Born to Run - 3/23

[ceejay]

I didn't see this yet today so I thought I'd get it started!

This is a weekly thread for runners who are TTC, that is posted on Mondays. All who run--or who want to start running--are welcome, regardless of mileage, pace, ability, size, shape, or terrestrial status. This is a place to talk about running while TTC, training, runs, races, gear, recovery, nutrition, and whatever else we can think of.

>>> Anyone who posts here regularly should feel free to start the thread on Mondays if it seems to be missing. <<<

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How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...


GTKY: Do you have any running events/races planned for this year? If yes, which one are you most looking forward to?

[kariann12]

I've been a bad runner lately! I ran two days last week, and then I was on call all weekend, so I couldn't run. This week the weather is shit. So I may focus on strength training until the weather cooperates again. I can't run indoors anymore, its driving me batty!!

I had planned on a half at the end of May, however I think it's getting pushed back to mid/late summer. MH and I are gone from May 2-18, so that doesn't bode well for the last few weeks of training. But it'll be ok. I'll pick one I haven't done before.

[ceejay]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
Pretty good. I did 3 runs, about 2.5-3 miles each. Half marathon training officially starts this week, so hopefully all this new snow will melt so it will be easier to run!

GTKY: Do you have any running events/races planned for this year? If yes, which one are you most looking forward to?
So far I'm signed up for a 10k at the end of April and a half marathon in June. I'm most excited for the half since it sounds like a fun event, and MH and I are taking a mini-vacation that weekend to go to the race. I might add some more races throughout the summer and fall, depending on if I get KU or not...

[ellewills618]

Thanks for starting ceejay. I was just thinking about this but couldn't remember what day the thread pops up.

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us... Not bad. I've stuck to my goals of 4 runs a week of at least 3.5 miles each so that feels pretty good. Today's run was awesome. It was my best pace yet (9:16 min/mi) and mileage (4.5 mi) with the jogging stroller. It's the progress I see so quickly and the feeling of a great run that keep me lacing up.

GTKY: Do you have any running events/races planned for this year? If yes, which one are you most looking forward to? I want to sign up for a half but we're moving in August and I think the stress of a bicoastal move plus ttc (or hopefully being KU before long) will be enough on my plate for the time. I might find a shorter race for before we leave but if I sign up it'll be last minute.

Question--> Anyone care to share how do you overcome "dead legs" on a run? Am I pushing the pace too much? Thanks & hope everyone's runs have been stellar.

[cnf2013]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
Pretty okay. My running is still a horrible mess as I try to bounce back from an injury last fall. I hired a new triathlon coach and my running has suddenly increased dramatically. Last week I did 5 miles in intervals on Monday, 4 miles of mile repeats on Wednesday, and a 5k time trial on Sunday. I had a really hard time with the mile repeats and only did the warm up and three of the four repeats before giving in. Time trial was slow. I'm a good five minutes off my 5k PR right now, which is really sad. I also got in three swim workouts over the week.

GTKY: Right now I have a duathlon in April that is a 5k run/20 mile bike/5k run. H and I always go do the BASE race through Cooperstown in May and we're doing the 5k this year. And of course I have Ironman Syracuse in June. If I don't get pregnant this cycle I'm going to go ahead and pull the trigger on Musselman 70.3 for July as well.

[fozziebear]

I sucked it up last week. I had one bad run on the treadmill and 1 decent run outside. I'm hoping to get a run outside tomorrow, but it's supposed to rain.

I don't have any events planned, my running partner is going through a shitty life experience. The events we do are better as a group.

[joy]

My half marathon is on Sunday and I have to watch it go by without me. A lot if things got in the way of training. Next year.

I an signed up for a ten miler in May, which I also will probably pass on. ::sigh::

Life is not working with me right now.

[mugster]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...

They were pretty good. My allergies are killing me, so even though it is nice outside I've still been running on the treadmill. My husband fixed my garmin connect issue even without access to their API. Then I asked him if while he was there he could change the title of all the treadmill runs. He said "here's my code, you do it"! I sort of did, but mostly I just asked him how to do each piece. Still, later he said, "that would have taken most of the guys on my team all day." WTAF? Maybe I need a career change.

Oh yeah, runs... so, as I mentioned on a random thread, I figured out that my running last year was way down from the two years previous and that the difference corresponds pretty clearly with some recent weight gain. I didn't think it was supposed to work that way, as in, I thought weight was more about diet than exercise, but, crunching the numbers has me committed to upping my mileage. I would like to get back to running 15-20 miles a week. Instead of the 10-ish I've been averaging lately. To that end, I've been knocking my 3 mile runs up to 4 and trying to add one in. I'm sleeping very well all of the sudden.


GTKY: Do you have any running events/races planned for this year? If yes, which one are you most looking forward to?

Nope. My last race was a half in October, and I haven't had any desire to sign up for another yet.

[icequeen]

Thanks, ceejay!

My runs have been going great! Haven't had to poop in the bushes since that one episode last week I've been running every day, but changing up the mileage. I totally feel myself getting stronger and more powerful. Can't wait to start racing again. I did 2 miles on M/F, 3 miles T/W/Th, 4 miles Sat/Sun. I love that the weather is getting warmer and I feel so good outside.

I have been considering signing up for a 5K and a 10K in late summer and early fall. I haven't started looking yet, so I better get on that!

[ironbaby]

Hi everyone! ceejay, Thanks for starting!

joy, I am sorry you have to miss your half. I have been there. It feels pretty terrible. I am hoping for a better season for you soon!

ellewills618, ah, dead legs. There could be so many things. First, your pace (esp with a jogging stroller) sounds fantastic. Make sure that pace is supported by your other efforts. Going out too fast could certainly leave you wasted for other runs. Most of your running should be at a slow, easy, conversation pace, with a day or two of effort. Make sure you're eating well, before and after, and adding nutrition into runs longer than an hour. As always, warmup well, foam roll and stretch post. Do you feel like it's more pace, nutrition, or recovery related?

How were my runs: I had the BEST run on Saturday. Calf muscle finally felt like normal. Took me a while to warm up, but once I did I could have gone all day. Stopped at 6 per my PT, but I am hoping she will let me up the mileage this week. I need to up my workout volume, though. I have not been a good athlete.

GTKY: I have two halves on the calendar, but I have to pick just one. Both in April. Stay local, or go to a fun city and party (but spend money)? I also have Savageman (half iron triathlon) on the books for September.

[joy]

Mar 24, 2015 8:31:30 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

joy, I am sorry you have to miss your half. I have been there. It feels pretty terrible. I am hoping for a better season for you soon!

Aw, thanks.  With my grandmother in the hospital, it got harder and harder to fit runs in because I was needed (and wanted to be!) a lot of other places.  So, I quietly sad goodbye to the half. 

But, now I'm having some trouble with migraines/running (always) as well as energy levels.  As soon as I finish a run (or even a long walk these days), I become overwhelmingly exhausted within a hour or so.  Like, need to lay down, not move, and sleep ASAP.  It's weird and feels abnormal.  I'm scared I'm hurting myself in some unseen way. 

My body is well accustomed to walking and running (we own no car so everything is on foot and has been for over a decade).  I eat and hydrate well.  I'm not even sore after a long run so my muscles are ready.  My thyroid levels are fine.  I just don't get it.  So, I'm taking it easy until I see an endocrinologist in April. 

[ironbaby]

Mar 24, 2015 9:32:14 GMT -5 joy said:

Mar 24, 2015 8:31:30 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

joy, I am sorry you have to miss your half. I have been there. It feels pretty terrible. I am hoping for a better season for you soon!

Aw, thanks.  With my grandmother in the hospital, it got harder and harder to fit runs in because I was needed (and wanted to be!) a lot of other places.  So, I quietly sad goodbye to the half. 

But, now I'm having some trouble with migraines/running (always) as well as energy levels.  As soon as I finish a run (or even a long walk these days), I become overwhelmingly exhausted within a hour or so.  Like, need to lay down, not move, and sleep ASAP.  It's weird and feels abnormal.  I'm scared I'm hurting myself in some unseen way. 

My body is well accustomed to walking and running (we own no car so everything is on foot and has been for over a decade).  I eat and hydrate well.  I'm not even sore after a long run so my muscles are ready.  My thyroid levels are fine.  I just don't get it.  So, I'm taking it easy until I see an endocrinologist in April. 

A friend of mine had something kinda similar. She would get completely exhausted by any physical activity. However, she a lot of muscle soreness associated with it too, so I am sure it's not the same thing. I really hope you find answers.

The beautiful thing about running is that it can ebb and flow. It can be beautiful or challenging or soothing, and it always welcomes you back. I am glad you could spend the time you needed to be with your grandmother.

[Ray]

I am going for a run right now!!! Well in about 2 minutes I'm aiming for 2k to break my knees in after not running this winter. I did Zumba last week though and that was fun.

GTKY: I would like to do a spartan race on May $$ depending if not may then maybe one later in the summer

[ironbaby]

I'm going for a run in 2 hours. I am super happy about it, too, because it is beautiful out.

[ellewills618]

Thanks for your input ironbaby. If I think about the nutrition piece, I probably need to up my protein intake. My meals lately haven't had much of it and I wonder if that isn't giving my muscles enough of what they need to recover from hard efforts. It seems to happen the day after my tempo run so maybe adding some eggs and peanut butter might help. I am probably pushing the pace a little beyond where I should for "easy" days but I can't seem to put the brakes on!

I hope your run goes great today. There's nothing like these first early runs in Spring with that cool breeze and everything blooming!

[locopollo]

Newbie here....was really looking forward to this thread!

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us... Not to bad, I'm getting back to normal. I got kind of lazy over the winter. This past week I ran 3-3.5 miles a few days and 4 miles one day. It's a much slower pace than I used to run, but just glad to be back at it.


GTKY: Do you have any running events/races planned for this year? If yes, which one are you most looking forward to? I'm registered for a Harpoon 5 miler in May. I did it last year and it was fun....definitely looking forward to it.
 

[bunnyfungo]

I just got back from a run, so I figured I'd jump in. Somehow I've missed this thread for the past 6 months lol

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
Good. The weather can't decide if it wants to be good or crappy so I've been running on the track at the middle school. Not my preferred way to train unless I'm doing speed drills. Hopefully the weather will be better soon and I can hit the trails.

GTKY: Do you have any running events/races planned for this year? If yes, which one are you most looking forward to?
My marathon is in 10 weeks. 10 WEEKS!! I know I have it in me, I just have to get it back. My long runs right now are only 10-12 miles, so... I should probably get on that. Ewps.