February 2018 Running Challenge

simcon1 · January 2018

I've been following the thread for all of January, and you all were super inspiring! I didn't have a goal, but ran my longest distance ever so far (6.37 mi, 10:42 pace) and am now contemplating doing a 10K race in February (previously I'd been hoping to do one by August). I'm 4.6 miles from 50 miles this month--was planning on 4 tomorrow but may have to do the extra. And I'll put myself down for another 50 in Feb. Nice to meet everyone!

Ryokat · January 2018

I’m back again this month with the same goal of 75 miles. Not sure if I’ll make it since it IS a shorter month. If everything goes perfectly according to plan, I should hit 76.

noblsheep · January 2018

Been lurking for a while and finally ready to jump in. Been a runner for a while, but kinda fell off the wagon last year and have been trying to get back on ever since.

Barely completed 40k in January (life happened), here's to a tentative 80k in Feb. If all goes well, a HM awaits in mid-March.

Starflight00 · January 2018

3 pages behind already! :-D

@karllundy , another low back sufferer here. how's your core stability? strong abs and glutes are very important
@weat0043 , I'm training for 10K as well

have fun!
@dreamer12151 , so sorry to hear about your mom, hope she gets through! we have a "Think Pink" race here on May 21st, to get attention to and sponsor breast cancer research
@KatieJane83 , that's a really nice fundraiser, I bookmarked the page for when I have my Visa on me
@hanlonsk , hope you get cleared! in the meantime, gym might not be a bad idea, so your muscles are in good shape for when you actually start running again

@simcon1 , nice to meet you too!

I've seen some really inspiring goals already, good luck everyone!

It's difficult to estimate where my 10K training will get me distance-wise, but it seems sessions will be getting longer, so I'll put February goal at 50km (that's 31 mile). Seems so very little compared to the rest, but better be surprised in the end than set too ambitious goal.

And it's time to think about races this year:
4/8 - North Sea Port Run in Gent - 10km
5/21 - Kortrijk Loopt for Think Pink - 11km
6/22 - Dwars door Sint Pieter Kuurne - 10.5km
12/16 - Glow Run Kortrijk - 10km

girlinahat · January 2018

I'm going to have to start this month without a mileage goal. I've been ill the last few weeks and motivation and energy is lacking. I suspect it might be a thyroid issue, but will see what the doctor says tomorrow. One of the most exciting symptoms is a feeling of constant vertigo.....

I don't think this will stop me running if I can just get the motivation sorted. I start marathon training next week, on Hal Higdon's Novice 2 plan. I've chosen this plan even though I want to just get to the end of the race, so that if I need to step back a bit I can.

So my goals for February are:

get a diagnosis
make a plan
ignore the rain and get running consistently

Races -
24th Feb - Back to Black Night Run 10k
10th March - Larmer 10 (miles)
18th March - Forest of Dean Spring Half Marathon
23rd June - Giant's Head Marathon

mamabear10717 · January 2018

Hi guys! So joining this months challenge! I’ve had a little bubba 6 months ago and I’ve tried a few runs but I just can’t seem to get past a fast paced walk or 30 mins interval on the treadmill! Hoping that getting some mileage in would be a good start so thrilled at the challenge!

Going to keep it achievable (with a bit of luck!) so aiming for 60 km for the month of Feb, and fingers crossed by the end of it I can get a run or two in!

Excited!!!

mabearof6 · January 2018

First time joining in....

Only aiming for a 100 this month, since I'm also doing 80DO. Haven't picked my races yet this year.....Hubby and I usually decide last minute.

PastorVincent · January 2018

midwesterner85 wrote: »

I took an extended break after my last marathon in Oct. I'll save the details of the ups and downs, but I'm detrained and fat again. At the moment, I'm not focusing on weight loss. I'm going to focus on diet (not calories) and exercise. As I'm in a state of transition with muscle training (becoming fat adapted again), my goal for Feb. is going to be fairly low. So will March.

February goal: 65 miles

Welcome back! Going solely on anecdotal stories and personal experience - it seems coming back is far easier than getting there the first time.

ddmom0811 · January 2018

I don't know what my goal is. Not starting to run till the 4th for HM and then the other weekends will be biking. So mileage will be a little less. Let's go for 67.

KatieJane83 · January 2018

@Starflight00 thanks so much! I am a huge lover of animals so this fundraiser is near and dear to my heart every year.

mustb60 · January 2018

In for February. Goal is same as last month 90 km. But I am planning to improve my 10k run's time. I am painfully slow.

Elise4270 · January 2018

February is my 3 year runniversary with the group. I wish I actually had a running goal.

So February goal is to adhere to PT and docs orders and be able to make a running goal come March, or April. Uh and not eat like an abandoned child... And go to the gym.

Welcome newbies!!!! Be sure to find a balance in your running and strengthening those running muscles. It so easy to let this thread inspire you to run, run, run and dismiss hip strength and muscle imbalances.

It can be overwhelming looking at a strength program for runners. I strongly urge you pick one exercise a week and focus on doing it just 2 days. Easy stuff, like donkey kicks, hip triangles, side planks... haha! "Easy" side planks.

lporter229 · January 2018

Welcome to newbies and welcome back to some old familiar faces!

I am in this month for 120 miles and also at least 8 strength training/P90X3 sessions and 12 yoga sessions.

ceciliaslater · January 2018

Hmm...I stomped my January goal into the ground (should finish at right around 100 miles and goal was 60 miles). If everything goes according to plan, I should be around 100 miles again in February, but I'm hesitant to put up such a lofty goal. I think I'm going to go with 75 miles to allow myself to take extra rest if needed.

I also just signed up for a race series, which should help keep me motivated!

February Total/Goal: 0 miles/75 miles

2018 Registered Races:
March 31 - T-Town Half Marathon
July 4 - Firecracker 5K
September 15 - Double at The Q (Quarter Marathon + 5K)
December 15 - Rudolph Run 5K

2018 Maybe Races:
September 30 - Mother Road Marathon
October 6 - Zoo Run 5K

AmyOutOfControl · January 2018

I have a warning for people who use Strava. Please set your profile to "enhanced security". It is also a good idea to not have your actual picture as your profile picture. There is also a setting that allows you to hide your starting location if you are leaving from your house.

I have a friend who joined a local Strava running group. A gentleman in the online group starting "bumping into her" on her regular runs. He then started showing up at her house unannounced. She had to change her entire running routine and dropped Strava as a result. Be careful everyone!

shanaber · January 2018

I haven't made my goal the last few months for what ever reason (work, work travel, illness, etc.) so this being a shorter month I am going to go for 75miles and see if I can hit that.

girlinahat · January 2018

amymoreorless wrote: »

I have a warning for people who use Strava. Please set your profile to "enhanced security". It is also a good idea to not have your actual picture as your profile picture. There is also a setting that allows you to hide your starting location if you are leaving from your house.

I have a friend who joined a local Strava running group. A gentleman in the online group starting "bumping into her" on her regular runs. He then started showing up at her house unannounced. She had to change her entire running routine and dropped Strava as a result. Be careful everyone!

in addition to this, use the Hidden Locations options. You can hide a radius of up to 5/8th of a mile around set postal codes - this means whilst a person can know the city you live in, they won't be able to see where exactly you start and finish your run, and so figure out where you live/work etc. You can do this for multiple addresses.

T1DCarnivoreRunner · January 2018

PastorVincent wrote: »

midwesterner85 wrote: »

I took an extended break after my last marathon in Oct. I'll save the details of the ups and downs, but I'm detrained and fat again. At the moment, I'm not focusing on weight loss. I'm going to focus on diet (not calories) and exercise. As I'm in a state of transition with muscle training (becoming fat adapted again), my goal for Feb. is going to be fairly low. So will March.

February goal: 65 miles

Welcome back! Going solely on anecdotal stories and personal experience - it seems coming back is far easier than getting there the first time.

@PastorVincent I believe that to be true, but was struggling with an HR >170 at about 6.2 mph on the treadmill last night.

PastorVincent · January 2018

midwesterner85 wrote: »

PastorVincent wrote: »

midwesterner85 wrote: »

I took an extended break after my last marathon in Oct. I'll save the details of the ups and downs, but I'm detrained and fat again. At the moment, I'm not focusing on weight loss. I'm going to focus on diet (not calories) and exercise. As I'm in a state of transition with muscle training (becoming fat adapted again), my goal for Feb. is going to be fairly low. So will March.

February goal: 65 miles

Welcome back! Going solely on anecdotal stories and personal experience - it seems coming back is far easier than getting there the first time.

@PastorVincent I believe that to be true, but was struggling with an HR >170 at about 6.2 mph on the treadmill last night.

EASIER does not mean easy

Stick with it, you got this.

PastorVincent · January 2018

girlinahat wrote: »

amymoreorless wrote: »

I have a warning for people who use Strava. Please set your profile to "enhanced security". It is also a good idea to not have your actual picture as your profile picture. There is also a setting that allows you to hide your starting location if you are leaving from your house.

I have a friend who joined a local Strava running group. A gentleman in the online group starting "bumping into her" on her regular runs. He then started showing up at her house unannounced. She had to change her entire running routine and dropped Strava as a result. Be careful everyone!

in addition to this, use the Hidden Locations options. You can hide a radius of up to 5/8th of a mile around set postal codes - this means whilst a person can know the city you live in, they won't be able to see where exactly you start and finish your run, and so figure out where you live/work etc. You can do this for multiple addresses.

Absolutely use the privacy functions - but just as a warning if you like the social features (such as the clubs, leaderboards, challenges, and so on) using the privacy functions will limit what you can do.

Read up on the settings here:
https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/216918777-Privacy-Settings

And here
https://blog.strava.com/privacy-14288/

And set them to what makes you happiest

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