December 2015 Running Challenge

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  • mom3over40
    mom3over40 Posts: 253 Member
    First time joining this challenge. I always felt like I couldn't keep up with the traffic with this thread :) But I think I need some extra motivation to increase my mileage with our first half marathon coming up in March.

    Mileage in November is 68. Aiming to run 80 in December.

    While I am here, I have a question that I would like fellow runners to shed some lights on:
    We want to run a 5k race a week before the half marathon. Is it completely crazy to try to PR in that 5k?

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  • emmab0902
    emmab0902 Posts: 2,338 Member
    3km today. Made it past zero at least lol.
  • c1ownfishie
    c1ownfishie Posts: 82 Member
    I'm in for 80 miles!!! Training for the LA Marathon!

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  • runner_girl83
    runner_girl83 Posts: 553 Member
    Here are my new babies :wink: I can't wait to run in them!

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  • runner_girl83
    runner_girl83 Posts: 553 Member
    mom3over40 wrote: »
    While I am here, I have a question that I would like fellow runners to shed some lights on:
    We want to run a 5k race a week before the half marathon. Is it completely crazy to try to PR in that 5k?

    I haven't even thought about running a half yet.. but 5km isn't a very big race and being a week before your half.. I think aiming for a PR isn't too much - although others here will probably have more insight and a much better idea :wink: I say go for it!
  • zmcgrandles
    zmcgrandles Posts: 78 Member
    Hey, relative newbie to running and recent graduate of c25k aiming for 40 miles.
  • patrikc333
    patrikc333 Posts: 436 Member
    01/12 - 13.2 miles

    21.6/500km

    good run today, slow but strong. no one around, just as I love it.
  • ewrook
    ewrook Posts: 90 Member
    I'm in for 40.
  • FitLife1515
    FitLife1515 Posts: 3 Member
    Trying for 50 miles. New to running. Just finished my first 5K and planning either a 15K or a 10K trail run in January.
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  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    edited December 2015
    12/1: 3 miles

    3 rainy miles to kick off December! Why we're getting rain instead of snow in December, I have no idea -- but I will certainly take it! Hamstring felt ok, and I managed to run my typical morning pace for the first time since the marathon on the 22nd, so I'm feeling good :) Will probably alternate biking and running this week (and maybe even next week too), keeping the running mileage low.

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    Upcoming races:
    5/1/16: New Jersey Marathon
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited December 2015
    1-6.65mi build up run from 13:07-11:04

    part of me was sad about the rain not being snow, but we've been getting so much rain, I am very happy this isn't snow. It would be nearly up to my waist i think.


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  • DrewHardy
    DrewHardy Posts: 6 Member
    I'm in for 21 miles.
  • MorningGhost14
    MorningGhost14 Posts: 441 Member
    DATE...............MILES...............TOTAL
    12/1....................6.00....................6.00




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    Upcoming Races:

    5/14/16: Glacier Ridge Ultra, 50k (Portersville, PA)
    10/1/16: Cloudsplitter 100, 100k (Pine Mountain, KY)
  • Pandora_and_her_box
    Pandora_and_her_box Posts: 240 Member
    Hi everyone,

    I'm back after a bit of a break. I'm in for 65 miles.


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  • Pandora_and_her_box
    Pandora_and_her_box Posts: 240 Member
    @mom3over40 I think that's fine to plan to do the 5k a week before the half, although listen to your body in the run-up. Any twinges or issues then don't go looking for a PB.

    @kareF nothing like new trainers! I'm getting some for Christmas and cannot wait!

    @c1ownfishie is LA your first marathon or have you run it before?
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    12/1 - 4 miles on indoor track + 4.5 miles on stationary bike

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    @kareF - yay! Asics Cumulus? Love them...plus, they're blue which is my favorite color for running shoes!
    @Pandora_and_her_box - Welcome back!
    @mom3over40 - I think you should be fine I did this earlier this fall a week before my half and the day after my "long" run for that week.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    11/23 7 miles - 158.9 << Week1 of RCM Taper
    11/24 8.1 miles - 167
    11/25 5 miles - 172 << Recovery Run
    11/26 8 miles - 180
    11/27 5 miles - 185 << Recovery Run
    11/28 17 miles - 202 << Long Run - end of Week1 Taper
    11/29 REST DAY
    11/30 6.1 miles - 208.1<< Week2 of RCM Taper

    12/1 5.5 miles - 5.5

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  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    I fell slightly short of my 120 mile goal in November, so I'm going to try it again!
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  • kimlight2
    kimlight2 Posts: 483 Member
    I am in. I am just got clearance to start running again (YAH!!!) after a piriformis injury. I am starting slow and going for 25 miles but I have a 5k December 20th so that should get me over my goal. I am trying to average 3 miles each run 2-3 times a week to build up just going slow each time.
  • Remus42
    Remus42 Posts: 149 Member
    edited December 2015
    Been a while since I posted in the group so I'm back and I'm in for 40k. But I'll be starting slow because my hip is killing me every time I run, so I'm taking two (maybe more) weeks off. Got to let it heal.



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  • vaguelyvegan
    vaguelyvegan Posts: 45 Member
    I'm down for 45. I love walking and have been doing 3.5-4 miles several times a week for months now, but am just now trying to run. Baby steps...
  • Ericsmi
    Ericsmi Posts: 128 Member
    12/1 - 3.16 Mi
    Progress toward Goal 3.16 / 50
  • GBrady43068
    GBrady43068 Posts: 1,256 Member
    @MorningGhost14: At 160 miles, you are the thread’s “Most likely to wear out your shoes this month” award winner
    @mom3over40, @dawniemate: Welcome

    It’s a new month, goal is 60 miles again…
    Dec 1: Advent begins. Light mist but warm (low 50s), still a little bit of hip twinge, nice and slow this morning, 4.44 miles.

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  • 9voice9
    9voice9 Posts: 693 Member
    Welcome to all the new folks, bravely trying out this running thing!
    Welcome back to all the folks coming back after a break!
    Welcome home to all us old addicts! It's a new month, so more opportunities to enjoy our sickness! :wink:

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  • MorningGhost14
    MorningGhost14 Posts: 441 Member
    edited December 2015
    Lol @GBrady43068 ... guess its a good thing I have 12 pairs....
  • c1ownfishie
    c1ownfishie Posts: 82 Member
    @Pandora_and_her_box I have done two other full marathons, but this is my first time doing LA! Super excited about it!
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,262 Member

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    I'm going have another attempt at 60 miles. I know I can do it. Today's run was against the wind and I can feel the effect on my chest. I'll be glued to accuweather all month to pick any settled spells. At least work is calmer so I'll be able to pull on my gear and run if there's a break in the clouds.

    Good luck everyone with your targets and up coming races and training plans!
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    Starting off the month with a 4 mile tempo run. My first run since taking a couple weeks complete rest after my little marathon series in the fall. Kept a good pace, pushing the LT range, and everything is feeling fine post-run. So excited!

    12/1 - 4 mile lactate threshold run

    Total 4 of 125 miles


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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Remus42 wrote: »
    Been a while since I posted in the group so I'm back and I'm in for 40k. But I'll be starting slow because my hip is killing me every time I run, so I'm taking two (maybe more) weeks off. Got to let it heal.



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    You try some professional PT? Wishing you a speedy recovery!

    @kimlight2 piriformis injury? I have bilateral piriformis syndrome. Left side has been debilitating. It's not easy to get over. Wishing you a speedy recovery too!
  • rmcobb327
    rmcobb327 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm new to this group and trying to figure it out as I go. I look forward to having more motivation to run!

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