June 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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Well, yesterday was my feeling-sorry-for-myself day and now it's a new day and time to make plans. My shin doesn't hurt this AM so I decided to email the PT at my gym about it rather than go into the sports medicine clinic. I hadn't planned to run today either way but will go to the gym and lift, but take it easy on impact motions. We're starting a heavy cycle so I'm not too concerned about that. So that's today's plan.
Tomorrow morning I'd planned to run 3.5 miles around the lake while my husband tries out the kayak we decided he should buy from REI today (100% return policy FTW) and then Wednesday PM is my 5K trail race. Absent professional advice or pain during normal activities I'm planning on easy run/walk intervals for both - I assume I'd have been doing that on the trail anyhow. If my leg is hurting and I haven't heard from the PT yet, or if she advises against running, I'll walk down to the lake and walk/do yoga while the husband paddles around.
I have two long runs planned before the 10 Mile race - 5.5 miles this week, 7.5 the next week. If I can manage both of those and keep my endurance up I'm reasonably confident about jumping to 10 miles, but if I need to take any significant amount of rest I'll either move to the 5K or 10K. This race lets you do that for free on race day, so that's nice and easy.
Thanks for the good wishes and the place to vent. My evil brain says I'm being a big whiner about this but my reasonable brain (and my husband) says to knock off that kind of thinking.
@avidkeo: Hope we both feel better soon!
@kgirlhart: Thanks - here's hoping!6 -
@MegaMooseEsq I'm sorry your shin is causing you stress, but glad you've got a plan in place. I hope it cooperates with you!
June goal - 50 miles
June Miles - 10.92, walk 7.98
06/01 - walk 0.79
06/02 - walk 1.8
06/03 - walk 1.85
06/04 - 3.32
06/05 - 2.3 knee pain
06/06 - rest
06/07 - walk 1.14
06/08 - rest
06/09 - 5.3
06/10 - walk 2.4
My knee was a little touchy after yesterday's run. It isn't too bad this morning, though so I took the dogs out for a walk and we pushed the pace. I had planned on maybe 2 miles but we were making about 16 minutes per mile (including two significant breaks because of squirrels) and really stretched the time.
It's hard to believe that 7 months ago I was running 15 minute miles... and today I walked almost that fast!!
My dad's having arthroscopic knee surgery for his meniscus this morning, and hopefully my mom (who hasn't driven in over a year) doesn't have any issues driving him home. I already offered but she insisted she'll be fine and will call if anything changes. Once I know they're home safe, I might just have to sneak away for some lunchtime yoga to de-stress.5 -
i did a 5k saturday. it was a run to raise awareness regarding addiction. it was started by a mom and cross country coach who lost a son/student to an overdose.
it falls around my wedding anniversary so it's a good run for me too as i never got to spend an anniversary with my husband. he overdosed 3 months after we were married.
i ran by myself but hung out with a family that's kinda adopted me into their ranks. the woman my age lost her best friend to an overdose and that girl's mother has organized a team.
it was warm and humid. the first half mile was a hill and then you turned and there was more hill. i felt like i hadn't run before in my life. but i found my pace. even had a mile under 11min. during most of the race, i was stuck near a stroller with a crying/screaming child. as much as i tried, i couldn't get past them. they kept catching up to me. i was pacing with someone but i didn't know she was using me too. so when i started to flag a bit, she turned to me and said, "come on, pace car, let's go"
she faltered about .25mi from the end, but i met her at the finish line.
this was the second year and we had roughly 800 people run or walk. lots of walkers but i didn't find that they clogged the way except right at the beginning. there was music and raffles and resource tents. there were posters and quilts with the faces of those lost to addiction. i think almost everyone who did this was part of a team. my normal team was down in Akron for AA's Founder's Day.
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@zeesparrow: Thanks! I feel much better knowing I have a plan in place. I'm not exactly a control-freak, but it does help my anxiety if I feel prepared.
@mbaker566: I'm not glad that a race like that has to exist or had such a big turnout, but I am glad that people are able to come together to support each other through unbelievable loss. *hugs*3 -
Welcome back, by the way!RunnerGirl238 wrote: »@polskagirl01 I hear you. I see you. I might have peed in a half marathon or two...I'm terrified of the marathon...body issues.katharmonic wrote: »@polskagirl01 great job on your 10k. Your age group really represented!
Re: the peeing, when I was training for the marathon last year my friend said to me in seriousness "You need to decide if you're going to be okay with peeing yourself during the race" and I was most decidedly not ok with that. But you know, a little pee sometimes happens, especially when you cough/choke. I'm just not cool with letting it happen on purpose and fortunately have never had a true emergency in that department.
Ok, regarding this issue... this time, absolutely no one noticed. It was only a little bit, and my black shorts were already partly wet due to me dumping water on my head earlier.
I used to have worse problems with this. Tried to start running shortly after having baby #2, printed out a C25K plan and everything... and gave up during the very first workout. I felt so defeated. Didn't try running again for 3 years after that, and even then, I told myself I'd go out and run-walk the block, and if I didn't pee myself, I'd try again. Fortunately I made it through that run and eventually found out that I love running. I would still have problems though, especially if I was trying to run fast. For some reason, it's really improved over the past few years, but I can't say I have any particular reason for that. I don't do the exercises, nothing has changed in my routine, etc. I just run more and somehow have more control in that area too.
But here are some tips:
1. Definitely empty your bladder right before you run.
2. Plan routes with potty stops.
3. Wear a pad. No one can tell, and it will help you feel a little more secure.
3. Choose clothing with colors/patterns/styles that won't show as much if you do have an accident. (So... don't wear those grey tights to a 5k if you've been coughing all week.)
4. There may be medical solutions your doctor can help you with, too. Don't be afraid to ask. It seems to be a common problem, and not just for women who have given birth.6 -
Track workout. Clearly the track isn't used much; hurdles were pretty much where I left them last week.
6x800@5k pace. Afterwards I noticed the plan said 10k pace. Oops, maybe that's why it was so stinking hard! But I did it
June goal 100 miles
Upcoming races:
June 22: Rockwood Rotary HM (rail trail between Rockwood & Garrett, PA)8 -
6/1 - 8.0 miles
6/2 – 2.0 miles + lower body PIYO
6/3 – 5.0 miles + yoga
6/4 – 1.2 miles TM + upper body PIYO
6/5 – 5.0 miles + yoga
6/6 – 1.1 miles TM + PIYO Sweat (20 minutes)
6/7 – 5.0 miles
6/8 – 11.25 miles
6/9 – 1 mile
6/10 – 4.65 miles
69F and a few sprinkles of rain this morning.
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7 miles this morning. Not a bad run, but hardly remember any of it. My brain is just mush right now.
Too much going on.
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RunnerGirl238 wrote: »Got a pity bib into the Marine core marathon.
Today is a great day guys.
First full, here I come.
I'm registered for the MCM too! Also hopefully my first full! What training plan will you be using?0 -
6-1 7.5k slow
6-2 11k easy
6-3 rest
6-4 7k moderate
6-5 7k easy
6-6 rest
6-7 7k slow
6-8 9k slow
6-9 7k easy
6-10 rest
June Total: 55.5k
June Goal: 150k
January Total: 131k
February Total: 159.5k
March Total: 183k
April Total: 126k
May Total: 128k
Monthly average: 145.5k
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
Scheduled rest day today. Played golf instead. It was actually like a double rest day, because I didn't have pain in my right hip and knee keeping me awake most of the night. Swapping shoes was the right move.
2019 Races:
4-13 Shine the Light 5K - 31:12 chip time; First Place male 65 and older
6-30 Strides for Starfish 5K
7-27 Solon Home Days 5K7 -
@mbaker566 - that is a great turnout but like @MegaMooseEsq said I wish it didn't have to be but I am glad you have found people who understand your loss!polskagirl01 wrote: »But here are some tips:
1. Definitely empty your bladder right before you run.
2. Plan routes with potty stops.
3. Wear a pad. No one can tell, and it will help you feel a little more secure.
3. Choose clothing with colors/patterns/styles that won't show as much if you do have an accident. (So... don't wear those grey tights to a 5k if you've been coughing all week.)
4. There may be medical solutions your doctor can help you with, too. Don't be afraid to ask. It seems to be a common problem, and not just for women who have given birth.
@polskagirl01 - Great tips! Word of warning though... it gets worse as you get older.
I got out for what was going to ostensibly be, just 2 miles or so... but it felt good soo kept going more than planned. Legs and glutei especially were tired and heavy towards the end so walked more. Also it was already getting hot and was very humid (for us) at 87%.
Date........Miles.......Total
06/01......4.31........4.31
06/02......0.00........4.31
06/03......4.36........8.67 - + Agility class
06/04......3.53......12.20
06/05......3.45......15.65 - Global Running Day pledge
06/06......0.00......15.65
06/07......5.42......21.07
06/08......0.00......21.07
06/09......6.57......27.64
06/10......4.63......32.27 - + Agility class
2019 Planned and Completed Races
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
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon6 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »But here are some tips:
1. Definitely empty your bladder right before you run.
2. Plan routes with potty stops.
3. Wear a pad. No one can tell, and it will help you feel a little more secure.
3. Choose clothing with colors/patterns/styles that won't show as much if you do have an accident. (So... don't wear those grey tights to a 5k if you've been coughing all week.)
4. There may be medical solutions your doctor can help you with, too. Don't be afraid to ask. It seems to be a common problem, and not just for women who have given birth.
@polskagirl01 - Great tips! Word of warning though... it gets worse as you get older.
I have found this issue can be corrected to weight as well.1 -
KatieJane83 wrote: »RunnerGirl238 wrote: »Got a pity bib into the Marine core marathon.
Today is a great day guys.
First full, here I come.
I'm registered for the MCM too! Also hopefully my first full! What training plan will you be using?
I'm training with a running club in my area. Whatever they tell me, I'll do. I've never used a real plan before for any of my halfs..you?3 -
01/06 3.13 miles
02/06 1.37 miles
06/06 2.11 miles
07/06 1.13 miles
08/06 1.44 miles
09/06 3.29 miles
10/06 1.06 miles for my streak
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RunnerGirl238 wrote: »KatieJane83 wrote: »RunnerGirl238 wrote: »Got a pity bib into the Marine core marathon.
Today is a great day guys.
First full, here I come.
I'm registered for the MCM too! Also hopefully my first full! What training plan will you be using?
I'm training with a running club in my area. Whatever they tell me, I'll do. I've never used a real plan before for any of my halfs..you?
Nice!
I'm keeping it simple - going with the Hal Higdon Novice 1 plan. I'm also doing the Wine & Dine Half the following weekend at Disney World and hoping I won't end up regretting that
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Still on a work trip. Came down to my hotel’s gym despite having no energy from a poor night’s sleep and made it a whopping 1.5M before throwing in the towel. Heart rate was 180-190 according to my FitBit and Treadmill when I cross checked it and I was sweating like a mad man. I have no idea what happened. Yesterday I ran 5.5M and felt like I could have gone much longer. I’ll chalk it up to a bad night’s sleep, two days of airplane food, and just a bad day.
Hope everyone is having a good day!9 -
Got out yesterday for 5k, leg felt good so kept going to 4 miles. Planning on gradually adding in some longer runs.
It was hot and humid yesterday. Today is gorgeous - and a rest day! Ha!
When we were walking back to our car after our run we kept hearing drums, so we went in search of them and found an Aztec dance group on the small outdoor stage next to the lake. It wasn’t exactly a performance, just a bunch of folks dancing with occasional passersby stopping to watch. Usually that little stage is used by yoga groups, or for announcements at races. Their drumming was definitely an intriguing noise to try to figure out from a distance!
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Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
06/01/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
06/02/19 :::: 13.2 :::: 13.2
06/03/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 13.2
06/04/19 :::: 1.3 :::: 14.5
06/05/19 :::: 5.0 :::: 19.5
06/06/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 19.5
06/07/19 :::: 3.6 :::: 23.2
06/08/19 :::: 5.7 :::: 28.9
06/09/19 :::: 4.9 :::: 33.7
06/10/19 :::: 3.2 :::: 36.9
A very Monday kind of Monday, except not actually at work. I installed my new garbage disposal this morning, which went much better than expected other than frustratingly "losing" one piece for quite a while and finally finding it was still attached to the old unit. By the time I found it, I had to leave to get to my haircut so couldn't finish the install and see if it worked. After the haircut, I went to the DMV and this is where the day's progress really ground to a halt. When I went in, it was a lovely day, but by the time I got out, it had started pouring rain so I got soaked going to the car and running two more errands. Anyway, I finally got home, finished installing the garbage disposal - it works!
I hadn't run yet, so decided that if it stopped raining I would go to a run group even though I was pretty sure it was hill night. It stopped, I went, and we did the hill repeats (alternating halfway and all the way up) for 15 minutes, with 10 minutes warm-up and 10 minutes cool-down. I took it a bit easier with this workout than I normally would, given the hilly trail race yesterday and the upcoming very hilly Spartan race this weekend.9 -
Got in a run (with my colleague!) on this Detroit work trip—woohoo! Not too hot at all but super humid. I’m used to much drier air in Seattle. But all went well, and not too many days missed yet! I think I’ll probably only get in one more before I come home on Saturday, but should be back in good time for a long run this weekend...
June goal: 60 miles
6/1 9 mi
6/2 cross (17.9 Bike Bingo bike miles w/kids)
6/3 5 mi and cross (8.5 mi bike commute)
6/4 3.1 mi tempo run (or pace run? Not sure what each of these means, now that I think about it!)
6/6 5 mi
6/8 10 mi
6/10 3.5 mi
June total: 35.6 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
9/22 Orca Half Marathon?9 -
it (down)poured today... so another treadmill run.
I traded in my Garmin for an Apple watch a few months ago. My Garmin had gone bust and I thought I wanted something more attractive for work (so that I could swap out bands and such). I'm so frustrated with this thing. Does anyone have one? Have you figured it out? Is is true that one can't edit distances or workouts?
will write more tomorrow.
29/80 miles down. (can't seem to get my ticker to update)
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