December 2016 Running Challenge
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December goal: 100 miles
12/1: 3.25 miles
12/2: 2.75 miles
12/3: 3.15 miles (m)
12/4: Rest Day
12/5: 5 miles (2 + 3 treadmill)
12/6: 4 miles (m)
12/7: 4 miles
12/8: 4.35 miles (m)
12/9: Rest Day
12/10: 3.5 miles
12/11: 5 miles (m)
12/12: 4 miles
12/13: 4 miles (m)
12/14: 5 miles (m)
12/15: 4 miles (m)
12/16: Rest Day
12/17: 3 miles (m)
12/18: 7 miles (m)
12/19: 3.5 miles (m)
12/20: 4 miles
12/21: 3.5 miles
12/22: 3.5 miles (m)
12/23: 2.25 miles (m)
12/24: 3 miles
12/25: Rest Day
12/26: 5 miles (m)
My Total/December: 86.75 miles
Mike's Total: 54.25 miles
Where the heck is my winter weather? Mid 70s for my run this morning and crazy humid, as usual. I was completely drenched after 5 miles but very happy to have done it. My run on the 24th was rather tough due to the amount of rum and dancing that happened on the 23rd when we went to see my son's band perform. I must be getting old.
@9voice9 Have a great time in Japan!
@kristinegift I hope that hip improves for you.
@HonuNui Thanks for the song/poem. I'll be honest though, I skipped the line with that unpronounceable word - I would mangle that for sure!
@ddmom0811 Happy anniversary!
@greenolivetree Nice new shoes! I love the color.
My son and husband got me some running stuff for Christmas: Physiclo Resistance/Compression Capris, some pepper spray, a headband/light for night running, a new running hat, a pair of Newtons and a Milestone Pod for them. I am one lucky girl!
Here is a little video of most of my son's band, The Share Fire. (Their lead guitarist couldn't make it to this show so they played without him; it was still a good performance.) They are doing a Grateful Dead cover into one of their original songs called Absence. My son is the "adorkable" one on the drums.
Have a fabulous rest of the day everyone!
Completed Races:
12/3 Snowball Run 5K, Kingwood TX (35:34.2) *PR
Upcoming Races:
1/22 Choco Loco 10K, Houston, TX
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Unplanned rest day today. 25-40mph winds with 50mph gusts made that decision easy0
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Super windy today & it rained most of last night so figured there might be more ice out so I hit the treadmill.
3.72 miles today
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51F, sunny and windy today. How could I not run outside? I had on my capris, for goodness sake. The capris are too big now, as my constant hitching them up kept telling me.
The Prairie Path was a sloppy mess. Good thing I wore my trail shoes. The backs of my legs got really dirty from the muck. But overall it was a decent run. I always run faster outdoors than on the treadmill.
And of course, as always, I get a massive headwind on the final leg of my run. Every single time this happens.
Edit: I ran 5.4 miles today, putting me at 71 for the month so far. Looks like I can make just over 80 for December at this rate.1 -
12/1: 5 miles
12/2: 4 miles
12/3: 4 miles
12/4: 11 miles
12/5: 5 miles
12/6: 7 miles
12/7: rest day
12/8: 4 miles
12/9: rest day
12/10: 5 miles
12/11: 11 miles
12/12: 4 miles
12/13: 4 miles
12/14: rest day
12/15: 4 miles
12/16: rest day
12/17: 5 miles
12/18: 9 miles
12/19: 4 miles
12/20: rest day
12/21: 6.2 miles
12/22: 4 miles
12/23: rest day
12/24: 12 miles
12/25: rest day
12/26: 4 miles
TOTAL: 112.2 miles
4 miles today to bring me past my monthly goal of 110. I'm traveling to Chicago on Wednesday, but I'm hoping to get in another run before that and one or two while I'm there. I'll have to think about a goal for January but it will have to be a lot more conservative in order to give my shin the opportunity to heal. Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!1 -
December Running Totals (miles)
12/1 – 8.08 warmup + speed work
12/2 – rest day
12/3 – 10.13 warmup + 5K race + easy 30 minutes
12/4 – 8.07 easy
12/5 – rest day
12/6 – 5.96 warmup, speed work, cool down
12/7 – 6.00 easy
12/8 – 3.78 easy
12/9 – 3.80 course preview
12/10 – 5.01 USATF Club Nationals Masters 8K
12/11 – 2.57 easy
12/12 – 10.15 easy
12/13 – 6.21 hills
12/14 – rest day
12/15 – 5.25 with wind and snow
12/16 – 6.27 easy
12/17 – 6.40 warmup + Reindeer Run 5K
12/18 – rest day
12/19 – 12.00 easy
12/20 – 6.46 easy
12/21 – unplanned rest day
12/22 – 5.16 easy with fast finish
12/23 – 5.18 easy plus one stride
12/24 – 13.00 paced run
12/25 – 7.31 easy
12/26 – 6.84 easy
December total to date – 143.62
Nominal Challenge Goal – 150 miles
Real Goals: Finish transition to healthy running. Use Club Nationals as a learning experience on managing air travel to a race. Build a base toward Boston training. Avoid re-injury
Today's notes – Got out to run just before 11 this morning. My porch thermometer said 43º F (6º C), but there was some wind. The hourly forecast called for the wind increasing with up to 40 mph gusts later, and showers later. "Showers" are normally light enough that they don't bother me with temps in the 40s; but precipitation plus high wind can be annoying. So I went to run before the showers.
The plan was 6 miles. Got to an intersection leading to some residential streets I hadn't run, and I went exploring. I needed to add perhaps a half mile; it turned out to be a different section than I was thinking about, and added a bit over 2 miles. So I went home by the most direct route available, and thought about it. Projected arrival at my driveway was at 7.3 miles. Now I'm in marathon training, and exceeding the planned weekly mileage is not a good idea. Thought about just slowing to a walk at 6 miles, but that would still be quite a ways from home. Ended up slowing to a walk a half mile from home, which allowed for a long walking cooldown instead of an interminable "am I there yet" walk to get home.
Time was, walking 5 miles didn't bother me at all. Now, walking a mile just seems so dang slow!
On the plus side, the residential section I explored was pleasant running and sheltered from the wind. And the final quarter mile of my walk was into the teeth of the wind, perhaps less annoying walking than running. Yeah, that's my story. Whatever it takes to convince myself to control the distance, because I would hate to run myself into re-injury.
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) finished in 1:31:37
September 18, 2016 Rochester Marathon (Rochester, NY) DNF a mile from finish
October 15, 2016 Finish Strong 15K (Hilton, NY) DNS – Achilles tendonitis
October 22, 2016 Scare Brain Cancer Away 5K (East Rochester, NY) DNS – Achilles tendonitis
November 24, 2016 Race with Grace 10K (Hilton, NY) finished in 42:38, First Senior (60+) Male
December 3, 2016 Freezeroo #1 (Don Curran Memorial 5K) (Gates, NY) finished in 20:06
December 10, 2016 USATF National Club Cross Country Championships 8K (Tallahassee, FL) finished in 33:38
December 17, 2016 Reindeer Run 5K (Rochester, NY) finished in 23:27 in the snow
2017 races:
January 1, 2017 Freezeroo #2 (Resolution Run 7.5 mile) (Mendon, NY)
January 7, 2017 Winter Warrior Half Marathon (Gates, NY)
January 14, 2017 Freezeroo #3 (Pineway Ponds Park 5 mile) (Spencerport, NY)
January 28, 2017 Freezeroo #4 (Hearnish 5 mile) (Victor, NY)
February 4, 2017 USATF Cross Country National Championship 8K (Bend, OR)
February 11, 2017 Freezeroo #5 (Valentines Run "In Memory of Tom Brannon" 8 Mile) (Greece, NY)
February 25, 2017 Freezeroo #6 (White House Challenge 10K) (Webster, NY)
April 17, 2017 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA)
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@MNLittleFinn The wind has been crazy! We ducked into the mall a few hours just to get out of the hotel (mayo is closed today). It also snowed unexpectedly. I had to buy a hat that covers my ears.
@MobyCarp I used to walk a ton for several years and now I find it almost unbearable
@lissadecker My shoes are pretty close to my lsu team colors!
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Exceeding my 3000 miles target for 2016 last week, I did absolutely nothing yesterday except eating whatever I wanted and rest, for the first time in over 3 years I didn't even bother to log. My rough estimate for yesterday was around 7-8000cals, every single one well worth it.
17 miles run today, nice weather and warm, I really enjoyed it, and with all the sugar in my blood stream I could have run other 100 miles, no effort at all. The only downside is that my left leg keeps cramping randomly, rest is not helping and I'm slightly annoyed about it. It started at around 37k when I run Athens marathon back in October, made sense to me there, now is happening randomly and not sure what it is. Maybe muscle damage?
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December Running Challenge:
12/1: 4 miles, BodyPump, and yoga
12/2: Yoga
12/3: 8 miles
12/4: 11 miles, yoga
12/5: 4 miles
12/6: 50 minutes of Elliptical, 25 minutes of Strength Training
12/7: 8 mile run
12/8: 3:34 treadmill run. It was supposed to be 4 miles, but I cut it short to 30 minutes, because it felt like it was 80+ degrees
12/9: Rest day
12/10: 2 mile shakeout run and yoga
12/11: 13.1 miles!! Dallas Half Marathon!! New PR!! (and Yoga which helped my sore legs)
12/12: 4 miles
12/13: XT Day: 10 minutes of rowing, 20 minutes of stationary bike, and 25 minutes of core/upper body strength
12/14: 8 miles
12/15: 4 miles and a Strength/Cardio class (Body Pump Instructor out)
12/16: Yoga
12/17: 15 miles - This was a fantastic run. I felt great, the weather was sunny and in the 60's. It was also my longest distance so far.
12/18: 8 mile trail run - Windchill (in TEXAS) was -2 when I started the run. Just me and the girls (4 doe) out on the trails.
12/19: 4 miles
12/20: XT Day: Body Pump and too much other stuff to do so I didn't get the xtra cardio in like normal
12/21: 9 miles
12/22: 4.2 miles (35 minute tempo run)
12/23: Rest Day / Yoga
12/24: 8 miles
12/25: 4 miles
12/26: 17 miles
MTD: 138.6 out of 115
2016 Races Completed:
Buffalo Boogie (5K) May 7 – 23:42
Marine Creek Trailhead Trot (5K) May 14 – 22:00
Joe’s Run (10K) June 4 – 48:04
Firecracker 5000 (5K) July 4 – 22:51
XTERRA Jurassic Trail Run (15K at Night) July 16 – 1:32:05
Clark Gardens I’m Only Half Crazy Half Marathon/5K (HM) Oct 1 – 1:48:21
BMW Dallas Marathon (HM) Dec 11 - 1:46:23
Upcoming Races:
Cowtown Marathon (Full) Feb 26
Hope everyone had a great Christmas weekend!! I enjoyed spending the day with my husband and kiddo, watching football (Go Pack GO!!), and eating myself into a food coma last night.
The weather in Texas has been wonderful all weekend. Temps have been in the 60s / 70s.
My long run of 17 miles went well today, except I got a big blister on the bottom of my big toe where it connects with my foot. I could feel it by mile 14, but I'm not gonna let a blister stop me!! Lol! Based on where it is, I guess my toe off must have caused it. Tomorrow is XT day, so hopefully it'll be a bit better by Wednesday’s run. If anyone has good sock recommendations, I'm all ears.
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Just a quick update before back to the family. Hope you're all enjoying your festivities and still smashing your runs!
December Running Challenge
2nd - 3.06 miles
3rd - 11.02 miles
6th - 3.04 miles
7th - 5.19 miles
8th - 4.05 miles
10th - 4.73 miles
12th - 3.18 miles
14th - 6.22 miles
17th - 13.1 miles HM PB 1:56:20
19th - 3.15 miles
21st - 5.5(ish) miles
23rd - 7.03 miles
24th - 5.02 miles
26th - 3.40 miles
MTD - 77.69/80 miles
Upcoming races:
12th March 2017 - North London Half Marathon
9th April 2017 - Brighton Marathon1 -
@BeeerRunner I love Balega! I've only ever used their Hidden Comfort line but I've heard great things about Balega all around. I pretty much exclusively wear Balega for long runs.1
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Date Miles today - Miles for December
12/1 6 miles - 6
12/2 4 miles - 10
12/3 12 miles - 22
12/4 REST DAY
12/5 5 miles - 27
12/6 4 miles - 31
12/7 REST DAY
12/8 3.5 miles - 34.5
12/9 REST DAY
12/10 26.4 - 60.9
12/11 REST DAY
12/12 REST DAY
12/13 REST DAY
12/14 REST DAY
12/15 4 miles - 64.9
12/16 REST DAY
12/17 REST DAY
12/18 REST DAY
12/19 6.5 miles 71.4
12/20 6.2 miles 77.6
12/21 4 miles - 81.6
12/22 8 miles - 89.6
12/23 5 miles - 94.6
12/24 11 miles - 105.6
12/25 REST DAY
12/26 8 miles - 113.6
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 << 1:35:55 2 in AG & 25 OA
Rocket City Marathon - 12/10 << 2:44:41
Kentucky Derby Marathon - 4/29
Sorry that I have not checked in since a few days ago. Just logging my last 3 runs now.
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7 km along the River Bank Trails. Had too many layers on so I felt heavy and slow.
December Running Goal 140km
12/01–0.0 km –140km – 0 km – YTD 1210.5 km
12/03–8.0 km –132km – 8 km
12/04–5.0 km –127km – 13 km
12/05–12.0 km –115km – 25 km
12/07–7.0 km –108km – 32 km
12/10–5.0 km –103km – 37 km
12/11–4.0 km –99km – 41 km
12/14–8.0 km –91km – 49 km
12/16–6.0 km –85km – 55 km
12/17–2.0 km –83km – 57 km
12/17–9.0 km –74km – 66 km
12/18–6.0 km –68m – 72 km
12/18–5.0 km –63km – 77 km
12/23–10.0 km –53km – 87 km
12/25–11.5 km –41.5km –98.5 km
12/26–7.0 km –34.5km –105.5 km – YTD 1316.0 km0 -
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BeeerRunner wrote: »louubelle16 wrote: »@skippygirlsmom You seem like just the person I need to ask right now - is there such a thing as a running jacket that actually keeps you dry when it rains? I went out for a run in the rain on Monday and have a stinking cold now, and I don't think that helped. I was soaked right through. My supposed 'showerproof' running jacket would be soaked right through if a kitten sneezed on it...
I just picked up a very light Columbia windbreaker / rain jacket at Dicks Sporting Goods. It's vented in the back, but doesnt have pit zips. I was on a budget and it was only $32 compared with other jackets for running that were $80 - $100+. Anyway, it's worked very well...took it out on a cold rainy day, and it kept me dry. It also has a hood that can be stowed away and I pulled it over a baseball cap so my face stayed dry too. I also used this jacket as a an outer layer in the cold weather, and it definitely kept me warm from the -2 windchill I ran in on Sunday.
I have one too! I love it. I found mine last year at tj maxx. It is great for misty - light rain conditions. @BEERRUNNER I think I got mine for about 12$
On the cheap note- I got a non running rain jacket for 30-50$. It works great. And I can wear it even if I'm not running. (Because I get attached to my running gear and wanna wear it all the time) . I have a small and 99% of the time wear a medium. I'd go with a medium, if I planned on layering much under it. But the small is fine with 2 thin layers. http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/magellan-outdoors-womens-packable-rain-jacket
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See @BEERRUNNER . Haha! I'm so glad my running gear still fits.. I swear I'm just gonna have to suck it up and run!
(blame static for "the Donald" hair)
Ohhh! End of month! SHOW ME YOUR "RUNNING" GEAR! Come on! Strike a pose!
Okay, so I don't run much in this jacket; but I do wear the hat to run when it's cold enough.
I wish I could say I wasn't jealous, but I must confess I am a little. lol Wear the jacket proudly @MobyCarp
I hope to be wearing one in the near future.1 -
Date:: :::: Miles:::: Dec total (goal = 80)
12/01/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
12/02/16 :::: 2.6 :::: 2.6
12/03/16 :::: 3.1 :::: 5.7
12/04/16 :::: 6.0 :::: 11.8
12/05/16 :::: 3.3 :::: 15.0
12/06/16 :::: 2.4 :::: 17.4
12/07/16 :::: 2.4 :::: 19.8
12/08/16 :::: 3.7 :::: 23.5
12/09/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 23.5
12/10/16 :::: 7.0 :::: 30.5
12/11/16 :::: 3.5 :::: 34.0
12/12/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 34.0
12/13/16 :::: 2.6 :::: 36.7
12/14/16 :::: 2.5 :::: 39.1
12/15/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 39.1
12/16/16 :::: 4.0 :::: 43.2
12/17/16 :::: 6.3 :::: 49.5
12/18/16 :::: 3.5 :::: 53.0
12/19/16 :::: 2.8 :::: 55.8
12/20/16 :::: 2.6 :::: 58.4
12/21/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 58.4
12/22/16 :::: 0.0 :::: 58.4
12/23/16 :::: 4.0 :::: 62.4
12/24/16 :::: 7.6 :::: 70.0
12/25/16 :::: 3.4 :::: 73.3
12/26/16 :::: 4.2 :::: 77.5
The weather was mild today, in the low 40s (F), so I decided to go to group speedwork tonight. Of course it started raining and was super windy right before and I was really regretting that decision. Only one other runner and the coach showed up, and the other guy was basically just there for a base run, so I got a lot of personal attention! We did warm-up, 2 sets of 10 minute tempo, with 2 minutes rest between, and then 4 sprints and cool-down. The rain let up a bit during the run so it wasn't too terrible but I was awfully happy to be done and get home to a hot shower. Somewhere in there my Garmin tells me I ran my fastest mile, so that was a surprise!
I love having the week's workout done on Monday, and now I can just relax and do base runs for the rest of the week. And, only 2.5 miles away from my goal of 80 miles for December. So I may get close to or even over 90, given that I should have another long run in there yet.0 -
My run was all about 7 tonight. 7 min walk. 7 min at 5.3mph. 7 min x3 at 6mph. 7 min at 5.3mph. 7 min walk. So 49 min total, 35 running. During the running I was pausing each 7 min to towel off and drink water.
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With my run this evening I completed my MapMyRun goal. The challenge was for 1000KM for the year and I set a goal to hit at least 2000. With the rest of the week to go I will finish the year with a bit more than 2000 but I am excited to have hit this goal!
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BeeerRunner wrote: »louubelle16 wrote: »@skippygirlsmom You seem like just the person I need to ask right now - is there such a thing as a running jacket that actually keeps you dry when it rains? I went out for a run in the rain on Monday and have a stinking cold now, and I don't think that helped. I was soaked right through. My supposed 'showerproof' running jacket would be soaked right through if a kitten sneezed on it...
I just picked up a very light Columbia windbreaker / rain jacket at Dicks Sporting Goods. It's vented in the back, but doesnt have pit zips. I was on a budget and it was only $32 compared with other jackets for running that were $80 - $100+. Anyway, it's worked very well...took it out on a cold rainy day, and it kept me dry. It also has a hood that can be stowed away and I pulled it over a baseball cap so my face stayed dry too. I also used this jacket as a an outer layer in the cold weather, and it definitely kept me warm from the -2 windchill I ran in on Sunday.
I have one too! I love it. I found mine last year at tj maxx. It is great for misty - light rain conditions. @BEERRUNNER I think I got mine for about 12$
On the cheap note- I got a non running rain jacket for 30-50$. It works great. And I can wear it even if I'm not running. (Because I get attached to my running gear and wanna wear it all the time) . I have a small and 99% of the time wear a medium. I'd go with a medium, if I planned on layering much under it. But the small is fine with 2 thin layers. http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/magellan-outdoors-womens-packable-rain-jacket
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See @BEERRUNNER . Haha! I'm so glad my running gear still fits.. I swear I'm just gonna have to suck it up and run! (blame static for "the Donald" hair)
Ohhh! End of month! SHOW ME YOUR "RUNNING" GEAR! Come on! Strike a pose!
Okay, so I don't run much in this jacket; but I do wear the hat to run when it's cold enough.
I wish I could say I wasn't jealous, but I must confess I am a little. lol Wear the jacket proudly @MobyCarp
I hope to be wearing one in the near future.
@Stoshew71 - Watch your budget. That jacket doesn't come cheap, even after you qualify. Oddly enough, the hat was pretty affordable. And it turns out to be a pretty good winter weather running hat, not that you'll need one in Alabama.1 -
@shanaber fantastic!!!!0
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@skippygirlsmom - Skip is too funny with filling your stocking!
@shanaber - wow, good job!
@patrikc333 - wow, that's a lot of miles! And calories!
Knee is feeling much better. I just make sure to not turn it. In NYC now and enjoying the weather. Hoping to get a nice run in the morning.
12/1 - 3.2 miles
12/2 - 1.5 miles
12/3 - 45 miles biking + 1 mile run
12/4 - 27 miles biking + 1 mile run
12/5 - 4 miles
12/6 - 4 miles
12/7 - 1 mile on treadmill for streak (after strength training)
12/8 - 4.47 miles
12/9 - 1 mile on treadmill for streak (after strength training)
12/10 - 77 miles bike and 1 mile run for streak!
12/11 - 27 miles biking and 1 mile run for streak
12/12 - 4 miles
12/13 - 5 miles
12/14 - 2.1 miles - day 21 streak + strength training
12/15 - 4.5 miles
12/16 - 1.5 miles
12/17 = 44 miles biking + 1 mile run
12/18 - 27 miles biking + 1 mile run
12/19 - 4 miles
12/20 - 6.07 miles
12/21 - 5.02 miles
12/22 - 5.4 miles
12/23 - 2.25 miles
12/24 - 44 miles biking + 1 mile run
12/25 - 2.5 miles
12/26 - 1 mile
Upcoming races
2/5/17 - Daytona Beach HM
2/26/17 - Disney Princess HM Orlando
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I'm now at 43.2/50 miles for December. I think I can do it and I think I can set a higher goal for January.0
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I haven't posted my miles and running for a few days now. Goal is within sight this month - yay!. I had an amazing long run on Christmas Eve morning. It was cool and windy but not raining although the trail was pretty wet. The mountains were amazingly beautiful and the snow level was way down. It was such a great backdrop and I couldn't stop looking at them!
Date........Miles.....Total
12/01......0.00......0.00 - + Rally
12/02......4.30......4.30
12/03......0.00......4.30
12/04......3.62......7.92
12/05......6.23....14.15 - Birthday run + Agility
12/06......4.53....18.68 - + Strength Training
12/07......0.00....18.68
12/08......5.91....24.59 - + Strength Training and Rally
12/09......9.35....33.94 - + Rally Trial
12/10......0.00....33.94
12/11......0.00....33.94
12/12......5.07....39.01 - + Agility
12/13......0.00....39.01 - + Strength Training
12/14......4.51....43.52
12/15......0.00....43.52 - + Strength Training
12/16......4.73....48.25
12/17......0.00....48.25
12/18....13.53....61.78 - San Diego Holiday Half and warm up
12/19......4.18....65.96 - Recovery run #1
12/20......4.46....70.42 - Recovery run #2 + Strength Training
12/21......0.00....70.42 - Rest Day!!
12/22......0.00....70.42 - + Strength Training
12/23......6.43....76.85
12/24......8.59....85.44
12/25......0.00....85.44
12/26......5.48....90.92
My completed and upcoming Races - Let me know if you will be running too!
02/07/16 - Surf City Half Marathon
02/20/16 - Divas Half Marathon - Temecula
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!) - CANCELED!!
12/18/16 - San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
02/05/17 - Surf City Half Marathon
07/23/17 - San Francisco 1st Half Marathon2 -
@lissadecker - great gifts and your son's band is awesome!
@greenolivetree - I hope the testing and all is going well for your husband! When do you get to go home?
@BeeerRunner - Go Pack Go!!! I am looking forward to their game with Detroit especially after tonight's loss to Dallas.
On socks - I only wear smartwool. They have a few different ones for running, with different levels of padding. I have not had a blister, none, since I switched to wearing them and that has been at least 3 years now. They are pricey but you can find them on sale and that is when I stock up. They also last a really long time.
@ddmom0811 - I hope that knee is feeling better and was just a little tweak that needed to work itself out!
@skippygirlsmom - love your stocking!
Hmmm - my favorite gift... probably the new wallet my husband got me but there is the nice running jewelry too - I gave him several charms to pick from and he bought me all of them, lol. I also got a Tiger Tail roller that I have had my eye on for a while - have to say it is amazing. I have used it on my calves, quads and hamstrings and it is wonderful - better I think than a foam roller.
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@ddmom0811 God was so evil when he invented Nutella2
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8 miles yesterday evening. Tonight I should pass 2500 miles for 2016!1
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It's nice when things work out - I had 15k scheduled for today including some hills, and an errand to sort out at lunchtime so I ran there and it totalled 15.09km! There were a couple of hills which came to 159m climbing - not as much as I'd normally aim for on a hills day but I'm heading to the gym later so will jump on the stairmaster machine or do some hill repeats on the treadmill.
Run itself was good - it was 3-5C out, still and sunny so lovely running weather. I went with a short sleeved top with a light cycling jacket over the top - mainly so I could make use of the large back pocket to carry stuff! My pace was good ending up slap bang in the middle of my "easy" pace range. A bit more turkey worked off, but probably undo the good work at the pub later.
1-Dec: 6.2k easy run
2-Dec: 11.5k - 10k tempo plus warm up/cool down
3-Dec: 2.1k streak run [TM]
4-Dec: 5.3k easy run
5-Dec: 21.7k long run
6-Dec: 8.3k 'tired' run
7-Dec: 3.1k streak run [TM]
8-Dec: 5.3k easy
9-Dec: 12.6k easy
10-Dec: 2k short run
11-Dec: 11k - 10k tempo plus warm-up
12-Dec: 8.2k easy
13-Dec: 1.8k streak run
14-Dec: 12.5k hill circuit (4 laps; 295m climbing total)
15-Dec (AM): 5.2k inc 5k fast [TM]
15-Dec (PM): 6k inc 5k fast
16-Dec: 5.5k easy
17-Dec: 2.3k streak run
18-Dec: 2.3k streak run
19-Dec: 5.2k easy
20-Dec: 9.2k slight hills
21-Dec: 2.9k tempo
22-Dec: 2k streak run
23-Dec: 25.7k long run [Distance PR]
24-Dec (AM): 4.2k fartlek run
24-Dec (PM): 5.3k treadmill fartlek [TM]
25-Dec: 1.9k streak run
26-Dec: 10.6k MP run
27-Dec: 15k slight hills0 -
December goal: 100 miles
12/1: 3.25 miles
12/2: 2.75 miles
12/3: 3.15 miles (m)
12/4: Rest Day
12/5: 5 miles (2 + 3 treadmill)
12/6: 4 miles (m)
12/7: 4 miles
12/8: 4.35 miles (m)
12/9: Rest Day
12/10: 3.5 miles
12/11: 5 miles (m)
12/12: 4 miles
12/13: 4 miles (m)
12/14: 5 miles (m)
12/15: 4 miles (m)
12/16: Rest Day
12/17: 3 miles (m)
12/18: 7 miles (m)
12/19: 3.5 miles (m)
12/20: 4 miles
12/21: 3.5 miles
12/22: 3.5 miles (m)
12/23: 2.25 miles (m)
12/24: 3 miles
12/25: Rest Day
12/26: 5 miles (m)
12/27: 3.25 miles (m)
My Total/December: 90 miles
Mike's Total: 57.5 miles
It was in the 70s again today but very foggy and wet. I actually like this weather and had a good run with Mike and Fergus. Almost had a disaster landing on a sweetgum ball and coming close to rolling my ankle. I managed to stay up without twisting it though. I am not a fan of sweetgum trees.
@BeeerRunner I am a big fan of Thorlo running socks and they are the only ones I wear for running. (https://www.thorlo.com/socks/84nrcw/333/women)
@shanaber Nice job hitting your 2000KM goal!
@Strandbergm You can do it!
Have a fabulous rest of the day everyone!
Completed Races:
12/3 Snowball Run 5K, Kingwood TX (35:34.2) *PR
Upcoming Races:
1/22 Choco Loco 10K, Houston, TX
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