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    January 2018 Running Challenge

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    • Posts: 220 Member
      zdyb23456 wrote: »
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      I think it’s awesome that you are running at all. I felt terrible my first trimesters, then too fat in my second and third trimesters. I took 6 years off from running while I had three babies. I wish I would have ran a little bit... I think I would have controlled my weight gain better during the second and third pregnancies.

      Thank you! And thanks @JessicaMcB. I've never been a runner and it's hard to believe that I'm one now. I was practically sedentary during my first pregnancy and gained 50 lbs. This time around, I've got a decent base built up (decent for me), and I've got MyFitnessPal to log all the Oreos I eat.
    • Posts: 3,452 Member
      eponine1984 wrote: »
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      Thank you! And thanks @JessicaMcB. I've never been a runner and it's hard to believe that I'm one now. I was practically sedentary during my first pregnancy and gained 50 lbs. This time around, I've got a decent base built up (decent for me), and I've got MyFitnessPal to log all the Oreos I eat.

      There's no way I would have run while pregnant! I was a lazy turd!
    • Posts: 6,668 Member
      MNLittleFinn wrote: »
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      Lol... yeah!

      I'm actually going to try 200 cal of no flavor tailwind with my protein powder tomorrow. Here's hoping it doesn't suck.

      Honestly, that sounds like it will suck :) But give it a shot and report back. :)
    • Posts: 1,031 Member
      zdyb23456 wrote: »
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      I’m terrible. I almost always run in the morning and don’t eat until lunch, and sometimes I even skip lunch depending on how busy I am and just wait until dinner. And weirdly, I usually don’t even feel hungry after a long run. It’s the next day when I’m a bottomless pit.

      OMG - now I don't feel so guilty! I do the same thing on my days off. Work days, I tend to be a little more consistent with eating, but off days....I get too busy to eat! lol

      Personally, I prefer to "run on empty". I just feel better when I do, and it seems to reduce my runners trot/gut issues Its not a guarantee that I'll be able to run without problems, but reduces it some.

      @teresa502 Maybe we'll see each other there, my next scheduled goal race is Gasparilla 8K!

      ____
      Monthly Goal: 23 miles

      1/8: 2.22 - 2.22 done, 20.78 to go

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      Year goal: 200 miles - 2.22 done -- 197.78 to go
    • Posts: 757 Member
      PastorVincent wrote: »
      When I was a teen and worked the midnight shift at a gas station, we used coffee instead of water when making hot cocoa. Poor man's mocha we called it.

      I had a boss that got me hooked on a packet of hot cocoa added to coffee instead of creamer. And sure as heck beats powdered creamer if that’s the other option.... (in my defense doctored coffee has got to be better for me than my former Mountain Dew addiction)... someone saw me do that a while back, and they suggested it was a “ghetto mocha”. I think I prefer your term.
    • Posts: 1,464 Member
      January Goal....do something

      1/1 gobsmacked
      1/2 3.35
      1/3 3.20
      1/4 couldn't
      1/5 3.27
      1/6 2.50
      1/7 wouldn't
      1/8 3.58

      Total 15.90



      Ticker is my goal for 2017 and progress to date:

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      Upcoming races:
      Phoenix Women's 10k 1/28/18
    • Posts: 7,097 Member
      I have protein, carbs, and fat for breakfast before every morning run, which is nearly all my runs.

      If my run is longer than 2 hours, I make sure I have protein and carbs afterwards too (Gatorade and usually chocolate milk.)

      Generally speaking, I don't think you need protein 30 minutes after a run if you've had protein up to an hour before it.

    • Posts: 84 Member
      1/1 - Rest
      1/2 - 2 miles
      1/3 - Boxing
      1/4 - 2.5 miles
      1/6 - 2.4 miles
      1/7 - 2 miles + 30-minute boxing session
      1/8 - 5 miles

      13.9 miles so far / 50-mile goal
    • Posts: 6,668 Member
      inh1292113 wrote: »
      I a new to this site and just getting back to running after 5 months off. I really miss it. My goal for January is to run 3 times per week or a total of 45 km for the month of January.

      Welcome! That is a great goal!
    • Posts: 4,271 Member
      PastorVincent wrote: »
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      Honestly, that sounds like it will suck :) But give it a shot and report back. :)

      Solid 3/10. Not good, but not horrible. Slammed it fast
    • Posts: 6,668 Member
      MNLittleFinn wrote: »
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      Solid 3/10. Not good, but not horrible. Slammed it fast

      Good to know my instincts are still on par. :)
    • Posts: 4,271 Member
      PastorVincent wrote: »
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      Good to know my instincts are still on par. :)

      I'll still drink it..... I have pretty low standards for what's acceptable after a run....LOL
    • Posts: 1,915 Member
      dreamer12151 wrote: »
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      That would be great!
    • Posts: 4,271 Member
      January goal: Keep kicking at Zumbro training
      Nominal mileage goal: Let's say 140? I really don't know. Real plan is to follow training and coach's advice well.

      1/1- REST
      1/2- 8.1
      1/3- 6.4
      1/4- REST
      1/5- 4.8
      1/6- 8.1
      1/7- 5.4
      1/8- REST
      1/9- 8.5

      Total: 41.3

      Today's notes: Hill Repeats day. I really wasn't looking forward to this. Coach keeps ramping up my repeats, and I know I'm going to be slower, as the volume increases, and I don't want to be moving slower...LOL...

      ... Anyway, assignment was 10x2min hill repeats with recovery being whatever it took to get back to the bottom of the hill. I was pretty tired today and seeing that it got down to -4F this morning didn't help my mood at all. Repeats were, as I kind of expected, slow. I averaged 7:39 pace on the uphills, so I'm kind of disappointed but, atleast I got it done.

      When I got done with my run, I slammed my protein powder + Tailwind shake.... not exactly a failed experiment, but not something I'd recommend for anyone else to try.

      Have a Runderful day!

      2018 races and possibilities
      3/28- END-SURE 50k
      4/13- Zumbro Endurance Race 100 Mile
      7/28- Minnesota Voyageur 50 (coach brought up this one)
      9/8- Superior Trail 50 mile (Lottery)
    • Posts: 4,271 Member
      @RunsOnEspresso I just reread your blog post. You have amazing goals for 2018, like how they are whole life goals. With the running issues, good call on checking with your doctor. I am certain that you'll get to the bottom of things and be running farther in no time!
    • Posts: 457 Member
      @Ryokat - I usually pull my coat sleeve up a tad, and make sure my Garmin is against my skin, covering the space between my sleeve and my glove. That way it has contact with the skin and is also visible, while all of my skin stays covered by something. Have never had a problem with that "exposed" part of my arm getting cold, and my Garmin never freezes up. Might be worth a shot for you.
    • Posts: 6,668 Member
      ceciliaslater wrote: »
      @Ryokat - I usually pull my coat sleeve up a tad, and make sure my Garmin is against my skin, covering the space between my sleeve and my glove. That way it has contact with the skin and is also visible, while all of my skin stays covered by something. Have never had a problem with that "exposed" part of my arm getting cold, and my Garmin never freezes up. Might be worth a shot for you.

      If I am only wearing 1 layer (with or without glove) I do the same. If I add a jacket, I let the jacket cover the watch as it is easy to brush back when I want to look at it. Works well for me at least. :)
    • Posts: 4,271 Member
      ceciliaslater wrote: »
      @Ryokat - I usually pull my coat sleeve up a tad, and make sure my Garmin is against my skin, covering the space between my sleeve and my glove. That way it has contact with the skin and is also visible, while all of my skin stays covered by something. Have never had a problem with that "exposed" part of my arm getting cold, and my Garmin never freezes up. Might be worth a shot for you.

      I go chest strap in winter. frostbite can be an issue on some of my runs....
    • Posts: 51 Member
      1/8- 4 miles
      15/50 miles so far!
    • Posts: 6,553 Member
      Date Miles today - Miles for January

      1/1 REST DAY <<< traveling back from FL
      1/2 6.2 miles - 6.2
      1/3 REST DAY
      1/4 6.5 miles - 12.7
      1/5 5 miles - 17.7
      1/6 10 miles - 27.7
      1/7 REST DAY
      1/8 REST DAY
      1/9 7 miles - 34.7


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      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 Festival Marathon - 4/29 << 4:09:59

      Upcoming races:
      Oak Barrel Half Marathon - 4/7/18

    • Posts: 457 Member
      Tried to catch up on reading, but gave up with several pages left.

      I did not run this weekend. Just poor planning on my part and a lack of motivation. I did bust out 2 miles on the TM yesterday at lunch, before my strength class. By the time I made it down to the gym and got changed, I had 17 minutes before class started. I figured I'd just pick a relatively fast speed and see how far I could get in that time--and I ended up getting to 2 miles in 16:15. And could have kept going for longer at that pace if I'd had the time.

      Power Pump was hard to get through. With my vacation in December and the fact that New Years Day was on a Monday (so no class), I hadn't done any strength training in about a month. I'm sore today, particularly in the chest and hamstrings. Planning on going to step class over lunch, and can hopefully get in a couple more miles either before or after class.

      13 miles completed of my 60 mile goal
    • Posts: 6,553 Member
      rusgolden wrote: »
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      I think it most likely shows up correctly for the rest of us, because when I have the issue (which is pretty much every time I add miles) I usually clear my browser cache and then it shows correctly for me.

      You have to reload the webpage from scratch. Hold the shift key down then hit the reload button on your browser. Not sure how to do that if you are viewing it from your phone.
    • Posts: 6,553 Member
      MNLittleFinn wrote: »
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      I'll blog on it.

      Speaking of blogging. Since I'm (relatively) new to trail running and technically an "ultramarathoner" is there anything this group would be interested in me blogging about? I've mainly been writing up training logs but I figure it would be a good way to share what I learn, but I don't know what people are interested in. So if there are any topics folks want to know about, I can blog it and then just share when things are up, as my blog address is always posted when I post my daily updates.


      What the heck is wrong with you for wanting to run that far in that much cold weather?

      -winks-
    • Posts: 4,271 Member
      Stoshew71 wrote: »
      What the heck is wrong with you for wanting to run that far in that much cold weather?

      -winks-

      Too much to fit in anything less than a multi volume series of books.
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