January 2018 Running Challenge
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1/8 - 2.22
1/9 - 2.23
1/13 - 2.21
1/15 - 2.00
1/22 - 2.22
1/25 - 2.28
1/27 - 2.30
1/29 - 2.15 - 17.61
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RACE: Gasparilla 5K - 2/24/18
2018 year goal: 200 miles: 17.61 run, 182.39 to go!4 -
PastorVincent wrote: »OKAY So it is official. I have registered for the 50k Ultra that is six days after my PR attempt at the Pittsburgh Marathon. So I am guessing seven days after the Pittsburgh Marathon you will find me in ICU.
Not to scare you (okay, deliberately to cause you concern), but I once ran a half marathon 6 days after Boston. It was a Big Mistake that required some noticeable couch time and physical therapy for recovery, even though I didn't think I was running the half very hard.
It's one thing if you're running the marathon at a pace you could sustain for an ultra. It's quite another thing if you're pushing hard for a PR in the marathon.
YMMV. Recovery times are variable among runners, and some recover much better than I do.
Another guy had run Boston in 3 hours and run Flower City half 6 days later in 2015, smoking me in the age group by 4 minutes at Flower City, which gave me the idea to run Boston then Flower City 6 days later in 2016. I found out I'm not that other guy. He was inducted into the GRTC Hall of Fame last Saturday; one of the factoids mentioned was that he has run 82 marathons in 15 years, and was sidelined by injury for the *first time* last year. Consensus opinion is that he's a natural runner and somewhat of a freak of nature.8 -
@Link2Life I finished C25K back in August, then started the Bridge to 10K program. Once I was done that I did a 15K program to build my mileage, and now I've started HM training. I liked the B210K program quite a bit, personally.
Awesome! Thank you for your suggestion and congrats on your accomplishments!!1 -
1/1 5.9miles
1/2 5miles
1/3 13.1miles!
1/4 5miles
1/5 8.4miles
1/6 4miles
1/7 rest
1/8 6.67miles
1/9 5miles
1/10 6miles
1/11 13.1miles!
1/12 8.09miles
1/13 4miles
1/14 rest
1/15 5.75miles
1/16 6.15miles
1/17 9.17miles
1/18 5miles
1/19 13.1miles!
1/20 5miles
1/21 rest
1/22 6.42miles
1/23 6.14miles
1/24 7miles
1/25 8.18miles
1/26 5miles
1/27 13.1miles!
1/28 rest
1/29 6.6miles
Interval Monday on the treadmill due to wet, rainy, windy, cold miserableness outside.
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PastorVincent wrote: »So... I may have just signed up for 3 races on the same day... umm.
Ambiguous grammar alert: If you mean that today you committed to run 3 races in the future, that's okay. If you mean that you committed to run 3 races on the same future date, that could be an issue.
Actually, both are true. I did register for multiple races, on the same day where the race occurs on different days and I also registered for three races that are all on the same day.
So Ambiguous Grammar was perhaps a bit clearer than you think. 1 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »OKAY So it is official. I have registered for the 50k Ultra that is six days after my PR attempt at the Pittsburgh Marathon. So I am guessing seven days after the Pittsburgh Marathon you will find me in ICU.
yup. bonkers. no other word for it.
but hey, what's another 8 kilometres? Plenty of people do marathon a day challenges, why should YOU be anything special?
So that is not the worst of it. I will finish the Marathon at least 90 mins, if not 2 hours ahead of my wife. I will then get a banana or three, some water, run back and find her on the course and finish with her. That is our tradition at every race... though 10 miler is the longest race I have done that for so far. Full marathon will be ummm interesting to attempt that.
@PastorVincent take longer to get that banana and you won't have to run as far with the Mrs.
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PastorVincent wrote: »OKAY So it is official. I have registered for the 50k Ultra that is six days after my PR attempt at the Pittsburgh Marathon. So I am guessing seven days after the Pittsburgh Marathon you will find me in ICU.
Not to scare you (okay, deliberately to cause you concern), but I once ran a half marathon 6 days after Boston. It was a Big Mistake that required some noticeable couch time and physical therapy for recovery, even though I didn't think I was running the half very hard.
It's one thing if you're running the marathon at a pace you could sustain for an ultra. It's quite another thing if you're pushing hard for a PR in the marathon.
YMMV. Recovery times are variable among runners, and some recover much better than I do.
Another guy had run Boston in 3 hours and run Flower City half 6 days later in 2015, smoking me in the age group by 4 minutes at Flower City, which gave me the idea to run Boston then Flower City 6 days later in 2016. I found out I'm not that other guy. He was inducted into the GRTC Hall of Fame last Saturday; one of the factoids mentioned was that he has run 82 marathons in 15 years, and was sidelined by injury for the *first time* last year. Consensus opinion is that he's a natural runner and somewhat of a freak of nature.
After my first Marathon, I could not step up on to the curb after the race. The Race People were trying to get me into the medical tent, and I was on the verge of collapse. 36 or so hours later DOMS hit me hard enough that I was considering an ER trip (no one had warned me about DOMS). But by the following weekend, I was already rebuilding my running.
After my second Marathon, I was walking around fine. Tired, but climbed the steps to my truck in the parking garage and drove home. No DOMS at all. Forced myself to take a rest day that I did not feel I needed. By 3 days after the race, I was running my normal schedule.
Both years were run at the same pace (took longer the second time though cause I picked up over a mile extra in tangents).
Based on that I think I will be okay. But we will see! The Ultra has a 20 min/mile cut off, so I can walk large sections of it if I need to. If I have overcommitted, then the ultra will take an extra hour or something over what I could have done. I am committed to the PR attempt, and the ultra is more to see what that world is like.3 -
HonuNui – Ouch! But, I love the finisher’s shirt and medal – beautiful!
So close to my January goal. Working at home today so I got on the treadmill before work and then at lunch I went out to hit the hills for 3 miles.
Upcoming Races:
February 3 – Strawberry Plains Half Marathon
February 24-25 – Gasparilla Amber Challenge (15K & 5K on Saturday; Half Marathon on Sunday)
May 6 – Pittsburgh Half Marathon
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1/1 - 4 treadmill miles on a way too cold day.
1/2 - Two flat tires doomed my chances of getting to the Y / gym.
1/3 - 4 more 'mill miles.
1/4 - 5.1 treadmill miles at Trek Class, then upper body weights.
1/5 - Unplanned rest day.
1/6 - 4 treadmill miles, then upper body weights.
1/7 - Another 4 on the 'mill. Finally could have run outside, but my son asks me to take him to the gym
1/8 - Nothing yet, but planning an odd (for me) evening run.
1/8 - 4.8 miles. First outdoor run in a while. Almost got hit by cars twice...people are stupid.
1/9 - Rest day.
1/10 - 5 miles outside...woot!
1/11 - Snow day (really?!?). Stayed home with kids, snuck to Y in late afternoon for 4 treadmill miles and some weights.
1/12 - Really sore in the low back, hips and knees. Gonna wait and see.
1/13 - 5 treadmill miles. Didn't hurt to run, but the rest of the day was very sore / stiff.
1/14 - Rest day.
1/15 - 10.5 "miles" on stationary bike, then upper body weights.
1/16 - Rest day.
1/17 - 10.5 miles on stationary bike and upper body weights.
1/18 - 4.5 treadmill miles at Trek Class. Didn't do the inclines as directed, will see how hip feels today.
1/19 - Rest day.
1/20 - 4.6 miles outside. Felt good during, but not so good later in the day
1/21 - 10.5 miles on stationary bike and upper body weights.
1/22 - Rest day.
1/23 - 4 treadmill miles at Trek Class. Again, took it easy on the inclines, and stopped about 10 minutes early.
1/24 - Planned to head to gym for stationary and weights...overslept, as did my kids...ugh!
1/25 - 5 miles outside. Will see how my hip feels later today.
1/26 - 10.5 miles on stationary bike and upper body weights.
1/27 - 5 miles outside.
1/28 - 10.2 miles on stationary bike and upper body weights. Apparently, I slowed down.
1/29 - Woke up with crazy low back and hip pain. Subsided with movement, but not sure what's up. Gone now. Maybe it isn't a running issue and I need a new bed
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Gahhh, I've been away from this challenge for too long!
I miss all you guys!
I haven't stopped running, other than for about a month when my IT band syndrome struck, back around the end of September. But, my mileage has been cut down drastically, considering I had been in the middle of marathon training when it started. And for a while I was pretty down about it. Needless to say, my goal of doing Philly 2017 as my first marathon didn't happen.
I'm back though, and am going to keep a keen eye out for the February thread! I figured it would be a great place to jump back in since it's also my birthday month! I'm hoping to get my first marathon later this year. I'll probably aim for Philly again, in November. Currently, I have built back up to an 11 mile long run, and am planning on cautiously continuing to build this (I'm definitely paranoid about the IT issue returning).
Anyway! Just wanted to pop in and say 'hi!', and can't wait to see all you guys on the February thread!
Happy running!11 -
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@HonuNui & @KeepRunningFatboy - Love the medals! Now I have bling envy and want to sign up for some races...
Well, I had a meeting go over by about 30 minutes today, so I missed my Power Pump class. Had planned on running 2 to 3 miles and then going to class, but I ended up just hopping on the treadmill since class was almost over by the time I got down to the gym. 5.30 miles today (That's what I managed to get to in 50 minutes, so that's what I ran).
Two more days left this month, and 8.45 miles to hit 100. I think I'm going to try for it! If I can get in 2 to 3 miles before step class tomorrow, that will set me up for an easy finish on Wednesday. Thursday is a guaranteed rest day (first day at the new job and the boss is taking me out for lunch), so I should be ok running two more days in a row.
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
1/23/18 - Step class
1/24/18 - 5.65 miles
1/25/18 - 3.50 miles + Step class
1/27/18 - 10.00 miles
1/28/18 - 4.75 miles
1/29/18 - 5.30 miles
Total: 91.55 miles / 60 mile goal6 -
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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
1/9 4.16
1/10 6.19
1/11 4.62
1/12 scheduled rest day
1/13 non-exercise aerobic workout (incoming ballistic missile warning=elevated heartrate!
1/14 watched football
1/15 5.60
1/16 didn't
1/17 snorkel 3 hours
1/18 exhausted...don't know why-I just had 5 days off!
1/19 5.50
1/20 3.51
1/21 unmotivated
1/22 5.60
1/23 life
1/24 5.39
1/25 work/packing
1/26 travel
1/27 3.56 went out for a little shakeout run before the Sunday 10k race, and managed to (again) fall
....wasn't really trying to emulate @MobyCarp, who I am sure faceplanted with much more grace than I did!
1/28 6.32 at Phoenix Women's 10k---my fall didn't hurt me too badly as I took 2nd place in my age group!
@RunsOnEspresso ...feel better soon
@sarahthes ...adorable kiddie pic!
@HRKinchen ...so sorry to hear about your friend's son. There are no words to describe the pain of losing a child.....
Total 66.35
Ticker is my goal for 2017 and progress to date:
Upcoming races:
Phoenix Women's 10k 1/28/18
I just realized that this was a Phoenix area race. LOL We had great weather this weekend for a race!
Thanks everyone for the well wishes. Gonna take the next few days off from running. I'll miss my goal but health is more important, right?2 -
Another 3km Was harder as I'd had my cycling commute as well. But it was nice to do.
At least with half a month gone I make it to past he half way point.
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
Yeah, we have been laughing about that here. There is a great thread on twitter where people are posting the bases and etc they find. Not just American bases either. At least some were Chinese, and even some NK border patrol routes.0 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
Saw that! I guess I had just assumed that people on "secret bases" wouldn't telegraph their locations by sharing GPS data. But maybe I'm missing something about Strava (which I don't use) or its map. Is it supposed to be publicly searchable?0 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
Saw that! I guess I had just assumed that people on "secret bases" wouldn't telegraph their locations by sharing GPS data. But maybe I'm missing something about Strava (which I don't use) or its map. Is it supposed to be publicly searchable?
@HRKinchen here's the Strava heatmap. I use this to help me find new running routes, particularly trails, when I'm in a new area. I hadn't thought about looking near military bases.
https://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#2.79/-19.15017/34.51975/hot/run
Apparently some of the privileged class are keeping fit in Pyongyang
https://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#12.30/125.63585/39.01694/hot/run
The heatmap is detailed enough, and updated recent enough, that I can see where I leave and turn into my driveway, as well as the garbage cans at the park where I toss Kody's poop bags.
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
Saw that! I guess I had just assumed that people on "secret bases" wouldn't telegraph their locations by sharing GPS data. But maybe I'm missing something about Strava (which I don't use) or its map. Is it supposed to be publicly searchable?
@HRKinchen here's the Strava heatmap. I use this to help me find new running routes, particularly trails, when I'm in a new area. I hadn't thought about looking near military bases.
https://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#2.79/-19.15017/34.51975/hot/run
Apparently some of the privileged class are keeping fit in Pyongyang
https://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#12.30/125.63585/39.01694/hot/run
The heatmap is detailed enough, and updated recent enough, that I can see where I leave and turn into my driveway, as well as the garbage cans at the park where I toss Kody's poop bags.
But Strava users can choose not to share their data, right? I mean, I get how that would undercut the usefulness of the map for other users, but is there a way to track your activities on Strava without publicly sharing them?
ETA: I guess what I'm asking, as a non-Strava user, is whether the public map is the whole point of the app or if it has utility for an individual to track progress privately?1 -
Dubai lights up pretty well
https://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#13.22/55.16367/25.09124/hot/all
Lots of folks tracking their Hajj at the Grand Mosque in Mecca as well
https://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#16.14/39.82510/21.42199/hot/all
@HRKinchen I would guess that you could opt out of having your data included in the heatmap or not. Most users don't even know the heatmap exists. Yes you can track your activities without sharing them with other users. You can set that up as a default, or decide on a per run basis if it's public or private.
The main point of Strava is to allow individuals to track their progress, be it private or public.
This is what an individual run would look like. This is my run last night
https://www.strava.com/activities/1380690578
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
Saw that! I guess I had just assumed that people on "secret bases" wouldn't telegraph their locations by sharing GPS data. But maybe I'm missing something about Strava (which I don't use) or its map. Is it supposed to be publicly searchable?
@HRKinchen here's the Strava heatmap. I use this to help me find new running routes, particularly trails, when I'm in a new area. I hadn't thought about looking near military bases.
https://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#2.79/-19.15017/34.51975/hot/run
Apparently some of the privileged class are keeping fit in Pyongyang
https://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#12.30/125.63585/39.01694/hot/run
The heatmap is detailed enough, and updated recent enough, that I can see where I leave and turn into my driveway, as well as the garbage cans at the park where I toss Kody's poop bags.
But Strava users can choose not to share their data, right? I mean, I get how that would undercut the usefulness of the map for other users, but is there a way to track your activities on Strava without publicly sharing them?
ETA: I guess what I'm asking, as a non-Strava user, is whether the public map is the whole point of the app or if it has utility for an individual to track progress privately?
Yes, Strava uses can hide their data. It is an option. The default is that your data is public. So if you download the app, do the basic setup and go run, your data is public. There are extra steps you have to take to hide it.
BUT Strava is a SOCIAL tool, so the big thing the push is the public data part. See who is running near you, see their times, share photos about your run and so on.2 -
@PastorVincent
"Sorry about your fall, and congrats on the race! But why does the shirt say half-marathon if it was only 10k?"
It was a charity race for Girls Run Fast, and for $45,we got the entry fee, choice of T-shirt , singlet or dri-fit jacket, fruit,bagels,drinks, medals for all finishers and for the top 3 in each 5-year age category. It was extraordinarily well organized, beautiful run thru rio vista riverside park....I can excuse not having separate shirt logos for each category! (5k, 10k, 1/2).... I'll probably do it again next year when we come visit MIL, who lives only 1 1/2 miles from the start
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@HRKinchen
MFP even has a "club" on it and you can see how everyone in the club is doing:
Strava is very much a social network kind of fitness app.2 -
Piping in about Strava - one thing I recommend if you DO have your settings as public, is to hide your own address. So you can set it to not show anything within a quarter or half mile of a certain postal code.
That way people don’t work out where you live and come and rob you when you’re out running (I believe it’s a thing, especially when people start listing their carbon swanky bikes).6 -
@7lenny7 and @PastorVincent - Gotcha. Since it's both social by design and an opt-out, I can understand why the problem with bases happened.
@girlinahat - Scary. And also a reminder why I wouldn't get much benefit out of a social running app: I do most of my non-race running in, around or near my home.0 -
Caught the flu this weekend, so I have been resting, no running. Horrible month too. I will post Feb's challenge in the next couple of days.12
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Is there a February running challenge thread up yet?0
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