February 2017 Running Challenge
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@BeeerRunner Spotty is so cute. Glad the gentle leader is working out (especially in curbing the butt sniffing
). I have one from my previous dog, I should maybe try it, but Stella is doing pretty well on the harness for running. Most of the time.
Date :::: Miles :::: Feb MTD (goal = 70)
02/01/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 2.6
02/02/17 :::: 3.1 :::: 5.7
Tonight's run with Stella - mostly good, little bit of dragging toward the end. She's still tired from being at the doggy hotel while I was gone I think.
I'm kind of jealous of the running cruise idea. But don't know if I really want to combine those things. Cool opportunity to run in different places though.
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Doesn't count, but I ran a nice 7mi mountain with 2,070ft vertical gain yesterday. Planning on 6-10+mi (trail) tomorrow.
Nice. Madkin Mnt on Redstone is a usual one I do and is only 1234 feet gain but I am starting from already around 600 feet. However, Monte Sano Mountain which is a popular favorite near me is 1,621 feet elevation; if only I got into trail running more.
We have larger mountains but I would have to drive to Birmingham or Talladega or near Chattanooga.
Hey that's good. Repeats. Our taller Vegas mtns are currently buried in snow. The 12,000ft one has 10ft
No peak runs until summer 
But there's several options around. Today's 10 was more mellow hills vs yesterday's steep peak climb. 1 -
2/1: 2.2 miles walk, 6.3 miles bike
2/2: Rest/PT
TOTAL: 1/22 workout days
Last night as I was finishing up my walk, I decided to try a slow jog for the last two minutes just to see how things felt and to discuss with my PT. I haven't felt any pain in my shin since I stopped running four weeks ago and didn't feel any during or after my short jog yesterday as well. Today was a PT day and, though I was secretly hoping to be cleared to at least return to slow jogging intervals, I still probably have another 1-2 weeks before that happens. I think I'm at the point where I'm pretty much recovered from my stress injury but still need work on specific running mechanics and muscle strength in order to prevent myself from re-injuring myself. PT could tell I am pretty eager to get back to running, so he took some extra time to show me a few exercises I can do to get there, specifically focusing on landing mechanics/balance and core. The good thing is that I'm cleared for the elliptical now as well, which I'm excited about since that's probably the closest thing that I can get to running right now without actually running. Staying away from the pool for now since I've been experiencing hives off and on all week and I don't want to mix that with chlorine.4 -
Date Miles MTD ------ ----- ------- Feb 01 6.5T 6.5 Feb 02 4.7T 11.2
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KatieJane83 wrote: »BeeerRunner wrote: »KatieJane83 wrote: »So, someone in my running group found a Running Cruise! Its next Feb, on a Royal Caribbean 7 night cruise, that hits 6 islands, and includes a mix of 5ks, 10ks, and a 4 miler. A bunch of us are seriously considering doing it, and I'm pretty sure that I def will no matter what, since it combines two of my favorite things - running and travel! Has anyone ever done anything like this? Any running-themed group travel experiences to share? I'm pretty darn excited about it, lol
@KatieJane83
I've never been on a cruise, but that sounds super fun! This summer, I have my 1st travel race planned. Well, we're going camping in Colorado, and I found a trail race that borders our trip dates, and talked my husband into letting me do the half while he and the kiddo do the 5K race. It's at the end of the trip so I hope to be acclimated to the elevation by then.
Yeah, I'm really getting into the whole 'destination race/run' idea. I'm doing my first in May: will be doing the Tinkerbell HM in Disneyland, spending a couple days in the parks and getting to visit Disney Animation Studios (have a connection with someone who works there who offered to get me in, *squeeeee*!), and then meeting up with my parents in San Francisco for a few days, while they're on their vacation, lol. Last summer I went on a couple short runs while doing a Glacier Nat'l Park trip, just to say I ran there, haha. And it's good that you're thinking about the elevation because I def felt the difference when running in Montana at ~4,500 ft, vs where I live, at about ~240 ft, lol.
I've done two cruises in the past and enjoyed both of them, so I really like the idea of this. This is what the running/activity schedule looks like:
- 5K Friendship Run/Walk in San Juan.
- 5K/10K Run/Walk in St. Thomas along one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
- 4 Mile traditional Hash Run/Walk and party in St. Kitts.
- 5K or 10K Run/Walk in the picturesque island of Antigua.
- A day off of running, join one of our private group excursions, including a Hike in the lush rain forest surrounding the breathtaking volcanic mountains, kayaking, and more in St. Lucia.
- 60-Minute Pirate Amazing Race and Beach Party in Bridgetown, Barbados.
- Rise and Shine with Coach Jenny’s Deck Run/Walk and Stretch and John “the Penguin” Bingham’s hilarious talk on running, walking and living a healthy life.
- Celebrate your active vacation and life with your new friends at the Awards Party!
I like that none of the runs/races are super long, so it will still feel like a vacation, lol
That sounds so awesome!!! I'm not sure I could think of a more amazing holiday!
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@BeeerRunner That app looks awesome! I've just installed it and configured it for Saturday's race already.
@RespectTheKitty Love the vest! I have a hoodie that's a similar colour; no worries being seen when I have the thing on, lol.
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Two days in a row with 10 total miles each. Yesterday was six running and four walking, and today was five running and five walking. That's over 20,000 steps each day, yay me!
Tomorrow won't be as much, I'll get my lunch walk and extra mile at 3pm, but no running because it's my usual Friday night fun fest with my boy. Can't wait to see him! I miss him so much during the week.6 -
I'm pretty excited about the app too @garygse . What race are you doing?? Have fun and good luck!0
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@BeeerRunner Thank you! I'm doing the Dallas Hot Chocolate 15K....it's my first race since I started running back in July so I'm pretty excited about it!3
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2.1.17 - 11.5 m. TM @ 8:00 pace.
2.2.17 - 7.5 m. TM RH Lvl 1 9:25 pace.
@kimlight2 - I see you will be running Cleveland - I will be pacing the 4:55 marathon group.
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@ddmom0811 So fun! Sounds like a great trip with your daughterJust booked a trip for my Spring break in April with my daughter. It's only 10 days but we are going to London and Paris! She's been to both because she worked in London one summer, but I have not been to either of those cities. SO excited. She is training for a marathon so we will be running a lot too!
@BeeerRunner Whenever I run a big race like a marathon with other members of my family, we always make sure we scope out all the restaurants on the course to see what looks good as a post-race celebration meal. It gives me a bit of extra incentive but sometimes smelling all the breakfast places can almost be torture!BeeerRunner wrote: »I'm trying to figure out what I want for my post marathon treats. Yesterday, I saw videos on FB for a waffle s'more and pancakes with a cinnamon swirls and cream cheese icing. Mmmm... Those are very high on my list! Lol
@KatieJane83 That sounds amazing! I've never been on a cruise before, but that sounds like my kind of vacation. My mom and step-dad are trying to run half/full marathons in as many states as they can and I sometimes join them, so I've actually run a lot of races out of town (actually, all my marathons have been out of town). It's a really fun way to get to see a new place, but the trips that I have enjoyed the most have been when I've allowed some extra time to do some other things than just the race and prep/recovery. I just read through your post with the schedule and it sounds like you've got a nice balance between short races and other activities...should be a blast!KatieJane83 wrote: »So, someone in my running group found a Running Cruise! Its next Feb, on a Royal Caribbean 7 night cruise, that hits 6 islands, and includes a mix of 5ks, 10ks, and a 4 miler. A bunch of us are seriously considering doing it, and I'm pretty sure that I def will no matter what, since it combines two of my favorite things - running and travel! Has anyone ever done anything like this? Any running-themed group travel experiences to share? I'm pretty darn excited about it, lol
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@BeeerRunner Thank you! I'm doing the Dallas Hot Chocolate 15K....it's my first race since I started running back in July so I'm pretty excited about it!
Ooh, first races are fun! Enjoy!2 -
@BeeerRunner Thank you! I'm doing the Dallas Hot Chocolate 15K....it's my first race since I started running back in July so I'm pretty excited about it!
I did it last year. It was cold!!!! It's well organised. Good luck!2 -
Thank you @KatieJane83 and @Elise4270. I don't mind the cold so much...it's when there's an icy wind that seems to go straight through you that I hate!2
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KatieJane83 wrote: »BeeerRunner wrote: »KatieJane83 wrote: »So, someone in my running group found a Running Cruise! Its next Feb, on a Royal Caribbean 7 night cruise, that hits 6 islands, and includes a mix of 5ks, 10ks, and a 4 miler. A bunch of us are seriously considering doing it, and I'm pretty sure that I def will no matter what, since it combines two of my favorite things - running and travel! Has anyone ever done anything like this? Any running-themed group travel experiences to share? I'm pretty darn excited about it, lol
@KatieJane83
I've never been on a cruise, but that sounds super fun! This summer, I have my 1st travel race planned. Well, we're going camping in Colorado, and I found a trail race that borders our trip dates, and talked my husband into letting me do the half while he and the kiddo do the 5K race. It's at the end of the trip so I hope to be acclimated to the elevation by then.
Yeah, I'm really getting into the whole 'destination race/run' idea. I'm doing my first in May: will be doing the Tinkerbell HM in Disneyland, spending a couple days in the parks and getting to visit Disney Animation Studios (have a connection with someone who works there who offered to get me in, *squeeeee*!), and then meeting up with my parents in San Francisco for a few days, while they're on their vacation, lol. Last summer I went on a couple short runs while doing a Glacier Nat'l Park trip, just to say I ran there, haha. And it's good that you're thinking about the elevation because I def felt the difference when running in Montana at ~4,500 ft, vs where I live, at about ~240 ft, lol.
I've done two cruises in the past and enjoyed both of them, so I really like the idea of this. This is what the running/activity schedule looks like:
- 5K Friendship Run/Walk in San Juan.
- 5K/10K Run/Walk in St. Thomas along one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
- 4 Mile traditional Hash Run/Walk and party in St. Kitts.
- 5K or 10K Run/Walk in the picturesque island of Antigua.
- A day off of running, join one of our private group excursions, including a Hike in the lush rain forest surrounding the breathtaking volcanic mountains, kayaking, and more in St. Lucia.
- 60-Minute Pirate Amazing Race and Beach Party in Bridgetown, Barbados.
- Rise and Shine with Coach Jenny’s Deck Run/Walk and Stretch and John “the Penguin” Bingham’s hilarious talk on running, walking and living a healthy life.
- Celebrate your active vacation and life with your new friends at the Awards Party!
I like that none of the runs/races are super long, so it will still feel like a vacation, lol
That sounds so awesome!!! I'm not sure I could think of a more amazing holiday!
Yeah, I'm pumped! Just bummed that I have to wait a whole year for it, lol.OSUbuckeye906 wrote: »
@ddmom0811 So fun! Sounds like a great trip with your daughterJust booked a trip for my Spring break in April with my daughter. It's only 10 days but we are going to London and Paris! She's been to both because she worked in London one summer, but I have not been to either of those cities. SO excited. She is training for a marathon so we will be running a lot too!
@BeeerRunner Whenever I run a big race like a marathon with other members of my family, we always make sure we scope out all the restaurants on the course to see what looks good as a post-race celebration meal. It gives me a bit of extra incentive but sometimes smelling all the breakfast places can almost be torture!BeeerRunner wrote: »I'm trying to figure out what I want for my post marathon treats. Yesterday, I saw videos on FB for a waffle s'more and pancakes with a cinnamon swirls and cream cheese icing. Mmmm... Those are very high on my list! Lol
@KatieJane83 That sounds amazing! I've never been on a cruise before, but that sounds like my kind of vacation. My mom and step-dad are trying to run half/full marathons in as many states as they can and I sometimes join them, so I've actually run a lot of races out of town (actually, all my marathons have been out of town). It's a really fun way to get to see a new place, but the trips that I have enjoyed the most have been when I've allowed some extra time to do some other things than just the race and prep/recovery. I just read through your post with the schedule and it sounds like you've got a nice balance between short races and other activities...should be a blast!KatieJane83 wrote: »So, someone in my running group found a Running Cruise! Its next Feb, on a Royal Caribbean 7 night cruise, that hits 6 islands, and includes a mix of 5ks, 10ks, and a 4 miler. A bunch of us are seriously considering doing it, and I'm pretty sure that I def will no matter what, since it combines two of my favorite things - running and travel! Has anyone ever done anything like this? Any running-themed group travel experiences to share? I'm pretty darn excited about it, lol
Yeah, I like making little mini trips out of races. Did that with the Adirondack Half this past September, and will do it for the Bay of Fundy Half in June. My first full marathon too, will be a weekend trip to Philly, and I'm thinking now too of doing the Navy-Air Force Half in September in D.C. Would be another mini-weekend trip from here in Rockland County, NY.
And the schedule of the cruise really appealed to me! Especially that it's all already organized, just book it and everything is included. Makes for a nice, easy trip!2 -
So I have to ask What was in your Evening Snack that you could fly ??girlinahat wrote: »I used to get ‘chase’ dreams a lot (always set in my primary school for some reason), and had exactly the same sensation of running in slow motion. The trick I learnt, is to bend your knees and pick up your feet so you are kneeling above the ground at knee level, and then you’ll be able to fly around at a better speed.
Were they Special Brownies or other Organic Medicinal Additives?
@MNLittleFinn Oh the crazy things runners will do. Just get a wax it won't hurt and it won't look funny when you are walking around in shorts. Actually I am part gorilla and I do the Grip Rip & Strip when I pull KT Tape. The worst part is actually the Fleshy area's, ie back of the calf/back of the knee etc. The shin is no big deal.MNLittleFinn wrote: »If it works, I may invest in some KT tape for myself // This brings up the thought of leg hair and tape, which brings up the thought of shaving an inch wide strip on my leg to prevent hair pulling.....Oh the crazy off dsy thoughts I have.!
@RespectTheKitty Oh That is definitely a Loud/Visible Life Saving vest.
@BeeerRunner Nice looking Hound Dog / Running Buddy.1 -
2/1/17----7.2miles
2/2/17----7.8miles
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Missed meeting my goal for the last 3 months. So shooting for a conservative 30 miles and I hope that I smoke it!
2/2....3.76 miles on the TM....sprints mixed with 4 minute recovery...average max heart rate at 88%. Attended Spinning class first...and then talked myself into running on the TM. I left work late and only got 5 hours of sleep, but still felt pretty good.
My husband and I are trying to plan a trip to Longboat Key, FL for our 10th wedding anniversary in June. I still don't have approval for vacation yet. I scoped out a beautiful condo to rent, and its still available although I don't know for how long.
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February goal: Lose 3 pounds
2/1: rest (but here's a pic from yesterday's snorkel trip):
2/2 3.16
Total: 3.16
Ticker is my goal for 2017 and total to date:
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So both a good and a rough day here. My husband's uncle died very suddenly around noon which is hard given we only buried his brother last week. 2017 is not coming up aces in his family
On the positive side I was approached by Run Like a Girl and they decided to run my story, which went live this morning. Pretty cool!
Have a cold so I took it easy and only banged out 11. 15 tomorrow!
February 1- 15km
February 2- 11km
26km/200km
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I am here for a whopping 30 miles!!!
Just getting back into running, so that's plenty.7 -
Feb 1st - 2mi completed
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Feb: 55 miles running.
Planned Races
11th February : Mid Lancs Rossall Cross Country 4 miles :
26th February : Stanley Park 10K :
18th March : Cartmel 5K trail race :
1st: 0 miles, - MTD 0
2nd: 3.42 miles, hill training with my running club - MTD 3.42
Reading some of the posts about local hill and mountains made me smile. Here on the the coast in the U.K. NW we have very little elevation - and my 'hill training' is up and down an artificially created landmark.
The niggle in my hip and thigh is responding well to an enormous cut back in miles. I'm 'enthusiastically' stretching and rolling. I don't think I'm helped by Grandma duties preventing me going to Pilates at the moment.
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I'm in, 50 miles in Feb!
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Just a very small run this morning to help keep my legs feeling fresh.
03 - 2.24 miles
Total: 2.24 / 1252 -
I did an easy 3 miles on the treadmill and was really struggling. I've been eating at maintenance (i.e. blowing calorie goal) for several days of the last 2 weeks and ended up just eating about 2-3 times maintenance yesterday as well. Going to make today a rest day, then hiking tomorrow, and will see how I feel on Sun.
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Nothing better than a run in the rain
Nothing worst than trying to remove wet compression tights
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2/1- 8.1
2/2- REST
2/3- 4.23
Total: 12.33
Monthly goals:
Mileage goal: 150
Real Goal: Stay healthy enough to get into the swing of real marathon training.
Today's notes: 4 easy miles in my new shoes. It was a really good run, other than the -10F temps. Leg felt good the whole time and now, 2 hours later, it still feels pretty good. Not sure if it's just be healing, or the KT tape helping out.
Note on my new shoes: I LOVE my new New Balance 1500! At 6mm, they are lower drop than my other road shoes (10mm average), but slightly more drop than my trail shoes. They are now my lightest pair of shoes at about an ounce lighter than my Pegasus 23's. The thing is,they feel like the difference is even greater than that.
I noticed my running was a bit different wearing the new shoes. Normally I end up looking down more, so my gaze is like 15 feet ahead of me. Today I noticed, when I was paying attention, that when I was running, I was more upright. Not sure if that's a result of the lighter lower drop shoes, or just a fluke from today. Either way, I'm looking forward to taking these shoes on progressive longer runs, to see how far I can comfortably run in them. Secret hope is that I'll feel good enough to take them on a 20 miler, and then my marathon, they felt that good this morning.2 -
2/1 - 3.4 'mill miles and a quick weight session. The scale was ugly today.
2/2 - 4.1 treadmill miles.
2/3 - Rest day.
Planned Races
2/11 - Red Flannel Run 5 Mile
4/8 - Beer and Bagel "Off Road"
5/13 - Market to Market Relay
6/3 - Dam to Dam HM
10/15 - IMT Des Moines HM2
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