October 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

rheddmobile · October 2018

biketheworld wrote: »

@AprilRN10 - glad you received good news on the blood clot

@shanaber - any update on Hobbes?

@PastorVincent - are you crazy? (why am I even asking this ) Seriously - that was really dangerous. Glad you made it home OK. Ice cream - is there really a time when it's not OK? Food of champions.

@BruinsGal_91 - Wow - "area public safety agencies" - makes me wonder if the course hadn't been pre-approved?

Does anyone run in Altra's? I was chatting with someone before Wineglass about them and she really sang their praises. I've had Brooks GTS for years - occasionally try something else but always come back to the GTS. I might get a pair of Altras and put them in a rotation. But if you've tried the Altras, I'd love to hear what you think.

June goal - 44/44
July goal - 52/52
August goal - 55/57 miles
Sept goal - 72/60 miles
Oct goal - 60 miles

Sept. 30 - Wineglass Half Marathon; Corning, NY
October 7 - Viking Dash Half Marathon; Toledo, OH

Zion Half in February is already sold out! So is Grandma's in June. Sheesh. I'm going to try to find someone willing to transfer their bib to me. The Zion has a system to "legally" do that. Haven't found out if Grandma's does.

I love my Altra Timps! They are weird to get used to and I'm not fast in them on roads, but my knees love them, and I can tell that I run better in them mechanically. I tend to heel strike and not push off to the rear as much as I should, and the Timps have me running off the balls of my feet. If you get a chance to try them on I recommend it, because they are quite different from Brooks. My husband didn't like them. I wear mine on trails and Brooks Adrenaline on roads.

joannedrummond5 · October 2018

joannedrummond5 wrote: »

October 1 - Holidays
October 2 - Holidays
October 3 - Holidays
October 4 - Holidays
October 5 - Holidays
October 6 - Holidays
October 7 - Holidays
October 8 - 5 km run in Destin, Florida
October 9 - Traveling home
October 10 - Traveling home

Total distance run 5km - goal 140 km.

Scott6255 · October 2018

Yuck. Phone said 73F and 100% humidity. Guess I just happened to get my run in between the rain. Rounded a corner and almost face-planted into an entire tree that had fallen during the night that was laying across the sidewalk. Turned the next corner and saw a 'Sidewalk Closed' sign, but it was off to the side, so I figured it was ok. About 10 steps in I started slipping and sliding, arms windmilling trying to keep myself upright. There was mud covering the entire sidewalk. Findally got through that but shoes felt like they weighed 5 extra pounds with all the mud.
But...I got to run 4 miles, and it ended up being right at marathon pace. So it was a good day.

@PastorVincent yet again you prove the saying "Do as I say, not as I do". Brother, I wish you all the best. And don't do that again

PastorVincent · October 2018

rheddmobile wrote: »

Does anyone run in Altra's? I was chatting with someone before Wineglass about them and she really sang their praises. I've had Brooks GTS for years - occasionally try something else but always come back to the GTS. I might get a pair of Altras and put them in a rotation. But if you've tried the Altras, I'd love to hear what you think.

I love my Altra Timps! They are weird to get used to and I'm not fast in them on roads, but my knees love them, and I can tell that I run better in them mechanically. I tend to heel strike and not push off to the rear as much as I should, and the Timps have me running off the balls of my feet. If you get a chance to try them on I recommend it, because they are quite different from Brooks. My husband didn't like them. I wear mine on trails and Brooks Adrenaline on roads.
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My trail shoes are Altra's they are great! I do not even need a wide in them, just 1/2 size up because they are are, as they put it, "foot shaped"

PastorVincent · October 2018

Scott6255 wrote: »

@PastorVincent yet again you prove the saying "Do as I say, not as I do". Brother, I wish you all the best. And don't do that again

This is why I worry when people say I am an inspiration...

PastorVincent · October 2018

biketheworld wrote: »

@PastorVincent - are you crazy? (why am I even asking this )

1 out of 5 doctors does not think so... assuming I am counting my self as a doctor.

sarahthes · October 2018

We have a high of -2C today and currently light snow.

Yay I get to run in the snow tonight!

mbaker566 · October 2018

amirahdaboss wrote: »

Guys, I haven’t been able to run for the last three(today makes 4!) days and I’m super cranky. Who would’ve thought I’d actually miss/enjoy running? I’m in classes from morning until night today, so I won’t be able to squeeze in a run until tomorrow
Any tips for becoming a morning runner? I try all the time but I always end up shutting my alarm off and going back to sleep

i used to be a morning runner. i either slept in my clean running clothes or had them laid out. i did wear the sports bra because i don't want to argue with it in the morning. and then i literally slid out of bed and whispered "outside" then the dogs start bouncing and whining and licking and then i am awake to poke my contacts in my eyes and put the dog harness on. slam some mountain dew and out the door.

now i'm an evening runner. i like it better but life happens and i miss more runs than i would like. or i get lazy.

juliet3455 · October 2018

BruinsGal_91 wrote: »

biketheworld wrote: »

Turns out he was running the half because he lost a bet - did not train because "I didn't think running 13 miles would be a big deal". I decided to stick with him for the last 2 miles to provide encouragement thinking I was being nice. The final turn before the last 1/4 mile to the finish he says to me "I can't let you beat me even though I know you could. My buddies are waiting for me." I was flabbergasted. We started to run to the finish - after about 50 feet he says "I don't have anything left - I can't run" - so I kept going because he'd really pissed me off. I ran through the finish, waited for him to give him a high-five - he wouldn't even look at me. I should have shouted "not only did you get beat by a woman - you got beat by a 60 year old woman - jerk" - but I didn't. I just picked up my medal, my cold pizza, and told my husband the story who also fumed about it.

God, some guys can be such eejits. Good for you and congratulations on a good race. I did a 5k earlier this year. Like your half it was a small race with 59 entrants. I ran it really well for me and finished fourth over all and was the second placed woman. The youngish guy who finished fifth behind me was desperate to catch me at the end but I managed to hold on. I heard him later on his phone kvetching to his friend how he'd been beaten by "two old women" and it wasn't fair. The fact he'd also been beaten by two men obviously didn't matter.

I think we all have a story like the two above.
To me it's an indication that they haven't been involved in a group run - or training with a group where you reach out and support a fellow runner when they are going through a low point. I have also experienced the opposite where a runner catch's up to me and helped drag me in to the finish. They probably sacrificed a minute off their time but didn't care. That's why I will always try to pull other runners along.

This weekend I had > 30 running friends at differant events.
Canmore AB Griz 50k trail - the last 2 in the group ( their first Ultra ) were run into the finish by the whole gang. A great video of the support from the group. Called themselves the Blister Sisters.
Kelowna BC Marathon - 1 lady BQ'd 2020
Victoria BC Marathon - 3 ladies BQ'd & 2 Guys BQ'd 2020 caveat - based on today's BQ time.

11 km Riverbank Loop last night. Legs were tired from swimming earlier in the day and a lot of late fall garden cleanup. Still felt good once I got through the first 2km. Wind out of the east so it is blocked by trees most of the time so a nice evening run.

RespectTheKitty · October 2018

@sarahthes Snow?!?!?! SNOW!!!!?!? It's currently 82 degrees F here.

Although, it is supposed to get down into the 40s by the weekend. Gotta love October in Chicago.

RunRachelleRun · October 2018

@biketheworld I was all about Altras until I tried Hokas. They are my new favourites. Very similar but the Altras slipped in the heel. I always found the Altras’ laces short as I had to do the runners’ lacing to prevent the slipping.

Like @PastorVincent I don’t have to buy wide, but I wear a half size smaller in both brands. My toes are much happier in them as they have room to spread out.

I have two pairs of Altras (one trail and road) and three pairs of Hokas (one trail and two road). The trails both have good waterproofing, but the Altras have better grip. Though the Altra trails also have a slight lip at the bottom of the heel, which I have found awkward when descending on mountains (hiking) or driving (it bends and can feel as if your foot is caught); I do not know its purpose.

biketheworld · October 2018

amirahdaboss wrote: »

Guys, I haven’t been able to run for the last three(today makes 4!) days and I’m super cranky. Who would’ve thought I’d actually miss/enjoy running? I’m in classes from morning until night today, so I won’t be able to squeeze in a run until tomorrow
Any tips for becoming a morning runner? I try all the time but I always end up shutting my alarm off and going back to sleep

I am a morning runner - simply because there's no way I'd be able to do that after working all day. And so - knowing that's the only chance I'll get is pretty good motivation in itself. You say you're super cranky (boy do I understand that!) so remind yourself when the alarm goes how much better you're going to feel if you get up and run. It also helps to go to bed at night determined and ready to get up - no "I'll see how I feel." Also - I go to bed early (10ish) so that I've had enough sleep when the alarm goes at 6. Full disclosure - I don't have to be to work until 9 and it's only a 30 minute drive - no traffic. That all helps.

Tramboman · October 2018

Another 7k easy run today after a rest day yesterday. 44.5k toward my 120k challenge goal so far. And PastorVincent, every runner here is an inspiration.

zdyb23456 · October 2018

10/1 11.84miles
10/2 8miles
10/3 5miles
10/4 rest
10/5 5miles
10/6 rest
10/7 13.1race! Crawlin Crab Half Marathon
10/8 4miles
10/9 9miles

I’m still feeling effects from the half marathon. My quads are still a little sore.

I took the kids for a 4 miler yesterday, they rode their bikes and it was fairly slow with a bit of speed mixed in when I needed to catch up with them. Not quite a recovery run but I survived.

Today I decided to continue on with my training which meant 9 miles. Yikes. I told myself to just run slow and easy. It was hot and it didn’t seem to matter how slow I was going. After 5.5 miles I started doing a run walk. So glad it’s over. I have another 9 miler and 16 miler to squeeze in this week before my 5k race this Saturday.

3/18/2018 Shamrock half marathon
3/24/2018 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K
5/28/2018 Run to Remember 5K
10/7/2018 Crawlin Crab half marathon
10/13/2018 Joggin for Frogmen 5K
11/18/2018 Norfolk Harbor half marathon
12/2/2018 Busch Gardens Christmas Town Dash 8K

workaholic_nurse · October 2018

@AprilRN10 Yay for no clot!

@PastorVincent You Nut(and I mean that in the most endearing way sir)!

@noblsheep for the cough usually decongestants twice a day along with some antihistamine is what I use for my inmates. Depends on when the cough is worse, what color is the stuff you're coughing up and if it accompanied by a fever. Also warm salt water gargles.

@amirahdaboss Nothing to it but to do it. I am a morning runner because after dealing with inmates and other issues for 12 hours, and doing it in an all concrete floored environment running in the evening would kill me(figuratively in this case). Plus it helps control my appetite for the rest of the day in a way that lifting alone does not always do(I tend to want to eat massive amounts of stuff when I lift). ETA: I lay out all my clothes the night before for running in a pile next to the bed, and I have my gym bag packed the night before, so all I have to do is grab my breakfast out of the fridge, toss it in my lunch bag and go.

@sarahthes Kinda jealous of the cooler weather, but definitely don't miss running in the snow

. It was 72 with 95% humidity yet again this morning.

10/1 3.22
10/2 5.17
10/3 2.43
10/4 lower body/core circuit
10/5 3.4
10/6 9.4 Hilly miles, got turned around a bit, but figured out course for HM at end of the month
10/7 rest day
10/8 3.51
10/9 2.08 Approximately 1 mile to the bottom of the hill warm-up, then run up walk down twice(much longer hill than yesterday). I was going to do 4 times but had to head back to gym for wallet. Brother in law was stranded on 24W by Lasco, KY, had to give him a hand with tow/tire issues. Slightly different route back to gym. Cross train/lift tomorrow and short run(probably a one to one and a half miler), then 5 miler planned for Thursday.

Happy Trails everyone until tomorrow!

Avidkeo · October 2018

@amirahdaboss I'm a morning runner. I'm usually asleep by 9pm, and my alarm goes off at 5:20. Like everyone else I have all my gear laid out the night before. Banana, inhaler and out the door. After a few weeks it becomes habit, to the point I wake before my alarm often. I run in the morning before the kids get up. It gives me more time with them. And it's already done for the day, done need any extra motivation after work or anything. Also we are heading into summer, and it gets way to hot tod run in the evening so I'm already prepared for morning runs.

Rest day for me!

I've already been thinking about what I'm going to do for next year - for the last 2 years I've had a year long goal, first was to exercise regularly for a whole year which I did with fitness blender and lost 20kg (around 45lb). This year was to maintain that loss and train for a half marathon in November. I'm about 6 weeks away from that goal.

Next year I have decided to run 4 half marathons. Hokianga half in March (@ContraryMaryMary you should come up for it), the Wellington half in June, i did that years ago and it was hell. I want a positive experience this time. The Auckland half in October and the kerikeri half again where I want to get a PB.

2020 I'm going to run a marathon, location yet to be decided.

So you guys are really an inspiration!

dreamer12151 · October 2018

October Goal: 20 miles run & maintain 15K training plan best to my ability

Was exhausted over the weekend due to family (uncle here from South Africa!) and donating platelets, chose to "sleep in" before work (to 5am) on both days and do my workouts after work instead. Today, I took a chance & did a dread-mill run on my 45 min lunch break. With changing clothes & a 2 min "shower", I was only 3 mins late back! I think I might have found a new way to spend my meal breaks when I need to do a 2 mile run. ( I never eat on my breaks, I usually take a nap instead)

AND the upshot of this, since I usually run outside (doing a run 6 mins, walk 1), I had to guess on the speed for the mill. At 1st, I did set it a bit high, and was only able to go 5 mins, walked 1. Dropped the speed down a bit, then decided to just run. And I did. The remaining distance. No other walks. Felt pretty damn good, to be honest. Spotify playlist helped out, too: "Humble" Kendrick Lamar, "Lose Yourself" Eminem, "Halo" Soil, "Painkiller" Judas Priest...

10/8 - 7.1 miles stationary bike (GCN HIIT video)
10/9 - 2.02 miles - 17.98 remain

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Oct 13 - Think Pink Breast Cancer Bike Ride (30 miles)

MegaMooseEsq · October 2018

This morning I got to run 6.54 miles. It was pretty chilly and damp, around 45 degrees but not quite raining, but I finally managed to dress more or less appropriately for the weather! My hands felt a little clammy in the cheap gloves, but I’ve put myself on a spending hiatus while we sort out this whole “buying a house” thing, so they will have to do for now. The long-sleeved shirt I got at the expo was great - I love how low it goes, although my butt was still a little cold. I bought two and wish I'd bought another couple because I think I'll be wearing these all winter.

I tried an alternative to the visibility vest today and it worked pretty well, although I did rub the leg seam of my cheap capris a bit. I really need to adjust the vest to fit snugger, I'm just kind of got a lot on my plate right now. And in the meantime my new bright red windbreaker got here, so that will be a big help for visibility.

I don't think I remembered to post my race swag from this past weekend. I really love the look of the medal. My display is filling in!

It’s shaping up to be a bonkers month. I spent the morning scraping together earnest money and planning how we’re going to pull a down payment out of our butts while my husband lined up inspections. Division of labor! With that in mind, I’m afraid I am most likely not going to do the early shift of the memorial run. Hopefully someone else can step in.

Speaking of: is something going on with the spreadsheet? Yesterday evening I definitely put my name down for the last three slots but that got erased this morning and the slots look different now?

OCTOBER MILES:
10/1 Mo - rest
10/2 Tu - 1:11:20 - 6.54 meandering and cold
10/3 We - 0:20:06 - 1.94 zippy after lifting
10/4 Th - 0:45:37 - 4.33 medium effort
10/5 Fr - rest
10/6 Sa - Twin Cities Marathon Weekend 10K - Chip time: 1:05:14
10/7 Su - “rest” volunteered at TCM gear check
10/8 Mo - rest
10/9 Tu - 1:09:53 - 6.54

October Total: 25.69/85 miles
Lakes circumnavigated (lifetime): 7

Races!
July 4: Red, White and Boom! 5K Chip time: 0:32:20
August 25: Glo Run Night Race 5K Chip time: 0:30:40
September 8: Helen Gold 10K DNS - trip postponed
September 9: City of Lakes Half Marathon Net time: 2:28:25
October 6: Twin Cities Marathon Weekend 10K Chip time: 1:05:14
October 21: Mankato Half Marathon
November 24: Mustache Run 10K
December 8: Reindeer Run 10K or 15K (leaning 15K)
January 5: Polar Dash 10K
January 26: Securian/Winter Carnival 10K

cburke8909 · October 2018

October 9, 2018 11:07AM
amirahdaboss wrote: »
Guys, I haven’t been able to run for the last three(today makes 4!) days and I’m super cranky. Who would’ve thought I’d actually miss/enjoy running? I’m in classes from morning until night today, so I won’t be able to squeeze in a run until tomorrow

Any tips for becoming a morning runner? I try all the time but I always end up shutting my alarm off and going back to sleep
Best advice adjust when you go to bed so you'll get enough sleep. It's tough to become a morning runner but it's impossible if sleep deprived.

katharmonic · October 2018

Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
10/01/18 :::: 5.0 :::: 5.0
10/02/18 :::: 4.2 :::: 9.2
10/03/18 :::: 7.1 :::: 16.3
10/04/18 :::: 3.7 :::: 20.0
10/05/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 20.0
10/06/18 :::: 20.0 :::: 40.0
10/07/18 :::: 5.0 :::: 45.0
10/08/18 :::: 4.5 :::: 49.6
10/09/18 :::: 5.1 :::: 54.7

My good friend who I met in the walk to run program 3 years ago texted me after a long time of not being able to coordinate our schedules, and wanted to run. She has not been running much at all so I knew she would only be up for 30 minutes or so. I ran over to her house from mine, we ran 30 minutes and then I ran back home. It worked out well to give me 5 miles and it was so fun to catch up. And it's mostly downhill on the way home so that is always a nice bonus.

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