Trotting for Turkey (November Running)

[Selkie]

Milestone: I'm up to four miles. Having minor piriformis issues, so I'm going to concentrate on stretching my glutes/hams/piriformis more. Ankle tendons are doing great, thank goodness.

DH and I are going to do a Turkey Trot on T'giving morning (5K). We opted for a smaller race in Arlington (closer to home) instead of a bigger 5K in the District.

Best news of all: I just signed up for a ChiRunning workshop in December! Can't wait.

[skhill]

We have a turkey trot 5k here too-- but I haven't run it. Thanksgiving morning I'm either cooking or in the car...

No formal run today, but part of Stella my new dog's walk turned into a run. In blue jeans and boots. She's not going to be a constant running partner, but we might try some short runs together, once she puts on some weight (she's scrawny right now).

[Veronica]

I did 5 five miles on the treadmill yesterday. It's been a long time since I've done a treadmill run. I have gotten a LOT faster in the last year. Last November it was taking me 65 minutes to run five miles on the treadmill and I would have to walk. Yesterday's run only took 49. Not a blindingly fast pace by any means, but I just don't think I'm made to be blindingly fast on the run.

Veronica

[emily_in_nc]

That's a huge improvement, Veronica, congrats!

I am running 3x a week on the beach and beach trail here and am up to around 3.5 miles. There's a 5K the Sunday after Thanksgiving here for charity that I think DH and I are going to do. That would be my first official 5K, and although I am a very slow runner, you never know how many 50+ gals will register. I might place simply by showing up and finishing the distance in such a small town.

[Jolt]

I did about a 40-minute run today on the town trail system. I wish I had a better idea of distances...it's just so much easier to go by time on trails or road/trail combination runs like I often do.

[VeganBikeChick]

We have 2 Turkey Trots here - one is very informal and run on Sunday of T'giving weekend, around the lake; the other is a more organized race run on T'giving Thurs but very hilly. I really wanted to run on T'giving, as it's right before my work stretch, but I'd much prefer the flat lake scenery than a bunch of hills and can't do Sunday as it's in the middle of my stretch on. /rant over

[7rider]

Best news of all: I just signed up for a ChiRunning workshop in December! Can't wait.

Arrrgghhh!! Where? When?
I've been trying without luck to connect with a ChiRunning instructor out of Rockville with no luck. I'd love to get in on one! Can you PM me the info?

I actually ran/jogged/trotted 2.75 miles yesterday. Working my way up (ever so slowly) back into the longer distances in preparation for a 5-mile race/run in December. Treadmill is supposed to be delivered tomorrow (was supposed to come last Thursday, but a mix up from the store left me with no treadmill! ). Hopefully that will encourage me to do the mid-week runs that I've been avoiding this fall. Running once a week is probably not ideal for training.

[GLC1968]

Yay for the Chi running clinic! I was just thinking during my run yesterday that I'd like to take a clinic to help tweak my form.

So let's see - I did 4.5 miles after work on Nov 1 - skipped the rest of my weekday runs last week (bad me!) and then did 4 miles on the treadmill on Saturday (I LOVE that thing! It's such a pleasure to run on...too bad it's in the basement where I have nothing good to look at...), and then 9 miles yesterday. It was clear, cool and beautiful out yesterday. I ran on mostly a paved MUP and sidewalks, but I also did a loop around the lake in a wetlands preserve and that was so incredibly peaceful. I'm definitely going to have to run there more often!

I'm documenting this here in case anyone cares - do not skip all your weekday runs in lieu of a long run on the weekend! My legs were aching something awful last night. This week, I'm committing to getting in ALL my weekday runs (even though now it's pitch black after work).

[VeganBikeChick]

I'm documenting this here in case anyone cares - do not skip all your weekday runs in lieu of a long run on the weekend! My legs were aching something awful last night. This week, I'm committing to getting in ALL my weekday runs (even though now it's pitch black after work).

And don't "Take a week off" if for no other reason than being tired. I did that last week (my workweek) and I'm seriously regretting it this week. Feels like I'm starting all over again, back to minimal miles.

[Selkie]

Yay for the Chi running clinic! I was just thinking during my run yesterday that I'd like to take a clinic to help tweak my form.
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I'm documenting this here in case anyone cares - do not skip all your weekday runs in lieu of a long run on the weekend! My legs were aching something awful last night. This week, I'm committing to getting in ALL my weekday runs (even though now it's pitch black after work).

Go to the ChiRunning website and click on the links of upcoming workshops (it's under the Store link). I think I saw some in Oregon.

By the way, I got myself one of those headlamps to wear from early morning runs & dog walking. Works like a champ (got it at REI).

[Selkie]

Arrrgghhh!! Where? When?
I've been trying without luck to connect with a ChiRunning instructor out of Rockville with no luck. I'd love to get in on one! Can you PM me the info?

I actually ran/jogged/trotted 2.75 miles yesterday. Working my way up (ever so slowly) back into the longer distances in preparation for a 5-mile race/run in December. Treadmill is supposed to be delivered tomorrow (was supposed to come last Thursday, but a mix up from the store left me with no treadmill! ). Hopefully that will encourage me to do the mid-week runs that I've been avoiding this fall. Running once a week is probably not ideal for training.

Hi

The clinic is in Herndon (unGodly place, outside the beltway). LOL. Yes, we are desperate enough to schlep out there on the weekend.

I'll pm you the link. :-) It would be great if you came--my husband is registered, too. The instructor is going to also include a session on how to use one of those foam rollers for injury prevention.

Can't wait to hear about your treadmill, too. We're still waiting for delivery notification for ours.

[katluvr]

So I have not made it running every day in Nov., but at least I have ran.
I started Nov. 1st off with an 8 mile run. My last "training" run before I left for Wisconsin to run a half marathon. I did get in a 3 mile run on Friday so I could figure out how to dress for that temperature. It felt pretty good. So on Sat.was the 1/2 marathon, sponsored by a Brewery. It started at 11:30, probably to take advantage of the warmer part of the day. I was way undertrained, it was windy, cold (for me) and hilly. First half of the course was very hilly. I thought if I made it in 2:30 (for not training) I would be doing pretty good. My legs felt OK, but started out too fast for my cardio. Then mile 7 my right foot, ball area, base of my toes started hurting...really bad!. I did the last 6 miles doing the walking/running wounded shuffle. It was a pretty course, but I was hurting a bit too much. But I did finish and managed a 2:34 time. And the beer & food was great! And we had friends waiting in the warm tent for us.
The next day I did a really slow easy 3 miler just to keep from getting stiff. So I have run 4 times thus far this month. Heading out later today to run in the FL warmth!

Good job everyone on your runs!
K

[Veronica]

Did intervals this morning - 4 x .75 mile with 4 minutes rest between. My Garmin was suppose to beep at me to keep me between 9:00 and 9:15, but it didn't beep. "jhunhyu!" Cassie Cat just interjected this as she walked across my keyboard.

Anyway, with no beeper I ended up doing my repeats between 8:20 and 8:40. So, I'm very glad it didn't beep.

Veronica

[emily_in_nc]

Did my usual beach path run this morning, which is in the 3.1 to 3.5 mile range; I am never exactly sure. Pretty good run but a hot morning - already 83F when I got home around 8 am! Next Sunday I will be doing a 5K for charity down here, my first official 5K event. I am slow as mud so my time won't be anything to write home about, but I am interested to see how many women in my age bracket even sign up...if three or fewer sign up, I guess I'll place!

[Bike Chick]

I ran 18 long, ugly miles yesterday. You know when you start a run and it just doesn't feel good? Well that's the run I had yesterday and it got worse as I ran instead of better. I finished it but walked the last mile. I'm thinking it may have been a nutrition issue. It's my first marathon so these are things I have to learn. Next week is 20 miles so it will be another test. Any marathoners out there willing to give me some pointers on nutrition on the run? My tummy doesn't like any solid food pre-run so I've been sticking to yogurt before I run then I take perpetuem in my race belt and do a gel ever 4-5 miles. It worked fine for my 16 mile run but felt like I had bonked during the 18 mile run. It was a miserable day.