November 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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Thanks all!RunsOnEspresso wrote: »1. work with doggo to get her better on leash when running (she has a tendency to lag behind and try to eat every plant, piece of garbage and rock we pass - which is a lot given all landscape is rock).
We have a couple of dogs and I think the dalmatian mix would love to run with me but he definitely needs training first! He's way too energetic and likes to crisscross in front of me when we walk. Got a leash with two handles (one at the end like a normal leash and one just after the clip so I can keep him beside me) - I'm hoping it will help.
The lab mix likes to sniff and/or pee on everything so not sure he would be the best running buddy
That is the type of leash we have. I am using the lower handle to get her to run next to me. Last night a few times I moved my hand up the leash a bit (not to the top handle) and tested her. She's doing better but still wants to run behind or eat plants when given too much space. I also start by having her sit on my left side and give her a training treat. I stop every mile or so and repeat. I also say "no, let's run, good girl" when she tries to eat something and then keeps running.4 -
@ACSL3 and @RunsOnEspresso - a couple of things to try when running with your pups or walking for that matter...Thanks all!RunsOnEspresso wrote: »1. work with doggo to get her better on leash when running (she has a tendency to lag behind and try to eat every plant, piece of garbage and rock we pass - which is a lot given all landscape is rock).
We have a couple of dogs and I think the dalmatian mix would love to run with me but he definitely needs training first! He's way too energetic and likes to crisscross in front of me when we walk. Got a leash with two handles (one at the end like a normal leash and one just after the clip so I can keep him beside me) - I'm hoping it will help.
The lab mix likes to sniff and/or pee on everything so not sure he would be the best running buddy
1) teach a 'leave it' command. This is good under any circumstances where you don't want your pup grabbing and eating or approaching something that could be dangerous. It also works well when running to let them know they need to leave whatever it is that is taking their attention away from you and running. Be sure to treat or praise when they do actually leave the item alone.
2) keep small treats in your hand or pocket and hold your hand at your side where you can pop them a treat while running if they stay right with you. This keeps them at your side and their head where they can see you. I started out doing this with Hobbes when we were walking and then just transitioned it to running. He doesn't need or get treats much anymore but I do still take them and surprise/reinforce it.
Hobbes is also very energetic (Vizsla) and gets very excited when we are running. He has only tripped me once, a long time ago, going across in front of me seeing a bunny and then immediately back because a child screamed on the other side. Honestly I would love to be able to take him with me somewhere to run off leash and see if he would still run with me. We have done it at the beach but he veers off to go play with all the other dogs and then comes back to me.
ETA - I use a hands free waist leash now. It is easy to grab if I need to for any reason but leaves my hands free for more natural form. I couldn't use it though if he had not learned the above. I also have a command for him if I am going to stop so he knows it is coming and will stop (and sit
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@shanaber Yup, I have the hands free leash. We use it for hiking with her as well. It's so much easier.
I can't keep treats in my hands LOL Shadow would be attacking my hand the whole time! She is very food motivated. I assume it stems from her time as a stray and not having a lot of food available.4 -
Commitments for the month of November:
1) Run at least 36 miles
2) Walk at least 36 miles
3) Finish the last 2 weeks of Active's C25K program
4) Finish the first 2 weeks of Active's 5K to 10K program
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I'm going for the 100-mile club in November
I have a few things on the schedule for the month. The last two I'm not signed up for yet, but I will decide tomorrow as the prices increase after that.
11/02/2019 Tri-State NJ Spartan Super, Vernon, NJ
11/10/2019 Syracuse Half Marathon, Syracuse, NY
11/23/2019 Long Island Spartan Sprint, Bethpage, NY
11/28/2019 Liverpool Turkey Trot 5 mile, Liverpool, NY (not yet registered)
11/30/2019 Ugly Sweater 5k, Liverpool, NY (not yet registered)
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Nominal goal for November: 100km
Actual goals:
1. Three runs a week
2. Bike commute to work at least two days a week (four rides, 40km total)
3. Weight training 2-3 times a week
I've got a 10k race on Nov. 17 and no idea what I'm going to do after that.. we will see.9 -
So both resident dogs are trained to run in front of me and it's a "job" for them. They were just not very good at heel bumping into me too much. Foster dogs i try to teach both.
They learned right, left, leave it, get it (go faster), slow, walk, move over, come here. It being a job helps keep them focused.
Cuddler tries to hold it till we finish running. Speed demon will get ahead and pee so she doesn't disrupt the pace. Only fly by sniffing allowed.
I don't do treats since neither are really food motivated.
It helped a lot. Cuddler was VERY leash reactive. Speed Demon was terrified of everything. Running and walking is much less stressful now.
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I’m in for 31 miles. I’m finally getting back into a regular running schedule after running my first half back in September!11
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Hey. I did 82km in October. Going to increase that to 90 for November.
Starting with a relay race tomorrow. 150km around the mountain!12 -
So both resident dogs are trained to run in front of me and it's a "job" for them. They were just not very good at heel bumping into me too much. Foster dogs i try to teach both.
They learned right, left, leave it, get it (go faster), slow, walk, move over, come here. It being a job helps keep them focused.
Cuddler tries to hold it till we finish running. Speed demon will get ahead and pee so she doesn't disrupt the pace. Only fly by sniffing allowed.
I don't do treats since neither are really food motivated.
It helped a lot. Cuddler was VERY leash reactive. Speed Demon was terrified of everything. Running and walking is much less stressful now.
Shadow knows right left and straight. We use them when hiking too. She's smart.3 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »So both resident dogs are trained to run in front of me and it's a "job" for them. They were just not very good at heel bumping into me too much. Foster dogs i try to teach both.
They learned right, left, leave it, get it (go faster), slow, walk, move over, come here. It being a job helps keep them focused.
Cuddler tries to hold it till we finish running. Speed demon will get ahead and pee so she doesn't disrupt the pace. Only fly by sniffing allowed.
I don't do treats since neither are really food motivated.
It helped a lot. Cuddler was VERY leash reactive. Speed Demon was terrified of everything. Running and walking is much less stressful now.
Shadow knows right left and straight. We use them when hiking too. She's smart.
Hobbes knows as well, we use them for agility so he knows as he jumps which way to go because I am typically behind him Or if he has to go around a certain side of a jump. I use let's go for faster, slow, and stop also 'with me' if he decides to go off on his own, especially useful at agility when I need him to stay next to me for some part of a course. There are other agility commands that we practice at times on walks like a specific type of stop (boom) with his hind paws on an obstacle and his front off, around when he needs to go around an obstacle, typically a jump, etc.
@mbaker566 - I LOVE that picture and want to come run there too!!
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November is the biggest mileage month in my training plan so my goal is 285km.
I have two HM races, one this Sunday and another on 23 November.
@ACSL3 Congratulations!! Wishing you and your (soon to be) wife much happiness
@mbaker566 What a beautiful picture6 -
Good luck in your relay @Avidkeo and may the fast be with you in your HMs on Sunday @eleanorhawkins and @kirstymn
I have registered for a half on 9th November though it is way to early in the plan to try and jog that. It is the only local event that allows me to try for 15k before the year end but anything over 12k will be new territory for me since I started this weight loss plan and it is all for a good cause.8 -
Aiming for 100 miles in November. I'd like to slowly build my long runs up a bit more, so that half marathon isn't such a big deal. But staying healthy is the main priority!10
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Oh, at when I say *kitten*, I mean male. Such pretty birds.4
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40mph winds for the trick or treaters tonight. Should be interesting 1
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PastorVincent wrote: »40mph winds for the trick or treaters tonight. Should be interesting
The witches won't need their broomsticks to fly....
@TheMrWobbly thanks!
Final little run before the race this morning. I have failed dismally at hitting either my 'just finish before the sweeper' or my PR target paces, so it remains to be seen what actually happens on Sunday.
I read somewhere about the 10-10-10 strategy for marathons and am intending to embrace the reduced version of that. Basically it says run the first 10 miles (or 5 in my case) with your head (in other words hold back), the next 10 (or 5) with your legs and training and the final 10k (or 5k) with your heart (aka go get it!). Will report on that on Monday!
I set myself a goal of 120km for October with a stretch goal of 134km. I've run 143.64km so guess that was a win. Words cannot express how hard it was this morning for me to remember I'm tapering and not keep going to make it a round 145.
On the topic of our Saturday-Sunday miles for Kevin, there are still some empty slots but it doesn't really matter. The point was that the last goal for this year that @MobyCarp had spoken of was the New York marathon, and as he can't run it we will run for him on the day. I was unable to take part in the tribute runs for Dennis, but vaguely remember someone did something on Strava? Anyone remember what or know how to do it?
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