September 2022 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,555 Member
    I did 5 miles on the treadmill last night. Ankle/foot didn't hurt, but I knew it was there. I think it must have been a pinched nerve or something like that. Although I do feel pain and stiffness on the bottom of both feet, so it could be the start of PF. Or arthritis, who knows.

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  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,313 Member
    Sept total: 52.6/123 miles

    9/1: 4 miles
    9/2: 5 miles
    9/4: 4.2 miles
    9/5: 5 miles
    9/6: 5.2 miles
    9/7: 3.2 miles
    9/8: 3 miles
    9/9: 5.2 miles
    9/12: 5 miles
    9/14: 4.8 miles
    9/15: 5 miles
    9/16: 3 miles

    Well, cooler weather is gone. Back to the sports bra. Overall, totally uneventful run.
    I am going out to dinner with my family for my father-in-law's birthday tonight. Between myself, my husband, my kid, and the in-laws we have 5 birthdays in as many weeks and this is the last one. So many birthday dinners!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,313 Member
    @AlphaHowls I am so sorry your September has already been so rough. And we're only halfway through. Here's to a better second half.

    @tarun_yadavA That line is insane! I saw the video you posted on strava.

    @Scott6255 It's good that maybe the ankle is on the mend. Hoping this isn't a recurring issue for you as you move into marathon training!

    @Teresa502 IDK what the brand is. Cheap and from amazon. But, they do the trick. Used it again this morning.
  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,373 Member
    martaindale wrote: »
    @AlphaHowls I am so sorry your September has already been so rough. And we're only halfway through. Here's to a better second half.

    @tarun_yadavA That line is insane! I saw the video you posted on strava.

    @Scott6255 It's good that maybe the ankle is on the mend. Hoping this isn't a recurring issue for you as you move into marathon training!

    @Teresa502 IDK what the brand is. Cheap and from amazon. But, they do the trick. Used it again this morning.

    @martaindale thank you! Hope you enjoy the birthday dinner! 😊
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @Teresa502 - so happy you were able to get something you had wanted at such a great price! I went back today thinking I would get a new pair of trail shoes too, mostly for agility class, but my size was sold out.
    @AlphaHowls - so much to go wrong at once! I think that is the limit for the rest of the year ok? Also I hope none of those cars that were hit was yours and that everyone was ok. How do you manage to still run with a gout flair up? Most people can't even walk let alone run, but then we know you aren't 'most people'
    @tarun_yadavA - I saw some coverage of the crowds waiting to get in to see the Queen-in-state that showed them filling the streets and winding around like a big column of ants. At the time it was around 2am in London!
    @martaindale - happy birthday to everyone. It is weird how some families have birthday clumps. We have a similar bunch in March.
    @eleanorhawkins - awesome run for that 29k and glad you finally got that donut (well kind of along the same lines as a donut)! I hope your evil coach is ok and not too seriously injured.
    @polskagirl01 - love the signs!
    @Mari33a - good to see you back here. Hope things settle down some for you!

    Went out for a run this morning and it was a lovely 68F with 80% humidity and a cool breeze blowing. I didn't want to set any expectations since I have been having so much unanticipated stomach issues, so I walked mostly to the trail then set off to run. I was going to do my 60/30 intervals and decided to just see what I could run and be happy with whatever that ended up being. I went further and ran more than planned and it felt great! Even as it warmed up on the way home I kept catching the breeze and it just felt wonderful!
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    Also Run The World team we are running through the Dallas area so we need to wave to @SummerSkier and @kgirlhart. Maybe they can point out some highlights of what we are running by.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    Question for the month...
    What exercises or stretches do you do specifically to help your running?
    Do you do them because of a previous injury or to maybe prevent an injury?

    I do a series of 4-5 PT exercises with bands as recommended by the therapist after I tore my hamstring. I was thinking about Scott's ankle and have been reading about the importance of keeping our ankles flexible as we get older so I might need to add in some exercises for that. Does anyone do anything there?
  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,373 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    Question for the month...
    What exercises or stretches do you do specifically to help your running?
    Do you do them because of a previous injury or to maybe prevent an injury?

    I do a series of 4-5 PT exercises with bands as recommended by the therapist after I tore my hamstring. I was thinking about Scott's ankle and have been reading about the importance of keeping our ankles flexible as we get older so I might need to add in some exercises for that. Does anyone do anything there?

    @shanaber good question. I do the standard stretches before and after. Having a niggle in my right glute-hammy area. So, one I've taken to a lot recently, is bridging - lying on the floor and lifting pelvis up whilst raising each leg, stretched, one at a time. I think it's helping. And I'm trying not to run at pace anymore. But I feel it when Im trying to accelerate, so I try to keep the same pace throughout now. There's the odd "in a bad mood"/"p!ssed off" run I might forget it and just run and then I look and it's 8:30"-8:45".
  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,373 Member
    Morning all. Hope everybody has a lovely weekend.
    (Three day weekend here [which I have mixed feelings about! ]) Today's 4.5
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  • rps67
    rps67 Posts: 163 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    ETA not running related, but I'm upping my parenting game here:

    Those are the kids' guinea pigs. It's now been pointed out that 2 piggies have been left out. Guess I'll have to make more signs 😆

    These are fantastic!! I need the one about not hogging the shampoo because I don't know how my kids manage to go through a whole bottle of shampoo in like a week. You don't have THAT much hair, child.
  • rps67
    rps67 Posts: 163 Member
    Just checking in with no new miles to report because my stupid Achilles is acting up. The first time I got into running years ago, I had the same issue. This time it's only on one foot rather than both, so I guess that's good. I did a short run of 2ish miles on Wednesday and when I run, it doesn't hurt, but then in the following days, my Achilles will be swollen and a little tender. We're going to King's Dominion again today, so I anticipate a lot of walking and I'm going to put KT tape on. It helped a lot the last time, but I'm just so annoyed that my body can't behave.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @marisap2010 - love that shirt!
    @rps67 - I hope your achilles feels better soon!
    @katharmonic - I can relate on the tendon tear having just come off all the PT and the potential for surgery. My shoulder still hurts, especially if I don't keep up with the exercises and stretches. I am trying not to baby it because I don't want to lose any range of motion. I hope PT takes care of it for you!
    @Scott6255 - Hey you got it done even though it was hard! With that dew point I think I would have just turned around and gone home to run it another day.
    @polskagirl01 - congratulations! Sounds like a fun and rewarding day! So funny about you being the honorary American runner 😊

    Thanks all for the info on stretches and exercises. Some I already do but there are lots more to consider and possibly add to my rotation.

    I took Hobbes out this morning for what I thought would be a short sleasy run. My body was feeling that deep down muscle tiredness but I really wanted to get something in. Hobbes was actually excited to go and wanted to run and run so it was fun. It was cloudy for most of the run with a cool breeze again. I did have an issue in the middle of the run with pain in my chest (breast bone area) that made me sit down for a few minutes. I think it was likely heartburn 🤷🏻‍♀️ I have not had it before so I really don't know. I did get a drink of water at the fountain shortly after and that helped and I was able to finish my run and it hasn't returned. The pelicans were back today and I got a couple of better pictures of them.
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    I love this one with the pelican standing out on the rock
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  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,373 Member
    marisap2010 wrote: »
    My allergies have decided to ramp into high gear yesterday and today, despite my daily Claritin. I felt awful last night and took Theraflu before bed. 5am rolled around, and I got up to run, but my head throbbed, and I was nauseous from the sinus meds. Of course, there is a high pollen alert this morning. I ended up doing a run and walk combo to get in 6 of the 18 miles. I’m going to try to get in another 6 tomorrow instead of the Z1 recovery planned following the 18 I was supposed to do. There is just no way I can keep going today with how bad I feel.

    @marisap2010 Urgh. Sounds the worst. The loss of sleep is a killer for me... Hope you get better soon!
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,555 Member
    @marisap2010 so sorry your allergies were acting up. Hope they clear up soon.
    @polskagirl01 glad you got to run with your daughter.
    @yirara that sucks about the dog attack! My HR would have been out of control too!

    Did a 5 mile treadmill recovery run this afternoon. Felt pretty good.

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