December 2018 Monthly Running Challenge
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Thanks for the lotion and face tips!!! I took screenshots so i wont lose the info! I have some oil of Olay but my dd took it. I'll look at the clinique. I don't think I've ever used it. I love nutrigena (sp) products, but found out the euclyptis (sp) uh cmon, im in bed already, tired got my soft and warm kitty. Not looking it up.... Euclyptis irritated my skin. I use the hotel lotion on my face but its even drier in the morning.
Dh is being nice. I think hes stoked for Hawaii. Or is batshit taper crazy with his first full Saturday. Anyway, he'll buy me expensive lotion
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Great job running, everyone! @Orphia and @rheddmobile fantastic races!
I'm going to pass on the RTY thing for largely the same reasons as @MobyCarp. I'm not sure how my recovery will go coming off the foot surgery and the last thing I want is to push it. Never mind that I'm still plan on going through with the 50 mile race in April, since I already paid for it.
My inspiration for running? I get most of my inspiration and motivation internally but when I started running there were three here on these threads who inspired the heck out of me. All three are roughly my age and started well overweight like myself. Those three are @whatmerunning, @stoshew71 and @mwyvr. I sure do miss their participation here.
I also get inspiration from all you folks of course! I'll throw a shout out to @MobyCarp not only his performance given his age (that qualifier isn't needed but it gives me hope as I age) but for his sound, reasoned approach to running. I've had him in mind more than a few times as I try to take the conservative approach to avoid injury, while still pushing myself.
I also need to call out @Elise4270 for her great attitude for dealing with the issues keeping her from running as much as she'd like.
For the second question, at the end of 2019 I hope to be writing about how I successfully rebounded from surgery and avoided further injury. I also hope to write about my first 50 mile finish and my first self-supported 24 hour effort.
No miles for me, of course but Kody got 5 miles on the trails Saturday.
I have been going without my boot for a large part of the days since Friday. I'm supposed to have it on until my appointment Thursday but I couldn't resist. I can really feel the loss of muscle and am just now starting to walk without hobbling.
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Hey well I made it to work, and hoped I might go for a run when I got home but am way too tired. So took miss 4 for a walk, and managed 2k so I'm calling my December streek intact. Will see what happens this weekend, as hubby is out of town playing a tournament so not sure when/if I'll be able to get out.2
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@Avidkeo take care of yourself!
I'll be doing exactly the same today, legs are still not feeling 100% after Sunday's run and this close to race day I'm not going to risk hurting myself so it's going to be gentle walk for me today instead of 6km run. Don't trust myself not to try and run either if I head outside, so it'll be gentle walk on the treadmill.4 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »@Avidkeo take care of yourself!
I'll be doing exactly the same today, legs are still not feeling 100% after Sunday's run and this close to race day I'm not going to risk hurting myself so it's going to be gentle walk for me today instead of 6km run. Don't trust myself not to try and run either if I head outside, so it'll be gentle walk on the treadmill.
Good plan. And stretch, stretch, stretch!2 -
90 Km for December starting from today (04.12.2018)4
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12/1 - run 9.1k
12/2 - planned rest day
12/3 - run 17k +weight machine
12/4 - bike 41 minutes, run 8x400@5k pace+recovery
Biked to the track. Feeling good.
CYCLING/SWIMMING/OTHER:
RUNNING:
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well well.
This morning's run (my first for December) is apparently my 'third fastest medium run'. Whatever that means.
The plan I'm following has me do sort of speedwork - so I do repeats of 3 minutes race pace (I'm just running faster) with 2 minutes jog. As it seems to be working for now and I'm feeling strong, I'll keep going with this. My Half marathon is end of March, and I've adapted the plan to repeat several weeks, given that Christmas will likely interrupt things, then I'm off climbing a mountain in the snow as well in between.
Mentally I know I'm physically strong enough to do all the challenges I have set myself for next year. Physically I just have to ensure that's true.11 -
Thanks for the lotion and face tips!!! I took screenshots so i wont lose the info! I have some oil of Olay but my dd took it. I'll look at the clinique. I don't think I've ever used it. I love nutrigena (sp) products, but found out the euclyptis (sp) uh cmon, im in bed already, tired got my soft and warm kitty. Not looking it up.... Euclyptis irritated my skin. I use the hotel lotion on my face but its even drier in the morning.
Dh is being nice. I think hes stoked for Hawaii. Or is batshit taper crazy with his first full Saturday. Anyway, he'll buy me expensive lotion
@Elise4270 As a modern man hopefully I'm allowed to chime in on this topic
I personally use cooking oils. A mix of extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil works best and is multi-purpose - add a couple of drops of your favourite essential oil to get your preferred scent. (I keep a few so mix and match according to mood/time of day)
Add a little water, and massage into skin as a great moisturiser.
Add lemon juice for a facewash.
Add good quality honey and some epsom (magnesium) salts for high quality exfoliant.
Add chicken, seasoning and heat for great dinner!! (probably minus the essential oils though)
Even buying organic, it's much cheaper than buying dedicated products of similar quality, plus you can be a lot more confident about what you're actually putting into/onto your body.5 -
I have been going without my boot for a large part of the days since Friday. I'm supposed to have it on until my appointment Thursday but I couldn't resist. I can really feel the loss of muscle and am just now starting to walk without hobbling.
I will say this knowing very well that I will be ignored, and a hypocrite - Cut it out! Follow your doctor's orders so you do not make things worse.
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PastorVincent wrote: »I have been going without my boot for a large part of the days since Friday. I'm supposed to have it on until my appointment Thursday but I couldn't resist. I can really feel the loss of muscle and am just now starting to walk without hobbling.
I will say this knowing very well that I will be ignored, and a hypocrite - Cut it out! Follow your doctor's orders so you do not make things worse.
for once, do as he says!!!9 -
Any tip for beginner runners? I desperately need to get fit. Just climbing up a floor makes me breathless. Never been this bad.
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There are tons of expert runners on here that can help. I started with the Couch to 5K app and it was great. You can repeat weeks if it goes too fast. If I can do it, you can do it!TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Any tip for beginner runners? I desperately need to get fit. Just climbing up a floor makes me breathless. Never been this bad.
12/1 - 4 miles + transform app - upper body. RwRunStreak Day 10
12/2 - 1 mile + 25 miles cycling #RwRunStreak Day 11
12/3 - 1 Mile + transform App - legs #RwRunStreak Day 12
12/4 - 5 miles #RwRunStreak Day 13
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TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Any tip for beginner runners? I desperately need to get fit. Just climbing up a floor makes me breathless. Never been this bad.
Start with walking, then move to vigorous walking, then SLOWLY transition to walk/run.
Also, most importantly, check with your doctor to make sure you do not have a heart condition or other medical issue.
Mainly, start with tiny baby goals and slowly build.7 -
TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Any tip for beginner runners? I desperately need to get fit. Just climbing up a floor makes me breathless. Never been this bad.
Hi, and welcome to the thread.
Many of us here have followed the Couch to 5k (c25k) programme. It’s an eight or nine week programme, which does intervals of running and walking, to build up to running for 30 minutes non-stop. For some people, they need to build up to being able to walk for 30 minutes comfortably first, but that’s ok.
Top tips for starting a running programme –- Run slowly – running is about having both feet off the ground at once NOT going fast. My run speed is barely faster than my walking speed.
- Find a programme to start with and stick to it. If it says REST day, then have a rest day. A beginner run programme is about training the cardiovascular system for endurance – to stop you getting out of breath gradually. The body heals itself on rest days, from the stresses of the active days.
- Consider running with a friend
- Get good shoes – they should be comfortable and used ONLY for running. They don’t have to be expensive, but should be designed for running.
- Stick around in this thread. Beware – it moves quickly, and there’s some people here who do crazy mileage. But there’s also plenty of beginners. This thread is one of the best places to learn, and I’ve never seen any bad advice given
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I know I've missed a couple of days but have just got back into trying to be more active and am so unfit it's embarrassing!
I'm going to set myself a goal of about 15 miles to run this month 😬😬12 -
TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Any tip for beginner runners? I desperately need to get fit. Just climbing up a floor makes me breathless. Never been this bad.
Everyone starts somewhere!
I am pretty new as well. I started with a C25k program and know several people who have done the same. The run sessions are short with longer walks between in the beginning. And if it is moving too quickly for you, just repeat a week. You may be surprised how quickly you improve!
Also, doing this type of plan allowed my legs to adjust to running. Before, when I used to try to start running, I would push it too hard and end up with shin splints and sore knees. The run/walk cut that out.
And get a good pair of shoes!2 -
Thanks everyone. I already walk. What should I take into account while selecting running shoes? I have one from Asics with gel cushion.
What kind of a headset do you use while running? I need something that stays put while running. The one I tried keeps slipping off esp. since I wear spectacles. I desperately need one to start C25K to hear the commentary. I tried doing it a few times already.2 -
TimeToReduceFat wrote: »Thanks everyone. I already walk. What should I take into account while selecting running shoes? I have one from Asics with gel cushion.
What kind of a headset do you use while running? I need something that stays put while running. The one I tried keeps slipping off esp. since I wear spectacles. I desperately need one to start C25K to hear the commentary. I tried doing it a few times already.
Go to a good running store and get fitted for running shoes. There are lots of factors, many of which we can not determine on the forum for you.
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TimeToReduceFat wrote: »What kind of a headset do you use while running? I need something that stays put while running. The one I tried keeps slipping off esp. since I wear spectacles. I desperately need one to start C25K to hear the commentary. I tried doing it a few times already.
As for headphones I prefer the Plantronics Backbeat:
Like $60 on Amazon
They are fully water proof, and stay on my head. They are light and still let in some outside sounds (very important! You need to hear what is going on around you)
ETA: I wear sunglasses when I run, almost 100% of the time. They work well with these for me.
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