February Running Challenge
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Feb 1 - 3.1 miles (5k)
Feb 2 - 3.1 miles (5k)
Feb 3 & 4 - Rest
Feb 5 - 3.1 miles (5k)
Feb 6 & 7 - Rest
Feb 8 - 3.1 miles (5k)
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here are a few pics from this morning's trail run…very foggy, with dew all about
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2/2 3.94 miles, 142 feet
2/3 3.03 miles, 232 feet
2/4 3.12 miles, 145 feet
2/8 4.09 miles, 233 feet
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@Lesleycali beautiful @Runningmischka as far as I'm concerned post away, after all you are having the "monthly running challenge baby"
Over the past few months I think these threads have become more personal and not just miles in. miles left and I think that is what I like about it the most. I love reading about everyone's lives, and see the pictures along with hearing about your races, runs, your PRs, your everything.0 -
Feb 1--- 5 miles
Feb 2--- REST DAY
Feb 3--- 7 miles
Feb 4--- 6 miles
Feb 5--- 6 miles
Feb 6--- 6 miles
Feb 7--- 14 miles
Feb 8--- 5 miles
Total: 49
Goal: 1700 -
I agree with skippygirlsmom. I love hearing about everyone's days. You're my online running club; instead of chatting while we run we share after the run instead.
@Lesleycali - great photos! I haven't seen the ground or any green plant that's not an evergreen in so long. The pink flower looks like creeping phlox is the yellow one some type of primrose?
@runningmischka - keep the pics coming as long as your comfortable. A baby is one of life's greatest treasures.
@LoneWolfRunner - those 10 miles must have been hard won in all your snow, Fierce!
@autumnblade75 - 1/4 of the way through the month and almost 1/4 of the way through your elevation- you're really working to pull this off. I'm rooting for you- keep it up!
_Date___ Miles
Feb 1 ___17.3 __long first run to start February off right
Feb 2 ___ 3.5 __8°F another snowstorm
Feb 3 ___ 5.2 __5°F
Feb 4 ___ 3.1 __24:41 no where near a record but happy with it just the same.
Feb 5 ___ 1.4 __streak high winds and snow
Feb 6 ___ 3.1 __
Feb 7 ___ 6.2 __ snowing again
Feb 8 ___ 11.4 __12°F & more snow
Month total= 51.1miles __98.9remaining
Current Streak: 168days = 1072.0miles
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I had to push out my Saturday run to today due to being really ill with a stomach bug Thursday night through Saturday. Was a lot better last night and woke up refreshed so I ran today instead. By pushing things out a day though I may not hit my original February goal, but I'm going to leave it as is since I will just be a few miles short.
There is good news though, I finally got to use my new Wahoo Tickr X! So I have some cadence data now, which I never had before. It's kind of funny though...now that I have it I have no idea what to do with it.
I did have one issue with the Tickr though (or the Wahoo Fitness app). When I stopped at the 4.2 mile mark to rehydrate it stopped my workout. So I only received data for that first 4.2 miles. I had no idea however because my phone kept ticking up the mile announcements as I passed them all the way up through the 9 mile mark. Once I was well past 10 miles I checked my phone to see why I had not heard anything and my phone screen did not come on, making me think my battery had died. Turns out my phone just got all sorts of hung up or something and I had to reset it by removing the battery. So I hope this thing gets easier to use as time goes on because that is 0/3 so far at recording a run.
2/3 - 4.1 mile (tempo run)
2/5 - 4.02 miles (treadmill - icy roads)
2/8 - 11 miles (long run)
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2/1 X-train
2/2 Rest
2/3 2 mile tempo run
2/4 3 mile
2/5 1.5 mile
2/6 Rest
2/7 X-train
2/8 4.27 miles
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Sounds like me and the "recovery pulse feature" of the running watch I got in December. After each run, I look at the display to see what it'll be, but I don't really get anything useful out of that information...grimmeanor wrote: »There is good news though, I finally got to use my new Wahoo Tickr X! So I have some cadence data now, which I never had before. It's kind of funny though...now that I have it I have no idea what to do with it.
On the cadence, I recently read this article: http://sciencebasedrunning.com/2011/07/the-basics-cadence/ . Aparently, increasing your cadence can reduce injury risks, or so a study claims. As a follow-up on that reading, I found that: http://running.competitor.com/2014/09/training/3-ways-to-increase-running-cadence-for-speed_112765 , where it also sais increasing your cadence can increase your speed (which actually doesn't sound all that surprising to me ).
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_nikkiwolf_ wrote: »
Sounds like me and the "recovery pulse feature" of the running watch I got in December. After each run, I look at the display to see what it'll be, but I don't really get anything useful out of that information...grimmeanor wrote: »There is good news though, I finally got to use my new Wahoo Tickr X! So I have some cadence data now, which I never had before. It's kind of funny though...now that I have it I have no idea what to do with it.
On the cadence, I recently read this article: http://sciencebasedrunning.com/2011/07/the-basics-cadence/ . Aparently, increasing your cadence can reduce injury risks, or so a study claims. As a follow-up on that reading, I found that: http://running.competitor.com/2014/09/training/3-ways-to-increase-running-cadence-for-speed_112765 , where it also sais increasing your cadence can increase your speed (which actually doesn't sound all that surprising to me ).
I recently took a Good Form Running class at a local running store. It's based on information on the GFR website. one of the things it talked about was cadence and the impact it has on mechanics and speed. It showed how most great runners run at 180 steps per minute. We watched a split screen video of someone running a 12 minute mile and 5 minute mile using the exact same cadence. They just had a bigger 'push off' when going faster. The idea is smaller steps promotes a better midfoot strike and landing underneath your body instead of out in front.
We did a lot of drills outside working on form, but always used a metronome. I ended up downloading an app that plays a beat behind my music. Still adjusting...easier on shorter runs, tougher to keep up on longer ones....0 -
2/1 - 7.1
2/4 - 3.6
2/5 - 4.1 (a cold 29* over lunch when I ran. But the forecast this weekend is mid 70s!)
2/6 - 3.8 (34* warmer than yesterday's run!)
2/8 - 7.5
After a cold beginning to the week, the temps were up to a sunny 76* for my long run this afternoon. Warmer temps and maybe a few too many cocktails on the golf course yesterday afternoon and at home last night left me way more dehydrated than normal. I had to make a quick pit stop at the grocery store to use the water fountain 5 miles in.
But it was nice to run in shorts and a short sleeve shirt instead of layering up!
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Feb.1 - 3.12 miles
Feb.2 - 3.23 miles
Feb.3 - 3.1 miles
Feb.5 - 4.00 miles
Feb.6 - 3.5 miles
Feb.7 - Rest Day
Feb.8 - 3.5 miles0 -
Added another 5 miles today
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Okay did thAt wrong.
Am I the only one that struggles with this?0 -
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No ticker picture.
Just starting this challenge.
Feb.7- 2.5 miles
Feb.8- rest0 -
Spent tonight's long run repenting for over-eating at a food & wine festival today. Luckily I kept my loops close to home.
2/1 - 2 miles
2/3 - 4 miles
2/4 - 7 miles
2/5 - 4 miles
2/7 - 7 miles
2/8 - 14 miles
Total: 38 miles
Goal: 120 miles
Remaining: 82 miles0 -
February Goal 75 miles
2/1: hostess to 30 people at my house for some big tv thing. I won't call it rest day!
2/2: rest from being hostess to 30 people.....
2/3: 3.61 run and 1 hour of snorkel in rough water
2/4: snorkel 2 hours
2/5: 6.17
2/6 rest
2/7 4.52
2/8 3.35
Total: 17.65 miles
(Ticker is my goal for 2015 and accumulation to date)
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Date.......Miles.......Total
02/01.... 4.60....... 4.60 - Trail run with hill repeats
02/02.... 5.75......10.35
02/03.... 0.00......10.35 - Strength training
02/04.... 6.00......16.35 - Sore from ^ so 6 miles easy
02/05.... 3.92......20.27 - Intervals + Strength training
02/06.... 9.14......29.41 - Long run for the week
02/07.... 0.00......29.41 - Rest
02/08.... 2.06......31.47 - Dog Beach!
Just a short run today with the pup being crazy at the dog beach! Such a beautiful day and so many people out on the beach and surfers taking advantage of the big waves!
@Lesleycali - lovely pictures!
@gabbo34 - glad it is warming up for you! I honestly find mid-70's too warm for running.
@skippygirlsmom and @fabnine - I agree! While it is great to share accomplishments of mileage run/completed, I love seeing and hearing details of everyone's runs and pictures of where they run (or snorkel) as well as the sharing of information on running techniques, form and recovery! SO much great information!
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2/1 = 6.5 miles
2/3 = strength training
2/4 = 6.5 miles
2/5 = strength training
2/6 = 6.5 miles
2/7 = 5.5 miles
2/9 = 6.5 miles
Happy Monday, everyone!
@pofoster21 It took me several attempts to master posting tickers and pics on these forums, you are not alone
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@_nikkiwolf_ @gabbo34 - Thanks for the cadence info. Very interesting.0
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2/3 = 1 mile
2/7 = 1.3 miles
2/8 = 1.3 miles
I did to 1.3 mile runs in the forest but I also ran around with the horses in the field at our barn. So, I got a bonus fun run in!0 -
@gabbo34 … what is the app you use? Sounds interesting! Did you actually count your steps in a minute? I now wonder how far off I am from 180.
@Lesleycali … beautiful. I love trail running. Did a few of the southern california x terra races when we lived there. I need to find a running partner for the spring to start going out again. Do you run alone? Makes me nervous on trails!
2/1: Superbowl Sunday! no run
2/2: 6 miles on treadmill… struggled with this one but got it done
2/3: 3 miles treadmill
2/4: 3 miles… hopping between the ice on the road…and hills, ugh!
2/5: 3 miles treadmill
2/6: rest… full day of really resting…ahhhhh
2/7: 3 mile treadmill… really wish I had time to go longer….
2/8: 3 miles treadmill…. celebrated my twins birthday today 6y.o.! Fun but glad it is over!
I really need a long run. (still)
...heading on the the treadmill for 3 this morning… had a little too much wine last night so this will be interesting.
Total miles in February: 21
Miles to goal: 49
Goal: 70 miles0 -
italysharon wrote: »@gabbo34 … what is the app you use? Sounds interesting! Did you actually count your steps in a minute? I now wonder how far off I am from 180.
@Lesleycali … beautiful. I love trail running. Did a few of the southern california x terra races when we lived there. I need to find a running partner for the spring to start going out again. Do you run alone? Makes me nervous on trails!
2/1: Superbowl Sunday! no run
2/2: 6 miles on treadmill… struggled with this one but got it done
2/3: 3 miles treadmill
2/4: 3 miles… hopping between the ice on the road…and hills, ugh!
2/5: 3 miles treadmill
2/6: rest… full day of really resting…ahhhhh
2/7: 3 mile treadmill… really wish I had time to go longer….
2/8: 3 miles treadmill…. celebrated my twins birthday today 6y.o.! Fun but glad it is over!
I really need a long run. (still)
...heading on the the treadmill for 3 this morning… had a little too much wine last night so this will be interesting.
Total miles in February: 21
Miles to goal: 49
Goal: 70 miles
I use the 'Metronome' app by Peter Deelstra. You can start the metronome app, then start your music. You can adjust the metronome volume so it's just loud enough to hear behind your music.
Before I used it, I was at about 150-155 steps a minute. It definitely made me shorten my stride.
Happy b-day to your twins, I hope they had a great one.
Hopefully your run after a night of wine wasn't too painful.
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Feb 1 - 27 mile bike ride.
Feb 2 - 3 miles
Feb 3 - strength training
Feb 4 - 4 miles -
Feb 5 - rest
Feb 6 - 3.3 + strength training
Feb 7 - 34 mile bike ride
Feb 8 - sore from biking, so only did a 5 mile walk, not on ticker.
Feb 9 - 4 miles! Feeling good again. I must be the only person that gets sore from biking, not running.
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For anyone having issues with their tickers below is some step-by-step instructions that @_nikkiwolf_ posted in January that might be helpful:
You can create the ticker on the website given in the first post of this month,
on the tickerfactory webpage:
- you first pick a background image (e.g. I took the waves this month)& click on "next";
- then you select a picture for the slider (e.g. a fish) & click on "next"
- then you get to a settings page, where you chose a password (you'll need this for updating your miles), what you are tracking and what your goal is. After filling out these forms, click "next" again
- Then you get to a page which sais "Done", shows your ticker, and gives some code snippets. You are interested in the "bbCode" field. The bit between the "img-tags" is what you want to copy in here when you post something. This will look like:[img]http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wCGWc43/exercise.png[/img]
Note from shanaber - if it is easier you can just copy everything in the "bbCode" field and it will work too
Another bit of information from the bbCode field you will want to store for yourself is the link to the ticker you just created - that's the bit in the url tag, e.g.[url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/exercise/wCGWc43/]
If you go to that address in your browser and enter your password, you can change the ticker, for example to add a few miles.
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This week started off with a snow storm and ended with a beautiful weekend with Temps in the 40's! I also picked up my very first pair of real running shoes (Brooks Ravenna 4) this weekend and I can definitely jump higher and run faster
1 Feb snow=rest
2 Feb ice=P90X3
3 Feb– 3.1 miles on ice/slushy streets.
4 Feb snow storm=P90X3
5 Feb ice=P90X3
6 Feb rest day
7 Feb– 4.14 miles
8 Feb–4.13 miles
9 Feb–2.19 miles
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@gabbo34- thanks for the info. I'll let you know how it goes!
2/1: Superbowl Sunday! no run
2/2: 6 miles on treadmill… struggled with this one but got it done
2/3: 3 miles treadmill
2/4: 3 miles… hopping between the ice on the road…and hills, ugh!
2/5: 3 miles treadmill
2/6: rest… full day of really resting…ahhhhh
2/7: 3 mile treadmill… really wish I had time to go longer….
2/8: 3 miles treadmill…. celebrated my twins birthday today 6y.o.! Fun but glad it is over!
2/9: 6 miles treadmill… much better than expected, love that!
Another crazy snow day here in beautiful, white New England!
Total miles in February: 27
Miles to goal: 43
Goal: 70 miles0 -
Feb 1--- 5 miles
Feb 2--- REST DAY
Feb 3--- 7 miles
Feb 4--- 6 miles
Feb 5--- 6 miles
Feb 6--- 6 miles
Feb 7--- 14 miles
Feb 8--- 5 miles
Feb 9--- REST DAY
Total: 49
Goal: 1700
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