March 2017 Running Challenge

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  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    3/1 - cross-training - strength training
    3/2 - 7 mile general aerobic run (Holy wind Batman!)
    3/3 - 8 mile general aerobic run
    3/4 - cross-training - zumba
    3/5 - 11 mile long run
    3/6 - rest
    3/7 - 5 mile general aerobic run w/6x :12 sec (gentle) uphills
    3/8 - rest - sick
    3/9 - 4 miles - still sick
    3/10 - cross-training - strength training
    3/11 - cross-trainng - zumba
    3/12 - 6 mile dreadmill run - only 2 coughing bouts and 3 tissues used
    3/13 - cross-training - strength training
    3/14 - shoveling
    3/15 - 5 mile dreadmill run
    3/16 - 7 miles (huzzah, finally a decent distance again!)
    3/17 - 8 miles

    March Total: 61/145

    269 miles/2,017 miles - goal for the year

    Yasss, another good run today! Felt better than yesterday, legs felt good, just felt good to be running and moving! Totally falling in love with my Altras. I have a hugely difficult time finding shoes that don't cause foot numbness. Brooks Glycerins have been my go to's, since they are actually comfortable for me. This is the first time I have found another pair of shoes that is just as comfortable, with no foot numbness issues. I'm gonna have to check out their regular road shoes, since right now all I have are their trail runners, because I absolutely am loving these. And once again, zero issues with the zero drop, even after another 8 miles in them.

    I have the Altra Torin 2.0s for road shoes. They are super comfy and did a great job in my marathon. I do want to try the Ones though as my next pair. They are a little less cushiony and lighter. I'm also loving my Altra trail shoes. I think the calf pain I experienced during my 1st run with them was from 3 or 4 days of trail running in a row when I'd been primarily running on flat paved areas since August of last year.
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    I had a rest day today after yesterday's long run on hilly tough terrain. I'm still thinking about signing up for that 10K next Sat. to use as a training run for the more challenging 12K on 4/1. However, my left knee is really hurting today. I'm in pain trying to go up and down stairs. Took some ibuprofen, hope to feel better tomorrow, and hoping it goes away quickly.
  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    Wind gusts on my run! Each time there was a huge gust I would think "I'm glad I'm not on my bike!"
    Tomorrow it is supposed to be really cold (for Florida I mean) - 40 in the morning. Going to try the 10K Solar Run.

    This is a website "for women over 50"... but I think it would be good for any age and it isn't that hard. It's basically push ups, planks and lunges/squats. That's what I always do + a lot more.

    http://www.bestofeverythingafter50.com/best-strength-training-exercises-to-be-a-better-runner/



    3/1 - 3.3 miles
    3/2 - 4.1 miles
    3/3 - rest day
    3/4 - 34 miles biking
    3/5 - 28 miles biking
    3/6 - 4 miles + strength training
    3/7 - 4.5 miles
    3/8 - strength training
    3/9 - 4.6 miles
    3/10 - 4.1 miles
    3/11 - 34 miles biking
    3/12 - 40 miles biking
    3/13 - rest day
    3/14 - 5 miles


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    @ddmom0811 40 in Florida?? I think we had better weather in the mountains of Colorado!! Monday was cold...around 30 and cloudy, but Tuesday was in the 40s and Wednesday was in the 50s! We stopped skiing about 30 minutes before the lifts closed because the snow was so slushy towards the base, our skis were sticking and I didn't want to have a wipeout.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    BeeerRunner wrote: »
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    Yasss, another good run today! Felt better than yesterday, legs felt good, just felt good to be running and moving! Totally falling in love with my Altras. I have a hugely difficult time finding shoes that don't cause foot numbness. Brooks Glycerins have been my go to's, since they are actually comfortable for me. This is the first time I have found another pair of shoes that is just as comfortable, with no foot numbness issues. I'm gonna have to check out their regular road shoes, since right now all I have are their trail runners, because I absolutely am loving these. And once again, zero issues with the zero drop, even after another 8 miles in them.

    I have the Altra Torin 2.0s for road shoes. They are super comfy and did a great job in my marathon. I do want to try the Ones though as my next pair. They are a little less cushiony and lighter. I'm also loving my Altra trail shoes. I think the calf pain I experienced during my 1st run with them was from 3 or 4 days of trail running in a row when I'd been primarily running on flat paved areas since August of last year.
    @BeeerRunner and @KatieJane83 - I have run in Altras (Torin, Ones, Intuitions), Skora (Fits and Tempos) and now the Topo ST-2. The Torins were too heavy for me but they were the original I think. I did wear them for walking shoes though for quite a while. I love the Ones until I discovered Skora Tempos but unfortunately that company seems to have gone under. There is still a big fan base hoping beyond hope that they will come back with new stock. As a replacement I tried the Topos based on a recommendation from an ultra-runner friend and I love them. They are light like the Ones, fit my foot better and have similar light cushioning to my Skoras. I always felt like the Ones made me feel fast, probably because they were so light and natural. The Topos feel the same way for me. Oh and all are 0 drop.

  • patrikc333
    patrikc333 Posts: 436 Member
    @_nikkiwolf_ no it's my 3rd and only had 4 weeks to prepare it, so I'll have prob 2 days tapering. I don't like to follow any regular training, so I'll do what i think i can do. If I'm wrong I'll notice it.

    Rest days are so boring, but had to take 1. Now.going to have lots of fun at the supermarket :neutral:
  • ctlaws44
    ctlaws44 Posts: 182 Member
    Date Activity __ Run dist (mi) __ Avg Pace (min/mi)
    1-Mar Yoga 60 min/onion-pub run __ 7.8 __ 8:23
    2-Mar rest __
    3-Mar rest __
    4-Mar Ft. Eustis 10K __ 7.9 __ 7:28
    5-Mar 20 lb easy run __ 4.4 __ 8:38
    6-Mar Yoga 60 min/lifting 30min __
    7-Mar rest __
    8-Mar Yoga 60 min / lifting 30min / run __ 7.8 __ 8:07
    9-Mar rest __
    10-Mar Lifting 30 min __
    11-Mar run __ 4.4 __ 9:00
    12-Mar rest __
    13-Mar Lifting 30 min/run __ 3.5 __ 9:01
    14-Mar run __ 4 __ 7:58
    15-Mar Lifting 30 min __
    16-Mar rest __
    17-Mar lifting 30 min __
    18-Mar run __ 10 __ 8:19
    19-Mar run __ 4.23 __ 8:39
    20-Mar lifting 30 min __

    54.03

    Goal (miles) 80
    left (miles) 25.97

    @dkabambe -Great job finishing your first HM! That's great you blew away your expected time.

    @HonuNui - Awesome 1 AG!! It looks so nice there!

    @patrikc333 - Good luck! I don't like training plans or even planned out runs either. Rest days are necessary though.



  • garygse
    garygse Posts: 896 Member
    @_nikkiwolf_ Congrats on your 32k, that's awesome!

    @dkabambe Superb job on your first HM race...great run!


    01 - 13.30
    02 - 9.87
    03 - 18.13
    06 - 13.37
    07 - 7.13
    08 - 13.37
    09 - 10.27
    10 - 18.43
    13 - 13.34
    14 - 10.66
    15 - 13.36
    16 - 11.63
    17 - 13.36
    18 - 7.12
    20 - 13.36

    Total: 186.70 / 200 miles
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    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
    3/14 10 miles - 93.1
    3/15 REST DAY
    3/16 10 miles - 103.1
    3/17 3.1 miles - 106.2
    3/18 18 miles - 124.2
    3/19 REST DAY
    3/20 10 miles - 134.2

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    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


    I have been way behind in logging my miles. it was a busy Saturday as I was helping my neighbor and good friend pack up as he is moving his family down to Montgomery. Then fit my 18 miles in later in the afternoon, then watch a bunch of basketball. My Boilermakers made the Sweet 16.

  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited March 2017
    Since I've struggled going 3 miles at a slow run pace (running the whole distance) without the effort being more than an easy run, I used my HRM today for my 3 mile easy effort run/walk. Worked perfectly! I guess I can't go by feel if I can't maintain a steady pace that matches the feel. Looking forward to when I have a steady easy run pace I can maintain over multiple miles again.

    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
    3/14 - 3 miles
    3/15 - 3 miles
    3/16 - 2 miles
    3/17 - rest
    3/18 - 3 miles
    3/19 - 3 miles
    3/20 - 3 miles

    33.5 of 38 miles total


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  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,264 Member
    01/03 3.52 miles
    02/03 5.02 miles
    04/03 4.5 miles
    08/03 5.16 miles
    09/03 3.54 miles
    10/03 3.51 miles
    12/03 3.01 miles
    14/03 3.51 miles
    15/03 4.02 miles
    20/03 3.82 miles


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  • dkabambe
    dkabambe Posts: 544 Member
    edited March 2017
    BeeerRunner wrote: »
    @dkabambe
    The Daniels calculator predicted a much faster marathon time for me than what I could have done. It was spot on for my other race distances. It had me at 3:40:40 and I finished in 3:54:06, but I probably would have finished around 3:51:00 if I didn't trip and fall.

    Cardiocascularly, I could have done the predicted pace no problem, but my legs weren't having it. However, I feel like the more longer runs I do, the more my legs will be up for the challenge of the longer distance, just like how 10 miles used to seem really long at one time.

    Congrats on your 1st half marathon!! Well done!

    Thanks - that's pretty much what I'm expecting too. At least with my HM I had done the distance 5 or 6 times before I actually did the race (albeit *much* slower). That won't be the case with the full, so I'll definitely be more cautious with my race pacing just to try to make sure I finish. My 4:00 guide is simply to use to work out (using McMillan ranges) approximate paces for my different training runs, rather than an actual target for the race. As I said I can't get my head around actually doing 4h00 in the race - I'm still just hoping for a sub 4:30 finish!
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    edited March 2017
    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!
    3/13 - Another rest day. I am totally slacking.
    3/14 - 5.1 treadmill miles at Trek class. Lots of speed/"hill" combo today.
    3/15- 3.42 treadmill miles, then upper body weights.
    3/16 - 5.05 treadmill miles at Trek class.
    3/17 - Bodypump, then 2.25 treadmill miles.
    3/18 - 7.3 mile group run.
    3/19 - 4.05 hot miles.
    3/20 - Rest day.

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    I will try to catch up with you all later today...I am 10+ pages behind!
  • dkabambe
    dkabambe Posts: 544 Member
    @autumnblade75 - shame about the lack of beer, but fab job in the race. My pace graphs never look as smooth as that!
  • Bakins929
    Bakins929 Posts: 895 Member
    Hope everyone had a good weekend!

    5 miles down this AM.
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  • jts1981
    jts1981 Posts: 30 Member
    2.55 in yesterday and 1.95 in today.


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  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
    In the Dallas Marathon, FC Dallas had a spectator viewing area complete with their awesome drummers (don't ever go to one of their games with a headache!) Lol

    In the Cowtown, there was a group around mile 18 to 19 that was handing out cups of beer!! Lol! No, I didn't take one, but if it was a 5K or 10K, I might have. ;)
  • snowyne
    snowyne Posts: 268 Member
    3/1 - 3.5 mi.
    3/2 - 4.0 mi.
    3/3 - 4.2 mi.
    3/4 - 4.0 mi.
    3/5 - 3.5 mi.
    3/6 - 3.1 mi.
    3/7 - 3.5 mi.
    3/8 - 3.2 mi.
    3/9 - rest
    3/10 - 3.1 mi.
    3/11 - 3.0 mi.
    3/12 - 4.1 mi.
    3/13 - 4.0 mi.
    3/14 - 4.7 mi.
    3/15 - 4.1 mi.
    3/16 - rest
    3/17 - 3.2 mi.
    3/18 - 4.1 mi.
    3/19 - 4.1 mi.
    3/20 - 4.0 mi.
    March total: 67.4/100
  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,661 Member
    @dkabambe you're not kidding about the lack of beer. It was a good race. My pace graphs never used to look so smooth, either - that's why I was looking to shadow a pacer. Looking closer, I guess I did speed up *some* when I left the pace group behind. But I think the work that I've done on my running playlist (finally went ahead and bumped everything up to 180 bpm) and steady runs on the treadmill have really helped me to keep consistent.

    Congratulations to you, too, on your excellent first Half Marathon. Did they ever get the official times straightened out?
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