March 2018 Running Challenge
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JessicaMcB wrote: »Guess whose back...back again...Jessica is back, and she's terrible at juggling multiple social media accounts while training
@PastorVincent get out of your own head my dude, you know you can run the pace so just do it. Getting caught up in the metrics is a trap imo- believe in yourself
Welcome back!!
And you are probably right, I just need figure out the pace to hit for the first 20. By the time I hit 20 miles I will know if I can kick it up a notch, or hold back. That is what all this metric looking at is about. I also REALLY need get some 20+ mile runs in. Hopefully this coming weekend.3 -
Jenniferkenn wrote: »Hi All,
Jumping in a bit late!
I am trying to get myself back to running after completing a Marathon in 2015 and pretty much sitting down since then! i also have gained about 20lbs which needs losing.
I am supplementing running with some yoga, gym sessions and walks so my running goal is 25 miles for this month.
Completed so far: 2.2m
Welcome! You're not late, this party's just getting started! Love your yoga/gym cross training. Smart.
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Short run day. No real news, other than I'm currently debating whether to sign up for a half in December and force myself to commit to training for it. Still teetering on the fence between it feeling scary and feeling doable. But maybe that's the sweet spot for motivation....
MTD: 12.88/45
YTD: 87.13/500
3/1 - 2.0
3/3 - 3.38
3/4 - 2.5
3/6 - 3.0
3/7 - 2.0
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Goals for 2018:
- Run 500 miles
- Run a nonstop (no walking) 5K - DONE 3/3/18
- Run/walk my first 10K
- Run 3+ trail races
- Run in 3+ states
Stretch Goal: Run/walk a HM
Races:
1/27 - Mississippi Blues Marathon 5K - DNS
2/14 - Luv 2 Run 2.14M virtual - DONE
2/18 - Q50 Trails Extravaganza 5M - Slow but educational 1:31:58
3/3 - Rock'n'Roll Marathon Series 5K in NOLA - 43:13 - first nonstop 5K and a PR for avg pace
3/10 - Hammond Shamrock Run 5K (Registered)
3/18 - Shamrockin Run 8K in NOLA (Registered)
4/20 - Star Wars Dark Side 5K in WDW (Registered)
5/12 - Q50 Cinco de Mayo Trail Race 3M/6M
6/2 - Q50 Run to the Hills 5M
6/21 - Summer Solstice 6.21M
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March goal: Run END-SURE well, stay healthy and enter the final stages of 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.
3/1- REST
3/2- 4.3
3/3- 13.3
3/4- 14.3
3/5- REST
3/6- 7.4
3/7- 6.7
Total: 46.0
Today's notes: 6.7 on the road. Run felt pretty good, despite having eaten fast food last night. I really need to remember that I can tell the difference when I don't eat as well.
2018 races
3/24- END-SURE 50k
4/13- Zumbro Endurance Race 100 Mile
7/28- Minnesota Voyageur 50
9/8- Superior Trail 50 mile
10/20- Wild Duluth 50k
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Short run day. No real news, other than I'm currently debating whether to sign up for a half in December and force myself to commit to training for it. Still teetering on the fence between it feeling scary and feeling doable. But maybe that's the sweet spot for motivation....
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Goals for 2018:
Stretch Goal: Run/walk a HM
I say pull the trigger. Sign up, train smart. You'll rock that HM! (I'ma little jealous).5 -
8 miles on the treadmill. Garmin only recorded 7.3 the indoor settings do not adjust to a faster pace very well. I was suppose to do 3 sets of 2 mile tempo intervals but I just ran fast. I managed a 7:24 pace for an hour. I'm thinkning my sub 45 minute 10k may be too ambitious but I'm not far off. Race is in 10 days this is my last speed workout time to recover and get ready.
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Short run day. No real news, other than I'm currently debating whether to sign up for a half in December and force myself to commit to training for it. Still teetering on the fence between it feeling scary and feeling doable. But maybe that's the sweet spot for motivation....
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Goals for 2018:
Stretch Goal: Run/walk a HM
I say pull the trigger. Sign up, train smart. You'll rock that HM! (I'ma little jealous).
I agree! You've got plenty of time to train. Find a plan that works with your schedule and go for it!3 -
March 3 – 10.02 miles
March 4 – 4.00 miles
March 5 – 5.26 miles
March 7 – 5.00 miles
They added a 6:00 am yoga class at my office gym on Wednesdays so I headed there after my run. I was hoping it would be a nice, relaxing stretch but it was more like a power yoga class. It felt good but was a bit more challenging than I expected. The only downside was that there were 5 of us getting ready in the locker room this morning. There are only 2 showers and I usually have all the space to myself. Windy here also and big ole flakes of snow were flying through the air when I came out of the gym.
@JessicaMcB - I'm not surprised that picture of you is blurry! You go girl!
Upcoming Races:
April 7 – Cooper River Bridge Run
May 6 – Pittsburgh Half Marathon
September 7-8 – Blue Ridge Relay
October 20 – Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon
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Short run day. No real news, other than I'm currently debating whether to sign up for a half in December and force myself to commit to training for it. Still teetering on the fence between it feeling scary and feeling doable. But maybe that's the sweet spot for motivation....
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Goals for 2018:
Stretch Goal: Run/walk a HM
I say pull the trigger. Sign up, train smart. You'll rock that HM! (I'ma little jealous).
yup. This. Sign up. A goal is a great motivator, and you'll be amazed at how much better you do at it than you think you can now.3 -
@cburke8909 Garmin records my slow treadmill runs shorter than the treadmill says just as much as my faster treadmill runs.0
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3/1 = rest day
3/2 = 2 slow miles with the dog
3/3 = rest day
3/4 = 13 miles - Alamo 1/2 Marathon
3/5 = 2 miles - Attempt # 2 at trying to "run" with my dog.
3/6 = 9 miles - easy pace
3/7 = 2 miles - Attempt #3 at trying to run with my dog
Well, my dog did a little better this morning with the whole running thing. I am trying to get her up to a 5k distance so she can go on easy runs with me once or twice a week. Today she managed 12 minute miles instead of 13.
I did have to bribe her with a treat to get her out of bed and through the front door. I woke up and she followed me eagerly downstairs. However, when I got out the leash she turned around, ran up the stairs and crawled back in bed. Lol
March Goal Miles = 150 / 28 Miles Completed11 -
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3/1 - Rest / sick
3/2 - Rest / sick
3/3 - 4.25 miles. Beautiful day to run!
3/4 - 4.5 miles. Wanted to do more, but ran out of gas.
3/5 - Rest.
3/6 - 4 treadmill miles. Trek class with a new instructor. She really likes inclines.
3/7 - 4 treadmill miles.
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@amymoreorless - You can have my dog. She gives me the puppy guilt trip when i go on runs without her.
@cburke8909- I managed a sub 45 10K last year, so I have no doubt that you can do it. Race day mojo and all that crap.
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Ran 3 miles with my running group last night. On the way back into the parking lot I tripped over a speed bump and fell. Hard. My arm got caught under me and I'm almost sure I cracked or broke a few ribs. I'm in so much pain it hurts to breathe. Knee is bruised and swollen, hands are cut up. Yipes. Someone does not want me running my half in a month.
My friend who is a doctor was there. She said since I'm coughing already if that gets worse go to ER. She agreed nothing can be done for broken ribs but rest so unless I get to the point I can't move I'm not going to bother with X-rays.
Ugh.
I know I haven't been very active in the thread but I've been reading and hitting buttons.18 -
@skippygirlsmom Owww... hope you recover quickly, that sounds nasty
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3/1-10 miles
3/2 -30 minutes swimming + 35 minutes yoga
3/3-10 miles w/ 8 @ (a little slower than) tempo
3/4-14 miles+stretching
3/5-Rest Day
3/6- Yoga+ 1.6 miles with Stella+ 5.3 miles speed work
Miles: 40.9/150
Yoga/stretch: 3/12
Strength/P90X3: 0:6
Yesterday's speed workout can be defined by two words: Brutal Wind. I almost bailed in favor of the treadmill, but I stuck it out. Was never so glad to get a workout done.6 -
@skippygirlsmom yuck!!! Hopefully it is only bruised and heals quickly!0
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@skippygirlsmom OUCH! Wishing you a speedy recovery!0
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@skippygirlsmom That really sucks! I hope you get to feeling better soon!
@HRKinchen Go for it! You can definitely be ready for an HM by December!1 -
@skippygirlsmom _ Oh no. Hope everything is okay. That sounds like a nasty fall. Sending positive vibes for healing quickly!0
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3/4 - 6.5 miles
3/7 - 8 miles
14.5 / 70 miles
Upcoming races:
5/5 -- One america 500, Indy-mini HM (goal of 2:15 PR)
9/29 -- Fort4fitness HM3 -
All 8 of you hugging @skippygirlsmom have a cruel streak in you, don't you? 5
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3/1: 2.53
3/2: Rest
3/3: 2.78
3/4: Rest
3/5: 3.1
3/6: 2.43
3/7: 2.4
Total: 13.24/25
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Geez louise I am so far behind. Here is my log so far:
03/01 - 3.5
03/02 - Cross train/Les Mills Body Pump
03/03 - 8.1 (Trail)
03/04 - REST
03/05 - 3.5
03/06 - 5
03/07 - 3.5
Found a few great alternate routes for my morning runs. I've been wanting to increase my daily mileage and these routes are just what I needed. Plus, it keeps me off the frontage road which makes hubby weird out a bit.
I am doing a Boy Scout trip this weekend, which will take place during my usual long run, so of course I decided to take Friday off from work to do it. Then I got this crazy idea that I can drive to Colorado Springs and run the course where my first trail race will be. I just want to FEEL it before the real deal. I definitely think my training runs on trails have me prepared, but I sure am a "have to see it first" kind of girl. I could wing it, but I don't have to!
That said, I'm in the process of revamping my race schedule for the summer to do more trail and LONGER trail races. I had thought about doing an 8k in September, but I am almost certain I want to switch to the 22k. It's not far from where I live so I can totally go practice there between now and then.7 -
@skippygirlsmom - Ouch! That sounds terrible. Hope it heals quickly!!0
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Can anyone give some advice and guidance on the etiquette for passing and being passed on a single track trail during a race?0
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Welp. I signed up for the MS Gulf Coast HM in December. Thanks, everyone, for the encouragement!14
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I always am checking 6. If I see another runner coming up fast behind me, I step to the side and let them pass. If you're coming up to someone, call out to them that you are coming. Hopefully they will move out of the way. Most people do. This is for people who aren't competing to place of course... @JessicaMcB and others like her might have different etiquette since it's a it different for them.fitoverfortymom wrote: »Can anyone give some advice and guidance on the etiquette for passing and being passed on a single track trail during a race?
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