Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
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I woke up Sunday a little earlier than I needed to, so went for a 30 minute run. It's barely even Spring yet, and I am now already complaining about the heat- that was the only bad thing about my run! I'm not sure how long it took for my face to return to its normal color. And OMG, the SWEAT! Ugh! The worst part was it was only in the 70's! I now remember why my runs last summer were EARLY morning!
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5k 29:10. Started too fast!0
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5k 29:10. Started too fast!
Racing is half about being fast and half about managing a particular distance.0 -
5k 29:10. Started too fast!
Racing is half about being fast and half about managing a particular distance.
Seeing as I know it's extremely unlikely I will ever be battling for first I will always start a bit slower. At parkrun I tend to start at the back and just work my way through (fortunately not much of a crowd). All my best times except 1 have come that way.
I totally agree with Varda though, racing is as much tactics as it is speed.0 -
I feel like a yoyo! I built myself up to about 23 miles a week from March into April and then had a lower mile week, then back up to 22 miles last week, now this week I'll be lucky to get half that!
The radio said this morning, "High of 90 today" and I was stunned. It's not summer, yet! I got my work stuff together, threw my running clothes on, got the dogs settled for the day, and ran 1 and a quarter miles, then went to work. Yes, in my running clothes. Love my Happy Skirt! I am so crunched for time, I'll probably just get my running in, in bits and pieces today.0 -
It's just been in the past few weeks that I've started doing any kind of speed work, and it turns out I really like it. It breaks up the run, and I like seeing the faster pace I'm able to run because of it. I've been having a hard time breaking the 12 minute mark even on shorter runs (had a 2.25 mile run last week @ 11:27 that I was giddy about). This morning I ran 4.18 miles with an average pace of 10:51. That was with 6x400 speed intervals (3/4 mile warm-up run, intervals, cool-down run). I crossed the line the final time at 44:59, and there was an extra 29 seconds in the middle where I hit the wrong button on my Garmin and took the opportunity to take a quick water break when I backtracked to restart the lap.
My 4 mile run five days after my eye surgery took 47:50. My horrible 4 mile run on Easter took 53:59. My 4 mile run with hill repeats last Tuesday took 48:23 (avg 12:05 - which I was really happy with). My 4 mile runs prior to that were in the snow so they were even slower (55:00, 53:52, 54:44).
Also I had forgotten over the winter how much better of a mood I'm in when I can start out the day with a run.
For those of you struggling with the heat already: it was 40 degrees with a cold wind on my run this morning, so I was layered up (including a hood).0 -
4.6km in 27:35
Ran the pace I had wanted for the first half of my 10k0 -
Last night - another hot & muggy group run: 5 miles @ 9:30 pace. Looking forward to the cooler weather coming tomorrow!
Tonight I am finally back to track intervals after nearly 2 months of easy runs. My coach hasn't had them in my training plan but now he is adding a track workout every other week. The weeks in between I will do a tempo run. Tonight will be a 2 mile warmup, 4x800m intervals at 4 minutes each, then a 2 mile cooldown.0 -
It's just been in the past few weeks that I've started doing any kind of speed work, and it turns out I really like it. It breaks up the run, and I like seeing the faster pace I'm able to run because of it. I've been having a hard time breaking the 12 minute mark even on shorter runs (had a 2.25 mile run last week @ 11:27 that I was giddy about). This morning I ran 4.18 miles with an average pace of 10:51. That was with 6x400 speed intervals (3/4 mile warm-up run, intervals, cool-down run). I crossed the line the final time at 44:59, and there was an extra 29 seconds in the middle where I hit the wrong button on my Garmin and took the opportunity to take a quick water break when I backtracked to restart the lap.
My 4 mile run five days after my eye surgery took 47:50. My horrible 4 mile run on Easter took 53:59. My 4 mile run with hill repeats last Tuesday took 48:23 (avg 12:05 - which I was really happy with). My 4 mile runs prior to that were in the snow so they were even slower (55:00, 53:52, 54:44).
Also I had forgotten over the winter how much better of a mood I'm in when I can start out the day with a run.
For those of you struggling with the heat already: it was 40 degrees with a cold wind on my run this morning, so I was layered up (including a hood).
You are getting so fast! So glad you are enjoying it again.
I was out running the other week in 40F temps, I had on tights and a short sleeved T-shirt! I get so hot when I run I haven't worn more than a long sleeved tech top for the past 2 months, anything above freezing is a one layer run, lol.0 -
I complain about the heat and get hit with cold, rainy weather. Two days so far, with the next two promising the same.
That's what I get for complaining!0 -
Similar thing here, Ceci. Yesterday, when I wanted to run, the temperature was high and it was sunny. Today it's a high of 73F and cloudy or drizzling all day. So, of course, I have no time to get outside.
I'm taking off on vacation tomorrow afternoon, so probably won't be visiting the forums until after Memorial Day. Hope that everyone has a nice week and a nice holiday if you celebrate it!
I'm going to try to get a run in most mornings while I'm gone. I also want to get in my first 8 or 8+ mile run. 7 has been my longest so far.0 -
Had a great group track workout last night. We all knew storms were coming and wondered if we would even be able to finish our workout. We did an easy 2-mile warmup and then 6x800m intervals. Everyone was doing slightly different paces and I was running them at 8:00 pace. Got some light rain in the first interval, increasing to a steady rain by the 2nd, and then much heavier after that. We were all soaked but it felt great. After a 1-mile cooldown we started stretching but had to cut it short when a bolt of lightning had us running back to the parking lot. Within a minute of arriving back at home it looked like a hurricane outside!0
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4 miles in 47:41.47. Since I've been working toward 12 min/miles on my shorter runs, today's goal was to see if I could pace myself there without looking at my Garmin. Avg pace 11:55, so super happy with that.
1 - 12:31
2 - 11:58
3 - 11:48
4 - 11:23
Felt strong at the end.
Endomondo (which I shut off after Garmin) had me going 4.07 miles in 47:48 with an average speed of 11:46 (12:26, 11:50, 11:35 & 11:12, plus the extra .07 at 11:41).0 -
The rain finally let up enough for me to get a run in after work yesterday. It was about 55 degrees, which I think is my perfect running temp!
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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!
Totally awesome!!! And YES! You could run a HM already. Run your next long run at a bit shorter distance (for me it was 8 miles vs. the previous week's 10 miler) then a tempo paced 5 miles and then a two or three day break and then a glorious 13.1. YOU ARE THERE!0 -
4 miles in 47:41.47. Since I've been working toward 12 min/miles on my shorter runs, today's goal was to see if I could pace myself there without looking at my Garmin. Avg pace 11:55, so super happy with that.
1 - 12:31
2 - 11:58
3 - 11:48
4 - 11:23
Felt strong at the end.
Endomondo (which I shut off after Garmin) had me going 4.07 miles in 47:48 with an average speed of 11:46 (12:26, 11:50, 11:35 & 11:12, plus the extra .07 at 11:41).
And you felt strong because you are! You are strong and fast!!!!! Awesome.0 -
Currently banned from running due to the continuation of my varicose procedures. Grrrr....not a happy camper. (Understatement.)0
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My usual nearly 7km home loop. took everything a little easier aiming to stay around the 6min mark, which I did quite well except for my hill in the middle. Made the full distance without a walk break, which I haven't done for a bit. Ankle is definitely feeling better. I'm thinking Sunday next week I might head out to the trail and see how it feels. Might even go for a Strava segment CR. All up, out and home in just over 44min. 3rd run this week with Parkrun tomorrow.0
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24 miles on the bike yesterday. Today will be doing w3d1 of c25k with my friend. She has 3 events she wants to run in the near future:
June 21- 5k
August 23- 10k
November 3- half
My brother the serious runner has asked me to run a half with him next April in our hometown.
I'm going to train with my friend (as long as she will hang in there) and plan to do the races with her (probably at her pace). I will get serious about training for the half in April when the time comes.0 -
24 miles on the bike yesterday. Today will be doing w3d1 of c25k with my friend. She has 3 events she wants to run in the near future:
June 21- 5k
August 23- 10k
November 3- half
My brother the serious runner has asked me to run a half with him next April in our hometown.
I'm going to train with my friend (as long as she will hang in there) and plan to do the races with her (probably at her pace). I will get serious about training for the half in April when the time comes.
This makes me happy.0 -
Currently banned from running due to the continuation of my varicose procedures. Grrrr....not a happy camper. (Understatement.)
Just wrap a cone around your neck and growl at people.0 -
24 miles on the bike yesterday. Today will be doing w3d1 of c25k with my friend. She has 3 events she wants to run in the near future:
June 21- 5k
August 23- 10k
November 3- half
My brother the serious runner has asked me to run a half with him next April in our hometown.
I'm going to train with my friend (as long as she will hang in there) and plan to do the races with her (probably at her pace). I will get serious about training for the half in April when the time comes.
This makes me happy.
This is awesome!0 -
Currently banned from running due to the continuation of my varicose procedures. Grrrr....not a happy camper. (Understatement.)
The first few days after my eye surgery Jason told me to head out for mental runs since I couldn't do actual physical ones.0 -
Good work Ceci!
Pioneer parkrun for me this morning, 4th run this week so the plan was to take it easy especially as my ankle is still healing up.
Got there early with the original plan of doing a freedom run and then being the timer. Was convinced to run and pick up volunteer duty after I finished my run. Headed out taking it relatively easy, ran along with a fellow regular and chatted a bit as we ran. I could tell we were making good time by the passing positions of the faster runners and the voice overs from my Strava app. A little after the 4km mark a more upbeat song came on the iphone and I picked up my pace.
Coming home around 26:23 (According to my phone) So a minute off my all time PB and without leaving myself nearly dead at the end, very happy with that.0 -
Coming home around 26:23 (According to my phone) So a minute off my all time PB and without leaving myself nearly dead at the end, very happy with that.
Fantastic time! Congrats on the PR!0 -
Thanks Lauren. Official time is 26:25, so 1:03 off my all time 5k PB (set at the same course) and my 3rd fastest time there. It's rare for the course to measure 5km on a gps unit, so the fact it hit 5km for Strava and setting a new strava PR rocked!!.
I can't believe I was at conversational pace/effort for the first 4km. It's amazing what some regular running can do. I think if I had a pacer to push me I could have broken 25min today.0 -
That's incredible!0
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My running partner bailed on me yesterday, so I went to my National Park and ran. 6.51 miles in 71 minutes, so 10:53 avg pace. Probably the best run I have ever done. Everything felt great! I could have gone farther and had plenty of steam left to sprint the last 1/4 mile. Ended up with a slight blister on my left foot, but not nearly as bad as it has been in the past. (I've been concentrating on landing lighter on my feet and ran on the grass as much as I could, instead of on the pavement.)
Put in just over 24 miles on the bike this morning too!0 -
Thanks Lauren. Official time is 26:25, so 1:03 off my all time 5k PB (set at the same course) and my 3rd fastest time there. It's rare for the course to measure 5km on a gps unit, so the fact it hit 5km for Strava and setting a new strava PR rocked!!.
I can't believe I was at conversational pace/effort for the first 4km. It's amazing what some regular running can do. I think if I had a pacer to push me I could have broken 25min today.
Great run!0 -
My running partner bailed on me yesterday, so I went to my National Park and ran. 6.51 miles in 71 minutes, so 10:53 avg pace. Probably the best run I have ever done. Everything felt great! I could have gone farther and had plenty of steam left to sprint the last 1/4 mile. Ended up with a slight blister on my left foot, but not nearly as bad as it has been in the past. (I've been concentrating on landing lighter on my feet and ran on the grass as much as I could, instead of on the pavement.)
Put in just over 24 miles on the bike this morning too!
Awesome job, both on the super fast run and on the bike ride. Have you tried putting Vaseline on your foot before you run? I kept getting a blister in the same spot (right inside the arch on one foot) and someone told me to try Vaseline under my socks. It helped.0
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