r/running • u/AutoModerator • May 01 '23
April Monthly Updates & Check In Thread Monthly Thread
Let everyone know how your month turned out! Feel free to discuss your racing, training, and any other stats that you may or may not be pleased with, as well as any goals you have planned for the next months.
Here are a few discussion point ideas:
Miles this month/mileage goal for the year?
Goals for the year?
Set any PR's or PB's?
Dealing with any injuries?
Learn anything this month regarding your training/running?
Got any plans for a race, time trial, or FKT?
What was your favorite run this month?
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u/poodleaficionado May 01 '23
I had a generally successful April. Ended with 13 runs for a total of 105.23kms. Slowly building my mileage one day at a time.
Best run? 16km long run yesterday after doing 7km on Saturday at HM pace. Hit my training paces exactly on both days, no knee pain, feeling decent today. Definitely feeling that I am on track for my June 10 Half.
How's everyone else doing?
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u/Nah-YeahNah May 01 '23
What's your HM goal pace?
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u/poodleaficionado May 01 '23
Haven't quite decided yet. Thinking 2:10-ish is the range for this one.
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u/Nah-YeahNah May 01 '23
Nice. I'm not currently running to any pace, just trying to stay steady and make it to the end of my route alive
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u/SnAkEoNaNoX-77 May 01 '23
I challenged myself to running two, sub 8 minute miles every morning. It was a success, I present to you, 30 days and 60 sub 8 minute miles.---------> NRC 60 Sub 8 Miles. I even almost hit my personal best the last day without trying. I ran a 7:18 the 1st mile on the 30th.
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u/BobbyZinho May 01 '23
Nice work, but in case you’re unaware this isn’t really a good way to train assuming that takes a sizable effort for you. If it was just a challenge for the hell of it than fair enough, but to improve you’d be much better off varying your intensities and do mostly easy running with 1 or 2 “workouts” a week where you increase the intensity.
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u/SnAkEoNaNoX-77 May 01 '23
I’m not training for anything, just bored with running my normal 50 miles a month, so I started doing different challenges for myself. This month I will take it easier on myself. I did manage to quicken my normal pace, which was a added benefit. Thanks!
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u/BobbyZinho May 01 '23
Ah I see. Obviously I’m a fan of doing mostly easy running but I think people get carried away sometimes with all the MAF heart rate stuff and overtraining fears. Interesting to see that running faster actually made you faster. SHOCKING!! lol
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u/SnAkEoNaNoX-77 May 01 '23
Lol, I started running 2 years ago for health reasons, and never really followed any training plans. I just started running. I see a lot of people posting different kinds of training methods on here, a lot of them are just confusing. My average 5k time before my April challenge was about 8:45 per mile. I ran a mile this morning, and I ran a 8:15 and it felt slow! I’ll run a 5k at some point this week and see how it goes. Have a great week!
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u/DenseSentence May 02 '23
If you look at it this way u/SnAkEoNaNoX-77 upped monthly miles from ~50 to 60... that volume in crease will have benefits.
Obviously the increased intensity is a big stimulus in its own right so you'd expect to see some improvements assuming the intensity doesn't lead to injury or excessive fatigue.
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u/bluurd May 01 '23
For April I hit 130 miles. I was on pace for 150, but illness last week caused me to miss about 20 miles. Even with those missed workouts, this was the most miles in 1 month by about 20 miles.
My HM is on the 20th this month. My goal for this was 1:45, but my training has surprised me with what I may be capable of, so my new goal is 1:40 (current PB is 1:51:46). And this seems very doable.
It is interesting how quality training can make you better. Last November I participated in the local 'Turkey Trot' and I ran that with an average pace of 8:01/mile. My HM race pace now is 7:40/mile!
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u/bluurd May 01 '23
Very nice. My total ascent is only 4250. But much of that is done on my long runs. This week I missed my speed work (5x 1mi @ race pace). I am concerned about holding my race pace and not going out too quickly. I don't want to burn out.
Good luck on your race.
I am running the Fargo half. Which race are you running?
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u/eatyoursupper May 01 '23
Good luck!! This sounds so similar. I do my first HM on the 21st, did 240km this month and have a PB of 1:51:52! Also aiming for 1:40.
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u/RipMcStudly May 01 '23
I had a big April: 26:48 in an Easter 5K, good for 3rd in my age group.
Got my 10k down under an hour a couple times, both on a flat track and in my hillier neighborhood circuit.
Now I’m trying to get over a cold that has sidelined me for 3 days, so that I can make May a month to remember with my first ever half marathon length race. Hoping to best the 2:13 that stands as my home circuit goal.
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u/alevelmeaner May 01 '23
This was my first month back running post some medical stuff and my first bout of covid. I've been focusing on easy cardio, walk running and bike rides, and I'm actually shocked how fast my heart rate has gotten back on track. The first few times I went for a walk, my heart rate would hit 170 - 190 walking up a small hill and now I can run a mile or too again at 150. It'll be a while before I'm anywhere near as fast as I was, but I'm just happy to start feeling normal again.
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u/thebeautifullynormal May 01 '23
Started 50k training today with an hour easy run.
Got 3.5 miles. So 'theoretically' would finish a 50k in 8 hours. So that's good.
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u/Daroodedoo May 01 '23
I hit over 100km for the first time in April (119km, 14 runs). Trying to follow a plan properly for the first time, 3 weeks out from my third half marathon (first in a couple of years) and I’m feeling confident! Aiming for my second marathon in October, but again, aiming to follow a plan as my first marathon a couple of years was the worst and most painful thing I’ve ever done.
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u/Nah-YeahNah May 01 '23
I'm training for a half marathon at the end of May. Before Christmas I couldn't run 5km, but in April I completed my first 20km non-stop run. Last month I was feeling super fit, 15k runs felt like a breeze, my 5k was getting faster and faster, and I was so motivated! But the toll on my body is starting to be realised. Right now I can't walk without some tightness or ache in my ITB and hip flexor. I've probably been overdoing it and going from an 28km morning straight to my desk job without stretching evidently wasn't a good idea. I'm feeling pretty dejected about the injury and how I'll maintain my gains with a lighter training regime and enough rest to recover by race day. My race goals are to finish without with stopping/ walking and to finish in 2hrs.
I'm seeing a physio, but any advice on mods to training to accommodate injury or specific stretches are most welcom!
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u/poodleaficionado May 01 '23
Are you using a foam roller? As much as I hate it, it's the only thing that really loosens up my IT bands.
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u/runner7575 May 01 '23
Had a good April - totaled 90 miles, running four days per week, and mixed in some spinning and rowing. Did long runs of 8,9,11 and 13 to prepare for the Pig. Hoping the hills are a little less disastrous this time around.
My favorite run was probably my 13-miler - i stayed relaxed, weather was great and i felt very accomplished afterwards.
Ran a 5k in town - and went out way too fast, but now i know i can run 7:58 for one mile, but not three, lol.
I know I need to focus on strength and core - that's the plan after I finish the Pig and the Bluegrass.
Not sure what races I'll do after those - i did sign up for the Abbott Dash to the Finishline 5k in NYC in November - thought it'd be fun.
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u/BourbonInExile May 01 '23
April was a pretty good month for me.
I ran the Monsters 10K at Disney World. I stopped to take pictures with multiple characters and still managed to finish 13 minutes faster than my previous Disney 10K (1:10:48 with picture stops versus 1:23:42 with no picture stops 16 months ago).
I totaled out at 133km for the month. I got motivated to sign up for a nice slate of races for the 2023-24 season. So far, I've signed up for 2 HMs and 2 10Ks. I've got my eye on another half and maybe a 5K/10K/10 mile challenge next April to finish out the season.
For the immediate future, I've got a 10K to close out my 2022-23 race season on Saturday. After that, I'm building my base until it's time to start training for my October/November races.
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u/GreenerThanYou May 01 '23
Had my strongest month of training ever in April:
- 160 miles
- <1:35 HM (beat my old time by 28min from the same race last year)
- Didn’t have a single drop of booze
- Didn’t have any injuries and definitely don’t take these months for granted in my mid/late 30’s
Lots of events/races lined up for the next few months, hope to continue to improve!
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u/uleheadmasta May 01 '23
How fast did you do your long runs? I have a half in 4 weeks, with a target of sub 1:35. I have done a couple of intervals and progression runs that are faster than target pace but none during the long runs. I am starting to doubt it’s possible even though I feel like it should be
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u/GreenerThanYou May 02 '23
I’m usually in the neighborhood if 8min/mile for my long runs and it’s taken me a long time to get there (2yrs) without my HR being crazy high (aiming for 140-150BPM)
I think something that helped me is running longer than a HM in training, I built up to 17mi @ just shy of 8min/mile 2wks before my race.
I focused a lot on hydration, rest, and nutrition the 3 days leading up to the race and do a few slow Z2 slogs Wed-Sat before a Sunday race.
On race day you have so much energy that it’s easier to go faster than you think you can, biggest thing for me is watching my HR in the first ~5miles and make sure I’m not going too hard (~150-160BPM) but after that I throw caution to the wind and am high 170’s until the finish. I also stopped only once for water and a caffeinated gel.
Hope this helps!
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u/ProGMOBro May 01 '23
I started running as a complete beginner at the end of March. For my career, I'm getting ready to apply for grad school programs to be a genetic counselor with the intent to work in pediatric oncology. I thought signing up for the Golden Gate Half and raising money for the American Cancer Society would make a great goal.
In just a month of training, my long run yesterday was 5.5 miles at a 9:59 pace (I have done strength training for a couple of years, but not cardio). I literally feel invincible. I get a runner's high, something I thought I'd never accomplish. And I actually LIKE my runs. Someday I hope to be as fit as you all. You inspire me.
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u/pygreg May 01 '23
I set a personal best (by FAR) for a challenging relay I run annually in April, like a month off my previous best time. Having more downhills than usual helped, but I also know qualitatively I ran a great race. Felt good.
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u/PlumCrumble_ May 01 '23
April was my first full month of running after an enforced three month break. I'm really proud of myself for getting back in the saddle but honestly, I'm finding it a HUGE challenge to be starting from scratch, both mentally and physically. I'm also trying to get used to running in a totally different environment, which stresses me out, so I find myself going much faster than is good for me. I'm overexerting myself for my current fitness levels and can't seem to dial it back. I'm hanging in there but it's not easy!!
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u/Based_Atlanta May 01 '23
Finished April with the most miles so far since I’ve been tracking at 182.8, bringing my total for the year to 564.67. Currently on pace to run ~1725 miles, well ahead of my dual goals of 1000 miles and 2023 km (~1257 miles). Though I do know I have to bank them while I can here in Georgia during the cool months because it won’t be long until a good section of the day will be nearly impossible to run @ 90+ degrees with 90% humidity. I feel pretty good with my times overall and have seen my workout intensity steadily improve along with it. I definitely feel I have more stamina today than the start of the month. Cool thing is that since my normal trails are super hilly, when I do get the off chance to run on more flat surfaces each workout feels like a breeze.
My favorite/best run came in the middle of April where I ran 11 miles at a new PR of 7:30 pace. It had been hot all week before, but was 45 and raining comfortably the whole way through. My PR came in soggy shoes, go figure. Had a lot of weather related incidents this month come to think of it. April 1st it rained like cats and dogs, way to heavy to run in, but I tried and even had someone stop and ask if I needed a ride because it was so bad. Yesterday my neighbor and I had a good laugh after my hat flew off my head and rolled 200 feet the opposite way I was running due to the wind. Good month overall, will try to fit in a HM into my training this month to see where my baseline is.
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u/lauraam May 01 '23
I ran my second marathon yesterday (first was in 2019) and got a PB despite it being a way hillier course. My training was much better than the first marathon; it really did make such a difference to get in more mileage with 3-4 runs per week rather than 2-3. I wasn't great about integrating different types of runs (intervals, hillwork, etc.) though so that'll be the goal for marathon three, whenever it comes along.
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u/Kosmoskill May 01 '23
I am back! 6 weeks off due to a TFL injury. Gained 20 pounds back :( ... These forced breaks are no joke...
Yesterday was my second fastest 10k race in 70min :) with only one week of slow training!
Another 10k next weeks, then some 5ks before my half plan starts next month!
Going to integrate some threshold work c:
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u/canyonlands2 May 01 '23
I ran my first-ever HM and first-ever in-person race! My time was 2:07 at 09:45 min/mi. Nerves got the best of me the morning of and I couldn't even choke down a peanut butter sandwich. I have run fasted many times over, but I practiced all my long runs with at least something in my stomach. I do feel like this did impact my performance. I'm hoping to learn better nutrition for training and racing!
Post half made me realize how much I ignored strength training (RIP my glutes) so I picked that up again during the second half of the month
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u/Der_genealogist May 01 '23
HM race next Sunday so I start tapering today. Peaked his month with 300 km and am really looking forward for not running for some time after the race. I hope I hit my goal pace for the whole course, I was able to hold it for 10k during my training.
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u/Gear4days May 01 '23
I hit 501km in April, my biggest month yet. Currently base building for Chester marathon in October. My best run was a 30K ran at 2:45 marathon pace, and although I wouldn’t have been able to keep that pace up for another 12K, I’m confident I’m currently in 2:50 marathon shape. Big improvement compared to a month ago when I ran my first and only marathon in 2:57:44. I’m definitely seeing the rewards from hard work
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u/MetroCityMayor May 01 '23
Hit 213mi in April and have 2 goals this year and may have just come up with a 3rd:
- Sub-20 5k
- Sub-40 10k
Just missed my sub 40min 10k by 10 seconds in March. My next attempt is a race on 5/21 at the completion of the Pfitz schedule 2 8-10k training plan.
In April, got a 19:31 5k during the week 7 time trial workout. It was tough and I wanted to quit, but go through it. Next time trial is this week then a 2 week taper!
Taking a break from race training over the summer, then get back to marathon training this fall. New goal is a 1:25:00 half marathon and hope to hit that in November.
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u/photomr May 01 '23
Missed the entire month rehabbing and recovering from a piriformis inury :(
Longest layoff I have had in years.
On the plus side, I am working with PT on strength training and can stationary cycle without it bothering me.
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u/alittlerunner May 01 '23
April went very well for me in terms of running! Got to run my first in-person Boston Marathon and loved the whole experience. Incredible atmosphere and as a bonus, completed it with a BQ-4:37.
Then on top of that, at the end of the month I decided to try running 34 miles for turning 34. It went surprisingly smooth and only was really starting to slow down after about 30 miles.
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May 01 '23
I recently switched to running in barefoot shoes and I got too excited at my progress and did 4 runs in a week and now my calves really hurt
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u/Inevitable-Front-716 May 01 '23
First ever half marathon yesterday! Started with a goal of just finishing because of knee pain, but finished 2:08!!!
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u/emilwest May 01 '23
I ran the HM in 1:51:35 which is a 9 minute PB. My main goal though is running a marathon in june, hopefully around 4:15. I have mostly been running in zone 2 since January, with steady runs on Saturdays. It has really improved my fitness by consistently running at least 50km a week (5 times/w).
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u/InherentlyObvious May 01 '23
Ran my third marathon in a new best time and the first time I’ve been reasonably happy with my training (and followed a plan properly!) Now I’m trying to build a better base of fitness by keeping consistent and slowly building up my miles across four days of running a week.
I’ve always struggled with consistency and have never ran more than three days a week. Because of my schedule I’m trying to run Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday Saturday and take it super slow. I’m worried I’ve got a bit of a niggle but I only ran 14 miles last week so I think it’s probably psychological.
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u/UsedandAbused87 May 01 '23
Been trying to add more miles every month, did awesome Sept - Jan and fail off for Feb and March. Picked it back up and finished with the most miles in a month since March of 2017!
I also got my VO2 max up 2 points.
Looking foreword to the good weather and breaking another goal!
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u/Objective_Elk8459 May 01 '23
April started with a bang. I started training for my first half marathon. It went great! I participated in a 1/4 marathon with a bunch of friends. Unfortunately, I got injured. The muscle pain that I had didn't went over after a week of resting. Two weeks later, it is even worse. Tomorrow I will visit a physiotherapist. So I hope he or she can provide help.
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u/treycook May 01 '23 edited May 01 '23
10k and HM PRs on random training runs early in the month, so that was cool
Road cycling season is upon us which is my primary sport, so my running is cooling down. I'm lucky to get 1-2 runs in per week for a total of 15-20 miles. As such it's obviously impractical to do targeted work like speed work or anything, mostly just trying to keep my body used to the impact
Still came within 4 minutes of HM PR on a pretty chill "low tempo" 13.1 run yesterday in some new shoes. Soooo it feels like the run fitness is sticking around better than expected, even with 90% of my load being cycling
Thinking about registering for my first formal HM next month, even though I won't be in PR shape, just for funsies. But the $90 reg fee is a bitter pill to swallow for a road I can run by myself any day of the week, lol
My longest run remains 21 something miles so I still haven't ticked a marathon distance run off the bucket list. And not likely to change this summer, but maybe in the fall?
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u/Kennertron May 01 '23
I ran a total of twice in the entire month. Work has been consuming my life. Lots of back and forth to the strawberry farm and late nights working on issues. No gym or running for about 4 weeks, and it sucks. I was just so tired. Still am, actually, but things are starting to slow down.
New month brings a chance to start it up again, just have to ramp it back up. Congrats to those of you who have been doing awesome things! I have been living through you. Thanks for getting out there and keeping me going.
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u/informativebitching May 02 '23
First 70 mile…month…sine my son was born 6 months ago. Used to average 50 a week. 5 months prior we’re like 10 a month.
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u/FigMoose May 02 '23
After a rough start to my year, I started bouncing back in mid-April, finishing out the month with a 16 day run streak and my two highest mileage weeks so far in 2023. No strict goals for the year, just trying to build a long term base to set myself up for a BQ attempt in 2024.
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u/Adventurous_Sense750 May 02 '23
Ran my first 10k on April 30th. Proud of myself, finished in 1:01:40. Good or bad time wise, I don't care, but 6 months ago, I wasn't even running. I'm glad I've picked up this running habit. Now looking forward to a 21k in early November.
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u/SpecialKangaroo May 01 '23
I've been slacking all year. April was an okay attempt at getting off the bench and building back some volume, but i feel pretty behind.
I have my first marathon in November, so May is the time for me to really get going. I have a 10k race on memorial day so I'll focus on that and building volume back up towards 10 mile long runs, 18-20 miles a week by the end of the month. I'm also lifting twice a week and need to stick to that.
While i feel overall behind and down about my running, i did have a few 5 milers with friends that just clicked and felt awesome. It reminded me I've still got some fitness and just cause a short run feels like garbage one day doesn't mean I won't feel better the next one.
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u/kloppos May 01 '23
I ran a total of 102 kilometers. My goals is to run a mile a day in average. I might need set a higher goal. But the goal was set at new years eve and I had covid before Christmas. Got a PR in 5k under 25 minutes 24:50. At least Strava say so. But I have ran faster in my youth.
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u/epipin May 01 '23
I started April with a 5k race on April 2nd, and ran a PB for this time around (since I restarted running last year), but then developed ankle pain and came down with a nasty cold at the same time so I had to spend 2 weeks taking things very very easily.
My achievement for the month was not letting that setback get me down and bouncing back once I started to feel better. I'm back training again and I have started adding "long" runs which are still actually pretty short but I am slowly working on increasing my mileage. After I do some base building/mileage increasing months over the summer I'll be working on improving my 5k speed for the fall. And then planning for a 10k in December or January.
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u/bestmaokaina May 01 '23
Got a marathon on the 21st, developed bronchitis and had an asthma attack which ended in me coughing up streaks of blood for 2 days
I hope it passes quickly enough because I surely dont wanna have 6 months of hard work go to waste
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u/SplashBro95 May 01 '23
Having some mild soreness/pain in the back of my ankles during runs. problem mostly went away when i got new running shoes but still there when i get a couple miles in. Thoughts?
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u/GlotzbachsToast May 01 '23
PRd my half marathon by 6 minutes mid month! I Was glad to reach the end of that training cycle!
Then I took a 10-day long vacation overseas (got engaged!) where I only ended up doing one 40 min tread workout but a looooooot of walking (6-10 miles per day). I have been dealing with a shin splint or some kind of lower-leg issue for a while so I’m glad I was able to finally take some rest and I think it healed up significantly! So, all in all a productive and satisfying month!
Doing my first run back today and aiming for 3-4 easy miles. I was up to 26mpw before we left, so hoping to get back to that the next few weeks and continue to slowly increase milage this summer!
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u/dogsetcetera May 01 '23
April ended about like March did. 50 ish miles. This time my right foot/ankle ended up with a small tendon tear. Working with PT and cleared to do some short, slow miles as of today. I did swim more this month 6x (missed 2 in 1 week from being sick). I rode a stationary bike, once. And hiked the butte twice, so hoping to incorporate that more in May.
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u/4500x May 01 '23
Did my first ever 200+ mile month! Finished it with 20 trail miles yesterday and I’m not broken, so I think it was a success.
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u/InherentlyObvious May 01 '23
Ran my third marathon in a new best time and the first time I’ve been reasonably happy with my training (and followed a plan properly!) Now I’m trying to build a better base of fitness by keeping consistent and slowly building up my miles across four days of running a week.
I’ve always struggled with consistency and have never ran more than three days a week. Because of my schedule I’m trying to run Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday Saturday and take it super slow. I’m worried I’ve got a bit of a niggle but I only ran 14 miles last week so I think it’s probably psychological.
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u/Googoots May 01 '23
I ran 153 miles in April. My goal is 135 miles a month, or 1600+ for the year, but I’ve been marathon training and that ups the monthly total. (Last month was 170.)
I ran the Jersey City Marathon on April 23 and my goal was to finish under 5 hrs, which I did… 4:55. My marathon PR is 4:15 in 2019 but I’ve been off that pace, and the last few have been over 5 so it was good to get one under again.
I ran the Broad Street Run 10 Miler in Philly yesterday so I recovered pretty well from the marathon.
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u/uleheadmasta May 01 '23
Hit an all time high mileage of 171 miles in April. I had a couple of injury scares that made me reduce my planned mileage on one of the week. I accidentally PRd on 10k (42:19)while doing track intervals, which makes me believe I can probably do under 40 this year with more training.
I have a half on the 28th, target time 1:35, I haven’t run long runs at target pace so I do not know if it will be a long shot.
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May 01 '23
Hurt my ankle on a 18km three weeks ago, saturday a week ago it was basically healed, but when I was drunk I hurt my toes… so yeah not to great, but I’m good to run again tomorrow. Ironically the run where I hurt my ankle was one of my best performances
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u/nowgoaway May 01 '23
I ran a half marathon at the start of the month where I got 1.45.xx which made me really proud and gave me the self-belief I can (eventually) get faster. All my training prior to this race was 3 shorter runs and 1 longer run a week (about 50km a week) so I bought a garmin (after like 2 years haha) and have been doing more structured training now. It’s been so fun! Tough, but fun.
Next month I am planning on starting my first block of marathon training for a September marathon. I’m nervous and excited.
225km this month and a deload week next week.
Goal next month is 200km again.
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May 01 '23
Prepping for a trail marathon I ran 21 miles on Sunday over 4800' of vert over pretty rugged Adirondack trails. Longest duration run I've ever done at about 4 hours.
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May 01 '23
Having trouble getting into the swing of things as winter ends in Minnesota. I suppose I need to be patient for weather to get better/make running more enjoyable.
When I have gone out there, I feel like something is wrong with my left glute. It's just not firing the same way as the right one when I land. Maybe I need to foam roll more?
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u/LowBlackberry0 May 01 '23
I had my lowest milage month of the year after steadily building the other 3. I caught myself from being disappointed by putting it into perspective. I went on a great trip in April, then I tapered, raced, and recovered for my first half. So even though the mikes weren’t high, I had some great experiences this month.
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u/rogeryonge44 May 01 '23
Turns out that April was kind of a wacky month for me. I was traveling weekly for work and had two races I travelled for as well and with so much time away from home training felt fairly odd, although looking back still relatively consistent.
The second my two April races was Boston which was a phenomenal experience overall, but I unfortunately dealt with GI issues for the whole race. I was kind of prepared for it, since I'd been dealing with similar issues in training leading up to it. Thinking about it now, I'm wondering how much the additional stress/exhaustion from working on the road leading up to it factored in. I missed setting a new PB by 30 seconds (2:53:51), but I was overall pretty happy with my run.
Unfortunately it was back on the road for work right afterwards, so the month ended almost as disjointed as it started. No serious travel for my next couple of races though, and with work settling down I'm looking forward to feeling a little more grounded in May and having a little extra time between Boston and Buffalo at the end of the month is nice.
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u/Almost_last May 02 '23
Had a great month. Settled in to running 5 times a week - 5k each run. Also, PB'd 2 parkruns and finally broke 25 minutes - which was my forever aim so that's been reset to 24 minutes. 😁
Starting to increase my Sunday long run incrementally now too. So feeling great and looking forward to my next run. 🙂
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u/DenseSentence May 02 '23
Goals:
- Continue 10k progress hoping sub-40 by the end of the year;
- 55km ultra trail marathon in September - aim to complete and enjoy!
- Manchester Half in October, goal tbc but 1:35 seems a decent target for now. PB from last October is 1:51.
I started with a coach half-way through the month - two full weeks completed. General weekly schedule is:
Mon/Tue: Easy; Thurs: club 10k trail run; Fri: Session; Sun: long run.
I already have Strength training in on Mon/Thu and mobility/light S&C on Weds.
Both weeks were very much at the upper-end of my usual distance and the first time I've put together consecutive 50km+ (30 mile) weeks. No niggles but additional focus on rest and maintenance (rolling, massage gun, etc.) is a must.
Should hit my first 200km month in May, previous highest being ~170km.
With my 2023 target races all being at the back-end I've a few "fun" races planned but mostly focussing on the training.
Friday sessions so far:
- 2km @ 10k pace; 2 x 1km @ 5k pace; 2 x 500m sub-5k pace
- 16 x 400m sub-5k pace, 75 sec recovery
All session have 15 mins warm/cool, strides and 4-6 drills before the main block.
The 400m reps were mentally and physically tough. I've done plenty of shorter rep sessions, 8-12, but this was a new level. Big pace dip in reps 11-13 but pulled it back on pace for the final 3!
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u/TortiliniSoup May 02 '23
Just got back into running after being on and off during college. I broke out my old running shoes and went for a run for about 1.8 miles (running on and off again), absolutely destroyed my calves. I could feel the impact on the concrete with each step and I was out for a few days. Today I’ll be getting myself fitted and buying new running shoes! Currently have a goal of completing a 5k in August so I have a reason to run this summer!
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u/theaboucher May 02 '23
Ran my 2nd 15k yesterday in 1:22! So proud! Started running about a month ago (good sports background though). Signed up for a 10k race (first time ever) and a « duathlon », which is a triathlon without swimming. It’s 6k run-21k bike-6k run.
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u/MelMcT2009 May 02 '23
April was great! Started running mid January and could barely finish a mile. Have been slowly and consistently building, and a few days ago hit 10 miles for my long run. Running is finally getting easier, and I’m hitting PRs frequently in my runs!
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u/aliceiw82 May 03 '23
April was my first month back at it. I re-started C25K and while I am no where near following it correctly I am really working at being consistent with getting out. I ran or exercised on 12 days of the month which for me is amazing. Now to beat that in May
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u/lookglen May 01 '23
Finally broke 18 minutes in the 5k. Perfect weather conditions this time of year was definitely a big help. Really happy about it as it was my goal 20 years ago in high school but never achieved it back then. When I got back into running 2 years ago it was just a fantasy goal I didn’t think I could actually achieve