October (2016) Running Challenge
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Date.......Distance.......Type........How my legs are feeling
October 1 - 5.9 km - Easy - Niggle in left IT band
October 2 - 11.9km - Easy - Calves a little tight, fine after warm-up
October 3 - rest
October 4 - 6.7 km - Tempo - Fine, no pains
October 5 - 6.2 km - Easy - Fine, taper fine, wanna go fast
03/04: Bucharest 10k and Family run 48:28
16/04: Color Run Bucharest
17/04: Forest Run 5k 22:05
04/06: Happy Run 5k 21:57
22/07: Bucharest After9Cross 9.5k 49:03
28/08: Fox Trail Half Marathon (10k) 48:28
18/09: Baneasa Trail Run (10.5k) 49:12
09/10: Bucharest International Marathon (Half Debut)4 -
Well guys, I did it. I signed up for a real race! I'm going to be doing a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving!
https://www.allcommunityevents.com/long_grove_turkey_trot/lgtthome.html
It's in the village of Long Grove, IL, which is a really beautiful area. The race finishes under a covered bridge, and I get a fleece pullover AND a free beer at the finish.
My boyfriend graciously offered to help me with the cost.
They have a 5k and an 8k. I thought about doing the 8k, but then I decided to go for the 5k because it's my first race and I probably shouldn't push myself too hard since everything will be crazy and new.
This is exciting. Wish me luck! I hope this will be a new Thanksgiving tradition for me.18 -
Oct 1-- 1.5 mi
Oct 3-- 3.75
Oct 4-- 2
6.25 so far. A lot less than expected due to lack of sleep from kiddos bring sick2 -
RespectTheKitty wrote: »Well guys, I did it. I signed up for a real race! I'm going to be doing a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving!
https://www.allcommunityevents.com/long_grove_turkey_trot/lgtthome.html
It's in the village of Long Grove, IL, which is a really beautiful area. The race finishes under a covered bridge, and I get a fleece pullover AND a free beer at the finish.
My boyfriend graciously offered to help me with the cost.
They have a 5k and an 8k. I thought about doing the 8k, but then I decided to go for the 5k because it's my first race and I probably shouldn't push myself too hard since everything will be crazy and new.
That is exciting. Wish me luck! I hope this will be a new Thanksgiving tradition for me.
So exciting seeing you getting race ready! Sounds like a great first run and race swag! High 5 that bf! Hes seems like a good one!2 -
RespectTheKitty wrote: »Well guys, I did it. I signed up for a real race! I'm going to be doing a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving!
https://www.allcommunityevents.com/long_grove_turkey_trot/lgtthome.html
It's in the village of Long Grove, IL, which is a really beautiful area. The race finishes under a covered bridge, and I get a fleece pullover AND a free beer at the finish.
My boyfriend graciously offered to help me with the cost.
They have a 5k and an 8k. I thought about doing the 8k, but then I decided to go for the 5k because it's my first race and I probably shouldn't push myself too hard since everything will be crazy and new.
This is exciting. Wish me luck! I hope this will be a new Thanksgiving tradition for me.
Awesome! Hope you have a great time!0 -
@RespectTheKitty Yay! Good for you! We'll be cheering for you 1
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@Ohhim I don't think I'll be able to make it down to watch the Chicago Marathon in person this Sunday, but hope to see it on tv at least. Regardless, I'll be cheering for you Hope the flight goes ok - sounds like the back up flight is a good plan. I hope you have a very nice visit to our fair city
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Date -- Miles --> Total
10/01 -- 3.1 --> 3.1 + strength
10/02 -- 6.4 --> 9.5
10/03 -- Rest
10/04 -- Strength
10/05 -- 4.0 --> 13.5
I forgot to log here the last few days. Monday I originally planned to do some sort of recovery/start-the-week run. But couldn't get up early enough and decided to skip it. Tuesday is trash day. I don't like to run in the neighborhood with the trash outside waiting to be picked up. I did my bodyweight routine and I hope I will continue to do this every Tuesday and Friday. Thanks to @_nikkiwolf_ for becoming my strength training accountability partner, I almost skipped it last night but felt like "someone is going to check and I better get it done" I also really want to sleep in today and skip the run (again) but I thought I should get the run in so I could report here This challenge has been very helpful to me!
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jodilynnsanders5104 wrote: »@BeeerRunner congrats on your first half marathon! I'm going for my first HM In November. Do you hVe any insights to share?
@jodilynnsanders5104 Thank you! I loved the race. As far as HM Tips, I can definitely recommend the following:- About 2 weeks before my race, I did a trial practice long run including eating what I planned to eat / drink pre-race and fuel during the race, wearing what I planned to wear, and running about 30 to 40 seconds slower than goal pace as a negative split. I know you aren't supposed to set a goal pace for your first HM or 1st Marathon, but I think most of us have an idea what we want to do / think we can do. Anyway, this definitely helped build my confidence since I felt really good after the run and knew I could definitely step it up a notch in the race.
- In the weeks leading up to the race, I would run faster towards the end of several runs so I would get used to running fast on tired legs.
- On race day, don't get sucked into the pack of racers that starts out fast. It's so easy to do because your adrenaline is going and you're feeling great, but you'll get winded too early. Run at the pace you trained to run. I ended up beating at least 3 women who went out too fast because I was able to maintain my energy later in the race and finish 5th for females overall.
- If your race is early like mine was, don't start that 3rd cup of coffee like I did! LOL 2 cups are just fine.
- If you want good race pics, make sure the shirt you plan to wear doesn't amplify "wetness." I ended up changing my mind about what to wear, but it's something I've run in previously so I knew it would be fine from a comfort perspective. However, I forgot that any drop of liquid is super bright in the shirt I wore. Well, as you can imagine, when running 13.1 miles, your sports bra will retain quite a bit of moisture, which makes for some very awkward looking race pictures. (Yes, I had 2 large wet circles in my chest area.) LOL!
- Rest the day before and make sure you drink plenty of water. I was going the the bathroom so much before the race, I was a bit worried, but once you start running and sweating, the bathroom urges totally went away.
Best wishes in your race!! I'm sure you'll do awesome, and I can't wait to hear about it. You're welcome to message me if you have any questions.
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Looking to hit 30 miles for the month. Getting back into the swing of things after a year long layoff.5
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It's going to be a busy week this week. Taper week this week!
Alice Cooper tickets tonight....one of my favorite artists...should put my husband and I in the mood for Halloween and the political elections in November...."Elected".
Tomorrow night we drive to Bloomington, In...to see John Hiatt in concert. Last time we saw a concert in B-town, our vehicle was pigeon bombed....
On Friday, I pick up my race packet....and weight training that evening.
Saturday is the race.....My 5th half-marathon, and my first in a State Park. I am hoping to PR...if I can shave a few minutes off, super! If not, I plan to stay relaxed and have fun!
I am not a fast runner, but enjoy it so much...I was the "last picked" kid at the school yard, back in the day.
On Sunday, my girlfriend and I have tickets to see the Colts/Bears game....hopefully the Colts can turn it around this season.
I tried to run pretty fast yesterday...I had hoped to run the first mile under 10 minutes...but ran it at 10:02...not this time. 3 miles in 32:28 at a 10:45 pace. The run was kind of tough....my hips and knees felt tight....really ready for a few days off. I plan to mostly stretch the rest of the week....
10/1....12 miles.
10/4....3 miles.
Goal...75 miles.
10/8/16....Indianapolis Half Marathon
5/6/17....Indianapolis Mini-marathon.
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@BeeerRunner thanks for the tips - most helpful1
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RespectTheKitty wrote: »Well guys, I did it. I signed up for a real race! I'm going to be doing a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving!
https://www.allcommunityevents.com/long_grove_turkey_trot/lgtthome.html
It's in the village of Long Grove, IL, which is a really beautiful area. The race finishes under a covered bridge, and I get a fleece pullover AND a free beer at the finish.
My boyfriend graciously offered to help me with the cost.
They have a 5k and an 8k. I thought about doing the 8k, but then I decided to go for the 5k because it's my first race and I probably shouldn't push myself too hard since everything will be crazy and new.
This is exciting. Wish me luck! I hope this will be a new Thanksgiving tradition for me.
Congratulations! I know that this is a big hurdle for you! I know that you are going to have a blast!1 -
@RespectTheKitty congrats on signing up for your first race! I remember mine well. Racing for the first time is a great experience. You'll love it!1
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10/1: 13.1 Miles: 1st Half Marathon Race!! / Yoga
10/2: 4.5 Miles (Very Slow…) / Yoga
10/3: 3 Miles…Feeling much better
10/4: Body Pump and 3 more slow miles
23.6 of 115 / Ticker isn’t updating.
2016 Races Completed:
Buffalo Boogie (5K) May 7 – 23:42
Marine Creek Trailhead Trot (5K) May 14 – 22:00
Joe’s Run (10K) June 4 – 48:04
Firecracker 5000 (5K) July 4 – 22:51
XTERRA Jurassic Trail Run (15K at Night) July 16 – 1:32:05
Clark Gardens I’m Only Half Crazy Half Marathon/5K (HM) Oct 1 – 1:48:21
Upcoming Races:
Turkey Trot – Appleton, WI (5 Miles) Nov 24
BMW Dallas Marathon (HM) Dec 11
Cowtown Marathon (Full) Feb 26
@respectthekitty Congrats on your 1st 5K!! I’m excited for you and know you’ll have a blast.
@_nikkiwolf_ Please keep us posted on the new shoes! I’m about 75% of the way through Born to Run and am seriously considering gradually going to more of a minimalist shoe. I definitely want to research it more, but I’m curious to see how it goes for you.
@juliet3455 and @stoshew71 – Thanks for the links to the article / blog about the post HM / Marathon taper.
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10/1 - 2.08 Easy
10/4 - 4.0 Easy Track AM
10/4 - 2.04 XC Indian Run PM
10/5 - 7.18 Easy W/ 2 @ MP
Total 15.30 of ????
Haven't really set a goal for this month, outside of finishing the marathon this weekend. If I finish in one piece I'll probably get to 150-170 miles this month, if not....who knows.
Still trying to recover from the hip issues from last weekends long run. I ended up skipping the 13 mile long run Sunday, The hip felt OK yesterday on a couple easy runs, and then again today on the last real workout before Sundays race. I think I'm still going to go ahead and attempt the full, but have until Saturday to decide and switch entries at the expo. I'm going to do all the easy runs the rest of the week (5 Thur, 5 Fri & 3-4 Sat) and evaluate things after lunch on Saturday before I go to the packet pickup. I also received the pacers info and they are going to go for 3:57:00 vs 4:00:00 like years past. Not sure if that makes a lot of difference but it's about 7 sec per mile. Reasoning was to go 3 minutes under to help BQ times. They also have a 4:12 pace group but I'm probably too stubborn to do that unless the hip is still an issue that morning.4 -
@BeeerRunner , the ticker is being stupid as of late, put all your info in but before you copy it, refresh your page, it will update it then you can copy it...0
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@BeeerRunner , ps, how did your HM go?0
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@RespectTheKitty congrats on signing up! Kill 'em!1
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Got my final run in mid day today before Saturday's pre-marathon warmup/speed check run. Was hot and sunny, and I ran it at a reasonably comfortable pace despite the heat. Looking back at my heart rate on other runs in similar temperatures/conditions, I'm definitely much fitter than before Pittsburgh's 3:08, but I'm not sure how much of that is due to heat acclimation, or just improved fitness/lower weight. Regardless, just going to join my buddy for a 3:05 so we can race Boston 2018 together, then find a winter race to push (maybe Disney again, or A1A) for squeaking under the 3 mark.
Forecast for Sunday is about as perfect as it gets (starting at 51 degrees, finishing at 60).
10/1 - 5 miles (w. 5x800s @ 6:00 pace)
10/2 - 8 miles (finished at MP)
10/3 - 4 miles
10/4 - 4 miles
Total: 21 miles
Goal: 140 miles
Remaining: 119 miles
2016 Race Schedule:
Disney Marathon - Jan 6 - 3:29:09
Gasparilla 15K - Feb 20 - 1:01:59
Ironman 70.3 Florida - Apr 10 - 5:07:51
Pittsburgh Marathon - May 1 - 3:08:25
Ironman 70.3 Augusta - Sep 25 - 4:43:56
Chicago Marathon - Oct 9
Ironman Florida - Nov 5
Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas 10K - Nov 13
@cljoe7 - No problem! Lots of friends along the course (used to have an office in the Hancock) to get a few cheers/high-5s from.0 -
@johnnylloyd0618 The half marathon went great! Except for the last 1/2 mile, I thoroughly enjoyed running every bit of that race. I finished in 1:48:21 and placed 2nd in my age group, 5th out of the females and 15th overall (out of 140 racers). It was a nice small race, which was perfect for my 1st Half.
Here's a link to a race report (with pics) I wrote about it.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/37824533/#Comment_37824533
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I'm having fun with my new Garmin Forerunner this week. I love the info while running and have been comparing it to what I know from my Polar HR monitor. It looks like I'll finally be back to 4 runs a week which is good for my training...........I need to run that much!
10/01 – Rest Day
10/02 – 3.6 mile horse trail run with dog – AVG HR 143, High 159 on hills
10/03 – Rest Day
10/04 – 2.1 mile horse trail run with dog – testing out the new Garmin
10/05 – 3.31 miles horse trail run with dog – looks like Garmin is about 7-8 bbm higher than my Polar
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October Miles:
10/1 - 13.1
10/3 - 4.3
10/5 - 4.6
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@BeeerRunner I loved reading your race report, and the pictures were awesome! I really hope that someday I can do a HM.1
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Thank you so much @RespectTheKitty !! If you keep running, I'm sure you can. You just have to gradually build up to it. I just ran my 1st 5K back in April, and I'm totally addicted to running! If you asked me back then if I'd someday run a Half Marathon, I would have been very unsure about it. As race lengths keep getting longer, goals keep getting bigger. 1
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I'm debating getting the foot pod to go with my Garmin, to increase cadence accuracy and for those times I get stuck on the treadmill if there's bad weather over the winter. Anyone have any experience with it? Good? Bad? Problems? Etc? Thanks! 0
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Just a quick check in after my first post-HM run. Still felt a bit stiff in the first mile but eased up after that. Looking forward to a few more easy runs for the rest of the week as this is an actual cutback week for me, which is not something I've ever had before because I've never been consistent enough to need one until now! Definitely feeling the need for it though.
Now, off to hit the bath and read through the 8 pages of posts
October Running Challenge
2nd - 13.19 miles
5th - 3.01 miles
MTD - 16.2/80 miles
Upcoming races:
30th Oct - River Thames Half Marathon
17th Dec - Lee Valley VeloPark Half Marathon
9th April 2017 - Brighton Marathon2 -
OK, now I'm inspired. I'm looking at HM training programs online. I like the Hal Higdon Intermediate 1 plan; it looks like something I could manage. My question is, is this something I want to do during the winter (mostly on the treadmill because Chicago winters suck), or wait until spring to buckle down when I can run outside more? People who have trained for HMs, what did you do? If I train during the winter, I could do a spring race, otherwise I'm looking at an early to mid summer race, which might be all kinds of hot.3
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RespectTheKitty wrote: »OK, now I'm inspired. I'm looking at HM training programs online. I like the Hal Higdon Intermediate 1 plan; it looks like something I could manage. My question is, is this something I want to do during the winter (mostly on the treadmill because Chicago winters suck), or wait until spring to buckle down when I can run outside more? People who have trained for HMs, what did you do? If I train during the winter, I could do a spring race, otherwise I'm looking at an early to mid summer race, which might be all kinds of hot.
I can't really give advice here, since I did all my training in the summer heat for an end of September HM, lol, but I just wanted to say yayyyy for the race enthusiasm! I love that you just signed up for your first race and are already looking at HM's! Let me just say, they are definitely addicting, and I keep looking for more to add. Gonna need a separate income for all the registration fees, haha. Looking forward to reading about your experience with your first 5k! 1
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