November 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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Happy birthday @katharmonic !
10k today, planned easy run but it was too cool to run easy. We’ve gone straight from “sweat through a singlet” weather to “wearing sleeves and shivering until you warm up after the first couple miles” weather. Last night we had our first freeze. Oh well, at least all the mosquitoes are dead now!
So, due to being chilly we went out too fast, my usual easy pace is 10:52 like clockwork but first mile was under 10. Took a brief walk break in an attempt to reset, same thing happens when we start up. Just did not feel like running slowly! So we ended up doing a sort of unplanned Galloway method tempo run, fastest 10k since my husband got a Strava account in August - which is not saying much, 1:02 - but that’s pretty fast for walking a good portion of the time. Felt pretty good. Will try for an easy run later this week on trails, since we aren’t doing Chuckalissa this week and should be on easy terrain.4 -
Good luck with your HM tomorrow @kgirlhart!
You've been training well so just go out and enjoy the experience 😊2 -
11/2 – 7.03
11/3 – 6.21
11/5 – 7.02
20.26 of 100 miles
Hi all. Been busy busy still at work, getting up at 4:00 am is exhausting LOL, then stupid me told a friend who is a race director sure I’ll help with your race this weekend…at hour from home…starting at 6:30 am
Trying to catch up on the posts from the 1st of the month.
@kgirlhart and @martaindale good luck on the half, you’re going to kill it
Happy birthday @katharmonic
@CarsonSurfs I’ll to go look at my race shirts, great question. I think the shirt from my first 5K I recently got rid of (I’m trying to slowly purge stuff out of my house). Some of my shirts are part of my daughter’s t-shirt quilt. If she really loved to still wear a shirt but wanted it in her quilt I gave her mine for the quilt if it was one I didn’t wear.
@martaindale sorry to hear about the fall “good faller” just cracked me up. I’m a professional trail faller and lots of scars and hardware to prove it ha ha. That is the rough thing about running in the fall on trails is the leaves hide so much. Pretty pictures
@quiteryoyo sorry your back is giving you trouble
@johnisrunning I can relate to the sluggish, I swear I was born to be an ultra runner LOL I always feel like crap the first 2 or 3 miles, around 3.4 I start to feel good.
@mshawski I’m a shirt and medal wh*** (don’t want my government computer picking up that word LOL). Give me good swag and I’ll sign up to run pulling a sled behind me in August.
@rheddmobile I almost spit out my drink at “race pants” OMG what a great idea, why aren’t race directors getting like sweat pants made. You’re on to something here.
@polskagirl01 you have the coolest race shirts! Congrats on the streak.
@ssseattle I’ll run in cold and rain but not cold rain. That’s where I wimp out. Pouring rain I just can’t seem to start in, I’ll keep going if I’m out there, but starting is hard.
I think some of you will remember last XC season my friend’s coaching business put on a big XC meet here in town and HS runners from all over the country came, national records were set etc? Well the meet is going to be even bigger this year and GARMIN is now sponsoring the event. I’m so excited to Will and his team, what a great thing he has going on there. They put on the best trail races around here and I’m super excited for him.
Races:
Battleship 12K in Mobile – Nov 14th
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And today, pseudo winter has arrived.
Woke up to a brisk 34°F. My SoCal wife swore she would perish is she had to leave the house.
I, on the other hand, love running in cold weather. So, I donned my shorts, threw on a base layer and technical top, grabbed my hat and gloves and out the door I went. Headed over to the woods. I had to do a bit on the DG around the lake to wait for the sun to come up. There was frost on the grass and a heavy layer to lake effect fog hanging over the water. This coupled with the pinks and reds of the impending sunrise really added to the bucolic nature of the surroundings. As soon as it was light enough, I headed into the Forbidden Woods. Got a couple miles in there. I didn't want to go too deep as I had to get the car home to get the little to school. I still needed a couple miles, so I finished up in the RTP trails across the road because I know those trails like the back of my hand. All in all, an awesome run on the first really winter like day here in RTP.
5.4 miles @ 11:34 pace
23.4 out of 165 complete.10 -
11-1 7k easy
11-2 7k easy
11-3 7k slow
11-4 4k slow
11-5 7k sleasy (between slow and easy)
November Total: 32k
November Goal: 180k
Partly cloudy, mid 30s F, and just a little wind today. Legs felt a little heavy, but not too bad.
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 over6 -
First run of the month: 5.1 miles, average pace of 9:55 min per mile with 581 feet of elevation.
Due to work and family commitments I can only run 2-3 times a week. I struggle with this as running is my 'me time' and what I used to switch off from everything.
Got a 7 hour timed trail race on Sunday. Hoping to run ultra marathon distance of 30+ miles. Weather is looking dry and around 13 degrees in termerature, so good conditions.8 -
Happy belated @katharmonic!
Ran 3 in very brisk 25 degree weather this morning. I may need to lean on this group's sage advice for winter running gear. I haven't gotten it right after all the years on and off running in the winter. Part of the problem is I walk a mile before running (my very achy body dictates I need a walk before running to avoid injury) so I'm either FREEZING during the walk, or comfy during the walk and a sweaty mess during the run. I can't figure out the layering between the two. What's you're favorite winter gear? (Happy to be redirected to a previous convo if it's already been had - and sorry for the repetition if it has)
ALSO - suggestions for shoes for running on unplowed trails? Is it ok with the right shoes or a straight up femur death sentence?
November mileage:
R: 10/60
11/1 - 3
11/3 - 4
11/5 - 3
Total shoe mileage: 81.55 -
11/1 14.43 miles
11/2 14.2 miles
11/3 14.5 miles
11/4 14.57 miles
11/5 14.24 miles, 1285 days on the run, 467 days HM+ Streak6 -
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sweetdaisy13 wrote: »First run of the month: 5.1 miles, average pace of 9:55 min per mile with 581 feet of elevation.
Due to work and family commitments I can only run 2-3 times a week. I struggle with this as running is my 'me time' and what I used to switch off from everything.
Got a 7 hour timed trail race on Sunday. Hoping to run ultra marathon distance of 30+ miles. Weather is looking dry and around 13 degrees in termerature, so good conditions.
I hope you enjoy your ultra and get to your goal mileage. You are such a strong runner and have been working on elevation, I have no doubt that you will get there!
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@skippygirlsmom I honestly think runners here would revolt if an organizer tried to do a cotton T-shirt. Maybe we're a bunch of snobs, haha. There's at least one sports clothing company I've noticed lately - if they can put their logo on the event shirt, the price is lower. They did our running club shirts (in my profile picture) and also that race I did last month with the cool shirt with Neptune on it.
@CarsonSurfs I love that you're running in the Forbidden Forest. I would be too nervous about being caught and generally breaking the rules
Best wishes on your race @kgirlhart and I believe @eleanorhawkins as well!
@mshawski it's been a while since we had the winter gear conversation. Layers are my best suggestion, and it also depends on the temperature and what gear you have. Is it possible for you to warm up inside, then put on your cold weather gear and go out? Some kind of jumping around, or one of our people used to jog the hall while he cooked his eggs. You can get yak-tracs or something similar for your shoes, or drill short screws into an older pair, for traction. For longer runs, repeat shorter loop or have places along the way where you can warm up if needed.6 -
Have a great race tomorrow, @kgirlhart !!!0
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Have a good race @kgirlhart! You have earned it!0
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Happy belated @katharmonic!
Ran 3 in very brisk 25 degree weather this morning. I may need to lean on this group's sage advice for winter running gear. I haven't gotten it right after all the years on and off running in the winter. Part of the problem is I walk a mile before running (my very achy body dictates I need a walk before running to avoid injury) so I'm either FREEZING during the walk, or comfy during the walk and a sweaty mess during the run. I can't figure out the layering between the two. What's you're favorite winter gear? (Happy to be redirected to a previous convo if it's already been had - and sorry for the repetition if it has)
ALSO - suggestions for shoes for running on unplowed trails? Is it ok with the right shoes or a straight up femur death sentence?
November mileage:
R: 10/60
11/1 - 3
11/3 - 4
11/5 - 3
Total shoe mileage: 81.5
I also walk before running. My advice is some calisthenics indoors such as leg kicks to get a little warm, then dress to be uncomfortable but not freezing during your walk. But that’s really my tactic for warmer weather than what you’ve got! When it’s below freezing, dress not to suffer during your walk then remove layers. Make sure not to forget your face, especially if there’s a wind!
My favorite chilly weather gear is a decathlon jacket which unfortunately isn’t made anymore. It has zippers and vents all over and is comfortable in a wide range of temperatures.4 -
I am so far behind in the thread. Life has just gotten in the way this week. So, I'm not commenting on everyone's posts today. You all are doing some great running.
@rheddmobile Glad to see that you ran the trail you didn't think you ever would and managed to not fall and die. LOL
@polskagirl01 Love the pictures of the your mountain adventure. I'm glad your fall wasn't worse.
@kgirlhart You are going to do great on your HM this weekend!
@shanaber That looks like a wonderful place to run. Glad Hobbes had a good time too. Love that shirt. Congratulations on you 3 years of a monthly HM! That's awesome.
@Tramboman Oh no! I hope you are feeling better today!2 -
Good choice @katharmonic . HAPPY BIRTHDAY! - a day late.
@polskagirl01 I hope your daughter is okay. Sorry you are so sore too.
Thanks @skippygirlsmom That's awesome about Garmin sponsoring the XC meet!
@Tramboman Glad you were feeling better the afternoon of your shot!
Good luck on your race @sweetdaisy13 !
I have been walking most of the week due to time constraints more than anything else. I was able to play tennis this morning with my normal Friday group of ladies. My back hurt a little, in one small spot, when playing and is tighter/a little more painful that it has been tonight. I'm going to ice it in a few minutes and hope it feels better. I'm sure it will. I'm still hoping to work on the 10K plan starting next week.
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Thanks for all the well wishes @scott6255, @skippygirlsmom, @teresa502, @mshawski, @polskagirl01, @Tramboman, @rheddmobile and @quilteryoyo!
Good luck on your races tomorrow @martaindale and @sweetdaisy13!
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Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes!
Good luck on your races this weekend @kgirlhart, @martaindale and @sweetdaisy13. And anyone else who is racing this weekend. Run strong and have fun!
I'm off to do my final high peak hike this weekend!7 -
Lots of great running going on! Good Luck to those racing this weekend! Hope you have fun and do great!
I got out for a run finally today. It was tough. My shoulder was killing me and seemed to be related to my PM burning or buzzing in the front of my shoulder.So I walked and ran when I could. When I got home and finished, my shoulder no longer hurt and my PM felt fine again. SO.WEIRD!
Date.........Miles........Total
11/01.......0.00.........0.00
11/02.......3.24.........3.24
11/03.......0.00.........3.24
11/04.......0.00.........3.24
11/05.......5.63.........8.87
2021 Run the Year Team - LeftRightLeftRepeat 831.71/1256 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)
09/11/21 - Never Forget 9-11 Memorial 10k
09/20-26/21 - Women Run the Vote, 2021 - 907 Mile Virtual Relay
09/23/21 - Beat the Blerch Virtual Run
10/07-11/07 - Fit Witch 50 mile Challenge
2021 Hot Chocolate Virtual 15k6
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