The February 2016 Running Challenge
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12.1 miles solo on Saturday and 4.9 miles with Kody last night.
Saturday I hit the trails. I meant to go out with a local group but fighting a little cold I elected to get more sleep to fight it off. It seems to have helped. Unfortunately that meant I missed the really cold temps I was looking forward to (-8F, -22F WC). By the time I got out there at 9:30am it had warmed up to 0ºF and the wind had died down. It was a GORGEOUS day for running! The plan called for 12 miles, I wanted 14 with a possible 16, but by the time I got to 12 I was feeling a bit of pain in my left hip and right calf. Nothing to be concerned about, but as I get into this marathon training, I'm getting fearful of overuse injury.
Last night I meant to run 6 miles while my son had soccer practice (indoors). I dropped him off, then I took off. At mile 4 I started getting a sharp pain in the rear, inner tendon of my right knee. The first time it hurt and I continued. The second time it made me grimace. While I debated continuing or not, it hit again so I turned back to my truck. I had overdressed and was sweaty so walking was out of the question. I ran as daintily as I could.
Even walking around the house last night would give me the occasional pain, like the tendon was rubbing laterally and catching on something. I iced it and medicated with Aleve and a glass of single malt scotch. This morning it feels much better, but still slightly tender. I plan on skipping Tuesday's group run and continue to ice this regardless of how it feels.
Here's a couple of pictures from Saturday. The first is me on the trail (obviously) and the second one is Kody the moment he realized that he didn't get to go with me...so sad...
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Adding in another day of running this week with an easy paced 4 miler.
2/1 - 4 miles
2/2 - 4.3 miles
2/4 - 4 miles
2/6 - 11.1 miles
2/8 - 9.5 miles
2/10 - 4.5 miles
2/12 - 5.3 miles
2/14 - 9.2 miles
2/15 - 4 miles
55.9 of 100 miles
Upcoming races:
4/9 - Rock the Parkway half marathon (Kansas City, MO)
4/16 - Garmin Wickedly Fast half marathon (Olathe, KS)
4/23 - Race for Hope half marathon (North Kansas City, MO)
5/1 - Buffalo Bell Stampede half marathon (Leavenworth, KS)
5/14 - Running with the Cows half marathon (Bucyrus, KS)
6/2 - Hospital Hill 5k 7pm PRE-RUN (Kansas City, MO)
6/3 - Hospital Hill half marathon 7am RE-RUN (Kansas City, MO)
10/15 - Kansas City Marathon 26.2 (Kansas City, MO)
11/6 - Kansas half marathon (Lawrence, KS)
11/13 - Gobbler Grind half marathon (Overland Park, KS)
11/20 - Pilgrim Pacer half marathon (Lenexa, KS)0 -
2/01: 3 miles, easy, 8:36 pace + 45 min x-training + core
2/02: 5 miles, tempo, 8:22 pace + 40 min x-training
2/03: 5 miles, speedwork (4x800m at 5K pace) + 45 min strength training + core
2/04: Off, 45 min x-training
2/05: 4 miles, easy, 8:40 pace
2/06: 5 miles, 3 miles at race pace (averaged 7:43) with warm up/cool down + 55 min strength training + core
2/07: 8 miles, long and easy, 8:39 pace
2/08: 3 miles, easy, 8:40 pace + 45 min x-training + core
2/09: 5 miles, 6x2 minutes at 5K pace with 2 minutes recovery jog between plus warm up/cool down
2/10: 4 miles, easy, 8:54 pace + 45 min strength training + core
2/11: 1 mile, quick, 6:52 pace + 45 min x-training
2/12: 5 miles, easy, 8:45 pace
2/13: 5 miles, 1 mile/800m/2x400m at 5K pace with warm up/cool down + 55 min strength training
2/14: 9 miles, long and easy, 8:34 pace
2/15: 3.5 miles, easy, 8:46 pace + 25 min x-training
Total: 67.34 miles
Recap:
An easy 3.5 miles on the treadmill today, followed by 25 min on the bike. We got ~9 inches of snow over night and it was still snowing pretty hard this morning so I decided to treadmill it today. It’s supposed to warm up this week though so I’m really excited!
In other news, I signed up for the Space Coast Half Marathon this morning; this will be the fourth year that my mom and I run it! It is the race the originally got me running in the first place, so it definitely holds a special place in my heart
Upcoming races:
2/20 - Mardi Gras Chaser (5K)
3/12 - Leprechaun Leap (5K)
3/20 - Excalibur 10 Miler
3/26 - Chicago Quarter Marathon
4/09 - Chi Town Half Marathon
5/28 - Soldier Field Run (10 miles)0 -
@7lenny7 ya, the pistol would probably have to be cleared. We do have open/concealed carry here. I'm just spinning ya know, what I should do, what's practical.. If all goes as planned I'll run at a different park an hour away this week. Thanks for your insight.0
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@7lenny7 ya, the pistol would probably have to be cleared. We do have open/concealed carry here. I'm just spinning ya know, what I should do, what's practical.. If all goes as planned I'll run at a different park an hour away this week. Thanks for your insight.
@Elise4270, this book is highly recommended. This reminds me I need to have my kids read this. I should re-read it as well.
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It was beautiful day to run yesterday... so I decided to log some miles and go do that hill...
But when I got to the top, I realized I was in the middle of nowhere... #trailrunningwithoutatrail
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Well, the doctor diagnosed a stress fracture in my fibula. I'm in a walking boot, and no running for 2 more weeks. I am allowed to take the boot off for cycling, though, so I should be able to keep some of my conditioning, at least. He said I should be able to run my marathon, but may have to run walk it, due to my unplanned time off. At least I'm not totally banned from doing it!0
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@MorningGhost14 - That is one serious looking hill. And I suspect you were actually "somewhere".
@ceciliaslater - Oh no! I have to admit, for a leg fracture the news does not sound as bad as one would expect. Hope you recover fully on schedule!0 -
@7lenny7 - love the mental image of your "dainty" running! And Kody looks so sad to be left behind!
@MorningGhost14 - gorgeous view!
@ceciliaslater - Agh! So sorry for the stress fracture. How frustrating!0 -
@ceciliaslater I hope the fracture heals up quickley
@elise4270 sorry about the uneasiness at the park. Nothing worse than wondering how safe you are when all you want to do is run. Stay safe.
@mobycarp I'm wondering if a electrolyte slushie tastes better than the standard water slushie! Yep that is cold.
@5beautifuldays that was smart to skip the 5K to make sure you are good for the weekend.
@stoshew71 I guess I haven't been watching the news, I didn't hear about the shooting
@honunui love the turtle picture. So we will be there starting Thursday next week in Oahu staying at the Hale Koa. I just can't wait. Made our helicopter tour reservations last night. I'm so excited!!! Allen said I can't believe you haven't registered for a race while we are there, I told him there is still time ha ha
@kateparry84 you are doing awesome! Keep it up!
@instantmartian LOL you had me rolling here with your treadmill story, that is me looking all over, playing with the headset and watching this channel on the TV and then that channel, looking at people coming in, trying to figure out why the person in front of me is running in a hoodie when it's 74 degrees in the room ha ha! Anything to take my mind off the treadmill.
@ddmom0811 if the shoes are that bad I would take them back regardless of having them 2 months. Ouchie
@7lenny7 beautiful picture, poor Kody!!!
@morningghost14 wow just beautiful!
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Date Miles today. Miles for February
2/1 7.55 miles - 7.55
2/2 7.4 miles - 14.95
2/3 4.5 miles - 19.45
2/4 7 miles - 26.45
2/5 REST DAY
2/6 16 miles - 42.45
2/7 REST DAY
2/8 10.5 miles - 52.95
2/9 7.5 miles - 60.45
2/9 3.2 miles - 63.65
2/10 6.4 miles - 70.05
2/11 7.5 miles - 77.55
2/12 6.3 miles - 83.85
2/12 3.3 miles - 87.15 <<< Daily double
2/13 16 miles - 103.15
2/14 REST DAY Happy Valentines Day
2/15 8.1 miles - 111.25 << First run of 2 today
Upcoming races:
UAH Spring Road Race 8K - 3/6
Oak Barrel HM - 4/2
Bridge Street HM - 4/10
Cotton Row Run 10K - 5/30
Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler - 6/25
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Hello, I need to start off by saying, I am not a runner. But I am going to start, I need all the support, tips, whatever you guys have! I need to lose weight and would like to tone up. I have been told running will help tremendously! Feel free to send me a friend request if you like. thank you
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Goal of 70 Miles for February
2/3 – 3.58 Mi
2/4 – 3.63 Mi
2/6 – 4.24 Mi
2/7 – 6.12 Mi
2/9 – 4.41 Mi
2/11 – 5.40 Mi
2/13 – 4.69 Mi
2/14 – 7.15 Mi
Progress toward Goal 39.22 / 70
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Hello, I need to start off by saying, I am not a runner. But I am going to start, I need all the support, tips, whatever you guys have! I need to lose weight and would like to tone up. I have been told running will help tremendously! Feel free to send me a friend request if you like. thank you
Start slow.
Lots of people use C25K if you can't run an entire mile non-stop. If you can run a mile or 2, run at a coversational pace until you can run 3 non-stop. Do this 3x a week.ceciliaslater wrote: »Well, the doctor diagnosed a stress fracture in my fibula. I'm in a walking boot, and no running for 2 more weeks. I am allowed to take the boot off for cycling, though, so I should be able to keep some of my conditioning, at least. He said I should be able to run my marathon, but may have to run walk it, due to my unplanned time off. At least I'm not totally banned from doing it!
Oh no.
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So, got my long-run in a day late, but so glad I did it! I haven't run more than 6 miles in over a year, so I'm really happy right now. I didn't think I'd ever be able to train for a half marathon again, but fingers crossed it's going ok. Fingers crossed anyway!
Oh, and I had to pee in a bush half-way round. I'm definitely a proper runner again now, haha!
@MorningGhost14 That looks gorgeous! Running off the beaten track is always good fun though.
@ceciliaslater That's bad news about your stress fractures. Fingers crossed for a successful recovery.
@Janet510 Welcome! You'll be hooked in no time
2nd February - 40 mins cross-train
4th February - 3.30 miles
5th February - 35 mins cross-train
8th February - 3.20 miles
10th February - 3.14 miles (dreadmill)
11th February - 3.26 miles
12-14th February - away (boyfriend banned me from taking my running shoes!)
15th February - 7.02 miles
MTD - 19.94/50miles
Upcoming races:
27th Feb - Richmond Park 10km
19th Mar - Spring Riverside 10km
3rd Apr - Paddock Wood Half Marathon
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@Janet510 ... the only I advice I have for you is to listen to @Stoshew710
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Lol! That is more of a rite of passage than anything...louubelle16 wrote: »Oh, and I had to pee in a bush half-way round. I'm definitely a proper runner again now, haha!
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This is exactly why so people think runners are idiots. Normal people do not go "Oh, guess what? I fractured my leg but I still get to ride my bike and run 26 miles." I remember running a 30k trail race with stress fractures in both feet and wondering why my family was all worked up about it. For some reason runners don't think stress fractures are real fractures. I was like "Chill out mom.... I got a couple oxies, I will be fine." I made it, but it was a hellish run. Good luck... and maybe you want to stash that boot at the mid-point, just in case.ceciliaslater wrote: »Well, the doctor diagnosed a stress fracture in my fibula. I'm in a walking boot, and no running for 2 more weeks. I am allowed to take the boot off for cycling, though, so I should be able to keep some of my conditioning, at least. He said I should be able to run my marathon, but may have to run walk it, due to my unplanned time off. At least I'm not totally banned from doing it!0 -
@7lenny7 - poor Kody! That does look like a good book you recommended to @elise4270. I'm going to read it as well. Everyone tells me I am too predictable with my 4:30am runs but I know everyone who leaves and is out at that time by now, so if I saw someone else then I would know something wasn't right. Of course, what would I do about it... run faster at this point.
@MorningGhost14 - that's not a hill in my part of the country. That's a serious mountain!
@louubelle16 - awesome you got 6 miles in! I predict a HM is in your future.
@ceciliaslater - oh gosh, that's awful. But like you said, at least you can cycle.
@Janet510 - I started with Couch 2 5K and it was great. I ended up running a 5K when I was not quite done with the program and got quite addicted to running like everyone on here. You will too!
@skippygirlsmom - Have a great time!
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MorningGhost14 wrote: »I was like "Chill out mom.... I got a couple oxies, I will be fine."
@MorningGhost14 that is friggin' priceless! Beautiful pix, btw.
@louubelle16 that's one of the reasons I like running at night. more cover the urge occurs.
@Elise4270, when I got my carry permit years ago, the training instructor highly recommended the book. I'm glad he did.
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@shanaber : come on down! ...in fact, YA'LL come on down: we'll do a "challenge accepted" Hawaii run...then go snorkeling!
@skippygirlsmom there is a military 5k on 2/20 just a mile down the street from Hale Koa.....(or are you arriving after that?)
@7lenny7 How could you resist those Kody-sad-eyes!
@ceciliaslater ouch....
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MorningGhost14 wrote: »
This is exactly why so people think runners are idiots. Normal people do not go "Oh, guess what? I fractured my leg but I still get to ride my bike and run 26 miles." I remember running a 30k trail race with stress fractures in both feet and wondering why my family was all worked up about it. For some reason runners don't think stress fractures are real fractures. I was like "Chill out mom.... I got a couple oxies, I will be fine." I made it, but it was a hellish run. Good luck... and maybe you want to stash that boot at the mid-point, just in case.ceciliaslater wrote: »Well, the doctor diagnosed a stress fracture in my fibula. I'm in a walking boot, and no running for 2 more weeks. I am allowed to take the boot off for cycling, though, so I should be able to keep some of my conditioning, at least. He said I should be able to run my marathon, but may have to run walk it, due to my unplanned time off. At least I'm not totally banned from doing it!
Haha! I told my mom about it and her immediate response was, "oh, so no marathon then." And I'm all like "no, I'm doing it. The doctor said it will probably hurt a lot, but since it's just the fibula, it's no big deal. I can handle a little (lot of) pain."
Not sure if that makes me tough or just stupid...0 -
@shanaber : come on down! ...in fact, YA'LL come on down: we'll do a "challenge accepted" Hawaii run...then go snorkeling!
@skippygirlsmom there is a military 5k on 2/20 just a mile down the street from Hale Koa.....(or are you arriving after that?)
@7lenny7 How could you resist those Kody-sad-eyes!
@ceciliaslater ouch....
@honunui we don't get here until the 25th - bummer0 -
2/1: 6 miles with Joe to Go crew
2/2: 5 miles
2/3: 7.5 miles
2/4: 8.2 miles (am), 6 miles (pm) with the Thursday crew
2/5: Rest day (hallelujah!)
2/6: 9.5 miles with the Saturday crew
2/7: 18 miles LR
2/8: 6.1 miles with Joe to Go crew
2/9: Rest day
2/10: 7 miles speedwork (am), 10 miles (pm)
2/11: 6 miles (am), 6 miles (pm) with the Thursday crew
2/12: Rest day!
2/13: 14 miles with Saturday crew
2/14: 7 miles
2/15: Rest/lazy day
Didn't get up for my 6 am group because sleeping in sounded nice, but now it's snowing and I don't feel like treadmilling... so I'm moving my run to tomorrow. There are some days when our brains say, "JUST TAKE A DAY OFF!" and for me, today is that day.
Upcoming races:
4/3: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon
5/1: New Jersey Marathon
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2/1 - Rest day. Semi-planned.
2/2 - Snow Day
2/3 - 4 miles on treadmill
2/4 - 5.1 miles on treadmill (Trek class). Sore knee this morning...hoping it is from shoveling and not running related. Didn't get worse when I ran, so I am going to cautiously push through.
2/5 - 4 miles on treadmill
2/6 - Life day...too busy to squeeze in a run :-(
2/7 - 5.4 windy miles, but warm for Feb.
2/8 - Another life day. Wife's mother in hospital not well, so she is out of town...gotta get kids to school, etc.
2/9 - 4 miles on treadmill. Convinced all three kids to go to the Y with me after dinner.
2/10 - 2/14 - Nothing.
Wife is still out of town. I took kids there to see her and visit my MIL in the hospital over the weekend. Overate a lot of bad hospital cafeteria and fast food. Blech. I feel icky. Getting jealous of everyone's long runs over the weekend.
Also, I had to miss the Red Flannel Run on Saturday. It was 4° F at race time. Still, makes me super sad! It is the unofficial start of spring races around here. On a bright note, I did register for my first 2016 HM today. Now, I just gotta get back to my normal training schedule.
Gonna try to catch up on everyone's posts this afternoon.0 -
MorningGhost14 wrote: »
This is exactly why so people think runners are idiots. Normal people do not go "Oh, guess what? I fractured my leg but I still get to ride my bike and run 26 miles." I remember running a 30k trail race with stress fractures in both feet and wondering why my family was all worked up about it. For some reason runners don't think stress fractures are real fractures. I was like "Chill out mom.... I got a couple oxies, I will be fine." I made it, but it was a hellish run. Good luck... and maybe you want to stash that boot at the mid-point, just in case.ceciliaslater wrote: »Well, the doctor diagnosed a stress fracture in my fibula. I'm in a walking boot, and no running for 2 more weeks. I am allowed to take the boot off for cycling, though, so I should be able to keep some of my conditioning, at least. He said I should be able to run my marathon, but may have to run walk it, due to my unplanned time off. At least I'm not totally banned from doing it!
@ceciliaslater Sorry to read about the stress fracture! But at least you weren't ordered to rest completely.
@7lenny7 I hope the rest will cure whatever is wrong with that tendon. Kody's look in that photo is just heart-breaking! Dogs can do the sad puppy-eyes much too convincingly ^^
@MorningGhost14 Bah, who needs a trail when you got a view like that? Impressive "hill"!
@Janet510 Welcome! My first would would also be be to find yourself a run-walk interval program. C25K was already mentioned, but there's a few more out there - I recently fell in love with "Zombies Run", and they also have a 5k trainer app. Or just take a plain interval trainer app and start with "1 min walk/1 min run" for 30 min, with 1min longer running intervals the next week, that's what I did when I started running. Only with a stopwatch instead of an app ;-).
Make sure you have good running shoes, and run slow. You don't want to sprint, you want to go at a pace where you could still have a conversation without huffing and puffing.0 -
@skippygirlsmom - Yikes! That sounds scary! Hope Skip is OK!
@runner_girl83 - FWIW, I take very short strides. In profile, I don't look very much like a "runner", but the only injury/pain I have ever had is some minor plantar fasciitis and my knees get a little sore when it is time to replace my shoes. Short strides FTW.
@kateparry84 - Nice distance PR! Congrats!
@7lenny7 - Those eyes! How can you not cave?
@ceciliaslater - Oh no! Take care of yourself!
@louubelle16 - Ha! Been there!
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And I can't fathom the idea of winter peeing, because 1) I'd have to undress a couple layers, and 2) I don't want to STOP that long.MorningGhost14 wrote: »
Lol! That is more of a rite of passage than anything...louubelle16 wrote: »Oh, and I had to pee in a bush half-way round. I'm definitely a proper runner again now, haha!
My name is Dana, and I'm a runner-holic....0
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