ILX running running thread

You're doing pretty well if you're running 30 mile weeks IMO! To be honest, my legs don't feel all that great when I'm doing that sort of mileage either. If endurance is your goal, you could try doing longer runs, but build more rest into your schedule to help you recover. I'd say that one ten mile run would be doing more for your basic endurance than two six mile runs, so don't worry too much about taking an extra day off.

I haven't ran in a week. I hate running in single digit and windy weather. I can do it if it is sunny outside, but my only times I can run are when it is dark; early in the morning or after work.

I'm signing up for a rock climbing class in February, at least that will give me some sort of physical activity during the month. And work on my pitiful upper body strength.

Always wanted to give climbing a go. Bet my upper body strength is worse than your's though.

I've never tried it, will be my first time. Most importantly, it will be indoors and warm!

oooh where are you going? d and i have been looking for a place to do indoor rock climbing.

Lakeview Athletic Club, right down the street from me. There was a deal on youswoop.com yesterday to get 6 hours of climbing lessons for $60. Normally $125, so I got it.

iiiiiinteresting

Actually, there is five left of the deal, you could go to the evanston location.

http://www.youswoop.com/deal/91

thanks! we're totally gonna do it.

I still have my rei free pinnacle climb but I'm scared to do it bc I don't think I will live up to my 15-year old self's performance.

broke off an 8 mile run today, felt good

think i was energized from housing an entire plate of nachos myself last nite

Good job johnny crunch

well done!

I did 11. Way more than I should have, considering how low my mileage has been recently. Hurts just to walk around now. No regrets though. Always good to get out there, no matter what happens.

Get on the ibuprofen imo. Decent distance for a slacker that is. ;)

Talking of slackers, I totally skived off the race I was supposed to do this weekend. Feeling a bit iffy, so I thought that getting my arsed kicked round a cold Hampstead Heath in the mud would be a bit counter-productive fitness-wise. Went and dug my veg patch instead, not sure that counts as cross-training.

There was a good set of pictures in the Guardian today from the Tough Guy race in the UK. NOt sure I really like the whole novelty aspect of the event, but the photos do make it look unremittingly grim...

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2010/1/31/1264967645775/Tough-Guy-Challenge-2010-014.jpg

More here.

wow that looks like a war movie
with superman.

Yeah, the whole thing is themed around famous battles. There is this one section I was reading about called the Vietcong Tunnels or something where competitors have to crawl through these long narrow tunnels, partly submerged in water and filth. There are three of them to choose from, two of which are blocked up at the far end so you have to crawl out backwards in the dark (assuming that there are no other folks right behind you blocking your way). Sounds horrific.

haha, wonder if that's any fun. not the tunnel part, at least.

steeling myself to get back into the monthly-mileage-goal routine starting tomorrow. it's cooold though!

I ended up with 30 miles in January. At least that is more than I had in December. I want to do 50 in February, 75 in March and hopefully be back up to 100 a month in April.

Chicago marathon registration opens today. Still on the fence about that one.

i think i had around 40 in january, i was thinking i'd just jump back up to 100 in february and see how that went. but given that i managed to injure myself at the very beginning of january after a 100 mile december, and that my ipod stopped working for no reason at all yesterday that may not happen. i'm pretty bummed over the ipod, since my motivation for running is actually about 95% "opportunity to listen to use up excess energy listening to metal" and i was really looking forward to it today!

Just been totting mine up as it happens:

Runs Logged 18
Miles Logged 102.8

Not great for where I should be, but I missed about 10 days with illness/lazyitis.

x-post RIP iPod :(

lazyitis is a terrible affliction.

ipod may still be under extended warranty, if i can actually find the paperwork. otherwise, i will probably replace it with a new nano out of my new computer savings fund, which is a really bad idea financially but pretty hard to resist when you use it as much as i do.

My headphones keep crapping out. I have these, which are fantastic. Except for the way sweat leaks into my shuffle and causes it to go haywire and stop working about 3 miles into my run. I need another option, but I hate to go back to wires.

my motivation for running is actually about 95% "opportunity to listen to use up excess energy listening to metal"
me too! sisterz.
i got a nano not too long ago and i love it for running/exercise. it's so light and i don't mind the ear buds because i can change the song/volume without looking at or fumbling with anything. worth it imo.

wait, it's not a nano. it's a shuffle.

I visited that Arriva site. Those are terrific for running and working out at the gym....but skiing and cycling??

Got the early cushion feeling of a blister w/ minimal soreness (on my sole behind my toes), fine to walk on but felt a little funny on Sunday night. Wondering whether yr collective expertise dictates I shld just run on it or rest it for however long you think would be good?

run with diff socks?

you mean thick socks will be fine to run w/ proto blister or for 'in future'?

i dunno bc i have not gotten any blisters from running but i would guess that if you use better socks (thicker maybe? i love smartwool - you can get them at weight that does not feel like running in slippers) that you might avoid making it worse/causing the friction that has got the blister started? how do your shoes fit?

Oh those monthly totals are making me feel soooo bad. I reckon I did 30 miles max, although I did miss a week.

Did 10K yesterday in a terrible time, but I was taking it easy to see how my ankle held up. Now I'm in India and not much chance for running apart from the gym in the hotel.

I got this barefoot on an elliptical trainer, always been fine running. I'm hoping it'll just fade off w/ out coming to fruition, but maybe you can't dodge it once it's started. I'll probably run in thick socks tmw or Weds and see how I go.

"If endurance is your goal, you could try doing longer runs, but build more rest into your schedule to help you recover. I'd say that one ten mile run would be doing more for your basic endurance than two six mile runs, so don't worry too much about taking an extra day off."

cheers this sounds right.

10 miles in 72 minutes tonight.

attn iPhone usin ilx runners: check out runmeter.

just now DLd and will mostly use for cycling but dang it looks dope as hell

10 miles in 72 minutes is moving rather quickly. I dont think i could keep that pace up for 2 miles.

10 miles in 72 minutes tonight.

Ha ha, that's awesome. Nice one Vasco.

totaled 67 mi in jan - most since ive kept track

ive managed to get a nasty blister too though -- it's on the instep of my right foot. doesnt hurt terribly and i ran 5 mi yesterday (probably making it marginally worse)..idk, i've had them before but not often. think it might be a sign to get new shoes..? mine are going on 9 months old of p. heavy use

Still not running very much due to weather, but I registered for the Chicago Marathon today. I'm hoping that will make me want to run during the next 9 months.

i enjoyed running today. i think the cold works for me. it was maybe 25-28F and not windy. no rain/snow on the ground. nice. not sure how far i went but i was at it for about 45 min, which is good for me.

23:50 for the 5K on Sunday!! That's 60.9% on the age graded time.

Just scrolled back up to see your other times and -WOW- that's an awesome improvement!

And yay for Jeff too! Loads of time for training there, just try and get out for the odd run to keep things ticking over for now so you're ready to start running more consistently when the weather gets nice (can't wait for that).

Thanks! I am confident that I can get down to 22 mins at some point. I am also up to 88kg too - that's 15kg gain since I was ill last yr.

The 10K is not going so well though :( Still haven't cracked 54 mins.

If you can get a regular long slow run in, then you put the endurance that builds together with your 5k speed, you will smash your PB, no worries.

Yes, I can run 1-2 hours no problem, but it's just pacing it right. I find I'm setting out too slow in the 10K.

I have a hard time with 8 and 10 K's. Before a race I just stand there thinking that I'm going to have to run hard for the next 40 to 50 min and it just makes me nausous. Even though I do it frequently in training.

i can't believe how athletic you all are
well, i can believe it, but in a gazillion years i will never be that athletic.
kudos.

I'm really not athletic at all. Just incredibly stubborn when it comes to stopping running once I start and have pretty high pain threshold. I have seen my fitness improve though, my 5K time dropped from 28 min to 23 min after just 3 months of solid running.

My weight really depressing me right now. I'm 10 pounds heavier now than I was at the beginning of December and showing no signs of losing it or even stabilizing.