Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
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With my left ankle feeling good all day yesterday(Twisted it on Saturday at Stampede), I thought I would risk a run. Walking warmup, all good. First few strides slight pain on the uneven ground. Moved to the road and all was good so I carried on. It was meant to be an easy run so I had to keep slowing myself down. Reached about 2 km into the run and my left calf was starting to tighten, a hundred metres or so after that, the ankle started to hurt again
Pulled up and walked the shortest path back home. No pain at the walk which I am glad for.
I'll try for my next planned run on Friday and see how it goes.0 -
6km 36:400
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I had some time after finishing c25k w1d3 with my friend, so I ran!
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2.23 miles in 25:28.
Mile 1 - 11:58
Mile 2 - 11:01
2.23 - 11:02 min/mile
I've been trying to break the 12 min/mile on my shorter runs, so an 11:01 is by far my fastest mile ever. It was raining with lightning/thunder and looked like it might start hailing at any moment, so I had an extra incentive to pick up the pace. Still really happy with that time.0 -
I'm going to be doing the 3W races Women's Classic virtual 10k on Saturday. My friend is going to do it as a 5k. We'll do the first 1.5 miles together and then she'll double back home while I continue on the run.
I hadn't heard anything from you about this so I didn't know if you were running it!! I'm excited that you are. When are you running? I'm doing the 10-mile virtual. ????❤️0 -
2.23 miles in 25:28.
Mile 1 - 11:58
Mile 2 - 11:01
2.23 - 11:02 min/mile
I've been trying to break the 12 min/mile on my shorter runs, so an 11:01 is by far my fastest mile ever. It was raining with lightning/thunder and looked like it might start hailing at any moment, so I had an extra incentive to pick up the pace. Still really happy with that time.
Not to mention it was early in the morning! Great pace Laura!0 -
Finished w1d2 of c25k with my friend. She is doing great! I am AMAZED at how easy this is for me! I am enjoying this. Might be just what I needed!
Do you remember how much you struggled with week 1? Oh wait, maybe that was just me!
Yeah. You're funny.
Very funny!
I do remember how much I struggled with Week 1, especially the whole getting off my @ss and doing it part! I remember how I thought I was going to die my heart was beating so hard after only 1 minute of running. I remember how I struggled to breathe. I remember how I knew there was NO WAY I'd EVER be able to run for 3 minutes, let alone 30! (Run for an hour- OH HE** NO!)
Yesterday, I checked my heart rate after one of the 1 minute runs- 116. When I first started running a year ago, my HR after 1 minute was closing in on dangerously high levels! I am not gasping for air. I can hold a conversation.
Every day, I am in awe of how much my body has changed and how much healthier I am.
That is exactly how I remember week 1 too!!
f you'll all agree to forgive me, I'll admit that I never used the C25k program nor subsequently the B210k program. I do however remember feeling like my heart and lungs were going to explode when I started running. So thankful my fitness has improved. I would never have thought I would be seriously considering running an 24-hour ultra marathon this fall.0 -
2.23 miles in 25:28.
Mile 1 - 11:58
Mile 2 - 11:01
2.23 - 11:02 min/mile
I've been trying to break the 12 min/mile on my shorter runs, so an 11:01 is by far my fastest mile ever. It was raining with lightning/thunder and looked like it might start hailing at any moment, so I had an extra incentive to pick up the pace. Still really happy with that time.
Not to mention it was early in the morning! Great pace Laura!
It helped to have a virtual running partner. :happy:0 -
2.23 miles in 25:28.
Mile 1 - 11:58
Mile 2 - 11:01
2.23 - 11:02 min/mile
I've been trying to break the 12 min/mile on my shorter runs, so an 11:01 is by far my fastest mile ever. It was raining with lightning/thunder and looked like it might start hailing at any moment, so I had an extra incentive to pick up the pace. Still really happy with that time.
Not to mention it was early in the morning! Great pace Laura!
It helped to have a virtual running partner. :happy:
Agreed! ???? I enjoyed my run more than I thought I could have. I was out from 4:15am-5:05am, 4 miles + 0.5M cool down walk.0 -
3km 17:02 , short fast run. rest tomorrow then my first 10k sunday0
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3km 17:02 , short fast run. rest tomorrow then my first 10k sunday
Good luck! Have fun at your race!0 -
Nearly 7km last night with some walk breaks as my ankle still isn't 100%, it was fine on the walks and I made it nearly 3km into the run before I had to walk to give it a rest. Got drenched a few times and got a few smiles from walkers as I ran past, who were just as drenched.
This morning was Pioneer parkrun. I was planning on taking it easy and hoping for a time around 30min. I had issues at the start with my phones belt clip breaking and I ended up pausing and restarting Strava app twice, so the first hundred metres was done at a walk. The first few strides uphill my ankle was hurting, figured I'd give it 20m or so and see if it settled. It settled and I ran along quite easily for a bit with a friend at around 7min/km, then I started to speed up. I wasn't pushing myself and I was just aiming for what felt easy. Strava app told me I was running around the 6min/km pace and that was good, just kept bundling along not paying too much attention to Strava. Ran with a few different people a few times and pushed the last 50m (if that). Came in at 28:12 according to the final results. Oops, might have ran a little harder than planned.
Very happy with my progress, it was only two months ago that I was pushing myself to my limit to get that sort of time, without an injury and without having ran the night before.
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10km, 1:02:53 easy pace
Nice! That's a good run.0 -
Finished w1d2 of c25k with my friend. She is doing great! I am AMAZED at how easy this is for me! I am enjoying this. Might be just what I needed!
Do you remember how much you struggled with week 1? Oh wait, maybe that was just me!
LOL! ......0 -
2.23 miles in 25:28.
Mile 1 - 11:58
Mile 2 - 11:01
2.23 - 11:02 min/mile
I've been trying to break the 12 min/mile on my shorter runs, so an 11:01 is by far my fastest mile ever. It was raining with lightning/thunder and looked like it might start hailing at any moment, so I had an extra incentive to pick up the pace. Still really happy with that time.
Good pace, Laura!0 -
3km 17:02 , short fast run. rest tomorrow then my first 10k sunday
Great times. Good luck on Sunday. Let us know how it goes.0 -
Ran the Colorado Women's Classic 10 mile virtual race today. I've never ran further than 12km before and I've never ran more than 6km in the past 8 months. But I thought, it's only 4km further than my longest run, I can do that, right? My plan was to go out slow and walk when needed. If I could finish under 2:10 I would be happy. I set off at a steady 12 minute mile pace and at the half way point was feeling good so I picked it up a bit and finished the second 5 miles at 11 minute mile pace for a time of 1:55:15! Super happy with my time and who knows, maybe a HM isn't out of the question either, with a bit more preparation obviously, lol!0
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Ran the Colorado Women's Classic 10 mile virtual race today. I've never ran further than 12km before and I've never ran more than 6km in the past 8 months. But I thought, it's only 4km further than my longest run, I can do that, right? My plan was to go out slow and walk when needed. If I could finish under 2:10 I would be happy. I set off at a steady 12 minute mile pace and at the half way point was feeling good so I picked it up a bit and finished the second 5 miles at 11 minute mile pace for a time of 1:55:15! Super happy with my time and who knows, maybe a HM isn't out of the question either, with a bit more preparation obviously, lol!
That is so amazing - and what a crazy fast time! I see endurance races in your future!0 -
Ran the Colorado Women's Classic 10 mile virtual race today. I've never ran further than 12km before and I've never ran more than 6km in the past 8 months. But I thought, it's only 4km further than my longest run, I can do that, right? My plan was to go out slow and walk when needed. If I could finish under 2:10 I would be happy. I set off at a steady 12 minute mile pace and at the half way point was feeling good so I picked it up a bit and finished the second 5 miles at 11 minute mile pace for a time of 1:55:15! Super happy with my time and who knows, maybe a HM isn't out of the question either, with a bit more preparation obviously, lol!
Super dooper proud of you!!! Virtual races take some of the anxiety and pressure off. I'm psyched that you ran another of our races! Thanks! You'll have to post a pic when you get your medal, they're so awesome! I ABSOLUTELY think you need to start thinking about a half marathon, your time was great!!!! ????????????0 -
Ran the Colorado Women's Classic 10 mile virtual race today. I've never ran further than 12km before and I've never ran more than 6km in the past 8 months. But I thought, it's only 4km further than my longest run, I can do that, right? My plan was to go out slow and walk when needed. If I could finish under 2:10 I would be happy. I set off at a steady 12 minute mile pace and at the half way point was feeling good so I picked it up a bit and finished the second 5 miles at 11 minute mile pace for a time of 1:55:15! Super happy with my time and who knows, maybe a HM isn't out of the question either, with a bit more preparation obviously, lol!
Well done!
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Great run!Ran the Colorado Women's Classic 10 mile virtual race today. I've never ran further than 12km before and I've never ran more than 6km in the past 8 months. But I thought, it's only 4km further than my longest run, I can do that, right? My plan was to go out slow and walk when needed. If I could finish under 2:10 I would be happy. I set off at a steady 12 minute mile pace and at the half way point was feeling good so I picked it up a bit and finished the second 5 miles at 11 minute mile pace for a time of 1:55:15! Super happy with my time and who knows, maybe a HM isn't out of the question either, with a bit more preparation obviously, lol!0 -
Ran the Colorado Women's Classic 10 mile virtual race today. I've never ran further than 12km before and I've never ran more than 6km in the past 8 months. But I thought, it's only 4km further than my longest run, I can do that, right? My plan was to go out slow and walk when needed. If I could finish under 2:10 I would be happy. I set off at a steady 12 minute mile pace and at the half way point was feeling good so I picked it up a bit and finished the second 5 miles at 11 minute mile pace for a time of 1:55:15! Super happy with my time and who knows, maybe a HM isn't out of the question either, with a bit more preparation obviously, lol!
Congratulations on a truly fantastic run. You're time is wonderful and it sounds like a truly wonderful run for you. Fantastic!0 -
Ran the Colorado Women's Classic 10 mile virtual race today. I've never ran further than 12km before and I've never ran more than 6km in the past 8 months. But I thought, it's only 4km further than my longest run, I can do that, right? My plan was to go out slow and walk when needed. If I could finish under 2:10 I would be happy. I set off at a steady 12 minute mile pace and at the half way point was feeling good so I picked it up a bit and finished the second 5 miles at 11 minute mile pace for a time of 1:55:15! Super happy with my time and who knows, maybe a HM isn't out of the question either, with a bit more preparation obviously, lol!
Way to go Romy!! That's awesome! Yeah if you can finish a 10-miler you can definitely finish a HM. Go for it!0 -
Just got back from a group trail run but my wife & I just hiked the trail. No running was on the training schedule today and it was nice to get out and walk. But we still treated ourselves to doughnuts afterwards with the group (can't miss that part!).
Yesterday we had the 6th trail race in a series of 8. It was a 3.5 mile race and I ended up 2nd in my age group. I finished in 28:31 and 13th overall. My wife was close behind me and was the 2nd overall female. I was really happy for the first 2 miles of the race because I was holding a 7:50 pace but the last 1.5 miles was steady uphill and I slowed down to a 8:12 pace for mile 3 and 8:09 for the last half mile. Next trail race is June 21st so I have a few weeks break without any races.0 -
I'm going to be doing the 3W races Women's Classic virtual 10k on Saturday. My friend is going to do it as a 5k. We'll do the first 1.5 miles together and then she'll double back home while I continue on the run.
I did a slow 5k. I rose from my death bed to do it and had a nice run because I actually hydrated, so that was good.0 -
2.23 miles in 25:28.
Mile 1 - 11:58
Mile 2 - 11:01
2.23 - 11:02 min/mile
I've been trying to break the 12 min/mile on my shorter runs, so an 11:01 is by far my fastest mile ever. It was raining with lightning/thunder and looked like it might start hailing at any moment, so I had an extra incentive to pick up the pace. Still really happy with that time.
If you're capable of it for your second mile, it'll be soon enough that you'll be seeing it for longer.0 -
You all rock so hard. I think we may have gotten to the point where we could intimidate newbies. In only a year too. Wow.
Love the commitment and the inspiration!0 -
My standard home run loop again tonight. My ankle held up well, though it still tweaked a little on the uneven ground near the start I use as a test zone. Maybe next week I can head onto the trails again. The run definitely wasn't an easy run, but it wasn't a gut busting tempo run either. Had my second fasted 5k for my home loop ever at 29:33. Legs did feel a bit dead for most of the run, so there was a couple of sections of walking but very happy with my run.0
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My standard home run loop again tonight. My ankle held up well, though it still tweaked a little on the uneven ground near the start I use as a test zone. Maybe next week I can head onto the trails again. The run definitely wasn't an easy run, but it wasn't a gut busting tempo run either. Had my second fasted 5k for my home loop ever at 29:33. Legs did feel a bit dead for most of the run, so there was a couple of sections of walking but very happy with my run.
I would be happy with that time too!0 -
You all rock so hard. I think we may have gotten to the point where we could intimidate newbies. In only a year too. Wow.
Love the commitment and the inspiration!
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