April 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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I got into a bit of a funk during the last bit of my marathon training, so I’m not going to set a mileage goal. I am just going to do what feels right for the day, whether it be walking, running, weights, etc.
I have been getting out most evenings after work to do something, which is good. A giant fallen tree on one of the trails in my neighborhood foiled my run last night though. Who knows when anyone
will take care of it...
When this is all over, I want to get back with our friends and have a game night. Even though I still go to work, interactions with offenders isn’t exactly the social interaction I desire. At least I get out though. My hubby is going crazy with sitting at home all day and not seeing anyone but me!8 -
brittanystebbins95 wrote: »Got my 5 miles in!! ♡
Question for the more experienced runners.
Is coughing after a run normal? Not wheezing, but actual coughing. I can breathe fine. Its like phlegm deep in the chest but it's hard to get it to come up. And not for a couple minutes either, it usually lasts anywhere from a few hours to a day or two.
I thought it was just a part of running and I've jokingly called it runner's cough. I mentioned it to my dad, who was a long distance runner for most of my childhood until he got injured, and he looked at me like I was crazy and asked what I was talking about.
No.
It may just be allergies though. Being outside more means more pollen. Do you notice it only at certain times of the year? Or is worse some times and better others? Does temperature matter?
It also MIGHT be mild asthma.
Normally I would say ask your doctor, but given the times we live in, I suggest you wait a few months on that. Showing up to the docs with an unexplained cough right now might get a swab jammed up your nose.4 -
I understand the sentiment behind the whole “introverts, please put down your book and check on your extrovert friends, they are not ok right now.” But OHHH MY GEEE
@PastorVincent - was it you who suggested that the current environment us introverts are actually being subjected to MORE than normal levels of social interaction?? Like I didn’t disagree at the time, as my stir crazy father was already encouraging DAILY family video chats- this is a man I would talk to once or twice a week at best. Today.... I spent FOUR HOURS on video calls. In addition to normal levels of work phone calls, we did an agency wide video call. The rest were family video chats, stir crazy extrovert friend video chats, Etc. And there is another hour i spent on the phone to my mother, because quarantine hasn’t been favorable to her world...as an introvert I am both totally done and over with talking to people AND going stir crazy because of not being able to to go into the out....and I don’t know how to fix either side of my insanity.. but going for a run in sub zero temps = coughing.... and coughing is not s good idea right now.
Yes, 100%. And for those that just SAY they are introverts and do not really understand what that means, they do not understand. They are just shy extroverts normally. UGH. I need this to be over for that alone never mind all the other reasons!
Ah well...
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April goal: 80 km
April 1st - 2.5 km
April 3 - 5.5. km
Total: 8 km1 -
@Avidkeo sorry Keep safe.1
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PastorVincent wrote: »brittanystebbins95 wrote: »Got my 5 miles in!! ♡
Question for the more experienced runners.
Is coughing after a run normal? Not wheezing, but actual coughing. I can breathe fine. Its like phlegm deep in the chest but it's hard to get it to come up. And not for a couple minutes either, it usually lasts anywhere from a few hours to a day or two.
I thought it was just a part of running and I've jokingly called it runner's cough. I mentioned it to my dad, who was a long distance runner for most of my childhood until he got injured, and he looked at me like I was crazy and asked what I was talking about.
No.
It may just be allergies though. Being outside more means more pollen. Do you notice it only at certain times of the year? Or is worse some times and better others? Does temperature matter?
It also MIGHT be mild asthma.
Normally I would say ask your doctor, but given the times we live in, I suggest you wait a few months on that. Showing up to the docs with an unexplained cough right now might get a swab jammed up your nose.
Must say the first thing I thought upon reading was exercise-induced asthma?
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PastorVincent wrote: »I understand the sentiment behind the whole “introverts, please put down your book and check on your extrovert friends, they are not ok right now.” But OHHH MY GEEE
@PastorVincent - was it you who suggested that the current environment us introverts are actually being subjected to MORE than normal levels of social interaction?? Like I didn’t disagree at the time, as my stir crazy father was already encouraging DAILY family video chats- this is a man I would talk to once or twice a week at best. Today.... I spent FOUR HOURS on video calls. In addition to normal levels of work phone calls, we did an agency wide video call. The rest were family video chats, stir crazy extrovert friend video chats, Etc. And there is another hour i spent on the phone to my mother, because quarantine hasn’t been favorable to her world...as an introvert I am both totally done and over with talking to people AND going stir crazy because of not being able to to go into the out....and I don’t know how to fix either side of my insanity.. but going for a run in sub zero temps = coughing.... and coughing is not s good idea right now.
Yes, 100%. And for those that just SAY they are introverts and do not really understand what that means, they do not understand. They are just shy extroverts normally. UGH. I need this to be over for that alone never mind all the other reasons!
Ah well...
THIS!!!!! I am more than happy to stay at home all the time, it's been 3 weeks now since I crossed my front door and that doesn't bother me one bit. But the constant company is KILLING me! And the people wanting to talk. Even my father, who I have a very distant relationship with (like for about 5 years he didn't even know whether I was still alive sort of distant), suddenly seems to feel the need to phone me every few days despite the fact we have NOTHING to say to each other.
Rest day today. I had meant to do an upper body strength workout this morning but by the time I'd remotely managed my husband doing the groceries, unpacked, disinfected and put them away when he got home (yeah, I know, overkill but he and mini-me are both hypochrondriacs and it's easier to just do it), cleaned the lounge and then spent a couple of hours in the kitchen making meals the morning has disappeared. Maybe I'll find the time and motivation this afternoon. Maybe not.
9.5km 'long run' on the plan tomorrow. Short in distance but long in time and in trying not to lose the will to live on the treadmill. SO glad I didn't sell that thing, even if I do hate it.
We were due to start our hiking holiday/pilgrimage today. Stupid virus. Oh well. Very little work coming in as just about everything has been closed here, so I'm translating a book. Maybe if we can rush it through people might buy a few copies to read while all this confinement stuff is going on. At least it's something to do.
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@Teresa502 Yeah for getting into the Marine Corps Marathon! Sorry about the death. Stay well.
@katharmonic Hope you slept better last night and hope your plan works out! You'll have to let us know.
@Avidkeo Yeah on the run. Happy Anniversary - even if you can't celebrate with him today. Like you said, plan something nice for when this is over. Hugs on your current situation. I'm praying things get back to normal sooner rather than later.
@brittanystebbins95 Not sure if a cough lasting that long is normal or not. I will sometimes start coughing while I am running and I attribute it to the deeper breathing. It usually stops during the cool down walk though. Maybe some more experienced runners have a better answer.
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4-1 7k easy
4-2 7k easy
4-3 8K slow
April Total: 22k
April Goal: 170k
January Total: 161k
February Total: 167k
March Total: 181k
2020 Total through March: 509k
Clear and frosty again this morning, with a light breeze from the northeast. It was just too pretty out to NOT run.
Everything felt good until about the sixth kilometer; then right SI joint, right hip, and right knee all joined in a chorus of niggles. Afterward, drank my Gatorade G2 sitting outside in the sun. All my niggles went away quickly.
@Avidkeo Happy anniversary!!! Plus, fueling in advance is an excellent strategy I use often.
@Teresa502 Congratulations on winning the draw!!!
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
Stretch goal: If I can average 169k per month, I can run 2020K in 2020
Run the Year Team: Pavement Pounders
2020 races:
5-23 Race for the Parks 5k, Hudson OH
6-20 Freedom Run 5k, Aurora, OH4 -
A reversion to cold and wet this morning, but I can tell true spring is just around the corner!
4/1: 7.75m
4/2: 4m
4/3: 2.5m2 -
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@Avidkeo Happy anniversary!!! Plus, fueling in advance is an excellent strategy I use often.
@Teresa502 Congratulations on winning the draw!!!
How far in advance would be considered to be too far in advance? Not asking for a friend...7 -
brittanystebbins95 wrote: »Got my 5 miles in!! ♡
Question for the more experienced runners.
Is coughing after a run normal? Not wheezing, but actual coughing. I can breathe fine. Its like phlegm deep in the chest but it's hard to get it to come up. And not for a couple minutes either, it usually lasts anywhere from a few hours to a day or two.
I thought it was just a part of running and I've jokingly called it runner's cough. I mentioned it to my dad, who was a long distance runner for most of my childhood until he got injured, and he looked at me like I was crazy and asked what I was talking about.
It could be normal. My husband has asthma and the cool air, even 65F-72ish will prompt coughing and phlegm. Google exercise induced asthma and see if that describes what you are experiencing. It often gets better with training. When I started running it'd happen to me to but did get better. I had no phlegm though. So, you might also consider that you may have a bit of asthma.
disclaimer- not a doc. see your PCP for health concerns.3 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »4-1
@Avidkeo Happy anniversary!!! Plus, fueling in advance is an excellent strategy I use often.
@Teresa502 Congratulations on winning the draw!!!
How far in advance would be considered to be too far in advance? Not asking for a friend...
I think I am fueling for my fall races...6 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »4-1
@Avidkeo Happy anniversary!!! Plus, fueling in advance is an excellent strategy I use often.
@Teresa502 Congratulations on winning the draw!!!
How far in advance would be considered to be too far in advance? Not asking for a friend...
Haha! I need to lose 10 pounds (22kg). So, I'm pre-fueled to run 437 miles (728 km)!
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »4-1
@Avidkeo Happy anniversary!!! Plus, fueling in advance is an excellent strategy I use often.
@Teresa502 Congratulations on winning the draw!!!
How far in advance would be considered to be too far in advance? Not asking for a friend...
Haha! I need to lose 10 pounds (22kg). So, I'm pre-fueled to run 437 miles (728 km)!
If it's any commiseration, 10 pounds is 4.5 kilos or so, not 22!
Yeah, the rate I'm going I should be carb loaded for most of this decade....
Amazing how much not being able to go out at all limits movement. Even though I'm still exercising a lot, my daily step count has halved just from not running errands and stuff.4 -
Morning all. A few good fuel giggles haha. I think im well fueled for my marathon in July by now lol.
Got woken early by work - on call this weekend. So am chilling in bed before going for my long run 16k!! I'm excited and nervous. I know I'll be fine, mentally it doesn't seem that long but I'm doing my 8k route twice and I know that second gentle uphill slog is going to be a challenge.
Time for coffee and breakfast!4 -
Okay so work today...... is crazy. But..... it's FRIDAY and I think I've decided I'll run a half marathon tomorrow for my virtual series. As long as my IT band is up for it. I've been taking it soooooo easy, so I'm hoping hoping hoping.
I wanted to jump in on the "Shy extrovert" conversation - SO. MUCH. THIS.
I live my whole life with proverbial walls because I'm just too busy not to! I have a life group from church and my kids and people I work with - I'm around people ALL THE TIME and I prefer to only engage when I want to. But no, I'm not an introvert by any means. Just maybe a really private, sometimes but not always reserved extrovert?
Anyway, I was just telling my twin brother the other day how COVID19 has REALLY driven MORE connection. Everyone is pushing so much harder to connect and I'm sitting here, totally overwhelmed by all the people talking about their feelings, thinking... 'NO!!!! I DO NOT WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!' Is that awful? Surely it's awful....
Anyway, have to hop back to it. I'm excited about running. So so excited. It'll be great to have purpose again.5 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »4-1
@Avidkeo Happy anniversary!!! Plus, fueling in advance is an excellent strategy I use often.
@Teresa502 Congratulations on winning the draw!!!
How far in advance would be considered to be too far in advance? Not asking for a friend...
I think I'm fueled up through the 2020 racing season and about halfway through the 2021 season.9 -
I don't think I'll make a goal this month. Now that I've cut back the running from 50 miles per week to less than 5 over the last 2 weeks, my "runner's knee" is acting up. I'm sure that's how this is supposed to work.
I might run tomorrow, or not. I hope I don't lose all my fitness before my mojo returns. I have a contact at a home health care facility to donate masks to, and they're looking for another 800. So, at least I'm keeping busy. (They don't expect me to provide all 800 of them, but I'm looking forward to making as many as I can...)5 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »4-1
@Avidkeo Happy anniversary!!! Plus, fueling in advance is an excellent strategy I use often.
@Teresa502 Congratulations on winning the draw!!!
How far in advance would be considered to be too far in advance? Not asking for a friend...
Haha! I need to lose 10 pounds (22kg). So, I'm pre-fueled to run 437 miles (728 km)!
If it's any commiseration, 10 pounds is 4.5 kilos or so, not 22!
Yeah, the rate I'm going I should be carb loaded for most of this decade....
Amazing how much not being able to go out at all limits movement. Even though I'm still exercising a lot, my daily step count has halved just from not running errands and stuff.
Oh ya .. I knew that. Divide not multiply... no coffee, brain not on yet.3
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