The February 2016 Running Challenge
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On the 8th there was an incident at out local dog park, that's part of the park I run. I really stewed about going today. /// One woman was there, and there was this vehicle just sitting there, waiting. I stopped, pretended to stretch, eyed the person, the woman was walking to her vehicle, so I walked to her and chatted... The vehicle left. She is ex military and was concerned for me, which is why she started over. Any how, I'll (hopefully) get a baton and keep an eye out, especially now that I've seen that vehicle.
I know I'm just spinning here, but I thought about getting a bb pistol and making sure is somewhat apparent in my waistband. Also give me time to think rationally.
@Elise4270 Like you said take the time to think rationally.
Be very careful bringing any type of Self Protection items - Quite often the tables are turned around and what you planned on using for Protection gets taken by the criminals and is then used against you. Don't get a bb gun those just invite bigger guns that carry live - deadly ammo. If you ever see that vehicle again and there are other people at the park use the safety of the group to capture a smart phone picture of it - license plate - and send it to the authorities, friends and a work email. If the person(s) get antsy-belligerent that's your signal that they might be a person of interest. Keep on protecting yourself and those around you.
Life conflicts so no run this morning - hoping to get out in about an hour from now.0 -
Wow! So many posts!!
I ran to some new (to me) trails today which were really tricky despite being quite flat for the most part. Horses go through there and there were long patches of frozen mud and ice with treacherous footing with so many hoof holes. Overall it was a great run despite some occasional dangerous footing even for walking.
2/1 - 4 miles
2/2 - 4.3 miles
2/4 - 4 miles
2/6 - 11.1 miles
2/8 - 9.5 miles
2/10 - 4.5 miles
2/12 - 5.3 miles
2/14 - 9.2 miles
51.9 of 100 miles
Upcoming races:
4/9 - Rock the Parkway half marathon (Kansas City, MO)
4/16 - Garmin Wickedly Fast half marathon (Olathe, KS)
4/23 - Race for Hope half marathon (North Kansas City, MO)
4/30 - BattleFrog 8k obstacle course run (Kansas City, MO)
5/1 - Buffalo Bell Stampede half marathon (Leavenworth, KS)
5/14 - Running with the Cows half marathon (Bucyrus, KS)
6/2 - Hospital Hill 5k 7pm PRE-RUN (Kansas City, MO)
6/3 - Hospital Hill half marathon 7am RE-RUN (Kansas City, MO)
10/15 - Kansas City Marathon 26.2 (Kansas City, MO)
11/6 - Kansas half marathon (Lawrence, KS)
11/13 - Gobbler Grind half marathon (Overland Park, KS)
11/20 - Pilgrim Pacer half marathon (Lenexa, KS)
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@juliet3455 ya, your right. I was talking it over with my husband, he thinks the woman at the park was an undercover officer. I'm sure they'll get it under control.I'll just keep my eyes open.0
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Posting before I read...
1/31 Rest
2/1 6.25 @ 12.00 on the treadmill
2/2 3.5 (3 @ 11:50 and .5 walking) and strength training
2/3 Rest day
2/4 10.25 @ 11:46 on the treadmill.
2/5 Planned rest day--taking my daughter on her first college visit!
2/6 5 @ 10:35 on the treadmill
(25/25 for the week)
2/7 Rest
2/8 5 @ 11:23 on the treadmill. Knees were giving me a little trouble at the beginning but warmed up ok.
2/9 3.25 @ 10:46 on the treadmill and strength training
2/10 11 @ 12:00 on the treadmill. Dear goodness golly that was awful.
2/11 Rest
2/12 6.25 @ 11:23 on the treadmill.
2/13 Rest
(25.5/25 for the week)
2/14 No race day.
It was 7 degrees with a wind chill that made it feel like -5. I just couldn't do it. Last time I ran in temps like that I had painful lungs for days after, and I don't want to risk being ill or hurting next Sunday.
2/15
2/16
2/17
2/18
2/19
2/20
(0/20 for the week)
Upcoming Races:
Feb. 14 Run Your Heart Out 5K, Fairfax, VA
Feb. 21 Disney Princess Half Marathon, Orlando, FL
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Got my shirts yesterday...they are awesome! Thanks @Elise4270 ! I'm sorry to hear about your knee and your park. Stay well and safe!
@kristinegift You're the second person I've heard raving about the Hamilton soundtrack...may have to pick that one up.
@MobyCarp I will not complain about my 12-mile treadmill runs after your 22-mile track run. At least I can watch a movie!0 -
Welcome new people @Qwik_Dry & @RunningBuryBlue & anyone else I missed.
@Elise4270 Oh be careful. We had a shooting Friday night in my apartment complex Friday night. Cops all over and I slept right through it.0 -
Date Miles today. Miles for February
2/1 7.55 miles - 7.55
2/2 7.4 miles - 14.95
2/3 4.5 miles - 19.45
2/4 7 miles - 26.45
2/5 REST DAY
2/6 16 miles - 42.45
2/7 REST DAY
2/8 10.5 miles - 52.95
2/9 7.5 miles - 60.45
2/9 3.2 miles - 63.65
2/10 6.4 miles - 70.05
2/11 7.5 miles - 77.55
2/12 6.3 miles - 83.85
2/12 3.3 miles - 87.15 <<< Daily double
2/13 16 miles - 103.15
2/14 REST DAY Happy Valentines Day
Upcoming races:
UAH Spring Road Race 8K - 3/6
Oak Barrel HM - 4/2
Bridge Street HM - 4/10
Cotton Row Run 10K - 5/30
Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler - 6/25
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Good workout today. 5 miles warmup (avg 9:05 pace) on TM with incline set from 1.0 - 5.0 Most time spent at 2 & 3 incline. Followed by a 5K in 23:26 (7:34 pace). The 23:26 is my fastest 5K of this winter's training cycle. I continue to see improvement. However, 50.3 miles this week, which for me screams I cant wait till warmer weather so I can get outside more and put some big miles on my legs.0
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Goal for February? 3 X 3.1 miles (ie 5km) per week X 4 weeks = 37.2 miles/60 km per month.
Done to date (Feb 7):
Feb 3: 1.91 miles (3.07 km)
Feb 7: 3.19 miles (5.13 km)
Feb 9: 2.22 miles (3.57 km)
Feb 13: 3.12 miles (5km)
Feb 14: 3.25 miles (5.23 km)
...totals for weeks 1&2: 13.69 miles/22 km
...yikes...23.51 miles and only 15 more days this month...
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February goal 80 miles
2/1 3.8
2/2 4.17
2/3 bad life day
2/4 4.00
2/5 3.82
2/6 preparing a Superbowl Luau
2/7 hosting a Superbowl Luau
2/8 sick
2/9 4.02
2/10 10.00
2/11 rest
2/12 snorkel 3 hours
2/13 3.25
2/14 3.52
Total 36.58
Upcoming races:
3/20 Big Island International 1/2 marathon
6/26 SHEPower Virtual 1/2 marathon
11/13 Las Vegas Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon
Ticker is my goal for 2016 and accumulation to date:
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Late Night 6 km run in 37 mins ( 6 min/km ) along the River Bank Trails. Looking at my Cadence I started out at about 151 spm ( 5 min Avg ) then slowly ramped up to 162 spm - any time I go above this cadence I feel like I have 3 left feet. Even doing my so called Speed Work/Sprints.
2C and I was Over Dressed = Over heating. Should have left the Wind Breaker hanging on the chair beside the door. It was a beautiful night, no clouds, no moonlight so the Stars and Northern Lights were giving all of us that were outside a real show.
02/01 – 0.0 Km – 140 km – 150.8 Km
02/06 – 9.0 Km – 9.0 – 131 – 159.8 Km
02/07 – 21.1 Km – 30.1 - 109.9 – 180.9 Km
02/08 – 6.0 Km – 36.1 - 103.9 – 186.9 Km
02/10 – 8.0 Km – 44.1 - 95.9 – 194.9 Km
02/13 – 9.0 Km – 53.1 – 86.9 – 203.9 Km
02/14 – 6.0 Km – 59.1 – 80.9 – 209.9 Km
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Feb 1 - 4.1 km
Feb 6 - 5.2 km
Feb 8 - 5.3 km
Feb 10 - 4.1 km
Feb 11 – Hurt my back
Feb 15 – 6 km - woo hoo!
Total 24.4 km
Goal 45 km
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@Elise4270 - please be careful out there! How about taking a dog with you? I always figure/hope no one will bother me if I have Hobbes the Vizsla with me. On the other hand if anyone tried to hurt him I would go after them and they would need to watch out!
@ddmom0811 - the VW bus was part of the Expo for the Surf City race. They had a collection of them (beautifully restored) along with the large mock up of the medal surf board so of course it was a perfect picture spot!
@HonuNui - love the sea turtle!! One of these days I am going to come visit you to sample all that yummy food and drink as well as see a sea turtle up close and in person!
Went for a short (active recovery) run on the beach with the pup. This beach is right next to where the race went last Sunday only it was foggy and 20 degrees cooler today! Too bad we couldn't have had the cool fog last weekend instead of the heat!
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Really pleased with the 6.6 miles I've just done, my furthest ever. That's 34 miles out of 60 for the month. I've just signed up for my first ever race, a 10k in July and I've just proved to myself I can already make the distance 0
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@GBrady43068 wrote: »Newbie welcomes to @CariTJR @teramae @pippishortstockings @itstime2016 @nhenryoliver @ShaeDetermined @treegirl97
Belated thanks for the welcome. I hope the other newbies are doing well!0 -
Nice work!Date.................KM...................Total
2/7....................1.19.................1.19 (Run)
2/10..................1.85.................3.04 (Walk)
2/11..................1.88.................4.92 (Walk)
2/12..................8.8.................13.72 (Bird Count Exercise)
Had gone on a Campus Bird count expedition, walked 8.8 KM in the trails. It was fun recording those birds
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@Elise4270 keep safe. I hope that was a one off.
You can do it!GinaSpartan wrote: »Goal for February? 3 X 3.1 miles (ie 5km) per week X 4 weeks = 37.2 miles/60 km per month.
Done to date (Feb 7):
Feb 3: 1.91 miles (3.07 km)
Feb 7: 3.19 miles (5.13 km)
Feb 9: 2.22 miles (3.57 km)
Feb 13: 3.12 miles (5km)
Feb 14: 3.25 miles (5.23 km)
...totals for weeks 1&2: 13.69 miles/22 km
...yikes...23.51 miles and only 15 more days this month...
Nice work!Feb 1 - 4.1 km
Feb 6 - 5.2 km
Feb 8 - 5.3 km
Feb 10 - 4.1 km
Feb 11 – Hurt my back
Feb 15 – 6 km - woo hoo!
Total 24.4 km
Goal 45 km
Well done. I think I need to join you in signing up for some races!kateparry84 wrote: »Really pleased with the 6.6 miles I've just done, my furthest ever. That's 34 miles out of 60 for the month. I've just signed up for my first ever race, a 10k in July and I've just proved to myself I can already make the distance
Got a short run in before the other half went to work
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@_nikkiwolf_ - oh my gosh - you are amazing to even try to go back out in that weather. Hail that stings through jacket! Imagine if it hit you on the face - it would look like you got beat up.
@Calli1616 - lol hufflepug.
@ohhim - 26 mph bike ride! WOW, that is the A group in my bike club. We've got A-- 24+, B+ -- 22-24, B -- 20-22 and B-Nice 18-20. I'm in the B-Nice group. I've only been biking about 16 months and can probably move up to B in a few months. But A... I don't think so. Seminole Cyclists is my bike club ... if you ever make it to north Orlando. You can ride with those really fast guys. The weird thing is some of them don't even seem in shape... I don't get it.
@dominichoran - your mileage.... wow. That sounds like a fun run!
Need to figure out next HM - but waiting for the Nike tour to be announced. Want that Tiffany Nike necklace.
Plus not sure about summer plans yet. Planning on trip to Europe but also am going to be AP Reader in KC for 10 days.
Long run tomorrow ...day off of school. Then Tuesday going to UF for programming competition with 9 students - for a very long day 7am-8pm, so going to run early that day to avoid going insane on bus 5 hours as a chaperone. Kids are amazing, so no problem with them, just sitting on a bus.
Feb 1 - 4.27
Feb 2- repairing/recovery day.
Feb 3 - Strength training 4.5 miles
Feb 4 - rest
Feb 5 - Strength training
Feb 6 - 34 mile bike ride
Feb 7 - 13.1 HM - New PR 2:18:57!!!
Feb 8 - 3.05 mile recovery run.
Feb 9 - 1 hour spinning class
Feb 10 - Strength training
Feb 11 - 6 miles
Feb 12 - recovery day
Feb 13 - 34 mile bike ride
Feb 14 - 36 mile bike ride
3/3 Orlando City Soccer 5K
Paris was nice, but the weather no so much, would like to go back in the Summer and take in more: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1047716652
Donadea is a fantastic resource and quite close to the city, but relatively unknown: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1049100865
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@shanaber my dogs aren't even leash trained. I could work on that and use them on walk days (that I need to do as I increase mileage) . one is the biggest chicken poop, other might be fine- he's overweight and could use regular walks.
@stowshew71 I grew up in Dallas. I'm totally desensitized to shootings. I think I'm some kind of a bad *kitten*.. Id hate to find out differently though.
Thanks everyone! I'll reread- starting the work day..
My knee is pissed about yesterday's run *sigh*. I may consider the bone and joint clinic early next week if there isn't significant improvement.0 -
kristinegift wrote: »Skipping out on my usual Saturday group so I can run solo and jam to Hamilton the whole time (I only just listened to the soundtrack this week... and I'm obsessed).
I, too, am obsessed with the soundtrack. It is a show I 100% need to see, for sure!
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kateparry84 wrote: »Really pleased with the 6.6 miles I've just done, my furthest ever. That's 34 miles out of 60 for the month. I've just signed up for my first ever race, a 10k in July and I've just proved to myself I can already make the distance
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Woah got way behind in reading, don't know if I'll catch up!! Finally getting some short runs in and my eye doctor says I'm seeing pretty much 20/20 so the lasik was a success! Also I was on Amazon last night and noticed they had 20% off clothing and shoes so I was able to get a pair of my fav running shoes for when these ones wear out for super cheap!
February Running Totals (km)
2/1- 3.5 (3.5/30)
2/2- 3.63 (7.13/30)
2/3- 1.36 (8.49/30)
2/4- 1.34 (9.83/30)
2/5- Rest following surgery
2/6- Rest following surgery
2/7- Rest following surgery
2/8- Extra rest day
2/9- Still resting...
2/10- 1.29 (11.12/30)
2/11- Life
2/12- Life
2/13- Life
2/14- 2.16 (13.28/30)
2/15- 2.21 (15.49/30)
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Races
April 10th- Run For Home HM (Relay Team)
May ?- TuscBDD 5k
June 25th- Indian Mud Run
August 13th- Insane Inflatable 5k
August 20th- Warrior Dash
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02/02 8.00 mi
02/04 3.65 mi
02/07 6.43 mi
02/10 3.10 mi – Helping Homeless Animals Find “Rosier” Outcomes Virtual 5K
2/13 10.03 mi
TOTAL 31.21 mi
GOAL 50.00 mi
One does not truly hate his/her life until one is subjected to running 10+ miles on a gym treadmill. I watched a movie on my phone (until my ear buds pissed me off), watched some TV with closed captioning, played sudoku, tried to listen to some of the music playing in the weight room behind me, counted cars, people watched, and completely zoned out for a while. Then there was the power walker who got onto the treadmill next to me for my last few miles - she overpoweringly smelled like cake and her exaggerated power-walking movements in my peripheral vision annoyed me enough for me to hustle through the last mile and a half so I could get away from her. (Side note: I'm sure the power walker is a very nice lady, and it's great to see people getting in any sort of physical activity, especially on a day where most people wouldn't even leave their house due to the weather.)
Upcoming Races:
02/21 - Disney Princess Half Marathon
04/02 - Philadelphia Hot Chocolate 15K
04/09 - Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K
05/01 - Blue Cross Broad Street Run (10 miles)
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Good morning running buddies, I hope everyone had a great weekend. I got a good run is yesterday and an easy one this morning.
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sorry if this ends up as a double post. my first seems to have disappeared
1-personal training episode. so sore
2-nothing, not feeling well
3-slept in. still not feeling great
4-see above, and then transmission cracked
5-car hunting
6-car hunting
7-4.75 miles. I added hills to my treadmill work out. oh the suck
8-nothing
9-i was on the way to the gym. because it was icy i didn't want to run outside. so icy, i hit a parked jeep with my 2 day all new to me car. no gym for me
10-yoga tonight. a little sore from the accident, but i'm really concerned about the race this weekend. I've not been able to train like I'd like to due to flares and accidents. I'm not sure how I'll do
11-no run. fell asleep by 7pm
12-slept like a rock thru my alarms
13-8k race day. freezing 1F. but i did get a PB and after not finding any particularly friendly people, i did find a few to chat and run with.
RACES:
Jan 16-Frosty 5k-33:43:123 (gun time-don't have chip time)
Feb 13-Steve Cullen Run 8k 53:37
Feb 13-21 Puppy Love Virtual Run 10k
?Mar 14-Great Pi Run?
?Jun 11-Rock n Sole 5 or 8k? honeymoon might interfere
June 19th through Sunday, July 10th SHE Power Virtual Half
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2/1-3 slow miles + lots of yoga
2/2-5.4 miles+ strength training
2/3-7 miles
2/4-rest day
2/5-3.6 miles hill sprints +strength training
2/6-6.3 miles
2/7-12.2 miles
2/8- 3.3 easy miles + yoga
2/9-4 miles speedwork on treadmill+yoga
2/10-7 miles
2/11-3.5(?) miles +yoga
2/12-strength training
2/13-12 miles
2/14-rest day
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DATE...............MILES...............TOTAL
2/1.....................REST..................0.00
2/2.......................6.50...................6.50
2/3.......................5.00.................11.50
2/4.......................5.00.................16.50
2/5.....................REST.................16.50
2/6...................... 7.50..................24.00
2/7.....................20.00..................44.00
2/8.....................REST.................44.00
2/9.......................6.25..................50.25
2/10.....................4.00..................54.25
2/11...................REST.................54.25
2/12.....................6.00..................60.25
2/13.....................4.75..................65.00
2/14...................12.75..................77.75
2/15...................REST.................77.75
Upcoming races:
May 14, 2016 Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50K (Portersville, PA)
June 4, 2106 38 Mile Night Fun Run (Kettle Moraine State Forest, WI)
October 1, 2016 Cloudsplitter 100 Mile (Pine Mountain, KY)
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Beautiful morning to run. Nice temps. Only not happy with my shoes. They are ASICS GEL-Kayano 22. I've only worn them for 51 miles total as I just got them at Christmas. Bottom of one foot starting hurting. I am allowed to trade them in for 90 days but I feel kind of rude doing so after 2 months. I alternate between a pair of Sauconys (200 miles on them) and Brooks (300 miles). The Brooks I have worn in both HM I ran and they are my favorite, hence the extra mileage. I think I will see about just trading in the Asics for Brooks new pair of same style. If I can't I suppose I can keep the Asics for shorter runs. They are okay for <5 miles.... but anything more than 5 bottom of feet hurt.
Feb 1 - 4.27
Feb 2- repairing/recovery day.
Feb 3 - Strength training 4.5 miles
Feb 4 - rest
Feb 5 - Strength training
Feb 6 - 34 mile bike ride
Feb 7 - 13.1 HM - New PR 2:18:57!!!
Feb 8 - 3.05 mile recovery run.
Feb 9 - 1 hour spinning class
Feb 10 - Strength training
Feb 11 - 6 miles
Feb 12 - recovery day
Feb 13 - 34 mile bike ride
Feb 14 - 36 mile bike ride
Feb 15 - 7.5 miles
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@_nikkiwolf_ , wow you had a tough run Saturday! I love running in the weather but hail would have chased me in too. And then to follow that up with an awesome run...sounds like a GREAT day!
@Elise4270 I hope that knee mends up quick. It sounds very frustrating. I'd be conservative with it and give it some extra care. Regarding the park, if you see a suspicious car, I'd report it. The police will add that bit of data into their file and if the car shows up again they'll see a pattern, or if something does happen, they can check it out. It may be nothing, or it might be something. Careful with the BB pistol. Many jurisdictions would consider that a firearm and if someone sees it and reports it, you could be the subject of a heavy handed take down.
@honunui, I'm always jealous when you post your snorkeling photos. I went snorkeling once in Mexico and it was awesome.
@CariTJR, way to stay with it yesterday! Some runs are that way...they just suck. Best to get them over with and start looking forward to the next one.
@kateparry84 awesome about the distance PR! You'll nail the race.
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