September 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,308 Member
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    I’ll ask a silly question this month – What are your pre-race rituals? Is there always something you eat the night before or the morning of? Do you wear a certain pair of socks or hat? What do you always do?

    The night before I check the weather one last time and make a final call on clothing and put everything I need in a pile including bib, fuel, etc so I'm not stumbling around in the dark half-asleep. While I don't have a set race morning meal, I do tend to stick to the same few things. I wake up early enough to get 2 cups of coffee and eat a bagel or oatmeal and banana usually. I like to eat a good breakfast but that means I need at least an hour for my food to settle. No specific clothing items, just chosen for comfort. At the venue, I run a little to warm up, do a few stretches, and make a bathroom stop as close to the start as I can manage. That's pretty much it!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,308 Member
    edited September 2021
    Welcome @Legs_McGee23 and welcome back @johnisrunning

    @rheddmobile Sorry to hear about your runniversary race going virtual but I can see why they went that way. Fingers crossed for actually getting to do it in person next year!

    @juliet3455 sorry to hear about your string of injuries but still glad to see you again! That fall and the hike out definitely sounds painful.
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited September 2021
    Welcome back @johnisrunning

    @juliet3455 that sounds painful! Good to hear you are able to do some running.

    @skippygirlsmom - It has been too long since I have done a race to say for sure. I used to have a checklist that I would run through, make sure everything was packed and ready from that checklist the night before, and re-check before leaving to make sure I took everything (and update it whenever I felt I was ever missing anything). I would always plan to get there 2 hours before start time, and take coffee with me. I would of course do the pre-race bio-break and for anything over 10k I would drink a small gatorade just before, and would take a GU every hour during the race. I also had a post-run drink ready for me at the finish. After all that easy paced keto running this spring/summer all of that food/drink ritual seems kind of silly, but of course it's critical for race paces.

    5.01 mile afternoon walk is in the books.
    9/1 - Morning Walk - 4.31 miles
    9/1 - Afternoon Walk - 5.01 miles
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  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    I'm short on time and had to skim... was sitting here trying to figure out who our bird-watcher is, the guy who takes his binoculars on runs... finally realized it's not someone here, but Tony, who used to appear frequently on the Marathon Talk podcast. He's doing other things now, but I always got a laugh out of his "Tony's Trials".

    School is back in session, so I should start getting out the door earlier :) Guess I need to go to sleep earlier, too...

    Welcome back @juliet3455 sorry about the injuries though.

    I'm also signed up for that Guinness 10k and like @quilteryoyo realized I also have a HM the day before :neutral: so I guess I should pull a Pastor Vincent and race them both while aiming for PRs on both? Just kidding. It may be a slow 10k. I keep having this weird fear that I'm going to forget to run the 10k though 😆
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »

    The most silly thing I do for races is I try to match my manicure and pedicure to the race colors. Short, square nails, but bonus if neon colors, glitter, or chrome are involved. I have been known to involve race themed decals or other nail art for holiday races. My upcoming race that went virtual was for the West Cancer center and their colors are lime green and sky blue, which makes for a fun combo! Still planning on doing my nails for the virtual race even if no one sees them but me and my husband. It’s very silly but it makes races feel special, and I joke that my toes are faster when painted in silly colors!

    This is awesome!!!
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    julieannegannon wrote: »
    I’m taking a break for a week due to hip pain. Hopefully the pain will go away. Is there anything I can do to help. I’m thinking I’ll do some yoga. I don’t want to over do it just something gentle. If the pain doesn’t go away with the week off I think I should go to the sports medicine doctor. I’m not sure if it’s a running injury or the fall I took. Any advice you want to give I’m all ears.
    Exactly how and where does your hip hurt, and what movement elicit the pain?
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    kkay2345 wrote: »
    I changed my walking/running goal for September from 100 miles to 85 miles since I decided to start Couch to 5K. So far I have done two C25K runs and so far, so good! I am trying to build my strength back after breast cancer treatment so I am hoping I can finish C25K. I love reading everyone updates. So inspiring!

    ETA: Forgot to add my miles!

    3.02 of 82 miles completed

    I wasn’t gonna say anything but was wondering how 100 miles would fit into c25k! It’s been a while since I did it but the math wasn’t adding up in my head!

    Glad you are getting back into it, take it easy and don’t be afraid to repeat runs if they get difficult.
  • kkay2345
    kkay2345 Posts: 129 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    kkay2345 wrote: »
    I changed my walking/running goal for September from 100 miles to 85 miles since I decided to start Couch to 5K. So far I have done two C25K runs and so far, so good! I am trying to build my strength back after breast cancer treatment so I am hoping I can finish C25K. I love reading everyone updates. So inspiring!

    ETA: Forgot to add my miles!

    3.02 of 82 miles completed

    I wasn’t gonna say anything but was wondering how 100 miles would fit into c25k! It’s been a while since I did it but the math wasn’t adding up in my head!

    Glad you are getting back into it, take it easy and don’t be afraid to repeat runs if they get difficult.

    Ha ha! It’s a combination of Couch to 5K and then walking the other days. I am hoping that will get me to at least 85 miles. I will definitely repeat weeks if needed!!
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,777 Member
    Proper spring out there today. Lovely and sunny. Another 60 mins aerobic - I told my coach I didn’t want to do speed work in lockdown as it triggers my niggles and I can’t get to an osteo or physio until we’re in ‘level 2’, which will probably be another three weeks at least.
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    @julieannegannon very good call on taking a break. I hope it gets better!

    @shanaber great job on your virtual HM! I've been in races that required masks at the start/finish, but running an entire race in one would be a deal-breaker for me.

    I went out for a run after school dropoff. I had a couple route options in mind, but then came up to another tractor path that *on the map* appeared to connect to another road I was heading for. Sigh. The path disappeared and I was stuck in this
    djhus21o8yfg.jpg Thought I was going to lose a shoe there, haha.
    Ended up with around 12k.

    That looks like the golf course looked on Monday.
  • penguinmama87
    penguinmama87 Posts: 1,155 Member
    Distance Log:
    9/2 5.22 miles

    Total: 5.22/80 miles

    Finally got out there today! Rain in the earlier part of the week left it a little chilly this morning, in the mid-50s F.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,446 Member
    Welcome to all the newcomers and welcome back to those who have been away for a while. We've missed you.

    I've been reading, liking, and hugging as appropriate. I know I usually catch up and comment, but I just don't have the time right now. I will try to keep up from here, but no promises. Just have a lot going on in my life at the moment - working more than I really want to due to a couple of people getting fired (was needed) and another got a new job, have things to do for my cousin to make sure he keeps his Medicaid, things for mom, my Aunt's visitation and funeral, and trying to find time for at least some of my runs.

    This week is supposed to be the hardest week in my HM plan, with my long run being 12 miles. I have been trying to figure out how I can get that run in, but am coming up empty. I had planned to run it on Saturday morning, but that is when my Aunt’s burial is going to be. What are your thoughts on just doing what I can this week and not worrying about getting in a 12 mile run? My longest run so far was 11 miles on July 24th. If I don’t worry about this week and stick to the plan for next week, the long run is 10 miles and then the HM would be the next weekend.

    Good decision to do your HM virtual @shanaber . I can't imagine running a HM in a mask.

    Glad your hip is doing better @kgirlhart . Nice run. Glad Hal isn't holding you to the letter of his plan.

    @ContraryMaryMary I hope you get out of lockdown soon. It's really bad here, but no lockdown, of course. We had the most cases in one day yesterday - since the beginning of the pandemic last year! It's scary. Just hoping and praying that the vaccine works for me and mom.

    @polskagirl01 I think I would have turned around and went back the way I came. Good job on your run.

    @Tramboman Hope you have a good game of golf and it doesn't aggravate your hip!

  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,308 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »

    This week is supposed to be the hardest week in my HM plan, with my long run being 12 miles. I have been trying to figure out how I can get that run in, but am coming up empty. I had planned to run it on Saturday morning, but that is when my Aunt’s burial is going to be. What are your thoughts on just doing what I can this week and not worrying about getting in a 12 mile run? My longest run so far was 11 miles on July 24th. If I don’t worry about this week and stick to the plan for next week, the long run is 10 miles and then the HM would be the next weekend.

    Honestly, if you were able to do 11 miles then you are capable of doing 13. Do what you can. It sounds like you don’t have a lot of other options with all the life stuff. Maybe some time will free up and you can make it work. I know you have mentioned before that you are not one to run in the morning, but would waking up an hour earlier one day be enough cushion in your schedule to make it work?
    You have been consistent and you still have another 10 miler the week before. I personally love plans with a 12 mile long run but I know that it is a mental hurdle for me and not a physical one. So many plans never have you go beyond 10 miles in prep for a HM. If you just don’t have the time or bandwidth to deal with the long run this week, do what you can and trust your training headed into your HM. You got this!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,308 Member
    edited September 2021
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    julieannegannon wrote: »
    I’m taking a break for a week due to hip pain. Hopefully the pain will go away. Is there anything I can do to help. I’m thinking I’ll do some yoga. I don’t want to over do it just something gentle. If the pain doesn’t go away with the week off I think I should go to the sports medicine doctor. I’m not sure if it’s a running injury or the fall I took. Any advice you want to give I’m all ears.
    Exactly how and where does your hip hurt, and what movement elicit the pain?

    This^ It could be several different things and a lot of pains people attribute to the hip aren’t actually hip joint pain but rather attachment muscles around the joint that are hurting.

    @penguinmama87 I’m so jealous of your 50’s!!

    @Scott6255 Oh, no that sounds painful! I hope you figure out the source quickly!

    @johnisrunning It’s nice when the terrible weather actually coincides with a rest day!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,308 Member
    edited September 2021
    Sept totals: 3.1/70 miles

    9/2: 3.1 miles

    Had to get out a little earlier today to make sure I was home in time to harass my daughter into getting ready for school. My husband usually has the pleasure, but he is out of town for a few days. It was dark the entire run, which I actually kind of like. Usually the sun is just coming up when I set out. I actually caught a couple of sprinklers! Also, the exercisers out at this slightly earlier hour are not quite as friendly as my usual group. Maybe they are all tired! Otherwise, run was pretty uneventful but in a good way.

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