February Running Challenge

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  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    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!
    Feb 10 - Strength training
    Feb 11 - 4.5 miles
    Feb 12 - 4.52
    Feb 13- rest -trainer cancelled. :(
    Feb 14 - 34 mile bike ride.
    Feb 15 - 42 mile bike ride.
    Feb 16- 4.51
    Feb 17 - strength training
    Feb 18 -4.62
    Feb 19 - 4.13
    Feb 20 - strength training
    Feb 21 - 5 miles running; 15 miles biking
    Feb 22 - 50 mile bike ride
    Feb 23 - rest day.
    Feb 24 - Strength training
    Feb 25 - 5 miles!
    Feb 26 - 1.72 - it started pouring rain so I had to turn around and go back home. I tried to run but it was coming down so hard I couldn’t see and I was worried about my electronics.
    Feb 27 - strength training
    Feb 28 - 34 mile bike ride - I wasn’t dropped for the first time ever! (which means I kept up with the group of riders). Each week I have made it a little further before I couldn't keep up and this time I stayed the whole time! Tomorrow is a 5K and hopefully it doesn't rain!



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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Date Miles today. Miles for February

    2/1 REST DAY
    2/2 6.2 miles - 6.2
    2/3 7.16 miles - 13.36
    2/4 REST DAY
    2/5 7 miles - 20.36
    2/6 6.2 miles - 26.56
    2/7 15 miles - 41.56
    2/8 REST DAY
    2/9 9.5 miles 51.06
    2/10 8 miles 59.06
    2/11 6.2 miles - 65.26
    2/12 7.36 miles - 72.62
    2/13 6.2 miles - 78.82
    2/14 15 miles - 93.82
    2/15 REST DAY
    2/16 10 miles - 103.82
    2/17 8 miles - 111.82
    2/18 REST DAY
    2/19 8 miles - 119.82
    2/20 8.4 miles - 128.22
    2/21 15.5 miles - 143.72
    2/22 REST DAY
    2/23 10 miles - 153.72
    2/24 8 miles - 161.72
    2/25 8 miles - 169.72
    2/26 15 miles - 184.72
    2/27 5 miles - 189.72
    2/27 5.5 miles - 195.22 << daily double
    2/28 4.8 miles - 200.02 <<< GOAL MADE!!!

    Time to rest up for tomorrow's 8K race.

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  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    @stoshew7 - I noticed the March challenge is under Introductions. But as long as we know where it is! I remember there is a way to save a group or thread as your favorite but I haven't done it in a while.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS to all that made goal or about to or even came close to it. Thank you all for participating. You all make this fun. Now onto March. And announce this on your friend's list for more to join. Post the link below.

    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    March challenge is now up:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10098100/march-2015-running-challenge?new=1

  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    @stoshew7 - I noticed the March challenge is under Introductions. But as long as we know where it is! I remember there is a way to save a group or thread as your favorite but I haven't done it in a while.

    Oh that's not what I wanted. LOL I will see if I can have it moved to Fitness and Exercise. Thanks for pointing this out @ddmom0811

  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @ddmom0811‌ - click the little star to the right of the topic title at the top of the page to make it a favorite. The bell icon to the right of the Message Boards title when you click on the Community tab will show when there has been an update that you haven't read and you can click on one in the drop down to take you to the topic.
  • fabnine
    fabnine Posts: 379 Member
    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    Feb 28 - 34 mile bike ride - I wasn’t dropped for the first time ever! (which means I kept up with the group of riders). Each week I have made it a little further before I couldn't keep up and this time I stayed the whole time! Tomorrow is a 5K and hopefully it doesn't rain!
    My cycling friends call that ride or die, because if you can't keep up they'll leave you for dead. You kept up! B) That is an accomplishment to be proud of! You'll be great in your 5K tomorrow rain or shine!

  • dennie24
    dennie24 Posts: 251 Member
    I ran 3 miles this morning when it was 12 degrees out. I have major respect for those of you that run when it is colder. Brrr! I'm a little short this month but considering I was really sick for a little over a week and all the problems my autoimmune whatever has been causing me, I am pretty pleased for continuing to be consistent with running. :)
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  • Whtmask
    Whtmask Posts: 219 Member
    Alright last day! Here's what I did this month:


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  • fabnine
    fabnine Posts: 379 Member
    Took till the last day of February but I ran to my goal.

    @dennie24 3miles at 12degrees is a cold run, especially if you're not used to it. You did great this month! Hope to see you again in the March challenge.

    @Whtmask You ran 95 miles past your goal for a total of (*) 235.5 miles (*) That's fierce. I'll admit it, I'm a little jealous. Can't wait to see what you'll run next month.

    _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
    Feb 9 ___ 3.5 __ even more snow
    Feb 10 __ 8.1 __28°F here's that heat wave
    Feb 11 __ 3.6 __and a fun hike up Monadnock
    Feb 12 __ 6.1 __snowing again
    Feb 13 __ 3.1 __ 0°F when I started out -1°F 26 minutes later when I finished.
    Feb 14 __ 5.4 --11°F light snow
    Feb 15 __ 2.7 __ 11°F blowing snow 35mph wind gusts
    Feb 16 __ 1.3 __ 3°F streak
    Feb 17 __ 1.1 __ streak
    Feb 18 __ 6.6 __ 22°F and windy but sunny
    Feb 19 __ 4.0 __ snowing and a little hike up Pack Monadnock
    Feb 20 __ 5.3 __ 12°F & windy but the sun was shining.
    Feb 21 __ 7.1 __
    Feb 22 __ 8.7 __was so beautiful today I didn't want to go home but my legs said no more.
    Feb 23 __ 3.7 __windy
    Feb 24 __ 7.1 __Sunset run- gilded clouds and all
    Feb 25 __ 6.7 __
    Feb 26 __ 11.0 __
    Feb 27 __ 3.1 __
    Feb 28 __ 5.2 __ !!GOAL!!
    Month total= 154.4miles __0remaining__4.4miles past goal

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    Current Streak: 188days = 1175.2miles
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    edited February 2015
    SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    That puts me at the following:
    2.12: twenty five min- flat
    2.15: thirty min (best guess)- hill
    2.20 thirty min - intervals/hills
    2.22: 2+ hours - snow shoveling.

    it's like running.

    But not. Either way- Cardio 2x a week is achieved for this week.

    Good to see one of smarter forum regulars around these parts :)

    Ah- so sorry- I have in a reading black hole- no reading this week (Artist Way task)
    Thank you :) trying to drop some extra BF- and I can't do any less food- so cardio it is!!! Kind of nice actually doing some running.


    That puts me at the following:
    2.12: twenty five min- flat
    2.15: thirty min (best guess)- hill
    2.20 thirty min - intervals/hills
    2.22: 2+ hours - snow shoveling.
    2.25 30 min(ish) 3 total- 2 up/down 1 interval sprints (treadmill)
    2.28. 45 min- 5.22 miles

    15.75 for running- and I'll round it out to 16 for 1/4 mile in the snow- seems reasonable for 2+ hours snow shoveling.

    16 miles for the month it looks like. I'll take that.

    from today 20* but sunny out!!!
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  • fabnine
    fabnine Posts: 379 Member
    @JoRocka 5.2 miles at 20degrees with progressively faster splits, I don't think you can call yourself a non-runner. Sweet run & Love the gun show!
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    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
    2/9 2.15
    2/10 rest
    2/11 4.4
    2/12 rest
    2/13 bike
    2/14 3.32
    2/15 4.79
    2/16 2.99
    2/17 3.22 + snorkel 2 hours
    2/18 3.39
    2/19 rest
    2/20 3.44
    2/21 4.07
    2/22 rest (tbh, just too darn lazy.....)
    2/23 4.02
    2/24 3.24
    2/25 lazy again
    2/26 4.08
    2/27 strength training
    2/28 7.92 miles
    Total: 68.68 miles

    ....not quite to goal....but afterall, tomorrow IS another month!


    (Ticker is my goal for 2015 and accumulation to date)

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  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    @ddmom0811‌ - click the little star to the right of the topic title at the top of the page to make it a favorite. The bell icon to the right of the Message Boards title when you click on the Community tab will show when there has been an update that you haven't read and you can click on one in the drop down to take you to the topic.

    Thanks! Will do it!

    @fabnine - lol, that's true about they leave you for dead. My husband is the one who got me into this biking so he has to look out for me and make sure I'm not too far behind. The trick seems to be staying very close to the rider in front of you to get their draft but I seem to have trust issues. Don't trust the guy in front of me on the bike and don't trust myself.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    fabnine wrote: »
    @JoRocka 5.2 miles at 20degrees with progressively faster splits, I don't think you can call yourself a non-runner. Sweet run & Love the gun show!

    Aw thank you.

    I'm very fortunate I grew up running- so it's easy to hit stride and it's simple a mind issue and I have that down- just have to get my body up to par.

    I do find it DEEPLY fascinating I'm able to run significantly faster- OR my GPS is really wrong/off) outside. When I'm treadmilling it- I seem to only manage 10 min miles.

    I was thinking (listening to the GPS tick of miles/splits- I'd be happy to get down to 905/910- and I think my last mile was 8:55- so yeah- I was even kind of surprised- because when I turned around I had the wind into my face- which I didn't realize was at my back till I turned around and practically had the wind knocked out of my by the coldness of the air!!!

    But honestly- it was fun- I always LIKE running- it's a matter of time- and that it takes so much- but I really like the feeling of being done with running- and I've needed the sunshine- and the air- I spend SO much time inside- and I just think it clears my head a way the gym never can. I love lifting- but in the winter I think I need the clean air and the miles.

    I'm going to die laughing it I become a "winter only" runner!!!
  • HealthyFocused715
    HealthyFocused715 Posts: 340 Member
    2/1, 3 miles, treadmill
    2/2, 4.34 miles, treadmill
    2/3, XT - Zumba
    2/4, 3 miles, treadmill (&Zumba)
    2/5, 4.34 miles, treadmill (&Zumba)
    2/9, 5.78 miles, treadmill (&Zumba)
    2/10, 3.5 miles, treadmill (&Zumba)
    2/11, 6.05 miles, treadmill (&Zumba)
    2/12, 3.0 miles, treadmill
    2/13, rest
    2/14, 10.4 miles, OUTSIDE!!!!!!!!
    2/15, rest
    2/16, 4.34 miles, treadmill (&Yoga for Runners)
    2/17, Zumba
    2/18-2/21, sick
    2/22, 2.25ish miles, snow shoeing!!!! (not counting as running miles)
    2/23, 4.34 miles, treadmill - pseudo Zombie run (I was watching Walking Dead!) ;)
    2/24, Zumba
    2/25, 3.5 miles, OUTSIDE!!!!!!!!!!! I wanted to go further but it was getting dark and it was icy. I was too afraid of falling and getting an injury so kept it short. But it was so nice to be outside. Hoping March will allow for a lot more outdoor runs!!
    2/26, 4.34 miles treadmill, more Zombie running! ;)
    2/27, missed it. Tired, so tired...
    2/28, 4.34 miles, treadmill. Not the 10.4 I had planned...are we sensing a theme here?? Hopefully can get my lazy butt moving a little bit more in March! That being said - I'm not displeased with 64.27 miles this month!
  • JustWant2Run
    JustWant2Run Posts: 286 Member
    GOAL ACHIEVED :smiley:

    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
    Feb 10--- 7 miles
    Feb 11--- 5 miles
    Feb 12--- 5 miles
    Feb 13--- 5 miles
    Feb 14--- 13.16 miles
    Feb 15--- 5 miles
    Feb 16--- REST DAY
    Feb 17--- 7 miles
    Feb 18--- 8 miles
    Feb 19--- 7 miles
    Feb 20--- 6 miles
    Feb 21--- 15 miles
    Feb 22--- 5 miles
    Feb 23--- REST DAY
    Feb 24--- 9 miles
    Feb 25--- 8 miles
    Feb 26--- 7 miles
    Feb 27--- 6 miles
    Feb 28--- 16 miles

    Total: 183.2 miles
    Goal: 170
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    edited March 2015
    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!
    02/09.... 5.53......37.00
    02/10.... 6.64......43.64 - + Strength training
    02/11.... 0.00......43.64
    02/12.... 6.83......50.47 - + Strength training
    02/13.... 5.52......55.99
    02/14...11.69......67.68 - hot morning for a long run. Already 80 when we returned home
    02/15.... 0.00......67.68 - Rest
    02/16.... 6.24......73.92
    02/17.... 4.95......78.87 - + Strength training
    02/18.... 6.22......85.09 - + Strength training
    02/19.... 5.96......91.05
    02/20.... 4.97......96.02 - Flagstaff trails
    02/21.... 5.15....101.17 - Flagstaff trails
    02/22.... 0.00....101.17 - Rest and driving
    02/23.... 3.89....105.06
    02/24.... 5.86....110.92 - + Strength training
    02/25.... 0.00....110.92
    02/26.... 7.10....118.02 - + Strength training - GOAL!!
    02/27.... 4.22....122.24 - Intervals
    02/28...10.90....133.14 - wrapped up the month with a nice long run! This is the most I have ever run in a month!

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  • _nikkiwolf_
    _nikkiwolf_ Posts: 1,380 Member
    @fabnine: I love the "Purple Cactus Plower" of your New Balance 1010's. I've never had any New Balance shoes, maybe I should look out for them the next time I need new running shoes. :)

    @shanaber: Congratulations on your most-ever-running-month!

    @davis_em : First time more than 10 miles, that's awesome, you rock!
    mmabry72 wrote: »
    THis month was a disappointment. But compared to last February this is a 100% increase in milage :)
    Awesome perspective! I was feeling bad over not meeting my goal this month. Your post just made me look back at last year: there I just slowly started to run again, after a 5 month injury-break (which was preceded by two month of running after a 6 month layzness-break...). February 2014 I logged ~7km in total. That means this month I ran ten times as far, I guess that's also something ;-)

    Great job to everyone here who did their best to reach their goals, see you in the March thread!


    1.2.2015 - 9.0 km
    4.2.2015 - 3.8 km
    6.2.2015 - 5.2 km
    7.2.2015 - 3.6 km
    8.2.2015 - 11.4 km
    11.2.2015 - 3.6 km
    13.2.2015 - 2.5 km
    15.2.2015 -12.3 km
    21.2.2015 - 4.0 km
    22.2.2015 - 6.0 km
    25.2.2015 - 4.4 km
    28.2.2015 - 4.8 km
    70.7 km (of 100 km) done

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    What an awesome group of runners we have! Great job to everyone who met their goals and everyone who attempted to get out there and get it done. February was a rough month for injuries, illness and weather, but everyone rocked it! Looking forward to seeing how everyone does in March.

    Skip and I went to Fleet Feet today, I had a coupon that was going to expire and a $120 gift card from my awesome boss. No matter what else I put on my feet I always come back to my Brooks Glycerin 12 love them. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow.

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  • LoneWolfRunner
    LoneWolfRunner Posts: 1,160 Member
    DATE...................... MILES...............TOTAL
    2/3............................5.00.....................5.00 (4F, windchill -9F)
    2/4............................6.25...................11.25
    2/5............................7.00...................18.25 (9F, windchill -4F)
    2/6............................6.00...................24.25 (3F, windchill -12F)
    2/8..........................10.00...................34.25
    2/12..........................6.25...................40.50
    2/13..........................6.00...................46.50 (0F, windchill -17)
    2/14..........................5.25...................51.75 (12F, windchill 3F)
    2/15..........................7.00...................58.75 (-7F, windchill -27F)
    2/16..........................6.50...................65.25 (-11F, windchill -23F)
    2/18..........................9.50...................74.75 (12F, windchill 3F)
    2/19..........................4.50...................79.25 (0F, windchill -14F)
    2/23..........................8.75...................88.00
    2/24..........................9.00...................97.00
    2/26..........................5.00.................102.00
    2/28........................10.00.................112.00

    Back to back sucky months of running


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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @LoneWolfRunner‌ maybe March will be better. I think you had an admirable month with those low temps. Your runs have given me the desire to challenge myself in colder temps.



  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @LoneWolfRunner‌ maybe March will be better. I think you had an admirable month with those low temps. Your runs have given me the desire to challenge myself in colder temps.



    Totally what she said!
  • gabbo34
    gabbo34 Posts: 289 Member
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    What an awesome group of runners we have! Great job to everyone who met their goals and everyone who attempted to get out there and get it done. February was a rough month for injuries, illness and weather, but everyone rocked it! Looking forward to seeing how everyone does in March.

    Skip and I went to Fleet Feet today, I had a coupon that was going to expire and a $120 gift card from my awesome boss. No matter what else I put on my feet I always come back to my Brooks Glycerin 12 love them. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow.

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    Happiness is a new pair of kicks!
  • tdbernrd
    tdbernrd Posts: 510 Member
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    What an awesome group of runners we have! Great job to everyone who met their goals and everyone who attempted to get out there and get it done. February was a rough month for injuries, illness and weather, but everyone rocked it! Looking forward to seeing how everyone does in March.

    Skip and I went to Fleet Feet today, I had a coupon that was going to expire and a $120 gift card from my awesome boss. No matter what else I put on my feet I always come back to my Brooks Glycerin 12 love them. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow.

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    I love these. I've read great reviews about Brooks.
  • fabnine
    fabnine Posts: 379 Member
    Great running everyone! B) See you in the March Challenge!

    @skippygirlsmom I love your new Brooks Glycerin 12s. If I find the shoe that works for me no matter the distance or terrain I'll be a loyal consumer with a pair in each color, you're smart to stick with what you know works for you.

    @LoneWolfRunner You had so much working against you and you still ran 112 miles this month and 144 miles last month in some extremely cold, no downright brutal conditions. That's 256 awe inspiring miles. In the middle of all you had going on you found time to encourage me to get out there and run. Wolf, I ran ZERO miles December through February of 2014. I give credit where credit is due and I wouldn't have continued to run through this winter without your wisdom, encouragement & support. Let's start fresh in March- We got this!
  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
    Run went pretty well tonight with no residual knee soreness, but I took it about a minute and half/mile slower than planned. Gonna give the 17 miler a shot tomorrow. Came up 24 miles short for the month given my skipped runs to let my knee recover. On the bright side, my training plan has 180 miles on the calendar for March.

    2/1 - 2 miles
    2/3 - 4 miles
    2/4 - 7 miles
    2/5 - 4 miles
    2/7 - 7 miles
    2/8 - 14 miles
    2/10 - 4 miles
    2/11 - 7 miles
    2/13 - 4 miles
    2/14 - 7 miles
    2/15 - 10.25 miles
    2/18 - 5 miles
    2/22 - 13.1 miles (1:47:35 / 8:12 pace)
    2/28 - 8 miles

    Total: 96 miles
    Goal: 120 miles
    Short: 24 miles
  • hayleyquin
    hayleyquin Posts: 37 Member
    I was lazy Saturday and only ran 3 miles. Too cold outside!
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    edited March 2015
    @LoneWolfRunner‌ - when you look at the running conditions and that you didn't run on the treadmill until it was -33 outside! WOW - I would say that is a winning month regardless of your goal! Nothing sucky about that at all!!
    @Training2BeFast‌ - nice job exceeding your goal!
    @skippygirlsmom‌ - congrats on your new kicks! I need a new zero drop pair so I am on the hunt. Not such a fan of the Merrill Bare Access - tried them on and didn't like the high arch support. I just need to figure out what else is out there! Maybe Brooks is an option!
    @tdbernrd‌ - let's see that hustle :) Great job this month!
    @bsalrye‌ - Congratulations!!
    @davis_em‌ - Yay!! Love that Woot! Boogie-woogie-woogie!!!
    @ShortMrsN‌ - You've got this!! we are all here for you and you will come back off that injury and get your running mojo back!!
    @fabnine - you are awesome! I knew you would make that goal!!
    Great job everyone - working so hard this month in some terrible conditions!! On to March!!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    What an awesome group of runners we have! Great job to everyone who met their goals and everyone who attempted to get out there and get it done. February was a rough month for injuries, illness and weather, but everyone rocked it! Looking forward to seeing how everyone does in March.

    Skip and I went to Fleet Feet today, I had a coupon that was going to expire and a $120 gift card from my awesome boss. No matter what else I put on my feet I always come back to my Brooks Glycerin 12 love them. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow.

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    I bought the brooks adrenaline 15 (seem tight around the mid foot after a few miles) to replace my brooks ravena <3. Im going to geting a pair of the ghost or glycerin since I'm not sold on the adrenaline. So I can't wait to see your March miles and hear how much you love the shoe!

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