November 2016 Running Challenge

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  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
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    Well, I’ve been MIA on here lately, but I’ve been running again, and the hamstring is doing great. Other than running, I’ve been super busy. I accepted a new job, which I start next week Monday!! YAY! It’s with a competitor, so my current employer decided I didn’t need to show up anymore in case I might steal some secret stuff, but they would still pay me through my resignation period. Double YAY!

    I went home to Wisconsin for Thanksgiving. It was so much fun seeing all my family and friends I could pack in. One of my friends that I’ve known since I was 16 got us tickets that were 2nd row on the floor to the Bucks / Golden State Warriors game. Let me tell you…that’s the way to watch a basketball game!!

    Now, I’m back in Texas with 5 extra pounds and 12 days until my next half marathon.

    I loved seeing all the Turkey Trot pics!! @7Lenny7 Your daughter is a beauty. @lporter229 How much fun to run with your niece. I’m sure she enjoyed your company!!

    @kristinegift Best wishes on your lifting program. One of my MFP friends has started a few months ago, and it’s amazing how much her body is changing.

    @greenolivetree I tried playing guitar years ago. I’m terrible. I think it was hard not knowing where the notes were compared to piano. Lol!
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
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    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    So, tomorrow is HIIT day, which means a 3 mile run, then a hit routine, 8 exercises (20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest) X8 1 minute break between exercises. I'm planning on doing my HIIT at the gym. Do I do my run at home, then drive to the gym, or drive over, then run and do HIIT right after? LOL...the silly questions I think of.

    run to the gym.
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
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    girlinahat wrote: »
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    Okay, let's take a vote. If 10 people vote yes, @elise4270 has to create a youtube channel and post regular updates of her violin endeavor :-D

    okay, no. the idea of listening to someone LEARNING an instrument that has the potential to sound like a cat on heat? na, no way.

    But @elise4270 would turn this into a total comedy routine :-D
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    girlinahat wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    So, tomorrow is HIIT day, which means a 3 mile run, then a hit routine, 8 exercises (20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest) X8 1 minute break between exercises. I'm planning on doing my HIIT at the gym. Do I do my run at home, then drive to the gym, or drive over, then run and do HIIT right after? LOL...the silly questions I think of.

    run to the gym.

    LOL, it's 11 miles each way. Not ready for a 22 miler wrapped around a HIIT routine, otherwise I would.
  • Calvin2008Brian
    Calvin2008Brian Posts: 1,024 Member
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    greenolivetree wrote: »

    @midwesterner85 I recently linked my Garmin to smashrun.com (it's not a phone app but a free website) and one thing I like on there is it breaks each mile into a bar graph of 10ths! So you can really break down your speed and see what's going on throughout the mile, better than a line graph in my opinion.

    Interesting. I might check this out. With my old Garmin 305 - 8 or so years ago - I changed the default lap setting to a 1/4 mile for just this reason. Also, on the go, it was helpful to see average pace in the current lap on the main display as average pace over the current quarter mile was more reliable than the actual current pace readout (which was seemingly subject to a gazillion variables).

    I use a 225 now and don't even know if this is still an option.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
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    midwesterner85 wrote: »
    girlinahat wrote: »
    midwesterner85 wrote: »

    I would share the Garmin log if I can figure out a way to hide the map... as that would give out more personal information than I want to share (basically would give away where I live).

    I sync my tomtom with Strava which has an option for hiding addresses - so it hides anywhere within a half mile radius of my house. Does the Garmin have an option for that?

    I just created a Strava account and synced with Garmin. It doesn't look like this activity is coming over... possibly because it was created before I had a Strava account?

    None of my activities prior to having my Strava account were imported.
  • lissadecker
    lissadecker Posts: 220 Member
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    November goal: 75 miles
    11/1: 3 miles (m)
    11/2: Rest Day
    11/3: 3 miles
    11/4: 3 miles (m)
    11/5: 3 miles
    11/6: 2.75 miles
    11/7: 3 miles (m)
    11/8: 3 miles
    11/9: Rest Day
    11/10: Rest Day
    11/11: No running per Doc
    11/12: No running per Doc
    11/13: No running per Doc
    11/14: No running per Doc
    11/15: No running per Doc
    11/16: 4 miles
    11/17: 4 miles
    11/18: 4 miles
    11/19: 4 miles
    11/20: 5 miles
    11/21: 5 miles
    11/22: 5 miles
    11/23: Rest Day
    11/24: 5 miles (m)
    11/25: 5 miles
    11/26: 3.15 Miles (m)
    11/27: 5.1 miles
    11/28: 2 miles (treadmill)
    11/29: 3 miles

    My Total/November: 75 miles
    Mike's Total: 17.15 miles

    So, hit my monthly goal today. With all of those days off in the middle, I wasn't sure I was going to be able to hit it. Missed checking in yesterday, though I did put in 2 miles on the treadmill. It's funny, several years back when I was running I actually preferred the treadmill to running outdoors. Now, I am the complete opposite. Honestly, I only did two miles because I was bored out of my skull. On top of that, I am not sure that the treadmill is calibrated correctly. It sure seems like I am running a lot harder even though it says I am going slower. I have checked my outdoors distance with multiple mapping and gps programs, so I know that it is correct. I'm pretty sure the treadmill is off and I probably ran more than 2 miles yesterday.

    This morning's run was very foggy but the temp was good in the mid 60s. I actually enjoyed the weather. Had to cut the run short to get back early and get some work done for a client this morning. The sunrise is starting to creep later again, too, which is going to make it harder to get 5 miles in on the trails since it is still dark past 6:30 or so now. I am going to have to map out a street path for the first mile plus to get me through the winter.

    Upcoming Races:
    12/3 Snowball Run 5K, Kingwood TX
    1/22 Choco Loco 10K, Houston, TX

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  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
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    lporter229 wrote: »
    midwesterner85 wrote: »
    girlinahat wrote: »
    midwesterner85 wrote: »

    I would share the Garmin log if I can figure out a way to hide the map... as that would give out more personal information than I want to share (basically would give away where I live).

    I sync my tomtom with Strava which has an option for hiding addresses - so it hides anywhere within a half mile radius of my house. Does the Garmin have an option for that?

    I just created a Strava account and synced with Garmin. It doesn't look like this activity is coming over... possibly because it was created before I had a Strava account?

    None of my activities prior to having my Strava account were imported.

    When I synced Strava and Garmin, my phone dinged for hours bringing over so much data. I'm not sure what I clicked to cause that.

    @BeeerRunner I like that the piano has 1 key for each note in each octave and you can invert the chords to make it sound different. Guitar definitely confuses me. I think I'd rather play classical guitar....
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
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    jodilynnsanders5104 wrote: »
    Hi everyone...I haven't posted since the beginning of the month. I ran my half marathon (first) in early November and have been plagued with IT Band issues since then, making both knees to painful to run. In physio/massage/accupunture 3x per week right now. I have missed tracking with the group, but was feeling down about not running. On the upside I have incorporated swimming into my routine to try and keep my fitness up while I recuperate.

    Hoping to get healthy enough to start running in December....fingers crossed.

    Good luck! Just come back slowly :)

    @lissadecker Congrats on 75 miles!

    @skippygirlsmom This has to be a tough season of life for you right now. It's great that you are getting a little running in, even if you aren't back to your normal mileage. And I agree, weird to do the necklace for guys!
  • NikolaosKey
    NikolaosKey Posts: 410 Member
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    Hi all

    TARGET: 140k

    My effort:
    1/1: 7.4k
    11/3: 6.3k
    11/4: 6.1k
    11/5: 18k
    11/7: 10k
    11/8: 3k
    11:9: 2k
    11/10: 9.5k
    11/11: 2k
    11/12: 9.2k
    11/14: 3.2
    11/15: 10.4k
    11/17: 8.8k
    11/18: 2.1k
    11/19: Rest
    11/20: 21.2k
    11/22: 8.3k
    11/23: 2.5
    11/24: 6k
    11/26: 6k
    11/27: 21.2k
    11/29: 2.5k

    Up until now: 165.7k
    Left:-25.7k

    Take care everyone!
  • HeatherMN
    HeatherMN Posts: 3,821 Member
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    @MNLittleFinn Congrats on meeting your November goal, and for your PR! Props for running on the treadmill, but I'd take 40* and rain over the treadmill any day!

    @7lenny7 Thanks for the detailed comparison between your Fitbit and the Vivosmart. If I do upgrade, I would be looking at the Vivosmart HR+ so that I could replace both my Fitbit and my Soleus GPS watch with just one device. Right now I wear a device on each wrist and find it annoying.

    @louubelle16 Congrats on finishing your Masters!

    @Shanaber I hope you feel better soon and it's nothing serious.

    Congrats to Skip on her A/G Award!!

    And, all of the talk about donuts must be what made me cave and buy one at the gas station this morning.

    Last night, I did a kickboxing-type workout DVD and can sure feel it in my upper back, shoulders, and arms today. I plan to run on the treadmill tonight since I won't get home until after 7:30 or so, from a birthday party. I will not hit my November goal, but I'm okay with that since miles will be ramping up from here on out!

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    November walking miles

    1---6.24 
    2---travel/pt/doc
    3---3.1 walk, 25 minute swim, 2.8 walk
    4--- travel
    5---3.19 Jenks 5k walk/run
    6,7,8--- Nada, pt, Nada
    9---4.7
    10---4.77
    12---3.0
    14---4.45
    15---4.4, 0.1x2
    16---4, pt, 0.1x3
    17--- 5.16 walk
    18---3.71, 0.1x1
    19,20,21---nada, skiped PT, nada
    22---3.60, 0.1x1
    23---4.20 0.2x3
    24---1.11 walk
    25---5.05, 0.2x5
    26---3.85
    27---0.1
    28---3.90
    29---3.96, 0.1x3
    30--- PT/travel

    75.23/50+

    That'll be it for the month. Only slightly better than last month with 74.6 miles/31 days. Although, this month I did add a little bit of running. And I did find that my phone tracker was overestimating. Slow progress :heart:
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,103 Member
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    01/11 3 miles - lovely bright morning, long may it last
    02/11 3 miles
    03/11 3 miles
    11/11 3 miles - I've missed a whole week! I caught a heavy cold in my chest where I could hardly get a sentence out without coughing never mind trying to run. It was totally self inflicted as I didn't dress properly for the huge drop in temperature when running the week before. Plus I was mental busy workwise so could read the posts I did see @5BeautifulDays is back so Welcome Back!
    27/11 3.5 miles - 1st run in over 2 weeks, too busy with work, I need to manage my time better cos its the same every year.
    28/11 3 miles - a bit sluggish as I ate my dinner before run. I've had good day today, started this morning with a full back massage as my shoulders and neck very really tight and stiff, did a little bit of work and then ordered a new pair of Brooks Adrenaline's online.
    29/11 3 miles- that's second evening running in the dark. It felt very peaceful and relaxing as there was no wind or rain.



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  • shanaber
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    greenolivetree wrote: »
    girlinahat wrote: »
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    Okay, let's take a vote. If 10 people vote yes, @elise4270 has to create a youtube channel and post regular updates of her violin endeavor :-D

    okay, no. the idea of listening to someone LEARNING an instrument that has the potential to sound like a cat on heat? na, no way.

    But @elise4270 would turn this into a total comedy routine :-D

    @greenolivetree - I vote yes! Especially if the videos include @Elise4270's cat reacting to the her playing :grin:
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
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    Date:: :::: Miles :::: Nov total (goal = 75)
    11/01/16 :::: 5.7 :::: 5.7
    11/02/16 :::: 2.9 :::: 8.5
    11/03/16 :::: 2.2 :::: 10.7
    11/04/16 :::: 2.0 :::: 12.7
    11/05/16 :::: 6.4 :::: 19.1
    11/06/16 :::: 2.5 :::: 21.6
    11/07/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 21.6
    11/08/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 21.6
    11/09/16 :::: 2.4 :::: 24.0
    11/10/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 24.0
    11/11/16 :::: 2.4 :::: 26.5
    11/12/16 :::: 7.2 :::: 33.7
    11/13/16 :::: 3.1 :::: 36.8
    11/14/16 :::: 2.8 :::: 39.5
    11/15/16 :::: 5.6 :::: 45.1
    11/16/16 :::: 2.7 :::: 47.9
    11/17/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 47.9
    11/18/16 :::: 2.2 :::: 50.0
    11/19/16 :::: 7.3 :::: 57.3
    11/20/16 :::: 3.0 :::: 60.3
    11/21/16 :::: 2.6 :::: 62.9
    11/22/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 62.9
    11/23/16 :::: 5.7 :::: 68.6
    11/24/16 :::: 3.1 :::: 71.7
    11/25/16 :::: 3.4 :::: 75.1
    11/26/16 :::: 7.3 :::: 82.4
    11/27/16 :::: 3.4 :::: 85.7
    11/28/16 :::: 3.0 :::: 88.7
    11/29/16 :::: 2.6 :::: 91.3

    Run with Stella this afternoon brings me to over my secondary goal of 90 miles! If I can get 2.4 more miles this month, it will bring this up to my 3rd highest monthly run total since I started tracking last November. I'm due for a rest day though so we'll see how it feels.

    @Elise4270 - Wow to that video!!! Amazing for two years. And that electric violin is seriously cool. I feel like I'd be stuck at about her 3 month stage. Oh, and thanks for the warning not to wait until I'm 46 - but that ship has sailed :):):)
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    katharmonic wrote: »

    @Elise4270 - Wow to that video!!! Amazing for two years. And that electric violin is seriously cool. I feel like I'd be stuck at about her 3 month stage. Oh, and thanks for the warning not to wait until I'm 46 - but that ship has sailed :):):)

    Get out! Wow, girl you sure don't look it! I know your reflexes are good, with all that silly running business you do! Bet you could manage an instrument.

    Eta, I mean really? Am I the only one that thought she was 26 from the profile pic?

    I loved the electric violin too. Very surprised ho nice it sounded. Seems early on she had a out of tune or poor quality instrument. Personally, I went for the warmer deeper sounds. Haha! Do I sound seasoned yet?
  • lporter229
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    @Elise4270 - I love that you are learning to play the violin! I have always wanted to buy a cello and learn how to play it. But I value my marriage, so I have not yet bit the bullet on that one.

    @katharmonic - I have to agree with Elise. Over 46? No way!

    So today is supposed to be the day that I start my "official" training schedule for Boston. I was going to do my run this morning after walking the dog, but my stomach was feeling a bit queezy, so I decided to postpone it until this evening. As the day has progressed, it has been feeling worse and worse and I feel like I could vomit any second. This might end up being an unscheduled rest day. Great way to kick off the training, huh? Hope this is not a sign of things to come.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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    Elise4270 wrote: »
    katharmonic wrote: »

    @Elise4270 - Wow to that video!!! Amazing for two years. And that electric violin is seriously cool. I feel like I'd be stuck at about her 3 month stage. Oh, and thanks for the warning not to wait until I'm 46 - but that ship has sailed :):):)

    Get out! Wow, girl you sure don't look it! I know your reflexes are good, with all that silly running business you do! Bet you could manage an instrument.

    Eta, I mean really? Am I the only one that thought she was 26 from the profile pic?

    I loved the electric violin too. Very surprised ho nice it sounded. Seems early on she had a out of tune or poor quality instrument. Personally, I went for the warmer deeper sounds. Haha! Do I sound seasoned yet?

    @Elise4270 and @katharmonic I would never have guessed over 46 either!

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