August 2015 Running Challenge

skippygirlsmom wrote: »

8/8 - 3.1 Run to the Rescue 5K today. Skip and I ran, it was trail for almost 2 miles (I've never run off the road) then onto the road, then onto parking lot gravel (ugh) then back to road and finish on grass. We don't have official times, I was I did a 9:43 pace just over 30 min so not near a PR, Skip said she was about 23:49 not near her PR either. I thought it was a tough course, a few hills. The trail was hard for me very rooty and uneven, but it was a lot of fun. I finished 3rd in my AG and she finished 1st in her AG.

@skippygirlsmom Congratulations to you both. Awesome!!!

Ohhim wrote: »

Thanks all for the encouragement. Ended up racing the sprint triathlon this morning (w. Waterproof bandages over the bite) and earned some hardware (2nd age group prize, 19th/244 overall), but had to leave early for a wedding and couldn't collect the age group prize medal.

@Ohhim Great job. Awesome time! LOL @ Walmart bike. I can totally see myself doing that.

@kimlight2 Congrats on your PR's on 8/2 and 8/3

colleen_mairead_xo wrote: »

Hi everyone! I'm new at this, I've been walking five days a week for just about a month now. Not especially long distances, I make sure to make time for at least a mile (to build the habit) so I'm going to aim for 40 miles this month (: My ultimate goal is to run a 5k in the spring, so any training advice for this noob is greatly appreciated! Best of luck to everyone!

Welcome aboard @colleen_mairead_xo

I suggest starting off with a run/walk. C25K is a very popular program. Or start by alternating running 5 minutes walking 5 minutes for 45 minutes 3x a week. Then each week (or every other week) take away 30 seconds walking and adding 30 seconds running.



@JoRocka I hope you are feeling better.

kristinegift wrote: »

I ran the first 8 miles on my own at a 9:13 pace and then met up with 6 people from my running group who did the next 10 with me. I was really grateful for their company because I definitely started crashing around mile 15/16. Managed to stick to a 9:33 pace for the second 10 and I would have paced probably closer to 10 without their motivation. Besides being tired from running 18 miles, my legs/knees/Achilles all feel pretty great, so I'm optimistic about my long weekly miles going forward! This is my longest run for a few weeks til I do 18 again in September, and it was definitely a good one! Perfect weather, good company, and so much G2 Gatorade in the fridge was waiting for me when I got home!

@kristinegift Running company is a double edge sword. They are awesome to keep you accountable and help you push it when you need it. They can also force you to push it too hard when sometimes you need to keep the pace down. But glad it worked out for you.

With all the calories you burned running 18 miles, why G2? You need the regular stuff to replace all that glycogen you lost. Glad your achilles is feeling pretty good.

melaniefave41 wrote: »

3.5 yesterday. Past couple of runs I have noticed some tenderness near/behind the outside of my left ankle. It's actually a little swollen, but not a real nuisance when walking. I'm guessing it's from overuse due to increase in miles (June was around 50, July was 88.5). I'm going to rest it today and tomorrow, see how it looks and feels on Tuesday. Ice it. My guess is that I'm developing tendinosis. Hope I caught it early enough that a few days off and shorter runs will correct the problem. If I can't run on it comfortably by the end of the week, I'll pay my doctor a visit. 24.1/90

@melaniefave41 Jump from 50-88.5 That's quite a big jump in mileage. You may want to cut back a few miles this month. Don't increase miles more than 10% from week to week and give yourself a cutback week on every 4th week.

Nettiejb wrote: »

Today I did my first 10 mile in months!! Really pleased with my pace and the strength in my legs. In five weeks today these little beasties will be carrying me over the finish line of my first half marathon :-)

Congratulations and good luck @Nettiejb

shell1005 wrote: »

I did feel some tightness in my hamstring on my run this morning. I have been stretching it out like a mofo and it feels better, but still sore. So, I went into RunKeeper and pushed my Half Marathon training back a week....since I had it set to finish a few weeks before the actual race anyways. It technically means I don't have to do any running this week, but what I am going to do is repeat last week and not move on to increasing the amount I would have if I didn't push it back. Unless the hammy gets worse...if so, I'll rest it while icing and treating it. Stat.

@shell1005 That's actually how you supposed to do it. Repeat the week (or the previous lighter week). You shouldn't actually take the entire week off altogether (unless you are reverse tapering from a major race). If you are injured, then see a good sports doctor and take their advice on rest.

estepicursor wrote: »

Hope everyone had a great weekend, I've been catching up on all your posted runs for the weekend...you all really know how to make a guy feel lazy.

@estepicursor That's the idea. Peer pressure! ;-)

rajnigandha21 wrote: »

Hi everyone! July was a train wreck for me. Let myself boggled down with visiting relatives and health issues. Failed at hitting 50 km in running. Hope August sees me in better spirits!
My target is same: 50 km in running.

Good luck @rajnigandha21

7lenny7 wrote: »

Yesterday marked 3 months since I've started running. In spite of my lack of sleep the night before, I went out anyway. Started sluggish but finished strong, so a good run. I work a new pair of ASICS Gel Cumulus 16 for the first time. They don't have the cushioning of my Gel Nimbus shoes, but I think they'll be ok, particularly since I found them for just $52. I now have two pair in rotation (Brooks Glycerin 12 & ASICS Gel Nimbus 17) and two pair on standby (Brooks Glycerin 12 & ASICS Gel Cumulus 16).

Happy 3 month anniversary @7lenny7 and nice steal on the shoes.

mandync5497 wrote: »

I Completed my c25k this weekend! I am so proud of myself. I have 5k to 10k app loaded on my phone and I will start tomorrow. very excited about pushing myself to do better.

Congratulations @mandync5497