Ghoulie September Core Challenge (Page 45)

ceilidh - 2010-09-20 11:44 AM

Deal! Then I can run, play in the yard and mix up a batch of margaritas. I can't do Mojitos, the mint hasn't recovered from the drought!

ironannekidd - 2010-09-20 11:50 AM Margaritaville TopPage!

kns57 - 2010-09-20 11:53 AM Hello Ghoulies.  Work is busy, short staffed today.

ironannekidd - 2010-09-20 9:48 AM

I really don't know yet. I'm hoping to get 2 more long runs in of at least 20 miles. Originally I was hoping to get a 26 miler in, now I may top out at 22ish.

How about you? Your marathon is about 2 weeks before mine.

givemashot - 2010-09-20 12:59 PM
Hi all. I had a long night (or short, depending on ow you look at it). Got about 4 hours of sleep though, so I guess I am good to go until it's afternoonnap time. The wildfire is about 6-7 miles from me. We haven't been in any direct danger, but some good friends of mine live across the street from the fireline, and the pond-sized reservoir I swim in regularly is also on the fireline. Here's a link to an article my friend wrote about the fire. And yes, it really looked like the pic in the story. Scary.  
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700066957/First-person-experience-Fleeing-and-fearing-the-flames-in-Herriman.html

mndymond - 2010-09-20 12:59 PM

I'm not sure...I'm thinking the max I should do is 22. So a few more kms than yesterday...maybe on a flat, non-gravel course. I really started to deteriorate yesterday...the hills and gravel were probably a large contributor...but I'm not entirely sure...I def won't be getting a 26 in.

I'm doing a trail HM on Sat and a 10km on Sun this weekend. So the following weekend will be my last long run. Then TAPER TIME...

ironannekidd - 2010-09-20 11:13 AM

I've read before that the gravel trails are to be better for you than running on the road all of the time, but I don't believe it. There is a packed gravel trail around the soccer fields where my kids play and practice. I've run it a few times and I think it's like running on sand. I think it's harder to run on the gravel.

Are you going to try and do another long run this weekend? You don't want to do it too close to your marathon, your body needs time to heal and it takes a few weeks to recover from the distances that you're running.

mndymond - 2010-09-20 1:17 PM I think if the road was dirt and not gravel it would be better...but our road is gravel and quite unstable to run on...not to mention the increased element of stability...I think my ankles, knees and hips are a bit angry compared to other runs due to this fact...about 1/2 of my run was on gravel.

ironannekidd - 2010-09-20 11:13 AM

I've read before that the gravel trails are to be better for you than running on the road all of the time, but I don't believe it. There is a packed gravel trail around the soccer fields where my kids play and practice. I've run it a few times and I think it's like running on sand. I think it's harder to run on the gravel.

Are you going to try and do another long run this weekend? You don't want to do it too close to your marathon, your body needs time to heal and it takes a few weeks to recover from the distances that you're running.

ironannekidd - 2010-09-20 11:21 AM

Are you still wearing compression tights?

I was too hot to sleep in them last night, but I have them on now.

givemashot - 2010-09-20 11:23 AM

And here I thought I was the only one who would rather run on a road than gravel for this very reason.  Melindy, I can totally understand why you were/are so sore after your run. 

mndymond - 2010-09-20 1:24 PM

Yes! Magic infusion...woooo...

I'm wearing them under my leggings and skirt.

Speaking about being hot last night...I must have had some sort of post run hot flash and ended up taking off my shirt again in my sleep...random.

givemashot - 2010-09-20 1:23 PM

And here I thought I was the only one who would rather run on a road than gravel for this very reason.  Melindy, I can totally understand why you were/are so sore after your run. 

givemashot - 2010-09-20 1:54 PM I even avoided running on trails for a long time for this same reason. I have changed my mind a little---one run/week is ok on trail. The rest of the time I prefer to be on asphalt.