January 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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abowersgirl wrote: »somethingsoright wrote: »
I somehow managed to gain 9 lbs over the course of a week and that cake of yours gave me a realization. I had stopped logging, but kept eating my usual foods at home (though portion sizes surely were increased) and kept up my usual exercise routine (25-30 miles/day biking, PPL weight lifting 6 days/wk, mixed with a smidgeon of running). BUT then I thought about the new vegan restaurant we tried twice. There must've been some serious calorie bombs in that food. No online nutritional information available and now I probably know why.
I had the same problem. A vegan place around me, that I loved eating at (although I am not vegan or vegetarian, i just was looking for healthier optioned foods and trying somethig new) has recorded their food as being 800+ calories. Most vegan establishments will not post calories because they want people to focus on living healthier lifestyles and eating healthy foods (which i later realized it was about hiding the hidden calories, overkilling curtain high caloric items to have the meals taste better) and have it not be about calorie counting, but when you load a salad up with beans and oil...for the sake of calorie counting.. it can be a bomb to the system like any other establishment. Even just adding one too many avocados can be an overkill. Sodium tends to be another overkill in vegetarian items, especially if it contains soy bean.
One good thing to come out of this experience is I got to try some new dishes and have tailored them for home (minus the tons of calories!).1 -
Ran a half mile, walked a bit, then ran 2/3 of a mile.
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Wasn't planning on running today, but couldn't resist trying something new with footwear. I've been running for years in vibram 5 finger shoes, but saw a YT video about arch support helping with knee alignment. So in the hopes of not doing anything to jeopardize my post-surgery knee, I donned a pair of Nikes. It felt very weird at first. My toes were cramped and the heel part of the shoe was like dead weight. But the extra cushion was nice.
Curious to know everyone's running shoe preference. Any shoe you swear by (or against)?6 -
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somethingsoright wrote: »Ran a half mile, walked a bit, then ran 2/3 of a mile.
1.5/10
Wasn't planning on running today, but couldn't resist trying something new with footwear. I've been running for years in vibram 5 finger shoes, but saw a YT video about arch support helping with knee alignment. So in the hopes of not doing anything to jeopardize my post-surgery knee, I donned a pair of Nikes. It felt very weird at first. My toes were cramped and the heel part of the shoe was like dead weight. But the extra cushion was nice.
Curious to know everyone's running shoe preference. Any shoe you swear by (or against)?
Running shoes are a very personal choice. My favorite are Brooks. I highly recommend going to a running store and being professionally evaluated rather than purchase based on someone elses preferences. A professional fitting will involve evaluation your personal pronation, gait, and take into consideration any other relevant factors such as a history of knee surgery.5 -
somethingsoright wrote: »Ran a half mile, walked a bit, then ran 2/3 of a mile.
1.5/10
Wasn't planning on running today, but couldn't resist trying something new with footwear. I've been running for years in vibram 5 finger shoes, but saw a YT video about arch support helping with knee alignment. So in the hopes of not doing anything to jeopardize my post-surgery knee, I donned a pair of Nikes. It felt very weird at first. My toes were cramped and the heel part of the shoe was like dead weight. But the extra cushion was nice.
Curious to know everyone's running shoe preference. Any shoe you swear by (or against)?
There was a study recently which found that more padding equals more impact, not less, since foot strike is harder due to a lack of feeling the ground. Also, shoes which feel cushy are not necessarily correlated to a lower risk of injury - in fact it seems to be the opposite.
I have one knee with no ACL (torn decades ago, never repaired, too late now) and run in a knee brace using stability shoes. I have tried various things and find the Brooks Adrenaline 18 is great on my knee. However, the new Brooks Adrenaline 19 has had the medial post removed and is no good for me.
With your issues I would definitely see a shoe pro and ask for help. Then test and go with what works. REI has a one year no questions asked return policy, good for road testing.5 -
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@somethingsoright , as @debrakgoogins said, running shoes are a very personal choice. Every body is different and will react to the same shoe model differently. The best thing you could do is go to your local running store, if there's one in your area, and work with them to find the right shoe.
There's a lot of hype in the running industry, about all products. There are a lot of theories as to the best type of shoe...minimalist, heavily padded, zero drop, etc, but the best article/study I've seen shows that if you pick the shoes you feel most comfortable running in, you'll be fine.
Here is some excellent reading on the matter:
https://qz.com/quartzy/1324187/cushioning-and-motion-control-running-shoes-are-more-hype-than-science/7 -
somethingsoright wrote: »Got in 1/3 of a mile today. Thinking that I'll work up to 3/4 of a mile by the last week of this month.
Anyone have experience with tightness pain at the front of the hip where the quad comes in? Had this pain at my left hip getting out of bed yesterday morning and then again getting out of the car later in the day. Made it hard to walk for a few minutes. Wondering if it's muscles getting used to running instead of just biking.
Sounds like your hip flexors. I do a self-massage on them before I go to sleep. Helps tremendously personally.
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Couldn't do a multi-quote and didn't want a bunch of posts littering this thread, so here goes with the running shoe response.
I will check into getting a gait analysis. So far I've checked out some websites of nearby running shops (closest is an hour away). Some don't even list a gait analysis service on their sites.
Also wondering if a sports podiatrist would do the same thing. Saw one (in another state) who offered a podiatric biomechanical assessment.2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »I think in the December thread someone asked why warm up, and @PastorVincent gave an excellent explanation of the physiological effects. My day today was a classic example of what he explained; I started out slow and feeling sub-par, but after the warmup I was ready to have a good race.
Happened to me today also. All during the first 2 miles of my run I was like "I need to walk, this sucks" and somewhere between mile 2 and 3 I clicked and then it was mile 10 and I was rounding the bend home without issue. I find it very annoying.
Me too. I feel my best after the 25 minute mark. Then around the 80 minute mark I start feeling tired. Hoping as I increase my distances over time, the 80 minute mark becomes 90. But I also don’t fuel during my runs which I probably need to start researching once I get past the 2 hour mark.
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@somethingsoright , as @debrakgoogins said, running shoes are a very personal choice. Every body is different and will react to the same shoe model differently. The best thing you could do is go to your local running store, if there's one in your area, and work with them to find the right shoe.
There's a lot of hype in the running industry, about all products. There are a lot of theories as to the best type of shoe...minimalist, heavily padded, zero drop, etc, but the best article/study I've seen shows that if you pick the shoes you feel most comfortable running in, you'll be fine.
Here is some excellent reading on the matter:
https://qz.com/quartzy/1324187/cushioning-and-motion-control-running-shoes-are-more-hype-than-science/
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Yeah found you all
Goal of 60 miles this month
1/1 - 0
1/2 - 4
4 of 60 miles
Happy New Year everyone!17 -
Four easy miles with my fiancée today, as we are staying with his family and I would get lost in the area without him. It’s nice we are both the same pace at the moment, although I shouldn’t say that as it’s only because he’s rehabbing from injury, so it won’t be long before he goes back to leaving me behind.
January Running Challenge
2nd - 4 miles
Goal: 4/125 miles
Race Calendar
5th January - QEOP 10km
20th January - Windsor Winter HM
10th March - Grizzly 20mile
7th April - Manchester Marathon8 -
Well hey there @skippygirlsmom! Glad you are back! How are you doing? How's Skip?0
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The streak ended yesterday!
This is my 3rd or 4th year - can't remember which - and I didn't have Strava that long. But it was the best year yet!
I have the weather to thank for that. It was unusually cold - except the last 4 days. Now we are back in the 80s.
By the way, the streak next year is the shortest possible - 35 days - from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. This year was the longest it could possibly be: 41 days. So if you are wanting to join the fun, next year would be the year to do it!
1/1 - 1.5 miles - #RwRunStreak Day 41 - Last day of Holiday Streak!
1/2 - Transform App - Arms Deload week!
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Looking for a unique marathon this spring? Consider the Sandlot Marathon just northwest of Minneapolis. Complete with 384 opportunities to visit the aid station, serving hot dog flavored Heed!
https://sandlotmarathon.com/
here's a video of the Strava Flyby for the race:
https://www.facebook.com/SandlotMarathon/videos/2158026044412783/
I'm so tempted to register for this one.4 -
Looking for a unique marathon this spring? Consider the Sandlot Marathon just northwest of Minneapolis. Complete with 384 opportunities to visit the aid station, serving hot dog flavored Heed!
https://sandlotmarathon.com/
here's a video of the Strava Flyby for the race:
https://www.facebook.com/SandlotMarathon/videos/2158026044412783/
I'm so tempted to register for this one.
That is hands down the worst race I have seen yet.
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PastorVincent wrote: »Looking for a unique marathon this spring? Consider the Sandlot Marathon just northwest of Minneapolis. Complete with 384 opportunities to visit the aid station, serving hot dog flavored Heed!
https://sandlotmarathon.com/
here's a video of the Strava Flyby for the race:
https://www.facebook.com/SandlotMarathon/videos/2158026044412783/
I'm so tempted to register for this one.
That is hands down the worst race I have seen yet.
I don't think this is a real race. I'm pretty sure it is a joke. It IS a joke, right?!0 -
Goal: 25miles / 40km
01.01 0 miles/km
02.01 1.55m/ 2.49km3
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