October 2015 Running Challenge

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  • showjumper
    showjumper Posts: 335 Member
    I'll try this again..... hopefully not a jinx!

    I'm in for 50......


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  • 5BeautifulDays
    5BeautifulDays Posts: 683 Member
    I'm in for 100. I'd like to see my long runs hitting 9 miles by the end of the month, which really requires more total mileage. I won't push it just to hit the goal, though. My half isn't until February, but I'd like to take advantage of the good running weather in October and November to run outside, because I know I'll probably spend December and January mostly on the treadmill.


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  • aprilcanrun
    aprilcanrun Posts: 62 Member
    Going for another 90 this month.
  • briebee7
    briebee7 Posts: 224 Member
    I am back in for 120 miles. I didn't get a chance to post in the September challenge due to some huge life changes. I did run though! 96 miles out of a very loose goal of 120 miles. I am determined to get my life back into some sort of routine this month.
  • mwyvr
    mwyvr Posts: 1,883 Member
    My favourite-est thread on MFP!

    I'm in for 322km / 200 miles stretch goal, 282km / 175 miles minimum.

    Mike
    Vancouver, BC
  • davinci21
    davinci21 Posts: 60 Member
    In for 64km/40miles
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    2 pages already! You guys don't mess around!

    Added up my schedule... last big month of marathon training, with 2 half marathons planned... the math says about 220 miles. So let's see if we can make that happen. Eeek!
  • ACSL3
    ACSL3 Posts: 623 Member
    I'm in for 60 :blush:
  • rogue024
    rogue024 Posts: 1,484 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    rogue024 wrote: »
    I'm in! I want to say 50 but I'm not sure if that's being aggressive. I could have done 40 miles for September if I didn't get sick towards the end. I managed 38.5, original goal was 35.

    Thoughts anyone?

    I've been setting loose goals. I'd say maybe split the difference and go for 45+ ish :wink:

    Good luck!

    Thanks @Elise4270! I suppose you're right lol. Alright, I'll set my goal at 45 then!

    @7lenny7 - have fun on your camping trip! My most precious childhood memories were the camping trips we took as a family. I miss it.

  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited October 2015
    I need some first HM weather/attire advice.

    Last few months I've been running in 85-100°F temps. I usually wear shorts and a bra, maybe a tank if its an earlier cooler run. Race day it'll be lower 50's (700AM) to mid 60's (by 11AM).. Perfect running weather. But, I'm not acclimated to cooler temps and I don't want to get uncomfortably warm, and don't want to run cold.

    I'm set on shorts. Tank? Regular wicking short sleeved UA shirt, or a heavier short sleeved running shirt (that I have never run in, and has a few seems that might just pi$s me off).. I do have a light long sleeved UA/Nike shirts. I could go tank and light jacket, and my shorts have loops to run your shirts or jacket sleeves through, but I don't wanna run with my jacket around my waist if I can avoid it, think I'd rather be cold...

    I know I'm over thinking this... And I know the rule - dress like its 20° warmer..... Advice? Comfy shirt and shorts and I won't be freezing?

    Oh remember I will be walking here and there too... But cold might keep me moving a bit faster....

    Yes, yes I'm neurotic. Just the hand I was dealt....
  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
    HonuNui wrote: »
    75 this month as I up-train for the LV RocknRoll 1/2 (which Ohhim will finish before my crib even starts!)

    In for 170 as I made it through 150 in September, October has an extra day, and I'm starting to ramp up for the Disney marathon in January (and as alluded to above - the Vegas Half in November). Hoping for a deep Pirates playoff run this month - keeping me up north in the cooler weather.
  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
    edited October 2015
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Race day it'll be lower 50's (700AM) to mid 60's (by 11AM).. Perfect running weather.

    For me, racing anywhere above 50 degrees still means shorts & light t-shirt with something I can throw off or give to a friend before the start to stay warm (if the corrals aren't tightly packed). If you get a chance to run in that weather before the race, you'll get an idea if that works with you and can adjust if necessary. Worst case, a long sleeve throwaway top over your t-shirt can provide some insurance.
  • MamaMollyT
    MamaMollyT Posts: 197 Member
    I'm in for 100 miles.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    I am going to push for 130 in October with the cooler weather! I have the USA Invitational Half at the end of November so my plan is to up my mileage now a little and then cut back in November leading to the half. Given my work and travel schedule I may be too optimistic but it isn't a challenge if we don't push ourselves right??

    @melaniefave41, @melanien72 and @jtarmom - makes me wish my name was Melanie :) Don't meet too many other Shana's
  • unrelentingminx
    unrelentingminx Posts: 231 Member
    Since I'm still suffering knee pain following an ambitious long run earlier this week (stupid woman), I think I'm going to have to scale back my running distances so am in for 30 km this month.
  • patrikc333
    patrikc333 Posts: 436 Member 
    01/10 - 10.3km
tot 10/500

    very fast this morning, the miracle of sleeping a bit more, feeling very well now

    another nice dawn, it really helps and motivates me

    tomorrow tough 20km, then a bit of relax in the weekend, where my plans are run - eat - walk - sleep
  • melaniefave41
    melaniefave41 Posts: 222 Member
    @patrikc333 Run,eat,walk, sleep is the recipe for a happy life.
  • jibeirish
    jibeirish Posts: 244 Member
    edited October 2015
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  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    10/1: 8 miles

    Got another 6 on the schedule for my running group tonight. Good miles to start the month! But very cold and windy this morning... hope it's nicer this evening!

    8/220

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  • tdbernrd
    tdbernrd Posts: 510 Member
    I am aiming for 95 miles this month.


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    10/1--Workout B(Strong Curves) & walking
  • smithie092015
    smithie092015 Posts: 56 Member
    In for 80 this month!

    10.1: 6 miles

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  • corinne1977
    corinne1977 Posts: 142 Member
    I'm going to aim for 65 miles this month.
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    10/1 - 3.1 miles on the 'mill; plus 5.8 miles / 20 minutes on stationary bike.

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    @Elise4270 - I would go with shorts and the wicking / non-seam issue t-shirt. You may be a little chilly as you wait for the start, but after the first mile you'll be gold. Good luck and enjoy the run!
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    melaniefave41 wrote: »
    @patrikc333 Run,eat,walk, sleep is the recipe for a happy life.
    This must be on a t-shirt/running top somewhere?
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Date Miles today. Miles for October

    10/1 6.6 miles - 6.6

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  • MrsKGrady
    MrsKGrady Posts: 276 Member
    I'm in for 50 this month.
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    edited October 2015
    From the Sept thread:
    juliet3455 wrote: »
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    @juliet3455, I'm really jealous of your running area!
    So what is your Running area like?

    @juliet3455, here's a collection of photos I've taken during my long runs. I like to make my long runs "destination runs". Rather than run around my neighborhood, I'll find a new route that has something to offer, be it the Fort Snelling/Pike Island trail, East & West River Parkways around the Mississippi River, or the "Grand Rounds" trail which takes me down a former rail line, two lakes, and a creek.

    http://1drv.ms/1O5vIoU

    I have a few routes in mind for later which will take me into more rural or wooded areas. Sunday I'm planning a long run along or near Lake Superior. Really looking forward to that!
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    August: 66.23 of 75 miles
    September 79.3 of 92

    October.... I'm going to aim I think for 50.


    Total Half Training Mileage
    184.36 of total 225

    The remainder of my training has me at 35 miles- so I figure I can round out the rest of the month with some casual running to get me to 50- that seems like a comfortable number :D
  • HealthBeautyBlissful
    HealthBeautyBlissful Posts: 2 Member
    edited October 2015
    I'm in for 100 miles.

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    Ohhim wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Race day it'll be lower 50's (700AM) to mid 60's (by 11AM).. Perfect running weather.

    For me, racing anywhere above 50 degrees still means shorts & light t-shirt with something I can throw off or give to a friend before the start to stay warm (if the corrals aren't tightly packed). If you get a chance to run in that weather before the race, you'll get an idea if that works with you and can adjust if necessary. Worst case, a long sleeve throwaway top over your t-shirt can provide some insurance.

    @elise4270 BTW I'm this neurotic almost every morning LOL but I'm more of a 10 degrees above dresser. This morning it was 62 and windy and I wore a short sleeved running shirt and shorts and was sweating when I got home, but the winds were chilly so I was glad to have short sleeves on. If it was a 5K I'd say go with the short sleeves and shorts, but for a HM I would learn more towards a tank and shorts and like Ohhim said I would wear a throwaway. I wore short sleeves and capris in my half in April and I was chilly at the start of the race but sorry at the end that I didn't wear shorts.

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