January 2018 Running Challenge
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@fitoverfortymom hmmm. those sand dunes LOOK amazing, but they're gonna hurt!!! (also, I've been reading about collapsing sand dunes lately. Don't get swallowed)1
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fitoverfortymom wrote: »Might have to rethink my 6/2 race. Looks like we'll be camping at the Great Sand Dunes that weekend for Boy Scouts. I guess I'll run up some big-*kitten* sandy hills instead.
ETA: This is the sand dunes
Woah. That looks brutal to run!0 -
Saw the funniest 2 dogs today on my run. You could tell just by looking at them that they were not strays, and the looks on their faces (if you will) made it clear they had just escaped and were out on a joy-run. Came at me barking, but seemed more friendly than anything and then kept going on their merry way. I saw them again later, off in the distance running around like they were getting away with something.
Everyone who brought up night races: some of my favorite races have been night races! One was a wintery 10k, with a repeat coming up next month, and the other was a half marathon in September (with perfect running weather). Lots of glowing arm bands, lights, and extra excitement in the air.
Monday has been long run day for 2 months and my body hasn't yet got the memo that we aren't running for several hours today. I don't drink coffee, but feel like I drank a whole pot! Getting stuff done! And for what it's worth, I don't cap long runs to 3 hours or any other time limit. 20 miles does take me longer than 3 hours, and I'm more concerned about covering the distance at a comfortable pace. But I wonder how those who are FOR a time limit would adjust a marathon/ultra training schedule, say if anything over 16 miles is going to take you over that limit? Multiple runs per day? Make up the distance the next day or add it to other runs during the week? Skip it completely?
Just figured out they changed the schedule and now I don't have a morning 5k and night 10k on the same day in February.
Upcoming races:
1/28 Madeira Marathon (Funchal, Portugal)
2/10 CityTrail 5k
2/17 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 Marathon3 -
girlinahat wrote: »@fitoverfortymom hmmm. those sand dunes LOOK amazing, but they're gonna hurt!!! (also, I've been reading about collapsing sand dunes lately. Don't get swallowed)
That's a thing?
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PastorVincent wrote: »fitoverfortymom wrote: »Might have to rethink my 6/2 race. Looks like we'll be camping at the Great Sand Dunes that weekend for Boy Scouts. I guess I'll run up some big-*kitten* sandy hills instead.
ETA: This is the sand dunes
Woah. That looks brutal to run!
There's a loop that goes around that's not too hard: https://www.trailrunproject.com/trail/7014510/sand-dunes-loop. Mostly it's fun to race the kids to the top.
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girlinahat wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »But I pulled a muscle in my back sleeping last night some so not sure I *can* run. Ugh.
that's some strenuous sleeping you went through there!!
hope it tweaks back into running zone soon!
I think he needs a run so he can relax/recover from the sleep1 -
1/1/18-6 miles
1/4/18-3 miles
1/6/18-6 miles
1/7/18-3.25 miles
1/9/18-3miles
1/10/18-2.25 miles
1/13/18-1.5 miles
1/14/18-8 miles
1/15/18-3 miles
1/17/18-3 miles
1/21/18-6 miles
45/60 Miles
Upcoming Races:
5/12/18-Montana Womens Run-5 Miles
7/15/18-Missoula Marathon
Really slacked this week on my running, and It really wasnt slacking, Thursday was, I just could not get myself to do it, Friday I worked at both my jobs, so I worked 730am to 11pm, and I dont really get lunches at either, and the only break I had was from 4 to 430 when I drove from one job to the other, so no where could I get a run in. Saturday I had a horrific side ache caused by some gastrointestinal problems I have, I cant even walk hardly when it happens so Running's a Big no. Sunday I wanted to do more but my side was still pretty achy, so I ran slower, and I ran out of time because I had to be somewhere. I will make up for it this week, I plan on doing three 4 mile runs and 2 lifting sessions this week7 -
What a crazy rollercoaster two days!
Here's an update on Saturday's F^3 race in Chicago!
Going into it, I had two goals:
1) Never slow down/stop to walk (like I did two years ago in both my last two 5k races)
2) Finish below 33 minutes.
I accomplished both goals!
Woo! I crossed the finish line at 32:18. That's 6 minutes faster than my previous best 5k road race! 
I was fighting back tears at the starting line. I returned to running for personal reasons that I won't bother going into here, but five months ago, I couldn't even run a city block without getting winded. I was averaging a 14-15 minute pace -- and that's with constant breaks and mental blocks of "Can I do this? Why am I even doing this?"
This was also my first 5k race I ran on my own. (My husband -- a super lean, much faster run -- is usually running next to me and I'm struggling to keep up.) I can't believe I entered this race on my own. I usually choke up due to deep-rooted insecurities and fears.
Surprisingly, during the race, I felt confidence with my pacing and breathing the entire time. Heck, I was even passing people! I wasn't trying for a world record or even my best PR -- all I wanted to do was beat 33 minutes AND do so without stopping to breath. And I did! I was on cloud nine the rest of the day!!
OK, so you remember how I said the past two days have been an emotional roller coaster? Here's why.
Then came the Sunday after the race. I returned to the lakefront trail to run. I was halfway into my 4.5 mile run when I accidentally stepped onto a crack/split in the pavement on a curve, rolled my ankle and fell. I will be super honest: The first word out of my mouth is not appropriate to repeat here.
I limped over to a nearby bench, sat down for five minutes. Then the wave of fears came crashing through my brain: "No. This can't be happening. How am I going to make it back to the car? I'm still 2 miles away. No. I'm training for a 10k. What does this mean for my training? What am I going to do daily with my free time if I can't run?"
And then one silver lining popped up: "Well, at least you did this the day AFTER the race and not the day of or before."
When I got up from the bench, the ankle felt much better and I was actually able to finish the rest of my run (2 miles) back to the car!
So this was yesterday. I came home and iced it immediately. It's now a little swollen. Mild bruising. I'm resting, icing (20-30 minutes every few hours), elevating, etc.
I'll get right to it: Based on runners' experiences with ankle rolls/sprains, how long will I be out? Since I was able to run on it afterward, could this be minor and I'll be right back at it again in a few days or a week? Or is this going to set me back considerably? My only worry is that it is swollen and bruised.16 -
Clearly my phone hates me. I’ve now “posted” 2 different things and nothing shows up. Hopefully this does. If so yay, if not oh well. Iol2
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only 4.1 today. The temperatures were awesome almost 32, but the mist made for some black ice here and there and the lack of distance all month meant I felt my double digit run from Saturday even with the full rest day on Sunday. Hope to get the daily runs up to 6 or 7 by the end of the month but I will listen to my body and take it easy when I should.
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01/02/2018: C25K W1D1
01/11/2018: C25K W1D2
01/15/2018: C25K W1D3
01/17/2018: C25K W2D1
01/19/2018: C25K W2D2
01/21/2018: C25K W2D3 (And then I went snowshoeing for 2 miles)
I'm going to sign up for a Beginner's Running class. Starts in April and goes through Mid June. Every Tues the class meets for a 30 minute run followed by an hour of instruction. Graduation is a 5k. I took it back in 2014 and quit running after the class was over. This year, I vow to not stop!
~ Link2Life13 -
@LaurenFOB2301 Great job! I'm a run-cryer, too!0
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fitoverfortymom wrote: »@LaurenFOB2301 Great job! I'm a run-cryer, too!
Thank you!!0 -
1/1 Run 2.07 miles
1/2 Run 2.01 miles
1/3 Run 6.51 miles
1/4 Run 2.51 miles
1/5 Run 8.13 miles
1/6 Run 13.16 miles
1/7 Run 3.55 miles
1/8 Run 6.36 miles
1/9 Run 6.24 miles
1/10 Run 8.23 miles
1/11 Run 8.18 miles
1/12 Run 6.35 miles
1/13 Run 6.75 miles
1/14 Run 11.28 miles
1/15 Run 13.38 miles
1/16 Run 8.01 miles
1/17 Run 10.2 miles
1/18 Run 14.12 miles
1/19 Run 7.02 miles
1/20 Run 14.14 miles
1/20 Run 3.02 miles
1/21 Run 7.02 miles
1/22 Run 7.61 miles
Still plugging away....looks like I will reach my 200 mile goal!6 -
fitoverfortymom wrote: »@HRKinchen I love to run early! Once you just get up and get out and get going, it's all good. You get back and feel awesome, like you've already accomplished something significant, before anyone else is out of bed. I'm slower in the early AM, but the work still counts.
Oh, don't get me wrong: I love the feeling of accomplishment from morning running. It's just getting up and getting those legs physically moving that doesn't always go as easily as I'd like.
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Hi all I'm just starting for January!! :O Used to run a lot but haven't much in the past few years so I'm setting a weensy goal of 10 miles - did 2.5 on 1/21!10
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polskagirl01 wrote: »Saw the funniest 2 dogs today on my run. You could tell just by looking at them that they were not strays, and the looks on their faces (if you will) made it clear they had just escaped and were out on a joy-run. Came at me barking, but seemed more friendly than anything and then kept going on their merry way. I saw them again later, off in the distance running around like they were getting away with something.
They probably thought you had managed to get loose too, and were coming over to congratulate you. 10 -
@LaurenFOB2301 - Congrats on your awesome race! Sorry about your ankle. Wishing you a speedy recovery!0
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@LaurenFOB2301 - Congrats on your awesome race! Sorry about your ankle. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thanks! I sure hope it's speedy. 1 -
@LaurenFOB2301 Awesome success story!
Sorry about your fall, I have no idea how long an ankle takes to get back so will leave that to those more experienced at hurting themselves. My guess it not long.
Here is the good thing - you really do not lose running conditioning all that fast. So take whatever time it takes and you would bound back quickly afterwards.2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »@LaurenFOB2301 Awesome success story!
Sorry about your fall, I have no idea how long an ankle takes to get back so will leave that to those more experienced at hurting themselves. My guess it not long.
Here is the good thing - you really do not lose running conditioning all that fast. So take whatever time it takes and you would bound back quickly afterwards.
Thanks for the reassurance I won't lose too much ground. I hope I can recover quickly. The weather is starting to warm up here 0 -
hello. I'm a somewhat beginner runner. I've ran before but only up to 3 miles. I would like to make this year different. I would like to run up to at least 3 miles in my first month and build up to at least a mile more per month thereafter. I love to walk but after a while of walking I just want to run. I have trouble with fasciitis so it's been hard to stay consisted with the running. I've been trying different running shoes and paddings. We'll see how this year goes!!5
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Hey if you are in the market for a Garmin Watch, I just saw an ad on 9to5Toys that has the Garmin 735 for only $250! That is like $150-$200 below normal!
Here: Garmin Forerunner 735 on Amazon
Looks like it is just one color? Well, you can swap the band out later I guess? No idea how long the price is good for.0 -
LaurenFOB2301 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »@LaurenFOB2301 Awesome success story!
Sorry about your fall, I have no idea how long an ankle takes to get back so will leave that to those more experienced at hurting themselves. My guess it not long.
Here is the good thing - you really do not lose running conditioning all that fast. So take whatever time it takes and you would bound back quickly afterwards.
Thanks for the reassurance I won't lose too much ground. I hope I can recover quickly. The weather is starting to warm up here
A sprain can take a few weeks, but a sprain is also too painful to run on. I'm guessing since you are able to walk and could run yesterday that there's no serious damage and you'll be fine in a couple of days. Fingers crossed!3 -
Wow a beginners running class! I've never heard of one. I wonder if they have one here in Louisville. That would be great for me and with instruction as well, sounds real great. Good luck to you!01/02/2018: C25K W1D1
01/11/2018: C25K W1D2
01/15/2018: C25K W1D3
01/17/2018: C25K W2D1
01/19/2018: C25K W2D2
01/21/2018: C25K W2D3 (And then I went snowshoeing for 2 miles)
I'm going to sign up for a Beginner's Running class. Starts in April and goes through Mid June. Every Tues the class meets for a 30 minute run followed by an hour of instruction. Graduation is a 5k. I took it back in 2014 and quit running after the class was over. This year, I vow to not stop!
~ Link2Life
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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
1/17-4.3 miles dreadmill intervals 6X600 @ 8.5-9mph
1/18-nothing
1/19- 5 miles
1/20-8.7 miles
1/21-9.3 miles
I am just checking in after a long weekend and with over 200 new posts, I think I will just have to forget about trying to catch up. This past week has been a bit off because my mother was visiting from Pittsburgh and it threw my schedule off. I did not get in all of my planned miles, but I came pretty close. I ended up working late on Thursday and missing my planned 6-8 mile run because mom was wanting to do something when I got home. Friday was supposed to be a rest day, so I ran then instead, but was only able to fit in 5 miles. On Saturday I met with my group in the morning and did 8.7 instead of the planned 7. Afterwards I drove to Pittsburgh to take mom home and to attend a funeral. My plan was to get up on Sunday before driving home and run on the trail by my mom's house. Temps were supposed to be in the low 40s, so I packed accordingly. However, on Sunday it turned out to be colder than planned and I was underdressed for my run. In addition, even though there had been a warm up, the trail was a mix of packed snow and very slick ice and I had not packed my trail shoes. I attempted about a tenth of a mile and realized that there was no way I was going to want to do 9 miles on that surface, so I turned around and drove back to mom's. I would have to stop somewhere along the way on the drive back to Cincy and fit my run in.
As I was driving, I made the decision to stop in Wheeling, WV at Oglebay state park for a run. We used to go there as a kid to see the Christmas lights and I knew that it was not far off the highway. What I did not remember though was how darn hilly the park is (WV, duh?). This weekend was supposed to be the start of a recovery week in the training plan, so I tried to take it easy, but there is only so much "easy" you can do on a hilly course unless you walk, which would have defeated the purpose since the entire run I was either going up or down a hill. It was a very pretty run though. I managed to get in 9.3 miles before heading home, but my legs definitely felt it. There was a lot of cruise control happening on the remaining 3.5 hour drive home.6 -
Well, I didn't get in my 8 miles this weekend. Took Saturday off, and struggled my way through 6.25 excruciatingly slow miles yesterday. I ran in the evening, after working at the old house all day, and had eaten about an hour before I went out (which I normally do not do). Just an off day. Jayde was clearly annoyed by my slow pace and kept trying to get me to run faster. When that didn't happen, she decided to prance around and lunge at all the cattle and armadillos we came across. Good times...
Anyway, I was feeling a little bummed about it this morning, thinking all of my future runs would be awful, too. Decided to jump on the treadmill before Power Pump class and see how it went. 3.1 miles @ 9:00/mile, and not even a struggle. So...now I'm feeling more confident again. It's amazing how one bad run can totally wreck you...
And also: GOAL!
1/02/18 - 1.75 miles + Step class
1/04/18 - 3.50 miles + Step class
1/05/18 - 5.75 miles
1/08/18 - 2.00 miles + Power Pump class
1/09/18 - 2.50 miles + Step class
1/10/18 - 6.00 miles
1/11/18 - 2.50 miles + Step class
1/12/18 - 4.00 miles
1/14/18 - 8.00 miles
1/17/18 - 5.00 miles
1/18/18 - 5.00 miles
1/19/18 - 7.00 miles
1/21/18 - 6.25 miles
1/22/18 - 3.10 miles + Power Pump class
Total: 62.35 miles / 60 mile goal
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@LaurenFOB2301 - That sounds like a pretty minor ankle roll (ouch on falling, though!). I'd recommend making sure that you move it as much as possible--to the extent that it does not hurt any worse. Honestly, the fact that you were able to (and did) run on it immediately after is great news (and good therapy).
When I first started running again after my ankle surgery, I promptly rolled that same ankle when I stepped on the edge of a pothole in the road. Literally 1/2 mile into my planned run. It hurt SO BAD when I did it that I just stood there and was on the verge of tears. I started walking, and as the pain dulled, I started running. Went ahead and did the full 4 miles that I had planned, and I think that was the best thing I could have done. I felt totally back to normal within just a couple of days. Hopefully you have a similarly quick recovery!5 -
ceciliaslater wrote: »@LaurenFOB2301 - That sounds like a pretty minor ankle roll (ouch on falling, though!). I'd recommend making sure that you move it as much as possible--to the extent that it does not hurt any worse. Honestly, the fact that you were able to (and did) run on it immediately after is great news (and good therapy).
When I first started running again after my ankle surgery, I promptly rolled that same ankle when I stepped on the edge of a pothole in the road. Literally 1/2 mile into my planned run. It hurt SO BAD when I did it that I just stood there and was on the verge of tears. I started walking, and as the pain dulled, I started running. Went ahead and did the full 4 miles that I had planned, and I think that was the best thing I could have done. I felt totally back to normal within just a couple of days. Hopefully you have a similarly quick recovery!
@ceciliaslater That is great to hear! I really hope this is the case. Like you, it hurt so bad initially but a few minutes passed and I was finish my run! It's a problem ankle in that I've sprained/rolled it in the past. I guess I should be thankful it wasn't worse. WIth this being my first misstep/injury since I started running again in September, I immediately went to worst-case scenario!
Thanks again for the encouragement! I hope that's all this is.
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