March 2015 Running Challenge

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited March 2015
    Ya! My winter x-small running pants came! :( I had to try them on and they are acceptable. I mean a little tight... But I'm hoping to lose the roll. So, don't think I'll send them back. They are still super comfortable.

    I came up on a few deer on my run. They let me get rather close as long as I was moving. If I stopped they got a bit nervous.

    4 miles today. And my Garmin says I have a new VO2 max of 36.. Slowly getting there.

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    marekdds wrote: »
    I know this is a running challenge. I had a very long work day yesterday, so all I could manage was a 4 mile walk fast-paced uphill. If I count it, puts me at 14 miles, so far. Maybe I can catch up with actually running miles later.

    Miles are miles. Stick around and they'll make a runner out of you..
  • alittle715
    alittle715 Posts: 3 Member
    alittle715 wrote: »
    I'll give it a shot, 60 miles.

    3/3-3 miles

  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    So LOL- just tossing this out here for you all to laugh at me and appreicate my problems.

    Offically started my "I need to cut" running plan beginning of Feb. so- 3ish weeks and change- because I do "late week" cardio.

    Bestie (in NC) and I are already planning either a shorter (10 mile) trail run- or a 1/2 marathon after May.
    What in the Fckity fickiables is wrong with me.

    LULZ. apparently nothing is "in moderation"... DO ALL THE THINGS!!! ALL THE TIME!!!!
  • eshults89
    eshults89 Posts: 45 Member

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    3.3: 3 mile jog with dogs in morning, 5.5 mile run at lunch, 1.2 mile pack walk in evening
  • lippiestickmama
    lippiestickmama Posts: 15 Member

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  • dennie24
    dennie24 Posts: 251 Member
    3 easy miles this evening.
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  • LoneWolfRunner
    LoneWolfRunner Posts: 1,160 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    So LOL- just tossing this out here for you all to laugh at me and appreicate my problems.

    Offically started my "I need to cut" running plan beginning of Feb. so- 3ish weeks and change- because I do "late week" cardio.

    Bestie (in NC) and I are already planning either a shorter (10 mile) trail run- or a 1/2 marathon after May.
    What in the Fckity fickiables is wrong with me.

    LULZ. apparently nothing is "in moderation"... DO ALL THE THINGS!!! ALL THE TIME!!!!
    You will be fine if you can remember just a couple of things:
    1. Squats are NOT acceptable pre-race warm-ups.
    2. Neither are deadlifts.
    3. Do not drink all the things the night before the race.
    4. Do not drink most of the things the night before the race.
    5. Do not ask the runner in front of you for a spot if you start getting tired.
    6. Do not drive your shoulder into any runner to cross ahead of her at the finish.
    7. Do not get all Jersey on the little grandma that passes you effortlessly at mile 6.
  • cooter_mom
    cooter_mom Posts: 108 Member
    LoneWolfRunner wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    So LOL- just tossing this out here for you all to laugh at me and appreicate my problems.

    Offically started my "I need to cut" running plan beginning of Feb. so- 3ish weeks and change- because I do "late week" cardio.

    Bestie (in NC) and I are already planning either a shorter (10 mile) trail run- or a 1/2 marathon after May.
    What in the Fckity fickiables is wrong with me.

    LULZ. apparently nothing is "in moderation"... DO ALL THE THINGS!!! ALL THE TIME!!!!
    You will be fine if you can remember just a couple of things:
    1. Squats are NOT acceptable pre-race warm-ups.
    2. Neither are deadlifts.
    3. Do not drink all the things the night before the race.
    4. Do not drink most of the things the night before the race.
    5. Do not ask the runner in front of you for a spot if you start getting tired.
    6. Do not drive your shoulder into any runner to cross ahead of her at the finish.
    7. Do not get all Jersey on the little grandma that passes you effortlessly at mile 6.

    Lol! This whole thing made me giggle! Love it.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    LoneWolfRunner wrote: »
    7. Do not get all Jersey on the little grandma that passes you effortlessly at mile 6.

    LOL as a Jersey Girl, I can tell you it's always okay to go Jersey when needed :-)

  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
    edited March 2015
    Nice easy run tonight... as post-rest day runs seem to be the most fun. Spent part of the run visualizing crossing the finish line of my next marathon under my goal time... still, I don't think that training really works that way.

    3/1 - 17 miles
    3/3 - 5 miles

    Total: 22 miles
    Goal: 180 miles
    Remaining: 158 miles
  • johnsonnelly
    johnsonnelly Posts: 103 Member
    March 1 -Rest
    March 2 - 4 miles
    March 3 - 5.1 miles (furthest so far!!)


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  • dfnewcombe
    dfnewcombe Posts: 94 Member
    working towards 60 miles....
    March 1
    March 2
    March 3........3.4 miles......... 3.4 total........ 56.6 miles to go

    I need to get to work!!!!

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  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    edited March 2015
    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

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    @CodeMonkey78‌ - Welcome back! So inquiring minds want to know what your ambitious cycling goal is to go along with the 140 running miles
    @ShortMrsN‌ - you go girl!!
    @Elise4270‌ - nice that the deer were willing to pose for you :)
    @JoRocka‌ - what did I tell you? Running is definitely addictive! Just be sure to keep in mind @LoneWolfRunner‌'s reminders - very important (and oh so funny)!
  • iofred
    iofred Posts: 488 Member
    4-Mar 3.6


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  • rnjcb
    rnjcb Posts: 86 Member
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  • LoneWolfRunner
    LoneWolfRunner Posts: 1,160 Member
    DATE...................... MILES...............TOTAL
    3/3...........................5.25....................5.25
    3/4...........................5.25..................10.50



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  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    March 1 - 5K - 3rd place in my age group. Not my best time, but happy with it! 29:07
    March 2- rest
    March 3- 5.05 miles and strength training
    March 4 - 5.09 miles



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  • whatang
    whatang Posts: 102 Member
    whatang wrote: »
    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.

    1st - 1.8 miles
    2nd - 2.3 miles
    4th - 4.0 miles


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  • Runningmischka
    Runningmischka Posts: 386 Member
    edited March 2015
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    3/2 = 6.5 miles
    3/3 = strength training
    3/4 = 6.5 miles

  • HealthyFocused715
    HealthyFocused715 Posts: 340 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Ya! My winter x-small running pants came! :( I had to try them on and they are acceptable. I mean a little tight... But I'm hoping to lose the roll. So, don't think I'll send them back. They are still super comfortable.

    Yeah!!! And better a little tight than a little loose. I definitely have a pair that wanders southward often taking my underwear with them until I get sweaty enough to hold them in place. You don't need that!!


    Ohhim wrote: »
    Nice easy run tonight... as post-rest day runs seem to be the most fun. Spent part of the run visualizing crossing the finish line of my next marathon under my goal time... still, I don't think that training really works that way.

    3/1 - 17 miles
    3/3 - 5 miles

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

    Sounds great!! And I think a number of sports psychologists would absolutely say it works that way!!! I read a bunch of articles once you got my curiosity piqued...this is the one I liked best!

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-joann-dahlkoetter/sochi-olympics_b_4582950.html

  • chetvr
    chetvr Posts: 17 Member
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    Four days in a row! Of course, the first day was still Feb...so not counting that, of course!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @HealthyFocused715

    Yeah!!! And better a little tight than a little loose. I definitely have a pair that wanders southward often taking my underwear with them until I get sweaty enough to hold them in place. You don't need that!!


    Ugh, been there! Lol!
  • ash6151
    ash6151 Posts: 44 Member
    I'm in! My goal is 60 miles. I already have 9 done. I'm hoping to do my first 5k in a month or two :)
  • djsolich
    djsolich Posts: 6 Member
    New here, have used Runkeeper for years to track my runs. For the month of March it's 2.02 miles. Doing a 15 K next Saturday!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited March 2015
    Date Miles today. Miles for March

    3/1 6.5 miles - 6.5 <<<< 1.5 w/u plus 8K race
    3/2 5 miles - 11.5
    3/3 8 miles - 19.5
    3/4 8 miles - 27.5 <<< new shoes today (ASICS Gel Noosa Tri 8's)

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    I almost forgot what new shoes feel like with the bounce in my step this morning. Time to start retiring more old shoes soon.

  • MommysLittleMeatball
    MommysLittleMeatball Posts: 2,064 Member
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    03/01 - 2.5 miles
    03/03 - 2 miles


    03/22 - Florida Beach 5K 8-)
  • Daisy471
    Daisy471 Posts: 409 Member
    In for 100 miles!

    3/1 - 8 miles
    3/3 - 4 miles
    3/4 - 3.5 miles tempo run

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    3/1 - 6.5 miles
    3/2 - 3.9 miles - miserable windy 20 mph with gusts, I hate wind even when it's 100 out LOL
    3/3 - rest day
    3/4 - 6.1 miles a beautiful 64F at 5:30 am when I ran - ran in a tank top. I love Alabama, tonight it will be 25F with a winter storm watch

    16.5 out of 70 miles

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  • akirkman86
    akirkman86 Posts: 89 Member
    @runningmischka Congrats on your pregnancy! Have you already purchased a jogging stroller? I don't have a nice one but I really hate running with the stroller... of course, my "baby" is over 30 lbs!

    So far:

    3/2 = 4.56 miles
    3/3 = 2.26 miles


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