January 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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@girlinahat - wow, what beautiful pics!
@_nikkiwolf_ - hope the knee is okay! I have not jumped up to hit a sign before but I sometimes hold up both hands pointing the #1 when I finish.
I feel like the Princess and the Pea when it comes to temps and running! I don't want it humid, not too hot, not too cold. We rarely get the 40s in FL but I find I love running in it, so maybe if I had the right gear I'd like it even colder.
Leaving Saturday for a one week cruise and, of course, I have all my running and workout gear packed. Not much else!
1/1 - 1.5 miles - #RwRunStreak Day 41 - Last day of Holiday Streak!
1/2 - Transform - Arms Deload week!
1/3 - 5 miles
1/4 - rest day
1/5 - 44 miles cycling + Transform App - Arms
1/6 - 5 miles
1/7 - 4.5 miles + transform app - legs
1/8 - 4.5 miles
1/9 - 3 miles + transform app - Back
1/10 - 5 miles
1/11 - rest day
1/12 - 44 miles cycling + Transform App, biceps/back
1/13 - Transform App - glutes/hams
1/14 - 5 miles + Transform App - upper body
1/15 - 4 miles + + Transform App, biceps/abs
1/6 - 5 miles
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@girlinahat Those views are amazing! I love the mountains!
Cross training day for me. I'll be taking the dogs for a walk in our 28F/-2C neighborhood shortly, then either weights or the bike tonight (maybe both?).5 -
As a frequent naysayer of the dreadmill, I thought I should say something positive about it for a change because there are times (like last night) that I choose to dreadmill it. So benefits of the horrible thing:
1) Time. So it is winter where I live, and 20F (-6C) is becoming more and more normal for temperatures (plus wind and ice). For me running in cold temps takes layers, hot hands for mittens, hot hands for feet, and so on. Running on dreadmill is far less clothing and no waiting on hot hands to warm up. If I only have an hour to run, it is easier to maximize that on the dreadmill. At least in winter.
2) Control. So when I run outside I have many variables to deal with. Might get attacked by deer, run over by a car, puddles, ice and so on. It really is not possible to do a precise workout. I could run to a local school and use their track. Maybe (never asked) but ugh. But on the dreadmill I can lock in the parameters. So for example last night I did an MP ( marathon pace) run, at 5% grade, for 1 hour. The dreadmill helped me keep that exact pace for the full hour, which helps with muscle memory for leg turn over. Also, it was steadily uphill for 7 miles. No place like that exists around here. Not perfect I am sure but far better than I can do without help.
3) Quick aborts. If I am concerned about something happening (like having to drop everything and run to my son's school) doing that from a dreadmill is far quicker than from a run. On an outdoor run, I could be miles and miles from home. On the dreadmill I am at home. This is true for injuries, GI issues, and so on. If there is a reason you might need a quick abort, the dreadmill will give you that option.
4) Power. If you are like me and listen to stuffs while you run and your phone battery is low, you can plug it in while you run so that you can still use it.
5) Privacy. Enough said.
So there you have it. That is every nice thing I can think of to say about the dreadmill.14 -
almostsuperpowered wrote: »guys as I Canadian I have had to both look up what 26 F means in real, metric terms, and picked my jaw up off the floor that this is believed to be "cold"
don't worry, as a wisconsinite i don't feel as if that' super cold either. however down south, that especially cold
yeah it is all relative -- cold is what you are not used to. I did a run in "-17" in American the other day2 -
rheddmobile wrote: »almostsuperpowered wrote: »guys as I Canadian I have had to both look up what 26 F means in real, metric terms, and picked my jaw up off the floor that this is believed to be "cold"
Yeah I had a race this summer in 108 degree heat - that's 42 C for you!
I remember visiting my cousin in Ontario during a "heat wave." He and his family were running around in shorts saying they wished their house had AC. It was 70 degrees.
haha exactly. I cannot handle the heat either.3 -
louubelle16 wrote: »I find the discussion of temperatures on here insane all through the year - here in the UK, anything below 0C (32F) is considered incredibly cold. In the same way, anything above 25C (77F) is pretty much considered a heatwave. Some of your bodies are used to very different temperatures to us Brits! Give us rain though and we are fine
but the wet feet from the puddles! noooooooooooooooooooooooo
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Now that we have all discussed weather at length, I shall teach you to apologize for no reason and then you can be honorary Canadians.17
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Thank you all for your support during my recovery and rehab, it's been greatly appreciated! To be back among the running feels wonderful!
No residual pain in my foot from Mondays run. I had intended to get up early this morning for a run before work but apparently I should have went to bed earlier, because I slept over an hour past my alarm. I'll get the miles in tonight. Some on the road, some on the elliptical.
I've tweaked my running log spreadsheet to include my stair climbing at work. I think this, combined with the graphical tracking of the Elevate extension for Strava will motivate me to keep at it, unlike previous attempts at making this a thing. My next step is to bring running gear to work and stay late to climb up and down the stairs until my legs are jello.
It looks like some great ice beard weather coming up. Sunday my run will be in - 20'sF windchill and next weekend they say will be colder yet.
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almostsuperpowered wrote: »Now that we have all discussed weather at length, I shall teach you to apologize for no reason and then you can be honorary Canadians.
I am sorry that I do not know how to do this yet.11 -
@girlinahat I love the photos and am a bit envious! I agree with you that a damp cold feels colder than a dry cold. I think I read someone here saying the opposite a couple of days ago though.
@ddmom0811 are you going on one of those cruise ships with a track on the upper level? If so I want to see the run on Strava to see the ovals shifting as the ship steams ahead.
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almostsuperpowered wrote: »Now that we have all discussed weather at length, I shall teach you to apologize for no reason and then you can be honorary Canadians.
I think you'll find you picked up that little habit from us Brits....
It's impossible for me not to say 'sorry' when someone steps on my toe.8 -
]newbie here
Jan 1 : 1.5 =1.5/30 miles, walking 5.6 miles (after run) note: run took 19.13 min
Jan 2: 3.02= 4.52/30 miles, walking 11.13 miles (after run): run took 37.02 min 👍improvment
Jan 3: rest day= 4.52/30 miles, walking 4.11 (after run) I think I pushed myself too hard too fast for a non seasoned new runner the day before. My legs were sore up until last night.
Jan 4: 1.91= 6.43/30 miles, walking 4.22 (after run): no time improvement
Jan 5: 1.5= 7.93 miles, walking 7.47 (after run)
Jan 6: 1.5= 9.43/30, walking 4.5 (after run)
Jan 7: 2.90= 12.33/30, walking 11.19(after run) run took 20.17 👎 today I was lethargic and not feeling it, i consider it a win that I did it at all.
Jan 8 1.5= 13.83, walking 10 (after run)
Jan 9 1.5= 15.33, walking 8.19 (after run)
Jan 10 1.5= 16.83/30, walking 3.97 (after run)
Jan 11 1.5= 18.33/30 walking 7.37 (after run)
Jan 12 rest day
Jan 13 0/18.33 rough weekend, back at it today
Jan 14 1.5= 19.83/30
Jan 15 non. Haven't been feeling well I will be back at it again Today!
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1-1 Rest
1-2 7k intervals
1-3 7k easy
1-4 Rest
1-5 7k slow
1-6 5.5k slow
1-7 7k easy
1-8 Rest
1-9 7k slow
1-10 7k slow
1-11 Rest
1-12 7.5k easy
1-13 7k slow
1-14 7k easy
1-15 Rest
1-16 7k slow
January Total: 76k
January Goal: 100k
Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2019 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
Run at least 4 5k races.
Get under 30:00 and a PR for 5k.
Average at least 135k per month, which would put me over 1,000 miles for the year.
Run the Year Team: Five for Nineteen.
A nasty, icy, nasty, sleety, nasty, freezing rainy, nasty morning to run. Did I mention it was nasty? Far more concerned with footing than pace. But I persisted.10 -
girlinahat wrote: »almostsuperpowered wrote: »Now that we have all discussed weather at length, I shall teach you to apologize for no reason and then you can be honorary Canadians.
I think you'll find you picked up that little habit from us Brits....
It's impossible for me not to say 'sorry' when someone steps on my toe.
Sorry I didn't attribute our propensity to apologize to the Empire9 -
I went for a run this morning. I think i'm getting the hang of the early morning runs. i don't know how long i'll be able to go on work days. with the hypersomnia, i need to take a nap or will fall asleep at work or while driving. but i think five or six are doable.
this run actually felt pretty good. slow but good. i get stuck by lights and urban obstacles.foster dog with his stubby little legs likes to run. he takes it very seriously.
speed demon is now the lead dog. she pulls well (canicross) but she is ready to go back to bed immediately after
old lady doesn't pull but she runs just in front with just enough tension to keep the leash tight
i forgot i had a race this sunday at the zoo. a nice 5k. gentle hills. it should be 14 in the middle of the day. so single digits for the race.11 -
@girlinahat Those pictures are beautiful! Looks like quite an adventure!1
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PastorVincent wrote: »As a frequent naysayer of the dreadmill, I thought I should say something positive about it for a change because there are times (like last night) that I choose to dreadmill it. So benefits of the horrible thing:
1) Time. So it is winter where I live, and 20F (-6C) is becoming more and more normal for temperatures (plus wind and ice). For me running in cold temps takes layers, hot hands for mittens, hot hands for feet, and so on. Running on dreadmill is far less clothing and no waiting on hot hands to warm up. If I only have an hour to run, it is easier to maximize that on the dreadmill. At least in winter.
2) Control. So when I run outside I have many variables to deal with. Might get attacked by deer, run over by a car, puddles, ice and so on. It really is not possible to do a precise workout. I could run to a local school and use their track. Maybe (never asked) but ugh. But on the dreadmill I can lock in the parameters. So for example last night I did an MP ( marathon pace) run, at 5% grade, for 1 hour. The dreadmill helped me keep that exact pace for the full hour, which helps with muscle memory for leg turn over. Also, it was steadily uphill for 7 miles. No place like that exists around here. Not perfect I am sure but far better than I can do without help.
3) Quick aborts. If I am concerned about something happening (like having to drop everything and run to my son's school) doing that from a dreadmill is far quicker than from a run. On an outdoor run, I could be miles and miles from home. On the dreadmill I am at home. This is true for injuries, GI issues, and so on. If there is a reason you might need a quick abort, the dreadmill will give you that option.
4) Power. If you are like me and listen to stuffs while you run and your phone battery is low, you can plug it in while you run so that you can still use it.
5) Privacy. Enough said.
So there you have it. That is every nice thing I can think of to say about the dreadmill.
^^^^^^^^ all of this!4 -
Hey everyone I’m back! As expected, no running took place during my 2 week visit to France & Belgium. I came back last night and headed right to the gym this morning and was bombarded by all the New Years resolutioners in the gym, but I got my run in finally! I found that I was actually craving running during my vacation which was actually very surprising. Hopefully will still make my goal of 30 miles for the month.
Also, I somehow managed to lose 5 pounds in 2 weeks while stuffing my face in Europe, so the new year is off to a great start!
Now, time to catch up on the 1.1k posts I’ve missed on this thread!
January miles:
1/1-1/15: traveling and exploring Europe!
1/16: 3.1 miles16 -
almostsuperpowered wrote: »Now that we have all discussed weather at length, I shall teach you to apologize for no reason and then you can be honorary Canadians.
I feel like I should apologize for not participating in the weather discussion.10 -
Jan 9 - 3.2 km
Jan 11 - 3.8 km
Jan 14 - 4 km
Jan 16 - 4 km
Total: 15 km
Goal: 20 km
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@girlinahat I love the photos and am a bit envious! I agree with you that a damp cold feels colder than a dry cold. I think I read someone here saying the opposite a couple of days ago though.
@ddmom0811 are you going on one of those cruise ships with a track on the upper level? If so I want to see the run on Strava to see the ovals shifting as the ship steams ahead.
That was me. I can say from my experience 40 in Phoenix feels more like Wisconsin 50 than WI 40. I wouldn't say Wisconsin is damp but tends to have more humidity (or maybe its dew point I don't know) than Phoenix.
And you know your from Wisconsin if you say "ope sorry" when someone else runs into you. 😂7 -
January goal: 75 miles
1/1: 3.11 miles
1/4: 4.6 miles
1/5: 4.21 miles
1/6: 8.02 miles
1/8: 3.11 miles
1/9: 3.15 miles
1/10: 3.15 miles
1/13: 9.01 miles
1/15: 3.15 miles
41.51/75 miles completed
I didn't get a chance to update my run from yesterday. I ran at lunch and went 3.15 miles. It was a pretty good run. I'm planning to run again at lunchtime today. It should be about 55F and some sun so I am hoping it will be nice. It is supposed to be nice again tomorrow. I'm debating whether I should get up early and run before work. It will be kind of cold and I don't really like running when it is both cold and dark but it shouldn't be as cold as it has been lately and I really like getting my run in first thing. Lunchtime runs are good, but they are also kind of hard because I am so short on time. I can really only get 3 miles done and then getting back to work on time is really hard. I might also run after work because I am really craving some sunshine. I guess I'll see how today's lunch run goes and then look at the weather for tomorrow and then decide.
I also find all of the talk about temperatures very interesting. I see some of the temperatures that many of y'all run in and I honestly can't even imagine going outside in that. My run on Sunday was so cold to me and it wasn't even technically freezing. I'm from Texas and while I don't like 100F, I can deal with the 90's and 100's a lot easier than the 30'sF. We may get 1 or 2 days of temperatures in the teens each year. The number one reason I have never run in snow is because we don't really get snow here. Sometimes we get slush or snowflakes in the air that melt as they hit the ground. And when we do get snow it usually starts as rain and then freezes and then is just a light dusting of snow over a layer of ice. I do think it all depends on what you are used to though. I've seen a few posts on here about not wanting to run when it is over 70F and to me that is very mild. But I cannot imagine any temperature with a negative or below in front of it. I honestly don't think I have ever experienced anything colder than 14F.
@rheddmobile I don't think you are being whiny about the cold temperatures for your race.
@7lenny7 So glad you are running again!
@_nikkiwolf_ Hope the knee feels better.
@girlinahat Beautiful pictures! Although to be honest that looks way too cold for me! LOL
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Week 1: 3.3 miles
Week 2: 6.0 miles
January 15th: 13/25 miles3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »
Go big while you go home?2 -
0115-1k dreadmill total-32.2k, goal-100k
0116-10k total-42.2k, goal-100k
Business trip in Shanghai, with a paved running track that goes on forever just outside the hotel. (Just looked it up, it's 22km long now and there are plans to extend it to 45km.)
Upcoming races:
04.15 Beijing International Running Festival (HM) (registration not open yet)
05.13 Beijing Tongzhou Half Marathon (registration not open yet)17 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@girlinahat I love the photos and am a bit envious! I agree with you that a damp cold feels colder than a dry cold. I think I read someone here saying the opposite a couple of days ago though.
@ddmom0811 are you going on one of those cruise ships with a track on the upper level? If so I want to see the run on Strava to see the ovals shifting as the ship steams ahead.
That was me. I can say from my experience 40 in Phoenix feels more like Wisconsin 50 than WI 40. I wouldn't say Wisconsin is damp but tends to have more humidity (or maybe its dew point I don't know) than Phoenix.
And you know your from Wisconsin if you say "ope sorry" when someone else runs into you. 😂
i have no idea what you are talking about *shifty eyes*0 -
0115-1k dreadmill total-32.2k, goal-100k
0116-10k total-42.2k, goal-100k
Business trip in Shanghai, with a paved running track that goes on forever just outside the hotel. (Just looked it up, it's 22km long now and there are plans to extend it to 45km.)
Upcoming races:
04.15 Beijing International Running Festival (HM) (registration not open yet)
05.13 Beijing Tongzhou Half Marathon (registration not open yet)
That looks really nice!
On the temperature discussion, I've been thinking this winter about a guy I know who has trained his body to be accustomed to cold temperatures. He goes outside in shorts, tshirt and with bare feet for walks in the snow or just to sit in his lawn chair in deep snow on his porch like I sit on the beach in summertime. I don't understand why he isn't getting frostbite, but he's used some sort of "training plan" to get to this point. In my thoughts I was comparing it to people who train their bodies to run ultra-long distances that would harm a "non-acclimated" person if they just went out and tried to run the race without training. I've also noticed that my toes aren't getting as cold this year when running outside, and am wondering if I'm just getting used to it. Our bodies can do some amazing things!5 -
Missed a day and a half of posts and now there's 100+ to catch up on? You guys move so fast!
I was supposed to do 9 miles yesterday with 5 miles at HM pace, but conditions were too icy (specifically black ice) and slushy so I called it quits at 5 miles and came home and shoveled out my car from its parking space behind my building instead.
Today I went to the gym and did a 20 minute strength workout and then a ladder workout on the treadmill: 1 mile to warm up, then a progression from 5k to marathon pace with intervals increasing from 1/4 mile to 1 mile (.25 @ 5k, .5 at 10k, .75 at HM, 1 mile at marathon pace) and back down, then a mile to cool down. All told, it was 7.5 miles / an hour and a half at the gym total, so now I'm pooped.
January runs:
(12/31: NYE 4 mile race
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1/1: 8.2 trail miles
1/2: Rest day
1/3: 5 miles
1/4: 6.8 miles
1/5: 6 miles
1/6: 12 miles
1/7: 4 miles
1/8: 9 trail miles
1/9: 5 miles
1/10: Rest day
1/11: 16 miles
1/12: 8 miles
1/13: 6.5 miles
1/14: 5 miles
1/15: 5 miles
1/16: 7.5 miles
January total miles: 104
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2019 Races
March 24: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon (Goal: PR)
April 7: Cherry Blossom 10 Miler (Goal: Sub-75)
April 28: New Jersey Marathon (Goal: BQ)
July 6: Finger Lake Fifties 50k (Goal: Finish)
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@girlinahat I love the photos and am a bit envious! I agree with you that a damp cold feels colder than a dry cold. I think I read someone here saying the opposite a couple of days ago though.
@ddmom0811 are you going on one of those cruise ships with a track on the upper level? If so I want to see the run on Strava to see the ovals shifting as the ship steams ahead.
That was me. I can say from my experience 40 in Phoenix feels more like Wisconsin 50 than WI 40. I wouldn't say Wisconsin is damp but tends to have more humidity (or maybe its dew point I don't know) than Phoenix.
And you know your from Wisconsin if you say "ope sorry" when someone else runs into you. 😂
i have no idea what you are talking about *shifty eyes*
That was my real initial reaction when I read about the "ope" phenomenon and then I heard myself saying it ALL THE TIME! (and I haven't lived in WI for almost 13 years)4 -
01/01 3.25 miles
02/01 3.19 miles
03/01 3.16 miles very slow to see if it irrates my shoulder before the piankillers run out. It's very tingley at the moment bot hope fully will settle
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