The January 2016 Running Challenge
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_nikkiwolf_ wrote: »Lots of posts here already - nice to see so many familiar names, and welcome to the new people! :-)
@Stoshew71 thanks for setting up the challenge again!
@runner_girl83 I still haven't managed to buy any "proper running nutrition". For runs longer than 90 minutes, I try to remember to take little packages of wine gums with me. Every now and then I think I should look into gels or the like, but haven't really gotten around to that yet (somehow "gel" doesn't sound very appealing)...
Sometimes I just eat a bit of chocolate before heading out to run, which always feels a little unprofessional to me, but on the other hand, it seems to work well enough and gives me an excuse to eat chocolate ;-)
For water, I have a belt where a larger water bottle sits on my back (that one) - it's large anough to hold enough water unless the weather is really hot, and carrying a bottle of the same size in my hands would start annoying me really quick.
On short runs I carry my phone in my hands, on long runs I take the water belt and stuff the phone in the front pocket.
There are some recipies for mixing your own sports drinks here: http://blog.walkjogrun.net/2012/06/28/how-to-make-your-own-energy-drinks/ - maybe you'll find a recipie which works for you there.runner_girl83 wrote: »
Got it! I'll try having some carbs 1 hr before my run instead of taking anything with me.. See how I go with that instead. I will try and get a little water bottle still as it's so hot over here and bit worried about dehydration. I read the other day that if I mix a tiny bit of salt in my water (I think that's the mixture?) and take small sips on my run it helps in much the same way as Gatorade? Can't find where I read it now though.
@WhatMeRunning Kudos on making your target pace today - great start into 2016!
@7lenny7 the snowy trail is absolutely breathtaking!
@skippygirlsmom I hope your ITB gets better soon!
@Katiebear_81 Yay for the Zombies 5k :-p I recently started using the Zombies, run-app, and like it a lot so far. Though I have to admit I decided to only switch on the chases for one out of three runs, thanks to one too many times when the evil zombies decide to chase me up a hill - trying to stay ahead of the mob in those cases was killing me, I can't do that on all of my runs, so I'll only use the chase mode as a little speed training every now and then, and just enjoy the mission stories as entertainment the rest of the time.
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I'm in the middle of looking at HM-training programmes right now. If I follow the plan I'm leaning towards at the moment, I should be running roughly 108km this month, so I'll set a goal of 110km.
Although, weather allowing, I'll spend the Saturdays trying to learn cross-country skiing. I hope that won't interfere with running too much, but I might have to move the long runs towards the middle of the week somehow.
I've always used the Zombies, Run! app. I love it. I do not use the chases either. I only turn them on if I'm doing something specific, like sprint training. I've committed to using the training app until I'm up to a steady run for the half hour, then I'll switch back to the normal story mission app.
Nice job, @ekoth_09 !!0 -
@Elise4270 - Yes, it was a great run. They don't all have to be PRs.MorningGhost14 wrote: »Why did today have to be a rest day? Everyone is running but me and I am getting pi$$y and petulant....
Luck of the draw. My schedule originally had today as a rest day, but I rearranged it so I could do the race. That gave me yesterday as a rest day, when everyone else was putting in their final miles of the year and going past their goals if they hadn't already, and so on.MorningGhost14 wrote: »@Virkati ...I do the same thing... I probably would have found something to do if I had a short run tomorrow, but I have to rest my legs from time to time... #gettingoldsucks #unlessyouaremobycarp
I don't track walking miles, but sometimes I happen to walk somewhere that I know the distance. Would it help if I told you I took a 5.2 mile walk on my rest day yesterday? No, probably not. How about:
#gettingoldsucks #unless_it_puts_you_in_an_older_age_group
Other people think "over the hill" and "black balloons". Runners celebrate changing age groups. Funny thing, though. I know a handful of 55-59 year old guys who seem to be celebrating my age group change more than I am. This includes one of my Boston training buddies.0 -
I would love to join: I hope to do 80 miles this month.
1/1/16: 3 miles0 -
Aaaannnnddd...I fell off my horse. Landed square on my tailbone, so I'm on ibuprofen and a heating pad. Luckily tomorrow is a rest day. Hopefully, I'll be able to do my 14 miler on Sunday...0
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kristinegift wrote: »
My definition for a long run is anything that takes 90 minutes up to 2.5 hours in the aerobic range. Your body needs at least 90 minutes of aerobic intensity to stress the body to efficiently use fat stores which is the primary purpose of the long run.
Jinkies...I don't think I've done more than 1 "long run" by this definition. I'm thinking I might be looking at a SUMMER half..not a SPRING one.
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punkrockgoth wrote: »I just signed up for a marathon in June so I need to start training. My goal for this month is 69 miles.
A 26.2 mile marathon?
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lindsayjcode wrote: »I'm interested, but I'm just starting C25k... How would I know many miles I've ran?
I track my run lengths in RunKeeper. But there are many apps that will do it. I'm REALLY cheap so I have only had a smart phone to do that for about a year (and it's a refurb!)
If you don't have a smart phone and you are truly coming from "I never run" as your beginning, then you can can probably assume that you will go 1 mile for every 15-16 minutes of "jog" interval.0 -
Date Miles today. Miles for January
1/1 4 miles 4
OK! I ran with the wife for a really slow and easy 4 miles (well slow and easy for me).
This is like a recovery run for me.0 -
GBrady43068 wrote: »lindsayjcode wrote: »I'm interested, but I'm just starting C25k... How would I know many miles I've ran?
I track my run lengths in RunKeeper. But there are many apps that will do it. I'm REALLY cheap so I have only had a smart phone to do that for about a year (and it's a refurb!)
If you don't have a smart phone and you are truly coming from "I never run" as your beginning, then you can can probably assume that you will go 1 mile for every 15-16 minutes of "jog" interval.
When I started running, I was too cheap to have a smart phone. I timed my running with my wristwatch, remembered where I ran, and mapped the route on any of several web sites to get distance. That gets old, but it's *free*.
If you have a smart phone anyway, there are several free GPS running apps. Try a few and see which one you like best.
Time enough to go shopping for a GPS watch when you start to notice the limits of the GPS apps. For me, the relevant limits were poor iPhone battery life in the winter; difficulty starting the app timely in a race environment; and better flexibility for speed interval workouts with the GPS watch. If you live in a warm climate and you're just beginning, maybe none of those things are on your radar screen yet.0 -
.ceciliaslater wrote: »Aaaannnnddd...I fell off my horse. Landed square on my tailbone, so I'm on ibuprofen and a heating pad. Luckily tomorrow is a rest day. Hopefully, I'll be able to do my 14 miler on Sunday...
Ouch! Fingers crossed you're ready for Sunday!0 -
@WhatMeRunning - lol, yes definitely didn't sound right.
@skippygirlsmom - So sorry about your pain. I'm sure your PT can get you back in. Poor Skip, worrying about mom.
@lindsayjcode - I use Endomondo app to track my mileage. What I like is that my friends can see where I am running live.
Today was supposed to be the last day of my Holiday Streak (Thanksgiving thru Jan 1), and I had a longer run planned. Then, last night got talked into riding bike this morning. It was a really long and hilly ride and I was so sore afterwards that running would not work. SO.... I decided to end the streak as of yesterday. Tomorrow is another bike ride and then I really need to rest since I haven't had a day off since Thanksgiving.
So my first run won't be until the 5th! Yikes. I think I may have to roll my extra 10 miles from December into January.
Jan 1 - 41 mile bike ride with lots of hills; no run.
Jan 2 - 34 mile bike ride
Jan 3 - rest day
Jan 4 - rest day - back to work.
My sad little ticker:
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punkrockgoth wrote: »I just signed up for a marathon in June so I need to start training. My goal for this month is 69 miles.
A 26.2 mile marathon?
I suspect someone is being funny.0 -
Youch!! Best wishes on the Sunday race.ceciliaslater wrote: »Aaaannnnddd...I fell off my horse. Landed square on my tailbone, so I'm on ibuprofen and a heating pad. Luckily tomorrow is a rest day. Hopefully, I'll be able to do my 14 miler on Sunday...
So...I just got talked into a 39.3 half marathon series today by a friend looking to do their first HM (and series). Ok, talked into it might not be the right way to describe it. I may have volunteered more than anything.0 -
Beginner here. Ugh. I'll go for... 50.0
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Hand-held water bottles. .. check out Amphipod.... no competition0
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lindsayjcode wrote: »I'm interested, but I'm just starting C25k... How would I know many miles I've ran?
Most use some sort of app, like Strava, map my run or a GPS device. I know there are more apps, sure others will have suggestions too.
Welcome!
Oh okay, so it can be a combination of both? I have Map my Run0 -
@WhatMeRunning - lol, yes definitely didn't sound right.
@skippygirlsmom - So sorry about your pain. I'm sure your PT can get you back in. Poor Skip, worrying about mom.
@lindsayjcode - I use Endomondo app to track my mileage. What I like is that my friends can see where I am running live.
Today was supposed to be the last day of my Holiday Streak (Thanksgiving thru Jan 1), and I had a longer run planned. Then, last night got talked into riding bike this morning. It was a really long and hilly ride and I was so sore afterwards that running would not work. SO.... I decided to end the streak as of yesterday. Tomorrow is another bike ride and then I really need to rest since I haven't had a day off since Thanksgiving. So my first run won't be until the 5th! Yikes. I think I may have to roll my extra 10 miles from December into January.
Jan 1 - 41 mile bike ride with lots of hills; no run.
Jan 2 - 34 mile bike ride
Jan 3 - rest day
Jan 4 - rest day - back to work.
My sad little ticker:
thank you!
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hello everyone I am Jenn & I am Stoshew71's wife.
1/1 - 4.0 miles0
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