April 2015 Running Challenge

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  • rnjcb
    rnjcb Posts: 86 Member
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  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    April 2- 6.01 miles
    April 3- 5.15 miles
    April 4 - 34 mile bike ride
    April 5 - 20 mile bike ride - hilly ride.
    April 6 - 6.01 miles
    April 7 - Weight Training
    April 8 - 4.89 miles
    April 9 - 6.02 miles :smiley:


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  • mmabry72
    mmabry72 Posts: 100 Member
    Did an easy 3 miles last night. Gearing up for a night trail run 5k Friday night. Should be good time.

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    April 2 – 3.13 mi
    April 4 – 6.31 mi
    April 7 – 3.23 mi
    April 8 – 3.25 mi



  • CodeMonkey78
    CodeMonkey78 Posts: 320 Member
    Running Goal...160 miles
    Cycling Goal.....600 miles

    04/01: 2.17 mi: Daddy/Daughter Run/Walk + Cycling
    04/02: REST
    04/03: 10.00 mi: Easy
    04/04: Cycling
    04/05: 4.51 mi: 2.5mi Progression, 2mi Daddy/Daughter Run/Walk + Cycling

    ==> Weekly Total: 30.60 mi Running, 121.2 mi Cycling

    04/06: REST (Half Marathon this weekend)**
    04/07: UNWELCOMED REST (At work until 0D:30)
    04/08: 5.01mi: Easy with 1 mile pickup + Cycling

    April Running Total.......21.69 miles, 138.31 remaining
    April Cycling Total.......110.85 miles, 489.15 remaining

    ** Knee is not half marathon pace ready just yet -- using the race as my weekly long run.
  • csman49
    csman49 Posts: 1,100 Member
    April
    5th - 4.6km (walk)
    6th - 5km
    7th - 5.5km
    8th - 6.6km
    9th - 10km


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    A lot of pain on my lower right leg today, where the tendons run from the back of the ankle up to the calf. Had to walk/trot the last few km's so was quite surprised to hit exactly 60mins for 10km.
  • Remus42
    Remus42 Posts: 149 Member
    edited April 2015
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    April 1 - 6k
    April 2 - 5.5k
    April 4 - 4k
    April 8 - 4k

  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    csman49 wrote: »

    A lot of pain on my lower right leg today, where the tendons run from the back of the ankle up to the calf. Had to walk/trot the last few km's so was quite surprised to hit exactly 60mins for 10km.

    Watch that pain, that is how my daughter started with Achilles's tendon problems. Hope it feels better.


    What is with people who let their dogs run. I have a big doggie, a 65 lb Labradoodle, the only time she's not on the leash off my property is for a little bit when I walk her in the morning and it's just me and her outside. If I'm doing work outside in the front of my house, she's on a long lead so she can walk around the front yard and get under the trees etc but she cannot reach the street. I would be horrified if she ever chased anyone or bit someone. Being on a leash is also for her safety, I don't need my baby being hit by a car.

    I was going to get in a quick 2 to 3 miles this morning and then be done until the half on Sunday, but sleeping in was more interesting LOL. Maybe I'll do 1 or 2 miles tomorrow am and be done.
  • Timby1
    Timby1 Posts: 294 Member
    4.49 for me today. Brings my total for the month so far to 36.24. I. AM. AMAZED.
  • harpere87
    harpere87 Posts: 142 Member
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  • dawnna76
    dawnna76 Posts: 987 Member
    needing advice from our long time runners. I have a adductor pull that happened about two weeks ago now. i rested the first week just easy going walks and such. this week i got back at it but not doing much milage. i have a half marathon i signed up for and paid for this sunday. i ran 3 miles last night relitivly pain free (just not very fast at 12:00 miles) but today again my adductor is sore. i plan to run 4 miles tonight, crosstrain (strength) tomorrow rest saturday and run the half sunday. so my the advice i need is......should i run the half? I could tape up the muscle and that may help. but i am mostly worried about the long term training for my marathon on june 13th. and how much time off is to much off?
  • briebee7
    briebee7 Posts: 224 Member
    DATE ... MILES ... TOTAL
    4/1 ... 8 ... 8
    4/2 ... 6 ... 14
    4/4 ... 23 ... 37
    4/6 ... 6.25 ... 43.25
    4/7 ... 6 ... 49.25
    4/9 ... 5 ... 54.25

    54.25/150 Goal
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    1 - 12mi, intervals
    2 - 6mi, easy
    3 - 8mi, easy w/strides
    4 - 10mi, easy
    5 - 20mi, long run
    6 - 5mi, easy
    7 - 7mi, intervals
    8 - Rest
    9 - 8mi, easy

    Total: 76mi

    April goal: ~180mi
  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
    5 more hot sweaty miles in the mid-day sun. Wore more sun tan lotion today after burning my shoulders/neck yesterday. Beach is finally starting to get a bit less crowded today, as tourist season seems to be winding down - just in time for me to return north.

    4/1 - 8 miles
    4/2 - 5 miles
    4/4 - 8 miles
    4/5 - 20 miles
    4/7 - 5 miles
    4/8 - 8 miles
    4/9 - 5 miles

    Total: 59 miles
    Goal: 145 miles
    Remaining: 86 miles
  • italysharon
    italysharon Posts: 195 Member
    This showed up on my FB newsfeed today. Funny and good advice!

    TOP 20 THINGS NOT TO DO AS A RUNNER :-)

    As runners, we are constantly barraged with tips – those things we should be doing while we run. But, what about what we should not do? Here are some guidelines.

    - Wear white shorts or leggings. You never know what type of bodily fluids (BFs) might escape while you are running. These BFs are much better camouflaged with dark shorts and leggings.

    - Assume all dogs are friendly. Same goes for geese.

    - Run in shoes that are too small. A good rule of thumb is to get a running shoe that is at least one half size bigger than your everyday shoe. This is because your feet swell as you run.


    - Run with traffic. While cyclists ride with traffic, runners should run against traffic. This is so you can see what is coming for you before it hits you (and hopefully gives you a chance to dive into a ditch).


    - Clench your fists. Believe it or not, clenching your fists while running takes energy. Relax your fists and you’ll be more efficient.

    - Cut a run short because it starts to snow, rain, get hot or become windy. Running in challenging elements makes you stronger mentally. View it as a training opportunity to increase stamina, willpower and discipline.

    - Trust a fart. Although running and farting go together like peanut butter and jelly, if you have any inkling whatsoever that the fart might have a chaser, do not go for it.


    - Wear underwear. If your running shorts have a liner in them, then wearing underwear is redundant.


    - Keep checking your watch. Checking your watch is like waiting for water to boil. It makes the run feel like forever. Forget the watch and glance at it only on occasion (such as when it beeps at a mile point or when you finish a song on your iPod).


    - Assume drivers see you. Run defensively. Always be prepared to jump out of the way of an oncoming car. You never know who is texting, drinking or picking their nose behind the wheel.

    - Have spare change in your pocket. This applies mostly to group runs. If you have quarters and dimes jingling in your pocket during a run, you might get beat up. It is just that annoying.


    - Talk on the phone. Talking on the phone while running is like oil and water. They just don’t mix. Bring your phone for safety reasons, but save your conversations for later.


    - Stop to walk every time you get a bit tired. Once you get in the habit of stopping to walk every time you are a bit tired, it gets easier and easier to do. Try to avoid this pattern.


    - Over drink. While there is much emphasis on staying hydrated, be sure not to drink too much. This can lead to a complication called hyponatremia, which is when sodium in the blood becomes too diluted.


    - Run through pain. Doing this could surely lead to the big “I,” or injury.

    - Dress like a ninja at night. If you want to survive your run in the dark, dress accordingly. This means bright colors and even a headlamp.

    - Worry if your first mile feels like crap. Any runner knows that the first mile or two of a run can feel horrible as you work out the kinks. Never take those initial miles too seriously. Know you will settle into a groove.


    - Ignore other runners. Take a moment to wave at your fellow runners. We are a special club, after all.

    - Bypass a bathroom because you think you can hold it. Bathrooms can be hard to come by. If you are lucky enough to be running and encounter a peeing/pooping opportunity, take it. You will thank yourself later, especially if you did not heed #1 on this list.

    - Blow without looking. A snot rocket or farmer’s blow is a necessity for all runners. But, please, look before you send your snot shooting onto another runner, a car or an unsuspecting baby.
    Any other tips for what not to do while running?

  • italysharon
    italysharon Posts: 195 Member
    April 1: 4.14
    April 2: 5.01
    April 3: nada nada mermalada
    April 4: 6.12
    April 5: 3.29
    April 6: 5.26
    April 7: 1.5 & Pump
    April 8: nothing
    April 9: 1.5 & Pump

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  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    edited April 2015
    Disclaimer: I am happily married.
    Today's treadmill observation (shared during runner's high, when filter is low functioning): The very attractive runner next to me was obviously annoyed with his sweaty, clingy t-shirt. I would have been in support of his tearing it off right then and there. LOL ... that is all.


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  • MommysLittleMeatball
    MommysLittleMeatball Posts: 2,064 Member
    I'm getting a late start, but still going to try to get 35 miles in this month.
  • Remus42
    Remus42 Posts: 149 Member
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    April 1 - 6k
    April 2 - 5.5k
    April 4 - 4k
    April 8 - 4k
    April 9 - 6.5k
  • millermkarate
    millermkarate Posts: 46 Member
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    I am starting to get back on track with a 30 day goal of 5km per day :)
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    4/1 - Nice 3.1 miles on indoor track
    4/2 - Brutal 4.75 miles of "hilly" treadmill
    4/4 - 10 miles, nice mix of hills
    4/6 - 4 miles on indoor track
    4/8 - 4 miles on indoor track (33:16...pretty speedy for me)
    4/9 - Another hot, humid 5 miles on a "hilly" treadmill (Total 30.85/110)
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    4leighbee wrote: »
    Disclaimer: I am happily married.
    Today's treadmill observation (shared during runner's high, when filter is low functioning): The very attractive runner next to me was obviously annoyed with his sweaty, clingy t-shirt. I would have been in support of his tearing it off right then and there. LOL ... that is all.
    LOL! You can still look. :wink:

  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    4leighbee wrote: »
    Disclaimer: I am happily married.
    Today's treadmill observation (shared during runner's high, when filter is low functioning): The very attractive runner next to me was obviously annoyed with his sweaty, clingy t-shirt. I would have been in support of his tearing it off right then and there. LOL ... that is all.
    LOL! You can still look. :wink:

    Just because I already ordered, does not mean I can't look at the menu.
  • RunTimer
    RunTimer Posts: 9,137 Member
    edited April 2015
    Fly me to the Moon (Europa, (Luna is to close)....
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    6 Mar - 8.2
    9 Mar - 4.73
  • 2bawesomenow
    2bawesomenow Posts: 2 Member
    edited April 2015
    Hi there

    I am training for the Gold Coast Half Marathon (Australia) in July and look forward to sharing my progress with you all.

    Sue


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  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    karllundy wrote: »
    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    4leighbee wrote: »
    Disclaimer: I am happily married.
    Today's treadmill observation (shared during runner's high, when filter is low functioning): The very attractive runner next to me was obviously annoyed with his sweaty, clingy t-shirt. I would have been in support of his tearing it off right then and there. LOL ... that is all.
    LOL! You can still look. :wink:

    Just because I already ordered, does not mean I can't look at the menu.

    Haha, absolute truth.
    Gentlemen, I sincerely apologize for what I started here, lol!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    4leighbee wrote: »
    Disclaimer: I am happily married.
    Today's treadmill observation (shared during runner's high, when filter is low functioning): The very attractive runner next to me was obviously annoyed with his sweaty, clingy t-shirt. I would have been in support of his tearing it off right then and there. LOL ... that is all.


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    Whoooo! I bet he'd been hurt if you hadn't noticed all his hard work. ;)
  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,661 Member
    75 miles again for me, but this time I'm only counting the miles I run. Walking miles are just a bonus.

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    4/1 - 3 miles - total: 3 miles
    4/3 - 4 miles - total: 7 miles
    4/6 - 7.5 miles - total 14.5 miles
    4/7 - 7 miles - total 21.5 miles
    4/8 - 6.2 miles - total 27.7 miles
    4/9 - 4.75 miles - total 32.45

  • teacton11
    teacton11 Posts: 65 Member
    4/1 - 6 Mi recovery
    4/2 - 7 Mi steady state
    4/3 - 4 Mi easy double stroller
    4/4 - 22 Mi long
    4/5 - no run; time with the J man
    4/6 - 7 Mi easy
    4/7 - 10 Mi steady state
    4/8 - 6 Mi easy double stroller
    4/9 - 11 easy

    73/200 total

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  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    4/1: 5 miles
    4/2: 7 miles
    4/3: 4.2 miles
    4/4: REST!
    4/5: 18 miles
    4/6: 4 miles
    4/7: XT rowing and biking
    4/8: 5 miles
    4/9: 10 miles

    Current total: 53.2 miles
    One more run tomorrow and then finally another rest day. Peak weeks are hard, man!

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  • Beccajayn
    Beccajayn Posts: 22 Member

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