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Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Sun December 20, 2015 5:28 pm
by nyquillyn
oasisfan35 wrote:turned2black wrote:oasisfan35 wrote:t2b, any particular recommendations for marathons?
What kind are you looking for? Races? Training tips?
For races, I know there's a shitload of spring marathons in the Coastal Virginia area. Also, a friend of mine has done 300+ marathons and she says the Sugarloaf Marathon in Maine is her favorite. If I remember correctly, that'd be about a 5-hour drive for you.
If you're looking for a destination race, Big Sur International is an obvious choice, but it's not PR friendly. Registration closed a long time ago, but they have travel packages still available. There are also a bunch of Spring marathons along the Oregon and Washington coast that are fast and beautiful including the
Newport Marathon.
Indeed I was asking about races. I have heard very good things about Sugarloaf and had it penciled in as my first marathon until life happened. Funnily I also looked at Big Sur because I will be in CA in April but logistically it just doesn't work, I was actually going to get entry through the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
Right now I have the
PA Grand Canyon marked down, it's a ways out so I am considering one before but I've heard the area is fantastic.
Wow! That race looks awesome! Course doesn't exactly seem PR friendly, but I'd rather have some hills and trees than pound the pavement in some congested city for several hours.
Think I'm gonna stick to a 4-mile minimum for my streak. Means I can be done in 30 minutes. I'm gonna map out an out-and-back 4-miler from my job so I can get it done on really busy days.
Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Mon December 21, 2015 12:23 am
by oasisfan35
turned2black wrote:oasisfan35 wrote:turned2black wrote:oasisfan35 wrote:t2b, any particular recommendations for marathons?
What kind are you looking for? Races? Training tips?
For races, I know there's a shitload of spring marathons in the Coastal Virginia area. Also, a friend of mine has done 300+ marathons and she says the Sugarloaf Marathon in Maine is her favorite. If I remember correctly, that'd be about a 5-hour drive for you.
If you're looking for a destination race, Big Sur International is an obvious choice, but it's not PR friendly. Registration closed a long time ago, but they have travel packages still available. There are also a bunch of Spring marathons along the Oregon and Washington coast that are fast and beautiful including the
Newport Marathon.
Indeed I was asking about races. I have heard very good things about Sugarloaf and had it penciled in as my first marathon until life happened. Funnily I also looked at Big Sur because I will be in CA in April but logistically it just doesn't work, I was actually going to get entry through the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
Right now I have the
PA Grand Canyon marked down, it's a ways out so I am considering one before but I've heard the area is fantastic.
Wow! That race looks awesome! Course doesn't exactly seem PR friendly, but
I'd rather have some hills and trees than pound the pavement in some congested city for several hours.
Think I'm gonna stick to a 4-mile minimum for my streak. Means I can be done in 30 minutes. I'm gonna map out an out-and-back 4-miler from my job so I can get it done on really busy days.
As much as I enjoyed Philly I've been seriously thinking of non-city races, a bunch tend toward trails which I'd love to get to in time but that one seemed like a good mix. My girl was out that way for a beer release recently and reiterated how beautiful the area is, that draws me in far more than a big party atmosphere in a city.
I'm going to start mixing in more trail miles for my longer runs and look forward to getting the pups out for winter hikes. I should probably get another pair of shoes for winter training.
Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Sat December 26, 2015 11:42 pm
by nyquillyn
Ran the last 4 days. Yesterday did a 14-mile trail run in rain/sleet with 30 to 40 MPH winds. Normally takes ~2:10. Took over 3 hours. Fell twice. Saw deer, bighorn sheep and a few pygmy owls in their saguaro nests.
The wife was worried. That may have been my last Christmas day run.
Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Sun December 27, 2015 11:17 pm
by oasisfan35
turned2black wrote:Ran the last 4 days. Yesterday did a 14-mile trail run in rain/sleet with 30 to 40 MPH winds. Normally takes ~2:10. Took over 3 hours. Fell twice. Saw deer, bighorn sheep and a few pygmy owls in their saguaro nests.
The wife was worried. That may have been my last Christmas day run.
pfft...
Given the full day off on holidays I've taken to going on longer bike rides; they've been enjoyable and it looks like my plans may have been altered so Friday may be another, but time will tell I guess
Ran a new 7K loop in the daylight today since I'll be starting it in early morning dark, not bad but was windy as hell on the coast.
Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Mon December 28, 2015 2:07 pm
by nyquillyn
Another tough trail run yesterday in the cold with 30+ MPH winds. ~18 miles. Two 3-hour runs back-to-back. My legs are fucked today.
Gonna take a couple of days off.
Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Tue December 29, 2015 12:01 am
by verb_to_trust
Picked up my first overuse injury in a good long while in my left hip. I think its a problem involving my IT band but I can't be sure. Its been sleeting out all day so maybe now is the time for some recovery.
Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Wed December 30, 2015 10:58 pm
by Strat
I ran on the treadmill for 30 minutes yesterday. First time running in any sense of the word since my injury.
It was a struggle and I had to stop every 12 minutes or so to walk it out....But i fucking did it and it felt so great. My psoas and hip flexors are sore today but I think it has more to do with the fact that I have not ran in a long time, more than it being injured.
Baby steps.
Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Wed December 30, 2015 11:06 pm
by Kaius
What did you injure, Strat?
Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Wed December 30, 2015 11:07 pm
by Kaius
Show me on me where it hurts.
Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Fri January 01, 2016 8:40 pm
by oasisfan35
Resistance workout takes 35 minutes so I'll go with that, a 5K or 10 miles on the bike; day one done.
Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Sat January 02, 2016 1:38 pm
by nyquillyn
15 on the 31st. 5 yesterday with my wife. She's also streaking this year. My minimum is 4 miles like two years ago. Her minimum is one mile.
Proud that she was able to gut out 5 miles after not really running a step for several months.
Streak: 1
Re: The Running Thread [ ***also, 2016 exercise streak*** ]
Posted: Sat January 02, 2016 9:41 pm
by oasisfan35
3.7 miles, started off much faster than usual and paid for it in my overall time but I also had zero in the tank to start. Day two in the books.
Re: The Running Thread [ ***also, 2016 exercise streak*** ]
Posted: Sun January 03, 2016 9:15 pm
by oasisfan35
Miscalculated bike loop, apparently it is only 8.5 miles. So I'll have to adjust my streak minimum... awful ride to boot.
Re: The Running Thread [ ***also, 2016 exercise streak*** ]
Posted: Mon January 04, 2016 1:08 pm
by nyquillyn
7.5 on my favorite trail on Saturday. 10 in 69 minutes yesterday. Woke up with a little head cold this morning. Was gonna run a trail again after work, but will probably hit the gym and do my minimum then hit the sauna.
Streak: 3
Re: The Running Thread [ ***also, 2016 exercise streak*** ]
Posted: Mon January 04, 2016 2:23 pm
by oasisfan35
35 minutes resistance training, rear-muscle groups. Day four down.
Re: The Running Thread
Posted: Mon January 04, 2016 5:42 pm
by Strat
Kaius wrote:Show me on me where it hurts.
I tore my groin, hamstring, psoas etc water skiing this summer. My left foot caught an edge and my leg got pulled out to the side. pop, split, crash.
Still healing from it. I had bruising up my leg and into my cock and balls.
Re: The Running Thread [ ***also, 2016 exercise streak*** ]
Posted: Tue January 05, 2016 12:45 pm
by oasisfan35
Drew the line at single digits until I get some actual outdoor gear. 3.5 on the treadmill, which I hadn't been on since late summer perhaps. 5 in the books.
Re: The Running Thread [ ***also, 2016 exercise streak*** ]
Posted: Tue January 05, 2016 10:08 pm
by nyquillyn
Hit the high school track yesterday after work for 4 miles, then did 20 minutes of stadium steps. Was gonna do the same today, but it's been raining all day, so I hit the work treadmill at lunch and did 5 miles. Now I'm working with sweaty balls.
Streak: 5
Re: The Running Thread [ ***also, 2016 exercise streak*** ]
Posted: Wed January 06, 2016 1:15 pm
by oasisfan35
3.5 on the tread, oh forced negatives how I haven't really missed you: 6.
Re: The Running Thread [ ***also, 2016 exercise streak*** ]
Posted: Wed January 06, 2016 10:52 pm
by nyquillyn
10-mile canal run in the rain. Finished in 75 minutes. Had to slow down a bit because parts of the canal get slick when it rains.
Streak: 6