May 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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It's May 1, and I'm still injured. Hit my zero miles goal for April. I'll be slightly more ambitious for May.
May goal: Some amount of running greater than zero miles, i.e. at least one run long enough to be worth starting the Garmin.
Not going to happen this week, and maybe not next week either. Coming back all the way is more important than coming back soon.17 -
May goal: 75 miles
5/1: 5.04 miles
5.04/75 miles completed
May is off to a good start. I ran 5.04 miles this morning. It was already 72F at 6:00 am with 95% humidity. It was one hot, muggy and buggy run. I think I prefer to swallow bugs over having them hit me in the eye, but both kind of suck. It was a good run though. Just hot and muggy. When I got to the park there was a layer of fog just sitting on the ground. It Iooked both cool, and kind of creepy at the same time. We have our annual "Frontier Days" coming up this weekend so there will be carnival rides and all the equipment is sitting out there, but not set up yet. So there was kind of an abandoned carnival vibe going on. I have 8 more runs before my half. Overall I am feeling pretty good, but I am starting to get to that tired and achy point in my training where I worry that every little ache is an injury that will prevent me from running the race. I think the heat and humidity just make it feel harder some days.
2019 races:
2/2/19: Catch the Groundhog Half Marathon - PR 2:15:17
5/18/19: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon11 -
My apple watch challenge for May is 146.2 miles! I was really surprised to see that, but if my apple watch thinks I can do it how can I not try?
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Thanks to all who answered the question. It's clear I have a lot of trial and error ahead of me.
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May place holder
Date...........Run.......Walk
05/01........00M.......2.5M *tapering*
---MTD: 2.5 miles walking, 0 miles running, and 0KM resting
Upcoming Races
Steel Challange 5k - May 2019
Pittsburgh Marathon - May 2019
Glacier Ridge 50k Trail Race - May 2019
Hell Have No Hurry 50k Trail Race - June 2019
Howl at the Moon - Nighttime 5k - August 2019
202? - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)
2019 GOAL: Knock a full hour off my 50k time at Glacier Ridge.3 -
It's May 1, and I'm still injured. Hit my zero miles goal for April. I'll be slightly more ambitious for May.
May goal: Some amount of running greater than zero miles, i.e. at least one run long enough to be worth starting the Garmin.
Not going to happen this week, and maybe not next week either. Coming back all the way is more important than coming back soon.
Not that you need my approbation, but you're absolutely right.1 -
I'm in for the same goals as last month:
Goal # 1 - 100 miles
Goal # 2 - 110 miles
I have the following races this month:
Wisconsin Half Marathon on May 4
Twilight 10K May 25
Run Madtown Half May 26
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I’m going for 50 miles again this month.
So today was my last trial long run. As some of you may recall (and again apologies for TMI) my last 2 long runs (8 and 9 miles) have really aggravated my IBS and I have been quite unwell as soon as I got home (like an hour basically stuck to the toilet!). As there was still 4 miles to do I was getting worried if I would be able to do the half marathon on 10 days (my first). Following advice from here today I had a decent lunch 5 hours before my run but then only ate 2 biscuits and 2 Imodium. I kept well hydrated. Tonight I have run 8 miles, then walked 1 (it still felt ok but I met a friend I hadn’t seen in a while so walked with her at the end), and 1 hour post run I still feel ok. So assuming there are no later ill effects I will follow this routine again and hope for the best. So far my bum bag will carry Imodium, extra strong mints, painkillers, couple of plasters, couple of packs of tissues - for toilet emergencies! And gloves (my hands can get very cold). Any other tips of what a slow runner should carry? I am looking at 3 hours to complete.6 -
LOL
In the past 24 hours, weather predictions for Marathon morning have crossed from cold, cold & rainy, hot, hot & rainy, and are currently low 50s with clouds.
Someone keeps shaking the Magic-8 ball I think...10 -
samthepanda wrote: »I’m going for 50 miles again this month.
So today was my last trial long run. As some of you may recall (and again apologies for TMI) my last 2 long runs (8 and 9 miles) have really aggravated my IBS and I have been quite unwell as soon as I got home (like an hour basically stuck to the toilet!). As there was still 4 miles to do I was getting worried if I would be able to do the half marathon on 10 days (my first). Following advice from here today I had a decent lunch 5 hours before my run but then only ate 2 biscuits and 2 Imodium. I kept well hydrated. Tonight I have run 8 miles, then walked 1 (it still felt ok but I met a friend I hadn’t seen in a while so walked with her at the end), and 1 hour post run I still feel ok. So assuming there are no later ill effects I will follow this routine again and hope for the best. So far my bum bag will carry Imodium, extra strong mints, painkillers, couple of plasters, couple of packs of tissues - for toilet emergencies! And gloves (my hands can get very cold). Any other tips of what a slow runner should carry? I am looking at 3 hours to complete.
Those pain killers NSAID’s? They can seriously aggravate your guts particularly while running. Sounds rough. I feel for ya, I’ve been there. For a while, I made sure I ran in socks I didn't mind having to discard if I had to sacrifice one, or both. Or never got too far away from a Porta John. Have you tried ginger candies? They might help too. Wish you the best!4 -
The painkillers are a ‘just in case’ as I occasionally get migraines. I hadn’t thought about the stomach irritation - the ibs stuff is still new to me and I’m still trying to figure out what i can do to make it better and I need to avoid.1
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samthepanda wrote: »The painkillers are a ‘just in case’ as I occasionally get migraines. I hadn’t thought about the stomach irritation - the ibs stuff is still new to me and I’m still trying to figure out what i can do to make it better and I need to avoid.
Did you get a chance to look at the FODMAP I linked last month?
https://www.monashfodmap.com/ibs-central/i-have-ibs/
It might help. If it is FODMAPs that is your issue you could be better in a week, or at least seeing improvement.0 -
Great first Day! 8.38 miles!!9
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@korina75 - I didn't realize that Apple watches gave different monthly challenges... Mine for May is to exercise on average 90 mins/day. Not sure that is going to happen!
@samthepanda - as @elise4270 mentioned I find that ginger candies or even a piece of dried ginger works wonders for my stomach. I have even been known to have a ginger cookie before I run to help settle my stomach. I don't have any input on things to include in your bag but would tell you to try not to be nervous, relax and just enjoy yourself!
I had an appointment early this morning so didn't get out for my run until 11. My stomach was upset before I even tried going out and I was hesitant to even try. I have been having allergy/sinus issues and my guess is that combined with the decongestant I took last night contributed to the stomach issues. I ate a banana because I needed something before I headed out (and some ginger). This was supposed to be a speedwork run but that wasn't happening. My legs were already tired from my strength training last night and I wore new shoes which felt very heavy. Or maybe that was just my legs complaining...
Actually I looked online when I got home and they are very heavy compared to my other running shoes. I will likely be returning them. They are also ugly which is why I am not posting a picture.
Date........Miles.......Total
05/01......4.49........4.49
02/03/19 - Surf City Half Marathon Deferred to 2020
05/11/19 - Santa Barbara Wine Country HM
09/15/19 - Jack and Jill Downhill HM - Boise
11/23/19 - USA Women's HM (lottery)
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon6 -
PastorVincent wrote: »samthepanda wrote: »The painkillers are a ‘just in case’ as I occasionally get migraines. I hadn’t thought about the stomach irritation - the ibs stuff is still new to me and I’m still trying to figure out what i can do to make it better and I need to avoid.
Did you get a chance to look at the FODMAP I linked last month?
https://www.monashfodmap.com/ibs-central/i-have-ibs/
It might help. If it is FODMAPs that is your issue you could be better in a week, or at least seeing improvement.
Ya know... In addition to this list there also the obvious possibility of gluten. It's a pain, but an elimination diet may help figure it out.
I couldn't believe I was that kid with the food problems, and twisted femur birth defect. *sigh*. If you have migraines (check tyramine containing foods)., I'd bet in a heartbeat that it's a food intolerance. Check soy, it gives me a migraine and poos. I had Asian food with dh and had hater tummy for 2 days.1 -
The weather is cooling here - lovely clear morning for running. Still in shorts and a t-shirt but for how much longer? Gloves would have been nice for the first few kilometres.
Running challenge
1 May: Yoga
2 May: 15.26km
15.26 of 160km for May10 -
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
05/01/19 :::: 4.0 :::: 4.0
Today started out rainy and chilly, but the afternoon cleared up unexpectedly. So I decided to do a little longer pre-workout run outside on the canal. It's always a bit of a mind game when I do this out and back and know I have to be in the gym at a certain time, somehow I always end up having to push the pace to get back on time and drive the short distance to the gym. Today I did a little better, or at least I did my panicking earlier in the run so wasn't so pressed at the end.
Strength training was another mostly mobility and body weight training to keep it easy before this Saturday's race. I sat in the sauna for a bit after as well.
I hate to hear the reports of heat and humidity already. I'm hoping for a long, cool spring yet.
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May goal: 50 miles6
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Sunset after a storm and my Autism Speaks lights
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8.53 miles tonight. It was cool, cloudy, but not raining... felt good.
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4 miles today. Off to a great start.6
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Taper + Eating out means I was 1400 calories over today... ops #sorrynotsorry
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Thoughts while treadmilling: why do I like donuts.... and French fries.... and cheeseburgers.... and .....and.... and....
Aka that run sucked... was mostly spent trying to hide the timer and play enough mind games to get me to live thru 4 miles. Which mean things I was hating life and going slower, which meant it took even longer.
I am actually looking forward to my pt visit Friday. Wonky ankle isn’t terrible again yet.... but it isn’t right.
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PastorVincent wrote: »Taper + Eating out means I was 1400 calories over today... ops #sorrynotsorry
Those spare calories will go to a good cause.8 -
I went for another short morning run as part of my taper. Beautiful but not the easiest 2 miles.. Maybe I should get up earlier and drink coffee? Things to contemplate for tomorrow & Sunday.
May goal: 70 mi
5/1 2 mi
May total: 2 mi
2019 Races:
3/16 Kirkland Shamrock Run 5K
4/13 Mud & Chocolate 4.5 mi trail run
5/5 Vancouver BMO Half Marathon
5/12 The Color Run 5K
5/18 Your Canyon for a Day 35 mi Bike Tour, Yakima
6/16 Monroe Bubble Run 5K
7/21 Seafair Triathlon?
8/11 Lake Union 10K?8 -
@elise4270 - hope you are safe! Also anyone else in these terrible storm's path!2
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PastorVincent wrote: »samthepanda wrote: »The painkillers are a ‘just in case’ as I occasionally get migraines. I hadn’t thought about the stomach irritation - the ibs stuff is still new to me and I’m still trying to figure out what i can do to make it better and I need to avoid.
Did you get a chance to look at the FODMAP I linked last month?
https://www.monashfodmap.com/ibs-central/i-have-ibs/
It might help. If it is FODMAPs that is your issue you could be better in a week, or at least seeing improvement.
PasterVincent thanks. I have had a look. I am trying to eliminate things to work out what makes a difference. Sadly garlic seems to be a no no as do onions.
Ya know... In addition to this list there also the obvious possibility of gluten. It's a pain, but an elimination diet may help figure it out.
I couldn't believe I was that kid with the food problems, and twisted femur birth defect. *sigh*. If you have migraines (check tyramine containing foods)., I'd bet in a heartbeat that it's a food intolerance. Check soy, it gives me a migraine and poos. I had Asian food with dh and had hater tummy for 2 days.
I had a raft of blood rests which showed I wasn’t ceoliac but I am eliminating gluten for a while to see if that helps.
Thanks for the tip about the ginger Shanaber. I’ll try that too.2 -
Managed to get out this morning for a short shake out run before shower, breakfast and race off the see the evil physio. Just in time too, although I was fine while running I've had a sore quad for a few days now which I noticed during this morning's warm up and cool down walks was making me walk a little funny, kind of limping a bit. Didn't hurt though. Probably should have taken that as a sign not to run but being a runner (yay I'm a runner!) I decided as I'm seeing abovementioned evil physio today it wouldn't matter.
Now I just have to hope she doesn't leave me too messed up, we've a 3 hour hike planned for Saturday and an 8km run planned for Sunday.
May goal: 55km Run so far: 3.3km5 -
Jumping on to say I officially got the job! I finish my current job on 14th June, start my new one on 24th June.
So need to sell our house. Wish us luck there!
And I see a HM in my new town on the 14th July so I'll be signing up for that!17
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