November 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,843 Member
    sweetdaisy13 wrote: »
    First run of the month: 5.1 miles, average pace of 9:55 min per mile with 581 feet of elevation.

    Due to work and family commitments I can only run 2-3 times a week. I struggle with this as running is my 'me time' and what I used to switch off from everything.

    Got a 7 hour timed trail race on Sunday. Hoping to run ultra marathon distance of 30+ miles. Weather is looking dry and around 13 degrees in termerature, so good conditions.

    I hope you enjoy your ultra and get to your goal mileage. You are such a strong runner and have been working on elevation, I have no doubt that you will get there!

  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    Have a great race tomorrow, @kgirlhart !!!
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    Have a good race @kgirlhart! You have earned it!
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    mshawski wrote: »
    Happy belated @katharmonic!

    Ran 3 in very brisk 25 degree weather this morning. I may need to lean on this group's sage advice for winter running gear. I haven't gotten it right after all the years on and off running in the winter. Part of the problem is I walk a mile before running (my very achy body dictates I need a walk before running to avoid injury) so I'm either FREEZING during the walk, or comfy during the walk and a sweaty mess during the run. I can't figure out the layering between the two. What's you're favorite winter gear? (Happy to be redirected to a previous convo if it's already been had - and sorry for the repetition if it has :))

    ALSO - suggestions for shoes for running on unplowed trails? Is it ok with the right shoes or a straight up femur death sentence?

    November mileage:
    R: 10/60

    11/1 - 3
    11/3 - 4
    11/5 - 3

    Total shoe mileage: 81.5

    I also walk before running. My advice is some calisthenics indoors such as leg kicks to get a little warm, then dress to be uncomfortable but not freezing during your walk. But that’s really my tactic for warmer weather than what you’ve got! When it’s below freezing, dress not to suffer during your walk then remove layers. Make sure not to forget your face, especially if there’s a wind!

    My favorite chilly weather gear is a decathlon jacket which unfortunately isn’t made anymore. It has zippers and vents all over and is comfortable in a wide range of temperatures.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,418 Member
    edited November 2021
    I am so far behind in the thread. Life has just gotten in the way this week. So, I'm not commenting on everyone's posts today. You all are doing some great running.

    @rheddmobile Glad to see that you ran the trail you didn't think you ever would and managed to not fall and die. LOL

    @polskagirl01 Love the pictures of the your mountain adventure. I'm glad your fall wasn't worse.

    @kgirlhart You are going to do great on your HM this weekend!

    @shanaber That looks like a wonderful place to run. Glad Hobbes had a good time too. Love that shirt. Congratulations on you 3 years of a monthly HM! That's awesome.

    @Tramboman Oh no! I hope you are feeling better today!
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,142 Member
    Thanks for all the well wishes @scott6255, @skippygirlsmom, @teresa502, @mshawski, @polskagirl01, @Tramboman, @rheddmobile and @quilteryoyo!

    Good luck on your races tomorrow @martaindale and @sweetdaisy13!

  • marisap2010
    marisap2010 Posts: 909 Member
    @katharmonic Happy belated birthday! Hope you had a great day!

    @kgirlhart, @martaindale, @sweetdaisy13 Good luck on all of your races! You are all going to rock it!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,418 Member
    edited November 2021
    @katharmonic I am looking forward to your hiking report. I know you are excited to be doing the last high peak. Have fun!

    @shanaber That is weird. I'm glad you were okay once you got back home.

    @SummerSkier Nice run. I hope the knot on your arm goes away quickly.

    @ssseattle If you need new shoes, getting them sooner rather than later is a good idea. You don't want to get injured and not be able to run for a while. You could still make it a weight loss challenge...just paying yourself ahead of time. Maybe you could divide up the cost of the shoes by the number of pounds to go and keep track of when they are paid off....mark it off on a chart or some visual to keep you motivated. Then have a "note burning" when it is paid off to celebrate.

    @johnisrunning Sounds like you are doing great and listening to your body. You should do great on your HM. Which one are you running?

    Nice run @CarsonSurfs . Enjoy your brunch tomorrow.

  • johnisrunning
    johnisrunning Posts: 142 Member
    edited November 2021
    CarsonSurfs wrote: »
    @johnisrunning, I'm curious what you are experiencing that difficult running in the cold. It's always been very pleasant for me and I don't seem to have any troubles or performance issues, unlike when it's hot.

    Good question. I believe it's largely psychosomatic, caused by the heart rate readings on my wristwatch. When my hands are cold, I suspect that my heart is pumping more blood to my hands faster to keep them warm, resulting in what appears to be a heart rate that is more elevated than it should be given the pace and conditions. Even going out knowing this, it still makes me think "wow, my fitness is gone!" Silly, I know. Some gloves prevent this better than others.

    I've tried running with a chest strap but it started malfunctioning after only a couple of months. Very disappointing.

  • CarsonSurfs
    CarsonSurfs Posts: 75 Member
    johnisrunning wrote: »
    CarsonSurfs wrote: »
    @johnisrunning, I'm curious what you are experiencing that difficult running in the cold. It's always been very pleasant for me and I don't seem to have any troubles or performance issues, unlike when it's hot.

    Good question. I believe it's largely psychosomatic, caused by the heart rate readings on my wristwatch. When my hands are cold, I suspect that my heart is pumping more blood to my hands faster to keep them warm, resulting in what appears to be a heart rate that is more elevated than it should be given the pace and conditions. Even going out knowing this, it still makes me think "wow, my fitness is gone!" Silly, I know. Some gloves prevent this better than others.

    I've tried running with a chest strap but it started malfunctioning after only a couple of months. Very disappointing.

    Very interesting. Funny how we become a slave to our devices and their data. :smile:

    Have you considered doing a few runs in the cold and not looking at it and just running by PLE?
  • johnisrunning
    johnisrunning Posts: 142 Member
    CarsonSurfs wrote: »
    [Have you considered doing a few runs in the cold and not looking at it and just running by PLE?

    Sure and that's usually what I do on long runs. Most of the time when I'm watching HR, it's to make sure I'm not working too hard on easy runs.
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    SummerSkier wrote: »
    I thought I checked in yesterday but apparently not..
    Nov 1 5.03
    Nov 2 8.23 (added a sprint lunchtime workout due to impending weather)
    Nov 3 5.15 (snuck in before it just started pouring cold rain)
    Nov 4 5.03
    Nov 5 6.01
    Nov 6 5.05
    *********
    Nov to date: 34.5 miles against 150
    RTY left to go 249.86 (4.543 reqd daily to come in end of year at 2021)

    I did get my booster Moderna on thursday afternoon. thank goodness unlike the 2nd Pfizer I did not have immediate reactions which frightened me. And altho I did not have a fever and got my runs in, my shoulder now has a nice orange size swelling on it and my underarm lymph node is not happy either. But I can deal with all that as my energy for running was fine, and I am going to do whatever I can to make sure I avoid getting sick as the long term effects even if you are not hospitalized or dead are just awful for runners and athletes.

    Interesting you mentioned the underarm lymph node. Mine aren't happy, either, although I had no swelling at the injection site.
  • ssseattle
    ssseattle Posts: 22 Member
    Thanks for the input. I like the idea of still marking when the shoes are "paid off" in poundage lost. I will hit a running store next week.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,418 Member
    Nice run @Teresa502 . It was rather chilly this morning. I don't envy your early day. Enjoy the beach!

    @ContraryMaryMary Glad you had a fun group run!

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