October (2016) Running Challenge
Stoshew71
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It's October. Fall weather is here and I can almost guarantee that there are no clowns ready to attack you in here. So it's safe to join us in this month's running challenge. You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to keep you accountable and enjoy a virtual coffee with your fellow runners after you run. Make new friends and learn a few things.
Hi everyone. This is a continuation from the September 2016 Running Challenge which can be found at:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10451004/september-2016-running-challenge
Anyone can join in. New & Old. And if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members that are total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch.
Here are the details from last month that applies here again.
Anybody want to join me for a running challenge? Set a goal here and mark it every day here. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (If creating one seems difficult, then don't let that stop you. Just type in your daily miles here.)
You can run, walk, or do treadmill. Just be consistent. I am setting a goal for 250 miles. Don't let my high (or low) goal intimidate you. Some can do 25, 50; whatever you like. We can help motivate each other. What do you say? If you are new to running, set a low goal. (You can also log your miles in km's if you choose.) Also, if you rather log your process by time rather than distance, you are free to do that as well.
You can set your goal now but wait until Saturday October 1st to start logging your runs.
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/21182-monthly-running-challange
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did. (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread) Keep a running tally of what you did this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chat it up even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things to include running. Very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time). Talk about a recent race or one coming up. Ask questions, provide answers, or just learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs, follow what many other people are doing. Even look at last month's thread that I posted above.
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker.
Then you need to update it after you do a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your pin in that you set when you created your ticker account.
Then where it says "Your current cumlative value, there is an add button. Just add what you just did and the cumlative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
Now after you added your new miles (or km's) to your ticker you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting on how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the img tags around that link. So it will look, (removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets. ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker.
1: Use the link that ends in .png
2. Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
3. remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
4. YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
Good luck! And happy running (or walking or treadmilling, ect). If you have any trouble or have questions, please feel free to PM me.
Stan
Hi everyone. This is a continuation from the September 2016 Running Challenge which can be found at:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10451004/september-2016-running-challenge
Anyone can join in. New & Old. And if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members that are total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch.
Here are the details from last month that applies here again.
Anybody want to join me for a running challenge? Set a goal here and mark it every day here. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (If creating one seems difficult, then don't let that stop you. Just type in your daily miles here.)
You can run, walk, or do treadmill. Just be consistent. I am setting a goal for 250 miles. Don't let my high (or low) goal intimidate you. Some can do 25, 50; whatever you like. We can help motivate each other. What do you say? If you are new to running, set a low goal. (You can also log your miles in km's if you choose.) Also, if you rather log your process by time rather than distance, you are free to do that as well.
You can set your goal now but wait until Saturday October 1st to start logging your runs.
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/21182-monthly-running-challange
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did. (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread) Keep a running tally of what you did this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chat it up even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things to include running. Very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time). Talk about a recent race or one coming up. Ask questions, provide answers, or just learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs, follow what many other people are doing. Even look at last month's thread that I posted above.
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker.
Then you need to update it after you do a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your pin in that you set when you created your ticker account.
Then where it says "Your current cumlative value, there is an add button. Just add what you just did and the cumlative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
Now after you added your new miles (or km's) to your ticker you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting on how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the img tags around that link. So it will look, (removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets. ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker.
1: Use the link that ends in .png
2. Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
3. remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
4. YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
Good luck! And happy running (or walking or treadmilling, ect). If you have any trouble or have questions, please feel free to PM me.
Stan
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I'm keeping my goal at 60 miles for October. That seems to be a good amount for me right now. 110 total miles walking/running.5
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I'm in for 100! Thanks, Stan!4
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105. I hope.4
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ok, goal last month was 80... hit 110. They say add 10%.... so we are shooting for 121 this month.4
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115 for me!!2
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Downgrading to 125 kms since I've missed my 150 goal 2 months in a row.4
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I'm going to go with 70 miles. Probably an underestimate, but I have no clue how to structure my long off season, so I'm being cautious.7
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I'm in. 50 miles for me. I'm not a runner and just getting started. My goal is 5 miles twice a week so we will see how it goes.4
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0 running miles/kilometers
50 walking miles/80.5km
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Back in for 50.3
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I have been absent from the running challenge for several months. I will go home & figure out my miles for October. I need to stay accountable training for my first marathon!5
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FIRST ... uh, oh ... wait a minute ...
My stretch goal will be 100. New shoes starting Oct 1, and no work travel, so fingers crossed.Date Miles MTD ------ ----- ------- Oct 1 0.0 0.0
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I've just started running and I'm setting my goal at 30 miles this month. A little low but I'm just starting out and don't want to set a goal that's going to be too high/disappoint myself for not reaching.7
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Goal: 155 - since there's an extra day in October compared to September....3
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Well. *kittens* I added up my mileage and I have 282 on my schedule for October which includes 1 big cutback week and leads me right up to my Philly taper. I have a 30 mile weekend, then 47 miles, 61 miles, 68 miles, 70 miles, and then 6 miles on the 31st. Someone check my math, but holy *kitten* that's 282, right?!
I have a feeling I may need a bit of leeway with a total that big, so I'm going to set 260. My current monthly PR is 254, so this month should blow it out of the water.9 -
I'm in for 95.
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100 miles (160 km) and a kickarse medal are my goal in October!
http://awesomevirtualrunning.com/enter/45913641449 -
Ok... October goal is 100 miles.5
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I'm going for 50 miles!3
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140 km Monthly Goal.
I have been missing it by a whisker so will keep it at 140km.4 -
Would love to join in - not new to running, just new again after a few years. I will shoot for 40 miles for October.8
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@Orphia thanks for the link. I've signed up.
I ran 111km in September. Upping by 10% would be 120, but I have 5 long run days for October so will stretch my goal to 160km, which would meet the 100 mile virtual challenge. Let the games begin!5 -
my goal this coming month is just to start running again.13
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This will be my first running challenge. I'm in for 60! Thanks all! I need the motivation to step it up!7
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Keeping it 20 just to start turning running into a habit rather than something I think I can never do.10
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Third month here for me, and going to aim at 120Km this month as I continue to build my long run distance, but will be throwing in some speed and hill work as well this month.
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30 miles for me! First time participating in the challenge and hoping to get in the habit of walking or running at least 4 times per week. Starting a new job soon though so hopefully I stick with it!7
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I'm in! I'll try 60 miles for October!5
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