December 2015 Running Challenge
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2/12 2k
3/12 1k
5/12 7k
Slow and much more walking happening than I would like but kept going until 7km thanks to this challenge.
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I finished my first half marathon this morning 2:22:41. My goal was 2:30. I want a donut so bad right now.
Thanks @Stoshew71! If it wasn't for the supportive people in this group, wouldn't have thought it was possible.0 -
In the last few years I have torn the meniscus in both knees (different times to different degrees). My right knee, the meniscus was torn at the posterior root. Took a long time to "heal". Since then, I've lost 42 pounds, exercise to the point that my people believe I have an addiction to the endorphins (they're right!), but I still have issues with the right knee. I have an appointment for Wednesday to have it aspirated due to the fluid build up. I will probably receive a cortisone shot that day too.
Question for the veteran runners that have had knee issues...I am planning to run a Santa Stampede 5k next Saturday. But it's only a couple of days after having one or more needles poked into my knee. If the cortisone shot is placed correctly, my knee pain will diminish significantly almost immediately. But I don't remember how it felt when it was aspirated the first (and only time). I remember feeling relief from the pressure, but I don't remember if it hurt after that. All that to say/ask...would running the 5k be foolhardy?
I have no experience with knee problems, but have quite a bit of experience with foot and ankle issues. With that disclaimer:
Just because you can run 5K safely after an injury doesn't mean it's OK to *RACE* a 5K. If you're prepared to treat the 5K as a training run, and back off to the extent called for by your knee, well and good. If the race environment is likely to tempt you into running faster than you should, cancel the race.
I canceled a 5K earlier this year because I was recovering from an ankle sprain. I was easily able to run the distance, but the whole point of the race was to run fast. And running fast would have set back my healing. It could have put me on the couch for an extended period. I didn't want to take that chance. I kept a 10 mile race a few weeks later, and more or less successfully treated that one as a training run; i.e. I ran the first 7 miles at my easy pace before the race tempted me into going faster. And I got away with going faster, probably because I didn't go any faster than MP before the last half mile.
My experience does not address whether you can run at all. It would apply if you are in a position where you can run, but need to limit how hard you run. In that case, a race environment can be detrimental to continued healing. Be honest with yourself about how much self-discipline you have, and decide accordingly.0 -
December Running Totals (miles)
12/1- 6.58 (warmup, speed work, cool down)
12/2- extra rest day
12/3- 6.40 easy
12/4- 8.12 easy
12/5-15.00 long slow run
Total- 36.10
Goal- none stated
Today's notes: The assignment for today was to pace 15 miles at a target pace of 8:30 per mile. It turned out that the only people in the 8:30 pace group were myself and a buddy who is also pointing at Boston 2016. We didn't hold firm to pacing discipline. The 15 miles came in at an average 8:03 pace by my watch, 7:59 by his. But I'm pretty sure both of us can handle that. It's close to what the Jack Daniels calculator says my E pace should be, and not that much faster than his.
The sore hamstring that has disrupted my thinking this week is better today than it was yesterday. If this trend continues, I might allow myself to do speed work on Tuesday. Gentle speed work. I don't want an aggressive workout aimed at a 5K, even if I am running a 5K on December 19.0 -
I'm new and I'm up for the December challenge. My running goal is small compared to a lot of you seasoned runners, but I would like to run 12 miles this month.
I plan to achieve this goal by running on a treadmill and running at the park.
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@Elise4270
@MobyCarp
I really appreciate the feedback. I've decided I'd rather play it safe so I'm going to volunteer at the race instead of run it. The whole point of this race was to be able to get a 5k race time so I have a better idea about pacing for training etc. But Moby, you make a GREAT point...I'm very competitive. I would absolutely be the one totally sidelined just because I couldn't reign myself in on a day that I could beat someone!0 -
12/2 - 3 miles at 4:15am, I am tired but glad I got out as it is supposed to be a rain/snow mix tomorrow. Good start to the month.
12/5. - 3 miles. Getting faster but still working on cutting out the walk breaks.
6 down 19 to go
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12/04- 2.6 miles
12/05- 1.7 miles
I feel like a doofus because I can't figure out how to edit my initial mileage post to add todays mileage , from the app on my android. I don't want to clog the forum so I will research it later and try to figure it out before my next run. Sorry.0 -
I finished my first half marathon this morning 2:22:41. My goal was 2:30. I want a donut so bad right now.
Thanks @Stoshew71! If it wasn't for the supportive people in this group, wouldn't have thought it was possible.
Way to go @tdbernrd Nice finish.
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11/23 7 miles - 158.9 << Week1 of RCM Taper
11/24 8.1 miles - 167
11/25 5 miles - 172 << Recovery Run
11/26 8 miles - 180
11/27 5 miles - 185 << Recovery Run
11/28 17 miles - 202 << Long Run - end of Week1 Taper
11/29 REST DAY
11/30 6.1 miles - 208.1<< Week2 of RCM Taper
12/1 5.5 miles - 5.5
12/2 4.1 miles - 9.6
12/3 5.5 miles - 15.1
12/4 4.1 miles - 19.2
12/5 12 miles - 31.2
Last Long Run today before Rocket City marathon next Saturday.
Ran with my WRH Saturday Morning Bridgestreet Runners group.
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I have had a rough time getting back to running after Thanksgiving and then a 3 day trip to the beach. But finally completed Day 1 of week 8 on C25k.
12-5-15 / 3.25 of 350 -
I'm in for 30 miles. I like to set a very attainable goal and then feel like a hero when I crush it early.0
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I've got a question for the group - hopefully somebody can help me out.
I started running with the monthly group last fall. I picked up the C25K last August. Ran my first 5k in September. Got addicted. I kept upping my mileage to the point I was running 18-20 miles a week I ran my first HM in April. I cut down my mileage during the heat of the summer, but still ran steadily. I ran another HM in mid-October.
I didn't run the week after the race. I went out for an 'easy' 5 mile run the next weekend. I was completely out of gas about 2.5 miles into it. I chalked it up as just a 'bad run'. I went out a few days later..same thing.
I've had the same thing happen every run for 6 weeks now. I used to be able to roll out of bed and knock out an easy 45-50 minutes of running. Now I'm laboring after 10 minutes.
I've tried slowly my training pace. Changing shoes (always mojo in the shoes). Mixing up the route....but it hasn't gotten any better.
I'm at my wit's end. I really enjoyed running (especially the extra calories it gave me to burn) - but it feels like my endurance is totally gone and not coming back.
I haven't been sick. No health issues. I have no idea what's going on....
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@gabbo34 I go in swings where every run is hard. I usually just have to run without expectations and let it pass. Maybe a cut back week would help you recover (if its an issue of recovery). It is possible that you are going to have to rebuild your endurance after the cut back. I bet @Stoshew71 has some insight. Good luck.
November-Holiday Streak
26-5.90 Race 10K -my oversight, thought it was sanctioned.
27- 1.02 TM
28-5.60
29-1.02 TM
30-3.47
1-6.03
2-1.02 TM
3-10.01
4-4.15 long walk per HM training plan
5-7.23
28.44/90+
Upcoming races:
02/06/16 Hot Chocolate 15K Dallas
03/19/16 Rock N Roll 5K Dallas
03/20/16 Rock N Roll Half Dallas
04/24/16 OKC Memorial undecided distance0 -
Sometimes after you take a short break from a hard race, you have to work your aerobic base back up again.I've got a question for the group - hopefully somebody can help me out.
I started running with the monthly group last fall. I picked up the C25K last August. Ran my first 5k in September. Got addicted. I kept upping my mileage to the point I was running 18-20 miles a week I ran my first HM in April. I cut down my mileage during the heat of the summer, but still ran steadily. I ran another HM in mid-October.
I didn't run the week after the race. I went out for an 'easy' 5 mile run the next weekend. I was completely out of gas about 2.5 miles into it. I chalked it up as just a 'bad run'. I went out a few days later..same thing.
I've had the same thing happen every run for 6 weeks now. I used to be able to roll out of bed and knock out an easy 45-50 minutes of running. Now I'm laboring after 10 minutes.
I've tried slowly my training pace. Changing shoes (always mojo in the shoes). Mixing up the route....but it hasn't gotten any better.
I'm at my wit's end. I really enjoyed running (especially the extra calories it gave me to burn) - but it feels like my endurance is totally gone and not coming back.
I haven't been sick. No health issues. I have no idea what's going on....
Any ideas?!?!
How many days a week and mileage are you running these days?
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Sometimes after you take a short break from a hard race, you have to work your aerobic base back up again.I've got a question for the group - hopefully somebody can help me out.
I started running with the monthly group last fall. I picked up the C25K last August. Ran my first 5k in September. Got addicted. I kept upping my mileage to the point I was running 18-20 miles a week I ran my first HM in April. I cut down my mileage during the heat of the summer, but still ran steadily. I ran another HM in mid-October.
I didn't run the week after the race. I went out for an 'easy' 5 mile run the next weekend. I was completely out of gas about 2.5 miles into it. I chalked it up as just a 'bad run'. I went out a few days later..same thing.
I've had the same thing happen every run for 6 weeks now. I used to be able to roll out of bed and knock out an easy 45-50 minutes of running. Now I'm laboring after 10 minutes.
I've tried slowly my training pace. Changing shoes (always mojo in the shoes). Mixing up the route....but it hasn't gotten any better.
I'm at my wit's end. I really enjoyed running (especially the extra calories it gave me to burn) - but it feels like my endurance is totally gone and not coming back.
I haven't been sick. No health issues. I have no idea what's going on....
Any ideas?!?!
How many days a week and mileage are you running these days?
I was trying to ease back into the early part of the training program I used before. I usually run three or four miles 2-3 weekdays and somewhere between 5-8 on the weekend. But I'm having trouble even running three 3-mile runs a week without walking.0 -
Don't worry, I don't see how running would harm the toe. The doctor told me after the first day of resting & cooling, walking would be fine, because increased blood circulation would speed up healing.@_nikkiwolf_ - ummm glad you were able to run but hope you let that toe heal! Love the decorations lighting up your dark run!
He said that I wouldn't be able to run, because there would be too much pain when the foot hits the ground and the shoe puts pressure on the toe. I figure when I find a way to run that doesn't hurt, all is well. Though I will be careful and have a few rest days between runs, just in case...
@candacefausset Not sure about the android app, since I ususally use the web version. But in general I believe you can only edit messages on the forum for 60 minutes after posting. But I don't think anyone here will
consider it "clogging up the forum" if you post in here after each run, that & the chatting going on about runs and running and (sort of) related other things are kind of what make this challenge thread so nice.
@kelasar and @ekruska802 welcome to the this challenge
@tdbernrd Congratulations on your first HM, and on the super time!
@gabbo34 Could it be some kind of overtraining - maybe, even if you are running less, you've started doing more strength training or something else and not had enough rest? Or did you change anything about nutrition - less carbs maybe? And when you write "no health issues", does that mean you've seen a doctor about it already, or could it be that maybe you aren't getting enough iron or something along those lines? If not, a blood check might be a good idea.
Another idea would be that it's partly "mental" - at least to me, what I'm thinking plays a big role in how well/how far I'll be able to run. Maybe it would help if you could somehow distract yourself from the expectation that you'll have to stop a few miles in - an easy warmup before the run during which you remember all the details of a great run you had before the recent setback, or some motivational music, or letting your mind wonder during the run...
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