August (2016) Running Challenge

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  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
    So my plan is to increase by 10 miles each month...so for this month my goal will be 70 miles...I was only 0.06 from reaching it last month..so pretty achievable if stay focused and don't injure myself.
  • georgianabell
    georgianabell Posts: 18 Member
    edited August 2016

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  • dkabambe
    dkabambe Posts: 544 Member
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  • instantmartian
    instantmartian Posts: 335 Member
    As always, thanks for setting this up, Stan!

    I failed to meet my July goal, but not by too much. According to my half marathon training plan, I should be running about 70 miles this month, so I'll make that my goal.
  • TattooedDolphinGirl78
    TattooedDolphinGirl78 Posts: 5,214 Member
    I had planned another 10K run this morning, but my body is telling me it needs a break. My rest day on Saturday wasn't really restful as I did a HIIT workout followed by yoga. Body is sore and it's enjoying lounging in bed at the moment. lol

    I may start fresh tomorrow. I did do 2 10Ks in 3 days this past weekend so I figure I deserve this day off.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @TattooedDolphinGirl78 doing a HIIT routine definitely isn't a rest day...LOL...on my rest days, the most I do is a couple hours of walking. You'll get back into it tomorrow and it will all be good.
  • TattooedDolphinGirl78
    TattooedDolphinGirl78 Posts: 5,214 Member
    @MNLittleFinn I'll probably go for a walk at some point today but yes, I realize that my running rest day should have been a little less intense. lol
  • sara_bear84
    sara_bear84 Posts: 65 Member
    I fell a few km short of my 60km target last month (my first running challenge month) so I want to set the same goal this month


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  • instantmartian
    instantmartian Posts: 335 Member
    Hello, all. I posted a question to the group discussion page: Running in the UK While on Vacation. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
  • mustb60
    mustb60 Posts: 1,090 Member
    edited August 2016
    According to my training plan today is a rest day. My body is aching from lifting session as well. To do or not to do is the question... Still have to cover those miles. :| So going for a run now. Will not cover 10 km probably...still something is better than nothing!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    Hello, all. I posted a question to the group discussion page: Running in the UK While on Vacation. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

    Gave a reply, based on my memory.....LOL, I guess it might be helpful....
  • viktoria2493
    viktoria2493 Posts: 1 Member
    How do you get that running tracker?
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    How do you get that running tracker?

    go to the first page of the thread. @Stoshew71 posted how to make one. I haven't done it, because it confuses me...LOL
  • instantmartian
    instantmartian Posts: 335 Member
    Hello, all. I posted a question to the group discussion page: Running in the UK While on Vacation. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

    Gave a reply, based on my memory.....LOL, I guess it might be helpful....

    Thank you! Anything's helpful. I did some googling, but it's always nice to have the opinion/research of others. :smile:
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member

    Date Miles today - Miles for August
    8/1 9 miles - 9



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    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
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    1-stung by a bee yesterday. was told i shouldn't run today :(

    that's two bee stings in 72 hours. and i provoked neither. i was standing around and not moving :frowning:


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  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    In for 75...fingers crossed! Going to start with HM group training, but run on a M-Th-F-Sat schedule to try to make sure my hip pain doesn't return. Still occasionally feels tight, but never sore or painful.

    8/1 - Intended to run 4, but oversleeping and a thunderstorm kept it from happening :-(

    @Orphia - no expert, but I would do about 11 miles one week before and back off one mile for each Sunday before that as your long run. That assumes it fits into your schedule as not too high a % of your miles.
    @AdrianChr92 - great pic with the new kicks!
  • 1TheQueenB
    1TheQueenB Posts: 377 Member
    edited August 2016

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    My 1st mile was faster than yesterday's...last part of run I took it easy....good run over all.

    Good start to August!
    I'll probably get at least 50 miles done this month.

    I probably should look into buying better sneakers sooner than later too.
  • TattooedDolphinGirl78
    TattooedDolphinGirl78 Posts: 5,214 Member
    @skippygirlsmom Love the pic!!! That's pretty much how I feel today... lol
  • sydneysuehunt
    sydneysuehunt Posts: 2 Member
    Im shooting for about 40 miles! 1.5 per day because i am NOT a runner but i want to be! Gotta start somewhere