Ran a 10k - Official Thread (3 Viewers)

[-OZ-]

Unrelated - air squats with the tens machine full blast on the quads is a fun experience.

Nice.
I find a lax sized ball behind the knee with a squeeze and hold helps loosen some ****ty knee feelings.
#ptvernacular

Good to know. I figure in another 5-10 years my sac will be hanging that low, so I'll be able to do something productive with it.

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[pbm107]

It has been a while since I have been around, I guess after a disappointing marathon last fall and an 18-month stretch without much of a break I needed to recharge a bit. This thread has always been motivating for me and I have a tough time reading it when I am not training.

While getting out of shape I was busy coaching my son’s basketball team to a 0-7 record, season ended on Saturday, so I think I’m now ready to focus on running. I want to run at least 50 miles a week, 1 workout a week, and a semi long run 14+ each week until Broad Street - April 30. I don’t have enough time for a PR attempt but I want to get in decent shape prior to marathon training over the summer.

I’m sorry I’ve been absent, but it’s time for me to start back up and putting it in this thread increases the likelihood that I’ll follow through with it.

I’ll put my planned races on the calendar when I get home, work has blocked gmail and Strava.

 

[SteelCurtain]

I’ll put my planned races on the calendar when I get home, work has blocked gmail and Strava.

Sounds like its time to dust off the resume.

 

[pbm107]

I’ll put my planned races on the calendar when I get home, work has blocked gmail and Strava.

Sounds like its time to dust off the resume.

It is annoying to not have access but with the tuition discount and three kids, I’m hoping they let me stick around until the summer of 2033 or whenever my son graduates.

 

[tri-man 47]

Hey, @ChiefD , we need a serious "la-di-da" for @SteelCurtain 's weekend run - early morning start (< 6:00 a.m.); cold (11 degrees); no nutrition/hydration ...and he runs a full marathon.

 

[xulf]

Hey, @ChiefD , we need a serious "la-di-da" for @SteelCurtain 's weekend run - early morning start (< 6:00 a.m.); cold (11 degrees); no nutrition/hydration ...and he runs a full marathon.

For real. I was feeling good after my Sunday run...a little swagger to NY step...only to see @SteelCurtain drop that bomb.

Total stud

 

[xulf]

I’ll put my planned races on the calendar when I get home, work has blocked gmail and Strava.

Sounds like its time to dust off the resume.

It is annoying to not have access but with the tuition discount and three kids, I’m hoping they let me stick around until the summer of 2033 or whenever my son graduates.

Unless you are rocking a flip phone, just access the sites on your phone

 

[pbm107]

I’ll put my planned races on the calendar when I get home, work has blocked gmail and Strava.

Sounds like its time to dust off the resume.

It is annoying to not have access but with the tuition discount and three kids, I’m hoping they let me stick around until the summer of 2033 or whenever my son graduates.

Unless you are rocking a flip phone, just access the sites on your phone

I do use my phone, but prefer the desktop version of strava vs the app. After being on a computer all day for work, I rarely use my personal laptop. Not a fan of updating spreadsheets from my phone.

 

[tri-man 47]

My 2023 elevation exploration continued successfully in February:
Jan - 4,245 ft
Feb - 5,338

It's still ordinary stuff for most of you, but this pace would push me over 55K (vs. a previous high of 30K). This is on low mileage as well. Elevation/hills; strength work; a planned focus on striders...hoping this all gains me some solid improvement during the year and heading to a 2024 BQ.

 

[The Iguana]

I ran 17.4 miles in February vs. 7.2 in January so I guess that is something. Tonight was the first night in a long time I enjoyed all my time out there rather than it just feeling like misery and work, so that is something else.

But I spent a week in San Diego with perfect weather and no commitments and intentionally didn't pack running stuff so... Did walk a crapton of miles while there with my wife and had a great time so I don't care... Just shows my lack of commitment that I'm trying to work on.

Not sure if I posted this before or just thought about it but I'm officially back at the weight I was when I found you guys and changed my life. Feels like getting back to where I was is impossible but I have to get some of it back. Working on it but it's a pretty big mountain to climb.

 

[-OZ-]

83.4 run miles / 12 hours
278.7 bike miles, 13,458’ climb / 13 hours

goal is an hour a day. (Walking gets me closer to 1.5 hours)

 

[ChiefD]

I ran 17.4 miles in February vs. 7.2 in January so I guess that is something. Tonight was the first night in a long time I enjoyed all my time out there rather than it just feeling like misery and work, so that is something else.

But I spent a week in San Diego with perfect weather and no commitments and intentionally didn't pack running stuff so... Did walk a crapton of miles while there with my wife and had a great time so I don't care... Just shows my lack of commitment that I'm trying to work on.

Not sure if I posted this before or just thought about it but I'm officially back at the weight I was when I found you guys and changed my life. Feels like getting back to where I was is impossible but I have to get some of it back. Working on it but it's a pretty big mountain to climb.

But you’ve climbed it before. You KNOW its not impossible.

 

[bushdocda]

Ok February with some hints of feeling good some days. It was mild weather for sure but still a lot of meh except for hills and strides sprinkled in.
160 miles / 24.5 hrs and combined 33 core/strength/stretch sessions that felt like at least 34.
Onward.

 

[The Iguana]

I ran 17.4 miles in February vs. 7.2 in January so I guess that is something. Tonight was the first night in a long time I enjoyed all my time out there rather than it just feeling like misery and work, so that is something else.

But I spent a week in San Diego with perfect weather and no commitments and intentionally didn't pack running stuff so... Did walk a crapton of miles while there with my wife and had a great time so I don't care... Just shows my lack of commitment that I'm trying to work on.

Not sure if I posted this before or just thought about it but I'm officially back at the weight I was when I found you guys and changed my life. Feels like getting back to where I was is impossible but I have to get some of it back. Working on it but it's a pretty big mountain to climb.

But you’ve climbed it before. You KNOW its not impossible.

I was younger then...

 

[gianmarco]

Well, my toenails have finally all grown back in and look beautiful again. I've been holding off on running for a while to finally get to this spot.

So happy I can finally start running again. See you out on the roads, gents!

 

[Dr_Zaius]

Well, my toenails have finally all grown back in and look beautiful again. I've been holding off on running for a while to finally get to this spot.

So happy I can finally start running again. See you out on the roads, gents!

Saw an Oofos commercial during the Jeopardy broadcast last night and immediately thought of you. How did you miss out on being their spokesman?!?

 

[gianmarco]

Well, my toenails have finally all grown back in and look beautiful again. I've been holding off on running for a while to finally get to this spot.

So happy I can finally start running again. See you out on the roads, gents!

Well, my toenails have finally all grown back in and look beautiful again. I've been holding off on running for a while to finally get to this spot.

So happy I can finally start running again. See you out on the roads, gents!

Saw an Oofos commercial during the Jeopardy broadcast last night and immediately thought of you. How did you miss out on being their spokesman?!?

 

[tri-man 47]

I ran 17.4 miles in February vs. 7.2 in January so I guess that is something. Tonight was the first night in a long time I enjoyed all my time out there rather than it just feeling like misery and work, so that is something else.

But I spent a week in San Diego with perfect weather and no commitments and intentionally didn't pack running stuff so... Did walk a crapton of miles while there with my wife and had a great time so I don't care... Just shows my lack of commitment that I'm trying to work on.

Not sure if I posted this before or just thought about it but I'm officially back at the weight I was when I found you guys and changed my life. Feels like getting back to where I was is impossible but I have to get some of it back. Working on it but it's a pretty big mountain to climb.

But you’ve climbed it before. You KNOW its not impossible.

I was younger then...

 

[-OZ-]

Health assessment today: https://strava.app.link/WYjBiP5ZOxb

I think this is about the same as last year for that device (different place, this one doesn’t have the egg), the egg showed about 7% lower BF%. I think this seems more accurate.
15% is solid but motivates me to stop eating as poorly as I’ll let myself at times. It’s very easy to convince myself it’s okay to eat crap when the bod pod showed 8% bf. Even if I didn’t look like the pictures.
I’m quite content to be in the 180s, but would like to drop to 12-13% BF by the summer.

Oh, and the monthly challenge is push-ups for those partaking.

 

[tri-man 47]

Health assessment today: https://strava.app.link/WYjBiP5ZOxb

I think this is about the same as last year for that device (different place, this one doesn’t have the egg), the egg showed about 7% lower BF%. I think this seems more accurate.
15% is solid but motivates me to stop eating as poorly as I’ll let myself at times. It’s very easy to convince myself it’s okay to eat crap when the bod pod showed 8% bf. Even if I didn’t look like the pictures.
I’m quite content to be in the 180s, but would like to drop to 12-13% BF by the summer.

Oh, and the monthly challenge is push-ups for those partaking.

I'm in again for month three. This has been beneficial in pushing me to commit 20-30 minutes to a workout most nights ...the monthly focus, surrounded by some other reps.

 

[bushdocda]

New Garmin Forerunners coming, deets aplenty here. I am thinking I’m ready for something new later this year with more battery, will see about the 265 against the Coros watches that have mega battery life. The running metrics he describes that will come via wrist with these are some of the things that I got with the switch to a Garmin HR strap.

Garmin Forerunner 965 In-Depth Review: Now with AMOLED Display!

Garmin has just announced two new watches – the Forerunner 965 (this review), and the Forerunner 265/265S (full review up in the next hour or so!), both multisport watches and both equipped with swanky AMOLED displays. This nearly completes Garmin’s

www.dcrainmaker.com

 

[SteelCurtain]

Hey, @ChiefD , we need a serious "la-di-da" for @SteelCurtain 's weekend run - early morning start (< 6:00 a.m.); cold (11 degrees); no nutrition/hydration ...and he runs a full marathon.

Just catching up on this now. Its a local race that they hold the day before Boston so I never can do it. (I never want to miss the day before Boston festivities.....its better than the actual race from Hopkinton.)

There was a couple people who were running the course, so I decided to get out and try it as its not an easy course with over 2300 feet of elevation.

Fun morning and now just navigating the week after to make sure I stay healthy.

 

[SteelCurtain]

My 2023 elevation exploration continued successfully in February:
Jan - 4,245 ft
Feb - 5,338

It's still ordinary stuff for most of you, but this pace would push me over 55K (vs. a previous high of 30K). This is on low mileage as well. Elevation/hills; strength work; a planned focus on striders...hoping this all gains me some solid improvement during the year and heading to a 2024 BQ.

This will definitely help. I've made a concerted effort to run hillier routes and I feel stronger already. I'm over 30,000 feet in 2023.

 

[xulf]

Health assessment today: https://strava.app.link/WYjBiP5ZOxb

I think this is about the same as last year for that device (different place, this one doesn’t have the egg), the egg showed about 7% lower BF%. I think this seems more accurate.
15% is solid but motivates me to stop eating as poorly as I’ll let myself at times. It’s very easy to convince myself it’s okay to eat crap when the bod pod showed 8% bf. Even if I didn’t look like the pictures.
I’m quite content to be in the 180s, but would like to drop to 12-13% BF by the summer.

Oh, and the monthly challenge is push-ups for those partaking.

Health assessment today: https://strava.app.link/WYjBiP5ZOxb

I think this is about the same as last year for that device (different place, this one doesn’t have the egg), the egg showed about 7% lower BF%. I think this seems more accurate.
15% is solid but motivates me to stop eating as poorly as I’ll let myself at times. It’s very easy to convince myself it’s okay to eat crap when the bod pod showed 8% bf. Even if I didn’t look like the pictures.
I’m quite content to be in the 180s, but would like to drop to 12-13% BF by the summer.

Oh, and the monthly challenge is push-ups for those partaking.

I'm in again for month three. This has been beneficial in pushing me to commit 20-30 minutes to a workout most nights ...the monthly focus, surrounded by some other reps.

What is the link to the file? I will hop in late.

 

[-OZ-]

Health assessment today: https://strava.app.link/WYjBiP5ZOxb

I think this is about the same as last year for that device (different place, this one doesn’t have the egg), the egg showed about 7% lower BF%. I think this seems more accurate.
15% is solid but motivates me to stop eating as poorly as I’ll let myself at times. It’s very easy to convince myself it’s okay to eat crap when the bod pod showed 8% bf. Even if I didn’t look like the pictures.
I’m quite content to be in the 180s, but would like to drop to 12-13% BF by the summer.

Oh, and the monthly challenge is push-ups for those partaking.

Health assessment today: https://strava.app.link/WYjBiP5ZOxb

I think this is about the same as last year for that device (different place, this one doesn’t have the egg), the egg showed about 7% lower BF%. I think this seems more accurate.
15% is solid but motivates me to stop eating as poorly as I’ll let myself at times. It’s very easy to convince myself it’s okay to eat crap when the bod pod showed 8% bf. Even if I didn’t look like the pictures.
I’m quite content to be in the 180s, but would like to drop to 12-13% BF by the summer.

Oh, and the monthly challenge is push-ups for those partaking.

I'm in again for month three. This has been beneficial in pushing me to commit 20-30 minutes to a workout most nights ...the monthly focus, surrounded by some other reps.

What is the link to the file? I will hop in late.

👍🏽 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qc37s-Niw5KvEI3-i_mYAa7AxoTqlpwenqB5x-uwxIA/edit

 

[Dr_Zaius]

I got the rare chance to rock the jshare last night - short sleeves, shorts, and gloves. Locks are short though and definitely not glowing...

 

[Juxtatarot]

I got the rare chance to rock the jshare last night - short sleeves, shorts, and gloves. Locks are short though and definitely not glowing...

I think he might go shirtless with gloves.

 

[tri-man 47]

I got the rare chance to rock the jshare last night - short sleeves, shorts, and gloves. Locks are short though and definitely not glowing...

I think he might go shirtless with gloves.

Go on ...

 

[gianmarco]

My 2023 elevation exploration continued successfully in February:
Jan - 4,245 ft
Feb - 5,338

It's still ordinary stuff for most of you, but this pace would push me over 55K (vs. a previous high of 30K). This is on low mileage as well. Elevation/hills; strength work; a planned focus on striders...hoping this all gains me some solid improvement during the year and heading to a 2024 BQ.

This will definitely help. I've made a concerted effort to run hillier routes and I feel stronger already. I'm over 30,000 feet in 2023.

Ok, Mr. SteelCurtainDuckasada.

 

[Zasada]

I'm over 30,000 feet in 2023.

Wait, what?!? A BMF has more elevation than me YTD?!?

<immediately heads to the airport to get on a plane north>

 

[JShare87]

I got the rare chance to rock the jshare last night - short sleeves, shorts, and gloves. Locks are short though and definitely not glowing...

I think he might go shirtless with gloves.

Always shirtless with gloves.

 

[SteelCurtain]

I'm over 30,000 feet in 2023.

Wait, what?!? A BMF has more elevation than me YTD?!?

<immediately heads to the airport to get on a plane north>

Added 1,400 more on my road run this morning! Keep up whipper snapper.

Plus I've got an ultra in the Grand Canyon I need to be ready for this fall.

 

[xulf]

So, it looks like Steve is back running after taking 2 months off. There is going to be like a week where my fitness is better than his

 

[-OZ-]

I'm over 30,000 feet in 2023.

Wait, what?!? A BMF has more elevation than me YTD?!?

<immediately heads to the airport to get on a plane north>

Added 1,400 more on my road run this morning! Keep up whipper snapper.

Plus I've got an ultra in the Grand Canyon I need to be ready for this fall.

Damn Daniel.
I barely get that elevation on my bike, on zwift.

 

[-OZ-]

Y’all are crushing it out there. F’n Ohio and Wisconsin for the wins today. Looking good gents!

 

[Zasada]

Like a family reunion of my historical injuries right now. Adductor still grumping at me, calf is back for some attention, and my glute didn't want to be left out -- and didn't even bring a fruit salad out of courtesy.

Miwok is 7 weeks away. Going to be a delicate balance to keep things from getting worse, but still toeing the line with enough fitness to get it done.

 

[gianmarco]

Alright, this is pretty stupid to even write here because, well, running sucks, especially when it's hot, and, I haven't even bothered to ask the head honcho, but.....

There's a relay race here on June 3rd on the KT trail that is usually hot AF. Since I'm running Berlin in September anyway, getting into some kind of running shape by early June isn't the worst idea even though this is so dumb.

Is there any interest to have a 2023 version? If there is, I'll start to ask. Just got the email about registration that opens up January 23rd.....

Alright, this is pretty stupid to even write here because, well, running sucks, especially when it's hot, and, I haven't even bothered to ask the head honcho, but.....

There's a relay race here on June 3rd on the KT trail that is usually hot AF. Since I'm running Berlin in September anyway, getting into some kind of running shape by early June isn't the worst idea even though this is so dumb.

Is there any interest to have a 2023 version? If there is, I'll start to ask. Just got the email about registration that opens up January 23rd.....

Sure. I’ll try not to break something.

Alright, this is pretty stupid to even write here because, well, running sucks, especially when it's hot, and, I haven't even bothered to ask the head honcho, but.....

There's a relay race here on June 3rd on the KT trail that is usually hot AF. Since I'm running Berlin in September anyway, getting into some kind of running shape by early June isn't the worst idea even though this is so dumb.

Is there any interest to have a 2023 version? If there is, I'll start to ask. Just got the email about registration that opens up January 23rd.....

I'm rather interested. Mark me down as a probable.

Alright, there are still registration spots open. We've got 3 people.

Do we have 3 more that would be interested?

 

[tri-man 47]

Alright, this is pretty stupid to even write here because, well, running sucks, especially when it's hot, and, I haven't even bothered to ask the head honcho, but.....

There's a relay race here on June 3rd on the KT trail that is usually hot AF. Since I'm running Berlin in September anyway, getting into some kind of running shape by early June isn't the worst idea even though this is so dumb.

Is there any interest to have a 2023 version? If there is, I'll start to ask. Just got the email about registration that opens up January 23rd.....

Alright, this is pretty stupid to even write here because, well, running sucks, especially when it's hot, and, I haven't even bothered to ask the head honcho, but.....

There's a relay race here on June 3rd on the KT trail that is usually hot AF. Since I'm running Berlin in September anyway, getting into some kind of running shape by early June isn't the worst idea even though this is so dumb.

Is there any interest to have a 2023 version? If there is, I'll start to ask. Just got the email about registration that opens up January 23rd.....

Sure. I’ll try not to break something.

Alright, this is pretty stupid to even write here because, well, running sucks, especially when it's hot, and, I haven't even bothered to ask the head honcho, but.....

There's a relay race here on June 3rd on the KT trail that is usually hot AF. Since I'm running Berlin in September anyway, getting into some kind of running shape by early June isn't the worst idea even though this is so dumb.

Is there any interest to have a 2023 version? If there is, I'll start to ask. Just got the email about registration that opens up January 23rd.....

I'm rather interested. Mark me down as a probable.

Alright, there are still registration spots open. We've got 3 people.

Do we have 3 more that would be interested?

Alas, I’ve got a conference (with a possible presentation) that day.

 

[MAC_32]

Alright, there are still registration spots open. We've got 3 people.

Do we have 3 more that would be interested?

Sorry, but when you didn't respond while in running hibernation I agreed to do a Ragnar that weekend.

 

[tri-man 47]

Like a family reunion of my historical injuries right now. Adductor still grumping at me, calf is back for some attention, and my glute didn't want to be left out -- and didn't even bring a fruit salad out of courtesy.

Miwok is 7 weeks away. Going to be a delicate balance to keep things from getting worse, but still toeing the line with enough fitness to get it done.

As you know, better to be 100% healthy and 80% fit (or in your case, 90%+) rather than the opposite.

 

[Zasada]

Alright, there are still registration spots open. We've got 3 people.

Just field a 3-man ultra team. #BMF

 

[Juxtatarot]

Alright, there are still registration spots open. We've got 3 people.

Just field a 3-man ultra team. #BMF

We’re down to two. Just Gian and Juxt. 50/50. At least I’d get lots of rest time.

 

[gianmarco]

Alright, there are still registration spots open. We've got 3 people.

Just field a 3-man ultra team. #BMF

We’re down to two. Just Gian and Juxt. 50/50. At least I’d get lots of rest time.

You mfer.

 

[gianmarco]

For those of you that have the Noxgear Tracer vest, I'd suggest taking a look at this. Just saw that it was on sale a few days ago and ordered it. It just came in and tried it out and it's pretty awesome.

It clips into the vest and eliminates the need for a headlamp (or can add to it as well if you want two sources). Really sturdy.

On sale here (WINTER23) and with free shipping (SHIPSFREE)

 

[tri-man 47]

Six free UCAN nutrition packets (just pay the $9.95 shipping), per Keira D'Amato on Strava (and stated as "last call"):

Keira D'Amato Edge Sample Pack | Energy Gel Samples | UCAN

New to UCAN? Try 6 UCAN Edge Energy Gels to power your day or workouts without the spikes, crashes & jitters of sugar or caffeine.

bit.ly

 

[tri-man 47]

For those of you that have the Noxgear Tracer vest, I'd suggest taking a look at this. Just saw that it was on sale a few days ago and ordered it. It just came in and tried it out and it's pretty awesome.

It clips into the vest and eliminates the need for a headlamp (or can add to it as well if you want two sources). Really sturdy.

On sale here (WINTER23) and with free shipping (SHIPSFREE)

Nice! This would be really useful for Western States and other into-the-night ultras.

 

[SteelCurtain]

For those of you that have the Noxgear Tracer vest, I'd suggest taking a look at this. Just saw that it was on sale a few days ago and ordered it. It just came in and tried it out and it's pretty awesome.

It clips into the vest and eliminates the need for a headlamp (or can add to it as well if you want two sources). Really sturdy.

On sale here (WINTER23) and with free shipping (SHIPSFREE)

Add coupon code "SAVE5" to save 5 more dollars.

 

[gianmarco]

For those of you that have the Noxgear Tracer vest, I'd suggest taking a look at this. Just saw that it was on sale a few days ago and ordered it. It just came in and tried it out and it's pretty awesome.

It clips into the vest and eliminates the need for a headlamp (or can add to it as well if you want two sources). Really sturdy.

On sale here (WINTER23) and with free shipping (SHIPSFREE)

Add coupon code "SAVE5" to save 5 more dollars.

F***

 

[Zasada]

Got out for 27km yesterday for my first long Saturday run since the marathon. Planned to do 14-15km today, but my wife and I had a car key mixup and had to add 10km to that.

Legs are not happy. But it's nice to have a 55mi week for the first time in a while.

7 weeks to Miwok...

 

[SteelCurtain]

Preparing for a half marathon PR attempt on Sunday at the NYC Half.

A goal -- 1:29x
B goal -- PR - 1:31:36
C goal -- 1:32:00 which is the NYC marathon qualifying standard

Weather looking decent (upper 30's and clear), however, a headwind of 12 mph with gusts to 22 mph is not ideal.