September (2016) Running Challenge

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  • louubelle16
    louubelle16 Posts: 579 Member
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    @skippygirlsmom So sorry to hear about your loss.
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    My students' attitudes and behaviors today are making me want to run really bad, but between my quads and my cold, that's just not going to happen.

    This is exactly me right now. My day was a battle and I desperately want to run but I have a cold too so I'm forcing myself not to. Horrible, germy children!

    @dowelahmed I'm running the velodrome race, but the HM option, in December. Is it any good?

    Congrats @Ohhim, @KatieJane83 and @TattooedDolphinGirl78 for some awesome racing this weekend! Smashing it :)
  • dkabambe
    dkabambe Posts: 544 Member
    edited September 2016
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    @dowelahmed I've been looking at the velopark races - thinking about doing either Nov or Dec. Would you recommend it?

    Edit: @louubelle16 - didn't see your post. May see you there in December! I'll probably only do 10mile - not sure I'd be HM ready by then although it is tempting!
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    edited September 2016
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    @skippygirlsmom No words are adequate. Sending you, skip and the rest of your family a Virtual Hug.

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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Date Miles today - Miles for September
    9/1 9 miles - 9
    9/2 5 miles - 14
    9/3 18 miles - 32
    9/4 REST DAY
    9/5 10.5 miles - 42.5
    9/6 9 miles - 51.5
    9/7 6.2 miles - 57.7
    9/8 10 miles - 67.7
    9/8 6.2 miles - 73.9 << Daily Double
    9/9 6.2 miles - 80.1
    9/10 18 miles - 98.1
    9/11 REST DAY
    9/12 8 miles - 106.1
    9/12 5 miles - 111.1 << Daily Double
    9/13 9 miles - 120.1
    9/13 4 miles - 124.1 << Daily Double
    9/14 5 miles - 129.1
    9/15 9.6 miles - 138.7
    9/15 5 miles - 143.7 << Daily Double (Fleet Feet Fun Run)
    9/16 5 miles - 148.7
    9/17 20 miles. - 168.7
    9/18 REST DAY
    9/19 9 miles - 177.7
    9/20 8 miles - 185.7
    9/21 REST DAY
    9/22 9 miles - 194.7
    9/23 4 miles - 198.7
    9/24 13.1 miles - 211.8
    9/25 REST DAY
    9/26 9 miles - 220.8
    9/26 5 miles - 225.8

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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
    Huntsville Half Marathon - 11/12
    Rocket City Marathon - 12/10


  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    Just requested 80/20 from the library. Some reading for fun.
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
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    Trying to catch up, but so far behind I am just going to read about this past weekend. Sorry,

    @Orphia - Wanted to do the actual Beat the Blerch! I love "The Oatmeal"! Also, great runniversary pic!
    @ceciliaslater - Be careful...protesters can change in an instant.
    @Azercord - "Embrace the suck" is on my RunID! Love it!
    @HonuNui - Puppies and rainbows! The perfect life!
    @MobyCarp - 177 laps?!?!?! Wow! I thought I was going to die doing 50 on a 1/10th mile indoor track.
    @ariceroni - Sorry no running yet. You've been kick *kitten* on the bike, though!
    @jodilynnsanders5104 - Great time! Way to crush those goals!!
    @MNLittleFinn - Congrats on the HM! I have never done a full, so no advice from here on whether you should register for one. You have come really far in a very short amount of time! Also...I think everyone looks older than their age in post-race photos.
    @KatieJane83 - Awesome HM! Way to kick *kitten*!
    @Ohhim - Wow! That is crazy awesome! I can't imagine doing even one of those things in Augusta, let alone all three!
    @skippygirlsmom - Sorry to hear about your Mom. Will pray for you and Skip.


  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    6---28 min swim
    8---20 min crutches walk
    9---30 min crutches walk
    11---25 min crutches walk
    12---weights
    13---30 min swim
    15---2.3 mile crutches walk
    16---1.5 mile crutches walk
    21---Dallas doc visit
    23---1.7 mile crutches walk
    24---1.1 mile crutches walk
    26---2 mile crutches walk

    Refuse to sit on the porch with the pups...

    Not Advisable races:
    11/05/16 Jenks Half Jenks OK (registered)
    12/11/16 BMW Dallas Marathon, Half (registered)
    Run the year 2016  898.42/ 2016 (registered)

    Advisable races:
    March 19th 2017 RNR Half Dallas, TX
    March 26th 2017 A2A 5k Ardmore, OK
    April 30th 2017 OKC Memorial Marathon, Half
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
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    This day is sucking so badly, I may have to have an emergency run this evening.
  • mom3over40
    mom3over40 Posts: 253 Member
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    9/01 ..... 3.2
    9/02 ........... Rest
    9/03 ..... 3.3
    9/04 ........... Rest
    9/05 ........... Hiked 6 miles
    9/06 ........... Walked 6 miles with a friend
    9/07 ..... 2.3 Easy run then walked, DOMS was a little much to ignore
    9/08 ........... Rest
    9/09 ........... Rest
    9/10 ..... 3.2 With DD. She walked a little more than last time but I am still happy with what she put in.
    9/11 ..... 5.0 With DH. I was a little surprised with the pace: felt easy at ~10:30 min/mile, it was usually 11-12 for me
    9/12 ........... Rest
    9/13 ..... 3.1 With DH again. It was later at night and we wanted to get it done. We ended up running more like a tempo speed. I threw in a fast (for me) finish thinking, I probably wouldn't be able to run fast for next few weeks after the blood donation...
    9/14 ........... Rest - donated blood today. Will focus on having more iron rich food and hope the run tomorrow would not be too much of a suffering...
    9/15 ..... 3.1 Ran too fast in the beginning. I need to work on slowing down again...
    9/16 ........... Rest from running. Did some bodyweight strength training again, finally :sweat_smile:
    9/17 ..... 3.3 Family/Group run
    9/18 ..... 2.4 Wanted to run 5~6 miles but my legs (mostly left leg) felt really tight which I assumed was from the strength training on Friday and possibly a lot of standing the day before. Half way through, DH wanted to stop and I gladly agreed...
    9/19 ........... Rest
    9/20 ........... Walked 5 miles
    9/21 ........... Rest
    9/22 ..... 3.2
    9/23 ........... Rest
    9/24 ..... 3.3 Family/Group Run
    9/25 ........... Too Hot
    9/26 ......5.0

    Total Miles: 40.3

    Originally planned to run 6 miles on Sunday. But I did not know that Santa Ana wind was going to visit us and it was too hot (for a spoiled San Diegan) to run so I decided to switch the run for a Monday morning 5-mile run. At 5:30 am, it was 75F, felt hot and uncomfortable. At about 1.5 mile, I was wondering if I should turn west for the 5-mile route as planned, or turn east for the 3-mile route and cut my run short. I turned west. As it turned out, there was a section of cool temperature on the west side. What a treat :)

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    @_nikkiwolf_ Thank you. We do hope that this Family/Group run thing could sustain.

    @skippygirlsmom So sorry for your loss. :cry:
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
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    @skippygirlsmom I'm so sorry to hear your mom died, but also very happy that you were able to spend time with her recently....
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited September 2016
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    Aww @RespectTheKitty . I do hope you get in some stress relief running. My work is structured where I can take a moment and just walk around the building. Fresh air, the blue sky and greenery helps click on the good brain chemicals.

    Edit haha, I've been off work for 14 weeks... :blush: even at home I'll go sit out front and visit my cats or birds or bugs..
  • AdrianChr92
    AdrianChr92 Posts: 567 Member
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    It was rest day today but I really want that Strava Berlin Marathon Badge so 4k.

    Also public announcement

    Strava is giving free shoes for anyone running a negative split in a marathon (US)

    http://blog.strava.com/back-half-challenge/?utm_source=strava&utm_medium=mktgemail&utm_campaign=2016_09_26_Strava_Backhalf_Challenge

    Date.....Distance..Type/min/km

    September 1 - 12.8km - Tempo&Reps/4:20, 3:30
    September 2 - 7.7 km - Easy/6:00
    September 3 - 6.1 km - Easy/6:30
    September 4 - 17.2km - MP/4:35
    September 5 - rest
    September 6 - 8.0 km - Easy+ST/6:05
    September 7 - 8.9 km - Easy/5:40
    September 8 - 17.2km - Tempo/4:25
    September 9 - 9.1 km - Easy+ST/5:40
    September 10- 5.9 km - Easy/6:23
    September 11- 18.5km - Progressive Long Run (6:00-4:20)
    September 12- rest
    September 13- 8.8 km - Easy+ST/6:00
    September 14- 12.0km - Tempo&Reps/4:15, 3:30
    September 15- 9.1 km - Easy+ST/5:45
    September 16- 7.0 km - Easy/6:03
    September 17- 6.4 km - Easy/7:00
    September 18- 15.2km - Race/4:39
    September 19- rest
    September 20- 10.2km - Easy+ST/5:40
    September 21- 7.0 km - Easy/5:40
    September 22- 13.0km - Tempo/4:15
    September 23- 7.0 km - Easy/6:07
    September 24- 10.0km - Easy/5:44
    September 25- 19.0km - Long Run/6:00
    September 26- 4.0 km - Strava Badge run/5:26

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    03/04: Bucharest 10k and Family run 48:28
    16/04: Color Run Bucharest
    17/04: Forest Run 5k 22:05
    04/06: Happy Run 5k 21:57
    22/07: Bucharest After9Cross 9.5k 49:03
    28/08: Fox Trail Half Marathon (10k) 48:28
    18/09: Baneasa Trail Run (10.5k) 49:12
    09/10: Bucharest International Marathon (Half Debut)
  • mmteixeira
    mmteixeira Posts: 118 Member
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    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Just requested 80/20 from the library. Some reading for fun.

    80/20 is a very good read - so was Racing Weight - both by Matt Fitzgerald

    I found myself just a little intimidated by the 10k plan in 80/20 and ended up using a Hal Higdon plan for the upcoming Fall races. With a better base under me, I may go back and revisit 80/20 for my half training for the Indy Mini in 2017...
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
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    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    Hi all. I haven't run the last 2 days. Life got in the way big time. My Mom passed away Sunday morning while Skip and I were trying to get to her in Florida. I probably won't make my goal, though we both packed running gear. :smile:

    So sorry to hear that your mom passed away. Condolences and prayers for you and your family.
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
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    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Just requested 80/20 from the library. Some reading for fun.

    I am reading it now. Very interesting. I am going to try to to build my base after running this next half.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    ereck44 wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Just requested 80/20 from the library. Some reading for fun.

    I am reading it now. Very interesting. I am going to try to to build my base after running this next half.

    If I get it soon enough, I'm hoping to try use it to plan my base running over the winter and build up for racing in the summer.
  • jodilynnsanders5104
    jodilynnsanders5104 Posts: 89 Member
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    @ereck44 sorry to hear about your mom. Perhaps your next race you can run in her honour.
    @skippysmom I didn't see your post
  • jodilynnsanders5104
    jodilynnsanders5104 Posts: 89 Member
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    @skippysmom I didn't see your post but I've seen a lot of notes about your mom. Thoughts are out to you too
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
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    9/26 2.47 miles - slowly, but a little better than yesterday

    Still moving slowly. Trying to keep the hips and hamstrings stretched out. I am going to try to go to yoga tonight if I don't fall asleep before getting out of the house.

    I need to dial back the eating! I can't stop being hungry.

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