February 2017 Running Challenge

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  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,660 Member
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    2/1/17 - 6 miles

    2/3/17 - 12 miles
    2/4/17 - 7 miles
    2/5/17 - 7 miles

    2/7/17 - 7.5 miles
    2/8/17 - 6 miles

    2/10/17 - 12 miles
    2/11/17 - 4.5 miles
    2/12/17 - 7.5 miles
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
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    2/1-5.2 miles +1 mile with Stella
    2/2-1.2 miles with Stella +6.9 miles solo
    2/3-1 mile with Stella+2.3 shakeout miles
    2/4-6.2 miles Cyclones Frozen 10K-PR!
    2/5-14 miles
    2/6-rest day
    2/7-5.7 miles
    2/8-7.5 miles
    2/9-6 miles
    2/10-unplanned rest day due to nagging hammie. Lots of yoga and foam rolling
    2/11-20 miles
    2/12-4 gimpy recovery miles

    This morning I met up with two of my friends from the Saturday group for 6 easy, recovery miles. My hammie was hurting when I woke up, but it was a nice fresh morning with temps in the 50s (although extremely windy) and I wanted to be out there. It probably wasn't the best idea, because running proved to be very painful. I kind of limped along for the first mile before my hammie loosened up a bit and I felt like I could maybe actually make it through the run. My friend Holly commented that my steps didn't "sound" like they normally do and that she could tell I was favoring my right leg. That's when I decided it was a good idea to turn around and let them finish without me. I ended up with a pretty gimpy 4 miles, but when I stopped, the leg was feeling better than before I started. Definitely going to schedule an appt with a PT. too much on the line to let it go. Tomorrow is a rest day and then we head to South Carolina for the rest of the week. Maybe my leg is just looking for some sandy beach runs!

    Speaking of sandy runs, last night my hubby and I stopped at REI because he was looking for a new jacket. I made an impulse buy on a pair of trail shoes. Since I currently don't do much trail running, I was just checking out the clearance shoes, but, of course it escalated from there. I tried on several pairs, and when I put on the La Sportiva Bushido, I immediately knew that I was leaving that store with a pair of those shoes. I don't think I ever had a pair of shoes that felt so right on my feet. I can't wait to try them out (when the leg feels better, of course).

    @skippygirlsmom- Hope you can get your issue figured out soon too!

    @OSUbuckeye906 - I'll bet it feels good to be back out there, even if it's just a bit. Taking it slow and easy is the right way to go!

    @_nikkiwolf_ - Bummer that the shoes aren't working out for you. They look nice though! :)

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  • BeeerRunner
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    @lporter229 Sorry the hamstring is not getting better. The PT will definitely help. I had to stop running a bit with mine, but it was thankfully just a few weeks. I used a zero runner and elliptical to maintain cardio fitness. It helped and even though I missed a few weeks of running, I was able to complete and PR on the HM I was training for.
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
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    My longest run to date, and I can feel how well the progression into increasing miles is. In that I felt rubbish towards the end, but no more than I did for my first run of any other distance.

    However I have a bit of a problem. I've been training myself for a half marathon. I had a date for when it would happen, but I hasn't actually signed up until I knew for certain is be able to stick at the progression. I've been keeping an eye on the numbers, but I went to sign up, and the thing was full!!!! So now I have to hunt for a replacement. What a fool I am!!!

    1.2.17 3.16 miles
    3.2.17 2.84 miles
    5.2.17 8.22 miles
    6.2.17 3.5 miles
    8.2.17 3.58 miles
    10.2.17 2.9 miles
    12.2.17 9.3 miles

    Planned races -
    26.2.17 10k hilly trail race
    29.4.17 HM Coastal Trail Series Pembrokeshire FULL
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
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    Date :::: Miles :::: Feb MTD (goal = 70)
    02/01/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 2.6
    02/02/17 :::: 3.1 :::: 5.7
    02/03/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 8.3
    02/04/17 :::: 6.8 :::: 15.1
    02/05/17 :::: 4.0 :::: 19.1
    02/06/17 :::: 3.7 :::: 22.8
    02/07/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 22.8
    02/08/17 :::: 3.3 :::: 26.1
    02/09/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 28.7
    02/10/17 :::: 3.1 :::: 31.8
    02/11/17 :::: 7.6 :::: 39.4
    02/12/17 :::: 2.5 :::: 41.9

    We're getting a fair amount of slushy snow today and while I was out in it for dog walking, I decided running out there was not the best idea, so once again I headed to the treadmill at the Y. Then I did a few laps in the pool and a bit of a hot tub soak to top it off. Then I was famished so went out and ate all those calories back :)

    @girlinahat sorry your race filled up! Hope you find something else you like.

    @lporter229 sorry about the leg pain. Hope the rest and heading to the beach helps - and those new trail shoes!

  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
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    2/1 6.3r 4.4w
    2/2 5.2r 5.3w
    2/3 0.0r 7.25w
    2/4 7.0r 0.5w
    2/5 4.2r 0.0w
    2/6 5.1r 4.6w
    2/7 5.05r 4.4w
    2/8 10.0r 0.5w
    2/9 0.0r 7.3w
    2/10 5.2r 6.1w
    2/11 7.5r 0.5w
    2/12 4.65r 0.0w
    Total so far = 60.2r + 40.85w = 101.05 miles

    Slow Sunday run that felt like running through wet cement. It was also very windy, which didn't help with that feeling. My legs felt kinda dead. Still, 50 minutes is better than no run at all, which is what I originally planned because of bad anxiety. I started to feel better after an hour or so of playing Minecraft, so I went out and did it. Stupid wind.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    I've been looking at my recent runs. I've been averaging around 9:45/mile. My stretch goal, in addition to finishing my marathon, is a 4:20 time.. . That's 9:55 average. Thinking I should slow down my runs some.
  • KeepRunningFatboy
    KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member
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    2.12.17 - 8.6 miles.
  • Joanna2012B
    Joanna2012B Posts: 1,448 Member
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    8km Hillzilla done Saturday
    5km Dreadmill today
  • bmelb1
    bmelb1 Posts: 224 Member
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    I’ve been MIA for about a week. I moved out of my house last Sunday for 2 months while my house undergoes some repairs and renovations. Aside from the move not going as smoothly as I had hoped, I hurt my ankles and shins in the process. I think the problem is stiff muscles from overdoing it with all the running, packing and moving of things. Hopefully it’s nothing more serious than that. I took several days off from running and did some stretching until I felt better. I’m starting back running a lot slower and with less mileage to see how it feels. My goal of 115 km this month is out the window and I’m just going to focus on getting my legs feeling better while I get back into my running routine.

    Date Km Today - Km for Feb.
    2/1 3.05 – 3.05
    2/2 7.05 – 10.1
    2/3 3.2 – 13.3
    2/5 5 – 18.3
    2/10 2.18 – 20.48 run/walk
    2/12 4.96 – 25.44
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    Upcoming Races:
    St. Patrick’s Day 5 km - 3/18
    Ottawa Tamarack 10km - 5/27
    Scotiabank Canada Day Road Race 10 km – 7/1
    Pure Protein Night Race 10 km – 8/12
    Canada Army Run HM - 9/17
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
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    February Running Totals (miles)
    2/1 – 7.00 easy
    2/2 – 2.63 easy shakedown run
    2/3 – travel day, didn't get a run in
    2/4 – 7.99 warm up on road + 8K cross country
    2/5 – travel day, didn't get a run in
    2/6 – travel day
    2/7 – 9.26 warm up, speed work, cool down
    2/8 – 7.02 group run
    2/9 – 12.03 MP intervals
    2/10 – rest day
    2/11 – 18.63 paced run + solo miles
    2/12 – 11.48 easy 90 minutes

    February total to date – 76.04

    Nominal Challenge Goal – 225 miles
    Real Goals: Survive travel to and from Bend. Train well toward Boston. Avoid injury.

    Today's notes – There was rain that froze in places this morning. By afternoon, it was a steady light rain with temperature around 36º F (2º C). I could have dressed for it and run outdoors, but today's assignment was 1.5 hours easy. I waffled between the discomfort of a cold rain and the boredom of a track, and ended up running on an indoor track. Since I've learned a few mental tricks, and it wasn't particularly crowded today, the track wasn't as big a challenge as it has been in the past. I noticed that I held a pretty steady pace for most of the run, steadier than I would hold on the road. Well, duh. The surface is level, there is no wind, and the temperature is controlled. Garmin estimated 11.48 miles, which is close enough for 92 laps of a track that says 8 laps to the mile. Ran about 30 seconds long because that was my estimate of time lost to tying my shoelace during the first mile.

    After yesterday's long run and today's moderately long run, I'm feeling better about training for a marathon. I had been getting nervous because a lot of long runs were cut up around races. Now if I just have a good 22 mile run next Saturday, I'll feel like I'm back on track.

    2017 races:
    January 1, 2017 Freezeroo #2 (Resolution Run 7.5 mile) (Mendon, NY) Finished in 50:45
    January 7, 2017 Winter Warrior Half Marathon (Gates, NY) Finished in 1:32:40
    January 14, 2017 Freezeroo #3 (Pineway Ponds Park 5 mile) (Spencerport, NY) Finished in 33:42
    January 28, 2017 Freezeroo #4 (Hearnish 5 mile) (Victor, NY) short course, finished 4.88 miles in 32:50
    February 4, 2017 USATF Cross Country National Championship Masters 8K (Bend, OR) Finished in 35:39, team won the 60+ Men's cross country championship
    February 11, 2017 Freezeroo #5 (Valentines Run "In Memory of Tom Brannon" 8 Mile) (Greece, NY) sat out due to training schedule
    February 25, 2017 Freezeroo #6 (White House Challenge 4.4 mile) (Webster, NY)
    March 11, 2017 Johnny's Runnin' of the Green 5 mile (Rochester, NY)
    March 18, 2017 USATF Masters 8K Championship (Virginia Beach, VA)
    April 17, 2017 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA)

  • cchen2015
    cchen2015 Posts: 33 Member
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    2/1/17----7.2miles
    2/2/17----7.8miles
    2/3/17----7.7miles
    2/4/17----8.7miles
    2/5/17----5.1miles
    2/6/17----6.5miles
    2/7/17----9.1miles
    2/8/17----6.75miles
    2/9/17----7.8miles
    2/10/17----5.3miles
    2/11/17----10.2miles
    2/12/17----6.5miles

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  • cchen2015
    cchen2015 Posts: 33 Member
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    This is the most accurate meme ever
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    It's decided. Long run switched to tomorrow. Gonna enjoy a snow day today in my pj's.

    And this is the main reason I'm switching today's 9 mile long run to tomorrow, when I can do it outside. Even with Netflix/Amazon Video/etc the dreadmill operates on something related to dog years: 1 hour of real time feels like 7 hours in dreadmill time :D

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  • snowyne
    snowyne Posts: 268 Member
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    2/1 - 4.3
    2/2 - rest
    2/3 - 3.1
    2/4 - 5.0
    2/5 - 4.6
    2/6 - 3.1
    2/7 - 3.1
    2/8 - 6.0
    2/9 - rest
    2/10 - 5.0
    2/11 - 5.0
    2/12 - 4.0
    Feb total: 43.2/100mi.
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
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    6 miles on the treadmill while watching The Walking Dead:

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  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
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    February goal: Lose 3 pounds

    2/1: rest
    2/2 3.16
    2/3 3.60
    2/4 busy
    2/5 really busy
    2/6 exhausted from being busy
    2/7 4.02
    2/8 snorkel 3.5 hours
    2/9 4.10
    2/10 3.45
    2/11 rest
    2/12 2.10 + core/strength training

    Total: 20.43

    @MobyCarp it is so heartening to read about and cheer for your recovery!
    @shanaber @_nikkiwolf_ @BeeerRunner @girlinahat and anyone else who wondered: the mystery sea creature is a Lion's Paw Sea Cucumber. Who would-a thunk!
    Ticker is my goal for 2017 and total to date:

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  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
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    Missed meeting my goal for the last 3 months. So shooting for a conservative 30 miles and I hope that I smoke it!

    2/2....3.76 miles on the TM....sprints mixed with 4 minute recovery...average max heart rate at 88%. Attended Spinning class first...and then talked myself into running on the TM. I left work late and only got 5 hours of sleep, but still felt pretty good.

    2/11....6 miles on the trail.Average pace 12:30...75 minutes. 66 degrees...beautiful day...but it started getting dark..ended my run in darkness.I feel really out of shape...I am amazed how quickly one can get reconditioned.

    The Monon trail, where I normally run, had an attempted strangling 2 days ago....and my husband was really concerned and really didn't want me to run. He purchased pepper spray for me....thanks for the idea, my running friends. The lady survived because someone who lived nearby helped her escape. The incident happened 20 blocks south of where I normally run. The part of the trail where I run usually has a lot of people walking their dogs, running or riding their bikes.




  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
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    juliet3455 wrote: »
    As a Canadian we celebrate our 150th Birthday this year.
    If you are interested ( any MFP MRC Members) I just stumbled on this the Epic Canadian. 3 Days - 1-4 race events, up to 5 medals.
    @Orphia it looks like they are setting up a virtual race so you could do it with your local Australian Friends and collect some Canadian Bling. 2016 Epic Canadian HM Results from last year. I will be trying to get some of our local running clubs together online for a semi-organized event or a Northern Alberta Virtual Group.

    @juliet3455 Thanks! Bookmarked! I would LOVE some Canadian bling!

  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    edited February 2017
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    01 Feb – 10.1 km
    02 Feb – 7.5 km + Body Balance
    04 Feb – 10.7 km including parkrun
    05 Feb – 13.3 km hilly run
    06 Feb – 2.6 km + 1150m swimming
    07 Feb – 9 km + Pilates
    08 Feb - swimming
    09 Feb – 10 km
    10 Feb – 8.3 km + Body Balance
    12 Feb – 21.2 km HM PB 2:06:23
    13 Feb – 2.6 km to the pool and back + 1100m swimming

    Goal: 100 miles / 160 km
    Total: 95.7 km

    Upcoming:
    25 Feb - 16.4 km Farm to Pub


    Yes, my HM PB run was on my own, just along the trail by the lake and creek in town.

    Not a race, although a race with myself.

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