November 2015 Running Challenge

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  • vandinem
    vandinem Posts: 550 Member
    Date      Miles      MTD
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    Nov 01      6.5      6.5
    Nov 07      4.2T    10.7
    Nov 08      4.2T    14.9
    Nov 10      5.3     20.2
    Nov 18      4.2T    24.4
    Nov 20      4.4T    28.8
    Nov 22      5.6     34.4
    Nov 26      5.2     39.6
    Nov 27      5.9     45.5
    

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    11/1 - 10 miles
    11/2 - rest day - sore shins
    11/3 - 5 miles
    11/4 - 5 miles
    11/5 - rest day cross country meet with Skip.
    11/6 - 7 miles
    11/7 - life day off - XC pancake breakfast which turned into still cleaning up until lunch LOL
    11/8 - 6 miles tried something new and ran 9:58 pace :tongue:
    11/9 - 5 miles nice slow pace since my HM is Saturday
    11/10 - rest day
    11/11 - 4 miles - Happy Veterans Day!
    11/12 - rest day
    11/13 - rest day
    11/14 - 13.22 miles HM PR :smile: 2:11.37 so excited!
    11/15 - rest day
    11/16 - 2.7 miles recovery ouch sore ouch recovery sore run LOL
    11/17 - chest cold
    11/18 - chest cold - okay time to go away now I'm tired of coughing
    11/19 - chest cold
    11/20 - 5 miles what a difference a day makes - didn't start to cough until after my run
    11/21 - 5.1 miles - legs feel so heavy
    11/22 - driving day
    11/23 - visiting my friend day
    11/24 - 5 miles
    11/25 - 4 miles
    11/26 - 10.3 miles 1 mile run into park, 5K and 10K
    11/27 - 2.4 miles

    89.7 out of 110 miles

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    Looks like 110 will be tough to get to, driving home from Mom's tomorrow and we have a 5K on Monday night so the chances of getting 20 miles in isn't likely. But considering all the days I took off this month I'm very happy.

    The official results were posted from yesterday Skip moved up to 2nd in the 5K instead of 3rd and I finished the 15K challenge 2nd in my AG and 29th overall out of 53 who did it.

    I did a short recovery run this morning. Skip went with me and got about .5 mile from the house and said she had a sharp pain in her knees I sent her home to ice. She did a long walk with me and some biking for recovery. Yesterday was her longest run so I'm not surprised she's feeling it today.

    @dennie24 great 5 milers in the snow!!
    @elise4270 LOL you have a running cat!
    @_nikkiwolf_ hope the toe is better soon, ouch!!
    @courtenaymichele that is my cousins name Courtney Michelle :smile: great job getting that Turkey Trot done
    @moyer566 I might have missed your post how was the race and buns!?
    @ddmom0811 girl I went out at 9:00 and it was very toasty out there today. I have a bit of a chaff from yesterday so I have capris on it and was definitely a hot one. I don't wear sunscreen either, like you I'm usually out in the dark, but I was saying to Skip while we were walking how dark her shoulders and arms were from just a few days running here.
    @rogue024 and @snha fantastic races!!
    @honunui love the fish picture

    Darn if my truck blinker isn't out gotta run to the parts store and get a bulb and fix it. :disappointed:

    Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!! I had a cheeseburger ha ha! Skip had an omelet.
  • GBrady43068
    GBrady43068 Posts: 1,256 Member
    @Elise4270 : A running CAT? Must have missed that post. Our lazy furballs don't even like to get up to get a treat. One of them meows that her bowl (auto-feeder) is "empty" when there's a gap at the bottom (the others are smart enough to eat nearer the spout which encourages gravity to refill the bottom but the queen can't be bothered with that :p )
  • beachhouse758
    beachhouse758 Posts: 371 Member
    Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone!

    I ran my Turkey Trot yesterday and it was spectacular. The temperature was about 65, so total perfection and unnaturally mild for my location so I was on cloud 9.

    I was hoping to make it a family event and rented a double Bob Revolution for my husband to push our kids, but when we got to the venue, found out that inner tube was busted and one of tires was flat to the ground :(
    We had been looking forward to this for months, so it was sad not to have them by my side.

    I just finished the C25K program on Monday and was very doubtful that I could finish the 5k. My goal was to finish it without walking, just running.
    I was able to do it!!

    The combination of the mild weather and running on asphalt (vs. my usual concrete) made a big difference!

    I usually don't like crowds, but I really enjoyed the race. It was kind of confusing because I honestly didn't even know when it started, I just started walking from the back of the crowd. And it took me a while to realize that I needed to try to start running and make my way out of the group of walkers. (I felt so lost)

    Once I started running, I felt really good. I loved trying to pass people, lol.

    Since it was a family event, people seem very friendly. It was great seeing little, tiny kids *running* the 5K!!

    I also learned that there's nothing such as "the runner's body" (well, maybe for marathoners and such, IDK)
    But yesterday, every body was soooooo different: from preschoolers to octogenarians kicking butt. It was fascinating to see all the range of people brought together by the love of fitness.

    The person that won did so in 15 minutes. What?!? How is that even possible?!?

    Anyway, it was a blast.

    And I'd like to thank you all for the great advice and support. Such a wonderful group.

    Last, I have a question:

    I am interested in working on my pace. I was thinking about getting a Garmin. But wonder if it is overkill.

    I have a Polar FT4 HRM, which I love. And, for health reasons, having an accurate HRM is a must for me.

    I don't really have a need to GPS since I don't run trails or venture into unfamiliar territory ever.

    Should I just aim to use Map my Run to track my pace? Or is there a Garmin product that can serve as my HRM, while tracking my pace and not breaking the bank?

    Thanks in advance for your time. And thank you all again for being so awesome.
  • beachhouse758
    beachhouse758 Posts: 371 Member
    11/1 - 10 miles
    11/2 - rest day - sore shins
    11/3 - 5 miles
    11/4 - 5 miles
    11/5 - rest day cross country meet with Skip.
    11/6 - 7 miles
    11/7 - life day off - XC pancake breakfast which turned into still cleaning up until lunch LOL
    11/8 - 6 miles tried something new and ran 9:58 pace :tongue:
    11/9 - 5 miles nice slow pace since my HM is Saturday
    11/10 - rest day
    11/11 - 4 miles - Happy Veterans Day!
    11/12 - rest day
    11/13 - rest day
    11/14 - 13.22 miles HM PR :smile: 2:11.37 so excited!
    11/15 - rest day
    11/16 - 2.7 miles recovery ouch sore ouch recovery sore run LOL
    11/17 - chest cold
    11/18 - chest cold - okay time to go away now I'm tired of coughing
    11/19 - chest cold
    11/20 - 5 miles what a difference a day makes - didn't start to cough until after my run
    11/21 - 5.1 miles - legs feel so heavy
    11/22 - driving day
    11/23 - visiting my friend day
    11/24 - 5 miles
    11/25 - 4 miles
    11/26 - 10.3 miles 1 mile run into park, 5K and 10K

    87.3 out of 110 miles

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    Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Skip and I did the 15K Challenge today..OMG the course was a straight and I mean freaking straight out and back, this type of course plays with me mentally. I like to make turns LOL This how straight this course was my watch read EXACTLY 3.1 for the 5K and EXACTLY 6.2 for the 10K on the nose for both races.
    My time:
    5K 28:18 a 9:06 pace 5th in AG,
    10K 1:02.18 a 10:03 pace 2nd in AG

    Skip's time:
    5K 24:34 3rd in AG
    10K 1:01.40 5th in AG.
    She finished FIRST in her AG for the 15K Challenge, no idea where I finished yet. She did GREAT! She came home with 4 medals and a coffee mug.

    About 1/4 mile into 5K Skip stopped to go to the bathroom ha ha and couldn't get out of stall so she climbed under the door and STILL ran a 24:34 ha ha

    A couple pictures:
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    I'll catch up on everyone's posts later, got to get in the shower! ha ha I can't get us the right way!



    Aweome ;)

  • smilelaughlove17
    smilelaughlove17 Posts: 134 Member

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @beachhouse758 Congratulations on the 5k! It is exciting to see everyone out there, all ages and sizes.

    As far as the HRM, I'm at a loss as to something inexpensive. I know you can get refurbished products. We tried a Garmin 110 for my husband and was disappointed, as the buttons just fell off after a few uses. I spent a lot on mine. I considered it an investment in myself. It has help me through some challenging times.

    When I felt I wasn't making any progress I could look back and see improvements. When I bought it, GPS wasn't important, but it is now. So, keep in mind that It'd be a shame to buy something that will not fit your needs a year from now.

    Good luck.
  • beachhouse758
    beachhouse758 Posts: 371 Member
    @Elise4270 Which one do you have now? (and like)

    You are right that I would rather spend a little more upfront than buy something poorly made -- that will have to be replaced quickly and won't perform as well.

    Thanks in advance
  • joinn68
    joinn68 Posts: 480 Member
    First post here. I intend to be a runner more than I am one already, but I have been running up to 5k already including some hills. Exceedingly slow. Still obese but want to go through the motions and get used to it.


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  • rogue024
    rogue024 Posts: 1,484 Member
    @kareF I'm sorry about the news, glad you were able to catch it early. I do make sure that I wear sunscreen every day, I wish I could say the same for my husband. I'll keep nagging him!

    Congrats to all the turkey trotters yesterday! @skippygirlsmom, skip, @moyer566, @snha, @beachhouse758 - looks like everyone did so well! I hope I didn't miss anyone.

    @Elise4270 love the cat story! There's a YouTube video that I play sometimes with 2 cats trying to run on a treadmill, it's hilarious!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    How do you see each other's profiles? Do you need to be added as friends?

    No, but they don't show on the app. Use a browser and click on the person's name.
  • GBrady43068
    GBrady43068 Posts: 1,256 Member
    Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone!

    I just finished the C25K program on Monday and was very doubtful that I could finish the 5k. My goal was to finish it without walking, just running.
    I was able to do it!!

    The first of your series of running achievements!
    The combination of the mild weather and running on asphalt (vs. my usual concrete) made a big difference!

    Running on concrete is REALLY hard on your feet. I would avoid that as much as possible and try to run on asphalt against the traffic, a local track in your school district or on trails in local parks.
    I usually don't like crowds, but I really enjoyed the race. It was kind of confusing because I honestly didn't even know when it started, I just started walking from the back of the crowd. And it took me a while to realize that I needed to try to start running and make my way out of the group of walkers. (I felt so lost)

    Most races are set up in "groupings" according to your expected pace. Walkers all the way at the back. People running, say, 16:00 mile, then 15:00, then 14:00 etc etc etc. This is to try and help the faster people from having to dodge around the slower ones during the race as much as possible.

    Last, I have a question:

    I am interested in working on my pace. I was thinking about getting a Garmin. But wonder if it is overkill.

    I'm a big believer in "cheap". I don't spend money just to spend money. I did all my interval training for C25K using a kitchen timer and used that for the race as well. After I had stuck with my running for a long enough time, I decided I would get a smart phone and a running app. I bought a $10 reconditioned Android phone from my pay-as-you-go provider and downloaded RunKeeper (free) and that's what I use to track pace.

    I now have a Garmin watch purchased used for $40 but haven't used it yet to give an opinion on what it would do in regard to HR monitoring etc.

    I have a Polar FT4 HRM, which I love. And, for health reasons, having an accurate HRM is a must for me.

    I don't really have a need to GPS since I don't run trails or venture into unfamiliar territory ever.

    If you keep running longer and longer distances, eventually you'll find the GPS features of the apps to be helpful. (IMHO)

    Should I just aim to use Map my Run to track my pace? Or is there a Garmin product that can serve as my HRM, while tracking my pace and not breaking the bank?

    Short answer: Just use Map My Run..especially since you already have an HRM. Honestly, it might be possible to sync the Polar to MapMyRun and add the HR data to what it tracks already. The longer (in terms of days) that you continue to run, the more you will find that your pace naturally quickens.

    When I began Run For God (essentially C25K plan with a Christian focus added), I couldn't run a mile. By the end of the course, my pace was probably around 14:00/mile. I now EASILY run 3-3.5 miles, have run up to 12 miles, and my pace on shorter runs is around 10:00/mile. This was all done by continuing the run/walk intervals. I still do that in races...but the "run" portion is longer now.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @rogue024 I saw the videos, laughed my butt off. I'm about positive I can have her doing walks with me if I keep training her.
    joinn68 wrote: »
    First post here. I intend to be a runner more than I am one already, but I have been running up to 5k already including some hills. Exceedingly slow. Still obese but want to go through the motions and get used to it.


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    Welcome! This is a super group that's sure to help!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @Elise4270 Which one do you have now? (and like)

    You are right that I would rather spend a little more upfront than buy something poorly made -- that will have to be replaced quickly and won't perform as well.

    Thanks in advance

    I have the 620. Garmin is putting out a new line, Dec 2nd and the older models are reduced, like the 220. My husband (and I think @Stoshew71 too) has the 220 and it suits him fine, although he won't wear a chest strap and will likely get a 235 when they drop because they don't use the strap, and he's jealous of all my HRM data.

    I chose the 620 for the additional metrics. I was also cycling at the time and it offers a cycling setting. I wasn't sure I'd ever be able to run.

    Between HRM's (I broke one SCUBA diving by not getting the water seal in properly after changing the battery), I used Strava with a zypher chest strap. It may be a good option until you decide on what you need and how much you can let go of. It took me more than a month to pull the trigger on the 620.. But I've never regretted it.

    Dcrainmaker reviews are helpful in deciding.
  • runner_girl83
    runner_girl83 Posts: 553 Member
    Date........Km's......Total
    01/11.......5.26.........5.26
    02/11.......2.20.........7.46
    03/11.......0.00.........7.46
    04/11.......5.18.......12.64
    05/11.......4.02.......16.66
    06/11.......0.00.......16.66
    07/11.......4.48.......21.14 ankle avulsion
    08/11.......0.00.......21.14
    09/11.......0.00.......21.14 + physio
    10/11.......0.00.......21.14
    11/11.......0.00.......21.14
    12/11.......0.00.......21.14 + strength
    13/11.......0.00.......21.14
    14/11.......0.00.......21.14 1st wk
    15/11.......0.00.......21.14
    16/11.......0.00.......21.14
    17/11.......0.00.......21.14 + strength
    18/11.......3.08.......24.22
    19/11.......2.18.......26.40
    20/11.......2.47.......28.87
    21/11.......5.12.......33.99 2nd wk
    22/11.......3.42.......37.41 + strength
    23/11.......2.00.......39.41
    24/11.......4.93.......44.34
    25/11.......7.24.......51.58
    26/11.......4.04.......55.62
    27/11.......5.06.......60.68
    28/11.......2.21.......62.89 3rd wk

    2015 DTD: 62.89
    joinn68 wrote: »
    First post here. I intend to be a runner more than I am one already, but I have been running up to 5k already including some hills. Exceedingly slow. Still obese but want to go through the motions and get used to it.

    Welcome!! and Congratulations on running 5k!! Huge achievement and you should be so proud! Don't worry about being slow.. I'm slow too. I think we all start slow :smile: I prefer to run slow anyway as it means I won't hurt myself as much.. Although I'm still working on that theory :lol:
  • annekka
    annekka Posts: 517 Member
    November goal— somewhere between 100 and 140 km


    11/3—5 km
    11/5—5.2 km
    11/8—10.46 km
    11/10—5.05 km
    11/11—5.39 km
    11/14—21.60 km
    11/18—4.93 km
    11/20— 5.37 km
    11/21—3.75 km—it’s been a while since ‘HILLdy’ and I had a date so I ran on loop
    11/22—10.3 km
    11/24— 4.87 km
    11/26— 5.23 km
    11/28— 5.25 km…twice around Hilldegaard
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Did parkrun this morning and did my best ever. I ran the first 4 km before my body said "nope", then walked a bit, then ran the last half km.

    I beat my PB by 2 minutes 43 seconds! In a time of 38:07. (Age grading 42.94%)

    Getting there! Maybe next week the full 5 km.
  • snha
    snha Posts: 388 Member
    @ACSL3 enjoy your visit home and have a great weekend
    @elise4270 sorry about the weather, but hey, do tell us about the book. you’re giving me a great idea of reading something light on running, hmm!
    @courtenaymichele congrats on the turkey trot.
    @ddmom0811 i’ve been running in 20-something degrees weather in the last couple of days! i assume i would prefer yours? :)
    @beachhouse758 congrats on your Turkey Trot.
    Welcome to the group @joinn68
    @Orphia congrats on your run, but hey, what is Age grading? Am not familiar with the term!

    11/1 4.71 miles
    11/2 no run—elliptical for an hour though!
    11/3 5.27 miles — lake path. here are a couple of pictures!
    11/4 no run--elliptical for an hour.
    11/5 4 miles--nice run, but my left calf decided to go crazy today for some reason! I did finish my run, although the last mile was painful, like a cramp, but not fully :(
    11/7 7 miles--wonderful run, felt so comfortable and happy since I thought I won't be able to make the run
    11/8 no run--one-hour elliptical instead
    11/9 5.19 miles--cold, 28 degrees, but a great run!
    11/10 elliptical
    11/11 rest day--trip out of town for five days that made running difficult
    11/12 4.71 -- trip somewhat made
    11/13 none
    11/14 none
    11/15 none
    11/16 5--back to town. Yes!
    11/17 none. forced rest day bc of work!
    11/18 5.19 -- good run
    11/19 rest day
    11/20 no run--elliptical day
    11/21 no run--elliptical day
    11/22 5.13 -- on the snow for the first time, was a really good run!
    11/23 rest day forced bc of work :(
    11/24 4.5 needed run
    11/25 1.86 warm up run preparing for tomorrow's 10k!
    11/26 6.2 -- 10K race, BerbeeDerby! 54:05, 8:43!
    11/27 2.36 slow, easy recovery run! Also, a half hour elliptical, just for good measure!

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited November 2015
    @snha I received the book today. I'm in chapter 5, about 1/4 the way through already.

    I have persistent intermittent shin splints. In less than 2 minutes, using his advice, the knot is gone. Later chapters should help me address the cause. I'm sure it's the piriformis syndrome/gait/muscle imbalance, but hoping for a solution to eliminate reoccurrence.

    "82% of runners get injured." So..... 82% of you should get this $10 book ;)

    BTW, Awesome 10K time!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    snha wrote: »
    @Orphia congrats on your run, but hey, what is Age grading? Am not familiar with the term!

    "Age grading takes your time and uses the world record time for your sex and age to produce a score (a percentage). This score allows you to compare your personal performance against other people's performances even though they might be a different age and a different sex to you - the higher the score the better the performance."

    More info here:

    https://support.parkrun.com/hc/en-us/articles/200565263-What-is-age-grading-