January 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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Two miles plus weights last night, and then 4.5 miles and weights today. Parents took me out for an early bday lunch and brought cake, so I am feeling a bit blech this evening. Scheduled for six tomorrow, plus I am taking the girl I mentor for an easy hike.5
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@quilteryoyo - awesome on the doctor visit. I am also glad they recognized that you are a runner and it is helping to keep you fit! My HR has always been low and running has dropped it even lower. My RHR is in the mid-30's and walking around is mid-40's. It kind of freaks me out sometimes when it gets really low but the cardiologist thinks it is just fine for now. I don't notice anything when it gets low either.
@Teresa502 - I ran a Hot Chocolate HM here a while ago and got a great jacket/sweatshirt. It was a fun race with lots of good chocolate after the race.
@hamsterwheel6 - I am short and small too. I have an Osprey pack like this one in an XS/S. It isn't too heavy and fits perfectly.2 -
@LoveyChar - if you take your phone when you run your husband can likely track you on your phone if you set it up. I have done that with mine for when we travel and I run in unknown places he could find me if need be. At home I run mostly the same route and there are typically quite a few people out on the trail if I needed help.
Thank you...I don't pay for internet/WiFi or whatever it is outside of the house. Thank you, though. I might get it, though...smart idea for running into the unknown.
You don't need wifi. If your phone has a gps your husband's phone or even PC can be set up to track it.
Oooohhhh good to know... thank you...I do have a GPS!0 -
I find the sloshing of a water bottle annoying as well, I think I'd rather have the camelpack so the weight sits evenly. Wouldn't there be less 'bounce' with a camelpack than a belt?
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TheMrWobbly wrote: »I find the sloshing of a water bottle annoying as well, I think I'd rather have the camelpack so the weight sits evenly. Wouldn't there be less 'bounce' with a camelpack than a belt?
The sloshing of a water bottle doesn't bother me as much as the chafing (Polskagirl mentioned) bothered me. I guess it's all a little annoying and you have to use what annoys you less 😏.0 -
Been up since around 3 am, a little restless and I just want to get this over with. Back to bed I go and I'm sure I'll be back up soon ready to run!1
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TheMrWobbly wrote: »I find the sloshing of a water bottle annoying as well, I think I'd rather have the camelpack so the weight sits evenly. Wouldn't there be less 'bounce' with a camelpack than a belt?
I have a trail belt that holds two 500ml bottles in the back. I adore it, but it is cumbersome and looks kinda dumb. The only time sloshing in the bottles has bothered me with that was last summer when I had the bright idea of freezing my water bottles overnight. That was less of a slosh and more of a clunking as the water started to melt and the chunk of ice floating in the middle started hitting the sides of the bottles with every step.
Next weekend's long run is long enough to warrant me taking the pack so I'll experiment again with the air sucking thing.2 -
@LoveyChar - if you take your phone when you run your husband can likely track you on your phone if you set it up. I have done that with mine for when we travel and I run in unknown places he could find me if need be. At home I run mostly the same route and there are typically quite a few people out on the trail if I needed help.
Thank you...I don't pay for internet/WiFi or whatever it is outside of the house. Thank you, though. I might get it, though...smart idea for running into the unknown.
You don't need wifi. If your phone has a gps your husband's phone or even PC can be set up to track it.
Oooohhhh good to know... thank you...I do have a GPS!
You do need a "data plan" of some kind. The GPS is required to get your location but the data plan (internet access from your phone) is needed to send the GPS data up to a place where someone can see it.1 -
Out and about on Thursday evening, eventually sat down at 8.45pm and watched the clock tick by until it was too late to go out.
6k Saturday, felt a bit like hard work. I am coming down with another bug. Which is three in two months.
Should be a long run tonight.
Jan Goal:
1. Ttl 130km...............................75km
2. Long run10 miles...................16k ✔
3. 17 runs....................................10
4. Help someone C25K.....run 3 - 1.30-2/1 (3.1k)
5. Strength training x14.............9 (i think)
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@Teresa502 Congratulations on your awesome time for the race and to your friend for her AG win. That sounds like a good one to put on my wish list for next year. I have a friend who just moved to Asheville I could stay with and not have to get up real early to get there.
Thanks everyone for the comments about my doctor's appointment. I was excited with the results myself. Running/exercising/movement can do amazing things for your body.
@shanaber The reason we did the holter monitor was that my Garmin had showed my resting HR at 32 for a couple of days in a row. I didn't have any symptoms, but it did concern me. It hasn't been that low since, that I've noticed.6 -
@Teresa502 congrats on your race! Sounds like a fun one, too.
@quilteryoyo it's great that running is bringing you such good health results. It is pretty amazing how regular exercise can be such a big effect. And that doctors seem kind of surprised when you actually do it and get those good results
Re the hydration packs - I find ALL of them annoying. I wore a hydration belt for marathon training runs and the race itself and I can't tolerate it anymore. I don't think I've put it on since marathon day, so all my training and longer races I now do with only a hand-held squishy bottle and/or stopping for water along the way. I have a hydration vest that I've worn exactly once on a test run. It wasn't the worst, but I also hated the sloshing and being hot with it on. I am planning to give it another try for trail races and spartan, mostly because I want to be able to carry more stuff in the pockets.
This talk reminds me that I haven't been hydrating properly this winter while it's cold. I didn't drink anything yesterday during my long run and didn't even drink much after. I should work on that.
Good luck on your run @LoveyChar
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1 /9-1.8 miles C25K wk1day1
1/13-1.7 miles C25K wk1day1
1/15-1.6 miles C25K wk1day2
1/17-1.8 miles C25K wk1day3
1/20-1.8 miles C25K wk2day1
1/22-2.1 miles C25K wk2day2 1/24-1.8 miles C25K wk2day3...also ultimate frisbee and a hike. Overdid it. I am worried that my feet hurt and I might be developing plantar fasciitis 😬
1. Run an average of 1 mile per day (and walk many more than that) in January.
2. Loose 20 pounds in 2020.
March 14-CloudForestSchool 5K
June 13-Helvetia 10K
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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
1-9 7k slow + yoga
1-10 rest + resistance bands
1-11 5k slow + yoga
1-12 7k slow
1-13 7k slow + resistance bands
1-14 rest + yoga
1-15 7k easy + resistance bands
1-16 7k easy + yoga
1-17 7k slow + resistance bands
1-18 rest + yoga
1-19 7k slow
1-20 7k slow + resistance bands
1-21 rest + yoga
1-22 7k easy + resistance bands
1-23 7k easy + yoga
1-24 rest + resistance bands
1-25 7k easy + yoga
1-26 7k easy
January Total: 133k
January Goal: 135k
Cloudy, low 30s F, wind from the southwest with light snow. My feet found a couple of slippery spots, but all in all the footing was good. Left hamstring and right hip took turns niggling.
@Teresa502 Good race!!!!
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 Pounders6 -
You are doing great. Don’t be afraid to take extra rest days during c25k. Right around week 3 is where I started to have hip and knee pain. What helped me was slowing down on the run segments, 2-3 rest days instead of 1, and replacing my old worn out shoes. If you haven’t been professionally fitted for running shoes at a running store, I highly recommend it.1 /9-1.8 miles C25K wk1day1
1/13-1.7 miles C25K wk1day1
1/15-1.6 miles C25K wk1day2
1/17-1.8 miles C25K wk1day3
1/20-1.8 miles C25K wk2day1
1/22-2.1 miles C25K wk2day2 1/24-1.8 miles C25K wk2day3...also ultimate frisbee and a hike. Overdid it. I am worried that my feet hurt and I might be developing plantar fasciitis 😬
1. Run an average of 1 mile per day (and walk many more than that) in January.
2. Loose 20 pounds in 2020.
March 14-CloudForestSchool 5K
June 13-Helvetia 10K
Abi
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I took the dog out for a trail run today and I got some cholla in my shoe. That was fun to pick out in the middle of a trail while doggo tried to eat everything green.
@RunsOnEspresso - this made me laugh! Hobbes will take every opportunity to eat green things! I have nicknamed him the red goat!
We say she uses the trail as her personal salad bar. Funny about the goat because we nicknamed ours Billy Goat because she LOVES rock scrambles! It's her favorite thing.3 -
I have loved reading all your posts! So so much!
@TheMrWobbly i must have missed it - what happened to your back?
@PastorVincent I’m glad you’re feeling better! I will have to look into Beat Saber ....
@quilteryoyo i am so proud of you for setting boundaries at work and making sure you got your run in! My life gets eaten up with things I HAVE to do too, and that makes running difficult.
@LoveyChar i cannot wait to hear how it goes today! You got this!
Everyone else - great job on your progress and AG wins and just continuing to get out and do it!
As for yesterday’s 16 miles : I DID IT. I didn’t want to at first. Then when I reminded myself i DO want to, I told myself, yeah but you probably still won’t. So instead of wasting my time cursing the negative self talk, I decided to change my mindset, one action at a time. Brush my teeth, put on the gear, etc. eventually I was out the door to the gym, where I did 4.11 miles indoor for the 10K trainer, then lifted. I brought both pairs of Salomons because I have been having so much pain with running. Remember one pair is brand new and should be broken in by now. I wore the new ones to start at the gym and within the first two miles I had shin splints and my knees were starting to hurt and so was my right hip. Changed shoes and voila! No pain!!!! Upon inspection I noticed that the new ones have a significant heel drop compared to the old ones, which have a very slight drop. Boom. Problem solved. I will still need new shoes but at least i can get a few more miles out of these and i know what’s wrong now.
After the gym, headed to the trail for the remaining miles. It was a very pretty day. I didn’t do any goofing off except that big hill i love so much! There will be long hills at the marathon in Nashville so I need to get as much as I can out of the hills here. I also ran without the vest - I just used my belt and filled it with gels - there’s one kind that has water already in it so i wouldn’t have to find water at least when I was the farthest out. There were also two bathrooms so i knew when I’d have the opportunity to use the GU gels with water. It actually worked out pretty well! I was having FUN again! I cannot begin to describe how good that felt especially after the month we’ve had! I went just over six miles out - farther than I’ve ever gone, and got kinda near my house! I really enjoyed pushing myself too - I still had the beginning struggle of running for only like two minutes and then just stopping so I played a game in my head that went like “well you just ran four ten minute intervals with only one minute of walking in between each for a total of 4.11 miles inside so you KNOW you can do more than two minutes outside.” It was still a struggle and I was losing the game, so I gave myself some slack and said “okay run FIVE minutes instead of two.” It got easier and eventually I was running more than I was walking and I forced myself to run up the longer hills.
On the loop back, which was several miles, I was filled with so much pride and joy and accomplishment. I didn’t think i could or would do it. I just kept going. I never had significant pain or discomfort except the last 3ish miles- my legs were so tight and stiff and my knees were starting to hurt, but I credit this to not having run in a week as well as never having run 16 miles before in my life. I finished the day with 16.16 miles of running and I got my 100 mile badge for RTY! Woo hoo! I’m back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And also - in the RTY Facebook, people are really chatting up the Hokas. What do you all think?11 -
@Camaramandy648 Way to go! You did it, how awesome is that! It really is a mental game at times. I’ve been meaning to look at the Hokas..actually due for a new pair so might try them out. I feel like I need more cushion, especially on long runs.
@shanaber Thanks for the link, I will check it out!0 -
@hamsterwheel6 I’m thinking i might need more cushion too, except I’m nervous about that because I don’t want my feet to be so cushioned that they don’t have to get stronger or adapt. I want them to do what they are made to do and I fear too much cushioning will prevent that.
HOWEVER - more cushioning might help my knees and hips ..... And shins ......0 -
@enaliba - just noticed the races you have coming up. Are you going to Costa Rica for the CloudForest School 5k or do you live there? Costa Rica is one of my favorite places!
@RunsOnEspresso - We had a judge at an agility trial comment once that 'he had never seen a dog eat so much salad during a run before'. Hobbes was grabbing mouthfuls of grass between each jump and at each obstacle. He had a perfect run but I was so embarrassed! We don't enter trials on grassso much anymore as a result. I look for trials that are on dirt if I can 😁
@Camaramandy648 - congratulations on that 16 miler! It is such a great feeling of satisfaction isn't it! I hope you can take your new shoes back still, or if the drop is the issue you might try wearing them for short runs only until your legs adjust, kind of like working into 0-drop shoes a little at a time.
@LoveyChar - hope you have a great long run! You've got this!!
ETA - finding the right amount of cushion can be tough. I decided a while back that I should have more cushioned shoes (I wear pretty minimal 0-drop) and started trying different brands and cushion levels. I went through so many pairs of shoes! Fortunately I could return most of them because ultimately they made me feel like I was running on heavy marshmallows and that made them feel wobbly and unstable. I ended up with Altra Escalante for a while but they wore out so fast. Now I am back to my pretty minimal favorites although I am looking at getting a somewhat cushioned version of the Topos.4 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »And also - in the RTY Facebook, people are really chatting up the Hokas. What do you all think?
Great job on your run!
As for the Hokas, I have never used them but remember that shoes are very individual and the popularity of a brand has no bearing at all on what you should wear. The best shoes are the ones that fit well and cause no pain. If you decide to try them, try running around the store in them first to see if you can get the feel of them.
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Camaramandy648 wrote: »@PastorVincent I’m glad you’re feeling better! I will have to look into Beat Saber ....
It is a lot of fun, and burns 6 to 8 calories a minute, a work out similar to playing tennis. I have no doubt my teenager will eventually pass me in it but right now my superior endurance training is carrying the day I think.
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1/1 - Skipped
1/2 - 4 miles
1/3 - Weights
1/4 - 5.5 miles
1/5 - 11.32 miles
23.82 miles for the week (20.82 in January)
1/6 - Rest
1/7 - 3.15 miles
1/8 - Skipped
1/9 - 5 miles
1/10 - Weights
1/11 - 13.27 miles
1/12 - 4 miles
25.42 miles for the week
1/13 - Rest
1/14 - 2.59 miles
1/15 - Skipped
1/16 - 6.42 miles
1/17 - Core work
1/18 - 11.08 miles
1/19 - 4 miles
24.09 miles for the week
1/20 - Weights
1/21 - 4 miles
1/22 - 4 miles
1/23 - 4 miles
1/24 - Skipped
1/25 - 3 miles (22:03)
1/26 - 12.13 miles (1:55:39)
27.13 miles for the week
January To-Date / Goal = 97.46 / 1057 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Camaramandy648 wrote: »@PastorVincent I’m glad you’re feeling better! I will have to look into Beat Saber ....
It is a lot of fun, and burns 6 to 8 calories a minute, a work out similar to playing tennis. I have no doubt my teenager will eventually pass me in it but right now my superior endurance training is carrying the day I think.
You are a fun parent.
You also remind me of me. When we were in Nashville for Thanksgiving, we went on a trail and I was sprinting / racing my kids and my sisters. “I AM THE MASTERRRRRR,” may have come bellowing out of my lungs 3 -
TheMrWobbly wrote: »I find the sloshing of a water bottle annoying as well, I think I'd rather have the camelpack so the weight sits evenly. Wouldn't there be less 'bounce' with a camelpack than a belt?
I find a lot more bounce with most packs compared to a handheld water bottle. I use a fuel belt, but not normally a water belt, so can't really speak on that.
Years ago when I was trying to find a pack that would not bounce against my back while running, I was sooo frustrated until someone suggested checking out the cycling packs. Yep, turns out those cyclists get all the best stuff! I ended up with an Osprey Raptor, with a 3L bladder and no more bounce.8 -
Now I an just trying to see how much farther I can go this month, so I can set a higher (realistic) goal next month.
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@Camaramandy648 Way to go! Glad you had fun on the run, once you talked yourself into it.1
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Hi @Camaramandy648 I visited my Dad, went for a run, came back with a bad back. I went out tired and dehydrated, brought on my own issues.
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Morning all.
Still feeling like I'm coming down with a lurgy. Just feel a bit scratchy in my nose and chest. Nothing concrete atm, so went for a 5.8k run anyway, in my second pair of new shoes. I for some gel kayano 26s yesterday. They are pretty close to the 25s but seem a little looser in the heel. But no issues on my run at all, so the kayano continues to be my shoe of choice. Now I have 3 pairs of running shoes, 1 which is about halfway through their life, and 2 brand new pairs.
I'm hanging out at home with miss 5 today. We were going to go for a bike ride, but it's raining (yay) so now we are staying in, watching Man About Cake and Doc Mcstuffins while making cookies.
Oh and DHL inform me my new glasses are on their way! Hope they show before 2:30pm, I wanna wear them at work tonight!
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Jan - goal 140k
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
Jan 10 - 7k
Jan 11 - 4k
Jan 12 - 2k
Jan 13 - 5.5k
Jan 14 - 3k
Jan 15 - 7.6k
Jan 16 - 3k
Jan 17 - 4.5k
Jan 18 - 7.2k
Jan 19 - 3.4k
Jan 20 - 2k
Jan 21 - 5.2k
Jan 22 - 9.0k
Jan 23 - 3.7k
Jan 24 - 3.4k
Jan 25 - 6.6k
Jan 26 - 2.6k
Jan 27 - 5.8k
Total: 128.6k
Run streak - 38 days7 -
Long and difficult run and so much of the time I was wondering why people do this to their bodies, especially people who do it over and over. I don't know if I'll ever run this again. For sure, I know I'll never run a 50k, decided that for sure today. I ran 20.2 miles in 4 1/2 hours and that was with two breaks (gas station restroom). Plus I walked .1 of a mile uphill 6 times and twice around the track (.5 mile). So I walked a little over a mile but ran the other 19.1. I ran the big, strenuous hill six times so I was really proud of that. I really had second thoughts and a bad attitude about future long runs today but my husband said the marathon will be so much more fun and motivating than training. He guesstimates that my finish time will be around 6 hours. What good that did come out of today was: 1) I finished. 2) I pushed myself even though I felt like I was hobbling the last 6 miles or so and that alone was a victory.
Thank you to all the well wishers @shanaber @katharmonic @Camaramandy648 for the encouragement and thanks @PastorVincent for the information!
Also, it was warm and sunny and I ran in a tank top and got a suntan in January! All in all, I'm proud. I will sleep well tonight...10 -
Great job on your run @Camaramandy648!
@shanaber and @RunsOnEspresso, my Stella is a fan of the salad bar along the way on her walks. Especially if she's hot. She loves to find a nice soft clump of grass and go to town for a while.
Hey @johnisrunning - looks like you've had a good week! Nice running.
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
01/08/20 :::: 2.1 :::: 28.5
01/09/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 30.6
01/10/20 :::: 2.6 :::: 33.2
01/11/20 :::: 7.2 :::: 40.4
01/12/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 43.6
01/13/20 :::: 2.7 :::: 46.3
01/14/20 :::: 2.1 :::: 48.4
01/15/20 :::: 1.3 :::: 49.7
01/16/20 :::: 1.6 :::: 51.2
01/17/20 :::: 1.6 :::: 52.8
01/18/20 :::: 3.8 :::: 56.6
01/19/20 :::: 2.1 :::: 58.8
01/20/20 :::: 3.6 :::: 62.4
01/21/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 64.4
01/22/20 :::: 1.6 :::: 66.0
01/23/20 :::: 1.9 :::: 67.9
01/24/20 :::: 4.2 :::: 72.1
01/25/20 :::: 7.4 :::: 79.5
01/26/20 :::: 2.5 :::: 82.0/ 100 mile goal (40 day streak)
I lazed around a little longer than planned this morning, having a bit of a pout that I just wanted a day NOT to do anything - no exercise and no work - just lie on the couch like a slug. Once I was done with my little inner tantrum though, I got dressed and took the dog out for a walk. While walking, I started thinking that because I was dressed for it anyway, I might as well get my run done. And then friends texted they were rock climbing so I needed to get it done soon. I scooted the dog back in the house, changed jackets, and headed back out for a quick run, then back home to shower and change and head out again.
So my slug plan became walk, run, climb, eat Cuban food, and go to work for a couple of hours. And I'm better for it
Especially the Cuban food. 8
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