November 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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Well done, @katharmonic !!1
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Extremely easy two mile “recovery” run today - the temperature is dropping tomorrow and they’re calling for snow but we have 70F today. I hope we get snow but i am certain that even if we do, it won’t stick.
All in all a good run. Also my dog definitely slows me down. I was much more efficient today
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Way to pick yourself up and best your previous course time @katharmonic! 7.5 minutes is a HUGE time difference in a HM, especially so soon after all those previous races. Way to go!4
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5.9 on the trails this morning. I ran the first 3 miles and hiked the last 3 because doggo was tired and trying to chase me while she hiked with Dad.
I'll probably post some photos in FB Group because I'm too lazy for posting them here LOL
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TheMrWobbly wrote: »Race report;
Well this is my first race and I wasn't actually racing so I haven't got much to report. It was the most straight forward half marathon I could find with minimal inclines. Thank you to the jogging gods who decided to keep the rain to less than 5 minutes though the downside was the winds that pushed the clouds past also pushed me backwards as I had to chase my cap around after it took off.
Everything I planned changed almost immediately. My stash of Jelly babies in the rear pocket of my jogging bottoms were dragging said bottoms lower with each stride so they had to be removed which led to the jelly baby massacre as they were scattered in the wind and gathered by nearby gulls. I threw away the water bottle in the first mile as it was so annoying sloshing around, regretted that later as the water stops were difficult for me as I struggled to take on much from the paper cups. Aside from that I just let my body do what it wanted up to 10 miles and it kept a steady pace of between 10 mins and 10:20 per mile. The last three miles were a little tougher and it was a case of telling myself I would be bonkers to not keep going for the last bit as the pace dropped to 10:30 to 10:40 a mile.
I wasn't after a time though I was happy with the chip time of 2:17:47 which is a little quicker than my app time as I started the app before the start and couldn't get my gloves off to stop it at the end.
No swag to talk about other than the medal. Still a very worthwhile day generating funds for a very worthwhile cause.
That's a real inspiration! I've enjoyed keeping up with your running regimen on the C25K forum and I'm glad you're posting here too. Were you the person asking about affordable running shoes? Did you find any you like?1 -
Hi @durhammfp - yes it was me. As an Asics fan I tracked down these Asics Gel-Phoenix 9 though I was after stability shoes so it depends on your gait. I found the Brooks I thought I lost so the Asics have gone on my Christmas list.
Thanks for the thoughts and tips @rheddmobile @PastorVincent @Scott6255 @kirstymn and @JMNagain - I will definitely walk for the water stops. I thought it would interrupt my form and then remembered I had to turn around and chase my cap in the middle of this one so walking for a water stop can't be any worse.
Congratulations on good races @katharmonic & @kgirlhart
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YAY!!! WELL DONE!!!Camaramandy648 wrote: »Soooo I DID IT! I ran eight minutes straight, walked five minutes, and ran another eight minutes straight.3 -
katharmonic wrote: »Garmin tells me I was up to a 7:29 pace at the end, which is a good sprint for me. And then, blessedly, it was all over. My time was 2:21:59, which beat my last and only other time running this course by 7.5 minutes. It's pretty much right in the middle of the times I had for my two back-to-back halves three weeks ago. Given that, and the Spartan race last week, I'm definitely happy with it.
WOW! Well done!!
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1st time posting for November. (Only 440 posts behind) My goal this month will be 50 miles, the same as last month.
I raced in the Monumental Half yesterday. Will post a race report in a couple of days.
Congrats to all who raced this weekend.
Total...13.1 miles
Goal...50 miles.
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@TheMrWobbly - Congratulations on your first race and HM!! When I started I didn't know or think about walking the water stations either. I ran my first HM with a long time runner friend who had us do exactly that and it worked really well. I still do it most of the time in my races even if I don't want any water.
Congratulations @kgirlhart on a great race, PR and an AG place!! Whoot Whoot!
@katharmonic - I am so glad your race was better than expected and a 7.5 min course PR is awesome!
Today I completed my last long run before my HM on the 23. My legs were already tired and complaining at the outset but I figured they would get over it but nope they complained the entire time. I did take some breaks to stretch and also tried changing out my orthotics for a bit and then later put them back in. This was a test to see if I might be able to run my race without them but proved to me that my feet weren't ready for that change yet. My knee started hurting around mile 10.5 and since it was sharper than the ache I had at the beginning, I walked more as I promised the PT I would. I also went out too fast after my initial 1 mile warmup. I just can't seem to lock into that slower easy pace anymore. I am hoping that the HM will be better on well rested legs. It is a flat course and the weather should be pretty similar to today's (cooler mid 50's warming into the 70's).
Also I wore my hydration vest and I think it may have a leak. I haven't tested it yet but I was soaked when I got home. Much more so than could have been possible just from sweating. All the water was gone too and I don't feel like I drank that much. I haven't had it that long so I am hoping it isn't a leak, maybe user error setting it up today? Can you replace the bladders if it is a leak? It's an Osprey and I really love it.
Speaking of ospreys - the resident trail osprey was back out in the dead tree with a crow that was reading him the riot act. The osprey was just looking at him like, dude, leave me alone! Right after I took the picture the crow gave up and flew away.
Date........Miles.......Total
11/01......0.00........0.00
11/02......3.46........3.46
11/03....11.97......15.43 - for @MobyCarp
11/04......0.00......15.43 - Agility Class
11/05......4.58......20.01 - + Strength Training
11/06......5.39......25.40
11/07......0.00......25.40 - + Strength Training
11/08......6.86......32.26
11/09......0.00......32.26
11/10....13.58......45.84
2019 Planned and Completed Races
02/03/19 - Surf City Half Marathon - Deferred to 2020
05/11/19 - Santa Barbara Wine Country HM - Complete
09/15/19 - Jack and Jill Downhill HM - Boise - HM #25 Complete
11/23/19 - USA Women's HM
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon11 -
Morning all, well done to everyone! Some awesome achievements over the last few days.
So getting back on the wagon has been harder than I thought it would be. I have now realised why I crashed so spectacularly, I was trying to do to much. I had basically signed myself up for 1hr+ of exercise every day, as well as looking aster my kids, working full time etc. I definitely stick to things better when it's only about 30 mins a day with a weekly long run.
So to that end I've worked out my own strength training plan, where I do a basic total body workout tues, Thurs and Sunday. I will run Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat. I'll see how this goes and adjust as I go.
Also I realised I'm binging in the evening, so I'm doing If properly. I'll still track as well.
I'm going to do this for 2 weeks and reassess. And hopefully find a balance.11 -
Commitments for November:
1) Run at least 36 miles
2) Walk at least 36 miles 80 miles 100 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
Date......Walk......Run
11/01.....6.11.......2.21
11/02.....2.72.......0.00
11/03.....4.20.......2.58
11/04.....2.71.......0.00
11/05.....6.65.......2.33
11/06.....7.83.......0.00
11/07.....4.35.......2.54
11/08.....5.91.......0.00
11/09.....4.87.......2.73
11/10.....5.66.......0.00
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... This was a test to see if I might be able to run my race without them but proved to me that my feet weren't ready for that change yet....
Speaking of ospreys - the resident trail osprey was back out in the dead tree with a crow that was reading him the riot act. The osprey was just looking at him like, dude, leave me alone! Right after I took the picture the crow gave up and flew away....
Is there a reason *not* to wear orthotics? I love the observation about the osprey. Moments like that are why I love running outdoors. Around here, though, you're more likely to encounter aggressive owls that go after runners, lol.
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@TheMrWobbly Great job completing your first HM!
@katharmonic Glad the race went much better than anticipated and congratulations on your time improvement!
@Camaramandy648 WTG!!!
@Avidkeo Finding the balance is hard! Sounds like you have a good plan. Hope it works for you.
I did a long, slow treadmill run this afternoon. I set a new PR for distance! I ran 7 miles! I was trying to go slow enough that my HR wouldn't be too high and I wouldn't be dead at the end. I accomplished both, for the most part, but found that running slower means it takes a lot longer to finish a set distance....duh! It's probably worth it though. Today, I watched almost and entire Hallmark movie during the run (including 12 + minutes of warm up and cool down walking.) The 7 miles took me 1:36:07.
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8 super easy miles on Mission Bay, San Diego. About 70 degrees with an ocean breeze.8
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... This was a test to see if I might be able to run my race without them but proved to me that my feet weren't ready for that change yet....
Speaking of ospreys - the resident trail osprey was back out in the dead tree with a crow that was reading him the riot act. The osprey was just looking at him like, dude, leave me alone! Right after I took the picture the crow gave up and flew away....
Is there a reason *not* to wear orthotics? I love the observation about the osprey. Moments like that are why I love running outdoors. Around here, though, you're more likely to encounter aggressive owls that go after runners, lol.
This, also most (if not all) hydration packs you can change out the bladder with a new one if the old one leaks. The bladder does not normally even have to be the same brand as the pack.4 -
Today's run ended up being 1.5 miles on treadmill, steady pace with varying incline. Also walked dogs 1 mile and walked 45 min with my husband.
@quilteryoyo Nice job on the long treadmill session
@avidkeo Good luck with your new plan! There's only so much time and I find myself always getting obsessed with one thing while other areas suffer!
@cameramandy648 Congrats on conquering that 8 min
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26.2 miles on Sat. at the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon - it was a bit cold starting out and very windy. I had a lot of BG challenges, but made it through with a slow time (but average for me).
26.2 miles on Sun. at the Louisville Marathon - it was perfect weather starting out, but ended up hot later on and there were many areas on the course without much or any shade. Also, they have serious hills in Louisville. I had some BG challenges and a bit of cramping, but it was not bad overall for a race. It was a bit on the slower side of average for me, but not as slow as the 2 Sept. marathons.
I'm quite tired and have to be back to work tomorrow. I already mostly unpacked from the weekend, but I need sleep ASAP.
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@katharmonic Good job at your half! That sprint at the end of a half is impressive, sounds like you finished with plenty in the tank.
Husband’s birthday yesterday went well, got 10k in today with just absolutely perfect weather, about 65 f and bright sunlight. My fellow Memphians continue to amaze me, most of the runners we passed were wearing long tights or track pants plus hoodies with jackets over them. In 65 degree weather. With no wind to speak of. One runner was wearing a puffer jacket. I would cook, and I’m cold natured!
Speaking of Memphis and weather, I checked the results from the race I didn’t get to run because of my husband’s birthday Saturday, just to get an idea of what it would have been like. Out of 242 registered only 82 people showed up! Because... at race time it was... 27 degrees. Granted that’s a tad chillier than usual for Memphis, but not much, given that it was November at 8 in the morning, and I don’t know about you, but if I paid good money for a race I’m gonna put on an extra layer and go. Unlike, apparently, two out of three Memphians who are afraid of a bright shiny day if the temp dips below freezing. Anyway, due to the no shows, if my husband and I had done this race, I would probably have taken grandmaster, and definitely would have taken my AG if I didn’t actually break an ankle, since there was only one finisher in my AG going my easy pace. From the numbers it looks like men are more likely to run in the cold than women - usually the women outnumber the men at our local races, but here it was reversed. I can’t decide if the results make me more or less disappointed that we didn’t go. On the one hand, the bling was cool, but on the other hand, winning at a race where nobody shows up just sounds sad.
Today’s run was...not great. My weird hamstring twinge is back, after a couple of months of not bothering me, and I don’t know what’s causing it. My legs today are rested, and apart from the weird twinge which stabs me in the back of the leg at random intervals my legs feel great. I would be running easy, everything lovely, then bam, I’m hopping on one foot trying not to swear for a few strides. Then perfectly fine again - not even tight, no pain - until a random later time. Walking doesn’t help, it does it when I’m walking. Doesn’t seem to have anything to do with gait or tiredness or anything I can figure out. My knee brace does keep my leg from collapsing when it happens, so I just ignored it and ran anyway. But it’s really not ideal. I can’t tell if it’s a nerve or a tendon misfire or what. No pain after running at all. Not even sore.6
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