November 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »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.
You did back to backs in TWO DIFFERENT STATES? Go you! You earned your rest!4 -
... 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.
@durhammfp - actually a couple of reasons. 1) I would like my feet and ankles and the rest of legs/body to be strong enough to support my running naturally. I think I would have less injuries/problems if all were aligned and my form correct without the orthotics. 2) I have lots of problems finding running shoes that fit well with the orthotics and they are much more comfortable without them. 3) the orthotics now cause my forefoot to fall asleep and then it starts to hurt.
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@T1DCarnivoreRunner that is freaking amazing that you ran two full marathons back to back!! 😵 You are a super beast!!2
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Was out running my 10k at the weekend and witnessed 3 dogs attacking 3 horses, the rider got thrown from the horse but was ok and these dogs were chasing the horse for a good 5 mins. It just reminded me how jumpy horses are as an ex rider. I walked when I got near the horses as they were so jumpy already but how does everyone else deal with running near horses?8
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Wow @adampeart that was good of you to jump in. I keep well clear of horses, a little too often the trail I jog has loose horses from the horse sanctuary next to it and I just head for the nearest tree until they go past and let the sanctuary owners know they have a stray again. Not big or brave enough to try and stop them.0
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I didn't do much in the end just checked on the rider and tried to keep 1 of the dogs away, was not picking a fight with the German Sheppard though!! Yep think if I see any more horses as I'm likely to on my longer route then will use it as a rest break and refuelling time. Wasn't something I had thought of before
Well done you for letting the sanctuary know most wouldn't bother doing that, horses can cause proper damage even when approached from the front.4 -
@T1DCarnivoreRunner - wow! Congratulations on your back-to-back marathons. Having seen a friend do that a few weeks ago, I can't imagine, and all the respect to you for the strength and endurance to do that. And then go to work the next day? I hope you can rest and treat yourself to some relaxation and recovery time.
Thanks so much @rheddmobile, @quilteryoyo, @shanaber, @TheMrWobbly, @Scott6255, @PastorVincent and @Tramboman!
Waking up with some regret that I didn't finish raking my yard yesterday. Winter storm warning starting at 1 pm today and up to 9 inches of snow possible.
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katharmonic wrote: »
Waking up with some regret that I didn't finish raking my yard yesterday. Winter storm warning starting at 1 pm today and up to 9 inches of snow possible.
Well if the snow covers the yard, then you have nothing to rake
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PastorVincent wrote: »katharmonic wrote: »
Waking up with some regret that I didn't finish raking my yard yesterday. Winter storm warning starting at 1 pm today and up to 9 inches of snow possible.
Well if the snow covers the yard, then you have nothing to rake
Out of sight, out of mind works for me! Until spring when my grass is dead I guess.
And thank you for your comments on my race yesterday too!3 -
katharmonic wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »katharmonic wrote: »
Waking up with some regret that I didn't finish raking my yard yesterday. Winter storm warning starting at 1 pm today and up to 9 inches of snow possible.
Well if the snow covers the yard, then you have nothing to rake
Out of sight, out of mind works for me! Until spring when my grass is dead I guess.
And thank you for your comments on my race yesterday too!
Honestly, we do not rake in the fall. If we do anything we just run the mower over the leaves and mulch them. I am not sure where this idea that falling leaves is bad for grass, but IME at least it has never panned out that way. I claim no horticulture expertises though. 1 -
6 miles this morning. All I can say is Ouch. Every step was painful.
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@T1DCarnivoreRunner Great job on back to back marathon's. I can't imagine.
@rheddmobile Hope you can figure out what is going on with your leg. Sounds really annoying. Also hope it doesn't get any worse. I'm with you on the race. I'd throw on an extra layer and run. Sad for the organizers that no more than that showed up, I'm sure. Or, maybe they didn't care since they got their money anyway.
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quilteryoyo wrote: »@rheddmobile Hope you can figure out what is going on with your leg. Sounds really annoying. Also hope it doesn't get any worse. I'm with you on the race. I'd throw on an extra layer and run. Sad for the organizers that no more than that showed up, I'm sure. Or, maybe they didn't care since they got their money anyway.
If it was me and my race, I would be sad no one showed up. I mean if I just wanted money, I could stand out front of a store with a can. To go through all the work of a race, and then have no one show? That I think would be very discouraging.
But that is just me maybe.3 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »@T1DCarnivoreRunner Great job on back to back marathon's.
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Congratulations @TheMrWobbly, @kgirlhart, @katharmonic, @ereck44 on your weekend races! Loved reading the race reports (looking forward to yours @ereck44).
@T1DCarnivoreRunner – Wow! Back to back marathons! Amazing! Congratulations!
@Avidkeo – nothing wrong with scheduling a rest day at least once a week either!
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@T1DCarnivoreRunner that is freaking amazing that you ran two full marathons back to back!! 😵 You are a super beast!!
That goes double from me!!!!! Outstanding!!!!1 -
11-1 7k slow
11-2 7k slow
11-3 8k for @MobyCarp
11-4 7k easy
11-5 yoga
11-6 7k slow
11-7 7k easy/yoga
11-8 rest
11-9 7k easy
11-10 7k slow/yoga
11-11 7k easy
November Total: 64k
November Goal: 135k
January Total: 131k
February Total: 159.5k
March Total: 183k
April Total: 126k
May Total: 128k
June Total: 161.5k
July Total: 151k
August Total: 133k
September Total: 135k
October Total: 115k
2019 Total through October: 1,423k / 882.26m
Monthly average: 142.3k
Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2019 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
Run at least 4 5k races. Completed 8-31
Get under 30:00 and a PR for 5k. Nope...
Average at least 135k per month, which would put me over 1,000 miles for the year.
Run the Year Team: Five for Nineteen - Completed 9-28
Cloudy, foggy, damp, low 40s with no wind whatsoever. Perfect running weather. Suspect the coming storm may turn some scheduled run days into rest days.
2020 goals:
Continue a 5k regimen.
Train better.
2019 Races:
4-13 Shine the Light 5K - 31:12 chip time; First Place male 65 and older
6-30 Strides for Starfish 5K - 31:34 chip time; 31/77 overall; second male 65 and older (no official category)
7-27 Solon Home Days 5K - 31:11 chip time; 95/141 overall; 4/6 age group (male)
8-31 Race for Freedom 5k - 31:39 chip time; 32:00 Garmin time; Third Place male 60 and older
10-13 Haunted Hustle 5k - 31:22 chip time; 47/74 overall; First Place male 60 and older4 -
I've been absent on the board here due to my running issues. I've notice for a while now, but lately it has been more frequent, that when I run, I get headaches. For those who may remember, I suffer clinical migraines, so my headaches last several days at a time. And for being a full time student with assignments constantly due...not a good thing!
Therefore, I've been rather hesitant to run. I've been walking quite a bit, and actually started to look forward to those. I put on a podcast (currently "Cults" is my go to!) and just start booking it. I have talked to my new doctor and he has increased and changed some of my medication in hopes to counter headaches before they begin, but now I am just nervous to start again!
I know November has started, but I guess I need to put some kind of goal to help me GO! So, I do plan to keep doing my walks, I find they do help me mentally. However, as a trial to get me back & see how the headaches go, I plan to run 10 miles.
Run 10 miles
Continue Walks
Strength training
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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.
Hi! Single mom of two, here. I work usually fifty hours a week and one of my kids has autism and Tourette's. The other is ADHD as all get out (you're welcome, small human). We have three different therapies per week + tutoring + church + whatever fun we can fit in.... Needless to say, I can empathize with your plight. What works for me is doing what is IMPORTANT before what just seems URGENT. And also refusing - ABSOLUTELY REFUSING - to accept any guilt or shame for not being able to do EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, 100% of the time. On my best days, I'm superhuman. On my worst days, my kids are fed and know they are loved and we do what is most important.
Go easy on yourself, but not too easy. And if you have a day where you don't feel like you cut it, assess the areas you think you can reasonably improve. If there aren't any, then try your best again the next day.
You can do this!15
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