The Running Thread - 2018

[FredtheDuck]

ATTQOTD: Add me to the 6 hour camp. I'd love for 7, but it rarely happens, especially on days I run.

 

[IamTrike]

I'd love to get 7 or 8 hours a night but I tend to live more in the 5-6 hour range

 

[Chaitali]

I function best when I get 7 to 8 hours of sleep but that's not always possible. I feel like I need a minimum of 6 hours of sleep to not feel like a zombie the next day. This applies whether I'm training or not.

 

[huggybuff]

QOTD: How much sleep do you need a night during a training cycle to feel like you have recovered enough from one workout to the next?

I need 7-8 hours a night. 6 is doable for a short stretch as long as I can catch up on the weekends.

If I over sleep it takes me longer to get moving on my day and if I get less than that it's probably because alcohol was involved and my sleep was terrible

Yes, this exactly! I tend to oversleep on the weekends and when I wake up I've got a thick headache and feel like I'm walking through quicksand. But the other alcohol induced extreme involves a stabby headache and waking up at least once during the night.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Sleep and me are not agreeing these days. I'm not in trouble yet, but I usually get between 7 and 8 a night and the past little while that number has been under 7. The real problem is not the getting to bed, but the falling asleep part and then staying asleep part that are causing trouble.

And yes, my user name is a reference to the times when sleep evades me.

 

[DopeyBadger]

ATTQOTD: I almost always get over 8 hours. I don't feel great if I get less than 8. On the weekends, I sometimes get between 9-11 hours. I usually get 3-4 hours of deep sleep per my Garmin 235. Per Garmin, I've gotten less than 8 hours as a weekly average only 3 out of the last 64 weeks (2 of which were Dopey 2017/2018).

 

[baxter24]

ATTQOTD: Between 6-8 seems to be the sweet spot or just what I am used to getting.

 

[DIS-OH]

ATTQOTD: Sleep—I’m in the 7-8 hours/night group.


Had my first PT appointment today...heat, ultrasound, massage, stretching...feeling optimistic about Princess weekend!!

 

[JulieODC]

I need my 8 hours. My Garmin tells me hours of light vs deep sleep - but I’ve never looked at that to see if it has an impacted (or of it is impacted by) my running.

 

[michigandergirl]

ATTQOTD: I like 7-8 hours of sleep, but can function on a solid 6.

@LSUlakes I have some races to add:

March 17 - michigandergirl - The Irish Jig 5K - NG
June 9 - michigandergirl - Brian Diemer 5K - NG
June 23 - michigandergirl - Reeds Lake Run 10K - 58:00

These races are part of a local triple crown series and I was swayed by the extra bling and swag. Plus I haven't raced a 10K in a long time...

Thanks!

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: I usually get 5-6 hours a night. I have never required much sleep so I can survive on this much. I wouldn't mind a little bit more but things have been crazy lately so this is all I can manage.

ATTQOTD: I almost always get over 8 hours. I don't feel great if I get less than 8. On the weekends, I sometimes get between 9-11 hours. I usually get 3-4 hours of deep sleep per my Garmin 235. Per Garmin, I've gotten less than 8 hours as a weekly average only 3 out of the last 64 weeks (2 of which were Dopey 2017/2018).

How do you manage that much sleep with all you do between work, your running schedule, and everything else.

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: Do you do any type of workout or other activity on your recovery days? If so what do you do?

ATTQOTD: I rest on non-running days. They are usually days when I get to spend a little more time with the family.

 

[DopeyBadger]

How do you manage that much sleep with all you do between work, your running schedule, and everything else.

Efficient with time I guess. Up at 5:00-5:30 (shower, make breakfast (eggs/oatmeal) and lunch at same time, eat), leave for work at 7, get home from work at 4:45, out the door to run by 5:10, home by 6:20 to 7:00 most nights, eat dinner, play with the kiddo, her bedtime is around 8:00-8:30, and then I'm in bed at either 8:30 or 9 depending on the DIS. Rinse and repeat! There isn't a lot of time I'm not at work, running, or playing with kiddo I guess.

 

[Jules76126]

I love sleep. I rarely have any issues falling asleep. I usually get between 5 and 6 just due to schedules and work. I would like 8, but its not going to happen. However, can function on little sleep. Usually by Thursday I am feeling it and Fridays, I am ready for the weekend.

 

[CDKG]

QOTD: Do you do any type of workout or other activity on your recovery days? If so what do you do?

Yoga, yoga, and more yoga. I use it as a warmup before running, a cool down after running, and for recovery on rest days. I also enjoy walking during my lunch breaks or with my dog when the weather cooperates.

 

[ZellyB]

ATTQOTD: I was doing some mild strength training last year on non-running days. It really helped me and I need to get back to doing it. I also need to get back to my yoga.

 

[SarahDisney]

QOTD: Do you do any type of workout or other activity on your recovery days? If so what do you do?

I try to do some sort of stretching and/or Pilates exercises at least once a week, but it doesn't always work out.
And I walk a lot. Like, a lot. So that keeps me moving on non-run days (and on run days )

 

[TinkerBellLiz]

QOTD: Do you do any type of workout or other activity on your recovery days? If so what do you do?
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ATTQOTD: I run 3 days a week, strength train 2 days per week and have 2 days totally off. Off days are immediately before and after long runs.

 

[TheHamm]

QOTD: Do you do any type of workout or other activity on your recovery days? If so what do you do?

Does shoveling snow count? 2 days this week, and 8 more inches tonight!
Real answer: Yoga, Ice Skating, walking, and sometimes the weight machines at the Y.

I have always enjoyed a vigorous (NOT HOT!) yoga practice, and am amazed how different it is after running. Tight quads and hips encourage me to go to a structured class as opposed to think I will just do it at home when I know I will not.
As have increased my distance (this is relative, I don't think I run all that far), I found my legs started to swing out and across my body, which I understand is not efficient, and more importantly hurt. I realized a little more glute and abductor/aductor work helped with this. As my time at the gym is limited, and I know I will not do anything at home (look! More laundry to do! Why is there glitter on this carpet? I must vacuum now!) I decided to sign up for adult ice skating lessons on the other end of the ice from where my kids take lessons as opposed to just watch them from the stands. The motion is more kick back side to side and does work very different muscles. Oh, and pumping your feet out to the side and back to propel yourself, busting out chair pose while moving forward? Yeah, that aches different than running too! I will never have my name on a banner on the wall (one of those names will be on NBC tonight!), but I am sure getting a work out, and I love that my 4yos get to skate with me for the last 5 minutes- even if they are more fearless and faster than I every will be!
I started a crew of co-workers walking at lunch, and I feel a bit guilty to ditch them to run at lunch. On days I do not run, I go out. It is a good opportunity to complain about work, brainstorm how to make it better, and get everyone out of the stale air.

 

[apdebord]

ATTQOTD: On recovery and non-recovery days, I take Pure Barre. I’m also a teacher there, so some classes I teach feel like a workout. I try to avoid taking a class on the day of a long run, and I also plan my long runs around my teaching schedule when possible. Last week it was unavoidable, I ran 10 miles, quickly showered, then went and taught Pure Empower (cardio class). I was beat! I do like to take class the day after a hard run in order to stretch and elongate my muscles.