August (2016) Running Challenge
Replies
-
-
@MNLittleFinn
The reason you feel hung over is because you are dehydrated. Doing a double, of which the harder session was in the heat, will really zap you. It's best to weigh pre & post run to determine water loss when running in the heat/humidity. It's important to get that back in you quickly along with simple and complex carbs & protien. I like fruit & whole wheat toast w/ almond butter. I also normally take my daily vitamin after a run as well to help replace lost minerals, etc. You also mentioned Nuun tablets, which are good to put in with the water you are trying to replace. Since you are still down 2 lbs this morning confirms that you didn't replace what you lost. It's only 32oz of water, but could be close to 3-4% of your bodies water.6 -
8/1 - Intended to run 4, but oversleeping and a thunderstorm kept it from happening :-(
8/2 - Bodypump class, followed by Abs/Core class. I may be too uncoordinated for this ab stuff...I feel like a bull in a china shop for sure.
@sunkisd1105 - Walk/run is a great way to get started! You'll find that there aren't rules here...do what works for you. If you run, you are a runner!
@kristinegift - Good luck with the new gig! Make us proud
@5512bf - Hahaha! I think that is a universal HS cross country story!
@ereck44 - Blisters UNDER your toenails?!? Ouch!
@Orphia - FWIW I don't usually taper before a HM, just go easier on pace / hills / intervals the final week.
@instantmartian - Thanks for the validation. This is my first "injury" and it has been frustrating...plus I am whiny.
2 -
@ereck44 - No, sweating should not make poison ivy spread. As long as you have washed your skin since coming into contact with it, it should not spread further (it's the oils from the plant that cause the irritation). However, sweating will likely make your existing rash itch worse. I'd suggest using rubbing alcohol on it after your post-run shower to help dry it out and calm the itch.1
-
8/1 - 6 miles
8/2 - 6 miles
12 out of 110 miles
3 -
So my plan is to increase by 10 miles each month...so for this month my goal will be 70 miles...I was only 0.06 from reaching it last month..so pretty achievable if stay focused and don't injure myself.
So I honestly didn't know that I ran 81+ miles in the July challenge...so 70 miles seems too low. I am going to change my goal to 85 miles. 90 seems too ambitious for me right now. Running really helps with relieving me from the stress of my job but I didn't know that I was running that much.
I have a bout of poison ivy that I got when I helped my husband try to cut up a tree that fell in the neighbor's yard. It is covering half of my face, neck and forearms. Will sweating make it spread? I am a little afraid to exercise now.
Oh awful on the poison ivy! @ceciliaslater is spot on, sweating won't make it spread. It crops up over days and gives the illusion that it's spreading. That's why so many people are adamant that it spreads.
If you have it on your face, I consider getting a shot and a medrol pack, ( see you're doc), so it doesn't affect your eyes and it should knock it out quick. I think I'd rather be on crutches than have a good bout with poison ivy!
81+ miles last month! Wow! You'll be hunting triple digits about the time the weather cools!2 -
After 4 days of consuming less than healthy stuff, I found that my performance in my runs were less than stellar. I always knew intellectually that poor fuel choices would equal crappy performance but it's a completely different scenario when you actually do it IRL. lol
Let's just say I'm super happy to be back to my regular routine which includes my meal plan. This morning's run was brutal. I hope that my runs for the rest of the week will be much better.
Also, since I ran 126.87 kms in July, I'm upping my goal this month to 150 kms.
Happy Tuesday everyone!
1/8: REST
2/8: 5.30 km + 20 mins yoga
Current PR : 5K in 35:06 / 10K in 1:17:??
Races:
6/8: Colour Vibe 5K
24/9: Obstacle Course “Coureur des bois”
20/10-01/11 : Zombies Run! App 2016 Fall Virtual Run
3 -
@Ereck44 though the poison ivy won't spread it will itch more if you sweat (or at least that is what I noticed). Skip just had some on her arm and leg, she was too far from a bathroom and had to go 10 feet off the trail while running so she's lucky that is the only place she got it. She used TECNU to wash it and they have a spray for after you wash it and it literally was dried up in days. I had it about 5 years ago from head to toe and I had never had it before in my life and I was a landscaper. I just assumed I wasn't allergic to it. I had antibiotics and steroid shots (3) trying to get rid of it it was horrible. So I agree with @elise4270 if you see it coming up in more places, especially the face go to the doctor.
@juliet3455 still laughing at the KY tape!
@kristinegift have a great day. Don't worry you get used to the daily grind.
@sunkisd1105 you can definitely track you miles walking
@9voice9 OMG you got fish heads stuck in my head! I'm dying here!
@shanaber thanks and someone else (ugh forgot who) thanks for the info on the Olympic medal.
@5512bf Skip wears Swiftwick and like you she swears by them.
1 -
I am in dire need of a solitary run. I have 3 adult children 24, 21, 21. They are all staying with me. My husband is not their father. Situation managed. But I really need a run.
On a high note: Alex ran 7.56 miles last night in 77 minutes, 90+° heat. He should be off to the Navy in February, and he is definitely going to be able to run the Jenks half in November! Unless the Navy collects him before then. Zero to 7 miles in 5-6 weeks? What?
5 -
@5512bf yup. Been drinking water and water with NUUN a lot this morning. I was pretty much expecting it to happen.....just glad I did the run last night...Dehydrated is better than struck by lightning!...LOL.....The pizza last night helped with the carbs and protein, but I'm going to be eating a bunch today.....Down a bunch of calories yesterday, and going to be making those up today.
On the weight thing, I was expecting the drop. I weigh myself daily, and use my weekly average as my "actual" weight.2 -
2/8/16 run 7.1 km
1/8/16 run 6.6 km
Target:13.7/70 km
@skippygirlsmom True. Just didn't want to keep my lifting session and long run on the same day. Getting a rest day tomorrow as I already ran tomorrow's goal today.2 -
8/1 - 40 mins total body strength + pilates, 20 min light cardio, stretching
8/2 - 3 mi walk - .75 mi of which was running intervals to test out my leg
Running Goal: 0 of 75 miles
Non-running goals: Take my strength training more seriously this month/Lose 5lbs (dang it!)
Confession: Last month I really slacked off on my strength training. I mean, I worked on it 3 times a week but mostly in the form of pilates and I just didn't push myself because I did it on my own a lot. So last night I made myself turn on Fitness Blender on youtube and actually follow a strength workout and a pilates workout. Because the thing is, on my own, I don't push out those last few reps, or go slow and check my form. I could tell my legs were toast afterwards, so YAY!
This morning, got up early for a walk outside because I'm trying not to break my new habit - getting up early to run - while I'm resting my leg this week. I went ahead and wore my running shoes so that I could do a little testing of my leg with a few run intervals. So between 1.5 miles and 2.25 miles I did about 5 little intervals of running. Felt so-so, but I'm going ahead with a few more days off. So 3 mi/45 min walk this morning.
So I took a shower for work, was all dressed and make up on and last minute started to blowdry my hair......and that's when I realized....I apparently spaced out in the shower and didn't wash my hair! I had just wet it, and then when I got out I sprayed leave-in conditioner. So my hair was all gross! I had to lean over the bathtub and wash my hair real fast and then leave for work with wet hair :-D
@Elise4270 Well, since running is out, I vote you go to Walmart, and take a joy ride in one of those electric scooters!
@sunkisd1105 Welcome to the group and combining walk/run miles is fine. Your goal is just that, YOURS
@MNLittleFinn I kinda gagged reading about your blister
5 -
08/01 - 4 miles
First run in a week last night and my knees felt okay. I'm experimenting with orthotics and knee straps while I work on building up strength in my hips, glutes and quads. I downloaded You Are Your Own Gym and am going to start doing that 3 days/week along with the stretches my PT gave me.
My goal for the month is to run 3 days a week, and somehow maintain half-marathon readiness throughout. I'm not sure how much fitness I've lost over the past couple months, but I assume I'll be fine if I can get in a long run every couple of weeks. I'm holding off on signing up for any other races until I start to feel better, so really just want to make it through September.
Upcoming races:
08/13: Magnuson Park 10k
08/20: Reykjavik 10k (what better way to explore a new city than by running it?)
09/10: Lake Chelan HM
09/17: Destination Woodinville HM5 -
KY Tape ... still laughing over that one.
@Elise4270 - Sounds brutal! You poor thing. Hang in there. That's so great about your son running so much!
@kristinegift - Welcome to the real world! Awesome you got a job though!
SO humid this morning. UGH - but did it.
8/1 - 5.1 miles
8/2 - 4.6 miles with intervals
Upcoming races
2/5/17 - Daytona Beach HM
2/26/17 - Disney Princess HM Orlando4 -
So, I'm finally back into the real world for just a day or two, and then back off for a little more travel. I've set my goal at 90 miles, but that may be over-reaching considering my schedule and the fact that I wound up not running at all yesterday, which wasn't a planned rest day.
I've been wiped out, though. Traveling seems to suck the life out of me. Also, last week I took a pretty bad tumble running my lake trail long run. I tripped on a tree root and flew several feet before belly-flopping onto the ground. I still have some residual soreness and bruising (and lots of road rash) from it. Then, while I was on my girl's weekend I took a (wait for it)...pole dancing class. Which is way less sexy and way more difficult than I imagined. I have bruises and sore arms from that, too! I've also crossed stripper off my list of part-time jobs to try while the kids are in school.
It's nice to see so many newbies--welcome! I hope you find this group as encouraging and insightful as I have. I'm sorry I haven't had time to post as much, but I'm reading and thinking of each one of you as you work your way through races and recoveries!
4 -
@ddmom0811- I hear ya on the humidity. I hate those days when I can feel it pooling in my lungs. Another one here this morning too! Ok Mother Nature...Enough already!
@kristinegift _ Congrats on the new job! I hope you don't have to do too much re-configuring of the running schedule. Real world jobs are certainly over rated!
So, I have a shoe question for those of you that like a cushioned, neutral shoe. What are your faves? I have been wearing Asics Kayanos forever. I mean FOREVER. I love the cushioning and the wide, roomy toe box. The thing is, I am a neutral runner and I can't help but think that there is a lighter shoe out there with less support that I could be wearing instead. I have tried so many different pairs of shoes in the past (Asics GT-2000, Saucony Grid Triumph, Brooks Ghost, Mizuno Wave Rider, etc.) and I can't find anything that works for me the way this shoe does. On one hand, I feel like " If it ain't broke, don't fix it" and I am tired of spending good money on shoes I don't like. On the other hand, sometimes this shoe feels a bit clunky and based on my stature and running style, all signs indicate that it is a bit more shoe than I need. Any thoughts?0 -
It was supposed to be a "rest day" but ended up taking part in a company basketball event, I think I spent more time rebounding than scoring!
1 -
@mbaker566 - Sorry to hear about getting stung! That's the worst. Hopefully your leg feels better soon!
@Elise4270 - Hang in there! I so admire your attitude while being sidelined - here's to the next few weeks of recovery flying by!
@greenolivetree - Ha, I've done that same thing before! Damn morning brain.
@5BeautifulDays - I took a pole dancing class for a friend's bachelorette party a few years ago. I was surprised at how hard it was!
@lporter229 - I'm interested to see the responses to this, too. I've gone between the Brooks Ghost, Asics Nimbus, Saucony Guide, and now in Asics GT-2000. Although, I think I keep switching shoes hoping my knee problems will magically disappear... realizing now that it's my lack of strength causing the problem, and not my shoes.
1 -
greenolivetree wrote: »
So I took a shower for work, was all dressed and make up on and last minute started to blowdry my hair......and that's when I realized....I apparently spaced out in the shower and didn't wash my hair! I had just wet it, and then when I got out I sprayed leave-in conditioner. So my hair was all gross! I had to lean over the bathtub and wash my hair real fast and then leave for work with wet hair :-D
@Elise4270 Well, since running is out, I vote you go to Walmart, and take a joy ride in one of those electric scooters!
RAMPAGE!
Too funny about the hair. I've missed rinsing soap or conditioner out.
Thanks to everyone putting up with me!2 -
@lporter229 I wear the Brooks Launch and love them. Skip just went from Asics Gel Noosa Tri to the Launch 3 and now picked up a pair of Brooks Hyperion. She ran with them this morning and LOVES them. She usually wears an insole but with these they pushed her foot too high to the top and she was afraid without it they wouldn't be cushioned enough or stable enough, but she said they were awesome. Plus they are pretty LOL
@5beautifuldays OMG you have had a rough time of it. Heal soon! Hey the pole dancing didn't happen if there are no pictures! just sayin' LOL3 -
Trying to see if I have my math right to keep my mileage close 40 40 miles this week, but under is OK.
Monday was 4 miles
"today" is/was 9 miles
Tomorrow I'm planning 4 (last week was 6, but last week I ran 7 on Tuesday)
Thursday will be about 8 or so (15 min warm up, 50 Steady State between 2:00 and 2:05 HM pace 15 min cool down)
Friday will be 4.
That leaves me 10-11 miles for Long Run on Saturday. Does that sound correct? Last 2 weeks, mileage was 40 and 38.3. Next week is a cutback week that I'm actually, kind of, looking forward to.2 -
Hi guys!
My name is Chandra and I am new to the running challenge. I am not aiming for distance, but rather consistency. I want to do three to four 5km runs a week for the month of August.
Logged in one 5km run today5 -
@lporter229
I'm an Adidas runner & switched from the Kayanos 18 months ago. The Adidas line for neutral is the Ultra Boost or the Energy Boost. For the lightweight racing flat it would be the Boston Boost or Adios Boost. A lot of women runners in my area wear them. The owner of the running store I use says she gets over 700 miles out of hers, but I'm only getting about 450-500 out of mine before I wear through the rubber into the foam. The research says the foam will not break down and should ride the same from mile 1 til you wear them out. I have no problem taking a new pair out of the box and running a long run in them they are so comfortable. They are incredibly cushioned however run about 1/2 - a full size smaller than the Asics. Fair warning, they are a little more narrow in the toe box but I was able to get use to that in a few weeks of running in them. The last pair of Asics Kayanos i got were about the same price as the Adidas, roughly 140-160 a pair.1 -
TattooedDolphinGirl78 wrote: »After 4 days of consuming less than healthy stuff, I found that my performance in my runs were less than stellar. I always knew intellectually that poor fuel choices would equal crappy performance but it's a completely different scenario when you actually do it IRL. lol
Let's just say I'm super happy to be back to my regular routine which includes my meal plan. This morning's run was brutal. I hope that my runs for the rest of the week will be much better.
Subject: Refueling and your diet as runners. Since a lot of you are talking about this, and I just answered 2 of the LDR's forum questions on a similar subject, I figure I throw in some of my personal observations.
BLUF: Running requires energy, run a lot and you use up a lot of your reserves. To replace those reserves, you need to eat them back.
A lot of you guys also are trying to lose weight at the same time. Losing weight means eating less calories than what you use in a day. So how do we as runners properly fuel ourselves and still maintain or lose to a healthy weight level?
WARNING: I am about to talk all sciency-like.
Body in catabolic mode = body is breaking down (usually breaking down reserves like fat and glycogen to use as energy but could also refer to the muscle and other tissue breaking down as you exercise).
Body in anabolic mode = body is repairing itself. (i.e glycogenesis which is turning sugar into carb reserves, gluconeogenesis which is turning non-carbs like fat and amino acids into sugar, and muscle sythesis which is muscle tissue repair and building).
In order to lose weight, you have to have your body be in a catabolic state for a great deal of time. This may be contrary to your goal of you recovering from a hard workout. That is because your body is only efficient in doing one of these things (catabolic or anabolic) one at a time.
If your goal is to improve your strength or endurance (strength training, tempo runs, increasing your mileage, speed work, ect) then you will want to create a lot of stress in the body which will put your body in a catabolic state for a short period of time and then followed by a lot of recovery with your diet supporting an anabolic state. To fuel your recovery properly, you will want to consume enough building blocks (protein for muscle growth, calcium and vit D for bone growth, certain helthy fats for harmone building) as well as plenty of calories to put your body into anabolic mode.
If your goal is to lose weight, then calories will have to decrease. But expect performance and recovery to be effected. That is because you will be in a state of catabolic (breaking down your fat and carb reserves to maintain energy levels). The less calories you consume, the longer you will be in a catabolic state and longer recovery will take.
But some catabolic actions are good for distance runners. Like breaking down fat and using it for fuel. But like anything, the body gets better at something the more it practices it. And the less you practice something, the less efficient your body gets at doing that function. So follow that principle, if you rely a lot on carbs (refueling carbs sufficiently), the less it relies on fat for fuel. The more you force your body to run when in a carb deficient state, the more efficient it becomes in using fat as fuel.
As your body gets used to becoming more of a fat burner than a carb burner, a lot of your runs will feel sluggush. That is because as a carb burner, your body has lost a lot of the ability of producing enough of the enzymes and harmones necessary to break down your stored fat and use it as a fuel source. It's more efficient at breaking down glycogen (carb) and using that to fuel your run.
Also, your body can use fat as fuel for your aerobic (less intense paced) runs. But once you workout at an anaerobic intensity (more faster/intense paced) you are forcing the body to burn your stored carbs. Burning fat for energy requires oxygen.
So if you are trying to lose weight, keep consumption of carbs lowered, but also keep your workouts at a lower intensity (more managable volume) and expect recovery to take longer. Expect to be very sluggush while your body gets used to this. But your body will transition within a couple of weeks. I know this first hand.
I regularly get up first thing in the morning and can run 9 miles at an easy pace without eating anything or drinking anything (except a cup of coffee). But when I first was running, I had to eat something before hand. I just got used to running without eating anything in the morning and my runs slowly felt a lot better.
If i know I have a hard workout coming up, like a hill run or tempo run, I make sure I am well fueled up the night before.
Protein is always high as well as the other building blocks your body requires. This is the case if you are losing weight or trying to build up your strength. This is what the body builders follow. During bulk cycles, bodybuilders eat a lot of calories and protein to gain muscle mass. During cut cycles, they eat less calories (to burn the fat) but keep protein high to maintain that muscle mass.
I figure I throw all of this out there. Sorry if this confuses anybody.6 -
KY Tape, is that for the really intense runs?3
-
Forgot to mention earlier for @shanaber that there's videos for how to apply the KT tape Like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2xYUxXrjxk
Welcome @chandanders
@skippygirlsmom I also forgot the other day to say I'm so jealous of Skip's shoes! I've seen those new Brooks and they're just so pretty!
@5BeautifulDays Pole dancing :-o1 -
@greenolivetree - Thanks for posting that - my KT tape arrives tomorrow!0
-
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions