/7.....................9.00............... 34.00/146.00
    8/8.....................5.50............... 39.50/140.50

    Upcoming Races:
    August 25, 2018 Bubble Run 5K (Pittsburgh, PA)
    October 20, 2018 Sinnemahone Ultra Marathon Trail Run 50K (Emporium, PA)



  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    Question for my fellow gluten-free peeps:

    Do you find that, when you accidentally ingest gluten, that it affects your energy levels? I ate some udon noodles over the weekend, thinking, "Just once won't kill me," and for the last three days I have been downright exhausted. Like, to the point of I can barely get a walk in, let alone run. It's very disconcerting. Needless to say I won't be straying from GF again. I'm also dairy-free because I've become lactose intolerant in my old age.

    Just wondering what the rest of you experience.

    I think so. I do not think I am Celiac... so not sure I am much help in this. I just know when I eat gluten products I get all kinds of GI issues, so I avoid them. People with full-blown Celiac tell me it kills their energy levels.
  • LaDispute57
    LaDispute57 Posts: 371 Member
    @AlphaHowls With putting in double digit mileage almost daily, what are your "go to" shoes and how many pairs do you keep in rotation? I am curious because I keep many pairs in rotation and rarely wear the same shoes twice in the same week because I feel that it keeps my legs and especially my feet healthy and injury free. But I know how with even doing that, my feet feel like they are taking a beating. I am blown away by your mileage and want to know what you do to keep your feet from going into open rebellion.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    Quick checkin before I read through all the posts since last night. It is a rest day so I am catching up on articles and emails (and maybe shopping) and came across this one. I thought it would be good for the newer runners and I reminder to the rest of us too (who seem to still make at least some of these mistakes) :)
    https://www.active.com/running/articles/37-mistakes-runners-can-t-stop-making/slide-37?cmp=18N-PB2000-S20-T9-running-AR3&eps=title_755450
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    eponine1984 wrote: »
    8/1-8/7 = 7.25/20 mi
    8/8 - walk

    I’m not a morning person in general and after all my health issues, my husband has been taking care of the baby so I can sleep in/catch up on sleep since I generally don’t sleep well. Today, I got up early (for me) and went on a long walk with husband and baby. 3.25 miles in the heat and humidity of the early morning and I’m glad we got it done.

    Regarding the spouse question: as the crazy one in my marriage, I’m usually the one making unreasonable requests. It’s very much usually not about running/hockey/whatever. In my personal experience it has a lot to do with my own anxiety/depression and how I associate things and a dash of lack of communication. “I thought you knew I needed you but you did x instead so now I hate when you do x.” Time, communication, and the fact that my husband is an absolute saint, all help. But we’ve only been married less than 3 years, so we’re not quite ready to go pro yet, might spend a bit more time in the minor league.

    Oh yah, anxiety rears it's ugly head in weird ways. I read an article a few times about hidden ways anxiety comes out and I do almost all of them. I try to not do them but it's so ingrained I just do it. I need to be more self aware.

    PS Yay hockey! I don't play, just watch. LOL
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @shanaber I saw you mention the fires. I was thinking of you the other day. How close/far are you from them?
  • LaDispute57
    LaDispute57 Posts: 371 Member
    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    LaDispute57 wrote: »
    I have been a divorce attorney for 35 years now


    I'm sorry. :D

    Lol... when I was in law school (Marquette University), people always asked what I wanted to do and I would always say, "Quit the law." I hated it and could not stand hanging around lawyers. But I also said I would never, ever do family law or criminal defense, which turned out to be the only two things I have ever done... lol.

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