Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
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Here's the group run crowd from last night:
My wife & I after the run:
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Here's the group run crowd from last night:
My wife & I after the run:
No wonder your wife is so fast. She's tiny.
Love that double jog stroller in the front. That looks like so much fun!0 -
Wow Tim, that's a lot of people in your group run! Are group runs usually that big?
Today at lunch one of the guys I work with (he's been a runner for years) ask me about my 5k. I told him I beat my goal of completing it in under 40 minutes (39:52) and he replied with "jeez did you walk the whole thing?". He then proceeded to tell me that his 11 year old son ran a 10k in just under an hour. His comment caught me off guard, I wasn't really sure how to respond. I just told him that I'll worry about the speed later, right now I'm building mileage/endurance. I'm still really new at this, not quite 3 months yet. He must have realized how he sounded and then told me that it's great that I'm doing this. He sure was crabby, wonder if he missed his morning run :laugh: I really don't care what anyone thinks about my pace. I do this for me, I'm just thrilled that I found something I really love to do.
I did my short run (2 miles) today, on week 2 of Hal Higdon's 10k novice plan. I'm still so new at this that it feels weird to say 2 miles is a short run.
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Wow Tim, that's a lot of people in your group run! Are group runs usually that big?
Today at lunch one of the guys I work with (he's been a runner for years) ask me about my 5k. I told him I beat my goal of completing it in under 40 minutes (39:52) and he replied with "jeez did you walk the whole thing?". He then proceeded to tell me that his 11 year old son ran a 10k in just under an hour. His comment caught me off guard, I wasn't really sure how to respond. I just told him that I'll worry about the speed later, right now I'm building mileage/endurance. I'm still really new at this, not quite 3 months yet. He must have realized how he sounded and then told me that it's great that I'm doing this. He sure was crabby, wonder if he missed his morning run :laugh: I really don't care what anyone thinks about my pace. I do this for me, I'm just thrilled that I found something I really love to do.
I did my short run (2 miles) today, on week 2 of Hal Higdon's 10k novice plan. I'm still so new at this that it feels weird to say 2 miles is a short run.
I am so not okay with that comment from him. You should be super proud of finishing it in under 40 minutes!
I just finished Hall Higdon's 10K novice plan on Saturday. I loved it! And I know exactly what you mean about calling 2 miles your short run. I think I giggled every time I said it for the first month.0 -
You know those first 10 minutes that stink? Tonight that was my entire run. It took me 38 minutes to run 3 awfully flat miles. My split times got progressively worse and for the first time ever my first mile was the fast one. I felt like I was running in slow motion, and it turns out I was. It was so bad I didn't even consider going the 3.1 that I usually do.
But I have a nice story. Once my trainer talked me off the "I just want to eat ice cream and sit on the couch in my pajamas while I cry" ledge he gave me a pep talk while I worked out. He talked about how remarkable it is that I haven't had a single injury from running. I told him that's because we started working toward me running from the beginning (started with him in February & started running in May), and that I know that what we do in the gym is why I haven't had any injuries out running. He just beamed at me. It was nice. He really goes above & beyond to encourage my running so I'm glad he understands that I appreciate it.0 -
Here's the group run crowd from last night:
My wife & I after the run:
What an awesome & huge group! And cute photo of you & your wife.0 -
Wow Tim, that's a lot of people in your group run! Are group runs usually that big?
Just when there's free food! There was around 250 people there that night. A few months ago we had free pizza and more shoes to test drive and there was over 280. But a typical Tuesday run is 60-70 and Thursday it drops off to 40-50.0 -
Wow Tim, that's a lot of people in your group run! Are group runs usually that big?
Today at lunch one of the guys I work with (he's been a runner for years) ask me about my 5k. I told him I beat my goal of completing it in under 40 minutes (39:52) and he replied with "jeez did you walk the whole thing?". He then proceeded to tell me that his 11 year old son ran a 10k in just under an hour. His comment caught me off guard, I wasn't really sure how to respond. I just told him that I'll worry about the speed later, right now I'm building mileage/endurance. I'm still really new at this, not quite 3 months yet. He must have realized how he sounded and then told me that it's great that I'm doing this. He sure was crabby, wonder if he missed his morning run :laugh: I really don't care what anyone thinks about my pace. I do this for me, I'm just thrilled that I found something I really love to do.
I did my short run (2 miles) today, on week 2 of Hal Higdon's 10k novice plan. I'm still so new at this that it feels weird to say 2 miles is a short run.
That's nice for his son. I ran a 10k in just over an hour. There were 10 year olds who beat me. As a matter of fact, in most 5ks, the first woman is about 6 runners back and there's this kid who can't be 15 that comes in sooner than that when he participates.
99% of runners are super supportive. He probably thinks that HE's "super slow" and was taken off guard by reality. A lot of guys start by running track in high school and don't remember what it was like to start. I'm already forgetting how hard that first 1-minute run was. I do remember how strange it was to go out and 'run two miles' though. That's awesome for you!0 -
You know those first 10 minutes that stink? Tonight that was my entire run. It took me 38 minutes to run 3 awfully flat miles. My split times got progressively worse and for the first time ever my first mile was the fast one. I felt like I was running in slow motion, and it turns out I was. It was so bad I didn't even consider going the 3.1 that I usually do.
But I have a nice story. Once my trainer talked me off the "I just want to eat ice cream and sit on the couch in my pajamas while I cry" ledge he gave me a pep talk while I worked out. He talked about how remarkable it is that I haven't had a single injury from running. I told him that's because we started working toward me running from the beginning (started with him in February & started running in May), and that I know that what we do in the gym is why I haven't had any injuries out running. He just beamed at me. It was nice. He really goes above & beyond to encourage my running so I'm glad he understands that I appreciate it.
I can't find it, but there's a Marc Parent quote I always tell myself after those runs. It's something like "I encourage new runners to quit. Every day if possible. Have a little fun with it. Stomp your feet. Break something" So, I think about it. I imagine stomping my feet...quitting...throwing something. It all feels unconvincing because I know I'm just going to get out there again..and everybody else will too.0 -
You know those first 10 minutes that stink? Tonight that was my entire run. It took me 38 minutes to run 3 awfully flat miles. My split times got progressively worse and for the first time ever my first mile was the fast one. I felt like I was running in slow motion, and it turns out I was. It was so bad I didn't even consider going the 3.1 that I usually do.
But I have a nice story. Once my trainer talked me off the "I just want to eat ice cream and sit on the couch in my pajamas while I cry" ledge he gave me a pep talk while I worked out. He talked about how remarkable it is that I haven't had a single injury from running. I told him that's because we started working toward me running from the beginning (started with him in February & started running in May), and that I know that what we do in the gym is why I haven't had any injuries out running. He just beamed at me. It was nice. He really goes above & beyond to encourage my running so I'm glad he understands that I appreciate it.
I can't find it, but there's a Marc Parent quote I always tell myself after those runs. It's something like "I encourage new runners to quit. Every day if possible. Have a little fun with it. Stomp your feet. Break something" So, I think about it. I imagine stomping my feet...quitting...throwing something. It all feels unconvincing because I know I'm just going to get out there again..and everybody else will too.
That's good! I'm going to remember that.0 -
Saw the doctor again yesterday and she thinks my progress is excellent. She really know runners - she asked me if I had done any continuous runs without the run/walk intervals she prescribed to me. I confessed I did a couple. She laughed - I think she knew the answer before she even asked. I got the OK to keep doing continuous runs as long as it does not cause more pain. She wants me to start doing side planks every day to activate the side stabilizer muscles. I will go back in 4 weeks at which time she'll prescribe a strength training program. Hopefully that will be my last visit
This weekend I'll try going 5 miles but I think for my long runs I will follow the Galloway method and do a 4:1 or 3:1 ratio of running to walking. I need to increase those one mile per week in order to be ready for my Thanksgiving half.0 -
Saw the doctor again yesterday and she thinks my progress is excellent. She really know runners - she asked me if I had done any continuous runs without the run/walk intervals she prescribed to me. I confessed I did a couple. She laughed - I think she knew the answer before she even asked. I got the OK to keep doing continuous runs as long as it does not cause more pain. She wants me to start doing side planks every day to activate the side stabilizer muscles. I will go back in 4 weeks at which time she'll prescribe a strength training program. Hopefully that will be my last visit
This weekend I'll try going 5 miles but I think for my long runs I will follow the Galloway method and do a 4:1 or 3:1 ratio of running to walking. I need to increase those one mile per week in order to be ready for my Thanksgiving half.
Glad you are on the mend and on track for your half.
Tomorrow I'm going for a facial and massage (a work perk!) so I'll be relaxed and looking great for my race on Sunday. Sunday is supposed to be warm so not so great for running but I've done all my prep, just need to go out there and enjoy it. Everyone keeps asking if I am nervous, but surprisingly I'm not, I have no expectations so I'm very laid back about it. I still want to try for a decent time though, lol.0 -
Saw the doctor again yesterday and she thinks my progress is excellent. She really know runners - she asked me if I had done any continuous runs without the run/walk intervals she prescribed to me. I confessed I did a couple. She laughed - I think she knew the answer before she even asked. I got the OK to keep doing continuous runs as long as it does not cause more pain. She wants me to start doing side planks every day to activate the side stabilizer muscles. I will go back in 4 weeks at which time she'll prescribe a strength training program. Hopefully that will be my last visit
This weekend I'll try going 5 miles but I think for my long runs I will follow the Galloway method and do a 4:1 or 3:1 ratio of running to walking. I need to increase those one mile per week in order to be ready for my Thanksgiving half. 0 -
Tomorrow I'm going for a facial and massage (a work perk!) so I'll be relaxed and looking great for my race on Sunday. Sunday is supposed to be warm so not so great for running but I've done all my prep, just need to go out there and enjoy it. Everyone keeps asking if I am nervous, but surprisingly I'm not, I have no expectations so I'm very laid back about it. I still want to try for a decent time though, lol.
That sounds glorious. Have fun at your race on Sunday!0 -
Romy, good luck on your race Sunday. Hope you have a lot of fun!
I finished week 2 of Hal Higdon's 10k Novice program. 3.5 miles in 46:59. That last 1/4 mile was rough, but I pushed through anyhow.0 -
Romy, good luck on your race Sunday. Hope you have a lot of fun!
I finished week 2 of Hal Higdon's 10k Novice program. 3.5 miles in 46:59. That last 1/4 mile was rough, but I pushed through anyhow.
Congrats on finishing Week 2!0 -
Saw the doctor again yesterday and she thinks my progress is excellent. She really know runners - she asked me if I had done any continuous runs without the run/walk intervals she prescribed to me. I confessed I did a couple. She laughed - I think she knew the answer before she even asked. I got the OK to keep doing continuous runs as long as it does not cause more pain. She wants me to start doing side planks every day to activate the side stabilizer muscles. I will go back in 4 weeks at which time she'll prescribe a strength training program. Hopefully that will be my last visit
This weekend I'll try going 5 miles but I think for my long runs I will follow the Galloway method and do a 4:1 or 3:1 ratio of running to walking. I need to increase those one mile per week in order to be ready for my Thanksgiving half.
Well that's a cool perk! Have fun Sunday!!!!
Glad you are on the mend and on track for your half.
Tomorrow I'm going for a facial and massage (a work perk!) so I'll be relaxed and looking great for my race on Sunday. Sunday is supposed to be warm so not so great for running but I've done all my prep, just need to go out there and enjoy it. Everyone keeps asking if I am nervous, but surprisingly I'm not, I have no expectations so I'm very laid back about it. I still want to try for a decent time though, lol.
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Wow Tim, that's a lot of people in your group run! Are group runs usually that big?
Today at lunch one of the guys I work with (he's been a runner for years) ask me about my 5k. I told him I beat my goal of completing it in under 40 minutes (39:52) and he replied with "jeez did you walk the whole thing?". He then proceeded to tell me that his 11 year old son ran a 10k in just under an hour. His comment caught me off guard, I wasn't really sure how to respond. I just told him that I'll worry about the speed later, right now I'm building mileage/endurance. I'm still really new at this, not quite 3 months yet. He must have realized how he sounded and then told me that it's great that I'm doing this. He sure was crabby, wonder if he missed his morning run :laugh: I really don't care what anyone thinks about my pace. I do this for me, I'm just thrilled that I found something I really love to do.
I did my short run (2 miles) today, on week 2 of Hal Higdon's 10k novice plan. I'm still so new at this that it feels weird to say 2 miles is a short run.
I am so not okay with that comment from him. You should be super proud of finishing it in under 40 minutes!
I just finished Hall Higdon's 10K novice plan on Saturday. I loved it! And I know exactly what you mean about calling 2 miles your short run. I think I giggled every time I said it for the first month.
This. Let yourself be proud and sink in. And yes, I'm still in awe and disbelief whenever I refer to a "short" or "easy" run. Who's that coming out of my mouth?0 -
I followed my trainer's strategy for my 5K today, which was to push myself out of my comfort zone. First two miles were very fast (for me), I walked most of the third mile, and then I ran in the final tenth.
1:00 - 10:36.15
2:00 - 11:04.84
3:00 - 14:18.23
3.10 - 1:26.05
Garmin Time: 37:25.27
Gun Time: 37:29
Even though I was hoping to finish in the 35-36 minute range I'm still happy with my results. I'm even okay with the fact that I walked up most of the big hill at the end that I've been training so hard to run up. Every time I run I focus on pacing myself to finish, so I don't think it's a bad thing to try to push a little harder. It's all a learning process.
I did shave more than 9 minutes of last year's time in this same race (46:36).0 -
I followed my trainer's strategy for my 5K today, which was to push myself out of my comfort zone. First two miles were very fast (for me), I walked most of the third mile, and then I ran in the final tenth.
1:00 - 10:36.15
2:00 - 11:04.84
3:00 - 14:18.23
3.10 - 1:26.05
Garmin Time: 37:25.27
Gun Time: 37:29
Even though I was hoping to finish in the 35-36 minute range I'm still happy with my results. I'm even okay with the fact that I walked up most of the big hill at the end that I've been training so hard to run up. Every time I run I focus on pacing myself to finish, so I don't think it's a bad thing to try to push a little harder. It's all a learning process.
I did shave more than 9 minutes of last year's time in this same race (46:36).
You, like this post, are full of awesome.0 -
I followed my trainer's strategy for my 5K today, which was to push myself out of my comfort zone. First two miles were very fast (for me), I walked most of the third mile, and then I ran in the final tenth.
1:00 - 10:36.15
2:00 - 11:04.84
3:00 - 14:18.23
3.10 - 1:26.05
Garmin Time: 37:25.27
Gun Time: 37:29
Even though I was hoping to finish in the 35-36 minute range I'm still happy with my results. I'm even okay with the fact that I walked up most of the big hill at the end that I've been training so hard to run up. Every time I run I focus on pacing myself to finish, so I don't think it's a bad thing to try to push a little harder. It's all a learning process.
I did shave more than 9 minutes of last year's time in this same race (46:36).
You, like this post, are full of awesome.
You're the sweetest. :flowerforyou:0 -
I followed my trainer's strategy for my 5K today, which was to push myself out of my comfort zone. First two miles were very fast (for me), I walked most of the third mile, and then I ran in the final tenth.
1:00 - 10:36.15
2:00 - 11:04.84
3:00 - 14:18.23
3.10 - 1:26.05
Garmin Time: 37:25.27
Gun Time: 37:29
Even though I was hoping to finish in the 35-36 minute range I'm still happy with my results. I'm even okay with the fact that I walked up most of the big hill at the end that I've been training so hard to run up. Every time I run I focus on pacing myself to finish, so I don't think it's a bad thing to try to push a little harder. It's all a learning process.
I did shave more than 9 minutes of last year's time in this same race (46:36).
Well done, you still beat last year's time by a big margin and you will continue to learn and improve. If you did your best that's all you can do.0 -
I followed my trainer's strategy for my 5K today, which was to push myself out of my comfort zone. First two miles were very fast (for me), I walked most of the third mile, and then I ran in the final tenth.
1:00 - 10:36.15
2:00 - 11:04.84
3:00 - 14:18.23
3.10 - 1:26.05
Garmin Time: 37:25.27
Gun Time: 37:29
Even though I was hoping to finish in the 35-36 minute range I'm still happy with my results. I'm even okay with the fact that I walked up most of the big hill at the end that I've been training so hard to run up. Every time I run I focus on pacing myself to finish, so I don't think it's a bad thing to try to push a little harder. It's all a learning process.
I did shave more than 9 minutes of last year's time in this same race (46:36).
Well, you hit a wall at mile 3. So that's checked off your bucket list. Pacing is such a ***** to get down. Have you been doing tempo runs?
Great job on the new PR!0 -
Had a nice morning at Stone Mountain. First I hiked up to the top to see the sunrise. Very cold & windy up there but the sunrise was worth it. After hiking back down I was warmed up again and ready for my run. I did one lap around the mountain which is very close to 5 miles. I ran 4:1 run/walk intervals and felt great the entire time. A little soreness in both hips this time but that's gone now. Then I got on my bike and did a couple of laps for 10 miles total. Then I waited another hour for my wife to finish her 23-mile run. She did it and felt pretty good so I think she's ready for her marathon next month.0
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Had a nice morning at Stone Mountain. First I hiked up to the top to see the sunrise. Very cold & windy up there but the sunrise was worth it. After hiking back down I was warmed up again and ready for my run. I did one lap around the mountain which is very close to 5 miles. I ran 4:1 run/walk intervals and felt great the entire time. A little soreness in both hips this time but that's gone now. Then I got on my bike and did a couple of laps for 10 miles total. Then I waited another hour for my wife to finish her 23-mile run. She did it and felt pretty good so I think she's ready for her marathon next month.
Both you AND your wife are incredible!0 -
My longest run so far! I ran around my local National Park, one complete loop in the direction that meant the most hills. Started off way too fast (first 1/2 mi pace was 9:39 min/mi), but settled into a nice pace.
Still struggling with a nasty sore spot on the ball of my left foot that really starts to hurt after 4 ish miles. :grumble:0 -
My longest run so far! I ran around my local National Park, one complete loop in the direction that meant the most hills. Started off way too fast (first 1/2 mi pace was 9:39 min/mi), but settled into a nice pace.
Still struggling with a nasty sore spot on the ball of my left foot that really starts to hurt after 4 ish miles. :grumble:
Awesome run!
Have you tried putting moleskin or anything on that sore spot?0 -
Awesome run!
Have you tried putting moleskin or anything on that sore spot?
I put a bandage on the spot and wear a thin sock under my running socks. Seems to be the best combination I have found. Moleskin didn't feel right when I tried it, but might try it again.0 -
Laura, your 5k sounds like a nice learning experience. You did well overall, beating last year's time. You got a better idea as far as your pacing. Plus you had fun. All good!
Tim, sounds like a beautiful training run at Stome Mountain. Are the leaves starting to turn yet in Georgia? Here in Maryland/Northern Virginia area things are getting colorful and the runs in the parks are very pretty.
Nice run Ceci! You are doing so well! Hope you can get that sore spot to heal. Have you tried soaking it after your runs? Epsom salts? Would that help?
As far as my runs, my rest week turned out to be much more of a rest from running than I had planned it to be. On Tuesday I ran 5k as planned, then things went downhill. After getting everything packed and driving up to Gettysburg, walking around the site with the judges showing them what they had to work with, then unloading everything and getting things where they needed to be, it was later than I had hoped. Fells and I started our run and I got about 1.3 miles before the IT band and knee said that I had to stop. We turned around and walked back. So much for the Friday run. On Sunday night, after being on my feet walking off and on for two days, getting home and then unpacking the minivan and getting things back into some sort of order, I couldn't even convince myself to put on my running clothes and run just a bit, so no run at all last night.
I also skipped doing my weight training all last week.
So, I'm now starting a new week and plan to get back on schedule.0 -
Tim, sounds like a beautiful training run at Stome Mountain. Are the leaves starting to turn yet in Georgia? Here in Maryland/Northern Virginia area things are getting colorful and the runs in the parks are very pretty.
We are probably 3 weeks from seeing the colors start changing here. Hopefully with all the rain we had we should have a colorful fall up in the mountains. Hope you get back on track with your training and the IT/knee issues get better!0
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