January 2017 Running Challenge
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Date Miles today - Miles for January
1/1 REST DAY
1/2 9 miles - 9
1/3 10 miles - 19
1/4 5 miles - 24
1/5 10 miles - 34
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 << 1:35:55 2 in AG & 25 OA
Rocket City Marathon - 12/10 << 2:44:41
Kentucky Derby Marathon - 4/29
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1/1: rest day
1/2: 5 miles
1/3: 3 miles
1/4: 4.3 miles
1/5: 3 miles
TOTAL: 15.4/130 (goal subject to change)
Easy 3 in 28:53 (9:38 pace). 8F windchill and light snow falling. Not sure how accurate the calories burned is since I work the watch over a layer of clothes, so the HR may be a bit off.
I had a hard time getting out of bed to run this morning having just run ~12 hours prior, being a little sore, and knowing it was cold outside. I remembered what @ddmom0811 posted about running early, so that was a push to get out of bed Also, knowing that we are supposed to get a few inches of snow during the day and not getting out of work until later tonight helped too.2 -
1/1 rest. Colds suck
1/2- 5.23
1/3- 4.03
1/4- 4.01
1/5- 5.0
Total: 18.27
Monthly goal: stay healthy and continue base building to start marathon training at the end of the month. Nominal mileage goal: 140 miles.
Today's notes: 5 boring miles on the TM. I just couldn't bring myself to run outside when it's -20F. Kind of glad I did. My left calf was bugging me some yesterday and continues to bug me today. It feels really tight and achy, I'm hoping some ibuprofen and making this week lower mileage (looking at ~30 miles) will help with that.
It will probably through my mileage goal out the window, cutting back some, but I need to be healthy to start marathon training at the end of the month.0 -
@_nikkiwolf_ I'm in Italy at the moment
No certificate (I think it's around 130 euros!) no races...
9 miles running today, yesterday was in cake mood and with all the sugars I had I could have run 100 miles. Obviously now it's sunny and warm, while on Saturday - my next planned cycling day - it'll be - 3.
Tempted to cycle now but I don't want to overdo
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acorsaut89 wrote: »I am a little late to the game for January digitally - but I have been running. I've been mentally tackling the idea to train for a 10K when I haven't done that distance in quite some time, and I was SERIOUSLY lazy over the holidays.
So I will be in for 40KM for January as I'm just starting my training program and I don't run until April 30 (if I do at all).
January 1 - Personal Training Session (this happens almost every Sunday for me)
January 2 - 2 KM
January 3 - Rest (all Tuesdays will be rest days for me during training)
January 4 - 3.9 KM
Distance Run: 5.9 KM Distance to Go: 34.1 KM
How I felt about yesterday's run: when I was running yesterday I felt better than I have since I can remember. It wasn't far - and it was not fast - but not once did I feel like giving up. I wasn't super excited going into the run or racing to the gym after work but once I got on the treadmill it was perfection. There were some walking breaks because I haven't done a lot of running plus I injured my hamstring last year and don't want to go through that again, but it was amazing! I felt amazing after the run - I had the post-run glow for hours. I hope today's short run goes just as well and I'm not sore this morning at all from the run. I am hoping this is the start of something beautiful
Happy Running Everyone!
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Lunch run was 6.8k out, a quick bite to eat and then 6k back. My fuelling strategy was a greggs pasty and a flat white in the middle of the run - not exactly conventional but I do some mystery shopping on the side so this was one of the assignments. I half expected to get stomach problems on the way back, but actually felt fine. I used to have all sorts of problems with any food on the run (or in the 2 hours beforehand) but definitely finding the more I practice eating things the better it seems to be. Run itself was good and I averaged marathon pace despite a few lumps (only one proper hill but constantly undulating). At 4C and sunny (realfeel 1C) was nice out but still definitely needing to investigate better handwear so that's my mission this weekend.
Otherwise just pleased to back into running after unscheduled Xmas/NY break - my cold feels like is on its way out so hopefully I'll be up to a long run in next few days.
3-Jan: 11.49k [6.7k MP + 4.8k easy -suffering with cold]
4-Jan: 5.3k treadmill intervals [TM]
5-Jan: 12.9k hilly run
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I am going to start training next week for the Broad Street Run, I am following Galloway's half marathon training plan and I am hoping to kill two birds with one stone as it were. Broad St is the first week in May and if I stay on schedule I will complete the training by the end of May.3
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Redhouse6758 wrote: »I am going to start training next week for the Broad Street Run, I am following Galloway's half marathon training plan and I am hoping to kill two birds with one stone as it were. Broad St is the first week in May and if I stay on schedule I will complete the training by the end of May.
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1/1 - Still wasn't feeling up to it.
1/2 - Bodypump, the 2.25 miles on the 'mill
1/3 - 4.5 miles on the treadmill (Trek class). That'll clean your lungs out.
1/4 - Stayed in bed. Lingering cold + a bratty greyhound = not enough sleep.
1/5 - Bodypump, then 2.25 treadmill miles.
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I am such a Boston rookie. In talking with people who have run Boston previously, I have learned a ton about the event, but it occurred to me yesterday that there is still so much I do not know. For example, I received an email yesterday from BAA talking about the 5K race on Saturday. I had no idea that there was a 5K. But I am super excited to find out because I would really love for my husband to run it. It would give him something personal to look forward to for the weekend and a small training goal because I'm sure he would want to PR. However, as I understand it, entrance is limited to the first 10,000 people (holy cow, I know)!
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with registering for the Boston marathon 5K. How difficult is it to get in? What is the registration like? How long did you need to try? That kind of thing. The registration opens up on January 18 at 10AM to those not running the distance medley. Apparently entrance is automatic for those running the distance medley, but that would require 3 trips to Boston, and, judging by the cost of this one, that is not going to happen!1 -
Good morning everyone!
1/1: Walked 15K+ steps
2/1: Walked 15K+ steps
3/1: 3.52 kms (Wk1 D1 C25K) + 30 mins yoga + 10 mins Squat Challenge + 5 mins Tabata HIIT
4/1: 3.54 kms (Wk1 D2 C25K) + 30 mins yoga + 7 mins HIIT
5/1: 3.54 kms (Wk1 D2 C25K – repeat) + 30 mins yoga + 14 mins HIIT
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1/1 - 4 miles
1/2 - 1.5 miles
1/3 - 0 miles
1/4 - 3.5 miles
1/5 - 3 miles
12 of 100 miles
Not a great run but I know why. I cut back on my calories to lose some weight i gained and I know it's affecting me. I wasn't breathing hard, my legs didn't feel heavy or tired they felt weak. Actually stopped because I thought I was going to throw up (sorry if you are eating!). I just need add to my calories, or get up 10 mins earlier and get something in my stomach before I run. I'm used to running fasted, but I think the big drop in calories is too much and I need to watch my net at the end of the day.
Glad I got my happy butt out of bed to run, it was around 31F little wind and after my run I took Macy dog for a walk and was treated with this beauty.
@stoshew71 and @elise4270 I don't care who started it, don't make me stop it
@dkabambe I love that you ran to lunch, sounds like you are feeling better
@karllundy seems like you are slowly feeling better too, good to see.
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@skippygirlsmom takes a nerd to separate 2 or more nerds! Haha!
ETA ...Just back from the doc. Ive seen this guy for 20 years. Just love him. Got a script for generic cymbalta. I'd taken it about a year ago for nerve pain. So he thought this was the best choice. Maybe by tomorrow I won't feel like nut punching everyone. (Not exactly how how I feel, I tried to keep it PG. If you want the MA version, just pm me... Like I'd step into that and reply ).
Cold and lazy today. Think I'll take a nap.0 -
I was planning a run this afternoon / early evening, but it is supposed to be even colder than Tues. when a short 3.5 mile run in low 20's F (high singles wind chill) resulted in serious muscle soreness that still hasn't totally subsided.
I found this old article: https://runnersconnect.net/running-training-articles/running-in-the-cold/
Typically, I go out too fast, can't keep up the pace and slow to a walk, then repeat. I struggle with maintaining pace. So if I make it out today at all (temps are single digits, with sub-zero wind chills), I'll bundle up more, walk at first to warm up, and try to maintain a consistent pace (I always try and usually fail).0 -
@Elise4270 went it comes to staying PG I like to use a line from a movie (forgot the name of the movie but the line is good) you can "junk punch them in the man stuff" it just fits together really well.3
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@midwesterner85 When it's below freezing, I prefer to warm up inside with walking in place, side steps, knee lifts and kicks, etc. I don't even notice the cold when I step out if I take the time to warm up inside. Then I can ease into my run without running fast because I'm freezing
@elise4270 Great news! Give the med time because it takes about 30 days to get the full effect I think.
@skippygirlsmom Beautiful pic! I miss those morning sunrise runs from back when the sun was rising earlier :-D3 -
@elise4270 ha ha! You two are too funny. I'm glad the doctor gave you something, we don't want you to go around wanting to punch everyone.
@greenolivetree it was probably around 7:00 when I took this, I got home from run at 6:20 and took the girl for her walk. The pretty sky didn't stop the cold though0 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »@elise4270 ha ha! You two are too funny. I'm glad the doctor gave you something, we don't want you to go around wanting to punch everyone.
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How bout just the hub's? Haha! Nah, I'm sure I've never punched anyone in my life (except a younger brother, but not past the age of 15- he learned to hit back ).
That is a spectacular photo!
Thanks @greenolivetree !1
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