Super Goofs Challenge April Edition

[suzannews]

couple of updates:

Tuesday...60 mins treadmill/2.82 miles
and 60 mins bike/13.23 miles

Wednesday...30 mins treadmill/1.37 miles


Happy Thursday everyone, the weekend is almost here.


17 days till the Minnie 15K! I'm ready, are you?

 

[MickeyHead]

4/15
1 mile 9:30

4/16
I did some mountain biking on trails on a beautiful Wednesday.
6.5 miles 55:00

 

[princessrunner]

Sorry I was absent yesterday Goofs. I had to pick up my mom at the airport and get her settled back into her apartment here. It was a long day for me.

I have everyone up to date to here.

Lynnielou: HUGE congratulations on graduation!! We are all so proud of you. Running is addictive, wait until you can't run due to sickness/injury. You will understand our snappiness once in awhile!!

Today, I can run...FINALLY...I cannot wait for my day to be done so I can get out there. The weather has been beautiful and I have been relegated to walking with my DH or biking which I need to do but dislike. I know if I ever want to complete the sprint tri, I need to bike and swim it is just a matter of getting myself out there to do it. So, today I am running and then later walking with DH. My promise to him as he feels out of shape. Forty is a hard one when you realize you are out of shape AND getting old (not really but it sure feels that way). Trust me, I remember it well. So I promised him no matter what I do during the day for myself, I will walk with him in the evenings. Besides, it is just more miles/hours for the team!!

Have a great day Goofs. Tomorrow is last chance workout day. Rack up the mileage!! Oh, and to those who think their times do not matter...they do...sometimes slower is better as far as the team goes!!!

 

[jmasgat]

Hi group,

lynnielou Way to go and congrats!

Ran for the first time since last Thursday in an (unsuccessful, apparently) attempt to rest my right leg. Didn't seem to make a difference, but I did manage 3 miles in 29 minutes.
So now I'll need to spend some time figuring out how to approach the Minnie race in 2 weeks. All this work, and now I may have to throw my goals out the window. And my first race, too! It's a little bit of a bummer!

Maura

 

[princessrunner]

Maura, don't give up yet. What exactly are your symptoms that you are having and maybe we can give you some honest opinions/help with your training. Heck, we are working on Angie's blisters too...

Edit: Maura, I went back and read through the posts and saw you report shin/ankle pain. This to me sounds like shin splints or anterior compartment syndrome. I have done some searching this morning and they recommend massage (bummer, sign me up too!!) and stretching the calves front and back, hamstrings and quads before and after your exercise. Have you tried any of this? The articles I read say that this happens if you have high arches, increase speedwork on hard surfaces suddenly and if you have tight calves, Achilles and/or hamstrings. Unfortunately, through this research, I have discovered I am at risk too???!!!! More votes for the added stretching challenge I issued I guess.

 

[groovygirls]

Wednesday- rode for 2 hours
Thursday- 5 miles in 60 minutes. Beautiful day today. Spin class for one hour as well and about 1/2 hour stretching/yoga.

 

[jmasgat]

Lisa Thanks for your searching--I have tried to deny that it is shin splints, but have decided to treat it that way anyway. I have been diligent about stretching--all the ones you mentioned and then some!--since I started running since I was most worried about ITB.

The most frustrating thing is that I ramped up slowly, in good shoes, on mostly soft surfaces, etc. And this all happens--I still blame my vacation!

I'm trying to get an appointment with the massage therapists affiliated with my local running store. Only "problem"--they're runners and one of them is in the marathon trials this weekend! On the plus side, gotta think they'll understand my issue!

I will do what I need to do (smart things, hopefully) to run Minnie and then after that, we'll see.

Maura

 

[princessrunner]

Maura, I have discovered since my bout with PF that because I have high arches I am just a sitting duck for most injuries. My SIL is a PT and she has been really good about helping me with stretching, arch inserts in shoes that need them, etcetera. I hope that the massage helps you out. Hey, any reason for a massage is a good one!!

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi Everyone-

11.2 in 1:54:00.

Since Lisa said slower was better for the team, I took my time on this run. No, Actually, it was just a really tough run. Mentally and physically. I felt tired and thirsty the whole time. Even my runner partner kept asking "how far have we gone now?"

We have been training with accelerade in order to have our stomachs ready for the Country Music Half next weekend and I think the accelerade makes me thirsty. That and I probably didn't drink enough water yesterday. I hate it when I do that.

Maura - sorry to hear that you are still having problems. I was really hoping the rest would work. I hope they can get you in for a massage soon.

Cecilia

 

[Creativebeth]

Wed totals:

Time: 60 min
Miles: 6.5

Beth

 

[lynnielou]

Hi Goofs!

60 minutes exercise for me today,

30 minutes bike for 6.4 miles.
30 minutes strength/abdominal work.

Tomorrow is a run day for me. The weather is finally warming up here so I am thinking about going outside and opposed to the TM. We shall see.

jmasgat Hi group,

lynnielou Way to go and congrats!

Ran for the first time since last Thursday in an (unsuccessful, apparently) attempt to rest my right leg. Didn't seem to make a difference, but I did manage 3 miles in 29 minutes.
So now I'll need to spend some time figuring out how to approach the Minnie race in 2 weeks. All this work, and now I may have to throw my goals out the window. And my first race, too! It's a little bit of a bummer!

Maura

So sorry to hear about your problems/injury with your right leg. Sounds like there is some good advice here to help you get through that. Hope you can stay on track to do the Minnie.

Have a great Friday all

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning my precious Goofs! Today is last chance workout day. Miles, miles, miles people. I will be posting the remainder of the second week and this week on the new and improved spreadsheet (it loads supremely faster) on Saturday so get your miles in and posted so I can get everyone up to date.

I did get out and run yesterday. Not fast, 11:30 mpm, but I made 3 miles. My legs felt heavy and tight during the run so I came home and did a lot of stretching. I went for a walk with DH later and they still felt tight so I did more stretching. I think I am having sympathy pains for Maura!!

So, now that I am back to as normal as I get we will start the weekly challenge again. This week, your challenge is to add 5 minutes of stretching before you exercise (calves, hamstrings and quads) and 15 minutes of ab work 3 times a week. Now 15 minutes is not a lot but it will help you to improve your core. Core work is VERY important when either walking or running to keep your body in correct position and avoid many neck, shoulder and back injuries that are related to these activities. Stretching is oh so important to prevent the injuries that nag most runners/walkers in their legs such as shin splints, plantar fasciitis, etcetera. I want my Goofs strong, healthy and continuing to be able to do the things that they love to do.

Spring is here in Maine so I would assume it was all around now. Outside in the fresh air, doing what we do best, that is where it's at. Anyone with allergies like me, time to pop your Claritin, Zyrtec or whatever you choice of prevention is!! Happy workouts everyone!!

 

[Pungodingy]

4/14
1 mile/16min

4/15
1 mile/16 mins

4/16
1.5 miles/24 mins

4/17
4 miles/64 mins

split open my big blister and the little one filled up again...going to Runners Alley this weekend to have them look at my sneakers, may have to get new ones...HAVE to do something, this is ridiculous!

we're finally having some nice weather, almost have a front yard again (still gonna be awhile in the back!)

 

[princessrunner]

Angie: Make sure that you let them know where your blisters are and that they are occurring after every long distance. I am really concerned that the heel of your shoe is not fitting you right because of the blister on the pad of your heel. This, to me, says that you are getting some back and forth motion of your foot in your shoe. The ones on the side are your heel lifting in your shoe too. Have you tried the double sock trial and error yet? Since your blisters are refilling, I truly think it has something to do with your shoe. I popped both of mine, used my Saucony sneakers with the wider toe box and they healed up in a matter of days. Of course, they were both on top of HUGE calluses that I have on my big toes, lol...or maybe not lol. I guess that is kind of gross!!

 

[jmasgat]

Happy Friday, all!

Today it is supposed to be between 75-80! The roller coaster of weather is in our favor for once.

Lisa No sympath pains are necessary or desired! The fewer injured Goofs, the better. And yeah for Saucony and the wider toe box--I just bought new shoes and those are what I picked.

Today is usually a rest day for me before my long run, but I'm bagging that. So I went to the gym and did the weights/stretching I usually do after my Thursday runs, which I bagged so I could get to work and ice! (Which I am also doing right now.) So 50 minutes for me today.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Maura

 

[Cruella de mom]

Anyone with allergies like me, time to pop your Claritin, Zyrtec or whatever you choice of prevention is!!

Yesterday as we were running my partner and I were joling about the amount of pollen we were inhaling. It was a beautiful clear day but there was almost a haze from the pollen in the air. Becareful out there! Be sure to be drinking plenty of water because the pollen will get you even if you are not allergic.

Cecilia

 

[princessrunner]

Lisa No sympath pains are necessary or desired! The fewer injured Goofs, the better.
Maura

Well, dang it, now what am I supposed to blame it on...lol It couldn't possibly be that I have been doing nothing since my half...of course not...

 

[Creativebeth]

Friday totals:

Miles: 3.00
Time: 45:00

Beth

 

[MickeyHead]

Friday 4/18

2 miles 17:00

 

[MickeyHead]

Can someone remind me of the link to view the spreadsheets of our miles? I seem to have lost it. Thanks ºoº