October 2018 Monthly Running Challenge
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zeesparrow wrote: »I used yaktraks the last couple years after a particularly nasty fall. My immediate neighborhood has lots of trees and shade = lots of ice that lasts longer than other neighborhoods around me. The yaktraks were great for the first quarter mile or so that was covered in snow/ice. After that, I often ended up on bare roads for which they are not designed and wore them out (rubber snapped and the wire unraveled).
I've heard of "screw shoes" but didn't realize what that really meant. Thanks for the link! I might just try that with my old shoes this winter.
I gotta remember that even though I'm reading all about you super fast runners and your races, I'm not competing against any of you. I'm only competing against myself.
For me, screw shoes don't feel good on clear pavement (and so, like a crazy person, I avoid clear spots when wearing them). Last winter, I picked up a good deal on some spikes that go over your shoes-the idea is you could take them off and carry them if needed. I got them late in the season and haven't tried them.
You'll find that there are are people of ALL speeds here
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If so @PastorVincent I was looking at one in June, south of you in PA, about a month after your marathon. If I remember correctly, 50k was the short option. But for the record, I didn't look too hard, as I'm still coming back from injury. Plus they didn't have a 2019 date set yet.@PastorVincent so what would you think about running two 50 mile trail races, just 2 weeks apart? Asking for a friend...0 -
I never did make it out to run last night. I got home late, I had a truck full of stuff to unload, and I forgot to bring my CPAP to the boat with me so I slept like crap. Kody & I will run tonight instead.
Following up on my HM race report. I mentioned I was trying to maintain an average HR of 155...I ended up averaging 157, which I'm happy with.
Here are the race photos I promised. The waterfall you see was NOT on the course, but on a short spur trail. I shot that photo after the race.
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@PastorVincent so what would you think about running two 50 mile trail races, just 2 weeks apart? Asking for a friend...
@PastorVincent would definitely do it but highly advise against it.
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polskagirl01 wrote: »
If so @PastorVincent I was looking at one in June, south of you in PA, about a month after your marathon. If I remember correctly, 50k was the short option. But for the record, I didn't look too hard, as I'm still coming back from injury. Plus they didn't have a 2019 date set yet.@PastorVincent so what would you think about running two 50 mile trail races, just 2 weeks apart? Asking for a friend...
I am actually running the Pittsburgh Marathon, then a 50k trail race that is only 6 days later (the following Saturday). I plan to run both hard. I hope to knock an hour off my 50k time, and while I doubt I will PR two years in a row at Pittsburg, I am shooting to get close.
Also, DO NOT DO AS I DO UNLESS YOUR CRAZY IN THE HEAD. That is my disclaimer 6 -
@mbaker566 Glad you're okay even if the car has issues.
@PastorVincent very nice mug!
@7lenny7 Great race report and nice pics.
Lifting/rest day today. Upper body and core. Trying a new schedule: Mon-Lift, Tues-Speedwork/just get out and fly, Wed-Lift, Thur-Tempo/pace, Fri-rest(yes I will make myself do nothing), Sat-long run, Sun-recovery run. Was looking at total miles for the month and realized that if I do nothing from now except my HM and recovery run I will hit goal. Don't know how the heck that happened but
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This morning I signed up for my first destination race. The Tillamook Burn 50 Mile in the Pacific NW rainforest about an hour northwest of Portland, OR. You can scroll through some amazing photos here.
I was trying to decide between the 50K and the 50M. The 50K has 7000' of vertical (ascent & descent) whereas the 50M has 8700', the difference being 1700' over 19 miles, which is fairly flat, so for the extra runable miles, why not! I am so dang excited about this! My sister and her husband live just outside of Portland so we'll stay with them and maybe I'll even talk them into crewing for me.
The race is the end of April which, incidentally, is just 2 weeks after the Zumbro 50, the race I DNF'd earlier this year.
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PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »
If so @PastorVincent I was looking at one in June, south of you in PA, about a month after your marathon. If I remember correctly, 50k was the short option. But for the record, I didn't look too hard, as I'm still coming back from injury. Plus they didn't have a 2019 date set yet.@PastorVincent so what would you think about running two 50 mile trail races, just 2 weeks apart? Asking for a friend...
I am actually running the Pittsburgh Marathon, then a 50k trail race that is only 6 days later (the following Saturday). I plan to run both hard. I hope to knock an hour off my 50k time, and while I doubt I will PR two years in a row at Pittsburg, I am shooting to get close.
Also, DO NOT DO AS I DO UNLESS YOUR CRAZY IN THE HEAD. That is my disclaimer
So what you're saying is, you'd definitely do marathon + 50k in May, then another trail 50k in June? Haha
I am not THAT crazy, but am considering turning my mid-May marathon into a training run for the 50k four weeks later. You know, just to try an "ultra". But then I think about how my last marathon went, and think maybe I should get better at that before bumping up. Or at least see how training & marathon go before deciding. That's a long way to run.
10/1-7 Totals: bike 20.4 km, run 15 km
10/8-14 Totals: bike 10.3 km, run 24.9 km
10/15 - bike 19.5k, run 6k
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Felt good after my morning run, so did some cycling later in the day. Also had a fun trail bike ride on a secret mission with my son.
Upcoming races:
October 20: City Trail 5k
November 11: City Trail 5k
December 8: City Trail 5k
January 12: City Trail 5k
February 2-3: Lublin night 10k
February 16: City Trail 5k
March 23: City Trail 5k
April 7: Lublin 10k (maybe)
May 12: Lublin Marathon4 -
This morning I signed up for my first destination race. The Tillamook Burn 50 Mile in the Pacific NW rainforest about an hour northwest of Portland, OR. You can scroll through some amazing photos here.
I was trying to decide between the 50K and the 50M. The 50K has 7000' of vertical (ascent & descent) whereas the 50M has 8700', the difference being 1700' over 19 miles, which is fairly flat, so for the extra runable miles, why not! I am so dang excited about this! My sister and her husband live just outside of Portland so we'll stay with them and maybe I'll even talk them into crewing for me.
The race is the end of April which, incidentally, is just 2 weeks after the Zumbro 50, the race I DNF'd earlier this year.
@7lenny7 I remember you posted about that race before and I was super interested. But then I went and signed up for a different destination (road) half marathon for the following weekend.
Plus it looks like they're not offering the 25K this year.
Darn it. Maybe 2020... I should have a road full marathon under my belt by then anyway, maybe by then I can do a 50K trail race LOL.2 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »
If so @PastorVincent I was looking at one in June, south of you in PA, about a month after your marathon. If I remember correctly, 50k was the short option. But for the record, I didn't look too hard, as I'm still coming back from injury. Plus they didn't have a 2019 date set yet.@PastorVincent so what would you think about running two 50 mile trail races, just 2 weeks apart? Asking for a friend...
I am actually running the Pittsburgh Marathon, then a 50k trail race that is only 6 days later (the following Saturday). I plan to run both hard. I hope to knock an hour off my 50k time, and while I doubt I will PR two years in a row at Pittsburg, I am shooting to get close.
Also, DO NOT DO AS I DO UNLESS YOUR CRAZY IN THE HEAD. That is my disclaimer
So what you're saying is, you'd definitely do marathon + 50k in May, then another trail 50k in June? Haha
Yes, I would in fact. Where is this June 50k? If it fits my schedule I might just sign up for it. 3 -
Y'all are a bunch of co-enablers LOL.6
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PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »
If so @PastorVincent I was looking at one in June, south of you in PA, about a month after your marathon. If I remember correctly, 50k was the short option. But for the record, I didn't look too hard, as I'm still coming back from injury. Plus they didn't have a 2019 date set yet.@PastorVincent so what would you think about running two 50 mile trail races, just 2 weeks apart? Asking for a friend...
I am actually running the Pittsburgh Marathon, then a 50k trail race that is only 6 days later (the following Saturday). I plan to run both hard. I hope to knock an hour off my 50k time, and while I doubt I will PR two years in a row at Pittsburg, I am shooting to get close.
Also, DO NOT DO AS I DO UNLESS YOUR CRAZY IN THE HEAD. That is my disclaimer
I think we are all slightly crazy in the head. That's why we are here 😜
8k run this morning. 85k for the month so far. Building this week to a 16k run on Saturday. I'm more nervous about the end of the month, a 20k run before a w week taper. It's getting real. Scary real. Why did I decide to do this? Oh yeah, read above bahaha.
I admit it's kinda nice having everyone at work look at me in awe when I say I ran 8k before work haha9 -
@polskagirl01 I've only run one road marathon and three trail ultras, but in my limited experience, a 50K trail race is easier on your body than a road marathon.
@sarahthes that's too bad, I would have loved to have met you out there!
2018 Races
02/24/2018 - Psycho Wyco 20M - Kansas City, KS - 5:31:00 - (57/119 OA)
04/14/2018 - Zumbro 50 Mile - Theilman, MN - DNF at 34.5 Miles
05/19/2018 - Superior Spring 50K - Lutsen, MN - 6:51:06 (145/232 OA, 10/28 GMM)
06/23/2018 - Dan Patch 5K Pace - Savage, MN 24:24:34 (27/105 OA, 5/13 M50-59)
09/15/2018 - Outrun Homelessness 5K - Savage, MN - 26:47 (11/110 OA, 3/7 M50-59)
09/22/2018 - Surly Loppet Trail HM (12.3 Miles) - 2:08:17 (256/492 OA, 26/43 M50-59)
10/13/2018 - Big Woods Run Trail HM - Nerstrand, MN - 2:02:58 (65/238 OA, 13/33 M50-59) *PR*
10/20/2018 - Loopet Loppet 12 Hr Trail Race - Minneapolis, MN
11/03/2018 - Icebox 480 - 8 Hr trail race - River Falls, WI
12/01/2018 - Alternate Chili 10M Run - Kansas City, KS w/ Kody!
2019 Races
01/26/2019 - Securian Half Marathon - St. Paul, MN
02/23/2019 - Psycho Wyco 50K - Kansas City, KS
04/13/2019 - Zumbro 50M - Theilman, MN
04/27/2019 - Tillamook Burn 50M - Tillamook Forest, OR
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@polskagirl01 I've only run one road marathon and three trail ultras, but in my limited experience, a 50K trail race is easier on your body than a road marathon.
Yes, I agree and others I have spoken with have the same the experience.1 -
PastorVincent wrote: »@polskagirl01 I've only run one road marathon and three trail ultras, but in my limited experience, a 50K trail race is easier on your body than a road marathon.
Yes, I agree and others I have spoken with have the same the experience.
So freaking true.
Honestly I think trail races are way lower pressure too. In my experience. Maybe because the cutoffs are more generous? Or maybe just the energy is different. Not sure what it is, but I really like trail races a lot more than road races!
@7lenny7 Come to Vancouver, BC the following weekend and run the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon with me and @RunRachelleRun! You'll be so close already... bet if you came up too we could convince @JessicaMcB to come down as well haha...2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »
If so @PastorVincent I was looking at one in June, south of you in PA, about a month after your marathon. If I remember correctly, 50k was the short option. But for the record, I didn't look too hard, as I'm still coming back from injury. Plus they didn't have a 2019 date set yet.@PastorVincent so what would you think about running two 50 mile trail races, just 2 weeks apart? Asking for a friend...
I am actually running the Pittsburgh Marathon, then a 50k trail race that is only 6 days later (the following Saturday). I plan to run both hard. I hope to knock an hour off my 50k time, and while I doubt I will PR two years in a row at Pittsburg, I am shooting to get close.
Also, DO NOT DO AS I DO UNLESS YOUR CRAZY IN THE HEAD. That is my disclaimer
So what you're saying is, you'd definitely do marathon + 50k in May, then another trail 50k in June? Haha
Yes, I would in fact. Where is this June 50k? If it fits my schedule I might just sign up for it.
http://www.laurelultra.com Starts in Ohiopyle and follows the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail.
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September I ran 136 miles, and October will be less because I had a goal to meet of 52 half marathons in one year which I completed from Oct '17--Oct '18 and now I'm doing 2 more half marathons in October and I'll be off to recover for a few months, so maybe if the challenge comes up again, I'll do one.8
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PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »
If so @PastorVincent I was looking at one in June, south of you in PA, about a month after your marathon. If I remember correctly, 50k was the short option. But for the record, I didn't look too hard, as I'm still coming back from injury. Plus they didn't have a 2019 date set yet.@PastorVincent so what would you think about running two 50 mile trail races, just 2 weeks apart? Asking for a friend...
I am actually running the Pittsburgh Marathon, then a 50k trail race that is only 6 days later (the following Saturday). I plan to run both hard. I hope to knock an hour off my 50k time, and while I doubt I will PR two years in a row at Pittsburg, I am shooting to get close.
Also, DO NOT DO AS I DO UNLESS YOUR CRAZY IN THE HEAD. That is my disclaimer
I think we are all slightly crazy in the head. That's why we are here 😜
8k run this morning. 85k for the month so far. Building this week to a 16k run on Saturday. I'm more nervous about the end of the month, a 20k run before a w week taper. It's getting real. Scary real. Why did I decide to do this? Oh yeah, read above bahaha.
I admit it's kinda nice having everyone at work look at me in awe when I say I ran 8k before work haha
Crazy, definitely, crazy, I want that T-shirt that says something like 'I run to burn the crazy'. Computer doesn't want to play today so had to make this image that summed recent convos up perfectly my profile!
@Avidkeo you have a 20k run on your training plan? And am I right in thinking this is your first half? Now I feel lacking....mine only goes up to 16k :-p
(Said tongue in cheek before anyone yells at me LOL)
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polskagirl01 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »
If so @PastorVincent I was looking at one in June, south of you in PA, about a month after your marathon. If I remember correctly, 50k was the short option. But for the record, I didn't look too hard, as I'm still coming back from injury. Plus they didn't have a 2019 date set yet.@PastorVincent so what would you think about running two 50 mile trail races, just 2 weeks apart? Asking for a friend...
I am actually running the Pittsburgh Marathon, then a 50k trail race that is only 6 days later (the following Saturday). I plan to run both hard. I hope to knock an hour off my 50k time, and while I doubt I will PR two years in a row at Pittsburg, I am shooting to get close.
Also, DO NOT DO AS I DO UNLESS YOUR CRAZY IN THE HEAD. That is my disclaimer
So what you're saying is, you'd definitely do marathon + 50k in May, then another trail 50k in June? Haha
Yes, I would in fact. Where is this June 50k? If it fits my schedule I might just sign up for it.
http://www.laurelultra.com Starts in Ohiopyle and follows the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail.
Hmm 2 hours or so to drive there. Which is not too bad, but 2 hours to drive home might be.
I will have to check my schedule later but I might make it. 3 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »Crazy, definitely, crazy, I want that T-shirt that says something like 'I run to burn the crazy'. Computer doesn't want to play today so had to make this image that summed recent convos up perfectly my profile!
@Avidkeo you have a 20k run on your training plan? And am I right in thinking this is your first half? Now I feel lacking....mine only goes up to 16k :-p
(Said tongue in cheek before anyone yells at me LOL)
Love it, maybe we should try get some MFP tshirts printed for christmas that say that.
As for my training plan, yep it does. its the beginner plan from Cool Running (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/134.shtml) that I converted to km. probably actually only 19.5km but I have pretty much rounded up all the halves. I dont mind doing 20k 2 weeks before the actual event, because then I KNOW Ill be able to do it, and ill have a good idea of my final time. I'm planning to run it like my race, first 10k slow and steady - aiming for 6:15 min/km, then 8k slightly faster - say around 5:45 min/km and the last 3km as fast as I can maintain so probably 5:30 with a decent 5:15 to finish. Well thats the aim... will see what actually happens bahaha
ETA I just looked at the plan again - it says 12 miles, which converts to 19.3km. hmmmm maybe i should just stick with the 19k.
I have to say, I've really liked this plan. it says its for people aiming to run the half in around 2 hours. When I first started, I was thinking 2.5hrs, then slowly I progressed and started thinking 2:15. Now I genuinely think I may be able to do it in or just over 2hrs. So I think for me this plan has been perfect.
After this, Ill pick up their intermediate plan which aims for 1:45hrs.
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Good yoga stretch out last night. Lots of hips, which is what we runners need, but legs were leaden this morning!
Running challenge
1 Oct: In bed, dying
2 Oct: Recovering from near death
3 Oct 4.6km, realise am still suffering the effects of near-death experience. Yoga too.
4 Oct: 5.78km
5 Oct: rest
6 Oct: yoga
7 Oct: hungover +gardening
8 Oct: 20.02km and now to taper
9 Oct: 5.8km with Miss 6 on her bike.
10 Oct: yoga
11 Oct: working
12 Oct: Thursday 10k, shortened to 9.61 as I had to be out the door at 7:30am.
13 Oct: yoga
14 Oct: 13.52km
15 Oct: yoga
16 Oct: 5.34km
64.67 of 120km for October.
Upcoming events
29 October, Auckland Half
17 November, Xterra Trail Challenge Waihi 20.5km
8 December, West Coaster trail relay (10km leg)7 -
Found out I won second in my age group for the 5k race I ran last Saturday.
I get an extra medal!
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@MegaMooseEsq I check the registration page for this years Endless Summer Trail Running Series and see that they opened up registrations on January 1st, so you can put that in your calendar as a reminder.
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I signed up for my half marathon, the Big River Crossing on November 3rd. Just noticed Nov 3 is the anniversary of my graduation from c25k. So hopefully I will be running my first official half on the first anniversary of running 5k for the first time!
Took a nice rest yesterday and foam rollered my legs, and today they feel no more tired or sore than after my usual long runs. Immediately after finishing 13.1 I was joking to my husband that I felt like I had borrowed someone else's feet and they didn't fit right! Also: if I ever want to eat like a non-diabetic, it seems all I have to do is run a half. After running, ate a giant mound of BBQ with sauce, pile of battered sweet potato fries with ketchup, potato salad, coleslaw filled with sugar. Blood glucose level: 93. Went home, ate creme brûlée topped with raspberries, chocolate chip brownie. Blood glucose level: 94. Dinner: the other half of the giant mound of BBQ, etc, same as lunch. Blood glucose: 94. Next morning: 94. After eating giant lunch of rice, Korean short ribs, banchan, pancakes, dumplings: 93. The effect of the run was still obvious THIS MORNING more than 48 hours later.10 -
@7lenny7 - that is really good information. But I'm going to have to do some research on activating my glutes as I'm pretty sure that isn't currently happening. I thought about scoping out some local hills so your advice confirms that. I can think of a few roads that I've biked and thought "never doing that again" so this may be the perfect time to go run them. It did surprise me that you said to use very short strides coming downhill. I would have thought just the opposite. Again - really good knowledge for me to have. Thanks for the input - I really appreciate it! Also - the race pictures are fantastic!
LOL - agree! Except my co-workers usually give me a "you're nuts" look and follow it up with a snide remark.I admit it's kinda nice having everyone at work look at me in awe when I say I ran 8k before work haha
Y'all are cracking me up with your "run 50kxyz after a double triple marathon weekend through mud". YOU ARE ALL AWESOME.
June goal - 44/44
July goal - 52/52
August goal - 55/57 miles
Sept goal - 72/60 miles
Oct goal - 25/60 miles
Sept. 30 - Wineglass Half Marathon; Corning, NY
October 7 - Viking Dash Half Marathon; Toledo, OH
February 2 - Sedona Half
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PastorVincent wrote: »
Well I'm sure I studied at the PastorVincent school because I'm absolutely doing the 20 lol3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »
Well I'm sure I studied at the PastorVincent school because I'm absolutely doing the 20 lol
I knew you looked smart! 4 -
biketheworld wrote: »It did surprise me that you said to use very short strides coming downhill. I would have thought just the opposite. Again - really good knowledge for me to have.
@biketheworld , when you run on level ground, you hit the ground with a certain amount of force. When you run downhill, if you use the same stride length, your body falls further before hitting the ground, thereby creating even more force which takes its toll on your joints. The more your foot is below your body when it lands, the better your body can absorb the forces equally between the ankle, knee, and hip. If you're taking large strides, your foot is way out front, your joints are absorbing an even greater impact and they're doing it unequally.
Conversely, running uphill is actually easy on your joints because there LESS impact, even though it takes more effort.
When I run down hill I try to do it with "flow". Quick, little steps, letting gravity take me, but in a controlled manner. It's hard to describe and takes practice but once you start feeling the flow, you'll know it.5
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