February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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TheMrWobbly wrote: »When you said "in town for Elton John" @Avidkeo it sounded like you were popping round for tea. Say hello to Reg for me if you are.
I'm with you on the slow pace @autumnblade75 and my 'easy pace' on the plan is a 12 minute mile which is my morning walking speed. I with stick with my 10+ minute miles and keep increasing the mileage once a week and some steady runs the other three days.
It's a bit dreich out there this morning! ☔
Wow wouldn't that be Amazing! Think he'd be up for a run too?2 -
WTG @kimlight2 . Sounds like you are doing great.
@hamsterwheel6 That stinks! Sounds like a second opinion is in order, if that is an option for you. Hope it heals quickly and you can get back out to training for that HM.
I did a treadmill run this morning. I haven't run since last Wednesday and was afraid it would be bad. It was pretty awful. My plan called for 30-45 minutes of running. I had decided to do 3 miles at a fairly easy pace (11:14/mile) and then do another slower mile. But, as I was finishing up the 3 miles I started feeling nauseous. I called it quits and did my cool down walk. I hope I'm not coming down with something. The flu is still going around. Including the walks, I traversed 4.0 miles today.
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quilteryoyo wrote: »WTG @kimlight2 . Sounds like you are doing great.
@hamsterwheel6 That stinks! Sounds like a second opinion is in order, if that is an option for you. Hope it heals quickly and you can get back out to training for that HM.
I did a treadmill run this morning. I haven't run since last Wednesday and was afraid it would be bad. It was pretty awful. My plan called for 30-45 minutes of running. I had decided to do 3 miles at a fairly easy pace (11:14/mile) and then do another slower mile. But, as I was finishing up the 3 miles I started feeling nauseous. I called it quits and did my cool down walk. I hope I'm not coming down with something. The flu is still going around. Including the walks, I traversed 4.0 miles today.
Oh, I hope you are ok! Dehydrated perhaps?
Thanks....Actually am going for a second opinion this afternoon. I'll let you guys know how that goes.
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TheMrWobbly wrote: »When you said "in town for Elton John" @Avidkeo it sounded like you were popping round for tea. Say hello to Reg for me if you are.
I'm with you on the slow pace @autumnblade75 and my 'easy pace' on the plan is a 12 minute mile which is my morning walking speed. I with stick with my 10+ minute miles and keep increasing the mileage once a week and some steady runs the other three days.
It's a bit dreich out there this morning! ☔
Wow wouldn't that be Amazing! Think he'd be up for a run too?
Ha this cracked me up. That would be awesome.1 -
@hamsterwheel6 - That sucks! I'm sorry about the time off and the poor bedside manner.
@quilteryoyo - I get nauseous when I am dehydrated too so hopefully that's all it is.0 -
My running goals for 2020 are to build up endurance and speed while staying healthy. Strength goal - lose body fat and gain some muscle and work on flexibility.
February goal : 60 miles
Race: Cap 10K in April
Date/Distance:
2/1 - Yoga/strength day
2/2 – 7.1 miles
2/3 – Slow Flow Yoga
2/4 – 4.2 miles
2/5 – Walked 1.5 miles, Strength Circuit
2/6 – Ran 2.5 miles on treadmill, cycled at gym
2/7 – 3 miles
2/8 – Strength circuit, indoor cycle
2/9 – Walked 7 miles. Didn’t hurt too much and was nice to loosen up a bit.
2/10 – Yoga today, then PT (airrosti ) on the hip.
2/11 – walked 1.7 at Gym ( PT stretch routine) and treadmill/elliptical
2/12 – elliptical/cycle day
2/13 – PT Routine/Treadmill walk 1.5 miles
Monthly total – 28.5 miles
Hoping to run on Sunday while hubs does the half marathon. Hip still a little testy. I need to get back outside – I miss the trail!
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Thanks @kimlight2 and @hamsterwheel6 . I worked yesterday, so probably didn't drink enough. You just don't have time when you're taking care of a gaggle of one year olds! I also didn't eat much yesterday, so that could have contributed too.2
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hamsterwheel6 wrote: »So. Not a very good experience at the podiatrist yesterday. Will probably look for someone else.
Really did not care for his "bedside" manor. I felt quite dismissed and rushed.
He thinks I have 2nd toe capsilitus. Which requires a boot for at least 2 weeks. And custom orthotics. The boot = $200 the orthotic $500. WTH. I will be calling other places to see the cost of this.
So I said I can't do that right now.
I got a shot, and a toe splint.
Needless to say. He doesn't want me to run for 2 weeks. Sigh. 6 weeks to the HM.
I am bummed, but it is what it is.
I think a second opinion is a good idea. Miracles happen.
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February Goal: 100 Miles
2/2: 10.05 miles
2/4: 6.02 miles
2/5: 2.10 miles
2/6: 3.52 miles
2/9: 10.10 miles
2/10: 6.31 miles
2/11: 6.31 miles
2/13: 6.11 miles
50.52/100 miles completed for February
160.78/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders
I ran 6 miles this morning. It was a pretty good run, but it was cold. I'm tired of the cold and I am ready to start complaining about the heat. I like the way @Camaramandy648 put it yesterday. "It was actually a great run aside from the crappy parts!" Other than just being cold it was a really good run. I had a tough time getting myself out of bed and out the door, but once I did I enjoyed the run. It was clear at the start and there was a lot of moonlight and sparkly frost on everything which was kind of neat. But then the clouds started moving in and now it is just gray and cold.
@hamsterwheel6 Sorry you didn't get the news you were hoping for at the podiatrist. Hopefully your 2nd opinion will be better.
@LoveyChar Good luck with the marathon on Sunday!
2020 races:
5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon7 -
2/1 - C25K week 4, day 2 complete
2/2 - walk/rest
2/3 - C25K week 4, day 3 complete
2/4 - walk/yoga
2/5 - walk/rest
2/6 - C25K week 5, day 1 complete
2/7 - walk/yoga
2/8 - C25K week 5, day 2 complete
2/9 - rest
2/10 - walk/rest
2/11 - C25K week 5, day 3 complete
2/12 - rest
2/13 - C25K week 6, day 1 complete
Today was SO STRESSFUL. I just got a new job, which is great, but today I had to tell my current boss that I'm leaving. Much anxiety. The worst. I was so happy that I was able to go out and run directly after the meeting, because running has been like a magic cure for anxiety for me. It just makes everything else in my head go away. Wish I had started sooner!
The run itself was lovely. It's been in the mid-30s here most days, and I'm finding that to be a wonderfully comfortable temperature to run in. Kind of dreading what running in the heat will be like when summer comes!7 -
hamsterwheel6 wrote: »So. Not a very good experience at the podiatrist yesterday. Will probably look for someone else.
Really did not care for his "bedside" manor. I felt quite dismissed and rushed.
He thinks I have 2nd toe capsilitus. Which requires a boot for at least 2 weeks. And custom orthotics. The boot = $200 the orthotic $500. WTH. I will be calling other places to see the cost of this.
So I said I can't do that right now.
I got a shot, and a toe splint.
Needless to say. He doesn't want me to run for 2 weeks. Sigh. 6 weeks to the HM.
I am bummed, but it is what it is.
What is with podiatrists? Really, I have never had a good experience and they all seem to be the same, arrogant and rushing to get you out the door. I guess maybe it is from looking at people's feet all the time. I would be grumpy and want to get appointments over with too I guess. 😂
Hope you find someone you like better and have more confidence in!4 -
hamsterwheel6 wrote: »So. Not a very good experience at the podiatrist yesterday. Will probably look for someone else.
Really did not care for his "bedside" manor. I felt quite dismissed and rushed.
He thinks I have 2nd toe capsilitus. Which requires a boot for at least 2 weeks. And custom orthotics. The boot = $200 the orthotic $500. WTH. I will be calling other places to see the cost of this.
So I said I can't do that right now.
I got a shot, and a toe splint.
Needless to say. He doesn't want me to run for 2 weeks. Sigh. 6 weeks to the HM.
I am bummed, but it is what it is.
My single piece of advice to any runner when they're seeking a professional medical opinion - whether GP, physio, podiatrist, obstetrician or whatever: Find one who's also a runner. They'll get it.6 -
hamsterwheel6 wrote: »So. Not a very good experience at the podiatrist yesterday. Will probably look for someone else.
Really did not care for his "bedside" manor. I felt quite dismissed and rushed.
He thinks I have 2nd toe capsilitus. Which requires a boot for at least 2 weeks. And custom orthotics. The boot = $200 the orthotic $500. WTH. I will be calling other places to see the cost of this.
So I said I can't do that right now.
I got a shot, and a toe splint.
Needless to say. He doesn't want me to run for 2 weeks. Sigh. 6 weeks to the HM.
I am bummed, but it is what it is.
I have a boot, and I still remember where I put the little pump that goes with it. I could send it for the price of shipping, if you like. I lost 5 weeks of training towards the HM I was training for when I developed a stress fracture in a metatarsal. The HM was my first, and it still went pretty well. I didn't keep up with the pacer, but he was supposed to be pacing for 11:00/mile, and the data from my GPS indicates that the 4 miles I DID keep up, we were holding 10:00/mile. I can't help with the orthotic, though.1 -
Dilemma : Had a gait analysis as I am starting to find some form and sure enough my running style has changed and I've lost a lot of my over-pronation. The shoes they recommended, which were structured neutral with heel cushioning as I heel strike and good arch and ankle support were very nice however £102 ($130) and I have never spent more than £40 previously. I have two pairs of Asics gel-Sonoma that are neutral though I will need another pair for the marathon. Do I go mad and buy the £102 pair or get another £40 Asics? I have to buy something in the shop as they provided good service but that can be 10 gel packs.4
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Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
02/01/20 :::: 7.8 :::: 7.8
02/02/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 10.9
02/03/20 :::: 3.8 :::: 14.7
02/04/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 16.7
02/05/20 :::: 2.2 :::: 19.0
02/06/20 :::: 1.4 :::: 20.4
02/07/20 :::: 7.0 :::: 27.4
02/08/20 :::: 1.6 :::: 29.1
02/09/20 :::: 2.1 :::: 31.2
02/10/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 34.3
02/11/20 :::: 3.4 :::: 37.7
02/12/20 :::: 2.4 :::: 40.1
02/13/20 :::: 1.9 :::: 42.0
Third day in a row of early morning gym time. I'm a new person! Until tomorrow
Just a short treadmill warm-up before strength training today. 8 -
Haven't posted miles for a while. Yesterday I planned to do some speed work and my legs were just not up for it, or really running at all. Also I had stomach issues that had me running further than planned to get to bathrooms at each end of the trail. Today I planned to do a ladder interval run which was sort of successful. My interval app was set up and working but when I was stopped by a friend and paused it apparently it decided that was my one time use and I now needed to pay for it, WTH?? I have been using this app for a while but with the latest update it appears they changed it. You can set up your own interval sets but only use them once now. If you want to reuse them you have to pay. It was VERY frustrating, so no they won't be getting my money. I will find something else.
I attempted to just use my watch which I have difficulty reading the time w/o my glasses. I didn't do a terrible job but I did realize I am terrible measuring a quick pace that I can run for more than 2 minutes - it's like all or nothing. I ran fast enough to wear Hobbes out, which is a real accomplishment.
Tomorrow is a rest day since we are leaving early to drive up the coast.
Date.........Miles.......Total
02/01......0.00........0.00
02/02....13.10......13.10 - Surf City HM
02/03......2.28......15.38 - + Agility Class
02/04......0.00......15.38 - + Strength Training
02/05......3.89......19.27
02/06......4.46......23.73 - + Strength Training
02/07......3.62......27.35
02/08......0.00......27.35
02/09......0.00......27.35
02/10......5.88......33.23 - + Agility Class
02/11......0.00......33.23 - + Strength Training
02/12......5.42......38.65
02/13......5.37......44.02 - Intervals + Strength Training
02/14......0.00......44.02 - 💕💕
2020 Run the Year Team - 2020 R.I.O.T. (Running Is Our Therapy) 234.31/1000 miles (running and walking)
2020 Planned and Completed Races
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon7 -
@shanaber that's so frustrating! It's annoying when you use something and they change the rules on you.
@TheMrWobbly given you've been having shinsplints lately (please tell me I remember that correctly and it was you...) I'd get the new shoes and see how they go. Personally I find that it's totally worth getting shoes recommended by the analysis. And one advantage of getting fitted is if you don't like the shoes after a few runs, you should be able to return them.2 -
Well guys I ran 11k! 8d aimed for 12, but was happy with anything over 10k. I ended up stopping because I was starting to get a bit of tummy upset, which I actually had this morning before going out.
It was a fantastic run. I was listening to a podcast and just completely zoned out. There were a lot of people out, typical for a summer day in NZ really. My HR was mostly in zone 4, only creeping into zone 5 for 1min15sec! Such an improvement over the last few months. In the past I'd have had a good chunk of time in zone 5. I never, and still don't, really care but it's good to see the changes.
Pic at my turn around point:
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Well i did exactly what I set out to do, even though life was OF COURSE getting in the way! Got Madison to therapy, got Valentine’s Day surprises, picked Madison up, took her to her friend’s house - she brought the dog- then had to turn back around because their new dog is not social yet, pick up the dog, take the dog home, change clothes, go run. It was A LOT. I had actually thought I’d stay in with my son but he was zoned out doing his own thing so i said I’d go run and be back in less than thirty minutes.
It was a FRIGID 21 DEGREES F! There were ice patches. I forgot my glasses. But i DID have a murino wool buff, fleece lined leggings, and a hoodie. After I got going the cold wasn’t too bad. The buff helped SIGNIFICANTLY with my breathing. I never once felt like i was suffocating or drowning! I think I had a pretty decent pace- I ran two miles in 23ish minutes!
Ankle didn’t hurt at all! Hip was still nagging me - i May need to get it actually looked at. My right leg felt kind of like a limp. But i did it!
No noticeable shin splints this evening - it was pretty great. I’ll know more after another long run Saturday but it seems like I’ll be all right with these!
Now, to make Valentine’s Day surprises 6
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