January 2017 Running Challenge

On the glucose / glycogen / fat discussion: I'm a type 1 diabetic and fat adapted. As a type 1, I manually manage glucose. Prior to eating low carb (and becoming fat adapted), I would get low BG while exercising quite often. Sometimes, that would happen even if I started out with high BG. However, with high BG, I don't feel well (and it isn't good long-term, medically, to be high for long). It's harder to exercise or perform at my best when I don't feel well.

Sometimes, when at high intensity, exercise actually increases BG... same issue - don't feel well. This is known to happen at high intensities above lactose threshold.

After becoming fat adapted, I've noticed that I do not go low as much because I'm burning fat for energy more easily rather than relying upon glucose. As I am trying to train for endurance, I came across a study a few months ago (was published around 2009, IIRC) showing that fat adapted athletes can oxidize fat at a much greater rate than non-fat adapted athletes. This makes sense. So I no longer need to constantly stop and feed glucose tablets (equivalent to non-diabetics and their Gu's). I still need electrolytes - more even than those who eat heavy carb - but not carbs. So far, I've been able to manage electrolytes before / after exercising. At some point, as I get into longer distances and/or higher temperatures at medium distances, I'll need to start adding electrolytes on the go. My new pack is large enough as well that I can fit a filtration device in the bag. So in addition to 3L of water, if I'm running longer distances on a trail, I can stop at a river/creek/pond to filter water out and refuel as needed. For longer runs, that is a good time to drop in some electrolyte tablets as well.

But..but..its so COOOOOOLLLLDD


I know..I know..'what better way to warmup ..AMIRITE!?
In it for 50

I just signed up for the first race of the year! A nocturnal snow trail race. Doesn't that sound awesome? Or maybe crazy is the word I'm looking for
They offered two categories. I took the short&easy one (10k with only 100m elevation), but since I'll still be required to bring my own pack with water/food/survival blankes/whistle/lights/rain gear/warm clothes, I'm still going to count it a a real trail race!

So.... Upcoming races:
21.01.2017 Trail blanc Jurassien 10k



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@patrikc333 Congrats on the first clipped-in ride!
Out of curiosity: where do you live that you need a certificate for running events? I was so annoyed when I found out that I need a medical certificate to run races in France; I never heard of such a thing before moving here. At least it was rather easy to get; but it's only valid for a year, so I'll need a new one soon *sigh*

@Joanna2012B Ouch! That sounds painful. I hope your knee will heal fast!

@instantmartian Congratulations on the engagement! The car story sucks. I hope you get it figured out without too much trouble.

@MNLittleFinn Kudos on running in that temperatures! -26C sounds really motivating to get home as fast as possible

@lporter229 I don't like running with headlamps, at all - hat or no hat doesn't make a difference. I just ordered myself a light with a chest strap for running.

So, I looked at the forecast for the weekend....Saturday is supposed to be a high of -3F and Sunday is supposed to be a high of 6F....I'll have to wait until friday for hourly temp projections, but I'm thinking about switching my long run to Sunday so I'm not running in the dark with those temps....

Seems this time just brings out the sickness in me. The first 3 days of 2017 I was unable to work out due to strep throat but I'm back!

1/4 - 3.1 miles

My January goal is 40 miles.

I'm with @7lenny7 on the wind vs the cold. My happy *kitten* went to the gym this morning because the wind was 20 mph, I hate that when in 70s nevermind 40.
@ddmom0811 glad you like your disco light. I'm like you I know every car, dog, person around at 5:30.
Skip brought a great pair of running capris the other night at Academy, I have to check the brand, when headlights hit them they light up bright white. They are black and gray but the gray lights up, it's crazy.
@_nikkiwolf_ but since I'll still be required to bring my own pack with water/food/survival blankes/whistle/lights/rain gear/warm clothes, I'm still going to count it a a real trail race! holy crap, I hate bringing my own gummie bears Sounds like a fun race!
@runtimer I'm going to watch that video 1,000 times

One of my New Years resolution is to increase my overall fitness, not just my running fitness. I'm starting top to bottom. First up, my facial fitness!

Limeycat wrote: »

Limeycat's January goal: a very modest 25 miles

4/1 - 3.39 miles (running club)

January milege
1---0.50 walk
2---3.47 w
4---5.37
Made a real attempt at a training run. Ran 2 minutes, walked 3. I noticed my surgery side strike was forefoot and my heel rarely touched the ground. While my right ran normally. Trying to compensate for the weak hip abductor. I'm probably gonna be rather sore tomorrow. Maybe I'll swim and so some strength training.

5.37/30 running miles
3.97 walking miles

Advisable races:
Races on hold


I did not worry about pace. Just tried to focus on form and listen to my hip. I am seriously stoked to see my pace hanging around 10min/miles +/- 30 seconds!

@Elise4270 Awesome!

@_nikkiwolf_ sounds like an awesome race! Bringing survival gear makes it sound pretty hard core.

Woo hoo @Elise4270!

So much more to catch up on, sorry not to comment on more updates but great work all!

Date :::: Miles :::: Jan MTD (goal = 70)
01/01/17 :::: 4.3 :::: 4.3
01/02/17 :::: 2.9 :::: 7.1
01/03/17 :::: 3.1 :::: 10.3
01/04/17 :::: 3.6 :::: 13.9

Took another hike with Stella this morning and nearly got myself lost in the woods. It's amazing this trail system that is right by my house is so confusing to me. I've really only just started exploring it and my usual good sense of direction gets all off up there. Made home just before it really started raining. Met up with some runner pals and did an easy run this afternoon - fortunately the rain was done but the temps dropped considerably. I think snow is on its way.

1/1: rest day
1/2: 5 miles
1/3: 3 miles
1/4: 4.3 miles

TOTAL: 12.4/130 (goal subject to change)

First true hill workout (as in hill intervals) and with my new watch to boot! 1.6 mile warm up, 3 x 1/4 mile hill sprints, 1.45 mile cool down. Splits were 2:05, 2:08, and 2:06. Adding in jogging down the hill, total mileage = 4.3.

The trail that I run on occasionally is next to a neighborhood that has several streets in a row of steep inclines and are the perfect distance away from the trailhead for a warmup/cooldown. I intended to change at work and run the aforementioned route, but realized I forgot to pack the all-important sports bra. Sigh. I remembered my new watch was supposed to come, so I figured out the basic functions fast enough to get out for an alternate route that unfortunately included hill sprints with a more gradual incline. I'll definitely still be feeling it tomorrow though! My shin was mostly fine, but my left achilles and right quad are pretty sore/tight.

I haven't been able to catch up on posts today and see I'm almost 70 behind! I did catch a glimpse of cold/wind talk. Monday I ran in 45F and today I ran in 11F windchill and 20mph winds. I only caught headwind on my warmup though, so it wasn't bad as I thought it would be.

First run of the year, 8.0 km Up Pats Creek Trail in the Snow. Wasn't a great run - struggled with footing and visibility. Still I got out for a run and put some km's on my shoes so it's all good. Heading to the Ski Hill for Night Skiing and "cross training".

2015-12-31 YTD 638.4Km
2016-12-31 YTD 1343.0 km

01/04 8.0 km –8.0km –132.0 km – YTD 8.0 km



Chilly Willy HM Grande Prairie, AB Feb 5,2017
Hypo Thermic HM, Edmonton, AB Feb 26,2017
Jasper HM, Jasper National Park, April 8, 2017
Mystery East Coast HM ??? 2017

shanaber wrote: »

@Elise4270 - Fantastic!! What app are you using that gives that display?

Its Garmin connect.