The Running Thread - 2018

[sourire]

Goals were:
1. Simple: get back to running!!!
2. Tentatively planning for a sprint tri on 9/16!

So far, so good with these goals! The return to running after injury was a rather slow process. Have been back to running easy, 3-4 times a week for the last month or so, but no more than 4 miles at a time (yet). Continuing with PT and the conservative return-to-run plan that has been laid out. Foot continues to feel good, so I remain cautiously optimistic. Tri training continues as well! Happy to report that today, I completed a 1/2 mile lake swim, followed by a 9 mile bike ride. This was my third time in a lake this summer, and the open water swimming has definitely improved since the first attempt. =P

 

[JulieODC]

I’m so far off still dealing with Lyme disease, and had a possible relapse over the last week. My calves have been very painful for the last week and the brain fog is back - heading to the doctor tomorrow, and on a running hiatus for a little while.

I’m so sad about it all - frustration, missing running, lots of health anxiety.

Debbie downer over here.

 

[michigandergirl]

I’m so far off still dealing with Lyme disease, and had a possible relapse over the last week. My calves have been very painful for the last week and the brain fog is back - heading to the doctor tomorrow, and on a running hiatus for a little while.

I’m so sad about it all - frustration, missing running, lots of health anxiety.

Debbie downer over here.

That must be so frustrating. I really hope you feel better soon!

 

[Slogger]

I’m so far off still dealing with Lyme disease, and had a possible relapse over the last week. My calves have been very painful for the last week and the brain fog is back - heading to the doctor tomorrow, and on a running hiatus for a little while.

I’m so sad about it all - frustration, missing running, lots of health anxiety.

Debbie downer over here.

Sorry for your struggles. How long does the doctor think it will take to recover?

Sending best wishes for better times ahead!

 

[KSellers88]

Back to reality after a weekend away in California....



Well let's see:
1. Nope. I have been doing SO TERRIBLE running these last few weeks.
2. I did get into the lake once after a long run and the pool once after a long run. Check.
3. Ehhh, so-so on this one. I got sick on a morning run recently and I can't decide if it was because I didn't eat dinner the night before or I was dehydrated.
4. Still alive and pretty impressed that I am surviving.

I think the Margarita streak counts as staying hydrated!

 

[KSellers88]

ATTQOTD: My goals were to stick to my one half marathon per month and to stay on track with my training plan. I'd say I've been relatively successful at both. I ran the HOTlanta Half in June and the Burn Your Half Off in July. Unfortunately a sinus infection and ridiculous work schedule has interfered with my running more than I would prefer. I think I've figured out a way to balance work though so things should be headed in the right direction!

 

[TCB in FLA]

ATTQOTD: 1. To keep my sanity in check during family visits. 2. Start my Dopey training. 3. Drop a few more pounds. I’m down 7 since March (slow progress), would like to make it 15 by Sept.

ATTQOTD: After scrolling through the great pizza and barbecue debate, I’m now hungry, which isn’t particularly helpful for my goal #3. Still losing/gaining the same three pounds all summer. But the boys start back to school soon, so my days will have some more structure, making meal prep much easier. But I’m still in my family’s good graces (goal #1) and right on track with Dopey training (#2), so I’m batting .667 and will take it.

 

[Olallamom]

ATTQOTD:
It was awesome to go back and look at my answer.
My goal was to be able to increase my mileage during the hot Arizona summer.
I can report that I have been very disciplined with running 4-6 runs a week. I wake up at 3:30am at least twice a week to run before work.
Not too shabby

 

[flav]

ATTQOTD: Happy summer to all!
My running goals are:

• Increase from 3x/week run to 4x/week run+musculation, no matter where I am
• Get ready to break that 2h Half at the end of September if weather and conditions allow it
• Train DD for her 2nd 5k
• Have fun running in general

ATTQOTD:
Ouch, I am on vacation now. Even trying really hard, I am lucky to get the runs I get... Forget musculation unless swimming in the ocean counts as serious cross training. For similar reasons (ex getting lost on a lava field or being in 97% humidity), I am not keeping up with my training intervals speed really well. That said, DD is a trooper and has set herself a 21k in 21days goal which helps me get those extra runs in, plus, it is fun.

Edit: Given that situation, should I set myself a goal for my next race this coming Sunday? Either 1h30min for 15k or NG and enjoy... Though call.

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: Todays question is a suggestion from a fellow poster and I thought a excellent one as well! When summer started I asked everyone about their goals for the summers. We are halfway through summer and wanted to know how things are going compared to what you stated in the link -----> https://www.disboards.com/threads/the-running-thread-2018.3655354/page-371#post-59378952

ATTQOTD: My goal at the time of that post was to run more than once a week. I fail short 2 weeks, but my last two weeks I've run 5 days each. So I would say I'm on track now but took a little longer than I wanted to get going.

Apparently I didn't answer the question. My goals were to get back to being more consistent with my running, which I have done. I have been running every other day consistently. I would love to get back to multiple days in a row but I don't know if the ankles will ever allow it again.

The area I live now is A LOT of hills so my times are so much slower than I am used to, so that has been frustrating. But I ran on vacation last week in Maine. While the route I took was still hilly, it wasn't as bad as here at home, and I took 1:30 of my pace while also adding a mile to my long run. So I guess all the hill running here at home is working. Overall I am pleased with my efforts this summer. I feel like I have gotten back in the groove finally.

 

[Waiting2goback]

 

[roxymama]

Attqotd: my goal was to run a lot and just focus on training for chicago and no races. And that's what I've been doing. Man it's hot lately though and long miles are annoying on treadmills. So I've just been running when I can to minimize the heat or sun even if that's late at night. And when I can't I've been slowing down. And drinking (and wearing) so much water.
This summer has been rough emotionally and mentally. So I'm proud of where I'm at with running but still got a ton of work to do.

 

[JulieODC]

Sorry for your struggles. How long does the doctor think it will take to recover?

Sending best wishes for better times ahead!

I haven’t a clear answer, and am hearing back today and have an appt with an infectious disease doc next week....so hopeful that I will have better info soon.

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: How do you determine which day you will do your speed work run of the week? Do you plan a activity recovery run the day after or a complete rest day? What other factors do you consider?

ATTQOTD: I normally attempt speed work with a easy recovery run the following day. I am not sure if this is the correct way, but it seems like a good idea.

 

[ZellyB]

QOTD: How do you determine which day you will do your speed work run of the week? Do you plan a activity recovery run the day after or a complete rest day? What other factors do you consider?

ATTQOTD: I normally attempt speed work with a easy recovery run the following day. I am not sure if this is the correct way, but it seems like a good idea.

Short answer: Whatever my @DopeyBadger plan says. In general though it seems they are on either a Tuesday or Thursday and thus followed by a rest day.

 

[cburnett11]

QOTD: How do you determine which day you will do your speed work run of the week? Do you plan a activity recovery run the day after or a complete rest day? What other factors do you consider?

My speed days this cycle are always on Mondays. I have a pretty easy run day before and after. I take Wednesdays off and run 6 days/week... essentially 3 are challenging and 3 are easy. Monday = speed, but now it's changing over to GP-10 seconds, Thursday = tempo (GP), Saturday = long run. The other 3 days are typically 6-10 miles with pacing as easy as possible.

 

[Slogger]

ATTQOTD: This training cycle I have been putting a little speedwork into each run. Part of that came from building up endurance and getting back in shape, part of it is because I am impatient and want to finish the run! It's hard to run fast, but it's also hard to run s-l-o-w.

This week (or next) I will start dedicating one day (Mondays) to speedwork and sprinkle in an interval or two later in the week as needed.
My week should be: (M) Speedwork, (Tu) Easy Day, (W) Tempo or Long run, (Th) Rest Day, (Fr) Strength, (Sat) Long Run or Tempo, (Sun) Rest Day or optional easy run

 

[PrincessV]

ATTQOTYD: My speed or hill day is sandwiched by a short-run the day before and a strength training day after. I actually have no idea how or why it wound up like that, but it's what I've been doing for many years!

 

[TheHamm]

QOTD: How do you determine which day you will do your speed work run of the week? Do you plan a activity recovery run the day after or a complete rest day? What other factors do you consider?

My 'speed' work currently consists of going faster to catch the crosswalk lights so there is a little sprinkled in all the time

 

[camaker]

QOTD: How do you determine which day you will do your speed work run of the week? Do you plan a activity recovery run the day after or a complete rest day? What other factors do you consider?

I'm another follower of the @DopeyBadger philosophies, so my speed work is on Thursday, following two easy days to build up some fatigue on the legs beforehand and followed by a rest day to allow recuperation for the weekend long run. When I'm not using one of those plans, I generally default to Higdon, which also has the 3 mid-week runs and I follow the same pattern of easy/easy/speed there, as well. I like having a rest day following speed work.