Running accountability!
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Thanks Red!
No prob! Before getting new shoes you could also try new socks.
There are different types of running socks. I've found that I like thin socks or compression socks best. Running socks that are too cushioned give me blisters. So not all running socks are for all runners. Who knew a seemingly simple thing like socks was so complicated?!?! I swear I didn't before becoming a runner! If you are using cushioned try compression or thinner socks, if you are using thin socks try cushioned. Maybe switching the socks could save you shoe $$0 -
W10D1 is done. For the running portions, I ran almost 7 km! I'm not enjoying this nearly as much as I did the C25K. I find that the time really drags...but then again, the segments ARE longer. I find myself just enduring it. Any tips on how to make the run part more enjoyable? Or is that something that will come once I finish "training"?0
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Hey? Where are all you runners? Staying inside where it's warm?
Checking in with today's run. So, I got home a bit late and didn't hit the streets until 7ish. It was -3C and -10C with the wind chill. I decided on a cotton long sleeve with tshirt over top, the cheap poly/cotton yoga pants I usually wear under my hockey gear, skate socks, wool headband (for my ears, really) and my touchscreen gloves. 10 minutes in and my hands were number - the gloves are thin, not windproof and the windchill just cut right through them. I had to swing by home to grab a second cotton pair to double wrap my hands. I didn't want to wear my waterproof ski gloves because they're waterproof, and don't breathe. Sweaty hands are as bad as frozen hands.
Today's run felt better than the last one. My legs felt stronger, and it wasn't just "enduring" the run. But it's still quite a challenge.
So, that was W10D2 done. Just under 7 km of actual run time. According to MFP, it was a 625 calorie burn. I've got 7 weeks until the end of the year, and 6 pounds until I'm back in the "healthy" BMI. I think I can do it!0 -
Yes Zanne54! Too cold.
I haven't been out for a run since the marathon. I planned on taking a full week off but then on Sunday was too hung over and tried from a wedding I attended on Saturday night Monday and yesterday I overslept and had plans after work. Tonight, no excuses I AM RUNNING! Slow and easy loop off my park maybe with the begginners running group led by one of my training group coaches.0 -
Yup, too cold. It's me and DVDs for the next several months. I hopped on my treadmill yesterday to see if the broken bolt would hold the belt tight enough so I could at least do some walking hill work. No go - it was scraping the side in a few seconds. I haven't found a repair company yet who will give a free estimate.
I miss running!!!0 -
I did my run yesterday in 28 degree weather. Granted, I purposely didn't check the temperature until I got back, because I'm pretty sure if I had known it before I left I would have climbed back into bed, lol.
I wore long running pants (yoga type, flared at the bottom not compression tights), a tshirt and long sleeved running jacket, a wool headband, and gloves. By mile 2 I took off the gloves because my hands were starting to sweat. When I got home (4 miles total) my nose and thighs were still cold to touch but I didn't feel uncomfortable. The rest of me was toasty, and as I quickly started cooling down I just jumped in a hot shower and felt fine. I really think with a few more articles of clothing like warmer pants and maybe some kind of buff to cover my nose and mouth, I could run in even colder temps.
The best part is, I no longer have an excuse not to run at 28 degrees or higher! I can remind myself that I did it once, I can do it again. I'm actually kind of terrified that I'm going to quit running over the winter (again) and lose all the progress I've made. But I have a few contingency plans like joining the month-to-month gym down the road or using the On Demand exercise videos on cable. I can't give up!!!0 -
Red, you get a pass as you're recovering from the marathon. And I wouldn't run the day after attending a wedding either. Hell, I usually wake up still drunk the day after a wedding anyway! I hope you enjoyed your rest and had an enjoyable easy run today!
SlotB - that sucks that your treadmill is broken. I dunno how handy you are, or if you have handy friends - but my not-so-handy DH has figured out how to fix a lot of things by looking it up on youtube. Seriously, have a look. It's too bad it's too cold for you outside.
Knit - I know exactly how you feel! I was scared of trying to run in the cold, but found out that I actually kinda enjoyed it. It's a bit of trial & error to figure out what you need to wear when you start off freezing and end up having to remove clothing during the run because you're too hot. It sounds like you're wearing very similar clothing to me for similar temperatures, except I don't have a running jacket and have been doubling up on the shirts. I bet I won't have to buy tights / running jacket until it gets another 10 degrees colder - so I might be able to hold out for Christmas presents! One of the girls I play hockey with is longtime runner - she told me a trick - that you dress for 10 degrees warmer than the temperature, because that's how much you heat up while running. That's helped me a lot in what to wear.
Today was W10D3 on the 10K trainer. It was a bit tough at first as I did some major house cleaning today - shampooed the carpets and the couch. Heavy lifting to move all the furniture out of the room, very thorough vacuuming, and then dragging that big heavy machine around, filling and emptying buckets of water. And then I sat down for about 10 minutes, and off I went on my run. Yes, my legs were heavy for the first segment. And I ran slower than my normal pace because I was tired. But I persevered and finished it. After the initial shock of a big increase the first week beyond the C25K into the 10K trainer, I'm finding it's getting easier again. Which is good, because the next jump is to 17 minute runs / 1 minute walk x 3. That's Saturday!0 -
What? nobody's run in the past 5 days? Come on you runners - this is the accountability thread! Where are you?
I ran W11D1 last night. 17 min run, 1 min walk x 3. It wasn't that bad. I added some new tunes to my playlist, and I try to let my mind wander a bit while I'm running, so I'm not just thinking "is it over yet is it over yet is it over yet". PSA: tie your shoes tightly as it's very difficult to retie them during the run while wearing 2 pairs of gloves. Oh, and if you do stop, make sure to restart the app. I ran several minutes longer than I should have, until I figured out why I STILL had 6:56 to go...several times. Looking up my route on the google pedometer, I estimate I ran 8.1 km in 57 minutes. Nowhere near pace for a 10K in 60, but I ran 8 km! Considering I challenged myself with a 5K just 3 weeks ago, it's mind-blowing that I'm running 8 km now.
However, I do foresee it becoming more & more difficult to keep running as the weather gets colder. Because I get SO hot while I'm running, I wear the least amount of clothing possible. Which makes it super COLD when I step outside and during the warmup. Will have to go to bed early tonight in order to do tomorrow's run before work. Going out with a gf for dinner tomorrow night. Send me good wakeup vibes!
And I hope to see some more checkins from y'all.0 -
I ran 6 miles on Sunday. Since then though...crickets chirping...
I have my community 5K on Sunday and I suspect after that I'll be limiting my runs to the weekends so I can go midday. I just can't deal with the dark and cold like I thought I could. Starting next week I'm going to integrate more strength training videos into my routine, and I think that will be what pulls me through the winter so I can still keep eating at my current calorie level and losing.0 -
I ended up staying late at work and missed the run last week then I was out of town over the weekend so no running until yesterday morning before. But I finally ran! It actually wasn't too bad. I think I prefer running in the mornings during the winter. I left the house a little late and then my dog was being a brat so I only ran 3 miles instead of my usual 4.2 but hopefully tomorrow I can get in the whole loop!0
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Yay! Glad to see the runners are back!
I got up at 6:30 am to run W11D2 as I'm going out with a girlfriend tonight for dinner, and it will be too late/I won't have the inclination to run when I get home with a belly full of food and wine! It wasn't too cold, and I got to see the sky turn shades of pink as the sun came up, which was really pretty...around all the houses, trees and hydro poles. But, my legs were HEAVY. I didn't eat anything before I went. I guess I could get away with that on the C25K program, but not on the 10K trainer. Any suggestions on what I can eat first thing, that will digest quickly, give me energy for the run, but not make me throw up and is not a smoothie as I am lactose sensitive?
Knit - it's hard to motivate yourself to run when it's dark & cold. Red - you know, I'm thinking the same thing. This morning's run didn't seem as cold and dark as my after work runs. Also, there was no wind...definitely something to consider. Except for the getting up early part - my running days are Tuesday and Thursday and I play hockey on Monday and Wednesday nights - which often means I'm up super late. I can't seem to get by on 5 hours of sleep like I did in my 20's. :P0 -
zanne - when I run first thing I just have a cup of coffee. When I was in training the day of my long run I would have a 1/4 cup of oatmeal or half a whole wheat bagel with peanut butter. A banana is another good option.
I find running in the cold my legs are heavy and I don't run as fast as I think I am.....lol
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I am going out to drinks then more drinks and snacks tonight so I had to get my run in this morning too. I am so glad I did. I am happy to report that the dog was much more cooperative this morning so I was able to run the entire 4.3 miles. Its great to be officially back to running!
Zanne: a bananas are great. You can also try a couple Shot Bloks a gu or half of a clif bar or similar, even a little bit of gatorade. I personally like some gatorade and half whole wheat english muffin with PB before long runs of 8+0 -
I ran W11D3. It was snowing. Fun times.0
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Had my community 5K on Saturday and SHREDDED my time from the spring. We had the same race, same course in April and it took me about 42 minutes. This time...26 minutes!! Granted, it turns out it wasn't a full 3.1 miles but I'm too excited about my improvement to care much.
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Had my community 5K on Saturday and SHREDDED my time from the spring. We had the same race, same course in April and it took me about 42 minutes. This time...26 minutes!! Granted, it turns out it wasn't a full 3.1 miles but I'm too excited about my improvement to care much.
Thats AWESOME!! Congrats! You are one FAST lady!
I had a 4 mile race on Sunday - felt like 10 degrees clear but windy
This week I have a 5 mile turkey trot on Thursday and a 10K on Sunday and then I am done with racing until March!
The 4 miler was the last race I needed to qualify for the 2014 NYC Marathon! So if I choose to, I have the option of doing NYC again!0 -
Fantastic achievements for both of you Knit & Red! Woohoo!
W12D1 completed last night. It started to sleet about halfway through. Fortunately, I finished it before it got too slippery to run. I'm going to try to keep running for as long as I can stand the weather. At some point, I'm going to need to suck up the cost and go buy some proper winter running gear. Just trying to hold off as long as I can as I'm about a size away from goal, and only want to buy gear once!0 -
W12D2 last night. It was -7C/19F, and there was a dusting of snow on the ground. I ran in the middle of the street. Not like Pacman down the dividing line middle, but definitely not on the edge of the road. I didn't want to hit any icy patches covered just enough snow to make them super slippery. I wore 3 shirts - one cotton short sleeve tight fitting v-neck, a long sleeve heavy cotton over it, and another heavy cotton tshirt over that - and I wasn't cold once I got going. At some point, I will have to suck it up and buy proper winter running gear, but I'm going to continue putting it off as long as possible.
I found I had to dig deeper to finish the third set of 18 minutes. Unsure if that was due to feeling a bit "off" the past couple of days, or if it was from running in a colder temperature. I will tell you that by the end of the run, my nose hairs were crunchy from the cold - but not so bad as -12C/10F when they actually freeze.0
