Ran a 10k - Official Thread (5 Viewers)

[gianmarco]

Shorts, short sleeve t and long sleeve shell (plus gloves and hat, mask is a buff that also helps keep neck and head warm). Everything but the legs felt perfect.

I only have sweat pants. What are some good tights to look at? With or without codpiece.

I have a couple of these and I think they're fine. 

 

[bushdocda]

Gear chat reminded me of other morning I came in the door from  run and started de-gearing. Took off two pair of gloves, touque, headphones, sunglasses, HR strap, flip belt, top layer and said ‘good morning’ to my 9 yr old. She rolled her eyes and said “You need all that to run?”

Same child that asked me if I won my marathon in 2017 and mocked me when I said I came in like 4,000th place. 

 

[gruecd]

I have a couple of these and I think they're fine. 

Don’t take cold weather advice from a dude who lives in St. Louis. Hold on...

 

[gruecd]

Don’t take cold weather advice from a dude who lives in St. Louis. Hold on...

CRAFT is the brand you want.  I'd go with either these or these.  You won't regret spending the money.  Also snag a pair or two of wind briefs to protect the junk on the really cold, blustery days.

 

[gianmarco]

CRAFT is the brand you want.  I'd go with either these or these.  You won't regret spending the money.  Also snag a pair or two of wind briefs to protect the junk on the really cold, blustery days.

You could put on 5 pairs of the one I recommended, be warmer, and still spend less. 

 

[gruecd]

You could put on 5 pairs of the one I recommended, be warmer, and still spend less. 

And still have money left over to pay for Klimat premium...

 

[gruecd]

You could put on 5 pairs of the one I recommended, be warmer, and still spend less. 

And good luck trying to run with 5 pairs of pants on.  Dummy.  

 

[El Floppo]

CRAFT is the brand you want.  I'd go with either these or these.  You won't regret spending the money.  Also snag a pair or two of wind briefs to protect the junk on the really cold, blustery days.

Thanks!

Craft was a fave when I was riding a lot. Still have some socks, hat, knee-warmers and a bike shirt or two. But yeah...a little pricey right now. I'll probably just stick w my old sweat pants (no rocky style...more performance) to get the miles in. It doesn't really get that cold here too much.

 

[JShare87]

Big run this morning. 16 miles with 12 at marathon pace (7:00). Temps are mid 40s. Going gloves and hand warmers. 

 

[El Floppo]

27, feels like 19.

Really don't want to wear sweat pants on my longer run this am. Will double glove it though. Not sure where I'm heading yet...

 

[ChiefD]

27 degrees here in Fremont, NE. Some fresh virgin road to run on. Kind of excited. Trying to eat breakfast in the hotel bathroom so I dont wake up the kids.

All while I’m trying to drop the kids off at the pool. 

 

[JShare87]

The result was good, but the effort was a bit too much. Either way, knocked out the 12 at an average pace of 6:58. Have a nice Saturday, fellas.

 

[El Floppo]

27 degrees here in Fremont, NE. Some fresh virgin road to run on. Kind of excited. Trying to eat breakfast in the hotel bathroom so I dont wake up the kids.

All while I’m trying to drop the kids off at the pool. 

I'd wake them up before dropping them in the pool.

 

[El Floppo]

I'm an idiot.

Yesterday...

"Hey guys, it was a bit too cold...I probably should've worn something warmer on my legs. Recommendations? (Lots given)"

Today, colder and twice as long run...

"Hey guys, it's colder but for no reason any non-ignoramous would  ever fathom I don't want to wear something warmer on my legs and will wear the EXACT same thing I wore yesterday when I whined about it being too cold".

Fingers: frozen (despite double gloves). Every joint on my body: frozen. Junk: icicle (grue mentioned some gear for the junk in response to my post yesterday, which seemed overkill to me 24 hours ago). Couldn't find my watch (thanks for hiding it, wife), so ran with the phone...which froze and shut off at the end of Prospect Park about 7 or 8 miles (it makes a straight line back to home on Strava at that point when I plugged the phone in at home). Those last miles home I was so cold I wasn't sure if I was running 7:30s or 10:30s. 30 minutes at home with coffee and a blanket and my joints, fingers and junk are all still pissed.

Tl;dr

I'm an idiot.

 

[El Floppo]

Amy ideas how to manually edit the route already run on Strava?

It cheated me out of a couple miles by going as the crow flies when the phone shut off. Cherry on top of the frozen sundae.

 

[SteelCurtain]

Amy ideas how to manually edit the route already run on Strava?

It cheated me out of a couple miles by going as the crow flies when the phone shut off. Cherry on top of the frozen sundae.

When it does that to me on the treadmill, I just add another workout and put in whatever is missing. 

 

[ChiefD]

I'd wake them up before dropping them in the pool.

With 4 dumps and the jet engine flusher on this toilet I almost did.

 

[MAC_32]

@El Floppo I think it's important to have both what Gian and Grue mentioned. I think the good stuff is necessary when it gets real bitingly cold (especially if I intend to be out there for a while), but the cheap stuff is effective when those in between conditions persist. Not referring to just tights either - same story with the top, gloves, head gear, and socks/shoes. The quality of each varies and I decision make each day based on that day's conditions and intended workout.

That said, I hesitate advising what specifically you should do cause my winter is vastly different than the others here. I'm looking outside right now and legitimately seeing the sun for the first time since early December. Sure, there have been a few times it's peaked through cloud cover and I've been sure to get out at those times to try and get some vitamin D not via pill. But blue skies? It's been a month and that ain't unusual around here, so my winter decisions don't matter to you. I am confident saying the answer is not sweat pants though.

 

[bushdocda]

Amy ideas how to manually edit the route already run on Strava?

It cheated me out of a couple miles by going as the crow flies when the phone shut off. Cherry on top of the frozen sundae.

I just tack them on as a manual activity. 

 

[ChiefD]

If anyone needs to know where anything is in Fremont, NE just let me know.  Did a ten mile tour this morning.

 

[The Iguana]

Today's run felt brutal. Legs heavy and hollow at the same time. Cold felt extra cold. Not fun out there at all. But I did it and I'm happy I did so it's a great day! 

 

[The Iguana]

Now, if the colts can find a win in buffalo, all will be swell. 

 

[El Floppo]

I just tack them on as a manual activity. 

How do I do that? 

All of a sudden the extra 1.4m seems hugely important.

 

[MAC_32]

Today's run felt brutal. Legs heavy and hollow at the same time. Cold felt extra cold. Not fun out there at all. But I did it and I'm happy I did so it's a great day! 

Good job, and sounds like it's time for a stepback week. Just don't confuse that with a 10 month break 

 

[The Iguana]

How do I do that? 

All of a sudden the extra 1.4m seems hugely important.

In the strava app there is a + button. Click that and add a manual run for the distance needed. On the website, there is a drop down at the top right (iirc) that you can choose "add a manual entry".

ETA - the + button usually appears when you first open the activity feed but will disappear as you scroll. Go back to the top and it should show up again. 

 

[The Iguana]

Good job, and sounds like it's time for a stepback week. Just don't confuse that with a 10 month break 

It might be but it has been a bit of a roller coaster lately. I go out day 1 and feel great. Go out day 2 and it sucks. Go back out day 3 and back to good. I think today is partly because a lot of times I take Friday off and then long run Saturday. This week I had a conflict Thursday so I ran about 5.5 yesterday afternoon/ evening and then again this morning. 

Part of it is also mental attitude. Some days I'm with it and some days not. 

 

[tri-man 47]

I was pleased on today's 7 miler to have some nice pop in the legs, so I pushed 6 miles at 7:35/mile.  That's been about my fast-cruisin' speed for quite a while, and I was surprised that it's still there after a couple of mediocre months.

 

[bushdocda]

How do I do that? 

All of a sudden the extra 1.4m seems hugely important.

Vital!

on the app it’s a (+) on the top left that lets you choose ‘manual activity’, select sport ‘run’ and drop in a time and distance of whatever. 

 

[Juxtatarot]

During the week of Christmas I decided to make a small change in my diet — to eat raw vegetables every day.  But then everyday since I’ve decided to make more and more healthy changes to the point that I’m now eating pretty cleanly.  Not that my diet was terrible before but I certainly ate more sugar, salt and processed foods than I should.  

It’s been interesting making these changes and discovering new foods.  It’s something that I want to keep doing.  I’m sure it will help my health as I age and maybe even my running.

A possible issue, though, is my weight.  I’m suddenly about five pounds less than “racing weight” and possibly the lowest I’ve been since my later teen years.  Not that my “racing weight” is anything scientific. It’s just the low end of my typical fluctuation range. It wouldn’t be surprising that I’d run better lighter. But I don’t know.

Anyway, I’m still doing daily exercises and trying to get stronger.  I know it’s hard to gain muscle while  losing weight so I’ve got to add calories. To help, I decided to start eating breakfast. I haven’t routinely eaten breakfast since I was in High School.  Since I run and usually do my exercises in the morning, I’ll eat after the run.  I’ve read that eating after exercise is good for recovery so that should be an additional advantage.

Anyway, thanks for reading and I’d appreciate any thoughts or advice you may have.

 

[Zasada]

A possible issue, though, is my weight.  I’m suddenly about five pounds less than “racing weight” and possibly the lowest I’ve been since my later teen years.

I haven't seen you in person, but from photos I can say that you're one of the few who makes me look  .

Joking aside, when I went cold-turkey on sugar, the weight came off fast.  You might need to up the intake of the other, healthier, stuff to compensate.

 

[Zasada]

CRAFT is the brand you want.  I'd go with either these or these.  You won't regret spending the money.  Also snag a pair or two of wind briefs to protect the junk on the really cold, blustery days.

I try to wear shorts as cold as possible, but once I get to about -10C (14F), I don't even bother with tights.  I go right to soft shell pants (Marmot Scree).  That's good right down to -33C/-27F (coldest I've run in them).

For hands, anything below 0C/32F I move from running gloves to winter mittens.  My hands get cold, easily, though.  The mittens often overheat my hands too much so during runs I'll take them off and run "naked" for a bit until my hands cool down and I put the mittens back on.

Junk never seems to be an issue, but admittedly some days when I get back from my (cold) run and get in the shower, I worry that it's going to stay that small forever.  I mean I didn't win the junk lottery so I have very little I can afford to lose in that department.

 

[gianmarco]

A possible issue, though, is my weight.  I’m suddenly about five pounds less than “racing weight” and possibly the lowest I’ve been since my later teen years.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[Zasada]

To help, I decided to start eating breakfast. I haven’t routinely eaten breakfast since I was in High School.  Since I run and usually do my exercises in the morning, I’ll eat after the run.  I’ve read that eating after exercise is good for recovery so that should be an additional advantage.

I've been reading this as well, and my nutritionist agreed.

I didn't eat breakfast (or lunch) for years, so now I do a no-sugar-added greek yogurt with low-sugar granola in the mornings.  And then at lunch I do an Impact Whey protein shake.  It's a great way to get 30g+ of protein in as few calories (200) as possible.

Then for dinner, I go hog-wild.  Usually some form of turkey protein (burgers, dogs, tacos).  Brown Rice, as well.  Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Ready Rice is super-convenient.  For snacking, I like Nut Thins of various flavours.  Not huge on calories, and really low sugar.

ETA:  Of course as I'm typing this, I'm ploughing through flamin-hot Cheetos and a Miller High Life (at least the Cheetos are baked?).  So don't think the above is all I eat.

 

[gianmarco]

Then for dinner, I go hog-wild.  Usually some form of turkey protein (burgers, dogs, tacos). Brown Rice, as well. Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Ready Rice is super-convenient

We have vastly different definitions for this if that's hog-wild. 

 

[Zasada]

We have vastly different definitions for this if that's hog-wild. 

References volume.  I'll eat a pound of lean ground turkey, a pouch of ready rice, six low-carb tortillas, and some snacks all at the same time.

 

[gianmarco]

References volume.  I'll eat a pound of lean ground turkey, a pouch of ready rice, six low-carb tortillas, and some snacks all at the same time.

Then what about for dinner?

 

[tri-man 47]

References volume.  I'll eat a pound of lean ground turkey, a pouch of ready rice, six low-carb tortillas, and some snacks all at the same time.

And you wonder why you're dumpster droppin' on the next morning's runs?  That's a lot of mass to be pushing through the system.

 

[Zasada]

And you wonder why you're dumpster droppin' on the next morning's runs?  That's a lot of mass to be pushing through the system.

Yup, made this connection.  Which is why I try to get the volume in ~12hrs before run time.  That's about the cycle time of the assembly line.

 

[tri-man 47]

@Juxtatarot, I'd support the idea of Greek yogurts and protein smoothies.  My smoothies tend to be almond milk, scoop of protein powder, strawberries, banana, and a bit of honey.  Snacking on nuts mid-morning or afternoon would be helpful as well, I think.

 

[Zasada]

Total change of subject, but it's nice to be watching football and only care about the game and not individual players.

 

[MAC_32]

And you wonder why you're dumpster droppin' on the next morning's runs?  That's a lot of mass to be pushing through the system.

Yeah, I dinner a lot like Z, but I also rarely run before 10 so...

 

[Juxtatarot]

@Juxtatarot, I'd support the idea of Greek yogurts and protein smoothies.  My smoothies tend to be almond milk, scoop of protein powder, strawberries, banana, and a bit of honey.  Snacking on nuts mid-morning or afternoon would be helpful as well, I think.

Yes. Actually I’ve been eating Icelandic yogurt since it’s a little higher in protein. (This tastes fantastic.) Cottage cheese also for protein.  A lot of unsalted nuts. A lot of whole wheat bread (that can be criticized but whatever).

 

[The Iguana]

Total change of subject, but it's nice to be watching football and only care about the game and not individual players.

It would be nicer if the colts were up 2 tds instead of down...

 

[MAC_32]

@Juxtatarot, I'd support the idea of Greek yogurts and protein smoothies.  My smoothies tend to be almond milk, scoop of protein powder, strawberries, banana, and a bit of honey.  Snacking on nuts mid-morning or afternoon would be helpful as well, I think.

I've moved cottage cheese or greek yogurt w/berries from afternoon to breakfast. Helps gets the system rolling then I substitute something healthier than my old breakfast (bagel, waffle, or oatmeal) in the afternoon. 

 

[Zasada]

Now that @SteelCurtain is getting his Peloton on, I see he's discovering new trainers.  @gruecd why have you not rode with Jenn Sherman before!?

 

[Zasada]

It would be nicer if the colts were up 2 tds instead of down...

I'd like to see Rivers win a SB, but I think the playoffs would be more entertaining if BUF wins...

 

[The Iguana]

I'd like to see Rivers win a SB, but I think the playoffs would be more entertaining if BUF wins...

Not when you live in Indianapolis! 

 

[El Floppo]

@Juxtatarot, I'd support the idea of Greek yogurts and protein smoothies.  My smoothies tend to be almond milk, scoop of protein powder, strawberries, banana, and a bit of honey.  Snacking on nuts mid-morning or afternoon would be helpful as well, I think.

I've moved cottage cheese or greek yogurt w/berries from afternoon to breakfast. Helps gets the system rolling then I substitute something healthier than my old breakfast (bagel, waffle, or oatmeal) in the afternoon. 

I mentioned this on one of the weight loss threads...

Breakfast....Fage raspberry 0% fat, or plain with a handful of granola and fresh berries or banana.

Snack (11am).... Natural whole almonds, banana.

Lunch...salad from local salad shop, tates gluten-free choc chip cookie x2

Snack... almonds or omega 3 mixed nuts, coffee

Dinner...whatever. too much. With dessert.

I kept my weight steady for 10 years with that and essentially zero exercise other than easy bike commute and nyc walking around.

 

[gruecd]

Now that @SteelCurtain is getting his Peloton on, I see he's discovering new trainers.  @gruecd why have you not rode with Jenn Sherman before!?

Because she’s nowhere near as hot as Kendall or Ally or Leanne. Or even Emma for that matter.

 

[gruecd]

...but admittedly some days when I get back from my (cold) run and get in the shower, I worry that it's going to stay that small forever.  I mean I didn't win the junk lottery so I have very little I can afford to lose in that department.