October 2015 Running Challenge

Kody & I put in 8.5 miles last night. I started out doing somewhat of an interval training. After warming up for a while I ran at my hopeful HM pace for a bit, then back down. During my third time doing HM pace, Kody started getting further and further behind. Perhaps our recent spell of no running had caught up with him, or perhaps he doesn't like running at that pace. In any event, I decided to walk a quarter of a mile to let him rest a bit. Upon starting again, I had a heck of a time getting myself back in the groove and didn't enjoy the last few miles. Tonight I'll try the same route, doing more HM pace intervals, but without Kody.

I don't know if it's related or not but I also decided it was time to (mostly) retire my Brooks Glycerin shoes. They were feeling pretty flat last night and I was feeling in my knees and hips. I put them up and may try them again for shorter distances, or perhaps as my slush running shoes this winter. In their place I broke out a new pair of the same model. I looked over my mileage on my ASICS Gel-Nimbus and see that they're already at 211 miles. Hopefully those last longer than my Glycerins.

10/01 - Camping
10/02 - Camping, hiking
10/03 - Camping, hiking
10/04 - 5.6 miles running, hiking
10/05 - 7.9 miles
10/06 - Rest
10/07 - 9.7 miles
10/08 - 5.0 miles
10/09 - Rest
10/10 - 18 miles <-- New PR!
10/11 - Life Day
10/12 - Life Day
10/13 - Packing
10/14 - Packing
10/15 - Deer Hunting
10/16 - Deer Hunting
10/17 - 5 miles (preceeded by deer hunting)
10/18 - 15.1 miles
10/19 - Rest
10/20 - 8.5 miles

Goal: 150 Miles
Progress: 74.8 Miles
Remaining: 75.2 Miles

@Stoshew71 Those clips are amazing! Thanks for sharing! I'm really excited about Saturday's run now!

@elise4270 I know I book marked the headbands you told me about what was it again I can't find it. @7lenny7 was looking for it too.

@kareF - No apology necessary - thank you for the sharing! Everyone has made me feel so much better and I'm looking forward to seeing someone who specializes in sports. I enjoy running so much now I can't imagine how much more enjoyable it will be without the pain. And congratulations on your progress!!

7lenny7 wrote: »

skippygirlsmom wrote: »

@elise4270 I know I book marked the headbands you told me about what was it again I can't find it. @7lenny7 was looking for it too.

@skippygirlsmom, I went back and found the post and the link:
http://fitchicheadbands.com/

thanks @7lenny7

shanaber wrote: »

@ACSL3 - were you stationed in San Diego last year? This will be my third time to run the Holiday Half there.

Yes I was - ended up out in Japan last Feb, but before that I was in San Diego. Last year was the second year they did that race, so that means you've been doing it since they started it right? That's pretty neat! I really enjoyed the race. I made the huge mistake of being excited about it being lots of downhills and pushed too hard in the beginning and ended up walking towards the end. But it was still a great race and I learned a valuable lesson


Finally got myself out running yesterday afternoon after a week off for some reasons. Felt good to get back out there This will be a light month for me, but that's okay.




I'm planning a trip back home - first to my Grandmother's house for Thanksgiving, then to my parents house for a couple weeks of rest. I was thinking yesterday and decided to look to see if there are some races in the area while I'm there. Found what looks to be a good race in the middle of Dec, so I talked to my parents about it. We're all going to sign up for a race - me for the half, my dad for the 10k, and my mom for the 5k
http://www.brazenracing.com/summitrock.html

@Somebody_Loved - I agree with what the others have said too. I see a sports chiro and he has been wonderful found through another runner's recommendation. I also have a sports ortho doctor who interestingly doesn't believe in surgery except as a very last resort. My GP also told me I shouldn't be running 'at my age' but when I went to see her for my last check up she had started running at her daughters insistence and was asking me all kinds of questions. Note she is the same age as me Another convert is born!

@skippygirlsmom - I still read it again and will comment again - I think Skip is absolutely amazing! Congratulations!! Also to Neil - what a fantastic accomplishment!

@ACSL3 - yes I ran the inaugural Holiday Half. It was the first race I ran by myself with no friends or anyone there with me. I would like to keep doing it - I think they are planning to give out jackets on the 5th race if you have done all 5... We'll see if I can manage that! I think it is awesome that your entire family will be running in December - that will be so much fun!

No run for me today. I was exhausted this morning and got up and turned off the alarm. Traveling makes me so tired. I will get up and run tomorrow since I have class and then will be on a plane for 3 hours. I was SO hoping to get to meet up with @Elise4270 but the class ended up going way too late. Hopefully I will get back to Dallas soon with more time to visit.

01/10 - 10.3km
02/10 - 13.1 miles
03/10 - 10.3km
04/10 - 22.1 miles
05/10 - 10.3km
06/10 - 13.1 miles
07/10 - 13.3 miles
08/10 - 10.3km
09/10 - 13.2 miles
10/10 - 10.3km
11/10 - 22.2 miles
12/10 - 10.3km
13/10 - 13.1 miles
14/10 - 13.3 miles
15/10 - 10.3 km
16/10 - 12.3 km
17/10 - 12.3 km
18/10 - 26.2 miles - Amsterdam Marathon
19/10 - 12.3 km
20/10 - 13.1 miles
21/10 - 13.4 miles
22/10 - 10.3km

tot 404/500km

recovery 10k this morning, that came out to be faster than I expected, so I'm gradually going back to my usual standards and I'm happy

leg still sore, but it was feeling better after 4k this morning, an improvement from yesterday so I'm also quite happy it seems to get better

tomorrow last big effort, then I'm planning nothing special this weekend, so I can rest a bit, prob a 10k on saturday and a 22miles on sunday, but no extra activities and more sleep

it's going to be muddy&messy tomorrow at the park!

Date: 4/10 Length: 12km Duration: 1:12:50 Total: 19.1 km of 100 km
Date: 6/10 Length: 8.2km Duration: 0.50:02 Total:27.3 km of 100 km
Date: 7/10 Length: 8.6km Duration: 0.55:23 Total:35.9 km of 100 km
Date: 11/10 Length: 8.1km Duration: 0.42:45 Total:44 km of 100 km
Date: 13/10 Length: 8km Duration: 0.47:56 Total:52 km of 100 km
Date: 15/10 Length: 8km Duration: 0.42:49 Total:60 km of 100 km
Date: 17/10 Length: 10km Duration: 0.53:44 Total:70 km of 100 km
Date: 21/10 Length: 12km Duration: 1.07:02 Total:82 km of 100 km

So, I finally managed to shift my cold so I am decidedly less grumpy (did you know man flu is an actual thing?)

I am on the "Balanced Phase" of the My Asics plan thingymawhatsit. This apparently mixes the majority of easy runs with some faster paced efforts. I had a "Pace" run last night. The idea was to run the entire 12km at a steady but challenging pace. I was a bit nervous going into it as while I have run 8km at the designated pace 12km was unknown territory. On a brighter note I wasn't hungover like my last run (no laughing at the back of the class, thank you) so go me!

The run went well. I kept the average pace for most of the run except for another ruddy great hill which seemed to spring out of nowhere at the 6km mark. It is the kind of hill I hate when cycling as it is not a short, steep effort which you can power through and then it's over but one which goes on...and on...and when you think it is over...goes on some more. This makes even the shortest incline you face thereafter feel like scaling the North Face of Everest.

I swear these hills are stalking me as they appear out of nowhere, always around the 5 - 6km mark no matter what route I take. It's like the film "Single White Female". Except with hills. So nothing like SWF then I guess...

Happy running all you good, good people. Keep up the good work

10/19 - 3.99miles
10/21 - 4.96miles

Being a bit too enthusiastic right now - HR is too high, just can't keep up with my legs!

@Somebody_Loved - ugh! I am sorry you've had to go through all that! You too, @kareF! Knocking on wood here that I can avoid nagging problems...I am a big baby when it comes to pain.
@kristinegift - too much of a party with your uncle? I hate that food hangover feeling...I don't run well with much, if anything, in my gut. Good job listening to your body!
@shanaber - I know several runners nearly 20 years your senior that run regularly...no worries. Way to convert the doctor!



10/1 - 3.1 miles on the 'mill; plus 5.8 miles / 20 minutes on stationary bike.
10/2 - Had to skip run/workout for a life insurance physical (bloodwork, etc.). Then, they couldn't get me to bleed, so I'm gonna have to do it again! Grrr!
10/3 - 11.5 miles with HM group; cool, beautiful weather!
10/4 - waaaayy overslept!
10/5 - not off to a good start this month; kids up half the night with illness / asthma issues
10/6 - 4.75 miles on a beautiful, cool morning.
10/7 - 4.85 miles of hills with HM group
10/8 - 4.65 miles
10/9 - 0. Up half the night, again! Now feeling a bit under the weather. It's too early for this stuff, isn't it?
10/10 - 7.92 miles with HM group. Cool morning, flat loop...nice run!
10/11 - 3.15 mile "recovery" run. Slower pace with one of my 9 year olds...love getting to run with my kids! Sore hip though.
10/12 - 4.75 miles. Beautiful weather! Hip better, but not perfect. Fired up for 5k and HM this weekend!
10/13 - 0. Had my repeat life insurance physical, which went fine. Then spent the whole day waiting at home for Des Moines Water Works to turn water back on. Some sort of miscommunication between dispatch and the technician...UGH!!
10/14 - 5.16 relaxing, lovely miles with HM group as we "taper" for this weekend. Got pulled over on the way to meet them at 4:45 a.m. Just a warning...woo hoo!
10/15 - 4.25 miles on treadmill at Trek class. Took it a little slower and flatter than usual.
10/16 - rest day before weekend race(s)
10/17 - 2.96 miles @ IMT 5k Road Race - someone shortened the course! Oops!
10/18 - 13.1 miles @ IMT Des Moines Half Marathon (1:48:41). New PR! Went out a little fast, but mostly had a great run on a beautiful day!
10/19 - extended stretching with HM group. Relaxing.
10/20 - 4 miles on indoor track with weights/strength work following.
10/21 - 4.75 miles around my 'hood. For October, it was hot...beautiful!
10/22 - 4.25 miles on treadmill at Trek class