June 2017 Running Challenge

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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    @MNLittleFinn - 2 words about tomorrow's run. Ok, 3 words. SHORT, SLOW, and EASY. The point is recovery. Then you see how you feel for running after tomorrow.

    I hope those trails aren't technical.

    Heck! I would even suggest a brisk walk for a half hour after running a marathon, at least in the first week. Even though your muscles may start to feel better after a few days, they are certainly not recovered yet.
  • rusgolden
    rusgolden Posts: 1,337 Member
    edited June 2017
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @rusgolden How about a PT visit? I don't have any experience (yet) with the calf area other than shin splints (which was gait related).

    You run through the usual culprits:
    Shoes?
    Gait imbalances?
    Cambored surfaces?
    Think about that compartment entrapment business?

    Did you have an MRI? Is it possible to have experienced a partial tear that can't /just won't heal?

    I love a good PT visit. So maybe one can help you out.

    ETA What about weekly massage? Of course a pt could do that, but maybe some scar tissue needs to be dealt with.

    Thanks for some good insight. I haven't had anyone analyze my running form/gait or recommend shoes based on that. I will try and get to a running store and see if gait or improper shoes could be the issue.

    I started my running career about 14 months ago on a C25K with some Asics trail running shoes because that is what I had... about 6 weeks in, I transitioned to some Asics GT1000, which is what I was wearing when I had my first injury. That happened at the beginning of an 8K double run, so I finished the 1st 5K, then during the intermission, had a deep massage on it (found out later that was a bad idea), then ran the 3K part... so, ego and determination kept me going, but didn't help things. Fast forward to mid-February when I transitioned to Asics Kayano 23, which I wore until a couple weeks ago and started wearing my 2nd pair of Kayano 23s, but I did wear my older ones for the last race.

    I mostly run on blacktop or concrete, but try to stay off concrete as much as I can. When I tweaked the calf the 1st time in March, I went and bought a pair of compression sleeves for my calves so they wouldn't be bothered by the impact as much and that really seemed to help.

    I haven't had an MRI... really want to avoid that with the high deductible plan as I'm crossing my fingers that I might actually go a whole year without meeting the family deductible for the first time in a few years. :smile: However, I will see if I can get into a PT soon and get some advice from them.
  • NikolaosKey
    NikolaosKey Posts: 410 Member
    Hi all!

    6/1: 8.7k -w/u, Tempo Run, c/d-
    6/2: 10.3k -again Tempo-
    6/4: 7.1k - urban running
    6/6: 14.1k -Long run-
    6/7: 7.3k -Easy run-
    6/8: 1.5k -treadmill as w/u for strength training-
    6/10: 9k -urban running-
    6/12: 5k -2.5k run, 0.66km swim, 2.5k run-
    6/13: 11k - beach run-
    6/14: 3k -as wu and cd for strength training-
    6/16: 10k -urban run-
    6/17: 7.5k -easy run-
    6/20: 10.1k -painfull run-

    Aim: 104.6k/161k

    10 very tired kilometers. Wore expired shoes and run away from base not a good idea. Both legs are numb


    Stay free of injuries!
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    @shanaber Many thanks for the KT tape link.
  • BettyM1017
    BettyM1017 Posts: 616 Member
    June 20 – 0.0 miles XT Water Zumba and 40 minutes of laps

    Total: 64.25 miles/100 miles

    Upcoming Race:

    June 23 – St. Pete Beach Series, Race #1, 5K
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    My boss's family is heading that way next week after a family wedding in the area. Looks beautiful from the pictures I've seen.

    @skippygirlsmom I hope they take the time to get off the highway and do some hiking/biking ( day hiking or overnight backpacking ) as what you see from the Trails is :) . Ironically I start my Holidays this week and will be camping at the Wilcox Campground just north of the Banff/Jasper Nat Park border beside the Columbia Icefield.
    Beautiful dayhike up to the Top of Wilcox Pass - very common that you have to detour around the Big Horn Sheep Sleeping/resting on the trail or Mountain Goats with their Baby kids. I will be doing some extended Trail Running in the area, elevation ( thin air ) and general mountain training for the Emperor's Challenge HM.

    @JessicaMcB Great Job on Banff considering the cold and lack of sleep.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    Looks like I'll be running at 0600 tomorrow morning. My friend has a 5 mile route he goes on, he normally takes about an hour to run it. So there may be walking/hiking involved, not just running. I told him I'd go for it, but might end up walking a bunch of it or ducking out early.
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,895 Member
    Sorry, I have fallen off the face of the earth, lol. I tend to do that, haha. I'm still running though, my hips been irritated so had to take it easy for awhile, but I'm still trucking along
    6/4-8 miles
    6/6-2 miles
    6/7-5 miles
    6/13-6 miles
    6/18-5 miles
    6/19-8 miles
    Total-34 miles

    Question, what running belt or bag do you carry for marathons? I have one in 2 1/2 weeks, I have no one to meet me throughout it so I'll need to carry my energy chews and misc things I'll need. I will be walking a big chunk of it so it will take me about 6 1/2 hours, so I will need to be prepared

  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    angmarie28 wrote: »
    Question, what running belt or bag do you carry for marathons? I have one in 2 1/2 weeks, I have no one to meet me throughout it so I'll need to carry my energy chews and misc things I'll need. I will be walking a big chunk of it so it will take me about 6 1/2 hours, so I will need to be prepared

    There will be water and Gatorade on the course I am sure. I use a slightly older version of

    Nathan Peak Waist Pack
    http://amzn.to/2sN32O3

    Plus pockets in my shorts of course :smiley:

    I only carry Gu ( I eat one every 45 mins) and my S-Caps (1 per hour). I rely on the hydration provided by the course. I have food in my backpack, which I check with gear check along with a change of clothes and Advil. I finish in about 4 hours so I have 2 fewer hours than you to worry about. I just stick my iPhone in my pocket and use my Watch to control everything.

    I HIGHLY suggest you buy something NOW and start running with it. Nothing new on race day if you can help it. :)

    At a 6+ hour pace, you might be able to get away with a small backpack, but I have never attempted that.
  • carolineb81
    carolineb81 Posts: 459 Member
    1/6 - 3.6
    2/6 - 4.9
    3/6-5.6
    4/6 -REST
    5/6-3.9
    6/6-4.7
    7/6-3.1
    8/6-4.3
    9/0 -REST
    10/6-3.8
    11/6-6.5
    12/6-REST
    13/6-3.7
    14/6-5.2
    15/6-6.0
    16/6-REST
    17/6-5.1
    18/6-5.1
    19/6-3.4
    20/6-3.4

    Total - 72.3/90 Miles
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @juliet3455 their son is getting married at the Island Lake Lodge in Fernie, BC they will be there a few days, which looks amazing. Then they go to Banff to the Buffalobery Bed and Breakfast. Again looks amazing. They have plans for whitewater rafting and fly fishing and who knows what else. He's very outdoorsy. I'm just jealous, of course I couldn't afford to spend 2 nights in the places he is staying ha ha
  • RunnersLament
    RunnersLament Posts: 140 Member
    angmarie28 wrote: »
    Question, what running belt or bag do you carry for marathons? I have one in 2 1/2 weeks, I have no one to meet me throughout it so I'll need to carry my energy chews and misc things I'll need. I will be walking a big chunk of it so it will take me about 6 1/2 hours, so I will need to be prepared

    I have a single bottle water belt that I wear during races. Its usually enough as there is usually water/gatorade on the course. I stuff the pouch with a few solid food stuffs (granola bars, trail mix, and a small pieces of jerky etc) to have between Gu's. I find I need something more solid than gel's during a marathon (or I end up in the outhouse). Normally, I'll use a little duct tape and tape the GU's to my water belt and tear them off when I need them.


  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    @girlinahat Obviously no one has told the mods that Offa's Kitten is a long-distance footpath in Wales and not an insult.

    Ha ha. Offa's Levee doesn't have the same ring to it!!!!
  • vandinem
    vandinem Posts: 550 Member
    Date     Miles      MTD
    ------   -----    -------
    Jun 04     5.0        5.0
    Jun 05     3.6        8.6
    Jun 07     3.7       12.3
    Jun 09     3.6       15.9
    Jun 10     5.1W      21.0 Bare Cove
    Jun 11     5.1       26.1
    Jun 13     3.7       29.8
    Jun 14     3.7       33.5
    Jun 17     6.2       39.7
    Jun 20     3.7       43.4
    

  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    1---5.06
    3---6.31
    4---6.29
    6---3.69 walk
    7---4.37
    9---3.76
    10---6.34
    11---5.19
    13---3.64
    15---3.56
    16---mtn bike 4.95 miles
    17---2.5 walk
    18---2.04 run +7.8 mile bike
    20---3.14 walk


    55.80/70

    Upcoming races

    AIM for the Cure- 5K, virual run
    July 8- XTERRA Jurassic Trail Run, 5K.  Glen Rose,TX
    Dec 2- POOP trail run, Hoping for a half! Norman OK.

    Pre-op PR's
    1 mile 8:27  5k 24:42. 10k 1:00.52.  HM 2:17.28
    Post-op Training PR's
    1 mile 10:50  5k 37.46 10k 1:20.25
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