The Running Thread - 2018

[Bree]

I haven't, but I'm considering it.

My little brother died in his sleep this past September. 39 years old, leaving behind a wife, a nine-year-old daughter, and a five-month-old son. No health issues, either....just boom, gone.

Star Wars will be my first half, but there's another half four weeks later, and it falls on his birthday. I'm thinking of running it in his honor, assuming the SW race goes okay.

So sorry for your loss. I think running a race on what would have been his 40th birthday a great idea.

 

[DopeyBadger]

Ok. So. I think I have been living under a rock or in denial or something. I was vaguely aware that there are some hills in my marathon Sunday. Well, today I actually printed out the course map, to just look at water stops and such. Then I peeked down at the corner and looked at the elevation gain... 1287'! To be fair, if I had looked at the map closer I would have noticed some of the street names, Hillcrest, N Lookout, Cedar Hill... all after mile 17. Why was I under the impression that Little Rock was relatively flat?

Also, I will be carrying my water bottle in my pocket as I broke the mouthpiece on my new hydration pack I bought off Amazon. Broke it right off. Sigh. At least I have carried the bottle in my pocket on lots of my training runs so I know it works for me. I don't usually carry water in races but Little Rock has weird (to me) spacing in their water stops, some of them 3 miles apart, all through the race. I am Disney trained, want my water every 1.5 miles.

And I decided to go with my shorts and running hoodie. The weather is now real feel of 38 at the beginning and mid 50's at the end. I really hate to be cold.

As much as you probably don't want to hear it, but I think you might want to plan to run even slower than we had originally aimed for (6:15). More elevation = more effort at the same pace. Thus, it would be wise to slow down to an equivalent effort level of the pace we mapped out earlier (14:18 or EB). Just keep remembering the goal is to finish 5 marathons this year. You've got this!

 

[McNs]

February Running Summary

A month of two halves, split by my monster coastal challenge event that I am still recovering from!

The first week had a lot of distance, followed by a taper week leading up to the event. The race itself was brutal, 33km of rock hopping and water wading. This was followed by a week of travelling for work, which didn't allow for a lot of running, and the two runs I did manage were unpleasant. I'm still struggling now to get back in to things, but slowly finding my rhythm again.

Distance 164km/102mi
Time 15h36m
Avg HR 147
Pace 5:44km/9:13mile

In terms of my 2018km goal for this year, I'm 31km ahead of schedule so still tracking well there!

@LSUlakes I can't remember if I have told you about my next event: 5th May 2018 Waiheke Island Half Marathon 1:40 goal

 

[Dis5150]

As much as you probably don't want to hear it, but I think you might want to plan to run even slower than we had originally aimed for (6:15). More elevation = more effort at the same pace. Thus, it would be wise to slow down to an equivalent effort level of the pace we mapped out earlier (14:18 or EB). Just keep remembering the goal is to finish 5 marathons this year. You've got this!

Yeah, I think I will be slowing down whether I want to or not.

 

[jennamfeo]

Yeah, I think I will be slowing down whether I want to or not.

YOU GOT THIS. I just want to re-iterate that point.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

February miles: 40.57

Less than a mile lower than January's total, but it featured two different weeks of no running due to injury and a cold. Fortunately, the fitness loss is not devastating and I am currently back on track both distance wise and pace to to finish all 3 races at Star Wars Dark Side.

Slowing down to ensure you accomplish a big picture goal is better than trying to maintain a certain speed and wreaking havoc on or possibly destroying the ability to finish the big picture goal.

 

[Miranda]

We are having a nor'easter monsoon up in New England today! I had to wave the white flag and use the treadmill at the gym. It was pretty awful, I'm not going to lie. I am currently doing 30/30 intervals for easy runs and I could not figure out how to program the treadmill. That means I raised and lowered the speed 120 times during my 1 hour run. This is a super fancy Matrix treadmill with a giant screen built in and it has Netflix and Facebook and Twitter and YouTube and everything built into it... but no obvious way to program the treadmill to do intervals.

 

[Bree]

Yeah, I think I will be slowing down whether I want to or not.

You’ll do awesome! I’m just in awe of your marathon goals this year!

 

[gjramsey]

Yeah, I think I will be slowing down whether I want to or not.

You will certainly be slowed down carrying the finisher's medal....

 

[Disney at Heart]

February miles: 91
Not back up to preDopey mileage, but better than January’s 76!
@KingLlama sorry for your sudden loss Run that race and feel him smile with you.
Several of you are injured. I was many pages behind, quit reading, and came back and lost all my quotes, so I can’t name you all, but God bless you with speedy healing.
DH and I signed up for Peachtree RR, ATL 10 Miler, and Thanksgiving Half yesterday. Anybody else? @OldSlowGoofyGuy, I know you will do Peachtree.

 

[michigandergirl]

You will certainly be slowed down carrying the finisher's medal....

Oooh, is this the marathon with the gigantic medal??? Please post pics @Dis5150!

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

DH and I signed up for Peachtree RR, ATL 10 Miler, and Thanksgiving Half yesterday. Anybody else? @OldSlowGoofyGuy, I know you will do Peachtree.

Wow! I'm glad you tagged me. I missed the email. Thank you!

Assuming work doesn't kill me before then, this will be 32 years in a row.

 

[Dis5150]

YOU GOT THIS. I just want to re-iterate that point.

Thank you!

You’ll do awesome! I’m just in awe of your marathon goals this year!

Thank you!

You will certainly be slowed down carrying the finisher's medal....

Unfortunately that’s after the 26.2 miles lol!

Oooh, is this the marathon with the gigantic medal??? Please post pics @Dis5150!

Yep and you bet I will, lol!

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

Has anyone here ever had PRP injections? What was your experience with it? Did it help your injury?

 

[Wendy98]

I forgot to add this earlier, but I raced today.

March

03 - Wendy98 - Bockfest 5k (Goal: to run a race and not completely embarrass myself)

This race was a huge deal to me. It was my first time racing since last June because of my injury. I have already expressed my dislike of 5ks, but chose to do this one. It is technically a Flying Pig race, but part of their beer series. I won this race 2 years ago and had no idea what to expect from myself. I have not done much speed work AT ALL, focusing mostly on endurance and marathon training. I really would have been satisfied to get under 21 minutes. I knew a couple women doing it and knew I probably couldn't beat them in my current shape. It was a beautiful morning for running and I like that course. I ended up with a time of 19:53 which earned me 3rd place (and a 6 pack of beer). While it is over a minute off my time 2 years ago, I am very happy. My body felt good throughout and I think I could have pushed harder, but still have the mental thing going on.

I can't believe I am the tallest one, I am always the shortest!

 

[doctorintheTARDIS]

Here’s a question for the group- anyone take any vitamins/supplements for running?

I’m training to run all 3 Dark Side races with about 55 days to go (I know it’s less now. I started roughly at the 55 day mark). I’m up to about 13 miles...a week. Currently.

(Long story short, I’ve had knee issues since last summer. I ran through them until it was unbearable. Caused more damage and finally got the insurance to get the help I need. PT just okay’d Me to run,but I realize my time is short to try to run so much)

Trying to determine if adding some extra vitamins in my diet might make me a little more super human... or at least aide in recovery as I try to squish a bunch of training miles

(And yes I know, this isn’t ideal or excellent for my body... but I ran a half marathon untrained last October and didn’t die. So at the very least, I know I can finish all the races as a fast walker, if need be)

 

[rteetz]

The first man to break the four minute mile barrier has died at 88

https://www.si.com/2018/03/04/roger...&utm_medium=social&xid=socialflow_facebook_si

 

[camaker]

Here’s a question for the group- anyone take any vitamins/supplements for running?

I’m training to run all 3 Dark Side races with about 55 days to go (I know it’s less now. I started roughly at the 55 day mark). I’m up to about 13 miles...a week. Currently.

(Long story short, I’ve had knee issues since last summer. I ran through them until it was unbearable. Caused more damage and finally got the insurance to get the help I need. PT just okay’d Me to run,but I realize my time is short to try to run so much)

Trying to determine if adding some extra vitamins in my diet might make me a little more super human... or at least aide in recovery as I try to squish a bunch of training miles

(And yes I know, this isn’t ideal or excellent for my body... but I ran a half marathon untrained last October and didn’t die. So at the very least, I know I can finish all the races as a fast walker, if need be)

You are probably going to be better off looking to ensure that your diet is balanced and rich in the appropriate nutrients. I don’t think vitamins are going to do too much for you. That being said, I do take a glucosamine/chondroitin/Vitamin D supplement. That’s less to do with training recovery, though, than it is due to a history of knee issues and a diagnosed D deficiency.

 

[Baloo in MI]

Where does a week go!?!

I finished February with 175 running miles and 206 biking miles. I missed some running miles as I am dealing with a very tenacious ankle sprain and have had to back down from my planned miles a little.

There were some really good QOTD this week, sorry to have missed them in real time - so to speak. But I had to respond to two.

Running in honor of someone else: Two years ago this April we lost my FIL who had been living with us for about 4 years at that time. He died from cancer and he was young - only 61! It was so difficult to see a man so full of life and adventure ultimately lose his battle with cancer. He was very supportive of my running, came to cheer me at my second marathon in Detroit and so many other times. He even bought my medal rack and challenged me to fill it up. I almost have, next year I will need a second one. So in a sense I do run in honor of Chris. I know he will be with me in my first 100 this summer.

Favorite Medal: In summer 2016 I ran my first Ultra a 50K at Run Woodstock. It was a super wet and muddy day. The course was very challenging and I had to give it everything I had just to finish because at times I so desperately wanted to quit. But I didn’t. The race proved to me that I could be tough and that I could will myself to push on when my body was calling me an idiot. My wife took a picture of me holding the medal - well it is really just my shins down and you can barely see the medal - I just love the mud. This is my most meaningful medal.

 

[apdebord]

Here’s a question for the group- anyone take any vitamins/supplements for running?

I’m training to run all 3 Dark Side races with about 55 days to go (I know it’s less now. I started roughly at the 55 day mark). I’m up to about 13 miles...a week. Currently.

(Long story short, I’ve had knee issues since last summer. I ran through them until it was unbearable. Caused more damage and finally got the insurance to get the help I need. PT just okay’d Me to run,but I realize my time is short to try to run so much)

Trying to determine if adding some extra vitamins in my diet might make me a little more super human... or at least aide in recovery as I try to squish a bunch of training miles

(And yes I know, this isn’t ideal or excellent for my body... but I ran a half marathon untrained last October and didn’t die. So at the very least, I know I can finish all the races as a fast walker, if need be)

I take Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides in my coffee every morning. I take it black and this is flavorless so it’s perfect. I very rarely have anymore knee pain since starting this (I injured my meniscus twice in the last 15 years). It’s advertised for hair, skin and nails, but it’s great for joints too.

I also just started taking a magnesium supplement.