March 2017 Running Challenge

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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    crimefighter2 wrote: »
    I just found this thread/group. Is it too late for me to join as it is already half over. (almost exactly)

    never too late. Welcome
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    crimefighter2 wrote: »
    I just found this thread/group. Is it too late for me to join as it is already half over. (almost exactly)

    Just set your goal from now unless you know how many miles or Km you have covered this month :)
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    @7lenny7 Aargh! Terrible! Get that kid a GoPro so it's all filmed next time :-D

    Or pull that cell phone out and record! Glad everyone is alright @7lenny7 !
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    Still getting caught up on here, lol.

    Very very glad I went to the ENT today though. I still have a sinus infection (3 1/2 weeks now). Got a 3rd, stronger course of antibiotics, and a round of steroids this time as well. I am ready to be DONE with this mofo!

    Planning on getting in 7 miles on the dreadmill at the gym tonight. We had over a foot of snow yesterday and the roads are still not great (I wouldn't mind running on them, I just don't trust the drivers, lol). Looking forward to finally getting back on track with my mileage! Definitely not hitting my goal for the month though.
  • crimefighter2
    crimefighter2 Posts: 189 Member
    Just a test - I thought I replied with my monthly goal, but it isn't here....so, testing before I write another essay.
  • snowyne
    snowyne Posts: 268 Member
    3/1 - 3.5 mi.
    3/2 - 4.0 mi.
    3/3 - 4.2 mi.
    3/4 - 4.0 mi.
    3/5 - 3.5 mi.
    3/6 - 3.1 mi.
    3/7 - 3.5 mi.
    3/8 - 3.2 mi.
    3/9 - rest
    3/10 - 3.1 mi.
    3/11 - 3.0 mi.
    3/12 - 4.1 mi.
    3/13 - 4.0 mi.
    3/14 - 4.7 mi.
    3/15 - 4.1 mi.
    March total: 52.0/100
  • snowyne
    snowyne Posts: 268 Member
    KatieJane83 wrote: »
    Still getting caught up on here, lol.

    Very very glad I went to the ENT today though. I still have a sinus infection (3 1/2 weeks now). Got a 3rd, stronger course of antibiotics, and a round of steroids this time as well. I am ready to be DONE with this mofo!

    Planning on getting in 7 miles on the dreadmill at the gym tonight. We had over a foot of snow yesterday and the roads are still not great (I wouldn't mind running on them, I just don't trust the drivers, lol). Looking forward to finally getting back on track with my mileage! Definitely not hitting my goal for the month though.

    @KatieJane83 - So sorry to hear you're still fighting infection. Hope you find relief soon!! You must live in the northeast, too. I live in Maine and we got @ 10-12 in. of snow f4om the storm. I'm soooooo ready for spring.
  • NikolaosKey
    NikolaosKey Posts: 410 Member
    Hi all!

    Aim: 120k

    3/2: 1.5k -warmup for strenght training-
    3/3: 11.6k -5.49 min/km-
    3/4: 4.4k -wu and cd for strength training-
    3/5: 10.7k -Perfect trail, a little bit tired at the end-
    3/8: 6.5k -easy incline-
    3/9: 8k -treadmill, intervals-
    3/11: 6k -last shake out before race-
    3/12: 13k -Trail Race-
    3/14: 5k -cool down from race and from strength training-
    3/15: 4k -cool down-

    Everything is fine!!

    SUM: 70.7/120k

    Races:
    3/19: 10k Rapsani Trail
    4/2: Alexander the Great 10k
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
    Didn't meet goal in February. No good excuse. Picked up a couple of overtime shifts at work...so was unmotivated afterwards.

    It was the first time I ran outside in cold (to me) weather. The temp was 31 degrees with "real feel" of 24 and snow flurries. I wore layers....leggings and a wool sweater. The first mile was rough.....but then started feeling much better after that. Still working at slowing my pace...really challenging when the weather is cold. At around mile 6, I had to cut off the trail to use the bathroom. Something about running slow really jostles my bladder. However I didn't quit. My goal was 8 miles and achieved it, albeit probably 14 minute miles. I noted that after mile 6, it was much easier to run slowly...I think that is probably the threshold of my fitness and conditioning. Always nice to know where my ceiling is.

    I noticed that my lower back muscles tightened at the end of the run. Has that happened to any of you? It stayed tight for another day.

    The good news is that I exceeded my December, January and February goal, but made my goal 40 miles this month.

    3/13.....8 miles....plus whatever I ran to go to the bathroom...only counting the 8.
    3/11.....3.58 miles
    Completed....31.58 miles.
    Goal...40 miles

    In the middle of my work week. Will catch up with posts this weekend.

    Upcoming race.....the mini-marathon in Indianapolis 5/6.




  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    edited March 2017
    Date :::: Miles :::: March MTD (goal = 95)
    03/01/17 :::: 2.3 :::: 2.3
    03/02/17 :::: 6.7 :::: 9.0
    03/03/17 :::: 5.1 :::: 14.1
    03/04/17 :::: 3.1 :::: 17.2
    03/05/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 19.9
    03/06/17 :::: 4.4 :::: 24.2
    03/07/17 :::: 0.0 :::: 24.2
    03/08/17 :::: 2.7 :::: 26.9
    03/09/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 29.5
    03/10/17 :::: 3.5 :::: 33.0
    03/11/17 :::: 2.7 :::: 35.7
    03/12/17 :::: 7.7 :::: 43.4
    03/13/17 :::: 2.6 :::: 46.0
    03/14/17 :::: 5.0 :::: 51.0
    03/15/17 :::: 3.5 :::: 54.4

    About 2 ft of snow out there and still coming down, with the wind really picking up now too. I took Stella out for a walk this morning but am trying to convince her she doesn't need another one because the blowing snow is really awful. I did a treadmill run at the Y, which was closed from early last evening until noon today but reopened to limited activities. There were a fair number of cabin fever folks there getting some exercise in but not as many as I expected.

    I'd really like to enjoy some of my spring break outside so I'm hoping things start improving tomorrow afternoon and Friday.

    @7lenny7 so glad your son is OK! There's no excuse for the carelessness and irresponsible behavior of the driver. I can't believe she drove away!
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    edited March 2017
    @ctlaws44 - Cold in SE Virginia? Oh, no! I have to run 8K in Virginia Beach on Saturday! (Forecast low 41º, high 63º. I think I'll survive the rain forecast for that day.) It's a bit chillier here; see picture and tale of woe below.

    @7lenny7 - I'm glad your kids are OK. Too bad about the bike damage and the *hole driver not getting caught.

    @crimefighter2 - Welcome aboard. Set yourself a goal for the last half of March, or wait for the April thread, whichever you prefer. We're pretty informal about letting people define their personal goals as whatever they find useful.

    My non-running update: Stuck at 105.41 miles for March through Monday. Monday at 7:30 PM, the roads were clear, my driveway was clear, and there was perhaps an inch of snow on my lawn. Of course I didn't take a before picture. Here's the view of my house from the street at 6 PM today:

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    I shoveled three times yesterday, just trying to keep up. Didn't even take my car out of the garage. It was deep enough to need the snowblower this morning, and I shoveled again this afternoon. Now the snow is falling more slowly, and during the day it's melting on the warm parts of my blacktop driveway; that won't hold overnight. About 3 I got out to the grocery store to pick up a few things. The roads were all snow covered, which means the plows couldn't keep up with the snowfall and it's too cold for salt to totally do the trick.

    Physically, I could run on the roads. But the snow is still falling, the plows are still active, and the drivers have plenty to worry about without looking for idiots out running alone. In theory, I could drive over and run on the indoor track. The storm has defeated me emotionally. I have no appetite for leaving my car out in the open for a couple hours to accumulate snow while I run, then dealing with the mess when I get home. It was bad enough just getting to and from the grocery store.

    So, WInter Storm Stella canceled 16 to 18 miles of running for me between yesterday and today. Hopefully things will be enough better tomorrow that I can get to the indoor track, if not actually run on the roads. Friday I need to be up early for a long drive to Virginia Beach with a teammate, and Saturday temps somewhere in the 40s or 50s with rain showers will seem positively warm compared to what I've got here.

    I'm likely to miss my nominal monthly mileage goal, but somehow I'll get back on track for marathon training after I get past the Shamrock 8K/USATF Masters 8K Championship on Saturday.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    edited March 2017
    "MobyCarp wrote: »
    "I'm likely to miss my nominal monthly mileage goal, but somehow I'll get back on track for marathon training after I get past the Shamrock 8K/USATF Masters 8K Championship on Saturday.
    I have no doubt you'll get back on track and really kick training in the *kitten*. Missing a mileage goal? Hahaha...I'm going to miss mine by AT LEAST 75 miles......stupid injuries and illness....

    I'll be saying it again later, but I'll say it now too. Good luck this weekend!
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    edited March 2017
    @7lenny7 Glad to hear that your boy isn't in the hospital. A real winner that driver is.

    For the Canadians - Albertans. NATS. Northern Alberta Trail series. A 2 part medal so you have no choice but doing both events.
  • vandinem
    vandinem Posts: 550 Member 
    Date     Miles      MTD
------   -----    -------
Mar 02     4.6T       4.6
Mar 04     6.5       11.1
Mar 06     4.4T      15.5
Mar 07     6.7T      22.2
Mar 09     5.3T      27.5
Mar 12    10.4       37.9
Mar 13     4.4T      42.3
Mar 15     4.7T      47.0

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  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    @lporter229 Sleep? Sleep?

    Kidding aside, Bourbon chase is great (although it took the spot of TN Ragnar which has moved late March-- two weeks from now).
  • KeepRunningFatboy
    KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member
    WK: 3/13/17 - 3/19/17
    M - 8 m. 8:40 pace.
    T - Bad Day.
    W - 13.1 9:10 pace.
    T - Scheduled Off
    F -
    S -
    S -
    Total -

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  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    01 Mar – 12.6 km
    02 Mar – 2.6 km + 1200 metres swimming
    03 Mar – 10 km
    04 Mar – 8.2 km including parkrun
    06 Mar – 14.2 km
    07 Mar – 2.7 km + 1200 metres swimming
    08 Mar – 10 km
    10 Mar – 12 km
    11 Mar – 800 metres swimming
    12 Mar – 21.2 km
    13 Mar – (Hike up a mountain 476 metres elevation gain - not counted in run total)
    15 Mar – 6 km
    16 Mar – 4.7 km jog + 1000 metres swimming

    Goal: 100 miles / 160 km, including my first 30 km run.
    Total: 104.2 km
    Daily Steps Average: 18,818

    9 April- Run for the Kids Melbourne 14.6 km
    6 May – Go the Extra Mile Melbourne 50 km walk/run

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