February 2018 Running Challenge
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02.01-5.34k. Total-5.34k
Got tagged by SO as emergency run buddy last night. She's a good swimmer but a beginner runner, and when she runs they are short and fast. So... unscheduled hard 5k tempo. Thought I was going to blow a lung, but somehow came back in one piece.
Interestingly, this morning I got out of bed anticipating soreness all over, but besides a little bit of tension in the right hip flexor didn't really feel a thing. I guess that while my cardio has suffered from the hiatus from running, the muscles are still alive and well.
Have another (hopefully easier) 5k scheduled for tonight, pacing for a couple of friends just finishing their c25k.7 -
Finished an easy 5k tonight as planned. It felt so good to go on a short easy run and I hardly even broke a sweat. I'm taking a health class for college right now that requires you to record your HR during your workouts; something I've never done before. I was at 132 bpm for the majority of the run - from what I've seen that's pretty much right in the middle of my target 95-162 bpm. That's probably a good place to be for a lower intensity workout, correct? My resting HR is typically around 95-100 bpm.
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So, hill training. My husband in particular sucks at hills and I wouldn't mind getting better at them, but I don't know how or where to start. I have more trouble down than up, since my knee doesn't like the added force of going downhill. Any advice for a newbie looking to add a little hill training?4
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February goal: 50 miles
2/1/2018 cross train: rowing machine 6K
Tentative races:
2/17/2018 Magnuson President's Day 10K
8/12/2018 Lake Union 10K
Took a break after last night's longish (for me) midweek run of 4.6 mi with some rowing. Also I've been having some hip pain in my right hip--thinking it's from running with my 60+ lb & strong pup, who sometimes sees rabbits... and rowing seems to help the hip a lot. I'm going to take a break from running with my bud--at least til after my mid-month 10K that I'm hoping to do--and see if the hip issue calms down.5 -
YTD Stats:
11,721’ gain
76.1 miles
February - 0.5mi walk.... racing a challenging trail 50-miler on Saturday and enjoying my taper.4 -
rheddmobile wrote: »So, hill training. My husband in particular sucks at hills and I wouldn't mind getting better at them, but I don't know how or where to start. I have more trouble down than up, since my knee doesn't like the added force of going downhill. Any advice for a newbie looking to add a little hill training?
Start by hiking hilly terrain. Hiking briskly is just as effective training as running on hills, and easier on the body.
Stick to trail, over road, to minimize impact injuries.
Use poles for steep hills.
Focus on not moving the upper body too much. Use your arms to propel you, but don’t flail.
Practice, practice!
And have fun! Hills are the best.4 -
@skippygirlsmom I was thinking, when do sports bras EVER come with matching panties?
@shanaber thanks, I'm going too that this thyroid thing is just inflammation and not a long term thing. The fact that a painful, swollen thyroid is my main symptom gives me hope via Dr. Google.
@PastorVincent I prefer the variety of shoes thing. Maybe I haven't been running enough to get a pair I love and want to repeat, but I tend to like rotating styles. I'm the same with dance shoes, I have several pairs and I rotate in classes.
@rheddmobile downhill, keep your steps short and try and zig zag. Don't lean back which enforces a brake. If you need to slow down then skip, it really makes a difference. I love downs.
@MobyCarp - I ALSO had a follow request on Strava from 'StravaRunner'. And ignored it too. (ps. You made me chuckle with that troll line.)
No run for me this morning, am thinking I'll fit one in before my CrossFit session tonight. I have a dance workshop all weekend so doubt I'll be running (or able to)
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@kat_ontherun , you could use one of the online formulas to roughly estimate your zones based on your age, but best is to do a lactate test, if they're available in your area. I'm 34 and had one done last August, and for what it's worth, my long slow runs should be performed @135-147 bpm. Your resting HR seems to be a bit high, did you measure it right after you wake up before you get out of bed?2
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I'm in for, I don't know, let's say 100k this month. Plan is to recover from marathon, do some speed work later in the month, and not have to worry about getting in any big long runs in yucky weather. I've got 2 races on the calendar this month, a 5 and a 10k, and I'm not going to stress out over times on them if I don't feel like it. Smiley "joy of running" race photos will be just fine this time
Got back last night from vacation, started laundry immediately (I've got a 3+ year streak of staying caught up on laundry and am not about to lose it now!), and made my bed this morning for the first time in a week. Sigh... That may have been the best vacation ever.
No planned running this week. Should have added in "no riding the cable car up the side of a mountain, then walking most of the way back down when they shut down due to high winds." Because let's celebrate the marathon soreness going away, by killing our calf muscles! My watch says I'm still 40 hours behind on recovery. Not sure how accurate that is, but in the short time I've had it, it seems to somewhat parallel my perceived recovery needs pretty well.
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02.02-4.34k. Total Feb.-9.58k.
Just an easy run walk with some friends who are just getting into running. Cold and windy so cut it just a little short.4 -
rheddmobile wrote: »So, hill training. My husband in particular sucks at hills and I wouldn't mind getting better at them, but I don't know how or where to start. I have more trouble down than up, since my knee doesn't like the added force of going downhill. Any advice for a newbie looking to add a little hill training?
Best way to get better running hills is to run up hill.
Seriously, just find a route that has small hills in it and start running them. Try to pick ones that are not too steep for you to run up and slowly work to harder ones if you can. Listen to your body and take your time.
Pay attention to the downhill also, it is often harder on your knees.2 -
fast run only 5.5 miles but at least 4 of the miles were at a sub 8 minute per mile pace. I'll count this as the second speed workout for the week. Ran on treadmill which indicated that my Garmin is still not quite adjusted correctly. I agree with @PastorVincent just find hills and run if you want to get better at hills. If going down is tougher you can look for a easier grade for your downhill segments. I often alter my route so that my downhill portions are more gradual.
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Ugh of course sorry it's a trek @sarahthes, no pressure! Going to nail down the date tonight
February 1- 15+3
February 2- 17
35/550
575/6000
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 74 -
@BruinsGal_91 – I can’t wait to hear about your Martha’s Vineyard HM. Is this its second year? I seem to remember seeing it advertised as an inaugural last year. I’m tempted by this one and there is one in Maine that also has been calling my name.
@bride001 – I ran a HM on the beach at Hilton Head a couple of years ago and the sand was tightly packed like in your picture. I wore trail shoes. That’s just what I had planned and this was last day of a three day series (10 miles on 1st day, 10 miles on 2nd day and 13.1 on the beach on the last day) so I was ready for a change of shoes anyway.
@redredy9 – Welcome!
@DauntlessDiva – Good luck with your 50-miler tomorrow! Your hill training advice makes sense.
Had about three inches of snow/ice arrive last night but when I made it to work there is nothing here (I have a 40 minute commute). My HM tomorrow is a road race and I’m hoping those roads will be cleared today and not refrozen as ice tomorrow.
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Feb: 25 miles
2/2 - 2.1 miles - 2.1 run, 22.9 to go
Races:
2/17 - Susan B Komen Race For the Cure (if approved to leave work early)
2/24 - Gasparilla 5K
Yearly goal: 200 miles - Jan 17.61 - 2.1 = 180.29 to run!5 -
@Teresa502 yep it's the second year. I'm really looking forward to it. The Vineyard is one of my favourite places and to go in May and run a half and celebrate my wedding anniversary all at the same time was too good miss.3
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I failed miserable in January due to 2 viruses and a chest infection!
Back this month though, targets are:
1. Run 120 miles
2. strength training onec per week
3. complete 1/2 marathon
so far..
1/2- rest
2/2 - strength5 -
@PastorVincent - Here are a couple of pictures I took duirng the run last year. Race start is close to evening and they also have a 13 mile option. The picture with all the shoe tracks is the type of sand we run on. I do not feel comfortable running barefoot on this sand becuase of debris in the water - there seems to be lots of twigs and sticks that wash up on the beach
@7lenny7 - I ran in some old road shoes i had last year. Biggest problem last year was sand in the shoes and not water. Probably can't avoid the sand in the shoes.
Yeah, that is much harder than I was thinking. Since you mention debris I would say trial shoes would be my guess, but no, if you are on the beach you can not avoid sand get in places you do not want.
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@lporter229 Funny how glycerin are my least favorite Brooks. They heel slip despite redoing the laces to help prevent it. And if I tighten them too much my toes get tingly.
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So good to know it's not just me! I don't have the Glycerin, but I'm in Brooks Adrenaline GTS16 currently. They are fine, but there is heel slippage. I have weird feet anyway, so some heel slip is normal, but when you tie it tightly, your toes are throbbing for the lack of blood supply, yet the heel still slips and the sock pools, not fun! lmao
My fave pair were the Saucony Hurricane 15's. After the running was done in them I wore them as daily's until it hurt to put them on. I would love to get another pair, but I know those are long gone. Just don't know what is out there, and what is best for me feet now after my surgeries. Planning on going to the run shop as soon as I can to get fitted.1 -
February 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.
2/1- REST
2/2- 5.5
Today's notes: I need to get some more people to go on the snowshoe trails. They aren't runnable right now, Coach wants me running, so I have to stay on the XC trails and the XC trails are starting to feel like I'm cheating when I run them. Assignment was 1 hour trail run. Hit up the XC trail (Blah) and when the first 2 miles were sub-11, I knew it was too easy. Mile 3 was SLOW for the first half, mainly because footing going up the steeper sections wasn't great. Second half of mile 3 was decently fast and I made back most of the time from the first half. Last 2.5 miles were nothing special, slight downhill and easy running... I hate feeling like I'm cheating... ugh.....
2018 races
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
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rheddmobile wrote: »So, hill training. My husband in particular sucks at hills and I wouldn't mind getting better at them, but I don't know how or where to start. I have more trouble down than up, since my knee doesn't like the added force of going downhill. Any advice for a newbie looking to add a little hill training?
Running downhill: Start with a hill that's mid grade 4%-8%, approximately 1/4 mile long. The most important thing I try to do (which is the most counter-intuitive) Don't lean back when going downhill, try to keep your body perpendicular to the running surface. This will keep you from over loading your quads/knees and lower back. Also, concentrate on keeping your stride short to lessen the magnitude of impact on your legs/knees "think fast baby steps". It takes some time to make this feel natural. Good luck and safe running! I second @DauntlessDiva advice. I don't use my arms at all going downhill. I drop them by my side and let them go limp. To me they only add to throwing my CG off while I'm trying to maintain grade perpendicularity.
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@BruinsGal_91 – I can’t wait to hear about your Martha’s Vineyard HM. Is this its second year? I seem to remember seeing it advertised as an inaugural last year. I’m tempted by this one and there is one in Maine that also has been calling my name.
I'm curious which Maine half you're eyeing. I did the Bay of Fundy International Half last year and it was a lot of fun. And very cool too, because you get to run across an international border!1 -
@bride001and @hanlonsk thanks so much for the NOLA recommendations, I really appreciate it!
I love traveling and getting to new places so I'm really excited to get down there. And I am definitely planning on hitting the original Cafe Du Monde. Beignets are heaven
I was smart and made sure the race was on my first morning there, so I get to enjoy food and drinks for a couple days after without worrying about it messing up my run! 2 -
re: Strava stalking
I get a lot of follow requests from names I don't always recognize. I assume most of them come from here, and I generally accept if the location sounds vaguely like somewhere I remember someone here talking about living or running. Yeah, I live on the edge. But I did "ignore" a user named "Strava runner" with no picture. Showed up later with a location of England. Still ignored him/her. Not enough clues to tell me it's someone I know online instead of a stalker bot.
That having been said . . . there have been several cases of someone I know slightly in the local running community ask, "Were you running on (road I run on frequently) last (day of the week that I don't remember exactly where I ran)?" They find me just seeing me by chance, not by cyberstalking.
That's the nice thing about the mfp Strava group. You don't have to follow everyone with the availability of the club tab. I'm sure the privacy is different. The group has grown so much that I don't blindly add followers unless I know they are here. Most of mine I feel a personal attachment too. Haha!
I have stalked @seanevan10 and @garygse to see where they run since they are so close to me. Maybe when I'm better I'll "bump" into them Gary, no worries really. As much as I like the idea of moonlit run like a wild child, I'm not getting up at 2 am to find you....on a motorscooter.... to keep up.
We're going to Lubbock this weekend, for a seminar. I'm dreading it. Lots of sitting and a 4-5 hour drive. I had itb surgery the 25th and the ache is getting old. I'm getting fat so I'm not even sure I'll have clothes to pack. Definitely not looking forward to the challenges of eating out. I've yet to tear open the bag of Tylenol 3 /Valium. This may be the time to do it. But then I'll probably want some wine to go with them....and a bed. Dh said I could always stay back at the hotel. Maybe I'll opt for a half day of speakers.
Should be cleared to swim Wednesday. Just gotta make it to Wednesday. I'll jump on Strava, so someone come visit me. 7 -
@BruinsGal_91 I planned most of my races around the bling. I didn't think much of it last year when I planned my races and there were two with no medals at all which had just a t-shirt or a hat. Like, I want the medal! I gave it a lot more thought this year and made sure the races I signed up for had some bling!4
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02/01/18 - 3.8 miles
02/02/18 - Cross train // Les Mills //
MTD: 3.8 miles
FEB GOAL: 80 miles
YTD: 95.9 miles
2018 GOAL: 1000 miles
Upcoming (and hopeful) Races:
02/10/18 - Mardi Crawl 10k
04/14/18 - Rattler Mad Moose 10k (Trail)
06/02/18 - Gluten free Gallop 5k (hubby and daughter have Celiac so this one's personal)
06/23/18 - Slacker Half Marathon
07/xx/18 - Something on a trail TBD
09/23/18 - Xterra Mountain 8k (Trail)
10/28/18 - Kooky Spooky 10k
11/xx/18 - A Turkey Trot 5k of some sort TBD
Definitely doing a "trial run" of next week's 10k tomorrow. It's close to home, so why not? My son turns 14 today, so burgers and pie at his favorite restaurant tonight. There was a new release of Les Mills Bodypump and it pretty much kicked my *kitten* this morning. Like, I actually DO have triceps, ya know?
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Ha Ha.....11 pages behind already.
I finished January at 7.64 miles.....just couldn't get any more done. Ankle hurts at rest but not walking or running. So I suspect arthritis.
This month I am going to shoot for 40 miles with a mix of treadmill and outdoor running. That darn groundhog saw its shadow....um I don't get it really since Spring is officially 6 weeks away anyhow.4 -
@Starflight00 I'm glad to hear the warm up is helping you.
No run for me last night. The kid had two basketball games and by the time I got home I was wiped out. My cold, or whatever it is, moved into my chest, and I just wasn't up to a run. I meant to do some glute work but fell asleep.
I'm feeling pretty good this morning though, so hopefully tomorrow I can run.
This the first time since I've started running nearly 3 years ago that I've been sick.7 -
2/1-4.8 miles + 30 minutes strength training (back, chest, core)
I was supposed to do 5 miles last night then hit the gym with my trainer. I wanted a flat, easy run so I decided to hit the bike path. The problem I have this time of year is timing. I was about 15 minutes later than I wanted to be getting out of work, which made it cutting it very close for my appointment with my trainer and also left me doing the tail end of my run in the dark. I am not a fan of running on the bike path in the dark. I have encountered too many creepy people there in daylight and we have also had a number of instances of runners being attacked in the area (not on the back path, but on quiet streets) while running in the dark. It just makes you hyper aware. It was getting dark fast, so I shortened my out and back and ran in the other direction from my car so that I would not risk being too far from my car or at least be on the busier part of the path in the dark. After several short out and backs, I ended up back at my car at 4.8 miles, so I called it a day. I felt a little bad about calling it quits, but 0.2 miles is not worth getting attacked over.
In other news, I was able to do 2 unassisted chin ups! This is big progress for me. I still can't do a pull-up (over-hand grip), so now I have something else to work on.
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