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Weekly Chat: February 3-9

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DeckerUltramarathon
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It’s good to finally be back after being away from the forum for some work and family commitments. Saturday was my longest run in some time at 24k. Mostly concrete sidewalks. Sore shins afterwards but all sorted as of this afternoon's short run. Totally unrelated is the pic above from my favorite trail run this last year at Rattlesnake point. It was really hard but so beautiful and this message from a fellow runner or hiker was the icing on the cake that day. I miss it. Hope to get out there again this summer.

How about you? How’s your week been? Any good/bad/interesting runs to report?

Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is a great place for doing that during the week. Please join in the discussion! If you're new or a lurker this is a great place to say a little hi without the pressure of a full post.

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SlowLoris profile image
SlowLoris

Hi Decker

Today is Day 1 of Week 1 of my 18 week marathon plan.

I’ve gone skiing. I’ll be starting on Week 2.

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to SlowLoris

Sounds like a good way to start the plan :) Enjoy your ski trip!

C3PO profile image
C3POMarathon in reply to SlowLoris

My skiing really improved once I became a runner. They’re really complementary. Have fun!

tiggs1 profile image
tiggs1Marathon

Hey

Yesterday I ran the trails with the girls from running club who are marathon training. They have convinced me it will be a good idea to do a 20 miler trail event in early March so from now until then I am joining them on their marathon training plan.

It will work quite well for me as I was already adding distance every two weeks to my long runs in prep for my own races and I love the trails so it is just amending my mid week runs a little. February is going to be a challenging month but a great experience :)

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply to tiggs1

Amazing! Go you!

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to tiggs1

Sounds great Tiggs! Hope you can let us know how you make out on your training runs

mrrun profile image
mrrunUltramarathon

Hello good sir! Same old, same old here. I'm back to four weekly runs and two cross training sessions with Friday as a day of rest and joy. I've got this idea of going beyond the marathon and that requires some stubborn work and time. Again, I train on my own, will run it on my own and l follow my own plan loosely based on more established plans laid out by more sensible and careful people. Let's see how that madness goes. 😉 Rattlesnake point? Priceless!

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to mrrun

Nice! I was also toying with the idea of a 50k maybe. Just letting a few things on other fronts settle into place first. Hope your training goes well. It sounds like you’ve got your system nailed down.

mrrun profile image
mrrunUltramarathon in reply to Decker

Psychologically, l look at 50k as 'baby' ultra. I also consider marathons as 'training' runs. HM l simply look at as 'two or so hours'. That mindset l find incredibly important. I'm working on distances trying to figure out how to cover those blocks by running in London only, got very tech socks and a mid sixties Wilt Chamberlain jersey to see me through all that. We'll see. I'm half way through and feeling good. Need to learn how to implement short walking breaks before hitting the wall. Should be fun! 😀

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to mrrun

Yes the 50 is definitely the entry point ultra distance. My younger friend finished a 100k recently. I don’t think I can manage the training time commitment for that distance yet, but maybe a 50. We’ll see.

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mrrunUltramarathon in reply to Decker

50 is very doable, just a spin away from 42, 😉. 100? No. That's a full time job, part-timers and weekend warriors get hurt there. I saw the area in Morocco where they run through Sahara. That's serious business mate. Serious.

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Sunday was my first attempt at 21.1k since the stress fracture. As I've already posted, it was mostly a run to forget- but I am over the moon at making that distance again and have absolutely no ill effects in my foot as far as I can tell. Looking forward to having some fun at LWR on Sunday (although the forecast is pretty dire), so probably just one midweek run for me besides that - going to keep my weekly distances as low as possible to be on the safe side. Happy drama-free running everyone (and healing vibes to those who can't).

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to linda9389

Who cares, you did it! And with no damage to your foot! You have been so disciplined and smart/sensible throughout your healing stage.

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon

Good to see you back here Decker - well done on your 24k and glad the shins settled down quickly. I've posted already but am another one heading up to London for the Winter Run 10k. Looks like a wet one at the moment but hey, the bling looks fantastic! 🙂

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply to Sandraj39

Not just wet - have you seen the wind forecast 😨😨😨

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon in reply to linda9389

Oo - just looked!😨

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply to Sandraj39

Fingers crossed it changes between now and then 🤞😀

mrrun profile image
mrrunUltramarathon in reply to linda9389

Don't worry, you'll be fine. I know those routes, even when windy the buildings will shield you and it will be mild, not so much of a winter run. Rain doesn't matter, you may get an odd shower, nothing torrential. 😀 Enjoy yourselves, you'll love it, the routes are great and it will be open for you only.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply to mrrun

Brilliant, thank you for the reassurance 👍

mrrun profile image
mrrunUltramarathon in reply to linda9389

You'll be lifted up by the event, crowds and locations. Most of my weekly longer runs are done along the Thames and l zig zag through those historic sites, not once getting bored. Mental stimulus is crucial. I'd be amazed if you report back and say that some rain and wind ruined your hair. 😀 Go and have a blast Linda!

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to Sandraj39

Well good luck to both you and Linda. Nothing a few more layers can’t fix, right? 😁👍🏼

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Good to see you back Decker 👋

I love that sign, so energy-perking!

I’ve had a good week and am still on track for my March HM although my 14K was yuk. I hadn’t slept well the night before and felt it the next day. I have promised myself early nights this week as I have a 10 mile race on Sunday 🤗 but I read before sleep and sometimes I get a bit distracted in the tale 🙄

Just off today to get my annual orthotics check. I’m just hoping they keep going until after March!

Have a good week everyone and sending soothing wishes to those on the sickness/IC 🏃‍♀️🏃🙂

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to Irishprincess

I read before sleep as well, but it actually helps me fall asleep 💤 . Best of luck with your 10 miler on Sunday! 👊👍🏼

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon

Welcome back!

I had a solid week of running and yoga, but this week is looking to be a bit of a trial! Off for my long run in a mo...

Happy running, Decker and all! xxx

benwill profile image
benwillMarathon

did my planned 12km on sunday but it was so so tough unlike last weeks 10km which was easy! you know its going to be tough when your 1km and your legs are already hurting and its been all down hill!

Put on a positive note i still managed it for my longest run in 11 months but was slow!

Wendesday i manged to make it to my running club night for the first time in over a year too amazing!

As well as normal swimming I didnt manage to make it to parkrun this week as well kids where being a pain!

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to benwill

That is fantastic you got back to your club. Hope the transition back to full strength will not be too challenging.

benwill profile image
benwillMarathon in reply to Decker

The past year has been the biggest challenge!

C3PO profile image
C3POMarathon

Excellent sign.

I need to seriously get into HM training mode. Of course this meant that the weather gods finally dropped some snow on us. Fresh snow is really hard to run on. So I’ve just done 10 k at an indoor track instead. And am now wondering if I can trust the results on my app, as the pace it reports is uncharacteristically fast.

Have a great week!

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to C3PO

Running in snow is like resistance running isn’t it? No matter, you still got your 10 in. When I run on our track my watch GPS gets whacky too.

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

Hi Decker

Good to see you back!

Running going well and doing some yoga and a bit of strength. No long runs this week. Lovely jubbly!

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

Its good to be back! Sounds like you are in a good place. I don't know what jubbly is but I want some too!

Macmac profile image
MacmacMarathon

Well done on the 24k Decker! Concrete is one of the hardest (worst) surfaces to run on. I avoid it whenever I can! I’m taking 3 weeks rest due to a calf injury, with some cycling to keep me some fitness. I have some physio exercises to do, and weaknesses identified, so hopefully it will recover properly. 👍

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to Macmac

Thanks Macmac, I try to not spend too much time on the concrete also, but this particular run was mostly sidewalks. I hope your calf heals up soon - it sounds like you are doing all the right things for a speedy recovery - well as speedy as something like that can be. :)

Macmac profile image
MacmacMarathon in reply to Decker

Cheers Decker. 👍

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathon

Nice to see you back Decker! !😊

I'm keeping up my new years resolution and attending clubs bootcamp on Monday eve! Today I'm feeling( as someone in my group just posted!) a bit like I've been run over by a bus!😂😂 still tired from Sunday's race,backmarked club last night and going on a forest run tonight with 2 friends and dogs! Thurs rest night!! XC HM on Sunday!😂 have a great week everyone!😊xxx

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to aliboo70

Thanks Ali! I think you have a busier run schedule that the rest of us put together! I’m not surprised you feel tired! Enjoy the runs as you always do.

Deals1 profile image
Deals1Metric Marathon

Hi

Good to see u back. Love the sign. Not much to report here.

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to Deals1

Thanks Deals. Some weeks are quiet ones eh? Hope all is ok.

Sqkr profile image
SqkrHalf Marathon

Guyyyyys I'm back on the horse, ish, and finally did day 1 of my 30 days of yoga. 😅

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon in reply to Sqkr

Awesome! Let the games begin!

wyrdwolf profile image
wyrdwolf

Did an 8 mile extremely muddy trail run on Sunday which was one of those horrid sluggish tired hungry messes that make you question your life choices! 🤣 Work running club was OK last night though. I've been suffering quite a bit with knee pain and am waiting for a physio appointment, but running doesn't seem to aggravate the injury as much as hoovering and gardening does! Have a race on Sunday if it still goes ahead (very stormy weather forecast), so just have to gloop ibuprofen gel on dodgy knee, strap it up and hope for the best! 😄

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to wyrdwolf

I’ve questioned my life choices more than a few times on runs. 😁Hope the knee pain gets sorted soon. Best of luck on Sunday, assuming it goes forward!

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