October 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    edited October 2018
    10/1 = 3 miles
    10/2 = vacation
    10/3 = 5 miles hiking on vacation
    10/4 = vacation
    10/5 = 3 miles
    10/6 = 10 miles
    10/7 = 11 miles
    10/8 = rest day
    10/9 = 12 miles
    10/10 = 6 miles
    10/11 = 4 miles
    10/12 = 17 miles
    10/13 = rest day
    10/14 = 8 miles
    10/15 = ⛈ :(
    10/16 = more thunderstorms AM / 4 neighborhood miles after work
    10/17 = 5 miles
    10/18 = rain, work, rain, work
    10/19 = 17 very soggy miles
    10/20 = a NINE HOUR Saturday work meeting (it was as terrible as it sounds)
    10/21 = 14 miles
    10/22 = 10 miles
    10/23 = work, work, work
    10/24 = yoga flow class
    10/25 = 3 miles
    10/26 = 10 miles

    I have a half marathon tomorrow so I probably should not have run 10 miles. But... it was 50 degrees (F) and sunny. How could I pass that up! That is perfect running weather! Now that the rain has finally stopped it is predicted to get warm again. Ewww...

    I am actually okay with it getting hotter as long as the rain stops. We are STILL on a boil water notice from the flooding. The city thinks it might be lifted on Sunday (fingers crossed).
    garygse wrote: »
    @Tramboman Music stuck in head? Yeah, it happens...sometimes not so bad, other times just downright annoying (depending on the tune). Worst one EVER was being accompanied by the theme tune to Caillou for the majority of a 20-miler

    Ha! You must have a little one at home @garygse . At least its not the "I Love You" Barney song. That's what my daughter was into when she was young. Oh, and it could always be worse than that. Show your little one this and prepare for hours of endless "entertainment".... (on repeat ... muhhha!!!)
    https://youtu.be/XqZsoesa55w

    @katharmonic Good luck on your marathon!


    October goal miles = 120 / 142 miles-to-date

    Upcoming Races:
    10/27 = Hill Country Halloween Half Marathon
    11/11 = Hill County Trivium (just doing the half)
    11/22 = Georgetown Turkey Trot
    1/26/19 = Miami Tropical 5K
    1/27/19 = Miami Marathon
    3/10/19 = ZOOMA half (potentially)
    5/4/18 = Wisconsin Marathon (mittens challenge part 1)
    5/5/18 = Kalamazoo Marathon (mittens challenge part 2)
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    @MobyCarp Thanks for the insight.
    I sometimes need to rein in my obsessive compulsiveness with a little bit of common sense. I tend to follow the plan generally, modifying it a little based on how I'm feeling.
    Tomorrow I'm planning 7k easy, with 10k slow on Sunday and a Monday rest day. We'll see how it goes.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    And baaaccckkk!

    I broke out my hydration belt. I got it a few months ago but hated it. But to run 20k, regular hydration would be necessary. I put gatorade in one bottle and water in the other. Oh it turns out I had the belt the wrong way around the first time I used it (I didn't know haha). Much more comfortable the right way around. I don't hate it now. Its still annoying at the beginning when full but gets better as the run went on.

    I was pretty good at keeping slow for the first 9ish k but wasn't really able to increase my speed a lot for the last half. Doesn't matter, I did it, 20k done. And I know I'll be able to do the half in 3 weeks because I definitely had enough to keep going today if I wanted to. And I know my pre race routine works. No issues of any kind. Now couching it, sore legs and feet haha.


    Yay! You got this!
  • AprilRN10
    AprilRN10 Posts: 548 Member
    edited October 2018
    I currently have three active pairs of running shoes and 7 new ones in the closet, so already do have issues with finding a place a to keep them!

    I was scheduled for 8 miles today, but took a rest day. TMI warning.......I currently have too much chaffing on the underside of my girls. Bodyglide no longer works. Yesterday I put nonstick bandages in the underside of my bra and it helped some. But later in the day when I took my bra off, the areas had stuck and began bleeding when I took the bra off. So today is forced rest to allow them to heal a little. I am frustrated by this. I have tried different bras. Bodyglide did work for a while, but it doesn't any more. Ideas, anyone?

    October Goal: 100 miles
    10/1: planned rest day
    10/2: 4.5 miles
    10/3: 9 miles
    10/4: 5.5 miles
    10/5: 7 miles
    10/6: cross train ditched for rest
    10/7: 3 miles
    10/8: planned rest
    10/9: rest until cleared by NP
    10/10: 10 miles
    10/11: 7 miles
    10/12: 5 miles
    10/13: 4.5 miles
    10/14: impromptu rest (was scheduled tomorrow)
    10/15: 4.5 miles (yesterday's)
    10/16: 8 miles
    10/17: leg day with the hubs instead of a run (couple's time)
    10/18: 6 miles
    10/19: 5 miles
    10/20: 2.5 miles (was supposed to be 5, but severely underdressed for the wind)
    10/21: impromptu rest (no sleep-went to pumpkin patch)
    10/22: planned rest
    10/23: 11 miles
    10/24: 8 miles
    10/25: 5 miles
    10/26: impromptu rest (chaffing issue)
    Total: 105.5


    UPCOMING RACES
    November - 5 mile Bare Bones Turkey Trot (22nd)
    December -

    COMPLETED RACES
    January - Frosty 5k
    February - Run for the Chocolate 5k
    March - Penguin in the Park 5k
    April - Lake Sara Dam 5k
    May - Run Through the Jungle 5k
    June - French Fried 5k
    July - Firecracker 5k
    August - Happy Birthday to Me virtual 10k
    September 7th - 5k Glow Run
    October - Illinois Homecoming 5k
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    @AprilRN10 Any chance you might have a fungal infection? It's easy to get one in moist broken skin, and they can look just like normal chafing. If so, prescription powder might help.

    Sounds like you've already tried more or less what I would recommend, strapping em down good and something on the area - I just use stick antiperspirant.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @AprilRN10 Sorry to hear about the bra trouble. I've notice lately I have a bit of chaffing from bras that I'd never had problems with. Even on short drier runs.

    In my case, I'd suspect I've moved weight/not lost it as its somewhere on me still. Maybe lost some fat in the brazier area allowing more room and too much movement. Or my bras need replaced. I've heard (read) that fit is the key to unchaffed delicates.

    I looked forward to the days my bras weren't so tight in the armpits and a little less constricting, but maybe that's just they way I need them to be.

    Good luck. Share your findings!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @amymoreorless GOOD LUCK TOMORROW! May the wind be at your back and the path easy!
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    @amymoreorless Good luck with your half tomorrow!
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,206 Member
    @amymoreorless and @ContraryMaryMary good luck to you both for tomorrow! Anyone else have a Race this weekend?
  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @amymoreorless and @ContraryMaryMary good luck to you both for tomorrow! Anyone else have a Race this weekend?

    Yep! @katharmonic and @workaholic_nurse Good luck, everyone!
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    @rheddmobile one thing some ultra runners do when they know they'll be dealing with wet feet for a long time is to slather their entire foot with vasoline.

    @shanaber congrats to you and Hobbes!! Very cool!

    Good luck to the racers tomorrow!

  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    Thanks all for the congrats on Hobbes! I am still pretty amazed! Unfortunately with his surgery he probably won't maintain it as he is missing out on all of the fall trials but hopefully he will be back in full form soon!

    @AprilRN10 - Ouch that sounds painful! I'm sorry I don't have any experience with chafing. I have only had 1 chafing incident and that was with my HRM strap. I put moleskin on the strap where it was rubbing and fixed the problem. I hope you are able to found a good solution!

    @katharmonic, @workaholic_nurse, @amymoreorless, @ContraryMaryMary and anyone else racing this weekend - have an awesome race and more than anything have fun!!

    @7lenny7 - how did the surgery go? Will you be able to work from home while your foot is healing since you won't be able to drive (unless you learn to drive with the other foot :))?
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    I made it to the gym for another 13 miles/50 minutes of cycling. Did 15 mins of warm up, squats and lunges with 20lb weight that someone conveniently left in the free workout room and followed up with some stretching. Hopefully I will sleep well tonight. I am tired and super sore from my weight training last night. Planning on a long walk tomorrow. Hobbes is getting antsy and I need to get out in the fresh air a bit - a long walk will do us both some good!
  • zeesparrow
    zeesparrow Posts: 348 Member
    @amymoreorless - OMG the "I Love You" Barney song! What memories..... the good ol' days...... lol
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    And baaaccckkk!

    I broke out my hydration belt. I got it a few months ago but hated it. But to run 20k, regular hydration would be necessary. I put gatorade in one bottle and water in the other. Oh it turns out I had the belt the wrong way around the first time I used it (I didn't know haha). Much more comfortable the right way around. I don't hate it now. Its still annoying at the beginning when full but gets better as the run went on.

    I was pretty good at keeping slow for the first 9ish k but wasn't really able to increase my speed a lot for the last half. Doesn't matter, I did it, 20k done. And I know I'll be able to do the half in 3 weeks because I definitely had enough to keep going today if I wanted to. And I know my pre race routine works. No issues of any kind. Now couching it, sore legs and feet haha.

    Awesome! That will put your mind at ease for the the big day :-D
    Good luck to everyone racing this weekend.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @7lenny7 Glad to hear your surgery went well!
    @noblsheep Cool bling!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @noblsheep Great report!

    Downhill running is harder than uphill in many ways. The real secret is to just let yourself fall under control. You can go a lot faster than you think. Hold your arms up and take short strides. It takes practice but you can move pretty quickly and use very little energy. It is mostly concentration and ground awareness.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @amymoreorless My cousins 2 year old LOVES baby shark. There is also a monkey version he found when told no more baby shark.

    @Orphia I did run for Dennis too but I don't remember if I posted. Starting from the 15th until recently I haven't kept up with the thread. If it's too late to be included I'm ok with that.
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    @noblsheep Well done!!!
    @7lenny7 Glad everything went well. You really rocked that hospital bootie!
    Good luck to all who are racing this weekend.
    7k easy today; no issues. Light rain, no breeze, and cool temperatures certainly helped. 138.5k for the month.

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