January 2018 Running Challenge
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1/1 = 6 miles
So cold outside! It snowed again last night.... In central Texas .... second time snowing this month. Ewwwwww.
I feel like a complete wuss seeing the temps you guys run in. It was 21 degrees F this morning and I thought I was going to die of hypothermia. I don’t know how you northern people run on the regular in the “negative too damn cold degree” weather. I just want to hibernate in a couch blanket fort.
January Goal = 140 miles / total miles = 64 -
LaurenFOB2301 wrote: »Argh. Like many of the people here living in colder climates, I am tired of the treadmill! But I'm also nervous about running outside during this cold snap.
For example, I'm in Chicago -- the lowest wind chill readings tomorrow will be MINUS 20 or 30 degrees. Is it even safe to run in those temps? Is wearing a pair of socks, running shoes, long capris , a baselayer, t-shirt, wind jacket, hat and gloves enough? I feel like the majority of my body will be fine, but I'm super worried exposing my lungs to that level of frigid air will be detrimental. I've never run in this kind of cold before -- I have ran when the temps were in the high teens, but not with this wind chill. Any advice or encouragement is appreciated.
You should consider a balaclava or similar over your mouth & nose - basically only expose your eyes. Suggest doing short loops near your house and circling back to add or shed layers as needed until you are warm enough to be safe & comfortable.4 -
amymoreorless wrote: »1/1 = 6 miles
So cold outside! It snowed again last night.... In central Texas .... second time snowing this month. Ewwwwww.
I feel like a complete wuss seeing the temps you guys run in. It was 21 degrees F this morning and I thought I was going to die of hypothermia. I don’t know how you northern people run on the regular in the “negative too damn cold degree” weather. I just want to hibernate in a couch blanket fort.
January Goal = 140 miles / total miles = 6
No, I am from Chicago and am a wuss! Lol. I can't run in subzero temps! I feel like my lungs will collapse, lol.2 -
LaurenFOB2301 wrote: »Argh. Like many of the people here living in colder climates, I am tired of the treadmill! But I'm also nervous about running outside during this cold snap.
For example, I'm in Chicago -- the lowest wind chill readings tomorrow will be MINUS 20 or 30 degrees. Is it even safe to run in those temps? Is wearing a pair of socks, running shoes, long capris , a baselayer, t-shirt, wind jacket, hat and gloves enough? I feel like the majority of my body will be fine, but I'm super worried exposing my lungs to that level of frigid air will be detrimental. I've never run in this kind of cold before -- I have ran when the temps were in the high teens, but not with this wind chill. Any advice or encouragement is appreciated.
You should consider a balaclava or similar over your mouth & nose - basically only expose your eyes. Suggest doing short loops near your house and circling back to add or shed layers as needed until you are warm enough to be safe & comfortable.
Thanks! I tried running in the low teens once and had to turn around -- I could barely breath, but this was about a month ago at night. The short loops are a great idea!1 -
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First time with the challenge.
January's goal. To run 3 times a week and work on bridge to 10 k.
I just started running in June. Finished my first 5k in September and have not ran at all in December. I hate cold weather so maybe I can get back to it.4 -
LaurenFOB2301 wrote: »Argh. Like many of the people here living in colder climates, I am tired of the treadmill! But I'm also nervous about running outside during this cold snap.
For example, I'm in Chicago -- the lowest wind chill readings tomorrow will be MINUS 20 or 30 degrees. Is it even safe to run in those temps? Is wearing a pair of socks, running shoes, long capris , a baselayer, t-shirt, wind jacket, hat and gloves enough? I feel like the majority of my body will be fine, but I'm super worried exposing my lungs to that level of frigid air will be detrimental. I've never run in this kind of cold before -- I have ran when the temps were in the high teens, but not with this wind chill. Any advice or encouragement is appreciated.
Air temp on my run last night was -20. Not sure on windchill. It's doable as long as you're layered up right. I'm a bit tired today, but that's it. Having a balaclava or muff to cover your mouth and nose will help. I didn't run with one, but would, in lower temps.1 -
Haha @HonuNui I feel like that might be ambitious for the month of January where I open race season in February but you just never know
@Orphia so I have said this a few times before but pain ain't nothing but a thing. I think there's a difference between enjoying pain and enjoying the transcendence from acknowledging pain if that make sense? Pain doesn't scare me and unless really extreme I don't allow it to stop me. @MNLittleFinn and I are very garden variety ultra runners that way .
Was only -29 so I went out and did some awesome speed work on trail. A lot of other runners in the area find it really strange that I do all my speed work on tech, I find it strange they do theirs on flats when they know full well they are racing hills lol. Flew in my new Peregrines, really enjoyed the Injinji toe socks even though I am not mad about the thin cushioning. Best ascending time I ran was a 7:02/mile. Not bad for ankle deep snow on the up. 2018 running looking good so far!
January 1- 18
18/550
18/6000
2018 Races
*Gord's Frozen A** 50K, February 19
*JAJA Trail Marathon, April 1
*Red Deer Marathon, May 20
*Lone Wolf Last Man Standing Race, June 17
*Eddie's Half Marathon, TBA June
*Run in the Buff 120km TBA August
*Lost Souls 100 Mile September 7
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LaurenFOB2301 wrote: »LaurenFOB2301 wrote: »Argh. Like many of the people here living in colder climates, I am tired of the treadmill! But I'm also nervous about running outside during this cold snap.
For example, I'm in Chicago -- the lowest wind chill readings tomorrow will be MINUS 20 or 30 degrees. Is it even safe to run in those temps? Is wearing a pair of socks, running shoes, long capris , a baselayer, t-shirt, wind jacket, hat and gloves enough? I feel like the majority of my body will be fine, but I'm super worried exposing my lungs to that level of frigid air will be detrimental. I've never run in this kind of cold before -- I have ran when the temps were in the high teens, but not with this wind chill. Any advice or encouragement is appreciated.
You should consider a balaclava or similar over your mouth & nose - basically only expose your eyes. Suggest doing short loops near your house and circling back to add or shed layers as needed until you are warm enough to be safe & comfortable.
Thanks! I tried running in the low teens once and had to turn around -- I could barely breath, but this was about a month ago at night. The short loops are a great idea!
DEFINITELY stay close to base. -20F is easy frostbite weather, and hypothermia is a real thing. If you are dressed right you can do it. But it takes trial and error to get "dressed right" down.2 -
@JessicaMcB unless your trail speed is close to your road speed, you're not getting full potential out of speedwork on trail. Speed work is about increasing overall maximum legspeed, which translates into easier running around. That's the reason a lot of the elite ultra runners still do track work.
And hill work isn't speedwork, it's strength work, just ask Hal Koerner.
Crap... I just tried to correct an amazing runner.... there goes my newbe moniker....crud.7 -
my goal for Jan 2018 is 100km's. Got my 1st run of the month in this morning of 6km's.
I feel for you guys in the northern hemisphere, here in Canberra, Australia it is 29 degrees celcius (84F) today6 -
Treadmill Time...
Today's Run: 2m
Month Total: 2m
I was surprised at how well I did. I haven't run at all in the last 3 weeks or so. I did a warmup walk of .3 mile at 3.5, and then ran for 2 miles at 5. I wanted to stop at around 1.75 but a Good Song came on the playlist and it propelled me on through. It's amazing how the right song can do that...
2018 Goals
April: Goldy's Run 5k OR 10mile relay, depending on whether or not I am ready for a 5 miler AND I have a relay partner
May: Fast and Furry 8k
Oct: TC Marathon 10k6 -
GrayduckMN wrote: »Treadmill Time...
Today's Run: 2m
Month Total: 2m
I was surprised at how well I did. I haven't run at all in the last 3 weeks or so. I did a warmup walk of .3 mile at 3.5, and then ran for 2 miles at 5. I wanted to stop at around 1.75 but a Good Song came on the playlist and it propelled me on through. It's amazing how the right song can do that...
<i>2018 Goals
April: Goldy's Run 5k OR 10mile relay, depending on whether or not I am ready for a 5 miler AND I have a relay partner
May: Fast and Furry 8k
Oct: TC Marathon 10k</i>
Music can save a seemingly bad workout and turn it into an amazing one! Glad you were able to pull through!0 -
MNLittleFinn wrote: »@JessicaMcB unless your trail speed is close to your road speed, you're not getting full potential out of speedwork on trail. Speed work is about increasing overall maximum legspeed, which translates into easier running around. That's the reason a lot of the elite ultra runners still do track work.
And hill work isn't speedwork, it's strength work, just ask Hal Koerner.
Crap... I just tried to correct an amazing runner.... there goes my newbe moniker....crud.
I'm gonna disagree with Koerner there to a point-
I think if you run them right hills can be effing everything work . There is actual skill in running uphills fast versus competently imho. But I also don't have a bad *kitten* book haha
I get the actual physiological "reason" in track work but it just seems so practically pathetic in comparison. Like "I'm going to run several kilometers dead up a mountain but it reeeeeally matters to that effort how fast I can bang out 800x6's on a flat surface with no tech interference." Ykwim? I have no idea what my best mile time would be on a flat anymore...not 100% sure I really care . I may or may not be the worst lol
And if you're a newb so am I boss2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »LaurenFOB2301 wrote: »LaurenFOB2301 wrote: »Argh. Like many of the people here living in colder climates, I am tired of the treadmill! But I'm also nervous about running outside during this cold snap.
For example, I'm in Chicago -- the lowest wind chill readings tomorrow will be MINUS 20 or 30 degrees. Is it even safe to run in those temps? Is wearing a pair of socks, running shoes, long capris , a baselayer, t-shirt, wind jacket, hat and gloves enough? I feel like the majority of my body will be fine, but I'm super worried exposing my lungs to that level of frigid air will be detrimental. I've never run in this kind of cold before -- I have ran when the temps were in the high teens, but not with this wind chill. Any advice or encouragement is appreciated.
You should consider a balaclava or similar over your mouth & nose - basically only expose your eyes. Suggest doing short loops near your house and circling back to add or shed layers as needed until you are warm enough to be safe & comfortable.
Thanks! I tried running in the low teens once and had to turn around -- I could barely breath, but this was about a month ago at night. The short loops are a great idea!
DEFINITELY stay close to base. -20F is easy frostbite weather, and hypothermia is a real thing. If you are dressed right you can do it. But it takes trial and error to get "dressed right" down.
The only reason I want to test it out is I have a 5k race on January 20 on the Chicago lakefront -- which I'm sure will be brutally cold. I just hope we don't see -20/-30 wind chills that day. I can handle the teens. Not sure about subzero temps.
Glad to know I'm not ridiculous for being a little nervous with -20 degree wind chills. I'll dress up and stay close to home. I want to see if i'm capable so I know what I'm getting myself into for the upcoming 5k! Brr.
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@PastorVincent Here's the link to the MFP Long Distance Runners group:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/94-long-distance-runners0 -
01 Jan – 5 km parkrun 28:08
02 Jan – 21.2 km half marathon 2:12:33
January goal: 170 km
Total: 26.2 km
Happy half marathon with a parkrun buddy today. 180 metres of elevation, so very happy with my time.5 -
Non-running update, ironic amusement version:
After 7 of 8 events, I was leading the 2017 USATF Niagara Runner of the Year series for Masters Men, because a) the series is new; b) the Masters scoring is based on age grade placement, not actual finish place; and c) none of the regional Masters men were paying attention for much of the year. Heck, I wasn't paying attention either till USATF Niagara sent out an email saying I was leading.
So I got hurt. The 8th event in the USATF Niagara ROY series was an indoor track 5000m held on December 30. If I ran it, I would almost certainly clinch. If I didn't run it, my closest competitor with 3 races (4 are required for series awards) is capable of age grading well enough to pass me. So, too hurt to run well; if Paul goes to this event, he wins the series. Shrug my shoulders, say I gave it a try. I ran the Pete Glavin XC race in the series before I was really fit, scored 0 points but picked up that 4th race. Paul is going to win the series, and he will have earned it.
This evening I finally found online results from that indoor 5000m. There was one male runner 40 years old, and no other Masters in the event. The 40 year old guy hadn't run any of the other 7 events. Not only am I the higher scoring of 2 guys to get 4 races in, my score will be higher than any of the other runners with fewer races. (There were three guys who could have passed my point total by running a 3rd race in the series. One of them ran the mile instead of the 5000m, the other two didn't participate.)
It appears that I've backed into the title of 2017 USATF Niagara Masters Runner of the Year. I don't expect that to happen again; most likely in 2018 guys who age grade better than me will be paying attention.
All in all, I think I'd rather be able to run than have that title; but backing into a Masters title at age 62 while injured is kind of amusing.15 -
1/1 Leg Day + 1.65 run just a short run to get out of the house, take a work break, and help hit my step count
Total: 1.65/50
2018 Races
1/13 Rock n Roll 5K
1/14 Rock n Roll 10K
1/28 WTF Quarter Marathon
2/18 Coyotes 5K Breakaway Challenge
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9 pages already on Jan 1st. WOW!
1.1.18 - 10 m. TM @ MP 8:30.
January Goal - 220 total running miles. 4 Bike Rides of 15 - 20 miles. Learn to swim
TM=TreadMill.
MP=MarathonPace - Usually 8:15 - 8:45.
Tentative Race Calendar:
1.27 or 1.28 - Scheduling.
3.4.18 - Little Rock Marathon
4.7.18 - Yakima River Canyon Marathon
5.6.18 - Flying Pig Marathon
5.20.18 - IronMan 70.3 Chattanooga
7.14.18 - IronMan 70.3 Muncie
MM - 7877.4
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