March 2015 Running Challenge

Wendy1Fl

Thurs..3/26…3….miles – Pace 11:00
Wed...3/25…5…..miles – Pace 10:30
Tue....3/24…3.......miles – Hilly trail run
Sat.…3/21..5.46…miles – Pace 10:15
Mon...3/9…3.63…miles – Pace 10:42
Sat.…3/7…5.02…miles – Pace 10:48
Fri…..3/6….4.33...miles – Pace 10:32 Speed intervals 1:10 fast, 1:50 slow
Tue....3/3...3.04...miles – Pace 9:53
Mon...3/2...3.01...miles – Pace 11:52 (Training a dog not to act like a maniac on the leash)
Total: 35.49
March goal: 54 miles; 18.51 to go


2015 total goal 1074

Ohhim

Took my two northern guests out running in the heat and sun this morning. One made it for 3 miles, the other 4 (I let them set a pace that worked for them), and I did a quick loop at the end to hit my 5. Only 22 miles left to get to my goal.

3/1 - 17 miles
3/3 - 5 miles
3/4 - 8 miles
3/5 - 5 miles
3/7 - 8 miles
3/8 - 18 miles
3/10 - 5 miles
3/11 - 8 miles
3/13 - 5 miles
3/14 - 5 miles (race PR, 7:21 pace)
3/15 - 12 miles
3/16 - 1 mile
3/17 - 5 miles
3/18 - 8 miles
3/19 - 5 miles
3/21 - 5 miles
3/22 - 20 miles
3/24 - 5 miles
3/25 - 8 miles
3/26 - 5 miles

Total: 158 miles
Goal: 180 miles
Remaining: 22 miles

autumnblade75

3/1 - 2.25 miles - walking, and another 2.25 miles - walking
3/2 - 1 mile - running, 1 mile - walking, and another 2 miles - walking
3/3 - 5 miles - walking ***that single mile of running was a mistake***
3/4 - 2.25 miles - walking, and another 1.5 miles - walking
3/5 - 2.25 miles - walking
3/6 - 1.75 miles - walking
3/7 - 2.25 miles - walking, and another 1.75 miles - walking
3/8 - 2.1 miles - walking, and another 4.25 miles - walking
3/9 - 2.5 miles - 1.16 running, 1.34 walking (we'll see if I was ready, yet), and another 2 miles - walking
3/10 - 2.7 miles - 2 running, 0.7 walking (I couldn't NOT run with new running shoes! The ankle feels... 3/10 for pain? But the run felt good. I'll have to accept it.)
3/11 - REST
3/12 - 3 miles - running
3/13 - 2 miles - walking (the blister didn't allow for any of my running shoes, so no running.)
3/14 - 2.5 miles - 1.25 walking, 1.25 running, and another 2.1 - walking
3/15 - 5.5 miles - walking, 1 mile - running
3/16 - 3 miles - 1.5 walking, 1.5 running, and another 2.5 miles - walking
3/17 - 2.1 miles - walking
3/18 - 3 miles - 1 walking, 2 running
3/19 - 3.5 miles - walking
3/20 - 3 miles - running
3/21 - 3 miles - 1.5 walking, 1.5 running
3/22 - 4 miles - running, and another 3.5 miles - walking
3/23 - 2.5 miles - 2 running, 0.5 walking
3/24 - 5.5 miles - 5 running, 0.5 walking
3/25 - 5.5 miles - 5 running, 0.5 walking
3/26 - 5.3 miles - 5 running, 0.3 walking

RunTimer

Thanks @ddmom0811‌ , for the encouragement!
woke up late today, and only had time to squeeze out 2.8 before duty called
Run Forrest, Run!

• Mar 02 -2.0
• Mar 04 - 4.9
• Mar 07 - 5.0
• Mar 12 - 5.2
• Mar 16 - 3.2
• Mar 19 -5.1
• Mar 23 - 5.8
• Mar 24 - 3.3
• Mar 26 - 2.8

cooter_mom

01/03- rest sick
02/03- rest still sick
03/03- 3.6 miles TM
04/03- 3.74 miles TM
05/03- 3.84 miles TM
06/03- 4.08 miles TM
07/03- 1.4 miles OUTSIDE 3.7 TM
08/03- rest day
09/03- 1.5 miles TM
10/03- 4.25 miles outside on a trail
11/03- 2.7 miles trail
12/03- 4.32 miles road
13/03- 4.48 miles road
14/03- rest Happy Men's Valentine's Day
15/03- 4.02 miles TM
16/03- 4.47 miles road
17/03- 4.62 miles road
18/03- rest
19/03- 2.2 miles road with hubby and the munchkin
20/03- 4.42 TM incline/speed intervals
21/03- rest (science fair/going away party out of town)
22/03- 4.9 miles road with hubby
23/03- rest
24/03- 5k walk with a friend
25/03- rest
26/03- 5.29 miles road

Holy crap on a cracker, this thread is INSANE!! SO busy! I can't keep up! I experienced runners high today. I didn't want to stop! What a wicked run! Can't wait for more like that!

9voice9

01-Mar - Rest
02-Mar - 3.16 run
03-Mar - 2.17 run, 2.18 walk
04-Mar - 2.59 run
05-Mar - 2.16 run, 2.11 walk
06-Mar - surgery
07-, 08-, 09-, 10-Mar - recuperation
11-Mar - 1.24 walk
12-Mar - 2.19 walk, 1.95 walk
13-Mar - 4.00 walk (dreadmill)
14-Mar - 3.26 walk
15-Mar - 2.20 walk, 2.91 walk
16-Mar - 4.98 walk, 3.02 walk (dreadmill)
17-Mar - 4.35 walk, 2.59 walk
18-Mar - 4.60 walk
19-Mar - 4.25 walk (dreadmill), 1.25 walk (dreadmill)
20-Mar - 2.36 walk (dreadmill), 2.00 walk (dreadmill)
21-Mar - 5.40 walk
22-Mar - Rest
23-Mar - 6.08 walk (dreadmill)
24-Mar - 7.21 walk
25-Mar - 4.08 walk (dreadmill)
26-Mar - 4.26 walk

SBRRepeat

Did a wonderful 3.2 miles in the dark tonight. That week of trail running in Arizona has done wonders for my pavement running. My two "easy" paced runs this week were the fastest I've done since I raced a 10k on New Years Day.
93.4/100 done.

I'm doing a short jog tomorrow, then my race Saturday.

@SonicDeathMonkey80‌ I went to pick up my race packet today (insert lengthy rant about not allowing race day pickup here) and drove some of the course- lots of rolling hills, but no lengthy climbs. Should be a fun one. Race expo, not so impressive.
And, sounds like you'll be easy to spot! I'll keep my eyes peeled. I'll be the dweeb with the Breathe Rite strip on her nose. Stupid cold.

dawnna76

3 quick miles today, time crunch

RunTimer

@9voice9‌ , 50 miles over target?..way to go!

shanaber

Date.......Miles.......Total
03/01.... 2.00....... 2.00 - Dog Beach run
03/02.... 5.22....... 7.22 - Fast rain run
03/03.... 7.88......15.10 - + Strength Training
03/04.... 0.00......15.10
03/05.... 4.03......19.13 - + Strength Training
03/06.... 8.74......27.87 - Windy and so dry
03/07.... 6.70......34.57 - Hot, hot, hot (sorry to all who are still dealing with snow and ice!)
03/08.... 2.00......36.57 - Dog Beach run
03/09.... 5.09......41.66
03/10.....9.52......51.18 - + Strength Training
03/11.....0.00......51.18 - much needed rest day!
03/12.....4.75......55.93 - + Strength Training
03/13.....7.08......63.01 - Hot and windy but a good run! Much better than yesterday
03/14.....0.00......63.01 - pre-5K rest and travel to San DIego
03/15.....3.10......66.11 - 5K
03/16.....5.44......71.55
03/17.....5.05......76.60 - + Strength Training
03/18.....0.00......76.60
03/19.....7.16......83.76 - + Strength Training
03/20.....4.64......88.40 - early morning run watching the sunrise behind the clouds
03/21.....3.00......91.40 - Dog Beach run
03/22...11.87....103.27 - Longest run this month! Found a new route!
03/23.....5.15....108.42
03/24.....6.28....114.70 - + Strength Training
03/25.....0.00....114.70
03/26.....6.24....120.94 - + Strength Training



Out today at a symposium for work so no time to check in and this group has moved so fast! 3 more pages that I will have to catch up on in the morning!
I was up and out for an early run this morning before I had to head out. Note this is the 2nd time in a week that I actually had to get up, run, shower, dress and be out the door. It has just solidified in my mind exactly why I work from home! :laugh: The run was a quick (for me) 6 miles before the winds and heat hit. Hope to do a similar run tomorrow morning and hopefully hit my goal. Strength training was awesome tonight - getting close to my goal to do lat pull downs with 100lbs. Did 3 sets unassisted tonight (5 at 100/7 at 85)!

shanaber

@fabnine‌ - your streak was awesome and I think served its purpose to keep you active and up and running through winter. If ever there was a winter that a runner would need encouragement or a reason to get out - this was it and you did it! Amazing accomplishment!!
@akirkman86‌ - there used to be a runner on this thread who ran to work with her kiddo in a stroller - @RunnerElizabeth‌. I haven't seen her post for a while but maybe she will see this and pop in with info on running with a stroller and specifically a jogging stroller vs a regular stroller.
@ddmom0811‌ - yes March seems like it is going on and on and on but then I also have vacation next week that I am looking forward too!

iofred

27-March: + 6K ... getting closer to my goal of 12k/hr pace (6K in 31 mins)
Total for March: 92 Miles

jtarmom

3/1 - 4 miles
3/9 - 3.5 miles
3/11 - 4.02 miles
3/13 - 5.05 miles
3/16 - 5 miles
3/18 - 3.44 miles
3/20 - 3.19 miles
3/22 - 6 miles
3/23 - 4 miles
3/25 - 3.15 miles
3/27 - 3.5 miles



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TwelveSticks

8.3km today - was looking to do 10, but my right calf muscle 'popped' again after 5km, so I had to head straight home. Disappointed, because I thought I'd rested it enough since I first did it, during last Sunday's HM. Looks like I may fall short of my monthly running target now, which is a shame.

Total running for the month: 86.9 km
(Total walking for the month: 120.7 km)

nate1618

Goal: 40 miles

3/3: 3.06 miles (Treadmill)
3/5: 2.52 miles (Treadmill)
3/7: 4.01 miles (Treadmill)
3/9: 2.07 miles (Treadmill)
3/12: 3.15 miles (Treadmill)
3/14: 4.55 miles (Treadmill)
3/18: 1.20 miles (Treadmill)
3/19: 3.05 miles (Treadmill)
3/20: 1.20 miles (Treadmill)
3/21: 4.53 miles (Treadmill)
3/24: 1.54 miles (Treadmill)
3/25: 2.63 miles (Treadmill)

Total: 33.51 miles
Remaining: 6.49 miles

JoRocka

man I'm going to be sad- overly optimistic- esp considering I had an away weekend and now I have been sick. fail. oh well- I'm going yogging tonight. and probably sunday. Hurmph- going to be lame.

4leighbee

I got to thinking today during my how-many-miles-can-I-squeeze-into-my-lunch-hour treadmill run ... I can't help but think that running at race(ish) pace most days is intended to make me a faster runner, so I can fit more quarter-miles into my lunch hour, so I can have a stronger base, so I can be a faster runner. I push in some way almost every day (except weekends, which are for long and easy). I need to really go back and read this thread again (it might take days, lol) because I distinctly recall the strong consensus being don't train at race pace. I guess I tend to train at race pace (of some kind) four days and go easy two days - I am hard on myself when I run (like a loud, overly enthusiastic high school track coach in the middle of the straight-away) and thought this was the way I was supposed to organize my running. How can slowing myself down make me a better runner? (stream of consciousness - sorry - I know you guys have covered this topic, and I will re-read)
@JoRocka‌ - not lame. next month, you'll kill it, and it'll be awesome.

I'm down to six miles left - barring injury or massive, daily hangovers in LV, I think I'll make it!

PurpleYFronts

03/03 - 12.3miles
05/03 - 5.25miles
10/03 - 13.1miles
13/03 - 6.5miles
17/03 - 14.0miles
23/03 - 7.3miles
26/03 - 6.6miles

65.5miles - 70 mile total

SonicDeathMonkey80

1 - 12mi, easy
2 - 8.2mi, easy
3 - 8.2mi, tempo
4 - 10mi, easy w/FF
5 - 8mi, intervals
6 - 8mi, easy+3.2mi, tempo
7 - 18mi, easy
8 - Rest
9 - 7.2mi, easy
10 - 6.3mi, easy
11 - 6.5mi, easy
12 - Rest
13 - 5.2mi, easy w/strides
14 - 3.14mi, easy
15 - 13.1, race
16 - 3mi, recovery
17 - Rest
18 - 6mi, easy
19 - 8mi, easy
20 - 6mi, easy w/strides
21 - 18mi, easy
22 - 11mi, easy
23 - 7mi, easy w/strides
24 - 8mi, easy
25 - 12mi, easy w/intervals
26 - Rest
27 - 8mi, easy



Total: 203.1mi

Mar goal: 250mi

italysharon

March 1: 5 miles Tread mill
March 2: 5 miles ™
March 3: 2 miles ™ + strength
March 4: 5 miles ™ no runners high today
March 5: Rest
March 6: 5.5 miles ™
March 7: skied with the kids at Gunstock
March 8: nothing
March 9: 7.75 miles OUTSIDE!
March 10: Pump
March 11: Nada
March 12: 5.3 Miles OUTSIDE! woo hoo, so dam hilly and windy, but felt great :-)
March 13: Nothing
March 14: Nothing
March 15: Nothing
March 16: 10.25 outside. great!
March 17: Pump
March 18: 3.75 outside with friend+ 1 ™
March 19: nothing
March 20: 6 miles outside- great run!
March 21: nothing
March 22: nothing
March 23: 4.5 miles outside- windy and tough!
March 24: 2 miles ™
March 25: 4.8 slow miles outside with friend
March 26: 2.2 miles ™ & Pump
March 27: 2.5 ™

cooter_mom

01/03- rest sick
02/03- rest still sick
03/03- 3.6 miles TM
04/03- 3.74 miles TM
05/03- 3.84 miles TM
06/03- 4.08 miles TM
07/03- 1.4 miles OUTSIDE 3.7 TM
08/03- rest day
09/03- 1.5 miles TM
10/03- 4.25 miles outside on a trail
11/03- 2.7 miles trail
12/03- 4.32 miles road
13/03- 4.48 miles road
14/03- rest Happy Men's Valentine's Day
15/03- 4.02 miles TM
16/03- 4.47 miles road
17/03- 4.62 miles road
18/03- rest
19/03- 2.2 miles road with hubby and the munchkin
20/03- 4.42 TM incline/speed intervals
21/03- rest (science fair/going away party out of town)
22/03- 4.9 miles road with hubby
23/03- rest
24/03- 5k walk with a friend
25/03- rest
26/03- 5.29 miles road
27/03- 4.8 miles (GPS crashed, had to figure it out the old fashioned way)

Nottafattie

3/2 = 5.09 miles
3/3 = 3.11 miles
3/4 = 3.27 miles
3/5 = Weights and x train
3/6 = 6.25 miles
3/7-8 = 10.89 miles
3/25 = 3.11 miles
3/27 = 2.10 miles
________________
Total = 33.82 miles
13.82 miles past goal

The fates conspired to keep me home, but I ran anyway. Probably should have listened to the fates. I was achy everywhere and it felt like I was running in waist high water for most of my run. Pushed out two miles in the time I can usually do three but the masochist in me is thinking of another run this evening (I really love my new shoes).

Out of curiosity, how many miles does one put on their shoes before giving them a proper burial (with eulogy and 21 gun salute of course)?

JoRocka

Nottafattie wrote: »

3/2 = 5.09 miles
3/3 = 3.11 miles
3/4 = 3.27 miles
3/5 = Weights and x train
3/6 = 6.25 miles
3/7-8 = 10.89 miles
3/25 = 3.11 miles
3/27 = 2.10 miles
________________
Total = 33.82 miles
13.82 miles past goal

The fates conspired to keep me home, but I ran anyway. Probably should have listened to the fates. I was achy everywhere and it felt like I was running in waist high water for most of my run. Pushed out two miles in the time I can usually do three but the masochist in me is thinking of another run this evening (I really love my new shoes).

Out of curiosity, how many miles does one put on their shoes before giving them a proper burial (with eulogy and 21 gun salute of course)?

The "rough guide" for shoes with padding/compression materials is 300 miles/3 months- ish.

ShortMrsN

03/03 - 6.2km
04/03 - 8.59km
06/03 - 4.0km
10/03 - 6.1km
11/03 - 6.02km
13/03 - 4.02km
18/03 - 4.04km
24/03 - 6.10km
25/03 - 6.0km
28/03 - 5.02km

Had a child home sick from school yesterday so made up for my missed run today......a messy 5km from home! Tried a different route and found it wasn't long enough so ended up back tracking in parts and looping round and round others......seemed much longer when I've driven it

fabnine

Taking 10 days away put me 50+ miles behind goal. I could run 62 miles in the next 4 days but I'd wreck myself, so I will not do it. The whole point to dropping the streak was getting back to running for the joy of running. I'm going to miss my goal- but it was worth it.

__Date___ Miles
Mar 1 ___ 3.5am 7°F + 6.1pm 26°F + strength training
Mar 2 ___ 5.7 with friends + 3.6 alone
Mar 3 ___ 1.4 streak + strength training
Mar 4 ___ 5.1 with friend + 3.5 alone
Mar 5 ___ 2.3 + strength training
Mar 6 ___ 8.8am alone + 4.6pm w/friend
Mar 7 ___ 3.1
Mar 8 ___ 12.5 cloudy, then snowy, then sunny all in the same run
Mar 9 ___ 6.0 w/friends (& another 1.4 with my youngest not included in total.)
Mar 10 __ 3.1+ strength training
Mar 11 __ 5.8 + Yoga
Mar 12 __ 2.2 + strength training
Mar 13 __ 7.1 + Yoga ***halfway to goal***
Mar 14 __ 4.6
Mar 15 __ 1.5 last run for the streak- 203days 1265.6miles (6.2 miles/day)
Mar 25 __ 6.2 + 1
Mar 27 __ 6.1

Month total= 103.7 running miles __61.3 remaining

shanaber

@TwelveSticks‌ - I hope your calf is nothing serious! Icing and foam rolling might help?
@4leighbee‌ - yes, the consensus was slower training runs for faster races. I don't think it means never run fast and push yourself, just that the majority should be slower than race pace.
@notafatty33‌ - for me it depends on the shoe. Lighter 'natural' shoes won't last as long as heavier road or trail shoes. I usually look to start switching out my old regular road shoes around 400 miles and my natural racing flats around 250-300 miles. I never just switch - I gradually phase in my new shoes and phase out my old.
@ShortMrsN‌ - I am always surprised how/long short some distances are until I actually run or measure it on my mapping app
@fabnine‌ - running for yourself because you love it is what it is all about - the challenge is not so important, just gives us a base to all talk about something we love and gets us out the door when we need it to!

shanaber

Date.......Miles.......Total
03/01.... 2.00....... 2.00 - Dog Beach run
03/02.... 5.22....... 7.22 - Fast rain run
03/03.... 7.88......15.10 - + Strength Training
03/04.... 0.00......15.10
03/05.... 4.03......19.13 - + Strength Training
03/06.... 8.74......27.87 - Windy and so dry
03/07.... 6.70......34.57 - Hot, hot, hot (sorry to all who are still dealing with snow and ice!)
03/08.... 2.00......36.57 - Dog Beach run
03/09.... 5.09......41.66
03/10.....9.52......51.18 - + Strength Training
03/11.....0.00......51.18 - much needed rest day!
03/12.....4.75......55.93 - + Strength Training
03/13.....7.08......63.01 - Hot and windy but a good run! Much better than yesterday
03/14.....0.00......63.01 - pre-5K rest and travel to San DIego
03/15.....3.10......66.11 - 5K
03/16.....5.44......71.55
03/17.....5.05......76.60 - + Strength Training
03/18.....0.00......76.60
03/19.....7.16......83.76 - + Strength Training
03/20.....4.64......88.40 - early morning run watching the sunrise behind the clouds
03/21.....3.00......91.40 - Dog Beach run
03/22...11.87....103.27 - Longest run this month! Found a new route!
03/23.....5.15....108.42
03/24.....6.28....114.70 - + Strength Training
03/25.....0.00....114.70
03/26.....6.24....120.94 - + Strength Training
03/27.....6.05....126.99 - Goal!




Was not successful getting out early so it was a hot, easy 6 miles. I am really feeling my strength training last night, my entire body is sore and I think I need a nap!

dennie24

3/27 3 miles. I am wondering when I will learn that I really benefit from foam rolling my calves before I go out. I would think I would have gotten the hint by now. Oh well! Only 1 more mile until I hit my goal. Yay!

nulife9727

2 Mar - 4.13
3 Mar - 4.11
5 Mar - 4.17
6 Mar - 3.67
7 Mar - 3.6
11 Mar - 3.5
12 Mar - 3.5
13 Mar - 2.0
18 Mar - 3.45
19 Mar - 3.65
20 Mar - 3.65
22 Mar - 1.5 (walk)
23 Mar - 4.1
24 Mar - 4.11
25 Mar - 4.2
26 Mar - 3.16 (run/walk)
27 Mar - 4.0