October 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

juliet3455 · October 2018

@7lenny7 Trust a runner to get an injury that no else seems to get or have heard of. Glad surgery is quick as that means less time for the tendons to shrink. Like you said just change your plans and do other things.

@LaDispute57 Tough Course but remember DNF = Did Not Fatal

@zeesparrow Yes stick with the plan and build slowly. Having a tough first mile/km is quite common. Seems like your body/mind are fighting then all of a sudden it gets smooth and you aren't really sure when it happened.

@MegaMooseEsq Sorry for losing Bowie. Pets become a real part of your family and losing them hurts

kgirlhart · October 2018

October goal: 95 miles

10/2: 5.5 miles
10/3: 5 miles
10/4: 5 miles
10/6: 3.1miles Old Rip 5K - PR and 2nd place AG
10/8: 5.2 miles
10/10: 5 miles
10/11: 5.2 miles
10/14: 9 miles
10/15: 3.5 miles
10/17: 5 miles
10/18: 4.1 miles
10/21: 11 miles
10/23: 4.5 miles
10/25: 3.5 miles

74.3/95 miles completed

I had a lovely 3.5 mile run at lunch today. I took yesterday as a rest day because it was cold and rainy all day long, but today was perfect. It was so nice to run in the sunlight for a change. Between running in the mornings before the sun comes up and all the clouds we have had lately I guess I'm getting a little weary of running in the dark. I don't mind it so much in the summer because it is so much better than running when it is 100F. But it is so dark lately in the mornings. I guess that will change after we switch back from daylight savings time to standard time. I tried to take it easy on this run and it felt really good. I sort of wished I had worn a jacket, but by the halfway point I was really glad I didn't and I was kind of wishing I had worn shorts instead of capris. But it still wasn't ever too hot or too cold.

@Avidkeo If there is no way to get your husband to drop you off at the start, then I would probably go with option 2. They discourage people from parking near the start, but if they don't forbid it then I'm sure if you get there early enough it won't be a problem. I would rather sleep in my own bed if possible.

2018 races:
5/19/18: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon - 2:43:59.7. - 2nd place AG
10/6/18: Old Rip 5K Run - PR 29:43.5, 2nd place AG
11/10/18: Wags & Whiskers 5K

AmyOutOfControl · October 2018

10/1 = 3 miles
10/2 = vacation
10/3 = 5 miles hiking on vacation
10/4 = vacation
10/5 = 3 miles
10/6 = 10 miles
10/7 = 11 miles
10/8 = rest day
10/9 = 12 miles
10/10 = 6 miles
10/11 = 4 miles
10/12 = 17 miles
10/13 = rest day
10/14 = 8 miles
10/15 = ⛈

10/16 = more thunderstorms AM / 4 neighborhood miles after work
10/17 = 5 miles
10/18 = rain, work, rain, work
10/19 = 17 very soggy miles
10/20 = a NINE HOUR Saturday work meeting (it was as terrible as it sounds)
10/21 = 14 miles
10/22 = 10 miles
10/23 = work, work, work
10/24 = yoga flow class
10/25 = 3 miles

Oops.... I think I “accidentally” signed myself up for 2 more marathons and a mecha hilly, part-trail, half marathon thing. I am feeling ambitious this week.

October goal miles = 120 / 132 miles-to-date

Upcoming Races:
10/27 = Hill Country Halloween Half Marathon
11/11 = Hill County Trivium (just doing the half)
11/22 = Georgetown Turkey Trot
1/26/19 = Miami Tropical 5K
1/27/19 = Miami Marathon
3/10/19 = ZOOMA half (potentially)
5/4/18 = Wisconsin Marathon (mittens challenge part 1)
5/5/18 = Kalamazoo Marathon (mittens challenge part 2)

mbaker566 · October 2018

good news is i'll do at least 3 miles on sunday.
hot cider hustle 5k. cider, fleece, caramel apples.

maybe if the dogs destroy something i'll find the urge to get my shuffle on

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@Avidkeo i would drive out there myself the morning off. i've left earlier than that to get to a race. i want my own bed. my own dogs.

@RespectTheKitty good luck on the run. i like longer runs more than short runs. makes the getting ready worth it

Scott6255 · October 2018

@avidkeo I would go for option 2 (drive to start), but (this is just me) I would be anxious that there wouldn't be enough parking. To alleviate that fear, I would probably wake up mega early and get there before most people. So that would defeat the advantage of sleeping at home. The night before a race I am a complete mess, so don't take any advice from me

@zdyb23456 wow 17 miles! Great job!

Tramboman · October 2018

@Avidkeo I agree with those who advocate sleeping in your own bed. You probably won't sleep as well as usual due to excitement, but it will be better than sleeping in a strange place.
I also would recommend taking the bus. Enjoy the whole experience.

Avidkeo · October 2018

PastorVincent wrote: »

shanaber wrote: »

@Avidkeo - Rain Run!! YAY! If that is not an option four your husband to drop you off than I would go with option 2 and sleep in your own bed.

Definitely sleep in your own bed. What about Urber or Lift to the starting line? Then have husband pick you up at the finish?

Oh you Americans with oober and lift lol. They don't exist in our town haha. I don't even think we have taxis!

I think I'll park at the start line. I'm going to probably be 30 mins early so plenty of time to find a park, hydrate, relax then warm up haha

joannedrummond5 · October 2018

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
October 15 - 14 km run
October 16 - 14 km run
October 17 - 14 km run
October 18 - 10 km run
October 19 - 10 km run
October 20 - 10 km run
October 21 - 5 km club run
October 22 - 8 km run
October 23 - rest day
October 24 - 14 km run
October 25 - 16 km run
October 26 - 16 km run

Total distance run 136 km - goal 140 km.

I am slowly starting to build my distance up again but i am so slow in which I'm going to try and not let it bother me as i can work on speed later on.

Avidkeo · October 2018

eleanorhawkins wrote: »

@Avidkeo AWESOME! Now I know why you ran so fast LOL.
I would go for option 3..... I mean the chances are you're not going to sleep much wherever you are, so I would go for convenience on the day personally. I've booked a hotel for the night before mine, and that's just an 8.30am start an hour's drive from home at the most. (Yeah, I'm a wimp AND I need lots of time and coffee to become human in the mornings).

I think if it were a hotel, I'd sleep easier than in my boss' home haha. but I get it totally.

AprilRN10 · October 2018

October Goal: 100 miles
10/1: planned rest day
10/2: 4.5 miles
10/3: 9 miles
10/4: 5.5 miles
10/5: 7 miles
10/6: cross train ditched for rest
10/7: 3 miles
10/8: planned rest
10/9: rest until cleared by NP
10/10: 10 miles
10/11: 7 miles
10/12: 5 miles
10/13: 4.5 miles
10/14: impromptu rest (was scheduled tomorrow)
10/15: 4.5 miles (yesterday's)
10/16: 8 miles
10/17: leg day with the hubs instead of a run (couple's time)
10/18: 6 miles
10/19: 5 miles
10/20: 2.5 miles (was supposed to be 5, but severely underdressed for the wind)
10/21: impromptu rest (no sleep-went to pumpkin patch)
10/22: planned rest
10/23: 11 miles
10/24: 8 miles
10/25: 5 miles
Total: 105.5

UPCOMING RACES
November - 5 mile Bare Bones Turkey Trot (22nd)
December -

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 5k
August - Happy Birthday to Me virtual 10k
September 7th - 5k Glow Run
October - Illinois Homecoming 5k

workaholic_nurse · October 2018

@midwesterner85 Your edema is a symptom. The continued bradycardia and irregularity are a sign that you should be seeing your primary and at the very least obtaining an EKG for electrical issues and labwork for electrolyte issues. You should not be waiting until your next endocrinology appointment to get this checked. I understand that you may not be short of breath or feeling bad, but you should get checked out sooner rather than later nonetheless.

@Avidkeo hurray for the rain run

option 2 definitely.

@shanaber hope your foot treats you well on vacation.

@7lenny7 good luck on surgery, bummer on the driving and running, but at least you'll be able to do those things again.

5.3 miles at just slower than tempo pace for me this morning. Last run before the HM on Saturday. Mom texted me yesterday to find out how long I planned to take for the race because she had read about the 3 hour cutoff time.

The event organizers do offer an early start for people that think they may take longer. I may take the early start anyways because the regular start is at 10am(ugh), and I am used to running so early in the morning. Your time still counts so may be worth it.

On track to have my first 100 mile month with the race Saturday, recovery Sunday and my usual run on Tuesday.

garygse · October 2018

@Tramboman Music stuck in head? Yeah, it happens...sometimes not so bad, other times just downright annoying (depending on the tune). Worst one EVER was being accompanied by the theme tune to Caillou for the majority of a 20-miler.

Easy recovery run this morning. There was a very light mist in the air that had that quality where it didn't feel like it was raining, yet you end up soaked anyway. And after finishing up with the run, the on-call thing started...next Thursday can't come quick enough!

01 - 15.63
02 - 14.43
03 - 10.21
04 - 12.19
05 - 22.04
08 - 15.63
09 - 12.64
10 - 12.19
11 - 13.53
12 - 26.40
13 - 6.97
16 - 5.91
17 - 15.60
18 - 12.67
19 - 22.22
22 - 15.57
23 - 14.33
24 - 12.57
25 - 14.16

Total: 274.89 / 250 miles

T1DCarnivoreRunner · October 2018

No running since Sun. evening, but bradycardia is gone today and edema is slightly improved. So I went for a 2.2 mile run on the treadmill. Clearly I'm already de-training.

ContraryMaryMary · October 2018

@Avidkeo, definitely park at the start - there's limited parking, yes, but there are also next to no cars - almost everyone catches the bus. But I'd go for the extra sleep and your own bed (and breakfast, and routine) any day.

Avidkeo · October 2018

ContraryMaryMary wrote: »

@Avidkeo, definitely park at the start - there's limited parking, yes, but there are also next to no cars - almost everyone catches the bus. But I'd go for the extra sleep and your own bed (and breakfast, and routine) any day.

Thanks! I thought you would have a good sense of it. Lol.

Tramboman · October 2018

@garygse I was afraid of a response. Today was Bryan Highland's "Itsy-Bitsy Teeny-weeny Yellow Polkadot Bikini" for the first half, and then Darius Rucker's "Wagon Wheel" for the second half.

PastorVincent · October 2018

10/01 - 10 miles
10/02 - 0 miles
10/03 - 11 miles
10/04 - 9 miles
10/05 - 0
10/06 - 12? Forgot to start watch *grumble*
10/07 - 0
10/08 - 15.5
10/09 - 0 - had to take Jeep for inspection instead
10/10 - 0 miles - Driving
10/11 - 12.5 in the rain
...stuff happened...
10/18 - 12 miles
10/19 - No run, concert instead
10/20 - 11 miles
...stuff happened...
10/23 - 7.5 miles
10/24 - 12 miles

Pinched for time, and the temperature was falling the whole run, but I got a couple miles in at least.

Upcoming Races:

Harvest 10 Miler - November 2018

Steel Challange 5k - May 2019
Pittsburgh Marathon - May 2019
Glacier Ridge 50k Trail Race - May 2019

--More as I find them - need to find a nice trail race

2021 - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)

2019 GOAL: Knock a full hour off my 50k time at Glacier Ridge.

PastorVincent · October 2018

workaholic_nurse wrote: »

@midwesterner85 Your edema is a symptom. The continued bradycardia and irregularity are a sign that you should be seeing your primary and at the very least obtaining an EKG for electrical issues and labwork for electrolyte issues. You should not be waiting until your next endocrinology appointment to get this checked. I understand that you may not be short of breath or feeling bad, but you should get checked out sooner rather than later nonetheless.

@midwesterner85, this.

PastorVincent · October 2018

ContraryMaryMary wrote: »

@Avidkeo, definitely park at the start - there's limited parking, yes, but there are also next to no cars - almost everyone catches the bus. But I'd go for the extra sleep and your own bed (and breakfast, and routine) any day.

Yeah, if you can not get a drop off, and no Uber/Lyft option, then do this. I fully agree.

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
10/10/18 :::: 5.9 :::: 60.6
10/11/18 :::: 4.0 :::: 64.6
10/12/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 64.6
10/13/18 :::: 15.0 :::: 79.6
10/14/18 :::: 2.8 :::: 82.4
10/15/18 :::: 3.0 :::: 85.4
10/16/18 :::: 3.0 :::: 88.4
10/17/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 91.5
10/18/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 91.5
10/19/18 :::: 3.2 :::: 94.7
10/20/18 :::: 7.6 :::: 102.3
10/21/18 :::: 4.0 :::: 106.3
10/22/18 :::: 3.0 :::: 109.3
10/23/18 :::: 3.7 :::: 113.0
10/24/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 113.0
10/25/18 :::: 3.4 :::: 116.4

One last treadmill run after work - almost forgot to do it at all. I think I'm getting too used to this taper. I was feeling like everything hurt at first which made me a little panicky. But it after I warmed up things seemed fine and I had an okay run, as treadmill runs go.

I'm all packed - I'm bringing so much stuff. Thank goodness we're driving so there is room, but I feel like I need all the options! Rain is still a big question mark, but at least it's looking much less likely and not all morning. Tomorrow is the drive to DC and we'll do the expo on Saturday. I'm ready for this spectacle!

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