February 2023 Monthly Running Challenge
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I don’t know how some of you all run every day! Today made my third day in a row and my legs were so tired. Especially after I finished, showered for work and had to walk up a flight of stairs to exit the gym!.
I’ve never been an every day runner, but when I was doing 6 days a week during marathon training, I would sometimes end up with 8-9 days in a row because of my work schedule. I just got used to it. Early into the base building my legs were pretty tired but by the end it almost felt weird not to run. Even now I really don’t like to do 2 rest days in a row if I can avoid it. That seems to make my legs much stiffer than getting even a short run in.3 -
February total: 91.1/125 miles
2/1: 3.1 miles
2/3: 5.2 miles
2/4: 9 miles
2/6: 5.1 miles
2/7: 5.5 miles
2/8: 3.2 miles
2/10: 6.3 miles
2/11: 10 miles
2/13: 5 miles
2/14: 5 miles
2/15: 3 miles
2/16: 6.5 miles
2/18: 11 miles
2/20: 5 miles
2/21: 5 miles
2/22: 3.2 miles
Rain run this morning!! With the warmer temps it provided very welcome relief. Easy miles today. And a massage. Good day all around.5 -
@tarun_yadavA that street view looks pretty cool, much more interesting than my neighborhood streets 🙂
@Teresa502 yeah, I never was able to run 2 days in a row for the first 9 years, but last year I decided to increase my weekly mileage, and 3 days a week wasn't going to cut it. So I gradually added 1 extra day, then about 6 months later I added another. At first the extra days were easy, short runs. Then they all just blended together. This year I added a 6th day, so now I only have Sunday off. If you asked me a year ago if I could run 6 days a week I would have fell on the ground laughing. But here we are 😁
7 treadmill miles today (oh yeah, adding treadmill miles really allows for extra days when outside running isn't doable)
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Morning all.
Got in a 10K today!
Out drinking with the boys tonight 🍻🍺! Three nights in a row! Before I go down like a submarine again and live like a monk!8 -
Got 7 miles in this morning. It was a slow easy recovery run that was truly easy! Had a come-to-Jesus moment at the beginning of the run and realized I shouldn't be fighting the slow pace, I should just embrace it and relax. After all, that is what a recovery run should be. And I FINALLY did it after all these years 😁 8
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Got 7 miles in this morning. It was a slow easy recovery run that was truly easy! Had a come-to-Jesus moment at the beginning of the run and realized I shouldn't be fighting the slow pace, I should just embrace it and relax. After all, that is what a recovery run should be. And I FINALLY did it after all these years 😁
@Scott6255 well done on the 7! ... And you'll easily nail your monthly target 💪2 -
Sorry guys, I've not been reading any post so don't know how anyone is getting on. Hope to catch up later.
04/02 2.08 miles
05/02 2.39 miles
06/02 2.55 miles
15/02 2.56 miles
17/02 2.55 miles
19/02 2.56 miles
23/02 2.71 miles
Total 17.40 miles
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@Teresa502 yeah, I never was able to run 2 days in a row for the first 9 years, but last year I decided to increase my weekly mileage, and 3 days a week wasn't going to cut it. So I gradually added 1 extra day, then about 6 months later I added another. At first the extra days were easy, short runs. Then they all just blended together. This year I added a 6th day, so now I only have Sunday off. If you asked me a year ago if I could run 6 days a week I would have fell on the ground laughing. But here we are 😁
This is kinda how it worked for me too. Originally 3 days a week (c25k), then added a 4th for my first HM. The fitness improvement was obvious with that extra day so went up to 5 for my next training cycle and stayed there until marathon training. 6 days is tough to fit into my life year round. 5 is a training happy place for me but I would consider going back to 6 for a little while if I was training for something specific. Every day I have added has made a noticeable difference in my fitness without dramatically increasing the mileage I am running day to day. Those extra days add up to a lot of extra miles every week.4 -
Thanks for all the input on running back-to-back-to-back days (and a few more backs for some of you). I think my calorie restrictions are playing a role in the amount of energy available for running also. The only race on my calendar is Peyton's Wild 'n Wacky 50k (I'm doing a 2-person relay so only 25K for me). It's more about endurance than speed so I know running on tired legs is good. I just need to keep moving forward!7
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@Teresa502 That race sounds like a fun time! Back to backs are great for endurance. The Hanson's plans build on that idea - cumulative fatigue. Each individual run isn't really all that long but because you are doing runs on tired legs, the long runs are simulating the last miles of your race, not the first miles.3
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@Scott6255 Great job on keeping it slow! I also always want to fight again running at recovery pace and usually swap a planned recovery run for a day off, so I don’t have to run what feels like is toooooooo slow for me. But it does feel really good to do one every now and then.
Yesterday, I did a very slow recovery run and today I felt great and thankfully full of energy again for some 4x4minute intervals. The weather was perfect for running at 7C (44.6F). Yes, it was cool, but no more need for lots of layers and gloves.
All and all, I completed 10.3k.
This brings my February total to 187.8/200k.6 -
I really appreciate how dedicated many of you are, and quiet serious about running.
Just to throw it out there, I want to break 4:00 hours in a marathon after I turn 60 later this year.
A long ways to go...one foot in front of the other.7 -
@chris_in_cal that is a great goal to work towards! I had a sub 4 hour goal for my first marathon (at age 57). I missed it by 7 minutes. Then when I turned 60 (last December) I tried again and hit 3:52 (Garmin says 3:49:59...but I'm not bitter 😡). So it is very doable!!! It's a long journey, but it is doable!!!7
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. The weather was perfect for running at 7C (44.6F).
Perfection 😍
@Scott6255 @laurz9191 Re: recovery runs. This past year I embraced the recovery run, really slowed down, and I think it helped me so much. I'm running more miles but I'm generally less tired. My legs tolerate the mileage better. And workout days are hard but not a struggle since I actually recovered. I resisted it for so long because it felt counterintuitive to get faster by slowing down. But, I'm on board now. I feel like my fitness is better and it's just more enjoyable!!6 -
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martaindale wrote: »@Teresa502 yeah, I never was able to run 2 days in a row for the first 9 years, but last year I decided to increase my weekly mileage, and 3 days a week wasn't going to cut it. So I gradually added 1 extra day, then about 6 months later I added another. At first the extra days were easy, short runs. Then they all just blended together. This year I added a 6th day, so now I only have Sunday off. If you asked me a year ago if I could run 6 days a week I would have fell on the ground laughing. But here we are 😁
This is kinda how it worked for me too. Originally 3 days a week (c25k), then added a 4th for my first HM. The fitness improvement was obvious with that extra day so went up to 5 for my next training cycle and stayed there until marathon training. 6 days is tough to fit into my life year round. 5 is a training happy place for me but I would consider going back to 6 for a little while if I was training for something specific. Every day I have added has made a noticeable difference in my fitness without dramatically increasing the mileage I am running day to day. Those extra days add up to a lot of extra miles every week.
I recall that a couple of years ago, I went whacky and ran every day from the end of December to the beginning of April. You do get used to it, and I still feel tight if I end up not running 2 days in a row.8 -
Checking in! It's so nice to see so many familiar names! Actually almost all are familiar.
I don't check in enough... Life is busy with work and two teenagers and a malamute and training. I am hoping to PR this year in the 5k and 10k = we shall see. Firstly, I am trying to stay healthy so I can keep my volume up. I think the last time I was here, I may have been prepping for the Leadville 50 but I'm not sure. I guess that's been a long time! I was doing a lot of ultras and then found a lot of love for shorter, faster distances. Still chipping away at my times. I've had to work really hard to love the process and not get too attached to results. Also, to catch injuries and would-be injuries early, so I have less big injuries. Anyway, for now I will try to catch up on posts! Just wanted to say hi to everyone. 10 -
Hey @Camaramandy648 😊 great to see you back! It's been awhile, but I see you most every day on Strava, so I know you've been busy, not to mention keeping up with your kids, dog, and work! Great goals, I'm sure you will meet them!3
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@Scott6255 and @martaindale et al - I love the insights you gave @Teresa502 about back-to-back runs and running on tired legs. I'm trying just to get my body used to running for longer periods each run but at some point I'll start adding days.
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