Monday Runday - last day of January 2011

Runninlaw · Jan 31, 2011

Running rest day for me! The snow is supposed to start bombarding us later today - looks like another long week on the treadmill for me.

Ailarie · Jan 31, 2011

Greetings, all. The legs get a rest day today and I just finished up core work. What in the world am I going to do with my spare time after work now? Wow!
 
Have a good one, folks!

phdatc · Jan 31, 2011

Ailarie - you could always chop something down!! <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
 
Bike for me after work!

gatorbob · Jan 31, 2011

Good morning, ladies. Enjoy those rest days. 
So this weekend I completed my 3rd straight 40-mile week. I don't think I've ever done that before. So I definitely need a pullback week. I'll run tonight, but it'll be shorter than my normal Monday run. 
Fort hose who missed it, this weekend I signed up for my first ultramarathon, a 50k in CT in April. I'm already second-guessing myself, wondering how stupid I am... 
Edit: Okay, I actually have done 3 straight 40-mile weeks before. A couple of times. In fact, in March 2008 I did 4 straight. I wonder why I didn't remember that. And I wonder why it's been 3 years since I've done it. I thought I was running more miles now. Well, I guess not...

runningINnyc · Jan 31, 2011

Morning all! I've got yoga on tap for this evening and perhaps a run during the day (working from home for a bit) if I can squeeze it in. Happy to have a month above 200 mi again, it's been awhile.
 
boB - nice miles and congrats on committing to the 50K!
 
Mindi - great month for you too, congrats! Which trainer did you end up going with?

Runninlaw · Jan 31, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by runningINnyc <a href="/forum/thread/72418/monday-runday-last-day-of-january-2011#post_1980741"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a> Morning all! I've got yoga on tap for this evening and perhaps a run during the day (working from home for a bit) if I can squeeze it in. Happy to have a month above 200 mi again, it's been awhile.
 
boB - nice miles and congrats on committing to the 50K!
 
Mindi - great month for you too, congrats! Which trainer did you end up going with?
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Yay for the over 200 miles as well!
 
I am impressed with all of you gearing up for ultras this Spring!
 
<img alt="duckie.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/duckie.gif" style="width:17px;height:15px;"> - I hope you feel better today. That nastiness went though my house in December. Take a couple days to regroup and rehydrate if you need to.
 
I ended up getting the Fluid 2 Cycleops trainer. Our local Trek store had it on sale and bundled it with the mat, extra tire to use with the trainer, sweat guard and block. So it ended up being a good deal. It wasn't the cheapest one, but I wanted to make sure I got one that I liked so I would actually use it. I had an old mag trainer a couple of years ago and it was horrible (so I gave it to my sister who likewise does not use it). I also got an odometer so I knew how far I was going rather than aimlessly spinning and having no clue. It is a pretty smooth ride and so far I am pretty happy with it. I intend to take it for a spin tonight while the boys watch a show tonight.

Runnin-from-the-Law · Jan 31, 2011

Morning Gang -
 
Sounds like you are gonna be ready for LR and your Ultra, bob, with the increased mileage!
 
Count me in on the 200+ miles month with Mindi and Maria. I have 219, plus whatever I do on the TM later today (stupid snow ruining my outdoor run!).
 
I am a complete airhead. I was ready to start taper for LR next week. Realized today that I started my 12 week schedule a week early and that LR is 5 weeks away. Yikes! Comment on my blog post with your ideas on what I should do for this extra bonus week of training I now have!

BigGahoona · Jan 31, 2011

Yoga on tap for me tonight as well, I'm planning to try out the 90 minute Warm Yoga class. We are also getting more snow. The walk in to work wasn't brutal but it wasn't pleasant either. Bring Spring!!

gatorbob · Jan 31, 2011

Great work with those 200-mile months, guys! Today's run will get me to around 175. Geez, and I feel like I've been running a lot this month. I don't know how you guys do it, and y'all seem to do it so often. How do you find the time??

BigGahoona · Jan 31, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by GatorBob <a href="/forum/thread/72418/monday-runday-last-day-of-january-2011#post_1980753"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a> Great work with those 200-mile months, guys! Today's run will get me to around 175. Geez, and I feel like I've been running a lot this month. I don't know how you guys do it, and y'all seem to do it so often. How do you find the time??
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YES, I meant to comment on this same exact thing! WOW on 200 mile months and how do you do it? Especially in these winter months with this supah crap weather?!

Runninlaw · Jan 31, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by BigGahoona <a href="/forum/thread/72418/monday-runday-last-day-of-january-2011#post_1980756"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a> <div class="quote-container">Quote:
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by GatorBob <a href="/forum/thread/72418/monday-runday-last-day-of-january-2011#post_1980753"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a> Great work with those 200-mile months, guys! Today's run will get me to around 175. Geez, and I feel like I've been running a lot this month. I don't know how you guys do it, and y'all seem to do it so often. How do you find the time??
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YES, I meant to comment on this same exact thing! WOW on 200 mile months and how do you do it? Especially in these winter months with this supah crap weather?! 

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I have found I can only do it if I befriend 4:30 am AND the treadmill. It is the only way I can get decent miles in during the week. Plus you have to be a little OCD. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">
 
Goon - what yoga dvd do you do or do you go to classes (or both)?

KP · Jan 31, 2011

Count me among the impressed with the 200+ month. Helps to be speedy!
 
Today's 4 miles on the TM - couldn't muster the effort to run in single digit temps and (-) windchills - gives my 97 for January.

katholeenie · Jan 31, 2011

You 200+ people are freaks. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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I mean beasts. In the nicest possible way.
 
 
34° yesterday, 12° today. And we're supposed to get up to 10 inches of snow today. <img alt="roll_eyes.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/roll_eyes.gif"> 3 on the tm this morning, and it was a struggle. Have a headache and just feel wonky. pfftht.

Runnin-from-the-Law · Jan 31, 2011

Re: 200+ miles: If I weren't training for a marathon, I wouldn't make it over 200. Having the goal of a marathon forces me to brave the cold/snow, conquer my mental issues with the TM and get out there. The other thing that has helped enormously is that I switched jobs and am now my own boss. So I'm making time to run because there is no one around to fire me!

Litchfield Hills · Jan 31, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by GatorBob <a href="../72394/spring-is-coming-1-29-1-30-weekend-fitness#post_1980512"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> Btw, I just bit the bullet and finally registered for the Ultra that I've been talking about forever. This is the <a href="http://lakewaramaugultra.com/" target="_blank">Lake Waramaug CT 50k</a>. It's the day before Easter, and I'll be visiting my parents in CT for Easter anyway, so it's easy. It's on asphalt, and there aren't too many ultras on asphalt. I've always been leery of trails because of my weak ankles, so I'm happy to find an ultra on asphalt. I might have to ramp up my mileage a bit, eh?
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Congrats!! I was going to be on part of the course yesterday on my way to skiing, but it was closed due to too much snow. Yikes. There is a 7.6 mile "Lake Waramaug Road Race" that does one loop of the lake. One of those local races I have always wanted to try, but never have. It is on the last weekend of Feb, so it conflicts with Mrs LH's birthday usually.
 
 
Welcome back Maples. However, if you keep bragging about that weather we may not be so happy to see you

I got in 6 on Sat, 4 this morning. All TM, all the time....

runningINnyc · Jan 31, 2011

<div class="quote-container">Quote:
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Runninlaw <a href="/forum/thread/72418/monday-runday-last-day-of-january-2011#post_1980747"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> I ended up getting the Fluid 2 Cycleops trainer. Our local Trek store had it on sale and bundled it with the mat, extra tire to use with the trainer, sweat guard and block. So it ended up being a good deal. It wasn't the cheapest one, but I wanted to make sure I got one that I liked so I would actually use it. I had an old mag trainer a couple of years ago and it was horrible (so I gave it to my sister who likewise does not use it). I also got an odometer so I knew how far I was going rather than aimlessly spinning and having no clue. It is a pretty smooth ride and so far I am pretty happy with it. I intend to take it for a spin tonight while the boys watch a show tonight. 

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Thanks for the info, and another question for those with trainers - do any of you have an issue with your pet(s) getting near the wheel? My cat loves to get all up in my stuff, regardless of what I'm doing, and I'm scared he's going to get too close.

Maples · Jan 31, 2011

Talk about getting motivated...........all I need to do is read the accomplishments here! Way to go Bob. I know you will enjoy that 50k. 
 
 
Ladies.....200 miles for the month and all I can say is
 
We're not worthy!
 
 
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Well I was back in my old routine this morning. I got up before work and ran at the park. When I got back home I knocked out Theia's Russian medicine ball ab workout. I'll be good and sore tomorrow- all over. hhehe
 
Can I get a few opinions? The 5k is February 26th. If I build up a little each of these 4 weeks until the race, don't you think I should be ready? 5k isn't a terribly long distance to train. I was not winded Saturday on my 1 mile run- after about 6 months off. 
 
Here are my initial thoughts:
 
Week ending 2/5/11: four runs: 1/1/1/1.5 Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday (each week)
 
Week ending 2/12/11: four runs: 1.5/1.5/1/2
 
Week ending 2/19/11: four runs: 2/2/1.5/2.5
 
Week ending 2/26/11: three runs: 2.5/2.5/2/race 5k
 
Please bear in mind I am literally starting over from zero. A part of me is embarrassed about posting such low numbers but heck you gotta start back sometime. And I want to know if you think that I won't over do things by using the above plan. 
 
It felt good to get back out on the path this morning. Tomorrow I am going to weigh and measure. The figures will be UGLY but if I stay active then it will make for more impressive weight and size losses in the future. LOL Gotta find something positive out of the situation. 
 
I'm also happy that I can post here from work. It gives me more time to visit and to get in the groove and stay more active.
 
Also we have a 10k at the end of April here in Oxford. I think I have plenty of time to really be ready for that race. I feel a little rushed on the 5k but I can go a little slower on the progression on the 10k training in March and April.

amichel · Jan 31, 2011

So, my monthly run total was a little sad, only 8.4, but I have a 45 run that I didn't have a distance for to add on and more than usual walking miles. I ended the month with a 15 day streak of having something worth logging. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it, but I want to have a better running total at the end of February.

Litchfield Hills · Jan 31, 2011

Jan was 48 miles for me. Meh. More than Dec, less than Nov.

BigGahoona · Jan 31, 2011

I think 4:30 a.m. is beyond me. I have half a chance in the warmer weather, in the winter - no way.
 
January 53.3 miles. I'd like to improve on that number but I also want to do more strength training and yoga, I think I need to win the lottery so I can spend 2 hours a day working out. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">
 
Just recently I've been going to classes at the gym but I do Yoga at home via DVD too. Instructors: Rodney Yee and Bryan Kest are favorites, and I have Shiva Rea headed my way via NetFlix.

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