October (2016) Running Challenge

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  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
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    lporter229 wrote: »
    @katharmonic - It's funny to hear your reports on your Stella. Sounds like she and my Stella are right at about the same place! Stella keeps getting better and it's so fun to see them progress. I have a hands free leash and it helps a ton! It's great because Stella knows the difference between her "running " and "walking" leashes and that helps too. The leash I have has a bungee like segment in it which is very nice to prevent pulling.

    @lporter229 I didn't know you had a Stella also :) I just ordered a hands-free leash that has a bungee segment too. I'm excited to try it.

    Date :::: Miles :::: Oct total (goal 50)
    10/01/16 :::: 5.8 :::: 5.8
    10/02/16 :::: 2.8 :::: 8.6
    10/03/16 :::: 2.2 :::: 10.8
    10/04/16 :::: 3.1 :::: 13.9
    10/05/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 13.9
    10/06/16 :::: 2.2 :::: 16.1
    10/07/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 16.1
    10/08/16 :::: 1.2 :::: 17.3
    10/09/16 :::: 13.1 :::: 30.4
    10/10/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 30.4
    10/11/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 30.4
    10/12/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 30.4
    10/13/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 30.4
    10/14/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 30.4
    10/15/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 30.4
    10/16/16 :::: 2.2 :::: 32.6
    10/17/16 :::: 1.4 :::: 33.9
    10/18/16 :::: 5.4 :::: 39.3
    10/19/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 39.3
    10/20/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 39.3
    10/21/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 39.3
    10/22/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 39.3
    10/23/16 :::: 5.0 :::: 44.3
    10/24/16 :::: 2.0 :::: 46.3
    10/25/16 :::: 5.9 :::: 52.2

    Today: made my goal for October! Had a group speedwork session tonight and I felt so much better than last week. We did 3 sets of 3-2-1 minute intervals, with 2 minutes recovery between each, plus sprints. I was happy with the pace I was able to maintain and that I increased the pace for the shorter intervals over the longer ones.

    It was a cold evening though, so had to layer up - and then take off layers, and then put them back on. Not ready for this cold weather situation yet! I ordered some new gloves and some hand warmers so I'm going to be prepared. I have started to have symptoms of Raynaud's syndrome in my hands and I need to try to keep them from getting too cold. My dad had it terribly, and my older sister does, so I recognized the symptoms when they started recently.

  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Date Miles today - Miles for October
    10/1 20 miles - 20
    10/2 REST DAY
    10/3 8.1 miles - 28.1
    10/3 5 miles - 33.1 << Daily Double
    10/4 9 miles - 42.1
    10/4 5 miles - 47.1 << Daily Double
    10/5 5 miles - 52.1
    10/6 10.5 miles - 62.6
    10/7 5 miles - 67.6
    10/8 17 miles - 84.6
    10/9 REST DAY
    10/10 13.1 miles - 97.7
    10/11 9 miles - 106.7
    10/11 4 miles - 110.7 << Daily Double
    10/12 5 miles - 115.7
    10/13 9.3 miles - 125
    10/14 4 miles - 129
    10/15 15 miles - 144
    10/16 REST DAY
    10/17 7 miles - 151
    10/18 7.25 miles - 158.25
    10/19 4 miles - 162.25
    10/20 7 miles - 169.25
    10/21 REST DAY
    10/22 14 miles - 183.25
    10/23 REST DAY
    10/24 10 miles - 193.25 << 10 below VT
    10/24 4 miles - 197.25 << Daily Double 4 below VT
    10/25 9 miles - 206.25 << 6 above VT 3 below VT
    10/25 5.5 miles - 211.75 << Daily Double 4 below VT

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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
    Huntsville Half Marathon - 11/12
    Rocket City Marathon - 12/10

    Evening run. Kept it at an easy pace. I tried repeatedly counting to 6 out loud. I found out that in order to keep from breathing over exerted, I breath in while I am slowly counting 1-2-3 then breath out while slowly counting 4-5-6. The pace was about 9 to 9:30 min/mi while I was doing the counting.

  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
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    October goal...run to earn wine and ice cream

    10/1: core/strength training, 2 mile run and 20 minutes of fancy footwork trying to herd the neighbor's stray cow out of our yard
    10/2 rest
    10/3 slug...never got out of my nightgown and played computer games (it was FABULOUS!)
    10/4 4.10
    10/5 3.11
    10/6 core/strength training
    10/7 rest
    10/8 3.25
    10/9 6.48
    10/10 3.18
    10/11 Snorkel 3 hours
    10/12 4.28
    10/13 core/strength and 2.41
    10/14 rest
    10/15 4.50
    10/16 core/strength and 2.07
    10/17 3.22
    10/18 rest
    10/19 4.30
    10/20 life date
    10/21 snorkel 3.5 hours
    10/22 6.50
    10/23 3.36
    10/24 rest
    10/25 4.48

    Total 56.24

    Lets see...some catch up:
    @luluinca great job on the 5k pr
    @BeeerRunner : LOVE it when I spot an octopus. Other than Manta Ray tours, I haven't done night trips: still a chicken!
    @7lenny7 congrats to DS on his first deer! And come on down, I'll show you all the good snorkel spots!
    @RunRachelleRun great job on the half!
    @Orphia Loved your bloody long walk report...
    @lavender624flood Great job on the steps...keep pushing
    @lissadecker No, I don't dive 'cause DH ain't never gonna.....and I know I wouldn't go by myself, and I take too long "stalking' things trying to get a good photo shot....no dive partner would put up with that!
    And re: crapwars: I find a colace 2.5 days before a scheduled race prevents embarrassment.....


    Upcoming races:
    Las Vegas RocknRoll 10k 11/13/16

    Ticker is my goal for 2016 and accumulation to date:
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  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,493 Member
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    Regarding crappy runs, I've been known to carry TP in a ziploc bag on my long runs before, and always to a race. Thankfully have never had to use it though.
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,493 Member
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    Tonight I ran 6.4 miles with Kody on a cold, rainy night. 43F, rain, and a good breeze So I wore a lightweight long sleeve shirt and a super lightweight Brooks jacket but it was too much. After a mile and a half I had to take the jacket off.

    While my calf was not an issue, my hamstrings were barking from the get go. I keep meaning to do more to warm up than just brisk walking so tonight I incorporated the lunge matrix and holy cow did that hurt! I think my form was good but just overextended on the step and it felt like my hammies were being pulled out of their sockets. Very tender go the entire run. Now I remember why I quit doing them last year.
  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
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    Took a rest day yesterday (and fell behind by 140 messages), then did a short run tonight as I got in both a reasonable swim, and a longer easy bike ride today as I commuted to my early voting courthouse to cast my ballot (in case something comes up at the Ironman and I'm stuck out of town after the race).

    Still, I'm feeling a touch of lingering soreness in my left quad, even after the rest day, so I just kept my run short and at an easy pace. Hopefully the next 10 days of easy running will have me back to 100% vs. the 98% I'm at right now. Just planning a few more recovery pace runs (9:00+) as from what I'm deducing online, my ironman marathon should be about 35 minutes slower than my standalone PR, provided I pace the bike correctly, which would put me at an 8:25 pace. Given my propensity to negative split, I'm going to just stick with that guideline, than pick it up at the 16 mile mark if all seems to be going well.

    10/1 - 5 miles (w. 5x800s @ 6:00 pace)
    10/2 - 8 miles (finished at MP)
    10/3 - 4 miles
    10/4 - 4 miles
    10/5 - 4 mile
    10/8 - 3 miles
    10/9 - 26.2 miles (3:04:57 - Chicago marathon, 7:03 pace)
    10/13 - 4 miles
    10/15 - 6 miles
    10/17 - 12 miles
    10/18 - 5 miles
    10/20 - 8 miles
    10/21 - 6 miles
    10/22 - 15 miles
    10/23 - 6 miles
    10/25 - 4 miles

    Total: 120 miles
    Goal: 140 miles
    Remaining: 20 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 - 3:04:57
    Ironman Florida - Nov 5
    Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas 10K - Nov 13

    @mobycarp - I think your coach is insane. I tend to air on the side of caution (and just avoid fast paced running when I'm not 100%), but if Boston is your A race for next year, absolutely no reason to risk making a full recovery with a cross-country meet in another 6 weeks as the upside (of pushing you further up the fitness/performance curve if you stay healthy) doesn't seem to offset the risks.

    Yes, I know I won't be in the top 25 for my age group when I make it to Boston (as hopefully my BQ-10 will be good enough for 2018), but I'd much rather take on a less intense training & recovery schedule with much more cardio base building at MP+2 minutes, which will help me finish marathons in the top 5% of my age group, than take on a training plan that keeps me on the edge of an injury so I can finish in the top 1% of my age group. As a fellow retiree, I get way too much personal satisfaction for my daily runs, rides, swims, etc. and not being able to enjoy them due to being on the sidelines would be much more devastating than occasionally missing a BQ or finishing off the podium at mid-sized races.
  • tartanhibee
    tartanhibee Posts: 63 Member
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    3 miles (5k) on Monday morning in a years best 32:06.

    2 miles yesterday so 29 for the month.

    I've got 2 miles to go to target have really enjoyed keep track on here and has kept me motivated. Thanks everyone.
  • jodilynnsanders5104
    jodilynnsanders5104 Posts: 89 Member
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    Oct 1: 15km long run day
    Oct 2: 0km running, active recovery day, 6.62km brisk walk.
    Oct 3: 12.06km
    Oct 4: 90 minutes skating
    Oct 5: 5km progression run before work, 3km base run at lunch
    Oct 6: 3.6 km hilly trail run at lunch, 5km tempo run on treadmill after work, 30 min strength training.
    Oct 7: REST DAY
    Oct 8: 16.7 km long run.
    Oct 9: REST DAY
    Oct 10: 7.65 km recovery run including 25 minutes of running drills
    Oct 11: 6.96 km tempo run. First 5km was a PB 31:30. 30 minutes strength training.
    Oct 12: 0km running, cross train day. 35 minutes on recumbent bike, 30 min brisk walk.
    Oct 13: 6.67 km, hill intervals on treadmill. 30 minutes strength training.
    Oct 14: 0.55km run to McDonald's to get a coffee. 40 min swim.
    Oct 15: 19.7 km long run day. 90 minutes skating.
    Oct 16th: 137 minutes of skating
    Oct 17: 30 min swim
    Oct 18: 6.22km run. 30 minutes skating. 45 min strength training.
    Oct 19: 25 min swim before work. 5.37km hill repeat run at lunch
    Oct 20: 5.2km hill repeats
    Oct 21: Refereed 7 hockey games (7 hours, 10 minutes of skating).
    Oct 22: REST DAY
    Oct 23: 12.42km long run.
    Oct 24: killer headache. Turned into REST DAY.
    Oct 25: 30 min swim before work. 30 min skating at lunch. 7km tempo run after work. PR for first 5km...ran in 30:02. This was at a 0% incline where my previous best time was 31:30 but that was at a 1% incline. Not sure if I should then count the 30:02 as a PR?

    Upcoming races:

    Awesome Virtual Events 100 mile (160km) October challenge.
    November 6th: Hamilton Road2Hope HM
  • jodilynnsanders5104
    jodilynnsanders5104 Posts: 89 Member
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    @tartanhibee that's why we're all here!
    @Ohhim good luck in your upcoming ironman.
    @RespectTheKitty all this talk about bodily functions....just last night I was running on the treadmill at the gym and had the WORST gas. I thought the lady beside me was going to singe her nostril hairs!! :-)
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
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    10/1: 20 miles
    10/2: 4.6 miles (am), 5.4 miles (pm)
    10/3: 6 miles with the Coffee Crew
    10/4: 5 miles (am), 10 miles (pm)
    10/5: 5 miles
    10/6: 3.5 miles
    10/7: 9.5 miles
    10/8: 6 miles with a 5k in the middle
    10/9: 4 miles
    10/10: Oh my god finally a rest day
    10/11: 10 miles
    10/12: 6 miles (am), 4.2 miles (pm)
    10/13: 8 miles (am), 6.4 miles with the Thursday crew
    10/14: Rest day
    10/15: 7.3 miles with the Saturday crew
    10/16: 2 miles + 13.1 HM
    10/17: 3 miles with the Coffee Crew
    10/18: 7.5 miles
    10/19: 5.7 miles (am), 5 miles (pm)
    10/20: Rest (am), 8.1 miles solo + 6.2 miles group (pm)
    10/21: Rest day
    10/22: 10 miles with the Saturday crew
    10/23: 20 miles with friends!
    10/24: 6 miles
    10/25: 12 miles
    10/26: 5 miles (am)

    First truly chilly run this morning! The cars had frost on them and a significant exhale fogged up my headlamp. There was no breeze though, so it was a pleasantly crisp kind of cold, not a chill-you-to-your-bones cold. Can we keep THIS instead of the blustery kind of cold weather is sure to come??

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    Upcoming Races:
    10/8: Coe College Homecoming 5k: 21:26
    10/16: Superhero Halloween Half Marathon: 1:42:24
    11/20: Philadelphia Marathon (Goal: 3:30 or better)
    3/26/17: Philly Love Run HM
    5/14/17: Delaware Marathon Running Festival HM


  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,878 Member
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    Lots of poop talk! When I run my normal early run during the week, I can always run back by the house to stop. But it only happens once in awhile. When I do long runs outside of the neighborhood I know where there are bathrooms to go to and have had to stop a few times. But the last HM I did I took 2 imodium one hour before the race. That worked great. My friend, who has been a long time runner, said she always does that before an official race. The first time she told me that, I thought "NO WAY! I'm not messing up my bodily functions with that!" But I was having such issues on my long runs that I decided I would try it, just for the HM. I will probably do it again for my two HMs in February. But I certainly wouldn't do that on any regular basis. I don't like to take anything - and don't have to luckily (except thyroid meds).

    10/1 - 5.1 miles
    10.2 - 7.3 miles
    10/3 - travel/rest day
    10/4 - rest
    10/5 - 5.1
    10/6 - 5.2
    10/7 - hurricane day
    10/8 - 7.5 miles - trail running on sidewalks
    10/9 - 37 miles biking
    10/10 - 5.1 miles - perfect 65 degrees
    10/11 - 5 miles - still nice out!
    10/12 - strength training
    10/13 - 4 miles
    10/14 - strength training
    10/15 - 34 miles biking
    10/16 - 30 miles biking
    10/17 - 4.6 miles
    10/18 - 4.2 miles
    10/19 - strength training
    10/20 - 4.6 miles
    10/21 - rest day
    10/22 - 44 miles biking
    10/23 - 57 miles biking
    10/24 - 5 miles running
    10/25 - 5 miles
    10/26 - 4 miles + strength training


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    Upcoming races
    11/30/16 - I/ITSEC 5K
    2/5/17 - Daytona Beach HM
    2/26/17 - Disney Princess HM Orlando
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,100 Member
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    11/10 3 miles
    12/10 3 miles
    13/10 3 miles- 3rd run of week and my ankle doesn't feel too bad!
    19/10 3 miles - thought it was going to be 4 miles as I was feeling great but the sun came out and started beating down on me and I crumbled, my legs felt fine but my heartrate rocketed and I overheated so I just did the 3. I've told myself I'd be better to do 3 - 4 days at 3 miles instead of pushing the 4. I started out too fast anyway, but I was feeling the best in ages. A well.
    21/10 3 miles
    22/10 3 miles
    23/10 3 miles - best week I've had since early June!
    26/10 3 miles


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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    10/1- 4.04 miles
    10/2- Rest/Travel day
    10/3- 3.47
    10/4- 5.03
    10/5- 3.0
    10/6- 5.0
    10/7- 4.4
    10/8- 7.4
    10/9- REST- Grumble Grumble Grumble
    10/10- 5.22
    10/11- 4.02
    10/12- 3.01
    10/13- 6.0
    10/14- 4.03
    10/15- 8.1
    10/16- REST
    10/17- 4.03
    10/18- 6.01
    10/19- 4.04
    10/20- 6.11
    10/21- 4.01
    10/22- 8.01
    10/23- REST
    10/24: 4.03
    10/25- 6.01
    10/26- 6.03

    Total: 110.91/70

    Today's notes. Took another run on the new out and back I tried yesterday. Wind was switching from E to SE at about 6mph, which is enough for me to feel it. It also meant that I caught some headwind on bouth the outbound and inbound leg of the run. This cost me 1bpm average HR and a few more walk breaks....

    ....on the bright side, my average pace over the last 7 days has been only 14sec/mile slower than what I'm hoping my GMP will be this summer.

    Total miles: 6.03
    Total time: 1:03:19
    Average pace: 10:30
    Average HR: 153
    HR zone avg: 2.8

    Speaking of poop...yeah, miles 4-6 were not fun, some of my walk breaks were to relieve pressure in some places....

  • garygse
    garygse Posts: 896 Member
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    @RunRachelleRun Congratulations on completing your first half marathon!

    03 - 10.84
    05 - 10.01
    10 - 10.75
    12 - 10.13
    17 - 10.05
    19 - 10.15
    21 - 13.15
    24 - 10.00
    26 - 10.07

    Current total: 95.15 miles (goal = 100)
    Looking good for achieving my goal this Friday...I'll make it a birthday treat to myself!
  • TGTiger
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    One run left for the week and I got this! Will have 30 miles in and meet my goal!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Date Miles today - Miles for October
    10/1 20 miles - 20
    10/2 REST DAY
    10/3 8.1 miles - 28.1
    10/3 5 miles - 33.1 << Daily Double
    10/4 9 miles - 42.1
    10/4 5 miles - 47.1 << Daily Double
    10/5 5 miles - 52.1
    10/6 10.5 miles - 62.6
    10/7 5 miles - 67.6
    10/8 17 miles - 84.6
    10/9 REST DAY
    10/10 13.1 miles - 97.7
    10/11 9 miles - 106.7
    10/11 4 miles - 110.7 << Daily Double
    10/12 5 miles - 115.7
    10/13 9.3 miles - 125
    10/14 4 miles - 129
    10/15 15 miles - 144
    10/16 REST DAY
    10/17 7 miles - 151
    10/18 7.25 miles - 158.25
    10/19 4 miles - 162.25
    10/20 7 miles - 169.25
    10/21 REST DAY
    10/22 14 miles - 183.25
    10/23 REST DAY
    10/24 10 miles - 193.25 << 10 below VT
    10/24 4 miles - 197.25 << Daily Double 4 below VT
    10/25 9 miles - 206.25 << 6 above VT 3 below VT
    10/25 5.5 miles - 211.75 << Daily Double 4 below VT
    10/26 6.2 miles - 217.95 << 6.2 below VT

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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
    Huntsville Half Marathon - 11/12
    Rocket City Marathon - 12/10

  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    @Stoshew71 it's cool see you documenting the VT runs
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @Stoshew71 it's cool see you documenting the VT runs

    It's to keep me in check. For example, on this morning's run (as well as last night's) there was a temptation to rush through that last mile. Knowing that I only have 13 or 14 miles per week to gun it (and I already used 6 yesterday), it enabled me to hold back and wait till Saturday.

    I think I want to try what @kristinegift did on her long run, do 6 miles in the middle of my long run where I am alternating between GHMP and GMP.

  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    I think I want to try what @kristinegift did on her long run, do 6 miles in the middle of my long run where I am alternating between GHMP and GMP.
    That sounds very similar to Fitzgerald's Long Run with Speed play. It's also what I'll be looking at doing in a couple months.

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