May 2015 Running Challenge
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So running my 2nd 5K this coming Saturday.
Tips on how to stay cool???????
Tips on what to eat night before and morning of????????0 -
There are lots of better, smarter runners on here than me, but I always take the approach of not over-thinking it. I will eat a normal meal with more carbs the night before, small carb breakfast the day of (usually just an english muffin with peanut butter and honey) and about 8 ounces of water. For a 5k seems to me you don't want a whole lot in you (hopefully someone else will chime in since my last 5k was about three years ago)... and the only thing I know to do about the heat is to beotch about it and drink tons of water. Last Saturday's race was in 88 degree heat and I went through about 170 ounces of water...cathyjones08 wrote: »So running my 2nd 5K this coming Saturday.
Tips on how to stay cool???????
Tips on what to eat night before and morning of????????
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cathyjones08 wrote: »So running my 2nd 5K this coming Saturday.
Tips on how to stay cool???????
Tips on what to eat night before and morning of????????
For 5K I like a completely empty stomach. Racing at 5K effort is very hard on your GI system, and I tend to throw anything up afterwards that might be sloshing around. No real tips on staying cool except dress for the weather and choose races that are in your preferred time of day. No time for any BS on the course, except maybe a splash of water to the face.
*ETA - regarding your pace, absolutely must respect the heat. Add about 3-5sec min/mi per 5 degrees above 60. And don't start out too fast. Once your heartrate is pegged, it ain't coming back down and you'll be shuffling the last mile.0 -
May - goal 72
May 1- strength training
May 2- cycling - 34 miles
May 3 - rest day/walked 4 miles
May 4 - 4.1 miles + Strength training
May 5- 5.2 miles
May 6 - rest
May 7 - 5.1 miles
May 8 - Strength training
May 9 - 39 miles biking
May 10 - 5K and 36 miles biking
May 11 - Strength training
I've got to figure out how to deal with the heat with running too. I started running in July last year, but I was visiting Monterey for a month so the temps were perfect. Then when I got back to Florida I had to start all over -- because it was SO hot. Couldn't even go 5 minutes! I'm finding the heat is really slowing me down. I poured water on my head during the 5k on Saturday, that helped.
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@codemonkey78 how was running barefoot with your busted toe?
@elise4270 wow on the water under the bridge, that's crazy, stay safe and dry
@wendy1fl sorry about Forrest. My daughter runs through every sprinkler she sees if we are running. She goes right up on their lawns LOL
@_nikkiwolf_ super job on the steps, reminded me of Rocky
@ddmom0811 sounds like a great cause the pet rescue 5K
@whatmerunning my daughter was in a boot for 8 weeks and took another 4 weeks to rehab back to running after an achilles injury, so from that experience I'd say don't push it. An achilles tear could end your running career.
@Lonewolfrunner - beautiful pictures
@sonicdeathmonkey80 I was wondering if you hopped the stones or just ran in the water. Your comment about "hitting" Lonewolf's running spot made me spit water out on my screen.
@cathyjones08 I'm like Sonic I don't really eat before a 5K, I run fasted in the morning so it doesn't bother me to run fasted for a 5K. If the race starts like 9:00 I might have a bagel when I get up or a piece of toast. For heat I would wear looser fitting clothing. I always run in capris no matter what the temp. I finally found some running shorts I like and tested them out yesterday. When it's hot I wear a bigger tank because I hate anything clingy to me while I'm running. Of course no cotton. At the aid station I would probably put some water on my head or down the front of me to cool off. I ran a 5K in Texas when it was 102F out and one stop had little sponges in ice water. Best aid station EVER!
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May - goal 72
May 1- strength training
May 2- cycling - 34 miles
May 3 - rest day/walked 4 miles
May 4 - 4.1 miles + Strength training
May 5- 5.2 miles
May 6 - rest
May 7 - 5.1 miles
May 8 - Strength training
May 9 - 39 miles biking
May 10 - 5K and 36 miles biking
May 11 - Strength training
I've got to figure out how to deal with the heat with running too. I started running in July last year, but I was visiting Monterey for a month so the temps were perfect. Then when I got back to Florida I had to start all over -- because it was SO hot. Couldn't even go 5 minutes! I'm finding the heat is really slowing me down. I poured water on my head during the 5k on Saturday, that helped.
Yep. Takes 2-3 weeks to get acclimated. When it cools down, you'll be wondering where all the speed came from 0 -
Three mile recovery run this morning to test out how my achilles felt. I felt no problems with it until about 2.5 miles, and even then it was not uncomfortable but I could feel it was not 100% down there.
So a couple questions for the experienced runners (I've seen some advice offered already). I have an HM scheduled this weekend that I really wanted to finish (finish time I do not care about).
Should I run this HM Saturday at a recovery pace or scrap it?
If I run it, should I just completely rest it this week or continue with planned recovery runs this week?
5/2 - 6.07 miles
5/4 - 3 miles
5/5 - 3.01 miles
5/6 - 3.02 miles
5/9 - 13.1 miles 2:37:20.4 new PR
5/11 - 3.04 miles
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WhatMeRunning wrote: »Three mile recovery run this morning to test out how my achilles felt. I felt no problems with it until about 2.5 miles, and even then it was not uncomfortable but I could feel it was not 100% down there.
So a couple questions for the experienced runners (I've seen some advice offered already). I have an HM scheduled this weekend that I really wanted to finish (finish time I do not care about).
Should I run this HM Saturday at a recovery pace or scrap it?
If I run it, should I just completely rest it this week or continue with planned recovery runs this week?
5/2 - 6.07 miles
5/4 - 3 miles
5/5 - 3.01 miles
5/6 - 3.02 miles
5/9 - 13.1 miles 2:37:20.4 new PR
5/11 - 3.04 miles
If you're asking, I think you know the answer. Recovery runs are to increase bloodflow to your muscles to promote healing the damaged areas, but your problem sounds more acute, and it's one that's solved by more resting and less running.
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This weekend, my Girls on the Run team did their for 5k- they all did SO well, I'm really proud of them. I was a running buddy to Jasmine, who is easily the most competitive kid I know, but we just went out and had fun, even took a detour through the fountains because it was SO hot. She finished in about 38 minutes- no chip timing- and was so proud of herself. Asked me to keep coming to her school so we could run together for fun
Spent the rest of the weekend back packing in Red River Gorge. Here's the view from my hammock Sunday morning (tents are for wimps):
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This weekend, my Girls on the Run team did their for 5k- they all did SO well, I'm really proud of them. I was a running buddy to Jasmine, who is easily the most competitive kid I know, but we just went out and had fun, even took a detour through the fountains because it was SO hot. She finished in about 38 minutes- no chip timing- and was so proud of herself. Asked me to keep coming to her school so we could run together for fun
Spent the rest of the weekend back packing in Red River Gorge. Here's the view from my hammock Sunday morning (tents are for wimps):
Home of the Rugged Red in September! You doing it?
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I did not run once in April.
We are already well into May and I haven't run either
So my goal for the rest of the month is to run 30 km minimum by the end of the month.0 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »@codemonkey78 how was running barefoot with your busted toe?
My brain just realized it wasn't you Randall with the busted toe...geesh I need a vacation~!
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Wow. 80+ comments since I last logged in. You all are killing it!!!
DATE ... MILES
5/1 ... 4
5/2 ... 6
5/3 ... 10
5/4 ... 3.5
5/7 ... 5.5
5/9 ... 8
5/10 ... 10
5/11 ... 6
53 done/150 miles goal0 -
WhatMeRunning wrote: »Three mile recovery run this morning to test out how my achilles felt. I felt no problems with it until about 2.5 miles, and even then it was not uncomfortable but I could feel it was not 100% down there.
So a couple questions for the experienced runners (I've seen some advice offered already). I have an HM scheduled this weekend that I really wanted to finish (finish time I do not care about).
Should I run this HM Saturday at a recovery pace or scrap it?
If I run it, should I just completely rest it this week or continue with planned recovery runs this week?
If your Achilles is bothering you, I'd recommend lots of ice and taking the next few days off. Test it out Wed or Thurs and decide later this week about the HM. If it's a brief bit of inflammation, do the HM, but if it's still bugging you later this week, skip the long effort -- no matter how easy you'll take it.0 -
May 1 - 2.2 miles
May 2 - 3.1 miles (Remember the Fallen 5k)
May 4 - 3 miles
May 7 - 2.7 miles
May 9 - 3.1 miles (Run for the Ages 5k)
May 10 - 2.3 miles
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May Goal = 60 miles
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@Lonewolfrunner
@Sonicdeathmonkey80
@skippygirlsmom
Thanks for the input. The race is at 11:00am. I think I'll eat something but early. English muffin sounds good. I've got a loose top but I'm wearing compression shorts because I can't stand the ride up that I get with normal shorts.
I wanted to be able to run faster than my April race but considering the heat I'll be happy with about the same. My friend, doing the race with me, is slower than I am so I hope a can find somebody at the race and use them as my white rabbit. Although she is slower she is an inspiration. Dedicated to not being derailed by a change her life, she has challenged herself to do a 5K every month this year. Also to mention she has not really be one to "work out" prior to this. I have decided to support her and join as many of the races that I can.
Also..... by the end of the week I will be at 11miles out of 24 for the May challenge.0 -
5/2 - 5.25 beautiful miles through my neighborhood
5/4 - 5 miles, indoor track
5/5 - 4 miles, treadmill (soggy, foggy day here); another 5 on stationary bike
5/6 - 4 miles, indoor track; weights / abs
5/7 - woke up feeling like #$*%...so decided to go back to sleep. May run this evening if I feel better.
5/8 - 4 miles, indoor track; weights
5/9 - 10.5 miles to celebrate 1000 days on MFP. Don't usually pay attention to those numbers, but 1000 is a lot!
5/10 - HAPPY MAMA'S DAY - rest for me too
5/11 - 4.5 chilly, windy miles. Who dialed the weather back a month or so?0 -
5/1--3.27 miles
5/2--8.56 miles
5/3--rest
5/4--4.1 miles
5/5--Yoga X
5/6--5.02 miles
5/7--Yoga
5/8--3.06 miles
5/9--rest
5/10-rest
5/11-2.58 miles
I keep catching cramps in my left quad. I have research to do to figure out why this is happening.
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cathyjones08 wrote: »So running my 2nd 5K this coming Saturday.
Tips on how to stay cool???????
Tips on what to eat night before and morning of????????
pre race I'm a banana and coffee fan. I don't worry about what I eat the night before, just make sure its something that sits well with me.
Good luck on staying cool. A comfortable wicking shirt and socks is all I'd do.
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Buahahahaha!LoneWolfRunner wrote: »
@cathyjones08 I saw some racers wearing belts with tiny little water bottles attached to them when I ran my race, and I would have killed to have one of those because in the heat the thing that gives me the best relief is pouring water on my scalp & down the back of my neck. I'm definitely hunting one of those thingys down for my next race.0 -
5/1 - 6 Mi jog
5/2 - 8.5 Mi double stroller happy fun time
5/3 - got lazy
53.5 Mi week
5/4 - 7 Mi steady state
5/5 - 14 Mi long
5/6 - 4 Mi double stroller happy fun time
5/7 - 14 Mi long
5/8-5/10 - resting pulled calf.. this sucks
39 Mi week ...boo
5/11 - 7 Mi easy - trying to rally a comeback
May Total
60/200
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Goal: A May Marathon of miles.
5/3: 7.35 km
5/5: 3.15 km
5/8: 3.99 km
5/10: 8.63 km
5/12: 3.84 km
Total:
27 Km out of 42 km.0 -
WhatMeRunning wrote: »So a couple questions for the experienced runners (I've seen some advice offered already). I have an HM scheduled this weekend that I really wanted to finish (finish time I do not care about).
Should I run this HM Saturday at a recovery pace or scrap it?
At this point, any planned extra runs this week won't make much of a difference on your level of fitness for the race. If I were in your position (as I went into my last HM with some tenderness a week out), I'd just rest all week, see you how feel the morning of, and if you aren't hurt, start the race but be willing to drop out early (i.e. 1 mile-3 mile mark) if you are experiencing pain of any sort. Last time I did this, the rest paid off, I felt great a few miles in, and finished without any trouble at roughly a minute slower than my prior HM PR.0 -
5/1 - 3.4 miles
5/3 - 10.5 miles
5/4 - 3 miles
5/6 - 3.4 miles
5/8 - 3.5 miles
5/10 - 12 miles
5/11 - 4 miles![exercise.png[\img]](http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w01r4fO/exercise.png[\img])
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To date: 87.88km Mon May 11 4:20PM 10.01 Sun May 10 9:52AM 6.09 Sat May 9 1:56 PM 14.16 Fri May 8 12:05 PM 7.67 Thu May 7 5:38 PM 4.19 Wed May 6 4:05 PM 10.02 Tue May 5 7:25 PM 8.49 Sun May 3 5:32 PM 6.5 Sat May 2 4:16 PM 13.13 Fri May 1 1:57 PM 7.62
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5/11- 2.4 Trail, 12.7 to go. The Georgia heat came out in full blast. Had a new experience today. I am new to long runs and trying to increase my distance. Saturday I did my long run, had a rest day Sunday, and today when I started running, my legs did not want to work. The entire time I was working just to put one step in front of another and I felt really tight. The chipmunks probably thought I was crazy listening to me give my legs a pep talk. Is it a bad idea to have a rest day after a long day, say maybe have a light day instead, or are some days just like this and I have yet to encounter them? Would heat make your body clam up and not want to move?
@SonicDeathMonkey80 That trail looks like a lot of fun!
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Awful treadmill session this morning - my hydration levels weren't right and I just didn't feel right from the off . After giving myself the weekend off, that wasn't the start I was hoping for this week. Feeling beaten by a 5K run
Still, I did it. Trying to push the negative thoughts away and learn from it.
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01/5 - Recovery
02/5 - 15.1 miles Trail
03/5 - 8.1 miles Trail
04/5 - Recovery
05/5 - 10.6 miles Trail
06/5 - 12.1 Miles Trail (split into 2 runs)
07/5 - 10.3 Road
08/5 - Recovery
09/5 - 17.3 Trail
10/5 - Swapped a recovery day due to twinge in calf
11/5 - 10.8 miles -2 runs one trail and one on the road
I swapped my recovery day from Monday to Sunday as a precaution. I split my Monday run due to having to take my cat for some Dental surgery. So as much as I dislike road running I did a few miles on the road to finish the day up
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