Daily Check In Thread -- 10k+ version
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So I've had Plantar Fascia soreness. I rested and iced for a couple of days until it was gone. There is some soreness on the ball of my foot, but I'm not sure if its related. So, for a number of reasons I switched today's tempo run to a 3.5 mile stroller run. I also wore my sauconys which are stabilizers, so they are more constructed and padded. I felt my PF during the run, but there wasn't pain. I walked for another mile to continue the naps and then we went to the park. Walking around the house barefoot, there isn't soreness, but I can feel it so I'm icing. My next fun isn't until Tuesday, so I should be good by then.
I had pretty severe PF several years ago, to the point where I could barely walk first thing in the morning because it would tighten up so much overnight. On my doctor's advice I bought better shoes (Brooks) and took a lot of ibuprofen for 6 weeks and that finally took care of it. Now I have sauconys for both my gym & running shoes and haven't had any problems. I wear a more minimalist shoe for daily wear and I'm always barefoot at home.
Ive had pain in the morning as long as I can remember. Actually running seems to have cleared it up some. I'm usually barefoot at home, but it seems to be aggravating whatever is happening, so ive been in the sauconys since Friday. I need an ice bath pretty bad though.0 -
So I've had Plantar Fascia soreness. I rested and iced for a couple of days until it was gone. There is some soreness on the ball of my foot, but I'm not sure if its related. So, for a number of reasons I switched today's tempo run to a 3.5 mile stroller run. I also wore my sauconys which are stabilizers, so they are more constructed and padded. I felt my PF during the run, but there wasn't pain. I walked for another mile to continue the naps and then we went to the park. Walking around the house barefoot, there isn't soreness, but I can feel it so I'm icing. My next fun isn't until Tuesday, so I should be good by then.
Sounds like you have it or at least are getting it under control. Hope that your Tuesday run (or fun?
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After riding the bicycle 50 miles (in the cold rain) on Saturday (tinyurl.com/CeciRider) I wasn't sure if I'd feel like doing anything on Sunday or not. I packed my running gear to go to my in-laws, just in case.
I decided to go for it and headed to the park closest to their house for a quick run!
Now that the Tour de Cure is done, I'll start concentrating on my upcoming 10k.0 -
After riding the bicycle 50 miles (in the cold rain) on Saturday (tinyurl.com/CeciRider) I wasn't sure if I'd feel like doing anything on Sunday or not. I packed my running gear to go to my in-laws, just in case.
I decided to go for it and headed to the park closest to their house for a quick run!
Now that the Tour de Cure is done, I'll start concentrating on my upcoming 10k.
Warning: The Monster Is Loose!0 -
After riding the bicycle 50 miles (in the cold rain) on Saturday (tinyurl.com/CeciRider) I wasn't sure if I'd feel like doing anything on Sunday or not. I packed my running gear to go to my in-laws, just in case.
I decided to go for it and headed to the park closest to their house for a quick run!
Now that the Tour de Cure is done, I'll start concentrating on my upcoming 10k.
Warning: The Monster Is Loose!
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Today is my last day off of work and I decided to go on a "long" run. I ran 7x 10 minutes (approx. 1.2Km each 10 min). At the moment, I feel really good (and very hungry). With the walking intervals, this is too long a workout for me to manage on work days but I'm going to try to do a longer run on the weekends and see how it goes.0
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I got my 3 miles in today. More than half of that was running into the wind and by the time I was done, I felt like I ran 4 miles.0
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Everyone here is AMAZING! Varda, love how well you take care of yourself. I know it's hard, especially so close to your half, but you rock, truly.
Today was 4 very hilly and very wet miles. It was fun. A little snow but I enjoyed the rain.
I have a new goal. From my house, I can run a route that leads to a "castle." It's a total elevation of 1000 feet, and from home it's 7.5 total miles. While hilly throughout, most of the elevation is in one mile. The castle itself is 6 flights of stairs, then it's back down and back home again. I want to be able to run to the top of that observation deck from my home, and back, sometime in 2014. It takes my spouse and I about 2.5 hours to walk it, and even walking is tough. We'll see!
Today was 2 miles in, 2 miles out. If I just push a little further every time, I have a chance. It's not plowed in the winter, so this may be a seasonal adventure unless we have a mild one.0 -
Jessie that sounds like an awesome goal, and a challenging one. Can't wait to hear your progress!
Today was W2D1 of HH novice 15K, which was another 2 mile run. Took the advice of some wise people on this board
and slowed way down - instead of running at a 12 minute mile (which is my outdoor pace for a 2 mile run) I went just under 14 and that felt much better. I wasn't breathing very hard but my legs were pretty sore by the end, so they obviously need some time to adapt to treadmill running. My stride felt less forced than last time so I consider that good progress. 0 -
Ceci and Plexgut, terrific workouts!
Rinty, good sticking it out, despite the wind!
Jessie, love your goal! Make sure you get a picture of you at the top when you do it. That is some challenge!!
Glad you got your inside rhythm, Laura.
Good luck in your long run today, Varda..
Last night I just did a short 2.5 mile run. I'm planning on two more 5k or less runs on Wednesday and Friday, and then trying to do a 10k training run on Sunday.0 -
10.39 mi on bicycle yesterday after work, then an early morning run this morning. It was cold, but great!
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Yesterday I did a 5K run, my first run in almost 3 weeks. Initially I planned to take a week off for my ankle to recover, then I got a cold. But even after getting better I struggled to hit the pavement, I guess I had lost my rhythm. So I forced myself out yesterday. It was slow, but it felt good to be back out there.0
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Yesterday I did a 5K run, my first run in almost 3 weeks. Initially I planned to take a week off for my ankle to recover, then I got a cold. But even after getting better I struggled to hit the pavement, I guess I had lost my rhythm. So I forced myself out yesterday. It was slow, but it felt good to be back out there.
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Yesterday I did a 5K run, my first run in almost 3 weeks. Initially I planned to take a week off for my ankle to recover, then I got a cold. But even after getting better I struggled to hit the pavement, I guess I had lost my rhythm. So I forced myself out yesterday. It was slow, but it felt good to be back out there.
Glad you were able to get back out!0 -
Yesterday I did a 5K run, my first run in almost 3 weeks. Initially I planned to take a week off for my ankle to recover, then I got a cold. But even after getting better I struggled to hit the pavement, I guess I had lost my rhythm. So I forced myself out yesterday. It was slow, but it felt good to be back out there.
Awesome! It can get tough, good for you!0 -
Great that you got back out!Yesterday I did a 5K run, my first run in almost 3 weeks. Initially I planned to take a week off for my ankle to recover, then I got a cold. But even after getting better I struggled to hit the pavement, I guess I had lost my rhythm. So I forced myself out yesterday. It was slow, but it felt good to be back out there.0 -
Thanks. It is good to know that even after taking time off, I'm strong enough to run 3+ miles, even if it is a slow 3.1 miles. But I don't want to lose the momentum again. It was really hard to get off the couch0
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I don't know if it was the cool, dry weather or my new shoes, but I ran my fastest 3 miles ever last night. Average pace was 7:41. My plan was to run a 9:00 pace but I lined up with the front pace group of our group run and took off with them. I stayed with them, never feeling like I was struggling and not feeling any soreness in my hips. In the last half mile a woman came flying by all of us and we looked at each other a bit shocked. I talked to her later and found out she only runs 5K's right now and is trying to get below 18 minutes for her next race. All I could say is "wow" and then ask her how she trains. She does speed work with a group organized by the same running store as our usual group runs. The leader of the group is in his 70's and an amazing runner. I think I can learn a lot from him and will be joining their speed work group soon.0
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I don't know if it was the cool, dry weather or my new shoes, but I ran my fastest 3 miles ever last night. Average pace was 7:41.
Smokin!Thanks. It is good to know that even after taking time off, I'm strong enough to run 3+ miles, even if it is a slow 3.1 miles. But I don't want to lose the momentum again. It was really hard to get off the couch
Exactly how I felt about the bed this morning!
Just over 16 miles on the bicycle after work yesterday, then forced myself out of the warm bed for a 2 mile run this morning.
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I don't know if it was the cool, dry weather or my new shoes, but I ran my fastest 3 miles ever last night. Average pace was 7:41. My plan was to run a 9:00 pace but I lined up with the front pace group of our group run and took off with them. I stayed with them, never feeling like I was struggling and not feeling any soreness in my hips. In the last half mile a woman came flying by all of us and we looked at each other a bit shocked. I talked to her later and found out she only runs 5K's right now and is trying to get below 18 minutes for her next race. All I could say is "wow" and then ask her how she trains. She does speed work with a group organized by the same running store as our usual group runs. The leader of the group is in his 70's and an amazing runner. I think I can learn a lot from him and will be joining their speed work group soon.
That is awesome, Tim! I can hardly wait to hear your improvements with your new group.0 -
So, Sergie is sick, which put a cramp into my 8 mile long run last night. I ran for half an hour (2.3 miles) and then picked up the girls. Two hours later, when they were in their PJs, I told Sergie to keep an eye on them and went out for another 5.4 miles for 7.7 total. Not quite the same thing as an 8 mile run, but it was what I had to give...and I gave it.
I'm beginning to feel more confident about finishing my 21.1K race. I have 6 more runs and nothing over 6 miles, so what is done is done. This is not going to be pretty, but I think I can finish it.
The Plantar Fascia soreness is gone. I'm happy I learned that trick about changing up shoes in "Tread Lightly" to keep me running without aggravating it once I got it to a point where it wasn't hurting anymore.0 -
The Plantar Fascia soreness is gone. I'm happy I learned that trick about changing up shoes in "Tread Lightly" to keep me running without aggravating it once I got it to a point where it wasn't hurting anymore.
Good to hear that! I battled with that early this year and haven't been bothered by it much any more.
Good luck on your half marathon - you'll do fine. I think you are doing the same one as my boss at the Silver Comet Trail. Just have fun with it.0 -
Speedwork today. Wow, 2.5 miles and my butt is kicked!0
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I ran 4 miles today, slowed it down some more and felt good the entire way. I love runs like that.0
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Speedwork today. Wow, 2.5 miles and my butt is kicked!
What do you do for speedwork? Certain intervals, or just consistently higher paced?0 -
I didn't run my planned run today because I wasn't feeling particularly motivated. But I did get out and do 2 miles at 90% effort just to burn off some stress. Ended up with a 12:30 pace which is awesome for me!!! Felt so weird to come home and say to my husband "I only did two miles today" when a few months ago I would have keeled over at 200 yds.0
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Felt really tired and "heavy" today and did not feel like moving much. I took my run real slow and loped along for 5K (felt like more, sadly).
I think I need new shoes. I'm beginning to feel a bit of jarring around the knees while running. My shoes have just over 500 Km on them and the soles look quite worn.
(I can't believe I've got shoes with over 500K of jogging on them) (some of that mileage is walking but by far most is running)0 -
I don't know if it was the cool, dry weather or my new shoes, but I ran my fastest 3 miles ever last night. Average pace was 7:41. My plan was to run a 9:00 pace but I lined up with the front pace group of our group run and took off with them. I stayed with them, never feeling like I was struggling and not feeling any soreness in my hips. In the last half mile a woman came flying by all of us and we looked at each other a bit shocked. I talked to her later and found out she only runs 5K's right now and is trying to get below 18 minutes for her next race. All I could say is "wow" and then ask her how she trains. She does speed work with a group organized by the same running store as our usual group runs. The leader of the group is in his 70's and an amazing runner. I think I can learn a lot from him and will be joining their speed work group soon.
That is awesome. I am thinking about starting a training program at the Running Room near me. I have never run with a group, but I hear that it can be better in terms of speed, since the group can bring out that competitive spirit.0 -
1st run today for what feels like years but in reality was only a couple of weeks since I'd last pulled my shoes on.
Took it easy - 2.59 miles mix of running and walking (had to walk some parts just so I could have a good old cough!) in 29 minutes.
Felt good to be back out there which is weird as it was pitch black and a really bitter cold wind was blowing!
i'm going to do the same run a couple more times then get back on track with the 10k programme. i was up to 4miles before my enforced lay off so I'm hoping to break 5miles by the end of the month.0 -
Just to pull back for a minute. Wow! Look at all your posts! It's incredible how much we have become runners.0
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