August 2019 Monthly Running Challenge

PastorVincent wrote: »

katharmonic wrote: »

shanaber wrote: »

@katharmonic, @rheddmobile and others who go out to eat, shop and/or run errands after you run... How do you manage being all gross and sweaty after you run and then doing these things? Or maybe it is just me who is all drippy, sweaty and gross and would never go anywhere except a shower like that. I even take a jacket/cover of some type for after I do strength training at the gym, if I need to go somewhere. I have thought about going to Starbucks on some long runs for an iced something that I could order and pay for with my phone but I haven't even been able to do that...

Oh, I'm for sure gross and sweaty. I wouldn't go to a restaurant* or shopping for clothes or anything, but I will run in to the grocery store or to get coffee. I will sometimes throw on a sweatshirt or long sleeve if I can. I usually have a towel in my car too. But really, I figure I'm not the worst thing people have seen (or smelled) and they can tell from how I'm dressed that I was just working out/running - and stay clear . Who cares, really. There are a couple of coffee places I frequent after running, as do a lot of other runners, and they often ask how far I ran, or how it was today. Go get that Starbucks if you want it! I promise no one cares.

*Actually, I have done this a couple of times with a group of runners. I managed to change at least my shirt if not my whole outfit and use wipes to clean up a bit.

I have done the "duck into the bathroom and change clothes" thing to go eat with other runners. But I did wait a while to cool down so I was not pouring saltwater out of my pores all over the place first

Same here. I don’t think I sweat excessively but I do sweat easily, even after an easy mile or two. My gym has bathrooms but no showers, so I’ll bring a small towel and a change of clothes and do a sponge bath if I have errands to run. I’ve done the same thing after races if there are immediate food plans.

When I first started running I was terribly uncomfortable being seen in public in workout clothes - I have social anxiety disorder, so anything that causes even the slightest bit of embarrassment can be crippling. It took a long time before I felt comfortable being seen by people on the running trail, and even longer to be comfortable around random people on the street, but I got there eventually. I used to cross the street during the two block walk to the running trail if I saw someone coming (I used to do that even when I wasn't wearing workout clothes - progress!). I'm still not quite at the point where I could go into a business after running unless I'd had time to cool down and was going to duck into a bathroom fairly immediately. I'm working on it.

August Running
08/01: 4.03 mile easy run
08/02: 4.55 miles - 2M race + 1M race + wu/cd
08/03: 5.61 mile trail run
08/04: 10.02 mile long run
08/05: Off, rest day
08/06: 4.04 mile easy run (am) + 5.32 miles - 6x0.25M uphill repeats (pm)
08/07: 5.03 mile recovery run
08/08: 6.21 miles - 2x12' tempo (am) + 4.03 mile trail recovery run (pm)
08/09: 5.06 mile run commute
08/10: 6.67 mile trail run
08/11: 9.10 miles - 7 km XC race + wu/extended cd
08/12: Off, rest day 1.03 mile jog with Manny
08/13: 5.03 mile easy run (am) + 5.08 miles - 8x(400@5k/200 float) (pm)
08/14: 4.52 mile run commute + 1.42 mile jog with Manny
08/15: 5.54 mile trail run
08/16: 4.02 mile easy run
08/17: 5.96 miles - 8 km race + warm up
08/18: 14.01 mile long run
08/19: Off, rest day 1.95 mile trail run with Manny
08/20: 4.06 mile easy run (am) + 6.01 miles - 5x(1km@8k/600m easy) (pm)
08/21: 5.52 mile trail run
08/22: 6.23 trail miles - 3x giant hill loop
08/23: 4.01 mile easy run
08/24: 5.35 mile trail run
08/25: 15.03 mile long run
08/26: Off, rest day
08/27: 4.06 mile easy run (am) + 6.62 mile - 5x(1M@5K/2' rest) (pm)
08/28: 5.38 mile trail run
08/29: 7.02 miles - 5M tempo
Total: 187.55 miles

Notes:

Once again it's been a few days since I last updated; life is getting really busy again! I had an amazing track workout Tuesday night, definitely a huge break through moment for me. Was planning to do 4x 1M repeats with a goal of 7:30 per mile and 3' rest between them. The first one was a little fast (7:24), and I felt so good that the rest were even faster! Only took 2' rest between instead of 3, and I managed 5 repeats instead of the planned 4! The other four were 7:16, 7:16, 7:14, and 7:03. I left the track with the biggest smile ever on my face!

My legs were, predictably, very tired and sore on wednesday. I was planning to run in the morning before work, but decided I needed the extra sleep so instead I drove out to the trail after work and did my usual 5.5-ish mile loop. I took it nice and easy, and even walked up part of the two steepest hills to give my poor legs a little break!

Yesterday was another workout run- 5 miles at goal HMP with a mile each warm up and cool down. I recently bit the bullet and purchased a pair of the nike vaporfly 4%, so I figured this run was a good chance to test them out before race day. I could tell right away that my legs were still not recovered from my tuesday track session and that this run was going to be a struggle. I managed to push through all five miles and keep it under goal pace (goal was ~8:00), but my HR and RPE were much higher than I had hoped. Mile splits were 8:04, 8:01, 7:54, 7:51, 7:43 though I stopped for ~1 minute during mile 3 to wait at a light and another ~1 minute after mile 4 to catch my breath. Honestly the only reason that I didn't stop and jog it in after that 4th fast mile was that I didn't want any 'serious' runners to see me slow jogging in the 4%s

My legs are super dead today. I'm planning to run home from work, but I will probably walk the last half mile to my apartment which is all uphill (100+ ft elevation gain in that half mile ). I am seriously looking forward to having an easy/taper week next week!

Also, officially hit my mileage goal for the month (180) as of wednesday! With the runs I have scheduled today and tomorrow, it looks like I will finish the month at 199 miles, so I will probably have to add an extra mile somewhere to make that a nice, even 200. Highest mileage month ever!

Upcoming Races
08/02: Going Green Track Meet - 2M and 1M (14:54 2M - 1st in AG, 6:39.3 1M - 7th female - 2nd in AG)
08/11: Groovin’ Woodstock XC - 7K (34:15 - 3rd female)
08/17: Eastern County 8K (40:40 - 9th female - 1st in AG)
09/08: Parks Half Marathon
09/14: Lake Needwood XC - 10K
10/05: Black Hill XC - 10K
11/10: Candy Cane City 5K
12/01: Space Coast Half Marathon
12/08: Jingle Bell Jog - 8K
12/15: Seneca Slopes XC - 9K

katharmonic wrote: »

shanaber wrote: »

@katharmonic, @rheddmobile and others who go out to eat, shop and/or run errands after you run... How do you manage being all gross and sweaty after you run and then doing these things? Or maybe it is just me who is all drippy, sweaty and gross and would never go anywhere except a shower like that. I even take a jacket/cover of some type for after I do strength training at the gym, if I need to go somewhere. I have thought about going to Starbucks on some long runs for an iced something that I could order and pay for with my phone but I haven't even been able to do that...

Oh, I'm for sure gross and sweaty. I wouldn't go to a restaurant* or shopping for clothes or anything, but I will run in to the grocery store or to get coffee. I will sometimes throw on a sweatshirt or long sleeve if I can. I usually have a towel in my car too. But really, I figure I'm not the worst thing people have seen (or smelled) and they can tell from how I'm dressed that I was just working out/running - and stay clear . Who cares, really. There are a couple of coffee places I frequent after running, as do a lot of other runners, and they often ask how far I ran, or how it was today. Go get that Starbucks if you want it! I promise no one cares.

*Actually, I have done this a couple of times with a group of runners. I managed to change at least my shirt if not my whole outfit and use wipes to clean up a bit.

We walk after running so usually cool down past the actually dripping part of being sweaty. I have a towel and wipes in the car, and I swap shirts. My hair stays pretty wet during the summer though, but it’s up so it’s not obvious. I also usually sit outside on the patio or in a less formal seating location when possible. We don’t go anywhere very formal, usually a sandwich shop.

I grew up going out with friends after horseshows while covered in dust, mud, and muck, sometimes to very fancy places, so I have no shame.

I hope to get 50 miles this month. I had an uneven start.

8/2...2.12 miles.

8/3....3.1 miles.

8/7....5.27 miles.

8/9...Indiana State Fair.

8/11...4.2 miles.

8/13....4.11 miles.

8/17.....6.2 miles

8/21...Cutting the grass. Too late for a run. Sun had already set.

8/23....4.01 miles...After cutting the grass. Able to get a short run in before the sunset. Weather was cool, in the 70's.

8/24...7.06 miles. Weather was a little warmer,in the low 80's but not humid. No leg fatigue but noticed that I wasn't able to relax. It seemed like a long run.

8/28....6.08 miles. Weather in the 70's. I ran late in the day. Was able to get most of these miles in before the sun set. Really good pace. My legs felt strong.

8/29....7.33 miles. Cool weather. Ran these miles in the middle of the day after visiting my dentist. Wanted to quit after 3 miles....gutted the rest of the miles. Only managed a couple of sprints which I used to "not get hit by cars" at those crossroads.

total....49.48 miles
goal...50 miles.

Oh. I wish I knew how close I was. I plan to run a couple of miles after my work shift. I should make goal.

It is my last shift before going to Yellowstone park. So excited!

My husband went to ortho surgeon on Tuesday and was diagnosed with a sprain. He has been limping for weeks.

Probably will be running low miles in September due to the Wyoming trip. I am hoping to do some hiking with my husband, but it depends on his knee.

Today was not an ideal run. Not sure what happened. I ran only 1.7 miles and then had to stop and empty my guts on the side of the road. I stopped my Garmin and started to walk home, but then was feeling better so ran 9 more miles. 🤷‍♂️

So, in my first month taking part in this group I haven't met my target but I am super proud of how I kept up with running despite very hot weather, being on holiday, and too many late nights. L set the same target next mobth and we'll see!
I'm also super pleased to have found this group, you are all so welcoming, so interesting, and, at the risk of sounding a little hackneyed, inspiring! Reading about your determination to run despite illness, new jobs, family demands, emptying your guts by the side of the road... has genuinely made me get up and run some days when I really didn't feel like it. So thank you, and see you in September!

Was excited when I woke up and saw my phone said it was only 72F outside. But after I got all ready to go and stepped outside, the humidity slapped me in the face 🤭
But it actually was a good run. I felt relaxed and comfortable after the first 3 miles. Plan only called for 9-10, but I just can't think of a long run less than 11, so that's what I did.
That ends August just over 125 miles, and over 900 miles this year.