running challenge for Aug? (Page 2)

2013-08-05 6:46 AM

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I am having a slow start, but I am at least out of the gate! Happy Monday all!

2013-08-05 7:38 AM

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Originally posted by Pink Socks

Originally posted by austhokie

i'm going to go even lower, my goal is 35 - I have a HIM coming up (end of October) but the Planter Faciitis has been really bad in my foot lately, so i've dialed back on the running - focusing more on the swim/ride - but I switched to doing interval style training mid-way through July and it seemed to help

Ok, this is completely unsolicited advice but since I was having major PF issues Nov thru March, I'm going to tell you what I tried. It may not work for you or you could be doing any and all of the things but I'll mention anyway.

1. Shoes. All shoes. Work shoes, running shoes, sandals. everything. I personally think a lot of mine was caused by boots during the winter and then some of my sandals. I did away with any shoe that seemed to cause pain and only wore ones that conformed to my feet. I probably should buy some inserts but I haven't done yet.
2. Taping the foot. I really thought it was voodooish but I saw a posting about taping feet from someone I respected. I tried it and it really seems to help. You can google it. In short, it's taking sports tape and running two strips length wise from base of toe to just up past the heel - no pressure on the tape. Then one piece of tape horizontally just under the toes - no pressure. Three more pieces going horizontally while you move down the foot - slight pressure. I still do this sometimes when running if I find that the PF is coming back.
3. Marble pickup. To me this seemed stupid but it worked. I did about 50 marbles - 3 times a day. Some people do the towel crunch too but I didn't.
4. What I call the Strauberg stretch. (There is a Strausberg sock but I never bought). Take a rope and loop around the top of your feet and pull back toward you. To me it felt good. I did a lot when watching tv at the end of the day.
5. Calf stretching. Hubby has a calf stretcher that stretches with toe upward and the toe downward. It helped.
6. Rolling on tennis ball or some other balls. Massage too.
7. In the early stages, I did the ice. And compression socks. Didn't ice as much as I probably should have but I did usually ice after long runs.

Good luck with it. PF sucks.

lol - pretty much been doing all of that - I did figure out the shoes that initially caused the issue - changed up my running shoes and they didn't fit my feet right - that has now been rectified

been stretching, taping, my chiropractor does her voodoo on my foot which has been working and I have an awesome massage therapist who does myofacsia massage - so she gets into the foot really deep (painful but it helps). It was doing pretty good (like a 2-3 on the pain scale), but this last week it just decided to be a pain in the butt and amped up the pain...

2013-08-05 7:39 AM

in reply to: ceilidh

1159	Subject: RE: running challenge for Aug? slow start here as well - 3.1 yesterday in a sprint; today is just a short run after a ride My Race Log

deehtz

2013-08-05 9:44 AM

in reply to: ceilidh

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Subject: RE: running challenge for Aug?

I have been slacking. My goal will also be 35 miles. But I did get my first run of the month in yesterday!

2013-08-05 9:59 AM

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Originally posted by deehtz I have been slacking. My goal will also be 35 miles. But I did get my first run of the month in yesterday!

Welcome, Dee!

2013-08-05 10:45 AM

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So my first week of taper for my 100 miler, I managed to run 71.32 miles and swam 2.6, less than two weeks to go. No more swimming until after the ultra.

Taringa

2013-08-06 5:58 AM

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Subject: RE: running challenge for Aug?

Hi everyone, can I be a latecomer to the party? I'm feeling the need for a bit more motivation to get me out of bed in the morning....I'll set my goal at 10 sessions for the rest of the month, I'm not too worried about the distance. I've just got to get the running shoes on and get out there!

2013-08-06 6:25 AM

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Originally posted by Taringa Hi everyone, can I be a latecomer to the party? I'm feeling the need for a bit more motivation to get me out of bed in the morning....I'll set my goal at 10 sessions for the rest of the month, I'm not too worried about the distance. I've just got to get the running shoes on and get out there!

C'mon in!

peto_primo

2013-08-07 10:45 PM

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Subject: RE: running challenge for Aug?

Ugh, I am slower now than I was in January - yuck. Ran a 5k tonight and all I could muster was 48 seconds slower than a 5k I ran Jan 5......And this is pretty much the same course that I have my adult 5k PR on I was nearly 2 minutes slower than that..... Ok, pity party over. Now I just need to run more ride more, eat better and drop weight.

deehtz

2013-08-09 8:49 AM

in reply to: peto_primo

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Subject: RE: running challenge for Aug?

Another couple of miles in yesterday. Short but sweet.

Taringa

2013-08-11 2:38 AM

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Short brick run for me this morning after my ride. Not a lot, but just getting out there.

Pink Socks

2013-08-11 10:01 AM

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Didn't get my long run in the weekend because was cheering hubby in his OLY. It was fun. Got a lot of back and forth walking, helping some of the runners, and even pseudo-volunteering by picking up cups at the aid station. Afterwards we went rafting so today I got out for a short run before the soreness catches up with my body. I was hoping to catch the 1000 mile pace bunny this weekend but it will have to be next week. Keep running everyone.

2013-08-11 2:49 PM

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1439	Subject: RE: running challenge for Aug? 8.2 easy paced miles today, 62.2 taper miles my second week of taper. Six more days until my first attempt at running 100 miles.

Hunting Triathlete

2013-08-13 7:22 AM

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I am so far behind and finally went for a run last night to try to get back on track. 1/2 mile into the run and I get called back to work, what the heck!

It just seems like the wheels have come off since my half with work and life, but I'll get them put back on and balanced

2013-08-13 6:25 PM

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soo far behind - this is my first run since I did my sprint tri last weekend...I was basically a bum last week and only did my swim workouts...and paid for it during spin class last night...lol!

4.15miles and 41.43 minutes doing a 3 min run/1 min walk routine

2013-08-14 6:11 AM

in reply to: austhokie

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It seems like there is a bunch of us behind. We had better get going! I need to update the spreadsheet but I am no where near my goal. Though, I have been doing some other training for a sprint tri that I am doing next weekend that was not in the plans when I started this challenge.

2013-08-14 8:58 AM

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as long as I hit all my other planned runs for the month, I should be good...its just a matter of not slacking off, since the run is my least favorite part of the Tri - since I am supposed to be picking up the distances this month for my HIM end of October

2013-08-14 6:20 PM

in reply to: austhokie

1439	Subject: RE: running challenge for Aug? I will be in good shape after this weekend. I will log 100 miles between Saturday and Sunday, I am running my first 1000 mile ultra this weekend, it starts at 10 am Saturday morning.

2013-08-15 6:30 AM

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1159	Subject: RE: running challenge for Aug? Originally posted by navbtcret I will be in good shape after this weekend. I will log 100 miles between Saturday and Sunday, I am running my first 1000 mile ultra this weekend, it starts at 10 am Saturday morning. Good luck!! My Race Log

2013-08-15 6:48 AM

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Originally posted by navbtcret I will be in good shape after this weekend. I will log 100 miles between Saturday and Sunday, I am running my first 1000 mile ultra this weekend, it starts at 10 am Saturday morning.

Holy Moly! Good luck and have fun. (as much fun as that could be... I cannot imagine).

That will be an awesome and amazing accomplishemnt.

2013-08-15 6:50 AM

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Originally posted by navbtcret

I will be in good shape after this weekend. I will log 100 miles between Saturday and Sunday, I am running my first 1000 mile ultra this weekend, it starts at 10 am Saturday morning.

This is suppose to be 100 miles not 1000 miles.

Hunting Triathlete

2013-08-15 7:51 AM

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Subject: RE: running challenge for Aug?

Originally posted by navbtcret

Originally posted by navbtcret

I will be in good shape after this weekend. I will log 100 miles between Saturday and Sunday, I am running my first 1000 mile ultra this weekend, it starts at 10 am Saturday morning.

This is suppose to be 100 miles not 1000 miles.

Best of luck and it doesn't matter whether it's 100 or 1000, that is one he!! of a long way to run.

2013-08-16 7:02 AM

in reply to: Hunting Triathlete

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Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

Originally posted by navbtcret

Originally posted by navbtcret

I will be in good shape after this weekend. I will log 100 miles between Saturday and Sunday, I am running my first 1000 mile ultra this weekend, it starts at 10 am Saturday morning.

This is suppose to be 100 miles not 1000 miles.

Best of luck and it doesn't matter whether it's 100 or 1000, that is one he!! of a long way to run.

QFT!

2013-08-16 7:03 AM

in reply to: austhokie

1159	Subject: RE: running challenge for Aug? 4.1 last night in 46 minutes, doing my 3min run, 1min walk routine - I was trying to add some distance which worked well - slowly but surely i'm chugging along - supposed to do an hours run tomorrow am My Race Log