January 2017 Running Challenge

MobyCarp wrote: »

patrikc333 wrote: »

I cannot understand why, the more icy it is, the more. I sweat now.

If I were out trying to ride a bike on icy roads, I think I'd sweat quite a bit too. The sweat isn't always about pure physical exertion.

I was talking about running

@_nikkiwolf_ she can't remember, she wore it to practice we remember that much, she can't recall if she took it off in the gym after running or not. To be honest, I hate to be rude, but we have kids on our team that would steal from each other in a heartbeat so I'm not sure we'll see it again. Money has gone missing, phones, warm ups etc, it's awful. Well I better not see it on anyone that's for sure. She is going to check lost and found on Monday at school and go to each Coach's office around the gym to see if it's there. I'm really angry because she can be so careless but I can't say anything that would make her feel any worse than she already does, she's really beating herself up. I really hesitated in buying the vest because of the cost, but she loved it so I did.

January Running Challenge:


1/1: 19 miles
1/2: 5 miles
1/3: BodyPump and 30 minutes of stair stepper
1/4: 5.8 miles of a 10 mile planned run. Cut short due to knee pain
1/5 Unplanned rest day
1/6 2.2 mile walk, 30 minutes elliptical, Strength: upper body and core
1/7 8.2 miles


Goal: 38 of 170


Decided to try running again. A 10 mile run was on the schedule, but considered stopping at 5 depending on how I felt. Planned to stop early if I experienced pain again. I did have a few twinges, but only if I over strided or got going a little too fast. I took it really slow. Since I felt good at 5 miles, I decided to go longer. I went 8, which I felt was good enough to get a longer run in without pushing it too much.


It was a cold run too: a windchill of 8 when I started, but warmed up to 22 by the end. The sun was out, and the wind was mild. It was a great run.


@kristinegift Love the pics you posted!! Hearing about the snow stinging your eyes reminded me of a vacation we took to Rocky Mt National Park once in the winter. Omg, does the wind blow there in the winter!! We had to wear ski goggles when snowshoeing and sledding because of the snow blowing in our faces. It was painful...just like you described.

8 km run in Winter Conditions for me. 3" Fresh Snow and -19C / 14 km/h Nth Wind = -27C Windchill.
We must be crazy runners as it was one of the biggest groups of the 2016/2017 season ( they did 10-12 km ).
12 brave souls - frozen eyelash's and a first for our group - Ear and Eyebrow icicles. But it was still Fun. The expression on the faces of the drivers in their vehicles - varied from horror that we were outside running to worry that we would Freeze our lungs. As a Northern Winter runner - its just not possible if you are Healthy and Dressed properly.

01/04 8.0 km –8.0km –125.0 km – YTD 1351 km
01/06 7.0 km –15.0km –132.0 km
01/07 8.0 km –23.0km –124.0 km – YTD 1366 km



@kristinegift Great photos and I understand the Snow in the face. Most of our snow is the light powder so its not an issue. But I love the Look of those trails. For me all the Tree falls are covered in snow so trails are dangerous due to the extra hidden Ankle Breaker Hazards = No Trails in Winter- unless packed down by a skidoo.
@MNLittleFinn You caught it early and are taking steps to minimize further injury. You should be good with PT and Rest. I know the time out of the Shoes is Hard but worth it in the end.
@jennkain97 Glad you have Shoes again.
@_nikkiwolf_ Most of my Hill Training is done on the River to Ridge Trails. 3-5km and 300 to 500m elevation. 3km with 500m is a serious Hill Run, the 3-300 or 5-500 is/seems easy after you have knocked it off a few times. Usually on the first few Hill Climbs of a training cycle its a simple up and down. Once we get the early spring weather we start to link hills and add some rolling terrain in as linking trails between the climbs to increase the training effect without adding huge distance.
@JessicaMcB We need to get @kristinegift to come Nth for the GC Trails- I think she would have fun as she has such a good attitude about the Challenges of trails. We have a group that might be heading down this spring/summer to Freedom Run Legs 2 & 3 plus a 2nd freedom run in Tumbler Ridge for the Emperor's Challenge HM course. Just Learned that we have 4 more confirmed for our Jasper HM Running team, a Hus/Wife from Quebec are flying out to visit Family and Join us.

According to the Local News Reports it sounds like the South Eastern States are getting Hammered with Un-Seasonal Winter Weather - Snow 3" to 24" and high windchill. Everyone Hunker Down and be safe. There are times when it's better to stay inside and enjoy the warmth of a good Beverage. As a Northerner who grew up in these conditions we take for granted all the infrastructure we have for dealing with snow & cold.

@juliet3455 Thanks. I'm a little disappointed I didn't catch it earlier in the week, but with my reduced miles this week I don't think I did too much damage. I'm hoping beyond hope that I can have this healed up within 1-2 weeks so I'll have at least a week of easier running before getting into training at the end of the month.

The marathon I'm registered for has a 7 hour time limit so, worst case, I'm going to do it, even if I end up walking most of it. I have just over 5 months until race day, so here's hoping I won't need to take up that option.

1/1 Rest
1/2 1.5 miles
1/3 2.7 miles
1/4 Rest
1/5 2.6 miles
1/6 Rest
1/7 5 miles

11.9 / 45 miles

01/01/17 - 5 miles
01/02/17 - 5 miles
01/03/17 - 3 miles
01/05/17 - 6 miles
01/07/17 - 10 miles

@michable ha ha on the retainer! One time my uncle was at the beach and he was talking and a wave knocked his denture out. He found it at the lost and found! Hopefully it will show up.

@kristinegift love the pictures

@mobycarp fantastic HM, congrats on another 1st place AG finish and the 20th OA. Longer forward to a longer race report, I always enjoy reading them.