February 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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0213-6k total-40.7k, goal-80k
Wimped out of running yesterday because it was snowing. (It snows maybe twice a year here. Us weakly Beijingers have neither the gear nor gumption to deal with that.) Ran the shorter work-out of the week because I overslept. Ah well. More snow in the forecast for tomorrow.
@MegaMooseEsq All the talk about hand warmers and pockets struck me as really weird, until I finally put my finger on it - do y'all not have the kind of warming pads that stick to your clothes?
Oh those are neat - I had not heard of clothing warmers with adhesive before, but that's might just be me. I've never had call to use hand warmers before so I never really looked into what was out there. Searching Amazon it does look like there are similar products available here, though, so that may be the answer!
ETA: If I have time this afternoon I'm hoping to stop into REI so I'll see if they have anything I can try.2 -
MegaMooseEsq wrote: »0213-6k total-40.7k, goal-80k
Wimped out of running yesterday because it was snowing. (It snows maybe twice a year here. Us weakly Beijingers have neither the gear nor gumption to deal with that.) Ran the shorter work-out of the week because I overslept. Ah well. More snow in the forecast for tomorrow.
@MegaMooseEsq All the talk about hand warmers and pockets struck me as really weird, until I finally put my finger on it - do y'all not have the kind of warming pads that stick to your clothes?
Oh those are neat - I had not heard of clothing warmers with adhesive before, but that's might just be me. I've never had call to use hand warmers before so I never really looked into what was out there. Searching Amazon it does look like there are similar products available here, though, so that may be the answer!
ETA: If I have time this afternoon I'm hoping to stop into REI so I'll see if they have anything I can try.
I am telling ya, Duct Tape will make ANY warmer stick to clothes.
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PastorVincent wrote: »MegaMooseEsq wrote: »0213-6k total-40.7k, goal-80k
Wimped out of running yesterday because it was snowing. (It snows maybe twice a year here. Us weakly Beijingers have neither the gear nor gumption to deal with that.) Ran the shorter work-out of the week because I overslept. Ah well. More snow in the forecast for tomorrow.
@MegaMooseEsq All the talk about hand warmers and pockets struck me as really weird, until I finally put my finger on it - do y'all not have the kind of warming pads that stick to your clothes?
Oh those are neat - I had not heard of clothing warmers with adhesive before, but that's might just be me. I've never had call to use hand warmers before so I never really looked into what was out there. Searching Amazon it does look like there are similar products available here, though, so that may be the answer!
ETA: If I have time this afternoon I'm hoping to stop into REI so I'll see if they have anything I can try.
I am telling ya, Duct Tape will make ANY warmer stick to clothes.
Sure, but it's the unsticking part that concerns me!
Just doing a little searching on Amazon, I can already tell these are going to be one of those products that drive me batty trying to figure out what the best deal is. Stupid decision paralysis.0 -
I have to confess, I didn't complete my run yesterday.
I have explanations and excuses both, but the bottom line is, I just didn't wanna. But this morning I did, so I laced up and ran in the snow. It was snowing, and I was able to find a few plowed areas but mostly snow covered. Was scheduled to go 3 miles, shortened to 2.3 because of time.
Strava's "matched runs" shows how my pace has changed since listening to you guys. I don't like that I'm slow, but I'm also weirdly proud of it.
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2-1 7k easy
2-2 7k easy
2-3 Rest
2-4 7k easy
2-5 Rest
2-6 7k slow
2-7 7k intervals
2-8 Rest
2-9 7k slow
2-10 12k slow
2-11 7k recovery
2-12 Rest
2-13 7.3 k slow
February Total: 68.3k
February Goal: 100k
Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2019 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
Run at least 4 5k races.
Get under 30:00 and a PR for 5k.
Average at least 135k per month, which would put me over 1,000 miles for the year.
Run the Year Team: Five for Nineteen
High 20s F today, with light snow driven by a westerly wind of about 20 mph that was gusting to about 35 mph. Not a particularly pleasant run; right hip was tight through the first 2k before it loosened up and was fine thereafter. Today's distance total was skewed because somebody is going to run 6.7k later in the month on his 67th birthday. Then he can have lasagna and DQ ice cream cake!!!7 -
Thanks to everyone who responded to my question. I tend to agree with @Katharmonic, @polska_girl and @MobyCarp that the 5K should take the place of my speedwork for the week. Because of that, I don't think I should include it as part of my long run, especially because I have been struggling with recovery from speedy runs, particularly in the cold and it is supposed to snow on Saturday. My original plan called for 20 on Saturday and 8 recovery on Sunday. So I think I will swap Saturday and Sunday, but only do the total of 6 on Saturday, given that it will be at race pace.
Yesterday, in place of my speedwork, I did 3.5 slow, easy miles and really focused on paying attention to my form and what changes I could make to decrease the discomfort in my hamstring. I think I determined that I need to keep my glutes a little more activated, which helps to keep the natural rotation out of my hips. Another interesting thing that I noticed was my tendency to clench my teeth a bit, which makes my entire body more rigid. I try to relax my jaw when I run, but I noticed that if I relax it too much, my braces rub on my flapping cheek skin and it is uncomfortable. This made me realize that, after years and years of running, my hamstring issues started cropping up shortly after getting my braces. I wonder if there could possibly be a connection? Reason number 5687 to count the days until I get these stupid things off!11 -
This morning would have been a nice day to run, given the temps and fine mist. But, got to rest the feet! I think I will have more rest days this month than the last 3 months combined. It felt great to lift this morning though. Doc said I could run tomorrow if the tingling is gone but I still have it today so it may be one more day. Will evaluate tonight.
In non-running news we are putting in new kitchen starting tomorrow and my house is a disaster. Boxes and piles of kitchen stuff all over family room and dining room. I had no idea how much crap we had stored in the kitchen! I have been packing it up for over a week a little at a time, and donating or throwing away tons of stuff. The local donation center is busting at the seams. Apparently everyone is getting rid of stuff thanks to Marie Kondo books!
2/1 - Rest Day
2/2 - 37 miles cycling
2/3 - 48 miles cycling
2/4 - 4.5 miles + strength training - upper body
2/5 - 5 miles! + strength training - glutes/abs
2/6 - 4.5 miles
2/7 - strength training - upper body
2/8 - rest day
2/9 - Duatthlon - 5k, 20K bike, 2.5K - that was tough!
2/10 - Rest
2/11 - 4 miles + shots in feet from podiatrist
2/12 - Rest day
2/13 - strength training - upper body
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Had to cut my run short this morning as I wasn´t able to get out of bed on time... I am so tired at the moment... pfff. so just 25 minutes for me today. But at least I got a shorter round in and did not skip completely. That´s a major victory for me!!
date.....min.....longest running interval
2/2 ..=> 40...…...(3)
2/4 ..=> 30...…...(3)
2/6 ..=> 30...…...(3)
2/8 ..=> 30...…...(4)
2/11 => 30...…...(4)
2/13 => 20.........(5)
That makes 180 out of 420 for Feb7 -
@ddmom0811 - In non-running news we are putting in new kitchen starting tomorrow and my house is a disaster. Boxes and piles of kitchen stuff all over family room and dining room. I had no idea how much crap we had stored in the kitchen! I have been packing it up for over a week a little at a time, and donating or throwing away tons of stuff.
^^ this has been my life for almost 6 months with our entire house. We have plans for ceilings, walls and floors and DH decided we need to have everything packed up before the work is started. With not running you would think I could have filled that time with packing but no I filled it with going to the gym instead 🤣 It would have been easier to have someone come in and pack it as if we were moving and then go through it when putting everything back...6 -
I have been tired for days and yesterday was my husband's birthday so no running. I will make it up tonight in the gym where the locker room smells like farts. They should probably just put some water down the various drains in the floor, I bet the traps have gone dry.
So 3-4km today and 3-4km tomorrow and I will attempt 10km on Saturday. I haven't run that far since well before I injured the tib-post tendon, which does still bark at me occasionally. So I'm a bit intimidated, especially since it looks like that will equal 43 laps at the indoor track...10 -
February goal: 75 miles
2/2: 13.11 miles
2/5: 5.16 miles
2/6: 5.10 miles
2/7: 5.15 miles
2/10: 8.71 miles
2/12: 3.25 miles
2/13: 3.26 miles
43.74/75 miles completed
Today's run was pretty good. It was 3.26 miles at lunchtime. It was pretty windy, but about 60F so not too bad. I do pretty good getting a run in in 30-35 minutes on my lunch break, but it sure is hard to get home, change, run, shower, get dressed and get back to work on time. I'll probably run before work in the morning since it is supposed to be in the 50's. Today and yesterday it was about 38F before work and that is too cold for me to get up early and run when I am not training for anything specific.
2019 Races:
2/2/19: Catch the Groundhog Half Marathon - PR 2:15:176 -
You can do it! I would have a hard time with 43 laps around anything too, so try to distract yourself someway. Do you listen to music or anything while you run?So 3-4km today and 3-4km tomorrow and I will attempt 10km on Saturday. I haven't run that far since well before I injured the tib-post tendon, which does still bark at me occasionally. So I'm a bit intimidated, especially since it looks like that will equal 43 laps at the indoor track...
I got back from my trip to Florida yesterday afternoon. I had planned to run today, but I'm having some minor tummy issues, so opted for a nice walk on a cool sunshiny day instead. I was very proud of myself though while I was gone. I ran on the treadmill at the hotel both on the way down and on the way home, and I ran one day while I was there. So, the trip didn't sidetrack me like it usually does. In case you missed it, during my run on Friday, I was able to complete one of my miles in 12:02 minutes. That's the fastest I've managed in a long time. So, I know I can still do it. I just have to work on it, as running the hills here in Tennessee is just a little bit different than the flat sidewalks in Florida.7 -
Non working day today so should have been plenty of time for a decent 3-4 miles but it ended up crazy busy. Did mean I was pretty active including cycling to shops, running around with toddlers at a playgroup I help with occasionally and sneaking in a few exercises while son had his PT session. Finally got out for a 2 mile jog after dropping daughter at Rainbows at 6 pm. Fitbit is showing less distance than Runkeeper so not sure which is right, so split the difference.
Miles this month = 16
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Another hot and sticky run this morning. Another 10km down. I'll be glad when my achilles tendonopathy (apparently they don't call it tendonitis anymore) eases as it's taking the pleasure out of running. It should have been a joy today, pace was good, weather was outstanding, everyone I met was happy and friendly, but that dull ache in the tendons just took the shine off. I guess I should be grateful I can actually run. I should also make more effort (find the five minutes) to do my calf raises which make a hell of a lot of difference to my comfort levels.
Running challenge
1 Feb: 6.9km
2 Feb: Yoga
3 Feb: 10.2km
4 Feb: 7.54 km + yoga
5 Feb: Rest
6 Feb: 6.8km trail, plus 1km on-road warm up
7 Feb: 15.5km
8 Feb: 1500m swim
9 Feb: 7km
10 Feb: Rest
11 Feb: 10.8km
12 Feb: Rest
13 Feb: Yoga
14 Feb: 10.8km
76.54 of 120km for February9 -
Just joining halfway through February but my goal is to get on my treadmill at home and run/jog/walk twice a week for 30 minutes. This means 180 minutes this month. I CAN DO THIS!!!
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Another hot and sticky run this morning. Another 10km down. I'll be glad when my achilles tendonopathy (apparently they don't call it tendonitis anymore) eases as it's taking the pleasure out of running. It should have been a joy today, pace was good, weather was outstanding, everyone I met was happy and friendly, but that dull ache in the tendons just took the shine off. I guess I should be grateful I can actually run. I should also make more effort (find the five minutes) to do my calf raises which make a hell of a lot of difference to my comfort levels.
Running challenge
1 Feb: 6.9km
2 Feb: Yoga
3 Feb: 10.2km
4 Feb: 7.54 km + yoga
5 Feb: Rest
6 Feb: 6.8km trail, plus 1km on-road warm up
7 Feb: 15.5km
8 Feb: 1500m swim
9 Feb: 7km
10 Feb: Rest
11 Feb: 10.8km
12 Feb: Rest
13 Feb: Yoga
14 Feb: 10.8km
76.54 of 120km for February
I remember someone talking about doing calf raises while brushing their teeth - I appreciate the conservation of effort! Or maybe it was standing on one leg for balance. Either one would work I guess!4 -
Another 2.5 treadmill miles today. I did some intervals, though nowhere near my race pace from this past Saturday. It's nice to know I have that in me, but I'm not sure I'm confident enough to attempt to replicate it on a gym treadmill just yet. I have visions of being flung off the back. Lol. Probably not going to make my goal mileage for the month after basically taking most of last week off, but oh well.
15.5/55.0 miles for February so far8 -
No running for me since Sunday. My work load just blew up even more than it had blown up and I've been working way late. I should work tonight but I'm going to go home, install our new dishwasher (in a marriage saving move) and go to bed. I've been on 3 to 5 hours a night. No good.
I will be doing two long runs this weekend no matter what though. Hopefully I can get in 5+ tomorrow night.
I'm don't know if I'm coordinated enough to do that but I used to do wall sits while I brushed my teeth. I should get back into that. Not tonight though.MegaMooseEsq wrote: »I remember someone talking about doing calf raises while brushing their teeth - I appreciate the conservation of effort! Or maybe it was standing on one leg for balance. Either one would work I guess!
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BettyM1017 wrote: »BettyM1017 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »BettyM1017 wrote: »14miles / 50 miles
Hmmmm....I need to pick it up a bit if I'm going to make my goal this month.
Nah, just run like 25 miles today and you will be well on your way
Lol!! Sure! Wait...No. Just No.
I should say, not yet. It is my goal to be able to run a full marathon by next year. I have a plan. Hopefully my old body will follow it!
lol this is kinda my strategy, I have done next to no running the last week (see shoe drama earlier in thread) but now I have new shoes, I'm picking up my old plan (5k per day, 5 days a week) and doing a 20k run/walk this weekend - its for charity though. No idea how much I'm going to run, hopefully half of it. But will see, its been a month since I've done anything greater than about 6k for various reasons.
So further to that, took the new shoes for a 5k this morning. No knee pains (yay!). They felt great. I "noticed" my posterior tibial tendon, not enough to say it hurt, but enough to say I noticed it. So Ill be keeping an eye on that, but by the end of Saturday I'll know for sure. I'm quietly confident because in the past when Ive had issues with that, it wasn't hurting when running, only when walking after. so will see. I just so sensitive about it because that issue stopped me running for almost a month.
Glad your'e doing better!! Which shoes did you get?
Thanks @BettyM1017 I got the Asics Gel Kayano 25 (my old shoes were the 24).
Went for another run this morning and didnt notice anything. no pains, so yay, new shoes for the win. I'm having a rest day tomorrow (friday) because Saturday I'm doing a 22km charity run/walk, that I have not trained for at all. But it will be a good excuse to test out my new shoes - that will be a definitive answer lol - and my new hydration pack.
Speaking of, does anyone know how to get that plastic taste out of a new bladder (or do I only have this experience because I got a cheap $15 hydration pack from wish.com?)? Ive flushed it but maybe I need to do it more? And does anyone put liquid other than water in theirs? thinking Gatorade (not alcohol but rum would be nice!)4 -
I have been tired for days and yesterday was my husband's birthday so no running. I will make it up tonight in the gym where the locker room smells like farts. They should probably just put some water down the various drains in the floor, I bet the traps have gone dry.
So 3-4km today and 3-4km tomorrow and I will attempt 10km on Saturday. I haven't run that far since well before I injured the tib-post tendon, which does still bark at me occasionally. So I'm a bit intimidated, especially since it looks like that will equal 43 laps at the indoor track...
Mine still complains from time to time. Are you stretching it after every run? I find thats the best way (and shoes) to keep it from complaining. Hopefully another 6 months or so and I wont even notice it anymore.1
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