March 2018 Running Challenge
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@7lenny7 yeah, I'm hoping that Zumbro doesn't follow the pattern I've had. Looking at probably a 7-8 hour race, if all goes well..... big assumption there..... LONG range forecast has a high of 55 with periods of rain on the Friday and an overnight low of 33.... Saturday is supposed to be sunny and high of 51... of course, it's all voodoo for the next 2 weeks.0
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@7lenny7 I adore REI and I'm just deciding now between the 6 or 1.5. Gonna try them on tonight and make my choice! That's exactly what I'm looking for in being on trail--it's a stronger sense of being part of something bigger than ourselves and finding my people.1
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@fitoverfortymom and @7lenny7 - Good to know that I am not the only one that gets caught up in the adrenaline rush of races, even if I don't really want to. As you both said, it's probably about finding a balance. @fitoverfortymom - I can't wait to hear all about your trail race and @7lenny7 -I always love hearing about your trail runs, especially the night runs with Kody. I wish Stella was a more patient runner. Maybe she needs to be introduce to a little zen trail running too!1
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@juliet3455 Third Winter almost makes me want to move back to BC.
Plus once the road bans are on work gets deader than a doornail.
What are road bans? People can't drive on the roads?
Basically during spring thaw heavy trucks are banned from the gravel/dirt road system to keep them from getting torn up (because they will get churned to mud).
A lot (but not all) of our work comes in from those remote sites so things get pretty slow.
@Teresa502 To add to @sarathes - to save the roads from damage the Transportation department will impose a maximum load weight restriction on transportation trucks. 50 to 75% depending on the road. So if your truck could haul 200,000 lbs/kgs during normal conditions you would be restricted to 100,000.
If a load must get through companies will then add extra wheels to the truck/trailer combination to spread the weight out over more tires. An example image below where they have 3 extra load carrying axles at the front on a removal-able pony and a tri-axle trailer with a 2 axle jeep trailer added onto the back end. With 5 extra axles and so many extra tires they are real nasty to drive, need lots of room to turn because of the length and extra pivot point.
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MNLittleFinn wrote: »@7lenny7 yeah, I'm hoping that Zumbro doesn't follow the pattern I've had. Looking at probably a 7-8 hour race, if all goes well..... big assumption there..... LONG range forecast has a high of 55 with periods of rain on the Friday and an overnight low of 33.... Saturday is supposed to be sunny and high of 51... of course, it's all voodoo for the next 2 weeks.
I know it's hard not to look at the long range forecast, but anything more than a week out is nothing but a wild *kitten* guess. there's no way they can accurately forecast conditions 3 weeks out. Any site which even publishes daily forecasts that far out loses credibility with me. I won't bother looking at the Zumbro forecast until the Sunday prior, and won't have faith in it until 2 days before.
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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
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
3/17-3.1 miles- Shamrock Shuffle 5K
3/18-9.4 miles- Heart Mini 15K
3/19- Rest Day
3/20-6.5 miles
3/21-2.1 miles with Stella + P90X3 Dynamix
3/22-6 miles
Miles: 122.2/150
Yoga/stretch: 4/12
Strength/P90X3: 4/6
Bonus cross training: 3 sessions
Nothing overly exciting to report about last evening's run. Typical route, nice weather, easy pace. Overall an enjoyable but uneventful run. I did wear my new Asic's Nimbus shoes. They felt a little tight in the toe box and my feet were kind of tingly for most of my run. Maybe I will try a different lacing pattern next time. I hope they work out. I really don't want another pair of shoes I don't like. I have this problem with returning things that I need to get over. If you saw my closet full of shoes you would understand.
Lats night in the middle of the night I woke up to go to the bathroom. I must have been still half asleep because when I stepped out of bed, somehow I landed with my toes curled under and I toppled over onto my butt. Today my foot is very sore as a result. I hope it doesn't give me issues on my 10 mile run tonight.
We are supposed to get a heavy snow storm starting tomorrow morning. Just in time for our 8AM group run. At least I will have company to share in the misery. Two months ago I may have been excited by this news, but the daffodils are now up and I am over it.3 -
MNLittleFinn wrote: »@7lenny7 yeah, I'm hoping that Zumbro doesn't follow the pattern I've had. Looking at probably a 7-8 hour race, if all goes well..... big assumption there..... LONG range forecast has a high of 55 with periods of rain on the Friday and an overnight low of 33.... Saturday is supposed to be sunny and high of 51... of course, it's all voodoo for the next 2 weeks.
I know it's hard not to look at the long range forecast, but anything more than a week out is nothing but a wild *kitten* guess. there's no way they can accurately forecast conditions 3 weeks out. Any site which even publishes daily forecasts that far out loses credibility with me. I won't bother looking at the Zumbro forecast until the Sunday prior, and won't have faith in it until 2 days before.
The only reason I ever check the forecast the weekend before a race is that I can usually feel pretty confident that WON'T be the actual weather on race day.1 -
lporter229 wrote: »@alphahowls- Kudos to you. I love that philosophy. Please don't ever lose sight of it. As you may have noticed if you have read my recent posts, I am currently struggling with the dilemma of forgetting about speed in order to embrace the joy of running.
My story is kind of ironic actually because what you wrote above used to be me. For years and years I ran just to run and because I enjoyed it. I did not care about speed and I rarely ever ran in organized races. Somewhere along the way I ran a few races and then a friend of mine convinced me to run a marathon with her. After all of that training, I naturally got faster and the next time I ran a race I realized that, by virtue of getting older and being a long time runner, I was actually competitive in my age group.
Well, let me tell you, that adrenaline rush of giving it all you've got and finishing at the top of the pack is kind of addictive. So much so that I find it hard to not run all out in races, even if that is not what I had planned. But the truth is, I know that this is not what is best for me and that it actually hurts me as a runner. My goal is to be able to run, not win races or anything, just run, as long as I am able to walk. In order to do this, I know that I need to adapt that philosophy that I once had, your philosophy. I just need to run for the joy of running.
I am looking forward to doing more trail running because I know that trail running embodies everything I love about running, the serenity and peace it brings, along with the sense of community rather than competition. I really wish that running trails was as convenient as running on the roads, because that is what is holding me back. My commitment to myself this summer is not to let that hold me back. I just need to make it happen then same way I make a run happen when it doesn't fit neatly into my schedule.
Sorry for the rambles here. If you haven't noticed, I have been going through a bit of soul searching lately...
Hah! This could be me. I started running in my late 30s. Wasn't particularly fast, but enjoyed it. Enjoyed it enough to keep doing it and even enter a few races. By then I was in my 40s and the 40-49 age-group is very competitive so I was never in danger of placing. Then I started training for a handful of half marathons and found I was getting faster. Next thing I knew, I was in my 50s and suddenly started placing in my races. It's a great feeling, but I'm also concerned I'm getting away from that whole running for the fun of it thing. I'm hoping the parkrun which has been set up near my home is going to help me get back to that.4 -
MNLittleFinn wrote: »@7lenny7 yeah, I'm hoping that Zumbro doesn't follow the pattern I've had. Looking at probably a 7-8 hour race, if all goes well..... big assumption there..... LONG range forecast has a high of 55 with periods of rain on the Friday and an overnight low of 33.... Saturday is supposed to be sunny and high of 51... of course, it's all voodoo for the next 2 weeks.
I know it's hard not to look at the long range forecast, but anything more than a week out is nothing but a wild *kitten* guess. there's no way they can accurately forecast conditions 3 weeks out. Any site which even publishes daily forecasts that far out loses credibility with me. I won't bother looking at the Zumbro forecast until the Sunday prior, and won't have faith in it until 2 days before.
I do for fun, I actually really don't care about weather for races, I'll go out there and finish it no matter what. It's all voodoo really, too many factors for real accuracy, even in short time frames. Considering the number of time's the forecast has been wrong even within a 24 hour period, I don't believe anything unless I observe it.
On a side note, one meta-analysis I looked at, actually gives accuweather a high accuracy rating, and they are the ones who publish out more than 2 weeks.... it's all computer simulations anyway, based on historical data and current conditions.0 -
With my last few days at the old job before starting the new one after Easter, it's been crazy for me. Didn't help that I got sick either. Still sporting the sexy lounge singer voice.
I'm hoping to get back on track tomorrow. Probably won't make my goal this month, but with the new routine with the new job next month, I have a feeling I'll have more time to focus on exercise again.
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)
16/3: REST (sick)
17/3: REST (sick)
18/3: REST (sick)
19/3: REST (sick, bad cold but finally feeling human again)
20/3: 7.5K+ steps
21/3: 9.2K steps
22/3: 7K+ steps
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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juliet3455 wrote: »@juliet3455 Third Winter almost makes me want to move back to BC.
Plus once the road bans are on work gets deader than a doornail.
What are road bans? People can't drive on the roads?
Basically during spring thaw heavy trucks are banned from the gravel/dirt road system to keep them from getting torn up (because they will get churned to mud).
A lot (but not all) of our work comes in from those remote sites so things get pretty slow.
@Teresa502 To add to @sarathes - to save the roads from damage the Transportation department will impose a maximum load weight restriction on transportation trucks. 50 to 75% depending on the road. So if your truck could haul 200,000 lbs/kgs during normal conditions you would be restricted to 100,000.
If a load must get through companies will then add extra wheels to the truck/trailer combination to spread the weight out over more tires. An example image below where they have 3 extra load carrying axles at the front on a removal-able pony and a tri-axle trailer with a 2 axle jeep trailer added onto the back end. With 5 extra axles and so many extra tires they are real nasty to drive, need lots of room to turn because of the length and extra pivot point.
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RespectTheKitty wrote: »I have been unable to run since starting yet another new medication about a month ago. Side effects of this medication include back and leg pain, and I have been experiencing both, as well as really bad pain in both hips. I feel stiff and sore all the time.
It's easier to fight through the pain when I'm walking, so I've been doing a lot of that. I'm looking into getting a bicycle for the warmer months, assuming I'm going to be staying on this drug. I have an appointment with my doctor this weekend where I plan to discuss my issues. We'll see what happens. In the meantime, it really stinks not being able to run like I want to. Not to mention all the weight I've gained in the last month. It's super depressing, the exact opposite of what this stupid drug is supposed to be doing for me.
I'm beginning to think there's not a medication out there that will work for me. I've tried seemingly everything in the past 20 years. Yet another thing to discuss with the doctor.
In the meantime, I cry every time I see someone running. I want to, so badly, but I just can't.
Aw, hon, I feel for you. I hope you get this worked out. It definitely does not sound like that is the right medication for you though. Nothing should make you feel worse than you already do.1 -
Light week this week as I've been resting my sore foot hoping that it is ready for the 50K on Saturday. Current forecast is an inch of rain and windchills in the mid 20s. Maybe not quite as epic as some of your races, but epic enough for me! Hopefully snow won't keep me from getting to the race location!
Mar 1 P90X class
Mar 2 Water walking
Mar 3 Ran 6.8 mi (Spring Fling 10K + warm up)
Mar 4 Ran 13.9 mi hilly partial preview of 50K course
Mar 5 Water walking
Mar 6 Ran 6 mi + Circuit strength + PT + foam rolling
Mar 7 Took a rest day!
Mar 8 Ran 2.6 mi + PT
Mar 9 Water walking
Mar 10 Ran 6.2 mi (hilly)
Mar 11 Ran 13.3 mi (hilly)
Mar 12 Water walking
Mar 13 Ran 3.5 mi
Mar 14 Ran 8.3 mi on race course (hilly)
Mar 15 Ran 4 mi + PT
Mar 16 Water walking
Mar 17 Ran 10 mi
Mar 18 Water walking + foam rolling
Mar 19 Ran 3.2 mi + water walking + stretching and rolling
Mar 20 Ran 4.2 mi + stretching and rolling
Mar 21 Yoga
Mar 22 PT (ouch)
Mar 23 Stretching + rolling in anticipation of race
Mar goal: 120 mi
Done: 82.0 mi
To go: 38.0 mi
Finished races:
Winter Night Trail Half Marathon Jan 20 2:21 4th in my age group!
Spring Fling 10K Mar 3. 48:12 2nd in my age group!
Upcoming races:
OPSF 50/50 50K Mar 24
Bound the Mound Half Marathon (trail) Apr 8 (rescheduled because of flooding)
2018 Spring Plan:
DINO Eagle Creek 15K Apr 7
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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BruinsGal_91 wrote: »lporter229 wrote: »@alphahowls- Kudos to you. I love that philosophy. Please don't ever lose sight of it. As you may have noticed if you have read my recent posts, I am currently struggling with the dilemma of forgetting about speed in order to embrace the joy of running.
My story is kind of ironic actually because what you wrote above used to be me. For years and years I ran just to run and because I enjoyed it. I did not care about speed and I rarely ever ran in organized races. Somewhere along the way I ran a few races and then a friend of mine convinced me to run a marathon with her. After all of that training, I naturally got faster and the next time I ran a race I realized that, by virtue of getting older and being a long time runner, I was actually competitive in my age group.
Well, let me tell you, that adrenaline rush of giving it all you've got and finishing at the top of the pack is kind of addictive. So much so that I find it hard to not run all out in races, even if that is not what I had planned. But the truth is, I know that this is not what is best for me and that it actually hurts me as a runner. My goal is to be able to run, not win races or anything, just run, as long as I am able to walk. In order to do this, I know that I need to adapt that philosophy that I once had, your philosophy. I just need to run for the joy of running.
I am looking forward to doing more trail running because I know that trail running embodies everything I love about running, the serenity and peace it brings, along with the sense of community rather than competition. I really wish that running trails was as convenient as running on the roads, because that is what is holding me back. My commitment to myself this summer is not to let that hold me back. I just need to make it happen then same way I make a run happen when it doesn't fit neatly into my schedule.
Sorry for the rambles here. If you haven't noticed, I have been going through a bit of soul searching lately...
Hah! This could be me. I started running in my late 30s. Wasn't particularly fast, but enjoyed it. Enjoyed it enough to keep doing it and even enter a few races. By then I was in my 40s and the 40-49 age-group is very competitive so I was never in danger of placing. Then I started training for a handful of half marathons and found I was getting faster. Next thing I knew, I was in my 50s and suddenly started placing in my races. It's a great feeling, but I'm also concerned I'm getting away from that whole running for the fun of it thing. I'm hoping the parkrun which has been set up near my home is going to help me get back to that.
See, I am very competitive - I was a high level jumper rider when I was younger. For me, competing IS the fun part. But I am not very fast so I had resigned myself to competing against my own PRs thinking that even an age group placing was hopelessly out of my each. But now, unexpectedly, I checked my 5k time yesterday against the finish of last year's St Jude Marathon Weekend 5k in the age group I'm about to enter (turning 50), and find if I did that speed last year I would have been second. So now it's on. Especially since I know I've got more in me, assuming I can avoid injury and continue to improve my conditioning.
I had a very good trainer when I was riding - the sort of person who will matter of factly help you up off your rear when you just completely blew an expensive out of state competition and say, "Well, that was a learning experience." I plan to keep her in mind as I try to become more competitive as a runner. And in the case of running, it's all not just a learning experience but a health building experience and a pleasure to be in the out of doors and for some people a social experience. In my case it's an "I ate a whole stack of fries with ketchup and my blood glucose never topped 100" experience. The benefits go on and on! But I am still really hoping some day to be competitive in my age group.4 -
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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
3/8 = Vinyasa yoga class & 6 miles
3/9 = 14 miles
3/10 = rest day
3/11 = 7 miles - walk/run intervals with the running group
3/12 = Strength training at the gym
3/13 = 6 miles
3/14 = 8 miles
3/15 = sick/rest day
3/16 = sick/rest day
3/17 = sick/rest day
3/18 = 8.5 miles
3/19 = 6 miles
3/20 = 8.5 miles
3/21 = rest day
3/22 = 6 miles
3/23 = 14 miles
Hello crazy runners! I have been running but not checking in here. I have been really struggling with my energy level, illness, allergies and motivation these past 2 months. I finally dragged myself to the doctor and found out what was wrong. My vitamin B12 levels are low causing a type of anemia. No wonder I was tired and getting sick all the time! The doctor told me it could take up to 3 months of supplementation to feel better but I can already feel the improvement after 2 weeks. Thank goodness - I was starting to hate running because every one was becoming a miserable struggle.
In other news - I officially registered for the Miami marathon in January...and the 5K the day before - You know, for a warm up run
@7lenny7 & @lporter229 Thanks for the article! I will try to loosen the laces. I am also thinking about switching my shoes. I have been wearing New Balance forever because I like the wide toe box. Someone told me that Brooks Ghost 9s have a wider toe box as well. My current shoes are almost done so I am making a running store visit next weekend.
March Goal Miles = 150 / 112 Miles Completed
Upcoming Races:
4/7/18 = Outlaw Half Marathon
4/22/18 = Red Poppy 5K
10/28/18 = Austin Haunted Half
1/26/19 = Miami Tropical 5K
1/27/19 = Miami Marathon10 -
So I did a crazy thing I ordered shoes that I have never even seen in a store before. They probably will not fit and I will regret all of my life choices for all time, but without great risk does not come great reward right?
I ordered these Altras..
Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Men's Trail Running Shoe5 -
@PastorVincent The 3.0s are amazing but the 3.5s don't pull as tight across the mid foot and I have narrow feet. If you do not have this issue then I've found the Lone Peaks to be a great line of shoes.0
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amymoreorless wrote: »Hello crazy runners! I have been running but not checking in here. I have been really struggling with my energy level, illness, allergies and motivation these past 2 months. I finally dragged myself to the doctor and found out what was wrong. My vitamin B12 levels are low causing a type of anemia. No wonder I was tired and getting sick all the time! The doctor told me it could take up to 3 months of supplementation to feel better but I can already feel the improvement after 2 weeks. Thank goodness - I was starting to hate running because every one was becoming a miserable struggle.
In other news - I officially registered for the Miami marathon in January...and the 5K the day before - You know, for a warm up run
It is great that you got this figured this out. I wonder if B12 is a part of my low ferritin issue that I discovered recently. I've start supplementing B12 as well as the iron so I am hoping that it turns around! It is good to know there is a reason and the fatigue isn't just from getting old.
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MNLittleFinn wrote: »Tomorrow is sure to be interesting, with 6-9 inches (15-23cm) of snow falling on the race course between 1300 today and 0700 tomorrow. Glad it's a somewhat shorter race.
Good luck to the END-SURE runners! Sounds like your run is going to be interesting too! 50K a "shorter" race.Plenty long enough for me right now.
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