July 2018 Running Challenge
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LaDispute57 wrote: »I am so over this day. Too many whiny clients, fickle judges and stupid phone calls. Does running out of fvcks count toward my monthly miles?
Not in the least...I deal with 100+ whiney inmates daily...usually out of them by 1000, and I start at 0800 each day.😁6 -
July Running Totals (miles)
7/1 – rest day
7/2 – 5.11 not easy enough
7/3 – 4.14 warmup, speed work, cool down
7/4 – 6.22 commute to/from town park
7/5 – 3.74 warmup, tempo run, cool down
7/6 – rest day
7/7 – 10.01 poorly paced run
7/8 – 7.72 easy 60 minutes
7/9 – rest day
7/10 – 9.92 warmup, MP intervals
7/11 – 5.21 group run
July running total to date – 52.07
Nominal July mileage goal: 100 miles
Real goals: Get healthy. Build base. Work toward being able to run Wineglass in September.
Today's notes – Went to the group run this evening, which was lightly attended. The leaders set us out on a route I hadn't run before, but I'd seen many of the parts of it. They gave us options for how to end it in 4 or 6 miles. By then, I was a bit ahead of the group; and I took a way back to end up with 5 miles. Felt great, dewpoint lower than it's been in a while, it was nice running in the shade on non-technical trails; but I got to thinking about how many miles I'm running, how many I ran last week, and wanting to race on Saturday. Decided to be conservative with 5 miles instead of trying to run 6 or 7.
The bad thing about coming back from injury is, there's no indication how much I can do until I exceed my limit. Been there, done that, and today I'd rather be conservative.
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) finished in 31:55
March 24, 2018 Spring Forward 15K (Mendon, NY) ran at MP, finished in 1:10:47
April 16, 2018 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA) finished in 3:28:43
April 29, 2018 USATF Masters 10K (James Joyce Ramble, Dedham, MA) finished in 41:33
May 20, 2018 Lilac 10K (Rochester, NY) finished in 42:21
May 26, 2018 Sunset House 5K (Rochester, NY) finished in 20:12
June 3, 2018 USATF Masters Half Marathon (Ann Arbor, MI) finished in 1:34:42
June 9, 2018 Ontario Summit Trail Half Marathon (Naples, NY) DNS - injury
June 17, 2018 Medved 5K to Cure ALS (Rochester, NY) short course, 18:04 for ~2.9 miles
June 30, 2018 Charlie's Old Goat Trail Run 5 mile (Victor, NY) 4.89 miles by Garmin, 43:15
July 14, 2018 Shoreline Half Marathon (Hamlin, NY)
July 28, 2018 Battle at Bristol 10K (Naples, NY)
September 30, 2018 Wineglass Marathon (Bath, NY)
November 11, 2018 Syracuse Half Marathon (Syracuse, NY)
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Easy run tonight. Waited a couple hours after dinner and left the house as the sun started to make its way down. The humidity and temperature had dropped, so wasn’t anywhere as near as hot as on Monday’s run. Caught a nice pink orange sunset through the trees as I made my way through the trail section. My husband was still in the house when I left, but he was cruising and ended up finishing his run with me.
7/9 - 3 miles
7/10 - 1.35 mile walk
7/11 - 3 miles
Total 6 miles run, 2 of at least 3 runs this week6 -
Running challenge
1 July: 5.30 at 5:09 pace (race pace)
2 July: yoga
3 July: 7.01 at 5:45 pace
4 July: yoga
5 July: 12.66 at 5:50 pace (“unproductive" according to Garmin)
6 July: rest
7 July: yoga
8 July: 15.2 at 6:01 (slow and steady)
9 July: yoga
10 July: 6.0 at 6:02 pace (probably faster but I had a child on a bike in tow who kept needing a push - I certainly had to work harder) plus another 1.8km at about the same pace with similar issues getting the younger daughter to kindy.
11 July: yoga
12 July: 10.71 at 5:25 pace - when you’re short on time but you want to go long, you gotta go fast.
58.68 of 150km for July9 -
0712-4k, total-16.4k, goal-90k
Fartleks and early mornings don't mix well. But at least running happened.
Upcoming races:
20181027 Mogan Ultra 30k
20181118 Shanghai Marathon (maybe)
@5BeautifulDays I got some Salomon 2-in-1 compression shorts last year and now swear by them. The men's is the perfect length and has pockets in all the right places. The type I got was discontinued but the Exo Twinskin looks pretty similar. The price is a bit steep but I got them at a sale for a ridiculous discount...6 -
July....she will fly (at least her feet will)
7/1 3.92
7/2 3.07
7/3 rest
7/4 3.12
7/5 rest
7/6 rest
7/7 I'm old. I really need rest
7/8 3.83
7/9 played
7/10 4.00
7/11 snorkel 3.5 hours. I guess we can't post links to personal sites, but the-hroost dot com has a great video of my snorkeling stress-test today. Apparently my heart works fine...
total 17.94
Ticker is my goal for 2018 and progress to date:
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July 1 - 10 km club run
July 2 - 22 km long run
July 3 - sick
July 4 - sick
July 5 - sick
July 6 - sick
July 7 - 10 km run
July 8 - 6 km club run / 14 km run
July 9 - 12 km city run
July 10 - rest day
July 11 - 23 km run
July 12 - 23 km run
120 km's run with goal 350 km6 -
girlinahat wrote: »things are not going very well. It's the 11th July and I have run exactly zero miles. I did dance 20 miles worth of steps over the weekend - does that count?
somewhat concerning with the lack of running is the half marathon I am booked on at the end of the month......
I clicked "hug", but want to balance it with a kick in the butt... Hope you can get some running in soon!2 -
AlphaHowls wrote: »@LaDispute57 wrote: »@AlphaHowls Only 13 miles today? Are you ok? Sick? Injured?
I actually got up late, by a couple of hours, being lazy. I usually am out the door before 5 AM, but just stayed in bed for a little bit longer. I am also trying to work on my sleep habits, and sometimes I just need a little more. I don't know what I will do if it ever says I had 8 hours of rest. Injured... no more than usual aches and pains of being my age. My heel actually hurts at rest or walking, but not running.
That may be the first time I've seen 13 miles described as "lazy"! Good call on the sleep, though!2 -
I'm trying to catch up, here! This is what happens when I take a "lake day"!LaDispute57 wrote: »@katiebug3268 - Welcome. I have ran the half marathon for St Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend 4 times. This year I am running the 10K - mainly because there are some bucket list races I want to do in my home state that I can't do while training for a half marathon.
I am concerned that you are a new to running and are attempting a half six months out - but people have done it before. St Jude half course is a little hilly but very manageable. I also know plenty of people that walk the half.
I think @katiebug3268 can do it! I started running in 2011... on April 25 of that year I squeezed out my very first mile in a cotton t-shirt, gray Russell sweats and Reebok cross-trainers. I got educated in a hurry about running clothes and especially shoes. Chafed nipples and blistered feet are harsh teachers. I ran my first half five months later totally clueless and without a training program. @katiebug3268 appears to be on a quicker learning curve...lol
I agree that it is possible, as long as she sticks to a plan that will get her there gradually and doesn't have any hangups along the way (injury, etc). Something like C25k (8 weeks), then Hal Higdon's beginner HM plan (12 weeks) would technically get her there in time.5BeautifulDays wrote: »
I want compression bermudas, lol, with lots of pockets. Don't the running fashion gods know that there are chubby women in their 40s who *also* like to run in the summertime?
Skirt Sports makes a skirt with compression shorts built in that actually don't ride up. I've tried other brands but Skirt Sports are the only ones that stay down over my thighs.
Gypsy Runner makes great compression capris and longer shorts with deep pockets. She has all kinds of funky prints.
My cycling shorts have this rubbery-sticky strip along the bottom hem that keeps them in place REALLY well. I wonder if there are companies that make shorts for runners like that.1 -
Alright sorry for multiple posts, here's my own update:
Swam a little yesterday, then got in 7.5k today between C25k and my own run to finish up. Getting up at 5 is getting SO old. I came home, showered and went back to bed and now feel all out of it. I also might've worn my friend out today. We were both tired, she admitted that she was hoping it would keep raining so she could get out of running today, and the second 12-minute interval was partly uphill and I felt her slowing down and tried to go with the pace she needed, but by the third interval I started to wake up and got to talking, which meant I sort of drifted back to my "set it and forget it" pace. I mean, she stayed with me, but looked like she didn't even want to walk up the driveway to her house when we finished.
So my issue is that the pace I do with her is fine for easy miles, but it isn't helping me get faster, which is my main pressing goal at the moment. By the time I'm done running for 30 minutes with her, so early in the morning, I just don't have a lot left for a speed workout. So my plan is to do a good speed workout on a day I don't meet with her, consider my runs with her as an easy warmup, and do what I can to adjust the pace when I go off on my own afterwards. And go to bed earlier, too.
Oh well, I seem to be on track with my 100-mile monthly goal.
Upcoming race:
7/16 CityTrail OnTour 5k9 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »I'm trying to catch up, here! This is what happens when I take a "lake day"!LaDispute57 wrote: »@katiebug3268 - Welcome. I have ran the half marathon for St Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend 4 times. This year I am running the 10K - mainly because there are some bucket list races I want to do in my home state that I can't do while training for a half marathon.
I am concerned that you are a new to running and are attempting a half six months out - but people have done it before. St Jude half course is a little hilly but very manageable. I also know plenty of people that walk the half.
I think @katiebug3268 can do it! I started running in 2011... on April 25 of that year I squeezed out my very first mile in a cotton t-shirt, gray Russell sweats and Reebok cross-trainers. I got educated in a hurry about running clothes and especially shoes. Chafed nipples and blistered feet are harsh teachers. I ran my first half five months later totally clueless and without a training program. @katiebug3268 appears to be on a quicker learning curve...lol
I agree that it is possible, as long as she sticks to a plan that will get her there gradually and doesn't have any hangups along the way (injury, etc). Something like C25k (8 weeks), then Hal Higdon's beginner HM plan (12 weeks) would technically get her there in time.5BeautifulDays wrote: »
I want compression bermudas, lol, with lots of pockets. Don't the running fashion gods know that there are chubby women in their 40s who *also* like to run in the summertime?
Skirt Sports makes a skirt with compression shorts built in that actually don't ride up. I've tried other brands but Skirt Sports are the only ones that stay down over my thighs.
Gypsy Runner makes great compression capris and longer shorts with deep pockets. She has all kinds of funky prints.
My cycling shorts have this rubbery-sticky strip along the bottom hem that keeps them in place REALLY well. I wonder if there are companies that make shorts for runners like that.
Tri shorts are also like this. You ever notice once you're hot and sweaty, if you adjust your bike/tri/ compression shorts at all (pit stop), they are never comfortable again?
This i hate. And then the seams get to bothering me.0 -
Today was a planned run day but trainer texted me about a 0630 session so I nabbed it. Distance run tomorrow, aiming for five miles with no canine interference 🤔 Current totals 15.2 outdoor and 2.6 treadmill. Keep on trucking🏃♂️🏃♀️4
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Sun 7/1 crosstrain: 60 minutes elliptical and triceps/back
Mon 7/2 run: 3.15 miles
Tue 7/3 crosstrain: 60 minutes elliptical and biceps/shoulders/abs
Wed 7/4 run: 3.14 miles
Thu 7/5 run: 3.15 miles
Fri 7/6 run: 4 miles
Sat 7/7 planned rest
Sun 7/8 planned rest
Mon 7/9 crosstrain: 45 minutes elliptical and legs/back
Tue 7/10 run: 3.16 miles
Wed 7/11 run: 3.51 miles and shoulders/back
Thu 7/12 run: 4 miles speedwork
24.11 of 60 completed
UPCOMING RACES
August 25th - Camp New Hope 10k
September 7th - 5k Glow Run
COMPLETED RACES
January - Frosty 5k
February - Run for the Chocolate 5k
March - Penguin in the Park 5k
April - Lake Sara Dam 5k
May - Run Through the Jungle 5k
June - French Fried 5k
July - Firecracker 5k4 -
July Running Challenge
Goal: 40 km
Done: 23.8/40 km
12/7/18 Run 6.3 km
11/7/18 Run 5 km SL B
10/7/18 Rest Day
9/7/18 Run 5 km SL A
8/7/18 Run 2 km Walk 4 km
7/7/18 Walk 3 km SL B
5/7/18 Run 2.5 km Walk 6 km
4/7/18 Run 2 km Walk 7 km SL A
3/7/18 Run 4 km Walk 9 km
2/7/18 Run 2 km Walk 5 km
1/7/18 Walk 7 km
SL~ Strong Lift 5×56 -
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July Goals: 200 running miles.
July Running:
07.02.18 - 07.08.18: Running Miles 48 / Weekly TSS 585 / Fitness: 76 CTL
07.09.18 - 07.15.19: Running Miles / Weekly TSS / Fitness: CTL
07.16.18 - 07.22.18: Running Miles / Weekly TSS / Fitness: CTL
07.23.18 - 07.29.18: Running Miles / Weekly TSS / Fitness: CTL
Goals 07.09.18 - 07.15.18:
Run: 6 Days, plus a LR of 15 on Wknd. No wussing out this weekend.
Base 1 : Week 2 of 4
07.09.18 - AM - 2.5 m. PM - 4.7 m.
07.10.18 - 7.4 m.
07.11.18 - AM - 2.5 m. PM - Skipped Scheduled Run.
Upcoming Events:
08.25.18 - Tour de Donut Bike Ride
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PastorVincent wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »
I just ordered the smaller Wunjo X2/Race vest as I wanted something light and economical and this fits the bill.
If anyone else is interested, WUNJOWOMAN18 is a working 18% discount code I found. Helps offsets the $10 in shipping cost since my order was less than $100 (free shipping if you hit that target).
received shipment yesterday, so one week shipping from Norway - not to bad. Looking forward to testing soon once my knee is recovered. Super light and based on quick fitting, like how it feels.
Cool. My X5 came last week and I ran in it twice. I am not ready to give a full review, but I can say it did not kill me and that is my very first line a product must cross.
Do not remember if I posted a picture, so here:
Thanks for the photo - I like how you swoop the water line over. Last night when trying it on, I noticed it was super long and was debating how to minimize length or minimize bounce - so this looks to be a good way to position it.
I got the idea from @JessicaMcB posts of her pictures wearing hers. I have seen others tuck it behind the straps heading straight down too. I am undecided which way is best yet.
@PastorVincent I'm not sure if this is an option or if you could rig this to your vest, but I have an Osprey cycling pack that I sometimes use for running. If I'm using a hydration bladder and if I need more space (i.e. longer trail runs), then I take that pack. Cyclists get all the cools stuff like packs that don't bounce. Anyway... this particular vest has a magnet on the buckle to the top (sternum) horizontal strap. The reservoir that came with the pack has a matching size/shape magnet on the end of the tubing near the bite valve. This setup allows me to put the bite valve on the middle of my chest secured by the magnet, but is very fast and easy to grab for a drink and then place back again quickly. The tubing doesn't bounce around at all, but is fast to access.1 -
7/1-1.01mi
7/2-1.04mi
7/3-1.04mi
7/4-2.02mi
7/5-3.12mi
7/6-1.01mi(2 hours of aerial hammock and hoop)
7/7-1.01mi(2 hours of aerial yoga)
7/8-1.01mi(walked 5 miles at the renaissance faire)
7/9-1.01mi
7/10-1.5mi
7/11- 2.2mi (2 hours of aerial yoga)
7/12-(1 hour aerial yoga)
evening runs are going to be a thing i think. it's the only way my recovering feral will relieve herself outside at night. i'm not sure how to do the weekends with fireworks. she is scared of the dark ironically. and mailboxes, and people, and fireworks, and crates. but running gives her so much confidence.
also i ran around 9mph for a quarter mile. how do you not feel like you are going to trip over your feet? it feels scary to go so fast. i trip on air so i get anxious going so fast. but dog would like to go that fast. i feel more comfy around 12mph maybe 11mph.not the dog but happy face
the dog looking desperately at the door to go inside
on a trail run
she prefers to be covered and smooshed in soft things
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midwesterner85 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »
I just ordered the smaller Wunjo X2/Race vest as I wanted something light and economical and this fits the bill.
If anyone else is interested, WUNJOWOMAN18 is a working 18% discount code I found. Helps offsets the $10 in shipping cost since my order was less than $100 (free shipping if you hit that target).
received shipment yesterday, so one week shipping from Norway - not to bad. Looking forward to testing soon once my knee is recovered. Super light and based on quick fitting, like how it feels.
Cool. My X5 came last week and I ran in it twice. I am not ready to give a full review, but I can say it did not kill me and that is my very first line a product must cross.
Do not remember if I posted a picture, so here:
Thanks for the photo - I like how you swoop the water line over. Last night when trying it on, I noticed it was super long and was debating how to minimize length or minimize bounce - so this looks to be a good way to position it.
I got the idea from @JessicaMcB posts of her pictures wearing hers. I have seen others tuck it behind the straps heading straight down too. I am undecided which way is best yet.
@PastorVincent I'm not sure if this is an option or if you could rig this to your vest, but I have an Osprey cycling pack that I sometimes use for running. If I'm using a hydration bladder and if I need more space (i.e. longer trail runs), then I take that pack. Cyclists get all the cools stuff like packs that don't bounce. Anyway... this particular vest has a magnet on the buckle to the top (sternum) horizontal strap. The reservoir that came with the pack has a matching size/shape magnet on the end of the tubing near the bite valve. This setup allows me to put the bite valve on the middle of my chest secured by the magnet, but is very fast and easy to grab for a drink and then place back again quickly. The tubing doesn't bounce around at all, but is fast to access.
Interesting idea. Not sure if I could rig something like that up. Getting a magnet on the vest should be easy, but getting it on the round tube might be really tough. Esply since it gets wet. Think on this, I will.0
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