Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
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Thanks Ceci..
42 degrees here this morning... I wore a dry fit long sleeve top, shorts, my NEW running shoes, and a watch cap. Wasn't too bad, however next time I will bring some light gloves.
Seems my hands and nose felt cold...wish I could find a nose sock or something0 -
Becky - how'd the half go? How are you?
Great! No soreness, minimal injury (have a blister on my foot that is about 75% healed) and ready for an easy 30 minute recovery run after my strength session tonight. I am going by time this week, so may or may not hit my 9 mile mark. Next week is a big jump back into running as part of my reverse taper.
Finished the HM in 02:33:31.0 -
It is terrific how well everyone else is doing. I was feeling bad about not running more than 5k at a time for a couple weeks now, but then realized that there is nothing wrong with running just 2 or 3 miles three or four times a week, and cross-training, strength training, and stretching, if I really feel that it's not hurting my knee and might be helping it. I'm not just lying on the couch at home. I am doing something. I'll probably keep the low mileage for a month and then ramp back up again in early November.
Only a few miles... you know.No soreness, minimal injury (have a blister on my foot that is about 75% healed) and ready for an easy 30 minute recovery run after my strength session tonight.
Glad to hear it wasn't your actual foot!
The hands always get cold first.42 degrees here this morning... I wore a dry fit long sleeve top, shorts, my NEW running shoes, and a watch cap. Wasn't too bad, however next time I will bring some light gloves.0 -
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I'm pretty much mourning the not knowing too.
I TOTALLY feel like this. It drives me crazy. And then I feel selfish. So then I feel crazy and mean for a couple of days.
Thank you for saying that! I don't need to actually have run the race...I just wish someone could say "you would have done it in X."0 -
I skipped Monday's run because I wasn't feeling well, my shins & knees were sore, and I opted to go buy new running shoes instead of running.
There is a Lakewalk (bike/pedestrian trail) that goes for several miles along the north shore of Lake Superior, part of which was the race course on Saturday. There's access to it across the street from my office and I didn't have my trainer session until 7:00 tonight so after work I laced up my new running shoes and hit the Lakewalk. I intended to run 3 miles (or let's be honest 3.1) and had to stop at 2.85 because I had such a horrible stitch in my side. Turns out I was cruising, for me. My last 3 mile run was 12:46/min mile, although my typical 3 mile run is closer to 12:30. Today I was averaging 11:19 (11:21, 11:20, 11:15).
The Lakewalk has just enough hills to be interesting, and the view is spectacular, but man the people aren't friendly. Of all the walkers & runners & bikers (and it was crowded) only 2 people smiled back at me. I've gotten used to runners being more amiable.0 -
Thanks Ceci..
42 degrees here this morning... I wore a dry fit long sleeve top, shorts, my NEW running shoes, and a watch cap. Wasn't too bad, however next time I will bring some light gloves.
Seems my hands and nose felt cold...wish I could find a nose sock or something
I usually have my hands tucked into my sleeves at first, but around a mile or so I'm finally ready for them to come back out again, and eventually I'm shoving my sleeves up.0 -
Today I want to run, but haven't figured out what my goal should be, I ran 2 miles on the treadmill on Monday. That was my first run on a treadmill. It went well enough, but I couldn't believe how hot I got. The temp wasn't worse than some days I had done during the summer. I guess that I've gotten used to Fall now. I followed it by some stretches and then doing about 20 minutes on the various arm and core weight machines.
After going to water aerobics on Saturday morning, last night I bought the card for 15 drop in classes. It's much less expensive that way. I used it for a class last night. Since I arrived a bit early I swum laps for about 15 minutes and than had the class. I decided to do a couple more laps immediately after, but got a huge cramp in my right calf when I started to swim. Rubbed it down and then did some easy swimming and then got out. Today both of my calfs ache a little and have that "you move us too quickly we'll cramp on you" feeling. Not surprising since I've just started exercising them differently.
I'll probably aim for doing a 5k tonight on the bike path with Fells. He's not enjoying my treadmill run followed by swimming the next night. Neither is Colin since Fells is expending his excess energy on him.
It is terrific how well everyone else is doing. I was feeling bad about not running more than 5k at a time for a couple weeks now, but then realized that there is nothing wrong with running just 2 or 3 miles three or four times a week, and cross-training, strength training, and stretching, if I really feel that it's not hurting my knee and might be helping it. I'm not just lying on the couch at home. I am doing something. I'll probably keep the low mileage for a month and then ramp back up again in early November.
I get SO hot on the treadmill. It's ridiculous. I'm also bright red which is not pleasant at the gym.
I started the Hal Higdon novice 15K training after finishing the 10K one, and for the first few weeks it's all 2 & 3 mile runs. Saturday is 4 miles and it will be my first 4 mile run in weeks, so there's nothing at all for you to feel bad about. Your body is telling you that it's time to switch things up so I think it's fantastic that you're doing new things.0 -
Welcome joedfro! You will find a very supportive group of people here!
I should have gotten up early this morning to run, but dang it was cold! (40F)
I did bring my running gear to work and will get a run in before I go home today! It should be in the low 60's this afternoon.
Forgot to add: I rode my bicycle just over 10 miles yesterday. When I added the exercise to my diary using my phone, "cycling" became "crying". LOL I burned almost 500 calories crying for 10.14 miles yesterday!
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Lol... Love it. That's a lot of tears!0 -
4 miles today, "easy" pace. First run since my 7.5 Sunday, and it felt good, no leftover soreness, etc.0
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4 miles today, "easy" pace. First run since my 7.5 Sunday, and it felt good, no leftover soreness, etc.
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Oooophhh......today was the worst run I've ever had. Got a stitch in my side and ended up just walking the last 2K. I'm going to kick butt on Saturday to make up for this (I hope). Guess a day like this happens once in awhile.0
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Oooophhh......today was the worst run I've ever had. Got a stitch in my side and ended up just walking the last 2K. I'm going to kick butt on Saturday to make up for this (I hope). Guess a day like this happens once in awhile.
I guess it does - I know I've certainly had a few where I just couldn't breathe right, my feet were flapping randomly and it all just seemed like toooooooo much effort to do even a couple of miles. Usually means the next one will feel fantastic though
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I ran 4.5 miles on Monday and felt great. I could have run further, but I don't want to push it too much and then pay for it later. Yesterday I ran 2 miles and was ready to drop. It was 48 and very windy. The wind was making my eyes water, which was rather annoying. Like Joe, I need to wear some gloves next time. My hands were freezing! I carry my phone when I run as it tracks my distance, so pulling my sleeves down over my hands doesn't really work. I should get an arm band for my phone, but need to wait until I get a new phone in another week or so. I have a Galaxy S2 and that's pretty big, the S4 is even bigger. Pretty soon cell phones will be the size of mini tablets. Thinking about jumping ship and and getting the iPhone 5s. 0
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I ran today and it was a struggle, I did well on pace and time, but my shins started feeling tight towards the end and my mind wandered to terrible places (why am I doing this to myself places). It was my best 5k time and my furthest run, I ate cream of wheat this morning so I wonder if that had something to do with it. I usually eat something little before running. I was supposed to work at 7 am, but I'm not needed until 11 am, so the run was unplanned after breakfast. I also pushed myself out of my comfort zone a bit, I try to really challenge myself during one of my runs each week. We'll see how the next one goes.0
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I've found I really don't like armbands. I have a pouch that goes around my waist that can stretch and expand to fit my phone. Most of the time I carry the phone, but like having the pouch available. Great about the 4.5 mile run!I ran 4.5 miles on Monday and felt great. I could have run further, but I don't want to push it too much and then pay for it later. Yesterday I ran 2 miles and was ready to drop. It was 48 and very windy. The wind was making my eyes water, which was rather annoying. Like Joe, I need to wear some gloves next time. My hands were freezing! I carry my phone when I run as it tracks my distance, so pulling my sleeves down over my hands doesn't really work. I should get an arm band for my phone, but need to wait until I get a new phone in another week or so. I have a Galaxy S2 and that's pretty big, the S4 is even bigger. Pretty soon cell phones will be the size of mini tablets. Thinking about jumping ship and and getting the iPhone 5s.0 -
Glad that you finished the run despite what your mind was telling you. Bad runs happen. Your next one will probably be great.I ran today and it was a struggle, I did well on pace and time, but my shins started feeling tight towards the end and my mind wandered to terrible places (why am I doing this to myself places). It was my best 5k time and my furthest run, I ate cream of wheat this morning so I wonder if that had something to do with it. I usually eat something little before running. I was supposed to work at 7 am, but I'm not needed until 11 am, so the run was unplanned after breakfast. I also pushed myself out of my comfort zone a bit, I try to really challenge myself during one of my runs each week. We'll see how the next one goes.0 -
Got out and ran 5k last night. I took it slow and easy. Fells had a good time. I finished while still feeling that I could continue. Got a nice cool down walk home and then did my stretches, and then stupidly forgot to ice my knee and leg to finish my planned sequence of run, stretch, ice. This morning my entire right leg said "Ow!". It's not my knee or IT band hurting, just the all the leg muscles saying that they didn't want to move. Feeling very stupid now.
Today is my rest day, so all I'll do is 5 or 10 easy minutes on my exercise bike and then do all my stretches. I'm feeling pretty positive about the future though.0 -
I've been doing the Martin Yelling cadence intervals Audiofuel recording and am really feeling a difference. Also, that web site with the article on compression socks - there's another couple of articles about what in running is active and what is passive or reflexive.
He makes the point that getting your knee high doesn't help your running because it's reflexive. If you extend your hip back, your knee will automatically go higher and you'll be more efficient (and faster). Fascinating. And helpful. Really breaks down the total body aspect of running.0 -
I headed out from work to the path that runs close by and ended up running around the local community college. There is an outdoor learning area with gardens that has a gravel path going through it. Pretty! They were setting up for a Zombie Run taking place today. I'd do that one, but today is my group bike ride with Girls Bike Bentonville and we are quickly running out of days where we have enough daylight to ride after work! :-(
I had decided I'd run at least 30 minutes and see how I felt after that. Kept pushing on until I had run 1 hour. My knees and those pesky sore spots on my feet were complaining, but the run felt good otherwise. Soaked my feet in epsom salt afterward and they felt much better!
My National Park should be back open today!!!! YAY!!!
http://www.nps.gov/peri/index.htm0 -
I headed out from work to the path that runs close by and ended up running around the local community college. There is an outdoor learning area with gardens that has a gravel path going through it. Pretty! They were setting up for a Zombie Run taking place today. I'd do that one, but today is my group bike ride with Girls Bike Bentonville and we are quickly running out of days where we have enough daylight to ride after work! :-(
I had decided I'd run at least 30 minutes and see how I felt after that. Kept pushing on until I had run 1 hour. My knees and those pesky sore spots on my feet were complaining, but the run felt good otherwise. Soaked my feet in epsom salt afterward and they felt much better!
My National Park should be back open today!!!! YAY!!!
http://www.nps.gov/peri/index.htm
Do you still find it absolutely amazing that you can run for an hour? I've still got that to come but I'm still dazzled with the idea that 3.1miles is no longer scarey lol
Such good pace too, you're doing fantastic 0 -
I headed out from work to the path that runs close by and ended up running around the local community college. There is an outdoor learning area with gardens that has a gravel path going through it. Pretty! They were setting up for a Zombie Run taking place today. I'd do that one, but today is my group bike ride with Girls Bike Bentonville and we are quickly running out of days where we have enough daylight to ride after work! :-(
I had decided I'd run at least 30 minutes and see how I felt after that. Kept pushing on until I had run 1 hour. My knees and those pesky sore spots on my feet were complaining, but the run felt good otherwise. Soaked my feet in epsom salt afterward and they felt much better!
My National Park should be back open today!!!! YAY!!!
http://www.nps.gov/peri/index.htm
Oh no!!! You couldn't do a 5k because you have a bike ride... These are the tradeoffs that excellence is made from 0 -
Do you still find it absolutely amazing that you can run for an hour? I've still got that to come but I'm still dazzled with the idea that 3.1miles is no longer scarey lol
Such good pace too, you're doing fantastic
I find it amazing that I can run at all and absolutely incredibly amazing that I want to run!Oh no!!! You couldn't do a 5k because you have a bike ride... These are the tradeoffs that excellence is made from
Another reason I love this group! You guys just get me!0 -
But wait...Did you make it to the bike ride? (Or were you running at that *gulp* fast pace?)0
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But wait...Did you make it to the bike ride? (Or were you running at that *gulp* fast pace?)
I think she did a 10k with 10 minute miles, the little rocket.0 -
But wait...Did you make it to the bike ride? (Or were you running at that *gulp* fast pace?)
I think she did a 10k with 10 minute miles, the little rocket.
Not quite 10k!
The run was yesterday, the bike ride is later today!0 -
Quick question for the more experienced runners..
My first 5 mile is tomorrow and this is the elevation profile...is it too hilly and I should just run the track...or go for it.. it's a long run so pace will be around 11:10.
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Quick question for the more experienced runners..
My first 5 mile is tomorrow and this is the elevation profile...is it too hilly and I should just run the track...or go for it.. it's a long run so pace will be around 11:10.
thanks
I'd say go for it, but I kind of like running hills! You might surprise yourself!0 -
Quick question for the more experienced runners..
My first 5 mile is tomorrow and this is the elevation profile...is it too hilly and I should just run the track...or go for it.. it's a long run so pace will be around 11:10.
thanks
That looks like a lot of fun to me. You might end up doing it a bit slower than your recommended pace, but it looks a lot more engaging than a track. But I like hills too.0 -
That looks like a lot of fun to me. You might end up doing it a bit slower than your recommended pace, but it looks a lot more engaging than a track. But I like hills too.
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I say go for it!0
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