November 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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@Camaramandy648 I was so nervous about doing the 20 minute run in C25K. It really was a turning point and I think that was when I really started to feel like a runner. I believe you will be able to do it and worst case scenario you just repeat that week until you do.7
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Camaramandy648 wrote: »Everyone has been doing so well and making so much progress. I love reading all of your reports, stories, struggles, solutions, experiencing. This has been such a great source of community for me because, as you all probably already can relate to, most of the people I see every day and work with don't give two craps about running.
I noticed yesterday during my really easy run that I wasn't really pushing myself. I never felt like I was trying very hard. That was the point - I wanted to feel what a "recovery" run feels like, because I didn't really know what that meant.
This week in my C25K, I am slated to run 20 minutes straight. I know I just did two eight minute segments a couple days ago, but running for 20 minutes without stopping really actually feels like something I probably won't be able to do.
Anyone else hit this wall before they even start?
I started C25K about a year ago. I repeated a lot of weeks. I remember that 20 minutes being a big mental challenge but it surprisingly wasn't that hard and felt amazing to accomplish. You can do it!5 -
@zeesparrow Flipbelt makes a bottle that fits in the flipbelt. I have one and it is pretty easy to run with.
That's cool! I am using a squishy one from Wunjo that worked okay, but I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!Camaramandy648 wrote: »This week in my C25K, I am slated to run 20 minutes straight. I know I just did two eight minute segments a couple days ago, but running for 20 minutes without stopping really actually feels like something I probably won't be able to do.
Anyone else hit this wall before they even start?
Yep. Last year when I was going through C25K, I was told to slow down and if you have to walk, you have to walk. No big deal. But give it a try - you might just surprise yourself! And as others have said, if you don't get through it this week, then just try again next week! No big deal.I think this is where (in the C25K plan) I first realized running can be just as much a mental exercise as it is a physical exercise.
SO TRUE!
I just love this group.8 -
rheddmobile wrote: »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?
It depends on the horse. If these are trained and used to sharing trails with runners they should be fine. Horses are well justified in being afraid of attacking dogs, I have known horses have to be put down due to dog attacks. I hope something suitable was done to the owner of the dogs?
Horses are prey animals with a flight response unlike most of our domestic pets such as cats and dogs, which are predators and have reactions more like human ones. They are also large, heavy, and have hard feet - old newspapers are full of children being killed by runaway buggies and such. But they very much dislike stepping on people and will avoid it when possible.
If a horse is untrained and/or faced with a novel situation (which might be as minor as someone wearing an odd hat or scarf) hijinks are likely to ensue. Plus they have their own peculiarities. My mom’s horse is firmly petrified of cows. We sent her to a trainer who has the oldest, smallest, sweetest little bull, and he worked with her for a month, and she’s still unwilling to pass near a cow.
I wish something was done they just walked off after I thought I should have taken a pic etc but in the heat of the moment I was more worried about the rider. Yep I’ve seen my share of odd horses but most are ok I think I will still walk passed horses just to not have a chance of scaring them. Can’t really ask them questions 😂4 -
Camaramandy648 wrote: »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!
Wow you are amazing! And I don't have anywhere near half of your load.
Honestly I did really well till I started running, then running took over and my balance went out the window lol.
I hear everyone about having a rest day. Wed and Sunday are "flexible" days that will probably end up just being a walk.5 -
This. I've always said that the body has an amazing ability to do incredible things, and the mind has an amazing ability to convince us otherwise.I think this is where (in the C25K plan) I first realized running can be just as much a mental exercise as it is a physical exercise.
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I was just thinking of this earlier tonight. I used a metronome for the first time to keep my cadence even. It was just a tad faster than I usually run.
To put this in context, tonight was the second run of week nine for my C25K plan. I was beginning to feel just a tiny bit winded near the end of the run (but not uncomfortable) so I slowed down. After it was all over I looked at my log and realized I had run 2.98 miles. ARGHHHHHHH. I feel great and I think I could have gotten a full 5K in that 30 minutes but I just let up at the last second. My limit tonight was *all* mental. I'm pretty disappointed in myself.
Oh well. Live and learn.
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
11/11.....3.46.......2.98
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I wouldn't be disappointed; you listened to your body and did what you thought was best. A wise move if you ask me. You'll get to your goal soon enough...it just didn't happen today, that's all.To put this in context, tonight was the second run of week nine for my C25K plan. I was beginning to feel just a tiny bit winded near the end of the run (but not uncomfortable) so I slowed down. After it was all over I looked at my log and realized I had run 2.98 miles. ARGHHHHHHH. I feel great and I think I could have gotten a full 5K in that 30 minutes but I just let up at the last second. My limit tonight was *all* mental. I'm pretty disappointed in myself.
Oh well. Live and learn.
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Camaramandy648 wrote: »Everyone has been doing so well and making so much progress. I love reading all of your reports, stories, struggles, solutions, experiencing. This has been such a great source of community for me because, as you all probably already can relate to, most of the people I see every day and work with don't give two craps about running.
I noticed yesterday during my really easy run that I wasn't really pushing myself. I never felt like I was trying very hard. That was the point - I wanted to feel what a "recovery" run feels like, because I didn't really know what that meant.
This week in my C25K, I am slated to run 20 minutes straight. I know I just did two eight minute segments a couple days ago, but running for 20 minutes without stopping really actually feels like something I probably won't be able to do.
Anyone else hit this wall before they even start?
I did c25k earlier this year. I was definitely intimidated by the 20 minute run in week 5. When it came time I slowed my pace a bit to make sure I wouldn’t tire out. And I kept track of songs instead of minutes. Each song is approximately 3 minutes. So it’s really about 7 songs you run. When the announcer told me I had 10 minutes left I knew it would be about 3.5 songs. At 5 minutes left it’s only a couple songs left. I was surprised at the end that I felt strong and not worn out. Trust the program. You’ll do great!6 -
rheddmobile wrote: »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?
It depends on the horse. If these are trained and used to sharing trails with runners they should be fine. Horses are well justified in being afraid of attacking dogs, I have known horses have to be put down due to dog attacks. I hope something suitable was done to the owner of the dogs?
Horses are prey animals with a flight response unlike most of our domestic pets such as cats and dogs, which are predators and have reactions more like human ones. They are also large, heavy, and have hard feet - old newspapers are full of children being killed by runaway buggies and such. But they very much dislike stepping on people and will avoid it when possible.
If a horse is untrained and/or faced with a novel situation (which might be as minor as someone wearing an odd hat or scarf) hijinks are likely to ensue. Plus they have their own peculiarities. My mom’s horse is firmly petrified of cows. We sent her to a trainer who has the oldest, smallest, sweetest little bull, and he worked with her for a month, and she’s still unwilling to pass near a cow.
I wish something was done they just walked off after I thought I should have taken a pic etc but in the heat of the moment I was more worried about the rider. Yep I’ve seen my share of odd horses but most are ok I think I will still walk passed horses just to not have a chance of scaring them. Can’t really ask them questions 😂
I usually walk past animals. Dogs, horses, cows...
No run. Shoveled 45min. Things are currently iced over. Possibly track run tomorrow6 -
@Camaramandy648 It really is just a mental block. Take the 20 min run easy. If you find you can't do it, that's okay. Go back and repeat the previous weeks schedule and then try again. No harm. No foul.
I love this!I've always said that the body has an amazing ability to do incredible things, and the mind has an amazing ability to convince us otherwise.
I wouldn't be disappointed; you listened to your body and did what you thought was best. A wise move if you ask me. You'll get to your goal soon enough...it just didn't happen today, that's all.To put this in context, tonight was the second run of week nine for my C25K plan. I was beginning to feel just a tiny bit winded near the end of the run (but not uncomfortable) so I slowed down. After it was all over I looked at my log and realized I had run 2.98 miles. ARGHHHHHHH. I feel great and I think I could have gotten a full 5K in that 30 minutes but I just let up at the last second. My limit tonight was *all* mental. I'm pretty disappointed in myself.
Oh well. Live and learn.
What he said!4 -
I was just thinking of this earlier tonight. I used a metronome for the first time to keep my cadence even. It was just a tad faster than I usually run.
To put this in context, tonight was the second run of week nine for my C25K plan. I was beginning to feel just a tiny bit winded near the end of the run (but not uncomfortable) so I slowed down. After it was all over I looked at my log and realized I had run 2.98 miles. ARGHHHHHHH. I feel great and I think I could have gotten a full 5K in that 30 minutes but I just let up at the last second. My limit tonight was *all* mental. I'm pretty disappointed in myself.
Oh well. Live and learn.
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
11/11.....3.46.......2.98
I've been running since 2004, seriously since 2012 and have yet to break a 5k in 30 minutes.rheddmobile wrote: »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?
It depends on the horse. If these are trained and used to sharing trails with runners they should be fine. Horses are well justified in being afraid of attacking dogs, I have known horses have to be put down due to dog attacks. I hope something suitable was done to the owner of the dogs?
Horses are prey animals with a flight response unlike most of our domestic pets such as cats and dogs, which are predators and have reactions more like human ones. They are also large, heavy, and have hard feet - old newspapers are full of children being killed by runaway buggies and such. But they very much dislike stepping on people and will avoid it when possible.
If a horse is untrained and/or faced with a novel situation (which might be as minor as someone wearing an odd hat or scarf) hijinks are likely to ensue. Plus they have their own peculiarities. My mom’s horse is firmly petrified of cows. We sent her to a trainer who has the oldest, smallest, sweetest little bull, and he worked with her for a month, and she’s still unwilling to pass near a cow.
I wish something was done they just walked off after I thought I should have taken a pic etc but in the heat of the moment I was more worried about the rider. Yep I’ve seen my share of odd horses but most are ok I think I will still walk passed horses just to not have a chance of scaring them. Can’t really ask them questions 😂
I usually walk past animals. Dogs, horses, cows...
No run. Shoveled 45min. Things are currently iced over. Possibly track run tomorrow
If I have my dog I always walk past animals and humans. Just feels safer. I always slow for horses, sometimes dogs. If owner has them on leash and has control I will keep running. If it looks questionable I walk.5 -
TOO TRUE!
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I wouldn't be disappointed; you listened to your body and did what you thought was best. A wise move if you ask me. You'll get to your goal soon enough...it just didn't happen today, that's all.To put this in context, tonight was the second run of week nine for my C25K plan. I was beginning to feel just a tiny bit winded near the end of the run (but not uncomfortable) so I slowed down. After it was all over I looked at my log and realized I had run 2.98 miles. ARGHHHHHHH. I feel great and I think I could have gotten a full 5K in that 30 minutes but I just let up at the last second. My limit tonight was *all* mental. I'm pretty disappointed in myself.
Oh well. Live and learn.
THIS.
One of the biggest superpowers of the "elites" of this sport (like @garygse ) is learning to listen to your body. Learning when to push, and when to back off. That is what lets people run multiple ultras in the same month and not get hurt.
Endurance sports are by their very nature games of patience and delayed gratification. The longer you are in it, the more you realize that and if you stick with it, learn to embrace it.7 -
So tonight run was umm entertaining LOL
The run OUT was okay. Things seemed to be going better than I thought so I pushed out to 6.5 miles before turning around instead of turning around at 5 as planned. Tonight's plan was to run back faster than I ran out. And that mostly happened... but...
Around mile 9 I tried to adjust my hydration belt, make it tighter. That caused it to come off and I had to stop and redo all its little velcro adjustment things.
Finally got that settled and started running again for another like umm 3 mins and hit a traffic light at just the wrong time and had to stop again.
Then I get running again, and I still do not know how or why but my Black Diamond lamp popped free of its belt and went flying off. So I had to stop and find it, then carry it in my hand the rest of the way back.
THEN I am like a mile, maybe 1.5 miles from the end and some strange looking guy rides up from the other direction on a bicycle asking if he can trade me some beads for my Nox Gear lights. I just waved and kept running. He did not turn around to follow, or if he did he is really slow cause I did not see him again.
But I did get my 13.1 miles and the second half, excluding mile 9 lol, was faster than the first half AND I still have my Nox Lights LOL.13 -
PastorVincent wrote: »THEN I am like a mile, maybe 1.5 miles from the end and some strange looking guy rides up from the other direction on a bicycle asking if he can trade me some beads for my Nox Gear lights.
I actually did LOL at this. Thanks for sharing!
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Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
11/01/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
11/02/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
11/03/19 :::: 3.1 :::: 3.1
11/04/19 :::: 3.3 :::: 6.5
11/05/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 6.5
11/06/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 6.5
11/07/19 :::: 2.5 :::: 9.0
11/08/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 12.0
11/09/19 :::: 4.5 :::: 16.5
11/10/19 :::: 13.3 :::: 29.8
11/11/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 32.8
Treadmill miles today. I only had time for a 5-minute warm-up before strength training, so I hopped on the treadmill again afterwards to get it to a more respectable total for the day. It felt pretty good, considering the race yesterday.
I did get my leaves raked this morning and that was quite a workout on its own. They were so wet and heavy. I raked them onto a tarp and dragged multiple loads from the backyard to the front. Tough on the arms! I then tried to open my garage door from a spare opener on my back porch and walk around to the front (rather than through the house with my wet shoes). When I got to the garage it had only opened less than a foot - I must have hit the button twice and stopped it. I couldn't get into the front door and didn't want to walk all the way back so I took it as Spartan training and dropped and shimmied under. I hope my neighbors were not watching that maneuver, but I was pleased with myself. 😂 And I beat the snow, which has been coming down since late morning but its wet and not accumulating too much yet. We'll see what tomorrow brings.12 -
Missed Sunday morning 5km so I am now very much behind schedule, but I am not running with a hangover for anyone.
5km this morning, nothing exciting to report, felt a bit tired around 2.5km and had a couple of seconds thinking will I have to stop? Did not need to in the end and feeling good I picked up the pace in the last 150m. Though my garmin again made me do a bit longer than it probably should (I have spent a lot of time on map my run and google tracing out distances recently).
November goals (all ish)
1. 15 runs.......................5
3. 100km........................35km
4. Long 10km.................10km
5. 100% Morning runs...4/5
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PastorVincent wrote: »THEN I am like a mile, maybe 1.5 miles from the end and some strange looking guy rides up from the other direction on a bicycle asking if he can trade me some beads for my Nox Gear lights.
Are you sure he didn't say 'beans' - you could have had a giant beanstalk by now!
I'm going against the trend @durhammfp and say I agree with you being disappointed. Everyone is absolutely right when they say listen to your body though I know when you are so close to a goal but don't know it and just miss out it is SO annoying. It was before you joined the C25K group though one of my posting was that I just didn't feel I had anything left to give so stopped. I was 30 seconds short of 20 minutes which mean for 30 seconds I had to do the whole 30 minutes again.
I need to speak to my daughter about doing this marathon in April. My fear is that she won't train and I will end up walking lots of it or she will train and I won't keep up. Everything so far has been at my body's pace and I didn't have to worry about anyone else. When you run with others can you change pace easily?
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TheMrWobbly wrote: »I need to speak to my daughter about doing this marathon in April. My fear is that she won't train and I will end up walking lots of it or she will train and I won't keep up. Everything so far has been at my body's pace and I didn't have to worry about anyone else. When you run with others can you change pace easily?
If their pace is a doable pace for you, then yes most people can run at someone else's pace. Most larger races have "pacers" that are there just for that reason so that you can run with them and keep the pace they set.
But, I would encourage you to work it out with your daughter so that you both start the race together, and then see each other at the finish if you are not both running about the same speed. A marathon is a major accomplishment, and each of you should try to run the best race each of you can run.
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