November 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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Going for 25 miles again. Missed last month by 1 mile. Our weather has got very wet and windy, we're getting the tail ends of the hurricanes. I got blown along the front of my house on Saturday trying to pick up bit of the satelite dish.
04/11 2.36 miles
2.36 of 25 miles
Happy Birthday @katharmonic7 -
@polskagirl01 What a great place for a run! Beautiful. Glad the German Shepherd was friendly.0
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I ran 4.35 miles this morning. It's my mini taper before my race on Saturday. It was a good run. It was pretty chilly but I was comfortable in shorts with sleeves and gloves. I think it will be a little warmer Saturday plus the sun will be up so it should be perfect running weather. I'm really looking forward to it.
I tend to opt for a light jacket to start out in. It's easy enough to shed while running and tie around your waist when you get warmed up. In bigger races (pre-C), I would sometimes wear an old long sleeve shirt that I didn't mind dropping and loosing since a lot of the bigger races have designated drop areas or have someone who comes along and picks up all the discarded clothing.
Welcome @Kimbeers!
@quilteryoyo - If you aren't self-quarantined this weekend, you should come do the Roan Mountain 10k. Our mutual friend, Bob, is the race director. It's supposed to be a tough course with a 2-mile uphill finish, but walkers are welcome if you aren't up to that distance and those with an overall pace of over 13:00/min can start an hour early. The race is part of the Tennessee State Parks Running Tour.
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@Teresa502 I'll look that one up. If it's at Roan Mountain, I'm sure it is tough. It's tough driving to Roan Mountain. LOL2
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Still no elective surgeries, so I am out of quarantine. Decision will be made on a week by week basis.9
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November Goal 63ish miles
11/1 off
11/2 lazy
11/3 4.12
11/4 4.08
Total 8.20
Happy birthday @katharmonic !
Upcoming and current races:
Asics World Ekiden Virtual Relay (5k leg) 11/11/20
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Quick update as I’ve been all out of sorts due to the election.
7.5 miles today. Got my cold gear out, and headed out. Tights and long sleeve half zip. Lucky I had a tshirt under as well as half way through I got hot and has to take it off Lol. It started at 40F, felt much warmer after. So not too bad. Still also going to take while to get used to what to wear.
Great running and great pics everyone! Love to see the various places.
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8 miles plus a long walk on the Greenline! Easy long run not feeling “easy” yet but working on it, slowed way down and tried to just let it flow.
Absolutely perfect day for running. Shorts and singlet weather, golden light streaming through the trees and leaves gently crunching underfoot.
Another thing I love about this time of year is that the interesting birds are back at my feeder! Yesterday in addition to our usual crowd we had nuthatches, indigo buntings, and an oriole!7 -
I did something crazy...
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Go you @avidkeo!
My first run post-half on Tuesday was quite uncomfortable - sore ankle and quad and very, very heavy legs, however an extra day's rest, plus an all important trip to the osteo to straighten me out (you should have heard/felt the clunk my hip made when he yanked on my leg!) meant that this morning's run was not only pain free, but super enjoyable and surprisingly fast.
I'm slowly getting over my disappointment about my performance in the Auckland Half. My coach posted a podcast saying 'one of his athletes performed well below their ability' and went on to talk about race psychology. I strongly suspect that was me! I totally convinced myself I can't run 'that' fast, when I actually can.
I'm having a one-on-one with him tomorrow to go through everything and make a plan going forwards. His suggestion at the finish line when I was fighting back tears over my performance was that I race the Kerikeri Half in three weeks' time. It's a straight line course, comprising 7km gently uphill followed by 15km downhill, and is super fast. This should help me get my head around running sub-5 minute kilometres for 21km.
I've done the Auckland then Kerikeri halves back-to-back twice before. Looking at my records, in 2011, my Kerikeri time was 6 minutes faster than my Auckland time, and in 2016, Kerikeri was over 8 minutes faster.
My one problem was that I couldn't find anyone to go to Kerikeri with me on the 21st to do the half as most of my friends are running the Queenstown marathon that same weekend. Kerikeri is a small town 4 hours north of where I live so requires an overnight stay as the event starts at 7am. However, I was prepared to go alone and was trying to find accommodation for the Friday night (this is usually all booked out months in advance).
However, I suggested to my husband we have a family weekend away, expecting him to say no (he's fully supportive of my running in that he doesn't mind me disappearing all the time and spending all my money on shoes but he's not the sort to show up at the finish line). However, he not only said 'sure' but he texted a friend of his who has a holiday home in Kerikeri to see if we could stay with them and was instead offered use of the house for the weekend as they're elsewhere then - apparently it's very flash and complete with a pool. On top of that, it's 2.5km from the township so I can run in as a warm up before catching the bus to the start, and the course goes past the end of the road so the children can cheer me on, if they feel so inclined, when I go past.
Now I'm super excited, and can't wait to race again. This time with my head on right, right?
PS. Thanks for all your positive feedback, and I appreciate the compliments on my speed, but for those who can't quite understand why I'm upset that I'm not faster when I'm clearly pretty speedy, can I give you a little context, which may also help some of you with your running goals: When I got into running back in 2008, my goal was to run 5km in 30 minutes. 10 years ago it was to run a sub-2 hour half marathon. Seven years later I finally managed to break 1:50, and running 1:45 is my latest goal. This just shows that anyone can improve if they keep working at it.
And for further context, I'm not that young - I'm 46, so you can definitely get faster even if you think you're old! Apparently starting late is a good thing - peaking in your 20s means you have a lifetime to look back on your glory days with no hope of ever racing that fast again, but if you start in your 30s or 40s, while you will never achieve your absolute physical potential, you will continue to improve and reach new PBs for years.14 -
@polskagirl01 - wow that is such a gorgeous place to run!
I got a pretty good run in today other than it got really hot. It is supposed to hit 96F here tomorrow and on Friday down to under 70! We might also get some rain over the weekend.
Date..........Miles........Total
11/01.......0.00.........0.00
11/02.......5.39.........5.39
11/03.......0.00.........5.39
11/04.......5.75.......11.14
2020 Run the Year Team - 2020 R.I.O.T. (Running Is Our Therapy) 1426.10/1000 miles (running and walking)
2020 Planned and Completed Races
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon
07/31/20 - ISS Virtual 10K (Late)
08/15-09/30 - eRace Racism (200 miles) 200+ miles completed.
09/21-09/27 - Womxn Run the Vote - 680 mile virtual relay
09/26/20 - Beat the Blerch 10K Virtual
10/03-11/03 - Race to the Polls - 80 miles
10/01-11/18 - Fit Witch Challenge - 100 miles
11/11/20 - ASICS World Ekiden 2020 (Team 2)
02/07/21 - Surf City Half Marathon4 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Go you @avidkeo!
My first run post-half on Tuesday was quite uncomfortable - sore ankle and quad and very, very heavy legs, however an extra day's rest, plus an all important trip to the osteo to straighten me out (you should have heard/felt the clunk my hip made when he yanked on my leg!) meant that this morning's run was not only pain free, but super enjoyable and surprisingly fast.
I'm slowly getting over my disappointment about my performance in the Auckland Half. My coach posted a podcast saying 'one of his athletes performed well below their ability' and went on to talk about race psychology. I strongly suspect that was me! I totally convinced myself I can't run 'that' fast, when I actually can.
I'm having a one-on-one with him tomorrow to go through everything and make a plan going forwards. His suggestion at the finish line when I was fighting back tears over my performance was that I race the Kerikeri Half in three weeks' time. It's a straight line course, comprising 7km gently uphill followed by 15km downhill, and is super fast. This should help me get my head around running sub-5 minute kilometres for 21km.
I've done the Auckland then Kerikeri halves back-to-back twice before. Looking at my records, in 2011, my Kerikeri time was 6 minutes faster than my Auckland time, and in 2016, Kerikeri was over 8 minutes faster.
My one problem was that I couldn't find anyone to go to Kerikeri with me on the 21st to do the half as most of my friends are running the Queenstown marathon that same weekend. Kerikeri is a small town 4 hours north of where I live so requires an overnight stay as the event starts at 7am. However, I was prepared to go alone and was trying to find accommodation for the Friday night (this is usually all booked out months in advance).
However, I suggested to my husband we have a family weekend away, expecting him to say no (he's fully supportive of my running in that he doesn't mind me disappearing all the time and spending all my money on shoes but he's not the sort to show up at the finish line). However, he not only said 'sure' but he texted a friend of his who has a holiday home in Kerikeri to see if we could stay with them and was instead offered use of the house for the weekend as they're elsewhere then - apparently it's very flash and complete with a pool. On top of that, it's 2.5km from the township so I can run in as a warm up before catching the bus to the start, and the course goes past the end of the road so the children can cheer me on, if they feel so inclined, when I go past.
Now I'm super excited, and can't wait to race again. This time with my head on right, right?
PS. Thanks for all your positive feedback, and I appreciate the compliments on my speed, but for those who can't quite understand why I'm upset that I'm not faster when I'm clearly pretty speedy, can I give you a little context, which may also help some of you with your running goals: When I got into running back in 2008, my goal was to run 5km in 30 minutes. 10 years ago it was to run a sub-2 hour half marathon. Seven years later I finally managed to break 1:50, and running 1:45 is my latest goal. This just shows that anyone can improve if they keep working at it.
And for further context, I'm not that young - I'm 46, so you can definitely get faster even if you think you're old! Apparently starting late is a good thing - peaking in your 20s means you have a lifetime to look back on your glory days with no hope of ever racing that fast again, but if you start in your 30s or 40s, while you will never achieve your absolute physical potential, you will continue to improve and reach new PBs for years.
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Ooh @ContraryMaryMary that’s so exciting for you! Loved reading your story of how you’ve progressed as a runner. As someone who started age 40 it’s encouraging.
Kind of needed some positivity because I’m finding it very hard getting back into things - feels like I’ve lost so much fitness in just a couple of weeks! Trying to be humble and patient but this morning it was freezing and foggy and hard to breathe, so I was slow. Foggy pic in spoiler...Got my planned 5 miles in though. Onward and upward... Have a great day everyone!
November total: 10.25m
November goal: 60m
2/11: 4m
3/11: Strength training plus 1.25m on treadmill
4/11: rest
5/12: 5m
Jan - Oct: 666.8 miles6 -
Quick bike ride today, not quite a rest day but definitely lower intensity from the past few days.4
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Hope you had a great birthday, @katharmonic!
Welcome, @kimbeers!
What a pretty run, @polskagirl01!
@ContraryMaryMary, I am so happy that you are in a better place about your run, and I hope Kerikeri goes amazing.
I’m so not feeling this time change. I only ran for half an hour after work last night, but it was already dark when I finished. I guess I will start driving to the gym to run on the treadmill or indoor track now, as morning runs during the week just won’t work for me.
Last night, Garmin had me do a 20 min easy run with 5 minute warmup/cooldown. I adjusted my 5k time goal following last weekend’s race, so it looks like my runs will start getting a bit faster end of this week.
11/1: 4.43
11/4: 2.56
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Nice long run @rheddmobile . I love bird watching. Don't do it as much as I would like anymore.
@Avidkeo Congratulations on signing up for the race. Are you doing the HM?
@ContraryMaryMary Glad it worked out for you to do the Kerikeri HM! And have a great family weekend to boot! You are going to do great. Looking forward to hearing what your coach has to say. I do get being disappointed to not do as well as you expect. I'm pretty competitive and am always wanting to improve. I doubt I will ever get to a sub 30 min 5K, but then again, I never thought I would do a sub 10 min mile either, and I did. Since I didn't start consistently running before I was 59, I don't have to worry about looking back at my glory days. I love being in the best shape of my life at 61.
@Faebert Cool picture. Freezing fog can make everything so pretty. Hang in there. You are doing great to get out and get it done.
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11-1 7k treadmill
11-2 rest + resistance bands
11-3 7k slow + yoga
11-4 7k easy + resistance bands
11-5 7k easy + yoga
November Total: 28k
November Goal: 170k
January Total: 161k
February Total: 167k
March Total: 181k
April Total: 191k
May Total: 200k
June Total: 156k
July Total: 180k
August Total: 172k
September Total: 176k
October Total: 189k
2020 Total through October: 1773k / 177k per month
Partly cloudy, 50 F, and a light wind from the southeast today. I thought @rheddmobile's comment about the birds was interesting -- heard very few springtime birds today: a couple of song sparrows, a couple of red winged blackbirds, but no robins at all.
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 - Completed 10-11
Stretch goal: If I can average 169k per month, I can run 2020k in 2020
Run the Year Team: Pavement Pounders -- Completed 9-29
2020 races:
9-8 to 9-13 "Virtual Boston with Vincent" Time goal 5:15:00; actual time 4:47:014 -
Thank you for all the birthday wishes, everyone. I had a low key but lovely day.
@ContraryMaryMary I love this and I relate so much. I started running just 5 years ago at age 47. I see people like my running coach who are struggling with now being in their late 40s and not being able to do what they used to do. Starting from nothing, it's all possibility even at this "advanced" age. I thought I'd never do a sub-30 5k too, but I have, and I ran one this morning at just over 30 minutes just on a normal day. I still want that sub 2 hour half, but that's a bigger nut to crack for me.PS. Thanks for all your positive feedback, and I appreciate the compliments on my speed, but for those who can't quite understand why I'm upset that I'm not faster when I'm clearly pretty speedy, can I give you a little context, which may also help some of you with your running goals: When I got into running back in 2008, my goal was to run 5km in 30 minutes. 10 years ago it was to run a sub-2 hour half marathon. Seven years later I finally managed to break 1:50, and running 1:45 is my latest goal. This just shows that anyone can improve if they keep working at it.
Anyway, I understand where you're coming from and I'm excited for you to have another opportunity coming up. Sounds like everything's aligning for you and it will be a fun weekend too.
@Faebert that's really pretty. Hang in there, you're making progress slowly but surely. Keep it up.
@marisap2010 the time change is rough! I wanted to put off my run until after work today but I knew how unmotivated I'd be to get out in the dark. It's hard enough to get out and walk the dog, and putting on both of our lighted vests and layers, etc., feels so not worth it sometimes. Good job keeping on your training plan!
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
11/01/20 :::: 5.3 :::: 5.3
11/02/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 8.3
11/03/20 :::: 1.8 :::: 10.1
11/04/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 13.1
11/05/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 16.2
I didn't have my normal strength training session today because my trainer is on vacation. I'm sure he expects that I'll do a workout anyway, but I say we're both on vacation. I really didn't want to get out and run either but it is really beautiful out and over 50 degrees so how could I not. I started out slowly but picked up the pace - my first mile was 11:04 and the last was 9:10!
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Double posting because I was just thinking as I wrote the above post about preparing for my upcoming 5k race. And how much 5k races are a huge mental challenge for me, I get so freaked out that I can't hold the pace and I want to give up. Then I go over to facebook and saw this - so true. Just go out and run.
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@martaindale - thank you!
@quilteryoyo - good for you. All the best with that appointmtnt and you're right not to push yourself. No need for an injury.2 -
11/1 – 5 miles
11/2 – 10K Monday
11/3 – 3 miles with Champ
11/4 – rest day
11/5 – 10K
20 (21.25) of 120 miles
Hey @brittanystebbins95 welcome back to running.
@katharmonic yay for in person races – happy birthday
@Kimbeers great start on C25K
@quilteryoyo I figure if I’m chilly when I leave the house I’m good for the cold, if I’m warm or comfortable I get too hot. It’s a science that I can’t figure out ha ha today was 45 I wore shorts, a light long sleeve tech shirt and gloves, gloves came off at mile 2 and I was fine.
@polskagirl01 I had a goldendoodle want to run with me today, she was a pup and all excited to join. I had a vague idea what house she lived it and finally mom came out to see where she was…ah like ¼ mile up the street with me. Pretty pictures
@hamsterwheel6 lots of folks out of sorts with the election
Races:
322 of 335 miles Pinhoti Trail Challenge done
25 of 250 miles Yuletide MadnessMother’s Day Virtual 5K – done
Retro Run Virtual 5K – done
Rona on the Run - Virtual for St. Jude benefit - done
Keep Moving Huntsville - at least one mile a day 1 - 31 May - done
The Big Run - June 3 - done
NEGU virtual run - June - Team NEGU helping support kids with cancer - done
Big Foot Wild Thangs Trail Race 5K/10K – June 20 on the trails…all together like a real race - done
Run 4 on the 4th – Virtual 4 miles on 4th of July - done
ISS Virtual 5K in July – done
Jackalope Trail Run 4 miler – done
Flora-Bama 600K - Virtual race from Huntsville AL to the Florida Alabama state line in Orange Beach – done
Scooby Doo Virtual 10K - done
Skunk Ape 5 miler August 1 trail race in person – done
Pirate Challenge – 10 weeks mile challenge June – August – done
Chupacabra 10K/HM – August 22 - done
Running of the Bulls Virtual 5K – 9/14 – 30/2020 - done
The Pinhoti Trail Challenge 335 miles virtual – 1 Sept to 31 Dec – 297 miles done
PinkPumpkin 10K – completed 10/30
2020 Liberty Road Challenge WWII soldiers journey from St. Mere Eglisde to Bastogne, Belgium – charity virtual run for the WII museum in New Orleans 716 miles team event 4 July – September – our team has finished
Space Race 400K Challenge 12 weeks running 248.5 miles to the ISS – August to November – done
Bridge Street HM Virtual – 10/24 – 11/7/2020 – virtual done
Halloween 5K virtual with Fleet Feet – 10/31/2020 - done
Yuletide Madness Oct 31 – Dec 31 2020
Oak Barrel Half Marathon – October – running virtual - done
Cathedral Caverns 15K trail race – in person3 -
katharmonic wrote: »Thank you for all the birthday wishes, everyone. I had a low key but lovely day.
@ContraryMaryMary I love this and I relate so much. I started running just 5 years ago at age 47. I see people like my running coach who are struggling with now being in their late 40s and not being able to do what they used to do. Starting from nothing, it's all possibility even at this "advanced" age. I thought I'd never do a sub-30 5k too, but I have, and I ran one this morning at just over 30 minutes just on a normal day. I still want that sub 2 hour half, but that's a bigger nut to crack for me.PS. Thanks for all your positive feedback, and I appreciate the compliments on my speed, but for those who can't quite understand why I'm upset that I'm not faster when I'm clearly pretty speedy, can I give you a little context, which may also help some of you with your running goals: When I got into running back in 2008, my goal was to run 5km in 30 minutes. 10 years ago it was to run a sub-2 hour half marathon. Seven years later I finally managed to break 1:50, and running 1:45 is my latest goal. This just shows that anyone can improve if they keep working at it. Anyway, I understand where you're coming from and I'm excited for you to have another opportunity coming up. Sounds like everything's aligning for you and it will be a fun weekend too.
@Faebert that's really pretty. Hang in there, you're making progress slowly but surely. Keep it up.
@marisap2010 the time change is rough! I wanted to put off my run until after work today but I knew how unmotivated I'd be to get out in the dark. It's hard enough to get out and walk the dog, and putting on both of our lighted vests and layers, etc., feels so not worth it sometimes. Good job keeping on your training plan!
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
11/01/20 :::: 5.3 :::: 5.3
11/02/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 8.3
11/03/20 :::: 1.8 :::: 10.1
11/04/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 13.1
11/05/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 16.2
I didn't have my normal strength training session today because my trainer is on vacation. I'm sure he expects that I'll do a workout anyway, but I say we're both on vacation. I really didn't want to get out and run either but it is really beautiful out and over 50 degrees so how could I not. I started out slowly but picked up the pace - my first mile was 11:04 and the last was 9:10!
That's great, but I seem to be getting slower regardless of what I do to try to get faster. I'm slower than most despite being in what should be close to the fastest age/gender group. It is frustrating to see new runners twice my age go out and run their first marathon faster than my PR. Add that some of them are heavier than me and I just don't understand why I suck so much.6 -
@brittanystebbins95 welcome back! Just take it slow and easy. You will be pushing your baby in a running stroller in no time
@avidkeo Congrats on registering for a real race! I know pushing that button must have been scary.
@ContraryMaryMary that HM in Kerikeri and getting to stay in a house within running distance of the start line sounds amazing!
Started feeling pretty crummy yesterday..just tired, headache, sore throat..(I am NOT sick). Took some Tylenol, Airborne tablet, felt a little better before bed. Woke up an hour later than normal (I am NOT sick), and acted like I was feeling normal, even though I was feeling about the same. Went through my pre-run morning ritual (I am NOT sick). Got outside and decided just to run a very slow 10K. First 4 miles were slow (about 15 seconds slower than normal), then as the sweat started pouring out of me, I felt better and pushed the last 2 miles a bit harder. Ended with a normal overall pace (I am NOT sick).
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T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »katharmonic wrote: »Thank you for all the birthday wishes, everyone. I had a low key but lovely day.
@ContraryMaryMary I love this and I relate so much. I started running just 5 years ago at age 47. I see people like my running coach who are struggling with now being in their late 40s and not being able to do what they used to do. Starting from nothing, it's all possibility even at this "advanced" age. I thought I'd never do a sub-30 5k too, but I have, and I ran one this morning at just over 30 minutes just on a normal day. I still want that sub 2 hour half, but that's a bigger nut to crack for me.PS. Thanks for all your positive feedback, and I appreciate the compliments on my speed, but for those who can't quite understand why I'm upset that I'm not faster when I'm clearly pretty speedy, can I give you a little context, which may also help some of you with your running goals: When I got into running back in 2008, my goal was to run 5km in 30 minutes. 10 years ago it was to run a sub-2 hour half marathon. Seven years later I finally managed to break 1:50, and running 1:45 is my latest goal. This just shows that anyone can improve if they keep working at it. Anyway, I understand where you're coming from and I'm excited for you to have another opportunity coming up. Sounds like everything's aligning for you and it will be a fun weekend too.
@Faebert that's really pretty. Hang in there, you're making progress slowly but surely. Keep it up.
@marisap2010 the time change is rough! I wanted to put off my run until after work today but I knew how unmotivated I'd be to get out in the dark. It's hard enough to get out and walk the dog, and putting on both of our lighted vests and layers, etc., feels so not worth it sometimes. Good job keeping on your training plan!
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
11/01/20 :::: 5.3 :::: 5.3
11/02/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 8.3
11/03/20 :::: 1.8 :::: 10.1
11/04/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 13.1
11/05/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 16.2
I didn't have my normal strength training session today because my trainer is on vacation. I'm sure he expects that I'll do a workout anyway, but I say we're both on vacation. I really didn't want to get out and run either but it is really beautiful out and over 50 degrees so how could I not. I started out slowly but picked up the pace - my first mile was 11:04 and the last was 9:10!
That's great, but I seem to be getting slower regardless of what I do to try to get faster. I'm slower than most despite being in what should be close to the fastest age/gender group. It is frustrating to see new runners twice my age go out and run their first marathon faster than my PR. Add that some of them are heavier than me and I just don't understand why I suck so much.
Same. I've been around the same speed since I started. I can't break a 30 min 5k. I can't break 2:30 HALF marathon. I have learned to accept this is the best I can do and I will always be a middle of the pack runner. I've only seen improvement in my shorter trail times because my first season was learning how to run trails.8 -
Nice run @katharmonic ! Love the running with heart quote.
@Scott6255 I'm glad you are NOT sick and hope you feel better!
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »katharmonic wrote: »Thank you for all the birthday wishes, everyone. I had a low key but lovely day.
@ContraryMaryMary I love this and I relate so much. I started running just 5 years ago at age 47. I see people like my running coach who are struggling with now being in their late 40s and not being able to do what they used to do. Starting from nothing, it's all possibility even at this "advanced" age. I thought I'd never do a sub-30 5k too, but I have, and I ran one this morning at just over 30 minutes just on a normal day. I still want that sub 2 hour half, but that's a bigger nut to crack for me.PS. Thanks for all your positive feedback, and I appreciate the compliments on my speed, but for those who can't quite understand why I'm upset that I'm not faster when I'm clearly pretty speedy, can I give you a little context, which may also help some of you with your running goals: When I got into running back in 2008, my goal was to run 5km in 30 minutes. 10 years ago it was to run a sub-2 hour half marathon. Seven years later I finally managed to break 1:50, and running 1:45 is my latest goal. This just shows that anyone can improve if they keep working at it. Anyway, I understand where you're coming from and I'm excited for you to have another opportunity coming up. Sounds like everything's aligning for you and it will be a fun weekend too.
@Faebert that's really pretty. Hang in there, you're making progress slowly but surely. Keep it up.
@marisap2010 the time change is rough! I wanted to put off my run until after work today but I knew how unmotivated I'd be to get out in the dark. It's hard enough to get out and walk the dog, and putting on both of our lighted vests and layers, etc., feels so not worth it sometimes. Good job keeping on your training plan!
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
11/01/20 :::: 5.3 :::: 5.3
11/02/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 8.3
11/03/20 :::: 1.8 :::: 10.1
11/04/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 13.1
11/05/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 16.2
I didn't have my normal strength training session today because my trainer is on vacation. I'm sure he expects that I'll do a workout anyway, but I say we're both on vacation. I really didn't want to get out and run either but it is really beautiful out and over 50 degrees so how could I not. I started out slowly but picked up the pace - my first mile was 11:04 and the last was 9:10!
That's great, but I seem to be getting slower regardless of what I do to try to get faster. I'm slower than most despite being in what should be close to the fastest age/gender group. It is frustrating to see new runners twice my age go out and run their first marathon faster than my PR. Add that some of them are heavier than me and I just don't understand why I suck so much.
Same. I've been around the same speed since I started. I can't break a 30 min 5k. I can't break 2:30 HALF marathon. I have learned to accept this is the best I can do and I will always be a middle of the pack runner. I've only seen improvement in my shorter trail times because my first season was learning how to run trails.
Your speed is YOUR speed - not anyone else's. Some are faster; some are slower.
I once ran 2 miles in 14:40. I'm a little bit slower now, and 42 years older. (All right, I'm a lot slower.)
Once you get to the point where you've maximized your physical, mental, and emotional speed capability, you are who you are as a runner. If the maximum were not defined as the absolute best you can do, it wouldn't be the maximum.
I know I have not yet raced to my "absolute" best time. But I also know I have run every race as hard as I could on race day, given whatever limitations I'm dealing with on that day. I may not be "happy," but I need to be satisfied.7
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