January 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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@Avidkeo I have yet to stick with intermittent fasting long enough. I do 24 hour fasts here and there. I'm glad intermittent fasting is working for you. I plan to give it a real try. No, no harm in a banana before a run. I read that the riper they are (with the brown spots), the more sugar they have and they're easier to digest providing quicker energy and in my opinion, they're more delicious that way.
@Elise4270 I have a sugar addiction too. I had given up meat for 9 months and could have gone longer but I don't think I have ever given up sugar for more than a week. I obsess over it when I get none.3 -
@kgirlhart Sounds like you made the correct choice. I hope you continue to feel better!
@hamsterwheel6 I hope you aren't getting sick. The flu is going around here. Good luck with your race on Saturday.
@Avidkeo Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders and figure out what works for you and what doesn't. I would never try IF simply because I used to try to exercise before breakfast when I was in the Air Force and I'd nearly pass out every time. I just can't do it. Now, I have at least a piece of peanut butter toast before going out.
HAHAHA! I think I speak for everyone when I say we would willingly go down with you!!!username301 wrote: »Thanks for advice @PastorVincent @rheddmobile @katharmonic @TheMrWobbly @quilteryoyo (i think thats everone who responded directly, sorry if I've missed someone) I have logged it because I did it, however poorly but if the run police call and I am going down, I am taking all of you with me.
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I got home later than I thought I would today, so wound up doing a treadmill workout. I intentionally went a little slower, but the program had more incline, so it was still not a real easy run. Plus, I did 9/1 minute of run/walk today. Total movement was 4.0 miles.
Had a couple of non-scale victories today. I tried on some clothes that used to be too tight to wear that now fit! And, my dental hygienist called me skinny!13 -
Took a break from running tonight to go to body pump. My arms are so tired!
I am back to my marathon eating plan from Matt Fitzgerald’s book. Mostly whole food, so hoping i can shave off some pounds.
1/1: 3.12 mile run, 1 mile walk, strength training
1/2: strength training
1/3: strength training
1/5: 5.04 mile run, 1 hour spin class
1/6: 4 mile run
1:7: Pump
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Well the new dog has a significantly faster pace than me. We went two blocks when I realized I would not be able to keep it up for long. He’s also very easily distracted and every spot is his and should be marked. It was pretty fun and he was SO happy to get to go out! I still took him home because I wanted to finish day 2 of the 10K trainer.
By the time I got him home and inside, my lungs were on FIRE. I didn’t think I’d need the buff because it was 40F.
I still went back out and was feeling pretty good but then my left foot started hurting and my legs, both as whole units, were on fire with soreness. This occurred in new shoes, so I’m thinking overuse and another rest day is in order. I just did 14.08 on Saturday so it makes sense that I am still sore - I didn’t realize I was THIS sore! I had really high hopes but at least I got out and did three of four segments.
Needless to say ...... I will be repeating this day in the program. I’m hoping I’ll feel better on Thursday so I can try again. I still got in almost three miles, which is far more than I used to be able to do!9 -
1/1 - Skipped
1/2 - 4 miles
1/3 - Weights
1/4 - 5.5 miles
1/5 - 11.32 miles
1/6 - Rest
1/7 - 3.15 miles
January To-Date / Goal = 23.97 / 105 miles. Little more speed work tomorrow.6 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »Well the new dog has a significantly faster pace than me. We went two blocks when I realized I would not be able to keep it up for long. He’s also very easily distracted and every spot is his and should be marked. It was pretty fun and he was SO happy to get to go out! I still took him home because I wanted to finish day 2 of the 10K trainer.
You will need to train him to run with you if you want to do that. Several people in this thread have done that with their dogs and can help you I am sure but most dogs do not know how to run with a runner just out of the bag but can learn. So do not give up yet.
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Thank you all so much for your thoughts and condolences. I'm doing okay, a sudden loss like that just really shakes you. I learned today that it was a brain aneurysm and that she had fought cancer that involved brain tumors. But I didn't know that she was so sick and it's a testament to how hard she worked and never complained. She always wanted to be pushed to work harder, and she always offered encouragement and a push to others. I'll remember how she would always say "you've got this" and "we can do this" when I was fading at the end of a set. She was a special person.
@Camaramandy648 I love the happy news of your new giant fluff. It's so wonderful how that worked out. My dog basically hates to run with me, but I'm sure other people will have some tips about training him to run with you. Sounds like he has the will to do it! So happy for you and your family.
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
01/01/20 :::: 4.3 :::: 4.3
01/02/20 :::: 4.9 :::: 9.2
01/03/20 :::: 2.1 :::: 11.3
01/04/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 14.5
01/05/20 :::: 7.0 :::: 21.5
01/06/20 :::: 3.8 :::: 25.2
01/07/20 :::: 1.3 :::: 26.5
Just a short treadmill warm-up before mace class at the gym tonight. This makes a 21-day streak of running, kind of unintentionally.
Also, I really need new shoes.10 -
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@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.6
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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 lol6 -
Long run day - got to almost 24k, starting with over an hour in the dark. I went with a route through the city so I'd have light and sidewalks. There was some kind of moisture falling the whole time and I was glad to have my gloves, but I really noticed a difference when I got to the top of the hill close to home. The weather was different up there with slippery sidewalks and more snowiness
The run was "just ok" but DONE, so no regrets.
I'm taking the kids swimming now. It's the perfect weather for the outdoor (yes, heated) pool.
Just found out I have no car and no childcare for Saturday morning during my race. The kids race too, but it's that half hour while I'm running that I need to figure something out. My youngest is too little to be left alone or with big brother, and my usual options aren't available. Hmmm.
January goal 100 miles (stretch goal 200 km)
Upcoming races:
Jan. 11 - CityTrail 5k (#4 of 6)
Feb. 1 - CityTrail 5k (#5 of 6)13 -
My goals for 2020 are to stay injury free and healthy. I am also possibly going to try again for my first half marathon.
January goal is to run 50 miles.
2/2 - Scheduled for 2 miles today but GPS said 2.47 miles.
2/4 - First 4 miler in over 2 years. Only 5 hours of sleep last night due to a late hockey game and an early game today. Wasn't a pretty one but got it done.
2/6 - Got in 3 miles on the treadmill at work this morning. Coming down with a cold so it was a struggle. Left work early and slept for 4 hours. We will see how I feel tomorrow, I am scheduled for another 3 miles.
2/8 - I did 3 miles at the ice arena while J got dressed for 5:30AM hockey practice. Now to sit my sweaty butt down in the freezing cold arena and watch part of it then drive him to school, talk to the tuition lady about a new scholarship for next year, shower and off to work myself.
My Strava's GPS is going crazy. Anyone have any ideas how to reset it? I did 3 miles and it said I did 4.2.
Monthly total - 12.47 miles
Races:
March 14:
St. Malachi 2 mile and 5 mile
May 16:
Cleveland Marathon Half and 5k
June 13 - 14:
Run and Ride Cedar Point 5k and Quarter Marathon
September 20:
Cleveland Hero's Run 5 miler
December 5:
Santa Hustle Cedar Point 5k9 -
@TheMrWobbly - OMG! Love it!!!1
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Jan 1 2.5 kms (treadmill)
Jan 2 2.5 kms (treadmill)
Jan 4 2.5 kms (jogged fully instead of walking in between, so yay. And not treadmill)
Jan 5 2.7 kms on the treadmill.
Jan 6 3 kms on the treadmill.
Jan 7 3 kms (treadmill)
Jan 8 3.7 kms road - jogging with a bit of walking, still super happy as overall speed has improved a bit 😊8 -
That rest day yesterday (walking no jogging) was just what I needed. I managed to crank out two miles before work today without stopping. This is the longest consecutive mileage I have been able to go since I started up again.
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hashtag non-elite-runner-problems
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1/1 – 3.17 miles
1/2 – 5.03 miles
1/4 – 10.01 miles
1/5 – 6.56 miles (trail)
1/6 – 4.14 miles
1/8 – 5.01 miles
33.92 miles/100 miles
Beautiful moon shining brightly this morning.
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@katharmonic You are still in my thoughts as you deal with the loss of your sweet gym friend. To have overcome brain cancer only to have that happen is very tragic.
@TheMrWobbly That's hilarious!
@polskagirl01 I hope you can find someone to watch your kids on Saturday so you can run your race.
@PastorVincent I have yet to run a race that has corrals. All of mine have been small, local races. I may know the feeling at the AF HM in Sept. The size of that race is daunting to me. I should probably find a shorter distance with lots of participants to do this summer, just so I won't be so overwhelmed.5 -
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