October 2020 Monthly Running Challange
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@kristinajeang Way to go on the Dunder Mifflin 5K! Especially in that weather. And cute kiddos. I don't blame you for not wanting to leave the pictures out there for long though.
@hamsterwheel6 I think getting the shingles vaccine on a Friday is a good idea. I did find it to be pretty painful. But from everything I've ever heard about shingles I would rather have a sore arm for a couple of days than get shingles.
@Tramboman Smart move getting it on your non-casting arm. I hope it's not too sore for too long.2 -
Anyone have any pro tips for dealing with painful, leaky (sorry for TMI) blisters under toenails? My big toe was sore after my long run (silly me, trying to run down a dry river bed in road shoes) on Saturday, and I'd noticed it was a bit purple looking but it wasn't until after this morning's run, when it started hurting again, that I really examined it and found it was raised and the corner (don't ask, it's a weird nail that was operated on 30 years ago and the roots down the sides were killed) was sticking up a lot. When I went to try and cut the corner to stop it catching on anything I found a blister underneath, which has been kinda leaking all day. I'm trying to keep it clean and let it air to dry it out, but dang it hurts and I have a virtual race on Saturday!
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I'm in for 80 miles this month. Hope all-a-y'all are doing well.5
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Hello!
I think I will aim for 50 in October. Perfect timing for me on this Challenge which is weird so I'm definitely ahead of the game already! First run this evening!!6 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »Anyone have any pro tips for dealing with painful, leaky (sorry for TMI) blisters under toenails? My big toe was sore after my long run (silly me, trying to run down a dry river bed in road shoes) on Saturday, and I'd noticed it was a bit purple looking but it wasn't until after this morning's run, when it started hurting again, that I really examined it and found it was raised and the corner (don't ask, it's a weird nail that was operated on 30 years ago and the roots down the sides were killed) was sticking up a lot. When I went to try and cut the corner to stop it catching on anything I found a blister underneath, which has been kinda leaking all day. I'm trying to keep it clean and let it air to dry it out, but dang it hurts and I have a virtual race on Saturday!
I don't think "grit your teeth" is a good answer.
Maybe get it looked at by a professional?
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@rheddmobile how's the finger?
@hamsterwheel6 Thank you! Serious, it is. I haven't run yet this week...
@Tramboman agree for @eleanorhawkins that "grit your teeth," is probably not a good answer. I'm not a doctor. What I would do is probably grit my teeth. But if it were my friend or my child, I'd take them to the doctor.
Note: I am a hypocrite and I have made a deal with my big brother to let me get completely hammered and just rip my toenail off for me. he's the only man for the job.
@eleanorhawkins please don't be like me. Go to the doctor.
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@WandaVaughn Where do you live? I don't recall you saying, but Gatlinburg is only a little over 50 miles from my house.
Great run @kgirlhart !
The doctor is probably a good idea @eleanorhawkins . But, my first thought was to soak it in warm Epsom Salts water. That usually helps my feet issues, but I've never had anything like that. It might make it feel better while waiting to see the doctor.
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Overwhelmed and not organized for October yet. I did 2.1 miles this morning before strength training. I was luck again that the rain ended - and then it turned out be lovely.
My short term goals are to run tomorrow morning and then hang on until 5:00 pm without losing it on zoom in before that.5 -
I haven’t caught up on the thread yet - got my first 5k on the board for October, doing my weekly trot behind the grocery store while my husband shops. I feel so much better about life doing this than I used to, waiting in the car! Also, I noticed that adding a day means I have become a four times a week runner? Hmmm. So far it seems to be working for me!
Goal for October is to gradually increase long runs to 8 miles without injuring myself! My husband and I are signed up for a holiday series of 5ks, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
The finger is safely tucked inside a hydrocolloidal bandage and I am resisting the impulse to look at it, since you aren’t supposed to mess with them until they come off on their own. So far it doesn’t seem infected but I am annoyed by how many things I keep bumping my hand on.8 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »Anyone have any pro tips for dealing with painful, leaky (sorry for TMI) blisters under toenails? My big toe was sore after my long run (silly me, trying to run down a dry river bed in road shoes) on Saturday, and I'd noticed it was a bit purple looking but it wasn't until after this morning's run, when it started hurting again, that I really examined it and found it was raised and the corner (don't ask, it's a weird nail that was operated on 30 years ago and the roots down the sides were killed) was sticking up a lot. When I went to try and cut the corner to stop it catching on anything I found a blister underneath, which has been kinda leaking all day. I'm trying to keep it clean and let it air to dry it out, but dang it hurts and I have a virtual race on Saturday!
If you have a hematoma, what a doctor would probably do is trephinate the nail.
https://windhamhospital.org/health-community/health-news/detail?id=zm6154
I never have the nerve with my own toes but my husband has done it with his toe and it was much improved afterwards. Just be sure to keep it clean.
@Tramboman Rainbow trout is my favorite fish to eat! I don’t know how you have the discipline to throw them back, I would eat them all!1 -
I'm going to say 100 miles this month.
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. @rheddmobile I know what you mean, there was a time I was incapable of doing anything to myself. I had gestational diabetes and I remembering sitting in the doctor's office (hormones too!) sobbing at the thought of having to prick my own finger to check my sugar levels. Then came childbirth, severe psoriasis... I ended up learning to give myself twice-weekly injections, sometimes with a small child bouncing on the couch! Anyway, I ramble. I think I pretty much already did the same as the trephination thing when I cut it, as I burst the blister. I found some antibiotic cream in the medicine cabinet so I slathered it in that last night and this morning it doesn't seem to hurt and there doesn't seem to be any redness. So today I will let it air and rest and see how it goes. Maybe if it doesn't hurt I will try to put a toe protector thingy on it to run tomorrow... Did I sound like a runner joke there?5
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And I see the pictures disappeared from your post, but not where I quoted you. So I just reported my own post 😆 and asked them to take the whole thing down. I have kiddos of my own and totally get it.kristinajeang wrote: »@polskagirl01 thank you and THANK YOU!
I did not know it was an hour window, so I appreciate that a lot! I just would rather not have the kids pictures out there for the world to see/forever.4 -
Good Morning Runners!
10/1 - 2.55
10/2 - Rest
10/3 - Looking forward to a mountainous hike in Arkansas tomorrow 🌲🍁🍂🍄🌻🏔🗻⛰5 -
I don’t have any long races planned, only an in person 5k on Halloween. I am going to shoot for 50 this month and focus a good bit more on strength training at least 4x per week. My Pump instructor commented on the improved definition in my arms this week, which made me feel good about the work I’ve been doing. I am down 30+ pounds since April, so I want to tone up the loose, jiggly bits.
10/1: 1.5 miles + ST
Oct Total: 1.5 + 1 ST10 -
I was going to have salmon for dinner and then thought about @rheddmobile so chicken it is!2
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »Thanks for the suggestions everyone. @rheddmobile I know what you mean, there was a time I was incapable of doing anything to myself. I had gestational diabetes and I remembering sitting in the doctor's office (hormones too!) sobbing at the thought of having to prick my own finger to check my sugar levels. Then came childbirth, severe psoriasis... I ended up learning to give myself twice-weekly injections, sometimes with a small child bouncing on the couch! Anyway, I ramble. I think I pretty much already did the same as the trephination thing when I cut it, as I burst the blister. I found some antibiotic cream in the medicine cabinet so I slathered it in that last night and this morning it doesn't seem to hurt and there doesn't seem to be any redness. So today I will let it air and rest and see how it goes. Maybe if it doesn't hurt I will try to put a toe protector thingy on it to run tomorrow... Did I sound like a runner joke there?
When I first had my diabetes diagnosis I would make my husband stick my finger! Now I don’t even think about it, it’s not a thing.
Hoping it feels better tomorrow and the toe protector helps! If the toenail is bulging sometimes the toe protector makes it worse because it makes it larger and more likely to contact the shoe. But at least it keeps it clean.
Usually mine are okay since I started wearing toe protectors, but a while ago I took out the toe NEXT to the toe that usually gets bruised. I guess my socks were on funny that day or something... but anyway I have an entirely fake toenail painted in that space at the moment. Running pro tip: if you paint your toenails purple, no one can tell the difference!4 -
This sounds like really good advice. I will have to try it! Right now it's cold and no one is seeing my toenails, which are painted red, but one is purple. So I just need to match that color and I'll be set!rheddmobile wrote: »Running pro tip: if you paint your toenails purple, no one can tell the difference!
@marisap2010 30+ lbs, WOW! You've been working hard!
I went for a quick bike ride today. It felt just about right. I'm trying to get totally recovered as HM#3 was harder on me than the others. Or perhaps more likely it was the accumulation of all three put together with my body knowing that was the last one in a row. I kinda thought maybe I was coming down with something, but maybe not. I started back up with my vitamin D because it's getting dark again.
The good news is... the race organizers (who were saying absolutely nothing about whether there was even going to be a race this month) posted signups yesterday. 250 spots for a race that 825 runners finished last year. They were gone in just a few hours. I had been checking [stalking] their website, multiple times a day, for weeks, and just happened to see it about an hour after signups started. So I got my spot(!), and let a few friends know they needed to sign up immediately as well. So as it stands now, I am signed up for 2 more HM's, and have to complete them both to qualify for the challenge. I want this so much, but am trying to not let my hopes get back up, as any little thing could derail it.
Half-Marathon Crown Challenge:
Sept. 12 - Lubartów HM - DONE ✅
Sept. 19 - Tomaszów Lubelski HM - DONE ✅
Sept. 27 - Kraśnik HM - DONE ✅
Oct. 25 - Lublin HM
Nov. 11 - Chełm HM9 -
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T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »I'm going to say 100 miles this month.
Are you still doing the MCM virtual @T1DCarnivoreRunner ?0
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