May 2015 Running Challenge

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  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,878 Member
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    May 1- strength training
    May 2- cycling - 34 miles
    May 3 - rest day/walked 4 miles
    May 4 - 4.1 miles + Strength training
    May 5- 5.2 miles
    May 6 - rest
    May 7 - 5.1 miles
    May 8 - Strength training
    May 9 - 39 miles biking
    May 10 - 5K and 36 miles biking
    May 11 - Strength training
    May 12 - 5.5 miles


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  • davetheperson
    davetheperson Posts: 124 Member
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    2 miles today.



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    5/3/15 3 Miles 32:59:43 11'06"
    5/6/15 2.5 Miles 26:01:45 10'10"
    5/7/15 3.25 Miles 32:33:16 10'10"
    5/8/15 1.5 Miles 14:31:78 9'40"
    5/10/15 4 Miles 45:15:64 11'32 Ben Franklin Bridge
    5/12/15 2 Miles 21:52:45 10'54"

    Total Miles: 16.25
  • LoneWolfRunner
    LoneWolfRunner Posts: 1,160 Member
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    DATE...............MILES............TOTAL
    5/1...................6.25.................6.25
    5/2...................6.50...............12.75
    5/3...................6.00...............18.75
    5/4...................Weight training
    5/5...................5.25...............24.00
    5/6...................5.00...............29.00
    5/7...................5.75...............34.75
    5/8...................Weight training
    5/9..................19.00..............53.75 (30k trail race)
    5/10..................7.75..............61.50
    5/11.................Weight training
    5/12..................7.00..............68.50


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  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited May 2015
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    Thanks all for the advice. I'm resting it and will probably see how it is on Saturday since it is a very, very mild injury (I hesitate to even call it an injury, but it is and is not something I want getting worse).

    @booklover22 - Some days suck, that can be true for everyone. Heat makes running harder by raising your heart rate. So even if you are doing a slow jog, if it is hot out the overall impact at that exact same speed is higher as if you were doing something a little more strenuous. So in the heat you need to slow it down to match your desired level of effort. Your heart rate can also be high if you are not rested yet, which can also be a source of a really hard run (your body hasn't bounced back yet). Could be one, or the other, or both even! Since you're new to long runs also be sure you are running them at a proper pace. That one has stung me more recently, leaving me sapped of strength for shorter runs.

    I don't have any miles to record today (or for at least the next few days either) to rest this achilles. But I did want to pop on here because @Stoshew71 asked that I let him know when the Half Fanatics snatched me away and threw me in the asylum. Patient #11765 reporting in!
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,406 Member
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    Have not had a chance to catch up on everyone yet but will read on my phone in the car on the long drive to DC today (8 hours :( in the car...) Looks like everyone is doing great. I do want to check in on @LoneWolfRunner and see how the run went with the fractured big toe...

    I have been trying to get some running in at the gym on the treadmill even though it is miserable - I can't wait to run outside again!

    Date.......Miles......Total
    05/01.....9.20.......9.20
    05/02.....0.00.......9.20 - Rest
    05/03.....4.33.....13.53
    05/04.....6.42.....19.95 - Running with a friend
    05/05.....0.00.....19.95 - Strength Training
    05/06.....5.13.....25.08
    05/07.....0.00.....25.08 - Travel day (flight cancellations, etc...)
    05/08.....0.00.....25.08 - Extended travel day
    05/09.....4.13.....29.21 - Treadmill
    05/10.....0.00.....29.21
    05/11.....5.25.....34.46 - Treadmill
    05/12.....3.76.....38.22 - Treadmill
  • JimCrackinDandy
    JimCrackinDandy Posts: 146 Member
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    I love seeing all those trail run pictures Mr. SonicDeathMonkey and Mr. LoneWolfRunner! I'm too cautious to run on trails, let alone take a path through the creek!
    Mr. CodeMonkey78- Kudos to your wife's first continuous mile. Great pace!
    Miss Elise4270 -hoping the flooding has subsided. Whatever you do, don't try to run through that stream :)
    Miss Kristinegift -I'm praying for your calf to heal up quickly. Be encouraged. You are young and have the rest of your life to run!
    WTG everyone. You are all an inspiration to me!

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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Date Miles today. Miles for May
    5/1 REST DAY - 0
    5/2 16 miles - 16.0 <<< Madkin and Weeden Mountains on RSA (1,208ft elevation gain)
    5/3 REST DAY - Went hiking ~4 miles with the wife at Monte Sano instead
    5/4 10.35 miles - 26.35 << slow recovery miles. Still feel sore from weekend
    5/5 10 miles 36.35
    5/6 8 miles - 44.35 << easy paced
    5/7 5.25 miles - 49.6 << fast paced
    5/8 15 miles - 64.6 << Friday night long run
    5/9 REST DAY <<< Georgia Aquarium
    5/10 REST DAY
    5/11 10.5 miles - 75.1
    5/12 10 miles - 85.1

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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    Thanks all for the advice. I'm resting it and will probably see how it is on Saturday since it is a very, very mild injury (I hesitate to even call it an injury, but it is and is not something I want getting worse).

    I don't have any miles to record today (or for at least the next few days either) to rest this achilles. But I did want to pop on here because @Stoshew71 asked that I let him know when the Half Fanatics snatched me away and threw me in the asylum. Patient #11765 reporting in!

    Awesome. You on their Facebook page @WhatMeRunning yet?
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/128384870830/

    #11352 (Jupiter) reporting back!!!!

  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
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    5/2 - 5.25 beautiful miles through my neighborhood
    5/4 - 5 miles, indoor track
    5/5 - 4 miles, treadmill (soggy, foggy day here); another 5 on stationary bike
    5/6 - 4 miles, indoor track; weights / abs
    5/7 - woke up feeling like #$*%...so decided to go back to sleep. May run this evening if I feel better.
    5/8 - 4 miles, indoor track; weights
    5/9 - 10.5 miles to celebrate 1000 days on MFP. Don't usually pay attention to those numbers, but 1000 is a lot!
    5/10 - HAPPY MAMA'S DAY - rest for me too
    5/11 - 4.5 chilly, windy miles. Who dialed the weather back a month or so?
    5/12 - 4 miles, indoor track; weights / abs
  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,660 Member
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    5/02/15 - 4.35 miles
    5/03/15 - 9.38 miles
    5/05/15 - 5 miles
    5/07/15 - 3.16 miles
    5/08/15 - 5.46 miles
    5/09/15 - 5 miles
    5/10/15 - 10 miles
    5/12/15 - 5.02 miles

  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
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    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    Awesome. You on their Facebook page @WhatMeRunning yet?
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/128384870830/

    #11352 (Jupiter) reporting back!!!!
    I am now. :smiley:
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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    5/1- rest day
    5/2 - 5 miles 8K Steeple Chase Race
    5/3 - 3.5 miles
    5/4 - rest day
    5/5 - 6.3 miles
    5/6 - 3.5 miles - decided to cut it short a bit so I could go home and get Macy for a walk
    5/7 - 4.5 miles
    5/8 - 4.6 miles
    5/9 - 2.4 miles - just a quick run to get my legs moving
    5/10 - 3.5 miles of Mother's Day fun with Skip way hot at 85 degrees
    5/11 - active rest day walked the Macy 3 miles
    5/12 - 6.5 miles

    39.8 out of 120 miles completed

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited May 2015
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    LoneWolfRunner wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Good luck on staying cool. A comfortable wicking shirt and socks is all I'd do.
    No shorts? I'll run with you any day...

    Nah dem shorz bunch up in the crotch. ;)
  • briebee7
    briebee7 Posts: 224 Member
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    DATE ... MILES
    5/1 ... 4
    5/2 ... 6
    5/3 ... 10
    5/4 ... 3.5
    5/7 ... 5.5
    5/9 ... 8
    5/10 ... 10
    5/11 ... 6
    5/12 ... 5

    58/150 mile goal
  • mmabry72
    mmabry72 Posts: 100 Member
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    I was out of town all weekend and took Monday off as a lazy day so I am already behind this month. Hopefully I can kick it into gear the rest of this week and make up some miles.

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    May 2 – 3.78
    May 4 – 4.07
    May 5 – 3.09
    May 6 – 3.24
    May 8 –3.24
    May 12 – 3.35
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
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    1 - 6.2mi, trail
    2 - 8.4mi, 5k, kids run, treadmill challenge
    3 - 13.1mi, Pittsburgh half marathon
    4 - 7mi, easy
    5 - 5.5mi, 5k race
    6 - Rest
    7 - 8mi, easy w/strides
    8 - 6mi, easy
    9 - 6mi, trail
    10 - 10mi, 7 easy/3 @7:00
    11- Rest
    12 - 7mi, easy

    Total: 77mi

    May goal: 120 (through 17th)

  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
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    JimCrackinDandy wrote: »
    I love seeing all those trail run pictures Mr. SonicDeathMonkey and Mr. LoneWolfRunner! I'm too cautious to run on trails, let alone take a path through the creek!
    Mr. CodeMonkey78- Kudos to your wife's first continuous mile. Great pace!
    Miss Elise4270 -hoping the flooding has subsided. Whatever you do, don't try to run through that stream :)
    Miss Kristinegift -I'm praying for your calf to heal up quickly. Be encouraged. You are young and have the rest of your life to run!
    WTG everyone. You are all an inspiration to me!

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    Depending on where you are located, I'm certain there are some easier "rails to trails" for you to try out - won't even need magic trail shoes :D
  • Remus42
    Remus42 Posts: 149 Member
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    May 6 - 5k
    May 7 - 6k
    May 9 - 8k
    May 12 - 5k
  • chazdiezal
    chazdiezal Posts: 87 Member
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    May goal 65 mi

    5/3...10 mi
    5/4... Rest
    5/5... 2 mi
    5/6... 4 mi
    5/7... 2 m
    5/8... Rest
    5/9... 4 mi
    5/10...2 mi Cross/Walk
    5/11...Rest
    5/12...2 mi

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  • isulo_kura
    isulo_kura Posts: 818 Member
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    01/5 - Recovery
    02/5 - 15.1 miles Trail
    03/5 - 8.1 miles Trail
    04/5 - Recovery
    05/5 - 10.6 miles Trail
    06/5 - 12.1 Miles Trail (split into 2 runs)
    07/5 - 10.3 Road
    08/5 - Recovery
    09/5 - 17.3 Trail
    10/5 - Swapped a recovery day due to twinge in calf
    11/5 - 10.8 miles -2 runs one trail and one on the road
    12/5 - 8.2 miles Trail Hill repeats

    The mudfest that was my Hill repeats

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