November Running Challenge

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  • _nikkiwolf_
    _nikkiwolf_ Posts: 1,380 Member
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    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    _nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
    .. Does anyone else have that problem and any advice about it, or is my hair just weird ;) ?

    I always braid my hair when I run. I can't stand one ponytail though. It always feels like it's pulling the back of my scalp out so I always run/ bike with two braids. I do it real quick (at 4:15am!) and they are messy- don't even bother parting hair, just fling them together. You have to put the pony tail holder at the top and bottom of the braid or they will come out.
    Thanks!
    I'll try that next time. I wouldn't mind if it looks messy, as long as I don't have to spend half an hour after the run trying to disentangle the knots... :)
  • Daisy471
    Daisy471 Posts: 409 Member
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    11/2 - 10 miles
    11/5 - 3 miles
    11/7 - 12 miles
    11/11 - 3 miles
    11/12 - 3 miles
    11/16 - 6.2 miles & 10k PR!!!

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  • amyjoi16
    amyjoi16 Posts: 29 Member
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    I added another 15 with a Sunday spin class
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  • Minnygirl1
    Minnygirl1 Posts: 83 Member
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    I busted out 5 miles today!!! Yippee!!!!

    I'm just getting back into running after sitting on the couch for the last 13 years so this is the longest distance I have run in a long long time. I feel great and could have run forever!!! This challenge has been such a great motivator. Thanks to you all!!! :)
  • harpere87
    harpere87 Posts: 142 Member
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    Might make it for a second month in a row! =D

    ETA: not sure whats up but that is supposed to be 11.75 miles - it says that on ticker factory but doesn't when I post the link here!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    Date Miles today. Miles for October

    11/1 14 miles - 14
    11/2 Much needed REST DAY
    11/3 6.2 miles - 20.2
    11/4 5 miles - 25.2
    11/5 6.2 miles - 31.4
    11/6 5 miles - 36.4
    11/7 TAPER DAY
    11/8 13.1 miles 49.5 <<< PR'ed The Huntsville Half (1:40:51)
    11/9 REST DAY
    11/10 10 miles - 59.5
    11/10 3.1 miles - 62.6 << slow 5K run tonight with my wife.
    11/11 7 miles - 69.6
    11/12 6.2 miles - 75.8
    11/13 7 miles - 82.8
    11/14 6.2 miles - 89
    11/15 22 miles - 111 << Last super long run before my marathon in 3 weeks.
    11/16 REST DAY
    11/17 10 miles - 121

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    Have to make a correction. My marathon is actually 4 weeks away, so I will do one more 18 mile long run this coming Sat.

  • yossale3
    yossale3 Posts: 224 Member
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    1/11- 12km
    2/11-6.5km
    3/11-6.4km
    4/11- 5km
    5/11-4.5km
    6/11-rest
    7/11-7.5km
    8/11-13km
    9/11-4.8km
    10/11-7.1km
    11/11-6.7km
    12/11-rest
    13/11-7km
    14/11-rest
    15/11-14km
    16/11-7.2km
    17/11-6km

    107.7/160km
    52.3km to go.




  • Abakan
    Abakan Posts: 361 Member
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    Short 2.6 miles today, to busy over the weekend to fit in my long run so doing it tomorrow. Only 19 days left until my first half, starting to panic now my longest run so far is 11 miles will do 12 tomorrow.
    total so far 38 miles 22 to do.
    Minnygirl1 wrote: »
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    I busted out 5 miles today!!! Yippee!!!!

    I'm just getting back into running after sitting on the couch for the last 13 years so this is the longest distance I have run in a long long time. I feel great and could have run forever!!! This challenge has been such a great motivator. Thanks to you all!!! :)

    Great running. Welcome back.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
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    6.1mi through snow and 20ish degrees, 8:12 pace
    122.8mi done - 92.2mi/13d remaining
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  • RunTimer
    RunTimer Posts: 9,137 Member
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    First 10K this weekend..woo hah
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  • fabnine
    fabnine Posts: 379 Member
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    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    Nov 16 - Biking, 40 miles
    WOW !
    Minnygirl1 wrote: »
    I'm just getting back into running after sitting on the couch for the last 13 years so this is the longest distance I have run in a long long time. I feel great and could have run forever!!! This challenge has been such a great motivator. Thanks to you all!!! :)
    Welcome back! It might have taken a few miles to remember, but the body didn't forget that you're a runner. You're past 2/3 to goal too, great job!
    Abakan wrote: »
    Short 2.6 miles today, to busy over the weekend to fit in my long run so doing it tomorrow. Only 19 days left until my first half, starting to panic now my longest run so far is 11 miles will do 12 tomorrow.
    You have 19 days & you'll run 12 tomorrow, you're going to be great. Relax & enjoy the run.
    SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »
    6.1mi through snow and 20ish degrees, 8:12 pace
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    My shoes looked like that this morning too, but I wore tights did you run in shorts??? I only managed 9:02pace/ 6.6miles. Have decided I hate the feeling of squishy wet socks.
    QHjr wrote: »
    First 10K this weekend..woo hah
    Have fun & Good Luck!!!

    _Date___ Miles
    Nov 1 ____16.3
    Nov 2 ____7.1
    Nov 3 ____6.2am + 8.1pm
    Nov 4 ____1 streak
    Nov 5 ____6.2am + 7.2pm
    Nov 6 ____1 streak
    Nov 7 ____5.1 1,400miles in 2014
    Nov 8 ____10.5
    Nov 9 ____3.1
    Nov 10 ___7.6am + 6.2pm
    Nov 11 ___1 streak
    Nov 12 ___6.4am + 4.9pm
    Nov 13 ___1 streak
    Nov 14 ___10.3
    Nov 15 ___8.1
    Nov 16 ___8.3
    Nov 17 ___6.6am
    ____ Total ____ 132.2
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  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
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    My shoes looked like that this morning too, but I wore tights did you run in shorts??? I only managed 9:02pace/ 6.6miles. Have decided I hate the feeling of squishy wet socks.

    Shorts until it gets into the teens, or nasty windchill!

  • fabnine
    fabnine Posts: 379 Member
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    SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »
    My shoes looked like that this morning too, but I wore tights did you run in shorts??? I only managed 9:02pace/ 6.6miles. Have decided I hate the feeling of squishy wet socks.

    Shorts until it gets into the teens, or nasty windchill!
    & so I repeat Hardcore...I bow to you running demigod

  • veganbettie
    veganbettie Posts: 701 Member
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  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,407 Member
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    Congratulations to everyone running in races this last weekend - awesome job!!
    grimmeanor wrote: »
    I'm still figuring all this out, since I'm still pretty new to distance running. My fist 10l was in September. I had no idea then I might consider a half marathon by November, and I knew that would only be possible if I could make some 12 mile runs in the couple weeks ahead of the race. So I was really focused on doing whatever I could to make those 12 mile runs...perhaps too focused, in hindsight.
    Congratulations on your 1st half!
    This is a really good article on how to prepare and taper for a half. I have run many and I still follow this same basic plan (I do run for 40-45 mins rather than 30 mins) and it has served me very well.
    http://www.runnersworld.com/race-training/how-to-taper-for-your-first-half-marathon

    A wise running mentor told me that it takes as many days as miles run to recover - so 13 days to recover from a half and during that time you need to run recovery runs - not too long or too fast, and eat well with a good mix of carbs and protein. I try to remember this as well after my races.
    _nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
    I had a nice long run despite constant drizzling rain today. The only not-so-great thing: when I keep on the hood of my rain jacket for a time while running, my ponytail gets turned into a tangly knotted mess (guess it's chafing against the jacket when it's stuffed inside or something like that). Maybe I'll try french-braiding my hair next time... Does anyone else have that problem and any advice about it, or is my hair just weird ;) ?
    I always wear a buff with my ponytail tucked into it under my hood.
    Minnygirl1 wrote: »
    I busted out 5 miles today!!! Yippee!!!!

    I'm just getting back into running after sitting on the couch for the last 13 years so this is the longest distance I have run in a long long time. I feel great and could have run forever!!! This challenge has been such a great motivator. Thanks to you all!!! :)
    Good for you! Isn't it such a wonderful feeling!
    SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »
    My shoes looked like that this morning too, but I wore tights did you run in shorts??? I only managed 9:02pace/ 6.6miles. Have decided I hate the feeling of squishy wet socks.

    Shorts until it gets into the teens, or nasty windchill!
    I can't believe you don't wear something on your legs, I would be frozen like your shoes!
    Fabnine - I don't like wet squishy socks either, especially cold wet squishy socks!

    I got up early for a 4 mile run as the sun was coming up, before my meetings for the day started. What a great way to start the day and the week!

  • aSaltandBattery
    aSaltandBattery Posts: 82 Member
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    75.65 of 150 mile goal :)
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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    SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »
    My shoes looked like that this morning too, but I wore tights did you run in shorts??? I only managed 9:02pace/ 6.6miles. Have decided I hate the feeling of squishy wet socks.

    Shorts until it gets into the teens, or nasty windchill!

    BBBRR I'm a baby I could never do shorts in the cold, actually I wear capris until 45 degrees then long tights.

  • Minnygirl1
    Minnygirl1 Posts: 83 Member
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    Sonic monkey, Seriously??? Shorts??? .............dang!!!!
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
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    Minnygirl1 wrote: »
    Sonic monkey, Seriously??? Shorts??? .............dang!!!!

    Don't knock it til you try it! ;)
  • Minnygirl1
    Minnygirl1 Posts: 83 Member
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    It was 7 degrees this morning!!!!

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