March 2018 Running Challenge

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  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @amymoreorless I am more of a night person. I prefer working out at night. Mornings I'm a zombie before food, coffee and shower lol
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    @KatieJane83 Congrats on your race! Your pictures are so good, you're actually smiling! I usually look like a stroke victim in mine. You even saved up enough for a little bounce at the finish!
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    5 miles, fartleks

    I've started following the Strava training plan for a sub-2 hr. half marathon. In reality, my target is a 20K race... so not quite a half marathon. Anyway, I'm still de-trained, so I might have to re-do this workout because it sucked.

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    Running toes question:

    Blisters at the end of my second toes (on both feet) are now showing up at every run over 10 miles. I now have mecha-calluses on the end of these toes and my toenails are in a constant state of purple/black/non-existence. I have tried to Google the answer but I am getting conflicting information— My shoes are too small or too big; I scrunch my toes or they are hitting the top of the shoe....etc.

    Does anyone have experience with this? Is it my shoes or my running form? I have been fit-tested at a specialty running store but their suggestions don’t work.

    Also, the smart-wool anti-blister socks feel like I am running over hot coals. They are so hot! Do they make socks with no toe seams? Maybe that’s the problem?

    I am worried that these blisters over blisters will eventually cause foot issues...

    Your feet expand when you run. So a shoe that is slightly under sized but comfy when you are in the store will be to small when you are running. You might need to go up a 1/2 size.

    BUT your socks very well could be the problem. I wear Under Armor Heat Gear running socks in the summer, and Darn Tough wool socks in cold weather. Both work very well BUT as the UA's wear out I start to get blisters. I try to replace them before they get to that point. I would DEFINIITLY consider changing your sock to a running specific one.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @KatieJane83 Well done!! Great pics!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @girlinahat OMG, the picture in my head with the quaking! haha that's awesome.

    @amymoreorless I go up half a size in my running shoes. The store originally had me up a full size and I told them they were too big but they pressured me so I took them thinking they know best. I ran once in them, barely got to the end of the block and had to turn around. My feet were all over and the shoes were sliding off. Some places want me to go up a full size and they are always too loose. So what I'm saying is, you probably need to go up but not as much as they think. I have one black toenail. Been that way a few years. I assume it will always be like that now.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    edited March 2018
    @KatieJane83 Wow, gorgeous negative split!!! :heart:

    amymoreorless wrote: »
    Running toes question:

    Blisters at the end of my second toes (on both feet) are now showing up at every run over 10 miles. I now have mecha-calluses on the end of these toes and my toenails are in a constant state of purple/black/non-existence. I have tried to Google the answer but I am getting conflicting information— My shoes are too small or too big; I scrunch my toes or they are hitting the top of the shoe....etc.

    Does anyone have experience with this? Is it my shoes or my running form? I have been fit-tested at a specialty running store but their suggestions don’t work.

    Also, the smart-wool anti-blister socks feel like I am running over hot coals. They are so hot! Do they make socks with no toe seams? Maybe that’s the problem?

    I am worried that these blisters over blisters will eventually cause foot issues...

    LOL I wish I knew! I have long toes, and third toes longer than my second toes, and they're always black and buggered.

    I gave up on ASICS Kayanos after 3 pairs 3 half sizes smaller than my regular shoes. The toe box is just too cramped. (Plus I don't need all the support they have as I wear orthotics.)

    I've had better luck with Brooks Ravenna 4 half sizes than my regular shoes, but I've had blisters on my second toes on 30+ km runs (and I always wear anti-blister tech fabric no-seam socks).

    I'm planning on going for Nike Zoom Vomeros next, which I'm told have a larger toe box and are great for HM+ distances.

  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    I'm planning on going for Nike Zoom Vomeros next, which I'm told have a larger toe box and are great for HM+ distances.

    @Orphia Maybe you need to try a pair of @7lenny7 Clown Shoes. o:)
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    03/01/18 - Rest
    03/02/18 - 8 miles @ 8:51
    03/03/18 - 9 miles @ 9:29
    03/04/18 - Meetings instead of running
    03/05/18 - 11 miles @ 9:11
    03/06/18 - 11 miles @ 8:59
    03/07/18 - 10 miles @ 9:04
    03/08/18 - Planned rest
    03/09/18 - 7.5mph for 10 Miles @ 4% grade

    Big Hairy Audacious Goal: Sub 4 hours in Pittsburgh 2018!

    Official Marathon PR: 4:11:28

    Next Races (more as I find them):

    03/17/18 - Shamrock Shuffle Half Marathon + 5k + 1mile
    04/07/18 - Achilles 9.3 Challange (10k and 5k back to back)
    05/06/18 - Pittsburgh Marathon - aiming for sub four hours.
    05/12/18 - Glacier Ridge 50k Trail Ultra (I must hate myself)

    2020 - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)

    Dreadmill run for speed work. It stopped on me THREE times though - BUT - I figured out my problem. For some reason once I get warmed up and in the grove, I end up running slightly faster than the dreadmill and bumping into the control panel - occasionally hitting it just right to hit the "end work out" button. Need force myself to back off some how.

    Tomorrow probably be a rest day as I have to travel out of town, but hoping for a 20+ mile run Sunday, pending weather.

    7.5MPH on the dreadmill is roughly a 1:45 half-marathon. So if there are pacers at the HM next week, I think that is where I will line up. Sub 1:50 is my goal, so we will see.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    juliet3455 wrote: »
    Orphia wrote: »
    I'm planning on going for Nike Zoom Vomeros next, which I'm told have a larger toe box and are great for HM+ distances.

    @Orphia Maybe you need to try a pair of @7lenny7 Clown Shoes. o:)

    :smiley: Hahaha, those are a great idea with the inbuilt sock that would stop grit getting in.

    But I'm afraid my vanity wouldn't let me wear them. :smiley:
  • garygse
    garygse Posts: 896 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    I'm planning on going for Nike Zoom Vomeros next, which I'm told have a larger toe box and are great for HM+ distances.

    I love the Vomeros; they're simply great for distance. I haven't tried the 13s as I'm now just trying out the Epic Reacts, but to date I've had zero foot issues with them. No calluses, no black/missing toenails, and no blisters. Of course, everyone's different and YMMV and all that, but I love 'em.

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