June 2017 Running Challenge

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  • dkabambe
    dkabambe Posts: 544 Member
    Today was just a quick 2 miles coming home from work - I normally walk it but was probably my only chance to run until Monday. Was nice to pick up the pace, although was downhill so that was easy enough. Legs still very heavy but have gotten better rather than worse each day I've run this week so that's been encouraging.

    Not sure I'll get a chance to check in over weekend, and knowing how fast this thread moves I'll never catch up so good luck to everyone doing a race this weekend - esp. @MNLittleFinn in your first full.

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    11-June: 6.50km easy
    13-June: 5.18km steady
    14-June: 4.59k *slow* + 3.18k easy
    15-June 7.94k easy
    16-June: 3.67k tempo

    Upcoming Races:
    9-July: Southend HM
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    My Amphipod came! Yay!
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    @BettyM1017 -Awesome! That is the best feeling!!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    BettyM1017 wrote: »
    June 16 – 7.0 miles Interval Run

    Total: 61.25 miles/100 miles

    It’s Fartlek Friday! That was a surprisingly awesome fartlek run! The intervals were 200m, 400m, 600m, 800m, 600m, 400m, and 200m. Somehow, I managed to maintain a 9:00 pace for every interval. I had no idea I could actually do that!!! For some of you, that’s nothing, but for me that was a serious accomplishment.

    Next Race:
    June 23 – St. Pete Beach Series, Race #1, 5K

    Yay!! Good job!
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    @PastorVincent - Since the last time I posted about the amphipod belt, I tightened it up and put diaper pins on the straps to prevent slippling. It worked; I've run with it a few times now and it fits consistently. I expect to keep using it till the weather gets cold enough that I need to switch back to the Nathan belt for slip-in holsters instead of clip-in bottles. Also paid attention; the squirting issue is only an issue with my Nuun, not with water. Nuun is lightly carbonated, and if I don't have time for it to go totally flat between making it and running, the pressure will build up as my gait shakes the bottle. So I need to use the push-pull caps on the Nuun bottles, but not the water bottles.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    @PastorVincent - Since the last time I posted about the amphipod belt, I tightened it up and put diaper pins on the straps to prevent slippling. It worked; I've run with it a few times now and it fits consistently. I expect to keep using it till the weather gets cold enough that I need to switch back to the Nathan belt for slip-in holsters instead of clip-in bottles. Also paid attention; the squirting issue is only an issue with my Nuun, not with water. Nuun is lightly carbonated, and if I don't have time for it to go totally flat between making it and running, the pressure will build up as my gait shakes the bottle. So I need to use the push-pull caps on the Nuun bottles, but not the water bottles.

    Ah! Carbonation! Yeah, that would be a problem. I have never tried Nuun. I use Propel Zero in my water which is sufficient for like an hour or so run. If I am going longer, I supplement with S-Caps.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    6/1 5miles 46:33min
    6/2 3miles 27:09min
    6/3 7miles 65:53min
    6/4 rest
    6/5 3miles 27:52min
    6/6 4miles 36:43min
    6/7 3miles 27:55min
    6/8 13.1miles!!! 2:06:49min
    6/9 rest
    6/10 3.55miles 35:30min
    6/11 rest
    6/12 4mi intervals 38:32min
    6/13 5miles 50:34min
    6/14 rest
    6/15 5miles 48:52min
    6/16 4miles 37:39min

    Another 4 miles today. Went to crossfit yesterday afternoon and my thighs are smoked. I'm surprised I could even run this morning. 50 Wall balls, 40 knees to chest, 30 ball slams, 20 jump ups (modified pull ups), and 10 deadlifts... the workout took me 10 minutes. Crazy how maxed out you can feel in just 10 minutes.

    Also did PT this morning. She pulled and stretched and I did a few exercises and my hip is feeling pretty good. The test will be when I head out for an 8 miler tomorrow.
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
    @MNLittleFinn Good luck on your full marathon tomorrow. No matter what happens in your race tomorrow, you will always be a winner to me. You took on that challenge and worked hard, adapting your training plan, and just running those miles. All of us here are really proud of you and I am really looking forward to your race report.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    karllundy wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    AAAAAAH!!! I was told no running for 4-5 weeks. You know that's not likely gonna happen. Hey, I saw the assistant not the surgeon today... So, I don't have to listen right? I can swim or bike, and do glute strengthening exercises. No running until I regain glute strength. :disappointed:

    I have running clothes with me... How can I not? GRRRR!

    Oooh! That sucks. You probably should listen. Biking is fun and swimming is good, especially with this brutal heat/humidity.

    I'll listen. I won't be swimming until the Y opens back up in September. Too many stinky people in the little theraputic pool.

    I got the bike. It's 1000° out. But I have my "Embrace the Suck" shirt on..... DH text me he wants to do our Lawton Oklahoma run again in October.... "Ya, me too buddy". I'm so sad. It is just a few weeks, and as long as I can do cardiovascular building, I can handle the little set back.

    Although, my surgeon NEVER EVER said "don't run". But... I'll listen . Ima good patient.
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    Saw this on other site.... never have I ever as a runner. I scored 9. Give yourself a point for every yes you have.

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    I scored an 8.

    However, I could answer yes to the carb loading with no race, complaining about knees, and owning 10 pairs of shoes before I even became a runner. LOL

    I got 6, and have the same on shoes and the same thing on losing a toenail... happened from hiking before ever becoming a runner.
  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    @KatieJane83 thanks for posting the picture. It was the last incentive I needed to buy the shirt. I will post a picture when i finally put it on.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    shrcpr wrote: »
    (And, who am I kidding anyway? My finger is already hovering over that little Train 13.1 button on my app.) Happy Friday!

    @shrcpr Go for it Also accidentally push's 13.1 button for you
    @KatieJane83 Yes Great Photo - Toe pushing off and other foot in the air.
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    Rest day for me today. Just posting to say good luck to @MNLittleFinn on your marathon! We are all rooting for you and I hope you really enjoy the day.

    @shrcpr great job on getting past the 10k mark! You are totally ready to train for a half.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    lporter229 wrote: »
    karllundy wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    AAAAAAH!!! I was told no running for 4-5 weeks. You know that's not likely gonna happen. Hey, I saw the assistant not the surgeon today... So, I don't have to listen right? I can swim or bike, and do glute strengthening exercises. No running until I regain glute strength. :disappointed:

    I have running clothes with me... How can I not? GRRRR!

    Oooh! That sucks. You probably should listen. Biking is fun and swimming is good, especially with this brutal heat/humidity.

    @Elise4270 - You can join me in the "sidelined-runner-wanna-be-swimmer" group! Bummed for you :(

    Done!!!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    midwesterner85 wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    midwesterner85 wrote: »
    VydorScope wrote: »
    UGH- I am finding figuring out how to eat when some days I run 10, 15, or more miles, and other days I am stuck in meetings all day a real PITA. I am at my goal weight for the THIRD time and would like to stay this time, but ugh.

    I have that same issue, though I've been relaxing my food intake recently. I still log, but have not been restricting calories (still trying to remain low carb, though). As a result of not restricting, I'm over-eating calories every day - even on days when I run 10+ miles (my appetite is enormous). I've not seen as much gain as expected based on CICO calculations, but will have some extra fat to lose when I return to restricting calories next month.

    Limiting my carbs, fast foods and evening grazing has helped me so far. Remember you can have all the veggies you want. Stir-fry type meals seem ideal here. I talked with a co-worker that runs at lunch and he grabs steamer bags after his run. I'd probably have to chase that with a protein bar or shake not long after, but it's not a bad idea. Unless your coworkers fuss about the farty broccoli and cauliflower smell.

    I tend to do much better with appetite control when eating no plants (except coffee) at all, but I switched this month to get my stomach used to eating veggies and nuts before a backpacking trip at the end of the month. I once ate 9 lbs. of lettuce in a single sitting, so not sure I can eat all the veggies I want.

    Haha! Omg!!!! Insane! I do V8!
  • wishiwasarunner
    wishiwasarunner Posts: 202 Member
    @Elise4270 - so sorry about the hip - but that bike looks awesome and you are going to be so ready to come back and kill that October race after all those squats and lunges to strengthen your hip/glutes.

    @MNLittleFinn - Best wishes on your Marathon! You are far better prepared than most for the first - Enjoy!

    @lporter229 - I have not been doing this as long as you and am not as fast - so the diminishing returns thing would not apply as much to me - but I had some major set backs at age 47 - and came back and got another PR in a HM at age 48. Maintaining muscle can be more difficult for women than men as they age - but it is hard for all of us. Don't give up ...I don't think you have crested the summit yet - maybe just a small hill on the way.

    Got to get in a long one tomorrow before it gets hot.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »

    My *kitten* is weak. I have nerve impingement. Strengthening will help. Then a shot. Maybe then I can get the surgeon to clip the tethering.

    Yuck - well officially I would say do as your doctor says and not as I would do. :wink:

    Ya... See.. Lane isn't my doctor. He's the doc assistant so..... *Wiggle* *wiggle*.
    He (Lane) did mention that if it's not better in 4-5 weeks, we have a different problem. Well duh. We already have established that.... So I guess that's why the doc is like "nah, run your heart out, just short strides".


    I hear by promise not to fuss about no running :blush:
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @wishiwasarunner no squats or lunges. Nothing that causes hip flexion at or beyond 90°. Which, come on, I told him I don't run that fast to cause me to lift my leg that high. Still "nope". I think cycling was a concession since I can't swim and don't have access to a recumbent bike. Guess I coulda bought one... Oops.
  • OSUbuckeye906
    OSUbuckeye906 Posts: 315 Member
    I'm behind as usual on the thread and don't have much time now for a real post but wanted to drop in and say good luck to @MNLittleFinn tomorrow!
  • cameronheel
    cameronheel Posts: 191 Member
    June 16 - 4.2 miles
    June total - 47.5/50

    Good luck to all who are competing this weekend and especially to @MNLittleFinn in your endeavor. I hope to be where you are in a couple of years.
  • nFoooo
    nFoooo Posts: 136 Member
    Good luck @MNLittleFinn we are all rooting for you. Hopefully by the start of next summer I will be the one nervous for my first marathon :smiley:
  • hesfeld
    hesfeld Posts: 95 Member
    Oh and best of luck @MNLittleFinn! Can't wait to hear the recap!
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