January 2018 Running Challenge
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@skippygirlsmom you two look so cute!
@sarahthes I too found the wind chill to be deceptive this morning. Eyelashes froze over pretty good even though it couldn't have been colder than -20
So my HR data is very strange lately. RHR in the low 30's (was 39-40 dead on for the longest time), running a 4'0" kilometre today (I think thats like a 6'30" mile? Don't quote me on that) I didn't bring it up over 159. And of course I have a physical coming up. Whatchu getting up to heart...
January 1- 18
January 2- 20
January 3- 19
January 4- Ran but I'm not counting it because slow
January 5- Off
January 6- 62
January 7- 21
January 8- 18
January 9- 5
January 10- 16
January 11- Off
January 12- 10
January 13- 61
January 14- 20
January 15- 17
January 16- 17
304/550
304/6000
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 Miler, September
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@JessicaMcB that was like a 6:23 mile. Now, im slower than you, vut when i ran my 6:40 mile PR, my average HR was 158 for that mile, but went up to 180. Was the 159 the max or average HR for thst KM? Were you watchibg it as you rsn, or looking at the data after?0
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Thanks @JessicaMcB Skip makes me look good.0
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01.01.18 - 10 m. TM @ 8:30.
01.02.18 - 9 m. TM @ 9:15.
01.04.18 - 8 m. TM @ 9:22 / Bike Trainer for 60 minutes.
01.05.18 - 8.1 m. TM @ 9:10.
01.06.18 - 9 m. TM @ 8:40 / Bike Trainer for 60 minutes.
01.07.18 - 7.4 m. @ 8:31.
01.08.18 - 8 mm. @ 9:00 pace. / Bike Trainer for 45 minutes.
01.10.18 - 11 m. 8:31 pace.
01.11.18 - 5.2 m. 8:40 pace.
01.12.18 - 4 m. 9:00 pace.
01.13.18 - 12.8 m. 8:25 pace. / Bike Trainer for 60 minutes.
01.14.18 - 9 m. 9:20 pace. /Bike Trainer for 90 minutes.
01.16.18 - 8.5 m. 9:20 pace.
January Goal - 220 total running miles. Begin IM 70.3 Bike Training program.
Upcoming Events:
1.27 or 1.28 - Scheduling.
3.4.18 - Little Rock Marathon
4.7.18 - Yakima River Canyon Marathon5 -
I had two runs planned this past weekend but skipped my 8 mile Saturday run. My sister is in town and we stayed out late Friday night. I knew Saturday night would be a late one and on Sunday I had to get up early to drive my son to Milwaukee, and drive back. At 7am when the alarm went off, I decided I needed sleep more than I needed miles.
Sunday's run would not be skipped no matter how tired I was. When I drive to MKE I always plan a trail run somewhere along the way. This time I went to the same place I went last year, the Lapham Peak segment of the Ice Age Trail, about a half hour WSW of Milwaukee.
The MN Vikings game had started by the time I got to the trail head. I briefly entertained going to a bar to watch the game and skipping my run, but I had the game taping on the DVR so stuck with the plan. By the time I got changed and gear ready to go, we were up 10-0. Excited about the game I did something I'd never done before. I used my ear buds on a trail run so I could keep listening to the game. I wonder if anyone heard me screaming, cheering, cussing, and finally freaking out in ecstasy at the end? That would have been odd hearing that in the woods if you didn't know what was going on. What a roller coaster of a game! So glad the good guys came out on top.
My hope was 10 miles, the longest run since my ITB rehab started. From nearly the beginning I'd take short walking breaks to hopefully keep my IT band happy. It seemed to work and I got to the next trail head without any pain at all. The run started at 4:20 pm so was mostly in the dark. I kept my headlamp off as long as possible, which was about 7 miles. After that I decided it wasn't worth risking am misstep which would tweak my IT band. Something about running the dark without any artificial light...I just love it.
At 9 miles I finally started noticing my IT band. My walking breaks became more frequent as I tried to keep from getting it too painful. It mostly worked and it wasn't until the final half mile where I quit running altogether.
Final distance was 11 miles. 9 miles would have been about right. I'm VERY happy with my IT band progress but still anxious about whether I can run a 50K next month or not. I'll wait until the last moment to register. I finally get my first PT appointment Saturday, though I've been working my *kitten* on my own rather than wait for the PT to tell me to do it.
Monthly Progress - 44.7 Miles out of 125
SKOL!!!
2018 Races (Registered & Planned)
01/27/2018 - Securian Winter 10K - St. Paul, MN
02/24/2018 - Psycho Wyco 50K - Kansas City, KS
04/14/2018 - Zumbro 50 Mile - Theilman, MN
05/19/2018 - Superior Trail 50K - Lutsen, MN
06/23/2018 - Circle of Life Half Marathon - Lake City, MN
07/04/2018 - Red Wing 4th of July 5K - Red Wing, MN
09/15/2018 - Outrun Hunger 5K - Savage, MN
10/13/2017 - Big Woods Run Trail Half Marathon - Nerstrand, MN
@7lenny7
This totally sounds like you had a brilliant day combined with a brilliant run.Very happy for you.
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January 1 — 4.15 miles
January 3 — 4.25 miles
January 5 — 4.12 miles
January 7 — 4.15 miles
January 9 — 9.27 miles
January 12 — 5.14 miles
January 14 — 4.1 miles
January 16 — 3.35 miles
January total — 38.53/75 miles
Did not want to run tonight. REALLY wanted to stay home and have a drink, but decided that was not a good reason to blow off a run. Did go a little bit shorter than planned, but I went. Had the drink after.9 -
I really need to get some miles in this weekend Saturday should be the day but I should also do a at least 5k tomorrow4 -
@skippygirlsmom - AWESOME news on Skip! You will be driving all over to watch the runs!
A beautiful 4 miles this morning. 48 degrees - but felt colder.
I decided to do running Tabatas. You run 20 seconds FAST then 10 seconds rest. You do that 8 times then jog slowly for 1-2 mins then repeat. You can repeat up to 4 times, but I just did 2 sets.
Also was wearing my new Nike Vomero 13s that arrived yesterday. They have to be the ugliest running shoes - all grey. That was the only color that was made in Women's Wide.They felt good and am hoping they will work for the HM. First pair of non-Brooks I've had in quite a while. I said on Strava that I think the Nike designers were all on strike the day they designed these. Let's just make them grey!
1/1 - 4.5 miles #RWRunStreak Day 40!!! I’m done!
1/2 - REST day!
1/3 - Strength training - glutes/arms
1/4 - 5 miles
1/5 - strength training - glutes/arms W4C
1/6 - 8 miles
1/7 - strength training - arms only
1/8 - strength training - glutes
1/9 - 4 miles
1/10 - REST day
1/11 - 4 miles
1/12 - 3.75 miles
1/13 - 44 miles biking
1/14 - 3 miles + glutes
1/15 - REST day
1/16 - StrengthTraining - a new program including Glutes
1/17 - 4 miles
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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
1/10- 6.7
1/11- REST
1/12- 9.3
1/13- 10
1/14- 6.6
1/15- REST
1/16- 4.9
1/17- 6.8
Total: 85.6
Today's notes: Assignment was 1 hour easy road run. Headwind on miles 3/6 made it harder than an E run. Got in 6.8 miles and feel decently good, so I guess I'll say it's a success, this stupid cold I caught is kicking my *kitten*.
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)
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6.4k for me today. We finally got several inches of decent snowball snow, so couldn't go as fast as I wanted, but it's all good.
Trail 5k on Saturday, gonna have hubby make some screw shoes just in case the trail is ice. Other than trying them out, I'm gonna take it easy between now and then. I'm currently 6th in my age group for the series (more because I showed up to all of the races than anything else-I'm a mid-pack runner at 5k), but I know that will change once more people "qualify" by completing 4 races. So I guess I should celebrate now!
Upcoming races:
1/20 CityTrail 5k
1/28 Madeira Marathon (Funchal, Portugal)
2/17 CityTrail 5k (morning) + Lublin 10k (night race)
3/17 CityTrail 5k
3/18 CityTrail 5k (in Warsaw, because I got a free start)
4/8 Lublin 10k
5/13 Lublin Marathon (signed up and paid, so I guess that means I'm doing it!)
6/23 Kraśnik Half-Marathon (?)
9/23 Loch Ness Marathon (?)6 -
Also was wearing my new Nike Vomero 13s that arrived yesterday. They have to be the ugliest running shoes - all grey. That was the only color that was made in Women's Wide.
They felt good and am hoping they will work for the HM. First pair of non-Brooks I've had in quite a while. I said on Strava that I think the Nike designers were all on strike the day they designed these. Let's just make them grey!
I think I prefer grey to any shade of pink they usually use for women's running shoes (gear, in general)... Maybe it's different where you are, here it's just pink and purple. Or black...
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@ddmom0811 I like the grey.
Although, not sure how they'd look after all the brown sticky mud round here........0 -
a short run around the park for me this morning - am trying my best to get back into being consistent with running. Walked for one side of the park chatting to my elderly gentleman (not 'mine' exactly, just someone I meet sometimes). Legs felt pretty wooden this morning and it was a VERY slow attempt at a run.
given how wooden they were this morning and that I'm blood doning this evening, I'm not even going to ATTEMPT a run tomorrow. Last time I tried a run within 24 hours of doning felt like running through sticky toffee.6 -
I dunno, guys... we had four inches of snow yesterday and it was cold, so instead of scheduled gym day I left my car buried and did a plyo routine at home. I needed the plyo anyway, I jump like elephants jump. Today is supposed to be a 4 mi easy run and it's presently 6 degrees F which is just too darned cold for this Southern girl. I'm thinking I may make up the gym day instead of running, since the roads are semi-clear, and run tomorrow when it's supposed to get up to 38.4
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Starflight00 wrote: »Also was wearing my new Nike Vomero 13s that arrived yesterday. They have to be the ugliest running shoes - all grey. That was the only color that was made in Women's Wide.
They felt good and am hoping they will work for the HM. First pair of non-Brooks I've had in quite a while. I said on Strava that I think the Nike designers were all on strike the day they designed these. Let's just make them grey!
I think I prefer grey to any shade of pink they usually use for women's running shoes (gear, in general)... Maybe it's different where you are, here it's just pink and purple. Or black...
I have to agree. I prefer gray or black for shoes. I HATE all the bright colors (except of course the tie dye ones I bought). Maybe I should say I hate all the neon??0 -
@ddmom0811 nice new shoes
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It is so cold outside for N Texas! I need to see if I can get to the Police Academy and run on the treadmill. It is really the only option I have unless I do outside. I have a dr appt this afternoon rescheduled to tomorrow while I was typing this to check heart rate issues and also 6-month check in with the rheumatologist. I am sure that I am going to get yelled at since I haven't really lost anything for the last 3 months. I am having a hard time with everything right now. My training is not going well, work is awful, my house looks like a tornado hit it with the boys trading illnesses back and forth, and I'm feeling very bad right now. Not physically, well a little physically as my leg/glute/ham is still bothering me sometimes and the heart rate sucks, but more emotionally.8
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1/1-4 miles New Years run
1/2-4.1 miles dreadmill intervals+ "Functional Training with Stella"
1/3-4.4 miles+ stretching/PT
1/4-3.7 miles trail running
1/5-Rest day
1/6-7 miles
1/7-9 miles total (6 @tempo pace)
1/8- Rest day-"Functional Training with Stella"
1/9-4.2 miles dreadmill intervals 8 X 400m @5k pace+ P90X3 Dynamix
1/10-6 miles
1/11-5.6 miles (includes 2.4 miles with Stella)
1/12-30 minutes strength training + 10 min stationary bike
1/13-8 miles on the dreadmill w/ 6@tempo pace
1/14-rest day due to traveling
1/15-10 miles in the snow and ice
1/16-P90X3 Total Synergystics
I did the P90X3 Total Synergystics workout yesterday. I am guessing that this is about the 5th or 6th time I have done this workout and I am surprised by how much easier it felt. Speed intervals scheduled for today. Likely will do it on the dreadmill.6
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