January 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »@Avidkeo I get up, have a cup of coffee, have a banana and another cup of coffee then run. Coffee doesn't give me GI issues, obviously. Sometimes someone eats the last banana the night before so I have to have a little cereal bar instead, don't really notice a difference much. That's enough for me for runs under an hour, if they're longer than that I take a gel after every 50-60 minutes.
I used to always have a banana before running, and porridge about an hr before a run of 10k or more. I was just testing the IF the last 2 weeks.
I'm gonna go back to having a banana. I always thought I probably would but wanted to see. And yeah nope. Not for me lol
I did (and still do) IF back when I was running. I also found that you will need to fuel the runs. Hide those bananas in your car! I use to hide picky bars from everyone.4 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »@Avidkeo I get up, have a cup of coffee, have a banana and another cup of coffee then run. Coffee doesn't give me GI issues, obviously. Sometimes someone eats the last banana the night before so I have to have a little cereal bar instead, don't really notice a difference much. That's enough for me for runs under an hour, if they're longer than that I take a gel after every 50-60 minutes.
I used to always have a banana before running, and porridge about an hr before a run of 10k or more. I was just testing the IF the last 2 weeks.
I'm gonna go back to having a banana. I always thought I probably would but wanted to see. And yeah nope. Not for me lol
I did (and still do) IF back when I was running. I also found that you will need to fuel the runs. Hide those bananas in your car! I use to hide picky bars from everyone.
LOL yeah I have learned to hide bananas.2 -
1-1 8k slow + resistance bands
1-2 7k slow + yoga
1-3 rest + resistance bands
1-4 7k slow + yoga
1-5 8k slow
1-6 7k easy + resistance bands
1-7 rest + yoga
1-8 7k slow + resistance bands
January Total: 44k
January Goal: 135k
Had two inches of lovely lake effect snow kin the hour between the time I got up and the time I went out to run. First thing I heard when I went out to stretch was an unhappy robin squawking. Tried to pick my feet up a little more than usual, but that really didn't work out. Nothing like living in the lee of good old Lake Erie.
I realize the 12 DAYS of Christmas are over, but the 12 RUNS of Christmas continue...
The Twelve Runs of Christmas
On the eleventh run of Christmas, my workout gave to me:
Eleven gray squirrels digging;
Ten dry heaves wrackin';
Nine walkers walking;
Eight hip tweaks twangin';
Seven sparrows chirping;
Six frozen fingers;
Five trillion snowflakes;
Four wind gusts;
Three calf cramps;
Two frozen ponds;
And a small niggle in my left knee.
Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2020 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
Return to a good running weight of 175 lbs
Run at least 4 5k races
Get a 5k PR
Average at least 138k per month, to meet my Run the Year pledge of 1,020 miles
Run the Year Team: Pavement Pounders10 -
1/1: 1.5m
1/2: 3m
1/3: 2m
1/4: 3m
1/5: 3.5m
1/6: 2.5m
1/7: 3.25m
1/8: 4m
Today was the coldest run I've had for a while. It was 0 when I set out this morning. After the first mile, it wasn't so bad. But it was really cold until then!
I'm not consciously going for a run streak, but while I'm feeling good and motivated I figured I might as well string some days together.6 -
@polskagirl01 - maybe one of your runner friends who isn't running the race could watch them or even a volunteer at the race? I hope it works out for you!
@quilteryoyo - I think you may find the crowd at the AF HM exciting and a bit invigorating. All those people out there doing what you love too! The start can be a bit tough as @PastorVincent's meme suggests, lots of people just go to the finish time corral where they think or hope they might end up or they don't care. But after that you just run, just like in a smaller race but you almost always have company around you that you can run past, chase or run alongside and chat with.
@eleanorhawkins - I don't need to hide mine because no one ever eats my bananas they don't like them unless they are made into bread or a cake or something.
@Elise4270 - Have you tried the new Moroccan Picky bar? It has ginger and turmeric. I got some from the Picky challenge on Strava and that was one I would never have actually purchased and it was delicious! Now I am looking everywhere for someplace that carries them so I don't have to order them online.3 -
January Goal: 100 Miles
1/1: 6.41 miles
1/2: 6.10 miles
1/5: 4.55 miles
1/7: 3.55 miles
1/8: 6.10 miles
26.71/100 miles completed for January
26.71/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders
I'm finally starting to feel a bit like I'm back to normal. I ran 6 miles this morning and it was pretty good. It was fairly cold for me, but not too bad and it wasn't too windy yet. I wore sleeves and a jacket and ended up taking my sleeves off about halfway through. I probably would have been ok with just the sleeves and no jacket, but I wasn't too overdressed starting with both. I was a little slower than I usual, but not too bad considering that I have been sick.
2020 races:
5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon8 -
Thanks @shanaber . I'm already nervous about it and it's 9 months away. LOL
@kgirlhart Glad you are feeling better.
Today was a scheduled walk or XT day, so I did a 3 mile treadmill walk.
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »@Avidkeo I get up, have a cup of coffee, have a banana and another cup of coffee then run. Coffee doesn't give me GI issues, obviously. Sometimes someone eats the last banana the night before so I have to have a little cereal bar instead, don't really notice a difference much. That's enough for me for runs under an hour, if they're longer than that I take a gel after every 50-60 minutes.
I used to always have a banana before running, and porridge about an hr before a run of 10k or more. I was just testing the IF the last 2 weeks.
I'm gonna go back to having a banana. I always thought I probably would but wanted to see. And yeah nope. Not for me lol
I did (and still do) IF back when I was running. I also found that you will need to fuel the runs. Hide those bananas in your car! I use to hide picky bars from everyone.
LOL yeah I have learned to hide bananas.
Yeah, I used to hide bananas in my shorts during a long run, but then I got some strange looks
. So now I just carry GU 13 -
Thanks @quilteryoyo!
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Slightly snowy here...
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@Elise4270 - Have you tried the new Moroccan Picky bar? It has ginger and turmeric. I got some from the Picky challenge on Strava and that was one I would never have actually purchased and it was delicious! Now I am looking everywhere for someplace that carries them so I don't have to order them online.
I have tried them even before they were official. We had a subscription for a while and got some new "what do you think" flavors. I did vote for that flavor.
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Morning!
Yeah bananas are a commodity in our house, with 3 and 5yr olds lol.
Well fueled with a banana and yeah huge difference. I only did 3k but my average pace was 5:44 min/km. Felt a lot better, not like a slog. Though when I look at strava I've been trending faster anyway? Meh felt better with a banana so that's the way forward.
@PastorVincent oh the slow people in front. I do park run and I always end up behind a walker who is in the middle of the pack sigh.
I'm going to sign up for the Wellington HM this weekend and I know that has corals. When I did it the first time in 2012, I was the tractor.... Not this year!
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Jan - goal 80k
Jan 1 - 2.1k
Jan 2 - 3k
Jan 3 - 6k
Jan 4 - 3k
Jan 5 - 9k
Jan 6 - 6.3k
Jan 7 - 2.3k
Jan 8 - 8.3k
Jan 9 - 3k
Total: 43k
Run streak - 20 days5 -
Update... l think I've got the childcare worked out! And I shouldn't have to check anyone at the bag deposit@polskagirl01 - maybe one of your runner friends who isn't running the race could watch them or even a volunteer at the race? I hope it works out for you!
I really hate asking for help, but I know I just need to get over that sometimes.12 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Slightly snowy here...
@PastorVincent take out the cars and that photo is super creepy. Like a concentration camp kinda creepy0 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »Slightly snowy here...
@PastorVincent take out the cars and that photo is super creepy. Like a concentration camp kinda creepy
Such is my life I guess
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PastorVincent wrote: »Camaramandy648 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »Slightly snowy here...
@PastorVincent take out the cars and that photo is super creepy. Like a concentration camp kinda creepy
Such is my life I guess
@PastorVincent it's an ominous and beautiful photo0 -
I have been trying for a week to post my training plan because I do have questions some of you could/would answer but I'm having issues with it. I'm trying one last time.2
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I think this will work...0
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Hopefully by the close of play tomorrow I will be less than 100 miles behind my training plan
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So frustrating... Anyway...
1/1 - 3.25
1/2 - 0
1/3 - 3
1/4 - 5.25
1/5- 18.2
1/6 - (3.00 walking)
1/7 - 3.0
1/8 - 3.0 (+1 walking)
= 35.7/140
I don't know what I can get in tomorrow or Friday. I'm going to try to get AT LEAST 20 in over the weekend, which would put me close to or over 50. I bought needed new shoes with better ankle support. I'm in crunch time now. I love being with my little guy but I need to get out of the house without pushing a running stroller up and down the hill. Weekend is free reign, husband home with little man.
I hope everyone is doing well. Depressing with all this sad, scary world news. I guess we can focus on a better us.
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TheMrWobbly wrote: »Hopefully by the close of play tomorrow I will be less than 100 miles behind my training plan
You inspire me! I need to up my game, friend! You are rocking this new year, off to an awesome start!1 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Slightly snowy here...
My dad says it's supposed to be warm there tomorrow. I'm not sure what warm is to him. It's in the 60's today here in central Texas and 70's the next two days. I run in shorts and tank tops here in January many days and I'm comfortable. I was raised in western PA snow but I have never run in it. It's pretty; I like pictures 😜❄️⛄!2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Slightly snowy here...
My dad says it's supposed to be warm there tomorrow. I'm not sure what warm is to him. It's in the 60's today here in central Texas and 70's the next two days. I run in shorts and tank tops here in January many days and I'm comfortable. I was raised in western PA snow but I have never run in it. It's pretty; I like pictures 😜❄️⛄!
"There" - as in Pittsburgh? Well, I guess it will be warmer than today:
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Epic fail. Now Achilles in both legs hurt. Had to stop 2 miles into my run and walk 3 miles home. Right now I'm thinking of just quitting this sport.20
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PastorVincent wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »Slightly snowy here...
My dad says it's supposed to be warm there tomorrow. I'm not sure what warm is to him. It's in the 60's today here in central Texas and 70's the next two days. I run in shorts and tank tops here in January many days and I'm comfortable. I was raised in western PA snow but I have never run in it. It's pretty; I like pictures 😜❄️⛄!
"There" - as in Pittsburgh? Well, I guess it will be warmer than today:
Butler, 40 miles north.1 -
Epic fail. Now Achilles in both legs hurt. Had to stop 2 miles into my run and walk 3 miles home. Right now I'm thinking of just quitting this sport.
Oh no, you obviously have been at this a long while and love it. I'm sorry, what a bummer but I hope you wake in the morning well rested and refreshed, not sore and with a better outlook (I say this sincerely because I believe this too shall pass)...2 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »@Avidkeo I get up, have a cup of coffee, have a banana and another cup of coffee then run. Coffee doesn't give me GI issues, obviously. Sometimes someone eats the last banana the night before so I have to have a little cereal bar instead, don't really notice a difference much. That's enough for me for runs under an hour, if they're longer than that I take a gel after every 50-60 minutes.
I used to always have a banana before running, and porridge about an hr before a run of 10k or more. I was just testing the IF the last 2 weeks.
I'm gonna go back to having a banana. I always thought I probably would but wanted to see. And yeah nope. Not for me lol
I did (and still do) IF back when I was running. I also found that you will need to fuel the runs. Hide those bananas in your car! I use to hide picky bars from everyone.
LOL yeah I have learned to hide bananas.
Yeah, I used to hide bananas in my shorts during a long run, but then I got some strange looks. So now I just carry GU
Hahahaha - I laughed out loud at this!🤣
I am really sorry about your achilles @Scott6255. What kinds of things have you been doing for it, stretching, foam rolling? Usual question - how old and how many miles on your shoes?
Please don't give up. Maybe get an appointment with a PT, specifically someone who treats runners or better yet is a runner and can look at your form as well as treating the achilles specifically?2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »Slightly snowy here...
My dad says it's supposed to be warm there tomorrow. I'm not sure what warm is to him. It's in the 60's today here in central Texas and 70's the next two days. I run in shorts and tank tops here in January many days and I'm comfortable. I was raised in western PA snow but I have never run in it. It's pretty; I like pictures 😜❄️⛄!
"There" - as in Pittsburgh? Well, I guess it will be warmer than today:
Butler, 40 miles north.
42 for the high there
I live between Butler and Pittsburgh, but closer to Butler. 1 -
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@Scott6255 Oh no! Hang in there mentally, I was there last year and it seemed like forever but I did eventually get back to where I was. Have you got some low impact options you can keep doing while your tendons calm down?0
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