March 2015 Running Challenge
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This is a good audience to mention ... I ran on the treadmill today - 7 miles - and it occurred to me during my periodic (rare) moments of quiet mental clarity and untangled knots of everyday life ... wouldn't it be great if people realized how beneficial running is for those (including kids) with attention-related issues ... do I make too much of this, or do others experience the same benefit? Those moments during a run are some of the most peaceful moments of my life. Maybe more appropriate for the general forums ... but anyway ...
Happy to be part of the group for March.
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Date Miles today. Miles for March
3/1 6.5 miles - 6.5 <<<< 1.5 w/u plus 8K race
University of Alabama Huntsville Spring Road Race 8K
Time: 36:20 avg pace 7:19; 45th OA 5/6 AG
This was a bib tear off cheap race (Free for being an Huntsville Track Club member) and not chipped timed. So official finishing times are not very scientific. I was beating everyone all race from my running group, but just barely for a couple. At the last turn, one of my buddies comes sprinting past me and I decide to gun it and I catch up and we end up just about neck to neck at the finish. Officially they had him beating me by 1 sec. The 3rd,4th, and 5th placers in my AG where all pretty tight. They had my buddy tieing for third and he gets a gift card to the local running store. One of those, right there in your hands situations. Teaches me to not give up so early towards the end. On a good note, my first mile was a 6:31 split. Fastest mile I ever ran. Need to learn to sustain it.
Anyway, here is a pic before my race decked out in my gold and white outfit.
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@Stoshew71 LOL! Cutest outfit ever!
Well with the purchase of a treadmill today I figured I'd get some practice in on the one at the Y. Its going to take me some time to get the hang of it. My left leg/foot isn't keen on indoor running. Lots of rehab still to do I guess.. Least til I give in to surgery.
Just 2 miles and an hours swim.
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I'm in for 60 this month.0
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March 1: 12.4 miles done0 -
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Ok, I'm in for 40 miles. Started running a couple of months ago, have done 30 miles for each of those months, so I'd like to try going a bit further this month. Started with an easy 1.8 today.
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@_nikkiwolf - LOVE the pictures! Wow, just amazing
@runningmischka - I love the stroller picture too! I agree with skippygirlsmom - your pregnancy is flying by for us!
@fabnine - I have been researching the Chi running and think I am pretty much doing it. There is a local person here in Orlando that trains in it, but it's $150 for a couple hours. But since I think I'm doing it okay, I don't want to pay that. I just have trouble with abs - I mean how can I engage them when I'm breathing! I downloaded the app for $9.99 or something crazy (!) but have barely used it because it just bores me. The calm voice tells you what to do but I just can't get into it. Need my music.
@4leighbee - lol, I think money would be okay for your ticker.
@stoshew71 - WOW! That's a great time!0 -
DATE...................... MILES...............TOTAL
3/2
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I'm in for 100. Go big or go home. Plus i have a weigh in during the month of May so every mile counts.0
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Training2BeFast wrote: »In for 220 miles
Lets do this!
wow!!!!!!! you go!0 -
Im in for 75
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3/1--- 8 miles, street
8 miles done/ 145 goal0 -
In for 40 miles in March. Update tomorrow!
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I am going to set a goal of 72 miles for the month, the most that I have attempted. I was close to 60 last month and do not have to travel a lot this month so am KMFX! I brought home a Bowflex today so am hoping to add some strength training to my weekly routine.
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Got started, ran 2 and walked about 4.0
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Training plan shows 180 miles of running (and 400 cycling) this month. I'll see how it goes.
3/1 - 17 miles
Total: 17 miles
Goal: 180 miles
Remaining: 163 miles0 -
@Stoshew71 You were on fire! 6:31 is an amazing first mile split- and you sustained an excellent average pace on top of that! When you started running did you ever dream you'd run this fast or run this many miles?
@4leighbee I completely agree about the mental & emotional benefits of running. It's not just good for the body it replenishes the soul.
@ddmom0811 You even bought the app, then you researched Chi Running far more than I did. I read the book on the advice of a running friend. Then watched several of his videos until I understood and could duplicate what I'd read, implemented the principles that worked for me & kept on running. I was a heel striker but running without pain so I had thought why bother changing my stride? His explanation made me understand the necessity to switch to a forefoot strike. That one change improved my running significantly.
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Welcome Everyone!
@Runningmischka - Can't believe you are in your third trimester already! Wow - your new little runner will be here before you know it!
@gabbo34 - love that 3/1 3.1
@_nikkiwolf_ - your deer park pictures are awesome! Those are amazing antlers! The stairs of Doom sound really tough and intimidating!
@fabnine - I love Chi Running too but I couldn't do the forefoot strike until I hurt my foot and started running in the zero drop shoes. It has made a world of difference for me. I also pronate and have orthotics to help, but it is a lifelong issue from when I was a little kid.
@Stoshew71 - Sounds like a fun race and a fantastic time on your split! Also love your white and gold running outfit!
My turn to spam with pictures from my beach, rain run this morning - we took the pup to the beach not expecting the rain to start so soon, it did and he didn't want to leave and we all ended up soaked but it was fun! We did note that most of the dogs on the beach were other Vizslas that we don't see very often - I guess we all knew that our dogs had to get out to run!
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I have done my first five miles
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OK - first month for me so I am aiming for 25 miles..wish me luck!
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@higgzeee good luck! I can't wait to be logging miles like some of the others on here.0
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In for 100 miles!
3/1 - 8 miles
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1 - 12mi
Total: 12mi
Mar goal: 275mi (big month!)0 -
Date Miles today. Miles for March
3/1 6.5 miles - 6.5 <<<< 1.5 w/u plus 8K race
University of Alabama Huntsville Spring Road Race 8K
Time: 36:20 avg pace 7:19; 45th OA 5/6 AG
This was a bib tear off cheap race (Free for being an Huntsville Track Club member) and not chipped timed. So official finishing times are not very scientific. I was beating everyone all race from my running group, but just barely for a couple. At the last turn, one of my buddies comes sprinting past me and I decide to gun it and I catch up and we end up just about neck to neck at the finish. Officially they had him beating me by 1 sec. The 3rd,4th, and 5th placers in my AG where all pretty tight. They had my buddy tieing for third and he gets a gift card to the local running store. One of those, right there in your hands situations. Teaches me to not give up so early towards the end. On a good note, my first mile was a 6:31 split. Fastest mile I ever ran. Need to learn to sustain it.
5 milers are tricky. You gotta run them closer to a 10K effort and really crank up the end. Looks like you hit your lactic threshold right away, and there ain't any recovering from that during a race. Been there, done that 5 and 10 milers are my favorite distances.
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1--- 6mi
2--- REST DAY
Done: 6/220mi goal0 -
Completed the C25K program, week 6 day 1 today for 2.75 miles. After failing several times at W5D3, today felt great!
Total: 2.75
Goal: 30
Remaining: 27.25
Have a great day everyone!0
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