Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
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That is great, Romy!!!0
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Finished first 8 mile long run today @ 9:31mile/min...
felt great during the run, but afterwards felt weirdish, and couldn't understand why...i didn't eat supper last night and only had about 600 calories before the run...anyways i found out today that 8 miles was my limit if i am low on food for the day
I felt weirdish after my first 8 mile run last week too. I think I might be getting into GU territory. Time to figure out race gels. I have heard that after 1 hour you need a little something, but I have been trying to not use anything other than a little water until I absolutely have to...Apparently 1 hour and 15 minutes is about when I need a boost.
BTW...last week i broke 20 miles for a week
That's so awesome congrats!!! Feels pretty good doesn't it!Well I did my 1.5hr run and it went ok all things considered (that is, considering I've been a right slacker the past week or so!).
Managed 7.75miles. I was tempted to push on the last quarter of a mile to make it up to 8miles but if I'm being honest, I was pretty done in by then plus my return journey was at a faster pace so I was already having to walk up and down my street several times like some sort of dayglo cat burglar in order to cool down before going indoors.
Ceci that was a great time for your 10k - even better that you still had some in the tank at the end
So great for you too!!! I can imagine you running back and forth like a fellon, at night I run the same laps around the neighborhood, the neighbors must have all sorts of crazy notions about me
My 10k went really well, I think! Official time 1:04:51.5, pace 10:28. I finished 104 overall out of 136 and 9th (last) in my age group. (I did finish just ahead of a guy my age- I had more left at the end than him- he walked the last 100 yds or so, which I sprinted!)
I think the temp was about 27F when we started. I dressed in layers and felt pretty good. After about 2 miles, I unzipped the jacket. At just before the 3 mile mark, I took off the gloves. I had to stop once to adjust my sock, but felt pretty good the whole way!
The weather promises to be entirely too cold to get out and do much most of this week. :grumble:
Good news is, I get to join a gym next week! :bigsmile:
Thats so awesome!!! Congrats! That's a great time, I can't believe people are so fast I can't even imagine a 10 minute mile right now, good job on the layers, sounds like you did it right. Happy gyming it! I ran in the cold and wind and loved it today, can't imagine being indoors....0 -
Wore the old shoes for a 3 mile jaunt in the cold wind with hat gloves, ski songs, two sweaters etc.... Got hot right away, have yet to figure out this layer thing, but happy I went out! Not loving wearing the old shoes any more at all, but figuring they work different muscles so it's a good change of pace every once in a while even if I am way slower in them! I read an article in runners world about running every day for at least one mile for. 30 days. Given its 30 days to Christmas I decided I'm going to do this! I'm kinda excited!!!
http://www.runnersworld.com/race-training/a-season-to-streak?page=single
Funny funny article, I love reading this guys columns - it motivates me! today is day 1! If nothing else it gives me something to feel guilty about while I'm sitting here thinking it's too cold outside 0 -
Wore the old shoes for a 3 mile jaunt in the cold wind with hat gloves, ski songs, two sweaters etc.... Got hot right away, have yet to figure out this layer thing, but happy I went out! Not loving wearing the old shoes any more at all, but figuring they work different muscles so it's a good change of pace every once in a while even if I am way slower in them! I read an article in runners world about running every day for at least one mile for. 30 days. Given its 30 days to Christmas I decided I'm going to do this! I'm kinda excited!!!
My friend told me to wear light layers - I had three light layers on Saturday and despite it being quite cold & windy out I was very comfortable during my run. I had a light fleece closest to my body, followed by a quarter-zip tech pullover (which I wore alone when the temp dropped to about 30F), and then I had Danskin full-zip hooded sweatshirt on top. That's closer to a tech fabric than cotton. It was pretty brisk on my walk but was perfect on my run.0 -
Really great!!Very proud of my kids, completed week 6 of c25k which is a 25 minute run. They managed it easily (much easier than I did first time round!) and still managed to sprint the last minute. Finding it harder to fit in the runs now that the weather is becoming more unpredictable but we'll be finished before Christmas.0 -
Very proud of my kids, completed week 6 of c25k which is a 25 minute run. They managed it easily (much easier than I did first time round!) and still managed to sprint the last minute. Finding it harder to fit in the runs now that the weather is becoming more unpredictable but we'll be finished before Christmas.
Sprinting the last minute...now that's impressive! I seem to recall plodding along those last minutes praying for the time to end.0 -
I won't see my trainer again until next Monday because of the holiday (he's traveling), so he gave me homework at our session tonight. He wrote out a couple of strength workouts and at the bottom he wrote "Saturday's Long Run = 8 Miles!!" I just realized he made the exclamation points after that into a smiley face. 0
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Very proud of my kids, completed week 6 of c25k which is a 25 minute run. They managed it easily (much easier than I did first time round!) and still managed to sprint the last minute. Finding it harder to fit in the runs now that the weather is becoming more unpredictable but we'll be finished before Christmas.
Sprinting the last minute...now that's impressive! I seem to recall plodding along those last minutes praying for the time to end.
Well, they have personalized and expert guidance.0 -
I won't see my trainer again until next Monday because of the holiday (he's traveling), so he gave me homework at our session tonight. He wrote out a couple of strength workouts and at the bottom he wrote "Saturday's Long Run = 8 Miles!!" I just realized he made the exclamation points after that into a smiley face.
8 miles! Can you believe it?0 -
Today (36 and raining) I wore a long sleeved tech shirt, a water resistant tech shell (it has a fleece liner that I removed). Cheap nike Capri yoga pants (tech fabric) and water resistant warmup pants. My jacket had a hood and I wore a tech hat under it and tech gloves. The gloves got damp so my hands were cold but everything else felt pretty good.
I ran to Kroger, and I can tell you that coffee was a deciding factor. I could clearly envision enjoying tasting it and it seemed more than worth the annoyance of the rain.0 -
Today (36 and raining) I wore a long sleeved tech shirt, a water resistant tech shell (it has a fleece liner that I removed). Cheap nike Capri yoga pants (tech fabric) and water resistant warmup pants. My jacket had a hood and I wore a tech hat under it and tech gloves. The gloves got damp so my hands were cold but everything else felt pretty good.
I ran to Kroger, and I can tell you that coffee was a deciding factor. I could clearly envision enjoying tasting it and it seemed more than worth the annoyance of the rain.
Wow, can't believe you went out today. We went downtown to the race expo and the rain was horrible! Good job getting out there - more than I would do today!!0 -
Today (36 and raining) I wore a long sleeved tech shirt, a water resistant tech shell (it has a fleece liner that I removed). Cheap nike Capri yoga pants (tech fabric) and water resistant warmup pants. My jacket had a hood and I wore a tech hat under it and tech gloves. The gloves got damp so my hands were cold but everything else felt pretty good.
I ran to Kroger, and I can tell you that coffee was a deciding factor. I could clearly envision enjoying tasting it and it seemed more than worth the annoyance of the rain.
Wow, can't believe you went out today. We went downtown to the race expo and the rain was horrible! Good job getting out there - more than I would do today!!
My 30 days in a row ended yesterday at day 1 cause a) I'm starting to get sick and b) it was raining storming and nasty ;( so I'm in the couch with brandy thinking how awesome you are varda!!!!!0 -
Today (36 and raining) I wore a long sleeved tech shirt, a water resistant tech shell (it has a fleece liner that I removed). Cheap nike Capri yoga pants (tech fabric) and water resistant warmup pants. My jacket had a hood and I wore a tech hat under it and tech gloves. The gloves got damp so my hands were cold but everything else felt pretty good.
I ran to Kroger, and I can tell you that coffee was a deciding factor. I could clearly envision enjoying tasting it and it seemed more than worth the annoyance of the rain.
Wow, can't believe you went out today. We went downtown to the race expo and the rain was horrible! Good job getting out there - more than I would do today!!
It was worse later. I'm glad I didn't put it off.0 -
My 30 days in a row ended yesterday at day 1 cause a) I'm starting to get sick and b) it was raining storming and nasty ;( so I'm in the couch with brandy thinking how awesome you are varda!!!!!
Yuck. Sorry you're not feeling well.0 -
I won't see my trainer again until next Monday because of the holiday (he's traveling), so he gave me homework at our session tonight. He wrote out a couple of strength workouts and at the bottom he wrote "Saturday's Long Run = 8 Miles!!" I just realized he made the exclamation points after that into a smiley face.
8 miles! Can you believe it?
I can't. Last night I was trying to figure out my route on Endomondo's website. For fun I decided to see how far it was from my house to my parents' house. They're in the next town over. I'm on the west side of my small city and they're on the east side of their even smaller town. Eight miles would take me just past their house. I don't even like driving to my parents' house because I think it's a hassle. Now I feel compelled to run there because it just feels so ridiculous. I don't feel compelled to run home again, though, so I'd want to hook up a ride back.
TM run this morning. Quarter mile warm-up, 2 mile run at incrementally varying speeds, quarter mile cool-down. Bumped my usual Mon/Weds runs to Tues/Thurs this week so I can run outside on Thursday.0 -
Today (36 and raining) I wore a long sleeved tech shirt, a water resistant tech shell (it has a fleece liner that I removed). Cheap nike Capri yoga pants (tech fabric) and water resistant warmup pants. My jacket had a hood and I wore a tech hat under it and tech gloves. The gloves got damp so my hands were cold but everything else felt pretty good.
I ran to Kroger, and I can tell you that coffee was a deciding factor. I could clearly envision enjoying tasting it and it seemed more than worth the annoyance of the rain.
You are a rock star.0 -
My 30 days in a row ended yesterday at day 1 cause a) I'm starting to get sick and b) it was raining storming and nasty ;( so I'm in the couch with brandy thinking how awesome you are varda!!!!!
Yuck. Sorry you're not feeling well.
I second that. Feel better soon.0 -
Sorry you're not feeling well madmiss. Hope you get over it soon.
You rock, Varda! Next time I'm tempted to stay in because it's yucky out I'll think of you.
Good luck with the 8 miles, Laura.
I haven't run since last Wednesday, with the flyball tournament on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and then shifting my priority to the pool for the few days that it's open this week, closed today through Friday and they said no water aerobics until next Monday. Today I need to get out! It was rainy, chilly, and miserable this morning. I hope that it gets better by this afternoon as I'll get off work by 2 pm. Do my run and then head to the store to see if any groceries are left on the shelves. I've got no idea how far I should run today, but will probably go with the old standby 5k training run.
Planning to bike on Thanksgiving, run on Friday, bike on Saturday, and run Sunday.0 -
I won't see my trainer again until next Monday because of the holiday (he's traveling), so he gave me homework at our session tonight. He wrote out a couple of strength workouts and at the bottom he wrote "Saturday's Long Run = 8 Miles!!" I just realized he made the exclamation points after that into a smiley face.
8 miles! Can you believe it?
I can't. Last night I was trying to figure out my route on Endomondo's website. For fun I decided to see how far it was from my house to my parents' house. They're in the next town over. I'm on the west side of my small city and they're on the east side of their even smaller town. Eight miles would take me just past their house. I don't even like driving to my parents' house because I think it's a hassle. Now I feel compelled to run there because it just feels so ridiculous. I don't feel compelled to run home again, though, so I'd want to hook up a ride back.
TM run this morning. Quarter mile warm-up, 2 mile run at incrementally varying speeds, quarter mile cool-down. Bumped my usual Mon/Weds runs to Tues/Thurs this week so I can run outside on Thursday.
Wow! 8 miles! So awesome! I love the idea of running to your parent's house. What an accomplishment that will be and the fact that you are running to a place you normally only drive to, makes it even more fun! Good Luck!0 -
Today (36 and raining) I wore a long sleeved tech shirt, a water resistant tech shell (it has a fleece liner that I removed). Cheap nike Capri yoga pants (tech fabric) and water resistant warmup pants. My jacket had a hood and I wore a tech hat under it and tech gloves. The gloves got damp so my hands were cold but everything else felt pretty good.
I ran to Kroger, and I can tell you that coffee was a deciding factor. I could clearly envision enjoying tasting it and it seemed more than worth the annoyance of the rain.
Wow, can't believe you went out today. We went downtown to the race expo and the rain was horrible! Good job getting out there - more than I would do today!!
My 30 days in a row ended yesterday at day 1 cause a) I'm starting to get sick and b) it was raining storming and nasty ;( so I'm in the couch with brandy thinking how awesome you are varda!!!!!
Bummer! Get well, madmiss.0 -
Today (36 and raining) I wore a long sleeved tech shirt, a water resistant tech shell (it has a fleece liner that I removed). Cheap nike Capri yoga pants (tech fabric) and water resistant warmup pants. My jacket had a hood and I wore a tech hat under it and tech gloves. The gloves got damp so my hands were cold but everything else felt pretty good.
I ran to Kroger, and I can tell you that coffee was a deciding factor. I could clearly envision enjoying tasting it and it seemed more than worth the annoyance of the rain.
You are a rock star.
Yes, Varda! You are a rock star! :-)0 -
Sorry you're not feeling well madmiss. Hope you get over it soon.
You rock, Varda! Next time I'm tempted to stay in because it's yucky out I'll think of you.
Good luck with the 8 miles, Laura.
I haven't run since last Wednesday, with the flyball tournament on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and then shifting my priority to the pool for the few days that it's open this week, closed today through Friday and they said no water aerobics until next Monday. Today I need to get out! It was rainy, chilly, and miserable this morning. I hope that it gets better by this afternoon as I'll get off work by 2 pm. Do my run and then head to the store to see if any groceries are left on the shelves. I've got no idea how far I should run today, but will probably go with the old standby 5k training run.
Planning to bike on Thanksgiving, run on Friday, bike on Saturday, and run Sunday.
Wow! That's a full schedule! I'm impressed!0 -
I finally got a decent run in (in between laundry and packing) - 4.5 miles on the dreadmill. I built my pace from 5.0 - 5.8 with a 1.0 incline and then cooled down with 10 mins of walking. The last mile and a half my out side right hip was really hurting. I stretched it out really well after, but I think I urgently need a foam roller! I was hoping to do a 5K race on Saturday morning, but our time at home in Kentucky is going to be so short, that I think I have to scrap the idea. We are piling into the car again and taking the kids to see their Great Grandfather and 2 Great Aunts and a Great Uncle instead. :-)0
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Very proud of my kids, completed week 6 of c25k which is a 25 minute run. They managed it easily (much easier than I did first time round!) and still managed to sprint the last minute. Finding it harder to fit in the runs now that the weather is becoming more unpredictable but we'll be finished before Christmas.
Awesome!!! You must be so pleased with them! :-)0 -
Oh, now the forecast for Thanksgiving morning is 23°F. And a chance of snow the day before. And sleet tomorrow morning (and we need to head downtown for the expo). Yikes!
Good luck with your race, Tim! :-)0 -
I can't. Last night I was trying to figure out my route on Endomondo's website. For fun I decided to see how far it was from my house to my parents' house. They're in the next town over. I'm on the west side of my small city and they're on the east side of their even smaller town. Eight miles would take me just past their house. I don't even like driving to my parents' house because I think it's a hassle. Now I feel compelled to run there because it just feels so ridiculous. I don't feel compelled to run home again, though, so I'd want to hook up a ride back.
You should definitely try it. For the longest time, I'd look at my plan and think "That looks insane."
I'm beginning to get used to idea of running whatever crazy thing they write down. As long as it's progressive, I can probably do it.
Also, it's cool when people say "Wow, it looks like you ran here." to say "I did."0 -
Oh, now the forecast for Thanksgiving morning is 23°F. And a chance of snow the day before. And sleet tomorrow morning (and we need to head downtown for the expo). Yikes!
Good luck with your race, Tim! :-)
Thanks! No snow this morning but we had quite a bit of ice pelting the side of the house very early. Now it's clear, very windy, and very cold! I went into the gym earlier and did 20 minutes on the elliptical to get some blood into my legs. Then spent half an hour stretching. Getting excited for the race now!0 -
What are you going to wear? I have the 5k. I'm thinking a singlet with the oldest Turkey Trot shirt I can find. Running tights and either warm up pants or shorts over. Hat, gaiter and gloves. Fleece jacket. Though my gloves are at bit yucky from my last run.
Runner's World thinks that the jacket is a maybe and would stick with just the tights.0 -
I'm wearing two layers of long-sleeve tech shirts, CW-X tights with shorts over them, stocking cap, and gloves. I'll wear a fleece jacket that I'll discard at the start (they will collect all clothes to be donated). I think that will be good enough once I get warmed up.
Good luck on your 5K!0 -
no trot for me
kinda a 5 mile tempo run tonight
3 miles tomorrow morning before turkey.
Happy thanksgiving all0
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