March 2015 Running Challenge

cooter_mom wrote: »

@dawnna76 not the slowest runner, I'm between 14:30 and 17:00 minute miles. I walk about as fast as I run most days. A mile is a mile, don't care how long it takes me, just that I ran the whole thing.

^Ditto! I am new to this, working very hard and making sloooow progress, but progress nonetheless. I finally can jog 1 mile without stopping and that's like clouds-parting-angels-singing-progress for me. I am almost able to do 2 miles without stopping, but it's all a work in progress. I keep pushing.

My miles are majority running, but I do have some walking in the mix since I do intervals in my runs. Also, I do count the days I take my dogs (150+lbs worth of dogs) on long walks. Being a person that sits 8hrs a day in an office and would come home and lay on the couch all night - 2/3 miles of walking is still noteworthy. So far, that's what works for me. Until I'm busting out running miles like some of you folks.



03/01 - jog outside 2.3 miles
03/03 - jog outside 2 miles
03/05 - brisk walk with dogs 2 miles
03/06 - jog outside 2.2 miles
03/07 - brisk walk with dogs 2 miles
03/08 - jog outside 2 miles
03/09 - brisk walk with dogs 3 miles
03/10 - jog outside 2 miles

@LoneWolfRunner‌ - glad you mentioned the water bottle, I was going to ask. Before I got hurt my long runs on weekends were between 9 - 11 miles and I never took water or anything else with me. I know I will need something for my HM next month. I'll check out that water bottle. I'm getting ready this week to get some GU or Gels or whatever I will need while running the HM so I can test them out. My daughter eats gummy bears or fruit snacks before her races. Love your new kicks too!

@sonicdeathmonkey80 - nice!

It's funny I thought my boyfriend was the only guy that had a running shoe fetish. Of course after 22 years of military service he only runs now when I talk him into it.

@cooter_mom Oh yeah the bike will make a world of difference. I run early before my daughter is awake, but of course she's 14 so she is good alone.

I am so new to running.....considering I never really ran all my life....but I'm now wanting to get fit. I want to start off low so My goal is 30 miles!!

shanaber wrote: »

@CodeMonkey78‌ - family time is always a good idea!

Yes, it is

********* RUNNING *** CYCLING **** RUN TOTAL ** CYCLING TOTAL
03/01 -- REST DAY
03/02 -- 05.25 miles -- 28.00 miles => (05.25/140) -- (28.00/600)
03/03 -- 00.00 miles -- 13.88 miles => (05.25/140) -- (41.88/600)
03/04 -- 06.50 miles -- 22.00 miles => (11.75/140) -- (63.88/600)
03/05 -- 09.01 miles -- 27.50 miles => (20.76/140) -- (91.38/600)
03/06 -- 00.00 miles -- 20.22 miles => (20.76/140) -- (111.60/600)*
03/07 -- 00.00 miles -- 54.87 miles => (20.76/140) -- (166.47/600)*
03/08 -- 00.00 miles -- 15.73 miles => (20.76/140) -- (182.20/600)**
03/09 -- 12.00 miles -- 15.73 miles => (32.76/140) -- (182.20/600)

* Planned running rest for long run
** Planned long run day; spent time with family instead

I hit 65.73 in February and I think my goal was 66!

Aiming for 84 miles this month, culminating in a half marathon March 29!

@briebee7 thanks for the information. OMGosh I hope you are okay! Take care of that hand.

skippygirlsmom wrote: »

You all that run HMs (and more) can you take a look at this article and tell me what you think?

http://runnersworld.com/nutrition-for-runners/how-to-fuel-for-a-half-marathon?cid=socNut_20150310_41791796&adbid=10152651272656987&adbpl=fb&adbpr=9815486986

@skippygirlsmom‌ I'd say it's pretty spot on. I follow most of those rules during race week. I like to use on course nutrition, so I investigate early in training what the race will be using and practice with it. As long as it's not Infinit or Shot Blox (gag) I'm good to go.

@briebee7 - So sorry to hear about your fall. Hope it heals quickly.
@skippygirlsmom - I agree wholeheartedly with briebee7's advice for fueling. For me, it matters much more what I do on the days leading up to the race - eating right, sleeping enough, easy runs and rest days, eating a little but not too much the morning of... I never eat during races (or long training runs) but that's just my preference. I do drink some Gatorade but mostly water during the races. I tried to eat/fuel but my "transit" (as my MIL calls it, aka digestive tract) can't handle anything at all on race days so I just look forward to my post-race beer and burger! I did this even during my marathon...again it's just what works for me. My friend who ran with me, snacked on the sport gummies the whole time as well as whatever else they were handing out including Swedish fish and a beer. To each their own right?! Interestingly, I have read that carb-loading the night before is not necessary and done more out of tradition than benefit. During the event, 60 grams of carbs per hour is recommended. One woman I know snacked on a PB&J through her marathon! I'll be interested to hear others' thoughts on this!

Good luck at your race!!

SBRRepeat wrote: »

@briebee7‌
I didn't see your Saturday run til just now- Holy Cannoli, that's a lot of climbing! Literally 5x the elevation of a "hilly" run around here! Was that trail running or pavement?
Also, sorry about your fall, that's brutal. Hope it heals quickly!

Unrelated to running: I had no idea it was "holy cannoli." I've said sqwamoli, cammolies ... not having any idea what that means but not wanting to be left out (it's a fun thing to say), lol. Thank you for the education today.

4leighbee wrote: »

SBRRepeat wrote: »

@briebee7‌
I didn't see your Saturday run til just now- Holy Cannoli, that's a lot of climbing! Literally 5x the elevation of a "hilly" run around here! Was that trail running or pavement?
Also, sorry about your fall, that's brutal. Hope it heals quickly!

Unrelated to running: I had no idea it was "holy cannoli." I've said sqwamoli, cammolies ... not having any idea what that means but not wanting to be left out (it's a fun thing to say), lol. Thank you for the education today.

Saying 'round here is "holy guacamole". Regional differences.

I think I'll swim today- prob won't see any running miles from me today. I do plan on swimming with my Garmin in my hair just to see how far/fast I am -ish.