January Running Challenge

That's odd should say 47 miles. Anywho that's that

Yesterday was an "I just don't feel like it" kind of day, but I did get a short 3 miler in. It was cold and rainy...and about a mile in I suddenly had to poop. So...I cut my planned 4+ mile run a little short. I'm still surprised at how much influence bathroom needs have on running. I can't count the times I've had to pee in the woods, but I draw the line at #2.

I usually end my runs at the gym, so I made up for the lost distance with an extra-long cruise on the stationary bike...AFTER taking care of necessary business of course.

01/01/2015 - 5.02 Miles - Cumulative 5.02 Miles
01/04/2015 - 6.53 Miles - Cumulative 11.55 Miles
01/06/2015 - 6.70 Miles - Cumulative 18.25 Miles
01/08/2015 - 4.50 Miles - Cumulative 22.75 Miles (Brrrrr...it was cold!)
01/11/2015 - 7.35 Miles - Cumulative 30.10 Miles (Big dog scared the crap out of me)
01/13/2015 - 7.55 Miles - Cumulative 37.65 Miles (New route with actual hills)
01/16/2015 - 3.26 Miles - Cumulative 40.91 Miles


GOAL: 75 Miles

SLHysell wrote: »

Yesterday was an "I just don't feel like it" kind of day, but I did get a short 3 miler in. It was cold and rainy...and about a mile in I suddenly had to poop. So...I cut my planned 4+ mile run a little short. I'm still surprised at how much influence bathroom needs have on running. I can't count the times I've had to pee in the woods, but I draw the line at #2.

As someone who spends a fair amount of time in the woods thank you for this I'll never get used to running around a bend only to encounter some man relieving himself. Please, 10ft off the trail folks.

HealthyFocused715 wrote: »

lmarshel wrote: »

Had to go out of town unexpectedly for a family emergency, but I managed one run during my time there. There's a lake in a beautiful park in my hometown, so I drove down and ran there. Had the whole place to myself in the morning...just me and the ducks, swans and geese.

That sounds lovely and restorative. Hope the family is okay.

Thanks so much It was the perfect break from the hospital room.

Back in the desert now and (hopefully) regular schedule.




Yay! Almost halfway there!

Ran 3 miles in the am yesterday and then ended up running 4 more in the evening with my mom. Brings me to 70.5miles for the month (100 mi goal)

And I agree with all the bathroom talk! I know where every public bathroom is around my town (and the hours they are open).

fabnine wrote: »

SLHysell wrote: »

Yesterday was an "I just don't feel like it" kind of day, but I did get a short 3 miler in. It was cold and rainy...and about a mile in I suddenly had to poop. So...I cut my planned 4+ mile run a little short. I'm still surprised at how much influence bathroom needs have on running. I can't count the times I've had to pee in the woods, but I draw the line at #2.

As someone who spends a fair amount of time in the woods thank you for this I'll never get used to running around a bend only to encounter some man relieving himself. Please, 10ft off the trail folks.

10ft off-trail is a minimum! And work fast too:)

lmarshel wrote: »

grimmeanor wrote: »

SLHysell wrote: »

Yesterday was an "I just don't feel like it" kind of day, but I did get a short 3 miler in. It was cold and rainy...and about a mile in I suddenly had to poop. So...I cut my planned 4+ mile run a little short. I'm still surprised at how much influence bathroom needs have on running. I can't count the times I've had to pee in the woods, but I draw the line at #2.

I'm glad I'm not alone in this!

I actually plan a great deal of my routes as circuits around blocks with stores with public restrooms on the corner. This way I only have a mile or two max between areas I can make a stop at. Of course, for trail runs that is not an option.

My biggest fear is a race with insufficient restrooms along the route. Hasn't happened yet. Yet being the key word...

One of the worst feelings in the world is being at the turn-around point in the run and having the "urge". But that really builds the glutes, huh?

@grimmeanor: I guess there is a reason the lines at the portapotties are always long immediately prior to a race.

@Imarshel
Build the glutes and run faster.

closer than I thought I'd be by mid-month - got a slow start!

gabbo34 wrote: »

I'm definitely not going to get the 60 I planned for. But was able to start running again this week and get 12 miles in. So far no pain and I'll slowly ramp things up.

I also took advantage of the free 'running form' clinic at the store. Seeing myself run on video was eye opening. Ugh. Textbook classic locked knee/heel striking. We learned a lot about proper cadence, posture, and taking steps under our body instead of reaching out....looked easy, but am having a hard time implementing it.

Take off your shoes and run barefoot. I guarantee you will not heel strike. Your body will force you to do a forefoot strike. This is only time I will suggest the use of a treadmill.

LoneWolfRunner wrote: »

gabbo34 wrote: »

I'm definitely not going to get the 60 I planned for. But was able to start running again this week and get 12 miles in. So far no pain and I'll slowly ramp things up.

I also took advantage of the free 'running form' clinic at the store. Seeing myself run on video was eye opening. Ugh. Textbook classic locked knee/heel striking. We learned a lot about proper cadence, posture, and taking steps under our body instead of reaching out....looked easy, but am having a hard time implementing it.

Take off your shoes and run barefoot. I guarantee you will not heel strike. Your body will force you to do a forefoot strike. This is only time I will suggest the use of a treadmill.

Funny you mention that! At the beginning of the class they filmed everyone running with shoes and without shoes.

At the end they showed where everyone one of us who were heel strikers, used our forefoot or midfoot when we were barefoot.