August 2015 Running Challenge
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My July goal was 30 miles and I hit that. I think I will shoot for 35 for August.0
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Good Morning All! I think I'll go for 75 km in Aug
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I'm going to stick with 100 miles for the month--I think I'll probably do more than that, but I have a vacation coming up where I may do activities rather than running.0
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autumnblade75 wrote: »
Triplets! Me too!!0 -
My first go at this, some of you guys/gals have some crazy mileage being racked up! I'm starting with a modest 36 and i'll work up from there hopefully
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I'm in for 60 miles! I would like to say 100 but given that I currently only run roughly 10 miles per week, that's probably a little bit ambitious!
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So question for the crowd... how much foam rolling do you all do?0
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Since weather has been iffy (mid to upper 90s, 100% humidity) AND other things have been coming up my mileage is way off last two months. I'm still going for and even 100 (and 300 on the bike).0
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I'm going for 45 miles for August.
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I'm in for 70 miles for August 0
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I am probably among the worst about foam rolling. Yes, I have a foam roller. Yes, I use it, but to be perfectly honest I only use it when I notice strain with my IT band. It seems as soon as that gets back under control, I forget all about it. Truth be told, I feel very uncomfortable trying to maneuver around on the dang thing. I generally prefer just taking a drumstick or rolling pin or something like that and attacking it myself, but I am sure the penetration is not as good.So question for the crowd... how much foam rolling do you all do?
I'm in! Does it have beer and a masseuse?kristinegift wrote: »0 -
WhatMeRunning wrote: »
I'm in! Does it have beer and a masseuse?kristinegift wrote: »
Beer for sure, but still working on lining up a masseuse
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I'm in! I'm not much of a runner but I'm going to aim for 100miles and see how that goes. Good luck everyone!0
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Back after many niggling injuries, so hopefully will finish this challenge without further problems. Going to go for a gentle 80 miles to get myself back into it.
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WELCOME to all the new folks, and LET'S GO to all us old-timers! August is likely gonna be a tad rough in Middle Georgia (based on previous experience), but sweaty miles in chewy/muggy air beats no miles!
In for 135 miles this month.0 -
Because I spent most of the month aiming for 100 miles walking/jogging/bicycling, I couldn't focus on anything else. I am going to drop it to 50 miles so I can include swimming and aerobics in my exercise routines.0
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Hello, everyone! I found the July challenge and posted there before I saw this thread. I'd like to join you for August.
I'm a new runner, having completed C25k at the end of June. I'm currently running 30 minutes 3 days per week, and just added a 4th run day (20 minutes which I'll build to 30).
Over the next two and a half months, I hope to build up to a long run of 60 minutes, using the One Hour Runner plan. I'd also like to find a local 5k.
For the meanwhile, I'm tracking time not miles, so I am not sure what to do in terms of a ticker.
It will be nice to have some support in my running.0 -
I'm rehabbing some stuff- trying to get form/alignment back in place- and I know the running's going to do some damage- so I'm doing as much as I can for myself- so I've been trying to roll out after runs- usually only like 10-15 minutes- I don't have much time - I'm finding it helpful for my tight achillies/calves and my IT bands- but she's killing me at the PT table with that *kitten* so- it's more- a thought - than really aggressive rolling.WhatMeRunning wrote: »
I am probably among the worst about foam rolling. Yes, I have a foam roller. Yes, I use it, but to be perfectly honest I only use it when I notice strain with my IT band. It seems as soon as that gets back under control, I forget all about it. Truth be told, I feel very uncomfortable trying to maneuver around on the dang thing. I generally prefer just taking a drumstick or rolling pin or something like that and attacking it myself, but I am sure the penetration is not as good.So question for the crowd... how much foam rolling do you all do?
I'm in! Does it have beer and a masseuse?kristinegift wrote: »
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demoiselle2014 wrote: »
For the meanwhile, I'm tracking time not miles, so I am not sure what to do in terms of a ticker.
It will be nice to have some support in my running.
You can make a ticker in the same place Stan mentions and use minutes as your unit. Welcome.So question for the crowd... how much foam rolling do you all do?
I own a foam roller and only use it when I'm really tight. I should probably use it more. I love and hate it at the same time.autumnblade75 wrote: »
Triplets! Me too!!
Woo hoo!!!
August in Alabama - it's going to be a hot one!
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skippygirlsmom wrote: »
I own a foam roller and only use it when I'm really tight. I should probably use it more. I love and hate it at the same time.
I don't think anyone really LIKES their foam roller LOL
I have a little shorter- I find I like rolling on the longer ones better- I may have to cave and purchase the full length one- I use the one at the studio/gym way more than my shortie at home- partly b/c I think it's so short- but yeah. It needs to be done. LOL
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First timer, running and joining a group.
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Too bad I'll be out of town for this race. I wonder if I could do it as a virtual?
https://www.facebook.com/events/1636825919865133/
I love the bottom line on the shirt!0 -
kristinegift wrote: »WhatMeRunning wrote: »
I'm in! Does it have beer and a masseuse?kristinegift wrote: »
Beer for sure, but still working on lining up a masseuse
Sounds like my kind of support group! 0 -
I'd like to join in. I start building my base with my running club on August 11th. Hopefully, this will help me keep up my motivation. Training for my next half starts on October 20th. I've never started training this late in the season so I'm not sure how it will go just yet.
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Hi all! I'm going to complete 50 miles this month
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So question for the crowd... how much foam rolling do you all do?
There are times where I foam rolled a lot. Especially when I was dealing with my sore glute and hamstring the last couple of months. I have quite a collection at home.
Then I have been known to take the tenis ball here at work and just sit on it in my chair and work those glutes out.
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30 miles is my August goal.
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New to the group. Walker with a goal to become a runner. I am going to set my goal at 100 miles for August. Will work on my ticker later.0
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So question for the crowd... how much foam rolling do you all do?
There are times where I foam rolled a lot. Especially when I was dealing with my sore glute and hamstring the last couple of months. I have quite a collection at home.
Then I have been known to take the tenis ball here at work and just sit on it in my chair and work those glutes out.
nods- my LAX ball goes EVERYWHERE with me.0 -
Aiming for 40 miles this month. Lots of traveling to do, and all but one trip I should be able to get some running in. Hotel treadmill, here I come!
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