March 2018 Running Challenge
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@PastorVincent you need to PR your next Half marathon in Virginia Beach! It’s super flat!0
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Has anyone run the Wineglass Marathon in the Finger Lakes? That will be my first marathon, and I’m just curious for some feedback as I’m training.0
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@PastorVincent you need to PR your next Half marathon in Virginia Beach! It’s super flat!
My sights right now are on PR at the Full Marathon in May. The half attempt should me I have some work to do yet. Hopefully weather will be nicer, come May too...1 -
PastorVincent wrote: »@PastorVincent you need to PR your next Half marathon in Virginia Beach! It’s super flat!
My sights right now are on PR at the Full Marathon in May. The half attempt should me I have some work to do yet. Hopefully weather will be nicer, come May too...
you should have nicer weather, more training, and, I'm guessing a better course for it. You got it. Relax and run with confidence.2 -
March goal: March
3/1 3.41
3/2 3.68
3/3 3.12
3/4 rest
3/5 6.50
3/6 3.23
3/7 5.56
3/8 rest
3/9 3.41
3/10 4.01
3/11 rest
3/12 3.12
3/13 4.00
3/14 We took the living room and moved it downstairs to the dining room, moved the dining room to the library...
3/15 and moved the library into the bedroom, which we moved upstairs into the former living room....heavy lifting....cleaning.....scrubbing.....furniture moving...
3/16 3.00
3/17 2.09
3/18 3.09 Had a great run at the BIIM today, (and apparently ran great tangents!)....one of my best in a long time, but a bunch of women must have aged up, as I was 7th of 15 in my age group (I often place in this race as there are usually few grannies running!)
Total 48.22
Ticker is my goal for 2018 and progress to date:
Upcoming races:
Big Island International Marathon (only doing the 5k) 3/18/18
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Wow, it’s cold and snowy out there! Congratulations to everyone on surviving tough races this weekend @sarahthes @PastorVincent @polskagirl01 (back to back PW and PR is impressive!)
March goal: 60 miles
3/1/2018 5 mi
3/2/2018 rest
3/3/2018 6 mi
3/4/2018 snowboarding w/kids
3/5/2018 xtrain rowing machine
3/6/2018 3.1 mi
3/7/2018 rest
3/8/2018 3.1 mi
3/9/2018 3 mi
3/10/2018 biked 11 mi w/my dad and kids
3/11/2018 7 mi
3/12/2018 bike commute day 1 (9 mi)
3/13/2018 2.4 mi
3/14/2018 3.1 mi + bike commute
3/15/2018 rest
3/16/2018 3.1 mi + bike commute
3/17/2018 rest
3/18/2018 8 mi
March total: 43.8 mi
Upcoming races:
4/29/2018 5K Top Pot Donut Dash
7/8/2018 See Jane Run! HM?
8/12/2018 Lake Union 10K
I got my 8 miles in today, with my new hydration belt, which worked well. I had a few sips on the run, but where I was really happy with it was during my cool down still down on the bike trail, being hydrated made the mile steep uphill back home much more pleasant. I’m pretty beat now, though—the biking miles this week definitely added to my overall energy output, so tomorrow I’m thinking I’ll stick to the biking only again. Plus I got a new pull up bar yesterday, and we’re all having fun with that, so I’ll add some work towards pull ups too. I think I’m on track to goal, but I have some busy work travel right at the end of the month, so I need to get all the miles in early enough so any hotel treadmill work I can do will be gravy (unless there’s good, easy running to be had in downtown San Francisco!)4 -
marisap2010 wrote: »Has anyone run the Wineglass Marathon in the Finger Lakes? That will be my first marathon, and I’m just curious for some feedback as I’m training.
@marisap2010 I ran the Wineglass Half last year and know several people who have run the full. It's a nice race, very well organized. Pretty flat with a bit of rolling hills. It's point to point, so you have to bus on one end or the other, but it was easy enough I thought. I stayed on the Bath end, but would want to stay on the Corning side if possible next time (and definitely NOT in the super cheap hotel I stayed at). It's still under consideration for me for my first full this year, but I'd like to do a little later fall race. If you have any particular questions let me know.
Congrats again to all the racers, lots of tough people getting it done this weekend!0 -
katharmonic wrote: »marisap2010 wrote: »Has anyone run the Wineglass Marathon in the Finger Lakes? That will be my first marathon, and I’m just curious for some feedback as I’m training.
@marisap2010 I ran the Wineglass Half last year and know several people who have run the full. It's a nice race, very well organized. Pretty flat with a bit of rolling hills. It's point to point, so you have to bus on one end or the other, but it was easy enough I thought. I stayed on the Bath end, but would want to stay on the Corning side if possible next time (and definitely NOT in the super cheap hotel I stayed at). It's still under consideration for me for my first full this year, but I'd like to do a little later fall race. If you have any particular questions let me know.
Congrats again to all the racers, lots of tough people getting it done this weekend!
Thanks for the info! My husband’s family lives in the area, which is one reason why I chose this race. I am just excited and nervous about it all!
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Skipped m run today to catch up on the weightlifting sessions I missed this weekend.
Glutes, Bis & Tris, and Abs. Tomorrow should be a workout day but I'm taking it as a rest because I have an 8 am appointment, 10:30 coffee, 1:30 lunch, dinner & hockey game. I never do anything on my day off but somehow everything fell on this Monday. Oi.2 -
I have some new runner questions if anyone is able to cast her mind back to when she was new to running. Or he. You know what I mean.
1) I wanted to stretch before and after running so I just typed “running stretch” in YouTube and followed the first 2 videos I saw. One was a “pre-run” and the other was post. All of the recommended stretches were for legs, and I did them all. Then I thought, Am I weird if my core is a little tired after running? How do I stretch my core? Does this mean I’m running wrong? Can someone recommend a resource for post run stretching? Kind of embarrassed to be asking this.
2) Sometimes I do 2 treadmill sessions on consecutive days in c25k. I know I’m not supposed to based on the podcast I’m listening to, but I don’t feel sore or tired the next day and it’s when I have time. I don’t run, more like jog at 5.something mph. How bad is it for me not to take a day off in between as a new runner? Nothing bad has happened to me so far but “so far” is just a few weeks.
3) This is not a question but I’m thinking of signing up for a 5k on fivefiftyfifty.com. I guess this organization runs 50 5Ks in 50 states in as many days to raise awareness about mental illness. I thought I’d put it out there since anxiety disorders came up here the other day. I don’t know if I’ll sign up for the one in my state yet. 3 miles still seems pretty far to me.4 -
I have some new runner questions if anyone is able to cast her mind back to when she was new to running. Or he. You know what I mean.
I am a pretty new runner myself but here is what I've learned...1) I wanted to stretch before and after running so I just typed “running stretch” in YouTube and followed the first 2 videos I saw. One was a “pre-run” and the other was post. All of the recommended stretches were for legs, and I did them all. Then I thought, Am I weird if my core is a little tired after running? How do I stretch my core? Does this mean I’m running wrong? Can someone recommend a resource for post run stretching? Kind of embarrassed to be asking this.
Yoga with Adriene has some good running stretch videos. I've done one or two of them. If you're not having pain your form is probably okay, or as okay as it can be for a new runner2) Sometimes I do 2 treadmill sessions on consecutive days in c25k. I know I’m not supposed to based on the podcast I’m listening to, but I don’t feel sore or tired the next day and it’s when I have time. I don’t run, more like jog at 5.something mph. How bad is it for me not to take a day off in between as a new runner? Nothing bad has happened to me so far but “so far” is just a few weeks.
As a new runner, it is really easy to overdo it and not realize it. Often your cardio fitness improves before your legs & feet do. Run back to back days with caution. I did it a couple of times during C25K myself when life conspired to have me miss a session and didn't have problems either, but I didn't do that every week nor multiple weeks in a row.3) This is not a question but I’m thinking of signing up for a 5k on fivefiftyfifty.com. I guess this organization runs 50 5Ks in 50 states in as many days to raise awareness about mental illness. I thought I’d put it out there since anxiety disorders came up here the other day. I don’t know if I’ll sign up for the one in my state yet. 3 miles still seems pretty far to me.
Signing up for a race sounds awesome! I ran my first 5K about 2 weeks after finishing C25K. I walked a fair bit of it but I still had a blast and was super stoked to finish as fast as I did (I was estimating 42 minutes ahead of time and finished in 38 and change). The race was the first time I finished 5K! Races are goals and a good way to keep yourself invested and committed. I use them to fight my natural tendency for laziness. I'm sure I would have stopped running months ago otherwise.4 -
I have some new runner questions if anyone is able to cast her mind back to when she was new to running. Or he. You know what I mean.
1) I wanted to stretch before and after running so I just typed “running stretch” in YouTube and followed the first 2 videos I saw. One was a “pre-run” and the other was post. All of the recommended stretches were for legs, and I did them all. Then I thought, Am I weird if my core is a little tired after running? How do I stretch my core? Does this mean I’m running wrong? Can someone recommend a resource for post run stretching? Kind of embarrassed to be asking this.
2) Sometimes I do 2 treadmill sessions on consecutive days in c25k. I know I’m not supposed to based on the podcast I’m listening to, but I don’t feel sore or tired the next day and it’s when I have time. I don’t run, more like jog at 5.something mph. How bad is it for me not to take a day off in between as a new runner? Nothing bad has happened to me so far but “so far” is just a few weeks.
3) This is not a question but I’m thinking of signing up for a 5k on fivefiftyfifty.com. I guess this organization runs 50 5Ks in 50 states in as many days to raise awareness about mental illness. I thought I’d put it out there since anxiety disorders came up here the other day. I don’t know if I’ll sign up for the one in my state yet. 3 miles still seems pretty far to me.
My warmup before running has always been just walking. But dynamic stretching before is usually recommended (hops, leg swings etc - runners world usually has a lot of info here). I have always done well with just a quarter mile walk. Running is kind of trial and error and finding what works for you.
As for after, I LOVE the runners world recovery yoga routine. It's about 20 minutes and I always try to do it after my long runs (shorter runs I usually just walk and do like 10 minutes of stretching - full body stuff but usually pulled from dance class or the runners world video - depends on what I feel I need).
Here's the link to the runners world yoga: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-world-yoga-center/class-4-recovery-yoga
I hope that gives you some ideas! I will have to look up the 50 state thing. Sounds interesting.
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Oh, I missed the second question! Rest days are important! If you find a schedule that works for you with two days in a row, I think you are ok, as long as you take as many rest days as are in the plan. I've never done C25K but if they have you doing 3 days of running and 4 days of rest, just adjust your schedule to have all active and rest days included.
I've never been able to do anything as it's scheduled. We all have *kitten* going on and need to arrange our schedules accordingly.
There is a difference between sore and hurt. Sore, meh, you can run again. Hurt or pain? Take a break. And always go slower than you think because going fast can *kitten* you up and cause problems.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
3/18: 11.3 miles
62.7/96 miles completed
Today's long run was another distance PR. 11.3 miles. It was a good run, but it was pretty tough. The last 4 miles were pretty hard. I think I did ok though so I stopped by the bakery on my way home and got donuts.
There were lots of good races this weekend! Congrats to all who raced!
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Congrats to all that had races this weekend!
Finished the day with 7 miles. Had fun at the 5K this morning. Finished 9th in my age group and got a PR. I had planned to get behind the competing runners but made the mistake of starting at the back so the first half mile was alot of bobbing and weaving. I swear the people who just randomly stop or start walking without paying attention (especailly when its crowded) to whose behind them are the same people who cant drive worth a damn. lol. Around mile 2 i caught up to a older fellow and his wife when a bunch of kids ran past us and he said slow and steady wins the race. He then asked me if i knew the story of The Turtle and The Hare as more kids ran past us and i replied, We might be turtles but well still have more energy when we cross that line and were still moving faster than that person rolling over in bed. lol.
Overall had an awesome race. Finished over 1 minute faster than my first 5k and super pumped for next weekends race.11 -
March Running Update
Week 1: 12
Week 2: 53.7
Week 3: 40.9
total: 106.6
Lighter week due to work, travel, travel delays, and extra rest. Seems I have a case of Plantar Fasci-fu-itus (spelling error on purpose) in my left foot since last weekends runs. Minimized workouts to easy runs and using athletic tape, different lace technique to lock heel, stretches and PF sock - all seem to help. Will see if I can control and/or minimize impact without having to reduce training all that much.5 -
So I’m continuing nicely with my gentle 3 runs a week marathon training plan. I’ve compared it to a 4 day plan, and it actually has MORE time on feet, with more walking at this stage. I may add some more running if I feel like it, but that will be on a day-to-day feel. Right now I’m enjoying NOT getting up every morning and the extra sleep I have is making me feel good.
Sunday’s run/Walk turned out to be about 5 1/2 miles. It had been snowing but the paths were mostly just mud. There weren’t very many people out, but I got a little worried about bears in urban Britain....
It was one of those runs that just FELT good. It was easy, relaxed, and made me feel great.
Happy run-day everyone.12 -
0318-21.1k Total-46.7k Goal-80k
Finally got on a chance to post about my race yesterday!
Let's just start by saying it was not the best HM I've ever had. I've been working for three weeks straight, functioning on very little sleep, and was so not ready for this. That said, still did it, and still had fun.
It was raining as we waited before the race, so wet shoes and socks, puddles everywhere. Yuck.
The first 6k or so were awful. My breathing was all out of whack and I was wondering if the lack of sleep really hit this hard. From 7k-12k we were running inside a scenic/historical park area, and the hills were short but steep. Fair share of walking here. By the halfway mark I was tired but felt much better, if that makes any sense.
By 13k I had abandoned all semblance of a pace. Goofed around with photographers, thanked volunteers, highfived little kids, chatted with one guy who had somehow lost his running shorts and was running with a bath towel around his waist. All of a sudden, I was having FUN! And my pace didn't really suffer as much as I'd thought.
Between blisters and general lack of fitness it was a pretty long grind to the finish. But I'm sitting here a day later still grinning about the experience. The takeaway: train harder!
Me and the guys chilling out before the start
According to race stats, there were some 20,000 people between me and the start line (and another 10,000 behind me)
New medal for the collection
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By 13k I had abandoned all semblance of a pace. Goofed around with photographers, thanked volunteers, highfived little kids, chatted with one guy who had somehow lost his running shorts and was running with a bath towel around his waist.
Congrats on your race, but, seriously, how did you not get this guy's story?
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I have some new runner questions if anyone is able to cast her mind back to when she was new to running. Or he. You know what I mean.
1) I wanted to stretch before and after running so I just typed “running stretch” in YouTube and followed the first 2 videos I saw. One was a “pre-run” and the other was post. All of the recommended stretches were for legs, and I did them all. Then I thought, Am I weird if my core is a little tired after running? How do I stretch my core? Does this mean I’m running wrong? Can someone recommend a resource for post run stretching? Kind of embarrassed to be asking this.
Personally? I have not stretched before a run since I left High School track. Static stretching like they teach in High School (or used to at least) is bad in general. Dynamic stretches are considered better, but I personally do not bother. If I have an hour to run, I spend it running. I do not do warm ups of any kind for training. I do walk for a bit for cool down, but no stretching there either. I do warm up before shorter races (5k, 10k, and the like) that I want to perform my best for, but I do that by running not by stretches.
YMMV, IME, and all that.2) Sometimes I do 2 treadmill sessions on consecutive days in c25k. I know I’m not supposed to based on the podcast I’m listening to, but I don’t feel sore or tired the next day and it’s when I have time. I don’t run, more like jog at 5.something mph. How bad is it for me not to take a day off in between as a new runner? Nothing bad has happened to me so far but “so far” is just a few weeks.
Everyone is different here, but it is easy to over train. Make sure you are getting rest days in each week. Running 2 days back to back is not necessarily bad. Pay attention to your body, and watch for signs of over training.3) This is not a question but I’m thinking of signing up for a 5k on fivefiftyfifty.com. I guess this organization runs 50 5Ks in 50 states in as many days to raise awareness about mental illness. I thought I’d put it out there since anxiety disorders came up here the other day. I don’t know if I’ll sign up for the one in my state yet. 3 miles still seems pretty far to me.
I do not know anything about the event you are speaking of, but in general: If you are new to 5k's you should make an effort to start with ones that are well organized locally. You do not want your first few race experiences to be bad ones just because they were poorly run. That can easily sap your will to run while well organized events can be fun, uplifting and encouraging.
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