October 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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polskagirl01 wrote: »
Your church has a running group?!? That sounds awesome.
Well kinda - they have a life group started by a couple of ladies that are training for their first 5K. So I joined because it will hold me accountable and we have at least one thing in common.
But yes, so awesome! 6 -
My new shoes came yesterday and I could NOT WAIT to take off in them! I promised myself and explained to the kids that after dinner, I would be gone for not more than thirty minutes, just to run. I didn't think I'd make it out the door. Stuff kept happening, life is demanding, things kept getting in the way, but I DID IT and IT. WAS. GLORIOUS. Gorgeous Fall evening - Perfect! The only thing I'd do (and will do) differently is add some reflective clothing and maybe some lighting and maybe a running belt. Other than that, it was so great! And while my pace wasn't amazing, it wasn't near as bad as I thought it would be!9
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Some race photos. In the group photo my husband is #639 in the grey shirt with the grey hair. He I'm a few people behind him #640. The photo of me alone was taken less than a mile from the finish.
Thanks everyone! And I think my husband officially has the running bug now. He spent all day looking up marathon training plans, watching running tips and videos on youtube, and trying to figure out what shoes he needs to buy if running a city marathon. I'm so happy. Before the half he was feeling so discouraged because he wasn't able to get very many long runs in and his goal for the half was just to finish it. Fingers crossed, but I see a full marathon about a year into our future. And I think he's going to be taking the kids to see my 5K in Frankfurt. Fingers super crossed.
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No run yesterday, did two hours of volleyball instead. It was a company picnic and a group of people started a game and called me and my wife to join them. Since that was better than attempting and falling small talk I went over and of course, my wife joined me. All of our endurance training really paid off as people kept dropping out of the game (temp was in the 90s) too tried to continue and others rotated in to replace them. My wife and I were on the field for every single game and never rotated off.
When the last game finally ended, we left, which was far better than rejoining the small talk game.
No run today, have company over. Hope to get a longish run in tomorrow. We will see.
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Camaramandy648 wrote: »My new shoes came yesterday and I could NOT WAIT to take off in them! I promised myself and explained to the kids that after dinner, I would be gone for not more than thirty minutes, just to run. I didn't think I'd make it out the door. Stuff kept happening, life is demanding, things kept getting in the way, but I DID IT and IT. WAS. GLORIOUS. Gorgeous Fall evening - Perfect! The only thing I'd do (and will do) differently is add some reflective clothing and maybe some lighting and maybe a running belt. Other than that, it was so great! And while my pace wasn't amazing, it wasn't near as bad as I thought it would be!
I just bought Nox Gear Tracer 360. I have seen it on other runners and plan to use it as sunset is about to get a whole lot earlier (only a few weeks till we move the clocks again here). In the past, I have used belts, and arm flashy things, but this is so much easier to see in the dark.
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PastorVincent wrote: »
Yes, indeed!!!1 -
This time last year I thought I would build up and run a marathon. Then I looked at the training plan, and decided I don't feel the need to do a full. I no longer feel the need to to a half, though I would LIKE to one day. The length of time for training runs was just too much of a commitment for me in this phase of life - two young children.
I wonder if that's why so many over 35 take up marathon running, the kids are teenagers so they have the time to get out for 2+ hrs for a run. I had my kids in my 30s, so watch this space when I'm 45 haha
I may be the rarity. I have a 16 year old cross country runner, a 12 year old, and a 17 month old and I am 43! They're spaced out; I had one in my 20's, one in my 30's, and one in my 40's. I am busy as hell with all their activities and I usually run with my 17 month old but my reason for the marathon is, more than anything, just to lead by example. I only wanted to do a half; my husband convinced me I could run a full. My sister in law has three small kids, though, and runs marathons. Three small kids and no excuses not to run marathons. I think she likes them seeing mommy run marathons. She's mid 30's.7 -
I'm following all the trail run talk. Austin Marathon is a trail run and from what I've been told, this will be a rude awakening. Up winding hills and over rocks, huh? At least I have nothing better to compare it to...2
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PastorVincent wrote: »
I just bought Nox Gear Tracer 360. I have seen it on other runners and plan to use it as sunset is about to get a whole lot earlier (only a few weeks till we move the clocks again here). In the past, I have used belts, and arm flashy things, but this is so much easier to see in the dark.
Review when you've had a go. I keep looking at getting one. Fortunately I can now put it off for 6 months now but be keen to hear what you think.0 -
I may be the rarity. I have a 16 year old cross country runner, a 12 year old, and a 17 month old and I am 43! They're spaced out; I had one in my 20's, one in my 30's, and one in my 40's. I am busy as hell with all their activities and I usually run with my 17 month old but my reason for the marathon is, more than anything, just to lead by example. I only wanted to do a half; my husband convinced me I could run a full. My sister in law has three small kids, though, and runs marathons. Three small kids and no excuses not to run marathons. I think she likes them seeing mommy run marathons. She's mid 30's.
Well that's my excuse blown to smithereens bahaha. Well done, that's amazing! I'm always amazed by the parents who get out there with strollers and the like. I did one 10k pushing a stroller once. Was a pita.1 -
10/1 - recovery
10/2 - 3.1
10/3 - rest
10/4 - 2.21
5.31 / 45 miles completed
Forgot to use my inhaler before running - which really was a bad idea considering the cold air... Took 3/4 mile before I felt like me again then simply ran out of time and had to stop... Apparently the asthma didn't hold me back as much as I thought while running - I almost PR'd on the second mile! I must've been fueled by aggravation :-)
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Congrats on your race @143tobe! Great job on the PR on a mostly uphill course. Impressive!
On the topic of doing marathons or longer - I am pretty sure I won't do another marathon. I am happy and amazed that I accomplished one and it proved to me a lot about being capable of more than I think. I don't know that I want to commit to training for one again, and the mental game of trying to keep on pace for that long just about did me in.
That said, I'd consider doing a trail marathon or an ultra, possibly. Doing a Spartan race for 7 1/2 hours was better to me than doing a road marathon in less than 5. The different pace and mindset was much easier on me even though I was definitely more tired and beaten up in the Spartan. I'm even rethinking doing half marathon road races right now, but we'll see how the upcoming ones go.
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
10/01/19 :::: 4.8 :::: 4.8
10/02/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 7.8
10/03/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 7.8
10/04/19 :::: 3.1 :::: 10.8
Today was a treadmill warmup run before strength training again. I slept terribly last night so didn't get up as early as intended. And usually my Garmin pace/miles are faster than the treadmill miles but today it was lagging behind. Even though I kept punching up the speed a little, it seemed like my pace was not being recorded any faster. I swear that particular treadmill is in some black hole location which throws everything off. Ah well, a run was done.
Strength training was upper body and core/whole body work. It was a good workout, but I pinched my middle finger between dumbbells putting them back on the rack. Ouch.
It's supposed to be only 35 degrees F in the morning at run time. Not even sure how to dress for this!7 -
Review when you've had a go. I keep looking at getting one. Fortunately I can now put it off for 6 months now but be keen to hear what you think.
I will. Watch for it posted to the FB group since I am not allowed to link to my reviews here. I did recently review the Trekz headphones but right now I am not sure if I remembered to post it to the FB group.
It probably be a while as I like to use things for a bit before commenting and right now it is just sitting on my desk.1 -
Review when you've had a go. I keep looking at getting one. Fortunately I can now put it off for 6 months now but be keen to hear what you think.
I have one, as well as the Light Hound for my dogs. My neighbor once commented he saw us coming from a long way. So many people have said something... even a lady driving by rolled down her window to ask where I got them. I run (and walk) my dogs around 5am and in the winter I absolutely love having them.3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »
I will. Watch for it posted to the FB group since I am not allowed to link to my reviews here. I did recently review the Trekz headphones but right now I am not sure if I remembered to post it to the FB group.
It probably be a while as I like to use things for a bit before commenting and right now it is just sitting on my desk.
Hey thanks for mentioning your other review. You posted it earlier and I mean to watch it, though I already have the headphones. I'm curious what you think of them.0 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Watch for it posted to the FB group since I am not allowed to link to my reviews here. I did recently review the Trekz headphones but right now I am not sure if I remembered to post it to the FB group.
I would like to read your reviews, and I am not on FB.
Could you copy and paste the from to an MFP blog entry...you can like those fully here to us. Somehoy, or another, i woild like to read them.
Thank you
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chris_in_cal wrote: »
I would like to read your reviews, and I am not on FB.
Could you copy and paste the from to an MFP blog entry...you can like those fully here to us. Somehoy, or another, i woild like to read them.
Thank you
@chris_in_cal here's a video review of those I saw recently. I can't recall where I saw it posted though.
https://youtu.be/F0P94t6CRjc
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@143tobe I just finished reading your race report and I am smiling ear to ear! Never worry about appearing like6you are bragging here. We are here to share in your joys and successes and support you when things are not so joyful or successful.
I love reading your report and how your emotions evolved from registration to race finish and your pride (and your attitude) in your and your husband's accomplishments was the best part! Congratulations to both of you!10 -
@143tobe That is soo awesome that your husband is so enthused!
BTW, your race photos are excellent also!1 -
girlinahat wrote: »
this is the problem for me (along with the mentality it breeds). I guess because I only run trail races, it's ingrained in me not to drop litter (most trail races disqualify you for that anyway). The more we can do to reduce the actual single-use litter the better, and that really does need a mentality shift.
At a recent Half Marathon road race near me, the problem was two-fold. Firstly it's plastic (well done Nike on showing paper cups), and secondly the bottles were all still half-full as they were thrown to the side (water should be considered a precious resource, there are people who do not have access to water and we'd do well to remember that). Also the gel station - I can forgive the plastic bottles, but gel wrappers? No, I can't forgive that. I don't care if it is sticky as you put it into your pocket, it's not like you aren't about to wash that item of clothing after a race.
Many races out this way (Western US) including the northwest where Nike is headquartered, use compostable 'paper' cups now. The race I was at in Boise did. Although I still made the effort to put them in the bins that were too close to the tables. It was also a pretty small race too with only about 500 runners total across the full and half.1 -
Many races out this way (Western US) including the northwest where Nike is headquartered, use compostable 'paper' cups now. The race I was at in Boise did. Although I still made the effort to put them in the bins that were too close to the tables. It was also a pretty small race too with only about 500 runners total across the full and half.
Here in southern Spain the only thing they've used in any of the races I've run were plastic bottles, and yes the marathon/HM course particularly was absolutely disgusting with piles of empties after stations by the time I got to them. Being back of the pack and with the sole target of avoiding the sweeper wagon, I have no problem at all with adding a few more metres to approach a bin and throw my empty bottle in it. Then again, I always run with at least one bottle if not more so also have no problem hanging onto it until I can dispose of it properly. Guess those extra few grams of empty plastic would ruin my race time if I was trying for time though.
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »
Here in southern Spain the only thing they've used in any of the races I've run were plastic bottles, and yes the marathon/HM course particularly was absolutely disgusting with piles of empties after stations by the time I got to them. Being back of the pack and with the sole target of avoiding the sweeper wagon, I have no problem at all with adding a few more metres to approach a bin and throw my empty bottle in it. Then again, I always run with at least one bottle if not more so also have no problem hanging onto it until I can dispose of it properly. Guess those extra few grams of empty plastic would ruin my race time if I was trying for time though.
Yup, compostable cups seem to be the way we're heading here for road runs, collapsable for trail. Never seen a race with plastic bottles (thank god) in the 12 years I've been doing events.
Rules here seem to be, for road running: grab cup, don't stop (certainly for the front quarter of the pack (for the rest it seems to be stop right in the wrong place so the person behind you collides with you), drink, toss towards bin, if you goes in, great, if not, there are a million volunteers who are there specifically to pick up cups. For trail it seems to be: stop at water stops, fill cup, have a chat with the marshalls, eat a few jelly beans, put cup away, carry on. Or, if you're me, carry your own water and don't ever stop (too many years as a road runner methinks).5 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Nike's new ad, dedicated to the back of the pack, worth a watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8WAYF5_NEM
Nike are pretty good at their marketing.0 -
Went to bed Friday evening saying I would do that night's run Saturday morning with no intention whatsoever on following through.
Well would you credit it, I did it 6am Saturday morning. Thats right teenage me, I got up at 6am on a saturday, through choice.
1st morning run in at least 3yrs, my watch says its a clear PB (which I put down to my phone/watch playing up). But I did it,.
Goal for October:
1. 15runs.......3
2. 80km.........13km
3. 8km long...x
4. PB 5km......Done 5 Oct12 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Rules here seem to be, for road running: grab cup, don't stop (certainly for the front quarter of the pack (for the rest it seems to be stop right in the wrong place so the person behind you collides with you), drink, toss towards bin, if you goes in, great, if not, there are a million volunteers who are there specifically to pick up cups. For trail it seems to be: stop at water stops, fill cup, have a chat with the marshalls, eat a few jelly beans, put cup away, carry on.
This is my experience too. For trail especially I carry my own bottles and refill. Around here the mantra is "leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but experience."
The more relaxed nature of ultras and trail is another attraction to them over the road for me.3 -
I ran 1.55 miles on Thursday, stomach issues, and 4.6 miles yesterday. There was a knee niggle, until all of a sudden it wasn't just a niggle anymore - it was "Stop Right Now - PAIN!" My knee has done the thing. The thing it did last year at the Turkey Trot. The thing that set me back another 3 months of running and made walking painful, too. But this time I have been paying more attention to what's going on with my gait, and I think I see what the problem is. Recently, I noticed that my feet are turning inwards, ever so slightly, instead of pointing straight ahead. My knees track evenly over my feet, though, so I suspect a muscle imbalance in my hips is the culprit. If I point my feet outwards while I walk, there is no knee pain. If I just try to walk "naturally" I will occasionally take a step with my toes turned in, and there is Much Pain. So, I thought I'd ask all of you experienced runners - What hip muscles rotate the leg outwards, and what do I do to strengthen those? I think they're slacking, and it Will Not Do.
In the meantime, I have a 5k tomorrow. I suppose I'm going to try to concentrate on running duck-toed. I should probably not go at all, but it was a free registration through my husband's job, and I feel some sort of commitment. My goal for the race will be not to destroy my knee completely.
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10-1 7k slow
10-2 7k easy
10-3 rest
10-4 rest
10-5 7k moderate
October Total: 21k
October Goal: 135k
January Total: 131k
February Total: 159.5k
March Total: 183k
April Total: 126k
May Total: 128k
June Total: 161.5k
July Total: 151k
August Total: 133k
September Total: 135k
2019 total: 1,308k / 811m
Monthly average: 145.3k
Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2019 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
Run at least 4 5k races. Completed 8-31
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 - Completed 9-28
Mid 40s F, sunny, and breezy today. Was pleasant in the sun, but a little chilly in the shade. Two rest days in a row got rid of almost all the niggles.
2019 Races:
4-13 Shine the Light 5K - 31:12 chip time; First Place male 65 and older
6-30 Strides for Starfish 5K - 31:34 chip time; 31/77 overall; second male 65 and older (no official category)
7-27 Solon Home Days 5K - 31:11 chip time; 95/141 overall; 4/6 age group (male)
8-31 Race for Freedom 5k - 31:39 chip time; 32:00 Garmin time; Third Place male 60 and older
9-14 Gift of Life 5k - off the schedule; insufficient recovery time
10-13 Haunted Hustle 5k6 -
I'm 4 days behind in the thread. Trying to catch up. Read through a couple of pages. Now I need to get off my behind and take the trash off and take care of the leaves on my roof and yard before we get some much needed rain, hopefully, tomorrow and Monday.
I look forward to the day when 4 miles is a "short" run and NOT my long run! Glad your temps are better. We're supposed to finally cool off today and maybe get some much needed rain tomorrow and Monday. We haven't had any in over a month and things are just drying up.An impromptu run tonight. I was going to clean up the house but decided a run sounded better and Kody needed the exercise so we went out for a quick 4 miles after the rain rolled through.
51F today vs. 74F yesterday made a HUGE difference. My 75% quartile speed was 8:23 which is close to the pace I'd like to hit for my 10 mile race Sunday and it felt pretty good, so that's encouraging. Kody was gassed, but he loved it.
That short run was quite enjoyable and I'm going to try to do that more often instead of taking days off.
October Progress: 4/150 Miles
@hamsterwheel6 I used to want to skydive, until when I was getting my private pilots license, my instructor let me go up in a small skydiving plane, just to watch. I was sitting in the floor, buckled in, when he banked the plane to let the divers go out. They climbed out on the wing strut and then let go. All I could think of was that, if I ever tried, he'd have to land with me clinging to the strut. There was no way I'd let go. So, that ended that fantasy.
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