November 2016 Running Challenge

All this talking about NRWLFW made me guiltily realise that I haven't done strength training in a while. I skipped it in the week before the marathon (because hey - if I don't get to run because of some taper/rest thingy, I'm not going to kill my legs with squats and lunges either), skipped it in the week after the marathon (same as above, only with "recovery" instead of "taper"), and somehow that was enough to forget about it completely.
I don't know why it's so hard for me to establish a consistent strength training habit!

I've been struggling with this lately. I was doing really well with NROLFW until I started getting shoulder pain that the doc said was bursitis. I did his prescribed advil/ice routine to reduce inflammation and then did a few half hearted body weight rounds. Felt fine but afraid to start NROLFW again in case it comes back. I bought another program this week & am planning to start it next week. It's a home program so I can do most of the exercises without moderation (which was the biggest challenge with NROLFW as I only have dumbbells).

November walking miles

1---6.24 
2---travel/pt/doc
3---3.1 walk, 25 minute swim, 2.8 walk
4--- travel
5---3.19
6,7,8--- Nada, pt, Nada
9---4.7
10---4.77
12---3.0
14---4.45
15---4.4, 0.1x2
16---4, pt, 0.1x3
17--- 5.16 walk
18---3.71, 0.1x1
19,20,21---nada, skiped PT, nada
22---3.60, 0.1x1
23---4.20 0.2x3 whoo! So happy after yesterday's suckfest. I was released to go back to work, so maybe I'll dig in to a routine now.

57.36/50+

Not Advisable races:
12/11/16 BMW Dallas Marathon, Half (registered) DNS
Run the year 2016  898.42/ 2016 (DNF)

Advisable races:
March 19th 2017 RNR Half Dallas, TX
March 26th 2017 A2A 5k Ardmore, OK
April 30th 2017 OKC Memorial Marathon, Half

Elise4270 wrote: »

7lenny7 wrote: »

So two weekends ago I bought my daughter a new pair of running shoes, and told her they were only for running. Guess what I saw on floor in the entry way after she came home from college...yep, her running shoes. I could tell from the dirt she had been wearing them more than just for running, if she even did do any running. I'm not happy and may tell her that's the last pair of running shoes I buy for her.

Maybe she needs some walking around shoes too? Or just bonding with them.

Perhaps this.

I'm starting to get ashamed of how many shoes I am starting to have... and I just bought 2 pair last weekend because I needed some new walking around shoes and they had a special for 1/2 off your 2nd pair. Prior to that, I bought a new pair of hiking boots less than 1 month ago. Problem is that I never seem to get rid of the old. My old hiking boots have a hole in one of them... I have worn them only once since buying the new, but why can't I bring myself to throw them out? The old "walking around" shoes are now my "yard work" shoes - the reason I needed new is that they are very worn and they are stained from lawn mowing anyway. It just seems like I now have so many shoes - 3 formal (at varying levels of fancy), 2 hiking boots, 1 work boots, 1 yard work, 1 road running, 1 trail running, 1 gym, and 1 everyday walking around / shopping / whatever.

ETA: Oh yea... and a "walking around in house, but not something I would wear in public" pair... not slippers, technically. And I have a pair of water shoes and flip flops. Listing these out makes me feel even worse. It's crazy. I probably should get a shoe organizer.

@Elise4270 Each of my shoes is different and has something in the design (or in the case of yard shoes, how it has been used) to be provide benefit in particular situations (or to look appropriate in such situations). I could eliminate a few pair, but would still have more than you have.

I am finally caught up on all the goings on here! I love seeing what everyone in the US is planning for Thursday. Is anyone planning to hit the stores for Black Friday? I have to work but I may do some online shopping.

I realized today that I will not make my 1500 mile goal this year. I had too many months under 100 miles with my hand surgery and then injuries of late. Last year when I did make it I did not have a month under 100. I guess it can be my goal again for next year I will make it to 2000KM though to double up my MapMyRun You vs the Year 1000KM in 2016 challenge!

I see lots of discussion on the Brooks Ghosts - has anyone tried New Balance- I am considering the Rush v2 and also the 730 v3's?

@kristinegift - I have not tried NROLFW but I have worked out with a trainer 2xWeek for the last 5 years. He was actually the one who got me running. He is on vacation in Thailand this month and I am supposed to be working out on my own either at the gym or at home with my own weights and I have done exactly how many workouts??? Yup - none! I know what to do, I know how to do it and with the correct form but actually doing it on my own - I just can't get motivated. This 'break' has reinforced why I have him kept with him all these years :laugh:
@lporter229 - I was going to sign up for a Turkey Trot but I really don't want to have to deal with the traffic and crowds so I will be heading out for my own 10k and then come home and finish my cooking. I am making pies today so that part will already be finished.
@midwesterner85 - I don't seem to be able to get rid of my old shoes or the ones that just don't work out either. I keep thinking maybe something will change and they will be ok the next time I try them, or I can wear them to the gym or maybe my daughter will want them. I have put most all of the ones I no longer use in the closet in my daughter's old room and they just keep piling up in there. I also keep thinking maybe I will give them to a running shoe recycle, but never seem to find one or when there is one at a race I don't have my shoes to give with me...

@katharmonic recipe for Baileys please?!!!!

And shoes? Nah, you got nuffink on me. From memory-

Formal heels/strappy sandals not sure, about seven pairs?
Boots - knee high, one (only one?)
Boots snow- one
Boots ankle - four
Dance shoes - two heels, three flat
Miscellaneous shoes flat for wandering around, dunno, ten pairs?
Trail running shoes, one pair,
Road running shoes, one pair,
Trainers for gym, two pairs
Walking/hiking shoes/boots, two pairs (one mid, one low cut)
Shoes to wear to work, two
Leopard print - just the one sadly.

From the sound of it the rest of you are rank amateurs.

Ok this shoe count discussion could get dangerous! I didn't think I had that many until I started thinking about what @girlinahat and @greenolivetree listed... yup I have that many, have more, have more, have more...etc... UH-OH!!
Road Running in current rotation - 5
Road Running out or relegated to other - 5 (thought there were more actually)
Trail Running - 1 (for agility)
Training/gym - 3
Flats and casual business shoes - 14
Sandals - 8 (including my oofos recovery sandals
Tall boots - 2
Short boots - 5
Snow boots - 2
Dress heels - 7 (sorry no leopard!)

Ugh... I shouldn't have done this! It just proves what I didn't want to admit - I have too many shoes!

@shanaber I've never actually worn the leopard heels. Lol!

shanaber wrote: »

Ok this shoe count discussion could get dangerous! I didn't think I had that many until I started thinking about what @girlinahat and @greenolivetree listed... yup I have that many, have more, have more, have more...etc... UH-OH!!
Road Running in current rotation - 5
Road Running out or relegated to other - 5 (thought there were more actually)
Trail Running - 1 (for agility)
Training/gym - 3
Flats and casual business shoes - 14
Sandals - 8 (including my oofos recovery sandals
Tall boots - 2
Short boots - 5
Snow boots - 2
Dress heels - 7 (sorry no leopard!)

Ugh... I shouldn't have done this! It just proves what I didn't want to admit - I have too many shoes!

No such thing as too many shoes. But DH's rule is I have to toss or donate a pair if I bring in a new pair.....

Oh, and all my shoes are black.