January 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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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
1-17 7k easy
1-18 Rest
1-19 10k slow
1-20 Snow Day
1-21 Snow/cold day
1-22 7k slow
1-23 Pouring rain on top of slush
1-24 7k slow
1-25 Rest
1-26 7k easy
1-27 10k slow
1-28 7k recovery
January Total: 131k
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.
Low teens F today with a biting wind out of the southeast. Since tomorrow is a rest day, and the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday is highs near zero and lows near 10 below F, this might be my last running day for January.
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@amymoreorless Congrats again on your marathon and gutting it out in the heat and humidity!
@7lenny7 nice trail work even if slower than you thought. That trail marathon I was invited to is going to be a happening thing for me I think. Just ramping up my mileage and staying consistent. Goal is to finish and not die. Will be starting to hit the trails on weekends I have off for some practice and I have about 10 weeks before the run.
3 easy miles for warmup before TRX class this morning. Overdressed for the 30F temperature, but my body must be getting used to running in the cooler weather, as one week ago with the same temps wore the same outfit and was perfectly fine. Then a 45 minute pyramid TRX class with a special emphasis on core/lower body(specifically quads, hip flexors and lower abdominal muscles). The cross-training that this class provides is definitely going to help with my stability and endurance. Have already made goal for this month of 100 miles and looks like I will make my stretch goal with 17.3 miles to go for 150 miles and 3 days of 5-6 milers planned. *Happy dance*15 -
Congrats all you that raced this weekend. Read the reports. Well done2
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@amymoreorless - Congrats on finishing your second marathon. Running a long race like that in even just a little bit a heat is grueling. Incredible job!
@7lenny7 - I
Kody!
Jan 1-5.2 miles
Jan 2-1.8 miles with Stella +stretching
Jan 3-6 miles with 4 at pace
Jan 4- rest
Jan 5-10 miles
Jan 6-1.7 miles with Stella + stretching
Jan 7-60 minutes plyo class
Jan 8- 5 miles total speedwork 8X400s @ 7:30 pace
Jan 9-Bike 25 minutes, yoga and strength training
Jan 10- 7 miles with 3 @ tempo 8-8:30
Jan 11- rest
Jan 12- 10.2 miles (should have been 12 but snow and slush made it miserable )
Jan 13-6.2 miles easy
Jan 14-60 minute plyo class
Jan 15-5.5 miles speedwork 3X400, 1X800, 3X400 @ 7-7:30 pace
Jan 16- strength training and 60 minute yoga class
Jan 17- 6 miles tempoish pace (icy)
Jan 18- rest
Jan 19- 14.5 miserable miles in the freezing rain
Jan 20- 7 miles +10 minute yoga
Jan 21- 60 minute plyo class
Jan 22- 5.3 miles total speed work 5X 800s at 7-7:30
Jan 23- 60 minutes P90X3 Dynamix and Isometrix
Jan 24- 7 miles tempoish (hilly, icy)
Jan 25-rest
Jan 26- 16.9
Jan 27- 6.9
Jan total 122.2 miles
Yesterday's run was awesome! I waited until mid afternoon because the sun was out and things were warming up. It never did get above freezing, but the sunshine felt soo good and was even helping to melt some of the ice. It made me realize that I have not had a sunny run yet this year. It was also a recovery run, so I just sat back and enjoyed. Heaven!12 -
@Squish815 I agree with everything @katharmonic said, and I would recommend a Hal Higdon half marathon plan. That will have you running 4 days per week and start your long run at 4 miles.6
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@Squish815 I agree with everything @katharmonic said, and I would recommend a Hal Higdon half marathon plan. That will have you running 4 days per week and start your long run at 4 miles.
Thank you @kgirlhart - I shall look in to the Hal Higdon half marathon plan!0 -
@Squish815 I agree with everything @katharmonic said, and I would recommend a Hal Higdon half marathon plan. That will have you running 4 days per week and start your long run at 4 miles.
+1. I used Hal Higdon's Novice 1 HM plan and it was great, at my turtle speeds the last weeks had me running about 45 minutes one day per week, an hour 2 days per week and up to just under 2 hours for the long run at the weekend. I finished the race in 2:30:19, much less than I had expected and it wasn't as tough as I expected it to be, even though if I'm honest it was way too much for me considering how little I had been running before I decided to sign up for it! The thing I would bear in mind though is that you really need to find time for plenty of stretching sessions and some strength and cross training as well as the 4 runs per week, that's where I messed up and I am still paying for it.
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“Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.”
— ALBERT EINSTEIN
Saw this quote and thought of all the every single one of us pours into running, no matter the mileage. 16 -
workaholic_nurse wrote: »“Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.”
— ALBERT EINSTEIN
Saw this quote and thought of all the every single one of us pours into running, no matter the mileage.
I love this!1 -
@katharmonic ! Just another example how this group is amazing, even if it’s simple support through sharing silly or awesome socks! I’ve never encountered waterproof socks. I may have to add them to my collection. Thanks so much.
ETA we’ll keep you accountable on the pull up. In solidarity I’ll plank or do “sally” push ups. (Push ups to Moby’s Flower- bring sally up). I won’t leave you “hangin’” LOOK! here it is if anyone wants to join in. It’s fun! Or join in the pull ups!
This looks interesting to me, and I think it would be a lot easier for me than pull ups (which I cannot do at all) because I already do a lot of chaturangas in my yoga practice. But I don't think I could listen to that song for almost 4 minutes.3 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »
+1. I used Hal Higdon's Novice 1 HM plan and it was great, at my turtle speeds the last weeks had me running about 45 minutes one day per week, an hour 2 days per week and up to just under 2 hours for the long run at the weekend. I finished the race in 2:30:19, much less than I had expected and it wasn't as tough as I expected it to be, even though if I'm honest it was way too much for me considering how little I had been running before I decided to sign up for it! The thing I would bear in mind though is that you really need to find time for plenty of stretching sessions and some strength and cross training as well as the 4 runs per week, that's where I messed up and I am still paying for it.
That's a fantastic time, well done!
I will definitely look in to that HM plan then! I think I should be ok on the strength side as I do go to the gym at least 3 times a week. Though I think that's the scary thing for me - I've only started regularly running again recently. Here's hoping my friend has a HM in mind that's in Autumn so I can mentally prepare!3 -
Not checked this for a few days so I am VERY behind. Will try and catch up later today.
06Jan - 2.8 miles (outdoor)
07Jan - 1.4 miles (treadmill)
10Jan - 1.5 miles (treadmill)
11Jan - 2 miles (treadmill)
13Jan - 4 miles (outdoor)
14Jan - 1.9 miles (treadmill)
17Jan - 1.9 miles (treadmill)
18Jan - 1.5 miles (treadmill)
20Jan - 4.6 miles (outdoor)
21Jan - 1.75 miles (treadmill)
25Jan - 3.1 miles (treadmill)
27Jan - 4.2 miles (Outdoors - a lot faster than I thought I would be considering I was tired and it was quite windy)
28Jan - 1.8 miles (treadmill)
Total so far: 32.45 miles of 20
Also, I am wondering if anyone can give me some advice - the friends I normally run 10k races with have floated the idea that we do a half marathon instead of the races we had planned. I am in 2 minds about this - it's one thing to jump from 5k to 10k, but a half seems a bit daunting. It also depends on when it is as work gets in the way of running/life.
BUT if I was to agree, is it as scary as it seems? How long would it take to increase my distance (I can do a 10k pretty comfortably in just over an hour)? And realistically, how much of my time would training take up?
My experience is with Hal Hidgon plans, and the beginner plan will lay out how to get you there, so you can see how much time you'll need to devote to it. An hour for 10k translates to about 2:15 half marathon if you've trained properly, but figure longer (2:30-45ish) for a training run of that distance. If you think it's doable with your life, I say go for it.
*Disclaimer: I might be a crazy runner
*ETA just read the rest of the responses, I guess we're in agreement!4 -
@elise4270 - I do something like the sally pushups with my trainer. He will have me do them with a 5 count at the bottom. Of course I don't do anywhere near the sally challenge number at any one time.
For those saying they can't do a regular pushup (@_nikkiwolf_) I couldn't do one either when I started strength training but as a got stronger in my upper body I found I could do more and more.
That said I still can't do an unassisted pull up... I really think I should be strong enough to do one but it just doesn't happen.
I also can't wash my hair everyday. My hair is very curly and gets dry and frizzy if I do. So I rinse really well and use a conditioner but only wash it about 2x/week.
I see the PT today. Hoping he will give me a timeline to start running again.7 -
Jan 9 - 3.2 km
Jan 11 - 3.8 km
Jan 14 - 4 km
Jan 16 - 4 km
Jan 18 - 4 km
Jan 23 - 3.5 km
Jan 25 - 4 km
Jan 28 - 4.4 km
Total: 30.9 km
Goal: 30 km
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On Saturday I got to run the Securian Financial Winter Run 10K. It was, as expected, quite cold - just around 0 the entire race, but thankfully very little wind. It also snowed the entire time, which was not expected, but made for a nice bit of atmosphere. I wore my Ghosts thinking that the city streets would be clear, but ended up running on about a half an inch of soft snow the entire time. So much for a PR! This is my first 10K race that I did not improve my time from my past race, but given the conditions I’m happy with how I did - 1:05:07 chip time, about a minute slower than my 1:03:57 finish at the Reindeer Run in the beginning of December.
Getting ready!
The race didn’t start until 9:15 so we had a lazy morning, getting up around 7 and leaving the house at 8. Parking and packet pickup went smoothly - the race started outside of the Securian Financial building in downtown St. Paul and they’d set everything up in the lobby and skyway with free parking in the basement. My husband was happy not to have to go outside, and that the Caribou was open so he could get a mocha.
Before picture!
Chris is really skeptical about this whole "running" thing.
Oh the weather outside is frightful!
There were probably a little under a thousand people running the three races - half marathon, 10k and 5k. The course was an out and back along the river with a detour into the suburbs for the half marathon. The first few blocks were a little bit hairy getting out of downtown between the wind-tunnel effect, slushy ground, and a couple of hills down to the river, but there’s something neat about running down the middle of the road in the heart of a city. I can only imagine what the New York City Marathon must be like.
Once we were down to the river the course was straight and flat, but very pretty. I actually felt a little too warm in the first mile or so, but seemed to actually cool down a little bit once I found my stride. I’ve definitely been more comfortable running, but it really wasn’t that bad.
I was coming back up the hill into downtown when the half marathon winner passed - not exactly a terrifically competitive race, but still pretty impressive (they started about 10-15 minutes earlier than the 10K). According to Athlinks he finished in 1:17:07, which is so much faster than I can imagine going even in the best of weather. Also, I just found out that the second place finisher is from Las Vegas, which is just bonkers. He must have moved there from here and just misses the cold? /shakes head
Anyhow, I was happy with my run, and even happier to get some chili and water when the run was over. And I don’t even like chili! I got a “You poor thing!” from the woman handing out goodie bags, so I’m kind of bummed that my husband didn’t get an after picture until I’d melted a bit.
This is the first race I've run that didn't give medals, but I did get a mug and button to add to my trophy display. Not to mention ALL THE BRAGGING RIGHTS! Hah!
January Totals: 40.7 miles26 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »1/1-6 Totals: Run 47.6 km
1/7-13 Totals: Run 39.4 km, Other Cardio 115 min
1/14-20 Totals: Run 39.2 km, Other Cardio 60 min
1/21-27 Totals: Run 26.2 km (+9.3 km nordic run-walk), Other cardio 116 min
1/28 - 22.7 km (2 runs) +weights&core
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2/2 - planned night 10k race!!!
THE SUN IS SHINING!!! I didn't have time for my long run this a.m. due to other appointments, so I'll either run again later (not highly likely) or do it tomorrow. Looks like my January goals have been met
OTHER CARDIO:
RUNNING:
Exhibit 1 of being a crazy runner. Who does their run, goes to appointments, then just feels like doing it again so they can check off the week's long run instead of doing it tomorrow? In my defense, Monday is my usual long run day.9 -
@MegaMooseEsq
Where is the "love" button when you need one? I hereby "woo" the lack of love. But awesome race report, great job. And Mmmmm.... chili 6 -
@MegaMooseEsq you bad kitten! I'd been waiting for your report. You really did well in those tough conditions! Didn't you get a fleece jacket or pullover as well? Second year in a row I've missed it. Hopefully next year I'll be healthy.
Here's an article and several photos of the race from MPR
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/01/26/runners-brave-cold-snow-twin-cities5 -
Got back from the one week cruise very late Sat night (actually Sunday morning). There are 586 missed messages. There's no hope for that! I hope everyone is healthy, had nice runs and is staying warm.
The cruise was really nice, except there was a virus going on and a lot of people got sick! There are only approx 300 passengers on the ship and probably 150 got sick! I was so scared of catching it but never did. Husband had a mild case of it, but nothing like the ones who couldn't leave their room for 2 days!
I was able to run on the treadmill everyday of the cruise. Got tired of running on it, but running on the ship wasn't an option, it was just too small! Also lifted each day! So it put me over my January goal.
It was very relaxing and the weather was nice except the last day, we couldn't go to St. Bart's because the captain was worried about people getting on and off the tender because it was really rough out. So we just went back to St. Maarten a day early and got to hang out there.
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
1/16 - 5 miles
1/17 - Transform App - arms/back
1/18 - 5 miles + Glutes and legs
1/19. Rest/travel to WindSurf cruise ship in St. Maarten!
1/20. 5 miles treadmill + TA arms
1/21 4 miles treadmill + TA legs
1/22 3.5 miles treadmill + TA arms
1/22. 3 miles treadmill + TA legs
1/23. 3.5 miles treadmill + TA arms
1/24 3 miles treadmill + TA legs
1/25. 5 miles treadmill + TA arms/shoulders
1/26. Rest/travel fly home - long day
1/27 - recovering from travel day!
1/28 - TA - arms/shoulders + TBD
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Week 1: 4.3 miles
Week 2: 6.0 miles
Week 3: 7.2 miles
Week 4: 11.4 miles
January 28th: 28.9/25 miles7
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