April 2016 Running Challenge

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  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    well, it messes into my training schedule, but I just registered for a 5k.....Basically makes my Sunday run a 5k instead of 4 miler...

    No problem. Just do a one mile warmup before the race, and you have your 4 miles.

  • MLS1582
    MLS1582 Posts: 71 Member
    @5BeautifulDays I'm really just a short distance north of Covington, up in the mountains, in the middle of nowhere. I love it here! I haven't checked out the Jackson River Trail, yet, but I'm excited to once school lets out and I have more time. My hubby and I use the R&R event as an excuse to vacation without Little Man. We just did the 5k last year, and it was awesome!
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    PM DAILY DOUBLE! 10.2mi @ glacial 9:05/mi. 45mph headwinds made it a little more fun haha. Rocked my CEP compression sleeves. Run felt effortless. Hair currently looks like a bush lol. Today's total: 14.7 miles.

    4/1 - Easy 10.1mi @ 8:25/mi
    4/2 - rest.
    4/3 - 1mi fun hike for views of SLC. 400ft vertical.
    4/4 - Snowboard 41.8mi 30,000ft, descent (not counted on April total), 55.8mph top speed.
    4/5 - 7.3mi mountain (steep) run. About 2,000ft vertical, 14:31/avg. Medium effort.
    4/6 - Rest
    4/7 - 4.5mi easy w speed bursts 8:50 - 5:40/mi
    4/8 - rest
    4/9 - Beginners Luck 25k trail race (2:53)
    4/10 - 7.1mi on Black Mtn, 2,234ft vertical gain, 14:11/mi (PR)
    4/11 - AM 9mi easy (8:41/mi) ---- PM 6.4mi trail (1,207ft vertical) -15.4mi total
    4/12 - rest
    4/13 - AM: 2.25mi Med w H bursts (6:59 avg). 2.25mi slow back. PM: 10.2mi @ glacial (9:05/mi) - 14.7mi total.

    April total - 76.1/153mi
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    2 April – 5 km parkrun
    3 April – 10 km PB 1:02:23
    5 April – 8.2 km
    7 April – 7.1 km
    9 April – 5 km parkrun PB 29:12 Sub-30 goal achieved!
    10 April – 15 km ran to the next town and back!
    12 April – 8.4 km
    14 April – 7 km

    Total: 65.7 km
    Goal: 100 km

    You early birds have invaded my brain. I woke at 4:30 am today. But I resisted, and didn't get up until "only" 5:30 am.
  • smilelaughlove17
    smilelaughlove17 Posts: 134 Member

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  • smilelaughlove17
    smilelaughlove17 Posts: 134 Member
    I'm wondering if there's anybody that could give me advice about organizing a 5k walk/run for my community. I coach Girls on the Run and also work at a library where our theme for summer is the library Olympics. I have been given the ok to have a 5k for the library but now I am not sure how to get the whole thing organized please message me if you have any ideas and they will be greatly appreciated!!
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    @Becky71_cm Welcome back!!

    @MNLittleFinn I'll say this about the October HM; I have done 2 Team Ortho races (Chicago Monster Dash and Minneapolis Marathon) and their swag and races are great: fun, well-organized, and aid stations well-stocked. But a few months ago there was some hubbub about them not being a great charity organization, in that they don't actually give much at all to the charity they represent. So you may want to do a bit of digging and see what you can find before you decide if you want to support their organization by running the race.

    @MobyCarp That's so nice of your co-workers! They did a great job decorating :) I added all the people I know running Boston to my tracking app, so it's feeling real (for me... can't imagine how you Boston runners are feeling right about now)!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    4/1- Rest
    4/2- 6.23 miles
    4/3- 4 miles
    4/4- Rest
    4/5- 4 miles
    4/6- Rest
    4/7- 4 Miles
    4/8- Rest
    4/9- 6.24 Miles
    4/10- 4 Miles
    4/11- Rest
    4/12- 4.14 Miles
    4/13- 2.2 Miles (first Wednesday Run)
    4/14- 4.13 Miles

    Total: 38.9/60

    Run was good this morning. Easy pace. Right arch was still a little annoying, but it doesn't hurt a lot, just a noticeble, small ache, it wasn't there to start and kind of developed through the run. Used my other shoes today, ones that I've never had problems with, through almost 100 miles.
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    One more easy paced 5 miler today ahead of my rest day tomorrow and my next half on Saturday (#2 of 4 consecutive weekends). I actually have a down week scheduled next week with half #3 next weekend. That was interesting to plan but I think I figured it out.

    I'm a bit torn about the "like" and "awesome" buttons after using them the last couple days. I love that I can acknowledge, praise or otherwise give feedback without adding yet another post to a busy thread. But at the same time it is very impersonal because it does not give that person any clue if anyone gave them a "like" or "awesome" without scrolling back, and even then there is no way to see who hit the buttons. So I almost feel like this option of not replying to people with some simple kudos is almost taking away from part of the positive spirit this thread offers people. Then again, it's still new, so I'm going to keep "liking" and "awesoming" for now.:smile:

    4/1 - Rest
    4/2 - 14 miles
    4/3 - 5 miles
    4/4 - 5 miles
    4/5 - 5 miles
    4/6 - 8 miles
    4/7 - 5 miles
    4/8 - Rest
    4/9 - 13.1 miles
    4/10 - 5 miles
    4/11 - 5 miles
    4/12 - 5 miles
    4/13 - 8.3 miles
    4/14 - 5 miles

    83.4/160 miles

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    Upcoming races:
    4/9 - Rock the Parkway half marathon (Kansas City, MO) 2:30:17.6 new PR
    4/16 - Garmin Wickedly Fast half marathon (Olathe, KS)
    4/23 - Race for Hope half marathon (North 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)
    9/25 - Broadway Bridge half marathon (Kansas City, MO)
    10/15 - Kansas City Marathon 26.2 (Kansas City, MO)
    11/5 - Jenks half marathon (Jenks, OK)
    11/6 - Kansas half marathon (Lawrence, KS)
    11/12 - Longview half marathon (Kansas City, MO)
    11/13 - Gobbler Grind half marathon (Overland Park, KS)
    11/19 - White River half marathon (Cotter, AR)
    11/20 - Pilgrim Pacer half marathon (Lenexa, KS)
  • instantmartian
    instantmartian Posts: 335 Member
    I tried spinning for the first time, yesterday. Let's just say it kicked my (now quite sore) butt. I did a quick mile on the treadmill directly after hoping it would shake out my jello legs. I think it helped, but I still don't expect to be able to walk well come this evening. I plan on doing a few miles this evening.

    04/02 9.30 mi
    04/07 2.00 mi
    04/09 3.10 mi
    04/13 1.00 mi
    TOTAL 15.30 mi
    GOAL 45.00 mi

    2016 Races:
    02/21 – Disney Princess Half Marathon – 2:38:29 (included 16 stops to either take photos of something or have my photo taken with something)
    04/02 – Philadelphia Hot Chocolate 15K – 1:44:22 15K PR
    04/09 – Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K – 32:40 course PR
    04/16 – River Horse 6K
    05/01 – Blue Cross Broad Street Run (10 miles)
    08/06 – Foreman Foundation Chocolate Tour 10K
    09/18 – Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon
    10/09 – 5,000 Yards Dash
  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    edited April 2016

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    Ran .20 intervals to 7.5 (for 4.5 miles) on the TM - felt good that I did it, because the half mile warm up was brutal. Feeling a twinge here and there which I'm working out, but didn't do extra distance for fear of injury as I increase my miles.

    I chose .20 which is psychologically much more manageable on the TM than .25. No idea why. I hate ending on an odd number.
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    @MobyCarp - that's so sweet of your co-workers!

    @afrench050612 - I would maybe check with a local running store. I think it would be quite a big project to figure out on your own.


    Intervals this morning - although much slower than the last time I did them. I feel a cold coming on. Weird, haven't been sick in several years and now 2x in a 3 months. Hopefully it passes quickly as I am doing everything I know to prevent it.

    4/1- 5.1 miles in the rain
    4/2 - rest/travel day
    4/3 - 34 miles on bike
    4/4 - 5.1 miles (intervals)
    4/5 - 5.1 miles - intervals (although slower than yesterday)
    4/6 - 22 miles on bike + Strength training
    4/7 - 4.2 miles - slow and steady
    4/8 - strength training
    4/9 - 34 miles on bike
    4/10 - 50 miles on bike
    4/11 - 5.1 miles - recovery run from all the biking + strength training
    4/12 - 4.2 miles
    4/13 - rest day (due to storms cancelling the bike ride)
    4/14 - 4.8 miles


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  • instantmartian
    instantmartian Posts: 335 Member
    edited April 2016
    dheliason wrote: »
    I am a newbie and this is my first time logging miles. I've set my goal for April at 75miles.

    April 3- 6.0 miles
    April 5- 4.0 miles
    April 8- 2.03 miles
    April 9- 13.1 miles (My first half-marathon EVER!)
    Total to date: 25.4/75miles

    Running my first half with these 57 year old legs, has temporarily put a hold on my mileage. I cant wait to get out there and reach my goal!!

    Welcome, and congrats on your first half marathon!! :smile: I finished my first a couple months ago, though it was the third one I trained for (stupid injuries).
  • kellyship17
    kellyship17 Posts: 112 Member
    Miles in April
    4/1 1.5 miles
    4/2 rest
    4/3 8.23 miles
    4/4 2 miles
    4/5 rest
    4/6 rest
    4/7 3 miles
    4/8 1.5 miles
    4/9 rest
    4/10 3.67 miles
    4/11 rest
    4/12 5.27 miles
    4/13 3.6 miles


    28.77 down...31.23 left for April! Getting very excited for the Broad Street Run on 5/1 in Philly! :)
  • instantmartian
    instantmartian Posts: 335 Member
    edited April 2016
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    http://www.minnesotamonster.org/

    Race jacket and Medal, Live music along the course, Net 400 foot downhill course...I keep telling myself, I haven't run a half marathon yet, let alone anything more than 7 miles, but this one looks too cool, and it's only like 4-5 weeks after my other one, so It shouldn't be too hard to keep in shape for it.......

    I would totally do it!...

    Edit: I just looked them up after reading @kristinegift 's post. They do kind of seem to suck on the charity front. Ugh. :disappointed:
  • mremmgee
    mremmgee Posts: 28 Member
    New to this, but this is my April so far:

    5/4: 2,54 miles
    6/4: 5.13 miles
    9/4: 17.10 miles
    13/4: 6.9 miles

    31.7 so far.
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    instantmartian wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    http://www.minnesotamonster.org/

    Race jacket and Medal, Live music along the course, Net 400 foot downhill course...I keep telling myself, I haven't run a half marathon yet, let alone anything more than 7 miles, but this one looks too cool, and it's only like 4-5 weeks after my other one, so It shouldn't be too hard to keep in shape for it.......

    I would totally do it!...

    Edit: I just looked them up after reading @kristinegift 's post. They do kind of seem to suck on the charity front. Ugh. :disappointed:

    I was super bummed when I heard about it (I think maybe @7lenny7 brought it up after doing the Monster HM last year?) because the jackets I got from their races are still among my favorites, and I wear the marathon jacket almost daily :(
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    4/1: Rest day!
    4/2: 5 miles
    4/3: 13.1 Caesar Rodney HM!
    4/4: 3 miles with Joe to Go crew
    4/5: Rest day
    4/6: 10 miles (am), 6 miles (pm)
    4/7: 7 miles tempo (am), 6 miles with Thursday crew (pm)
    4/8: Rest day
    4/9: 22 miles << Last super long run for this training cycle!
    4/10: 10 miles
    4/11: 6 miles with Joe to Go crew
    4/12: Rest day!!!
    4/13: 10 miles @ marathon pace
    4/14: 8 miles (am)

    Last day of doubles!! ::does a happy dance:: Legs were dead today after the spontaneous tempo yesterday. Took it really easy. Legs didn't feel bad or achy, just heavy.

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    ^^As of this morning's run, I am at 800 miles for the year so far!!

    Upcoming Races:
    3/12: Run O' The Mill 5K: New PR! 21:55
    4/3: Caesar Rodney HM: New PR! 1:40:13
    4/16: River Horse 6K (Ewing, NJ)
    5/1: New Jersey Marathon (Lots of towns, NJ)
    5/15: Princeton 5k << social event, not racing!
    6/11: Pacers Princeton Halfway Half (Princeton, NJ)
    7/4: a fourth of july race somewhere!
    11/20: Philadelphia Marathon (Philly, PA)
  • instantmartian
    instantmartian Posts: 335 Member
    kristinegift wrote: »
    instantmartian wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    http://www.minnesotamonster.org/

    Race jacket and Medal, Live music along the course, Net 400 foot downhill course...I keep telling myself, I haven't run a half marathon yet, let alone anything more than 7 miles, but this one looks too cool, and it's only like 4-5 weeks after my other one, so It shouldn't be too hard to keep in shape for it.......

    I would totally do it!...

    Edit: I just looked them up after reading @kristinegift 's post. They do kind of seem to suck on the charity front. Ugh. :disappointed:

    I was super bummed when I heard about it (I think maybe @7lenny7 brought it up after doing the Monster HM last year?) because the jackets I got from their races are still among my favorites, and I wear the marathon jacket almost daily :(

    I'm bummed, too. They look like really fun runs with some super sweet gear!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    kristinegift wrote: »
    I was super bummed when I heard about it (I think maybe @7lenny7 brought it up after doing the Monster HM last year?) because the jackets I got from their races are still among my favorites, and I wear the marathon jacket almost daily :(
    Well, that sucks. I just googled it and Runnersworld had an article on it. 1.7% of proceeds actually go to charity? That's lame. Too bad, it looked like a cool race, but the BBB F rating on them gives me a bad feeling too. Oh well, Guess I'll just do the one half this year.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    well, it messes into my training schedule, but I just registered for a 5k.....Basically makes my Sunday run a 5k instead of 4 miler....Mothers Day 5K I'll be running with my mom, and my wife registered too and she and my sister will use the 5k as a nice stroll with my little man.

    Now to decide on that Half in October...it's almost exactly a month after My September half, and they will be my first and second halves, respectively........

    You are going to need a mile warmup before the "race". So no reason it won't be a 4.1 miler by the time you are done.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    well, it messes into my training schedule, but I just registered for a 5k.....Basically makes my Sunday run a 5k instead of 4 miler...

    No problem. Just do a one mile warmup before the race, and you have your 4 miles.

    GMTA lol

  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    well, it messes into my training schedule, but I just registered for a 5k.....Basically makes my Sunday run a 5k instead of 4 miler...

    No problem. Just do a one mile warmup before the race, and you have your 4 miles.
    Stoshew71 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    well, it messes into my training schedule, but I just registered for a 5k.....Basically makes my Sunday run a 5k instead of 4 miler....Mothers Day 5K I'll be running with my mom, and my wife registered too and she and my sister will use the 5k as a nice stroll with my little man.

    Now to decide on that Half in October...it's almost exactly a month after My September half, and they will be my first and second halves, respectively........

    You are going to need a mile warmup before the "race". So no reason it won't be a 4.1 miler by the time you are done.

    Very true. I didn't even think of the warm up because, when I run with my mom, it's at recovery pace, or a little slower. I'll get a nice warmup jog in and then do the 5k with her, she's working toward running and base building with the idea that we do a HM next summer together, so I'm doing all that I can to encourage her.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    afrench050612 wrote: »
    I'm wondering if there's anybody that could give me advice about organizing a 5k walk/run for my community. I coach Girls on the Run and also work at a library where our theme for summer is the library Olympics. I have been given the ok to have a 5k for the library but now I am not sure how to get the whole thing organized please message me if you have any ideas and they will be greatly appreciated!!

    Ask for contact information for various race directors for some other 5K's and races in your area. Your local running store or track club may be able to help as well.

  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Date Miles today. Miles for April
    4/1 REST DAY
    4/2 14.3 miles - 14.3 <<< 13.1 HM + 1.2 warmup
    4/3 REST DAY
    4/4 4.2 miles - 18.5 << will try and get a second lunch time run in
    4/4 4.0 miles - 22.5 << daily double, 3E +1HMP
    4/5 8 miles - 30.5
    4/6 4.2 miles - 34.7 << easy recovery 4 (taper week)
    4/7 6 miles - 40.7
    4/8 5 miles - 45.7
    4/9 3.3 miles - 49
    4/10 14.2 miles - 63.2 << 13.1 + 1.1 w/u
    4/11 6.2 miles - 69.4
    4/12 9 miles - 78.4
    4/12 6.2 miles - 84.6 << daily double
    4/13 6.2 miles - 90.8
    4/14 9.6 miles - 100.4



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    Upcoming races:
    Oak Barrel HM - 4/2 <<<< 1:38:00 3 in AG
    Bridge Street HM - 4/10 <<< 1:36:33 3 in AG
    PEO-AVN Team Day 5K - 5/4
    Cotton Row Run 10K - 5/30
    Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler 6/25


  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    afrench050612 wrote: »
    I'm wondering if there's anybody that could give me advice about organizing a 5k walk/run for my community. I coach Girls on the Run and also work at a library where our theme for summer is the library Olympics. I have been given the ok to have a 5k for the library but now I am not sure how to get the whole thing organized please message me if you have any ideas and they will be greatly appreciated!!

    I would create a little committee and delegate well. Put someone enthusiastic, well-connected, well-liked in the community, and gracious to handle gathering in-kind donations for race food, awards, and give-aways, if you choose to do that.

    Definitely connect with other leaders in the running community - or, if not, then maybe get PE teachers involved (get the kids = get the grown-ups). Start gathering volunteers now. Check with the HS track/XC coaches/guidance counselors and ask for volunteers from the teams (service hours?). Find someone experienced and reliable to work the clock and map/mark the course. Seek a sponsor for t-shirts (then give them lots of credit). Market your event early and often. I did event planning in a rural county, and it was all about thinking of where everybody went ... we became great friends with the churches, the banks, doctors offices, schools, etc. You never know what connection will lead you to a nice sponsorship or a volunteer who just kicks butt to get people to your event. Folks who do event planning for other events (i.e., Relay for Life) are accustomed to getting it done and might be willing to give you some pointers, too! Good luck! Sounds fun!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    edited April 2016
    4leighbee wrote: »
    afrench050612 wrote: »
    I'm wondering if there's anybody that could give me advice about organizing a 5k walk/run for my community. I coach Girls on the Run and also work at a library where our theme for summer is the library Olympics. I have been given the ok to have a 5k for the library but now I am not sure how to get the whole thing organized please message me if you have any ideas and they will be greatly appreciated!!

    I would create a little committee and delegate well. Put someone enthusiastic, well-connected, well-liked in the community, and gracious to handle gathering in-kind donations for race food, awards, and give-aways, if you choose to do that.

    Definitely connect with other leaders in the running community - or, if not, then maybe get PE teachers involved (get the kids = get the grown-ups). Start gathering volunteers now. Check with the HS track/XC coaches/guidance counselors and ask for volunteers from the teams (service hours?). Find someone experienced and reliable to work the clock and map/mark the course. Seek a sponsor for t-shirts (then give them lots of credit). Market your event early and often. I did event planning in a rural county, and it was all about thinking of where everybody went ... we became great friends with the churches, the banks, doctors offices, schools, etc. You never know what connection will lead you to a nice sponsorship or a volunteer who just kicks butt to get people to your event. Folks who do event planning for other events (i.e., Relay for Life) are accustomed to getting it done and might be willing to give you some pointers, too! Good luck! Sounds fun!

    You may also need the town's support to shut roads off and police to monitor traffic.
    You may also need to have a certified course through USTAF.

    EDIT: You may also want to think about insurance as well.
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    edited April 2016
    afrench050612 wrote: »
    I'm wondering if there's anybody that could give me advice about organizing a 5k walk/run for my community. I coach Girls on the Run and also work at a library where our theme for summer is the library Olympics. I have been given the ok to have a 5k for the library but now I am not sure how to get the whole thing organized please message me if you have any ideas and they will be greatly appreciated!!

    I love that organization! Talk to your local running shop. They can help a lot here. Also, you can simply coordinate with another already organized 5k. They would very likely love to have Girls on the Run. My daughter's group did this with quite a few other Central Florida GOR groups, and it was great fun! The girls were a huge presence and draw and I had the honor of running behind my daughter. All the girls had a great time and we are definitely doing it again.

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