Post by Wines Not Whines on Jun 29, 2015 7:53:41 GMT -5
Good morning! It's the start of another week!
1. What race are you training for?
2. What are your planned runs this week?
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it?
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most?
1. What race are you training for? - Twin Cities Marathon 10/4
2. What are your planned runs this week? T - 4 miles W - 5 miles hills Th - rest F - 5 miles S - Don't remember - probably 5? S - 12 miles
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? I haven't yet in this cycle, but I modified my training plan a little to add in some biking starting next week. I'm not sure if it will help, but I think if nothing else it'll be a nice change from running 5 days a week!
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? I ice my feet after most runs, and stretch after every run. I mostly just try to eat correctly to aid in recovery. If I'm feeling any discomfort I foam roll or use the massage stick.
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? Vent - I went to the Dr. for my foot. He said it's because I'm landing on my mid-foot instead of heel. Okay... how can I make it less uncomfortable then? No answer. He also said that it could be the start of a stress fracture but didn't want to take x-rays or an MRI yet, so to ramp up my mileage earlier so that if it is a stress fx, we can catch it sooner, rest/recover, and still hopefully be able to run come 10/4. Solid medical advice, right? So I'm stuck still in pain, but with no solution. THIS is why I resist going to a doctor. They can't ever seem to find anything wrong with me but there's obviously something going on. AW - I was finally able to run my long run last night (it was pouring in the morning) without stopping or feeling too awful. Granted, it was only 9, but it was encouraging!
2. What are your planned runs this week?Mon-lift + 3M run, Tues-5m, Wed-30min tempo, Thur-lift + 3M run, Fri - Rest, Sat-11M, Sun - 5M
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? I've been lifting for the last 6 months or so. I'm trying to finish up NROL abs before the mileage ramps up and I'll cut back on weights. I'm not sure it helps my running, but I do enjoy it and I've seen some pretty good results.
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? Not as much as I should. Mileage is still low at this point, no more than I've been running for the last 6 months. I should start stretching more. I have a foam roller but I rarely use it.
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? I had a nice 10-mile run on Sunday even though I was still feeling a little sick. 8:45 pace which is good for me lately since I've been dragging.
Post by bostonmichelle on Jun 29, 2015 9:35:18 GMT -5
1. What race are you training for? Baystate Marathon (10/18)
2. What are your planned runs this week? Mon - rest Tues - track workout Wed - 6 miles Thurs - 3 miles Fri - go to the gym and ride the bike or elliptical Sat - 10k Sun - either 3 or 5 miles depending on how much I do at track on Tuesday
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? I occasionally go to the gym and ride the bike or go on the elliptical. I don't do it nearly enough as I should.
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? I usually wear compression socks all day after my long run and try and foam roll a few times a week. I really need to get better at foam rolling and stretching.
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? Nothing really, just getting back into a routine from vacation.
2. What are your planned runs this week? Shooting for 50+ since the weather looks favorable and our schedule is light. Long run of 14 and a 5k on Saturday.
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? I do strength 2 x a week. I was doing a kickboxing class once a week and spin, but lately I just want to run. I enjoy them and think they help, but running seems so much easier logistically.
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? Nothing! In the Summer I'll hop in the pool post run, but only b/c it feels good.
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? I ran 50+ on vacation when the high was in the mid to upper 90's every day.
2. What are your planned runs this week? M-3, T-3, W-5, T-3, F-rest, S-9
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? yes, i try to go to boot camp m-f, and then another crosstraining on Sundays. I feel like it helps my overall strength - but may need to cut back a bit once the mileage really ramps up
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? all of the above??? Really, foam rolling & moving around afterwards helps the most.
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? my AW is that i have been sleeping SO well! Still not enough, but solid sleep. Watch me jinx myself now.
2. What are your planned runs this week? Tu:5K race,W:6,Th:3,Sa:12,Su:XT
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? I purposely chose a plan that had a built in day of cross-training (HH Novice 2) because I think it helps me become a stronger runner and minimizes injury. If I am not forced to do it by building it into my training plan, I'll skip it since I love running much more. I do the stairs, play tennis, weights, yoga, etc.
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? I use the stick to roll my it bands and compression socks. I recently got a massage that was really good and will continue throughout this training cycle.
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? My pace was really slow for my long run =(
Post by Wines Not Whines on Jun 29, 2015 11:46:09 GMT -5
1. What race are you training for? MCM and Richmond
2. What are your planned runs this week? M: 8, T: 5, W: 8-10, F: 5, Sat: 17
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? I try to strength train twice a week and do yoga once a week. Yoga has fallen by the wayside lately, but I want to get back to it after our summer travel is over.
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? I love massages, but I can't afford to get them too often. I foam roll and stretch when I remember.
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? I ran a route that I thought was killer last year, but this time it didn't feel too bad. I hope that means I've gotten stronger.
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? Vent - I went to the Dr. for my foot. He said it's because I'm landing on my mid-foot instead of heel. Okay... how can I make it less uncomfortable then? No answer. He also said that it could be the start of a stress fracture but didn't want to take x-rays or an MRI yet, so to ramp up my mileage earlier so that if it is a stress fx, we can catch it sooner, rest/recover, and still hopefully be able to run come 10/4. Solid medical advice, right? So I'm stuck still in pain, but with no solution. THIS is why I resist going to a doctor. They can't ever seem to find anything wrong with me but there's obviously something going on. AW - I was finally able to run my long run last night (it was pouring in the morning) without stopping or feeling too awful. Granted, it was only 9, but it was encouraging!
This is terrible advice from the doctor. A. Mid foot striking does not lead to lateral foot pain B. Ramping up mileage "to test" a possible stress fracture is stupid. Please don't do this. I would seek out a second opinion!
2. What are your planned runs this week? Just one more week before the cycle starts, so I'm just cruising and trying to get as healthy as I can. M-4mi, W-5 mi, Th-6 mi, Sa-12 mi
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? Only when I have to. I keep thinking I should swim more, but I'm so bad at it. I'll go for a bike ride if it's a rest day and I want to do something.
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? Not enough. What helps is massage, stretch, foam roll. Hopefully all the new PT stuff I'm doing will help.
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? I ran a double digit long run for the first time in a long time, so yay! Vent: I'm spending 45 minutes a day doing glute strength stuff, so I really hope it pays off.
Post by melodramatic26 on Jun 29, 2015 14:41:31 GMT -5
1. What race are you training for? Chicago
2. What are your planned runs this week? 3 easy, 6 tempo, 3 speed, 8 long
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? I don't. I know I should/need to, but with 2 young kids, a demanding 40+ hour job, and husband that travels, finding the time to get in 4 runs every week is challenging enough.
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? I just started foam rolling about a month ago. I'm in love. It helps my IT band so much. I also like to wear compression socks for an hour or so after my shower on runs over 8 miles.
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? Nailed my 9 miler yesterday, negative splits. I really felt like I could have gone another 3 miles easily.
2. What are your planned runs this week? Mon: 3 miles easy, crossfit Tues: 5 miles tempo Wed: 3 miles easy, crossfit Thu: 5 miles as part of a track workout Fri: crossfit Sat: 11 miles easy
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? I've been doing crossfit 3 days a week. I would say it helps a lot with strength, speed, and keeping me from burning out. When I used to only run, I would be really burned out by the end of a training cycle. On the other hand, I feel like it makes me worse at long endurance and worse at "feeling" my pace. I have always been able to run X pace per mile and be within 5 seconds just based on feel. I am having a harder time with that lately.
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? foam roll, beg my DH to rub my legs, and compression socks for recovery once I hit the really high mileage
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? I rocked my track workout last week. For every set of 150, 50, and 200meters, each interval was within a second. So freaking consistent! 1 mile warmup 4 x 150meters, 150meter jog back 7 x 50meters, 2 minute rest 4 x 200 meters, 200meter jog back, 2 90 second rest 2 mile 5k pace
1. What race are you training for? Napa Valley Marathon 3/6
2. What are your planned runs this week? M: 4.5miles W: 20 min brick run F: 3 mile brick run Su: 5 miles
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? Well I'm cross training like crazy right now. On a weekly basis, I'm trying to get 3 swims, 3 bike rides and 2 strength sessions in . I'm not sure it helps my running because it's probably taking focus and time away from it right now. But I'm really enjoying it and training hasn't really started yet -I'm still building my base back after my post-marathon break
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? I foam roll all the time and I have lacrosse balls everywhere (including in my car so I can work on hamstring and hip tightness while I commute). I get massages and I use ice too. I think the massage (self and professional) is probably the most helpful.
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? No vents. But I had a great week running. Still no pain, went slow and followed my heart rate targets, gradually building back so that hopefully I can stay pain free! It's wonderful to be getting in 40 minute runs again. 10-20 minutes was like a tease!
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? Vent - I went to the Dr. for my foot. He said it's because I'm landing on my mid-foot instead of heel. Okay... how can I make it less uncomfortable then? No answer. He also said that it could be the start of a stress fracture but didn't want to take x-rays or an MRI yet, so to ramp up my mileage earlier so that if it is a stress fx, we can catch it sooner, rest/recover, and still hopefully be able to run come 10/4. Solid medical advice, right? So I'm stuck still in pain, but with no solution. THIS is why I resist going to a doctor. They can't ever seem to find anything wrong with me but there's obviously something going on. AW - I was finally able to run my long run last night (it was pouring in the morning) without stopping or feeling too awful. Granted, it was only 9, but it was encouraging!
This is terrible advice from the doctor. A. Mid foot striking does not lead to lateral foot pain B. Ramping up mileage "to test" a possible stress fracture is stupid. Please don't do this. I would seek out a second opinion!
I'm definitely not doing this. We were hanging out with some friends who are doctors on Saturday, and they gave me some ideas on why it may be hurting and some exercises to try to strengthen my foot muscles, so hopefully that helps. Their thoughts were I may have started supinating so we'll test out their theory for now.
Post by chitownbelle on Jun 29, 2015 21:02:33 GMT -5
1. What race are you training for? Twin Cities, 10/4
2. What are your planned runs this week? I just decided to change my plan from HH Intermediate I to Novice II. I'm just not where I was pre-baby. I dropped down to Intermediate I with hardly any base this cycle and I just can't keep up, so I am dropping back again to Novice II. That said, I skipped my 11mi long-run on Sunday due to a delayed flight schedule, and today I just couldn't do it. So I either attempt it with the jogging stroller tomorrow, or start a fresh week 5. I'm not running this race as any sort of redemption, so I am having a hard time caring about training.
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? Yes. Strength train, stairmill, spin.
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? Foam rolling and stretching helps the most, and the occasional massage.
5. Any vents or AWs from last week? I was back home in NC and then on vacation in SC at the beach. 60s-70s here in Chicago, and I was "running" in 90 degree heat at 8am with 80% humidity and crazy wind on the beach. I was doing 10-11min/mi because I had to walk. Super discouraging. I'm not accustomed to that heat right now....more power to you people living down there!
2. What are your planned runs this week? M- 6 miles (3 X 1600) T: 5 miles F: 4 miles S: 12 miles
3. Do you cross-train? What do you do? Do you think it helps your running or do you just enjoy it? I do it because I think it helps me to keep injuries at bay. I do strength training/ yoga 2-3x a week.
4. What do you do to help you recover from all of the miles you're running? Massage, foam roll, ice bath, compression socks, etc? What helps you the most? stretching, soaking my feet in ice water, and when I'm really sore I spend the day in my compression socks.