March 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »@girlinahat I'm doing 2 min run/30 second walk (anything less than that just seemed too much like cheating to my sceptic side) then running through the last walk if I've anything less than about 500 metres to go.
Did you say you were doing the "Galloway" program? I have heard it mentioned many times in this thread but I never looked into it. Does it have as its goal to get you to run full time, or is it a perpetual run/walk program? Just wondering.0 -
3-1 Rest
3-2 10.5k easy
3-3 11k slow
3-4 10.5k recovery
3-5 Rest
3-6 7k slow
3-7 10.5k easy
3-8 Rest
3-9 11k easy
3-10 7k recovery
3-11 8.5k slow
3-12 Rest
3-13 7k slow
3-14 7k easy
3-15 Rest
3-16 7k easy
3-17 11k slow
3-18 7k recovery
3-19 Rest
3-20 7k easy
3-21 7k slow
3-22 Rest day
3-23 7k easy
3-24 8k slow
3-25 7k recovery
3-26 Rest
3-27 7k easy
3-28 Rest
March Total: 158k
March Goal: 175k
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
Decided today to flip to summertime running schedule -- Monday and Thursday are rest days; run the rest of the week. Moot point for March, as there would be 3 running days left in the month anyway, and goal is still reachable.
2019 Races:
4-13 Shine the Light 5K (Registered)
6-1 Freedom 5K (Will be off the schedule due to another commitment)
6-30 Strides for Starfish 5K5 -
PastorVincent wrote: »
Did you say you were doing the "Galloway" program? I have heard it mentioned many times in this thread but I never looked into it. Does it have as its goal to get you to run full time, or is it a perpetual run/walk program? Just wondering.
@PastorVincent Yes it's the Galloway method, and yes, perpetual run/walk. Some people use it all the way through all runs, some only for longer distances, some after a certain distance (like for the second half of a race/long run/whatever.)
There are also all sorts of different combinations depending on speed and personal preference. I've seem people doing intervals as short as 20 seconds running/10 seconds walking, which I think would drive me insane!
I've pretty much worked out that my body does not want me to run full time, which is why it makes everything hurt if I run non-stop for more than a couple of miles. However my medium-long term goal is to do probably 3 HMs per year for as long as possible, and I've realised that said body isn't going to let me do that if I completely run them. I have no interest in winning them, so as long as this keeps me injury free and allows me to finish them within the time allowed I'm happy!
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I wish I had time to keep up with all the amazing things going on in here. I need to retire or at least quit one of my jobs! My strength training has taken a hit because of the PT job of teaching online and a relative needing my help. Long story... and not a pretty one.
@HonuNui - hugs - I think of you and your son almost every time I put on sunscreen, which is a lot living in Florida.
@MobyCarp - so sorry. Hope it is just some weird pain that is already gone, but you seem to know your running body very well.
I realized I am in a running rut - I just keep running approx 5 miles at around the same pace. But I love it. Shouldn't we do what we love!? Anyway, decided to run tabatas today and
- the burning came back in the bottom of my feet. I thought I was over it because all last week it never happened once. So maybe I should stick to the easy 5 miles!
3/1 - 4 miles + strength training legs
3/2 - rest day/travel day
3/3 - rest day
3/4 - 4.5 miles + transform app - arms
3/5 - 5 miles
3/6 - transform app - legs
3/7 - 5 miles
3/8 - transform app - arms
3/9 - 54 miles cycling
3/10 - transform app - legs
3/11 - 5 miles
3/12 - 4 miles
3/13 - transform app - new program week 1 Legs
3/14 - 3 miles + transform app - Biceps
3/15 - 3 miles treadmill
3/16 - transfrom app - arms and legs
3/17 - 4.5 miles VA run
3/18 - 5.2 miles VA run
3/19 - 5 miles VA
3/20 - 5 miles VA
3/21 - strength training
3/22 - 5 miles
3/23 - travel/rest
3/24 - rest
3/25 - 5 miles
3/26 - 5 miles
3/27 - strength training/ legs/abs
3/28 - 5 miles - tabatas
3/29 -
3/30 -
3/31 - Tour de Cure bike ride!
Tot: 73.2/70
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »
@PastorVincent Yes it's the Galloway method, and yes, perpetual run/walk. Some people use it all the way through all runs, some only for longer distances, some after a certain distance (like for the second half of a race/long run/whatever.)
There are also all sorts of different combinations depending on speed and personal preference. I've seem people doing intervals as short as 20 seconds running/10 seconds walking, which I think would drive me insane!
I've pretty much worked out that my body does not want me to run full time, which is why it makes everything hurt if I run non-stop for more than a couple of miles. However my medium-long term goal is to do probably 3 HMs per year for as long as possible, and I've realised that said body isn't going to let me do that if I completely run them. I have no interest in winning them, so as long as this keeps me injury free and allows me to finish them within the time allowed I'm happy!
That is great. Gald it is working for you.
You might find that if you push a little you can slowly get longer and longer run intervals and shorter walk intervals. You might not find you like that or you might find that it really works for you. I have seen many people comment that is what they did to get to "full time run" (which is a bit of a lie since most runners at very least walk drink stations and/or the uphills).
Whatever works, you do you 5 -
PastorVincent wrote: »
That is great. Gald it is working for you. You might find that if you push a little you can slowly get longer and longer run intervals and shorter walk intervals. You might not find you like that or you might find that it really works for you. I have seen many people comment that is what they did to get to "full time run" (which is a bit of a lie since most runners at very least walk drink stations and/or the uphills).
Whatever works, you do you
Thing is, I'm a pretty obsessive person. When I was around half way through HM training last year (I think when I reached long runs of around 11-12km) I felt like I was dying but wouldn't allow myself to take walk breaks because my crazy brain told me that wasn't running. Allowing myself those walks was quite a mental breakthrough, but I couldn't just do them when I felt I needed them. I really need structure and a 'plan' for pretty much everything I do otherwise I just freak out. So I fell into a routine of 9 minutes running, 1 minute walking. It seemed to work great for me. Until my last couple of long runs before the HM (which I believe were 14km and 16km). My legs were shot up and the race itself finished them off.
Now I realise that was probably more a combination of too much too soon (and now I think that plan really lacked mileage) but I don't want to get sat on the bench for weeks and have to start from scratch all over again. As I build up again I may well extend the run intervals, or I may not. Will see as I go.
For now, as you say, this is working and I feel good, which after all as a non-competitive run-walker who's in it for physical and mental health is all that matters.5 -
Hi guys!
Hopefully some of you remember me, lol. It's been a looooong while since I've been on here. Life and everything else has just gotten in the way. But, I need to be back here, bc this is truly one of the most awesome, supportive groups I've ever had the pleasure to be a part of!
I'm not sure if anyone recalls but I have been trying to make it to my first full marathon. In 2017 I registered for Philly and was killing my training, but definitely over-training, and ended up having to stop mid-training due to IT Band Syndrome. Never made it to the race. Jinxed marathon #1!
Last year I registered for Philly a second time. Definitely took it easier with the training but ended up with a stress reaction in my fibula. Ended up taking even longer than initially predicted by the doc to heal fully (somewhere around 3 months I think, ugh). Went to Philly as a spectator for a few of my good running buddies - surprised myself and actually started crying after I did my packet pickup to get the shirt, since I was so frustrated/down about it. Jinxed marathon #2!
So, I very very slowly eased back into running. I, of course, was an idiot and put on way too much weight while I was out of running (I always say I'll be awesome about cross-training and keeping my eating in check and I never am
). I'm back up to 4 days a week, with my longest run currently around 5-6 miles. And I have decided that Philly is officially cursed for me so this year I am registered for the Marine Corps Marathon in D.C.! I'm excited but also obviously nervous after the experiences of the last two years. I KNOW I really need to step up my cross-training game, particularly start lifting again, to prevent injuries. And I def need to drop some weight. I still need to decide on a training plan but hope to have that sorted soon.
So anyway, all that said to just say hi again to those who remember me, and hi to all the members I haven't 'met' yet! I am pumped to be here and counting down til the April challenge starts!16 -
@KatieJane83 Good to see you back!2
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KatieJane83 wrote: »So anyway, all that said to just say hi again to those who remember me, and hi to all the members I haven't 'met' yet! I am pumped to be here and counting down til the April challenge starts!
YAY! Welcome back!2 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »
Thing is, I'm a pretty obsessive person. When I was around half way through HM training last year (I think when I reached long runs of around 11-12km) I felt like I was dying but wouldn't allow myself to take walk breaks because my crazy brain told me that wasn't running. Allowing myself those walks was quite a mental breakthrough, but I couldn't just do them when I felt I needed them. I really need structure and a 'plan' for pretty much everything I do otherwise I just freak out. So I fell into a routine of 9 minutes running, 1 minute walking. It seemed to work great for me. Until my last couple of long runs before the HM (which I believe were 14km and 16km). My legs were shot up and the race itself finished them off.
Now I realise that was probably more a combination of too much too soon (and now I think that plan really lacked mileage) but I don't want to get sat on the bench for weeks and have to start from scratch all over again. As I build up again I may well extend the run intervals, or I may not. Will see as I go.
For now, as you say, this is working and I feel good, which after all as a non-competitive run-walker who's in it for physical and mental health is all that matters.
I was doing 4 minute run/1 minute walk before (and lately tried the 9/1 idea) From what I heard, you shouldn't make the walk any longer than a minute as your body gets used to that nice walk thing and doesn't want to run!!!2 -
@MobyCarp Oh no! I hate to hear that news. Have you considered getting an MRI to confirm the stress fracture?
@KatieJane83 Glad to see you back! I don't blame you for giving up on Philly. I hope the Marine Corp brings you better luck!2 -
girlinahat wrote: »
I was doing 4 minute run/1 minute walk before (and lately tried the 9/1 idea) From what I heard, you shouldn't make the walk any longer than a minute as your body gets used to that nice walk thing and doesn't want to run!!!
lol yeah, I'm actually liking the 30 second walks, at least on shorter runs. Just enough to catch my breath and grab a sip of water then carry on1 -
@MobyCarp the time sucks but good job taking the rest. that's so hard sometimes
@MegaMooseEsq your worries are just as valid as everyone else's. hope the cat finds it's appetite soon. animals get bugs too. hopefully, that's all it is.2 -
@MobyCarp the time sucks but good job taking the rest. that's so hard sometimes
@MegaMooseEsq your worries are just as valid as everyone else's. hope the cat finds it's appetite soon. animals get bugs too. hopefully, that's all it is.
Thanks, and fingers crossed. She didn't eat at all this morning but thankfully my usual vet had an opening in an hour, so hopefully we'll have that sorted out no problems. I managed to sleep a solid eight last night which has made me feel a lot better about life - I feel like I've been obsessed with sleep recently, but it does make such a big difference!6 -
@MobyCarp I've always been in awe of your discipline and your purposeful training...this seems like such an injustice. So sorry it happened.
@KatieJane83 glad to see you back!
@eleanorhawkins it took trail running for me to accept walking breaks. Those walking breaks were key to my rebuilding when I came back after surgery, even when running on pavement.
@lporter229 I have confidence in you that you'll do just fine.
@amirahdaboss if you're not used to doing the stairclimbing thing it will be tough, no matter how fit you are. It's a new motion and the muscles are working in a different way. Keep at it and it will get easier and you'll be a stronger runner.
@HonuNui & @mbaker566 there's nothing I can think of to say, other than I'm so sorry. I saw my parents go through losing a child twice and can't imagine going through it myself.
@amymoreorless that bread pillow is just creepy.
@polskagirl01 very cool GPS track! And yeah, wild boars are nothing to mess with. You definitely want to avoid those, even more than Canada Geese.
@ContraryMaryMary it does sound like you've been pushing it. Pulling back for a couple of weeks sounds like a great idea.
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4.4 solo miles for me last night. Kody was limping ever so slightly the night before so I left him at home. My intent was do a tempo run but dang, such heavy legs! I think it was due to a combination of being the warmest day of the year (61F/16C) and being sore from 8 miles of hilly, slippery trails the night before. I never felt warmed up until 3.7 miles and by then it was too late. I did try a couple of fartleks on the run, but the increase in speed was rather pathetic.
During my run I realized I was just a month away from my biggest race of the year. While I feel my mileage is going well, I don't have near the vertical training I should have at this point. I have 8 miles on tap tonight and will be finding some hills for sure. I'll be looking to include hills in most of my runs now through my 50K in late May.
I'll have at least one DNS this year. I registered for a 10K in July but recently realized it was the same weekend as our annual neighborhood camping trip. Thankfully I only paid $10 for it.
2019 Races
02/23/2019 - Psycho Wyco 20M w/ Kody - Kansas City, KS - 5:39:36 (41/65 OA, Kody 4/9 Canine)
04/27/2019 - Tillamook Burn 50M - Tillamook Forest, OR
05/18/2019 - Superior Spring 50K - Lutsen, MN
06/22/2019 - Dan Patch 5K Pace - Savage, MN * -or- 06/22/2019 - Circle of Life 10K - Lake City, MN *
07/04/2019 - Red Wing 5K - Red Wing, MN *
07/13/2019 - Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon - Carlton, MN
09/14/2019 - Outrun Homelessness 5K - Savage, MN
09/21/2019 - Surly Trail Loppet HM - Minneapolis, MN
10/12/2019 - Big Woods Run Trail HM - Nerstrand, MN
10/20/2019 - Surf the Murph (100k or 100M) *
12/07/2019 - Alternate Chili 10M w/ Kody - Kansas City, KS
Registered
* Tentative
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so my goal yesterday was just to run. i needed to run into some of those feelings i was having about my friend who died. i know what it feels like to be in those depths but i've always found my way out. i'll do a few runs and rest next week. marathon is 10 days away. but i need to run as therapy.
i set out just for a comfy, maybe a little faster than comfy run. the path is about a mile but i was noticing new people and i looked down by the river. gate was open. i've never been thru the gate. it's been flooded. under the gate, i go under the highway and there is another part of a trail that goes on and on and i'll have to explore it more. without trying, each mile was faster than the last. i've got a new ache at the top of my knee but i am not too worried and i'll have a rest soon before the big day.
i do think speed demon wouldn't mind it. not too many people. few dogs. no weird or suspicious things.
mile times and selfieSpoiler
scenerySpoiler
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@HonuNui & @mbaker566 I'm sorry. Saying that never seems like enough... but it is all I can do.
@polskagirl01 Cool crop circle art!
Yesterday was a cross training day for me = 42 minutes/2.3 mile walk with the dogs in the morning, then 20+ minutes on the bike after work.
This morning I woke to a light rain which let up before we headed out for our run. I was overdressed with my jacket but didn't want to risk not having it. The dogs got plenty muddy from the road. We added another 5k to my monthly running total. I am still pushing a little faster on my runs that I should, per HR, especially by the end. But all the discussion of walking breaks reminded me that's okay... even though my goal is currently to run the entire distance for my 10k and 12k races. It helps my mental game when the dogs just HAVE to stop and sniff something, and it just doesn't matter in the long run. My ankle was a little niggly at about 2 miles so I took a walking break or two after that, in addition to stopping for traffic here and there throughout the run.6 -
March goal: 80 miles
3/3: 7.43 miles
3/5: 4.65 miles
3/6: 5.33 miles
3/7: 3.12 miles
3/10: 9.01 miles
3/12: 5.05 miles
3/13: 3.11 miles
3/14: 5.11 miles
3/17: 10.06 miles
3/19: 5.06 miles
3/20: 5.04 miles
3/21: 3.27 miles
3/24: 9.31 miles
3/26: 5.03 miles
3/28: 4.44 miles
85.02/80 miles completed
I took yesterday as a rest day for my achy feet and it seemed to help. Today I ran 4.44 miles. I've been running 5 miles on weekday mornings and I was planning a shorter run this morning, and I did cut it a little short. It was just so nice though at 60F (I love it when I can just throw on some shorts and a tank top) and I was enjoying the run a lot and forgot to turn back until my watch alerted me that I had been 2 miles. I wore my pair of shoes with the least miles on them and my feet felt fine during the run. They feel ok now too, a little tired, but not too bad. I got my shipping confirmation on my shoes and it says they will be here tomorrow. I was expecting them Monday so I am pretty excited about that. I'll have 2 rest days and then on Sunday I can try out the new shoes.
@polskagirl01 That is some really cool map art! I would have been terrified if I had run into one boar, and a group would be even worse. I'm glad that they didn't come after you.
@MobyCarp There are just no words. I'm so disappointed for you, you have trained so hard and so smart for this. It just doesn't seem fair.
@katiejane83 Welcome back!
@mbaker566 Hug to you! That looks like an awesome place for some run therapy!
2019 races:
2/2/19: Catch the Groundhog Half Marathon - PR 2:15:17
5/18/19: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon8 -
I know everyone is having spring sales, but just wanted to share that JackRabbit also has a decent sale. They do have an excellent return policy on shoes (please double check this before you purchase- we do have a “membership” and it may effect returns). I think the membership is free.. you get points, then added discounts. Think we saved like 40$ on a pr for dh last year.
I got new shoes today in the mail.... they are cool. Love the gaiter attachments. It’s overcast and cool out, I’m off work... wish I could try them out... so I did some Walmart online pick up shopping instead... I wanna be fixed, but ugh it gets old. Ima go color now.
Run on my bipedal friends! Run on. Hug a tree if you see one for me... maybe toss a rock too... pat some dirt... tell Mother Nature I miss her.13 -
@KatieJane83 Welcome back! I too had two years in a row of failed marathon training. But the third time was the charm...got my 1st marathon done this past January. So I know how you feel, and I know you will get it done this time!3
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@Elise4270 I will gladly hug trees and blow kisses at ducks on the river in your name on Sunday!2
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Day two of stress fracture, consolidated reply.
@Avidkeo @ddmom0811 I had worse stress fractures of the metatarsals in my left foot in 2014. I was 80% sure that this was a stress fracture before I went in, but hoping it would turn out to be a tendon that could recover in 3 weeks. I wrestled with denial for about half an hour, then the smartest thing I did yesterday was make the podiatrist appointment (rejecting the secretary's suggestion of ibuprofen and give it a week) and decide not to run until after I saw the doctor.
@lporter229 The podiatrist discussed having an MRI done. He said there was a good chance it wouldn't show anything, and that insurance wouldn't cover it if it didn't change the treatment. Which it wouldn't. Even assuming insurance would cover it (and the podiatrist may not be the best insurance expert), I have a high deductible plan. This isn't serious enough for me to fill my deductible. So the MRI looks like a waste of money, because I already know what's going on.
Other podiatrist note: He mentioned that winter running on roads has to be tough. He sees stress fractures like this in Wegman's employees who work on concrete floors in the freezer; colder surfaces are just plain harder. Heh. It was a tough winter for long runs, but I can't say how big a factor that was.
@shanaber There are no deferrals, refunds or transfers for Boston. Historically, about 10% of those who register in September don't make it to the start line in April. This year, I will be part of that 10%. I may still travel and pick up my race shirt; that depends on the treatment progress. On April 8, I will have a follow up visit to confirm diagnosis. By that time, a stress fracture should show partial healing on a x-ray. The key thing for me is, when do I get out of the boot? If I'm still in the boot, it's not worth going to Boston because there is an awful lot of walking involved even to be a spectator. The air fare is nonrefundable, but I can cancel the hotel for a one night penalty. Between the hotel, parking at the local airport, and eating out at Boston, not going would save me over $1000. But if I can walk without the boot, I still know quite a few people who are running Boston. And if I'm not running, I can probably find time for a Red Sox game.
@kgirlhart Yes, my training had been going superbly well, right up to the time it became inadvisable to run at all. That would be crushing if this were my first Boston. But it's not. Nothing can take away the fact that I've run Boston 3 times already. No one is going to tell me I didn't earn the jacket if I wear the 2019 Boston Celebration Jacket out on a run. And I don't need Boston 2019 to qualify for Boston 2020.
I'll be back. It's only a question of how much time it takes to come back. History suggests it takes less time if I admit that I'm injured as soon as I know than if I stay in denial and keep running for another week or two.
And I have plenty of time for the stress fracture to heal, to rebuild a base, and to train for the NYC Marathon in November. That now becomes my major running goal for 2019.16 -
Other podiatrist note: He mentioned that winter running on roads has to be tough. He sees stress fractures like this in Wegman's employees who work on concrete floors in the freezer; colder surfaces are just plain harder. Heh. It was a tough winter for long runs, but I can't say how big a factor that was.
Interesting. When I had a stress fracture in my metatarsal in 2014, it was in March also. I did have an MRI to confirm it, but I had already hit my deductible for the year. My podiatrist had wanted to put me in a cast for 2 months, but the MRI showed the stress fracture was not as severe as she suspected, so I ended up in a boot for 6 weeks, so it was worth it for me. Regardless, sorry to hear that you are out for Boston, but you are making the right decision if you want to continue running in the future. I hope it is a quick heal!0 -
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runnermom419 wrote: »
I'm in Daytona Beach!
March 25 - 5 miles on the beach
5 + 83.22 = 88.22 miles for the month
Goal #2 = 100 miles
Mile left until Goal #2 = 11.78 miles
March 28 - 3.2 miles
88.22 + 3.2 = 91.42 miles for the month
Goal #2 = 100 miles
Miles left until goal #2 = 8.58 miles6 -
March Runing Goal: 20.11/20 miles
3/1 1.05 mile
3/2 1.55
3/4 1.52
3/14 2.07
3/18 1.21
3/19 1
3/20 2.61
3/21 2.28
3/22 1.01
3/25 1.03
3/26 1.55
3/27 1.1 I forgot how bad running on a treadmill is
3/28 2.02
Completed my small monthly goal. It's not much, but I'm happy. I hadn't run in a very long time and was starting to think I never would again because I'd gained weight and was feeling old, tired, and out of shape. Luckily a few months ago I took a risk and visited a new doctor a friend recommended who figured out my thyroid and hormones were out of whack and has been helping me get that straightened out. I finally have more energy and plan to keep working on my running again with small goals.11 -
Do any of you follow “Humans of New York” on social media? If not, you need to. It will completely restore your faith in humanity. They are doing interviews / stories from the Special Olympics right now.
http://www.humansofnewyork.com/post/183773647021/13-i-was-the-easy-one-to-pick-on-i-was-born6 -
@amymoreorless some good stories there... not sure about the woman so angry and irritated with a coworker she “took a hammer to him”... but hey, who hasn’t wanted to do that? Kinda. Maybe.0
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