March 2017 Running Challenge
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@dpwellman Being short didn't help there. As I fell through, I would raise up my arms so they came out on top each time.
Glacier is really nice. I've visited once and plan to go back to do the Glacier HM on June 24. Then I plan to backpack through the park for about a week or so. I've got my routes already loaded into the system so that as soon as I can apply for back-country permits (2 more days), I will be one of the first in line. I only wish the HM had been in late July or Aug. so that more back-country routes were possible and conditions would be better at some of the higher elevations. But I'm only going to make 1 trip, and I chose to combine with the HM rather than only do the backpacking.1 -
Finally feeling OK enough about where I'm at this month to start tracking miles again.....Still in the bummed mood, but feeling better now that I can run again.
March Goal: Recover from injury and illness and get back into training.
Mileage goal: HAHAHAHAHA....yeah, right,
3/1- 6.15
3/2- Rest
3/3- Started run, but stopped because of knee
3/4- Injured
3/5- Injured
3/6- Injured
3/7- Injured/sick
3/8- Sick/recovering
3/9- 3.14 went too fast, but happy to run
3/10- REST, don't want to push too hard
3/11- 6.14- Run sucked, but so happy to run more than 3 miles!
3/12- Rest- easing back into it
3/13- 4.05 Finally felt somewhat normal!
Today's notes: Got in 4 miles this morning with a 9:39 average pace. Pace was good, run felt OK, it was a very flat route, but that's OK. Good news was my HR averaged 158, still above normal HR for easy running, but definitely lower than it's been the last few runs, so I'm pleased with that.
I have my coaching call tonight, so I'm hoping, after that, I'll have some more structure to get back on track for training.7 -
3/1 - Hate starting a month on a rest day.
3/2 - 5.0 miles.
3/3 - Grrr...overslept this morning and have commitments after work. No run. Unwanted rest day!
3/4 - 6.0 miles.
3/5 - 3.1 'mill miles, then upper body weights.
3/6 - Life got in the way. Had to get kids up and going early.
3/7 - WINDY 4.38 miles.
3/8 - 3.45 'mill miles, then upper body weights.
3/9 - 4.8 treadmill miles at Trek class.
3/10 - Unplanned rest day.
3/11 - 4 'mill miles.
3/12 - 7 windy miles. Longest run in 5 months. Plus, negative splits...woot!
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03/01: 105 min XT + stretch
03/02: 4.05 mile easy run, 9:29 pace + 45 min XT + stretch + core
03/03: 90 min XT + stretch + strength training
03/04: 3.04 mile easy run, 9:31 pace + 45 min XT + core
03/05: 10.07 mile long run, 9:28 pace + stretch
03/06: 3.05 mile easy run, 9:32 pace + 20 min XT + stretch + core
03/07: 75 min XT + stretch + strength training
03/08: 4.01 mile easy run, 9:32 pace + 60 min XT + core
03/09: 6.03 mile run - 4 mile tempo, 8:08 average pace + 15 min XT + stretch
03/10: 4.05 mile easy run, 9:32 pace + 20 min XT
03/11: 90 min XT + strength training
03/12: 12.05 mile long run, 9:28 pace
03/13: 60 min XT + strength training
Total: 46.35 miles
Notes:
Crazy busy weekend, so just a quick check in here! Saturday was just cross training and the strength training that I was supposed to do the night before haha. Sunday I did a 12 mile long run, and it was honestly the best, most magical, happiest run I've had since I came back from my injury Just some cross training and strength today. Taking things easy this week as my 10 mile race is this upcoming Sunday! I'm shooting for 1:22:30 (2:30 slower than last year), but regardless of the outcome I will be so proud of myself for making this comeback and progressing so much over the last sixth months!
Training For:
03/19: Excalibur 10 Miler (Viera, FL)
04/23: Ravenswood Run, 5K (Chicago)
05/21: Chicago Spring Half Marathon
10/08: Chicago Marathon
11/26: Space Coast Half Marathon (Cocoa, FL)8 -
3/1 6
3/2 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits
3/3 8.5
3/4 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning
3/5 7.5 EZ pace
3/6 7.25
3/7 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits
3/8 7.3
3/9 4.5 + 6 x strength circuits
3/10 8.75
3/11 6.2 + 60' athletic conditioning
3/12 7 EZ
3/13 7.25 with 2 x 1 miles at 10k, 4x 800m @ 5k
85/175 (wow, nearly half way there-where has March gone???)
Good run this morning even though it was like torture getting up! So glad its done, kudos to everyone who managed to get out the door in the cold & dark. I'm always impressed with the number of headlamps I see at crazy early times of the morning (or late in the evening, come to think of it.) Weekend running was great in preparation for the storm that is brewing. Not going to feel too bad about sledding tomorrow instead of running if it comes to it. For everyone in the US NE, stay warm and safe out there, this looks like is gonna be bad. [Side note, after a crap day at work on Friday, the only thing for it was a nice hard run. I did 8.75 (of my planned 10) but it was awesome and I did manage to treat myself to a relaxing salon day on saturday after all. Rocking a new haircut this morning...]2 -
Thanks everyone for all of your well wishes. I wasn't around much this weekend to comment, and now there are too many to comment on each one, but I did read them and wanted to say thanks!
@Shanaber- The dry needle therapy is definitely helping. He puts these thin, dull needles in the trigger points of you muscles. The needle poking doesn't hurt, but there is a definite deep, throbbing feeling in the muscle that is painful, but it has that kind of hurt like you can tell something good is going on, if that makes sense. The muscles "grab" the needles, and he leaves them in there until they naturally release them. He said the effect is two-fold. It helps to release the muscle, and it also stimulates healing by increasing blood flow to the muscle. I understand there is a similar technique where they can hook up some faint electric current, but my therapist does not utilize that technique.
I ran 6 miles on Saturday and it felt good. It was very cold out and my feet felt numb for most of the run. I averaged a 9:07 pace, which again is slower than normal, but better than I expected. The only thing that brought me down a little was the fact that I got progressively slower with each mile. This has never happened for me, even in long races, so it is just a bit bothersome, but I am trying not to read too much into it. I am running with an injury and I need to remind myself of that all the time. It's almost like I subconsciously think that if I start running again, it will all just disappear.
I have been having a lot of numbness in both my hands and feet lately. I experienced Reynaud's phenomenon for some time now, but it seems to be getting particularly bad. I think I need to investigate some exercises and diet tips to improve circulation. This could possibly help with the hamstring issue too. Does anyone have any experience in this area?
Tonight I am going to attempt my 8 mile run after work. It is supposed to snow, so it could be interesting. I also just realized that I forgot to pack my wool socks. I may have to make a trip to the running store at lunchtime. I do not want to deal with stinging, numb toes again.3 -
My son was sick yesterday with a slight fever and cough. Today I woke up with the same cough but thankfully no fever. I slept like garbage last night and I am feeling exhausted and sick today. Tonight's run is merely tentative at this point. We shall see how I feel later.0
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Since yesterday went so well I had planned on doing hills today on my 1.5 mile run. I stuck with the plan despite last nights post-fitness-pizza walk. It was quite a challenge this morning but I made it anyway. Tomorrow will be a slow, easy run to see how much energy I have on Wednesday's run. Based on how that goes, I may just open up my planned 3 mile long(ish) run on Saturday to something a bit more open ended, and see where I wind up.
3/4 - 3 miles
3/5 - 1.5 miles
3/6 - 1.5 miles
3/7 - 1.5 miles
3/8 - 1.5 miles
3/9 - 1.5 miles
3/10 - rest
3/11 - 3 hilly miles
3/12 - 1.5 zippy miles
3/13 - 1.5 hilly miles
16.5 of 38 miles total
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Anyone know of any virtual races with bling?
I've done 8 HMs and only got bling for one of them, but I think I might like to get something as a memento for the 30 km I'm planning to do on my own soon.
https://www.virtualstrides.com/races/
http://www.virtualrunevents.com/
I am looking at a few of these. Since I can't stand running in crowds, virtual races are the way to go for me. I know the spring 10k at the Morton Arboretum near me also has a virtual option. I did their virtual 5k in the fall, so I will definitely be doing the spring race. http://www.mortonarb.org
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@lporter229 I get Reynaud’s but have yet to find a decent solution to it. I’ve heard cutting out caffeine helps (I get a headache within a few hours if I don’t get my coffee hit so I don’t think I can face that) but the main trigger seems to be sudden change in temperature. So for example I go from my office to our workshop to put the kettle on, come back to my desk and my fingers are numb and white. Trying to prevent that sudden change in temperature (so for example putting gloves on early) might help.
Curiously I have never got symptoms when scuba diving in the UK, maybe it’s to do with the atmospheric pressure, maybe it’s because the entire body gets cold, or maybe I just refuse to dive when it’s less than 8 degrees C (46F)
Ps. what’s the difference between dry needle therapy and acupuncture?
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Date Miles today - Miles for March
3/1 5 miles - 5
3/2 10 miles - 15
3/3 3.1 miles - 18.1
3/4 20 miles - 38.1
3/5 REST DAY
3/6 7 miles - 45.1
3/7 7 miles - 52.1
3/8 REST DAY
3/9 7 miles - 59.1
3/10 REST DAY
3/11 14 miles - 73.1
3/12 REST DAY
3/13 10 miles - 83.1
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
Elkmont Hound Dog Half (unofficial) - 1/21 << 1:46:48 2 OA
Elkmont Hound Dog Half (rescheduled) - 2/18 << 1:41:04 1 in AG & 24 OA
Kentucky Derby Marathon - 4/29
The goal was to get 10 miles in with 3 consecutive miles at tempo/threshold pace (7:05-7:15). I got in a mile warm up then was able to get 2 in at tempo but then felt my right calf tighten up real bad and had to slow it down. I got my 10 in, but upset that this calf all of a sudden is giving me a problem. It's still tight right now sitting at my desk so I will try and stretch it out a little more later.
Hopefully the calf will cooperate on Thursday and I can try it again for 3 tempo miles.
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Goal: 40 miles
MTD: 28.09
70% of goal
3/1 - 5.48 miles
3/2 - body weight circuits training
3/3 - 4.02 miles
3/4-3/5 - rest days
3/6 - 3.1 miles
3/7 - body weight circuit training
3/8 - 4.25 miles
3/9 - rest
3/10 - 6.05 miles
3/11-3/12 - rest days
3/13 - 5.19 miles
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Anyone know of any virtual races with bling?
I've done 8 HMs and only got bling for one of them, but I think I might like to get something as a memento for the 30 km I'm planning to do on my own soon.
Do you like pie? No, not that pie, the 3.14.... kind of pi.
https://pi5k.com/
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@OSUbuckeye906 - yes, I am in western Ohio. I've ran the Columbus marathon 4 or 5 times. And I love it, especially the tie into the Nationwide children champions! But I am working on marathons in all 50 states, and the MDI marathon is the same weekend.1
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5.4 treadmill miles this AM, too cold outside!
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@girlinahat _ As I understand it, they are somewhat similar, except that acupuncture has some spiritualistic elements associated with it, where as dry needling is just a physiological practice. My therapist said that acupuncture also concentrates on focusing the electrical impulses of the body to certain areas. In my mind, that's not that much different than what he is doing, it's just all in the way that you view your internal "energy", if you will. At any rate, I think the main thing is that insurance in the US will not pay for acupuncture as it is seen as an alternative medicine practice, so they just had to give it a more medical name!3
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Anyone know of any virtual races with bling?
I've done 8 HMs and only got bling for one of them, but I think I might like to get something as a memento for the 30 km I'm planning to do on my own soon.
Here is one close to my heart, as my son has stage 4 melanoma....
http://www.racesforawareness.com/shop/virtual-races/skin-cancer-awareness/5 -
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unparalleledAF wrote: »
@unparalleledAF Exactly why I always keep some upstairs! Seriously though, hope all's going well with the recovery in general and all the best with the running.1 -
@midwesterner85 That sounds like quite the adventure. You're much braver than I. Early morning trail runs through the spring mists that put the "smokey" in Great Smokey Mountains are more my bag these days.
@girlinahat @lporter229 I also have Raynaud's. I'd been taking magnesium for my weird cramping issue (gastrocnemius) and just a couple days ago I noticed I hadn't had bad symptoms in a while. Apparently magnesium can help people like us.1
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