August 2015 Running Challenge

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  • kinu21_82
    kinu21_82 Posts: 116 Member
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    I am aiming for 50 miles this month
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    edited August 2015
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    This morning I woke up nice and early before my fiance to run. Had plans to run, he was to going to work on the car and I would help him bleed the breaks when I got back and we could go have a nice lunch before he left for work. Unfortunately I got up. Got dressed and realized I had no shoes. . I almost flipped my ish. One of the few reasons I pushed to get up to his house last night was to get up early today and run hills. Super cranky Jo was super cranky. Eventually after falling back asleep and ruining out plans for the day we went to the store and he gave me some cash and said go to Payless and buy shoes. This pained me tremendously. So I dug through my bag, and came up with what was left of my cash... Gives me 60 cash total. . It's rent pay check which means I'm *kitten* out of money, nothing for run spending so with my heart and cash in hand I found a local running store and rode over. 20150801_165952_zpslg0mui6s.jpg
    I threw myself so the mercy of the store owners and told them I really could probably only do 75 and I had sixty cash, what could they do of anything. Russ was one of the owners was super helpful, and pretty much said don't worry well get you fixed up. And I walked out with a brand new pair of Saucony for 60 even. Brand new I think they retailed over 100 and were on sale for 99. I was so grateful I almost cried!

    I have mixed feelings about the shoe, but it's nice to have them, and was super grateful for the help they gave me. . I rode my sv for about two hrs, came home, recharged the phone and headed out!
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    Little slower today, I was looking for anything that went UP. I live in a very flat area and my race isn't. So this was super important! . Slow, but pretty tolerable!

    Then I took puppy for a post run walk, he's yo old and arthritic to run, but a quick cool down walk was perfect!
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    So.
    8.1.15.... 5.41 M... 52:30.

    Of 75 miles for me. Happy Jo is happy!
  • Runningmischka
    Runningmischka Posts: 386 Member
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    @JoRocka wow so much to love!!! Love the shopping story, love the shoes, love the dog! And love your first August run :)

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    8/1 = 4 miles to start off the month!
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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    @5beautifuldays - great time on your race, awesome congrats
    @jorocka - ah what a day you had, glad it all worked out and you got your run in and new kicks to boot. I had a doggie that looked just like that, shephard mix.

    I'll have to slowly up my mileage and see if I can reach 200 for my 60th birthday ha ha!!
  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
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    8/1 - 3 miles

    Total: 3 miles
    Goal: 140 miles
    Remaining: 137 miles
  • leanlicorice
    leanlicorice Posts: 84 Member
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    Hi everyone, good luck on your running goals!

    I'm new to running so my goal is 40 miles this month.

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    1- 8.35 miles. walk

    8.35/70+


    My HM training plan calls for a once a week easy walk. I usually make it a run but hubby is still having hip pain, so a hilly walk it was. I think I have him convinced to see a specialist since he's hurt since March.

    @JoRocka love the story! Love that there are people out there that a still human enough to help! Awesome way to start the month!
  • CrimsonWhite
    CrimsonWhite Posts: 104 Member
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    8/1 4.75 miles out of 40 miles goal for the month.
  • Erin9607
    Erin9607 Posts: 31 Member
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    4/100km done. Would have been more but it is so hot here. I am a Autumn/Spring kind of girl.
  • Erin9607
    Erin9607 Posts: 31 Member
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    Same to you :)
    leanlicorice wrote: »
    Hi everyone, good luck on your running goals!

    I'm new to running so my goal is 40 miles this month.

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    leanlicorice wrote: »
    Hi everyone, good luck on your running goals!

    I'm new to running so my goal is 40 miles this month.

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  • CancerSurvivor2014
    CancerSurvivor2014 Posts: 111 Member
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    Goal is 45 miles for August.
    Completed 4 today: a half mile jog on treadmill >>some knee stretches>>another half mile jog>> then 18 mins of 1:2 HIIT on elliptical >> ended with 10 min light cycle.
    Took a late night jog through town and knee start aching a little at the halfway point so I walked from there. I think by doing that I will be able to get in a few miles tomorrow.

    Welcome to the new folks
    and to y'all veterans "I am in awe of you guys" thanks for setting the bar.
  • leewells2002
    leewells2002 Posts: 38 Member
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    I'm in! I am just getting back to running after 2 yes so I'm in for 40 miles.

    Aug 1- 3 miles.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,388 Member
    edited August 2015
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    Welcome to all the new runners!

    @WhatMeRunning - love the ogre picture!
    Runningmischka wrote: »
    @JoRocka wow so much to love!!! Love the shopping story, love the shoes, love the dog! And love your first August run :)

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    8/1 = 4 miles to start off the month!
    @JoRocka - what @Runningmischka said ^^^ great story!
    @skippygirlsmom - I won't make 200 miles in a month before I am 60. It is only a few months away no matter how much I keep trying to ignore it!

    I left later than planned and was pretty sure I would only be able to get in a mile or two because of the heat but even though it was warm it did not feel all that humid - around 70% when I went out and down to nearly 50% when I got home. Best part was the sweet breeze in my face coming home! 2nd best part was jumping in the pool in my running clothes!
    So I got in a decent longish run today and have my scheduled rest day tomorrow. Also I realized tonight that I totally messed up spraying the sunscreen on my shoulders/back so now I have a very interesting sunburn.

    Date.......Miles......Total
    08/01.....8.45.......8.45
    08/02.....0.00.......8.45

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  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
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    @JoRocka : What a saga! Glad you got the run in though. As a Saucony die-hard, I gotta ask: model is that? Love love love the colors!
  • archjes
    archjes Posts: 3 Member
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    Changing my goal. I work a lot of hours but at least it is on my feet. I was going to try to run 200 miles. Now I am shooting for 300 miles total including my walking. Would like to run at least 100 still.

    After day 1:
    Ran 4 miles
    Walked 10.5
    Total 14.5
  • Aine8046
    Aine8046 Posts: 2,122 Member
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    Aine8046 wrote: »
    I am in for 75 miles! :)
    Aug 2 - 8 mi

    Total: 8 mi
  • JimCrackinDandy
    JimCrackinDandy Posts: 146 Member
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    @JoRocka Very happy you were so blessed with those Saucony's! Runners understand runners. So awfully nice of that Local Run Shop! Gotta let all your running friends nearby know of their business for sure.
    @WhatMeRunning I'm joining your fan club! You're hysterical. Totally agree with @mwyvr - you're fierce ogre reminds us that Steady Wins. Nice park to run in and 10 miles is a fantastic run on any trail!
    7miles today for me and my Mickey Girl (super running dog). Praise God---- I ran an overall 11 min mile, with the last 3 miles being 10 min miles!!!
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  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
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    8/1: 5 miles
    8/2: 11.5 miles -- Meant to do 10, but what's a bit extra when you're running with friends? :) Starting cutback week with... accidental extra mileage. Oops.

    16.5/200

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  • vandinem
    vandinem Posts: 550 Member
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    I am in for another 100. Long run today before it got too hot!

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  • vivimigot
    vivimigot Posts: 12 Member
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    Hello, I walked 7km yesterday and today another 6km of running and 4km of walking is done :smile:
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