The January 2016 Running Challenge
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January goal 50km.
1 January: 6km
2 January: 5.2km (and a 2km swim)
3 January: 3.7km (and a 2km swim)
I think today's will be very short as I am feeling very tired and not 100% well
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So I got my long run in today! 10 miles with a brief walk to cool down afterwards at an 11'45'' pace. I definitely pushed myself a little too hard and ended up with some not so fun runners stomach, but after relaxing a little I'm doing better now. My legs were fine too, despite being a little sore going up and down stairs. Then my dogs escaped our back yard and when my neighbors came over and told us I went running out the house after them and I think I hurt my right shin in the process. Hopefully it'll be fine tomorrow, it would seriously suck if it's anything worse than a little sore.
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WhatMeRunning wrote: »Congrats on the new distance! I cranked out many miles last year at similar paces. Keep at it and you will be running distances you never thought you would even attempt. Better yet, you will feel like you could probably just keep on going forever after a good while of training like that. Not that I tried going on forever, mind you.
Thanks @WhatMeRunning. One thing I've learned is just not to sweat the speed. I'm working on getting those miles in and assume some increase in speed will come in the long run, just like so many of the more experienced runners in this group say. I daresay I'll never be really fast, and that's ok. I do hope I get to a point where if I want to increase distance I'll increase speed some, just because it will end up being such a time commitment for one run if I decide I want to get up to a point where I'm running the occasional 10 miler. But I just got past 6, so maybe one day.
Ran outside tonight. It was a bit chilly, and I'm just getting used to these cooler runs. It's not too bad, mid-40's Fahrenheit. But I'm not a cold-loving person and have to get used to what to wear since typically I get cold so easy, but I tend to get so hot, it seems, when running. So far I'm doing ok and getting lots of great ideas from those of you who run outside a lot as to what to do for the future. Legs were a little tired, and so I just figured I'd see if I could get 3.5 miles in after the longer run yesterday, and it went fine. A tiny bit slower than the last few outside runs, 12:30 per mile average, but it felt good. My nose just tends to want to get a little sniffly in the cool air. I must remember kleenex in the future!
1/2 6.5 miles
1/3 3.5 miles
10 miles of 55 done so far!
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You folks who are new to cold weather running, one thing that you can do as you experiment with clothing layers is to plan a short loop to begin to give yourself a chance to add, shed, or exchange layers. Don't make any changes until you're fully warmed up.
If you shed a layer, consider wrapping it around your waist if it's really cold. I do this if it's below 25F or so in case I get injured and have to walk back. I should be bringing my phone too, for the same reason. Next week the forecast calls for highs in the single digits so I'll be experimenting myself.
@skippygirlsmom, thanks.
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You folks who are new to cold weather running, one thing that you can do as you experiment with clothing layers is to plan a short loop to begin to give yourself a chance to add, shed, or exchange layers. Don't make any changes until you're fully warmed up.
If you shed a layer, consider wrapping it around your waist if it's really cold. I do this if it's below 25F or so in case I get injured and have to walk back. I should be bringing my phone too, for the same reason. Next week the forecast calls for highs in the single digits so I'll be experimenting myself.
Great advice @7lenny7 ! Took me years to realize that I don't need gloves basically ever. Even when it's in the teens, my hands warm up after 10-12 minutes tops. My arms stay warm but my core needs extra layers so a vest or a t-shirt over a LS works for me. I worry more about my ears and face than any other part of me. A short loop that allows to easy layer adjustments (adding or shedding) is excellent advice for those who haven't endured a winter outdoor running season! Good luck with those single digits next week!0 -
CrimsonWhite wrote: »WhatMeRunning wrote: »Congrats on the new distance! I cranked out many miles last year at similar paces. Keep at it and you will be running distances you never thought you would even attempt. Better yet, you will feel like you could probably just keep on going forever after a good while of training like that. Not that I tried going on forever, mind you.
..., but it felt good. My nose just tends to want to get a little sniffly in the cool air. I must remember kleenex in the future.
Snot rocket.. I resisted for years to do it. But last few days running sick, its become a must. No shame.0 -
@7lenny7 so sorry for your loss! 0
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I have a group question:
Looking at my Garmin data I'm running 5-10 minutes and walking 2-3 my entire run. Once in a while, I have runs that are better or worse. I can run a race non-stop, 10k done, besides the chafing I had on the HM, I feel like I could have done it (minus the water stations). I nailed the first 10 miles.
My husband thinks its mental. I'll be able to rule out cardiac issues in a few weeks (which really I doubt I have, but who knows).
Lets assume it's mental. What the heck do I do? Could it really be mental?
While there could be a physiological component, an awful lot of distance running is mental. Assuming the walk/run thing is primarily mental, here's an exercise to train yourself to keep running: Instead of doing run/walk intervals, do run/run slower intervals. This will help you get mentally used to doing a couple of things: Running slower to rest instead of walking, and going back to running faster after you've had some recovery while running slower.
If you get scientific about this, Jack Daniels has several paces of different speeds that are used for different training purposes; and the distance or time of the interval varies by what length race you train for and where you are in the training cycle. But the mental aspect is pretty much the same; you get used to the idea that it's okay to run slower, but it's not okay to stop running.
That's a very simplified explanation of speed work. Its primary purpose is to train you to run faster in the race, but it can also help you with the mental effort to keep running and the mental effort to turn it up a notch when you get near the finish line.
Of course, all this needs to be tossed out the window if it turns out there is a real physiological reason you need to back off to walking for your intervals.
If it's simply that you can't keep running longer than 10 minutes, but you can run again after you've walked 3 minutes, chances are there's a simpler cure: Just run slower, to the point where you *can* keep running for however long your planned run is.0 -
January goal 70 miles
1/1 3.69
1/2 4.15
1/3 3.12
Total 10.96
Upcoming races:
3/20 Big Island International 1/2 marathon
11/13/16 Las Vegas Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon
Ticker is my goal for 2016 and accumulation to date:
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I have a group question:
Looking at my Garmin data I'm running 5-10 minutes and walking 2-3 my entire run. Once in a while, I have runs that are better or worse. I can run a race non-stop, 10k done, besides the chafing I had on the HM, I feel like I could have done it (minus the water stations). I nailed the first 10 miles.
My husband thinks its mental. I'll be able to rule out cardiac issues in a few weeks (which really I doubt I have, but who knows).
Lets assume it's mental. What the heck do I do? Could it really be mental?
Today My training journal says:
"... No matter where you stack up when it comes to speed or distance, stake claim to your group and run with pride. Your running will soar by being a part of something bigger than yourself. " Lauren Fleshman.
Also, don't underestimate the power of adrenaline. In a race there is so much excitement going on that it gives you energy. A training run can sometimes be just that. A boring training run.
Also in a race you are running many times with others that are going your pace. Many of these folks are very steady runners. Me on the other hand, I can very easily vary my pace up and down if I am all by myself. The up and down is not as efficient as a very steady and even pace.
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skippygirlsmom wrote: »@7lenny7 I'm sorry for the loss of your cousin.
Yes. My condolences as well.
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After taking 2 days of much needed rest in my final taper week before the Disney marathon, I both got in some speedwork this morning (a handful of 3-minute 800 repeats), and a slow run this evening with a neighbor. Oddly enough in the last 1/4 mile of my run tonight, I spotted a mouse running across a power line overhead, so I'm not sure if it is some sort of odd omen from Mickey or Minnie. Forecast for next Sunday is still mid 60s with 80%+ humidity at the moment, so I'm not super-optimistic.
1/3 - 10 miles (5 speedwork, 5 slow)
Total: 10 miles
Goal: 180 miles
Remaining: 170 milesI really like Pete Ffitzinger a lot and very much respect him for advice. I am thinking about getting that book Advanced Marathoning to find out more on why he breaks things down the way he does.
For example: he defines the long run between 17-22 miles. Well the long run is meant to be real easy pace. For me that may mean about a 9 minute pace is pretty much appropriate. That would take me over 2 and a half hours. That is Dr. Jack Daniels ultimate limit for a long run not the bare minimum. Lol.
The more painful part about his long run definition is that he has you accelerate up to 10% below race pace during it (starting 2 minute slower and working up to race pace by mile 10 or so), so in theory the 22 milers should take about as long as your marathon. Still, in the past, I've never had too much trouble doing 18-20 mile long runs of 3-4 hours (as I started pretty slow), as long as I was good with fully resting on my recovery day, but I've never tried doing much more than the last hour of them near race pace with the rest much slower. The one time I crashed & burned in a marathon was when I only did 2-20 milers and 2-18 milers, but the climate may have played a bigger role in that race. Per Pfitz' guidance, doing most of the distance within a minute of race pace seems like a ton of stress on the body, and I'll definitely be adjusting pace based on heart rate given the quantity of runs I do here in Florida at 80%+ humidity & 70+ degree dewpoints.0 -
DATE...............MILES............TOTAL......Goal 30
1/2.....................2.25...............2.25
1/3.....................2.25...............4.500 -
Today was a rest day, but I am trying to reach my miles goals as well. So I took a brisk walk.
01/03..... 2.0 miles ..... 7.7/84 miles0 -
Just found a vitual HM I want to do around my birthday in March
And it's called the "New York Strong 13.1" yep... cool race! 
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I've always had this thing for NY.. I've never been there but I just thought it was cool that it'll line up near my birthday!0 -
i ran 3.3 miles today! apartment gym treadmill (kids playing minecraft and watching). They aren't up to 3 miles two days in a row. go to school, kids!
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Newbie welcomes to @michable @mama2boys29 @Ericjayh @alydanbeads @jenmurphy3 @NezyRumRunner @deepthi87d
@kateparry84: Every little bit counts...
@kittary: That day will come..and you'll be stunned the first time you say “You know, I think I'm gonna go just a little bit farther...”
@Stoshew71: Loved the line about “rather pee down their leg than stop” in “Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Runners” vid
@KatEmmaMarie: I track only the run (or more typically run/walk) portion..I track the cool down as “walking” in my app for MFP exercise logging but I don't put it into my challenge tracker
@runner_girl83: I also use RunKeeper. My workout today actually had intervals in it..
Jan 1: When the run started it was still the 1st..so I'm counting it here.
6.59 cold night miles, slow, around 12:40/mile.
Jan 2: REST DAY
Jan 3: First “official” training day for the HM and first snowfall of the year (on a run day at least). 3.51 miles. Some fast intervals mixed in with slower paced runs. 12:10 average pace, fastest split was mile 2 (11:29).
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Welcome to all the newbies to the group - there are too many to list you all but you know who you are! We are a bunch of crazy runners here in this group. We have a lot of fun and trade a lot of tips and advice and give lots of support!
@juliet3455 - wow! I see the number and understand it is cold but this just brings that awareness to another level. Hope you were able to get it thawed and can keep it that way!juliet3455 wrote: »When I got home I hit the button on my Garage Door remote and nothing happened. Went into the garage and the chain had jumped off the Motor Drive gear. Repaired it and it jumped off again. Turns out the door is frozen to the Garage Floor and the joints between sections were frozen together. Turned the heat on and will try again in the afternoon. Only in Canada.
@runnergirl0721 - I am always impressed when I see parents running pushing a stroller with one or more kids. I know you get some momentum going but still pushing 30, 40, 80 pounds around while running is amazing!
@Elise4270 - I have still not figured out how to do this successfully without it ending up in a mess on my face!
Snot rocket.. I resisted for years to do it. But last few days running sick, its become a must. No shame.CrimsonWhite wrote: »
..., but it felt good. My nose just tends to want to get a little sniffly in the cool air. I must remember kleenex in the future.WhatMeRunning wrote: »Congrats on the new distance! I cranked out many miles last year at similar paces. Keep at it and you will be running distances you never thought you would even attempt. Better yet, you will feel like you could probably just keep on going forever after a good while of training like that. Not that I tried going on forever, mind you.
@7lenny7 - I am glad the brewery therapy worked and very very sorry about the loss of your cousin.
@Aresende90 - love the picture of you and your running buddy! Love running with mine too
@skippygirlsmom - I hope your knee/IT band is feeling better soon!
Welcome @Ericjayh and @ImNoAngel2. Its nice to have the spouse we've been hearing about join the group!
I can't find who originally posted on the hydration/fueling question earlier but I did want to share my experiences as I have struggled with this and with the horrid GI distress. I have always taken something with me on longer runs greater than an hour (water and or Bloks or gummy bears and something for the pup). I followed the same practice for all my HMs and typically would fuel at the halfway point but I have been having some real stomach/intestinal issues that I could not figure out. My daughter is convinced it is all hydration related so before my HM last weekend I made sure I was very well hydrated. During the race I sipped water (only) at each hydration point and at mile 4 I had some gummy bears - only I didn't eat them, I let them dissolve slowly in my mouth. Same with the Blok at mile 6. I had NO stomach issues at all, not even a grumble. I also did not run out of steam, finished strong with a PR, placing higher than I thought I could in my AG. Having it work once doesn't mean it is the solution I know, but I was thrilled not to have any issue. I also don't really know if it was the hydration or not getting the gummies/bloks into my stomach to digest. The point is though that you have to keep trying things until you figure out what works for you.
No run for me today - it was football, laundry and taking down/putting away Christmas decorations. Somewhere in doing all of that I hurt my back. I am hoping it will be better so I can run in the morning. We are supposed to get rain all week (today was beautiful - LOL) so I am going to embrace it and look forward to a Rain Run tomorrow!
Date..........Miles.........Total
01/01.......0.00..........0.00 - total rest/slug day. Did walk 1.5 miles with the pup
01/02.......9.33..........9.33
01/03.......0.00..........0.00
These are my upcoming races, let me know if you are going to be running too:
02/07/16 - Surf City Half, Huntington Beach, CA
02/20/16 - Special Edition Divas Half, Temecula, CA
02/27/16 - SoCal Running and Beer Fest, Lake Elsinore, CA0 -
4/1......1.7 miles.......4.8 total 0
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Just a tiny 2.2km run today to add up to a total of just over 17km for the first four days.0
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I can't find who originally posted on the hydration/fueling question earlier but I did want to share my experiences as I have struggled with this and with the horrid GI distress. I have always taken something with me on longer runs greater than an hour (water and or Bloks or gummy bears and something for the pup). I followed the same practice for all my HMs and typically would fuel at the halfway point but I have been having some real stomach/intestinal issues that I could not figure out. My daughter is convinced it is all hydration related so before my HM last weekend I made sure I was very well hydrated. During the race I sipped water (only) at each hydration point and at mile 4 I had some gummy bears - only I didn't eat them, I let them dissolve slowly in my mouth. Same with the Blok at mile 6. I had NO stomach issues at all, not even a grumble. I also did not run out of steam, finished strong with a PR, placing higher than I thought I could in my AG. Having it work once doesn't mean it is the solution I know, but I was thrilled not to have any issue. I also don't really know if it was the hydration or not getting the gummies/bloks into my stomach to digest. The point is though that you have to keep trying things until you figure out what works for you.
That's interesting! Maybe your stomach -- while on the go -- just doesn't like to be bothered with the breaking down of whole foods? It would rather deal with small pieces/dissolved sugars? But do gels not do the trick either? (Though to be fair, GU brand usually gives me some stomach problems because it's so thick, so I can see how those might also give you GI distress midrun.) Hope the dissolving method is the solution and works out for the future!0 -
Got 3 more miles in yesterday
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I have a group question:
Looking at my Garmin data I'm running 5-10 minutes and walking 2-3 my entire run. Once in a while, I have runs that are better or worse. I can run a race non-stop, 10k done, besides the chafing I had on the HM, I feel like I could have done it (minus the water stations). I nailed the first 10 miles.
My husband thinks its mental. I'll be able to rule out cardiac issues in a few weeks (which really I doubt I have, but who knows).
Lets assume it's mental. What the heck do I do? Could it really be mental?
Today My training journal says:
"... No matter where you stack up when it comes to speed or distance, stake claim to your group and run with pride. Your running will soar by being a part of something bigger than yourself. " Lauren Fleshman.
Also, don't underestimate the power of adrenaline. In a race there is so much excitement going on that it gives you energy. A training run can sometimes be just that. A boring training run.
Also in a race you are running many times with others that are going your pace. Many of these folks are very steady runners. Me on the other hand, I can very easily vary my pace up and down if I am all by myself. The up and down is not as efficient as a very steady and even pace.
Good point. I think I'll use the treadmill to learn to pace myself. My Garmin can also be programmed. Thanks!0 -
Had to redo my entry to ticketfactory because I lost the html to update it. Whoops.
Here is where I stand.
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CrimsonWhite wrote: »WhatMeRunning wrote: »Congrats on the new distance! I cranked out many miles last year at similar paces. Keep at it and you will be running distances you never thought you would even attempt. Better yet, you will feel like you could probably just keep on going forever after a good while of training like that. Not that I tried going on forever, mind you.
..., but it felt good. My nose just tends to want to get a little sniffly in the cool air. I must remember kleenex in the future.
Snot rocket.. I resisted for years to do it. But last few days running sick, its become a must. No shame.
ha ha you need to practice those snot rockets, Skip and I do, she is now an expert on not getting any on her hands or face, the trick is to turn your head to the side. Left nostril turn to the left, right nostril turn head to the right, this way you are not running into your snot.
@ohhim definitely a sign from Mickey/Minnie
@shanaber hope the back feels better soon
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wow. i have to catch up
1-Rest day
2-Flare/rest day
3-13.13mi The first six had me convinced i was going to turn around. the rest was nice.
RACES:
Jan 16-Frosty 5k
Feb 13-Steve Cullen Run
?Mar 14-Great Pi Run?0 -
I've never done this, before, but I need as much accountability as I can get right now. I get soooo lazy in the winter. Though I've been running for years, I'm training for my first ever half at the end of February. My goal is a modest 70 miles this month.0
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Holy smokes! Gone for a few days and already 12 pages! I am in for 105 in January.
1/1 - 3.5 miles on treadmill
1/2 - Nada
1/3 - 3.75 miles on treadmill + weights
1/4 - First day back to office / school...had to stay home to get kids moving and ready.
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DATE...............MILES...............TOTAL
1/1....................REST...................0.00
1/2.....................16.00.................16.00
1/3.......................5.00.................21.00
1/4....................REST.................21.00
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