March 2018 Running Challenge
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »Does Costco count as a workout? Because that's what I did last night lol
@RunsOnEspresso that depends on how many samples you had.
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rainingribbons wrote: »Hi guys! I'm new to this thread. I'm planning on starting the C25k this evening at a local park in town. Semi silly question, but for those of you who run outside, what do you usually do with your keyset? Do you usually just hold them? I only just decided yesterday to start the program so I don't yet have a phone arm band, and my leggings don't have pockets. I'm already going to be holding my phone while I run and I almost feel as though I'll be more likely to drop it if I'm also concentrating on not dropping my keys too.
I recommend an Otterbox Defender series case. Sooner or later, your phone *will* hit the pavement; if it's in an Otterbox, the worst problem you'll have is finding it and interrupting your run to pick it back up.
I put drivers license, medical insurance card, a credit card, and (if driving somewhere to run) my AAA card in a ziplock bag and put that in whatever pocket I might have that zips, or in the hydration belt pouch. If I'm running from home, I have a house key on an elastic band that can go around a wrist; or it might go in a pocket with the cards. If I'm driving somewhere to run, house key and car key go in a ziplock bag in a zipped pocket or the hydration belt pouch. If I'm traveling for a race, the hotel room key goes nicely with the cards.
Phone is normally in an Otterbox, then in a leather case that clips onto the hydration belt. If it's extremely cold, the phone in its Otterbox goes in a ziplock bag, then in a SPIbelt that might also have the cards and keys; the SPIbelt goes just outside my base layer and inside everything else, to keep the phone warm.
Some of what I do will be overkill for C25K; but if you get into longer distances, particularly running solo, it is wise to have a phone, a credit card, ID, and your medical insurance card with you just in case something happens. I've never needed them, but I feel better knowing that if I sprain an ankle I could call a cab and pay for it.
The ziplock bags . . . my drivers license shows wear from having been in my pocket while running before I figured out to put it in a bag. The other cards would probably be fine without the bag. I've got a remote door opener in my car key, and another runner warned me that I don't want to find out the hard way how the electronics will react to being soaked in my sweat. When I had a car with a dumb key, I didn't bother with the ziplock bag for the keys. The phone in its Otterbox could survive sweat and rain; but it's annoying to have to take the Otterbox apart to wipe out the moisture so I can use the touch screen again.
I may be just a little paranoid; but that doesn't keep me from running on the roads.1 -
March goal: 96 miles
3/1: 5 miles
3/4: 9 miles
3/6: 4.1 miles
3/7: 4.6 miles
3/8: 5 miles
3/11: 10.5 miles
3/13: 5 miles (intervals)
3/14: 5.2 miles
3/15: 3 miles
51.4/96 miles completed
I got 3 very windy miles in today. The weather should have been perfect, but 22 mph winds just suck. All in all it was a nice run though.
@ttelmo Welcome! This is the perfect forum for you. You do not need to set a distance goal. Your goal can be to run 3 days per week or for X number of minutes per day or whatever you prefer. Many of us on here started with C25K.
@rainingribbons I use a flipbelt and it has a place to clip your keys. I usually use a carabiner clip and clip it to the clip on the flibelt because it is easier for me than the small plastic clip on the flipbelt. You could also use a carabiner to clip to your bra. And I usually just take whichever key I need and not the whole set. So if I run from the house I just take my house key and if I drive somewhere to run I just take my car fob. Since I use a carabiner I just have all my keys hooked to that and it is pretty easy. I would also recommend a flipbelt. I use it to carry my phone, keys, a hankie and a small water bottle that is made to go with it.
ETA I know it will eventually catch up, but I hate it when the ticker is slow to update.3 -
March Running Totals (miles)
3/1 – 5.57 easy
3/2 – rest day
3/3 – 16.09 paced run
3/4 – 7.22 easy with hills
3/5 – rest day
3/6 – 6.21 easy with fast finish
3/7 – 6.60 group run
3/8 – 6.24 easy with fast finish
3/9 – rest day
3/10 – 18.07 paced run
3/11 – 6.54 easy
3/12 – rest day
3/13 – 6.51 warmup and group run
3/14 – 6.01 at marathon pace
3/15 – 6.23 easy
March running total to date – 91.29
Nominal challenge goal: 180 miles
Real goals: Build base. Work toward being able to run 26.2 miles by Patriots' Day.
Today's notes – Yesterday was planned as an easy run; but the wind felt cold enough that I just couldn't slow down, and MP is about what it averaged. Today the wind was milder, and I was much more successful moderating my pace. It looked a bit fast at 7:44 per mile average; but the HR data says I mostly took it easy (53% Zone 1, 44% Zone 2, max HR 146, average HR 129), so I'll call it easy.
Travel day tomorrow, I don't expect to have time to run. But that's okay, because tomorrow should be a rest day anyway. Saturday the plan is to race hard, but try not to kill myself. I don't expect to match last year's PR 8K effort, even though the weather forecast is favorable.
2018 races:
February 17, 2018 Freezeroo #5 (Valentines Run "In Memory of Tom Brannon" 8 Mile) (Greece, NY) finished in 54:48
February 24, 2018 Freezeroo #6 (White House Challenge 4.4 mile) (Webster, NY) finished in 28:46
March 17, 2018 USATF Masters 8K (Shamrock 8K, Virginia Beach, VA)
March 24, 2018 Spring Forward 15K (Mendon, NY)
April 16, 2018 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA)
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rainingribbons wrote: »Hi guys! I'm new to this thread. I'm planning on starting the C25k this evening at a local park in town. Semi silly question, but for those of you who run outside, what do you usually do with your keyset? Do you usually just hold them? I only just decided yesterday to start the program so I don't yet have a phone arm band, and my leggings don't have pockets. I'm already going to be holding my phone while I run and I almost feel as though I'll be more likely to drop it if I'm also concentrating on not dropping my keys too.
I recommend an Otterbox Defender series case. Sooner or later, your phone *will* hit the pavement; if it's in an Otterbox, the worst problem you'll have is finding it and interrupting your run to pick it back up.
I put drivers license, medical insurance card, a credit card, and (if driving somewhere to run) my AAA card in a ziplock bag and put that in whatever pocket I might have that zips, or in the hydration belt pouch. If I'm running from home, I have a house key on an elastic band that can go around a wrist; or it might go in a pocket with the cards. If I'm driving somewhere to run, house key and car key go in a ziplock bag in a zipped pocket or the hydration belt pouch. If I'm traveling for a race, the hotel room key goes nicely with the cards.
Phone is normally in an Otterbox, then in a leather case that clips onto the hydration belt. If it's extremely cold, the phone in its Otterbox goes in a ziplock bag, then in a SPIbelt that might also have the cards and keys; the SPIbelt goes just outside my base layer and inside everything else, to keep the phone warm.
Some of what I do will be overkill for C25K; but if you get into longer distances, particularly running solo, it is wise to have a phone, a credit card, ID, and your medical insurance card with you just in case something happens. I've never needed them, but I feel better knowing that if I sprain an ankle I could call a cab and pay for it.
The ziplock bags . . . my drivers license shows wear from having been in my pocket while running before I figured out to put it in a bag. The other cards would probably be fine without the bag. I've got a remote door opener in my car key, and another runner warned me that I don't want to find out the hard way how the electronics will react to being soaked in my sweat. When I had a car with a dumb key, I didn't bother with the ziplock bag for the keys. The phone in its Otterbox could survive sweat and rain; but it's annoying to have to take the Otterbox apart to wipe out the moisture so I can use the touch screen again.
I may be just a little paranoid; but that doesn't keep me from running on the roads.
Otterboxes are great but can be bulky. I have a spigen and it doesn't add a ton of bulk but great protection. I've dropped my phones on cement and tile (facedown) and screen is perfect still.0 -
I like to get shorts/leggings with pockets when I can, but only if they are snug like tights, and not loose shorts with floppy pockets. Otherwise I use a flip belt which works for my phone, keys, tissues, gels, etc.0
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »rainingribbons wrote: »Hi guys! I'm new to this thread. I'm planning on starting the C25k this evening at a local park in town. Semi silly question, but for those of you who run outside, what do you usually do with your keyset? Do you usually just hold them? I only just decided yesterday to start the program so I don't yet have a phone arm band, and my leggings don't have pockets. I'm already going to be holding my phone while I run and I almost feel as though I'll be more likely to drop it if I'm also concentrating on not dropping my keys too.
I recommend an Otterbox Defender series case. Sooner or later, your phone *will* hit the pavement; if it's in an Otterbox, the worst problem you'll have is finding it and interrupting your run to pick it back up.
I put drivers license, medical insurance card, a credit card, and (if driving somewhere to run) my AAA card in a ziplock bag and put that in whatever pocket I might have that zips, or in the hydration belt pouch. If I'm running from home, I have a house key on an elastic band that can go around a wrist; or it might go in a pocket with the cards. If I'm driving somewhere to run, house key and car key go in a ziplock bag in a zipped pocket or the hydration belt pouch. If I'm traveling for a race, the hotel room key goes nicely with the cards.
Phone is normally in an Otterbox, then in a leather case that clips onto the hydration belt. If it's extremely cold, the phone in its Otterbox goes in a ziplock bag, then in a SPIbelt that might also have the cards and keys; the SPIbelt goes just outside my base layer and inside everything else, to keep the phone warm.
Some of what I do will be overkill for C25K; but if you get into longer distances, particularly running solo, it is wise to have a phone, a credit card, ID, and your medical insurance card with you just in case something happens. I've never needed them, but I feel better knowing that if I sprain an ankle I could call a cab and pay for it.
The ziplock bags . . . my drivers license shows wear from having been in my pocket while running before I figured out to put it in a bag. The other cards would probably be fine without the bag. I've got a remote door opener in my car key, and another runner warned me that I don't want to find out the hard way how the electronics will react to being soaked in my sweat. When I had a car with a dumb key, I didn't bother with the ziplock bag for the keys. The phone in its Otterbox could survive sweat and rain; but it's annoying to have to take the Otterbox apart to wipe out the moisture so I can use the touch screen again.
I may be just a little paranoid; but that doesn't keep me from running on the roads.
Otterboxes are great but can be bulky. I have a spigen and it doesn't add a ton of bulk but great protection. I've dropped my phones on cement and tile (facedown) and screen is perfect still.
I am firm believer in the Lifeproof line of cases. Fully water proof in addition to shock/dust/impact proof. But cases are like shoes... everyone has their favorites
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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
03/10/18 - Meetings
03/11/18 - 20 miles @ 9:51
03/12/18 - Bah.
03/13/18 - 7.5 MPH for 7.5 miles at 4% Grade
03/14/18 - 7.5 MPH for 7.5 miles at 4% Grade
03/15/18 - 7.5 MPH for 10 miles at 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 Challenge (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)
I hope they have pacers at the Half on Saturday. I am pretty sure I can hold an 8 min pace for all 13 miles if I have one. 8mins today for 10 miles , 100% up hill was do able and I did not even feel that bad afterwards. Definitely felt like I could keep going. So 13.1 should be in reach. We will see.7 -
PastorVincent wrote: »RunsOnEspresso wrote: »rainingribbons wrote: »Hi guys! I'm new to this thread. I'm planning on starting the C25k this evening at a local park in town. Semi silly question, but for those of you who run outside, what do you usually do with your keyset? Do you usually just hold them? I only just decided yesterday to start the program so I don't yet have a phone arm band, and my leggings don't have pockets. I'm already going to be holding my phone while I run and I almost feel as though I'll be more likely to drop it if I'm also concentrating on not dropping my keys too.
I recommend an Otterbox Defender series case. Sooner or later, your phone *will* hit the pavement; if it's in an Otterbox, the worst problem you'll have is finding it and interrupting your run to pick it back up.
I put drivers license, medical insurance card, a credit card, and (if driving somewhere to run) my AAA card in a ziplock bag and put that in whatever pocket I might have that zips, or in the hydration belt pouch. If I'm running from home, I have a house key on an elastic band that can go around a wrist; or it might go in a pocket with the cards. If I'm driving somewhere to run, house key and car key go in a ziplock bag in a zipped pocket or the hydration belt pouch. If I'm traveling for a race, the hotel room key goes nicely with the cards.
Phone is normally in an Otterbox, then in a leather case that clips onto the hydration belt. If it's extremely cold, the phone in its Otterbox goes in a ziplock bag, then in a SPIbelt that might also have the cards and keys; the SPIbelt goes just outside my base layer and inside everything else, to keep the phone warm.
Some of what I do will be overkill for C25K; but if you get into longer distances, particularly running solo, it is wise to have a phone, a credit card, ID, and your medical insurance card with you just in case something happens. I've never needed them, but I feel better knowing that if I sprain an ankle I could call a cab and pay for it.
The ziplock bags . . . my drivers license shows wear from having been in my pocket while running before I figured out to put it in a bag. The other cards would probably be fine without the bag. I've got a remote door opener in my car key, and another runner warned me that I don't want to find out the hard way how the electronics will react to being soaked in my sweat. When I had a car with a dumb key, I didn't bother with the ziplock bag for the keys. The phone in its Otterbox could survive sweat and rain; but it's annoying to have to take the Otterbox apart to wipe out the moisture so I can use the touch screen again.
I may be just a little paranoid; but that doesn't keep me from running on the roads.
Otterboxes are great but can be bulky. I have a spigen and it doesn't add a ton of bulk but great protection. I've dropped my phones on cement and tile (facedown) and screen is perfect still.
I am firm believer in the Lifeproof line of cases. Fully water proof in addition to shock/dust/impact proof. But cases are like shoes... everyone has their favorites
Second life proof cases. After I broke my first iPhone, my new iPhone is in a life proof case. It’s bulky and ugly, but I know it won’t break and supposedly will survive getting soaked.
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PastorVincent wrote: »RunsOnEspresso wrote: »rainingribbons wrote: »Hi guys! I'm new to this thread. I'm planning on starting the C25k this evening at a local park in town. Semi silly question, but for those of you who run outside, what do you usually do with your keyset? Do you usually just hold them? I only just decided yesterday to start the program so I don't yet have a phone arm band, and my leggings don't have pockets. I'm already going to be holding my phone while I run and I almost feel as though I'll be more likely to drop it if I'm also concentrating on not dropping my keys too.
I recommend an Otterbox Defender series case. Sooner or later, your phone *will* hit the pavement; if it's in an Otterbox, the worst problem you'll have is finding it and interrupting your run to pick it back up.
I put drivers license, medical insurance card, a credit card, and (if driving somewhere to run) my AAA card in a ziplock bag and put that in whatever pocket I might have that zips, or in the hydration belt pouch. If I'm running from home, I have a house key on an elastic band that can go around a wrist; or it might go in a pocket with the cards. If I'm driving somewhere to run, house key and car key go in a ziplock bag in a zipped pocket or the hydration belt pouch. If I'm traveling for a race, the hotel room key goes nicely with the cards.
Phone is normally in an Otterbox, then in a leather case that clips onto the hydration belt. If it's extremely cold, the phone in its Otterbox goes in a ziplock bag, then in a SPIbelt that might also have the cards and keys; the SPIbelt goes just outside my base layer and inside everything else, to keep the phone warm.
Some of what I do will be overkill for C25K; but if you get into longer distances, particularly running solo, it is wise to have a phone, a credit card, ID, and your medical insurance card with you just in case something happens. I've never needed them, but I feel better knowing that if I sprain an ankle I could call a cab and pay for it.
The ziplock bags . . . my drivers license shows wear from having been in my pocket while running before I figured out to put it in a bag. The other cards would probably be fine without the bag. I've got a remote door opener in my car key, and another runner warned me that I don't want to find out the hard way how the electronics will react to being soaked in my sweat. When I had a car with a dumb key, I didn't bother with the ziplock bag for the keys. The phone in its Otterbox could survive sweat and rain; but it's annoying to have to take the Otterbox apart to wipe out the moisture so I can use the touch screen again.
I may be just a little paranoid; but that doesn't keep me from running on the roads.
Otterboxes are great but can be bulky. I have a spigen and it doesn't add a ton of bulk but great protection. I've dropped my phones on cement and tile (facedown) and screen is perfect still.
I am firm believer in the Lifeproof line of cases. Fully water proof in addition to shock/dust/impact proof. But cases are like shoes... everyone has their favorites
Second life proof cases. After I broke my first iPhone, my new iPhone is in a life proof case. It’s bulky and ugly, but I know it won’t break and supposedly will survive getting soaked.
I have taken my iPhone on water slides using Lifeproof and shot under water photos with it. It is much thiner and lighter than the Otterbox line (same company makes both). I actually like the size, it makes it easier to hold the phone. Dang thing is too slippery other wise. 0 -
@RunsOnEspresso Costco...the only place where I can go to buy a gallon of milk, and come out $300 later with a new ping-pong table and no milk.
@rainingribbons I used to use the Flipbelt like @lporter229 and @katharmonic suggested, but it would get drenched in sweat. I now use this Fitletic belt, and while it's definitely more sweat-resistant, I still put everything in small plastic bags just in case; that latest phone may be waterproof, but I guarantee you it's not going to be sweatproof!
Today's run was another one of those where I run several miles solo, and my heart-rate is low, only for it to shoot through the roof when running even easier with the group. In fact, after running with the group, I ran a much faster final mile, and my HR was still lower than it was when running with the group. I just don't get it!
02 - 27.37
05 - 15.59
07 - 11.93
08 - 12.05
09 - 30.21
12 - 14.57
13 - 13.02
14 - 15.22
15 - 12.96
Total: 152.92 / 250 miles
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3/1 - 7.4km
3/2 - rest
3/3 - sick / snow day
3/4 - 10.0km
3/5 - rest
3/6 - 8.0km
3/7 - rest
3/8 - 8.0km
3/9 - rest
3/10 - 14.0km
3/11 - rest
3/12 - rest
3/13 - 8.0km
3/14 - walk
3/15 - 8.1km, first km with Spiderman
63.5/115km
First half mile or so was very slow running with my 3 year old aka Spiderman (in full costume). He was very fun to watch because he's very small for his age... so it actually looked like I was running with a 2 year old
. But no pictures due to hubby being under the weather.
Upcoming Races:
1/1/18 Resolution Run 5K ~38:00 (no official times)
3/4/18 MEC Road Race #1 10K 1:30:57
3/17/28 St Patrick's Day race 10K
4/7/18 Jasper Half Marathon
4/22/18 MEC Trail Race #1 5K
5/20/18 MEC Trail Race #2 10K
6/24/18 MEC Trail Race #3 15K
8/18/18 Edmonton Marathon 10K
9/2/18 MEC Trail Race #4 10K
10/7/18 MEC Trail Race #5 15K6 -
rainingribbons wrote: »Hi guys! I'm new to this thread. I'm planning on starting the C25k this evening at a local park in town. Semi silly question, but for those of you who run outside, what do you usually do with your keyset? Do you usually just hold them? I only just decided yesterday to start the program so I don't yet have a phone arm band, and my leggings don't have pockets. I'm already going to be holding my phone while I run and I almost feel as though I'll be more likely to drop it if I'm also concentrating on not dropping my keys too.
I bought a roadID pouch that goes on my shoe to hold them. It also fits my ID. I also have a wrist wallet and leggings with pockets in the waist band. Happy shopping!3 -
6 miles strides on treadmill tonight:
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I'm doing an online course from the University of Kent called, "The Science of Endurance Training and Performance".
In Week 3, we look at the "Psychological determinants of endurance performance" and we have an exercise where we look at critical situations we might come across. We then create a plan for each situation so we know what to do when we face that situation. Thought you might appreciate their list.
This is my list:
My goal this year is to do a 50 km run. I have been training for this since Jan. In the next month I will do my final long run/s and start to taper.
On my long run/s:- If I start to feel tired then I will look at my form and breathing and adjust them to feel more comfortable.
- If my shoulders get sore I will rotate my arms to ease the ache.
- If I get breathless, I will run at a pace that feels like I can run forever.
- If I think negative thoughts, then I will visualise completing my goal and remember my friend Aga's comment about my determination.
- If I'm staring at the ground, then I will look up to try and find a nice photo opportunity.
- If I start wanting to stop early, then I will focus on completing a mini-goal / route section so I feel hopeful.
- If I worry about my time or pace, I will remember my year's goal is just completion of the 50 km run, so I don't need to worry.
During fast / interval sessions, I will "Embrace the suck", and remember that this is how performance is improved so I try my best.
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Ok so we went away for family vacation. I never had time to run unfortunately and took too many days off. Came back, ran and failed miserably. I could barely make the mile. I pushed. It was so painful. My leg was burning and it was so stiff, on the verge of a charlie horse. So I took yesterday off. I tried again today. Same problem but I pushed to 30 minutes and walked more than ran. I feel like I’ve lost all 8 weeks I’ve been running and I feel like I’m back to day one. I’m so disappointed and my race is less than 4 weeks away. I’m going to push myself and hopefully get back to where I was.
I think I’ve failed to meet my 62 mile goal this month too.
17.19/62 miles
Upcoming races:
Orphan Run 4 Hope 5k: April 14
Spartan Sprint: December 9
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March 2018 runs:
Goal 1: 180 km
Goal 2: Do more cartwheels.
01 Mar – 5.6 km strides & intervals
03 Mar – 5 km parkrun 28:30
04 Mar – 21.2 km
07 Mar – 6 km
08 Mar – 5.5 km
10 Mar – 5 km parkrun 27:10
11 Mar – 10.3 km + 7 cartwheels
12 Mar – 20 km
15 Mar – 4 km + 7 km intervals
16 Mar – 21.6 km
Total: 111.2 km
Very slow HM this morning. Just tried to run at a pace that feels like I can run forever. Also stopped to take a few photos, and also needed a couple of pitstops.
Was a bit sore towards the end, probably due to doing over 20% further this week than I've been doing lately including a 20 km on Monday.
But I enjoyed the run a lot, and wasn't worried about my pace.
Will enjoy the next couple of days of rest.6 -
03/05
Ok! I'm in!
I've started the c25k a few times but always flail at week 5! I'm currently on week 4 so should have a 5 km completed by the end of the month. Have done 2 10km runs before so aiming to get back up to that by end of the year!
A local park does timed 5k every day so my goal for march will be 50km and to do a timed 5km on 31st march! ❤️
Goal 50km
03/06 - No run as husband was late home from work...
03/07 3.55km. 3.55
03/08 - 3.95km 7.5
03/09 - No run
03/10- rest
03/11- gym - spinning
03/12 -rest
03/13 - 3.5km 11 slowly getting there…
03/14 - 3.75km 14.75
03/15 - 3.5km 18.25
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@danniej312 - family time is what is most important anyway! You know that old saying ... what will I be thankful for in the end? not working or running a certain number in a month but spending time with family/friends!
That being said .... omg I might not meet my monthly goal either!
But I've increased my strength training which is really showing results so I'm okay too.
On the subject of what we carry: I carry a phone in a spibelt. Used to use a flipbelt but decided I like the SpiBelt better. I took pictures of my license, AAA card and Ins card so don't carry those anymore, unless I am driving to a run. I don't carry house keys. I realize as I type this, if I'm unconscious
then I wouldn't be able to get to my pictures. I was thinking of if I needed them while conscious. hmmmm.
3/1 - rest day
3/2 - 5 miles + Strength training - W6-C
3/3 - 26 miles cycling
3/4 - 3 miles + strength training -w6-D
3/5 - 3.5 miles + strength training W7-A
3/6 - 4.5 miles
3/7 - strength training W7-B
3/8 - 4.5 miles + strength training W7-C
3/9 - REST DAY!
3/10 - 3.2 miles + strength training W7-D
3/11 - 51 miles cycling
3/12 - rest day
3/13 -10K for the Run for the Deep + Strength training W8-C
3/14 - Strength training W8-D
3/15 - 4.5 miles w/tabatas
3/16 - Strength training W8-A
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beaten by the snooze this am. Rest day before race tomorrow isn't a bad idea. Starting to feel the nerves and adrenaline already.
@PastorVincent just wondering what are your expectations on the 5k and 1 mile run if you're running the half at race pace? From all it looks like a 20 mile day for you, you can't expect to do most of that at faster than your marathon pace.4 -
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
3/8- REST
3/9- 4.2
3/10- 24.8
3/11- 11.4
3/12- REST
3/13- 9.3
3/14- 6.7
3/15- REST
3/16- 4.4
Total: 106.4
Today's notes: 45min easy trail run. It was prtty darn flat, so I was able to run sub-11 for all of it. Not too annoyed with it though, with b2b 3 hour runs this week and leading up to my real, long run next week, I'm OK with a little recovery.
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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@ddmom0811 I wear a RoadID with my name and year of birth, emergency contact and phone number, indicator that I have Type 1 Diabetes, and a code for my RoadID record. That code allows them to go in and see what I've entered for health information, medications, insurance information, and a scanned copy of my living will and medical power of attorney.4
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Imidwesterner85 wrote: »@ddmom0811 I wear a RoadID with my name and year of birth, emergency contact and phone number, indicator that I have Type 1 Diabetes, and a code for my RoadID record. That code allows them to go in and see what I've entered for health information, medications, insurance information, and a scanned copy of my living will and medical power of attorney.
As I've said before, I'm pretty minimalist when it comes to carrying stuff when I'm running (usually just my keys). But I always wear my Road ID.
https://www.roadid.com/4 -
1/3-13.1
2/3-rest
3/3-3.2
4/3-3.5
5/3-5.5
6/3-14.0
7/3-rest
8/3-4.2
9/3-strength
10/3-6.0
11/3-3.7
12/3-3.8
13/3-16.0
14/3-rest
15/3-strength
16/3-3.9
Total so far......77.3/150 Miles4 -
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
3/7-6 miles easy (1.9 with Stella, 4.1 solo)
3/8-P90X3 Total Synergistics
3/9-12 miles
3/10-12 miles
3/11-10 miles
3/12_Rest day (very much needed!)
3/13-8.2 miles (including 1.5 with Stella)+ Stretching
3/14- Strength Training + 32 minutes stationary bike
3/15-6 miles
3/16- Strength Training + 30 minutes Elliptical
Miles: 95.1/150
Yoga/stretch: 4/12
Strength/P90X3: 3/6
Bonus cross training: 3 sessions
My run yesterday was pretty awesome. Great weather, new gear and one of my favorite courses...what's not to love? Also took the pup for a long walk when I got home. It was nice out and the neighborhood was busy. She loves people, so she was excited. Most of our walks have been pretty lonely lately.
I hit the gym early this morning for a session with my trainer then a half hour on the elliptical. The strength training session was good. She really pushed me on back and triceps. The elliptical was, well, the elliptical. Although I am beginning to accept the necessary evil that is cross training. At least it's done. I am hoping to get some yoga in this evening.
We have a 5K in the morning. "We" being me and my husband. It's local and one of our favorite events. I hardly ever run it hard though. I likely will just run with him tomorrow at a slower than easy pace because I also have a 15K on Sunday that I plan to run at a reasonably fast, although probably not all out, pace. And the weather forecast for tomorrow morning is sleet and freezing rain, so who wants to race hard in that? On the other hand, the quicker I get done, the quicker I can get under the tent and enjoy the post race celebration, so who knows...
Hope everyone has a great weekend. Good luck to everyone that is racing!!7 -
Ran 2.5 miles this morning, 12 min/mile pace. Pretty good!
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zerlinna87 wrote: »Ran 2.5 miles this morning, 12 min/mile pace. Pretty good!
Awesome! Nice running.2 -
I'm an Otterbox girl myself. Cross training today, which means Les Mills which means no lifting up my arms the rest of the day. Pretty stoked tonight, heading out to buy a hydration vest. Since deciding to up from 10k to 25k, I think that would be wisest and I will not have to worry about my handheld on trail. The race is quite technical (lots of rocks and ledges and roots and bumps) and about 2000' elevation gain. I'm increasing long runs from 6-8 miles on trail to 9-12 miles on trail, and possible 13 miles if I can get that in the next 5 weeks. I'm SUPER DUPER EXCITED YOU GUYS!!! Gonna have to dial in my hydration/fueling plan as I know I will need more than what I had in the tank for my road HM in December. SO glad that I know that and going to practice eating food on my run this weekend to see if that works for me.
Does anyone use tailwind? I was planning on water in my hydration bladder, electrolyte drink (nuun) in my handheld (which will be in my vest pocket), but I got sucked in to the dark web of trail running last night and now I'm worried that I'm doing it wrong. Talk me off the ledge please (or at least educate me).4 -
I'm doing an online course from the University of Kent called, "The Science of Endurance Training and Performance".
In Week 3, we look at the "Psychological determinants of endurance performance" and we have an exercise where we look at critical situations we might come across. We then create a plan for each situation so we know what to do when we face that situation. Thought you might appreciate their list.
This is my list:
My goal this year is to do a 50 km run. I have been training for this since Jan. In the next month I will do my final long run/s and start to taper.
On my long run/s:- If I start to feel tired then I will look at my form and breathing and adjust them to feel more comfortable.
- If my shoulders get sore I will rotate my arms to ease the ache.
- If I get breathless, I will run at a pace that feels like I can run forever.
- If I think negative thoughts, then I will visualise completing my goal and remember my friend Aga's comment about my determination.
- If I'm staring at the ground, then I will look up to try and find a nice photo opportunity.
- If I start wanting to stop early, then I will focus on completing a mini-goal / route section so I feel hopeful.
- If I worry about my time or pace, I will remember my year's goal is just completion of the 50 km run, so I don't need to worry.
During fast / interval sessions, I will "Embrace the suck", and remember that this is how performance is improved so I try my best.
Holy *kitten* that's good.1 -
Hoping I can get back to it this weekend once I feel a little better from this stupid cold I picked up this week...
Also, Mother Nature needs to make up her mind and pick a bloody season to stick to OR just give me spring already. 
1/3: 1.96kms (walk at lunch)
2/3: Nothing besides 10K+ steps
3/3: REST
4/3: 4.95kms (C25K: Wk1 Day1), felt great to get back out there despite the cold + 30 mins yoga stretches
5/3: 4.52kms (brisk walk)
6/3: 30 mins yoga stretches
7/3: 5.03kms (brisk walk with a little running on a flat surface)
8/3: 10K+ steps + 8 mins of circuit training (tried a new app, Lose Weight in 30 Days)
9/3: 10K+ steps
10/3: REST (recovering from shenanigans)
11/3: REST (recovering from shenanigans)
12/3: 10K+ steps + 8 mins of circuit training
13/3: 8 mins of circuit training + 10K+ steps
14/3: 8 mins of circuit training + 10K+ steps
15/3: REST (sick, boo colds)
16/3: REST (sick, boo colds)
TOTAL : 16.46 / 50 kms goal
Races:
19/4-30/4: Zombies Run! App 2018 Spring Virtual Run
22/9: “Coureurs des Bois” Obstacle Course Challenge (not signed up yet)
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