February 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
Replies
-
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »*whew* I just skimmed through about 20 pages. Serves me right for taking a vacation.
I am a *bit* behind on my miles since I didn't run on vacation. I may have to adjust my monthly goal.
Just run all the missed miles today and caught up! 7 -
2-1 7k easy
2-2 7k easy
2-3 Rest
2-4 7k easy
2-5 Rest
2-6 7k slow
2-7 7k intervals
2-8 Rest
February Total: 35k
February 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
Scheduled rest day today. Yesterday's 50 degrees F temperatures were replaced by today's 25 degrees F temperatures.9 -
-
Thanks @mbaker566 I'm hoping that too otherwise I'm going to slide right down the hill
2 -
You gotta love a shoe company which stands by their product. I have a pair of Altra Lone Peak 3.0 which are starting to split near the toe. I can still use them, but I am concerned that the split will greatly expand while running, making for a difficult time getting back to the trail head. I bought these in November of 2016 but because I have a lot of shoes to rotate through, to date I only have 250 miles on them. They come with a 300 to 500 mile warranty (I'm not sure just how a range work with a warranty) but considering how old they are, I wouldn't be up
Considering how old they are, I wouldn't blame them for denying my claim, but I thought I'd ask and see what they said. They asked for photos, I sent them in, and now I have a new pair on their way to me! They're two models past the 3.0 so I'm getting the latest version, 4.0. The only thing better than new running shoes is free new running shoes!
29 -
Gosh, knowing that makes me wish I had tracked the data on my Altra Timps! Not that they seem to have anything wrong with them, but in case they ever do.You gotta love a shoe company which stands by their product. I have a pair of Altra Lone Peak 3.0 which are starting to split near the toe. I can still use them, but I am concerned that the split will greatly expand while running, making for a difficult time getting back to the trail head. I bought these in November of 2016 but because I have a lot of shoes to rotate through, to date I only have 250 miles on them. They come with a 300 to 500 mile warranty (I'm not sure just how a range work with a warranty) but considering how old they are, I wouldn't be up
Considering how old they are, I wouldn't blame them for denying my claim, but I thought I'd ask and see what they said. They asked for photos, I sent them in, and now I have a new pair on their way to me! They're two models past the 3.0 so I'm getting the latest version, 4.0. The only thing better than new running shoes is free new running shoes!
0 -
I have a question about shoes. I have been wearing Saucony Ride 10s. These are the shoes they put me in when I went to the running store and had my gait analyzed. She suggested these, or some Mizuno shoes but I don't remember which model. The nearest running store is an hour away from me and it is pretty inconvenient to get over there. Is there a website or list somewhere that would tell me other shoes that compare to the Ride 10s? I think these are neutral shoes and I really don't know anything about "drop". I have ~380 miles on these and my feet are starting to feel tired and achy. I run on roads and sidewalks. I know I need to go to a running store, but I live in a little town in the middle of nowhere so I tend to do a lot of my shopping on Amazon. There are just so many different models of running shoe and I know what works for one might not work for someone else. I just wondered if there was someplace that I could compare similar shoes.0
-
I have a question about shoes. I have been wearing Saucony Ride 10s. These are the shoes they put me in when I went to the running store and had my gait analyzed. She suggested these, or some Mizuno shoes but I don't remember which model. The nearest running store is an hour away from me and it is pretty inconvenient to get over there. Is there a website or list somewhere that would tell me other shoes that compare to the Ride 10s? I think these are neutral shoes and I really don't know anything about "drop". I have ~380 miles on these and my feet are starting to feel tired and achy. I run on roads and sidewalks. I know I need to go to a running store, but I live in a little town in the middle of nowhere so I tend to do a lot of my shopping on Amazon. There are just so many different models of running shoe and I know what works for one might not work for someone else. I just wondered if there was someplace that I could compare similar shoes.
They are neutral and I think they have an 8mm drop if I recall right. You can just order them again on Amazon if you want: https://amzn.to/2teNp13
4 -
Thanks @PastorVincent I did wonder about the drop. I have ordered them on Amazon before. I was just thinking about looking at other shoes but not really sure which ones compared.0
-
rheddmobile wrote: »
Gosh, knowing that makes me wish I had tracked the data on my Altra Timps! Not that they seem to have anything wrong with them, but in case they ever do.You gotta love a shoe company which stands by their product. I have a pair of Altra Lone Peak 3.0 which are starting to split near the toe. I can still use them, but I am concerned that the split will greatly expand while running, making for a difficult time getting back to the trail head. I bought these in November of 2016 but because I have a lot of shoes to rotate through, to date I only have 250 miles on them. They come with a 300 to 500 mile warranty (I'm not sure just how a range work with a warranty) but considering how old they are, I wouldn't be up
Considering how old they are, I wouldn't blame them for denying my claim, but I thought I'd ask and see what they said. They asked for photos, I sent them in, and now I have a new pair on their way to me! They're two models past the 3.0 so I'm getting the latest version, 4.0. The only thing better than new running shoes is free new running shoes!
@rheddmobile I don't think you need to track the actual mileage. When they asked me to send photos, the asked that I include a photo of the bottom and tops. I assume they use that to assess how much use the shoes have had. My tread look nearly new so no problem there. I told them the mileage because I wanted them to know that I have had a lot of use out of them and if they wanted to deny the claim based on that, so be it.
I had a warranty claim once with ASICS Gel Nimbus. In that case the heel fabric and foam were wearing through. I had 250 miles on those shoes as well. When I contacted ASICS they had me ship the shoes to them so there was a risk that after I paid for shipping I still wouldn't get a warranty replacement, but they did send me a new pair. And again, I was upfront with the mileage, but neither ASICS or Altra had no idea if I was being honest or not.
8 -
@kgirlhart this site has a tool towards the bottom to help you find possible alternatives. Of course, nothing beats trying on the shoe in question.
https://runrepeat.com/saucony-ride-10
This site also list options towards the bottom of the page (and it's also a great shoe review site)
https://www.solereview.com/saucony-ride-10-review/
They list 6 different options.
One thought is to call the store where you bought your current shoes and explain the situation. You may find that they can provide a suggestion and ship them out to you.
Another idea is to use one of the several online shoe stores which offer free shipping and free returns. Buy several and keep what you like. Saucony offers this, as does runningwarehouse.com and zappos.com . Amazon has so many sellers that I don't know if you could count on that with them.4 -
Thanks @PastorVincent I did wonder about the drop. I have ordered them on Amazon before. I was just thinking about looking at other shoes but not really sure which ones compared.
That is going to be tough to do online. I would recommend just ordering another pair of these until you can get to a store to try others on. There is so much difference in shoes, feel and such that it is very rare I order online until I bought the pair in a store first.1 -
Okay so work computer went down and had to be replaced, which took several days. Just skimmed through 240 or so posts...
@samthepanda I wholeheartedly agree with all the advice that was given. As far as walking, when I did my half in October 2018 I walked quite a bit of it, and ran when I could. Other people were doing the walk run program. What made my day was the runner who had been ahead of me, doing a walk run program, and I sprinted(as much as we were able to) the last 1/4 to 1/2 mile to the finish line, laughing all the way. She told me after we stopped laughing that she was surprised she had been able to keep up.
@RunsOnEspresso Vacation, what's that?
@shanaber awesome shot of the mountains!
@HonuNui the luau looked like a lot of fun, even though the game was boring!
@7lenny7 YAY, free new shoes and what looks like some seriously awesome runs with Kody!
@JulieS3103 @garygse @MobyCarp , and all others racing this weekend whom I missed in my skim, GOOD LUCK and Happy racing!
Things have pretty much settled in to a training rhythm for me with every other Saturday being long run, followed by the Sunday recovery run or if working Saturday and Sunday are usually 5 milers before a 12 hour stretch in the Emergency room. Mondays 3-4 miles(shorter if I do intervals) then TRX class, Tuesday 6 miler, Wednesday 3-4 miles before a plyo/core circuit with the trainer, Thursday 6 miler and Friday 3-4 miles before circuit training (upper or lower depending on trainer's mood).
This week's runs have been spring/summer preview runs with the temps being in the upper 50's/lower 60's and the humidity in the 70-95% range. On the plus side, it has been really easy to dress for the weather, shorts and t-shirts all around. Consistency has been there in the distance, not necessarily the speed. This week was the first week with the new trainer on Wednesday and Thursday morning's 6 miler was not on tired legs, but my core was so worn that I was up nearly a mile/minute on pace. Continuing daily running and working towards the Issaqueena Experimental Forest Trail Marathon in Clemson, SC, on 3/30/2019.
MFP Run the Year Team: Runderful World
ETA: @amymoreorless I find that on days I run I actually eat less that on days when I lift, weird but WTH. I still enjoy eating all the things, and I do mean all(cookies, cake, chicken strips, bacon(hint hint @7lenny7 )). But I am losing slowly as my deficit is performed more by the amount of exercise I get in than by the foods I don't eat. When I eat at deficit, my body screams when I work out.12 -
Thanks @7lenny7 I'll check those sites out. And I may just call them and see what they suggest.
@PastorVincent I probably will end up ordering more Ride 10s on Amazon. I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to head over there again and I'm sure I'll need new shoes before then. I actually need new shoes now.0 -
I saw this article about rest and recovery between races and thought of @midwesterner85's question earlier this month.
https://www.womensrunning.com/2019/02/race-tips/3-factors-consider-start-line_100818
No hard and fast rules clearly but some good things to consider.
3 -
Getting in a little late, but I'm probably going to put in 40 miles +/- this month. Also, feel free to add me as a friend as well. Always looking for more people who run so I can look at their runs and think "...if that *kitten* can do that, I can, too." and motivate myself to get up before work and put in the miles.12
-
Thanks @7lenny7 I'll check those sites out. And I may just call them and see what they suggest.
@PastorVincent I probably will end up ordering more Ride 10s on Amazon. I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to head over there again and I'm sure I'll need new shoes before then. I actually need new shoes now.
REI also has free shipping and satisfaction guaranteed returns.0 -
@kgirlhart - I will reorder the same shoes I am used to and like without worry but with new brands/models I like to try them on. I like the suggestions so far on ordering online trying and returning what you don't like but that can also be a pain. For what its worth Amazon also has free shipping/returns if you have Prime. I am looking to order a replacement pair of my current Altra's from REI because they are cheaper than Amazon but will be going to a running store today to try on a pair of Brooks I have been considering.
@StephSuter2508 - welcome and good luck with your return from injury! I don't know how long you have been out but don't rush your return to your previous pace and risk re-injury!
@rusonespresso - going on vacation is fine but it has to be a run inclusive vacation! Remember that for next time
@garygse - good luck in Phoenix!!
@julies3103 - good luck on your race!
@7lenny7 - thanks for the info on the Altra warranty. I have worn them for years and had no idea they had a great return/exchange policy. But then I never needed it either!
I just found out my favorite shoe company (Skora Running) that has had no product for over a year (yikes!) is finally going to have new shoes available later this month!6 -
@kgirlhart this site has a tool towards the bottom to help you find possible alternatives. Of course, nothing beats trying on the shoe in question.
https://runrepeat.com/saucony-ride-10
This site also list options towards the bottom of the page (and it's also a great shoe review site)
https://www.solereview.com/saucony-ride-10-review/
They list 6 different options.
One thought is to call the store where you bought your current shoes and explain the situation. You may find that they can provide a suggestion and ship them out to you.
Another idea is to use one of the several online shoe stores which offer free shipping and free returns. Buy several and keep what you like. Saucony offers this, as does runningwarehouse.com and zappos.com . Amazon has so many sellers that I don't know if you could count on that with them.
One thing with Amazon is if you buy the shoes that are marked (as these were) "Prime Wardrobe" you can actually order them and try them on for free. Pay only if you keep them.
When ever you deal with Amazon, it is best to make sure you stick to things that are marked "Sold by Amazon" - saves a lot of trouble later. Or sold by the manufacturer directly via Amazon (Like Saucony does).
4 -
Long run Friday! I am heading out of town to visit some friends this weekend, so I decided to get this done before my 2 pm shift today instead of doing a 3 hour run and then hopping in the car tomorrow. Plus today is the last of our springtime-in-February days, and the temps were too good to pass up. This will likely be my last day running in shorts and a t-shirt for quite a while.
Used this run to explore a new neighborhood, tackle some sizable hills, and try a new gel. From my experience at the Marine Corps Marathon last fall, I realized that my marathon nutrition plan needs to have waaaay more sodium content. The gels I've always used just don't have enough. So I checked the gels we sell at my store and found that huma+ gels have 2x as much sodium as even Gu Roctane does; the + gels have 240mg sodium which is way more than any competitor I've seen. So I tried the chocolate raspberry and berries/pomegranate flavors today at 1 and 2 hours into my run and YUM. They went down really easy texture-wise, and the flavors were great, and I think the extra dose of sodium really did help. I usually just eat breakfast before a long run and then don't really do gels during a run unless I'm testing them out, and I think these will be my go-to for my spring races. I'll try them on another long run just to make sure they'll sit well, but as of today I'm pretty much sold!
Now to catch up in 4 pages of posts... whoops!
February miles:
2/1: 10.5 miles
2/2: 8 miles
2/3: 16.2 miles
2/4: 3.3 miles
2/5: 10 miles
2/6: 7 miles
2/7: Rest day
2/8: 18 miles
February total: 73 miles
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)
9 -
Thanks @7lenny7 I'll check those sites out. And I may just call them and see what they suggest.
@PastorVincent I probably will end up ordering more Ride 10s on Amazon. I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to head over there again and I'm sure I'll need new shoes before then. I actually need new shoes now.
Keep in mind shipping times will have a big impact on this. So if you get one pair and do not like, and ship it back and then get another... your easily several weeks into shoe shopping. If you order something you know will work, then you can take all the time you need to shop out your next pair. Just another thought.3 -
I saw this article about rest and recovery between races and thought of @midwesterner85's question earlier this month.
https://www.womensrunning.com/2019/02/race-tips/3-factors-consider-start-line_100818
No hard and fast rules clearly but some good things to consider.
Interesting article, particularly about the short and long races close to each other. Interesting enough, my 5K PR was a night run after spending the day hiking about 10 miles off-trail through thick thorn bushes and along sandy creeks so soft that feet sunk in shin-deep at times. The next weekend, I PR'ed on the marathon distance. I must have just been in a good place.
My 3 races total less than some ultra distances and span across 3 weekends. I believe it is the rest in between that is going to either make or break each next race.5 -
I have a question about shoes. I have been wearing Saucony Ride 10s. These are the shoes they put me in when I went to the running store and had my gait analyzed. She suggested these, or some Mizuno shoes but I don't remember which model. The nearest running store is an hour away from me and it is pretty inconvenient to get over there. Is there a website or list somewhere that would tell me other shoes that compare to the Ride 10s? I think these are neutral shoes and I really don't know anything about "drop". I have ~380 miles on these and my feet are starting to feel tired and achy. I run on roads and sidewalks. I know I need to go to a running store, but I live in a little town in the middle of nowhere so I tend to do a lot of my shopping on Amazon. There are just so many different models of running shoe and I know what works for one might not work for someone else. I just wondered if there was someplace that I could compare similar shoes.
@kgirlhart I work in a running store, and I am personally a fan of the Ride and similar shoes. I'd say that parallel shoes would be: Mizuno Wave Rider (a bit firmer, runs 1/2 size small, 12mm drop), New Balance 880 (a bit more responsive, runs true to size, 10mm drop), Brooks Ghost (softer, cushier, true to size, higher arch, 10mm drop I think) and the Asics Cumulus (much firmer, snug/true to size, 10-12mm drop). Now all of these are a higher drop than the Ride which is 8mm but that's not a HUGE difference since you're going up rather than down. I went from the running in the Ride for years to the Wave Rider for a time and then to the 880. Now I rotate between all 3 and use the NB 880 as my long run/long race shoe.5 -
@kgirlhart I feel your pain, I'm 2hrs away from the nearest shoe fitting store and am. Currently going through the same issue. I've got the next model up from my current pair in the post on its way to me atm, waiting for them to arrive is painful. I admit if I was just an hour away, I'd be in that car and trying them on, but that's a difference in perspective, right now I'd love a shop only an hour away!
Good luck!1 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Thanks @7lenny7 I'll check those sites out. And I may just call them and see what they suggest.
@PastorVincent I probably will end up ordering more Ride 10s on Amazon. I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to head over there again and I'm sure I'll need new shoes before then. I actually need new shoes now.
Keep in mind shipping times will have a big impact on this. So if you get one pair and do not like, and ship it back and then get another... your easily several weeks into shoe shopping. If you order something you know will work, then you can take all the time you need to shop out your next pair. Just another thought.
Or do what my wife does when there's free shipping both ways...order a bunch of clothes and return what doesn't work. No need to order just one pair of shoes at a time.
4 -
@kgirlhart - I will reorder the same shoes I am used to and like without worry but with new brands/models I like to try them on. I like the suggestions so far on ordering online trying and returning what you don't like but that can also be a pain. For what its worth Amazon also has free shipping/returns if you have Prime. I am looking to order a replacement pair of my current Altra's from REI because they are cheaper than Amazon but will be going to a running store today to try on a pair of Brooks I have been considering.
@StephSuter2508 - welcome and good luck with your return from injury! I don't know how long you have been out but don't rush your return to your previous pace and risk re-injury!
@rusonespresso - going on vacation is fine but it has to be a run inclusive vacation! Remember that for next time
@garygse - good luck in Phoenix!!
@julies3103 - good luck on your race!
@7lenny7 - thanks for the info on the Altra warranty. I have worn them for years and had no idea they had a great return/exchange policy. But then I never needed it either!
I just found out my favorite shoe company (Skora Running) that has had no product for over a year (yikes!) is finally going to have new shoes available later this month!
@shanaber I think most quality running shoe companies would do the same thing.
2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Thanks @7lenny7 I'll check those sites out. And I may just call them and see what they suggest.
@PastorVincent I probably will end up ordering more Ride 10s on Amazon. I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to head over there again and I'm sure I'll need new shoes before then. I actually need new shoes now.
Keep in mind shipping times will have a big impact on this. So if you get one pair and do not like, and ship it back and then get another... your easily several weeks into shoe shopping. If you order something you know will work, then you can take all the time you need to shop out your next pair. Just another thought.
Or do what my wife does when there's free shipping both ways...order a bunch of clothes and return what doesn't work. No need to order just one pair of shoes at a time.
With the price of shoes I could not afford to do that, so I do not assume others could drop that kind of cash either. And no, I do not recommend credit cards.
2 -
What stinks is my Saucony Ride 10s have a lot of life left in them, but the more I run in my Altra Lone Peak 3.5 trail running shoes... the more I want to try their road shoes. The zero drop + wide toe box is a good combo for my feet.3
-
2/1 = walk the dog
2/2 = rest
2/3 = 8 miles
2/4 = rest
2/5 = 3 miles
2/6 = 3 miles
2/7 = rest
2/8 = 10 miles
So, I was kind of despondent on Thursday. I did not do as well as I would have liked on my marathon. I gained some weight back this year ( although I am still much lighter than I used to be ). I have been battling insomnia this week and my 4 am insomnia run on Wednesday was a sweat fest because it was 78 degrees F and 95% humidity.... pre-summer. Ewwwww. I literally was about to give up on running.
Well last night, hell (AKA Texas) froze over! It is not pre-summer after all!!! Hooray!!! Frozen stuff fell on my head during my 30 degree F run this morning. I didn’t even mind the stingy ice pellet parts.
February Goal Miles = 120 / Miles to Date = 2418 -
Not sure if I should post, since I am concerned that I might not have a high score during the cold (and snow and ice...):
02/06 8.3 km in less than 50 mins
02/08 over 30 km of biking
10
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions