November Running Challenge
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RunnerElizabeth wrote: »11/16/2014. 4.2 miles. (with stroller)
This might sound weird, but would you mind telling me what stroller you are using? I have a long way to go before I need one, but I am already researching it and would appreciate advice from an actual runner
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Congrats to all of you with the great races and other new PBs!
I had a nice long run despite constant drizzling rain today. The only not-so-great thing: when I keep on the hood of my rain jacket for a time while running, my ponytail gets turned into a tangly knotted mess (guess it's chafing against the jacket when it's stuffed inside or something like that). Maybe I'll try french-braiding my hair next time... Does anyone else have that problem and any advice about it, or is my hair just weird
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1.11. - 8.6km
3.11. - 4.5 km
5.11. - 5.7 km
7.11. - 4.4 km
9.11. - 10.3 km
11.11. - 3.9 km
13.11. - 4.8 km
14.11. - 5.8 km
15.11. - 10.6 km
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58.6 (of 70) km
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Runningmischka wrote: »RunnerElizabeth wrote: »11/16/2014. 4.2 miles. (with stroller)
This might sound weird, but would you mind telling me what stroller you are using? I have a long way to go before I need one, but I am already researching it and would appreciate advice from an actual runner
Not weird at all. People ask me a lot while I'm out with it. I have the Bob Ironman. They are expensive, but most jogging strollers, especially the inexpensive brands, aren't made for jogging.Bob's, especially the ironman, are performance strollers. The Bob Revolution is great too, better if you will use it for other things too, like shopping because you can unlock the front wheel making it easier to turn. But i prefer the ironman because it's lighter and faster, and fits in the trunk of a Toyota Echo without having to remove the front wheel. Both offer a smooth ride for the little one. My girl loves it. We've been using it since she was 10 months, she's 4.5 now, she has come with me for several hundred miles over the years.0 -
Thanks! All feedback is appreciated, of course as I figure this stuff out.SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »Congratulations on your first half marathon! I would recommend acclimating yourself more for the next time's conditions... I notice you ran only twice in the two weeks leading up to the half, both long runs. Not sure why you did that, but I'd incorporate a few more short distance, easy runs to stay loose during your taper period. Training runs = more time to experiment with clothing, fueling, etc.
My reasoning for the two long runs pretty much boiled down to two things.
The first I was running out of time to build up to 11-12 miles in the final weeks ahead of my first half. One part of that was struggling with a refueling strategy and realizing I could only be confident if I had more than one successful long run in the 11-12 mile range using that refueling strategy. I did not need to refuel on shorter runs, I received no benefit from it that I could discern, thus part of the reason I was really concerned with longer runs.
The other was that (perhaps partly hand-in-hand with the refueling issues) I found I was having troubles on both my long and shorter runs as my overall weekly miles built up to where I was looking to be for the training a month ahead of the half marathon. However, a few days rest followed by a long run with a new refueling strategy that bumped up my carbs just ahead of the race, and also during the run worked very well. I wanted to make sure it would work a second time so I rested again and ran again the same as before and had similar results. These were my 11/2 and 11/6 runs.
I debated whether to do a couple shorter runs on perhaps 11/9 and 11/11 to keep limber as you suggested, but I also found that the essentially 3 consecutive long runs I did left my ankles actually sore among my hamstrings feeling tight. So I was actually hoping the longer rest would allow all of that to heal and I would not suffer too badly before the half with such a long rest.
I will say that the 13.1 mile run was the hardest thing I have ever done so far. It was almost a full mile further than my longest runs in the weeks prior, and that last mile was somewhat painful. But 12 miles in on race day and there was no way my brain could negotiate with my body to give up. I walked most of the last mile, actually, because I did not think I could cross the finish line if I pushed things harder (I was pushing myself just to walk). I am still just sore as heck the next day. So this probably shows this wasn't the best idea, but I did at least finish.
I also think the cold had a part in this, perhaps a large part. My legs, and particularly my hips really felt cold between miles 9 and 13 and were stiff. Approaching mile 12 my hips started just not feeling right, though they feel fine today.
I think what I have learned is to carry extra layers with me at the start, and put them on between 4 and 5 miles in. I have not had much trouble in mile one being too cold, and actually have found myself getting a bit warm around miles 3-4 and needing to vent a bit. But after that, once I hit about 5 miles in, even zipping up with all of the layers I have on I find I am rather frigid by mile 9 and that is when things get really tough. Tougher than runs in warmer weather that are over 9 miles, that's for sure.
I'm still figuring all this out, since I'm still pretty new to distance running. My fist 10l was in September. I had no idea then I might consider a half marathon by November, and I knew that would only be possible if I could make some 12 mile runs in the couple weeks ahead of the race. So I was really focused on doing whatever I could to make those 12 mile runs...perhaps too focused, in hindsight.
Thanks for all of the advice. I know I will figure these things out as they work for me eventually.0 -
_nikkiwolf_ wrote: ».. Does anyone else have that problem and any advice about it, or is my hair just weird ?
I always braid my hair when I run. I can't stand one ponytail though. It always feels like it's pulling the back of my scalp out so I always run/ bike with two braids. I do it real quick (at 4:15am!) and they are messy- don't even bother parting hair, just fling them together. You have to put the pony tail holder at the top and bottom of the braid or they will come out.0 -
11/2 – 6.01 miles (easy)
11/9 – 10.01 miles (long)
11/11 – 6.17 miles (8x800)
11/12 – 3.01 miles (easy)
11/13 – 7.48 miles (5x1)
11/14 – 1.61 miles (plus stronglifts)
11/15 – Rest Day
11/16 – 3.26 miles (Hog Jog – 5K – 2nd in age group)
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Date.......Miles.......Total
11/01.... 7.37....... 7.37 - Rain run!
11/02.... 1.54....... 8.91 - Dog Beach!
11/03.... 6.41......15.32
11/04.... 4.41......19.73 - Strength Training
11/05.... 4.00......23.73 - Treadmill
11/06.... 3.88......27.61 - Strength Training
11/07.... 6.06......33.67
11/08.... 3.56......37.23
11/09....11.14.....48.37 - Long run Sunday!
11/10.... 3.47......51.84 - Exhausted but got it done
11/11.... 4.15......55.99 - Strength Training
11/12.... 0.00......55.99 - Rest
11/13.... 5.07......61.06 - Strength Training
11/14.... 4.47......65.53 - Evening run - lovely!
11/15.... 8.15......73.68 - Beautiful, cool and partly cloudy morning
11/16.... 2.50......76.18 - very windy Dog Beach run
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Just went for a quick 25 minutes today, testing out a new sports bra
(it worked great!)
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11/3 - 3 miles
11/4 - 3.4 miles
11/7 - 3.75 miles
11/11 - 3 miles (went on vacation, did lots of walking, but only ran once)
11/17 - 3.2 miles. 32 and snowy - what a welcome home from 80 deg orlando!![exercise.png[\img]](http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wxFvwTT/exercise.png[\img])
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Date - Run Miles
11/1 - 5.8
11/2 - 6.02
11/3 - Taekwondo
11/4 - Tennis
11/5 - 6.2
11/6 - Tennis
11/8 - 9
11/9 - 3.7
11/13 - 6.7
11/15 - 12.01
11/16 - 5
Nov Total - 54.43 miles of 80 mile goal0 -
Thanks!_nikkiwolf_ wrote: ».. Does anyone else have that problem and any advice about it, or is my hair just weird ?
I always braid my hair when I run. I can't stand one ponytail though. It always feels like it's pulling the back of my scalp out so I always run/ bike with two braids. I do it real quick (at 4:15am!) and they are messy- don't even bother parting hair, just fling them together. You have to put the pony tail holder at the top and bottom of the braid or they will come out.
I'll try that next time. I wouldn't mind if it looks messy, as long as I don't have to spend half an hour after the run trying to disentangle the knots...
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11/2 - 10 miles
11/5 - 3 miles
11/7 - 12 miles
11/11 - 3 miles
11/12 - 3 miles
11/16 - 6.2 miles & 10k PR!!!
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I added another 15 with a Sunday spin class
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I busted out 5 miles today!!! Yippee!!!!
I'm just getting back into running after sitting on the couch for the last 13 years so this is the longest distance I have run in a long long time. I feel great and could have run forever!!! This challenge has been such a great motivator. Thanks to you all!!!
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Might make it for a second month in a row! =D
ETA: not sure whats up but that is supposed to be 11.75 miles - it says that on ticker factory but doesn't when I post the link here!0 -
Date Miles today. Miles for October
11/1 14 miles - 14
11/2 Much needed REST DAY
11/3 6.2 miles - 20.2
11/4 5 miles - 25.2
11/5 6.2 miles - 31.4
11/6 5 miles - 36.4
11/7 TAPER DAY
11/8 13.1 miles 49.5 <<< PR'ed The Huntsville Half (1:40:51)
11/9 REST DAY
11/10 10 miles - 59.5
11/10 3.1 miles - 62.6 << slow 5K run tonight with my wife.
11/11 7 miles - 69.6
11/12 6.2 miles - 75.8
11/13 7 miles - 82.8
11/14 6.2 miles - 89
11/15 22 miles - 111 << Last super long run before my marathon in 3 weeks.
11/16 REST DAY
11/17 10 miles - 121
Have to make a correction. My marathon is actually 4 weeks away, so I will do one more 18 mile long run this coming Sat.
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1/11- 12km
2/11-6.5km
3/11-6.4km
4/11- 5km
5/11-4.5km
6/11-rest
7/11-7.5km
8/11-13km
9/11-4.8km
10/11-7.1km
11/11-6.7km
12/11-rest
13/11-7km
14/11-rest
15/11-14km
16/11-7.2km
17/11-6km
107.7/160km
52.3km to go.
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Short 2.6 miles today, to busy over the weekend to fit in my long run so doing it tomorrow. Only 19 days left until my first half, starting to panic now my longest run so far is 11 miles will do 12 tomorrow.
total so far 38 miles 22 to do.Minnygirl1 wrote: »
I busted out 5 miles today!!! Yippee!!!!
I'm just getting back into running after sitting on the couch for the last 13 years so this is the longest distance I have run in a long long time. I feel great and could have run forever!!! This challenge has been such a great motivator. Thanks to you all!!!
Great running. Welcome back.0 -
6.1mi through snow and 20ish degrees, 8:12 pace
122.8mi done - 92.2mi/13d remaining
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First 10K this weekend..woo hah
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WOW !Nov 16 - Biking, 40 miles
Welcome back! It might have taken a few miles to remember, but the body didn't forget that you're a runner. You're past 2/3 to goal too, great job!Minnygirl1 wrote: »I'm just getting back into running after sitting on the couch for the last 13 years so this is the longest distance I have run in a long long time. I feel great and could have run forever!!! This challenge has been such a great motivator. Thanks to you all!!!
You have 19 days & you'll run 12 tomorrow, you're going to be great. Relax & enjoy the run.Short 2.6 miles today, to busy over the weekend to fit in my long run so doing it tomorrow. Only 19 days left until my first half, starting to panic now my longest run so far is 11 miles will do 12 tomorrow.
My shoes looked like that this morning too, but I wore tights did you run in shorts??? I only managed 9:02pace/ 6.6miles. Have decided I hate the feeling of squishy wet socks.SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »6.1mi through snow and 20ish degrees, 8:12 pace
Have fun & Good Luck!!!First 10K this weekend..woo hah
_Date___ Miles
Nov 1 ____16.3
Nov 2 ____7.1
Nov 3 ____6.2am + 8.1pm
Nov 4 ____1 streak
Nov 5 ____6.2am + 7.2pm
Nov 6 ____1 streak
Nov 7 ____5.1 1,400miles in 2014
Nov 8 ____10.5
Nov 9 ____3.1
Nov 10 ___7.6am + 6.2pm
Nov 11 ___1 streak
Nov 12 ___6.4am + 4.9pm
Nov 13 ___1 streak
Nov 14 ___10.3
Nov 15 ___8.1
Nov 16 ___8.3
Nov 17 ___6.6am
____ Total ____ 132.2
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My shoes looked like that this morning too, but I wore tights did you run in shorts??? I only managed 9:02pace/ 6.6miles. Have decided I hate the feeling of squishy wet socks.
Shorts until it gets into the teens, or nasty windchill!
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& so I repeat Hardcore...I bow to you running demigodSonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »My shoes looked like that this morning too, but I wore tights did you run in shorts??? I only managed 9:02pace/ 6.6miles. Have decided I hate the feeling of squishy wet socks.
Shorts until it gets into the teens, or nasty windchill!
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Congratulations to everyone running in races this last weekend - awesome job!!
Congratulations on your 1st half!grimmeanor wrote: »I'm still figuring all this out, since I'm still pretty new to distance running. My fist 10l was in September. I had no idea then I might consider a half marathon by November, and I knew that would only be possible if I could make some 12 mile runs in the couple weeks ahead of the race. So I was really focused on doing whatever I could to make those 12 mile runs...perhaps too focused, in hindsight.
This is a really good article on how to prepare and taper for a half. I have run many and I still follow this same basic plan (I do run for 40-45 mins rather than 30 mins) and it has served me very well.
http://www.runnersworld.com/race-training/how-to-taper-for-your-first-half-marathon
A wise running mentor told me that it takes as many days as miles run to recover - so 13 days to recover from a half and during that time you need to run recovery runs - not too long or too fast, and eat well with a good mix of carbs and protein. I try to remember this as well after my races.
I always wear a buff with my ponytail tucked into it under my hood._nikkiwolf_ wrote: »I had a nice long run despite constant drizzling rain today. The only not-so-great thing: when I keep on the hood of my rain jacket for a time while running, my ponytail gets turned into a tangly knotted mess (guess it's chafing against the jacket when it's stuffed inside or something like that). Maybe I'll try french-braiding my hair next time... Does anyone else have that problem and any advice about it, or is my hair just weird ?
Good for you! Isn't it such a wonderful feeling!Minnygirl1 wrote: »I busted out 5 miles today!!! Yippee!!!!
I'm just getting back into running after sitting on the couch for the last 13 years so this is the longest distance I have run in a long long time. I feel great and could have run forever!!! This challenge has been such a great motivator. Thanks to you all!!!
I can't believe you don't wear something on your legs, I would be frozen like your shoes!SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »My shoes looked like that this morning too, but I wore tights did you run in shorts??? I only managed 9:02pace/ 6.6miles. Have decided I hate the feeling of squishy wet socks.
Shorts until it gets into the teens, or nasty windchill!
Fabnine - I don't like wet squishy socks either, especially cold wet squishy socks!
I got up early for a 4 mile run as the sun was coming up, before my meetings for the day started. What a great way to start the day and the week!
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SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »My shoes looked like that this morning too, but I wore tights did you run in shorts??? I only managed 9:02pace/ 6.6miles. Have decided I hate the feeling of squishy wet socks.
Shorts until it gets into the teens, or nasty windchill!
BBBRR I'm a baby I could never do shorts in the cold, actually I wear capris until 45 degrees then long tights.
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Sonic monkey, Seriously??? Shorts??? .............dang!!!!0
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Minnygirl1 wrote: »Sonic monkey, Seriously??? Shorts??? .............dang!!!!
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It was 7 degrees this morning!!!!0
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