The Running Thread - 2016

[disneydaydreamer33]

Question to all the runners on here! When you first started out, how frequently did you run?

I literally JUST started my new running program (go me!) this week. I ran on Wed and was planning on going out again today, but my legs are still SO SORE. Does that mean I ran too much? Unfortunately, with my schedule I only have certain days I have any time for a run. Should I wait until my next free day (Sunday?) or try to tough it out today?

Thanks everyone, I'm a super newbie!

Yeah I agree with what has been said. A general soreness I would just run through (though at an easier pace). If it feels very specific or painful, I would rest.
As far as how often I run. My body seems to do best when I run 4x a week. I went a year and a half only running three times a week, I my running got a lot harder for me.

 

[rteetz]

Good luck to the runners this weekend!

 

[Chaitali]

This isn't exactly on topic for the running thread, but if anyone is interested in reading my race report from the triathlon in Abu Dhabi, you can find it here:

http://jmsenger.blogspot.com/2016/03/abu-dhabi-itu-race-report.html

Tl,DR: hot, flat, and lousy race organization

Interesting recap, thanks for sharing. Too bad it was organized so poorly

 

[Chaitali]

Here's my recap of the Rock and Roll DC Half in case anyone is interested. It's long so in short, I really enjoyed the race and signed up already for next year since it's only $50 for now.

http://runningandenjoying.blogspot.com/2016/03/2016-rock-and-roll-dc-half-marathon.html

 

[Dis5150]

Good luck to everyone running this weekend! Hopefully the snow holds of in NYC till after!

Has anyone on here done Whole30? I am starting tomorrow and am interested in how it affected your running. I am on week 4 of JG marathon training. I know tomorrow's 5.5 will be fine since I'm just starting, but I will have 3 miles next weekend, a 10k the following weekend, a 5k the next then a 9 mile run on the last weekend of Whole30. I plan on just taking it easy on most of the runs but was hoping to use the 10k for my POT for Goofy. I've been wanting to do this for a while now and figured I should do it as close to the beginning of marathon training as I could.

 

[ZellyB]

This isn't exactly on topic for the running thread, but if anyone is interested in reading my race report from the triathlon in Abu Dhabi, you can find it here:

http://jmsenger.blogspot.com/2016/03/abu-dhabi-itu-race-report.html

Tl,DR: hot, flat, and lousy race organization

Enjoyed the recap and it sounds like your race portions went really well. Sorry the race wasn't better organized though.

 

[croach]

I hope the forecast is right. I ran a 10k last year in the rain and it was miserable, I don't know if i can do 13 in slippery snow, just the fear of falling and hurting would be enough for me to forfeit.

Don't stress on it too much. I think we'll be ok. Even it starts while we are running probably won't stick or accumulate right away.

 

[Mickey's sweetheart]

QOTTD: I ran 3 days a week when I started and it was more of a walk/run situation until the run parts stretched out so I was just running. I guess a C25K sort of thing before that existed.

 

[ZellyB]

Good luck to everyone running this weekend! Hopefully the snow holds of in NYC till after!

Has anyone on here done Whole30? I am starting tomorrow and am interested in how it affected your running. I am on week 4 of JG marathon training. I know tomorrow's 5.5 will be fine since I'm just starting, but I will have 3 miles next weekend, a 10k the following weekend, a 5k the next then a 9 mile run on the last weekend of Whole30. I plan on just taking it easy on most of the runs but was hoping to use the 10k for my POT for Goofy. I've been wanting to do this for a while now and figured I should do it as close to the beginning of marathon training as I could.

I'm actually on day 18 of a Whole30 right now. Also did a Whole30 about 2 years ago, I think. I struggled to stay strictly Whole30 on really long runs, but we planned ours last time during a time we didn't have any long races coming up. It didn't cause us any problems with normal pre-race eating or fueling on short runs, but long ones where I wanted an electrolyte drink or good mid-run fuel options was harder. We tried several things, and eventually landed on some stuff that worked and was Whole30 compliant. I found some electrolyte drops that you could mix in water that had no added sugar or sweetener and it was okay but not great. I found some bars that were just almonds and dried cranberries (yum) and then dehydrated fruit items for during the run. Again, it worked pretty well for us. This Whole30 we honestly have cheated a few times (yes I know that's forbidden and I think there was value in being very strict about it the first time we did it). We are using a new electrolyte solution that doesn't have sugar in it although I'm not sure that it's Whole30 compliant completely (haven't looked at it closely) called re: Play.

Since you have a couple of weeks until your 10K POT run, most of that initial adjustment to the decrease in carbs should be passed and your body will begin to adapt pretty well. Try a couple of Whole30 compliant options on some shorter runs to see how you like it.

 

[Dis5150]

I'm actually on day 18 of a Whole30 right now. Also did a Whole30 about 2 years ago, I think. I struggled to stay strictly Whole30 on really long runs, but we planned ours last time during a time we didn't have any long races coming up. It didn't cause us any problems with normal pre-race eating or fueling on short runs, but long ones where I wanted an electrolyte drink or good mid-run fuel options was harder. We tried several things, and eventually landed on some stuff that worked and was Whole30 compliant. I found some electrolyte drops that you could mix in water that had no added sugar or sweetener and it was okay but not great. I found some bars that were just almonds and dried cranberries (yum) and then dehydrated fruit items for during the run. Again, it worked pretty well for us. This Whole30 we honestly have cheated a few times (yes I know that's forbidden and I think there was value in being very strict about it the first time we did it). We are using a new electrolyte solution that doesn't have sugar in it although I'm not sure that it's Whole30 compliant completely (haven't looked at it closely) called re: Play.

Since you have a couple of weeks until your 10K POT run, most of that initial adjustment to the decrease in carbs should be passed and your body will begin to adapt pretty well. Try a couple of Whole30 compliant options on some shorter runs to see how you like it.

Thanks! I will look up those options. And I am all over the place on how strict I want to be - like the tuna I was going to use has soy in the water it is packed in. And I can't find sf bacon, lol. I know there is benefit to being strict so...?? We shall see how it goes.

 

[FFigawi]

Interesting recap, thanks for sharing. Too bad it was organized so poorly

Enjoyed the recap and it sounds like your race portions went really well. Sorry the race wasn't better organized though.

The poor organization was pretty disappointing. We all expected more from a race that's been held for several years now. I guess the increased focus on the pros meant a lot of the things for the rest of us ended up being overlooked or not thought through.

Here's my recap of the Rock and Roll DC Half in case anyone is interested. It's long so in short, I really enjoyed the race and signed up already for next year since it's only $50 for now.

I'm surprised you don't like the shoe tag. I much prefer them over the B-tags that Disney uses because I don't have to worry about not folding or mutilating my bib.

 

[ZellyB]

Thanks! I will look up those options. And I am all over the place on how strict I want to be - like the tuna I was going to use has soy in the water it is packed in. And I can't find sf bacon, lol. I know there is benefit to being strict so...?? We shall see how it goes.

Yeah, tuna was tough, but there are some options out there that are packed in olive oil that are compliant. When I did it a couple of years ago, I had to go to a whole foods type of store to find it, but now Starkist has a version that works (it's in a gold can). I never did find a water-packed tuna that didn't have soy in it.

Bacon!!! That was also a tough one. I finally found one that was compliant at this one grocery store and we used it, but this time I just haven't worried about it and used the normal bacon I usually buy. I tell you that first time I was super strict. I made my own ghee and mayonnaise and all kinds of stuff I'm not doing this time around. It was kinda crazy.

If you haven't discovered it yet, this website http://nomnompaleo.com/recipeindex has some good recipes that are Whole30.

 

[yoopermom]

Question to all the runners on here! When you first started out, how frequently did you run?

I literally JUST started my new running program (go me!) this week. I ran on Wed and was planning on going out again today, but my legs are still SO SORE. Does that mean I ran too much? Unfortunately, with my schedule I only have certain days I have any time for a run. Should I wait until my next free day (Sunday?) or try to tough it out today?

Thanks everyone, I'm a super newbie!

I'm on week 6 of Galloway's beginner plan http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/beginners/
I chose it because I was starting from "scratch" and have some chronic health issues I wanted to avoid stressing. I also do water aerobic and zumba classes, and weight training.

Everything I've read says to add time and/or distance slowly, and not both at the same time. It's also helped me to keep a detailed log of not only what I've done time/distance wise, but how I feel, what body parts hurt, level of exertion, etc.

Good for you!

Terri

 

[cavepig]

Question to all the runners on here! When you first started out, how frequently did you run?

I literally JUST started my new running program (go me!) this week. I ran on Wed and was planning on going out again today, but my legs are still SO SORE. Does that mean I ran too much? Unfortunately, with my schedule I only have certain days I have any time for a run. Should I wait until my next free day (Sunday?) or try to tough it out today?

Thanks everyone, I'm a super newbie!

I started off running 5-6 days a week (in high school) and years later still run 5-6 days a week - now those runs aren't the same distance or pace everyday. If I'm sore then another run usually doesn't make it worse it helps me actually (sitting around makes soreness worse because everything gets stiff), now if it's pain from injury then rest may be needed. If that was your first run it makes sense to be sore, I would go out even if just for a mile at a slow pace even walking some to help keep your legs loose.

 

[DopeyBadger]

This isn't exactly on topic for the running thread, but if anyone is interested in reading my race report from the triathlon in Abu Dhabi, you can find it here:

http://jmsenger.blogspot.com/2016/03/abu-dhabi-itu-race-report.html

Tl,DR: hot, flat, and lousy race organization

Congrats on the tri. Disappointing that it seems the race was so disorganized. At least it seems you were able to make the best of it and still came very close to your goal time.

 

[Hannahinwonderland]

Thanks so much everyone! When I get home from work I'm gonna go out for a slightly shorter run.

 

[Dis5150]

Yeah, tuna was tough, but there are some options out there that are packed in olive oil that are compliant. When I did it a couple of years ago, I had to go to a whole foods type of store to find it, but now Starkist has a version that works (it's in a gold can). I never did find a water-packed tuna that didn't have soy in it.

Bacon!!! That was also a tough one. I finally found one that was compliant at this one grocery store and we used it, but this time I just haven't worried about it and used the normal bacon I usually buy. I tell you that first time I was super strict. I made my own ghee and mayonnaise and all kinds of stuff I'm not doing this time around. It was kinda crazy.

If you haven't discovered it yet, this website http://nomnompaleo.com/recipeindex has some good recipes that are Whole30.

I will look for that Starkist! My normal lunch every day already is tuna w/mayo. I was just going to purchases some paleo mayo although DH offered to make me some. Yeah, the bacon has me stumped because I have no specialty grocery stores within an hour of me and my thinking is "am I eating bacon to have sugar?" No, I want bacon because BACON, lol! So does it really feed your "sugar dragon?" I'm reading "It Starts With Food" and it is pretty interesting. I am also curious to see what ghee tastes like.

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

This isn't exactly on topic for the running thread, but if anyone is interested in reading my race report from the triathlon in Abu Dhabi, you can find it here:

http://jmsenger.blogspot.com/2016/03/abu-dhabi-itu-race-report.html

Tl,DR: hot, flat, and lousy race organization

Wow John, that organization sounded pretty brutal

Glad the race itself went well...missing your goal by as little as you did in tough conditions is pretty solid. I like the idea of using the autopause on the bike computer, I'll probably give that a try. Just like you I do my "official" tracking on my 920, but use a computer for info during the ride.

I watched the pro races online and the announcer mentioned during the women's race that the bike into T2 looked dangerous and was an accident waiting to happen...sure enough there was a big crash seconds later and an Olympic medal hopeful broke her wrist. That's on the organizers.

That a race in the friggin' Middle East runs out of water is beyond crazy.

 

[Slogger]

Exciting day here, just checked the Boston website and my bib is posted...I'll be starting in Wave 1 Corral 4, up with a bunch of people that will bay WAY faster than me!

That sounds amazing, congrats @CheapRunnerMike. Is this your first Boston or have you done many?
Be safe and have a great run next month.

Looking at the Boston qualifier times, I think when I age 10.5 more years, I can reach the estimated pace to qualify.
Hope to join you one day!

 

[Slogger]

@LSUlakes
"..... this is the first time I did not have to go pick up my bib. Work is paying for the race and someone went pick them all up today, so I just walked down to the lobby and got it. I wish that happened more often....."

That's a nice perk. Maybe I can ask for that at my next review?!!
With all the time and energy you saved from packet pickup, you should have no issues reaching your time goal.