November 2015 Running Challenge
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@7lenny7 - ha! Love that article.
@aligarmizo - great job on your race today - you'll smash your upcoming 5k!0 -
Platte River Half Marathon registration is open. I want to sign up. But. I've only done a couple of 5k's and they were only "fun runs". No timing chip, not certified courses etc. I just restarted the C25k, today is W1D3. The HM is April 10. Is it reasonable/feasible for me (pretty new to running, only since June-ish) to think this is something I could pull off?0
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11/1 - 2.94 miles
If I had known I was so close to three I would have ran around the block or something
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11 tips for having a great long run
http://www.shutupandrun.net/2015/10/my-11-tips-to-having-most-kick-*kitten*-long.html?m=1
Perhaps the best list of tips I've come across ;-)
I just clicked and it says the page does not exist. I tried viewing it as the webpage and that says the same thing
ETA**Scratch that....you have to click HOME to see it. My bad!
Sorry, it appears MFP censored the link.
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Ok. I am in for 60. Just run for excercise.0
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Platte River Half Marathon registration is open. I want to sign up. But. I've only done a couple of 5k's and they were only "fun runs". No timing chip, not certified courses etc. I just restarted the C25k, today is W1D3. The HM is April 10. Is it reasonable/feasible for me (pretty new to running, only since June-ish) to think this is something I could pull off?
It depends on your dedication and the time you have available to train but I went from non runner to HM in just under 6 months.
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Date Miles MTD ------ ----- ----- Nov 01 6.5 6.5
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Platte River Half Marathon registration is open. I want to sign up. But. I've only done a couple of 5k's and they were only "fun runs". No timing chip, not certified courses etc. I just restarted the C25k, today is W1D3. The HM is April 10. Is it reasonable/feasible for me (pretty new to running, only since June-ish) to think this is something I could pull off?
It depends on your dedication and the time you have available to train but I went from non runner to HM in just under 6 months.
Can you suggest a solid training program or should I try to design one for myself?0 -
11/1 - 10 miles
10 out of 110 miles
I'll have to catch up on everyone later, running so behind today. I do have to say I was running the hood this morning and ran into the gentleman I was telling you all about the ran a marathon in every state. We stopped to chat and he was so nice gave me good advice about tapering and just is the sweetest man.0 -
First time trying this. I mainly walk but am transitioning to running. My goal for November will be 75 miles.
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Hi everyone! After missing Octobers running challenge completely (why does moving to a new apartment take so much time and energy?), I'm happy to be back this month. I missed you guys
I don't think I'll set a distance goal this month. After scratching the 100km-mark for most month this year, the sad total for September and October combined was around 30km, and I feel like all endurance I ever might have had is completely gone.
I'll aim for "at least 12 runs in November" instead, to get back into the game.0 -
Long run day!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEj_zLVaJ_c
180 BMP for those of us who need a reference or something to listen to. It has also helped me understand the discussion held a few days ago about the difference between cadence, pace, and stride length. Until I heard this I just didn't get it. I do now!
Wow, beautifully illustrated. Who is the musician?0 -
Did a quick run around the neighborhood this morning--which got cut short when I called my husband to come pick me up at the train station. My pleasantly cool drizzle turned into a downpour and I was decidedly under-dressed (and damp)!
11/1 3.1 @ 11:15 street/trail run
I was pleased to see that my 3rd mile split was 10:54--I'm getting a little faster at these outdoor runs! This was especially good because it was slippery and damp and included a water crossing. There are lots of health advantages to running, but one I never expected is that it is *really* good for improving balance!0 -
Hey all! I'm shooting for 60 or more this month! Got 5 in today, 12 in the past 3 days! Starting this month off strong and will be starting to train for my half this spring! Here is a picture of Timber and I today. Tested out my new sneaks and sleeves!
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@JenDetermined .. her name is Lindsey Stirling AND she's on Pandora! I'm heading out for my run and she's going to be in my ear the whole time. I'm anxious to see if I can do 180 or if I'm just not ready yet. But at least it's beautiful music 0
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Hello I would like to join for November but 60 miles I think would too ambitious for me as I'm just starting back after a break of a couple of years0
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11/1 - 3.81 miles W1 D3 C25k...tried hard to use 180, can say it felt like I wasn't working nearly as hard as before. They were baby steps compared to my usual stride and I think it was an improvement.
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I'm in for 50 miles this month. My running buddy (my golden retriever) had a tumor removed from his leg last week and will have the okay to start back running with me next weekend. Until then, I guess I'll hit the treadmill...0
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Platte River Half Marathon registration is open. I want to sign up. But. I've only done a couple of 5k's and they were only "fun runs". No timing chip, not certified courses etc. I just restarted the C25k, today is W1D3. The HM is April 10. Is it reasonable/feasible for me (pretty new to running, only since June-ish) to think this is something I could pull off?
It depends on your dedication and the time you have available to train but I went from non runner to HM in just under 6 months.
I got serious about running in February and managed my first HM in October while injured. I'd think if you train smart, you can make an April HM. Good luck!0 -
I felt great yesterday after my HM yesterday but woke up to soreness in my right calf and quad today. I took my son trap shooting and was so sore my leg was trembling a bit when I would get into my stance. He beat me 48/50 to my 37/50. He usually does but at least this time I had an excuse.
I did go out and run 5.7 slow recovery miles. It hurt the whole way, but a good hurt...the hurt of accomplishment. I enjoyed being able to run as slow as I wanted and managed an 11:17 pace. I was expecting to be a lot more sore than I am. Perhaps I didn't push myself hard enough?
11/01 - 5.7 Miles (Recovery Run)
11/02 - Rest
Goal: 85 Miles
Progress: 5.7 Miles
Remaining 79.3 Miles0 -
I felt great yesterday after my HM yesterday but woke up to soreness in my right calf and quad today. I took my son trap shooting and was so sore my leg was trembling a bit when I would get into my stance. He beat me 48/50 to my 37/50. He usually does but at least this time I had an excuse.
I did go out and run 5.7 slow recovery miles. It hurt the whole way, but a good hurt...the hurt of accomplishment. I enjoyed being able to run as slow as I wanted and managed an 11:17 pace. I was expecting to be a lot more sore than I am. Perhaps I didn't push myself hard enough?
11/01 - 5.7 Miles (Recovery Run)
11/02 - Rest
Goal: 85 Miles
Progress: 5.7 Miles
Remaining 79.3 Miles
@7lenny7 let me know how you feel tomorrow. I was fine the day after my first HM, but the day after that I woke up with the WTH happened LOL You ran a great race and not being very sore isn't a sign you didn't push yourself hard enough, it's a sign to trained right for your race 0 -
In for a minimum of 100 km (hopefully). I'll probably run more than that but I have to be careful. I don't think I can hit 140 km again this month due to not having any time off during the week to run. No such thing as Thanksgiving break here in China.0
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@kristinegift , you're getting some great training in. You're going to kick butt in that race!
@aligarmizo , great job on the 5K! Sounds like a worthy cause. Good luck on your next one!
@virkati, I had the benefit of having a good friend of mine, an experienced runner, come up with my plan based on where I was at in my running at the time and what my goal for the race was (I just wanted to cross the finish line at the time but that goal changed as I saw my ability increase more than I expected). Any plan you find online will have to be adjusted to your ability when you start it and what your goal is. You goal could be anything from walking the whole thing to placing in your age group. Those two things will determine the start and the end of the plan. Then it's a matter of filling in the weeks between the two.
Some advice I would give (keeping in mind I'm no authority, but I have a clear recollection of what it was like when I started.- First logistics. You have 23 weeks to get ready for this. I looked up the race and it says it's limited to 2900 runners in the M but last year they had just over 1600 so there's little chance it will fill up. If you register today it's $50 then $60 until December 31st. If you think you need to register now to feel committed, then do it. Since it's nonrefundable, my personal preference is to balance the increasing cost with the ability to wait until I know I'm going to be ready and if I were in your place, I would wait until Dec 31st, or perhaps February 29th which is the last day to pay $70 before it jumps to $80. You'll have to decide what works for you
- Continue with your C25K program. I didn't use that program, but I think it's a great way to get into running and build on your abilities. The C25K I found is a 9 week program, which brings you to Dec 27th assuming you don't have to restart a week (and no shame if you do). That would be a good point to reevaluate our progress
- This Hal Higdon plan is 12 weeks and it looks like your C25K would flow nicely into this, for a total of 21 weeks. This gives you two weeks of buffer in case you're injured or get sick. Even if you don't complete the Hal Higdon plan, you'll likely be ready if you stick with it.
- Consider how winter will affect your training. Are you willing to run when the snow flies and it gets cold? If that could be an issue, considering finding a HM in May.
- I would stick exclusively to easy miles at a conversational pace for nearly the entire time. In my training I never had structured speed work and only started the faster running towards the end to give my self some practice at the pace I wanted to run in my HM. At this point just work on building that base.
- Register for a 5K at the end of our C25K program and register for a 10K around week 9 of the Higdon plan, as he suggests. These will give you practice racing and give you a benchmark for your running.
I'm sure others will have some great advice and if you have any questions, you know where to find us!
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Went in today and got my running store to put a pair of Asics Gel Cumulus 16's on hold for me. I don't think these Nikes are cutting it for me. At first they were great, though now my arches are killing me every time I walk/run in them?
I have been fitted for the Asics and they have more support - they feel good on too! I pretty much told them last time that I couldn't afford the Asics and did some research and found the Nike's I ended up with were similar (aside from less stability and less cushioning in the front & mid-foot).. And let's face it - They were all that I could afford at the time!
The guy at the running store said the Nike's are a good shoe, though not stable and bend too easily at the arch, which is most likely causing the arch pain. I've got a pair of inserts in the Nike's at the moment - I'll wear them for the next few weeks (until I pay off the Asics). Hope my feet don't hate me for too long after this!
Even my knees are starting to ache a little. Feeling a bit deflated about it, to say the least.0
I say go for it!!
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