September 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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skippygirlsmom wrote: »I’ll ask a silly question this month – What are your pre-race rituals? Is there always something you eat the night before or the morning of? Do you wear a certain pair of socks or hat? What do you always do?
The night before I check the weather one last time and make a final call on clothing and put everything I need in a pile including bib, fuel, etc so I'm not stumbling around in the dark half-asleep. While I don't have a set race morning meal, I do tend to stick to the same few things. I wake up early enough to get 2 cups of coffee and eat a bagel or oatmeal and banana usually. I like to eat a good breakfast but that means I need at least an hour for my food to settle. No specific clothing items, just chosen for comfort. At the venue, I run a little to warm up, do a few stretches, and make a bathroom stop as close to the start as I can manage. That's pretty much it!4 -
Welcome @Legs_McGee23 and welcome back @johnisrunning
@rheddmobile Sorry to hear about your runniversary race going virtual but I can see why they went that way. Fingers crossed for actually getting to do it in person next year!
@juliet3455 sorry to hear about your string of injuries but still glad to see you again! That fall and the hike out definitely sounds painful.
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Welcome back @johnisrunning
@juliet3455 that sounds painful! Good to hear you are able to do some running.
@skippygirlsmom - It has been too long since I have done a race to say for sure. I used to have a checklist that I would run through, make sure everything was packed and ready from that checklist the night before, and re-check before leaving to make sure I took everything (and update it whenever I felt I was ever missing anything). I would always plan to get there 2 hours before start time, and take coffee with me. I would of course do the pre-race bio-break and for anything over 10k I would drink a small gatorade just before, and would take a GU every hour during the race. I also had a post-run drink ready for me at the finish. After all that easy paced keto running this spring/summer all of that food/drink ritual seems kind of silly, but of course it's critical for race paces.
5.01 mile afternoon walk is in the books.9/1 - Morning Walk - 4.31 miles
9/1 - Afternoon Walk - 5.01 miles
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I have a lucky headband I wear when the weather is hot - it’s a Sweaty Band with a fancy, mostly green pattern.skippygirlsmom wrote: »9/1 – 6.22
I’ll ask a silly question this month – What are your pre-race rituals? Is there always something you eat the night before or the morning of? Do you wear a certain pair of socks or hat? What do you always do?
I try to lay out everything the night before, including my breakfast, because I am not a morning person and races are usually in the morning, so it’s likely I have had three hours sleep and can barely function, much less put things on a plate. Race breakfast is my usual breakfast - steel cut oats stewed with apples, walnuts, cranberries, orange zest, and cinnamon, topped with raspberries and blueberries, almond butter, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and cacao powder, with a side of cottage cheese topped with jalapeño salsa, pickles, and cherry tomatoes. So you see it’s a lot of items to put together when you’re in a hurry, even though there’s no cooking involved. About 500 calories and keeps my blood sugar beautiful.
The most silly thing I do for races is I try to match my manicure and pedicure to the race colors. Short, square nails, but bonus if neon colors, glitter, or chrome are involved. I have been known to involve race themed decals or other nail art for holiday races. My upcoming race that went virtual was for the West Cancer center and their colors are lime green and sky blue, which makes for a fun combo! Still planning on doing my nails for the virtual race even if no one sees them but me and my husband. It’s very silly but it makes races feel special, and I joke that my toes are faster when painted in silly colors!8 -
I'm short on time and had to skim... was sitting here trying to figure out who our bird-watcher is, the guy who takes his binoculars on runs... finally realized it's not someone here, but Tony, who used to appear frequently on the Marathon Talk podcast. He's doing other things now, but I always got a laugh out of his "Tony's Trials".
School is back in session, so I should start getting out the door earlier
Guess I need to go to sleep earlier, too...
Welcome back @juliet3455 sorry about the injuries though.
I'm also signed up for that Guinness 10k and like @quilteryoyo realized I also have a HM the day before
so I guess I should pull a Pastor Vincent and race them both while aiming for PRs on both? Just kidding. It may be a slow 10k. I keep having this weird fear that I'm going to forget to run the 10k though 😆 4 -
rheddmobile wrote: »
The most silly thing I do for races is I try to match my manicure and pedicure to the race colors. Short, square nails, but bonus if neon colors, glitter, or chrome are involved. I have been known to involve race themed decals or other nail art for holiday races. My upcoming race that went virtual was for the West Cancer center and their colors are lime green and sky blue, which makes for a fun combo! Still planning on doing my nails for the virtual race even if no one sees them but me and my husband. It’s very silly but it makes races feel special, and I joke that my toes are faster when painted in silly colors!
This is awesome!!!1 -
I’m taking a break for a week due to hip pain. Hopefully the pain will go away. Is there anything I can do to help. I’m thinking I’ll do some yoga. I don’t want to over do it just something gentle. If the pain doesn’t go away with the week off I think I should go to the sports medicine doctor. I’m not sure if it’s a running injury or the fall I took. Any advice you want to give I’m all ears.10
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9/1 - 5 miles
5 of 60 miles completed6 -
I changed my walking/running goal for September from 100 miles to 85 miles since I decided to start Couch to 5K. So far I have done two C25K runs and so far, so good! I am trying to build my strength back after breast cancer treatment so I am hoping I can finish C25K. I love reading everyone updates. So inspiring!
ETA: Forgot to add my miles!
3.02 of 82 miles completed7 -
Surf City Virtual 25th Anniversary HM done today to start the month. Actual race won't be run until the 11th and they put up new covid rules and running with a mask. I am really happy I decided to switch to virtual where I can run all by myself and not need to wear a mask.
It was a great morning for a run; cool and cloudy but incredibly humid. I was drenched and dripping before I was even half finished. I know because I needed to wipe my sunglasses and had nothing dry, anywhere, to dry them with! It was slow with lots of walking but it is done! Hubby turned on the jacuzzi for me and it was wonderful having the jets hit my hips, glutes and back and even manage to swing and hold my legs up so the jets were on my IT bands and tight calves- stayed in it until I turned into a prune😂
Date.........Miles........Total
09/01.....13.57.......13.57
2021 Run the Year Team - LeftRightLeftRepeat 677.12/1256 miles (running and walking)
2021 Planned and Completed Races
03/13/21 - March of the Dogs Virtual 10k
04/26/21 - Scooby-Doo Virtual 10k
09/11/21 - Surf City Half Marathon (rescheduled/virtual)
09/20-26/21 - Women Run the Vote, 2021 - 907 Mile Virtual Relay
09/23/21 - Beat the Blerch Virtual Run - likely a walk with my daughter when she visits that week
2021 Hot Chocolate Virtual 15K9 -
Exactly how and where does your hip hurt, and what movement elicit the pain?julieannegannon wrote: »I’m taking a break for a week due to hip pain. Hopefully the pain will go away. Is there anything I can do to help. I’m thinking I’ll do some yoga. I don’t want to over do it just something gentle. If the pain doesn’t go away with the week off I think I should go to the sports medicine doctor. I’m not sure if it’s a running injury or the fall I took. Any advice you want to give I’m all ears.
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I changed my walking/running goal for September from 100 miles to 85 miles since I decided to start Couch to 5K. So far I have done two C25K runs and so far, so good! I am trying to build my strength back after breast cancer treatment so I am hoping I can finish C25K. I love reading everyone updates. So inspiring!
ETA: Forgot to add my miles!
3.02 of 82 miles completed
I wasn’t gonna say anything but was wondering how 100 miles would fit into c25k! It’s been a while since I did it but the math wasn’t adding up in my head!
Glad you are getting back into it, take it easy and don’t be afraid to repeat runs if they get difficult.3 -
rheddmobile wrote: »I changed my walking/running goal for September from 100 miles to 85 miles since I decided to start Couch to 5K. So far I have done two C25K runs and so far, so good! I am trying to build my strength back after breast cancer treatment so I am hoping I can finish C25K. I love reading everyone updates. So inspiring!
ETA: Forgot to add my miles!
3.02 of 82 miles completed
I wasn’t gonna say anything but was wondering how 100 miles would fit into c25k! It’s been a while since I did it but the math wasn’t adding up in my head!
Glad you are getting back into it, take it easy and don’t be afraid to repeat runs if they get difficult.
Ha ha! It’s a combination of Couch to 5K and then walking the other days. I am hoping that will get me to at least 85 miles. I will definitely repeat weeks if needed!!4 -
September Goal: 95 Miles
Welcome to all the new members and welcome back to all those returning. We've missed you. This is such a fun and supportive group. I have learned so much being part if it. I don't always comment as much as I would like. Especially since I started a new job in October I am usually on my phone now and sometimes that makes it harder. But I always give lots of hugs and likes.
When I went to bed last night I really wasn't sure if I would run today or not. My hip was fine yesterday morning, but bothered me a lot at work. But it felt ok when I went to bed so I decided to play it by ear. When I got up this morning it felt ok so I decided to run, but to take it easy and not push too hard. And to stop if I had any pain. It was really hot this morning at 5:30 at 79°F feels like 82°. The plan called for the same run as yesterday. I ended up with 4 miles in 48 minutes at 11:54. It was supposed to be 3.5 miles in 36 minutes with 10:24 pace. So I ran a little further and a little slower. But I guess that it all evened out because Hal said I nailed it and he gave me an "A". And the first run if September is in the books.
My hip was ok during the run. I was aware of it especially at the start of the run, but it wasn't painful. I did a little pre-run dynamic warm up and yoga and foam rolled afterwards. I felt pretty good during the run, and really good afterwards. And my hip was better during work too. I tried to get up and move around more throughout the day and I think that helped. The plan for tomorrow is 5 miles at 10:24. I plan to warm up again and head out. But I will probably take it pretty easy and not push the pace. And if I need to stop and walk, I will.
4.05/95 miles completed for September
2021 Races:
4/24/21: Run For The Children 10K PR 55:46:28.
11/6/21: Run For 57th AHC Half Marathon
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So addressing @swenson19d monthly questions...
Monthly question?
How are your yearly goals coming along?
This is what I had written out...
What are your fitness goals for this next year?
Rehab hamstring and get back to running regularly✅
Start my day with an early workout instead of at noon-ummm sometimes
Run only the 3-4 miles recommended with an occasional longer run-ummm sometimes
One HITT run per week-ummm sometimes
Participate in regular (1 or 2 x per week) fitness classes - nope can't do with covid requirements
Strength train twice per week minimum-ummm sometimes
Eat healthier: Cut sugar, Increase fiber, more vegetables✅
Where do you want to be a year from now?
Healthy and uninjured✅
Running a faster mile - have improved but not as much as I would like
Running more continuous miles - still doing run/walk and may be ongoing
Stronger and Lighter - maybe 50% I am lighter but not yet stronger I don't think
Will you ask a question, even a silly one? or start an interactive word game? Hmm - can't think of any silly questions but I ask mostly (silly) questions all the time
And @skippygirlsmom question: I’ll ask a silly question this month – What are your pre-race rituals? Is there always something you eat the night before or the morning of? Do you wear a certain pair of socks or hat? What do you always do?
I also check the weather forecast, layout my kit for the morning so I don't have to think about it. Try to get to bed early and actually sleep because I am typically nervous. Get up early enough to have a cup of coffee and maybe 1/2 a protein bar and/or some oatmeal and take a banana to have 30mins before race start.
@rheddmobile - love your matching manicure/pedicure nail polish! You can always share it with all of us if you do it for the virtual race!
@polskagirl01 - I keep worrying that I will forget too. Think I will add it to my calendar!5 -
Proper spring out there today. Lovely and sunny. Another 60 mins aerobic - I told my coach I didn’t want to do speed work in lockdown as it triggers my niggles and I can’t get to an osteo or physio until we’re in ‘level 2’, which will probably be another three weeks at least.4
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@julieannegannon very good call on taking a break. I hope it gets better!
@shanaber great job on your virtual HM! I've been in races that required masks at the start/finish, but running an entire race in one would be a deal-breaker for me.
I went out for a run after school dropoff. I had a couple route options in mind, but then came up to another tractor path that *on the map* appeared to connect to another road I was heading for. Sigh. The path disappeared and I was stuck in thisEnded up with around 12k.
Thought I was going to lose a shoe there, haha.5 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »@julieannegannon very good call on taking a break. I hope it gets better!
@shanaber great job on your virtual HM! I've been in races that required masks at the start/finish, but running an entire race in one would be a deal-breaker for me.
I went out for a run after school dropoff. I had a couple route options in mind, but then came up to another tractor path that *on the map* appeared to connect to another road I was heading for. Sigh. The path disappeared and I was stuck in thisEnded up with around 12k. Thought I was going to lose a shoe there, haha.
That looks like the golf course looked on Monday.2 -
9-1 7k easy
9-2 rest
September Total: 7k
September Goal: 150k
Golf instead of running today. Need to be mindful of my hip and not aggravate it.
When you pop in here claiming your December 2021 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
PUT THE FUN BACK IN THE RUN!
Return to a good running weight of 175 lbs (second attempt)
2021 Races:
6/26 Direction Up 5k, Solon, OH 31:48 chip; 31:59 Garmin; 53d overall; 2d male 65 and over
7/17 Run of the Ox 5k, Mantua, OH 32:19 Garmin; 44th overall; 3d place male 60 and over
9/18 Hattie Larlham ThriveK, Aurora, OH6 -
Distance Log:
9/2 5.22 miles
Total: 5.22/80 miles
Finally got out there today! Rain in the earlier part of the week left it a little chilly this morning, in the mid-50s F.3
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