January 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

kimlight2 · January 2020

Hi everyone. It's been a while since I was running regularly due to injuries and life but I am back at it.

My goals for 2020 are to stay injury free and healthy. I am also possibly going to try again for my first half marathon.

January goal is to run 50 miles. I am running 4 days a week now but I know my plan bumps me up to 5 days a week this month so I am a little nervous about that.

Races:
February:
St. Malachi 2 mile and 5 mile
May:
Cleveland Marathon Half and 5k
June:
Run and Ride Cedar Point 5k and Quarter Marathon
September:
Cleveland Hero's Run 5 miler
December:
Santa Hustle Cedar Point 5k

Tramboman · January 2020

kimlight2 wrote: »

Hi everyone. It's been a while since I was running regularly due to injuries and life but I am back at it.

My goals for 2020 are to stay injury free and healthy. I am also possibly going to try again for my first half marathon.

January goal is to run 50 miles. I am running 4 days a week now but I know my plan bumps me up to 5 days a week this month so I am a little nervous about that.

Races:
February:
St. Malachi 2 mile and 5 mile
May:
Cleveland Marathon Half and 5k
June:
Run and Ride Cedar Point 5k and Quarter Marathon
September:
Cleveland Hero's Run 5 miler
December:
Santa Hustle Cedar Point 5k

Don't be nervous. Listen to your body and adjust as you need to.
5 days a week is very doable.

AlphaHowls · January 2020

200 miles is my goal, hoping for more, but making some changes to get my food monster under control and decreasing the miles to see if it helps the pain levels.

*!* Happy New Year *!*

quilteryoyo · January 2020

@Teresa502 I should be able to commit to 470 miles for this year. How do I join your team?

I did have the two meals today with friends and family. There was zero time for exercise, except for playing with my great nephew and great niece. They are only 7 and 4 months old, so play consisted of holding them and cooing with them.

I hope to get the first run of the year in tomorrow.

On the Eighth Day of Christmas,
My workout let me see,
Eight hours with family
Seven thoughts of quitting
Six children sleeping
Five hills to run
Four falling leaves
Three black cows
Two tractor tracks
And a sweet bouncing boxer puppy.

Aquarian · January 2020

I did 2.5 km on my treadmill yesterday with a mix of jogging and walking, mostly walking. I am thinking of doing the run now (morning) today and if I do, I will post here again after that.

Avidkeo · January 2020

Afternoon!

Well today consisted of a short 3k run followed by work. It was an interesting day at work, a few traumas to keep me occupied, including a guy who came off something and ended up with a small branch/large twig in their chest!

My feet are sore and I'm starting to get some twinges in the ankles. Not when running, only when walking. So I suspect that my shoes are on their last legs. I'm going to wear a pair of my running shoes for a week, see if that helps, but I may need to get a new pair of running shoes so I have some work shoes (old running shoes become work shoes).

1st - 2k
2nd - 3k

PastorVincent · January 2020

Welcome @kimlight2!

katharmonic · January 2020

I'm still working on my goals, so will return for that.

Today I ran 4.3 miles for the Resolution Run, went to a rock climbing class, walked the dog, and did 5 pull-ups.

I also worked on my spreadsheet to track everything for this year so I'll be up and running with all the data for 2020.

kgirlhart · January 2020

January Goal: 100 Miles

1/1: 6.41 miles

6.41/100 miles completed for January

6.41/1000 miles for Run the YearTeam Pavement Pounders

I had a nice 6.41 mile run this morning to start out 2020. It was mostly nice, but pretty windy. The wind got worse as the day went on so I was glad I didn't wait too long to get out there. I did sleep in a bit though and that was nice. I'm still working on my goals for 2020 and plan to get them posted tomorrow.

2020 races:
5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon

Teerai · January 2020

Happy New Year!

100 Mile Club target for Jan 2020

1/1 - 2.5 miles

LoveyChar · January 2020

1/1 - 3.25 miles. I'm going to try...try...try...to get 18 in one day on Sunday. I don't know... I might fall flat on my face and have to call my husband for a ride.

noblsheep · January 2020

PastorVincent wrote: »

noblsheep wrote: »

One weird thing that happened during the run though, I was getting extremely drowsy, to the point that I would run five or six strides with my eyes closed, wake up for a few seconds, and close them again. It got slightly better during the faster part, but the moment I hit the cooldown I was falling asleep again. Anyone ever experienced anything like that? Any idea why?

You need a nap?

Or possibly you were not getting enough air? Was the air quality poor?

Elise4270 wrote: »

@noblsheep Didn't you recently change your diet? A carb adjustment? I'd bet that's why. Might trick your brain next time by a small amount of sugar. Stan (the original creator of this thread) suggested a swish of Gatorade and spit to convince the brain to let go of more carbs. Although, you may need a few more carbs as you adapt to the changes you've made.

shanaber wrote: »

@noblsheep - I have never heard of anything like that happening during a run but I think making sure you are breathing deep enough could help.

SammyDee2015 wrote: »

noblsheep wrote: »

One weird thing that happened during the run though, I was getting extremely drowsy, to the point that I would run five or six strides with my eyes closed, wake up for a few seconds, and close them again. It got slightly better during the faster part, but the moment I hit the cooldown I was falling asleep again. Anyone ever experienced anything like that? Any idea why?

Hmm... what happens to me on longer runs is sleepy eyes and uncontrollable yawning... ‘lift the chest up and breathe deeper’ I was told, and that works to stop it somewhat.
Maybe try that too?

Thanks for everybody's replies! I'll try them all and get back to you.

rheddmobile · January 2020

What accomplishments am I most proud of in 2019? Running related: I placed second in my AG in the winter trail series. This was my first series, my first time trail racing, and my first time at 3 out of the 4 distances (3k, 8k, and 10k). The ladies in my age group were very cool and I have since become friends with two of them! It kept me running during the worst winter weather (the 5k was on the coldest day of the year) and taught me not to be afraid of mud or hills or muddy hills. On the other end of the weather spectrum I’m proud of my performance at the Stars and Stripes 5k, which was held in 104 degree wet heat with a heat index of something like 116. I didn’t win any awards at that race but I’m proud of myself for finishing.

Another thing I’m proud of was the way I handled injuring my Achilles’ tendon and being sidelined for a couple of months in the spring. The year previous I had an injury to my knee and it just floored me mentally. I was terrified that being unable to run, I would regain all my lost weight and lose glucose control. This year when I was injured I had a plan in mind and I was confident that I could handle the situation.

And finally, my husband and I ran 50k at the Tour d’Esprit 24 hour race. We did not in any way train for or intend to run that far, but we did it!

Non running related, I mastered the Bring Sally Up push-up challenge, I did a ten second free standing handstand, I can do the splits now which I always wanted to be able to do ever since high school, and I worked back up to deadlifting and squatting my bodyweight after being injured. I still haven’t achieved a pull-up. That’s on my goal list for next year.

This year’s primary goal is to reclaim my running mojo. It’s probably the short days and being sick but I just feel down about running right now and need to find some new things to try to make it fun. I still haven’t joined the group running speedwork at the track, I should try that. My other primary goal is to avoid injury for Pete’s sake! Twice in a row I’ve had a stress related injury in the spring, and last year I was watching out for it and being as careful as I know how to be. I’m going to have to make sure I mix it up and keep a close eye on my aches and pains.

Specific goals include working towards that pushup, doing a road race 10k in under an hour, and completing the Navy Nautical 10 miler. But mainly, having fun and continuing to run until this time next year.

rheddmobile · January 2020

Got in the first run of the year. We woke up super late and didn’t want to compete with all the resolutioners at the park, so we ran our neighborhood after dark. 5k plus a sprint back to our house after a three mile walk. I still feel kind of blechy and our pace was terrible. Plus we almost got flattened multiple times, even on the sidewalk, and had to run past a creepy party at the drug house! Motivation to get up and get to the park I guess.

I love my new thermal headband that I got for Christmas. It’s one of the ones lined with heat reflecting foil. It’s so warm, doesn’t get sweaty, and doesn’t make me feel deaf. Also, unlike the one I bought it to replace, this one has little holes for eyeglasses so you don’t have to pull your headband away from your ears and let the cold air in.

Teresa502 · January 2020

quilteryoyo wrote: »

@Teresa502 I should be able to commit to 470 miles for this year. How do I join your team?

I did have the two meals today with friends and family. There was zero time for exercise, except for playing with my great nephew and great niece. They are only 7 and 4 months old, so play consisted of holding them and cooing with them. I hope to get the first run of the year in tomorrow.

On the Eighth Day of Christmas,
My workout let me see,
Eight hours with family
Seven thoughts of quitting
Six children sleeping
Five hills to run
Four falling leaves
Three black cows
Two tractor tracks
And a sweet bouncing boxer puppy.

Yay! Go to the Run the Year website and register. https://shop.runtheedge.com/pages/run-the-year-2020 There are several levels to choose from depending if you want a medal and/or shirt. I just did the basic $25 registration. Once you get set up, join our team. Right now we're called "MFP Team E" or if you want to private message me your email I can send you an email invite.

(P.S. - Playing with your neice and nephew sounds like a perfect form of exercise for the body and the soul!)

PastorVincent · January 2020

Saw this on FB and decided to share:

Teresa502 · January 2020

1/1 – 3.17 miles
1/2 – 5.03 miles

After a cold wind blowing the last couple of days, it has finally died down here so this morning’s run at 34F actually felt 34F! Not bad at all for January!

ajhouse · January 2020

I guess I am going to jump in, my goal is definitely small to begin with. Aiming to get 20 miles in January.

I started jogging back in 2013 while losing weight and had gotten half way (?) through C25K and found out I was pregnant. I didn't stick with it during pregnancy but did a little after she was born. Did a Color Me Rad 5K, but did more walking than anything bc I was doing it with another new mommy. Baby #2 was born in Sept 2016 and I have done a little jogging off and on since.
Lost 45 lbs last year and have been in my goal weight range for the past couple of months. I have decided it is time to work on toning and get back to jogging.

Camaramandy648 · January 2020

@Elise4270 !!!! I SAW THOSE AND I WANT THEM! You'll have to keep us posted on how they are! And how the stability is!

@PastorVincent - YES. I've seen over and over the Gel Kayano recommendation, all over the internet. I may have to get those next for road running but I will need to exercise some self control before I just go out and go nuts on shoes. Plus. I need new socks too. Bombas or Balegas are where I'm headed for that, but I can only get like A pair or two at a time.

@Avidkeo @shanaber and everyone else - So if I was last fitted and had my feet scanned in 2017 - is that good enough? Does gait change? I'd assume it probably does because the more we run, the better we get - our form and technique and stride and pace change as we progress within the activity.

Also - interestingly - I read an article yesterday that people who overpronate don't actually NEED stability shoes because the body adapts to the rolling on the ankle anyway. I also read that the problem is more with form and technique than it is with the feet, so controlling those things is more effective. Like with everything else, there are arguments for and against this school of thought, all backed by research, so I'll just have to go with what works for my body specifically. Funny how I got online to find new shoes yesterday and now I'm a textbook for how the feet and legs and knees move when women run....

Did not run yesterday - had to go to a friend's wedding. Won't run tonight - ice skating with the kids. Won't run tomorrow - taking the kids to their dad's after work.

So Saturday it is!

Tramboman · January 2020

1-1 8k slow + resistance bands
1-2 7k slow + yoga

January Total: 15k
January Goal: 135k

Sunny, low 30s F, and a nice breeze from the south. Had the birds thinking about spring. Me -- not so much.

@quilteryoyo You're KILLING IT with your Twelve Days of Christmas!!!!!

The Twelve Runs of Christmas

On the seventh run of Christmas, my workout gave to me:
Seven sparrows chirping;
Six frozen fingers;
Five trillion snowflakes;
Four wind gusts;
Three calf cramps;
Two frozen ponds;
And a small niggle in my left knee.

Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2020 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?

Return to a good running weight of 175 lbs
Run at least 4 5k races
Get a 5k PR
Average at least 138k per month, to meet my Run the Year pledge of 1,020 miles

Run the Year Team: Pavement Pounders

January 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

Replies

Categories