September 2018 Running Challenge

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  • rusgolden
    rusgolden Posts: 1,337 Member
    sarahthes wrote: »
    ~2km walk tonight. Mild twinges in my ankle, and my arches hurt. I will tell my physio tomorrow morning and see if I'm allowed to try running. I also bought some k-tape on Amazon because it was purple.

    I registered for the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon next spring.

    Got some new cold weather gear on clearance from UA.

    Sure spending a lot of money on running this month for someone who can't run right now.

    I remember doing the same thing when I was out for about 4+ weeks with a grade 2 calf strain... it was good medicine and it was good mentally to be preparing for running again while I was side lined. :smile:
  • rusgolden
    rusgolden Posts: 1,337 Member
    Sparx_81 wrote: »
    Socks.... Anyone got recommendations for ones that keep their elastic and don't end up in your shoe? I like thin seamless socks! :D
    AprilRN10 wrote: »
    @Sparx_81 I like feetures and balega.

    I'm with April... I've used both and like them about the same. I do feel like the Feetures conform to the foot better for a tighter fit, but I've not had either of them slide down. I've mainly stuck to the no-cushion or light-cushion. They mainly run about $12-15 a pair but you can usually find a good deal (buy 3 get 1 free) or on sale. I've usually purchased mine from the local running store or online from Running Warehouse.

    Like @PastorVincent mentioned, socks are just as important as shoes... you want to take care of your feet and don't want to be fighting blisters half the time.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    MegaMooseEsq wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Sparx_81 wrote: »
    Socks.... Anyone got recommendations for ones that keep their elastic and don't end up in your shoe? I like thin seamless socks! :D

    For Summer I use Under Armor's Heatgear or Nike Dryfit.
    For cold weather, I use Darn Tough wool socks.

    I find high-quality socks make a huge difference as you start putting on the miles. Running a mile can be done in any old cotton sock (probably- I would still argue for good socks though), but as you extend your time on your feet socks become as important, possibly more, than your shoes.

    I got some UnderArmor socks on @PastorVincent's recommendation and haven't had any issue with the elastic, although because of the low cut I did get some rubbing on one long run. I rotate between these, two pairs of thicker WrightSocks, and three pairs of ASIC quarter socks (which are also pretty thin and might be up your alley) so nothing's gotten too much wear yet. I think I prefer the quarter length to be really confident there won't be slippage, but YMMV.

    ETA: I checked and I guess both the UA and ASICs have toe seams, though? But really flat ones - I've never noticed them before.

    I just checked my feet. Yep, the Nike Dryfit has a seem that is on top of the toe, but I have never noticed it before either.
  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
    Happy runniversary @kgirlhart ! That is an amazing loss and very impressive that you kept it off and then some.
  • rusgolden
    rusgolden Posts: 1,337 Member
    @amymoreorless -- hope the landlord gets your plumbing working soon! I can't imagine how "invigorating" that cold gallon jug shower must have felt!

    @kgirlhart -- congrats on your 2 and 3 yr anniversaries! Great accomplishment! Sounds like we took the same path to running... I started after losing the initial 50 lbs and running helped me meet my goal of losing 70 total, and as the story goes, I was hooked on running and just kept on. :smile:
  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
    @sarahthes That's cool they made a purple tape for you :) I've never tried it. I wonder how it works for plantar fasciitis. How long does your pt expect you'll be off for? Hugs. Sorry about your pain.

    Yay, you registered for BMO Vancouver! We'll have to figure out how to coordinate our training a little as we get closer so we can try to run it together—assuming that I can catch up and keep up! Do you have a plan in mind? When will you start official half training?
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,166 Member
    Thanks @rusgolden and @RunRachelleRun. Is today your surgery Rachelle? I hope it goes well and you have a speedy recovery!
  • Sparx_81
    Sparx_81 Posts: 403 Member
    @kgirlhart congratulations! Amazing achievement! <3
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,556 Member
    Happy runniversary @kgirlhart! Your are the WOman!!
    Prayers sent your way @RunRachelleRun for your surgery Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    kgirlhart wrote: »

    Today is my 2 year runniversary! It is also my 3 year anniversary on mfp. I'm kind of proud of myself for sticking with it. I have lost ~77 pounds since I came on mfp (about 15 of that was after I started running). After I hit my original goal (of losing 60 pounds) I decided I needed some fitness goals so I downloaded the C25K app. I was never a runner before and I was a little surprised that I ended up loving it so much. I don't remember purposely starting C25K on my mfp anniversary, but I think it is kind of cool that I did. It is amazing to me how much better I feel at 50 than I did at 47.

    Well done!!!

  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    RunRachelleRun wrote: »
    @sarahthes That's cool they made a purple tape for you :) I've never tried it. I wonder how it works for plantar fasciitis. How long does your pt expect you'll be off for? Hugs. Sorry about your pain.

    Yay, you registered for BMO Vancouver! We'll have to figure out how to coordinate our training a little as we get closer so we can try to run it together—assuming that I can catch up and keep up! Do you have a plan in mind? When will you start official half training?

    I was skeptical about the claims for KT tape but when I had PF I gave in. I could feel it. I don't use it all the time but if I feel a little twinge I'll tape up. Runner's World has tons of videos on how to tape for PF.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,166 Member
    Thanks @sparx_81, @scott6255, @biketheworld and @PastorVincent
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,206 Member
    edited September 2018
    @kgirlhart happy anniversarys!

    @RunRachelleRun good luck, thinking of you. ETA oops that's tomorrow. Sorry its Wed morning here lol. I'm still thinking of you though
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,206 Member
    Morning all. Rest day for me today. I did some weights last night, no pain today so far lol. I'll be going for a walk at lunch just to get out. Nothing special here lol.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,166 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @kgirlhart happy anniversarys!

    @RunRachelleRun good luck, thinking of you. ETA oops that's tomorrow. Sorry its Wed morning here lol. I'm still thinking of you though

    Thanks! I was thinking her surgery was today. It's still Tuesday here, but I've been thinking it was Wednesday all day! My runniversary/mfp anniversary is the 25th, so at least I was right about the date.
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @kgirlhart happy anniversarys!

    @RunRachelleRun good luck, thinking of you. ETA oops that's tomorrow. Sorry its Wed morning here lol. I'm still thinking of you though

    Thanks! I was thinking her surgery was today. It's still Tuesday here, but I've been thinking it was Wednesday all day! My runniversary/mfp anniversary is the 25th, so at least I was right about the date.

    Hah, your premature good thoughts mean NOTHING! Just kidding! ;) Thinking of you, @RunRachelleRun, hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow!
  • rusgolden
    rusgolden Posts: 1,337 Member
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @kgirlhart happy anniversarys!

    @RunRachelleRun good luck, thinking of you. ETA oops that's tomorrow. Sorry its Wed morning here lol. I'm still thinking of you though

    Thanks! I was thinking her surgery was today. It's still Tuesday here, but I've been thinking it was Wednesday all day! My runniversary/mfp anniversary is the 25th, so at least I was right about the date.

    I've been wishing it was Wednesday all day... or Thursday, or Friday... work has been so crazy it feels like I've done a weeks worth already!!

    Good luck @RunRachelleRun -- prayers for the procedure and a quick recovery for you!
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    edited September 2018
    @kgirlhart Happy anniversaries!

    @RunRachelleRun Prayers for a good procedure tomorrow and a quick recovery!

    @rusgolden Same here...this week is not moving fast enough.

    @RespectTheKitty /wave

    ETA: In non-running news, but because I know so many of us are fantasy fiction lovers, the indie author Christopher Nuttall has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. :(
  • RicciDarlene
    RicciDarlene Posts: 8 Member
    edited September 2018
    Good job everyone! I only did 204 miles this morning and we have track workout tonight so I am not sure how much distance I will bet but I am closer to my goal today than yesterday!

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    workaholic_nurse wrote: »
    ETA: In non-running news, but because I know so many of us are fantasy fiction lovers, the indie author Christopher Nuttall has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. :(

    Oh boo!!!! :(
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    @RunRachelleRun - Hope all goes well tomorrow and you get good results back! You know we Weill all be thinking of you!!

    So I missed this post... hope whatever the surgery is, is minor, or at least one and done!

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