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OG Runner
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. You have done it before. You know it will get better.
dreamfinder
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A few more scattered night runs. Did the 10k for Marathon Weekend over the weekend. Taking time out of the middle of the run for my DS to do his kids dash kills the time (not to mention pushing the stroller) but it's quality time, so I'm good.
Now that I'm doing more cold weather running, I do look at the other runners I see in bewilderment. I use tights, soccer shorts (modesty), UA ColdGear long sleeve, vest, hat and gloves. When it's below freezing, I still come back sweating. And then I see other people out there in full jackets, balaclavas, snowmobiling plunge gloves, etc. How the heck are they not over heating & passing out on the side of the road? Am I just a freak who is dressing much lighter? Or are the people I see really over dressing. My rule of thumb is still to dress like it was 15 degrees warmer, and these people look to be waaaaaayyy over dressed.
Now that I'm doing more cold weather running, I do look at the other runners I see in bewilderment. I use tights, soccer shorts (modesty), UA ColdGear long sleeve, vest, hat and gloves. When it's below freezing, I still come back sweating. And then I see other people out there in full jackets, balaclavas, snowmobiling plunge gloves, etc. How the heck are they not over heating & passing out on the side of the road? Am I just a freak who is dressing much lighter? Or are the people I see really over dressing. My rule of thumb is still to dress like it was 15 degrees warmer, and these people look to be waaaaaayyy over dressed.
Swissmiss
Premium Member
I‘m glad to hear you say that about what you wear to run in the cold, because I feel the same. And usually halfway thru the run I’ve taken off the hat and gloves and whatever (fairly lightweight) jacket I am wearing. The only place I get cold - and remain cold - is the fatty tissue around my hips. But the rest of me is usually overheating by the middle of my run.
Figment82
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There’s a guy in my neighborhood who always runs in a hoodie - even in July. I feel overheated just looking at him!
I use a similar rule in deciding how to dress, although I seem to struggle when it’s around 60° (I’ve lived in FL too long, lol!). I’m either too cold when I start, or too hot about a mile in.
OG Runner
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I am with you, I have never understood how much clothing some people wear. My girlfriend ran a 5k two years ago in a coat that
came down to her knees. I will wear a hat and gloves and heavier sweatshirt when it gets really cold. Usually though, I will warm up
enough within the first mile that the cold no longer becomes an issue.
Demarke
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If it’s anything over 30F outside, I’ll wear umbro shorts, compression socks, and either a long sleeve T or my New Balance quarter zip (basically a slightly thicker t-shirt), but I run hot. I can’t even fathom running in a jacket or even a regular sweatshirt!
Demarke
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28.9 today! Since Charleston sends their shirts and medals in advance, I’m counting the 26.2 for that one and am going to try to knock out Disney Marathon next weekend hopefully.
Walked a few miles extra to try to help train up for my 50k trail run (well, more of a progression from run to walk to crawl
) in the mountains mid-February.
Walked a few miles extra to try to help train up for my 50k trail run (well, more of a progression from run to walk to crawl
) in the mountains mid-February.
dreamfinder
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2.3 @ 7.30ish last night.
Surferboy567
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It’s been a week since my last training update. So this will be a bit of a longer post as it will have all the runs that I have missed. One important thing that has been a constant thing has been pain. Luckily, the pain has been getting better as I have had more time to recover. It is not fully gone, but it does seem to be getting slightly better. It’s probably shin splits, I am hoping as I continue to train my pain will subside.
Anyways let’s get to those runs I missed.
Last Thursday, I did a maintenance run little more then 5K distance. This was the run where the pain was uncomfortable, the worst out of all the runs I am about to list.
Time: 42:41
Distance: 3.34
Avg Pace: 12:46
On Saturday, I had my “long run” for the week. The training plan called for a 4 mile run with a magic mile. I reduced the distance to 4.53 and eliminated the magic mile. Reason why, I didn’t want to further agitate my leg. I also already knew that my pervious magic mile times were accurate as they were extremely close to what I ran in the WDW Half.
Time: 57:47
Distance: 4.53
Avg Pace: 12:45
Today, I entered week #14 of my Fairytale Challenge training. Did another maintenance run and while I still had some pain, it was definitely getting better. Little more then a 5K distance.
Time: 42:40
Distance: 3.35
Avg Pace: 12:44
As it stands now, the current plan is to run my Kessel (virtual component of my Kessel Run) during week 16 of my Fairytale challenge training. This could change but if I am already going to do the distance as a long run might as well record it. Depending on weather and other conditions of course. Right after, my fairytale challenge I go into training for the Rival/Kessel so if I need to I could always do my virtual half during that training. I want to perform well for my Fairytale challenge as it is my first challenge and everything I have done has been to prep for that specific challenge. It all depends how I am feeling. Anyways, I plan on doing the Fairytale challenge on or around the day honoring the challenge during week 18 of my training. Right after, going into 10 weeks of training for Kessel (really 9 since the 10th week is the week after the actual challenge).
A long post but that should cover everything I have missed since my last post.
Anyways let’s get to those runs I missed.
Last Thursday, I did a maintenance run little more then 5K distance. This was the run where the pain was uncomfortable, the worst out of all the runs I am about to list.
Time: 42:41
Distance: 3.34
Avg Pace: 12:46
On Saturday, I had my “long run” for the week. The training plan called for a 4 mile run with a magic mile. I reduced the distance to 4.53 and eliminated the magic mile. Reason why, I didn’t want to further agitate my leg. I also already knew that my pervious magic mile times were accurate as they were extremely close to what I ran in the WDW Half.
Time: 57:47
Distance: 4.53
Avg Pace: 12:45
Today, I entered week #14 of my Fairytale Challenge training. Did another maintenance run and while I still had some pain, it was definitely getting better. Little more then a 5K distance.
Time: 42:40
Distance: 3.35
Avg Pace: 12:44
As it stands now, the current plan is to run my Kessel (virtual component of my Kessel Run) during week 16 of my Fairytale challenge training. This could change but if I am already going to do the distance as a long run might as well record it. Depending on weather and other conditions of course. Right after, my fairytale challenge I go into training for the Rival/Kessel so if I need to I could always do my virtual half during that training. I want to perform well for my Fairytale challenge as it is my first challenge and everything I have done has been to prep for that specific challenge. It all depends how I am feeling. Anyways, I plan on doing the Fairytale challenge on or around the day honoring the challenge during week 18 of my training. Right after, going into 10 weeks of training for Kessel (really 9 since the 10th week is the week after the actual challenge).
A long post but that should cover everything I have missed since my last post.
Surferboy567
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This morning I did another maintenance run little more then a 5K distance.
Time: 42:41
Distance: 3.38
Avg Pace: 12:37
Time: 42:41
Distance: 3.38
Avg Pace: 12:37
JillC LI
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I'm still here! Enjoying some cooler weather runs (40s and 50s and 60s depending on the time of day I go out). Started breaking in a new pair of running shoes and after two weeks I'm still having some aches and pains. Its a new brand (Asics) since my original brand (Nike) stopped making the style I've loved for years so I may have to find something else by Nike. Anyway, kudos to all of you doing virtual races and training for upcoming races. I'm just running to run these days.
I do believe he did say that!
Congrats on your first Half!
When I lived in NY, if it was below 30 I would wear: fleece-lined, long-sleeve wicking shirt with mock turtleneck, thick tights (with wind lining), calf high socks, light jacket, fleece mittens where the tops flipped open to show fingerless gloves underneath, and a thin wicking hat. If it was under 20 or super windy, I added a neck cover that would come up my chin. My hands were always freezing at the beginning and hot by the end. The rest of me was a bit chilly at the start but comfortable by the end even though I would be drenched in sweat from the workout.
Surferboy567
Well-Known Member
Thanks!
Surferboy567
Well-Known Member
Two for one today, yesterday I did a maintenance walk in preparation for today’s long run.
Time: 01:07:52
Distance: 4.01
Avg Pace: 16:54
Today, I did my second longest training run of the plan. My long run today was just under a half marathon in terms of distance. I purposely tried to slow myself to avoid any further strain on my legs. Trying to fiddle with my mask and other gear constantly didn’t help either.
Time: 02:46:37
Distance: 12.52
Avg Pace: 13:18
I also think I have decided what I am going to do with the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon. To ensure I perform the best I can during the Fairytale Challenge as well to not strain myself I will be moving my Virtual Half to Week #3 of Kessel Run Training. This happens to be two weeks after the Fairytale Challenge. I plan on doing the Fairytale Challenge and 5K (as of now) on the day and honor the challenge.
Time: 01:07:52
Distance: 4.01
Avg Pace: 16:54
Today, I did my second longest training run of the plan. My long run today was just under a half marathon in terms of distance. I purposely tried to slow myself to avoid any further strain on my legs. Trying to fiddle with my mask and other gear constantly didn’t help either.
Time: 02:46:37
Distance: 12.52
Avg Pace: 13:18
I also think I have decided what I am going to do with the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon. To ensure I perform the best I can during the Fairytale Challenge as well to not strain myself I will be moving my Virtual Half to Week #3 of Kessel Run Training. This happens to be two weeks after the Fairytale Challenge. I plan on doing the Fairytale Challenge and 5K (as of now) on the day and honor the challenge.