October 2018 Monthly Running Challenge
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2/40 miles tonight
Is there something I can do to help my body not feel the sudden urge to go the bathroom? Something that will improve?
#1 or #2?
1 could be nerve irritation.
2 simplly go before you run, haha! That will/should/might improve with training. You'll learn to eat, not eat or have coffee or not, or plan a route close to an acceptable pit stop. Or sacrifice a sock in the woods. Just dont poop in your neighbors yard. Makes all of us runners look bad. 😏
Everyone is different. NSAID'S bother me. Occasionally I'll eat some that causes gi inflammation and i have problems. If you have ibs, talk to your doc. There are meds available.
Sure others will gladly share their experience and potty wisdom!
1st I think stomach upsets are one of the biggest issues runners complain about or so Runners World would have us believe. Per their articles it has to do with blood flow being redirected away from the stomach to your leg muscles making the stomach unhappy, especially if there is food that needs to be digested. That said my experience and potty wisdom is to go before you head out if at all possible and make sure you know where there are bathrooms nearby just in case. Coffee and something to eat typically does it for me so I pee and poop before I go. I have stomach issues that flare up where I need to go seems like every time I run no matter what I eat or if I go before, but then it will go away for months and I am fine. Lately though it just seems to be hanging around to annoy me... I cannot figure out what the trigger is although I am certain there is an obvious one I am not seeing. I have only had it impact a race once and that was more because there were no porta-potties for several miles due to a course redirection for traffic.5 -
The plan (well the slightly tweaked plan that I possibly shouldn't have tweaked but did to make the weekly increases more consistent) called for 6km this morning so 6km I did. Wasn't a particularly enjoyable run, in fact it was hard work. I seem to be struggling to slow myself down again for some reason. We had some storms and heavy rain last night, cloudy this morning but dry. Thought that would make it nice and cool, and there was a sea breeze down by the beach, but it was humid as **** and a temp of 22ºC at 8am still had me drenched in sweat by kilometre 3. Still, got it done. I've swung from never allowing myself walk breaks to now having a rule of running 9 minutes, walking 1 for all distances over 5km. Think I'm going to end up being unable to run for more than 9 minutes though unless I'm careful, so have decided to always make sure I do one non-stop 5km run per week. There's a little voice in my head that tells me I should alays run the first 5km and then go into the intervals after that, maybe something to try next year. For what remains of this year just getting ready for and completing/ surviving half marathon is enough.
02/10: 6km
October goal: 90km, stretch goal: 105km. Completed so far: 6km.
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1) With holiday's coming up and the return of cooler or warmer weather. What's your stragedy mitigating the particular challenges you face these last few months of the year?
I'm not really sure what my strategy will be. I only started running in May of 2017. Last year I ran on the treadmill if it was below 50 because I hate being cold and I was still at the walk/run interval stage. Now I can run 9 miles straight, and I prefer to run outdoors. I'm winging it. I don't know what to do really!
2) pretend for a moment your 8, unless you really are dressing up, then dish.... What are you going to be for Halloween?
She-ra! Yes, I'm an 80s child.5 -
I think everyone has great goals this month!
Welcome to the newbies and those returning from hiatus
I've been struggling hard-core since late August with my food intake and general work life balance. Most of you probably know I am a mom, night shift nurse, student, etc. I completed my master's degree and am now working on my post-master's certification. It is ridiculously hard. I am a full time student. I have all my school work to complete. I must travel for school frequently, and I see patients a full day in the clinic three days a week (for school, unpaid). Then I work night shift on Fri, Sat, and Sun night. Every Mon morning after work I take my daughter out for breakfast so we can have some time together before the week gets nuts. I run 5 days a week, and I aim to lift 2 days a week, but mostly I only get one in. I've had some snafus with my program, and it's triggered a ridiculous funk in my mood that I can't seem to shake. I am just TIRED of only work/school/family obligations. There is no time for anything really. I feel guilty when I run because I should be studying. We started eating out more because I couldn't make it to the store or manage to have enough time to cook a meal.It's a mess. I've jokingly said that I'm going to start studying naked so I can decrease my workload (laundry)!
This isn't complaining. It's just venting. I miss when I had more time to be more active in here too. Like how in the heck do I find more time in a day?
I am determined to not let this crap keep me down. I've got nine months to go. Maybe a year because I'm considering a break.
Thoughts?11 -
Yesterday was obviously a rest day following Wineglass, and today will be a no- run day as well. My right knee is stiff and sore, so I’ve been icing it an doing some easy walking and stretching. It is pouring down rain here in the Adirondacks, so today will likely be a day to just go in the shops in Lake Placid. If the rain lets up, I might try to convince the family to do an easy walk around Mirror Lake.9
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After missing the last two months due to being too busy at school, going to try to join back in!
I don't think I can keep up with this busy thread though! I've still been running but due to lots of lifting and cycling, my miles are way down. Feeling a little frustrated because my weight is up and I guess it is due to the lifting. I can tell my legs, arms, shoulders are definitely bigger (haven't measured which was silly of me), but I can tell from pants. But I'm all muscle, lol. Can't seem to stop lifting -- quite addicted to it.
Anyway, I'm in for 60 this month. That may be a stretch because I've only been running 3-4 days a week for 4 miles. But I have two trips on weekends this month and may get to run instead of cycle.
Oct 1 - strength training - upper body
Oct 2 - 4 miles11 -
@Elise4270 Like the new avatar!
Ta Gary. This month is for Dennis. (Like my "Ta"". I say it occasionally here/work and no one seems to have caught the addition to my international vocabulary, doh my Alex would have caught it if he were around.).
Thanks @shanaber too for the mention.3 -
I think everyone has great goals this month!
Welcome to the newbies and those returning from hiatus
I've been struggling hard-core since late August with my food intake and general work life balance. Most of you probably know I am a mom, night shift nurse, student, etc. I completed my master's degree and am now working on my post-master's certification. It is ridiculously hard. I am a full time student. I have all my school work to complete. I must travel for school frequently, and I see patients a full day in the clinic three days a week (for school, unpaid). Then I work night shift on Fri, Sat, and Sun night. Every Mon morning after work I take my daughter out for breakfast so we can have some time together before the week gets nuts. I run 5 days a week, and I aim to lift 2 days a week, but mostly I only get one in. I've had some snafus with my program, and it's triggered a ridiculous funk in my mood that I can't seem to shake. I am just TIRED of only work/school/family obligations. There is no time for anything really. I feel guilty when I run because I should be studying. We started eating out more because I couldn't make it to the store or manage to have enough time to cook a meal.It's a mess. I've jokingly said that I'm going to start studying naked so I can decrease my workload (laundry)!
This isn't complaining. It's just venting. I miss when I had more time to be more active in here too. Like how in the heck do I find more time in a day?
I am determined to not let this crap keep me down. I've got nine months to go. Maybe a year because I'm considering a break.
Thoughts?
Wow. You get all that done and maintain your grades? I made 3 semesters in grad school, driving 2 hours one way, TA'd there, drove back and taught night classes, newly divorced, 3 brats er lovely children and my grades slipped and i just threw in the towel and got a job. My car had no AC in the texas heat aslo...
How much longer do you need to do this? If you've got the grades, a spouse, SO, and or parents, that can step in, i say ride it out. Dont feel guilty over running. You have to have time to decompress. I think without it you'd rightly implode.
As for the kid time... I think you're on it. The time you do have is used wisely, you make it quality time. You're setting a great example for your kids.
Can you, or do you need to consider an antidepressant for short tern use. I know a pill isnt the answer to everything, but given times of increased stress, they can really help (ugh sorry to be suggesting meds) but i have to take them occasionally to thwart that bad brain chemistry, when i cant deal and get stuck in the funk. Just a possibility.
Should you, or could you drop anything to part-time? Can you back off anything just for 3-6 months?
Once "out" (droped out) of grad school, i had loads of time and more earnings... So wish id have been able to stick out one more year for a master's. Just didnt work out.
Good luck. Hope something shifts and and you find that balance.3 -
10k treadmill run last night and I'll be swimming tonight.
My next race is the Reebok 10k for Women. It's next Monday (Columbus Day) in Boston and is always a lot of fun. If I run it quickly enough I can get to the pub for lunch and to watch the Bruins matinee game.
As for cold weather running (and I live in New England, so I know cold weather), I'm with @PastorVincent - layers all the way.
2018 races completed
1/21/18 Dreamfar 10k (age-group 5/23)
2/10/18 Cupid's Chase 5k (age-group 4/24)
3/10/18 Medway Shamrock Shuffle 5k (age-group 3/25)
4/08/18 Holly Club Hustle 5k (4th overall, 2nd woman, 2nd in age group)
5/13/18 Strivers Mothers' Day 5k (age-group 15/55)
5/19/18 Martha's Vineyard Half Marathon (age-group 24/84)
6/21/18 J P Morgan Corporate Challenge 3.5m
7/14/18 Tonneson and Co. 5k (age-group 4/12)
8/18/18 Book it! Dedham Library 5k (age-group 2/8) - For Dennis
9/03/18 Martin Richard 8k Run (age-group 55/167)
9/08/18 Louisa May Alcott Orchard House 10k (age-group 7/10)
9/29/18 Stride for Healthy Communities 5k (age-group 3/15)
2018 registered races
10/08/18 Reebok Women's 10k
10/28/18 Bill's Pizzeria 5k
11/22/18 Turkey Trot (TBC)
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10/1 - 3 miles
10/2 - 4 miles
7 of 50 miles
Skip is home a few days on break. She needed to do a “really slow “ 4 mile recovery run after her long run yesterday. So she said she’d run with me lol. Thanks! She goes back this afternoon.13 -
I think everyone has great goals this month!
Welcome to the newbies and those returning from hiatus
I've been struggling hard-core since late August with my food intake and general work life balance. Most of you probably know I am a mom, night shift nurse, student, etc. I completed my master's degree and am now working on my post-master's certification. It is ridiculously hard. I am a full time student. I have all my school work to complete. I must travel for school frequently, and I see patients a full day in the clinic three days a week (for school, unpaid). Then I work night shift on Fri, Sat, and Sun night. Every Mon morning after work I take my daughter out for breakfast so we can have some time together before the week gets nuts. I run 5 days a week, and I aim to lift 2 days a week, but mostly I only get one in. I've had some snafus with my program, and it's triggered a ridiculous funk in my mood that I can't seem to shake. I am just TIRED of only work/school/family obligations. There is no time for anything really. I feel guilty when I run because I should be studying. We started eating out more because I couldn't make it to the store or manage to have enough time to cook a meal.It's a mess. I've jokingly said that I'm going to start studying naked so I can decrease my workload (laundry)!
This isn't complaining. It's just venting. I miss when I had more time to be more active in here too. Like how in the heck do I find more time in a day?
I am determined to not let this crap keep me down. I've got nine months to go. Maybe a year because I'm considering a break.
Thoughts?
When you said "I've got nine months to go." does that mean in your degree? If so, I humbly suggest you pound the snot out of it and get it behind you. The amount of time you will get back by putting that behind you is huge. I know, I have been through grad school myself. Over 100 post-grad credits
"Eating out because you do not have time to cook" - Think simpler meals. Things you can cook while you study. Baked Potato, frozen chicken, instant foods, crock pot, soups, and such. Do not think "Dinner must be big balanced meal" - that is for later when you are out of school. Think "Dinner must provide enough nutrition to keep everyone healthy"
Do you have a partner/spouse? Can you get them to take over meals? Shopping? Even just for nine months? If not, do you have family that can help out here? Friends?
What chores can you push off onto your kid(s)? All kids, IMO, should be shouldering part of the burden of living. It trains them for real life.
Can you get any of your textbooks in audio format so you can repurpose your runtime to review your reading time? Not as good as sitting and take notes while you read, but good enough for review.
Perhaps back off to running 3 days, lifting one, just until you finish school?
Personally, I would prioritize time with children as high up as I could. I have and will continue to skip runs/races/etc to spend time with my son. In addition I locked up every Saturday morning that he has been alive (he is 15 now) for father-son trips away from mom, school, xbox, and so on.
This will sound harsh, and I do not mean it to be, but it must be said: You can never get their childhood back. Spend the time while their childhood exists and it will pay off when they are adults. Big time.
Just some thoughts. Maybe they will help. Hopefully
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10/1 - lifted
10/2 - 2.2 miles - W7D1 of C25k. Ran for 25 minutes straight :-o
I even woke up at 5am to run!! I didn't make a mile goal but a goal to run 3x a week and to get up on weekday mornings to run. Last night I went down to my basement to do my weight lifting routine that I do after dinner, and I heard my husband take my toddler outside to ride bikes and I was all upset that I was missing out, so I told myself "That's it, I am getting up in the mornings from now on" so I did. Although, as soon as I came downstairs this morning my dog thought she was going to get taken on a walk, so she was prancing around the house being really loud, and then after I walked out the door apparently she whined the entire time I was gone and made it so my husband couldn't sleep. Damn dog. lol.7 -
10/1 - Recovery from Sunday's long run.
10/2 - 5.1 miles, group track / speed workout, then upper body weights
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Hello, I'm new! I'm setting a goal of 35 miles this month because I just had 3 babies in a row and am starting from being extremely out of shape. Today will be my first run and I'll be thrilled with a mile and a half.12
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I ran for one season 10 years ago, it was great until shin splints and summer heat got to me. So I am starting with a gentle goal of 10 miles so my shins keep up with me.10
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@AprilRN10 Great comments from @PastorVincent in trying to support your studies and family balance.
The two I keyed on were simpler meals and getting the kids and SO to take on some chores, Laundry and cleaning their rooms should be the first. Then they need to take on some cooking. Show them a meal plan for the week ( spaghetti & meatballs, Soup, Pizza Night, Crockpot Roast etc ) and send them shopping for the ingredients that aren't already in the house. This gets them out of the house for 1-2 hours and gives you some quiet study time. Also it provides the kids an important life lesson - they need to know how to budget, cook and clean for their future. One of my co-workers as soon as the kids turned 14 they had to make one evening meal a month ( not hotdogs ) this meant they had to find a recipe, confirm ingredients and learn how to do it. His middle daughter was home for the weekend from 2nd year nursing and said a big thanks to her parents in front of all the visiting friends for "teaching her how to live - ie budget, meal plan, cook, time management etc" she says the other 3 girls in her residence seem to live on PB & toast.PastorVincent wrote: »Do not think "Dinner must be big balanced meal" - that is for later when you are out of school. Think "Dinner must provide enough nutrition to keep everyone healthy"
What chores can you push off onto your kid(s)? All kids, IMO, should be shouldering part of the burden of living. It trains them for real life.
Personally, I would prioritize time with children as high up as I could. I have and will continue to skip runs/races/etc to spend time with my son. In addition I locked up every Saturday morning that he has been alive (he is 15 now) for father-son trips away from mom, school, xbox, and so on.3 -
On busy-mom meal prep: Planning and my slow cooker save my *kitten*. That's not to say we don't eat on the go at times, but if I can get a soup or stew in the slow cooker with enough for leftovers to carry into lunches (or another dinner), then that's what I do. Baked potatoes are another go-to for us. It's easy to round them out with bacon bits and a bag of frozen veggies. My daughter even puts baked beans in them. Baked potatoes are meals even kids/teens can manage themselves since it's largely in the microwave.
We do a pot pie or shepherd's pie frozen meal and pair with a salad to get the veggies in, too. Heck, even a Stauffer's frozen lasagna would be fine in a pinch.
For me, it's all about doing the best you can with what you've got (and I don't judge drive-thru mom's for a second, because you gotta do what you gotta do). I think there are still good choices that can be made in the drive-thru also!
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Oct 1 - REST (planned)
Oct 2 - REST (ummm, unplanned)
I'm nursing a very sore groin. Still trying to decide if it's just a muscle pull that will ease up over the next few days or if I went full-janky and have a labral tear or something. You know, all the things an anxious runner thinks about when they can't run. I did take the pupper for a quick jaunt around the park--a super slow 3/4 mile jog. Running in and of itself isn't painful, but otherwise simple tasks like lifting my leg and getting up/down from seated is quite painful.
Not quite the debut I was imagining when finally having time to rejoin the thread, and getting more and more paranoid about being able to complete my 50k training.6 -
@Elise4270 @PastorVincent @juliet3455 Thank you all for your kind input.
I have until the fall/winter of next year and I will be finished. I work part-time now. I just made this switch about two months ago.
My husband cooks 2-3 days a week. The rest is on me and those are the ones that fall to the wayside!
My daughter is 15. We've been doing the breakfast thing once a week since she started preschool and she's a sophomore now. I don't ask her to do much more than dishes because she she takes dual credit classes with the intent of graduating early. We also grocery shop together, although last weekend her and her dad went while I slept for an extra bit.
Part of my big issue, I think, is that my time in the clinic is 8a-5p and my job is 10p-6a. Which I do so that when there is down-time I can study at work.
It's true you can't get their childhood back. I've no worries there as this worst part has only been the last year or so and it's temporary. When she was small there weren't issues like this.
Ah well. What can I say? Life is one big beautiful mess!
I do miss when I had more time though.9
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