December 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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I have completely forgotten to add Thursday's run. 5km, no drama.
Saturday 0km, 1 headache and several drinks the night before.
Sunday 5km. I did mean to catch up with a long run this morning but spent much of yesterday napping so slept badly. Backache, grumble, grumble grumble. Stopped after 5k of me talking myself down, I often get very tetchy after a night out even 2 or 3 days later.
Anyway, Sunday is off to see some family. More alcohol.
December goals:
1. Distance ..........110k................55k
2. Runs.................16....................8
3. Long distance..13k..................12k
4. Other ...............10k/1walk.......2
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1214-20.7k total-60.2k goal-120k
Long run this morning in Shanghai. It's still autumn here! About 10 degrees when I started out a bit before dawn. The route I took was around Century Park, which is a super popular place for local runners. I was never lonely! Lots and lots of fellow runners on the 5km loop around the park. There were even some running clubs doing a group run, complete with little folding tables with bananas and sports drinks.
Took a mini Snicker's bar pre run and a gel at around 13km. I pushed the pace a bit post gel to about MP. Might've pushed a little too hard at one point (oops) but legs felt fine throughout.
Also, weirdest thing ever, spotted a large white rabbit on the grass at one point. It was quite obviously very used to humans, people were running by only a few meters away and it didn't seem to be bothered at all. Someone's abandoned pet perhaps?
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1215-20.7k total-60.2k goal-120k
Long run this morning in Shanghai. It's still autumn here! About 10 degrees when I started out a bit before dawn. The route I took was around Century Park, which is a super popular place for local runners. I was never lonely! Lots and lots of fellow runners on the 5km loop around the park. There were even some running clubs doing a group run, complete with little folding tables with bananas and sports drinks.
Took a mini Snicker's bar pre run and a gel at around 13km. Carried water in a handheld. Took forever to warm up, probably because I didn't get enough sleep, but 20km is plenty long and by 7 or 8 I felt like is finally gotten going. Decided to push the pace a bit post gel to about MP. Might've pushed a little too hard at one point (oops) but legs felt fine throughout.
Also, spotted a large white rabbit on the grass at one point. It was quite obviously very used to humans, people were running by only a few meters away and it didn't seem to be bothered at all. Someone's abandoned pet perhaps?
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@noblsheep In places where humans run a lot I often see small animals hanging around. They just get used to people going by and no longer see them as a threat.
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Sounds like one of your best races then!katharmonic wrote: »My time was among my slowest 5k times, but it was all very fun and kind of a magical feeling.
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Last marathon, I carried a hydration belt with flasks and stopped at a couple of water stations. I am considering using a camelback since the temps at this next marathon will be warmer and I anticipate drinking more water. I think it will also be less awkward than the belt.
I have previously done some summer runs with a camelback, but never a long race. I know it would add some weight.
What is everyone’s opinions/experiences?
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marisap2010 wrote: »Last marathon, I carried a hydration belt with flasks and stopped at a couple of water stations. I am considering using a camelback since the temps at this next marathon will be warmer and I anticipate drinking more water. I think it will also be less awkward than the belt.
I have previously done some summer runs with a camelback, but never a long race. I know it would add some weight.
What is everyone’s opinions/experiences?
I do all my long runs year-round with my Wunjo hydration pack on. During the summer I do ALL of my runs with it. 1.5L of water (about right for most hydration packs) is three and a half pounds. The empty pack is probably pretty light, so you are talking like four pounds, 5 on the outside. This does not seem to impact my pace at all, but YMMV on this.
But, race as you train. So if you are thinking of running 26 miles with a hydration pack, wear it on your long runs during training. That way you can see how it feels, identify chaffing points, and the like.2 -
@katharmonic That sounds like a really fun race! I love that it started snowing as the race started. Sorry that the walkers didn't heed the e-mails, but I guess since it really was a "fun" run, it didn't matter a whole lot. I'm sure those who wanted to run hard managed to get up front. Glad you made it home safely!
@noblsheep It does sound like that rabbit was an abandoned pet. I don't think white rabbits occur in nature, unless you're in the Arctic.
It's so sad when people do that. They really don't know how to defend themselves in the wild. I hope this one figures out how to survive. Sounds like you had a good run.
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PastorVincent wrote: »
I do all my long runs year-round with my Wunjo hydration pack on. During the summer I do ALL of my runs with it. 1.5L of water (about right for most hydration packs) is three and a half pounds. The empty pack is probably pretty light, so you are talking like four pounds, 5 on the outside. This does not seem to impact my pace at all, but YMMV on this.
But, race as you train. So if you are thinking of running 26 miles with a hydration pack, wear it on your long runs during training. That way you can see how it feels, identify chaffing points, and the like.
Yes, I would definitely train with it. I am getting into runs longer than a half at this point, so I am trying to figure out what I might want to do so I can start using it now. Thanks for the input!1 -
@katharmonic That sounds like an amazing race atmosphere! Glad you enjoyed the full experience of it. Now go get that 2019K!! 😁1
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Thoughts on decreasing the long run every 3 weeks? Just read an article that every three weeks the long run should be shorter ... so the next one would be 14 and then the one after that would be seven?
I don’t like the idea of back pedaling .....0 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »Thoughts on decreasing the long run every 3 weeks? Just read an article that every three weeks the long run should be shorter ... so the next one would be 14 and then the one after that would be seven?
I don’t like the idea of back pedaling .....
It is giving your body a chance to rest so you don’t injure yourself. All good training plans have cutback weeks.
For instance, today I have 14, but next weekend is a cutback before moving up to 17.
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marisap2010 wrote: »Camaramandy648 wrote: »Thoughts on decreasing the long run every 3 weeks? Just read an article that every three weeks the long run should be shorter ... so the next one would be 14 and then the one after that would be seven?
I don’t like the idea of back pedaling .....
It is giving your body a chance to rest so you don’t injure yourself. All good training plans have cutback weeks.
For instance, today I have 14, but next weekend is a cutback before moving up to 17.
Bleh. I guess that makes sense. I can’t afford a single injury at this point. April is coming up too quick!
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12-1 7k easy
12-2 7k slow + resistance bands
12-3 rest
12-4 7k slow + resistance bands
12-5 rest + yoga
12-6 7k slow + resistance bands
12-7 7k easy + yoga
12-8 rest
12-9 4k easy + resistance bands
12-10 rest + yoga
12-11 7k easy + resistance bands
12-12 7k easy + yoga
12-13 rest + resistance bands
12-14 7k easy + yoga
12-15 8k slow
December Total: 68k
December 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
October Total: 115k
November Total: 155k
2019 Total through November: 1,578k / 978.36m
Monthly average: 143.45k
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 - Nope...
Average at least 135k per month, which would put me over 1,000 miles for the year - Completed 12-7.
Run the Year Team: Five for Nineteen - Completed 9-28
High 20s F today with light snow. Footing was precarious, especially on the side streets. Ended up running more on the main road; since it was 4k out, I figured it would be 4k back. And it was.
@katharmonic Sounds like you had a blast.
@quilteryoyo In all the time I've spend outdoors, I've only ever seen one wild albino rabbit. They have a much harder time avoiding predators.
@mbaker566 Must I nag some more??????????????????
2020 goals:
Continue a 5k regimen.
Train better.
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
10-13 Haunted Hustle 5k - 31:22 chip time; 47/74 overall; First Place male 60 and older3 -
@Camaramandy648 I'm not sure that a cutback week is necessary that often, but I do them in the last weeks leading up to my goal race in training. I'm sure there are a lot of different theories about it. I like a cutback week about 4-5 weeks out from race day as a mental and physical break in the long training cycle. Maybe one other one a few weeks before that. Personally I wouldn't be cutting back during the buildup so much but if you have a long planned out training cycle it could definitely work and might be really beneficial - again, mentally for me as much as physically.
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
12/01/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
12/02/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 3.0
12/03/19 :::: 3.1 :::: 6.1
12/04/19 :::: 1.7 :::: 7.8
12/05/19 :::: 2.6 :::: 10.4
12/06/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 10.4
12/07/19 :::: 14.6 :::: 25.0
12/08/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 25.0
12/09/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 25.0
12/10/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 25.0
12/11/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 25.0
12/12/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 25.0
12/13/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 28.0
12/14/19 :::: 3.2 :::: 31.2
12/15/19 :::: 6.4 :::: 37.6
Doubled my mileage for the week today! I really was not in the mood to run get up early and run but agreed to help a friend finish her long run starting at 9 am. The temps were not that bad but the wind was cold when it hit you in the face. We managed a fairly sheltered route most of the time. I'm still feeling fatigued and have some lingering chest cold issues but survived. As always, I'm happy to have done it and now be back under warm blankets with no plans to leave the house any time soon.5 -
Hi All - I have been away for a few days and got so far behind again. I have read through everything and hit likes and hugs where appropriate. Congratulations to all the racers and AG places!! @katharmonic I just can't imagine drinking shots while running. Maybe it would make me run faster 🤣
@quilteryoyo - I think most of the shoe manufacturers say not to put your running shoes in the dryer even on a shoe shelf. It isn't good for the foam/cushioning in the shoes. If you have newspaper you can stuff then with it to help draw the moisture out. We don't have newspaper so I have dried mine with a towel and then used paper towels inside but had to change them out a few times.
@noblsheep - the trail where I run has tons of wild bunnies and every once in a while I will see a domesticated one that someone has dumped They probably think they will fit right in with all the wild ones but mostly I think they become coyote dinner. We also have people who let their bunnies run loose in the neighborhood - they also become coyote dinner.
We went wine tasting on Friday so no run for me and yesterday morning was my local Team Volée women's running group brunch. I didn't even attempt to get up to run before the brunch (too much wine tasting the day before) but I really wanted to get a run in so I went out late afternoon instead. My legs were so very confused, but once I got going they figured it out and it was a pretty great run. I am staying on track to hit my stretch goal so far.
Date........Miles.......Total
12/01......6.75........6.75
12/02......5.58......12.33 - + Agility Class
12/03......0.00......12.33 - + Strength Training
12/04......4.79......17.12
12/05......0.00......17.12 - + Strength Training
12/06......6.83......23.95 - 6.4 Birthday run plus a bit extra
12/07......8.32......32.27
12/08......0.00......32.27
12/09......4.62......36.89 - + Agility Class
12/10......0.00......36.89 - + Strength Training
12/11......2.11......39.00
12/12......4.41......43.41 - + Strength Training
12/13......0.00......43.41
12/14......5.56......48.97
12/15......0.00......48.97
2019 Planned and Completed Races
02/03/19 - Surf City Half Marathon - Deferred to 2020
05/11/19 - Santa Barbara Wine Country HM - Complete
09/15/19 - Jack and Jill Downhill HM - Boise - HM #25 Complete
11/23/19 - USA Women's HM
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon5 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »Thoughts on decreasing the long run every 3 weeks? Just read an article that every three weeks the long run should be shorter ... so the next one would be 14 and then the one after that would be seven?
I don’t like the idea of back pedaling .....
Every marathon plan I have ever seen has had what is called a "cut back week" - Sometimes it is every three weeks, some times four, but they all have them. As others have said the idea is to prevent overtraining which leads at best to lower performance and more typically to injury. So yes, take cut back weeks. 4 -
I've never kept track of my overall miles for the year. But next year, I'm going to track every running mile. I walk a lot too and I don't keep track of that either. That's a goal for me in the new year!6
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I've never kept track of my overall miles for the year. But next year, I'm going to track every running mile. I walk a lot too and I don't keep track of that either. That's a goal for me in the new year!
If you use Strava, Runkeepr, Garmin, or another app like that, most if not all do it for you.3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Camaramandy648 wrote: »Thoughts on decreasing the long run every 3 weeks? Just read an article that every three weeks the long run should be shorter ... so the next one would be 14 and then the one after that would be seven?
I don’t like the idea of back pedaling .....
Every marathon plan I have ever seen has had what is called a "cut back week" - Sometimes it is every three weeks, some times four, but they all have them. As others have said the idea is to prevent overtraining which leads at best to lower performance and more typically to injury. So yes, take cut back weeks.
Definitely /\
Don't think of it as backpedaling. It's more like a deep breath before leveling up again!5
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