The February 2016 Running Challenge
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Will run for beer. Add 2 for 21.5/25. Happy weekend!0
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_nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
@4leighbeeP I'm a firm believer in "there is no TOO weird" when it comes to running!
Otherwise, I would have probably felt like an idiot today: I had planned to try a new running route on the drive home tonight, so I changed into my running clothes at work, drove to the start point - and as soon as I got out of the car, my instantly frozen ears informed me I'd forgotten to pack a hat. I still wanted to run, so I managed to improvise a head-wrap-thingy with my work shirt and some hair ties to hold it in place. Apart from that moment mid-run when a sleeve came loose and slapped me in the face, it worked well enough. And while I'm willing to admit it might have looked slightly weird (okay, in all honesty, more like completely ridiculous), I don't think it was too weird.
@_nikkiwolf_ Haha! Nice improvisation, Macgyver!
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_nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
@4leighbeeP I'm a firm believer in "there is no TOO weird" when it comes to running!
Otherwise, I would have probably felt like an idiot today: I had planned to try a new running route on the drive home tonight, so I changed into my running clothes at work, drove to the start point - and as soon as I got out of the car, my instantly frozen ears informed me I'd forgotten to pack a hat. I still wanted to run, so I managed to improvise a head-wrap-thingy with my work shirt and some hair ties to hold it in place. Apart from that moment mid-run when a sleeve came loose and slapped me in the face, it worked well enough. And while I'm willing to admit it might have looked slightly weird (okay, in all honesty, more like completely ridiculous), I don't think it was too weird.
@_nikkiwolf_ Haha! Nice improvisation, Macgyver!
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@WhatMeRunning Well said and so true.WhatMeRunning wrote: »@cbro70 - Awesome! Congrats! There is no such thing as "Not much". There is running or not running. About the only time runners should consider a run to be "not much" is during a taper and wondering why they are bothering with what feels like ridiculously simple and too short of runs. But they never consider other peoples mileage as "not much" because everyone started somewhere. And after an off season or injury everyone is again starting back over.
@5BeautifulDays You had a plan and executed it, Great Result for a first HM. Like all runners you look back and realize all the little things that held you back - at the same time not giving yourself enough accolades for your accomplishment ( been there done that one or two dozen times ).
For your son I hope they are able to try the "Edmonton Protocol" where they do an IV infusion of Pancreatic Stem Cells for Type 1 Diabetes. Its not perfect but does seem to offer short/medium term reduction of severe symptoms.
@moyer566 Now that you have "signed up for a half marathon in door county" Go Girl Go no slagging
@whatang - The wise and experienced ones ( that's not me ) have spoken and I also believe you have lots of time. Between Christmas and New Years I seen an advertisement for a local HM on Feb 7. I took the Hal Higdon Training plan and based it on a Feb 1 Run day giving me a week extra in case of injury. So I didn't start on week 1-4 of the plan since I was already able to complete those runs without difficulty. Like everyone who does a training cycle I tweaked it to work into my work/life/recreation schedule but the basic concept was still entrenched in the plan.
@Becky_44 You are " One of Us ". It won't be long and you will be offering up information and tips to new runners based on your experiences. Heck I still consider myself a raw rookie but get the a-ha moment every once in a while when I see a question.
@_nikkiwolf_ LOL at the Improvised Hat-Ear protection. I think every runner probably has a story. I once seen a Lady cut the top off of her "Spare" toque and turn it into a Neck warmer.
@4leighbee Some one needs to sign you up for the Beer Mile. At my HM last weekend we had the Beer Olympics on the Saturday night before the Sunday Morning HM - Run into a local Craft Brewery Pub Everyone gets 4 samplers and a pint. Enjoy the samplers-discuss favorites- get a pint of the favorite and toss it down - out the door to the next Pub and repeat, out the door to the next pub and repeat. I managed 3 drinking pubs then was on water- some managed 4, some 5. I expected a really bad HM right from the first step but was good till 18km then started to struggle - dehydration?0 -
A short 7km tonight. First run since my HM last week end. Recovery - Life and Work got in the way this week. Giving me 93.2 km of my planned 140km, 3 running days left and 47 km needed to reach goal. Will probably come up short as I don't want to push pace-distance and push myself into an injury. Scheduled 4 Hills day with the local club tomorrow - I will probably only managed 3 as it is a lot of distance and vertical combined.
02/01 – 0.0 Km – 140 km – 150.8 Km
02/06 – 9.0 Km – 9.0 – 131 – 159.8 Km
02/07 – 21.1 Km – 30.1 - 109.9 – 180.9 Km Chilly Willy HM
02/08 – 6.0 Km – 36.1 - 103.9 – 186.9 Km
02/10 – 8.0 Km – 44.1 - 95.9 – 194.9 Km
02/13 – 9.0 Km – 53.1 – 86.9 – 203.9 Km
02/14 – 6.0 Km – 59.1 – 80.9 – 209.9 Km
02/17 – 6.0 Km – 65.1 – 74.9 – 215.9 Km
02/21 –21.1 Km – 86.2 – 53.8 – 238.0 Km Hypothermic HM
02/26 –7.0 Km – 93.2 – 46.8 – 245.0 Km0 -
@MorningGhost14 - Wow! that is a beautiful place to run. I just don't think I could run it all at once... maybe over the course of a year or so
I second or third or whatever this!WhatMeRunning wrote: »Oh crap, @Elise4270 you need to get that checked out so you can get a plan going. Hopefully it is not a fracture, but with swelling and discoloration like that I suspect you are going to need some downtime. We runners always need to think long term...like next season.
Where the f**k is March already?!?!? February is really pi$$ing me off with this injury crapola!!!
I hope everyone who is injured is felling better soon and out there running in March! @Elise4270 - so glad yours is 'just' tendinitis! So much better than a stress fracture!
@Virkati - whoohoo! to progress!!
@7lenny7 - our work scheduled sound similar. Don't know about you but I am pretty much done with mine - wish it were done with me though!
@5BeautifulDays - Congratulations on your HM!! YaY - you did it!! and with a ton of insight! I know it is terribly difficult with your son but things will soon be in to a routine again and hopefully some runs are a part of that new normal to help keep you sane!Take care and know we are all here for you!!
Almost got hit by a car this morning crossing the street (in a cross walk). I have to cross twice and going the direction I chose to go first probably save my life. One car stopped giving a sense of security to cross, unfortunately the 2nd closer car just zoomed on through without even slowing. Have to say all the drivers in the other stopped cars were pretty shocked. The good news though is that my trail entrance is not back open so I can come home that way without having to loop all the way around.
We are off to Seattle tomorrow for a few days. I may try to get in a run while there but If it will be an extended, 4 day rest period.
Date..........Miles.........Total
02/01.......4.15..........4.15 - Treadmill run at the hotel
02/02.......0.00..........4.15
02/03.......3.55..........7.70 - Treadmill run at the hotel
02/04.......0.00..........7.70
02/05.......4.12........11.82 - Yay for running outdoors!
02/06.......0.00........11.82
02/07.....13.20........25.02 - Surf City HM
02/08.......4.50........29.52 - + Agility
02/09.......6.10........35.62 - +Strength Training
02/10.......0.00........35.62
02/11.......4.32........39.94 - +Strength Training
02/12.......0.00........39.94
02/13.......7.22........47.16
02/14.......2.00........49.16 - Dog Beach Valentine run
02/15.......0.00........49.16 - + Agility
02/16.......5.18........54.34 - +Strength Training
02/17.......0.00........54.34
02/18.......5.34........59.68 - +Strength Training
02/19.......0.00........59.68
02/20.....13.34........73.02 - Divas HM
02/21.......0.00........73.02
02/22.......4.54........77.56 - + Agility
02/23.......5.08........82.64 - +Strength Training
02/24.......0.00........82.64
02/25.......5.09........87.73 - +Strength Training
02/26.......5.22........92.95 - GOAL
These are my upcoming races, let me know if you are going to be running too:
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A puppy picture from agility last weekend. Hobbes the Vizsla really can fly
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@WhatMeRunning @5BeautifulDays @michable @Elise4270 @juliet3455 thanks so much for the encouragement and advice. I think I will take the plunge and sign up for that half! Having never done much in the way of organised running and "real" races, I really do appreciate you taking the time to give me the push I needed
1 mile slow warm up this morning, followed by 5k Parkrun. Got a pb - 24:08 - which I really wasn't expecting given that I did 7 miles last night. I think it helped that the supposed 28 minute pacer went out of the gate like an absolute demon, she ran the first mile in something like 7:50! I do pity the people that thought they were supposed to be keeping pace with her. I was planning to just sort of noodle along and come in around 25-26 minutes, but the whole field was just caning it as a result of this pacer so I just went with it. By the time I hit mile 2 at 15:26 I just thought screw it, might as well keep it up and see how I do!
Great moment at the start too. There was a lady running with a dog and when everyone got going he got a bit excited and just took off, dragging his owner with him. The sight of her disappearing into the distance wailing at her dog to stop was a pretty comical way to start the morning
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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
2/16: 5 miles
2/17: 5 miles (am), 12 miles (pm)
2/18: 8 miles (am), 6 miles (pm) with the Thursday crew
2/19: Rest day!
2/20: 8.5 miles
2/21: 16 miles
2/22: 6 miles with Joe to Go crew
2/23: XT: 12 miles stationary bike
2/24: 10 miles
2/25: No AM run, 6 miles PM with Thursday crew
2/26: Rest day!
2/27: 10 miles
Well..... today's run was a mixed bag. Bright sunshine, cold but no wind so it felt nice. I started off pretty sluggish, and then at about 1.7 miles... BOOM! Biffed it on a corner I run all the time in front of three cars stopped at a light. (I'm happy to report my immediate reaction to a fall is: "F***ing seriously?!"). Didn't think it was too bad til blood started dripping down my hand. So I ran a quarter mile to the 7-11 to do some initial rinsing of dirt, stuff toilet paper in my sleeve and then be on my way... because I was meeting up with a teammate to run the second 5 miles of my run! I showed up only 5 minutes late, and we had a good laugh about the fall.
The injury didn't hurt much in the cold, but now that I'm inside... ouch! Cleaning 'em out and dreading taking a shower because the hot water, shampoo, etc. is going to be a b****. My tights (thank goodness I was wearing tights and not capris today!!) didn't rip or even really scuff, but I have some scrapes and bruising on my left knee anyhow. My fave long sleeve protected my hands pretty good (had my hands in thumbholes, so sleeves were over my hands for the most part), but it got a little ripped in a place or two near the hands. Not a big deal. And once I get the blood out, it'll be almost good as new!
I literally have not fallen on a run in at least 4, if not 5, years. It wasn't as bad as I remember, or as bad as it could have been!, but still... I'll stay vertical whenever I can, thanks!
Upcoming races:
3/12: Run o' the Mill 5K
4/3: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon
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kristinegift wrote: »
Well..... today's run was a mixed bag. Bright sunshine, cold but no wind so it felt nice. I started off pretty sluggish, and then at about 1.7 miles... BOOM! Biffed it on a corner I run all the time in front of three cars stopped at a light. (I'm happy to report my immediate reaction to a fall is: "F***ing seriously?!"). Didn't think it was too bad til blood started dripping down my hand. So I ran a quarter mile to the 7-11 to do some initial rinsing of dirt, stuff toilet paper in my sleeve and then be on my way... because I was meeting up with a teammate to run the second 5 miles of my run! I showed up only 5 minutes late, and we had a good laugh about the fall.
.. I'll stay vertical whenever I can, thanks!
Oh thats aweful! Least I gotta medal for mine.. Hope it's not enough to cut into your miles!
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@Elise4270 That's gnarly! I understand why it's kept you out of the game for a while! Ouhc!
I should still be ok for my 20 tomorrow. I'll keep an eye on it. But the fall didn't even break my tights; I think the pressure just broke the skin. My hands definitely took the brunt of it.
Another fall story: My team leader fell on a run before a wedding a few months ago (tripped over a wire) and cut her knee open. She bandaged it and went to the wedding, then after went to the ER back home and she had to have stitches and take something like 8-10 weeks off running. I was surprised you couldn't see bones in the pics she posted on Twitter. Very nasty stuff!0 -
kristinegift wrote: »@Elise4270
Another fall story: My team leader fell on a run before a wedding a few months ago (tripped over a wire) and cut her knee open. She bandaged it and went to the wedding, then after went to the ER back home and she had to have stitches and take something like 8-10 weeks off running. I was surprised you couldn't see bones in the pics she posted on Twitter. Very nasty stuff!
Yikes! That's bad. The fall I had didn't tear my tights either. I was surprised. Glad its just your hands, they'll probably just be a bit stiff. Way better than it could have been for you.0 -
Date Miles MTD ------ ----- ----- Feb 02 4.4T 4.4 Feb 20 3.7 8.1 Feb 21 3.7 11.8 Feb 23 3.7T 15.5 Feb 24 3.9T 19.4 Feb 27 5.3 24.7
The road back from my Morton's Neuroma or whatever the hell that was seems to be progressing. I may finish out the month with 30 miles or so. Looking forward to the March Challenge! When does that link go up?
@kristinegift OOWWWW!!! Hope that heals up fast!0 -
Ouch @kristinegift and @Elise4270, those look bad. I'm such a wimp when there's blood involved, I cry like a baby even if it's not really that bad.
I hate to be a story-topper, but I think my running fall will go down as the most moronic of all. I was doing a sprint during some fartlek training, about this time last year, and completely stacked it on a loose paving slab. I was thrown forward by the fall, using my hands (and my face!) to brace myself when I landed. I had to have 2 stitches in my chin, fractured 2 fingers in 3 places and cracked two ribs. I couldn't run or do any sort of exercise for 3 months, breathing was absolute agony
So yeah, don't fall over when running really fast. That is the epitome of stupid.
Anyway, did my 10km run today and was really happy with my time. I was determined to use this as a practice of half-marathon pace, because it's one thing practicing it in training but it's another not to get caught up in the excitement of race day and go out too fast. I did pretty well, I was only 30 seconds too fast for my overall time, but my pace was inconsistent in some parts. I actually took it a bit too slow and had to pick up my pace for the last km.
I'm looking forward to my kind-of-cutback week next week though, I've managed to get this far without injury which is great but I don't want to push it too far given how prone I am. I will make my next run super short to recover from my heaviest fortnight in over a year, so I will be just over target for this month. I haven't met a monthly target in about 6 months, so I'm very pleased with this!
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
15th February - 7.04 miles
16th February - 30 mins cross-train
17th February - 2.18 miles (dreadmill) + 15 mins cross-train
20th February - 3.09 miles
21st February - 8.39 miles
23rd February - 3.07 miles
25th February - 5.74 miles
27th February - 6.17 miles (10km race)
MTD - 48.58/50miles
Upcoming races:
19th Mar - Spring Riverside 10km
3rd Apr - Paddock Wood Half Marathon
8th May - Run Hackney Half Marathon0 -
@louubelle16 ouch! Oh that's awful!0
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@louubelle16 Oh man!! That sounds very painful! The last time I fell, I scraped the heels of my hands pretty bad and my knees and my chin. Explaining the scrapes on my face for the few days afterward was embarassing. I feel for you!0
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@kristinegift - ouch!
@5BeautifulDays - nice race report. Hope your son is doing better. One day at a time.
I won't hit my goal but I'm fine with it. Since I tapered and then recovered and did a lot of biking, it's fine.
I'm doing a 63 mile bike ride on 3/13 so will not run quite as much right before and after. But I'm going to try for 75 again. After all, 2 more days in the month and my Spring Break starts the 24th (thank goodness!) so I may be able to run more at the end of the month.
Congrats to all you goal hitters and seekers!
Feb 1 - 4.27
Feb 2- repairing/recovery day.
Feb 3 - Strength training 4.5 miles
Feb 4 - rest
Feb 5 - Strength training
Feb 6 - 34 mile bike ride
Feb 7 - 13.1 HM - New PR 2:18:57!!!
Feb 8 - 3.05 mile recovery run.
Feb 9 - 1 hour spinning class
Feb 10 - Strength training
Feb 11 - 6 miles
Feb 12 - recovery day
Feb 13 - 34 mile bike ride
Feb 14 - 36 mile bike ride
Feb 15 - 7.5 miles
Feb 16 - 3.6 miles
Feb 17 - strength training
Feb 18 - 5.04 miles + 1 hour spinning class
Feb 19 - strength training
Feb 20 - 34 mile bike ride
Feb 21 - 35 mile bike ride
Feb 22 - 4.5 miles
Feb 23 - 4.5 miles
Feb 24 - strength training
Feb 25 - 4.5 miles
Feb 26 - strength training
Feb 27 - 34 mile bike ride
3/3 Orlando City Soccer 5K0 -
Went for a little walk today (2.5 miles). Felt fine. Prob could resume most of life (at a slightly slower pace), but I'm gonna keep (at some some of) the off-days from the FMLA paperwork.0
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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
2/15 4 miles - 115.25 << Second run of the day. I hate cold rain.
2/16 10 miles - 125.25
2/17 5 miles - 130.25
2/18 11 miles - 141.25
2/19 6.2 miles - 147.45
2/20 16 miles - 163.45
2/21 REST DAY
2/22 8.5 miles - 171.95
2/22 4 miles - 175.95 << Another daily double
2/23 8 miles - 183.95
2/23 4 miles - 187.95 << Another daily double
2/24 6.2 miles - 194.15
2/25 8 miles - 202.15
2/25 4 miles - 206.15 << Another daily double
2/26 6.2 miles - 212.35
2/27 16 miles - 228.35
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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@kristinegift & @Elise4270 Ouch for both of you's. I think I rather have a really serious gaping wound than those scrapes. At least the big wounds are so bad that you do nerve damage and can't feel it. But those scrapes just look like they sting real bad.0
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Five miles in today for 26.5/25 (late start) - knees are giving me trouble; wish I could snap my fingers and ten pounds would just drop off. Running comfortably and racing: my greatest motivation for losing a little weight.0
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@louubelle16 I fell in high-school when we did trials on gym class. It was a 50 m sprint and I fell half way. Sprained my wrist (which still sometimes hurts by this date, never healed properly). Luckily nothing else major except bruises and scratches.
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@AdrianChr92 Ouch! Bruise to the ego! My last fall that I took, I sprained my wrist. Right before midterms. So fun
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Almost got hit by a car this morning crossing the street (in a cross walk). I have to cross twice and going the direction I chose to go first probably save my life. One car stopped giving a sense of security to cross, unfortunately the 2nd closer car just zoomed on through without even slowing. Have to say all the drivers in the other stopped cars were pretty shocked. The good news though is that my trail entrance is not back open so I can come home that way without having to loop all the way around.
That sort of thing really gets your heart rate up, even when you've been running a while! I'm glad you're okay.
The worst driver behavior I've seen was on a training run in Mendon Ponds Park. In the late part of a marathon training distance, a car moved all the way into the other lane to give us room . . . and the jerk in an SUV behind them passed on the right, in the traffic lane right next to us.
That wasn't all that great a physical danger, as we had enough shoulder to stay out of the jerk's way in single file. But it was striking, because this was a major training program event. Anyone leaving the park at that time should have been a runner who had already completed a shorter assignment than we were running. You'd think they would know better.
Since then, I've decided that the safest thing I can do is assume all drivers are inobservant, self-centered maniacs. That way, I won't have very many unpleasant surprises. At least, not until I encounter an *observant*, self-centered maniac.0 -
@5BeautifulDays - Congratulations on finishing your first half, and on learning stuff from it. As to water and fuel, those will become more important when you're running for time rather than running just to finish. I think I took one gel in my first half; I expect to take 2 in a half now and would not be shocked if I happen to need 3. There are a couple of theories with carrying water. Some runners don't like to carry it because they think the extra weight slows them down. I like to carry it because I think I lose less time from the added weight than I would from using the water stops on the course. I'm not very efficient at drinking from a wax paper cup while running at race pace, and I have no real opportunity to practice outside races. In a full marathon, I will be compelled to take water from the water stops as much as possible because I can't carry enough to last 26 miles; but I can make it through a half in reasonable weather on the 20 ounces (~1.2 litres) that I carry on my hydration belt.0
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01-Feb: 8.61 miles
02-Feb: 4.26 miles
03-Feb: 3.11 miles
04-Feb: 4.32 miles
05-Feb: 4.75 miles
06-Feb: 9.28 miles
07-Feb: <Life Day>
08-Feb: 4.78 miles
09-Feb: 7.48 miles
10-Feb: 3.47 miles
11-Feb: 0.00 miles plus 2.12 miles (walk)
12-Feb: 4.69 miles
13-Feb: 7.62 miles
14-Feb: <Life Day>
15-Feb: 6.74 miles
16-Feb: 7.52 miles
17-Feb: 3.29 miles
18-Feb: 8.80 miles
19-Feb: 4.40 miles
20-Feb: 9.91 miles
21-Feb: <Life Day>
22-Feb: 7.64 miles
23-Feb: 4.44 miles
24-Feb: <Surgery>
25-Feb: <Recuperation>
26-Feb: <Recuperation>
27-Feb: <Recuperation> but 5.66 miles (walk)
28-Feb: <Life Day>
29-Feb:
Yes, I am claiming walking miles. Always have, always will. But especially when they get me over the goal. Still prob NOT gonna run anymore this month. Just lots of walking. We'll see what March holds....
Upcoming Races:
19-Mar: Cherry Blossom 10K, Macon, GA
02-Apr: Run 2 End Alzheimer's 10.5K, Bonaire, GA
16-Apr: Running for Ronald 10K or 15K, Macon, GA
04-Jul: Peachtree Road Race 10K, Atlanta, GA0 -
@5BeautifulDays - Congratulations on finishing your first half, and on learning stuff from it. As to water and fuel, those will become more important when you're running for time rather than running just to finish. I think I took one gel in my first half; I expect to take 2 in a half now and would not be shocked if I happen to need 3. There are a couple of theories with carrying water. Some runners don't like to carry it because they think the extra weight slows them down. I like to carry it because I think I lose less time from the added weight than I would from using the water stops on the course. I'm not very efficient at drinking from a wax paper cup while running at race pace, and I have no real opportunity to practice outside races. In a full marathon, I will be compelled to take water from the water stops as much as possible because I can't carry enough to last 26 miles; but I can make it through a half in reasonable weather on the 20 ounces (~1.2 litres) that I carry on my hydration belt.
I'm with you on the water. I use a hand-held bottle, so I use the pocket to carry gels/dried fruit, and then I can have my own sports drink. I try to drink water at the water stops, but I end up sloshing it all over myself no matter how hard I try. So half the time I just run through the middle and drink my own; I only start drinking from aid stations when the crowds thin and it's not such a cluster. I agree that it doesn't really slow me down; I train with it so it's not as if it is an extra race day burden.0 -
February Running Totals (miles)
[1/31 – 14.01 easy with hills]
2/1 – 6.08 easy + 4 strides
2/2 – 9.73 warm up, speed work, cool down
2/3 – 6.30 group run
2/4 – 11.04 long speed work
2/5 – scheduled rest day
2/6 – 15.00 long speed work
Weekly total 62.16 vs. target 62
2/7 – 11.35 easy 1.5 hour
2/8 – 5.96 easy + 4 strides
2/9 – 11.08 warm up, speed work, cool down
2/10 – 6.01 easy
2/11 – 11.75 warm up, speed work, cool down
2/12 – scheduled rest day
2/13 – 22 on inside track
Weekly total 68.15 vs. target 68
2/14 – 12.64 easy 100 minutes
2/15 – 6.06 easy
2/16 – unplanned rest day – Winter Storm Olympia
2/17 – 9.53 long speed work
2/18 – 14 long speed work
2/19 – 4.03 easy instead of planned rest day
2/20 – 10.18 easy + 6 light workout
Weekly total 62.43 vs. target 62
2/21 – 9.83 warmup, 2 x 5K at MP, cooldown
2/22 – 6.10 easy + 4 strides
2/23 – 10.20 warm up, speed work, cool down
2/24 – rescheduled rest day
2/25 – 7.57 aborted speed work
2/26 – extra rest day
2/27 – 13.95 with 8:30 pace group
Weekly total 47.65 vs. target 68; recovery from bad cold needed rest
February total to date – 226.38
Goal – 62 or 68 miles per week, per training plan
Expected February total - 262 to 265 miles
Today's notes – The cold that aborted Thursday's speed workout turned nasty on Friday. I reported off sick from work and spent most of Friday horizontal. Didn't know until I got up this morning whether I'd be able to run at all, but I felt good enough to get dressed and show up to pace for the training group. The senior 8:30 pacer was out, and no one wanted a 8:00 pace, so I paced the 8:30 group. Slowing down that much was a good thing for me today.
My training assignment was 20-22 miles with hills. The program called for me to pace 7, 12, or 14 miles. The original plan was to pace 14 miles and go run hills for the rest of my training assignment. The weather feed reports a temperature of 27° F (-3° C), but it felt colder to me while standing around waiting to start. It got better when we got moving. This week, we hit several stop lights red. That's usually annoying, but for me this was a good week for that to happen. I got to feeling better after the first 3 or 4 miles, and it turned into a pleasant run.
At mile 13, my Garmin reported low battery. Say what? I've had power issues, but low batter in under 2 hours is ridiculous! Sure enough, the battery died entirely shortly before we finished the assigned route. The last mileage I saw on the watch before it died was 13.83, and I estimate it would have been 13.95 when we finished.
I had been debating whether I should run another 8 miles of hills. If the Garmin had behaved as expected, I might have done so. But not having my tech toy, plus the nagging doubt that I might make the remnants of a cold worse if I pushed too hard, made the decision. I called it a day at 14 miles including a few baby hills.
In theory, I could have gone and run another 8 miles after recharging the Garmin. In practice, time and circumstance got in the way and I became more convinced that treating today conservatively was the right thing to do. So the week came in short, and the day came in short. But I feel better now than I did in the morning, and I expect to feel better yet tomorrow morning.
Hopefully tomorrow I can be back on track with the scheduled training plan.
Upcoming races:
March 12, 2016 Johnny's Runnin' of the Green 5 mile (Rochester, NY)
March 26, 2016 Spring Forward Distance Run 15K (Mendon, NY)
April 18, 2016 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA)
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@MobyCarp - Not sure if all races are the same, but at each of the fulls I have run I carried my water bottle allowing me to skip several aid stations. When it was empty I asked for a refill at the next aud station. Each time the had pitchers they were using to fill cups and just filled my bottle from the pitchers. I wanted to beat the cutoff times!!
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