December 2018 Monthly Running Challenge
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Thanks for the lotion and face tips!!! I took screenshots so i wont lose the info! I have some oil of Olay but my dd took it. I'll look at the clinique. I don't think I've ever used it. I love nutrigena (sp) products, but found out the euclyptis (sp) uh cmon, im in bed already, tired got my soft and warm kitty. Not looking it up.... Euclyptis irritated my skin. I use the hotel lotion on my face but its even drier in the morning.
Dh is being nice. I think hes stoked for Hawaii. Or is batshit taper crazy with his first full Saturday. Anyway, he'll buy me expensive lotion
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Great job running, everyone! @Orphia and @rheddmobile fantastic races!
I'm going to pass on the RTY thing for largely the same reasons as @MobyCarp. I'm not sure how my recovery will go coming off the foot surgery and the last thing I want is to push it. Never mind that I'm still plan on going through with the 50 mile race in April, since I already paid for it.
My inspiration for running? I get most of my inspiration and motivation internally but when I started running there were three here on these threads who inspired the heck out of me. All three are roughly my age and started well overweight like myself. Those three are @whatmerunning, @stoshew71 and @mwyvr. I sure do miss their participation here.
I also get inspiration from all you folks of course! I'll throw a shout out to @MobyCarp not only his performance given his age (that qualifier isn't needed but it gives me hope as I age) but for his sound, reasoned approach to running. I've had him in mind more than a few times as I try to take the conservative approach to avoid injury, while still pushing myself.
I also need to call out @Elise4270 for her great attitude for dealing with the issues keeping her from running as much as she'd like.
For the second question, at the end of 2019 I hope to be writing about how I successfully rebounded from surgery and avoided further injury. I also hope to write about my first 50 mile finish and my first self-supported 24 hour effort.
No miles for me, of course but Kody got 5 miles on the trails Saturday.
I have been going without my boot for a large part of the days since Friday. I'm supposed to have it on until my appointment Thursday but I couldn't resist. I can really feel the loss of muscle and am just now starting to walk without hobbling.
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Hey well I made it to work, and hoped I might go for a run when I got home but am way too tired. So took miss 4 for a walk, and managed 2k so I'm calling my December streek intact. Will see what happens this weekend, as hubby is out of town playing a tournament so not sure when/if I'll be able to get out.2
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@Avidkeo take care of yourself!
I'll be doing exactly the same today, legs are still not feeling 100% after Sunday's run and this close to race day I'm not going to risk hurting myself so it's going to be gentle walk for me today instead of 6km run. Don't trust myself not to try and run either if I head outside, so it'll be gentle walk on the treadmill.4 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »@Avidkeo take care of yourself!
I'll be doing exactly the same today, legs are still not feeling 100% after Sunday's run and this close to race day I'm not going to risk hurting myself so it's going to be gentle walk for me today instead of 6km run. Don't trust myself not to try and run either if I head outside, so it'll be gentle walk on the treadmill.
Good plan. And stretch, stretch, stretch!2 -
90 Km for December starting from today (04.12.2018)4
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12/1 - run 9.1k
12/2 - planned rest day
12/3 - run 17k +weight machine
12/4 - bike 41 minutes, run 8x400@5k pace+recovery
Biked to the track. Feeling good.
CYCLING/SWIMMING/OTHER:
RUNNING:
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well well.
This morning's run (my first for December) is apparently my 'third fastest medium run'. Whatever that means.
The plan I'm following has me do sort of speedwork - so I do repeats of 3 minutes race pace (I'm just running faster) with 2 minutes jog. As it seems to be working for now and I'm feeling strong, I'll keep going with this. My Half marathon is end of March, and I've adapted the plan to repeat several weeks, given that Christmas will likely interrupt things, then I'm off climbing a mountain in the snow as well in between.
Mentally I know I'm physically strong enough to do all the challenges I have set myself for next year. Physically I just have to ensure that's true.11 -
Thanks for the lotion and face tips!!! I took screenshots so i wont lose the info! I have some oil of Olay but my dd took it. I'll look at the clinique. I don't think I've ever used it. I love nutrigena (sp) products, but found out the euclyptis (sp) uh cmon, im in bed already, tired got my soft and warm kitty. Not looking it up.... Euclyptis irritated my skin. I use the hotel lotion on my face but its even drier in the morning.
Dh is being nice. I think hes stoked for Hawaii. Or is batshit taper crazy with his first full Saturday. Anyway, he'll buy me expensive lotion
@Elise4270 As a modern man hopefully I'm allowed to chime in on this topic
I personally use cooking oils. A mix of extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil works best and is multi-purpose - add a couple of drops of your favourite essential oil to get your preferred scent. (I keep a few so mix and match according to mood/time of day)
Add a little water, and massage into skin as a great moisturiser.
Add lemon juice for a facewash.
Add good quality honey and some epsom (magnesium) salts for high quality exfoliant.
Add chicken, seasoning and heat for great dinner!! (probably minus the essential oils though)
Even buying organic, it's much cheaper than buying dedicated products of similar quality, plus you can be a lot more confident about what you're actually putting into/onto your body.5 -
I have been going without my boot for a large part of the days since Friday. I'm supposed to have it on until my appointment Thursday but I couldn't resist. I can really feel the loss of muscle and am just now starting to walk without hobbling.
I will say this knowing very well that I will be ignored, and a hypocrite - Cut it out! Follow your doctor's orders so you do not make things worse.
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PastorVincent wrote: »I have been going without my boot for a large part of the days since Friday. I'm supposed to have it on until my appointment Thursday but I couldn't resist. I can really feel the loss of muscle and am just now starting to walk without hobbling.
I will say this knowing very well that I will be ignored, and a hypocrite - Cut it out! Follow your doctor's orders so you do not make things worse.
for once, do as he says!!!9 -
Any tip for beginner runners? I desperately need to get fit. Just climbing up a floor makes me breathless. Never been this bad.
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There are tons of expert runners on here that can help. I started with the Couch to 5K app and it was great. You can repeat weeks if it goes too fast. If I can do it, you can do it!TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Any tip for beginner runners? I desperately need to get fit. Just climbing up a floor makes me breathless. Never been this bad.
12/1 - 4 miles + transform app - upper body. RwRunStreak Day 10
12/2 - 1 mile + 25 miles cycling #RwRunStreak Day 11
12/3 - 1 Mile + transform App - legs #RwRunStreak Day 12
12/4 - 5 miles #RwRunStreak Day 13
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TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Any tip for beginner runners? I desperately need to get fit. Just climbing up a floor makes me breathless. Never been this bad.
Start with walking, then move to vigorous walking, then SLOWLY transition to walk/run.
Also, most importantly, check with your doctor to make sure you do not have a heart condition or other medical issue.
Mainly, start with tiny baby goals and slowly build.7 -
TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Any tip for beginner runners? I desperately need to get fit. Just climbing up a floor makes me breathless. Never been this bad.
Hi, and welcome to the thread.
Many of us here have followed the Couch to 5k (c25k) programme. It’s an eight or nine week programme, which does intervals of running and walking, to build up to running for 30 minutes non-stop. For some people, they need to build up to being able to walk for 30 minutes comfortably first, but that’s ok.
Top tips for starting a running programme –- Run slowly – running is about having both feet off the ground at once NOT going fast. My run speed is barely faster than my walking speed.
- Find a programme to start with and stick to it. If it says REST day, then have a rest day. A beginner run programme is about training the cardiovascular system for endurance – to stop you getting out of breath gradually. The body heals itself on rest days, from the stresses of the active days.
- Consider running with a friend
- Get good shoes – they should be comfortable and used ONLY for running. They don’t have to be expensive, but should be designed for running.
- Stick around in this thread. Beware – it moves quickly, and there’s some people here who do crazy mileage. But there’s also plenty of beginners. This thread is one of the best places to learn, and I’ve never seen any bad advice given
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I know I've missed a couple of days but have just got back into trying to be more active and am so unfit it's embarrassing!
I'm going to set myself a goal of about 15 miles to run this month 😬😬12 -
TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Any tip for beginner runners? I desperately need to get fit. Just climbing up a floor makes me breathless. Never been this bad.
Everyone starts somewhere!
I am pretty new as well. I started with a C25k program and know several people who have done the same. The run sessions are short with longer walks between in the beginning. And if it is moving too quickly for you, just repeat a week. You may be surprised how quickly you improve!
Also, doing this type of plan allowed my legs to adjust to running. Before, when I used to try to start running, I would push it too hard and end up with shin splints and sore knees. The run/walk cut that out.
And get a good pair of shoes!2 -
Thanks everyone. I already walk. What should I take into account while selecting running shoes? I have one from Asics with gel cushion.
What kind of a headset do you use while running? I need something that stays put while running. The one I tried keeps slipping off esp. since I wear spectacles. I desperately need one to start C25K to hear the commentary. I tried doing it a few times already.2 -
TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Thanks everyone. I already walk. What should I take into account while selecting running shoes? I have one from Asics with gel cushion.
What kind of a headset do you use while running? I need something that stays put while running. The one I tried keeps slipping off esp. since I wear spectacles. I desperately need one to start C25K to hear the commentary. I tried doing it a few times already.
Go to a good running store and get fitted for running shoes. There are lots of factors, many of which we can not determine on the forum for you.
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TimeToReduceFat wrote: »What kind of a headset do you use while running? I need something that stays put while running. The one I tried keeps slipping off esp. since I wear spectacles. I desperately need one to start C25K to hear the commentary. I tried doing it a few times already.
As for headphones I prefer the Plantronics Backbeat:
Like $60 on Amazon
They are fully water proof, and stay on my head. They are light and still let in some outside sounds (very important! You need to hear what is going on around you)
ETA: I wear sunglasses when I run, almost 100% of the time. They work well with these for me.
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TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Any tip for beginner runners? I desperately need to get fit. Just climbing up a floor makes me breathless. Never been this bad.
Welcome! And great on you for wanting to make a change!!
I've been running for about 5 1/2 years, and still consider myself to be a beginner. My friend started me off on a run 2 minutes, walk 2 minutes for 20 minutes, 3 times a week. I kept at it until I felt better at it, increasing my run minutes, eventually cutting down the walks, until 1 day, I just ran. That's MY story in a nutshell.
Several people, both here & in my personal life have gotten amazingly good results with the CT5K (Couch to 5k) programs, like others have said. I was so impressed with their results that I started using the CT10K when I started training for that.
I agree with the others: REST days are a MUST! Even if you think you can do more, rest. Your body will thank you. Go slowly at first. Yes, kinda goes against what you want to do, but building up a good base is important! Get some good shoes. No, not talking about a new pair of Walmart shoes, but go to a running store, get fitted. THAT was possibly 1 of the things that has helped me the most. I started in a pair of Walmart tennies (nothing wrong with them, they just ain't made for running!) and ended up making my knee issues worse, and I had to take a few months off running per the doctor. Set a goal for yourself. Small ones are great (eg: run 3X this week, once I make 10 miles, give myself a pedi) for me, I entered a 5K 5 months after I started running. (When the idea hit me, I had to google how long it even was!) I picked one that meant a lot for me and my goal was to cross both lines. I wasn't fast, I didn't care. I accomplished my goal!
And don't be afraid to talk to people & ask questions. There is a lot to learn, and as you get going, there will be more, too.
Good luck to you, and hope to see you posting!5 -
Monthly questions...
Who inspires me as a runner? The people who ran the ragnar race in "From Fat to Finish Line". I had given up on the thought of ever running again then watched that documentary. It made me realize that everyone starts somewhere and it inspired me to give it a try again.
Next year when you pop in here claiming your
December 2019 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made? I will have 1) run a 5k without stopping 2) completed a 10k 3) completed a half marathon 4) made new friends and had experiences doing something I never thought I would do4 -
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Well, I ran this morning. Was supposed to be a 5 miles. Started around 0430. In the 2nd mile, my good, ole "Runners Gut" issues started, and made me slow & I had to pause a few times. (that continued for the remainder) Then, just before mile 3, it started raining. Great. Then it hit me, this phone isn't water resistant, and I had my open case on. Great! So now phone is tucked into my shorts, rain is mixing w/sweat & hitting my eyes, plus I'm pausing every so often....I decide to call it, thinking "If I do 3 - 3.5 miles, I'll be ok." As I get to my house, I look down & see 3.73 miles. Decide to keep pushing to a 4 miles. I figure at THIS point of training, 1 mile isn't going to kill anything. 8 miles scheduled for Thursday - whoo boy!
12/1 - 7.02
12/4 - 4.02 miles - 11.04 miles done
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Dec 16 - Hot Chocolate15K Tampa9 -
No run again yesterday but about 8.5 miles of walking around Hollywood Studios! Another fun day! It's my favorite time of year at WDW with everything decorated for the holidays.
Dec run miles: 0
Dec run goal: 30 miles
Future races:
Run Houston! Minute Maid Park 10k - 2/23/2019
Rodeo Run 10k - 3/23/2019
10 for Texas 10 miler - 10/2019
Wine and Dine half marathon - 11/3/20196 -
dreamer12151 wrote: »Well, I ran this morning. Was supposed to be a 5 miles. Started around 0430. In the 2nd mile, my good, ole "Runners Gut" issues started, and made me slow & I had to pause a few times. (that continued for the remainder) Then, just before mile 3, it started raining. Great. Then it hit me, this phone isn't water resistant, and I had my open case on. Great! So now phone is tucked into my shorts, rain is mixing w/sweat & hitting my eyes, plus I'm pausing every so often....I decide to call it, thinking "If I do 3 - 3.5 miles, I'll be ok." As I get to my house, I look down & see 3.73 miles. Decide to keep pushing to a 4 miles. I figure at THIS point of training, 1 mile isn't going to kill anything. 8 miles scheduled for Thursday - whoo boy!
Too bad you aren't closer to me ... I run at the same time as you - 0430! I also sometimes have gut issues around mile 2 so I usually circle a loop around my house just in case! I'm near Orlando and I see you are in Sarasota although the picture doesn't look like it! It was raining when I got up at 0407 but then wasn't when I left.
Good job persevering through all that weirdness!6 -
I met my goal of running one mile nonstop on Sunday so, this week begins my next goal of running a 5k. I will be following the Hal Higdon 5k program and have a 5k scheduled for 1/13. I decided to be kind to myself and scheduled an indoor 5k since there is no telling what the temperature/road conditions in Maine will be in January! Here we go...14
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debrakgoogins wrote: »I met my goal of running one mile nonstop on Sunday so, this week begins my next goal of running a 5k. I will be following the Hal Higdon 5k program and have a 5k scheduled for 1/13. I decided to be kind to myself and scheduled an indoor 5k since there is no telling what the temperature/road conditions in Maine will be in January! Here we go...
Far warning - Indoor 5ks are harder than outdoor ones, IME. I could not tell you why, maybe it is the gazillion laps you have to run (many indoor tracks will take 25-30 laps to do a 5k), maybe it is the lack of fresh air, or whatever. I dunno. I have just always found them harder than outside ones.
Not saying do not do it, but saying to be mentally prepared for it. 4 -
Long run day today - didn't know how I was going to feel given I've not run consistently over the last month, but set out with option of half marathon distance. At about 13k exhaustion overtook so decided to cut it short and jump on the train back - only to realise I didn't have my card on me (normally sits in my phone case) so had no choice but to do the remaining 7k on foot. In the end I managed to run up the last hill and on for a little bit more making 16.8k, then decided to walk the rest.
In actuality I did a walk/run combo for that last 4km - more to keep warm than any intention of running though!
03-Dec: 4.5k + 3.3k (Commute to/from work)
04-Dec: 16.8k (Long run)
Total: 24.6km (Target: 225km)
Upcoming Races:
14-Apr-2019: Brighton Marathon12 -
PastorVincent wrote: »debrakgoogins wrote: »I met my goal of running one mile nonstop on Sunday so, this week begins my next goal of running a 5k. I will be following the Hal Higdon 5k program and have a 5k scheduled for 1/13. I decided to be kind to myself and scheduled an indoor 5k since there is no telling what the temperature/road conditions in Maine will be in January! Here we go...
Far warning - Indoor 5ks are harder than outdoor ones, IME. I could not tell you why, maybe it is the gazillion laps you have to run (many indoor tracks will take 25-30 laps to do a 5k), maybe it is the lack of fresh air, or whatever. I dunno. I have just always found them harder than outside ones.
Not saying do not do it, but saying to be mentally prepared for it.
outside is better than treadmill is better than an outdoor track is better than an indoor track
imo3
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