September (2016) Running Challenge
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1 September – 10.3 km
2 September – 10.3 km
3 September – 10.5 including parkrun 5K PB 26:46
4 September – 18.1 km
6 September – 10.2 km
7 September – 10.4 km
8 September – 10 km
10 September – 8.2 km hills in lieu of flooded parkrun
11 September – 12 km
13 September – 9.4 km
15 September – 8.3 km
18 September – 21.2 km – HM PB 2:07:02
20 September – 9.3 km
22 September – 12.2 km – My One Year Runniversary
24 September – 12.1 km including parkrun
Goal: 150 km
Total: 172.4 km
Reached goal and didn't notice!
@juliet3455 Thanks. It was the anniversary of the first time I'd run voluntarily.
A year ago, when I was 48, I was walking round the lake and felt an irresistible urge to go faster. I ran 500 metres, and was absolutely knackered, but was totally hooked.
In the past year, I've run 41 parkruns, lots of middle distances, and three half marathons.
I celebrated my runniversary by running with my friend Narelle. We ran 1 km for each of these 12 months. It made me very happy.
Since we're posting pics of ourselves running, this is me on my runniversary on Thursday:
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It was a very busy day in the forumn. Multiple edits of @kristinegift Photo, all great for inspiration.
@RespectTheKitty I am from Northern Alberta ( Crazy Canuck ) and we run all winter, Trail Shoes, Polypropylene liner socks and Smart Wool Socks. The Poly socks wick the moisture away to the Smart Wool and the Smart Wool wicks it away. The heat from your body helps in wicking the moisture away. As for Traction Aids I found some Slip on's that have Tungsten Carbide Spikes. They dig into the ice like crazy but are small enough that when you hit a hard surface ( pavement-concrete ) they seem to push up into the Sole of the shoe as I don't notice any pressure points/discomfort from them. Just never try to walk - run on any area with decorative Ceramic Tiles ( inside/outside ) - instant Skating = crash and burn. I will see if I can find a model / version and post them.
@7lenny7 Can't offer any comment on GoreTex Uppers-Slush guards as we go from Fall to Winter with no real - Slush Season.
@ariceroni Hang in there - you have very little time left before you will be able to lace em back up. After my torn calf this spring I did a lot of short exploration/test runs. 1/2 km walk - 1/2 run - 1/2 walk so as not to push to fast/hard and risk re-injury.
Race Report -
10km Roots and Ruts Trail Race. On some Deliciously Insane - Muddy - Swampy - Narrow Single Track.
Yea I had Fun - even though I did not have a spectacular run.
This is some of the Sweetest-Gnarliest trails I have Ever ran on. It makes @kristinegift photo look like a paved 6 lane Track. That's saying a lot since I did a Run this summer on the Emperors Challenge HM the week before the official race. Emperors Challege pdf map.
JOHNSON B -1092 - 01:12:39.49 - 10K50-59M - 64/137 - ( Men 29/38 ) - Pace - 07:16/km
My normal Avg pace is sub 6:00/km so a big drop to 7:16/km. My PB pace is 5:29/km.
09/01 – 0.0 km – 0.0 - 140 km – 842.7 km
09/04 – 8.0 km – 8.0 – 132.0 km
09/06 – 8.0 km – 16.0 – 124.0 km
09/08 – 8.0 km – 24.0 – 116.0 km
09/10 – 7.0 km – 31.0 – 109.0 km
09/11 – 10.0 km – 41.0 – 99.0 km
09/13 – 6.0 km – 47.0 – 93.0 km
09/16 –12.0 km – 59.0 – 81.0 km
09/17 –16.6 km – 75.6 – 64.4km
09/18 – 8.0 km – 83.6 – 56.4 km
09/19 – 7.5 km – 91.1 – 48.9 km
09/23 – 10. km – 101.1 – 38.9 km – 943.8 km Roots and Ruts –Epic Trail Run
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Kind of been missing in action and have done myself a not nice groin strain - from breaststroke in the pool. Hoping to still make my targets!
1 September 5.2km run
2 September 3km swim
3 September 2.7km swim
4 September 3.3km swim
5 September 2.6km swim
6 September 6.2km run
7 September 2.9km swim
8 September rest day
9 September 5.3km treadmill run
10 September 2.7km swim
11 September 5.46km run
12 September 2.8km swim
13 September 5.1km run
14 September ZUU training
15 September 6.2km run
16 September 12km stationery bike
17 September 2.4km swim
18 September 3.5km run
19 September ZUU plus 2.6km swim
20 September rest day
21 September ZUU
22 September 2km swim
23 September rest day
24 September 2.3km swim
Running total 36.96km
Swimming total 29.3km
Running goal 40km
Swimming goal 40km2 -
Excuse my self-indulgence, please!!
Comparison between my first parkrun, 50 weeks ago, and my one year running anniversary on 22 Sept 2016:
You can see how much of an effort it was at the start, but newbies, it gets easier. And I managed a 10K PB on Thursday! Running never ceases to amaze yourself.
Apologies for my introspection.
To make amends, I send my heartfelt best wishes and encouragement to @MNLittleFinn and @KatieJane83 for their Half Marathons today your time. So excited for you! Please give us a recap when you're done. Love race recaps!
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@Orphia You have made so much progress! It's been really fun to see your mileage steadily climb and watch as you join the Crazy For Running club
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Will catch up on posts when I'm on the train later, just a quick update. It's looking ominously like I might actually meet my goal for the first time in 3 months!
September Running Challenge
1st-4th - Poorlysick
5th - 3.53 miles
6th - 4.06 miles
8th - 10.02 miles
10th - 3.1 miles
11th - 6.07 miles
13th - 3.01 miles
17th - 3.11 miles
18th - 13.18 miles - HM PB!
20th - 3.02 miles
21st - 5.05 miles
24th - 3.15 miles
MTD - 57.30/70 miles
Upcoming races:
2nd Oct - Tonbridge Half Marathon
30th Oct - River Thames Half Marathon
17th Dec - Lee Valley VeloPark Half Marathon
9th April 2017 - Brighton Marathon
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06/09 3 miles not all running but took same effort
07/09 3 miles, I'm going to call it a recovery run as that's what it was for me!
08/09 3 miles Its was really windy so when the wind was behind me it was like running on air but when it was against me it was like someone was pulling me backwards. Still better than too hot! I can feel my ankle improving.
15/09 3 miles
16/09 3 miles
20/09 3 miles
23/09 3 miles
24/09 3 miles
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@Orphia - fantastic progress pics. Awesome job in one year. You must feel incredible.
You and I have very similar stories (and ages!) and I just passed my 1st runniversary (mid August, don't know the exact date). I thought I'd never willingly run ANYWHERE let alone actually train for a half marathon. Crazy. Running is an amazing thing.
It's dark and 42 degrees F out and I'm getting ready to go on my last long run before taper time. I'm so excited the cooler weather is here! It's supposed to be an absolutely gorgeous fall day here. I need it - work has been a stressful pain in the *kitten* the last couple of weeks and I'm barely keeping my head above water. Bring on a lovely fall weekend and maybe I can face another week. 2 -
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Date Miles MTD ------ ----- ------- Sep 1 0.0 0.0 Sep 2 6.5 6.5 Sep 3 4.3 10.8 Sep 4 5.1 15.9 Sep 6 4.3 20.2 Sep 8 5.1 25.3 Sep 10 8.2 33.5 Sep 11 5.0 38.5 Sep 13 4.3 42.8 Sep 15 5.1 47.9 Sep 17 10.8 58.7 Sep 18 5.1 63.8 Sep 20 4.3 68.1 Sep 21 5.1 73.2 Sep 22 4.3 77.5 Sep 24 6.2 83.7
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Bad news: little man kept waking me up throughout the night and decided o550 was wake up call
Good news: there's a shuttle from the hotel, either to the high school where the busses leave for the starting line, or to the starting line. I don't have to walk through drizzle which means I can just wear my shorts and shirt.3 -
@MNLittleFinn Good luck today, not that you need it. I reckon you've got a sub-2 coming your way!
@KatieJane83 Good luck on your HM too.
@Orphia Those progress pics are awesome, you've done amazingly!
@kristinegift I wish I looked that majestic when I run, that's an awesome photo. I've never managed that sort of photo for Instagram, I stick with photos of my feet and blurry mid-run selfies. #millenialproblems
@7lenny7 Great pics, rainbows are my favourite thing ever. My grandma believes that when she sees a rainbow it is my late grandad watching over us. She'll be annoyed he was watching you run and not me
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@MNLittleFinn Good luck today, not that you need it. I reckon you've got a sub-2 coming your way!
@KatieJane83 Good luck on your HM too.
@Orphia Those progress pics are awesome, you've done amazingly!
@kristinegift I wish I looked that majestic when I run, that's an awesome photo. I've never managed that sort of photo for Instagram, I stick with photos of my feet and blurry mid-run selfies. #millenialproblems
@7lenny7 Great pics, rainbows are my favourite thing ever. My grandma believes that when she sees a rainbow it is my late grandad watching over us. She'll be annoyed he was watching you run and not me 0 -
@Orphia what an amazing transformation. Gives me hope. Thanks for sharing!
Good luck @MNLitleFinn and @KatieJane83 !
@juliet3455 Sounds like your race was crazy and a challenge. Awesome job!1 -
@emmab0902 I can't even begin to imagine how hard/strong you were kicking to do that while swimming. I use swimming as my exercise/recovery when I strain something running/curling/biking. Get better
Kind of been missing in action and have done myself a not nice groin strain - from breaststroke in the pool. Hoping to still make my targets!0 -
Had been feeling this week like I've been a slacker this week (not running as much as I should), so I decided to make the long run really long - wasn't sure HOW long, but I was also trying my darndest to keep it SLOW, so when I got to 10ish and was feeling good, I decided I could make it a full half. Not my fastest (13.27 at 11:43 avg pace), but I did it. Kinda proud of myself right now.5
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9/1: 4.3 miles
9/2: Rest day
9/3: 9.4 miles
9/4: 5.7 miles
9/5: 6 miles
9/6: 6 miles
9/7: 4 miles
9/8: 3.2 miles with the Thursday crew!
9/9: Rest day
9/10: 5.3 miles
9/11: 13.1 - Via HM
9/12: 3 miles with the Coffee Crew!
9/13: 7.9 miles
9/14: 4.3 miles run commute home
9/15: 7.3 miles run commute to work
........: 6.2 miles with the Thursday crew!
9/16: Rest day
9/17: 8.1 miles with the Saturday crew!
9/18: 11.3 miles (am) + 4.7 miles (pm)
9/19: 6.1 miles
9/20: 4 miles
9/21: 8 miles
........: 4.9 miles
9/22: 6.7 miles
........: 6.4 miles with the Thursday crew!
9/23: Rest day
9/24: 18 miles
That was quite the run! Started at 5:30 with 4 other ladies in my running group and we set out on the tow path in the dark, headlamps aglow! We kept the pace nice and easy, with some walk breaks as needed, and we were chatting basically the entire time. Two people had stashed water/Gatorade along the route at the 6 (and 12; thanks loop!) mile spot and at about 8.5 miles and that was a life saver. It was really humid, so the Gatorade was amazing. I drank about 12-16 oz of that and then about 16 oz of plain water and took 1 gel and I was totally fine energy-wise. My ankles are a little sore from some rough rocky terrain on the tow path, and my lower back hurts from a mile of steep downhill, but other than that I feel good! Much better than my long run last week which was a total struggle physically and mentally. And this will be a new weekly mileage PR for me, so I'm surprised - but pleased! - that my legs are holding up!
Plus I managed about 4.5-5 hours of sleep last night desptie my housemates' party, so I'm not nearly as run down as I anticipated feeling. Still going to take a long, hard nap this morning though. Followed by a pizza party for 1. Or a giant cheese burger. I can't decide which sounds better.
Upcoming Races:
9/11 LVHN Via Half-Marathon DONE!
10/8: Coe College Homecoming 5k
10/16: Halloween Half-Marathon
11/20: Philadelphia Marathon
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9/17 - 8.28 - 103.47
9/18 - 7.29 - 110.76
9/19 - 6.69 - 117.45
9/20 - 7.01 - 124.46
9/21 - rest day
9/22 - 7.06 - 131.52
9/23 - 6.75 - 138.27
9/24 - 8.25 - 146.52
I am on track to hit my goal of 184 miles - my pace is improving and I find I am enjoying my running more than I was a few months ago when it became a struggle.3 -
itty bitty run this morning.
@Orphia what amazing photos! Indulge in that kind of inspiration all you want. 3
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