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beer 30
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I'm looking forward to the winter so my Strava feed isn't full of "too ####### hot" and "sweaty AF" or "Moist....
" from him and his boy Friday. Bad enough hearing about the sweat factor from one but now he's got @gianmarco corrupted too.
Zasada
Footballguy
Wednesday morning here is forecast to be 71F with a dew point of 60F. Which is still too hot for me, but will be downright dreamy compared to SIs of late...I'm looking forward to the winter so my Strava feed isn't full of "too ####### hot" and "sweaty AF" or "Moist....
JShare87
Footballguy
gianmarco
Footballguy
I had something almost identical during my run yesterday for about a mile. I've had it once before. For me, I'm pretty sure it was just a foot spasm/alignment type thing. I just stretched my foot out and it went away. Not saying you have the same thing but it's possible.
You can try stretching your foot, carefully of course, and see if you can get it to relax.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
bushdocda
Footballguy
It was weird bc it ached Sunday then felt fine so I ran yesterday and it was fine. Then like 4pm it was like ‘I’m not fine’. I have had a weird week/few days between lots of time on sand and then a lot of time crouching in a crawl space snaking drains. Then I ran in 400+mile shoes on Sunday. So hoping it’s just a bit of everything and nothing rest wont fix.
Of course I threw my whole dr google kit at it last night with voodoo floss, spikey ball, calf rolling.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Yeah, that sounds similar to what I had. It was an all of a sudden thing (even though I didn't do anything to cause it). I remember the first time it happened (maybe a year ago?), I was worried because it hurt like something was injured. It just didn't feel right and it was like you described, outside of heel and wrapping upward toward my instep. When I'd land on it, it was almost like a sharp pain. That one came and went for a couple days and then that was it. So yesterday, during my run when it popped up out of nowhere, I realized that's what it was and just ran through it. I stopped once and put my toes in the ground and kind of moved my foot around in all directions trying to get it to loosen up. About a mile later it finally "relaxed" and it's been fine ever since.
The_Man
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Just want to say that there was finally a decent morning to run and it felt so great. Despite being pretty hurt and then lazy the last couple of weeks, today was the fastest paced run I've had over any distance since starting to run again over Memorial Day - 8:41 pace for 6 miles and I could have kept going. Just the motivator I needed after so many sweaty, swampy miles without much sign of improvement, other than the ability to handle increased milage. Already looking forward to tomorrow's run, so hopefully I'm back out of my slump
gruecd
Footballguy
It's funny how that works. Similar to how you can play an absolutely terrible round of golf, but then you hit a couple of great shots to birdie the 18th, and you can't wait to play again tomorrow.
gruecd
Footballguy
Or (and @gianmarco is gonna loooooooove this), you can see a chiropractor and have them adjust your foot. Sometimes the bones can get locked up and stop moving properly. It can cause painful inflammation.
gruecd
Footballguy
20 miles this morning. Probably the first time I've ever done a 20-miler on a Tuesday before work. Solid run, ready to pace Mrs. @gianmarco to that BQ in 19 days!
-OZ-
Footballguy
I'm looking forward to the winter so my Strava feed isn't full of "too ####### hot" and "sweaty AF" or "Moist....
Love it..
the weather has been perfect this week in the early morning. 64° and 100% humidity - okay, humidity still sucks donkey balls, but I'll take the temps.
-OZ-
Footballguy
it's not like Alabama is cold usually.
lumpy19
Footballguy
xulf
Footballguy
gruecd
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
yeah. will likely be running with bandaid help today. might even go shirtless instead- not my thing. thunder-storming all morning so far, so I'll see what shakes out.
it's weird though- I haven't been bothered by this at all until after running in the rain over the weekend.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Definitely shirtless, in the rain, no phone or music. Just about my favorite run. T storms changes that of course.
DOMS is no ####### joke.
El Floppo
Footballguy
gruecd
Footballguy
Big props to @gianmarco for knocking out his first-ever 20-mile run this morning. Somebody is ready for a marathon! 
gruecd
Footballguy
ChiefD
Footballguy
That's awesome. Nice work @gianmarco!Big props to @gianmarco for knocking out his first-ever 20-mile run this morning. Somebody is ready for a marathon!
-OZ-
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
gruecd
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
fin
xulf
Footballguy
So awesome @gianmarco!Big props to @gianmarco for knocking out his first-ever 20-mile run this morning. Somebody is ready for a marathon!
gianmarco
Footballguy
We all know how the weather has been since it's complained about constantly. It's been a little better of late with dew points in the 60s instead of 70s. Makes a HUGE difference. I've increased my salt intake significantly as well and I think it's helped. And I've given in with the couple suggestions to just call it when the weather doesn't cooperate. So, when I've seen my HR creep up higher than it should, I'll stop at 4-5 miles instead of pushing through it.
With a couple good runs on better weather days lately, I was feeling a little bit better about where I am. I was really starting to doubt my fitness after that stretch of weeks with brutal heat/humidity. After it returned last week, I had a down week of only 25 miles which let my legs rest for today. The only difference over the last couple weeks was doing far more elevation than I had been and I think it made a huge difference. My legs feel stronger and much closer to where I was back in March.
Onto today, it was a perfect window to run. Temps in the low 60s with dew point in the upper 50s. No work this week. My wife was off today as well. 2.5 weeks out from the race, everything aligned for the long run. Been carb loading last couple days and hydrating. Had a nice easy 3 miles yesterday with low HR and really couldn't feel any better heading into today. As a dress rehearsal for the race, if it can go like this race day, I'll be pleased.
Slept horribly but at least I didn't have to wake up super early to rush out. Up around 5:30 and out the door a little before 7 to drive to the start point. I decided to make this a point to point run. Both to challenge myself as well as keep it fresh the whole way. And I've always wanted to do a run to the Arch so again, it all just kind of fit. My wife drove us there, she ran the first 4.5 miles and then turned back to the car to get 10 miles in for her. I kept going.
The route was cool because I've run every part of it at some point except the final 5 miles. So I knew the landmarks and what to expect. Had my water pack with about 2L in and didn't need much to start due to weather. Also wore the Saucony Endorphin Speed (hi @bushdocda) and those shoes were just a dream to run in. First few miles nice and slow with her and then I started to pick it up a bit as I was feeling good. Most of the elevation was in the beginning so at that point I just kept my HR in the upper 140s and ran smooth. Legs felt great. Ended up taking a GU every 45 minutes. About 12 miles in, I ran by my buddy's house and he joined me for a couple miles. He brought a couple water bottles that I used at that point instead of refilling my pack which worked out well. I was able to get by with the 2L without having to refill at all.
Honestly, the miles ticked by pretty quickly. Next thing I know, I'm at 15 and hitting the last 5. Told my wife when I'd be at the Arch to pick me up. Ran through SLU campus and finally on a street through downtown that goes straight to the Arch. Felt in control the whole way. A little tired at the end but not terrible. Picked up the pace the last couple miles and I did have more left.
All in all, felt better and less fatigued after this run than any previous long run. The combination of fresher legs, great weather, the route, the shoes, and familiarity with the hydration and nutrition made it go about as smoothly as I could have hoped for. I even ended up with my fastest LR pace yet by over 10 seconds/mile and still kept my AHR below 160. I also did a little beet juice before going out.
I think I'm ready for the race in a couple weeks. Today certainly helped. I have no idea how I'll run it much faster than today but we will see what happens.
With a couple good runs on better weather days lately, I was feeling a little bit better about where I am. I was really starting to doubt my fitness after that stretch of weeks with brutal heat/humidity. After it returned last week, I had a down week of only 25 miles which let my legs rest for today. The only difference over the last couple weeks was doing far more elevation than I had been and I think it made a huge difference. My legs feel stronger and much closer to where I was back in March.
Onto today, it was a perfect window to run. Temps in the low 60s with dew point in the upper 50s. No work this week. My wife was off today as well. 2.5 weeks out from the race, everything aligned for the long run. Been carb loading last couple days and hydrating. Had a nice easy 3 miles yesterday with low HR and really couldn't feel any better heading into today. As a dress rehearsal for the race, if it can go like this race day, I'll be pleased.
Slept horribly but at least I didn't have to wake up super early to rush out. Up around 5:30 and out the door a little before 7 to drive to the start point. I decided to make this a point to point run. Both to challenge myself as well as keep it fresh the whole way. And I've always wanted to do a run to the Arch so again, it all just kind of fit. My wife drove us there, she ran the first 4.5 miles and then turned back to the car to get 10 miles in for her. I kept going.
The route was cool because I've run every part of it at some point except the final 5 miles. So I knew the landmarks and what to expect. Had my water pack with about 2L in and didn't need much to start due to weather. Also wore the Saucony Endorphin Speed (hi @bushdocda) and those shoes were just a dream to run in. First few miles nice and slow with her and then I started to pick it up a bit as I was feeling good. Most of the elevation was in the beginning so at that point I just kept my HR in the upper 140s and ran smooth. Legs felt great. Ended up taking a GU every 45 minutes. About 12 miles in, I ran by my buddy's house and he joined me for a couple miles. He brought a couple water bottles that I used at that point instead of refilling my pack which worked out well. I was able to get by with the 2L without having to refill at all.
Honestly, the miles ticked by pretty quickly. Next thing I know, I'm at 15 and hitting the last 5. Told my wife when I'd be at the Arch to pick me up. Ran through SLU campus and finally on a street through downtown that goes straight to the Arch. Felt in control the whole way. A little tired at the end but not terrible. Picked up the pace the last couple miles and I did have more left.
All in all, felt better and less fatigued after this run than any previous long run. The combination of fresher legs, great weather, the route, the shoes, and familiarity with the hydration and nutrition made it go about as smoothly as I could have hoped for. I even ended up with my fastest LR pace yet by over 10 seconds/mile and still kept my AHR below 160. I also did a little beet juice before going out.
I think I'm ready for the race in a couple weeks. Today certainly helped. I have no idea how I'll run it much faster than today but we will see what happens.
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gianmarco
Footballguy
As for Mrs GM, she's doing well. She was doing every other day runs for the first week. She has since run the last 4 days in a row, including 10+ today and ran today without it taped for the first time.
Still a little bruising and swelling but overall she's good. Trying to get her to not overdo it since she's not going to gain much these last couple weeks. That's the biggest challenge right now. I think she'll be fine race day as long as she doesn't go crazy with miles. If anything, I agree the rest may be a boost for her. She's already put the work in.
She doesn't think BQ is in the cards given the injury and change in course. But, that's where our GB @gruecd gets to change that on race day. I think she still has a shot even though it's going to be tough for her. That said, the low expectations for her now I think works in her favor. So, let's see what happens....
Still a little bruising and swelling but overall she's good. Trying to get her to not overdo it since she's not going to gain much these last couple weeks. That's the biggest challenge right now. I think she'll be fine race day as long as she doesn't go crazy with miles. If anything, I agree the rest may be a boost for her. She's already put the work in.
She doesn't think BQ is in the cards given the injury and change in course. But, that's where our GB @gruecd gets to change that on race day. I think she still has a shot even though it's going to be tough for her. That said, the low expectations for her now I think works in her favor. So, let's see what happens....
ChiefD
Footballguy
Nutrition is going to be key going into the final couple of weeks - and especially that whole week leading up to race. You both have to make sure you are fully fueled for this thing.
bushdocda
Footballguy
gianmarco
Footballguy
We've been paying attention to it. I did the same leading up to today. She's been doing well with it too.
I will say that all the practicing during long runs pays off. I feel very comfortable with it now and what I need. The GUs definitely make a difference and I feel like I've got all that dialed in.
The only thing I'm debating is racing with my hydration pack. It adds weight but I love having it available whenever I need. I don't notice it anymore (again, practicing has helped tremendously) and it's so easy to drink from while running. I'll hit water stations as needed and may just fill it up to like 1 or 1.5L so it's there if I want.
Also, we both had a stretch session today and it was absolutely heavenly. That 20 minutes just made everything feel so much better to the point where I can barely tell I ran today. God Bless that (hot) chick who worked all that stuff out of my legs.
Zasada
Footballguy
@gianmarco you're killing it! Feeling that good after a 20-miler is a great sign. I was wiped after mine, and it foreshadowed the trouble I would have with the full marathon distance.
Love to hear how well it went (and how well Mrs. G is running, too). Can't wait to see you guys crush your marathons!
And there's something about PtP runs that are so fun. I ran to the office (30K) a couple of times over the last two years and it was a treat. Felt so much different than an O&B or a loop.
Love to hear how well it went (and how well Mrs. G is running, too). Can't wait to see you guys crush your marathons!
And there's something about PtP runs that are so fun. I ran to the office (30K) a couple of times over the last two years and it was a treat. Felt so much different than an O&B or a loop.
ChiefD
Footballguy
gianmarco
Footballguy
Another little bit of humor about today.
In preparation for today, I put bandaids on the nips last night so that I wouldn't forget.
As we are going to bed and saying good night, I stop and go to my wife "In case you were thinking of playing with my nipples tonight, I'm warning you that won't be possible. So maybe some other time".
Of note, I don't think she's ever played with my nipples in our 20 years together. Which is why I was probably giggling so hard as I tried to fall asleep.
In preparation for today, I put bandaids on the nips last night so that I wouldn't forget.
As we are going to bed and saying good night, I stop and go to my wife "In case you were thinking of playing with my nipples tonight, I'm warning you that won't be possible. So maybe some other time".
Of note, I don't think she's ever played with my nipples in our 20 years together. Which is why I was probably giggling so hard as I tried to fall asleep.
Sand
Footballguy
Just checking back in here. First 40+ mile ride yesterday in a long, long while. The reports of my demise are mostly true (and my legs are telling me definitely true), but I'm trying to cut back on 60 hour work weeks and get some form back.
Good luck on the marathon thing this weekend, gents!
El Floppo
Footballguy
nice! you're a swimmer too iirc?
Just checking back in here. First 40+ mile ride yesterday in a long, long while. The reports of my demise are mostly true (and my legs are telling me definitely true), but I'm trying to cut back on 60 hour work weeks and get some form back.
Good luck on the marathon thing this weekend, gents!
El Floppo
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
team gian's kick ### day, including the PTP, inspired me to want to do some mileage on my A-day today... but decided to go opposite.
I used to have my pace dialed in really well (used to= the way-back machine in my tri-days), but I've noticed that I've been pretty up and down in everything from tempo to longer runs. decided instead today to do my old-timer favorite pacing work-out: out & back repeats.
had a lot on my plate this afternoon, so only did 3x 5 minute outs, with the goal of hitting further turnaround point each 5 minute out, and getting back to my starting point at exactly 5 minutes. not perfect (had to boogie to get to the start on the 2nd return, and slow a bit to get to third), but felt good to do it again for the first time since I've gotten back into it, and even though strava doesn't do well with this kind of timed/lap thing, it at least shows a nice steady increase in pace per mile.
of note and gian-related... strava says I PRed my 5k at 23:10
I used to have my pace dialed in really well (used to= the way-back machine in my tri-days), but I've noticed that I've been pretty up and down in everything from tempo to longer runs. decided instead today to do my old-timer favorite pacing work-out: out & back repeats.
had a lot on my plate this afternoon, so only did 3x 5 minute outs, with the goal of hitting further turnaround point each 5 minute out, and getting back to my starting point at exactly 5 minutes. not perfect (had to boogie to get to the start on the 2nd return, and slow a bit to get to third), but felt good to do it again for the first time since I've gotten back into it, and even though strava doesn't do well with this kind of timed/lap thing, it at least shows a nice steady increase in pace per mile.
of note and gian-related... strava says I PRed my 5k at 23:10
Sand
Footballguy
When in shape way better at that than anything else. Did a few 5k swims and got the last to the point that only some 20 year old dudes and some of the Auburn swim team girls beat me (Auburn swim team - completely unfair!).
gianmarco
Footballguy
Woke up and saw 57 degrees. Had no intentions to run early but since I was only going to do 3 slow miles I figured I might as well just do it. Rolled out of bed and got it done.
Legs felt surprisingly good. Not really tired at all, could have run faster or longer if I wanted but just kept it at minimal effort with an AHR 129. My legs felt much worse a few days ago on a short, slow run after a few days in a row of hills.
Well, heat coming back starting today for the next week. Good thing I get to taper!
Legs felt surprisingly good. Not really tired at all, could have run faster or longer if I wanted but just kept it at minimal effort with an AHR 129. My legs felt much worse a few days ago on a short, slow run after a few days in a row of hills.
Well, heat coming back starting today for the next week. Good thing I get to taper!
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City. 
tri-man 47
Footballguy
JShare87 said:
Out of sight; out of mind.
