August 2015 Running Challenge

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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    juliet3455 wrote: »
    I don't know how so many of you manage to run in the High Humidity and temperatures that so many of you report. Of course people say We Be Crazy for our Winter Frost Bite Runs so it all equals out some how.
    8.5 km Group Trail run today on the taper for the triathlon next weekend.

    I have to get up at 4:30 to get my runs in because of the heat and humidity including Saturday's.

    Offcourse we have our version of the Winter frost Bite run as well....

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    kristinegift wrote: »
    @Stoshew71 You are going to blow 200 miles out of the water! Super impressed with/intimidated by the miles you're putting in!
    JoRocka wrote: »
    consistently impressed with your mileage my friend. Looking good!
    karllundy wrote: »
    @Stoshew71 - good grief! Your daily runs are putting us all to shame :wink:
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    @Stosweh71 - You are setting the roads on fire with all that mileage!!
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    @stoshew71 I'm amazed at how much your mileage and speed has increased over the last year, it's wild. I think I get so used to see your high numbers that I find I don't comment on them, but I do always read them and think holy crap.

    Thanks guys. I am highly motivated right now for the Rocket City Marathon in December. I hope all this hard work pays off.





  • 5BeautifulDays
    5BeautifulDays Posts: 683 Member
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    8/1 3.2 @ 10:55 (race)
    8/2 5.0 @ 20:00 (hiking)
    8/3 4.5 @ 18:00 (walk with kids and dog)
    8/4 4.0 @ 11:30 (treadmill) and strength training
    8/5 Amusement Park Day
    8/6 3.0 @ 12:00 and strength training
    8/7 Aquarium Day

    8/8 4.0 @ 15:00 (my first technical trail)
    8/9 5.0 @ 12:00 on my normal trail--felt a little sluggish
    8/10 4.5 @ 12:00 on a new trail near my house
    8/11 3.5 @ 11:00 on the treadmill, laughing like an insane person, and strength training
    8/12 Rest Day. Yuck.
    8/13 7.5 @ 12:56 (the first 10K were at about 12:15; I walked the last mile and a quarter with a terrible stitch in my side)
    8/14 3.25 @ 11:04 on the treadmill and strength training

    8/15 5.0 @ 11:48 road/flat trail combo
    8/16 Rest Day
    8/17 4.0 @ 12:47--I got out late and it was really hot. I also got "lost" a couple times, exploring a new section of trail.

    56.5/100


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  • spangolin
    spangolin Posts: 28 Member
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  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,660 Member
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    8/3/15 - 10 miles
    8/4/15 - 5.34 miles
    8/5/15 - 4 miles
    8/6/15 - 4.1 miles (corrected from 4.0 yesterday - misrepresented!)
    8/7/15 - 5 miles
    8/10/15 - 5.2 miles
    8/11/15 - 7.8 miles
    8/12/15 - 4.05 miles
    8/13/15 - 4.02 miles
    8/14/15 - 4.5 miles
    8/17/15 - 7 miles

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  • kimlight2
    kimlight2 Posts: 483 Member
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    My July goal was 30 miles and I hit that. I think I will shoot for 35 for August.

    8/2 - 3.5mi. PR for distance Woohoo! According to my GPS I went 3.5 but according to the trail map I did 3.7 miles. I am going with my GPS since I always use the same one when I run so any errors should be consistent. Walking up to get ice cream with son and dog later so that will be another 3 miles but I will not include it in my monthly total.
    8/4 - 3.6mi. Another PR! I went for a run on my break at work because I was falling asleep at my desk, don't tell the boss, and I ended up completing the run in 50 minutes which is what it took me to run 5k last month in the heat and humidity. I learned that my ideal pace right now is about a 13 minute pace so I was able to cut out most of the walk breaks except for walking up the big hill at the end of trail. (Why is there always a big hill at the end of a run?)
    8/6 - 3.5mi. Got up at 6:30am on my day off for a beautiful cool morning run with Neeko. Kept my average pace at 13:14 which seems to be ideal for me but I will admit my legs were tired when I was done. That hasn't happened in a while but it was a great feeling.
    8/8 - 2mi. Over did it on strength training yesterday and pushed myself to do 3 reps of 12 leg presses at 210 lbs so my legs were dead today. Even Neeko was confused when I turned around early LOL. I think I am going to try again tomorrow depending on how crazy work is and I am not sure if I want to push for 4 miles since I just stepped up to 3.5 last week. I guess I will see how I feel.
    8/10 - 1.5mi. Well yesterday didn't happen, work was insane and today it started raining and thundering when I started. Neeko and I kept going until we saw lighting but got in a fast comfortable mile and a half. No running tomorrow, I have a session with my trainer so I will try again on Wednesday for 4 miles.
    8/12 - 3.5 mi at the crack of dawn today.
    8/14 - 4.0 mi. Broke thru my glass ceiling this morning and finally made 4 miles! Woohoo! I can't believe how much my running has improved since the temperature and humidity have gone down. A few months ago I could barely make 3 miles in what it took me to run 4 today and I felt good at the end.
    8/17 - 3.0 mi Was going for 4 miles but the heat and humidity returned with a vengeance. My 3 included more walking then I wanted as it was.


    Completed : 24.6 mi
    To go : 10.4

  • TerraRoberts24
    TerraRoberts24 Posts: 34 Member
    edited August 2015
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    AUGUST goals: To walk 100 miles and run 50 miles

    Sunday, August 2nd: 1 mile walked and 1 mile ran
    Monday, August 3rd: 3 miles walked and 2 miles ran
    Tuesday, August 4th: 3 miles walked and 3 miles ran
    Wednesday, August 5th: 3 miles walked and 3 miles ran
    Thursday, August 6th: 3 miles walked and 2 miles ran
    Friday, August 7th: 2 miles walked
    Saturday, August 8th: 5 miles walked and 2 miles ran
    Sunday, August 9th: 3 miles walked and 2 miles ran
    Monday, August 10th: 5 miles walked and 2 miles ran
    Tuesday, August 11th: 4.5 miles walked and 2 miles ran
    Wednesday, August 12th: 3.5 miles walked and 2 miles ran
    Thursday, August 13th: 3 miles walked and 3 miles ran
    Friday, August 14th: 3 miles walked and 3 miles ran
    Saturday, August 15th: 3 miles walked and 2 miles ran
    Sunday, August 16th: 3 miles walked and 1 mile ran
    Monday, August 17th: 3 miles walked and 4 miles ran

    Up to 51 miles walked and 34 miles ran so far for this month

    To go:49 to walk and 16 to run
  • ruqayyahsmum
    ruqayyahsmum Posts: 1,514 Member
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    1/8/15 - 3 miles
    3/8/15 - 1.5 miles
    4/8/15 - 1.5 miles
    6/8/15 - 1.5 miles
    7/8/15 - 2 miles
    8/8/15 - 3 miles
    10/8/15 - 1.75 miles
    11/8/15 - 1.75 miles
    13/8/15 - 1.75 miles
    14/8/15 - 1.75 miles
    16/8/15 - 3 miles
    17/8/15 - 2 miles


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    had a duhhh moment earlier. was chatting to him about todays run and having to slow to a walk when i got the bad mum stare cos missy is making im dying noises. he said bring her scooter so she can scoot along side me since i run on a paved path during the week

    why didnt i think of that lol
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
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    8/1: 5 miles
    8/2: 11.5 miles
    8/3: 4 miles
    8/4: XT day: 42 min bike (12 miles) and 35 min walk (2 miles), AKA: 2 episodes of Gilmore Girls
    8/5: 8 miles
    8/6: 6.5 miles with the Thursday crew
    8/7: 5 miles
    8/8: 3 miles
    8/9: 18 miles
    8/10: 4 miles
    8/11: REST DAY!!
    8/12: 10 miles
    8/13: 7 miles am, 6.4 miles pm with Thursday crew
    8/14: REST DAY!!
    8/15: 6 miles with the Saturday morning group
    8/16: 14 miles
    8/17: 5 miles

    Will probably have to rest rather than cross-train tomorrow, because I have to take my car in to get the exhaust/muffler/something loud looked at :/ Hopefully the car appointment won't take too long, but I'm not holding my breath.


    113.4/200

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  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,388 Member
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    @briebee7 - Congratulations on the PR!! It sounds like and awesome fun race!
    @shell1005 - 10 miles is an excellent long run! Great job!!
    @juliet3455 - Were are you located? Honestly I would much rather run in the cold with the proper clothing than run in the heat. 54F is just about perfect running temperature!
    @7lenny7 - Love the pictures! I am envious of the lovely urban/suburban trails! I have not found anything like that here other than my short 3 mile loop along the river and it is not nearly as scenic.
    @kristinegift - You would think that there would be lots of local running stores in So California... unfortunately the closest one is not close. I have been considering going there to check out their evening 'event' runs. I keep hoping they will have one on the weekend because during the week it would take me a couple of hours with traffic.
    @mwyvr - Take care of yourself and your constellation! I am still having the pain in my side and have an appointment with the doctor Thursday morning. I am hoping it is something simple like a UTI and not stones of any kind! It still feels like a pulled muscle but that wouldn't stay this sore for over a week.
    @Elise4270 - I hope your doctor had more answers today and can get to the root of the problem!
    @Stoshew71 - I think you will be amazing at the marathon at the rate you are going now!
    @skippygirlsmom - I will google running groups - great idea! Also that was a fantastic run for Skip on Sunday!

    We did go to the dog beach on Sunday and I ran about 2+ miles. It was beautiful and still in the low 70s. We didn't stay too long as it was getting pretty warm there and the pup was wearing out, I suspect he ran at least 6 miles at full tilt chasing other pups and his toy. We also send him back and forth between my husband and me - I run, he walks and the dog runs back and forth... great to wear everyone out! Now Hobbes the Vizsla is supposed to be a water dog, but he isn't much interested in the water... this was the most he has gone in the water ever - I think it just felt so good!
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    I also ran today, actually got up early and out before it got too warm (was mid 70's, 80 when I got home). I planned to go 5-6 and was feeling so great went 7. I just wanted to keep going but it was getting too warm and I didn't want a repeat of Saturday. I am taking 2 rest days (Tues/Thurs) for doctor appointments but hopefully I can make up the distance by running early and longer on the other days.

    Date.......Miles......Total
    08/01.....8.45.......8.45
    08/02.....0.00.......8.45 - rest
    08/03.....0.00.......8.45 - unplanned rest +Agility
    08/04.....5.11.....13.56 - +Strength training
    08/05.....4.18.....17.74
    08/06.....4.86.....22.60 - +Strength training
    08/07.....5.32.....27.92
    08/08...10.48.....38.40
    08/09.....0.00.....38.40
    08/10.....5.10.....43.50 - + Agility
    08/11.....0.00.....43.50 - Houston
    08/12.....0.00.....43.50 - Houston
    08/13.....0.00.....43.50 - Houston
    08/14.....4.19.....47.69 - Shake out run
    08/15.....7.05.....54.74
    08/16.....2.00.....56.74 - Dog Beach run!
    08/17.....7.16.....63.90

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  • CancerSurvivor2014
    CancerSurvivor2014 Posts: 111 Member
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    CancerSurvivor2014 wrote: »
    MFP August 2015 Running Challenge:
    I did 1 mile on treadmill yesterday, and a 3 mile dam run this morning giving me 4 more miles. Cruising towards my goal
    CancerSurvivor2014 wrote: »
    MFP August 2015 Running Challenge:
    I did 1 mile on treadmill yesterday, and a 3 mile dam run this morning giving me 4 more miles. Cruising towards my goal

    Goal : 45 miles
    Completed: 29.5
    >>>>>>>>> 15.5 to go <<<<<<<<

  • CancerSurvivor2014
    CancerSurvivor2014 Posts: 111 Member
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    MFP August 2015 Running Challenge:
    Today I ran two half mile warm ups on the treadmill and a mile run home from the gym giving me 2 more miles.

    Goal: 45 miles
    Completed: 31.5
    >>>>>>>>> 13.5 to go <<<<<<<<<
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,388 Member
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    For all you guys dealing with nipple chafing I saw an ingenious remedy in Runners World - Dr. Scholl's Corn Cushions!
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    edited August 2015
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    @shanaber wrote: »
    juliet3455 - Were are you located? Honestly I would much rather run in the cold with the proper clothing than run in the heat. 54F is just about perfect running temperature!
    In Northern Alberta, Canada. The Town of Peace River, about a 5 hr drive North of Edmonton.
    I prefer running in colder temps. Heck you can only take off so many clothes before you cause traffic accidents or get arrested. Not to mention the dehydration cramps that are muscle destroyers.
    shanaber wrote: »
    For all you guys dealing with nipple chafing I saw an ingenious remedy in Runners World - Dr. Scholl's Corn Cushions!
    Great idea - They also have this product called Moleskin that comes in sheets 2x4 in and you cut off what ever size you need/prefer. I use it in my Hiking Boots for Backpacking to prevent heel and little toe blisters. It should work for Nipple Chafing. You could put a piece on the inside of your shirt and one on the "Sensitive Area" for extra protection.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    1- 8.35 miles. walk
    2- 5.9
    3 rest
    4- 3.24
    5 rest
    6- 3.27
    7- busy, hot, lazy unplanned rest day
    8- 3.12 to make up for unplanned rest day.
    9- 7.13 hot. HI >90
    10-rest
    11-1, cramps
    12- 4.38
    13- rest
    14- 4.21
    15- rest
    16- 5.57
    17- 1 shake out the road trip stiffness


    47.17/70+
  • CrimsonWhite
    CrimsonWhite Posts: 104 Member
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    3 miles tonight. That makes a total of 25.25 out of a 40 mile goal. Been spending more time running outside and less on the treadmill, so fewer longer runs, as I get more acclimated to running in the real world. :)
  • AngieMc6
    AngieMc6 Posts: 5 Member
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    5 ~ 2
    6 ~ stairs + circuit
    7 ~ 3
    8 ~ circuit + swim
    9 ~ rest
    10 ~ 4
    11 ~ stairs + circuit
    12 ~ 3
    13 ~ stairs + circuit
    14 ~ 4
    15 ~ rest
    16 ~ 2 + swim
    17 ~ 5

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  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
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    August goal 60 miles

    8/1 I really...
    8/2 Need to find a better source
    8/3 For my Chinese take out supply....
    8/4 Managed a 1.17 "ralk" with all 3 puppies
    8/5 3.1 on the dreadmill until the aforementioned Chinese food from hell re "reared" (pun intended)
    its ugly head.
    8/6 2.52
    8/7 5
    8/8 3.67
    8/9 3.42
    8/10 rest
    8/11 2.22
    8/12 3.36
    8/13 4.25
    8/14 "life day" ( I like that!)
    8/15 3.65
    8/16 3.77
    8/17 3.34

    Total 39.45

    Ticker is my goal for 2015 and accumulation to date:


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  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
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    The antibiotics for the dog bite wiped me out, along with my stomach, so I didn't do much running last week. Should be able to catch up in the less humid weather now that I'm back up north as I put in a comfortable 7 miles today in the 90 degree heat as I found a nice shaded trail and the humidity was tolerable.

    8/1 - 3 miles
    8/2 - 6 miles
    8/4 - 12 miles
    8/5 - 5.5 miles
    8/6 - 8 miles (w. 8x800s @ 6:22 pace)
    8/8 - 3 miles (sprint triathlon 5k @ 7:03 pace)
    8/10 - 9.5 miles
    8/11 - 3 mile run
    8/13 - 1 mile run
    8/16 - 5 mile run
    8/17 - 7 mile run

    Total: 63 miles
    Goal: 140 miles
    Remaining: 77 miles
  • GenoPrice
    GenoPrice Posts: 477 Member
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    6.3 miles this morning
  • aleph_0
    aleph_0 Posts: 30 Member
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    8/1: 3.4 km
    8/3: 2.6 km
    8/9: 2.6 km
    8/10: 3.1 km
    8/16: 3.1 km
    8/18: 3.1 km

    Total: 17.9 km

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