December 2018 Monthly Running Challenge
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_nikkiwolf_ wrote: »I have new running shoes! I already mentioned before, I have three pairs I will retire soon, so I ordered three new pairs, and they arrived yesterday. So prepare yourselves for lots of shoes pictures this week
The first ones I tested are Merrell Bare Access Flex Knit. I tried them out tonight. They are on the minimalist side, but the sole feels a bit stiffer/more solid than for the other pair of Merrells I own (Road Glove Dash 3). Not 100% sure yet what I think of that. But I like the soft upper material.
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2.12. - 14.7km run
4.12 - 5.9km run
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_nikkiwolf_ wrote: »I have new running shoes! I already mentioned before, I have three pairs I will retire soon, so I ordered three new pairs, and they arrived yesterday. So prepare yourselves for lots of shoes pictures this week
The first ones I tested are Merrell Bare Access Flex Knit. I tried them out tonight. They are on the minimalist side, but the sole feels a bit stiffer/more solid than for the other pair of Merrells I own (Road Glove Dash 3). Not 100% sure yet what I think of that. But I like the soft upper material.
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2.12. - 14.7km run
4.12 - 5.9km run
oh i like the look of those
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Only 2.59 miles today... Don't know why but the moment it started getting cold my right knee started hurting when I get about 2 miles into my run... Kind of getting on my nerves to be honest..5
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@MegaMooseEsq Looking through your race list...let me offer up something for your consideration. You have the four ESTRS races, which is great! I think you're going to really enjoy trail racing. What about a fall trail race? Two great options are the Surly Trail Loppet, which is Sept 21st at Wirth Park. 5K, 7Mi, and HM options. I really enjoy this one.
A second one to consider is the Big Woods Run on October 12th. It south of town, just south of Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. There is about 3 miles of paved/gravel road on the trail, but it's usually the peak of fall colors, the wooded parts are gorgeous, and the church which hosts it are so very welcoming. 5K, 10K, and HM options.
I wish I could run the Securian race in January! This will be the second year in a row I'll miss it due to injury. I could do the 5K I suppose, but I'm not going to pay $50 for a race I can't race.
I see the Polar Dash and the Get Lucky races on your schedule. Polar Dash (and Monster Dash, Get Lucky, Women Rock and Minneapolis Marathon) are all run by a company called Team Ortho. Check out that link to see what kind of company they are. They've gotten such bad press for their shenanigans and shady practices that their race registrations have dropped drastically. They've gotten such bad press that they don't even use the name "Team Ortho" on their race site any longer. My first half was their Monster Dash in 2015 and the bad press came out just after that. I'll never run in one of their races again. I sorry to be negative, but runners need to know about this group.
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workaholic_nurse wrote: »One of my "jogger" friends sent me this
I laughed at her and kept running down the park trail.
Definitely a must have on the runners Christmas list!2 -
@MegaMooseEsq Looking through your race list...let me offer up something for your consideration. You have the four ESTRS races, which is great! I think you're going to really enjoy trail racing. What about a fall trail race? Two great options are the Surly Trail Loppet, which is Sept 21st at Wirth Park. 5K, 7Mi, and HM options. I really enjoy this one.
A second one to consider is the Big Woods Run on October 12th. It south of town, just south of Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. There is about 3 miles of paved/gravel road on the trail, but it's usually the peak of fall colors, the wooded parts are gorgeous, and the church which hosts it are so very welcoming. 5K, 10K, and HM options.
I wish I could run the Securian race in January! This will be the second year in a row I'll miss it due to injury. I could do the 5K I suppose, but I'm not going to pay $50 for a race I can't race.
I see the Polar Dash and the Get Lucky races on your schedule. Polar Dash (and Monster Dash, Get Lucky, Women Rock and Minneapolis Marathon) are all run by a company called Team Ortho. Check out that link to see what kind of company they are. They've gotten such bad press for their shenanigans and shady practices that their race registrations have dropped drastically. They've gotten such bad press that they don't even use the name "Team Ortho" on their race site any longer. My first half was their Monster Dash in 2015 and the bad press came out just after that. I'll never run in one of their races again. I sorry to be negative, but runners need to know about this group.
I did a monster dash too with them in 2015. Loved the swag, best race jacket i have... But i agree. They dont have the best rep. So we avoid them too.0 -
I have been soo lazy - no running since Friday. I have had a TON of unexpected stuff come up at work and home.
I am getting off work an hour early tomorrow. I see a nice run in my future. If not, I swear I’m gonna (insert forceful yet minimally violent verb here)
I never realized how much of a stress release it was until I stopped for a few days. OMG if I ran 200+ mi a month like some of you folks - I would just skip thru my office every day 🤣🤣🤣
Here is to an endorphin release 🍻10 -
debrakgoogins wrote: »
I would disagree with the order. Outside running is best. Outdoor track next, indoor track after that, the treadmill DFL.
In February 2016, there was a Saturday when it was so cold and windy that all the group runs were canceled, the Freezeroo race that day was called off because it was too cold for the police to be out controlling traffic, and my training plan called for 22 miles. I thought I couldn't do more than 10 to 13 miles outside in the conditions. I considered running 5 mile laps outside from my home, and discarded the thought because the temptation to quit early would be very high.
I ended up running my 22 miles as 177 laps of a 200m indoor track. It was long, it was tedious, I learned something about managing distance on a track. (Key was letting my Garmin keep track of how many 8-lap miles I had run.) Later someone pointed out that I could have just used a treadmill in the same facility. I stared at him. I had never considered attempting a 22 mile run on a treadmill.
I've thought about this many times, and I always come back to the same conclusion: Running 22 miles on a 200m indoor track was awful, but it was better than running on a treadmill.5 -
debrakgoogins wrote: »
I would disagree with the order. Outside running is best. Outdoor track next, indoor track after that, the treadmill DFL.
In February 2016, there was a Saturday when it was so cold and windy that all the group runs were canceled, the Freezeroo race that day was called off because it was too cold for the police to be out controlling traffic, and my training plan called for 22 miles. I thought I couldn't do more than 10 to 13 miles outside in the conditions. I considered running 5 mile laps outside from my home, and discarded the thought because the temptation to quit early would be very high.
I ended up running my 22 miles as 177 laps of a 200m indoor track. It was long, it was tedious, I learned something about managing distance on a track. (Key was letting my Garmin keep track of how many 8-lap miles I had run.) Later someone pointed out that I could have just used a treadmill in the same facility. I stared at him. I had never considered attempting a 22 mile run on a treadmill.
I've thought about this many times, and I always come back to the same conclusion: Running 22 miles on a 200m indoor track was awful, but it was better than running on a treadmill.
Another trick for tracks is to carry pennies. Drop a penny each lap, and when you run out stop. Though 177 pennies would be a lot to deal with3 -
debrakgoogins wrote: »
I would disagree with the order. Outside running is best. Outdoor track next, indoor track after that, the treadmill DFL.
In February 2016, there was a Saturday when it was so cold and windy that all the group runs were canceled, the Freezeroo race that day was called off because it was too cold for the police to be out controlling traffic, and my training plan called for 22 miles. I thought I couldn't do more than 10 to 13 miles outside in the conditions. I considered running 5 mile laps outside from my home, and discarded the thought because the temptation to quit early would be very high.
I ended up running my 22 miles as 177 laps of a 200m indoor track. It was long, it was tedious, I learned something about managing distance on a track. (Key was letting my Garmin keep track of how many 8-lap miles I had run.) Later someone pointed out that I could have just used a treadmill in the same facility. I stared at him. I had never considered attempting a 22 mile run on a treadmill.
I've thought about this many times, and I always come back to the same conclusion: Running 22 miles on a 200m indoor track was awful, but it was better than running on a treadmill.
Kind of funny, last winter when I had the gym at work we had an inside track. If it was too cold to run outside, I hoped on the dreadmill. Running for hours around that 200m track was not something that even occurred to me as an option.0 -
December Running Totals (miles)
12/1 – 18.15 partly paced run
12/2 – 8.24 easy
12/3 – rest day
12/4 – 6.51 easy with a few fartleks
December running total to date – 32.90
Nominal December mileage goal: 160 miles
Real Goals: Recover from the strained hamstring. Work back to running faster only as the hamstring allows. Run Freezeroo #1 as allowed by my physical condition on race day, with a blind eye toward age group standings. Have a solid base of 40 miles per week by the end of December to start Boston training.
Today's notes – Today I was allowed to run some pick-ups "after warming up very well." So I went off to the last formal club practice before Club Nationals (which I won't attend), and chatted a little with a few team mates. Then I went out to run around the campus.
It was 27º F (-3º C). The battery in my HRM had failed, and when I realized it I didn't have time to change the battery. So I needed to just being well warmed up by feel. My hands were cold. I reasoned that when they became warm, I would be warmed up.
My hands did not warm up in the first two miles. Took a break about 2.5 miles in for the rest room, and called that first part a warmup. Went back out. About a mile later, I felt maybe warmed up. By 1.5 miles, I was sure. So I did a few fartleks for the rest of the run; ended up with 6 fast intervals, none measured, but probably none longer than 200m. It felt good, and I was warm enough to walk back to my car without adding the jacket I'd shed to run.
Came home to stretch, because I wanted to be in the heated house instead of stretching outside in the cold. There was just a tiny bit of asymmetry in the hamstrings. I see the sports doc again tomorrow; I expect this will be my last appointment for this issue. Given how the fartleks went, I might try some 800s next week before running Freezeroo #1 a week from Saturday.
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) finished in 1:45:54
July 28, 2018 Battle at Bristol 10K (Naples, NY) survived in 1:28:33
August 1, 2018 IEXC 5K #1 (Rochester, NY) finished in 22:17
August 8, 2018 IEXC 5K #2 (Rochester, NY) finished in 22:10
August 15, 2018 Pound the Ground 10K (Mendon, NY) finished in 43:11
August 22, 2018 IEXC 5K #3 (Rochester, NY) finished in 21:59
August 29, 2018 IEXC 5K #4 (Rochester NY) finished in 22:00
August 29, 2018 IEXC TDP 1 mile (Rochester, NY) finished in 6:07
August 29, 2018 IEXC TDP 400m (Rochester, NY) finished in 1:14
September 2, 2018 Oak Tree Half Marathon (Geneseo, NY) finished in 1:36:41
September 9, 2018 Pete Glavin XC #1 5K (Newark, NY) 2.9 miles finished in 20:50.9
September 23, 2018 USATF Masters XC 5K (Buffalo, NY) finished in 20:03
September 30, 2018 Wineglass Marathon (Bath, NY to Corning, NY) finished in 3:18:02, PR with negative splits
October 7, 2018 Pete Glavin XC #2 6K (Akron Falls, NY) finished in 24:41
October 13, 2018 Finish Strong 15K (Hilton, NY) finished in 1:03:27
October 21, 2018 Pete Glavin XC #3 6K (Mendon, NY) finished in 24:17
November 4, 2018 Pete Glavin XC #4 6K (Trumansburg, NY) finished in 22:48
November 11, 2018 Syracuse Half Marathon (Syracuse, NY) finished in 1:40:21
November 18, 2018 Pete Glavin XC #5 8K (Syracuse, NY) DNS - injury
November 22, 2018 Race with Grace 10K (Hilton, NY) finished in 47:49
December 15, 2018 Freezeroo #1 (Don Curran Memorial 5K) (Gates, NY)
2019 Races:
January 1, 2019 Freezeroo #2 (Resolution Run 7.5 mile) (Mendon, NY)
January 5, 2019 Winter Warrior Half Marathon (Gates, NY)
January 12, 2019 Freezeroo #3 (Pineway Ponds 5 Mile) (Spencerport, NY)
January 26, 2019 Freezeroo #4 (Hearnish 5 mile) (Victory, NY)
February 9, 2019 Freezeroo #5 (Tom Brannon 8 mile) (Greece, NY)
February 23, 2019 Freezeroo #6 (White House Challenge 4.4 mile) (Webster, NY)
April 15, 2019 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA to Boston, MA)
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PastorVincent wrote: »debrakgoogins wrote: »
I would disagree with the order. Outside running is best. Outdoor track next, indoor track after that, the treadmill DFL.
In February 2016, there was a Saturday when it was so cold and windy that all the group runs were canceled, the Freezeroo race that day was called off because it was too cold for the police to be out controlling traffic, and my training plan called for 22 miles. I thought I couldn't do more than 10 to 13 miles outside in the conditions. I considered running 5 mile laps outside from my home, and discarded the thought because the temptation to quit early would be very high.
I ended up running my 22 miles as 177 laps of a 200m indoor track. It was long, it was tedious, I learned something about managing distance on a track. (Key was letting my Garmin keep track of how many 8-lap miles I had run.) Later someone pointed out that I could have just used a treadmill in the same facility. I stared at him. I had never considered attempting a 22 mile run on a treadmill.
I've thought about this many times, and I always come back to the same conclusion: Running 22 miles on a 200m indoor track was awful, but it was better than running on a treadmill.
Kind of funny, last winter when I had the gym at work we had an inside track. If it was too cold to run outside, I hoped on the dreadmill. Running for hours around that 200m track was not something that even occurred to me as an option.
One of the things that helps the track be less monotonous is having other runners on the track. I spent a lot of time being aware of the people who were running 2 abreast on a nominally 3 lane track that was actually 2 good lanes plus some wide spots. I was annoyed at them breaking the rules, till they left; then it got more boring without having to think about how I would pass them.3 -
Ran with a group tonight and I had a lot of fun. Can't believe there's only 3 weeks left before Christmas though, I say it every year but it really feels like time just flies by too fast. I still have shopping to do and the tree to put up but my procrastination just gives my 3 cats less time to try to destroy the tree
Dec 1 - 3 mile Treadmill run
Dec 4 - 2.85 mile run
Goal 45 miles/5.85 so far7 -
Wow 70 messages in 24hrs. Ill try go back and read them soon but...
I got out this morning and managed to do 11ks!! Felt so much better, like I'm almost back to condition. I'm always amaz how fast you lose it, and how fast it comes back. That gives me 35/90km for my 12 days of Christmas challenge, and my streak continues, on account of a 2km walk with miss 4 last night.
Looking forward to seeing what I manage tomorrow! Though I'm hitting a time limit of around 1hr 20mins in the morning. And no I'm not prepared to get up any earlier.8 -
PastorVincent wrote: »debrakgoogins wrote: »
I would disagree with the order. Outside running is best. Outdoor track next, indoor track after that, the treadmill DFL.
In February 2016, there was a Saturday when it was so cold and windy that all the group runs were canceled, the Freezeroo race that day was called off because it was too cold for the police to be out controlling traffic, and my training plan called for 22 miles. I thought I couldn't do more than 10 to 13 miles outside in the conditions. I considered running 5 mile laps outside from my home, and discarded the thought because the temptation to quit early would be very high.
I ended up running my 22 miles as 177 laps of a 200m indoor track. It was long, it was tedious, I learned something about managing distance on a track. (Key was letting my Garmin keep track of how many 8-lap miles I had run.) Later someone pointed out that I could have just used a treadmill in the same facility. I stared at him. I had never considered attempting a 22 mile run on a treadmill.
I've thought about this many times, and I always come back to the same conclusion: Running 22 miles on a 200m indoor track was awful, but it was better than running on a treadmill.
Kind of funny, last winter when I had the gym at work we had an inside track. If it was too cold to run outside, I hoped on the dreadmill. Running for hours around that 200m track was not something that even occurred to me as an option.
One of the things that helps the track be less monotonous is having other runners on the track. I spent a lot of time being aware of the people who were running 2 abreast on a nominally 3 lane track that was actually 2 good lanes plus some wide spots. I was annoyed at them breaking the rules, till they left; then it got more boring without having to think about how I would pass them.
On the flip side... one of the things that made the dreadmills slightly bearable was that you could set an average incline and it would vary the incline to match a trail it had on the screen. Mine at home does not do that, and it does make it a bit more dread.2 -
12/1 4.37 Saguaro 7k
12/2 8 Hot Chocolate 15k
12/3 cold/tired/depression/grieving
12/4 2 & upper body strength
Total 14.37 out of 100
I was so tempted to skip my workout again but I changed into running gear as soon as I got home and then ate dinner and had some Nuun with caffeine to give me a boost. I did get to wear my new Brooks Ugly Christmas Sweater shoes tonight and I loved them! I was worried about being annoyed by the bells but when you get a running rhythm going they are more like a metronome than an annoyance. Plus, everyone could hear me coming. HAHA I posted a photo on my Instagram if you want to see.
This was my first time trying the Brooks Levitate shoe. I wanted them since the first came out. They felt quite bouncy. I've been fitted every time into a support shoe but I like neutrals a lot. I am not 100% sure about the fly knit yet. I feel it felt a bit lose around my ankle.
I am glad I got to run tonight and hope to use that momentum to keep moving forward with my training plan.7 -
This December, I'm focusing on burning fat and losing inches around my body. I will be mixing up running on the treadmill with weight training and at home exercises. I have been stressing out quite a bit, so spending time at TruFit is key to getting my mind back in alignment. The one thing that I love about the gym I go to is that they have a low lit cardio room with treadmill machines. There's rarely anyone there and I like it that way, it helps me focus on my goals more. As far as nutrition goes, I'm trying to eliminate lean meat entirely and stick to chicken, fish, and vegetables.
12/3 - 5 miles
12/4 - Cheat Day (Whataburger)
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12/4 - 3.01 km
3.01/?? Km
Real goal: be ready to start half marathon training in January.
Got some km on the board today. Lots of aches and pains. Nothing worrisome.
2018 Races: (italics means not registered yet, only pondering)
1/1/18 Resolution Run 5K ~38:00 (no official times)
3/4/18 MEC Road Race #1 10K 1:30:57
3/17/28 St Patrick's Day race 10K 1:24:53
4/7/18 Jasper Half Marathon 3:05:55
4/22/18 MEC Trail Race #1 5Kish 1:00:00? (Or 48:45...)
5/20/18 MEC Trail Race #2 10Kish 1:56:15
6/24/18 MEC Trail Race #3 10Kish 2:03:15
7/1/18 Canada Day 15K 2:03:04
7/28/18 Idaho Peak 10K Trail Race 1:30:16
8/18/18 Edmonton Marathon (Half Marathon) 3:12:something
8/25/18 MEC Trail Race #4 4Kish 39:49
10/7/18 MEC Trail Race #5 5Kish 1:02:11
2019:
1/1/19 Resolution Run
5/5/19 BMO Vancouver Marathon (Half)
8/17/19 Edmonton Marathon6 -
MegaMooseEsq wrote: »So instead of running I tossed on a Fitness Blender video and did an upper body dumbbell workout, my first strength workout in a couple of months! For the next two weeks my goal is going to be three days running, two days core or upper body workouts. I did a lot of Fitness Blender videos last winter and really enjoyed the variety. I never did many of their dumbbell workouts as I preferred a more straightforward progressive program once I got into lifting, but considering how badly my strength training has stalled, I think that this will be a good way to ease back in.
@MegaMooseEsq if you haven't come across it already, have a look for their 60 minute Tabata upper body dumbbell workout. That has to be my favourite for when I can't run and need something that will leave me feeling I've done something!
@Avidkeo glad the lurgy passed quickly and you're bouncing back.4
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