September 2018 Running Challenge
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rheddmobile wrote: »So, why do non-runners buy running shoes?
Before I was a runner, I bought running shoes to walk in because they were more comfortable than what was marketed as walking shoes. I was totally clueless about the distinction between types of running shoe, and later learned that buying whatever model of Asics is cheapest wasn't a good strategy for me to buy shoes to run in.
As a fairly new runner, I once had identical models shoes for running (red) and walking (socially muted grey). Now, I have a different model for walking than for running, though I would consider a pair of Kinvaras for walking/social wear if I found them in a muted, non-garish color.
But the examples you gave are just plain weird. I kind of get the nurse who is looking for a magic bullet, but how can someone not realize that cleats are a bad idea for hard surfaces?3 -
rheddmobile wrote: »So, why do non-runners buy running shoes?
That being said, I'm similar to @MobyCarp in that my first pair of running shoes were for walking...and I made sure to tell the sales associate in the store that I wanted a pair specifically for that purpose. Before that, I just bought cheap sneakers for general use.4 -
September Goal: 50 miles
Workout 1 (9/03) - 4.38 miles
Workout 2 (9/04) - 4.29 miles
Workout 3 (9/06) - 2.41 miles
Workout 4 (9/09) - 4.40 miles
Workout 5 (9/11) - 5.39 miles
Workout 6 (9/13) - 4.00 miles
Total - 24.87 miles
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@juliet3455 Thanks for the info. I'll definitely work up to a pace/mileage I feel comfortable doing before my walk breaks. It's slow, but steady that wins, right? Mentally, this method works for me. Even though I am probably capable of running for longer distances, thinking that I HAVE TO run without stopping just messes with my head. If I know it's okay to walk a little, I'm fine. I understand it isn't for everyone, but that's why running is such a great sport. There's no rule book. LOL3
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Hey everyone! I can't remember if I posted in August at all, but I'm posting for September. Still running! I'm usually running 2 miles 2-3 times per week. Just wanted to check in and say hey!12
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@quilteryoyo - So how would you suggest I train for the 5K using the Galloway method? And how would I track my progress? By average pace? Sounds interesting but I am a little confused on how to start.0
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zerlinna87 wrote: »Hey everyone! I can't remember if I posted in August at all, but I'm posting for September. Still running! I'm usually running 2 miles 2-3 times per week. Just wanted to check in and say hey!
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My sept goal is simple: 5km! LOL (basically to be able to run at all). fingers crossed.11
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Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
09/01/18 :::: 18.2 :::: 18.2
09/02/18 :::: 5.4 :::: 23.6
09/03/18 :::: 6.3 :::: 29.9
09/04/18 :::: 2.1 :::: 32.0
09/05/18 :::: 6.5 :::: 38.5
09/06/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 38.5
09/07/18 :::: 1.7 :::: 40.2
09/08/18 :::: 13.3 :::: 53.5
09/09/18 :::: 5.0 :::: 58.5
09/10/18 :::: 5.0 :::: 63.5
09/11/18 :::: 3.3 :::: 66.8
09/12/18 :::: 7.2 :::: 74.0
09/13/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 74.0
09/14/18 :::: 5.2 :::: 79.2/ 170 miles goal
I intended to run yesterday and it didn't happen, so wound up with my second weekday morning run of the week. Although I didn't need to be in early this morning so a much more relaxed schedule. I kind of wanted to get 5 miles, but was planning to settle for 4. Finally got in the groove of things late in the 3rd mile so looped around enough to get back to my goal of 5.9 -
rheddmobile wrote: »So, why do non-runners buy running shoes?
Before I was a runner, I bought running shoes to walk in because they were more comfortable than what was marketed as walking shoes. I was totally clueless about the distinction between types of running shoe, and later learned that buying whatever model of Asics is cheapest wasn't a good strategy for me to buy shoes to run in.
As a fairly new runner, I once had identical models shoes for running (red) and walking (socially muted grey). Now, I have a different model for walking than for running, though I would consider a pair of Kinvaras for walking/social wear if I found them in a muted, non-garish color.
But the examples you gave are just plain weird. I kind of get the nurse who is looking for a magic bullet, but how can someone not realize that cleats are a bad idea for hard surfaces?
I often wear my retired / worn out running shoes for walking / casual / shopping shoes. Usually, that works well if I retire from running by around 500 miles. I had a pair recently that I retired from running at 633 miles and they are seriously much more worn down. I started wearing them for day-to-day stuff and am pretty close to saying I should just go back to the pair I retired with fewer running miles. They are badly worn.1 -
9/1 - 1.65 miles
9/2 - rest day
9/3 - lifted
9/4 - supposed to run but had a robotics league meeting for my son
9/5 - lifted
9/6 - 1.88 miles
9/7 - lifted
9/8 - nothing, rest day
9/9 - 1.77 miles
9/10- lifted
9/11- nothing! Ahh I've been planning on running 3x a week but so far it's only been 2x.
9/12- lifted
9/13- 1.73 miles - week 5 day 1 of c25k
I guess fitbits aren't very accurate for measuring distance? I can run the same route multiple times and get different distances. I mean they're pretty close but not exactly the same. 1.88 vs 1.73 for example.4 -
my running store fits nurses and hairdressers. if they don't buy the shoes there, they at least know what sort of shoes they are looking for. i've seen them do an analysis of how they stand and walk. the nurses i know that have gone there have been very grateful
the store has walking shoes, not just running shoes
good luck this weekend @JulieS3103 NF Endurance 10k
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@quilteryoyo - So how would you suggest I train for the 5K using the Galloway method? And how would I track my progress? By average pace? Sounds interesting but I am a little confused on how to start.
@pudgy1977 Like others may have mentioned I would suggest a C25K - Couch to 5k plan. A simple google search will turn up various ones. Most of them work of a walk-run type pgm with slowly increasing the overall distance/time and slowly increasing the run distance.2 -
9/1 - 1.65 miles
9/2 - rest day
9/3 - lifted
9/4 - supposed to run but had a robotics league meeting for my son
9/5 - lifted
9/6 - 1.88 miles
9/7 - lifted
9/8 - nothing, rest day
9/9 - 1.77 miles
9/10- lifted
9/11- nothing! Ahh I've been planning on running 3x a week but so far it's only been 2x.
9/12- lifted
9/13- 1.73 miles - week 5 day 1 of c25k
I guess fitbits aren't very accurate for measuring distance? I can run the same route multiple times and get different distances. I mean they're pretty close but not exactly the same. 1.88 vs 1.73 for example.
i think you need to set your stride length for the most accurate. my vivosmart is pretty accurate when i have the gps on1 -
my running store fits nurses and hairdressers. if they don't buy the shoes there, they at least know what sort of shoes they are looking for. i've seen them do an analysis of how they stand and walk. the nurses i know that have gone there have been very grateful
the store has walking shoes, not just running shoes
Yeah, that would make sense, but that's not what was happening yesterday. This was two very confused salespeople helping two separate people who were buying specialty running shoes despite the sales associates advising that the shoes were not appropriate for what they wanted.0 -
RunnerGrl1982 wrote: »Ok - I said I wasn't going to try to catch up and now I have spent at least a few hours just reading... lol I have to know what you all have been doing/discussing here!
@RunnerGrl1982 - do you run along the beach? If I were In Santa Monica that is where I would want to run every day!
I have been thinking that I just need to drive down to the beach and run once a week or a couple of times a month, just to enjoy the view and fresh sea air!
That's awesome. Yeah, it's just a very nostalgic place. I adore it as well. They do still have a concert series every summer. I think it's called "Twilight on the Pier", and it takes place every Thursday night. There have been some mishaps as of recently, because so many people have been in attendance - they actually had to shut it down one evening. I think they're trying to find a balance of getting bands artists that people want to listen to but not over-run the pier in hazardous attendance numbers. It's just gotten overly popular regardless. Not sure what their plan is moving forward, but I have a feeling they may have to officially cap it at some point to curb issues.
If you're able to get away and head to the beach to run, I say go for it! I don't even notice the time passing me by, and that makes it enjoyable for my longer runs when my mental toughness may be waning. I'll just look out at the ocean and remind myself of why I'm out here and being grateful for the continued ability to run each day.
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9/1 = Walk in Park with dogs and husband instead of running.
9/2 = 16 miles
9/3 = 5 mile walk with dog
9/4 = rest day
9/5 = 12 miles
9/6 = 5 mile hike with dog
9/7 = 16 miles
9/8 = rest day
9/9 = 7 miles
9/10 = 5 miles
9/11 = rest day
9/12 = 12 miles
9/13 = 3 miles
9/14 = 11 miles
Ran with a friend this AM. There are storms threatining but they held off until we finished 11 miles. For a minor respite from the heat and 100% humidity, we planned our route around my old BFF... the freezing gas station beer cooler of awesome not-hotness and not-humidness.
Stupid tropical storms turning everywhere into a sweaty steam bath. I hope everyone in, or near, the hurricane’s path is safe!
September goal miles = 175 / 82 miles-to-date
Upcoming Races:
10/27 = Hill Country Halloween Half Marathon
11/22 = Georgetown Turkey Trot
1/26/19 = Miami Tropical 5K
1/27/19 = Miami Marathon
3/10/19 = ZOOMA half (potentially)8 -
Popping in to say hello. Beginning of the school year is SUPER busy..... Life keeps getting in the way of getting in here regularly, but in a good way.... Not having time to check in means that I'm keeping out of trouble in other ways.... Hopefully I'll be on here every couple of days, not often enough to read every post, but I'll try to keep track of you all.
Had a race last weekend. It went pretty well. WAY too many posts to read through. Congrats to all who had races and welcome to new folks.15 -
9/1 - 1.65 miles
9/2 - rest day
9/3 - lifted
9/4 - supposed to run but had a robotics league meeting for my son
9/5 - lifted
9/6 - 1.88 miles
9/7 - lifted
9/8 - nothing, rest day
9/9 - 1.77 miles
9/10- lifted
9/11- nothing! Ahh I've been planning on running 3x a week but so far it's only been 2x.
9/12- lifted
9/13- 1.73 miles - week 5 day 1 of c25k
I guess fitbits aren't very accurate for measuring distance? I can run the same route multiple times and get different distances. I mean they're pretty close but not exactly the same. 1.88 vs 1.73 for example.
I found the GPS on my old Fitbit to be really off. My phone was more accurate so I stopped using the Fitbit. I used my phone for a while until I bought a watch with better GPS accuracy.2
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