February 2018 Running Challenge
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February
Goal: 35 miles
02/02/2018: C25K - Week 5 Day 1
I admit it; I was fist pumping and grinning like a Cheshire Cat after completing today's runs. This *kitten* is getting real (and I love it!) I am taking the advice and making sure I balance the running with strength training/yoga but already recognize I love my 'run' days quite a lot more than the "let's contort the body into various positions" days.
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I know it is only 0.75 miles added but they were sprints during a circuit workout and I want credit
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I must be doing something wrong because I need water on every run. My throat and mouth get super dry.
I'm struggling to get out and run. I did weights today but it just seemed to warm to run.2 -
@DauntlessDiva - sorry about the DNF. I am running Surf City in the morning and hoping it stays cool by the beach! What race were you running?1
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...but you're in Phoenix, so you need the water! (...I say confidently after spending 4 days there last week.....)RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I must be doing something wrong because I need water on every run. My throat and mouth get super dry.
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Feb 1 - 4.95 miles - Interval, Core, followed with Sarasota Beach run (virtual)
Feb 3 - 5.44 miles - Interval, Back & Core, followed with Destin Beach (Florida) run (v)
Feb 4 - 4.35 miles - Floor Core, Interval & Biceps, followed with Liguria (Italy) run (v)
Running (half) blind, which is where my TM comes in okay ... I would either trip, or get hit when going outdoors ...
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I must be doing something wrong because I need water on every run. My throat and mouth get super dry.
Nope, not true! You are likely not doing anything wrong.
First, do not compare yourself to other runners, we all have different bodies, needs, experience, and etc.
Second, you are in a flipping desert.
Everyone needs more water in the desert. If they did not it would be called dessert. 
Third, weather changes everything. I just looked and I see Phoneix is in the low 80's - at those temps, I drain water bottles like they are going out of style. To compare, it might get UP to freezing today here. Totally different ball game.
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@garygse and @skippygirlsmom - Thanks for the birthday wishes.
Short run of two miles scheduled for today. Waiting until after church when the rain clears for a run. Plus the temperature will be in the 60 F.4 -
I finished the Strawberry Plains Half Marathon (near Knoxville, TN) in 2:20. It was hilly but I was expecting that. The course turned out to be more scenic than I had thought it would be so that was a plus. The road wasn't closed to traffic so no headphones were allowed and I was dreading being alone with my thoughts for that long but it all worked out. Temperature at the start was 18F. It started at an elementary school so we could wait inside until starting announcements were being made. A total of 800 runners registered but most of them must have either been doing the 10K or didn't show up because there were 332 half marathon participants. The sun came out and at the finish it had warmed up to 30F.
The medal doubles as a wine stopper. We also got a corkscrew along with a short-sleeve t-shirt.
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I must be doing something wrong because I need water on every run. My throat and mouth get super dry.
I'm struggling to get out and run. I did weights today but it just seemed to warm to run.
I always water. And @simcon1 . Remember that when swimming, you don't necessarily feel hot and sweaty but you are. I figured running is always like that.2 -
@HonuNui @PastorVincent @Elise4270 true, and it's been super dry lately. There are people here that say they dont take water on any runs under like 10 miles and they get snotty about it. I always tell people to do what works for them. Sometimes if I'm doing 3 or less I don't take it but the temp and air has to be just right. And Id rather have it & not need it then not have it and need it.6
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Targets are:
1. Run 120 miles
2. strength training once per week
3. complete 1/2 marathon
so far..
1/2- rest
2/2 - strength
3/2-5.2
4/2-2.8
Total - 8/120 Miles8 -
2,3 2 km
2.4 3km l4 -
@simcon1 I used to take water on every length run, but last summer when I was coming back from injury I got used to walking for an hour without water and then as I built in running, I just kept not taking water for anything under an hour. Yesterday I managed (granted, it was cold out) to run 10 mi without food or water and was really surprised.
Today I got out to explore some new to me muddy hilly trails despite my whining hamstring and finished 18 mi total! That makes 28 mi in the last two days with my back to backs. That makes me a lot more confident going into the final 7 weeks of 50K training. Not sure I want to do a lot more long runs given the hamstring issue. Mostly walked the uphills and tried bombing the downhills when I could today. Much fun.
Feb 1 Ran 6.0 mi + stretching
Feb 2 Water walking
Feb 3 Ran 10.2 mi + stretching + foam rolling
Feb 4 Ran 18 mi + stretching + foam rolling
Feb goal: 140 mi
Done: 34.2 mi
To go: 105.8 mi
Upcoming races:
Bound the Mound Half Marathon Feb 24
OPSF 50/50 50K Mar 24
2018 Spring Plan:
Spring Fling 10K Mar 3
DINO Eagle Creek 15K Apr 7
April 28 Glacial Esker 20 mi Apr 28
DINO Muscatuck 15K May 5
DWD Gnawbone Marathon May 19
DINO Brown County 15K Jun 2
8 h @ Brown County Jun 16-17
DINO Griffin Park 15K Jun 23
Big goal for the fall: 50 miler before I turn 50
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Rest day
@RunsOnEspresso though you're probably fine there is such a thing as taking too much water. If when you're drinking you can feel the water squishing around in your belly then you've reached saturation which is ok but you don't want to add more. You can always mention to your doctor if you think you water needs are execive, though many doctors will just tell you don't run.1 -
@DauntlessDiva - Sorry about the DNF, but kudos to you for turning it into a learning experience. Definitely no regrets in that!
@Teresa502- WTG on the half. Sounds like a great race and really awesome swag!
Just catching up on posting my runs from the weekend. Friday was a rest/ Xtrain day so I did the eliptical at the gym for the first time in ages. I did 30 min. It was a "meh" kind of workout, but at least I got the HR up without putting too much strain on the legs. I came home and did some yoga. Yesterday was a 9 mile run with 7 at tempo pace. Temps were in the 20s and there was a really strong headwind out of the south which made it tough to maintain a consistant pace. Splits were all over the place, but I think I managed to average out my tempo portion pretty close to target pace. This morning was 12 easy miles. Fortunately I had a group to run with because it was icy and I may have otherwise been tempted to bail. It was a very slow go and I almost busted my *kitten* twice, but I got it in the books, so all is good.
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@HonuNui @PastorVincent @Elise4270 true, and it's been super dry lately. There are people here that say they dont take water on any runs under like 10 miles and they get snotty about it. I always tell people to do what works for them. Sometimes if I'm doing 3 or less I don't take it but the temp and air has to be just right. And Id rather have it & not need it then not have it and need it.
That! For sure. We are all different. There are no hard fast rules here, just guidelines to give you a place to start from.
Also, I almost always carry water, even if I know I will not need it. As you say, I rather be five miles from home with an extra water bottle, than be five miles from home with an insufficient water supply.0 -
@Teresa502 Congrats on your HM!1
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Week 1 - 34.9
aspiring to hit a goal of 168 miles for the month....3 -
02/01/2018 - 4.01 miles
02/02/2018 - Rest Day
02/03/2018 - 4.11 miles
02/04/2018 - 2.01 miles
10.13/65 miles
Rain showers this morning, so I ran this afternoon. The temperatures were in the 60,s F and winds about 5-6 miles per hour. Nice short run - long pants made it almost too hot.
@Teresa502 - Congrats on the HM finish and awesome swag!
Upcoming races (Question marks are races not yet registered for):
Louisiana Marathon Quarter Marathon - 01/13/2018 - Done
Mardi Gras Mambo 10K -02/17/2018
Reveille at Oak Alley Run/Walk -03/17/2018 -?
Q50 Races Sunset Gulf - 6.5 miles 3/24/2018
BIG EASY BIG HEART 5K 7/21/2018 - ?1
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