August 2018 Running Challenge

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    No run today, spent window for running stuck in traffic due to rain. Why do people forget how drive when it rains? It RAINS ALL THE TIME HERE. This is not like the south-west US or something. Grr.

    Multiple accidents and stuff.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,206 Member
    sarahthes wrote: »

    I used to think I was an introvert to the extreme but now I think I'm really close to the middle of the introvert-extrovert spectrum or possibly not very introverted at all. I am just shy in unfamiliar situations. (Shy but talkative... I'm just weird.)

    I'm the opposite, usually think I'm extroverted to the extreme but am probably closer to the middle, toward extroverted. When I first meet people I'm usually reasonably quiet for the first 10 minutes or so, get the lay of the land, but once I get a sense of what people are like, the real me comes out. I'm definitely comfortable in a crowd, but hate being the center of attention. No issues talking to people one on one either (including strangers)

    Good to see everyone going for it!

    My ankle feels almost 100% - all the stretches and massage has made a HUGE difference. I'm contemplating going for a run Saturday (wednesday today) if things continue to be this good. I get the occasional twinge - not even a twinge just very mild discomfort to say yes this has been hurt - but no pain ATM. I miss it so much!

    That said I chose an excellent week to take off, the weather has been appalling. its been blowing a gale, and torrential rain. I can do one but not both. So been kinda nice laying in bed at 5:30am listening to the rain on the roof and enjoying my warm snuggly bed.

    Also I'm hoping our local sports shoe chain does a sale this weekend. If they do, Ill be going over Saturday to buy shoes and will run Sunday. If not Ill run Friday (very slow and gently) in my trusty pair and see how they go.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    "Of course, no one is entirely extroverted or entirely introverted. I am fairly far toward the introvert side of the scale, but I do need social interaction. Then I need cave time. Social interaction and cave time are the introvert's mental equivalent of exercise and recovery. Both are necessary, and too much of the exercise/social activity can lead to injury (mental breakdown). But 100% rest or 100% isolation slowly leads to long term problems. So I find a balance, both with running and with social activity." - @MobyCarp

    Nailed it!!

  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    @MegaMooseEsq

    Extroverted weight lifter: "I love going to the gym! I work out hard, see other people, it's great!"

    Introverted weight lifter: "It's too much effort to go to the gym. I'm much happier with the weights in my basement. And they're paid for, no monthly fee!"

    My observation: Free weights are not subject to technological obsolescence. The 25 lb. dumbbells I bought in 2005 still weigh 25 lbs. in 2018. In that respect, lifting is more economical than running; but I love running.

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    YES!!!! THIS!!!
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    edited August 2018
    Okay, answer a debate I have with a person in my running group. When running, the body diverts energy away from the digestive system and into our moving and working parts ( https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/exercise-affects-digestion/ ). Does eating a small something during a long run really help?

    I never eat during a run because it upsets my stomach. I wake up early and eat something small (toast, banana, etc) an hour before a long run. I bring a diluted energy drink in my hydration belt for runs over 10 miles. I did not eat during my marathon last December except for one orange slice at mile 21. A few people in my running group (not all) are telling me that eating helps. They try to sell me on that Gu and shotblock stuff. I have never found this to be true. Food takes a while to digest even when the body is at rest. Thoughts?
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    Okay, answer a debate I have with a person in my running group. When running, the body diverts energy away from the digestive system and into our moving and working parts ( https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/exercise-affects-digestion/ ). Does eating a small something during a long run really help?

    I never eat during a run because it upsets my stomach. I wake up early and eat something small (toast, banana, etc) an hour before a long run. I bring a diluted energy drink in my hydration belt for runs over 10 miles. I did not eat during my marathon last December except for one orange slice at mile 21. A few people in my running group (not all) are telling me that eating helps. I have never found this to be true. Food takes a while to digest even when the body is at rest. Thoughts?

    Everyone is a bit different in this but in general yes.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    Okay, answer a debate I have with a person in my running group. When running, the body diverts energy away from the digestive system and into our moving and working parts ( https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/exercise-affects-digestion/ ). Does eating a small something during a long run really help?

    I never eat during a run because it upsets my stomach. I wake up early and eat something small (toast, banana, etc) an hour before a long run. I bring a diluted energy drink in my hydration belt for runs over 10 miles. I did not eat during my marathon last December except for one orange slice at mile 21. A few people in my running group (not all) are telling me that eating helps. They try to sell me on that Gu and shotblock stuff. I have never found this to be true. Food takes a while to digest even when the body is at rest. Thoughts?

    I think it depends on how fast you run ie whether your body is using glycogen or converting fat for energy. Also, I don’t think all your energy is diverted. Running in the heat is harder because blood and energy is being diverted to cool your body. So I imagine your body is still doing a bit of digestion.

    Everyone is different though. The gu and blocks are quick energy sources- your body convert the simple sugar to energy quickly which is why your friends are pushing th.
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    @MegaMooseEsq

    Extroverted weight lifter: "I love going to the gym! I work out hard, see other people, it's great!"

    Introverted weight lifter: "It's too much effort to go to the gym. I'm much happier with the weights in my basement. And they're paid for, no monthly fee!"

    My observation: Free weights are not subject to technological obsolescence. The 25 lb. dumbbells I bought in 2005 still weigh 25 lbs. in 2018. In that respect, lifting is more economical than running; but I love running.

    f7w5dgidhu52.png

    YES!!!! THIS!!!

    Absolutely! The running version would be something like -10 energy for running, -1000 every time I see someone approaching and my brain does the "should I acknowledge them or not/am I staring at them/are they staring at me/oh no they sort of blinked and I didn't acknowledge them do they think I'm rude" dance.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    RE: Introvert. I am Introvert with a side of shy. I only like talking to friends and family and even then it tires me. I loathe talking to strangers and I really hate when I have headphones in and people say hi or try to talk to me. No, just no.

    RE: Food. I have to have gu for long runs. I typically use 2 during a half, depends how I feel. It definitely gives me a boost of energy. I can do 8-9 training miles without (except lately - heat) but despite being a more conservative racer I still go out harder than training runs.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    Okay, answer a debate I have with a person in my running group. When running, the body diverts energy away from the digestive system and into our moving and working parts ( https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/exercise-affects-digestion/ ). Does eating a small something during a long run really help?

    I never eat during a run because it upsets my stomach. I wake up early and eat something small (toast, banana, etc) an hour before a long run. I bring a diluted energy drink in my hydration belt for runs over 10 miles. I did not eat during my marathon last December except for one orange slice at mile 21. A few people in my running group (not all) are telling me that eating helps. They try to sell me on that Gu and shotblock stuff. I have never found this to be true. Food takes a while to digest even when the body is at rest. Thoughts?

    You feel like death when you run out of glycogen. Your body can only hold up to 2 hours running worth of glycogen.

    To feel less like death, you can start eating things on your run before then.

    Your body can't give you all the energy in that food you eat running, but it's still better than none.
  • 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
    8/9.....................5.00............... 44.50/135.50
    8/10.................Rest................. 44.50/135.50
    8/11..................24.00............... 68.50/111.50
    8/12.................Rest.................. 68.50/111.50
    8/13.................Rest.................. 68.50/111.50
    8/14..................10.00............... 78.50/101.50

    Upcoming Races:
    August 25, 2018 Bubble Run 5K (Pittsburgh, PA)
    October 20, 2018 Sinnemahone Ultra Marathon Trail Run 50K (Emporium, PA)
  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    zdyb23456 wrote: »
    In church we’re supposed to ‘take a minute and greet people around you’ and I hate it. Forced socializing. I prefer being social on my own terms.

    Funny thing about that... we do not do that at my church, in part because all the research that I have seen says visitor list it as their number 1 complaint when visiting a new church. I tend to agree with them. :)

    L.p.
    Funny for me because I would classify as mostly introvert.(teaching is a very extrovert thing) but as much as I like pastor Vincent I could not attend a church where people didn't shake hands and greet each other. (No judgement here. It just wouldn't work as spiritual for me.)
  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Another introvert here (INTJ on the Meyers Briggs thingy). I love the fact that running is just me and my thoughts.

    My worst nightmare is having to go to conferences and do those awful 'ice-breakers' or having to go on team-building exercises with my colleagues. At the last one, I was asked to give a presentation. I showed Susan Cain's 'the power of introverts' TED Talk.

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