Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
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Got in a 3 mile run on the indoor track at the gym yesterday. Other than feeling like a hamster going round and round, it was a good run.0
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taeliesyn - nice going on the intervals and the group run. You appear to have a great group of running buddies there. Again, interesting to see you start with one plan and change it on the hoof dependent on how you felt. Great stuff and inspiring.
Ceci 42 laps, I am in awe. It can't be too different to doing shuttles, I remember those in the dead of winter for rugby training and they are not pleasant memories. Lets hope you get some respite at the weekend to enable you to get outside.
Me, two mornings, both dry and cold, just above freezing with a northerly blowing through. I was extremely cold at the start and warm at the end. Layering is effective at the minute but would prefer to be a tad warmer at the start. Wednesday was a 4 mile easy pace run, which worked well, I got into a rhythm early on. Today was a 5 miler at HM pace. It took just over a mile to get into the target pace. Felt really difficult, however it eventually clicked into place. Have not used any music for a while which I am not sure whether it is a good or bad thing. Day off tomorrow before two runs at the weekend, struggling to understand how I will fit them in at present. It might be a case of going out tomorrow night instead of a full 48 hours rest and then getting one in over the weekend.
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I am so lucky to not deal with the cold. Robbie, everything I read states if you start out comfortable you'll either end up too hot or have to ditch some of the layers.
I still use music if I'm running by myself, but if I'm with my group I'll go without.
It's very early in your program mate, I'd take the full recovery and if you have to miss a run, just miss it, it's not going to throw everything out.
Some hill work tonight, which is my normal Friday run now, I'm running a program similar to C25K but on my local hills. Run up, walk down and repeat, followed by some lazy keep the legs moving km's, total of just over 10ks.
Saw some kangaroos and a magpie, also found an extremely heavy and quite large wooden cross with a frame on one side of it. Actually ran into the owner of the cross too. An older guy (Minister of some sort I'm guessing) who needed a cane to help him walk. He saw my investigation of the cross and we had a short chat, he said it's his job to carry the cross. Although not religious I'd be interested in seeing him carry it. I struggled to stand it up fully to look at the frame on the back of it.0 -
Scheduled run was 3 miles for yesterday, but I knew before I started I wanted to go farther. I got off work early and was able to run outside- temp in the 50's. (I overdressed!)
I ended up running 4 miles, with an average pace of 10:11. The route I picked was on the local greenway, gently rolling downhill to start which meant gently rolling uphill to finish as I did an out and back. That's the pace I'd like to be at for my 1/2. We'll see if I can sustain that pace for longer runs.
Was hoping to get a good bike ride in today, but I refuse to ride in the rain! I will run outside Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine!
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Nice work everyone. I'm hoping to run tomorrow. I'm recovering from a cold, but I need to get out and am feeling better. Anyone hear how TowsonChuck's Turkey Trot went? I was curious to see what he thought of the race.0
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Upsaluki. Not heard about TowsonChuck, he'll turn up (he says hopefully, unless the TT was that bad). Just make sure that you have recovered from your cold, no point in slowing the recovery due to impatience
Ceci, well done on getting out and about, that looked like a nice little run down and up a creek(?). Nice pace too. Well done for going with the flow.
taeliesyn, nice going on the hills, well done on using the c25k methodology to get going.
Well, I caved in and went out tonight. I knew that I could not get a 9 miler done over Saturday or Sunday. So went out tonight. Got into a steadyish pace early doors. The average was just faster than the target but I was tempted by the beer and pizza tonight. I got the 20 minute on the table warning but was 25 mins out. So picked up the pace and was late by a couple of minutes. Bad boy.
Interesting conversations at work. One of the ladies wanted to talk about my weightloss and running. So we talked about C25k for 20 minutes or so. I think I've persuaded her to take it easy and slow down a bit and not train every day. She admitted that she races herself. Been there done that and spent a while sitting out with injuries (2 years ago, 1st go).
Anyway a decent day of rest tomorrow with a spot of Christmas shopping. Whatever you are doing this weekend, stay safe and have fun.
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I haven't ran or worked out for 10 days now. Been really busy, weather has been icy and I am just full of excuses! I'm not putting on weight though because I am still getting in my 10,000 most days and watching what I eat. Sometimes I actually find I lose weight when I take a break, even if I am not watching what I am eating. I've got a virtual 10k tomorrow morning with the Beyond C25K group on Facebook. Don't know if I am going to fit it in. Taking my Rainbows to the pantomime this afternoon. Tomorrow morning my youngest daughter has highland dancing exams and in the evening it is my turn to drive her and her friends to ballroom dancing lessons.0
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I managed to fit in my 10k before taking my Rainbows to the panto. Didn't have much time so my husband made my lunch while I jumped into the shower then I rushed off to the panto. Run was tough, finished in 1:05:26 which I was very happy with considering my lack of running recently.0
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Romy well done, there is no need to explain here, we don't judge. Great time given the comments you made previously. Children, bring great joy, but also greater commitment. You don't always get the time you want or need for yourself. Have fun.
For me glad I went out Friday night as Saturday was cold and icy, even at 10am Saturday there was plenty of ice around. Not sure I would have enjoyed tottering around in the dark on the ice. Might need to reconsider when I run, it's not something I had thought about previously. This morning had an easy pace session, into a biting, rain laden westerly. Wind chill made it extremely cold -20C, not enjoyable, wet on the outside and with a wicking base layer, wet on the inside. Got to the end of another week of the plan, 40km for the month so far, on track to get to 160km for December.
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Ceci, good work on your hamster run (indoor track!) and nice work extending your 3 miler
Sal - Hope you're recovery is quick and you're back on the road soon!
Robbie - You're putting together some good runs there! You're gonna smash your HM when you get to it.
Romy, Great time for your 10k, and well done on fitting it in with what's obviously a very hectic schedule at the moment!
I wanted to get some extra miles Saturday morning before parkrun, so go up extra early, headed down and went out on a few loops of the course and some trails before setting things up as I was the RD. Started off my actual park run a little after the gun as I was waiting for GPS lock on my watch. Headed out casually working through the crowds, chatting with various runners as I went. It was simply a nice cruisy run and I tried to drag one of the younger runners along for a PB, but it just wasn't happening for him. Came in at 25:40 on the official time.
Went off to the car to grab another drink, and ended up joining a friend for the last part of her run, as it was her 50th parkrun. I wasn't trying to pace or push her, just run along. I gave her a nudge on the finish stretch, and so did another lady. Turns out we brought her home for a new PB! She hadn't even gone out for a PB that day and did 99% of the hard work all by herself.
I must admit I have times where I am surprised how far I have come with my running. It wasn't that long ago for me to get that sort of time, it would have been a lung busting, leg aching collapse at the end of the run effort.0 -
It is amazing how far we have all come taeliesyn isn't it?
I signed up for Jantastic yesterday. There is a group called mfp runners so I joined it. I am hoping this will help keep me motivated in the New Year. Ceci is going to be joining, anyone else want to join us? You set your own goals so you don't have to worry about keeping up with everyone else.0 -
It certainly is Romy
I'm currently signed up for Jantastic with my local parkrun group, I've got that many groups I could now I'll need to figure out which one will work best
Mondays LSR for me, a smidgeon faster than last time I ran it, but effort felt comparable. I'm a little surprised I didn't overheat as I wore a long sleeve top for sun protection, but worked quite well once I was sweating. The fairly strong wind that was around for a good part helped as well I am sure, well with cooling, not effort. I only really noticed it as a headwind!
I forgot to use any body glide, or wear my compression shorts though, so I'm suffering from a bit of chaffing, both on nipples and lower. Still a good run
Saw about 10 pink and grey galahs (I think it was the same 5 twice) a butcher bird and a line of 7 ducks waddling up a hill of all places.0 -
I never stepped into this thread because of the 10K+ plus sign. Thought it was about running past 10K. I'm a bit confused about the purpose, is it simply a daily check-in thread?0
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this thread! So encouraging to see everyone's progress and to see that I'm not the only one who struggles from time to time. I especially enjoy seeing the runs on Strava, (Me on Strava) then hearing your perspective of the run.
I have tons of places to run outside around here- almost 30 miles of Greenway, a National Park with a 7 mile loop, numerous parks, tracks, etc. I pick where I'm going to run based on how I feel, how much time I have, if I'm running after work or on the weekend, if I want to tackle hills or not, what kind of surface I want to run on- pavement, concrete, gravel, dirt. I run outside unless it's too cold, or too wet, or getting dark.
Saturday, I picked a park near the Post Office, because I needed to pick up a package. I had never run there before, but had seen the gravel path. This is a well maintained city park with a loop that is just over 1/2 mile. I managed 4.2 miles in 42:44. It was a good run, despite cold hands. (Running gloves are on my Christmas list!)
Sunday, I ate WAY too much for breakfast and really didn't want to run at all. I made myself go to my National Park and ran 5k in record time for that course, which is uphill for the first half and then downhill for the last half.
I am running more than I ever have and my bicycle thinks I've abandoned it!
I joined Jantastic in the mfp runners group.0 -
I never stepped into this thread because of the 10K+ plus sign. Thought it was about running past 10K. I'm a bit confused about the purpose, is it simply a daily check-in thread?
It is. It started as a Bridge to 10K but now it's kind of a Bridge to 10K and beyond - anywhere between 5K and long distance, and just somewhere to check in.
I haven't checked in for ages. I did my first half in June, ended up with some foot issues and have been trying to rehab it for months. I'm currently 2 weeks into a 6 week running break to try to heal it once and for all. In January I'm starting over with C25K, not so much because I won't be able to run further but to give my foot a chance to ease back into running. Don't want to rest it then mess it up by trying to do too much too fast.
Ceci, dang you've gotten fast!
Romy, I joined Jantastic too. I really found it motivational last winter - even when I wasn't in the mood to run I'd get one in just to meet my goals. For January 2015 I said I would run 3x a week (since I'll be doing C25K), will bike 2x a week (on my bike trainer since it's winter here) and will swim at least 1x a week. I was excited to see biking & swimming added to the mix this year.
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I never stepped into this thread because of the 10K+ plus sign. Thought it was about running past 10K. I'm a bit confused about the purpose, is it simply a daily check-in thread?
Like Romy says, it's more of a check in thread than anything else for those who've gone past the c25k program.
Whoo Ceci! Sounds like the running bug finally got hold of you I remember when you'd chose to ride over run. Hope you do find time to keep up the riding though, it's good cross training.
Good to see you back Laura! Sorry to hear about your injury.
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Thanks for the explanations! I guess this is where I can mention that I'm in a total rut then? I will read and try to work up some motivation again. Even one run before New Year's would be a victory in my book.
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Thanks for the explanations! I guess this is where I can mention that I'm in a total rut then? I will read and try to work up some motivation again. Even one run before New Year's would be a victory in my book.
Hope the injury will heal quickly, Laura!
Mention it, have a rant about it if you need to
Maybe look into the Jantastic thingy. I know it has helped a lot of people get going again, or stay motivated.0 -
Thanks for the explanations! I guess this is where I can mention that I'm in a total rut then? I will read and try to work up some motivation again. Even one run before New Year's would be a victory in my book.
Hope the injury will heal quickly, Laura!
Mention it, have a rant about it if you need to
Maybe look into the Jantastic thingy. I know it has helped a lot of people get going again, or stay motivated.
I'm usually not the overly ranty type, but in this case I have to admit I'm quite frustrated. I have no idea of how it can be so "on" in one moment and then, in the next, a switch is activated with "off" as the mode to be motivation-wise. I'm not talking about fluffy pink unicorn motivation either, but like this huge mountain kind of barrier that works like a magnet of the wrong type.
Someone said earlier that it's easier to just keep going and I have to agree with the streak mentality; as soon as you break the streak, you lose momentum completely and then it's blood, sweat and tears to get back on track somehow. Have to work up the levels of blood, sweat and tears now.0 -
I figured out that I am motivated by training for an event. If I have something that I know I need to be ready for, I get ready for it. I know I need to be ready to run a 1/2 in April, so I am getting ready for it. (Thus all the running I'm doing!)
AglaeaC- maybe you can find an event to train for?
I rode yesterday, sort of- an hour on the stationary bike at the gym- 13.5 miles.0 -
I figured out that I am motivated by training for an event. If I have something that I know I need to be ready for, I get ready for it. I know I need to be ready to run a 1/2 in April, so I am getting ready for it. (Thus all the running I'm doing!)
AglaeaC- maybe you can find an event to train for?
I rode yesterday, sort of- an hour on the stationary bike at the gym- 13.5 miles.
Ah that's why you keep running so much! Hope you will have a great training for the HM.
Thank you thank you, a concrete milestone might be exactly what I need! So logical and simple. I haven't even looked at local running websites yet, but did that just now and found a great calendar with links and stuff. There aren't plotted good 5Ks yet, but one in early May of 7K caught my interest. The other option is 14K, must be due to the location.
It's on an island normally used by the Defence Forces only and it's trail and elevation differences. Might be too much for me physically but the chance to run precisely there is unique. I'd care about reaching the finish line only, too, since I don't have a chance to train much elevation stuff normally. And the sun isn't scorching (I hate a relatively speaking hot sun) at that time of year either. I'd need trail shoes, though, so... Decisions, decisions. At least this put me in a better mood!0 -
Trails are good! trails are my fall back runs when I find my mojo waning. Having a target definitely helps a large portion of runners. I've got one, but it is longer term.
Last night was my intervals + Social run. 1k warmup, 6 x 1k intervals with 3:30 rest. Somehow I had a headwind against me for nearly all the intervals. Times on the watch as I was doing them differ slightly from what is reported on Strava/Garmin, but I'm very happy with the intervals. 4:14, 4:10, 4:15, 4:18, 4:17, 4:16 for the intervals which has the last 3 -just- outside of target, but I was solo.. and that blooming headwind! I also had a lot faster pace on my recovery walks.
After the intervals a bit of socialising and a few laps of the out and back course to keep the legs ticking over, then the big social run, which rounded me out to just over 20k for the night.0 -
I haven't been out since my 10k virtual race on Saturday. I have stretchy ligaments and I am always careful on training runs but because it was a race I was pushing myself and stretched the ligaments on the outside of my right knee. Every time I walk down stairs it wants to buckle under me. Not much fun but I am used to it and know how to deal with it. Hoping to go out with JogScotland tomorrow night but that is weather dependent, there is a weather bomb heading our way but don't think it is supposed to arrive till the end of the week.
Laura, it is great for you that Jantastic includes swimming and cycling! That will fit in perfectly with your workouts.0 -
I went for a run during my lunch hour today, because I knew it would be dark after work and the weather has been perfect today!
4 miles in 39:52. Completely flat route around the community college near my office, half gravel trail and half concrete sidewalks.0 -
Best decision of the week, no make it month, to poke my head into this thread. Love all the updates!
I've just looked at the Hal Higdon 10K plan for novices and think I'll go with it. Winter is about to arrive so it might change things up a bit, but the overall structure seems good.
I need to spend a couple of weeks or so working up my running again before starting on week 1 of the plan, but suffice to say I think hitting a state of aimlessness makes it easier to get into a rut. It feels good to see prompts such as "cross-train today, run tomorrow". Will ponder how to fit Convict Conditioning and yoga into the plan, too.0 -
Anyone else ever dealt with any hip issues. My right hip has been bothering me a lot after runs the last two times out. In going to order a beginning yoga for runners DVD and see if that helps.0
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What sort of issues upsaluki? I've had the occasional twinge, but I normally write that off, due to having had arthroscopy on that hip a few years ago.0
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Anyone else ever dealt with any hip issues. My right hip has been bothering me a lot after runs the last two times out. In going to order a beginning yoga for runners DVD and see if that helps.
Sorry to hear this, hope it won't get more aggravated.
All I know is stuff shouldn't hurt per se and also that yoga helps bodyweight training and vice versa, yoga helps running and vice versa, and so on. We have all these weird muscles going in all directions to keep everything in place and functional, so yoga definitely is a good idea, especially yoga for runners. Hope it works in stopping the issues.
Otherwise a good physiotherapist might be able to help, they are oftentimes more used to looking at the body in rest and movement, compared to doctors. I second taeliesyn's question, though, and a doctor might be in order to see. Especially since you say it's only one-sided pain.
Has someone looked at your running form? At goodformrunning.com you can see tips and a video on how to run without doing too much damage to the system. And the classic shoe question just for good measure; are they worn down, have you been fitted?0 -
Everyone is making great progress and getting in some good running! It's been 3 weeks + 1 day since my last run and maybe, just maybe I might be able to do some brief run/walk intervals by the end of the year. I'm doing some stationary bike and upper body strength training twice a week and some abs/core stuff on other days. The bike causes a little soreness in my hip but the DR says that's OK as long as there's no sharp pain. Once I can bike without any soreness a few times I can slowly introduce the run/walk intervals. I could probably do some aqua jogging or swimming at the county pool but that just doesn't appeal to me at all. I hope everyone stays healthy and enjoys the holidays!!0
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Upsaluki it could be your IT bands. Mine got really tight & where it attaches up at my hip was so tight I was limping.
AglaeaC, I did Higdon's novice 10K plan and liked it a lot. I strength train and cross train so I was easily able to fit it into the rest of my workout schedule. That 14K sounds like a fun (but challenging) race! Just do it for the experience and don't worry about time.
Tim I'm glad you're finding ways to keep active. You're not a fan of swimming? I'm not very consistent with it but I'm trying to learn how and it's kind of kicking my butt.
It's been 2-1/2 weeks since my last run and the last 3 mornings I've woken up without my foot hurting, so the rest break is helping.
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