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Ran a 10k - Official Thread (9 Viewers)

Juxtatarot said:
I get up and walk around a lot.  Does that count?  I'm at 13,396 steps today.
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With the ball still up in there?

fred_1_15301 said:
Thanks for the tips.  I have been running on either a treadmill (days where I have to run later at night) or on the same trail (1 mile loop).  Perhaps I'm just getting bored and need to find a new route.  I like the idea of mixing it up a little with harder stretches.  Honestly even when I do my long runs on weekends, I so want to just sprint for the last mile but I avoid doing that as it will screw my avg HR for the run.  
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Yeah...variety is key- in both routes and types of workouts. 

But amazing work so far being consistent and getting those runs in. I feel good about getting 3 in per week.

 
fred_1_15301 said:
Thanks for the tips.  I have been running on either a treadmill (days where I have to run later at night) or on the same trail (1 mile loop).  Perhaps I'm just getting bored and need to find a new route.  I like the idea of mixing it up a little with harder stretches.  Honestly even when I do my long runs on weekends, I so want to just sprint for the last mile but I avoid doing that as it will screw my avg HR for the run.  
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Resist that temptation!  "Push," but don't sprint.  As it is, with any sort of accelerations or hill work, don't overdue it as you get acclimated.  Otherwise you risk pulling something in your glutes (butt).

 
My PT evaluated my running stride today. It's an even shorter, high cadence Tri shuffle than it used to be. But she noticed my foot staying planted too long and recommended rejiggering my stride to drive forward/back more and minimize contact time with the ground.

Made some good points, and even though I PRed using this short trip shuffle/stride and at this point it's my defacto running motion, I'm open to changing things if they'll help stay healthier as she's saying.

 
This is new, but probably just post race week.

Heart rate is staying an a decent level, much lower while the legs feel like they're working hard. Today's run felt good for the most part, pushed quarters. Legs feel heavy while cardio wise I'm feeling great. I won't push it much this week but I'm feeling fascistic. 

 
Paris Marathon postponed to October  :rant:

Not sure what their rationale is for postponing as if people can just rearrange their lives around the marathon choosing a date vs runners choosing a marathon date that works best for them. No one is ever signing up for a race and then a random date is imposed on them. Just cancel the thing.

 
What's everyone's policy on working out/running while sick? Developed a cold over the weekend and outside of a slow run on Sunday have just been taking it easy and having an unexpected off-week. You all run through a cold or something similar and I'm just being a pansy? 

 
Harris said:
What's everyone's policy on working out/running while sick? Developed a cold over the weekend and outside of a slow run on Sunday have just been taking it easy and having an unexpected off-week. You all run through a cold or something similar and I'm just being a pansy? 
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Fever = rest day

Cold = go for it, an easier day is probably the right call. 

If your body is telling you to rest, listen.

 
Oh and I ran by the same cyclist near the scene of the crime again this morning.  Thankfully it was dark, and I couldn't see his judging stare as he passed.

 
Just finished up my last PT session. As I told him, it's amazing how different/better I feel now as compared to a couple weeks or so ago. It was the hamstring that finally drove me into the health clinic and the PT but it is the hip that is dramatically improved. Almost felt silly going in there again but once he hit the spot(s) that needed it, I knew it was a good idea to follow through. That magic voodoo stuff is something else. If you ever find yourself even thinking about going, don't think, just do. It works, IMO.

 
Had a tune up massage yesterday. The stuff she finds that I either didn't know existed or had forgotten about. 

Anything in particular you think need worked on?

No, but I suspect you'll prove me wrong multiple times over the next 90 minutes (Narrator: I was right)

Glutes, abdominals, and inner thighs are a mess. Achilles and upper back needed some work, but were much better after. Hamstrings, quads, and calves are in a good place - as was overall flexibility. Gonna schedule a 30 minute session in April to work on the problem areas then another 90 minute one early marathon week to go through the whole gambit.

 
Harris said:
What's everyone's policy on working out/running while sick? Developed a cold over the weekend and outside of a slow run on Sunday have just been taking it easy and having an unexpected off-week. You all run through a cold or something similar and I'm just being a pansy? 
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It takes a lot to keep me from working out.  A lot.

 
PT here too. My calf calmed down throughout the week and finally caught an apt cancellation this morn.

Took an electro needle to left lateral gastroc and some scraping with a side of sacrum alignment. Should be on the right side of this but need it to subside a bit more so my stride isn’t impacted and I’m not just messing something else up.  Easy runs this weekend hopefully. 

 
ChiefD said:
Good luck!

 Hope the weather cooperates for you. 
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Thanks, sun and low 30's Sunday morning should be great - the variable is all about the course conditions. The parts I'm worried about generally aren't treated and are prone to flooding.

 
The spring racing season is blowing up!  Gdynia Half Marathon World Championships postponed.......to the same weekend in October as the Paris Marathon now...  :kicksrock:

Looks like I'll be getting hammered in Poland in a few weeks.  :banned:

 
Juxtatarot said:
Trochanteric Bursitis?
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This is what I've got going on right now.  It's pretty mild overall and feels fine today.  Felt fine yesterday too until about a mile in during my easy run.  I know I tweaked my hip and caused it on Sunday evening after the race.  I'm 100% positive it was just from fatigued muscles (especially with the elevation) which caused lack of stability and I felt it on a specific step and then later on while I was laying on it that night at work.  That night and Monday was definitely the worst of it.

Luckily it's mostly worse when running slowly so it really shouldn't be an issue tomorrow at all.  Right now I'm not feeling anything at all.  I'm hoping when I go out for an easy 2-3 miles today it doesn't flare up at all.  I've gotten this intermittently in the past before when my hip has felt weak/less stable and it usually aches for 2-3 weeks as it slowly goes away.  This is about as mild as it's ever been and it's been a while since I've had it and I'm guessing it's because I've increased overall strength in that area from volume.  Just another reminder how important it is to not overdo things and listen to your body. 

 
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ChiefD said:
Just yell at her like Grue did to you. I'm sure she will understand its coming from a place of love.
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I didn't really do much (any?) yelling.  I'm much more manipulative than that...

 
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gianmarco said:
This is what I've got going on right now.  It's pretty mild overall and feels fine today.  Felt fine yesterday too until about a mile in during my easy run.  I know I tweaked my hip and caused it on Sunday evening after the race.  I'm 100% positive it was just from fatigued muscles (especially with the elevation) which caused lack of stability and I felt it on a specific step and then later on while I was laying on it that night at work.  That night and Monday was definitely the worst of it.

Luckily it's mostly worse when running slowly so it really shouldn't be an issue tomorrow at all.  Right now I'm not feeling anything at all.  I'm hoping when I go out for an easy 2-3 miles today it doesn't flare up at all.  I've gotten this intermittently in the past before when my hip has felt weak/less stable and it usually aches for 2-3 weeks as it slowly goes away.  This is about as mild as it's ever been and it's been a while since I've had it and I'm guessing it's because I've increased overall strength in that area from volume.  Just another reminder how important it is to not overdo things and listen to your body. 
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I think stretching better has helped me with this in the past.

 
Oh, another little funny story from our IB weekend.

As it's been well documented, @gruecd doesn't like coming in 2nd place.  He wasn't particularly fond of the fact that my watch had me at a slightly longer distance and faster pace than him on our Saturday run.

Well, on Sunday, after my 5K and his HM, we went out for a 1 mile cool down run.  As we're approaching the end of the run and coming up to the hotel, I ask what his watch was saying.  It had him 0.01 miles longer than me which would then also result in a faster time for him.  Of course, he's a bit more tired than I am after 3 warm up miles and then the HM.  Without warning, as we get to the front of the hotel, I break out in a full sprint.

All I hear is "YOU MOTHER####ER!!" being yelled from behind.

These 2 people standing in front of the hotel burst out laughing as did I.  And I knew he was tired because he made no effort to follow along.

 
gianmarco said:
Oh, another little funny story from our IB weekend.

As it's been well documented, @gruecd doesn't like coming in 2nd place.  He wasn't particularly fond of the fact that my watch had me at a slightly longer distance and faster pace than him on our Saturday run.

Well, on Sunday, after my 5K and his HM, we went out for a 1 mile cool down run.  As we're approaching the end of the run and coming up to the hotel, I ask what his watch was saying.  It had him 0.01 miles longer than me which would then also result in a faster time for him.  Of course, he's a bit more tired than I am after 3 warm up miles and then the HM.  Without warning, as we get to the front of the hotel, I break out in a full sprint.

All I hear is "YOU MOTHER####ER!!" being yelled from behind.

These 2 people standing in front of the hotel burst out laughing as did I.  And I knew he was tired because he made no effort to follow along.
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My favorite race report. Ever.

 
From nyrr just now:

On the continued recommendation of the NYC Health Department, there have been no major scheduling changes to any of our events and programs, including the United Airlines NYC Half. We will continue to monitor this rapidly changing situtation and encourage all runners to respect others by following appropriate health guidelines while ensuring they are well enough to participate.

 
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