March 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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I'm sure this will create all kinds of irritation and I'm so fine with that. Anyway the Corinavirus is similar to the flu in that it's most threatening to those with a compromised immune system. I've never had the flu and I am not anti-vaccine, not one bit. But that's one vaccine you can't sell me on. My almost 70-year-old dad got the flu vaccine once in his life and said never again, because that was the only time he's ever had it in his life was after the vaccine (probably a different strain, but still). Anyway back to the Coronavirus, the media spends 10 minutes sending people into pandemonium to increase ratings. Then people run out to buy toilet paper, bread, water, hand sanitizer... whatever, in overabundance. There is nothing wrong with being cautious, nothing wrong with living with the philosophy of "better safe than sorry." But I'm not going to lock myself up in the house and live in fear over this. Not up for discussion, I won't respond. I'm just venting this out, food for thought.6
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rheddmobile wrote: »It was so beautiful today! We did 5k on roads, working on speed and maintaining effort up and down hills, then took a long walk through a part of the forest we hadn’t been through before. At one point we walked straight into the middle of a family of deer. I said, “I see three...” husband said, “no, there’s four,” and at that moment the largest deer made a barking noise, and deer exploded out of the underbrush all around us. Turns out there were not three, not four, but FOURTEEN deer! Deer are so well camouflaged in the woods!
We may have to stop going out to eat after running, since everywhere we go people are coughing. And Memphians have no couth and would never think to cover a cough. I wish it was legal to just slap people who go out sick in public, just walk right up and slap them in the face (preferably with something long enough to stay out of range). Probably that’s not very nice. But I can dream.
I was at a track meet last week where this grown woman was hacking up a lung all night in the bleachers with people everywhere and did not cover her mouth. So disgusting that she'd just sit there without any sense in the world or regard for anyone else's health. I understand your frustration, as she needed a wake up slap to the face.1 -
I'm sure this will create all kinds of irritation and I'm so fine with that. Anyway the Corinavirus is similar to the flu in that it's most threatening to those with a compromised immune system. I've never had the flu and I am not anti-vaccine, not one bit. But that's one vaccine you can't sell me on. My almost 70-year-old dad got the flu vaccine once in his life and said never again, because that was the only time he's ever had it in his life was after the vaccine (probably a different strain, but still). Anyway back to the Coronavirus, the media spends 10 minutes sending people into pandemonium to increase ratings. Then people run out to buy toilet paper, bread, water, hand sanitizer... whatever, in overabundance. There is nothing wrong with being cautious, nothing wrong with living with the philosophy of "better safe than sorry." But I'm not going to lock myself up in the house and live in fear over this. Not up for discussion, I won't respond. I'm just venting this out, food for thought.
Yup, people forget that more people die each day in the USA from the boring old flu than the total number of people who have died from caronavirus worldwide. It's easily prevented with good hygiene. Simply that. I blame the media and Facebook chats for the paranoia. We had people cleaning out supermarkets here with only one confirmed case (and that person was in isolation in hospital). We now have four confirmed cases. In a population of four million, I've yet to have cause for the slightest concern.
I do, however, have a terrible-sounding hacking cough - good way to clear an aisle at the supermarket!!11 -
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
03/01/20 :::: 4.1 :::: 4.1
03/02/20 :::: 3.9 :::: 8.0
03/03/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 11.0
03/04/20 :::: 3.3 :::: 14.3
03/05/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 19.4
Two runs in Arizona so far! First one yesterday - I got off the plane, took a cab to my hotel, and immediately changed and went out for a run. So amazing to be in the warm sun. A little hot, frankly, but I swore not to complain
This morning I went out right at sunrise and had a lovely run in perfect temps around 50 degrees. I don't think I'll have as much time tomorrow but hope to get a short one in at least.
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I'm sure this will create all kinds of irritation and I'm so fine with that. Anyway the Corinavirus is similar to the flu in that it's most threatening to those with a compromised immune system. I've never had the flu and I am not anti-vaccine, not one bit. But that's one vaccine you can't sell me on. My almost 70-year-old dad got the flu vaccine once in his life and said never again, because that was the only time he's ever had it in his life was after the vaccine (probably a different strain, but still). Anyway back to the Coronavirus, the media spends 10 minutes sending people into pandemonium to increase ratings. Then people run out to buy toilet paper, bread, water, hand sanitizer... whatever, in overabundance. There is nothing wrong with being cautious, nothing wrong with living with the philosophy of "better safe than sorry." But I'm not going to lock myself up in the house and live in fear over this. Not up for discussion, I won't respond. I'm just venting this out, food for thought.
I am a healthcare worker and agree with you... To a point. Yes I agree there is an over reaction to the corona virus. however the reaction is BECAUSE we don't know enough about it. We as a species have experienced pandemics regularly, So the fear is justified to a point.
I completely disagree with you on the flu vaccine. The flu kills so so many every year. And it's preventable.
And if you are doing anecdotes, I have had the flu. Genuine cannot get out of bed because everything aches, feels like I'm going to die flu. This was a couple of years ago. I now get the flu shot every year. To protect me, my family and my patients. Last year I had the flu shot, and no one else in my house hold did. We all got the flu. I had it for 2 days. My family had it for 2 weeks.
So it may not protect you from the flu but it can make it a lot less severe. You never know, your dad survived getting the flu BECAUSE he got the flue vaccine14 -
Another run this morning, which makes me 5 for 5. And it was nearly all in daylight. I know the clocks are changing soon and it will adjust again but excited that spring is on its way!
March goal: 36 miles
March total: 16.5 miles
2/3: 3.3 m
3/3: 3.3 m
4/3: 3.3m
5/3: 3.3m
6/3: 3.3m
February total: 17.8m
January total: 0m9 -
6.4 hard miles tonight, longest run since the Marathon and it was not fun, not pleasant, not enjoyable. I feel heavy and blah. This morning I got a 2.5 mile walk in with little man. Even though I felt like crap, I got lots of good cardio im today and will sleep well tonight. I got to get it together and back on track.
Perfectly normal post-marathon... but still annoying. Your mind wants to go do big things, and your body says, "Nah, let's struggle through this shorter run today." It does get better!3 -
rheddmobile wrote: »It was so beautiful today! We did 5k on roads, working on speed and maintaining effort up and down hills, then took a long walk through a part of the forest we hadn’t been through before. At one point we walked straight into the middle of a family of deer. I said, “I see three...” husband said, “no, there’s four,” and at that moment the largest deer made a barking noise, and deer exploded out of the underbrush all around us. Turns out there were not three, not four, but FOURTEEN deer! Deer are so well camouflaged in the woods!
We may have to stop going out to eat after running, since everywhere we go people are coughing. And Memphians have no couth and would never think to cover a cough. I wish it was legal to just slap people who go out sick in public, just walk right up and slap them in the face (preferably with something long enough to stay out of range). Probably that’s not very nice. But I can dream.
This reminds me of once I was hiking with a group in KS. I wanted to stop and take a photo of some deer and nobody had seen them except me. We all went right past them and I was the only one to even notice. I pointed them out to the others (4 or 5, I forget how many) and 1 guy still didn't see them. I literally pointed right at them and he still couldn't see them. Finally, I told him to stand still and watch while I flanked them to get them to move. Only then did he see the deer.1 -
Thanks @LoveyChar I agree. This is the best time of year to run in TX....hate missing out.
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@quilteryoyo - I have heard of the open MRI. That is a great concept. The other weird part is the really loud noises, which the crappy ear plugs did not muffle. I think napping is such a great way to recharge. I have hard time doing it even when I need one though. Hope you have a great run tomorrow.!
@rheddmobile Lol! I totally support long distance slapping as needed. The worst is when someone coughs near you on a plane for the whole darn flight....and you just picture those "droplets" showering down on you. I am supposed to fly to NYC in 3 weeks to see my boy but playing wait and see.
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Duck_Puddle wrote: »
you'll be sad till you get there. i love that area.
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Well here's my report on the new insomnia meds the doctor prescribed.
Effective? Yes.
Next-day feelings: Heavy, subdued, quite relaxed, I would like to sleep all day instead of anything else, very slow....
None of those things are a good fit for running.
I've also read that people gain A LOT of weight while on this prescription - something about the chemical make up of the pill and how it tells your body to store nutrients as fatty substance.... About 25% of people have this happen to them while on this prescription.
Soooo.... maybe it's probably not for me.
I'm starting to think that maybe I am more okay with having a messed up circadian rhythm than I am with taking prescriptions that negatively impact other areas of my life?
Did not run last night as we had dinner plans with some people from church. I probably really could have but I did some strength training and foam rolling instead.
Big run this weekend - still deciding which day to do it on.... we shall see!5 -
@LoveyChar and @Avidkeo
Agree and agree! I agree with Lovey that we shouldn't live in fear, just prepare so that we can play our part in reducing the spread until we have a valid vaccine. And agree with Avid that vaccines save so many lives. I too got the flu shot a few years ago and got the flu and it felt like I had lost a very long boxing match....ached from head to to toe and it hurt to just lie down. For a week. I have since always gotten the flu shot, no side effects.
On that note, maybe just a coincidence, but I got a few shots in December ( flu and MMR update) together. A day later I develop a blistery painful rash on my right ribcage. (sorry if its TMI) I go to the doctor - diagnoses shingles! I was convinced it was the shot reaction as they always list rashes as side effects. But it was so distinctly shingles, being on one side of your body. It was truly awful! Painful rash but the neuropathy that wrapped from my front to my back was really bad. It was really hard to sleep for a month and wearing shirts hurt. They presrcribed gabapentan and an anti-viral. Needless to say I will be getting the painful 2 part shingles shot soon. Wanted to wait a few months to get past all that. Maybe I will have extra protection from Corona? Nahhhh....💉4 -
3-1 7k moderate
3-2 7k thresholdish + resistance bands
3-3 7k moderate
3-4 rest
3-5 11k slow
3-6 7k moderate
March Total: 39k
March Goal: 170k
January Total: 161k
February Total: 167k
2020 Total through February: 328k
Mid 30s F today, with a light rain mixed with big fat snowflakes today. It was an effort to run even a moderate pace today -- where did all the energy go that I had last week???
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
Stretch goal: If I can average 169k per month, I can run 2020K in 2020
Run the Year Team: Pavement Pounders
2020 races:
4-25 Shine the Light 5k, Twinsburg, OH
5-23 Race for the Parks 5k, Hudson OH
6-20 Freedom Run 5k, Aurora, OH7 -
@shanaber I thought it was just me, but yes! Cyclists always look so serious!
@bigblues11 Welcome!
@katharmonic I lived in Arizona for several years and I still miss the running!
Woke up for another pre-sunrise run today. Really looking forward to the time change this weekend.
3/1: 9m
3/2: 1.75m
3/3: 3.25m
3/4: 6m
3/5: 3.25m
3/6: 5.5m5 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »Soooo.... maybe it's probably not for me.
I'm starting to think that maybe I am more okay with having a messed up circadian rhythm than I am with taking prescriptions that negatively impact other areas of my life?
It is a trade-off. Which problem do you prefer to have? Either way you will have issues, so which are easier to deal with? Which would lead to the better quality of life?
For example, my heart medication makes me way cold, and aggravates my Raynaud’s - but keeps me from having heart failure and leaving my wife as a widow and my son fatherless. So I see that as a reasonable trade. Gloves and jackets are easy to come by here in USA. My case is a bit more clear cut maybe, but the idea is the same.
Also, talk to your doc, maybe a smaller dose would work better? Or a different med?
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So as Tuesday wore on I kept having this nagging cough. Couldn’t read and sing to my kids at bedtime ☹️ Woke up on Wednesday and was greeted with aches, chills, fever... ugh, the flu.
So I’ve been knocked out the last couple days, lots of sleeping. My husband’s trying to keep the kids away from me as much as possible, my 6 year old gets it, but it’s really hard trying to explain to a 3 year old he can’t get close to his mama.
Starting to feel better today, going to try for at least a walk. My dog’s been feeling neglected. The run this weekend was supposed to be a practice race 10k so I’ll be skipping that. Maybe an easy 3 miles.
So one of my goal’s for this half was to get through the training without losing time to injury or illness. Oh well! Getting sick in the middle of a pandemic really puts things in perspective.13 -
Welcome newcomers! This is a great place to be!
Did 4 miles yesterday on the treadmill. Did seem needed incline/hill work.
Would you say 5-6 incline is good for hill training?
We have plenty of hills here in Raleigh, but I just wanted to do a structured workout.
Rest day today. 3 more long runs before the HM. Another question:
Do you try to run the course of a race (if possible of course) beforehand? Or do it that one time?
This HM is on a different part of the green way and streets that I don't normally run - I mean it's local but in another part of town.
I also would still like to do at least a 13.1 mile long run - to practice it as my last 2-3 are always ugh. LOL
Good idea or know? And when considering only 3 runs left.
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hamsterwheel6 wrote: »Welcome newcomers! This is a great place to be!
Did 4 miles yesterday on the treadmill. Did seem needed incline/hill work.
Would you say 5-6 incline is good for hill training?
We have plenty of hills here in Raleigh, but I just wanted to do a structured workout.
Rest day today. 3 more long runs before the HM. Another question:
Do you try to run the course of a race (if possible of course) beforehand? Or do it that one time?
This HM is on a different part of the green way and streets that I don't normally run - I mean it's local but in another part of town.
I also would still like to do at least a 13.1 mile long run - to practice it as my last 2-3 are always ugh. LOL
Good idea or know? And when considering only 3 runs left.
@hamsterwheel6
I don't use treadmills so I don't know if 5-6 is good or not, but no matter what the setting, hill training on a treadmill misses what I consider the most important part, and that's the downhill. When you run a race or route with a lot of elevation, it's not the uphills that tear up your quads, it's the downhills. When going downhill your quad muscles are contracting even as they lengthen (eccentric contraction) and this causes microtears in the muscle fiber and leads to the pain. This is the same reason why it hurts more going down the stairs after a marathon or long run than it does going up the stairs.
When I do hill repeats I make sure I run downhill as much or more than I run uphill. I see some published hill workouts tell runners to run uphill, then walk downhill as the recovery and I just have to shake my head. My favorite routine is at a spot where there's a valley. I run down the hill into the valley and right back up the other side, slowing to a walk at the top for my recovery. Turn around and do the same thing the other direction. Repeat as desired.6 -
mandabeth34 wrote: »So as Tuesday wore on I kept having this nagging cough. Couldn’t read and sing to my kids at bedtime ☹️ Woke up on Wednesday and was greeted with aches, chills, fever... ugh, the flu.
So I’ve been knocked out the last couple days, lots of sleeping. My husband’s trying to keep the kids away from me as much as possible, my 6 year old gets it, but it’s really hard trying to explain to a 3 year old he can’t get close to his mama.
Starting to feel better today, going to try for at least a walk. My dog’s been feeling neglected. The run this weekend was supposed to be a practice race 10k so I’ll be skipping that. Maybe an easy 3 miles.
So one of my goal’s for this half was to get through the training without losing time to injury or illness. Oh well! Getting sick in the middle of a pandemic really puts things in perspective.
At least, if you have body aches, it’s probably not the Coronavirus. Supposedly the lack of body aches is one of the main differences in symptoms between a mild case of Coronavirus and regular flu. Hope you feel better soon!1 -
@hamsterwheel6 I always feel more confident running a course that I've run before. There's something about being able to visualize exactly where I am and what's coming that helps me out.2
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Hey all!!! Rest day today... I have 20 miles so far this week to hit my 25 a week goal.
Happy Friday!!!6 -
3/2 – 6.56 miles
3/3 – 3.10 miles
3/4 - 5.01 miles
3/5 – 3.25 miles
3/6 – 5.07 miles
22.99/100 miles
March is certainly coming in like a lion in my part of the world. It was very windy on this morning’s run and now it’s blowing snow sideways outside. I’ve got 14 miles on my schedule for tomorrow so I hope this weather moves out soon.
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hamsterwheel6 wrote: »Welcome newcomers! This is a great place to be!
Did 4 miles yesterday on the treadmill. Did seem needed incline/hill work.
Would you say 5-6 incline is good for hill training?
We have plenty of hills here in Raleigh, but I just wanted to do a structured workout.
Rest day today. 3 more long runs before the HM. Another question:
Do you try to run the course of a race (if possible of course) beforehand? Or do it that one time?
This HM is on a different part of the green way and streets that I don't normally run - I mean it's local but in another part of town.
I also would still like to do at least a 13.1 mile long run - to practice it as my last 2-3 are always ugh. LOL
Good idea or know? And when considering only 3 runs left.
@hamsterwheel6
I don't use treadmills so I don't know if 5-6 is good or not, but no matter what the setting, hill training on a treadmill misses what I consider the most important part, and that's the downhill. When you run a race or route with a lot of elevation, it's not the uphills that tear up your quads, it's the downhills. When going downhill your quad muscles are contracting even as they lengthen (eccentric contraction) and this causes microtears in the muscle fiber and leads to the pain. This is the same reason why it hurts more going down the stairs after a marathon or long run than it does going up the stairs.
When I do hill repeats I make sure I run downhill as much or more than I run uphill. I see some published hill workouts tell runners to run uphill, then walk downhill as the recovery and I just have to shake my head. My favorite routine is at a spot where there's a valley. I run down the hill into the valley and right back up the other side, slowing to a walk at the top for my recovery. Turn around and do the same thing the other direction. Repeat as desired.
Thank you...does make sense. So, running the hills of Raleigh is probably better
And thanks for the shout out on my race!3 -
janejellyroll wrote: »@hamsterwheel6 I always feel more confident running a course that I've run before. There's something about being able to visualize exactly where I am and what's coming that helps me out.
This is my thoughts too. So, when should I do the 13.1 mile course - I have 3 long runs left before the HM..0 -
hamsterwheel6 wrote: »Welcome newcomers! This is a great place to be!
Did 4 miles yesterday on the treadmill. Did seem needed incline/hill work.
Would you say 5-6 incline is good for hill training?
We have plenty of hills here in Raleigh, but I just wanted to do a structured workout.
Rest day today. 3 more long runs before the HM. Another question:
Do you try to run the course of a race (if possible of course) beforehand? Or do it that one time?
This HM is on a different part of the green way and streets that I don't normally run - I mean it's local but in another part of town.
I also would still like to do at least a 13.1 mile long run - to practice it as my last 2-3 are always ugh. LOL
Good idea or know? And when considering only 3 runs left.
I have a treadmill that is hooked into iFit-which allows me to map out a route on Google maps and the treadmill will adjust incline & decline to match the route and show the google street view as you go along.
At various points, I ran (virtually) all of the New Orleans marathon route. It did help me have some idea what was happening and where I was and what was coming.
If it’s a local event, I try to run as much of the course as it’s safe to do beforehand.
That said-New Orleans is flat as a board. The treadmill incline auto-adjusted to 3.5% (and down to -3%) at times.
Depending on the type of hill workout, I might up the incline some. If 3.5 happens for something that is virtually flat, I would think I’d want a little steeper than 5-6 for a hill.
But I can’t support Lenny’s downhill comments enough. Up is hard on the lungs. Down is hard on the body. For at least 4 of the injuries I’ve had, running downhill was the last thing I was able to do comfortably-even when I was running upwards of 10 miles at a time.
I don’t know the elevation profiles you’re prepping for, but a serious downhill early in a race can wreck your legs for later on.3 -
Duck_Puddle wrote: »
you'll be sad till you get there. i love that area.
i had the best burger at Eddie McStiff's
I’m only going for the long weekend this time
For the other half in October I was there a week after and it was amazing!
This company puts on some other races I want to do out there so I’m hoping to be back a few more times. It’s beautiful. And so much fun stuff to do!
Is Eddie McStiff’s the saloon-looking place or the place up by Wendy’s? I can’t remember. I went to one last time and wanted to try the other this time.
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3.1 for me today. Still haven't done laundry. Ran a bit, noticed some chafing. Decided to try running commando under the compression shorts, then. Swapped the sports bra for a nearly identical one and smeared some vaseline on the insides of my arms. Arms were fixed, but I liked the new chafe sensations under the shorts even less, so I decided not to continue.
WRT running downhill on a treadmill: I have propped an old step aerobics block under the rear feet of the treadmill deck. I very much enjoy running downhill on my treadmill. There are 2 additional sets of feet to raise the block, if I feel so inclined. Both sets make the arrangement feel very precarious. Usually, I leave the block where it is. I have ascertained, with use of a level, that "6" is the new Flat. 1-5 are downhill, and 7-15 are still uphill.
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hamsterwheel6 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »@hamsterwheel6 I always feel more confident running a course that I've run before. There's something about being able to visualize exactly where I am and what's coming that helps me out.
This is my thoughts too. So, when should I do the 13.1 mile course - I have 3 long runs left before the HM..
Assuming you want to taper, I'd probably do it on your next long run.0 -
Duck_Puddle wrote: »hamsterwheel6 wrote: »Welcome newcomers! This is a great place to be!
Did 4 miles yesterday on the treadmill. Did seem needed incline/hill work.
Would you say 5-6 incline is good for hill training?
We have plenty of hills here in Raleigh, but I just wanted to do a structured workout.
Rest day today. 3 more long runs before the HM. Another question:
Do you try to run the course of a race (if possible of course) beforehand? Or do it that one time?
This HM is on a different part of the green way and streets that I don't normally run - I mean it's local but in another part of town.
I also would still like to do at least a 13.1 mile long run - to practice it as my last 2-3 are always ugh. LOL
Good idea or know? And when considering only 3 runs left.
I have a treadmill that is hooked into iFit-which allows me to map out a route on Google maps and the treadmill will adjust incline & decline to match the route and show the google street view as you go along.
At various points, I ran (virtually) all of the New Orleans marathon route. It did help me have some idea what was happening and where I was and what was coming.
If it’s a local event, I try to run as much of the course as it’s safe to do beforehand.
That said-New Orleans is flat as a board. The treadmill incline auto-adjusted to 3.5% (and down to -3%) at times.
Depending on the type of hill workout, I might up the incline some. If 3.5 happens for something that is virtually flat, I would think I’d want a little steeper than 5-6 for a hill.
But I can’t support Lenny’s downhill comments enough. Up is hard on the lungs. Down is hard on the body. For at least 4 of the injuries I’ve had, running downhill was the last thing I was able to do comfortably-even when I was running upwards of 10 miles at a time.
I don’t know the elevation profiles you’re prepping for, but a serious downhill early in a race can wreck your legs for later on.
I'm beginning to see that about the downhills - the last race which was a 5K, starts on a fast downhill, and yeah my legs did feel it when the uphills started. I for sure will go run this..maybe even twice!
Here is the snapshot of the elevation of most of the course
Looks terrifying, LOL0
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