Born to Run - 6/1

[ceejay]

Happy Monday everyone!
It's been a while since we've had this thread, so I thought I'd get one going again.


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: Tell us an embarrassing or funny running story. (can be something that happened to you, or something you saw at a race, or really anything related to running, etc.)

[ironbaby]

Thanks for bringing it back, ceejay!

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
Well, two weeks ago I was struggling hard on my runs. I think mostly it was hormonal - all the week before and of my period. Last week was better, though the heat is really effecting my pace. I am going to try to get my runs in before work this week to see if it helps.


GTKY: Tell us an embarrassing or funny running story. (can be something that happened to you, or something you saw at a race, or really anything related to running, etc.) I ate Chinese food the night before a 10k once. I ran it with three other friends, and we were all sticking together. It was a two-loop course, and toward the end of the first loop I thought I'd have to run into the woods. I made it to the clubhouse, only to find out the doors were locked. I had to suffer through the remainder. My friends were very aware because they had to keep slowing down for me.

[Ray]

Hi! my runs have been alright this week. I am just happy they are happening! I pulled both my hamstrings and my quad during a baseball tournament this weekend so idk what this week is going to be like. I'm going to try to take it easy.

I'm going to do a quick plug here for a facebook group called "I Run For Michael" - I mentioned it in the randoms thread the other day. It's a non-profit group that matches runners up with "buddies" who can't run because of a mental/physical/developmental disability. It is really great motivation to get out and run in honour of your buddy!

Ex. I just got matched a couple weeks ago with my 5yr old buddy Gabriel who lives on the other coast and has non-verbal autism. It sounds cheesy but whenever I'm thinking about flaking out on my run I think of him and I go! His mom sends me all kinds of updates on what hes doing and learning

The waiting list is really long to get matched but so worth it! Y'all should go check it out on FB.

GTKY: Tell us an embarrassing or funny running story. Hmmmm.... I don't really have any embarassing or funny stories. One day when I was out running in the woods though I remember thinking at the top of a rough hill I powered through "man, I'm really givin'r today. ...... If I meet a bear on the way back I'm screwed"

[ceejay]

Sorry your runs have been struggling lately, ironbaby. Hopefully changing things up to morning runs will be helpful!
Ray - "I Run for Michael" sounds really cool. Definitely going to check that out!


How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
I've been struggling with my runs lately too. I think it's a combination of being overtired and not eating enough... This happens to me every year when I start ramping up my miles and forget that I then need to eat more to fuel my body. I'm a pretty light eater in general, so I have to be intentional to eat enough when training for distance races. I also don't feel very motivated for my half marathon on June 13... I don't have a set time goal like I usually do, and I think that's hurting my motivation to train. But I also don't want to set a goal that I can't meet!


GTKY: Tell us an embarrassing or funny running story. (can be something that happened to you, or something you saw at a race, or really anything related to running, etc.)
I can't really think of anything too terrible or funny! I guess I'll just say that I love all the ridiculous and funny signs you see along half marathon/marathon courses.

      

[wannabmama]

Hey ladies!
I'm struggling with running a lot. I've just not been able to make progress, it's frustrating. I think running at 5am and not being able to eat ahead of it, etc., but it's the only time I can really do it. I look at it as, anything I do is better than nothing, but I'm not making progress. I have found that I really enjoy sprinting workouts. I just do like ten quick sprints with some walks in between and I enjoy it...so that's fun.

GTKY: I was running my first 5miler race and there were people all along the sidelines. People were politely clapping mostly but a couple times they were really cheered when I went by and I thought they were cheering me (because I was struggling but doing it, at least that's what I thought in my head) so I was waving back...then about mile 3, I realized I was running right head of a guy I later learned was 83 (yes he beat me) (no the cheers were not for me).

[cnf2013]

Howdy GKU!

My runs: Blehhhh, not good. I was on a temporary running ban for about a week as per my OB's orders. I went about three weeks without running though. I finally ran once this week, a very very slow 1.5 miles. I feel so sad my running has fallen apart.  Right now I'm working out two days a week and hoping to increase it. I'm done with school in three and half weeks, so then I'll just get up and go everyday. It's tough because I feel fine in the mornings, but by the time I get home from work I just feel like I got hit by a truck and can't seem to get myself to go workout.

GTKY: At one of my triathlons last year I watched a woman poop herself. There was about a mile left on the run and she ran off course onto the grass, dropped her shorts, shit right on the ground, wiped her ass on the grass by scooting her butt around on it, then got up and kept running. When nature calls I guess.

[blacknyellow]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
I upped my mileage this week to 12.5 from about 8ish last week. I know there's that 10% rule but I am a rule breaker. Surprisingly my body is taking well the increased distance. Speaking of distance I ran a 5 mile race this past Saturday as part of the Hogwarts Running Club. It was my first 5 mile race so naturally I PR'ed. 59:06. Considering I could barely run a few months ago I am proud of this accomplishment!


GTKY: Tell us an embarrassing or funny running story. (can be something that happened to you, or something you saw at a race, or really anything related to running, etc.)
I tripped over a twig on my first 5k and skinned my shin. Luckily I was at the end of the pack so not too many people saw my misstep.

Ray That sounds like an awesome organization. Thanks for sharing! 
ceejay Don't be afraid to set a goal for your half. Get that PR girl! 

[ironbaby]

wannabmama, Is there anything you can get down before your runs? I used to run at 5, and I found that I could eat the Honey Stinger Waffles without a problem that early.

cnf2013, I always look for your updates because we're so alike fitness-wise, so I want to see how you handle your workouts with pregnancy. I am sorry to hear about the rest from running, but I hope you are able to get back to it soon. Even without a pregnancy, I have been feeling really run down in the afternoons. Could you fit in even a short run in the mornings?

blacknyellow, yay for progress! You're still within healthy bounds with your latest mileage increase. Be more conservative going forward, though. As long as you're running more days per week, and not just making your 3 mile run into a 6 mile run, you'll be okay. Let me know if I can help at all. (Shameless AW - I am a certified run coach)

ceejay, I lack motivation when I don't set a time goal, too. Set one, even if you know it's flexible, or make it really conservative. I also try to set goals that are experience-based, not outcome-based. For example, you will focus on form, or eat every 20 minutes, or run the second half faster than the first. Good luck!

Ray, those injuries sound painful. How are they doing today?

I am feeling super motivated to workout this week, though I am not sure why. The weather is not cooperating with my mood, though!

[wannabmama]

ironbaby my main problem is eating and immediately running, I can't get up any earlier! My stomach is pretty tough, though. Maybe I can find something packaged to eat the second I get up while I'm changing and getting out the door that would give me a little fuel!

[ironbaby]

Jun 2, 2015 13:15:29 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

ironbaby my main problem is eating and immediately running, I can't get up any earlier! My stomach is pretty tough, though. Maybe I can find something packaged to eat the second I get up while I'm changing and getting out the door that would give me a little fuel!

My stomach will not tolerate food first thing when I wake up, and is really picky about what I can eat before a run. The waffles work for me in both regards. Gu brand gel also works for me, but it's nice to not slurp down sugary goop first thing in the morning, so I usually opt for the waffle. Maybe even just a bit of sports drink to get some calories in?

[wannabmama]

Jun 2, 2015 13:21:27 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

Jun 2, 2015 13:15:29 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

ironbaby my main problem is eating and immediately running, I can't get up any earlier! My stomach is pretty tough, though. Maybe I can find something packaged to eat the second I get up while I'm changing and getting out the door that would give me a little fuel!

My stomach will not tolerate food first thing when I wake up, and is really picky about what I can eat before a run. The waffles work for me in both regards. Gu brand gel also works for me, but it's nice to not slurp down sugary goop first thing in the morning, so I usually opt for the waffle. Maybe even just a bit of sports drink to get some calories in?

Yeah we try to be a no sugar added household as much as possible (and as you say the goop isn't so much fun first thing in the am!). I have tried fruit leathers that have just sugar from the fruit, nothing added, so maybe I'll try those again. I'll look for those waffles too I've never heard of them. Maybe I can find some low sugar granola-type thing that would work. Quick, low sugar, and digestible is a tall order!

[ceejay]

Jun 2, 2015 8:50:11 GMT -5 blacknyellow said:

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
I upped my mileage this week to 12.5 from about 8ish last week. I know there's that 10% rule but I am a rule breaker. Surprisingly my body is taking well the increased distance. Speaking of distance I ran a 5 mile race this past Saturday as part of the Hogwarts Running Club. It was my first 5 mile race so naturally I PR'ed. 59:06. Considering I could barely run a few months ago I am proud of this accomplishment!


GTKY: Tell us an embarrassing or funny running story. (can be something that happened to you, or something you saw at a race, or really anything related to running, etc.)
I tripped over a twig on my first 5k and skinned my shin. Luckily I was at the end of the pack so not too many people saw my misstep.

Ray That sounds like an awesome organization. Thanks for sharing! 
ceejay Don't be afraid to set a goal for your half. Get that PR girl! 

Congrats on the 5 mile race and the PR! 

I think the reason I'm not setting a goal time for my race is because my half PR was run last summer at the peak of my marathon training, so I was in the best shape of my life. There's no way I'll be able to beat that PR for this half. So I'm hoping I do generally okay in the race but I don't want to set myself up to be let down.

[cnf2013]

Jun 2, 2015 13:06:42 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

cnf2013, I always look for your updates because we're so alike fitness-wise, so I want to see how you handle your workouts with pregnancy. I am sorry to hear about the rest from running, but I hope you are able to get back to it soon. Even without a pregnancy, I have been feeling really run down in the afternoons. Could you fit in even a short run in the mornings?

I actually prefer working out in the mornings, but since I leave for work at 630am, it's just not in my wheel house right now. But I am done with school in three weeks, so I'll go back to working out as soon as I wake up in the mornings which will help. 

[bunnyfungo]

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
Umm...non-existent? I was supposed to run a marathon this weekend but DH's work schedule meant I couldn't travel out of state. I was pretty bummed. I need to keep on track for my next one at the end of the summer. It's local, though so I WILL be running it.


GTKY: Tell us an embarrassing or funny running story. (can be something that happened to you, or something you saw at a race, or really anything related to running, etc.)
During one of my track meets in high school I tripped on the first hurdle and totally bit it. I got a huge gash on my knee where it hit the track and was bleeding profusely and sobbing like a little girl. But I hobbled over every last hurdle and came in about 5 minutes behind everyone else lol. Pride, man.

[pibblemom]

Hi runners, have any of you had any experience with high hamstring tendinopathy or tendinitis? I have had a chronic pulled hamstring for over a year. I went from running a sprint tri and training for a 10k 2 years ago, to an injured knee (alcohol related, not running related, (un)fortunately), and knee surgery.

While I was in the cortisone shot stage of my dr deciding whether I needed surgery, I pulled my hamstring on a light jog. He then decided I needed the surgery and I thought the down time would help the hamstring too. That was March 2014. I went ALL spring 2014 for deep tissue massage and tried strengthening and stretching, all the while each time I tried running again, the very first step as a jog/run I feel it pulling just under my butt.

I've put on a ton of weight since I haven't been running and it's gotten me totally bummed, seriously all I want to do is run again. I'm back at the very beginning of c25k, and still, while i can't say it's painful, it's still very sore. How long should this take to heal? I visited a PT for something unrelated and talked to him about it, he gave me some strengthening exercises and said NOT to stretch it, but also initially said he'd treat it after I was done with the other issue, then was unable too because he hurt his hands. I've also used up probably half of my yearly allotted PT visits on the other problem (calcified tendinitis on my foot).

Sooo long story short, anyone with experience with high hamstring issues or seen someone have it take THIS long to recover? Thx!

[cnf2013]

Jun 2, 2015 22:00:29 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

How were your runs this week? Lay it on us...
Umm...non-existent? I was supposed to run a marathon this weekend but DH's work schedule meant I couldn't travel out of state. I was pretty bummed. I need to keep on track for my next one at the end of the summer. It's local, though so I WILL be running it.


GTKY: Tell us an embarrassing or funny running story. (can be something that happened to you, or something you saw at a race, or really anything related to running, etc.)
During one of my track meets in high school I tripped on the first hurdle and totally bit it. I got a huge gash on my knee where it hit the track and was bleeding profusely and sobbing like a little girl. But I hobbled over every last hurdle and came in about 5 minutes behind everyone else lol. Pride, man.

As a fellow high school track hurdler, I have totally been there before. Good for you for finishing! Sorry about missing your marathon. I'll be missing my half ironman this month and I'm super sad about it. 

[Ray]

Jun 2, 2015 13:06:42 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

wannabmama, Is there anything you can get down before your runs? I used to run at 5, and I found that I could eat the Honey Stinger Waffles without a problem that early.

cnf2013, I always look for your updates because we're so alike fitness-wise, so I want to see how you handle your workouts with pregnancy. I am sorry to hear about the rest from running, but I hope you are able to get back to it soon. Even without a pregnancy, I have been feeling really run down in the afternoons. Could you fit in even a short run in the mornings?

blacknyellow, yay for progress! You're still within healthy bounds with your latest mileage increase. Be more conservative going forward, though. As long as you're running more days per week, and not just making your 3 mile run into a 6 mile run, you'll be okay. Let me know if I can help at all. (Shameless AW - I am a certified run coach)

ceejay, I lack motivation when I don't set a time goal, too. Set one, even if you know it's flexible, or make it really conservative. I also try to set goals that are experience-based, not outcome-based. For example, you will focus on form, or eat every 20 minutes, or run the second half faster than the first. Good luck!

Ray, those injuries sound painful. How are they doing today?

I am feeling super motivated to workout this week, though I am not sure why. The weather is not cooperating with my mood, though!

They seem fine when I'm walking but as soon as I try anything over a trot it's brutal. I picked up some more KT tape (only have the one hamstring taped up now) and if Ivan get through my baseball games tonight I will try a run tomorrow. If not ill just do a core work out or something thanks for asking!