August (2016) Running Challenge
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Actually, I just noticed that Nova replied to my PM. Apparently, it's the number One Hundred Nineteen. Well if I typed the actual 3 digits, apparently spammers are hitting the site and that number seems to be the thing that they type the most. So I guess I need to be careful running that many miles. I need to stop running at 118.9 miles or go straight to 120 miles.
EDIT: Oh! And, One space One space Nine is also getting flagged.
EDIT #2: I just confirmed this and posted a comment with this number in it, and sure enough, it never posted with the pop-up that the comment will appear after it has been approved. It will be interesting if they approve it, because I left a note for the approvers to just delete it if they see it.
EDIT #3: Another note from Nova. Don't try running One thousand eighty, or try and post that number. I guess you have to spell it out if you need to post either of those 2 numbers.
Heh. I would have thought that spammers should know the answer is 42.6 -
MNLittleFinn wrote: »@cljoe7 I envy the kayaking! I went kayaking for the first time this summer. I may have to buy one when they are on sale at the end of the season.
So much fun! I've only done it a few times but I love it
I'd vote yes for you getting one at the end of the season
Back from the "wilds" of Michigan now (he he)
though, and back to real life. Sigh....
I also love kayaking! It can be wonderful to be out on a lake or in a river and can be a great upper body and core workout too. The problem is having a place to store a kayak, having a car you can transport it on and having someplace nice, reasonably close by to go kayaking.2 -
theresawindsor7374 wrote: »Is anyone training for an upcoming race? If so what is your distance you are training for?
@theresawindsor7374 - Many of us are training for races. Some of us are training for multiple distances. I ran a 5K on Saturday, next up is a half marathon on September 4, after that a full marathon on September 18. I'm not sure which races I'll be running in October, but they will probably include at least one 5K and at least one 15K.1 -
August Running Totals (miles)
8/1 – 5.90 easy plus 4 strides
8/2 – 6.24 hill run
8/3 – rest day
8/4 – 13.56 hot and humid
8/5 – rest day
8/6 – 14.13 paced run
8/7 – 7.75 almost easy
8/8 – 6.30 easy + 4 strides
8/9 – 7.34 warmup, easy with a few fartleks
8/10 – 6.66 group run
8/11 – 4.18 lunch run
8/11 – 0.88+2.04+1.15 warmup, time trial, cool down - daily double
8/12 – rest day
8/13 – 7.45 warmup, Bergen 5K 19:07 PR, cool down
8/14 – 8.05 easy plus one stride
8/15 – 5.40 easy plus 4 strides
August total to date – 97.03
Nominal Challenge Goal – 200 miles
Real Goals: Survive last month before retirement. Train as well as possible toward Rochester Marathon. Avoid putting myself back on the couch.
Today's notes – Today's assignment was easy plus 4 strides. This is a peak mileage week on the marathon training schedule, and it includes some quality workouts that are probably beyond my current training level as stated. They also add up to more mileage than I should go up to this week, and I'm not sure how I'll water them down to fit my capabilities. But in light of what else is in the plan for this week, I kept it pretty short today. 82º and not quite as humid as yesterday, and I had plenty of energy left for strides at the end of a 5 mile run.
2016 races:
January 1, 2016 Resolution Run 7.5 mile (Mendon, NY) finished in 53:58
January 9, 2016 Winter Warrior Half Marathon (Gates, NY) finished in 1:30:59
March 12, 2016 Johnny's Runnin' of the Green 5 mile (Rochester, NY) finished in 32:32
March 26, 2016 Spring Forward Distance Run 15K (Mendon, NY) finished in 1:05:24
April 18, 2016 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA) finished in 3:23:01
April 24, 2016 Flower City Challenge Half Marathon (Rochester, NY) finished in 1:36:50, targeting MP
May 15, 2016 Highland Hospital Lilac Run 10K (Rochester, NY) DNS - injury
June 19, 2016 Medved 5K to Cure ALS (Rochester, NY) DNS - recovering from face plant
July 16, 2016 Shoreline Half Marathon (Hamlin, NY) finished in 1:31:11
August 13, 2016 Bergen Road Race 5K (Bergen, NY) finished in 19:07 (5K PR)
September 4, 2016 Oak Tree Half Marathon (Geneseo, NY)
September 18, 2016 Rochester Marathon (Rochester, NY)
November 24, 2016 Race with Grace 10K (Hilton, NY)
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theresawindsor7374 wrote: »Is anyone training for an upcoming race? If so what is your distance you are training for?
@theresawindsor7374 - Many of us are training for races. Some of us are training for multiple distances. I ran a 5K on Saturday, next up is a half marathon on September 4, after that a full marathon on September 18. I'm not sure which races I'll be running in October, but they will probably include at least one 5K and at least one 15K.
That's awesome. I am training for my first half on October 16. Will this be your first marathon?
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Got up at 5:30 this morning for a meeting that didn't happen so I was able to get out before the serious heat set in. Tomorrow I have a meeting at 4;30 - we'll see if I can get out early after that one or if I go back to bed! I have agility with the pup tonight and we don't get home typically until 10 so an early morning on Tuesday is not ideal.
@theresawindsor7374 - races are listed below. I have a 10k this Sunday that I am running with my daughter and will get to meet @luluinca! I train for HMs pretty consistently though as it is the distance I like the most.
@Stoshew71 - that is an amazing reason for the issues you were having! I can't believe they couldn't find a better way to handle it though... Maybe they need a better IT department
@cljoe7 - for you - a picture of Hobbes the Vizsla doing what he loves best, well maybe 2nd best - best being running on the beach!
Date.........Miles........Total
08/01.......0.00.........0.00 - + Agility
08/02.......5.24.........5.24 - + Strength training
08/03.......0.00.........5.24
08/04.......5.01.......10.25 - + Strength training and Rally
08/05.......4.25.......14.50
08/06.......7.09.......21.59
08/07.......0.00.......21.59
08/08.......4.21.......25.80 - + Agility
08/09.......7.40.......33.20 - + Strength training + treadmill run of 3.2 miles
08/10.......0.00.......33.20
08/11.......5.12.......38.32 - + Strength training and Rally
08/12.......4.25.......42.57
08/13.......9.39.......51.96
08/14.......2.00.......53.96 - Dog Beach run
08/15.......5.74.......59.70 - + Agility
Upcoming Races - Let me know if you will be running too!
07/04/16 - SHEPower Virtual Half Marathon
07/31/16 - San Francisco 2nd Half Marathon
08/21/16 - Tiki Beach 10k, Huntington Beach
09/18/16 - Beat the Blerch Half Marathon, Seattle
11/19/16 - USA Invitational Half Marathon (Yay, I qualified again!)
12/18/16 - San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
02/05/17 - Surf City Half Marathon3 -
My mood was foul, so I dragged my boyfriend out for an evening walk. Bugger only wanted to go 2.7 miles. I coulda gone a lot more. Oh well, at least I feel a bit better. Now I'm looking good for my walking goal as well as running.
Edit - My ultimate goal is to be able to walk a half marathon. Right now I'm at ten miles. SOON....3 -
@shanaber I see you're doing Beat the Blerch in September. I'm doing the 5k for that. Virtual, of course. 2
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8/1: 3
8/3: 2.25
8/8: 2.69
8/15: 2.3
Good run today. I didn't feel like running today so I told myself to just do one mile and I ended up doing 2.3! Felt great!
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@shanaber love the picture of Hobbs!0
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kellyiris6 wrote: »8/1: 3
8/3: 2.25
8/8: 2.69
8/15: 2.3
Good run today. I didn't feel like running today so I told myself to just do one mile and I ended up doing 2.3! Felt great!
I do that too........set my sights low, then feel pretty good doing it and keep going!2 -
theresawindsor7374 wrote: »theresawindsor7374 wrote: »Is anyone training for an upcoming race? If so what is your distance you are training for?
@theresawindsor7374 - Many of us are training for races. Some of us are training for multiple distances. I ran a 5K on Saturday, next up is a half marathon on September 4, after that a full marathon on September 18. I'm not sure which races I'll be running in October, but they will probably include at least one 5K and at least one 15K.
That's awesome. I am training for my first half on October 16. Will this be your first marathon?
Funny you should ask. The 2016 Rochester Marathon on September 18 was planned to be my first marathon, but Life Happened and it will be my third. Number four will be next April. If I stop and count, I think Oak Tree on September 4 will be my eleventh half marathon.
Be sure you appreciate the half in October. No matter how well you do later on, that first half marathon will always be special.0 -
Hobbs is so handsome and athletic @shanaber!
Thanks for thinking of me and my doggie @cljoe7 - she's doing so much better.
I'm so scattered today - I don't think I posted this already but if I did, just give me a virtual kick.
8/15 - 3.30 miles. Much better temps today, or at least better enough to make a difference. Got a very distracting phone call in the middle of the run though so kind of threw off my whole run experience. Really should leave the phone at home.
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59.45% of goal
01-Aug: 5.11 miles
02-Aug: 5.38 miles
03-Aug: 5.57 miles - Daily Double
04-Aug: 8.41 miles - Daily Double
05-Aug: 5.69 miles
06-Aug: 5.08 miles
07-Aug: <Life Day>
08-Aug: 5.60 miles
09-Aug: 7.35 miles - Daily Double
10-Aug: 3.40 miles
11-Aug: 6.87 miles
12-Aug: 7.29 miles - Daily Double
13-Aug: 8.68 miles
14-Aug: <Life Day>
15-Aug: 8.80 miles
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21-Aug: <Life Day>
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28-Aug: <Life Day>
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Upcoming Races:
27-Aug: John 316 Cancer Awareness 5K, Lizella
05-Sep: Labor Day Road Race 10K
10-Sep: Glazin' a Trail Donut Run 5K, Centerville
17-Sep: Joshua's Wish 5K, Macon OR
Race for Education 5K, Warner Robins
24-Sep: Georgia Golden Olympics 5K
01-Oct: Terry's Run 5K, Eastman
22-Oct: S.C.A.R.E. 5K, Macon
05-Nov: Ridge Run 5K, Macon
12-Nov: Pecan Orchard 10K, Fort Valley
25-Mar: Cherry Blossom Road Race 10K, Macon
08-Apr: Running for Ronald 10K/15K, Macon2 -
@Orphia
On the Hydration Pak. Glad to hear that it didn't elevate your temperature or create a " Wet Back " - Something that I am looking at for future Wilderness Trail Runs.
@kristinegift Smart plan on babying the calf
@Elise4270 Trust an injured runner to spend all of their Budget while on the mend.
@_nikkiwolf_ Congrats on beating your Mountain. Just keep extending out on top for 20-30 seconds
@AdrianChr92 For me ( biased Canadian ) the best photo/video was of our Golden Penny Oleksiak turning to look at the results from the 100m and realizing she was tied for 1st = Golden Moment. She was the same in the Butterfly.
@Stoshew71 Those number - letter combinations sound like the Asian Spam Bots that were hitting MFP Forum's hard this year.3 -
08/01- 7.2km
08/02- 3.9km
08/03- 12.5km
08/04- Active Rest Day (taking the babies to the zoo)
08/05- Rest Day
08/06- Rest Day (wedding)
08/07- 11km
08/08- 8.8km
08/09- 5.8km of dreadmill
08/10- Rest Day
08/11- Rest Day
08/12- 24km
08/13- Rest Day (Happy Birthday Baby Girl!)
08/14- 4km
08/15- 7km
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Was originally planning to join my triathlon team's speedwork session tonight as my usual Monday dinner crew was out of town, but wimped out as I probably would have done 4.5 miles (putting me at @stoshew71 's magical banned mileage) and just did 10 miles on the treadmill at an easy 9:30 pace as my legs were feeling a bit fatigued from yesterday's 5 hour bike/run brick. I think that me and the treadmill are going to become good buddies for the next 3 weeks as I won't be back up north until the beginning of September, and Florida is just too absurdly hot for daily 10+ mile runs outside. On the plus side, seeing the women's 400 and men's 800 finals kept me feeling inspired as I wasn't even running at half their speed.
Just noticed I'm on track for a 250 mile month, but will probably take a stepback week after 2 weeks of 20 milers, and just refocus on my diet as I've been plateauing about 5lb above my Chicago marathon target weight (as I've probably been gaining some leg & shoulder muscle from more swimming & biking). I think I really need to get down to the 150 mark (BMI of 22) though to have a reasonable shot at cracking the 3 hour mark.
8/2 - 11 miles (w. 2 at MP)
8/3 - 4 miles (w. 2 miles near threshold HR)
8/5 - 12 miles
8/6 - 11 miles
8/7 - 20 miles
8/8 - 7 miles (w. 6 at MP)
8/9 - 11.5 miles
8/11 - 10 miles
8/12 - 20 miles (last 5 at MP)
8/13 - 2 miles
8/14 - 6 miles
8/15 - 10 miles
Total: 124.5 miles, 4 session with MP/threshold HR/speedwork running
Goal: 200 miles, 8 faster sessions
Remaining; 75.5 miles, 4 faster sessions
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 5
Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas 10K - Nov 133
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