October 2020 Monthly Running Challange
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So, I had a post typed up yesterday, and clearly got distracted before pressing send. And my browser refresh disappeared it.
I ended September with something like 16 miles. I am hoping October will be a bit more consistent, and will increase my mileage per run by at least a little. I signed up for a virtual brewery run mileage challenge for an additional carrot. They let you pick your mileage goal, and you earn prizes based on the percentage of your goal that you hit. I set that mileage goal at 30 miles.
However, I think they only count miles that you log AFTER you sign up. And I didn’t remember to sign up until yesterday after my run. So, my official October goal I guess will be a very random seeming 32 miles.
Today was self care in the form of physical therapy appointment and a massage on my Friday off. Ankle was more swollen than even I would have expected after my run last night, but it led to good conversation with the PT. He also did more dry needling on it... only this time he added little mini jumper cables to electrify the dang needles.... definitely not sure what to think about that. Kind of felt like a tens unit type feeling.... when everything was done he put some k tape on the thing. He also is beginning to think we should get a new set of x rays, because even though there is no new injury, and it’s the same old stuff since the last set of x rays. What I think I understood from his explanation is that he is wondering if the duration of the wonkiness could be leading to an arthritis type response, which could alter some of his suggestions.
But, whatever all he did today, oh my goodness am I sore/gimpy at this point. So, I am fully predicting no run today.
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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!
The doctor who operated on it? Is that person still around and in your rolodex? Good luck with this but it sounds like a medical professional might help. I am so sorry you have to put up with this so close to a race. Ugh.
I have no idea, I was about 14 and it was done at the military hospital in Gibraltar. I don't really remember why, but I think it had something to do with us not having been in Spain long enough to be entitled to state healthcare and I guess language too... no idea, I did as I was told back then. For another 2 years at least ;-)
It's a lot better today, doesn't seem to be leaking any more unless I press down hard on the nail, I think I just burst the blister with the clippers and it was the liquid inside that that was slowly escaping. At least it hasn't hurt today. More antibiotic slathering before bed. Maybe I will just do the distance for the virtual race tomorrow but not 'race' it. Who am I fooling?7 -
Afternoon, everybody!
Skimmed, but @avidkeo JUST THREE DAYS! You have done so well caring for your body! I hope you are proud of that! You should be.
@noblsheep fried chicken may well be one of the things I miss most.
@tramboman I love light ran runs.
@TheMrWobbly a bike ride also sounds nice. The weather here is beautiful.
@AlphaHowls glad to see ya! Looks like the crickets are still treating you well!
Had three rest days. I lifted last night. Also had a zoom meeting to plan my 100 miler with Nick and Sophie and my big brother as crew. I cannot tell you how amazed I am at the support and all the people that have said yes. They're people that I only know via the Run the Year and Uncanceled groups. It was soooooooo nice to "see" my big brother. He is ex-army and it shows, lol. He is so incredibly strategic and focused and professional. I would not attempt something this crazy without him. Or.... yes I would. But I feel better knowing he'll be there. I think he may have only said yes because he wants to make sure I stay alive, rotfl. He's the absolute best. I think Nick and Sophie said yes just because I said, "hey if I run 100 miles, will you be my crew?" Same with them. Wouldn't trust anyone else with it. In fact, I already don't. These are my nearest and dearest.
So anyway, the Indiana Fort Wayne Trails guy is absolutely amazing and he reminds me of the male version of me, which is kind of crazy. I'm so glad that I got to see him on zoom so I feel like I know who I am dealing with.
Today, he sent the map with the route. It is a spoke system, utilizing all of Fort Wayne's trail system. On the last 2.5 miles, I will need to do an out and back to get the full 100. This is gonna be nuts. Last night they were talking about safety concerns, and I was like wait, what? I've been running solo this whole time! Fear not! But then they mentioned running in soft snow and I was like ew gross.
It's all a little bit overwhelming - I have never created my own 100 mile race before. The trail guy in Indy said they only said yes to helping me because it's insane and they want to watch, BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I guess that's fair.
Here's my dilemma - I have five siblings. FIVE. I have only told 1. Because. Hear me out. My family is so dramatic and the others (my twin included) will be quite upset that I did not choose their states. I will tell them, eventually. Once the route is approved and reviewed and signed off on, etc. Then, I will tell them all, hey, here's where I'll be. Come if you want to. Don't, if you don't.
They won't.
Or at least. I can think of 1 that might.
It doesn't matter a ton. It's just that I know the emotional bruising I'm headed for.
Also, I'm thinking about going to Austin for the Austin Rattler because it's a qualifier for the Leadville 100. The reason I think it might be okay is because very few people will go because of covid. Which increases my chances of getting into Leadville.
Or. it increases my chances of getting covid and bringing it home.....
Or. It is too much to try to do in one year.
Or. All of the above.
Tomorrow, I'm supposed to run with Nick. It'll be the first time ever in my life that I have purposefully run with someone. It's my least favorite of all ideas ever but for some reason, I'm looking forward to having some company. It gets lonely, all these miles out there.
Anyway, I love you all and I hope you have a fantastic evening or morning or afternoon, depending on where you are reading from.
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@eleanorhawkins I hope your toe heals up ok. That sounds bad!
I think my toenails must be made of steel. I hear all these stories from runners about bruising and losing toenails. I've never had any issue and I was a ballet dancer for years and now running and rock climbing for the past couple of years. All of those sports seem to be hard on toes. The worst I've done is crack 2 nails from wearing climbing shoes for about 3 hrs. But they didn't bruise or fall off, just grew out.5 -
@Camaramandy648 I'll have to remember the Austin Rattler for a future race. Austin is pretty close and I like trail races. But I'll probably stick to the 10k. I'm generally abide by a HM or shorter policy.
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3.1/70 miles
10/2: 3.1 miles
On the board for October! This cool weather has me wanting to go a little harder and see if the heat training will pay off. I ended up pushing it today and got a new PR for my 5k and 1 mile! And I ran negative splits!
My plan starts picking up a little this month on my way to the HM in January. I'm definitely interested to see how my pace compares to HM training last year.4 -
New to the group and getting back to running. That said I am in for 30 running and 20 walking in October.7
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You are where I want to be in about in 3-4 months. Right now I'm finishing a 10K training plan, will do a virtual 10K, take a week off, then start on training for a HM that would be in mid Feb, if it were being held. How did you choose that particular training plan for your HM?
I'm not @kgirlhart but I've used Hal's plans for HM training and really liked them. Not sure how she modified it, but I usually tweak them a little because I run 4 days a week and the plans often have 5 days of running. I used the novice plan for my 1st HM and then the last 6 weeks or so of the intermediate 2 plan in the time between my 1st and 2nd HM. Both were exactly what I needed at those times. The volume of running wasn't too crazy once I tweaked it for my schedule but it was enough to get me ready. I even dropped a little less than 30 minutes off my time between my 2 races.4 -
Hi guys got my first run for October. A run walk for about 6 miles, it was nice weather and was nice to just enjoy it.
@eleanorhawkins ooh that toe sounds painful. Glad it’s feeling better.
@noblsheep yum fried chicken
@Camaramandy648 lol, I wanna watch the crazy too 😆2 -
@marisap2010 Great job on the weight loss and toning! You're doing great!
@polskagirl01 Yeah for getting a spot in the HM!
@Teresa502 That is so nice that the retired Marine is going to help you out and be at the finish line to give you your medals! That will make it even more special!
@WandaVaughn Laughed at the kudzu fields remark. We have a lot of it around here too. Cool that you and @skippygirlsmom live so close.
Doing great @kristinajeang !
@T1DCarnivoreRunner I wouldn't pass up that medal either!
Welcome @70Allie6570 !
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@durhammfp I started using the Hal Higdon Novice 2 HM training plan when I trained for my first Half. I picked it because it has you running 4 days a week instead of 5 and that is what I do. The distance was less than I was already running though so I tweaked the mileage. But I stuck to the basic plan of 1 long run, 1 day of speed work and the other runs easy. That was actually advice given to me by @PastorVincent.
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1002-5.6k, total-5.6k goal-100k
An easy run to kick off the month. 15 degrees C. I think the days of short sleeve shirts are coming to an end, and there are gloves not far in the future. Was starting to feel exceedingly hungry toward the end, and somehow ended up in a convenience store. Only escaped four pieces of fried chicken later. Argh.
I had to laugh out loud at this and then thank my lucky stars that I usually run on country roads with no convenience stores! The struggle is real!Camaramandy648 wrote: »...they only said yes to helping me because it's insane and they want to watch.6 -
martaindale wrote: »You are where I want to be in about in 3-4 months. Right now I'm finishing a 10K training plan, will do a virtual 10K, take a week off, then start on training for a HM that would be in mid Feb, if it were being held. How did you choose that particular training plan for your HM?
I'm not @kgirlhart but I've used Hal's plans for HM training and really liked them. Not sure how she modified it, but I usually tweak them a little because I run 4 days a week and the plans often have 5 days of running. I used the novice plan for my 1st HM and then the last 6 weeks or so of the intermediate 2 plan in the time between my 1st and 2nd HM. Both were exactly what I needed at those times. The volume of running wasn't too crazy once I tweaked it for my schedule but it was enough to get me ready. I even dropped a little less than 30 minutes off my time between my 2 races.
I do a similar thing with Hal's plans, except I start with the advanced plans (because I like the speedwork suggestions), delete one easy run and sub out another easy/medium run for cycling or swimming. I do the days in whatever order fits my schedule. So he probably would say I'm not actually following his plan. I'm ok with that4 -
The main thing I like about the Hal app is you tell it which days you want to run and it adapts the plans to that. So as long as you always run on the same days it's great. No flexibility though.
So, dunno if anyone believed me when I said I wouldn't race my virtual race this morning. Cause oh boy did I race it. Apparently dodgy toenails lead to PRs galore! I had never expected to run a sub 30 minute 5k (28:53), or a 61:13 10k, even less so during a solo virtual race. The high hasn't worn off yet :-)
Whoever said the Galloway (run-walk-run) method isn't running can look at those numbers and go take a hike! 😂
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Nice running @eleanorhawkins and you blitzed through that 5k!2
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I was going to have salmon for dinner and then thought about @rheddmobile so chicken it is!0
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Our Pastor Vincent challenge that @rheddmobile set up was very inspiring so I would like to set up a challenge for this group to "Run the World" in 2021. We have over 30 active members in the group so covering 24,901 miles (the equator of the earth) between us is achievable especially if @AlphaHowls is on board!
The challenge will run for the full year and I would like to create a route map with as many of our home towns on as possible so if you would like your home town featured or a memorable running spot let me know where to add. It might not be possible to fit them all in though I know I can get Europe, North America, Japan, Australia and New Zealand in the mileage depending on how many zig zags are needed.
If we have enough people I will organise some free bling to go with the challenge.11 -
@eleanorhawkins that toe gave you super powers! WTG on your 5K and 10K PRs! That is very impressive to get both on one run!
@TheMrWobbly "Run the World" sounds like a fun challenge. I'm in!1 -
@TheMrWobbly Run the World sounds great!0
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marisap2010 wrote: »@TheMrWobbly Run the World sounds great!
As above (there's very little I won't do for bling or pizza! 😂 )1
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