June (2016) Running Challenge
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Not to engage in one-up-man-ship (but, I'm a runner - we ABSOLUTELY do that!MNLittleFinn wrote: »@katharmonic thanks. I'm in the 9th pace group, so it could be a little while before I cross. Last I heard there's about 2000 people signed up, should be awesome.
), but my 10K race in 1 week is scheduled to be 60,000 runners. I'm in wave J behind the elites. I'm told it's a life-changing experience to run with that many....
Is that the Peach Tree?0 -
Not to engage in one-up-man-ship (but, I'm a runner - we ABSOLUTELY do that!MNLittleFinn wrote: »@katharmonic thanks. I'm in the 9th pace group, so it could be a little while before I cross. Last I heard there's about 2000 people signed up, should be awesome. ), but my 10K race in 1 week is scheduled to be 60,000 runners. I'm in wave J behind the elites. I'm told it's a life-changing experience to run with that many....
I ran a race with, I'm guessing, 20-30 thousand in Dallas (RNR). Then a month after ran one that had 8-10. I staged better in the second race. The first, I started too far back and spent near all of the race passing and weaving in and out of crowds. Slower people didn't keep to the sides, it was a little frustrating. But that probably fueled my determination.
@MNLittleFinn , You can pass 2000 people.
Ohh hey all! End of the month game? What's your largest and smallest race?2 -
June 1 - 2 mile run because NATIONAL RUNNING DAY
June 2 - Rest day
June 3 - 54 min pilates........10k run
June 4 - 3 mile run
June 5 - 7 miles running with an 8:56 virtual 5k in the middle - Not my all time 5k PR but a PR for this year
June 6 - 38 min lower body pilates, stretching and foam rolling
June 7 - 20 min upper body weights, 20 min low impact cardio
June 8 - Rest day
June 9 - Rest day (I should be working out in the morning before work, but summer has me wanting to sleep in!)
June 10 - 5k run
June 11 - 6 miles trail running, 45 min strength/pilates/stretching
June 12 - 3 mile run
June 13 - 45 min combo workout of moderate cardio and light strength training
June 14 - 20 min light cardio x2 (AM/PM)
June 15 - 3 mi run......15 min lower body pilates, 10 min stretching/rolling, 5 min arms
June 16 - 30 min indoor cardio
June 17 - 5 mile run
June 18 - 3.5 mile run, 45 min pilates/strength/stretching
June 19 - 4 mile run
June 20 - 30 min indoor cardio A.M.......30 mins pilates/strength/stretching.....20 more mins light cardio P.M.
June 21 - 3 mile run A.M......20 min light cardio P.M.
June 22 - 5 miles running including 3 miles hill repeats, 30 min pilates/stretching
June 23 - Rest day
June 24 - 5 mile run, 40 min pilates/strength/stretching/foam rolling
June 25 - 45 min indoor cardio
June 26 - 7 mile run with hills
June 27 - 30 min indoor cardio.....more to come.....
June run goal: 65.85 of 50 miles - stretch goal is 75 with less than 10 miles to go!
@cljoe7 Great job on passing your goal
@WhatMeRunning Welcome back to the joy of running
@ceciliaslater You're making great progress!
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So many posts to catch up on! I'd like to say Yay! and Congratulations! individually to everyone who has accomplished goals, done well, recovering well, etc but I think that might be impossible - so, YAY to everyone! You're all awesome! So glad I joined this group -- it's so inspiring.
@ereck44 I started MFP in January wanting to lose about 30 lbs. I've been at the middle to low "healthy" range for my BMI for most of my life, but put on weight in the past few years due to a desk job & lots of life stress (accompanied by stress eating, not enough time to work out, not getting enough sleep, etc.) Anyway, I managed to lose about 10 lbs by March, but then fell off the wagon with some more life stresses & put it all back on again. I restarted about 1 month ago now & am back down 5 lbs, with 25 more to go. I only have 2 lbs to go before I'm officially not overweight according to the BMI chart, but I'd like to be at a comfortable healthy mid-range weight. I'm hoping it will help with knee pain also. Congratulations on staying the course & getting down to your goal weight! That's awesome!!2 -
Lol I don't know that I'd want to run with that many....sounds like a pretty cool race thoughNot to engage in one-up-man-ship (but, I'm a runner - we ABSOLUTELY do that! ), but my 10K race in 1 week is scheduled to be 60,000 runners. I'm in wave J behind the elites. I'm told it's a life-changing experience to run with that many....
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01-Jun: 3.28 miles
02-Jun: 6.88 miles
03-Jun: 6.89 miles
04-Jun: 7.75 miles
05-Jun: <Life Day>
06-Jun: 9.44 miles
07-Jun: 5.31 miles
08-Jun: 3.52 miles
09-Jun: 5.60 miles plus 1.01 miles (walk)
10-Jun:
11-Jun: 6.56 miles
12-Jun: <Life Day>
13-Jun: 6.00 miles
14-Jun: 7.37 miles
15-Jun: 3.10 miles
16-Jun: 6.78 miles
17-Jun: 7.51 miles
18-Jun: 10.20 miles
19-Jun: <Life Day>
20-Jun: 7.12 miles
21-Jun: 7.29 miles
22-Jun: 4.27 miles
23-Jun: 6.81 miles
24-Jun: 4.42 miles
25-Jun: 4.63 miles (Cornerstone Christian Academy 5K, plus a 1.5 mile warm-up)
26-Jun: <Life Day>
27-Jun: 5.22 miles
28-Jun:
29-Jun:
30-Jun:
Upcoming Races:
04-Jul: Peachtree Road Race 10K, Atlanta, GA
13-Aug: Apple-a-Day 5K, Macon
05-Sep: Labor Day Road Race 10K
17-Sep: Joshua's Wish 5K
24-Sep: Georgia Golden Olympics 5K
22-Oct: S.C.A.R.E. 5K, Macon
GOAL MET.
Trying to do a cutback week, so my legs are a bit fresher for next Monday's Peachtree Road Race. Doing just one-a-day, but maybe a hair longer than either of the runs in my two-a-days. This morning, it was 5.22, and that felt about right. Not sure whether I'll try that every day this week or not, but....
With the heat this last week or so, I haven't put in a real "long run" in awhile. I had planned to do a mile-ish warm-up for the race, then the race, then finish out 9-10 miles afterwards, but after the race, I decided, "*kitten* it, it's too damn hot." But the weather is supposed to be just a tad cooler this week, so the morning runs might be a shade more comfy. And the high in Atlanta for Monday is supposed to be only 88 (with scattered showers/t-storms)!!
But it's amazing to me that I've somehow gotten to the point where a 10K doesn't really phaze me mentally (maybe I'm just mental all the time anyway!). I know I can do the distance - it's just a matter of time/pace. If I do a 11 minute mile, I'm okay. If it's better, I'm happier, and if it's slower, I'm mildly disappointed. It's a very different head-space than a few years ago.
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Not to engage in one-up-man-ship (but, I'm a runner - we ABSOLUTELY do that!MNLittleFinn wrote: »@katharmonic thanks. I'm in the 9th pace group, so it could be a little while before I cross. Last I heard there's about 2000 people signed up, should be awesome. ), but my 10K race in 1 week is scheduled to be 60,000 runners. I'm in wave J behind the elites. I'm told it's a life-changing experience to run with that many....
Is that the Peach Tree?
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6/1 - 5.11 miles on National / Global Running Day! Woot!
6/2 - 4.55 miles. Gorgeous morning!
6/3 - Pre-HM rest day. Too bad, it is a beautiful morning! So, I am drinking extra water and I ate donuts!
6/4 - 13.3 miles at Dam to Dam Half. It was sunny and hot. Sun was brutal. Running was pretty good, but my splits went up gradually over the final 4 miles. Atmosphere was good pre and post-race. Had fun!
6/5 - Rest day + lots of kids' sports.
6/6 - 4.01 mile "recovery" run. I am not good at intentionally keeping my pace slow. I intended 9-9.5 minute miles.
6/7 - 5.35 miles. Longer than intended, because I didn't plan my route and had to get back home. Oh well, bonus 0.85 mile.
6/8 - 3.3 miles on treadmill, then upper body weights and abs.
6/9 - 4.5 miles on treadmill (Trek class). Cut it a bit short as a pain in my "hip" was causing me to alter my stride. Not sure where it came from, hoping it was just sore.
6/10 - 3.78 miles in the hot, humid weather. It was 73° at 5 a.m.! Again, shortened due to hip pain. Dr. Google says it might be greater trochanteric bursitis. Anti-inflammatories, extra ITB and hammy stretches and a reduction in mileage are in order.
6/11 - Rest day, plus stretches and anti-inflammatory med. Lots of housework though.
6/12 - Ditto.
6/13 - 3.5 miles, still hot and humid. Again, hip pain started. This time, I stopped immediately.
6/14 - Decided I am going to take a break for a week or two, try to start July fresh. So, today I went to a Bodypump class and then rode a stationary bike. Gonna be sore.
6/15 - Sore! Went light with the weights in Bodypump, still shuffling like an old man. I used to do it 2-3 days a week, but kinda dropped off about 18 months ago.
6/16 - Still sore, but went back to Bodypump and the stationary bike. I miss running :-(
6/17 - Spin Class. It was pretty fun, got to see some of my running buddies at the Y.
6/19 - Bodypump class...harder at 3:30 on a Sunday afternoon than at 5:00 a.m.
6/21 - Bodypump class and a short, ginger 1.5 miles on an indoor track. Didn't hurt, but felt weird. May try a 3-miler later this week.
6/22 - Rest.
6/23 - Airport, convention center, hotel...didn't manage to squeeze in a workout.
6/24 - 3.3 miles on hotel treadmill, then upper body weights.
6/25 - 3.2 miles on hotel treadmill
6/26 - Bodypump class
6/27 - 3.5 miles outside. Tried to keep things flat. Hip didn't hurt, but definitely tight. Saw my PCP today for something else. Discussed hip (he's a runner), he indicated that bursitis or ITB were likely candidate. As I thought, reduce mileage, extra rest, stretching. Plus, strengthening exercises. If not improving / better, see specialist.
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Wow, huge races! My biggest so far was the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge which had like 8000 people. It was a zoo, so I can't imagine 20,000 or 60,000!2
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Met a friend/former colleague for breakfast ata dangerous spot, over ate their yummy yummy food, then rushed to the gym so I could get in a final workout before heading to the ballpark, then to my flight back to Florida this afternoon. Although I started with a quick bike session, by the time I stepped out for my run, my stomach hadn't recovered and I slogged through 4 ugly miles before heading back in for a quick swim.
Glad I knocked off 70 miles on this one week trip up north, as I'll just have 11 miles left to take care of back in Florida over the final 3 days of the month.
6/1 - 4 miles
6/2 - 8 miles
6/3 - 13.5 miles
6/5 - 13.5 miles
6/6 - 9 miles
6/7 - 10 miles
6/9 - 12 miles
6/10 - 9 miles
6/11 - 8 miles
6/12 - 12 miles
6/13 - 4 miles
6/14 - 1 mile
6/15 - 4 miles
6/17 - 5.5 miles
6/19 - 6 miles
6/20 - 5 miles
6/21 - 13 miles
6/22 - 9 miles
6/23 - 9 miles
6/24 - 7 miles
6/25 - 10.5 miles
6/26 - 12 miles
6/27 - 4 miles
Total: 189 miles
Goal: 200 miles
Remaining: 11 miles
2016 Race Schedule:
Disney Marathon - Jan 6 - 3:29:09
Gasparilla 15K - Feb 20 - 1:01:59
Ironman 70.3 Florida - Apr 10 - 5:07:51
Pittsburgh Marathon - May 1 - 3:08:25
Ironman 70.3 Augusta - Sep 25
Chicago Marathon - Oct 9
Ironman Florida - Nov 52 -
@9voice9 great job on goal. It think that man people in a race would make me nutty.
@cljoe7 congrats on making goal
Sorry if I missed anyone else at goal, if I did congrats!!
@greenolivetree glad you got a good run in on Sunday, I'm with your hubby don't play with your asthma
@ddmom0811 enjoy vacation!
@elise4270 I had to laugh at Eric's text, he's a mess. Glad to hear the boy is still putting in the miles - go Alex!
@jessicamcb when the new month comes, I look at a few things, what do I have going on this month and do I have any races. For a long time my goal was 120 miles every month. I got hurt and I'm back to building up. This month I will hit my 100 goal and I'll bump to 110 for July.
@orphia super job on the HM distance, it's it an awesome feeling? When I decided to run a HM I purposely never ran the 13.1 distance so I wouldn't have anything to compare it to, my longest run was like 12 and change. No idea why I did that LOL I even ran the HM course I was going to race at but started up the street from the start, but I make sure I run where I knew the finish line would be. I went over the bridge like Rocky LOL!
@mnlittlefinn as far as socks go I would wear what is most comfortable and if they are moisture wicking you won’t notice your feet better sweaty until you take them off. At least that is how it is for me. Glad the knee is feeling better. Super about the hotel and family support!
@net1968 congrats on your #2 daughter on finishing C25K that is awesome
@ereck44 woohoo weight loss goal met
@ohhim I had to laugh out loud at the 16 min/mi running motion ha ha!!
@ceciliaslater glad the incision is better
@louubelle16 add me to the go to a different doctor and get blood work.
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Good God, this thread is so insanely active.
@MNLittleFinn and @katharmonic - thanks! I'll do my best. 2 -
Not to engage in one-up-man-ship (but, I'm a runner - we ABSOLUTELY do that!MNLittleFinn wrote: »@katharmonic thanks. I'm in the 9th pace group, so it could be a little while before I cross. Last I heard there's about 2000 people signed up, should be awesome. ), but my 10K race in 1 week is scheduled to be 60,000 runners. I'm in wave J behind the elites. I'm told it's a life-changing experience to run with that many....
That does sound life changing! My biggest half had about 17,000 people, and my biggest race had about 40,000 registered (though the weather was way super crappy, and I don't think nearly that many people actually showed up to race). I'm looking forward to reading a race update. I'd love to know what you thought about racing alongside so many people!1 -
Not to engage in one-up-man-ship (but, I'm a runner - we ABSOLUTELY do that!MNLittleFinn wrote: »@katharmonic thanks. I'm in the 9th pace group, so it could be a little while before I cross. Last I heard there's about 2000 people signed up, should be awesome. ), but my 10K race in 1 week is scheduled to be 60,000 runners. I'm in wave J behind the elites. I'm told it's a life-changing experience to run with that many....
Is that the Peach Tree?
Yes sir.
I know someone (used to be on MFP) that is running it this year as well.
Years ago, another runner from my church ran it and he was invited to the front with the elites.
He was the only white guy at the starting line with all the Kenyons around him. lol
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@elise4270 the answer to your biggest and smallest race. I've run in a race with as little as 85 people and probably the biggest is 2000.2
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38.6k so far this month. Not been on it at all with just 1 run per week so as not to fall away entirely. Will get maybe 6-10 in by end of month. Then July I will be back on track.
Work stressful and I think the idea of starting a proper plan with intervals etc put me off so I had pizza and wine instead . Focus back on racking up the km's then when I am back up to distance I will throw in some speedwork . Caught up with most posts - the folk on here are brilliant, sorry to see some injurys and illness. 3 -
10mi floater with 2% grade. (8:54/mi pace) good recovery run.
As for the largest races I've ran, Rock n roll AZ, Vegas, San Diego has like 40k runners +. I'm always in Corral 1 staring at the elites just imagining what it would be like to be one.
Maybe in another life. Or if I can get to 120lb @ 6'04 -
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Date Miles today. Miles for June
6/1 5 miles - 5 << Another recovery run.
6/2 6.5 miles - 11.5
6/3 REST DAY (unplanned but necessary)
6/4 13.5 miles - 25
6/5 REST DAY
6/6 8 miles 33
6/6 4 miles 37 << Daily Double
6/7 9 miles 46
6/7 5 miles 51 << Daily Double
6/8 6.2 miles 57.2
6/9 9 miles 66.2
6/10 6.2 miles 72.4
6/11 18 miles 90.4
6/12 REST DAY
6/13 9 miles 99.4
6/13 4 miles 103.4 << Daily Double
6/14 9 miles 112.4
6/14 4 miles 116.4 << Daily Double
6/15 6.2 miles 122.6
6/16 9 miles 131.6
6/16 5 miles 136.6 << Daily Double FF Pub Run at Yellowhammer
6/17 6.2 miles 142.8
6/18 18 miles 160.8
6/19 REST DAY
6/20 9 miles 169.8
6/20 4 miles 173.8 << Daily Double
6/21 9 miles 182.8
6/21 4 miles 186.8 << Daily Double
6/22 5 miles 191.8
6/23 5.5 miles 197.3
6/24 3.1 miles 200.4
6/25 11.1 miles 211.5
6/26 REST DAY
6/27 9 miles 220.5
6/27 4 miles - 224.5 << Daily Double
Upcoming races:
UAH 8K - 3/6 <<< 34:33 3 in AG
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 <<< 19:10 (2.9 mi) 1 in AG 5 OA
Cotton Row Run 10K - 5/30 << 44:57 PR
Firecracker Chase 10.2 miler 6/25 << 1:20:22 1 in AG & 15 OA
Rocket City Marathon - 12/10
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