November 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    @PastorVincent is that your only shirt? Would a different shirt give those welts a break and let you continue to run? I'm sure you've already considered it.

    It is my only cold weather shirt. Possible issues at this point:

    1) The shirt is fine, and it was the top layer I had on that was a problem but I have run in that combination last year without issues
    2) The shirt is too big for me. I have lost weight but did not think that much
    3) The shirt is worn out.

    But my back right now is an angry red mess. So I need to think of something. Might have to run with summer gear on the dreadmill for a week. Not sure. Once back is better I plan to go for a run with only the one shirt and see how things go. That will at least eliminate #1.
  • hanlonsk
    hanlonsk Posts: 762 Member
    @pastorvincent as someone who ends up with weird contact allergies... have you changed any laundry substances in the last year??

    Laundry soaps, deodorants, etc for me can be ok for a while, until they aren’t. It isn’t always a first time use reaction, sometimes it will be a cumulative effect (which long sleeves vs short sleeves.... or layers adding weight, and thus contact, can be the last straw on that cumulatively effect, for me).... and once those things aren’t ok.... it takes a while for skin to be happy again.

    I had one a couple years ago... I still don’t know if it was the laundry soap I had while traveling, or the deodorant... or a combo of the two along with heat... but I finally had to get a prescription strength make my skin happy again cream to get rid of the welts, because it didn’t clear up after over a month of very careful product choice.
  • FL_Hiker
    FL_Hiker Posts: 919 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    @PastorVincent is that your only shirt? Would a different shirt give those welts a break and let you continue to run? I'm sure you've already considered it.

    It is my only cold weather shirt. Possible issues at this point:

    1) The shirt is fine, and it was the top layer I had on that was a problem but I have run in that combination last year without issues
    2) The shirt is too big for me. I have lost weight but did not think that much
    3) The shirt is worn out.

    But my back right now is an angry red mess. So I need to think of something. Might have to run with summer gear on the dreadmill for a week. Not sure. Once back is better I plan to go for a run with only the one shirt and see how things go. That will at least eliminate #1.

    That happened to me too with my back pack freaking hurts especially during a shower!!! 🙁
  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
    @Avidkeo Congratulations on your HM! Awesome time and loved the photos.

    @ContraryMaryMary Wow, that sounded like a very tough race. Congratulations and well done!

    @Scott6255 Congratulations on your sub 2 half! Amazing!

    @Elise4270 Those Old Navy fleece-lined tights are warm and cozy. I preferred the more expensive ones I got from the running store only because the Old Navy tights seemed to fall down a bit since they aren't quite long enough for my legs (32" inseam). I'd say they are a great value and would be perfect for anyone with a regular inseam.
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    November goal. ?

    11/1-11/5 preparing for travel. travel. recover from travel. In Arizona visiting MIL
    11/6 8.25 at Rio Vista Park....slow/DRY warm miles
    11/7 played cards. Ate. Played cards. Did chores for MIL. Ate
    11/8 2.0
    11/9 more travel
    11/10 3.24 (plus a whole he!! of a lot of walking in Vegas to get to and from the race site...)
    11/11 6.08 (?short course. There weren't THAT many tangents to cut distance on....)
    11/12 more travel
    11/13 snorkel 4.5 hours
    11/14 screaming glutes
    11/15 3.30
    11/16 2.30
    11/17 3.00 I am having a lot of glute/thigh crease pain both at rest and with activity. The doc in me says it's fine-just overuse, the hypochondriac says it's some horrible impingement syndrome.....the practical me says I'm taking the next few days off....

    Total: 28.17
    @Avidkeo @Scott6255 @ContraryMaryMary Great job!
    @7lenny7 what a great thing to have someone run Kody for you
    @Elise4270 I now have a fifth person for our January relay. So only ~6 "easy" miles each....all uphill!

    Upcoming races:
    Nov. 10/11, 2018 Las Vegas Rock 'n Roll 5k and10k
    January 4, 2019 Hilo to Volcano Ultra 50k Relay. In memory of @keeprunningfatboy

    Ticker is my goal for 2018 and progress to date:

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Thanks @RunRachelleRun ! I cant wait to buy needed running gear! I just have to get to the "need" part of it.. maybe the running part too. :blush: i think my inseam is 30...

    I have some cheap target pants that are warm, maybe too hot, and the fit seems all wrong. So i usually run in my nike pants that cost a pretty penny but are worth it. Not fit issues.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    hanlonsk wrote: »
    @pastorvincent as someone who ends up with weird contact allergies... have you changed any laundry substances in the last year??

    Laundry soaps, deodorants, etc for me can be ok for a while, until they aren’t. It isn’t always a first time use reaction, sometimes it will be a cumulative effect (which long sleeves vs short sleeves.... or layers adding weight, and thus contact, can be the last straw on that cumulatively effect, for me).... and once those things aren’t ok.... it takes a while for skin to be happy again.

    I had one a couple years ago... I still don’t know if it was the laundry soap I had while traveling, or the deodorant... or a combo of the two along with heat... but I finally had to get a prescription strength make my skin happy again cream to get rid of the welts, because it didn’t clear up after over a month of very careful product choice.

    I did change soaps, a couple months to go. We moved to a new house and have a new HE washer and soft water so none of the old clothes washing practices worked at all. So I did consider this, but why would it ONLY be my back and not my arms and legs too?
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    @PastorVincent the long term solution is clear. Buy more running gear! More cold weather tops in particular.

    High up on my list to try is replace my Cold Gear top, but since I longer work for Dicks Sporting Goods and have to pay full retail now... ugh.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    HonuNui wrote: »
    November goal.

    11/1-11/5 preparing for travel. travel. recover
    11/17 3.00 I am having a lot of glute/thigh crease pain both at rest and with activity. The doc in me says it's fine-just overuse, the hypochondriac says it's some horrible impingement syndrome.....the practical me says I'm taking the next few days off....


    @Elise4270 I now have a fifth person for our January relay. So only ~6 "easy" miles each....all uphill!

    Upcoming races:
    Nov. 10/11, 2018 Las Vegas Rock 'n Roll 5k and10k
    January 4, 2019 Hilo to Volcano Ultra 50k Relay. In memory of @keeprunningfatboy

    Yay!!! I'll take easy! I'm sooo happy about that! I just gotta keep Eric from hurting himself on his first marathon mid December! I still need to get us registered. I'll get that done tomorrow.

    I think we are leaning towards getting a room the whole week there. Eric pointed out that with both of our aches and pains (he has arthritis in his mid spine and neck) camping maybe more than our older bones can can take. I agreed. I think hes supposed get something booked this week.

    I think your butt pain is likely high hamstring tendenosis. Or the beginning of. Yes. Overuse. I had it on show up on my MRI, butt it wasnt addressed... So seems best to rest it. Mine seems to flare up, but then everything flares up nowadays - look at me. I'm 85. Get a good hiney massage and pamper that tush :blush:
  • AprilRN10
    AprilRN10 Posts: 548 Member
    @7lenny7 I am doing alright. I just feel a bit worn out still. Short recovery runs are not really enjoyable to me. I prefer longer distances. Therefore since I am not feeling it while running, I feel in a funk. Does that make sense? It's more mental than physical.
  • hanlonsk
    hanlonsk Posts: 762 Member
    @PastorVincent - I’ve had it be only my armpits, only my hip, only my shins, only my back- and at least one time one time the only the armpits was detergent, and not deodorant... All makes “free” or “clear”..don’t remember what they call their fragrance and dye free version...HE washer pods... current house has an he washer, which I have also been trying to figure out... but so far *fingers crossed* the all pods have treated me like the regular detergent.
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
    @PastorVincent - can you get DREFT up there. White bottle with a pink label that has a baby on it. It is hypoallergenic and made for babies. Considering how your pores open when you run, dermatitis could be the culprit.
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    @PastorVincent Didn't you report an irritated back from a running clothing mishap a few days ago? Could it be that same irritation, not healing and being re-irritated when it would have been fine if the skin started healthy?

    I get a small irritation where my HRM buckles, sometimes. Usually it happens with rain or heavy sweat and wearing the HRM for over an hour. But once it's irritated, the HRM re-irritates it under more benign conditions. I end up putting a band aid on that spot under the HRM until it heals up.

    I understand what's going on with your back is probably bigger than a band aid; but you might try vaseline on the irritated areas before putting a shirt on. Then put a known non-irritating warm weather shirt as the bottom layer.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    @PastorVincent Didn't you report an irritated back from a running clothing mishap a few days ago? Could it be that same irritation, not healing and being re-irritated when it would have been fine if the skin started healthy?

    I get a small irritation where my HRM buckles, sometimes. Usually it happens with rain or heavy sweat and wearing the HRM for over an hour. But once it's irritated, the HRM re-irritates it under more benign conditions. I end up putting a band aid on that spot under the HRM until it heals up.

    I understand what's going on with your back is probably bigger than a band aid; but you might try vaseline on the irritated areas before putting a shirt on. Then put a known non-irritating warm weather shirt as the bottom layer.

    Yes, I did, and that is healing, but this is the entire rest of my back. Also, I am wondering if that really was a clothing mishap and not just an early indicator of bigger issues. I am not posting a picture, but if I did you might think I had been whipped.

    Coating the back in vaseline might work but is that safe for open wounds?
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    hanlonsk wrote: »
    @PastorVincent - I’ve had it be only my armpits, only my hip, only my shins, only my back- and at least one time one time the only the armpits was detergent, and not deodorant... All makes “free” or “clear”..don’t remember what they call their fragrance and dye free version...HE washer pods... current house has an he washer, which I have also been trying to figure out... but so far *fingers crossed* the all pods have treated me like the regular detergent.

    That is really stinking odd. Hrm. I have never had any skin allergies before, but that can change. Bah.
    Beka3695 wrote: »
    @PastorVincent - can you get DREFT up there. White bottle with a pink label that has a baby on it. It is hypoallergenic and made for babies. Considering how your pores open when you run, dermatitis could be the culprit.

    Yes, we can get Dreft. I think all major grocery stores in the US carry it. I could get that, but need to make sure it is rated for HE washers and soft water first. Currently, I am using Seventh Generation laundry detergent, their free and clear variety. I got it because it was highly rated for dealing with gym clothes.
  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
    @PastorVincent With your long hair, you may want to also consider if you have changed your shampoo/conditioner recently. One or both could be causing irritation to your back.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @mobycarp - I have the same issue with my HRM where the adjustment clip is. Instead of bandaids on me I ended up wrapping a piece of moleskin over the metal. It has stayed put for months now and I don't have to irritate my skin pulling the bandaids off.

    Costco also makes a 'free and clear' HE laundry detergent.

    @HonuNui and @Elise4270 - the only way I got rid of my high hamstring soreness was rest, not doing hamstring stretches and doing hip and glute strengthening exercises (glute bridges, side planks and dog leg raises, etc.)
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
    @ContraryMaryMary - your photos are beautiful!!! I’m still learning folks here. Are you in NZ?
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @ContraryMaryMary gosh what a great looking place to run!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    RunRachelleRun wrote: »
    @PastorVincent With your long hair, you may want to also consider if you have changed your shampoo/conditioner recently. One or both could be causing irritation to your back.

    My hair is nowhere near as long as it used to be. It bearly touches my shoulders now, and it has gotten thinner for some reason :rolleyes: - but I have not changed hair products at all recently.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    shanaber wrote: »

    @HonuNui and @Elise4270 - the only way I got rid of my high hamstring soreness was rest, not doing hamstring stretches and doing hip and glute strengthening exercises (glute bridges, side planks and dog leg raises, etc.)

    I definitely agree with that. It seemed the more aggressive i got with hamstring stretching, the worse it got. I think mine is definitely linked to hip strength and gait from well, probably lazy posture.
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