April 2016 Running Challenge

All of you running races are making me a bit jealous/lazy (you're totally motivating me). I know I'm nowhere near being ready for my HM, but now I really want to run a 10k. There are none within 200 miles of me in the near future.

@Amandajs232 if it hurts you are doing it right ) Don't worry if you do it for a few weeks it will stop hurting so much. I couldn't roll my quads at first but now their just fine and I can relax my whole body weight on the foam roller.

I didn't run these days and I don't think I will run these days either but not running means one thing: BUY ALL THE SHOES

Adidas Supernova Glide boost 8


These bad boys were bought today and let me tell you, the traction on these is unreal. Went out in the night with them for 200-300 m. Continental rubber and I feel like I'm a truck. They are pretty cushy but that's why I bought them since I am on the heavier side and I need cushy for my runs. That boost foam really lives up to it's name. You can almost feel it push you forward. I can't wait to take them out for a longer spin. They also have a very wide finger box, so wide in fact that I thought they were too big but my big toe fits right. I was surprised how comfortable they felt as compare to my Nike that were pretty narrow.

Oh and even though I didn't run, my garmin indicates I walked 14k steps and 12.3 km today. I should go shopping more often

Beginners Luck 25k trail race today! Had a 6am start with rain. Became more scattered. Then severe thunderstorms rolled in. Lightning evreywhere. Flooding. And there's still around 80 runners currently on the course for the 55k! Free shower!! My time was 2:53 Elevation gain: 1,841ft.

4/1 - Easy 10.1mi @ 8:25/mi
4/2 - rest.
4/3 - 1mi fun hike for views of SLC. 400ft vertical.
4/4 - Snowboard 41.8mi 30,000ft, descent (not counted on April total), 55.8mph top speed.
4/5 - 7.3mi mountain (steep) run. About 2,000ft vertical, 14:31/avg. Medium effort.
4/6 - Rest
4/7 - 4.5mi easy w speed bursts 8:50 - 5:40/mi
4/8 - rest
4/9 - Beginners Luck 25k trail race (2:53)

April total - 39.1/153mi

16 km with the Local Running Club Core group. I was going for a Time and/or Distance minimum today ( 90 mins ~ 15km ) as this is my last long run before the HM next Saturday. Running with the same group that has done 2 HM's with me. 1:44:45. Might seem slow for 16 km but we were doing a hilly route out of the valley bottom. 2 km relatively flat River side trail then 5 km uphill - Rolling Hills - and 1 km along the Top of the Valley. Turned around and headed back for the Vehicle Parking Lot.
3 Different groups - 3 Different Paces/distance/start times. 32km, 20km and 16km.
I was in the Turtles with a new member of the club so lost a little pace just to help her confidence. Her longest run before today was 7 km so to more than double her distance breaks a lot of the general rules about increasing mileage but she swims and bikes so is in pretty darn good Cardio vascular condition. This will be her first HM so I understand her nerves/confidence issues since it is only my 3rd.

04/01 – 0.0 Km – 0.0 - 140 km
04/02 – 10. Km – 10 km- 130 km
04/03 – 8.0 Km – 18 km- 122 km
04/04 – 12 km – 30 km – 110 km
04/06 – 6.0 km – 36 km – 104 km
04/08 – 5.0 km – 41 km – 99 km
04/09 –16.0 km – 57 km – 83 km – YTD 447.8 km



Next week is pretty much a Taper as Saturday is my next HM.

I am new to the running, not that good at it, seems as though my body is not built for it. You eat big, before a run? or after? I am flat footed and seems as though I shake the ground like an elepant when I run. Any ideas what I am doing wrong?

@wesley58 Some people eat 1 hour before a run, some eat 3 hours before. I for one try to eat at least 2 hours before a run. The closer you get to the run the smaller you should eat. Eat mainly carbs. Leave the big meal for after the run. As for for your flat feet there are shoes for that, maybe you should go to a store that sells running shoes and ask people there, they should be able to recommend you shoes that are made for flat feet that support your arches so they don't collapse. As for stomping you need to learn to step lighter on the ground. This takes time don't worry. Just imagine you run on egg shells and try not to break them ) but a proper shoe for you will help a lot since you have flat feet. I would consider orthotics if shoes don't help

@EvgeniZyntx When it comes to legs I just roll everything. From glutes and going down to quads, hams calves and even shins sometime. Always have tight calves after a run and can't stretch those pretty good since calves are literally springs

I'm still plugging along... I'm hoping to do a 5k on the trails during the next week- that'll be the first time I do one outside as my others have been on the treadmill. I'm so happy to see sunny, spring-like weather in the 5 day forecast!

ugh I typed a long post and lost it

@ariceroni great HM super time especially in those conditions
@whatmerunning great HM for you too!!! congrats. Also congrats to your SIL - my first HM was 2:18 also
@mobycarp I agree with @ddmom0811 I want to follow you at Boston so we'll need your bib or something
@kristinegift sounds like a fun day
@robotfood wow great race, sounds wild!

Just a final shakeout run today, then racing the 70.3 in the morning.


4/1 - 0.5 mile (pre-lift warm-up)
4/2 - 6.5 miles (speedwork - 6 x 5 min threshold/1 min rest)
4/3 - 20 miles (8 super-easy, 7 easy, 5 mid-hard)
4/5 - 4 miles
4/6 - 8 miles (w. 6x1km repeats at 10K pace in middle)
4/8 - 2 miles

Total: 41 miles
Goal: 160 miles
Remaining: 119 miles

Upcoming races:
4/10 - Ironman 70.3 Florida
5/1 - Pittsburgh Marathon
9/25 - Ironman 70.3 Augusta
10/9 - Chicago Marathon (lottery TBD)
11/5 - Ironman Florida

@Amandajs232 it's normal to be sore from rolling. Just keep in mind to not foam roll directly on hip bones. And if you keep at it and it starts hurting or nothing changes after quite a while you should check with a doctor. It may be that's how your bone structure is and you may need to look at other things like orthotics. Anyway keep at it and don't rush it. 15 min a day is all you need and as usual make sure to take rest days. Every other day should be fine