August (2016) Running Challenge

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  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
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    3 miles this morning. Last night I thought I'd get up and do my 5 miler with the 3 miles of hill repeats in the middle. Then this morning I thought let's do 4 miles rolling hill route. Then I started running and thought, how about the same flat 3 miles I did Mon and Wed? :D Roving pains today. First my left hamstring. Then top of right leg like sit bone area. Then left Achilles area. And the burning shoulders again. Ugh. That's the worst! Why are my shoulders burning? I can't still be that sore from body weight exercise can I? It's not like I never workout.

    I'm really thinking about trying out a new pair of shoes and see if some more cushioning feels better for me. It's hard to justify because my shoes looks great and don't have super high miles yet. My Nike Pegasus are under 200 miles since Jan because I only wear them for shorter runs when I'm running consecutive days. My Ghost 7 are only 240 since Jan but I wore them about a month or two last fall before I got my Garmin and started tracking miles. So maybe 270 or could be 300. I really don't know.

    Neither the Pegasus or the Ghost 7 were ever cushion-y to start with. The Ghost 7 are my first "real" running shoes. Prior to this I ran in whatever I had (some Skechers to start and then some Puma). When I got the Ghost my first thought was what is the big freakin' deal about these Brooks shoes? LOL They just felt so not cushion-y. But then I ran in them and they did feel spring-y and I decided I liked that spring. They still feel spring-y compared to the Nike.

    Anyway, I have 3 Brooks shoes in the closet bought for cheap over the summer and I'm dying to try out something else!

    Back in a bit to post some replies :)
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Date Miles today - Miles for August
    8/1 9 miles - 9
    8/1 4.5 miles - 13.5 << Daily Double
    8/2 9 miles - 22.5
    8/2 4 miles - 26.5 << Daily Double
    8/3 5 miles - 31.5
    8/4 9 miles - 40.5
    8/4 4 miles - 44.5 << Daily Double
    8/5 5.25 miles - 49.75
    8/6 20.97 miles - 70.72
    8/7 REST DAY
    8/8 7 miles - 77.72
    8/8 4 miles - 81.72 << Daily Double
    8/9 9 miles - 90.72
    8/9 5 miles - 95.72 << Daily Double
    8/10 5 miles - 100.72
    8/11 9 miles - 109.72
    8/11 5 miles - 114.72 << Daily Double
    8/12 5 miles - 119.72

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    Upcoming races:
    UAH 8K - 3/6 <<< 34:33 3 in AG
    Oak Barrel HM - 4/2 <<<< 1:38:00 3 in AG
    Bridge Street HM - 4/10 <<< 1:36:33 3 in AG
    PEO-AVN Team Day 5K - 5/4 <<< 19:10 (2.9 mi) 1 in AG 5 OA
    Cotton Row Run 10K - 5/30 << 44:57 PR
    Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler 6/25 << 1:20:22 1 in AG & 15 OA
    Rocket City Marathon - 12/10
  • TattooedDolphinGirl78
    TattooedDolphinGirl78 Posts: 5,214 Member
    edited August 2016
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    Dreadmill was okay for my run this morning, better than being outside. Still feeling a little nauseous from yesterday's heat exhaustion (I think that's what it was).

    Happy TGIF!!!

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    1/8: REST
    2/8: 5.30 km + 20 mins yoga
    3/8: 5.38 km + 20 mins yoga
    4/8: 5.39 km + 20 mins yoga
    5/8: 5.43 km + 20 mins yoga
    6/8: 4.50 km (Walked Colour Vibe due to terrain on course, and it wasn`t even a true 5K)
    7/8: 6.05 km + 20 mins yoga
    8/8: 5.37 km + 20 mins yoga (New PR! 5K in 34:31)
    9/8: REST (early morning meeting; walked all over instead)
    10/8: 5.40 km + 20 mins yoga (New PR! 5K in 33:59)
    11/8: 5.42 km + 20 mins yoga
    12/8: 5.16 km + 20 mins yoga
    13/8:
    14/8: REST
    15/8:
    16/8:
    17/8:
    18/8:
    19/8:
    20/8: REST
    21/8:
    22/8:
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    27/8:
    28/8: REST
    29/8:
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    31/8:

    Current PR: 5K in 33:59 / 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

    @Orphia

    Here is the yoga sequence I do following my runs: (I generally do 5-8 breaths for each unless pressed for time)

    1. Crescent Moon (side bend): arms above head, arms on opposite elbows
    2. Neck rolls
    3. Shoulder rolls
    4. Wrist rolls
    5. Horizontal arm stretch: arm folded over chest and the other arm holding it in place to stretch the shoulder
    6. Vertical arm stretch: arm up in the air, then fold down so hand is going down back, other hand holding elbow for stretch on tricep
    7. Pec stretch: I either hold both hands together behind my back and try to bring them up as high as I can in the air OR I brace my arm on a wall
    8. Upside down hand/arm stretch: this one is taking your hand with opposite one, inner forearm towards the ceiling, and pulling the hand back
    9. Forward Bend Pose
    10. Arm swings
    11. Table-Top Fold Pose (otherwise known as Half-Forward Bend Pose)
    12. Standing Spinal Twist
    13. Leg Stretch: brace your hands on the wall and lunge forward to stretch back leg
    14. Dancer Pose
    15. Extended Triangle Pose
    16. Reverse Triangle Pose
    17. Downward Dog
    18. Pigeon Pose
    19. Back to Downward Dog into Plank
    20. Sphinx Pose or Cobra Pose
    21. Cat/Cow Posture
    22. Child's Pose
    23. Thunderbolt Pose: sitting with legs underneath your bum
    24. Butterfly Pose
    25. Corpse Pose

    Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. :smile:
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited August 2016
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    Date Miles today - Miles for August
    8/1 9 miles - 9
    8/1 4.5 miles - 13.5 << Daily Double
    8/2 9 miles - 22.5
    8/2 4 miles - 26.5 << Daily Double
    8/3 5 miles - 31.5
    8/4 9 miles - 40.5
    8/4 4 miles - 44.5 << Daily Double
    8/5 5.25 miles - 49.75
    8/6 20.97 miles - 70.72
    8/7 REST DAY
    8/8 7 miles - 77.72
    8/8 4 miles - 81.72 << Daily Double
    8/9 9 miles - 90.72
    8/9 5 miles - 95.72 << Daily Double
    8/10 5 miles - 100.72
    8/11 9 miles - 109.72
    8/11 5 miles - 114.72 << Daily Double
    8/12 5 miles - 11 9.72



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    Upcoming races:
    UAH 8K - 3/6 <<< 34:33 3 in AG
    Oak Barrel HM - 4/2 <<<< 1:38:00 3 in AG
    Bridge Street HM - 4/10 <<< 1:36:33 3 in AG
    PEO-AVN Team Day 5K - 5/4 <<< 19:10 (2.9 mi) 1 in AG 5 OA
    Cotton Row Run 10K - 5/30 << 44:57 PR
    Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler 6/25 << 1:20:22 1 in AG & 15 OA
    Rocket City Marathon - 12/10
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
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    @greenolivetree - I run in the Brooks Ghost as well. If you like it, you may find the Saucony Ride similar, with a little more "drop" and the Asics Cumulus similar, but more cushion-y. I find I need to get the Ride 1/2 size larger than normal. FWIW.
  • 5512bf
    5512bf Posts: 389 Member
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    8/1 - 2.23 - HS XC Practice
    8/2 - 6.0 - Easy
    8/2 - 4.15 - Easy
    8/3 - 15.03 - Easy
    8/4 - 6.0 - Recovery
    8/5 - 11.06 Easy + 3.47 @ MP XC Practice
    8/6 - 7.0 Easy W/ 10 x 160M Strides
    8/7 - 10.22 MP
    8/8 - 4.38 Recovery
    9/9 - 9.53 Easy
    9/10 - 11.05 VO2Max workout with 6x600 w/ 400 recovery @ 5k pace.
    9/11 - 6.02 Recovery
    8/12 - 12.49 - Easy w/ 6.3 @ MP

    Total 108.64 of 285 miles

    Got hammered with rain again today during my run, which wasn't a bad thing because it helped keep me cooled down from the oppressive heat & humidity. It was 73 degrees at 5:15 this morning when I started with 95% humidity. Fortunately it started to rain less than a mile into the run and continued through the first 6.2 miles. I had xc practice again this morning so after I finished with the first half i jumped in the car to get the kids started on their workout which was 1 hour easy running. I ran with a few of the slower kids and paced them at 9:00 miles for 2 of our 5k loops totaling 6.3 miles. Fairly pleased with the run and it was nice to talk to someone to help pass the time of clicking off mile after mile. I've run 95% of my miles this cycle alone. We are suppose to have a cold front move in this evening and get into the mid to lower 60's for a week of early morning lows. I promise to try and not rub it in too much. :)
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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    Spoiler alertt!!!!

    Watching the Olympics T&F. Good night women's 10k 29:17 holy crap! She beat the men's good medal time from the London Olympics.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2016
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    Women's WR 10000 meters set by Ayana of Ethiopia! 29.17.46

    What's your 10 PR? Haha!

    Mines 1.04.xx.xx haha!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2016
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    @skippygirlsmom I think they'll be some conversations about her having to pass 4 wide on that last stretch. Come on girls! Runners are better than that, thin out! Make way!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited August 2016
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    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    What is up with this? I post my runs now and it says it won't appear until its approved?

    Maybe it's a new MFP filter. You are owner of threads that get a lot of feedback. Perhaps they are trying to make sure your not string it up? You could always ask them. I'm not seeing it, least I'm not seeing it yet. It may be rolling out for all of us.

    Where is my "member" designation too?
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
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    1-stung by a bee yesterday. was told i shouldn't run today :(
    2-leg was doing well but woke up in pain this morning and a little swelling, putting run off till tomorrow just in case.
    3-1.66 mi and an 1hr of foam rolling class.
    4-nothing
    5-nothing yet. aerial yoga or a run maybe-might have a kidney infection. i have to wait for results
    6-nothing
    7-renfair. i walked 5 miles but no running
    8-slept in-recovering from faire
    9-back and neck seizing up :frowning: and i was up early and everything
    10-2.01mi and 1 hour foam rollling
    11-nope
    12-aerial hammock or run tonight


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  • Shellanfit
    Shellanfit Posts: 261 Member
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    August 11 5km
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
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    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Women's WR 10000 meters set by Ayana of Ethiopia! 29.17.46

    What's your 10 PR? Haha!

    Mines 1.04.xx.xx haha!

    Mines 52:19 for an official event. That is smoking fast! I can't imagine that pace for 1000m, let alone a 10k.
  • 5512bf
    5512bf Posts: 389 Member
    edited August 2016
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    karllundy wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Women's WR 10000 meters set by Ayana of Ethiopia! 29.17.46

    What's your 10 PR? Haha!

    Mines 1.04.xx.xx haha!

    Mines 52:19 for an official event. That is smoking fast! I can't imagine that pace for 1000m, let alone a 10k.

    I've only run 1 official 10k 3 years ago, but my best time is 51:56 in a training run. Probably could get closer to 50:00 flat in a race situation but under 30 is crazy fast for a female runner. It looks like 4 of the top 5 10k times of all time were set in that final according to Wikipedia.

  • ceciliaslater
    ceciliaslater Posts: 457 Member
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    @Virkati - For being of completely different breeding, your running buddy looks an awful lot like mine (she's a miniature GSD/Husky mix). Similar build, looks to be similar size, same coloring (all black, white on chest, gray on muzzle--mine does have silver/tan feet, though). And also similar in temperament... My girl is turning 8 years old this year, and she still has boundless energy. I actually put her in a pinch collar when we run. She learned quickly not to pull against it, so it keeps her mostly in line without causing her any actual pain. HOWEVER, she also quickly discovered that she can run to the end of her leash, then hop around on her back legs (standing straight up) like a total idiot without getting pinched either. So, while it keeps her from dragging me around, it does not prevent her from acting and looking like a total fool, which she happily does any time she sees another dog or human.

    I've thought many times that maybe, just maybe, I could forego the pinch collar and just put the leash on her regular collar. NO. DON'T DO IT--she knows the difference and will take full advantage. LOL.
  • atlantarunner
    atlantarunner Posts: 5 Member
    edited August 2016
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    8/9 1.4 miles
    8/12 1.6 miles (after circuit training... go me! :blush: )

    My training for the Atlanta 10-Miler officially starts next week!


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  • luluinca
    luluinca Posts: 2,899 Member
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    Planned on walking the treadmill after strength training but felt like running again, only did a mile though since my longer run is Sunday.

    Have a great weekend everyone!

    08/04 – 1 mile
    08/05 – 1 mile
    08/06 – 3 miles
    08/09 – 1.3 miles – HR 135-140 HR running flat surface………154 running hills
    08/10 – 80 min Strength Training + 20 min Xtraining – Stairmaster and Stationary Bike (140 HR)
    08/11 – 3.05 miles – AVG HR 143, lower on flat (lowest 127) higher on hills (highest 153)
    08/12 – 1 mile – AVG HR 144 + 90 min strength training
    08/13 – Rest Day


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  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
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    @Virkati @ceciliaslater I use this for my border collie mix. it works pretty well but she still can bark like a madwoman at anything that moves. but at least she can't pull and i can help her not lunge
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    So...Mud Run next weekend. Good excuse to get some trail shoes, right?

    Looking at these: http://www.runningwarehouse.com/Saucony_Xodus_60/descpage-SXO6M2.html

    Anyone have any thoughts on them? I've never had trail shoes before, and the price is awesome, but I want to make sure they are g2g before I buy them.

    I wear size 7 in Brooks and 6.5 in Nike, so I'm hoping size 7 will work.

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