January 2022 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    @eleanorhawkins I wish I had some more concrete suggestions, but everybody seems to feel the cold differently.
    I like the idea of using knee socks as sleeves.
    I also like the windbreaker idea, especially since it's likely to be more windy and colder at the top as opposed to the bottom.
    You're going to heat up during the race. Perhaps if you dress for the cool edge of comfort at the bottom, the heating up process may keep you at the cool edge of comfort during the climb.
    But nothing new that you haven't run in before.
    You're an experienced runner -- you've got this!!!
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    @eleanorhawkins I now have an image of a runner in high heels and a sky jacket, running up a hill carrying a bocadillo! No advice on running in the cold (or up a mountain, for that matter) as I’m a total wuss. But I’m sure you’ll be brilliant.

    I work half days on Thursdays so was able to head out for a run at lunchtime today. It was glorious. Cold, fresh and bright sunshine - I actually felt really good. I’m hoping the weather is as good this weekend when I can go out again. Only downside was I could tell I need new running shoes - grip is definitely worn down. That’s an expense I could do without, but better that than falling….

    Anyway, happily I’m still on track to double my Jan target and the streak is still going.

    1/1: 2.1m
    2/1: 2m
    3/1: 2.5m
    4/1: 2m
    5/1: 1m
    6/1: 2m
    7/1: 2.05m
    8/1: 2.7m
    9/1: 1.8m
    10/1: 2m
    11/1: 1.7m
    12/1: 2.25m
    13/1: 3.11m

    Jan total: 27.2m
    Jan target: 30m
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,556 Member
    @eleanorhawkins I too don't have any good advice for running in the cold. I'm a total wimp when it gets below 45F. But the advice about booze is sound 😁

    I was able to get 9 miles in this evening. Tried to keep it easy. Felt like I was slowing down each mile, but in fact I negative split each mile. So that's good 😊

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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,471 Member
    Thanks @skippygirlsmom My back has been pretty good. No "catches" lately. Mostly a dull ache and tightness. I can handle that. I am walking everyday and running a little, but trying to hold off on doing much until I see the new ortho on 1 Feb. I'm really glad your ankle is good again.

    Welcome @Aine8046 ! That week skiing sounds like a lot of fun. Do you have a plan you are following for your HM?

    You're doing great @Faebert ! Glad you were able to get outside for a run and it was such a good one!

    @shanaber I hate it when you lose a post. I do the same thing - try again but in fewer words. LOL

    @martaindale Great run. I wouldn't want to be running in the Saturday winds either. I'm glad your race is on Sunday instead.

    @eleanorhawkins I have no clue, as I have never competed in a similar race. I do love the answers from your running club. :lol: Good luck this weekend. Looking forward to reading your race report.

    Thanks @Teresa502 ! I don't blame you for waiting until lunch to run today. Love the cow picture.

    I spent most of my day today in town with mom. Took her to a doctor's appointment, got our CoVID booster shots, and then did some needed shopping - for stuff and groceries. It was after 4 pm when I got home. I put my stuff up and then went out for a walk on the driveway. The weather was just too nice to be inside all day - 48 degrees, but cloudy.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,165 Member
    January Goal: 100 Miles

    1/1: 10.02 miles
    1/4: 5.31 miles
    1/5: 5.26 miles
    1/6: 5.18 miles
    1/9: 10.01 miles
    1/11: 5.10 miles
    1/12: 5.12 miles
    1/13: 6.03 miles

    52.03/100 miles completed for January

    It was still cold today,  but not as cold as the last two days.  I was really tired though and I didn't want to get up and get going this morning.  But once I did I enjoyed the run and ended up running 6 miles. I wasn't as speedy as earlier in the week, but still a nice effort. 

    @eleanorhawkins I do like sleeved. They are easy to layer with. I have never used socks as sleeves, but that sounds like a good idea.

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  • marisap2010
    marisap2010 Posts: 909 Member
    Busy week at work, so I have been lurking, but I have been getting in short runs each evening before my half on Saturday. The rain I was worried about won’t come in until later in the afternoon, but it will be in the high 30s when I start.

    @eleanorhawkins I second the recommendation of a windbreaker type jacket that can fold up into itself. I have one my Brooks that can be folded to have straps like a backpack.
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    edited January 2022
    eleanorhawkins wrote: »
    quilteryoyo wrote: »

    @polskagirl01 I hope the kids feel better and that you have a nice bike ride. It's interesting that you feel like you aren't as affected by the cold as you used to be. I am the opposite. Seems like I get cold when it's in the 60's.

    I have a similar thing going on... I seem to be at that 'wonderful' point in a woman's life when she gets hot flashes and night sweats and things and this winter I seem to be the only person not complaining they're cold. When I lost the weight I started feeling the cold a lot more, and I've always adored my duvet and really hot showers in the winter... can't tolerate either of those this year!

    Well I have gained weight, unfortunately 😕

    @summerskier the RTW person I think you're thinking of who was high mileage last year, hasn't commented here in a long time, and stopped doing high mileage. Still runs a bit on Strava, so I think all is well, just not interacting in this group.

    @eleanorhawkins the guys in your running club sound exactly like the ones in mine. Do they also have a favorite route that is in the shape of their favorite part of their anatomy?
    In addition to the big co-ed group in Messenger, we girls have our own separate one for our own conversations.
    As far as being prepared for the cold, sometimes just having those extra sleeves, hat or gloves in your pack makes you feel better even if you never put them on. The required windbreaker will help. And maybe they've said this jokingly, but trying to move even a little bit faster while cold will help your body deal with it better.
    ETA: An extra, dry buff/hat can do wonders, too.

    My bike ride went well the other day, only the end of one big toe got cold, but not enough to stop me. And that was with my very breathable running-retired Brooks. I can put duct tape over the front and it should be totally fine. So if roads are clear, there went my excuse for cycling in the cold, haha.

    Yesterday I only had time for a mile to & from school. Kiddo is faster on the new bike.

    I need to get out and run, but here I am stalling.
    I also haven't been on any official "training plan" for what, 2 years(?) and feel like I need to settle on something as my goals for this year are bigger than my current fitness level. I'm looking at several but will probably land on a modified Hal as his plans have proven to be solid for me. But which one? Hmm...
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    @eleanorhawkins the guys in your running club sound exactly like the ones in mine. Do they also have a favorite route that is in the shape of their favorite part of their anatomy?
    In addition to the big co-ed group in Messenger, we girls have our own separate one for our own conversations.
    As far as being prepared for the cold, sometimes just having those extra sleeves, hat or gloves in your pack makes you feel better even if you never put them on. The required windbreaker will help. And maybe they've said this jokingly, but trying to move even a little bit faster while cold will help your body deal with it better.
    ETA: An extra, dry buff/hat can do wonders, too.


    I need to get out and run, but here I am stalling.
    I also haven't been on any official "training plan" for what, 2 years(?) and feel like I need to settle on something as my goals for this year are bigger than my current fitness level. I'm looking at several but will probably land on a modified Hal as his plans have proven to be solid for me. But which one? Hmm...

    @polskagirl01 hmm, they haven't let on if they do have one of those routes but I'm certainly not intending to ask any time soon lol. The trouble is, I'm the only woman crazy enough for this club! There have been a few who have joined, lasted about two weeks and then disappeared. Then again, quite a few guys have done the same.
    They haven't suggested I run faster to warm up, but the organisers sent out a notice about covid-restriction stuff: no showers or gear storage, staggered starts, masks at start and finish and water/food stations, and something about no finisher medals. I said well damn, I was only running it for the medal and was promptly told to run faster and win a trophy instead then. HA! They should have a trophy for last, that would be doable!

    I vote for tweaking Hal's plans too if nothing else because his disapproval when you use the app and don't follow his orders is amusing ;-)

    Thanks for the tips and encouragement everyone. I looked and sleeves at the sports shop just down the road are like 8€. I'll probably wear them a lot too, so will probably get some. OR I might just put my calf compression sleeves on my arms instead and look a bit silly, depending on whether I can be bothered to walk the half-mile to the shop or not (says the person planning to run 22.5km over a mountain on Sunday).

    I should start gathering all the stuff I will need for Sunday and working out how to carry it. This will be interesting lol.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,471 Member
    eleanorhawkins wrote: »
    Thanks for the tips and encouragement everyone. I looked and sleeves at the sports shop just down the road are like 8€. I'll probably wear them a lot too, so will probably get some. OR I might just put my calf compression sleeves on my arms instead and look a bit silly, depending on whether I can be bothered to walk the half-mile to the shop or not (says the person planning to run 22.5km over a mountain on Sunday).

    I should start gathering all the stuff I will need for Sunday and working out how to carry it. This will be interesting lol.
    Hahahaha
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    @skippygirlsmom yeah... my main issue is that the windbreaker/jacket thing I have with a zipper is paper-thin. It's perfect for evening runs here, but I'm not convinced it will be warm enough for early morning up a mountain. But the thicker long-sleeved tops and sweatshirt I have, which I know would keep me warm enough, would be a pain in the *kitten* if I needed to take them off as it would involve unstrapping and removing my entire pack (and bib) and then putting it all back on again.
    The really funny thing about all this is that a few months ago I was saying (loudly) how great it was going to be to race without being way too hot and the sun trying to kill me!!
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @eleanorhawkins gotta watch what you wish for :D I would hate to try to pull off something too.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,861 Member
    1/3 – 7.02 miles
    1/4 – 6.02 miles
    1/5 – 5.08 miles
    1/6 – 4.03 miles
    1/8 – 8.03 miles
    1/9 – 4.75 miles
    1/10 – 3.10 miles (treadmill)
    1/11 – 5.12 miles
    1/13 – 5.03 miles
    1/14 – 5.16 miles
    January Total – 53.34 miles

    I met a couple of friends in town at 5 am this morning for 5 miles. It was not as cold as predicted. The outerlayer I had layed out last night was too heavy but luckily I had a lighter shirt in the car that I could use instead.

    @martaindale – I love being able to wear “throw-aways” in the corrals at the bigger races! Most of them collect the clothing and donate it a charity. Good luck this weekend @martaindale and @eleanorhawkins!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,317 Member
    @Teresa502 Houston donates the throwaways and I love that they do that! You can leave stuff at the start or any aid station and they get collected throughout the race.

    @eleanorhawkins Good luck this weekend. May you choose wisely on clothing options!
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    @martaindale I am in awe of your attitude to those temperatures. Our forecast for Sunday is around 5C (41F I think?) at the start and I'm making all this fuss lol.

    I went and bought the sleeves. Also ended up picking up a very nice pair of capri-length tights that I must now not allow myself to wear to the race because nothing new. Except sleeves, d'oh. But if those are a problem they can come off, the tights can't!
    The races that collect cast off layers for charity are great!

    @polskagirl01 a lot of what I'm stressing about is the fact that it's all unknown. Evil coach said it would get cold from km 9 to km 18, which according to the profile is coming down the back of the mountain but I have no way of knowing what the trail will be like and how much of it I will be able to run without risking breaking my neck. Last time I happily proclaimed I would be able to catch up on a downhill stretch that stretch turned out to be known as 'break-a-leg hill'. What I do know is we go up a trail called 'Convicts'. Nobody seems to know where that name comes from, but the very popular local trail marathon apparently goes down it and it's another one of those names that you hear people say in a respectful tone.
    Anyway, cold. I'm going to go with sleeves under windbreaker but rather than begging a ride I'll take my car with warmer stuff so I can panic-grab a jacket if it's colder than I expect it to be when I get to the start.
    Now I'm getting excited about your training plan in creation and want to do it with you even though I don't have any crazy plans after this weekend hahaha. I have a local rural HM at the end of February (boring, only one hill and all but about 15 metres at the bottom are great footing) and that's it. Keep looking at races and forcing myself to wait a while.
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    @eleanorhawkins haha on the convicts, my shorter race in February is also named after a bandit. Must be a mountain thing, only tough people survive. Since you're also a tough person, you'll survive too :smiley:
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Two more miles on the treadmill in the dark early hours this morning. Nothing exciting to report but I’m less than a mile to goal now. Will definitely get back outside again this weekend.

    @eleanorhawkins and @martaindale - good luck! I’ll be thinking of you both this weekend x

    1/1: 2.1m
    2/1: 2m
    3/1: 2.5m
    4/1: 2m
    5/1: 1m
    6/1: 2m
    7/1: 2.05m
    8/1: 2.7m
    9/1: 1.8m
    10/1: 2m
    11/1: 1.7m
    12/1: 2.25m
    13/1: 3.11m
    14/1: 2m

    Jan total: 29.2m
    Jan target: 30m
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @eleanorhawkins that was great of them. Adam Goucher (Olympic runner) is one of the folks who is in charge of run the year. I ordered a shirt and got it yesterday. Love the color.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,165 Member
    @martaindale
    @eleanorhawkins and @marisap2010 Good luck on your races this weekend!
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    @martaindale
    @eleanorhawkins and @marisap2010 Good luck on your races this weekend!

    Hope it all goes well, ladies x
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,471 Member
    @marisap2010 ,@martaindale and @eleanorhawkins Good luck with your races and clothing. I would just dress warmly and not worry about getting hot...I so much prefer sweating to being cold. LOL

    Great run @Teresa502 .

    Sounds like a good play @polskagirl01 !

    @rheddmobile I hope you hear back from your tests soon and you get good news. Sorry about the doofus. There are lots of those out there. I hope you don't get whatever they had.

    @katharmonic You did great with your running while in DC.

    @Faebert Glad you were able to get out for a run, even if the conditions weren't ideal.

    Nice running @Tramboman !

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