April 2017 Running Challenge

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  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited March 2017
    iofred wrote: »
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    @iofred - You don't have to taper the week before that HM if you don't race it and instead treat it as a standard long run. :wink:

    Exactly, I am Captain Slow anyway, so I see it as an event rather than a race, we'll see how the month goes ... good thing is that my HM is in the home of the Red Bull, so bet there are some red cloth available ... and this is not called a Challenge for nothing ....
    Good luck! You have to run slower than me to be Captain Slow though. :lol:

    I know it is doable to race without a taper. Did that a few times last year during a streak of HM's while my monthly mileage was up in the 200's. Made it injury free and faster than expected. :wink: So no reason you can't charge that red cloth!

    Then again, I probably should have wound up injured and ultimately was thanks to some Hoka's. Without those however, probably could have kept on running like a maniac.

    Running is weird.
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited March 2017
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    @iofred - You don't have to taper the week before that HM if you don't race it and instead treat it as a standard long run. :wink:

    OTOH, some of us have trouble treating a race as a standard long run. Best intentions, then there's that race environment.

    That's my concern next weekend. I signed up for the 17 mile race as a training run because it's being put on by one of the premier RD's in the midwest, it's in a beautiful part of the state, and since my wife was out of town she won't care if I take the 90 minute drive, each way, and spend the whole day there. I thought it would be a fun way to get my training miles in that weekend, but I still need want to do 20 to 25 miles the next day. If I race the 17, Sunday's miles could be in jeopardy.

    She thinks I'm just volunteering at the race. >:) I didn't tell her that I *wasn't* racing, but I didn't tell her that I was either.
    No sweat. You volunteered to run. No lies there. You only paid for the bling, timing, etc, for which you volunteered your money.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    RespectTheKitty wrote: »
    Still doing outpatient treatment for a few more weeks in April and working through some pretty debilitating anxiety, so my goal for April will just be to run as much as I can, mileage be dammed.

    Also, April marks one year of running for me. I started C25k in April of 2016, don't remember the exact date. So like, wow. A whole year.

    Happy runniversary :)

    Hoping you feel better soon
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    dkabambe wrote: »
    Think I have my (charity) place sorted for London Marathon 2018 :smiley::smiley:
    Still might try for a full this Autumn - not yet decided!

    Go for it!
    Oh, the London2Brighton Challenge is officially on my bucket list......now to do some LONG term planning with my wife to fit that into our crazy lives!

    You own a pre-1905 classic car? Cool
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    No goal. No mileage goal that is.

    Short runs, minimum five days a week. Nothing else.
  • garygse
    garygse Posts: 896 Member
    I'm going to be taking it a little easier as I approach the 15th (Texas Big Star HM), so I'll put myself down for 175 miles in April.
  • vandinem
    vandinem Posts: 550 Member
    80 miles for me, which I will hopefully do with a lot of days at fairly low mileage. Going to see if I can avoid any long, hard-to-recover-from incidents!
  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    My goal for April is to somehow wear my Garmin and save my runs without actually looking at my pace for the whole month. LOL I really want to track the miles but I don't want to think about my pace AT ALL. I don't look at my pace while running anyway so that's not a habit to break. But it's hard to hit save and not see the average pace. Maybe if I turn it upside down??? :p

    @greenolivetree You can change your display so it doesn't show your pace!! Maybe just display the miles so you know how far you went. That's the only sure fire way to keep yourself from cheating. ;)
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    BeeerRunner wrote: »
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    My goal for April is to somehow wear my Garmin and save my runs without actually looking at my pace for the whole month. LOL I really want to track the miles but I don't want to think about my pace AT ALL. I don't look at my pace while running anyway so that's not a habit to break. But it's hard to hit save and not see the average pace. Maybe if I turn it upside down??? :p

    @greenolivetree You can change your display so it doesn't show your pace!! Maybe just display the miles so you know how far you went. That's the only sure fire way to keep yourself from cheating. ;)

    You and me together this month @greenolivetree

    I've just removed the sensor for the HRM for my tomtom, and changed the display so it shows duration and distance in the fields at the top, and will keep it at clock time for the main face.

    Of course my Fitbit on the other wrist will still be recording my HR, but I'm less inclined to look at that, and just planning on keeping it as an overall check on fitness achievements.
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,262 Member
    BAA ANNOUNCES NEW QUALIFYING STANDARDS. In a radical departure from previous procedures, the Boston Athletic Association plans new qualifying standards for its 2018 race. The previous standards that began at 3:05 for men and 3:35 for women (referred to as BQ, for Boston Qualified) no longer will get you a spot on the starting line in Hopkinton. In fact, it will prevent you from entering. In a press conference today, BAA Chief Executive Officer Thom Klirg discussed the new standards: “For this one year only, we’re looking to fill our field with slow runners. We’ve already told the Kenyans to stay home. Only runners with a BU will be admitted to the field.” (BU stands for Boston Unqualified.)

    The shift from BQ to BU signals the most radical departure from entry standards since 1996. In that 100th anniversary year, the Boston field was expanded to 36,000 through use of a lottery. But in the past two decades, you needed a BQ to enter the Boston Marathon. Now you need a BU.

    “We felt sorry for the Boston Unqualified runners,” claims Race Director Dave McDilbert. “BU runners train just as hard as the faster BQ runners, but they have been cursed genetically. It’s not their fault that they can’t grab a BQ. The BAA Board of Governors decided that for at least this one year, we would allow slow runners to enter the race without having to raise $10,000 or more for charity.”

    To gain entry to Boston 2018, you must post a slow time during the 2017 calendar year on a certified course with the finish line time kept running even into the next day if necessary. Fast runners who have achieved a BQ regardless of year will be denied entry. “We plan to examine race times not only for 2017, but also for every year since 1996,” explains the BAA’s Communications Director, Jock Flaming. “Any sign of talent or ability, and you’re out until next year.”

    For those with BU (Boston Unqualified) times, registration opens April 1 and continues until the same day next year.
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,262 Member
    Just read this but what day is it 2moro :D
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
    BeeerRunner wrote: »
    greenolivetree wrote: »
    My goal for April is to somehow wear my Garmin and save my runs without actually looking at my pace for the whole month. LOL I really want to track the miles but I don't want to think about my pace AT ALL. I don't look at my pace while running anyway so that's not a habit to break. But it's hard to hit save and not see the average pace. Maybe if I turn it upside down??? :p

    @greenolivetree You can change your display so it doesn't show your pace!! Maybe just display the miles so you know how far you went. That's the only sure fire way to keep yourself from cheating. ;)

    I know how to change my data screens to not show pace although i don't really watch my pace while running. But after i hit stop and the save/delete buttons come up, it says time/distance/average pace. I don't know if i can change that end screen so i can hit save without seeing average pace?
  • snowyne
    snowyne Posts: 268 Member
    Going for another 100 miles in April!
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    Marissaxzxzxz wrote: »
    BAA ANNOUNCES NEW QUALIFYING STANDARDS. In a radical departure from previous procedures, the Boston Athletic Association plans new qualifying standards for its 2018 race. The previous standards that began at 3:05 for men and 3:35 for women (referred to as BQ, for Boston Qualified) no longer will get you a spot on the starting line in Hopkinton. In fact, it will prevent you from entering. In a press conference today, BAA Chief Executive Officer Thom Klirg discussed the new standards: “For this one year only, we’re looking to fill our field with slow runners. We’ve already told the Kenyans to stay home. Only runners with a BU will be admitted to the field.” (BU stands for Boston Unqualified.)

    The shift from BQ to BU signals the most radical departure from entry standards since 1996. In that 100th anniversary year, the Boston field was expanded to 36,000 through use of a lottery. But in the past two decades, you needed a BQ to enter the Boston Marathon. Now you need a BU.

    “We felt sorry for the Boston Unqualified runners,” claims Race Director Dave McDilbert. “BU runners train just as hard as the faster BQ runners, but they have been cursed genetically. It’s not their fault that they can’t grab a BQ. The BAA Board of Governors decided that for at least this one year, we would allow slow runners to enter the race without having to raise $10,000 or more for charity.”

    To gain entry to Boston 2018, you must post a slow time during the 2017 calendar year on a certified course with the finish line time kept running even into the next day if necessary. Fast runners who have achieved a BQ regardless of year will be denied entry. “We plan to examine race times not only for 2017, but also for every year since 1996,” explains the BAA’s Communications Director, Jock Flaming. “Any sign of talent or ability, and you’re out until next year.”

    For those with BU (Boston Unqualified) times, registration opens April 1 and continues until the same day next year.

    Cute. I'll be looking to see if BAA makes this announcement tomorrow. :D
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    Wow! Still March and already three pages for April! We're all crazy! In for 120 in April. Will be my largest month since fall 2015.
  • dkabambe
    dkabambe Posts: 544 Member
    edited April 2017
    girlinahat wrote: »
    No goal. No mileage goal that is.

    Short runs, minimum five days a week. Nothing else.

    @girlinahat Just in case you not going back to March, reposting here:
    I reckon we should organise a UK MFP MRC meet up at a colour run. A few obstacles (maybe), a little running, lots of laughs, stupid amount of colour and an indeterminate amount of drinks afterwards.
    i.e. http://thecolorrun.co.uk/events/ or http://www.colorobstaclerush.co.uk/locations--register.html

    @iofred @pztodd @RuNaRoUnDaFiEld @Meg_Megz @louubelle16
    May even allow non-MRC (or even non-MFP) friends to join?
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    Marissaxzxzxz wrote: »
    BAA ANNOUNCES NEW QUALIFYING STANDARDS. In a radical departure from previous procedures, the Boston Athletic Association plans new qualifying standards for its 2018 race. The previous standards that began at 3:05 for men and 3:35 for women (referred to as BQ, for Boston Qualified) no longer will get you a spot on the starting line in Hopkinton. In fact, it will prevent you from entering. In a press conference today, BAA Chief Executive Officer Thom Klirg discussed the new standards: “For this one year only, we’re looking to fill our field with slow runners. We’ve already told the Kenyans to stay home. Only runners with a BU will be admitted to the field.” (BU stands for Boston Unqualified.)

    The shift from BQ to BU signals the most radical departure from entry standards since 1996. In that 100th anniversary year, the Boston field was expanded to 36,000 through use of a lottery. But in the past two decades, you needed a BQ to enter the Boston Marathon. Now you need a BU.

    “We felt sorry for the Boston Unqualified runners,” claims Race Director Dave McDilbert. “BU runners train just as hard as the faster BQ runners, but they have been cursed genetically. It’s not their fault that they can’t grab a BQ. The BAA Board of Governors decided that for at least this one year, we would allow slow runners to enter the race without having to raise $10,000 or more for charity.”

    To gain entry to Boston 2018, you must post a slow time during the 2017 calendar year on a certified course with the finish line time kept running even into the next day if necessary. Fast runners who have achieved a BQ regardless of year will be denied entry. “We plan to examine race times not only for 2017, but also for every year since 1996,” explains the BAA’s Communications Director, Jock Flaming. “Any sign of talent or ability, and you’re out until next year.”

    For those with BU (Boston Unqualified) times, registration opens April 1 and continues until the same day next year.

    lol
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    I came up slightly short in March but I'm going to pick the same goal of 95 miles for April. Hoping this April won't be the disaster that last April was (lowest running month since I started), with terrible weather and getting really sick. I'm starting off with some travel next week so we'll see how well I'm able to manage keeping on a good running schedule. I did sign up for a 5k while I'm there, but the forecast is looking kind of bad. Hopefully it changes a lot over the next several days.

    Upcoming races:
    4/6 5K in Indianapolis, IN
    5/13 Right to Run 19K (maybe? not yet signed up)
    10/1 Wineglass Half Marathon
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    edited April 2017
    @Stoshew71 - you startled me with the first line of your opening post and then it hit me. Whew!! :)
    It is great to see so many new and returning runners! Welcome to April everyone!!

    I am in for 120 this month. Work is still crazy and I already have a trip to Atlanta on my schedule. I also have AKC trials most weekends in April, not sure how I will fit in running with those but I will have to figure it out. I have to go for the 120 goal though - I need to be at or over 120/mo to make my yearly goal.

    I had some time this afternoon so I spent it updating my last March post and then reading through everything here! It feels so good to catch up with everyone - I have missed you all!
    @RunTimer - Welcome back!
    @kgirlhart - Welcome - definitely a runner (not a jogger!)
    @RespectTheKitty - Happy Runniversary!!
    @moira1968 - Welcome! Love the picture of your puppies - do you run with them?
    @dpwellman - I love the shirt that says 'does this shirt make my butt look fast' - I have seen it at several races. On runners though, not for sale at the expo or I would have one! I agree that Nike missed to boat not making the Running Sucks/Not Running Sucks into one shirt. I would buy that one too :smile: This is why I have SO many running shirts!
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    @shanaber One More Mile sells, or used to sell, the butt look fast.

    I also like this one. It's not from a real race, but there are real races with similar titles. 0d79338f-52fd-444a-917b-c38668682885.png
  • dkabambe
    dkabambe Posts: 544 Member
    Orphia wrote: »
    I started the month with a parkrun PB!!

    5 km in 25:42

    16 seconds quicker than my previous best!

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    Well done on the pb! :smile:

    I'll pretend not to be upset at not getting the first run of the month in after having not run for a few days - admittedly I probably shoudn't and anothers days rest will be good!
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