September (2016) Running Challenge

skippygirlsmom · September 2016

9/1 - 7 miles
9/2 - 6 miles
9/3 - rest day - cross country meet but I noticed I put in about 3.5 miles running all over the course ha ha
9/4 - 5 awful miles
9/5 - 5 not as awful miles
9/6 - 6 still kinda crappy feeling miles
9/7 - rest day travel to Florida
9/8 - 13 hours of hospital chair sitting
9/9 - 7 miles of Oh My Goodness I needed that after ^^ that day LOL
9/10 - 4 miles my Garmin wasn't charged but I know this route is just over 4 miles
9/11 - travel day home from Florida
9/12 - too freaking tired to get out of bed day

9/13 - 7 miles
9/14 - 6 miles
9/15 - 5 miles - legs were feeling a bit tired but I couldn't sleep last night I think that's why
9/16 - 5 miles at the beach with Skip :-)
9/17 - 1.5 miles with Duchess (and Skip)
9/18 - 1.5 miles warm up and cool down with Skip and 2 400s Skip was doing speed work I was timing her
9/19 - rest day traveling home from NJ

9/20 - 6 miles beautiful morning
9/21 - unscheduled work got in the way rest day
9/22 - 6 miles glorious morning
9/23 - 6 miles

84 out of 115 miles - 31 miles to go

For some reason my ticker won't update.

Funny story. My neighbor "J" runs some mornings and she is very safety conscious wears a light on her hat and one of those vests that have LED lights on them, honestly she looks like a robot in the dark

So last night I'm not home and my other neighbor "N" stops at the house and tells Skip to watch out because this morning she saw a clown when she was going through the neighborhood (don't know if all you have been keeping up with all the scary clown crap or not) anyway basically she scares Skip to death. So I run this morning and after I see J outside and ask her HM was a couple weekends back and then N walks up and starts on the clown thing. Then it dawns on me she saw J (it was 5:20 so it was really dark) I said to N I think you saw J and she said "no way I'd know if it was her" well I just kinda go oh okay and go off to walk Macy. J comes up the street and I said to her when N was pulling out of her driveway you had just run by so it was you she saw, YOU are scary clown!!!! J and I just bust up laughing. I don't know I'll ever be able to convince N that it was J.

Good luck to everyone running this weekend @mnlittlefinn you are going to kill it

johnnylloyd0618 · September 2016

Woohoo, goal met

Gonna have to up the goal for next month

ceciliaslater · September 2016

I don't think I've posted my last couple runs/total mileage. I've been swamped at work, so have missed several workouts. Also, there are lots of protests going on in the area right now (see news stories re: Terence Crutcher), so I've been a little hesitant to run around downtown. Everything has been peaceful so far, and has always stayed that way around here in the past, but I still don't want to risk getting caught in the middle of anything. We've been getting warnings from the security folks at work because some out of state protesters have started coming into town and they're worried the out-of-towners will stir up trouble. All the protests are being staged outside of either the courthouse or city hall. City hall happens to be in the building right next door to mine (actually attached to each other).

I did try out a new running route yesterday and managed to get in 4.75 miles. I did, however, end up walking quite a bit in the last couple of miles, as it was very hot and humid and uphill and I ran out of water. Plus, I'm super overweight right now (stress, slacking off, crappy eating). Trying to get it all under control now that we're pretty well settled at the new house. We finally went out and bought groceries for the first time in months, so we can eat more normally.

Anyway, total mileage for the month is only at 19.75. My goal was originally 75 miles, but there's just no way that's happening. I'll try again next month and will hopefully be a little more consistent.

johnnylloyd0618 · September 2016

@ceciliaslater keep digging! Finish strong!

Azercord · September 2016

Had to have my own fun since everyone else was doing it

5512bf · September 2016

9/1 AM - 4.02 - Easy
9/1 PM - 6.0 - Easy Indoor track
9/2 - Unplanned Rest
9/3 - 5.01 - Easy
9/4 - 17.01 - Long w/ 2x3 miles at GMP + 1x2 Miles @ GMP
9/5 - Rest
9/6 - AM 5.0 MP - Indoor Track
9/6 - PM - 6.03 - 6x500M VO2Max Intervals
9/7 - 13.31 Easy indoor track
9/8 - AM - 6.01 Easy
9/8 - PM - 4.01 Easy
9/9 - Rained out
9/10 - 6.05 Easy with Strides
9/11 - 18 Mile Tempo - 2WU + 16 @ GMP
9/12 - 30 min elliptical and strength training
9/13 - AM 6.23 Easy
9/13 - PM 4.07 Easy
9/14 - 11.01 w/ 6x1200@5k pace
9/15 - 4.42 easy
9/16 - 4.04 - Recovery
9/17 - 8.01 Easy W/ Strides 10x100
9/18 - 14.01 Dead Leg long Run
9/19 - Rest
9/20 - AM - 1.0 Strength Training Warmup
9/20 - PM - 7.18 Easy W/ Strides
9/21 - 5.01 Easy
9/22 - Rest
9/23 - AM - 12.07 Easy

Total - 167.48 of 255 goal

Ended up pushing off my middle distance run to this morning vs last night. It was still in the mid 80's last night and i just couldn't motivate myself for that type of pain. This morning was cool but humidity was high. Took it real easy today since i've got another 6 this evening. HR was abnormally low, 131 average for the 12 miles with average running pace at 9:45 per mile. This was the last of the middle distance run, and Sunday will be my last long run of 17 miles. I think the schedule calls for 46-47 miles next week then the final week just has 4-7 mile runs leading up to the marathon. I'm certainly glad to be on the home stretch since the last few weeks have been rough getting the runs in.

Just because I'm a data junkie I went back and found a 12 mile run from early in the training cycle. May 8th I ran 12 miles at a 9:59 easy pace at 61 degrees. Average HR was 147 with the final 4 miles being 150-156-160-163. Today's run was 66 degrees at a similar easy pace. Average HR 131 with last 4 miles being 133-131-137-136. Granted I put in 1000 miles since that May run, but that is a pretty significant gain in fitness. It takes some time see the difference, but the principles & results of the 80/20 running system are pretty remarkable.

Elise4270 · September 2016

Haha @kristinegift Your officially our poster girl for the group. @AdrianChr92 needs to photo shopped in there too! Dem legs and Kristen's calves the world will run!

@skippygirlsmom Hilarious story!

@MNLittleFinn I'm getting excited for you! I'm sure this will be a strong race for you! Have you adopted a mantra? I need something to keep the doubt out. The night before a race I'm always "why do I think I can do this? Your crazy"... I always fall back on breathing and a mantra " I'm strong I'm trained I can do this." Or something of the sort.

Stoshew71 · September 2016

Awesome photo @Azercord hahaha

5512bf · September 2016

Had this Photoshop template from a job i did several years ago. @kristinegift, now you have your own magazine cover.

MNLittleFinn · September 2016

@Elise4270 I usually just start chanting cupcakes, cupcakes, cupcakes.....

Elise4270 · September 2016

MNLittleFinn wrote: »

@Elise4270 I usually just start chanting cupcakes, cupcakes, cupcakes.....

Hahaha! Righteous!

7lenny7 · September 2016

Does anyone here wear shoes with GoreTex uppers for running in wet or slushy conditions? I'm considering getting a pair of Saucony Ride GTX for this winter when I'm running in slush. Looking for any feedback on if the GoreTex upper is useful.

KatieJane83 · September 2016

So I've once again changed my taper run plans. Felt like crap yesterday (being a girl is fun sometimes!) so moved my 2 mi run to today. Will also be doing a super short run tomorrow, the day before my HM, since I'll have been driving for 3 hours, and I've been reading about the importance of running the day before a race. It's been nice seeing a consistently below 10:00/mile pace on my recent short runs!

For my HM, I'm mainly focusing on not letting the 13th mile psych me out. The furthest I've ever actually run is 12 miles. My race on Sunday will be a distance PR for me. Trying not to let my nerves get to me too much, I know I can do it, I've done the training, and I'm gonna crush that final mile! Lol.

South Nyack 10 Miler – 9/11 – 1:43:24
Adirondacks Distance Festival ½ Marathon – 9/25
Sleepy Hollow 10k – 10/22
Bay of Fundy ½ Marathon – 6/25/17

MNLittleFinn · September 2016

@KatieJane83 My first HM was a distance PR as well. you really won't notice the last mile as being any different than Mile 12. For me, I actually hit the wall about mile 11, it was a hot and sunny day. You'll do great at your HM.

mom3over40 · September 2016

9/01 ..... 3.2
9/02 ........... Rest
9/03 ..... 3.3
9/04 ........... Rest
9/05 ........... Hiked 6 miles
9/06 ........... Walked 6 miles with a friend
9/07 ..... 2.3 Easy run then walked, DOMS was a little much to ignore
9/08 ........... Rest
9/09 ........... Rest
9/10 ..... 3.2 With DD. She walked a little more than last time but I am still happy with what she put in.
9/11 ..... 5.0 With DH. I was a little surprised with the pace: felt easy at ~10:30 min/mile, it was usually 11-12 for me
9/12 ........... Rest
9/13 ..... 3.1 With DH again. It was later at night and we wanted to get it done. We ended up running more like a tempo speed. I threw in a fast (for me) finish thinking, I probably wouldn't be able to run fast for next few weeks after the blood donation...
9/14 ........... Rest - donated blood today. Will focus on having more iron rich food and hope the run tomorrow would not be too much of a suffering...
9/15 ..... 3.1 Ran too fast in the beginning. I need to work on slowing down again...
9/16 ........... Rest from running. Did some bodyweight strength training again, finally

9/17 ..... 3.3 Family/Group run
9/18 ..... 2.4 Wanted to run 5~6 miles but my legs (mostly left leg) felt really tight which I assumed was from the strength training on Friday and possibly a lot of standing the day before. Half way through, DH wanted to stop and I gladly agreed...
9/19 ........... Rest
9/20 ........... Walked 5 miles
9/21 ........... Rest
9/22 ..... 3.2
9/23 ........... Probably bodyweight exercise

Total Miles: 32

Feeling a bit like a slug lately. Perhaps, I watch too much tv at night

Only 12 weeks left to my next half...

Finally did my first run after Sunday last night with DH. He went faster than my easy pace. I tried to stay together in the beginning but decided to find my easy pace again. It was a struggle. Given how little I ran in these past few weeks, I am a little surprised to find my legs and glutes so tight right from the start. My left leg cramped up when I stretched after shower... The run was just 3 miles!

Perhaps, it's time for me to ask my doctor about magnesium...

mom3over40 · September 2016

Actually, what I really want to put on the picture is this:

To remind myself that, being able to run is a privilege and I need to make use of it!

MNLittleFinn · September 2016

I just realized something. There are 8 aid/water stations on the course of my HM. at miles 2,4,6,8,9,10,11,12

KatieJane83 · September 2016

MNLittleFinn wrote: »

I just realized something. There are 8 aid/water stations on the course of my HM. at miles 2,4,6,8,9,10,11,12

I had to go look at mine now, lol. My HM is the 2nd half of the full marathon course. Seems to be roughly the same amount as yours (roughly every two miles until mile 20 [mile 7 for half-marathon runners], then every mile from 20-25, according to the website).

On another random, taper-brain thought, it's gonna be right around 50 degrees when I start my race. I feel like I've almost forgotten how to dress for those temps! Lolz. I'm contemplating bringing a layer but kinda thinking I might just suck it up and start out a little chilly, cause I'll warm up quick and don't want to be stuck carrying something. Any thoughts?

7lenny7 · September 2016

KatieJane83 wrote: »

On another random, taper-brain thought, it's gonna be right around 50 degrees when I start my race. I feel like I've almost forgotten how to dress for those temps! Lolz. I'm contemplating bringing a layer but kinda thinking I might just suck it up and start out a little chilly, cause I'll warm up quick and don't want to be stuck carrying something. Any thoughts?

That would definitely be shorts & singlet weather for me.

What I've done in the past is have a cheap long sleeve shirt to wear before the race, then at the gun, take it off and toss it to the side. I was able to find a clearance on cheap long sleeve shirts for $1 each so I bought a half dozen just for that purpose. Thrift stores or garage sales also work.

I also have cheap jersey gloves that I can wear and toss as I get warm.

mom3over40 · September 2016

@KatieJane83 Do you use arm sleeves? If it is not too cold, that is probably what I would go for. I can tie them to my hydration belt when I don't need them. In my first HM in March, I had a zip-up long sleeves over my regular running clothes and I just tied the long sleeves around my waist when it got warm. It worked for me and having something around my waist never bothers me. Also, I saw runners wear some garbage-bag-looking-thing pre-race to get them through the long wait time and they just threw those away before the race starts.

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