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@WhatMeRunning - thanks for the advice - I appreciate it as I have much to learn about running still. I had a rather… odd experience that I’m looking to replace with a better one, it’s not weight related. Lol. It’s probably the dumbest reason for a bad running experience ever, but hey - that’s me 😂🤦🏻♀️ I’m irrationally scared of clowns and there were clowns at mile marker 8 that caused some sprinting I shouldn’t have done, then cramping, then walking so I didn’t run the entire thing which was disappointing. I’m looking for a calmer run with less irrational fear, and maybe being in better shape to actually handle the sprinting if it does happen again. 😂🤦🏻♀️
The weight piece was more that I don’t seem to be able to lose weight while training for things like this so it seemed like I should finish reaching my weight goal before adding in another goal to distract from it. Added bonus was it would be easier on my body.
Keep running tips coming though! I for sure need them!3 -
@Dory_42 Congrats on the Silver, sorry to hear about Covid, hope you don't get any worse.
@Bill70sStrong Good luck with the challenge.
Yes x 3 for me today. Very hot and muggy here today, we broke a record for the heat. I'm okay with it, more incentive to get in the pool.1 -
@mshawski that is not a dumb reason at all, clowns or otherwise. Sprinting anywhere save for the very end is going to suck horribly! And clowns are a bit creepy, plus I've had a couple friends who were absolutely terrified of clowns, so I get it.
There isn't any training to accommodate a sprint inside that sort of an endurance effort if you are planning to race it at your best HM effort/pace. If you are just wanting to run it though then you could do some sprint interval training inside some of your shorter runs, and later try doing a sprint interval or two during some of your long runs (only a few, and only every other week at most). The key is to allow yourself recovery in Zones 1 and 2 for a couple minutes between sprints and keep your efforts after that in Zone 3 or lower. What will give you the most trouble is any higher effort after those sprints.
As for the weight gain, there could be muscle gain, and if you have any extra fat pounds to spare you can counteract that. But the biggest thing that can cause upwards of a 10 pound gain is the extra stores of glycogen your half marathon training will train your body to begin storing in order to fuel your body through long runs. You're going to need that though so it just comes automatically with the distance training. That is technically water weight though and can be easily lost after the event by simply not doing long distance training any more.5 -
Yes x 3.4
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@SummerSkier Thanks for asking, Summer! Rose and I have decided to put our home and 40 acre farm up for sale. The Costa Rican trip was motivated by the desire to accompany our granddaughter to Spanish language school in Costa Rica. Since the trip is cancelled, we have begun the difficult emotional task of talking to real estate agents; video marketing guru, making a list of repair, remove and refresh. There are two homes on this property; barns; and other outbuildings. We have live cargo here too: a caretaker couple; 3 horses; one cat; one dog; and Rick/Rose.
We built this house 28 years ago, but the original farmhouse and barn are roughly 100+. It's a beautiful place to live, but it's time to simplify.
Rick
P.S. For many years, I have been involved with an equine activities and therapy program for persons with disabilities.
Whenever our home sells, our horses will have a home there.
Roxy, the rescue mare, is in Cave Creek, AZ being well kept.
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@Dory_42 Get well very soon!!
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Calories: barely squeaked by
Tracking: my safety rails...okay
Exercise: more than 30 minutes of walking outside on a lovely day3 -
Yes, yes, and yes. A good day!5
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Yes x3
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@SummerSkier Thank you! It is my highest at the moment. I actually don't know what is considered normal for my age. I guess I can find some reference information in internet. I noticed that VO2max increases after sprints / intervals. Or running steadilly at a higher pace, for me it is below 6 min/km. And it is pretty exhausting...3
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May 21
Exercised? Yes 60 mkns walking and 5 hrs painting....in so much pain due to a fall but hopefully im not out tomorrow 😔😔😔😔
Calories? Yes
Tracked? Yes
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Yes x 35
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes ... walked 7.2 miles
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
Passes used: 4/3
My vacation strategy was only partially successful as the weather wasn't the best some of the time so we walked a little less some of the days. But we had some good meals though some were a bit healthier than others. We'll not be eating anymore restaurant meals until next Saturday so as to recover a bit from the week. Now I'm off to catch up reading the last weeks posts.
view from our balcony
sunset:
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Thanks for all the support. I’m recovering well and going to try for some light exercise in the garden today.5
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May 21
Exercise: yes
Calories: yes
Tracked: Yes
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@Dory_42 Congrats on the silver! That's awesome! I hope you have a quick recovery from COVID.
I only got a little less than 4 hours sleep Thursday night (woke up early and was unable to fall back asleep). I was tired all day Friday and went to bed a little after 5pm. Calories✅ Tracked✅. Exercise:❌
Pass #3.
(I got 10 hours of sleep last night though and a 100% sleep score - so feel great his morning)4 -
RangerRickL wrote: »@SummerSkier Thanks for asking, Summer! Rose and I have decided to put our home and 40 acre farm up for sale. The Costa Rican trip was motivated by the desire to accompany our granddaughter to Spanish language school in Costa Rica. Since the trip is cancelled, we have begun the difficult emotional task of talking to real estate agents; video marketing guru, making a list of repair, remove and refresh. There are two homes on this property; barns; and other outbuildings. We have live cargo here too: a caretaker couple; 3 horses; one cat; one dog; and Rick/Rose.
We built this house 28 years ago, but the original farmhouse and barn are roughly 100+. It's a beautiful place to live, but it's time to simplify.
Rick
P.S. For many years, I have been involved with an equine activities and therapy program for persons with disabilities.
Whenever our home sells, our horses will have a home there.
Roxy, the rescue mare, is in Cave Creek, AZ being well kept.
Rick
WOW! that is a huge effort for sure but as in everything that you two do I know that it will be a very organized and complete effort. I can certainly understand wanting to simplify such a large spread. Will you be staying in the area and getting a smaller condo type location? Thank you for sharing.
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No exercise yesterday, unless you count the high blood pressure due to stress! Went over calories and decided no track...kind of fell apart. Let's call it pass day 7 😂8
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