November 2017 Running Challenge
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First run of the month was an easy 12.9 miles, although interestingly, Garmin clocked my best pace for this run at 0:27 min/mi. Yes, you read that right...133.2 mph. Now I know I can be a bit forgetful at times, but you'd think I'd remember hitting that kind of speed.
01 - 12.90
Total: 12.90 / 175 miles
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girlinahat wrote: »
Shoot - my spring break is earlier. I teach at a Catholic school so it's always the Thursday/Friday before Easter and then the whole next week. I loved running there last year along the River!0 -
October goal: Not chicken out and Register for Zumbro. Start training for Zumbro and figure out real mileage
Nominal Mileage goal: 100 miles???
11/1- REST
Today's notes- Part of me really wanted to run today, but with an ache in my right hamstring (same leg that's been a little off since 100k) I decided to take a rest day. Besides, coach wants me taking it easy this week, no more than running every other day and no more than 6 miles in a run. Next week he has a time trial exercise for me to run to get baseline data before building up the first 2 weeks of training. Half tempted to make another thread, like I did for marathon training, about gearing up for my first century shot at Zumbro, if anyone would be interested in that.
2017 Races Scheduled
6/16- William A Irvin 5k
6/17- Grandma's Marathon 4:24:06
7/15- Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon 7:22:23
8/12- UMTR FatAss "Not Quite" 50k DNF, too darn hot out
8/19- Rampage at the Ridge 5k OCR
9/23- Ely Marathon 6:24:36
10/21 Wild Duluth 100k 18:15:51
11/23- TBD 5k Turkey Trot???
2018 races
4/13- Zumbro Endurance Race 100 Mile
5/19- Superior Trail 25k (Lottery)
7/8- Afton 50k
9/8- Superior Trail 50 mile (Lottery)
10/xx Wild Duluth 50k? 100k?1 -
MNLittleFinn wrote: »Half tempted to make another thread, like I did for marathon training, about gearing up for my first century shot at Zumbro, if anyone would be interested in that.
I kind of prefer you just update this thread. I only have limited message board time, and this thread eats all that up already. Could not follow a second thread.
But I might be alone in that... 4 -
PastorVincent wrote: »MNLittleFinn wrote: »Half tempted to make another thread, like I did for marathon training, about gearing up for my first century shot at Zumbro, if anyone would be interested in that.
I kind of prefer you just update this thread. I only have limited message board time, and this thread eats all that up already. Could not follow a second thread. But I might be alone in that...
This tends to be about the only thread I read. Maybe if it didn't have so many posts I'd have time to read more, but I wouldn't want to miss out on doughnut talk, or should you put ketchup on hotdog discussions.......5 -
I am doing C25K right now... could use some accountability... I have to run 8 min, walk 5, run 8 min on my next one.. yikes... and the one after... run 20 min straight... NERVOUS!12
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wutamunkee wrote: »I am doing C25K right now... could use some accountability... I have to run 8 min, walk 5, run 8 min on my next one.. yikes... and the one after... run 20 min straight... NERVOUS!
You can do it! I'm doing the program as well and just finished week 7, day 1, so not far ahead of you and never ran at all before this program.4 -
Working the C25K and this is my first running challenge!
11/1: 2.68 miles
Total: 2.68/50 miles7 -
Goal this month is 60 miles. I'll know for sure this Saturday if this is happening when I repeat my 7 mile long run week after another week of rest for the calf. Happy running, everyone.3
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interestingly, Garmin clocked my best pace for this run at 0:27 min/mi. Yes, you read that right...133.2 mph.
@garygse I thought my 57 sec/km were impressive. Every once in a while our loved electronics go off the rail and for no apparent reason. I think mine was caused by Powerline Interference as part of the bush trail was right under a large Multi conductor ( 9 ) Powerline.3 -
Goal this month is for 100 miles. I had knee surgery a couple of years ago and haven't done much running prior to the last couple of months. I'm hoping it's up for long distance runs and it's been pretty good so far. With that in mind, I'm starting a marathon training program for Little Rock Marathon in the spring - it was my first ever 6 years ago.
5 miles this morning.
Upcoming Race - Turkey Trot 8 miler4 -
wutamunkee wrote: »I am doing C25K right now... could use some accountability... I have to run 8 min, walk 5, run 8 min on my next one.. yikes... and the one after... run 20 min straight... NERVOUS!
well done on getting here. I remember the best bit of advice I heard when approaching that big 20 minute run straight through - when you feel yourself wanting to walk or stop, then SLOW down but keep a running gait. do the whole 20 minutes slowly, don't push yourself to get out of breath. Some people say to repeat weeks, but to my mind it is better mentally to tick that one off, and the BEST way to do it is to slow down.
looking forward to your report back!!!6 -
@PastorVincent @girlinahat I can do that. I was thinking about writing about my coaching call, if that would interest anyone.0
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First day of November is a rest day, as tonight is bowling night. I won't even be able to get my lunch walk done today because I'm supposed to have lunch with my co-workers today. Feh! I'm going to turn into a mushy lump.1
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11/1 - 8 miles
8 of 100 miles
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1/11 2.3m run
totals 2.3m/40m
Woke far too early this morning but didn't actually use the opportunity to get up and do a longer run, which is stupid - WHY didn't I?
Anyway, did a 25 minute run listening to the Zombies run App. Was thinking of using it to give me cues for fartlek sprints, but not sure how it's going to work. Need to set up a playlist otherwise it will drag random things from my phone, and Nick Cave, Johnny Cash, Count Basie and Bellowhead aren't necessarily runnable tunes.....
Hoping to go do a club run tomorrow night - not met up with them for a long time, so it'll be good to get out in the muddy woods in the dark for a session.
And a Crossfit taster class booked for Friday!! I may not move all weekend after that.....
races planned
4th Nov - Gordano Long Half Round -DEFERRED TO 2018
2018
10th March - Larmer 10mile
18th March - Forest of Dean Spring Half
12th May - Ox Frolic (12 Hour, do-as-many-laps-as-you-can)
23rd June - Giant's Head Marathon3 -
One of the first things I did this morning was register for my next big race, the Zumbro Endurance Run 50 Mile on April 14th. It follows my plan of increasing the distance of my main race every year until I reach my ultimate goal. This race is three 16.7 mile loops, with aid stations every 3.3 miles (on average) and a drop bag at the end of loops 1 and 2. The unique thing about this race is that it's a midnight start. You end up getting one lap in the dark, one as the sun rises, one in full daylight. Cutoff is 18 hours. According to ultrasignup.com my target finish is 13:43 which gives me 4:35 per loop. This past April I ran the 17 mile race, a single loop, in 3:10.
I'll start my *official* training plan for that after I get back from hunting in the middle of the month. I'm still not sure what makes it official training, other than the fact that those weeks are shaded a different color on my training plan spreadsheet.
When I trained for my first 50K list year, my plan was lots of long slow miles and hills. I never did any speed work to speak of. For this 50M training cycle, I plan on doing about 10% more miles (45 mpw vs. 39 mpw), 100% more hills, and at the very least, incorporating strides and tempo runs into my weekday runs. Strides to develop better running economy, tempo runs to improve my anaerobic threshold. And hills. Lots more hills. The trails I ran were generally hilly, but now I'll do more hill repeats when I get to the bigger, steeper ones. I'm also dedicating my Wednesday run to hills.
One other goal this time around is more back to back long runs. For my purposes I define that as a 20+ mile run and a 10+ mile run on two consecutive days. That only happened twice last time and I have 5 of those planned this time, including a 30/15 weekend and a 25/20 weekend.
The plan comes out to 22 weeks. The interim races are a road HM on January 27th in St. Paul and a trail 50K in Kansas City on February 24th.
Of course, the plan will change day to day as real life gets in my way.
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@ddmom0811 that was terrible for sure. The key take-away from that is situational awareness. Never let your guard down. Always know what's around you. Trust your gut and avoid situations that don't seem right. I've drilled our kids on those principals since they became teens.
@shanaber I think you'll have better luck reaching 75 miles than keeping up with this thread! I know I won't be able to with two trips and Thanksgiving coming up.
@MNLittleFinn I'd be interested in your training thread. I may not comment much, but I'd read it. It would be interesting to compare my self-made plan for the 50M to the your coaches 100M plan. I'd prefer a separate thread because I'm not always able to keep up with this one. It would also keep this thread slightly shorter for those who may not be interested. You could include a link to the thread in your list of races to make it easy for others to find it.1 -
You hit right on why I was looking at doing another thread. My other option was to just put things in the blog I just started and just let folks know when there's a new post.@MNLittleFinn I'd be interested in your training thread. I may not comment much, but I'd read it. It would be interesting to compare my self-made plan for the 50M to the your coaches 100M plan. I'd prefer a separate thread because I'm not always able to keep up with this one. It would also keep this thread slightly shorter for those who may not be interested. You could include a link to the thread in your list of races to make it easy for others to find it.
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11/1 = 10 miles
So, a runner passed me this morning at dark o’thirty wearing a ski mask and black running gear. It is cold for Texas but not THAT cold - 53 degrees. I turned and looked at him as he started zooming past and it scared me so bad I almost had a heart attack. He looked like a freakin’ mugger! Who runs in a ski mask? Geesh
10/175 (September goal miles)
Upcoming Races:
11/11 = New Braunfels Half Marathon
11/23 = Georgetown Turkey Trot
12/10 = BCS Marathon
1/6/18 = River Road Run Half Marathon3 -
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@greenolivetree you got this!0
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I have a week off working coming this month so really, I can do this!1
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MNLittleFinn wrote: »
You hit right on why I was looking at doing another thread. My other option was to just put things in the blog I just started and just let folks know when there's a new post.@MNLittleFinn I'd be interested in your training thread. I may not comment much, but I'd read it. It would be interesting to compare my self-made plan for the 50M to the your coaches 100M plan. I'd prefer a separate thread because I'm not always able to keep up with this one. It would also keep this thread slightly shorter for those who may not be interested. You could include a link to the thread in your list of races to make it easy for others to find it.
I think the blog idea is great.0 -
greenolivetree wrote: »I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...I CAN DO 40 THIS MONTH...
YOU CAN DO IT!! W00T!0 -
PastorVincent wrote: »MNLittleFinn wrote: »
You hit right on why I was looking at doing another thread. My other option was to just put things in the blog I just started and just let folks know when there's a new post.@MNLittleFinn I'd be interested in your training thread. I may not comment much, but I'd read it. It would be interesting to compare my self-made plan for the 50M to the your coaches 100M plan. I'd prefer a separate thread because I'm not always able to keep up with this one. It would also keep this thread slightly shorter for those who may not be interested. You could include a link to the thread in your list of races to make it easy for others to find it.
I think the blog idea is great.
since it's already up and running, it's not hard to just post there. My only thing is that I was going to just do race reports there, and now I'm not sure how much is too much...LOL0 -
Goal this month is (again) 100 miles. Also, to do a better job keeping up with y'all. Life has gotten so busy both at work and at home, I'm having a hard time getting here.
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Thanks @PastorVincent
@amymoreorless the ski mask would freak me out too!
@garygse Harnessing your super power I see
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@ddmom0811 Glad to hear your daughter is safe!
I finished off October at 110 miles, which included the Chicago Marathon and associated recovery Currently training for a Half at the end of November, so my goal for the month is 135 miles!
Also I put my name in the lottery yesterday for the 2018 Chicago Marathon! Fingers crossed...
Upcoming Races:
Space Coast Half Marathon - 11/26/17
Jingle Bell Run 5K - 12/09/17
Excalibur 10 Miler - 03/18/183
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