Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
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Ceci - good on you for getting out and doing your runs even with a heap of parties to interrupt and for sticking to your runs even when it gets hard. Running with someone definitely helps the miles go by quicker. I hope your weather changes for the better.
AlgaeaC - If I had an actual plan in place I would probably stick to it, even to my detriment. That's part of why I haven't picked up a HM or FM training plan. Hope all goes well with your plan, and good work on being smart enough to listen to your body and step back a little from your original plan (Changing to the 5k one).
Romy, I haven't seen the FR on Garmin, but I'll look for it later tonight. I don't tend to do much on the 'social' side of Garmin yet.
Group session as per usual last night. I decided to change up my speed work section of the session which is usually solo and before the group stuff. Went off for 10k at McMillian predicted HM pace(4:40). First 5k were good (a little drift) Second 5k I slowed more than I would have liked. Mostly I think this was due to spotting a friend at 5k who was going to catch up and run with me, so I was subconsciously giving him a chance to catch up. However after a 5min 9th km, I pulled my finger out and came home with a 4:35 final km and a total time of 47:25, which is a new 10k PB by about 2:35
A few social laps to keep legs ticking over, and then the big social run where I actually ticked over 8km+ and although my legs are feeling the accumulated fatigue of my last few weeks if I keep them moving they are behaving reasonably well.0 -
AlgaeaC - If I had an actual plan in place I would probably stick to it, even to my detriment. That's part of why I haven't picked up a HM or FM training plan. Hope all goes well with your plan, and good work on being smart enough to listen to your body and step back a little from your original plan (Changing to the 5k one).
It sounds like you do have a plan in place, all those miles to run, remember?
Congrats on the new PB!
It's Aglaea btw, g before l. The name is tricky and I've seen more versions of it than I can count now
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@AglaeaC - I realise that now, Sorry! I'm normally pretty good with names (when typing them). I've got some targets and the extremely rough outline of a 'plan' to hit the targets, but it's not like it's an official Higdon plan, or anything picked up from the elsewhere on the net.
Infact I've broken 2 of the 'golden rules' of plans with my jumble.
1) Don't increase by more than 10% in a particular run, or weekly. I've done 20-30% jumps although that is settling now.
2) Don't do speedwork the day after your long run. I've gotta fix stuff where I can and that's how it works for me. I'm sure I could get better results if I could shimmy things around a bit.
Looking forward to tomorrow and my hills session.0 -
Lol, it's fine. I've had everything from Angela to Algae, so that was a minor tweak. Have fun on the hills, my challenge is not to have a side stitch for once. This plague never, um, plagued me before, so it's strange.0
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I still have runs where I get a stitch and I haven't figured out entirely why either. More annoying for me though is I seem to get a 'back stitch' which is basically the same feeling as a stitch but instead of being around the abs/obliques it feels like it's on/in my back. Pretty well vertically inline with my shoulder blade, but the pain doesn't reach quite that high.0
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Do you think it could be the diaphragm but in another location? If you know the shape of it, it does reach quite high, even though the lowest portions follow the lowest ribs. The side stitch is a cramping diaphragm as far as I know.0
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It could be, it's the same sharpish pain normally associated with a stitch, just in a weird location. I never put too much thought into it actually, just into ignoring it when it happens.0
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So I started a 10k event plan from run double. My target 10k is on St. Patty's day, but I wanted the structure of a program to motivate me. My exercise and weight loss have both suffered in the last month.0
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So I started a 10k event plan from run double. My target 10k is on St. Patty's day, but I wanted the structure of a program to motivate me. My exercise and weight loss have both suffered in the last month.
Great idea. I feel much better (emotionally) compared to a couple of weeks ago, when I had no plan. When is St. Patrick's Day again?0 -
So I started a 10k event plan from run double. My target 10k is on St. Patty's day, but I wanted the structure of a program to motivate me. My exercise and weight loss have both suffered in the last month.
Great idea. I feel much better (emotionally) compared to a couple of weeks ago, when I had no plan. When is St. Patrick's Day again?
March 17
When I left work yesterday, there was ice falling from the sky, so I went to the gym. The track wasn't particularly crowded, but there were a few people who insisted on walking slowly in the passing lane, so I had to weave around them. Still put in a great time, though- 4 miles in 39:37!
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So I started a 10k event plan from run double. My target 10k is on St. Patty's day, but I wanted the structure of a program to motivate me. My exercise and weight loss have both suffered in the last month.
Great idea. I feel much better (emotionally) compared to a couple of weeks ago, when I had no plan. When is St. Patrick's Day again?
Yeah. It's good so far. I haven't been running on consecutive days at all before this, so I'll have to see how my body responds. So far so good with daily foam rolling.0 -
No running (or riding) for me yesterday or today. Too many other obligations. I will get a 5 mile run done tomorrow in between shopping, etc! Have a good weekend, everyone!0
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Have to get those rest days in too! After three stright running days I have the day of with my two boys. We just bought their mom's Christmas present.No running (or riding) for me yesterday or today. Too many other obligations. I will get a 5 mile run done tomorrow in between shopping, etc! Have a good weekend, everyone!
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This time of year tends to be a bit hectic what with holidays and year-end activities at work etc.
I was close to getting a full-blown flu so my plan went out the window a bit. Have slept like crap lately, so more hours and general rest hopefully gets the initial snottiness out of the system.0 -
Wise move picking up the plan upsaluki It really does help most people. Just take it easy at first on the consecutive days, although I'm sure you'll be fine.
Good run the other day Ceci, and looking forward to seeing your 5 miler. AglaeaC is right about this time of year being hectic!
AglaeaC I hope you get over the cold/flu quickly and back to it.
No hill session for me last night. I don't drink coffee at home usually, so being my first day of holidays I got hit with a caffeine withdrawal headache, and I a cold/flu is trying to get its claws into me too. Also doesn't help it was around 40C (over 100F) for the temp yesterday.
I'm headed out shortly to parkrun and depending on how I feel, I may make up my hill session tonight. I'd like to round the week out at, at least 50km for the week. So I need another 16.2km... if I'm feeling ok it shouldn't be too hard. That leaves me with less than 100km to go for the year.0 -
Ask Ceci how many parties she has/will attend(ed)... Busy woman.
Ah, 40degC! Ugh that is hot. Australia? New Zealand? Enjoy the runs! And do drink coffee, no point in having a headache if you can prevent it. And fight the flu, no more sickies needed here.0 -
Wise move picking up the plan upsaluki It really does help most people. Just take it easy at first on the consecutive days, although I'm sure you'll be fine.
Good run the other day Ceci, and looking forward to seeing your 5 miler. AglaeaC is right about this time of year being hectic!
AglaeaC I hope you get over the cold/flu quickly and back to it.
No hill session for me last night. I don't drink coffee at home usually, so being my first day of holidays I got hit with a caffeine withdrawal headache, and I a cold/flu is trying to get its claws into me too. Also doesn't help it was around 40C (over 100F) for the temp yesterday.
I'm headed out shortly to parkrun and depending on how I feel, I may make up my hill session tonight. I'd like to round the week out at, at least 50km for the week. So I need another 16.2km... if I'm feeling ok it shouldn't be too hard. That leaves me with less than 100km to go for the year.
As long as it's not icy I'll take 20 F over 100 F any day. Especially when it's humid.
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Australia, and the cold/flu has its claws firmly in me currently
I did parkrun this morning and suffered for the entire run. I even ended walking part of it in the middle. Legs just were not happy trying to run. Looks like I'm going to miss my 1500km for the year target now, unless I am feeling good on Monday and can get back on track. 0 -
Ceci, I'll be your distance rabbit, although it will not be hard for you to catch me at the moment. Well done on getting around the track, your dedication to continue in spite of your weather is truly inspiring.
upsaluki, I had to pick an event 10k and the HM to keep me interested, I don't enjoy running enough to want to do it in the poor weather for the sake of doing it. The 2 runs, 1 done, are enough to keep me getting up and out when my warm bed whispers sweet nothings. Your 10k is a couple of days after my HM. I am sure that you will get to do and enjoy your 10k.
taeliesyn, well done on the PB. Fell bad that you have succumbed to a winter lurgy. You seemed to be going so well. Hope you can get out to nail the last 100km in the remaining 11 days of this year.
Got out for a gentle 4 miler yesterday, 1st time since Monday. Had a viral infection which had caused aches and pains form the waist upwards. Felt tired at the end of the run yesterday, taking a days rest today, will see how I feel tomorrow, before deciding on where to resume in the programme. Hopefully you guys are in a better place. Have fun over the weekend.
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knocked out a four miler today. that feels like a sweet spot in terms of distance right now0
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I finally got out for a run!! 5km through the woods, it was wet and muddy and very icy in places but it was nice to get out. It is my daughter's ballroom dancing Christmas party tonight, they like to get all the non-dancers to participate too, so I might hit my 10,000 steps for the first time in weeks.0
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I finally got out for a run!! 5km through the woods, it was wet and muddy and very icy in places but it was nice to get out. It is my daughter's ballroom dancing Christmas party tonight, they like to get all the non-dancers to participate too, so I might hit my 10,000 steps for the first time in weeks.
Fantastic news on both counts. Enjoy it, says he firmly stuck to a couch. Have fun
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Got a HM training piece done today, faster than intended pace but had plenty of bail points, ran alongside a bus route for long periods so could bus home if I felt too tired post the viral infection. Got round in circa 2hr15, under according to endomondo, over according to strava, previous effort 2hr35. First 10 miles were good but the last 2 miles were a challenge. The challenge for me now is whether getting below 2hrs for HM is realistic or achievable in the next 12 weeks. Now got to 120km for the month, not sure whether I can still get to 160kms, which was the plan at the start of the month
Have fun, hope you are all safe and well.0 -
Got a HM training piece done today, faster than intended pace but had plenty of bail points, ran alongside a bus route for long periods so could bus home if I felt too tired post the viral infection. Got round in circa 2hr15, under according to endomondo, over according to strava, previous effort 2hr35. First 10 miles were good but the last 2 miles were a challenge. The challenge for me now is whether getting below 2hrs for HM is realistic or achievable in the next 12 weeks. Now got to 120km for the month, not sure whether I can still get to 160kms, which was the plan at the start of the month
Have fun, hope you are all safe and well.
Awesome run Robbie. Nice accomplishment.
In other news, I knocked out a four miler today.0 -
Ah, I
reading these updates, although all the sickness needs to go away!
I had a great 5 mile run on Saturday at my National Park. Finished in 51:08 according to RunDouble, so 10:13 pace.
Today's run was 5k around my neighborhood, finished in 30:24, so 9:46 pace.
That marks the end of week 4 of the 20 week plan. Time is flying! I am so excited that today marks the Winter Solstice and the days will start to get longer now!0 -
Got a HM training piece done today, faster than intended pace but had plenty of bail points, ran alongside a bus route for long periods so could bus home if I felt too tired post the viral infection. Got round in circa 2hr15, under according to endomondo, over according to strava, previous effort 2hr35. First 10 miles were good but the last 2 miles were a challenge. The challenge for me now is whether getting below 2hrs for HM is realistic or achievable in the next 12 weeks. Now got to 120km for the month, not sure whether I can still get to 160kms, which was the plan at the start of the month
Have fun, hope you are all safe and well.
Awesome run Robbie. Nice accomplishment.
In other news, I knocked out a four miler today.
Great job!!!!
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Ask Ceci how many parties she has/will attend(ed)... Busy woman.
Ah, 40degC! Ugh that is hot. Australia? New Zealand? Enjoy the runs! And do drink coffee, no point in having a headache if you can prevent it. And fight the flu, no more sickies needed here.
To hear about my awesome parties, etc., send me a friend request. If you are not my friend already, why not?
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