Beginning to Run Thread

[Crankin]

I generally run in the fall (Nov.-Dec.) before it snows and late winter/early spring. But, I find it too hard to run, even 2 days a week, and do the amount of riding I like to do. And that doesn't even count going to boot camp. We'll see. I already have hardly any miles on the bike this year, so I suspect I will be doing some running over the next couple of months.
I'm a little sore this morning, but not the worst. I may be riding with Hirakukibou later, but on the other hand we may just go to lunch! I may lobby for the latter.

[Catrin]

Good job Crankin! I am looking forward to being able to run that far without having to walk Then again, it doesn't really matter if I DO have to walk - I need to keep telling myself that. You know me, I expect perfection out of myself even at the beginning even if it is impossible

Tomorrow I will either ride or trail run, we will see. I've a group challenge from our strength and conditioning coach to take care of today that has to do with the rope machine...

[Catrin]

Have fun at lunch Crainkin, hope that sore spot resolves easily. I never tjoigjt about usinf body glide on my feet, but it isn't as if I am running long distances on the trail.

[Catrin]

Had the hardest run of my life yesterday in my Funday conditioning group training. We did the following:

Run 1 mile in 30 seconds run/30 sec walk
Partner - one partner runs 200 meters while the other does squats, ball slams and TRX rows - until another mile.

So 1.5 miles ran in total - and it was HARD! This was inside on the track - but I did it and really am not very sore today!

[Catrin]

I am actually considering a night trail quarter marathon adventure race at the end of Jan I've got to be nuts to be considering this....but the trails are the ones I currently run. I do have cold air enduced asthma so the weather will play a role. We will see!

So I need to start hitting the trails more often and continue to build my tolerence for running on dirt!

[Dogmama]

Would wearing a woolen mask - or some such thing - help your asthma?

[Catrin]

Would wearing a woolen mask - or some such thing - help your asthma?

I do have a wool balaclava...I've not tried to run in anything like that but that is an idea. I also have a thermal cap that I've worn under my helmet. I suspect that some of my thermal gear will translate. My warmest tights are my PI AMFibs but I can't imagine wearing something that substantial while running, though I do also have MidZero tights that would be fine.

Unsure how well a mask might help - but that is something to experiment with!

[Crankin]

The mask might help a lot, Catrin. Remember, though that you really don't need such heavy clothing when running. I've learned this the hard way.

[Catrin]

The mask might help a lot, Catrin. Remember, though that you really don't need such heavy clothing when running. I've learned this the hard way.

I will experiment carefully with this - for sure. I certainly don't need to get over-heated in the cold! Hopefully I can get away without having to really spend much of anything, between gym and riding I've already half a closet filled with fitness related clothing I will see if there is a better option as far as a mask is involved, and there is certainly time. I need to focus on building my running tolerance. I can only think that since the Planet Adventure race is in the same park that I ride and run in that it can only help me. Knowing that makes a night run less intimidating - and knowing Indiana we could have everything from 50 degree temps to snow/ice and zero degree temps. Regardless of what happens, preparing for this will be fun

[Catrin]

For some reason riding just doesn't seem to be doing it for me right now...so am planning on trying some trail running this weekend. The thing is, morning temps will be high 30s-40s.

How do you dress for those temps? I am thinking my mid zero tights, wool socks, and a wool base layer under a technical light jacket. Does that sound like too much? I know I don't need as much as if I were riding...I will have my inhaler just in case.

[Crankin]

I would wear a light wool base layer with a medium weight or light weight jersey. If it's in the 40s, no jacket, maybe a vest. Thirties, well, it depends on you... you can always tie a jacket around your waist. I prefer to use a base layer and varying thermal levels of half/ quarter zip running tops for cold weather, rather than a jacket. Thirties will have me in thin wool gloves and some kind of head cover. I might start with them in the 40s. but they will be off before long.
You have to experiment. And I don't wear the same wool socks for running as i do riding. I have Tekkos for running, which I can wear riding (and I wear at the gym), but the Smart wool riding socks are too thick for me, for running.
I am jealous. I tried running today, even though I knew I shouldn't. My lower back is a wreck from my weekend of doing too much. I rested yesterday and it was better, but even though I only ran up and down my street (2.3 miles), and walked up the hill, I am in some pain. Have taken Advil twice and came home for an hour to use the heating pad, which usually helps. I need to see the PT, but too lazy at this point, as I can only go there on Thursday mornings. I hope i am OK for my boot camp tomorrow.

[lph]

It's been just around 5-6 deg C on my last morning runs, which is low 40's. I've noted down the following: below 10 C/50 F, light/mid-weight wool jersey (Icebreaker 200 w/quarter zip recently) and full-length running tights. Below 5 C/40 F add (paper-thin) cycling wind jacket and thin wool hat. 0C/32 F add thin wool gloves (liners) and thin cycling vest. I carry a small hipbelt, though, since I semi-run-commute, so I always have somewehere to stash small items when I start to heat up.

I like wearing a jacket because it's very easy to pull off, usually I can pull it off and stash it while still running.

[OakLeaf]

That wouldn't be too much for me at all. I'd be wearing long sleeve wool under the jacket, too. The jacket has vents and/or doesn't flop too much with the zipper partly opened, yes?

I would also want some pretty significant gloves (but then, I have a touch of Raynaud's - I'd be wearing my Ibex Kilo II gloves) and a cap, hopefully a cap that's compact enough to get shoved into a pocket if it gets too warm.

[Catrin]

Thanks for the tips, I will have to experiment and see what happens. I won't be too far from my car so I can switch things around if necessary.

[Catrin]

Still amazed I could do that after 185 pound deadlifts and other crazy stuff. My cranky hamstring is still happy with me