October (2016) Running Challenge
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10/1- 4.04 miles
10/2- Rest/Travel day
10/3- 3.47
10/4- 5.03
Total: 12.55/60
Today's notes: another zone 2 run. HR got up to 160, but that was because of a coughing/choking fit at the top of a hill I had just climbed. Average HR was 148, so a little high, but a solid zone 2 run. Really starting to see a pattern. 10:15-10:40 average pace seems to be just right for keeping zone 2.
oh, and on a side note, I put my first pair of running shoes over 200 miles on this run!3 -
I was in NYC this past weekend visiting daughter and had a great time! Besides two runs we did a ton of walking and I am really sore from all that walking. Weather was in the 60s ... aka heaven to me. I missed all the October posts so far but trying to catch up.
@skippygirlsmom - I think it's great that Skip realized what she wanted and felt comfortable letting you know! It is a lot of pressure. I've already told you how my daughter turned down full rides to play at an Ivy (no athletic scholarships), so she could focus on academics. Turns out even there, it is a full time job! So after two years she stopped playing and never regretted it.
@elise4270 - wait... you ran? I thought you still had crutches?
I got the most amazing roller/massager this weekend:
https://www.jackrabbit.com/accessories/injury-prevention-recovery/massage-stretching/roll-recovery-r8-massage-roller-rr-8.html
When I was running with my daughter Saturday she said "prepare to be amazed at my new device!" When we got back to her apartment she showed me it and had me try it. I was amazed. She said "I was going to buy you one but you said you didn't want anything!" True- I just don't want/need anything -- unless it is running/biking related! I didn't tell her that little caveat. So while we were out walking around we were close to the NY Running Store and I decided to go get one. And while we were there and I was looking at sale items, my daughter runs over and says "they have the Garmin you want!".
I had ordered it the Garmin Fenix 3 in white gold from Amazon a month ago and they cancelled the order after 3 weeks because I guess the white one is backordered. Every site I went to said it would be weeks before it would be shipped or not available. So I gave up and had been studying other Garmins.
https://www.rei.com/product/897924/garmin-fenix-3-sapphire-whitegold-gps-watch
So it was a rather expensive trip to the running store!
And I didn't even leave with shoes!
But, I had been planning on buying it for months and the roller thing is definitely worth it.
10/1 - 5.1 miles
10.2 - 7.3 miles
10/3 - travel/rest day
10/4 - rest
Upcoming races
11/30/16 - I/ITSEC 5K
2/5/17 - Daytona Beach HM
2/26/17 - Disney Princess HM Orlando
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Date Miles today - Miles for October
1/1 20 miles - 20
1/2 REST DAY
1/3 8.1 miles - 28.1
1/3 5 miles - 33.1 << Daily Double
1/4 9 miles - 42.1
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
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10/1 - 12.2 mile group run. It was a nice cool morning.
10/2 - Rest day with much over-eating.
10/3 - Overslept, but squeezed in a short 3.1 miles.
10/4 - Bodypump class, then a TOUGH Abs/Core class. Finally won the Snooze Button Battle!
Can I just say, I love how supportive everyone is here. Some of the "regulars" have had some pretty tough stuff to deal with this last year or so and everyone is just awesome. Yay US!8 -
10/01 - 0 miles
10/02 - 0 miles
10/03 - 0 miles
10/04 - 0 miles
Right on target!
The pain in my calf is gone, thought it's a bit tight. I need to summon the courage to go into my son's bedroom to find my foam roller to get it loosened up.
ETA: Ok, when my calf was in pain it was easy to say that I'm taking a week off. Now that there is no pain, all I can think about it getting back out running. With nothing planned tonight, it's going to take a hellalotta self discipline to NOT run tonight.5 -
I know. You and Kristine would break the bank on massages!
@ddmom0811 Yes I ran intermittently for 1.92 miles. It was great. Until the next day when I was incredibly stiff and sore in my back. But so worth it.
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My Garmin just died and my charger cord is 200 miles away.....
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October isn't off to a great start for me after ending September with the best run I'd had in awhile. Bleh.
Oct 1 - Rest day
Oct 2 - 2 mile run, .75 walk, 15 min bodyweight exercises
Oct 3 - 2.75 mile walk
Oct 4 - 2 mile run, 1.5 mile walk
Goal: 4/60 miles run
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@7lenny7 and @kristinegift
Didn't mean to say someone WOULD say anything, but I've gotten used to the comments over the past year. I mentioned it because I want to find a way into the group and it's a very integral part of who I am. I like getting it out of the way quickly. *smile*
That being said, running and eating is definitely a chore now. I'm lucky if I get 1000 calories most days (restricted as to how much I can take in at once), and know I need to up it greatly at this point if I want to continue to run and build muscle instead of tearing it down. So it's an interesting juggling act!
Still on Week 3, Day 2...I skipped the gym yesterday, so will definitely get it in today!
Thanks for the welcomes!4 -
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"NicoleL874 wrote: »
Didn't mean to say someone WOULD say anything, but I've gotten used to the comments over the past year. I mentioned it because I want to find a way into the group and it's a very integral part of who I am. I like getting it out of the way quickly. *smile*
Thanks for the welcomes!
I can see getting that out there. I'm not sure if there are others here that have had weight loss surgery (that's what were talking about, right? I hope I remembering correctly).
My supervisor had gastric bypass almost a year ago. I know she's struggled getting the calories. So much seems to make her feel sick. Seems like a constant balancing act.
Congratulations and welcome to the best group ever on MFP!
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MNLittleFinn wrote: »My Garmin just died and my charger cord is 200 miles away.....
Runners worst day ever.... Feel for ya1 -
1/10: 5.09 km (running and squatting in a cornfield scaring people in my PT job for Halloween season)
2/10: REST
3/10: 5.02 km (1/3 interval, 2/3 steady treadmill run) + 20 mins yoga + strength exercises (arms and core)
4/10: 5.01 km (steady treadmill run) + 20 mins yoga
Current PR: 5K in 32:50 / 10K in 1:12:07 / 20K in 2:45:11
Races:
20/10-01/11: Zombies Run! App 2016 Fall Virtual Run2 -
My first HM next year 6/17/17: https://www.strava.com/segments/4600371 A lot less overall elevation than my other races. Should be a good one, and from what I've heard, it's just a great race!3
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October goal: 50 miles
10/1: 1.75 miles
10/2: 3.15 miles
10/3: 2.25 miles
Today: 2 miles
Total/October: 9.15 miles
Good run with the dogs this morning. I went without them the last two days so they were ready today. I go out on my bike before taking them and my husband says that both pups were whining the whole time I was gone waiting for me. Now they are both sacked out. The last few weeks have been going so well that I think I might start looking for a 5K that I can do this month or next.
Boy, this is a chatty group! I am enjoying reading your posts and starting to get to know you guys but it is slow going for a new person to catch up and jump in. It is nice "meeting" you all though! 4 -
Ok Strava peeps, question! How do you upload a photo to your run? I like how people post a photo of their run, but I don't know how to do it! Lol. Unless it's something that's only available for the premium membership?0
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KatieJane83 wrote: »Ok Strava peeps, question! How do you upload a photo to your run? I like how people post a photo of their run, but I don't know how to do it! Lol. Unless it's something that's only available for the premium membership?
It's not a premium feature. I can't tell you how to do it from a PC but mobile I can.
After you complete your activity, it'll be "ready to view".
From here you just select add photo and it pulls from your files. You can also close the lock, to prevent sharing that activity if needed.
Hope this helps. I'm sure someone more fluent in Strava can add information needed.1 -
Goal: 150 miles running and walking
10/1 0.98
10/2 0.06
10/3 5.73
TOTAL: 6.77
LEFT: 143.23
PER DAY: 5.124
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