December 2018 Monthly Running Challenge
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rheddmobile wrote: »Question for everyone, how do you keep your feet from freezing when they get wet at low temps?
This happens to me when I'm running trail in the spring thaw and have to run through icy puddles of snow melt.
For shorter runs I suffer through it, and try not to walk too much.
For longer runs when I think there's an actual risk of damage I circle back to my truck and change socks and shoes. I try to avoid this because inevitably I'll start the truck to warm up my feet and by the time they're warm, I'm ready to quit.
Consequently, while I don't avoid mud or puddles, I do avoid snow melt if I can.
Unlike Lenny in cold weather, I avoid all forms of puddle (snowmelt, mud, water, etc) because I have a very hard time keeping my feet warm. Merino wool socks help a lot. I also use foot warmers. Waterproofing spray on your shoes helps (but only so much). If possible to change socks and shoes to dry ones with fresh warmers, do that.3 -
@PastorVincent do foot warmers work when they get wet?
If my feet get wet in the winter, then I have trouble keeping them warm too. Sometimes I just run with numb feet. As long as I'm not out long enough to get frostbite, they'll get thaw out and get warm when I get home and in the shower.0 -
December goal. Yeah. Move.
12/1 3.05
12/2 rest
12/3 2.50
12/4 rest
12/5 4.40
12/6 rest
12/7 3.05
12/8 rest
12/9 2.40
Total: 15.40
Upcoming races:
January 4, 2019 Hilo to Volcano Ultra 50k Relay. In memory of @keeprunningfatboy
Ticker is my goal for 2018 and (obviously deficient) progress to date:
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@PastorVincent do foot warmers work when they get wet?
If my feet get wet in the winter, then I have trouble keeping them warm too. Sometimes I just run with numb feet. As long as I'm not out long enough to get frostbite, they'll get thaw out and get warm when I get home and in the shower.
I start having problems and need the warmers when the temps are in the 40sF So when the temp drops to the 20s like it is now, wetness on the feet is pretty much endgame for the run. The warmers already struggle to work under my feet due to lack of oxygen (though next time I run I plan to try them on top of my feet, see if they get more air) - getting them wet just makes that worse.
So, yeah, in cold weather I am better off turning back then letting my feet get wet if I can help it. Still working out how best to handle this. Last year I spent more time on the dreadmill then I would like to this year. So I am trying to find ways to run in lower temps. My legs and chest are normally fine, often overheated while I struggle with fingers and toes.0 -
PastorVincent wrote: »@PastorVincent do foot warmers work when they get wet?
If my feet get wet in the winter, then I have trouble keeping them warm too. Sometimes I just run with numb feet. As long as I'm not out long enough to get frostbite, they'll get thaw out and get warm when I get home and in the shower.
I start having problems and need the warmers when the temps are in the 40sF So when the temp drops to the 20s like it is now, wetness on the feet is pretty much endgame for the run. The warmers already struggle to work under my feet due to lack of oxygen (though next time I run I plan to try them on top of my feet, see if they get more air) - getting them wet just makes that worse.
So, yeah, in cold weather I am better off turning back then letting my feet get wet if I can help it. Still working out how best to handle this. Last year I spent more time on the dreadmill then I would like to this year. So I am trying to find ways to run in lower temps. My legs and chest are normally fine, often overheated while I struggle with fingers and toes.
So they work, just not as well? I would have guessed that they wouldn't work at all if wet.
I wear them when I go deer hunting and have always used them on top of my toes. I couldn't stand them under, especially running.0 -
12/1 4.37 Saguaro 7k
12/2 8 Hot Chocolate 15k
12/3 0 cold/tired/depression/grieving
12/4 2 & upper body strength
12/5 3.49 Tempo (10:00 min goal)
12/6 0 rest day
12/7 0 bad day
12/8 3.52 12ks of Christmas 6k
12/9 9
Total 30.38 out of 100
I had plans to write about my race yesterday and my long run today but I just found out my uncle (my mom's brother) has passed away. So I am just posting my mileage today.19 -
@eleanorhawkins Bravo on your HM!!!
@zdyb23456 I totally love that you ran a marathon distance on your own. Woman after my own heart.
@Elise4270 I saw your DH's marathon on Strava and said, "Woo hoo, you did it!!" out loud.
@scott6255 So happy for you doing your longest run!!!
@Avidkeo, I was going to say I think that running every day seems like a great way to lose your love of running.
@RunsOnEspresso Oh, no, I'm sorry!1 -
Any Fitbit users explain this?
So on Friday I mostly sat at my desk and added a few steps to my day by going to the shops on the way home
Saturday I went for a hike in the woods carrying a heavy pack, up and down rough terrain, to the point that my quads are still aching.
And yet somehow I burnt less calories for four miles extra on the Saturday.1 -
5/12: 4.04km
7/12: 6.02km
Total: 10.06/32km
Not checked in since my run on Friday, so many posts to catch up on! Looks like I might need to log on during the weekend if I'm going to keep up with this thread
Anyway, Friday's run:
Longest run I've done so far and actually jogged the whole way, stopping only once briefly to tie my shoe lace back up at about 1km. So that's one of my mini goals done (run 5km continuously) much faster than I thought it would be. And although the run felt like it was super slow (I mean it was super slow), the pace was actually better than pretty much all my previous runs thanks to the fact that I didn't walk any bits. Again, in my lungs felt like I could've gone longer, but my legs certainly didn't agree. I definitely need a new pair of running shoes, but that'll have to wait until after Christmas when the sales start.9 -
@girlinahat probably to do with the 155 active minutes that you've got on Friday. Not sure what you did to get them from your description of the day, probably something that involved an elevated heart rate that it's mistaken as an activity. Fitbits can do that sometimes. Don't get me started about what my fitbit logs when I'm on the back of a motorbike, my heart rate is normally around 85 and so it thinks I'm doing something active.
But yeah, very odd.0 -
PastorVincent wrote: »@PastorVincent do foot warmers work when they get wet?
If my feet get wet in the winter, then I have trouble keeping them warm too. Sometimes I just run with numb feet. As long as I'm not out long enough to get frostbite, they'll get thaw out and get warm when I get home and in the shower.
I start having problems and need the warmers when the temps are in the 40sF So when the temp drops to the 20s like it is now, wetness on the feet is pretty much endgame for the run. The warmers already struggle to work under my feet due to lack of oxygen (though next time I run I plan to try them on top of my feet, see if they get more air) - getting them wet just makes that worse.
So, yeah, in cold weather I am better off turning back then letting my feet get wet if I can help it. Still working out how best to handle this. Last year I spent more time on the dreadmill then I would like to this year. So I am trying to find ways to run in lower temps. My legs and chest are normally fine, often overheated while I struggle with fingers and toes.
So they work, just not as well? I would have guessed that they wouldn't work at all if wet.
I wear them when I go deer hunting and have always used them on top of my toes. I couldn't stand them under, especially running.
The CAN work when wet, depends how wet. The thing is they need oxygen for the chemical reaction, that is why keeping them in vacuum sealed bags can extend their life after activation. If there is too much water so that they can not get enough air, they will fail.
Submerse your foot, and they are pretty much dead. Get them damp, and they still work.
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12/1-9 Totals: bike 41 minutes, run 39.1km
12/10 - run 16.5k
Just over 10 miles today in the rain. That counts as a long run for me. I didn't take gloves and really regretted it in the second half of the run, but had a dry hat in my vest-thingy that helped.
I spend too much time with y'all, apparently. Used my free time yesterday to compare 50k training plans. I'm still undecided about my future running plans, but I do know that the plans all scare me and I need a better "why" than "I love running" if I'm going to do something like that. Regardless, I have a plan, and a backup plan, and the option to bail completely if I so choose. For now, I just need to finish the HM plan I'm on
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zeesparrow wrote: »
HA!!!!! (post needs SOL (snickered out loud!) button.)4 -
Busy weekend and haven't checked in. Exactly 200 messages in here!
Running streak is going great but I was thinking I have a very unfair advantage. The weather is ideal this week for running. I think the idea behind the Holiday Running Streak is that you are having to deal with winter. This is my 4th Holiday Running Streak and this year the weather couldn't be more perfect. 2 years ago it was terrible - so hot! Of course I am not even half way through, so I shouldn't count my chickens before they hatch.
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
12/5 - Transform App - legs/abs + 3 miles #RwRunStreak Day 14
12/6 - 3 miles #RwRunStreak Day 15 + transform App = upper body
12/7 - rest day so just 1 mile for the #RwRunStreak day 16
12/8 - 44 miles cycling; 1 mile #RWRunStreak Day 17 + transform App Arms/Back
12/9 - 3 miles #RwRunStreak Day 18
12/10 - Transform App - legs/glutes Starting Phase 4 of women’s physique! + Run after work - tbd
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@RunsOnEspresso So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
You are all doing great. I am trying to start by walking consistently right now. Today, I'm getting to walk in the snow which we got yesterday and last night. Hiking the hills in 3 inches of snow seems to use more calories than walking on dry ground, and it's a lot prettier too. Hope everyone has a great day/week.5 -
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polskagirl01 wrote: »12/1-9 Totals: bike 41 minutes, run 39.1km
12/10 - run 16.5k
Just over 10 miles today in the rain. That counts as a long run for me. I didn't take gloves and really regretted it in the second half of the run, but had a dry hat in my vest-thingy that helped.
I spend too much time with y'all, apparently. Used my free time yesterday to compare 50k training plans. I'm still undecided about my future running plans, but I do know that the plans all scare me and I need a better "why" than "I love running" if I'm going to do something like that. Regardless, I have a plan, and a backup plan, and the option to bail completely if I so choose. For now, I just need to finish the HM plan I'm on
@polskagirl01 if you have a marathon plan you like you can just use that. Just do your long run on trails. If you can do a mid week run on trails as well, that's even better. Make sure you do hill work every other week.
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polskagirl01 wrote: »12/1-9 Totals: bike 41 minutes, run 39.1km
12/10 - run 16.5k
Just over 10 miles today in the rain. That counts as a long run for me. I didn't take gloves and really regretted it in the second half of the run, but had a dry hat in my vest-thingy that helped.
I spend too much time with y'all, apparently. Used my free time yesterday to compare 50k training plans. I'm still undecided about my future running plans, but I do know that the plans all scare me and I need a better "why" than "I love running" if I'm going to do something like that. Regardless, I have a plan, and a backup plan, and the option to bail completely if I so choose. For now, I just need to finish the HM plan I'm on
@polskagirl01 if you have a marathon plan you like you can just use that. Just do your long run on trails. If you can do a mid week run on trails as well, that's even better. Make sure you do hill work every other week.
I would suggest you finish the half plan before starting a new plan. Also see if you can find a good 1/2 to run in. Then move on to finding a Marathon or 50k to target. There is something to be said for completing a plan before starting the next. It sets you up mentally better for finishing the next plan.8
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