January 2017 Running Challenge
Stoshew71
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!! (Almost if you are reading this early). Welcome to all the Resolutionists. You are welcome to join us. Actually everyone is welcome to join us. This is one of the longest standing challenges on all of MFP.
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 December 2016 Running Challenge which can be found at:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10484311/december-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 200 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 Sunday January 1 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 cumulative value, there is an add button. Just add what you just did and the cumulative 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
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 December 2016 Running Challenge which can be found at:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10484311/december-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 200 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 Sunday January 1 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 cumulative value, there is an add button. Just add what you just did and the cumulative 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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Woo hoo!! Happy New Year!! Looks like I'll hit 160 for December so since I'm in the heart of marathon training, I'm going with 170 for January!! Geez, that sounds like a lot!!
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I'll set a January goal of 225 miles, set as the sum of 4 weeks of training plan plus a guess at what I'll run the last 3 days of the month/first 3 days of the next week of the training plan. Not as ambitious as last January, because I entered training with a lower base this time and that shrinks the targeted mileage each week.5
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Absolutely no clue, so goal is to maintain health while continuing marathon training. Nominal mileage goal will be 120, though I have a feeling that actual miles will be higher, but we'll see.6
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I'm in for 90km - which feels ambitious as I haven't done much running for December.
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Should be getting into the 40+ MPW part of my training plan, so I am in for 180 miles in January.5
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Aw dam, sorry Stan. I got excited and replied in the wrong thread! Haha! (Just delete it).
Anyhow I'm in for 305 -
dang. you're making my goal feel lazy. I'll break 160 for December tomorrow though.lporter229 wrote: »Should be getting into the 40+ MPW part of my training plan, so I am in for 180 miles in January.
RUNNING!!! YAY!!!!Aw dam, sorry Stan. I got excited and replied in the wrong thread! Haha! (Just delete it).
Anyhow I'm in for 302 -
Whoopee!
Put me down for 100 miles. No holidays to get in the way this time!2 -
Haven't yet sorted my plan for January (must get on that!) so I'm just going to be super ambitious and go for 300km [compared to 220km in December].
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@dkabambe awesome goal!0
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I need to sit down & work out my numbers. I have my marathon on the 15th so aside from that my mileage will probably be low. I am also planning to focus more on strength training after my marathon, as I determine what my new running goal will be. Marathon has been my goal for the last two years.
Mostly posting here so I can find it once I figure out my goal!
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I need to sit down & work out my numbers. I have my marathon on the 15th so aside from that my mileage will probably be low. I am also planning to focus more on strength training after my marathon, as I determine what my new running goal will be. Marathon has been my goal for the last two years.
Mostly posting here so I can find it once I figure out my goal!
Half the month is taper, thr other half is recovery. The marathon is a great goal itself.1 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I need to sit down & work out my numbers. I have my marathon on the 15th so aside from that my mileage will probably be low. I am also planning to focus more on strength training after my marathon, as I determine what my new running goal will be. Marathon has been my goal for the last two years.
Mostly posting here so I can find it once I figure out my goal!
@RunsOnEspresso Best wishes in your upcoming marathon!! Like you, I want to see how the marathon goes before I set a bunch of new goals. I also want to do more strength training, but I also want to do some half marathon trail races. Anyway, I can't wait to read your race report!!2 -
BeeerRunner wrote: »RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I need to sit down & work out my numbers. I have my marathon on the 15th so aside from that my mileage will probably be low. I am also planning to focus more on strength training after my marathon, as I determine what my new running goal will be. Marathon has been my goal for the last two years.
Mostly posting here so I can find it once I figure out my goal!
@RunsOnEspresso Best wishes in your upcoming marathon!! Like you, I want to see how the marathon goes before I set a bunch of new goals. I also want to do more strength training, but I also want to do some half marathon trail races. Anyway, I can't wait to read your race report!!
I keep coming back to trail running. I am going to work it in somehow I think.2 -
MNLittleFinn wrote: »RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I need to sit down & work out my numbers. I have my marathon on the 15th so aside from that my mileage will probably be low. I am also planning to focus more on strength training after my marathon, as I determine what my new running goal will be. Marathon has been my goal for the last two years.
Mostly posting here so I can find it once I figure out my goal!
Half the month is taper, thr other half is recovery. The marathon is a great goal itself.
True. It seems so far away, yet so close.0 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »MNLittleFinn wrote: »RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I need to sit down & work out my numbers. I have my marathon on the 15th so aside from that my mileage will probably be low. I am also planning to focus more on strength training after my marathon, as I determine what my new running goal will be. Marathon has been my goal for the last two years.
Mostly posting here so I can find it once I figure out my goal!
Half the month is taper, thr other half is recovery. The marathon is a great goal itself.
True. It seems so far away, yet so close.
I have 5 months and it seems the same way to me.1 -
With my husband having surgery out of state, I'm gonna say 50 miles and hope for the best
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I'm setting a goal lower than usual at 100 miles. I want to take a few days off to start the year after the almost-40-days holiday run streak as well as get back on track with lifting since I've been unable to lift since 12/21 with traveling and all. Spring training will start in earnest in February, so January will be a low pressure down month to match December.3
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I have a few runs/races planned for January, but they are all short:
1/1 Resolution Run (4-6 miles, it's a surprise!), Syracuse NY
1/14 CNY Snowshoe Run 5k - maybe
1/22 Chilly Chili 5k, Cazenovia NY
1/28 Stone Wall Snowshoe 5k, Mannsville NY
I'm going to go lower and say 70 miles, mainly because of the snowshoeing and cross-country skiing I want to do that might cut into running time. I also have a bit of travel in there and some serious work deadlines. Let's hope for fluffy snow, no ice, and not too bitter cold.0 -
Haha! Yup... I'm abusive!
Takes a nerd to know a nerd 2 -
MNLittleFinn wrote: »Absolutely no clue, so goal is to maintain health while continuing marathon training. Nominal mileage goal will be 120, though I have a feeling that actual miles will be higher, but we'll see.
Do you not have a marathon training plan that sets weekly mileage goals that you could add for a monthly goal?0 -
@MobyCarp I'm being safe. In general it's 35-45 mpw for thr plan, but we've been adjusting it every couple weeks fine tuning, so it's kind of in Flux. Chances are real mileage will be around 160 or so. Also, I generally only have the plan for like 2 weeks ahead, so I don't have the second half of the month, just general outline.
Should add that right now it's still base building, "real" training will be the 22 weeks leading up to the marathon.
I'm considering dumping my "coach" and finding/buying a plan, since she is more conservative than I like and puts it more other stuff than I like.
With 24 weeks to go I haven't found a plan that long that isn't extremely conservative.0 -
Keeping with my traditional 140 km's per month.
I averaged 115 km/month in 2016 even though my Goal was 140.
3 HM's already booked,
Chilly Willy HM Grande Prairie, AB Feb 5, 2017
Hypo Thermic HM, Edmonton, AB Feb 26, 2017
Jasper , Jasper National Park, April 8, 2017
A 4th Mystery East Coast HM ??? 2017 that a member of our local club is researching options for us.
Hopefully I can get registered for the Emperors Challenge HM in Tumbler Ridge, BC August 12, 2017 - that is basically a run up and over a mountain . As long as it doesn't conflict with the East Coast Mystery HM.
Plus some local 5 mile and 10km local races.1 -
I'd like my mileage to be around December's 130, or possibly even more since I won't have the holidays to contend with, but I'll probably have to adjust my goal after my sports medicine appointment next week. I'm hoping I'll get the go ahead to continue running as long as the pain is manageable, but I may have to adjust down. So, real goal is to manage the shin injury and do what I need to do to allow it to heal and not injure it further.2
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I'm in for 100. I was going to go higher but I have a week of travel already scheduled that will interfere with at least one long run and a HM the 1st weekend in February.0
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January Goal: a 3 hour Long Slow Run
Need to rest a bit first! December was a big month.
Happy New Year, MFPMRC Buddies!
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I'm in for 80. I used to faithfully log all my runs, but I have gotten out of the habit. Hoping this will encourage me to: (1) run more; and (2) monitor diet, calories, and sleep, too.
Thanks for posting the challenge!1 -
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Happy new year everybody!
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