Running out of January...1/24-1/30 runs

[Jolt]

About a 40-minute trail run (with walking breaks up hills) for me today in one of the state forests. The snow was defnintely not as hard-packed as on my usual trails so it was a bit tougher going. Lots of walkers and cross-country skiers to dodge as well! Tomorrow is supposed to be really warm here, but rainy. If that's the case, I will probably swim instead of running in slush.

[limewave]

A good 3.25 miles today with my training partner. It felt good.

[indigoiis]

Hi Jolt!
I did a nice long run with DH today on part trail, part dirt road. The trail was icy/crumbly snow but still fun to run in the VFFs although the wet parts did soak through. It was a beautiful run with perfect running temp (40 degrees and a little overcast - we're due for a soaker tonight with flooding.) Had some rolling hills but really just felt great the whole nine miles. Averaged 9:24 pace with no problems which makes me feel like it's possible I can do a sub 2 1/2 next month! Yay!

[OakLeaf]

16 miles for me in 23 mph wind (gusting to 36!). Fighting the wind on the out lap, losing its cooling effect and "ram air induction" on the way back. Can't win. Between the running around and the temperature variations here, I'm not acclimated to "heat" yet either (75° and humid - my last run it was barely 40°), so an AHR of 167 for almost three hours.


ETA: 12 miles to my first 100-mile month. I'm running a 5K next Saturday that I really want to PR, but still it shouldn't be a problem getting 12 this week... even if I have to run a couple after the ride on Sunday.

[Jolt]

Hi Jolt!
I did a nice long run with DH today on part trail, part dirt road. The trail was icy/crumbly snow but still fun to run in the VFFs although the wet parts did soak through. It was a beautiful run with perfect running temp (40 degrees and a little overcast - we're due for a soaker tonight with flooding.) Had some rolling hills but really just felt great the whole nine miles. Averaged 9:24 pace with no problems which makes me feel like it's possible I can do a sub 2 1/2 next month! Yay!

Sounds good. I'm a wimp though--haven't run in the VFFs this winter b/c I just find it too cold to have the toe separation, even without wet conditions! I'm sure the fact that I have a touch of Raynaud's syndrome has a lot to do with that. I've been running in the Teva Protons--still pretty minimal but allow for a pair of nice warm wool socks and are compatible with Stabilicers Sport if it's icy (although with good form, slipping is a lot less of an issue). I wish I could run nine miles--will have to work up to that (and I should, because it would be good training for a possible Long Trail end-to-end hike this summer). Hopefully this rainstorm we're getting will melt all the snow so we don't end up with a frozen-slush-and-ice mess when it gets cold again.

[Aggie_Ama]

I was supposed to do a 7 miler for my training but yesterday bruised my knee really bad mountain biking. With strong winds outside I finally decided to just get on the dreadmill. Ended up with 6 miles, my knee was sore most of the run so I stopped a little early but still was glad I sucked it up. I should stick to easy mountain bike trails until the half marathon is over.

[OakLeaf]

Just FTR, in case anyone was wondering: Nathan sent me a new hydration bladder to replace the one that sprang a leak. I had it within ten days of emailing them, and they didn't require me to send the leaky one back first.

Great customer service is another reason to love my Intensity pack.

[GLC1968]

Did my piddly 2.5 miles on the treadmill last night. I really wanted to run outsite yesterday since I had daylight, but it was a steady downpour all day and I didn't feel like getting THAT wet. Run was 14/16 run/walk and my running intervals were 2x3min and 2x4 min. It felt good, but not as good as the 2 minutes prior to my run and 2 minutes after my run where I did it barefoot. Looking forward to someday being able to do the whole thing barefoot!