November 2015 Running Challenge

November 1 - 5.3 miles
November 3 - 1.41 miles
November 5 - 3.15 miles
November 7 - 3.25 miles
November 8 - 5.3 miles
November 11 - 3.4 miles
November 13 - 2.1 miles
November 14 - 2.35 miles
November 15 - 2.36 miles
November 18 - 2.45 miles
November 20 - 3.2 miles
November 21 - 3.1 miles (Silver Bells 5k)
November 22 - 5.8 miles


It was a cold and snowy 5k on Saturday, but I still managed to drag myself into the cold and ran. Luckily, the race was at 9am and the snow didn't really start to stick to the pavement until the afternoon. It was a little slippery and I was just happy I made it through without falling. Here's hoping that the one I have this week has better weather conditions.

kareF wrote: »

Amandajs232 wrote: »

Nike works without chip if you use an iPhone as it has gps etc. Think you only need chip if using older iPod or suchlike.

and @snha Just need to know if it also records walks as I can't run for a few more weeks.. If it does I'll give it a go! Some apps don't record walks which is a pain.

Unless I just record my walks as 'run' but they will just look like really slow runs!

I couldn't see any walk option so will be a slow run (probably not much slower than my actual runs lol). It is a free app so worth a go. Strava is also free and does a job.

Thanks @msf74 Hope you achieve what you're aiming for!

Congratulations @beachhouse758 !!! Very well done!

I can't wait to finish C25K myself. I've done two 25 minute runs and nearly 4K all up of a 5K this week, so maybe in a week or two.

ddmom0811 wrote: »

@dharwood68 - here is my shitzu mix. I don't think he could go 1/2 a mile with me. Amazed yours can! I am thinking of getting a running dog partner one of these days. But it would have to be able to stand the Florida heat.
The rescue place suggested a Rhodesian Ridgeback because they are from Africa, but I think they said that because they had a bunch of puppies of that breed ready to be rescued. I can't get one until school's out, so I will be home to train him/her.

He is so sweet. I want to hold him.

@skippygirlsmom I'm so sorry for your loss and that Skip has to deal with these things at such a young age. Very sad

@skippygirlsmom I'm so sorry about your friend. I hope skip is okay.
@ddmom0811 you have an adorable dog!
@moyer566 good luck on your race! I bet you'll be hooked right after and search for the next race.

Date........Distance.....Total
01-Nov.....5.26 km.......5.26 km
02-Nov.....0.00 km.......5.26 km
03-Nov.....0.00 km.......5.26 km
04-Nov.....5.18 km.....10.44 km
05-Nov.....4.02 km.....14.46 km
06-Nov.....0.00 k........14.46 km
07-Nov.....4.48 km.....18.94 km ankle avulsion
09-Nov.....physio
12-Nov.....strength
14-Nov.....1st wk of recovery
17-Nov.....strength
18-Nov.....3.08 km.....22.02 km
19-Nov.....2.18 km.....24.20 km
20-Nov.....2.47 km.....26.67 km
21-Nov.....5.12 km.....31.79 km 2nd wk
22-Nov.....3.42 km.....35.21 km + strength
23-Nov.....2.00 km.....37.21 km
24-Nov.....2.37 km.....39.58 km

Having some computer problems at the moment.. Laptop is too old and is struggling with the last few windows updates eek! Trialling the Nike app at the moment and really liking it so far! It did drop out a few times on yesterdays walk but I'm not sure if that's because I had it sitting in the pocket of the pram.. If something was pausing it or if it was just losing gps here and there.

Hope everyone is smashing it!!

@skippygirlsmom I'm so sorry for your loss.

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11/1 3.1 @ 11:15 outside in the neighborhood in the rain
11/2 rest
11/3 5.0 @ 10:59 on the treadmill (plus a 1 mile walk and strength training)
11/4 8.2 @ really really slow (16:04) riking (run-hiking, steep, covered with inches of leaves and treacherous fun)
11/5 4.0 @ 12:30 recovery run plus .5 walk on the park trail
11/6 3.25 @ 10:53 on the treadmill (really 3.0 at 10:28, plus .25 at a walk) plus strength training.
11/7 Rest/Life Day

11/8 Rest/Life Day
11/9 5.5 @ 12:30 on the park trail with the doggy--who really enjoyed rolling around in the leaves!
11/10 2.5 @ 11:38 (really 2.25 at 11:07 and a .25 walk) around the neighborhood in the rain.
11/11 6 @ 11:32 on the treadmill (really 5 at 11:00 and 1 at a fast walk/jog) plus strength training
11/12 7 @ 11:45 (this is really like 5 at 10:50 and the rest a little slower), plus 1 at a walk on the treadmill. I am in some pain...yesterday was squats and lunges and this may have been a little aggressive of a run for right after. On the other hand, I did get to watch the entirety of "Bring It On". Where are my pompoms?!
11/13 2 @ 13ish walk/running the dog for my recovery run.
11/14 Rest day

11/15 4.5 @ 11:18 in the neighborhood--it was a gorgeous day for a run!
11/16 5.0 @ 10:51 around the lake trail--my fastest outdoor run yet, in spite of a slow start. The 4th mile split was 9:44!!!!!!!OMG!!!
11/17 3.5 @ 10:32 (really 3 @ 10:17 and .5 at 12:00) on the treadmill, and strength training
11/18 7.5 @ 12:06 on the park trail (really 7 @ 11:53 and .5 at a walk)
11/19 3.25 @ 11:18 on the treadmill (really 3 at 10:56 and .25 at a walk)
11/20 5.0 @ average 11:59 (intervals) plus strength training
11/21 Rest Day

11/22 Rest Day to celebrate my baby girl's 11th birthday
11/23 4.75 @ 12:06 (4 @ 11:30, .75 at a walk) on the park trail with Wooly Dog. I almost didn't get out today because I was feeling sick to my stomach, but decided I was ok to head out mid-day. But I've been feeling sick and like I'm coming down with both a cold *and* a tummy bug. I am displeased. I have to travel tomorrow! I hope I can actually get out to run this week. And enjoy pie. Blurgh.

Was considering joining one of the local race groups for an interval workout, but after my long run last night, I decided a slower easy recovery run with a neighbor would be a better solution as the weather was just too perfect tonight to rest (50s, less wind). I know a 96 mile week is out of the question, but I should be able to get in some solid mileage up north when visiting family later this week.

11/1 - 4 miles
11/2 - 4 miles
11/3 - 9 miles
11/4 - 6 miles
11/6 - 2 miles
11/8 - 6.2 miles
11/9 - 4 miles
11/10 - 11 miles
11/11 - 5 miles
11/12 - 11 miles
11/14 - 3 miles
11/15 - 15 miles (w. 1:32:46 LV half marathon)
11/17 - 7 miles
11/18 - 4 miles
11/19 - 8 miles
11/21 - 4 miles
11/22 - 16 miles
11/23 - 5 mile

Total: 124 miles
Target: 220 miles
Remaining: 96 miles

@skippygirlsmom - I am so sorry about your friend. I hope both you and Skip are doing ok. My thoughts are with you both and with your friend's family.
@ddmom0811 - Your little guy is so cute, I just want to snuggle him! Vizslas are similar in build to a Rhodesian Ridgeback just much smaller (only ~45lbs). They are also great runners and many train to run with trail bikes. Here is a little video of one of my favorites - Ruby the Trail Dog. As you can see from this, Hobbes running with me is more like a fast walk for him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5u3GRKhHUU
@karef - I use MapMyRun and it has an option to set for a walk. The app also tracks your shoe mileage, courses, etc.. I like it and it seems to work ok.
@moyer556 - relax and just have fun at your race, you will be just fine!
@9voice9 - Congratulations on your race and AG place! That is awesome!
@Stoshew71 and @9voice9 - I actually do run on the shoulder of the road (bike lane or parking lane) against traffic because it is safer for me than on the sidewalks. Our sidewalks rarely get cleaned and there is too much crap on them and too much unevenness. The street is better maintained and cleaned weekly! I have fallen twice while on the sidewalk, once breaking my arm at the elbow and the other breaking a bone in my hand. I will stick to the street, thank you
@juliet3455 - love that meme - I too may print it out for my wall!
@virkati - you definitely are a runner!
@kristinegift - Congratulations on your marathon PR! Even if it wasn't as fast as you were hoping it is still a huge accomplishment!
@beachhouse758 - Congrats on finishing C25K! Good luck on your race and have fun with it!!

I hope everyone who is not feeling well is getting on the road to recovery soon!

No run for me today. I spent the day taking care of our elderly friend who had to go back into the hospital for more surgery. I took a recovery walk on the beach Sunday and will go for my recovery run tomorrow. I am still hoping to make my goal this month but it is going to be tough.

Date..........Miles.........Total
11/01.......0.00...........0.00
11/02.......4.84...........4.84 - + Agility
11/03.......5.20.........10.04 - + Strength Training
11/04.......0.00.........10.04
11/05.......6.23.........16.27 - + Strength Training
11/06.......0.00.........16.27 - unplanned rest
11/07.....10.50.........26.77
11/08......0.00..........26.77 - Dog Beach
11/09......5.30..........32.07 - + Agility
11/10......6.44..........38.51 - + Strength Training
11/11......0.00..........38.51
11/12......4.48..........42.99 - + Strength Training
11/13......2.83..........45.82
11/14......6.56..........52.38
11/15......0.00..........52.38 - Dog Beach
11/16......4.25..........56.63 - + Agility
11/17......4.08..........60.71 - + Strength Training
11/18......0.00..........60.71
11/19......4.12..........64.83 - + Strength Training
11/20......0.00..........64.83
11/21....13.20..........78.03 - USA Invitational Half
11/22......0.00..........78.03
11/23......0.00..........78.03



These are my upcoming races, let me know if you are going to be running too:
11/21/15 - USA Invitational Half, San Diego, CA
12/27/15 - Holiday Half, San Diego, CA
02/07/15 - Surf City Half, Huntington Beach, CA
02/20/15 - Special Edition Divas Half, Temecula, CA

Uff, just managed to catch up the last 50+ posts!

@kristinegift I'm sorry to read your marathon didn't go as you had hoped. But you got a new PR anyway - that's super impressive!

@Stoshew71 Than you for sharing 180 bmp running songs! I'll try to put some of those onto my phone before my next run.

@shanaber Great HM - running all hills, including the monster, is really something to be proud of.

@Ohhim sounds like a chaotic organisation - but great time anyways, so congrats on the PR

@patrikc333 Sorry that you had such a disappointing run this morning. I guess it is a bad moment to admit I just had to laugh at what you wrote abut the wind yesterday? But that sounds so familiar. It seems that every single time I look forward to wind on my back for the second half of my run, the wind decides to turn! What kind of gloves do you use? I have a pair of Gore Mythos gloves , and until now, they've always kept my hands warm.

@beachhouse758 Kudos on completing C25K!! If you have your first 5K on Thursday, I'd probaly do a really short & easy run on Wednseday. Yoga sounds nice too. Or just be "lazy" and rest ;-)

@skippygirlsmom I am so sorry for your loss

@5BeautifulDays I hope you feel better and manage to escape the cold and tummy bug


It seems winter is finally here, but I'm not quite used to it yet. Yesterday I was nearly late for work because I hadn't counted on having to scape all the ice from my car; and this morning I had to cut my run short because I went out without a hat and my ears were FREEZING.
There was a really beautiful sunrise to make up for the cold. Sadly, I didn't really manage to capture it in a photo with my phone (especially the cute pink mini-clouds seem to have disappeared), but I'll post it anyway:

I really like watching the sky getting brighter. Kind of sad that soon both either before as well as after work will be in the dark.

patrikc333 wrote: »

got reynold's so I hope I can find something that works,

Have you tried something like this:

Heated Gloves

If you have Raynauds then conventional gloves won't be of much use. You will probably need something which has an independent heat source such as a battery.

11/1: 22 miles LR
11/2: 5 miles recovery style
11/3: XT: 15 miles indoor bike
11/4: 10 miles
11/5: 7 miles tempo run (am), 7.2 with the Thursday crew (pm)
11/6: Rest day
11/7: 6 miles
11/8: 15 miles - partly with group, partly solo
11/9: 5 miles
11/10: XT: 30 mins yoga
11/ 11: 6 miles
11/12: 4 miles (am), 3 miles with the Thursday crew (pm)
11/13: Rest day
11/14: 6.3 miles inlcuding 5k race and new PR! 22:16!
11/15: 10 miles
11/16: 4 miles
11/17: Rest
11/18: 6 miles
11/19: 3 miles with the Thurdsay crew
11/20: Rest
11/21: 3 miles easy peasy
11/22: 26.5 miles -- Philadelphia Marathon: new PR 4:02:32
11/23: Rest
11/24: Rest

I am sore in so many places!! One more rest day before I try to knock out some of these aches by doing some stationary biking. In the mean time, I'm counting my walk to and from campus (~1 mile each way) as my "active recovery," lol. Doing lots of google searches on how to rehab my hamstring and starting to make a strength and XT plan for December/January since I won't be doing much running until I fix this hammie (which is the ONLY part of me that isn't sore, btw, since it didn't actually do much of anything during the marathon... what a turd).



Upcoming Races:
5/1/16: New Jersey Marathon

11/1 - rest day / Halloween Hangover
11/2 - 5.25 miles, 55° at 5:30 a.m. in Iowa! Nuts, but I love it!
11/3 - 4 miles on indoor track followed by weights / abs. After running mostly outside for six months, you can run pretty fast on a flat, indoor surface.
11/4 - 5.1 miles, again about 55° at 5:00 a.m. Getting spoiled by the weather!
11/5 - woke up with some major heel pain...a touch of plantar fasciitis perhaps. Decided to take my rest day early and try again tomorrow.
11/6 - 4 miles on indoor track + weights / abs. Heel feeling better, but not completely pain free.
11/7 - 6 miles on a gorgeous morning!
11/8 - 4 miles on another gorgeous day! Tried to get my daughter to come with, but she just wanted to walk...so I did that first.
11/9 - 4 miles on indoor track, followed by lots of stretching
11/10 - Rest Day.
11/11 - 4 miles on indoor track, then weights and abs.
11/12 - 5.1 miles on treadmill (Trek class)...always seems to be the most difficult run of the week.
11/13 - Unplanned rest day due to catastrophic appliance failure in my home
11/14 - 6.2 chilly but lovely miles in DSM...running out of these kinds of days I am afraid.
11/15 - 4.7 beautiful miles around my neighborhood...lots of stinky female gingko trees
11/16 - planned rest day
11/17 - 4 miles on indoor track, with weights and abs after (soggy, rainy day here...definitely November)
11/18 - 5 miles before it started dumping cold rain again. Not sure why, but this was a GREAT run! Felt good, relaxed, enjoyed the damp, windy and warm-for-November weather. Runs like this are super!
11/19 - 5 miles on treadmill (Trek class)...lots of speed work
11/20 - 0. It appears I caught a cold from @skippygirlsmom Decided to take it easy to make sure I have the energy to deal with the 5-10" of snow coming our way this afternoon.
11/23 - 4 miles on indoor track, weights and abs after. Cannot remember the last time I went 3 days in a row without running. Totally lazy this weekend. Closest thing to a workout was shoveling the driveway for an hour on Saturday.
11/24 - 4 miles on indoor track + 5 miles on stationary bike



Upcoming Races:
2/13/16 - Red Flannel Run 5 mi
4/24/16 - Hy-Vee Road Races Half
6/4/16 - Dam To Dam Half