August 2017 Running Challenge
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I'm in for 115 this month.
8/1 - Rest/sick day - feeling better, but not sure running would have been good. Hoping for tomorrow.
8/2 - 4.5 miles of hill repeats. Glad I did it, more glad I'm done.
@MNLittleFinn - When you show that course that way, it looks like a cool art project. 60 mile out and back?
@Orphia - can I get one without ketchup?
@HonuNui - your photos always make me so jealous!
@kristinegift - 250?!? Back with a vengeance!6 -
Welcome to all new challenge members!
@Sliedur You'll eventually get a feel for pace, just make sure you keep things nice and slow (especially in the summer heat) while you become accustomed to what you can comfortably do. Running outdoors is sooo much better than the treadmill, in my opinion.
Yesterday morning was spent at the court house due to a jury summons, and because I had no idea how long my day was going to be, I opted not to get up early to do my regular run. The good news is that my name wasn't one of the 105 names that were called out, so I'm free to do my runs as usual now...and the bonus is that that summons still counts as me having performed my civic duty of jury service, so no more summons from the county for at least three years now.
This morning was a steady slow 13.5 miles. The temperature was a lot cooler than it's been recently (73F), but the dew point was still uncomfortable at 72F...it had rained during the night but it was already starting to feel very muggy again by the time I got out. Pace-wise things were real slow, averaging at 10:43 min/mi, but that translated into a very low heart rate: 134 bpm on average, which is the upper side of Zone 1 (warm-up).
I did get to see a baby skunk running around, which looked super cute, but I didn't want to hang around to take a picture because that probably meant that momma was lurking around somewhere, and I didn't want to piss momma off.
PS
Dear spiders: don't build webs across paths that I run along, and in return, I promise not to destroy your home with my face and steal all of the food that you've caught. Thank you.
02 - 13.54
Total: 13.54 / 200 miles
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@MNLittleFinn - When you show that course that way, it looks like a cool art project. 60 mile out and back?
Roughly 60 miles, it's a 100k, but closer to 60 than the 62 for full 100k... trail races are a little harder to get certified distance... yeah, out and back on the south end of the Superior Hiking Trail2 -
@KatieJane83 you get the emails too? I got that one this morning and sent it in.
@garygse nice start to the month!
@BruinsGal_91 what's your race? Sorry if I missed you posting it!
@kristinegift nice way to start the month!2 -
I got in an 8 miler this am. Trying to get my regular run up to 9-10. Felt good stayed in zone 2 for all but the steep part of the largest hill.
@KatieJane83 survey is just a few questions and it will take almost no time to complete
@BruinsGal_91 Wow! you saw a great game. Did you stay till the end? Bet there were a few empty seats for the ninth. I was there to see the walk-off BB against the Yankee's last month. That might have been the best game until last night.
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@MNLittleFinn - it's a small local 5k. Probably no more than 200 runners, so depending on who turns up, I might place in my age group.1
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@cburke8909 nice run this morning!0
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@cburke8909 - one of the best games I've been to. I thought they'd blown it, but what a comeback! And that catch by Austin Jackson was phenomenal.0
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@kristinegift - 250?!? Back with a vengeance!
@karllundy Well most months so far this year have been in the 100-120 zone. Last month was just over 150. And now I'm finally getting off my butt and actually training
We'll see how my body feels getting back to last fall's training volume! 1 -
@cburke8909 is it sad that I was disappointed the survey wasn't longer? #nerdrunner3
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@KatieJane83 I was. I thought they were looking for some pertinent information. Came off a little more as a marketing but hopefully it was an interest in what will help runners best.0
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8/1- 5 miles+yoga
I did a 5 mile run yesterday evening, but for some reason it did not sync to Strava or Garmin, so I will have to check on that when I get home. Despite being 86F, the run felt nice and was relatively fast on a familiar course with a nice winding hill. Maybe I needed those new shoes more than I realized. I also took Stella on two 30+ minute walks yesterday (morning and evening), both of which included some running spurts. I am trying to wear that puppy out! My husband is in China and I have been solo with her for most of last week and all of this week. She craves constant attention and has boundless energy. And it probably didn't help that she got her little paws on one of my used K-cups yesterday morning. She didn't really eat it, but I assure you, any amount of caffeine is too much for that dog!
Today I get my Remicade, so I am looking forward to a nice easy swim afterwards and may do some light lifting depending how I feel. My last few infusions have left me with a low grade fever and I don't want to overdo it.
@RespectTheKitty -I gave up wearing my Garmin on the treadmill a long time ago unless I am monitoring my HR. The numbers just don't jive. I just manually add it to Garmin Connect and Strava.
@Orphia -Glad to hear the massage helped with your hammies. I had two massages earlier this year and they both helped a lot. I promised myself to do it more often, but I am pretty bad about keeping those kinds of promises to myself. I think maybe when my hubby gets back I will schedule one. BTW, I love your son's graphic. Put some running shoes on it and we have a new group logo!
@Honunui - I am truly envious of your amazing time in the water. Your photos are outstanding!6 -
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Thanks @KatieJane83 the first article should help me get back to my strength training. I've been slacking and I know that is not good.1
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Ditto @cburke8909 and thanks @KatieJane83 I need to start some circuit training again. This is the fella I followed a few years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiP5W0Q8VF31tde9Ek7GamA
4 miles in the heat this am. Gotta get out there earlier tomorrow. Planning on 6 tomorrow and 10 for the long run this weekend
Total 7.22/ Month Goal 903 -
Hit my mid-week 4 miles today. So:
7 miles done
67 to go!3 -
@cburke8909 and @JimCrackinDandy yup, same here. I really need to make sure I'm consistent about it, and I've been really bad with it lately. Finally got to the gym last night, and did some good strength training. Now to just keep up the habit!1
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8/1 - 5 miles
8/2 - 4 miles
9 of 80 miles
Totally off topic, Skip started school today, she's a Senior. For the first in 11 years I cried.
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August Goal - 120 Miles
8/1/17 - 4.02 Easy
8/2/17 - 4.15 Easy
Total 8.17 of 120
Pretty much a copy / paste from yesterday's run. Going to see alot of 4-6 mile runs over the next few weeks while i get back into the swing of things.
There was a conversation about someone wanting to run a half in October and not being able to run a 5k without breaks. Personally I think that is a bad idea. A lot of 1st time half marathon attempts end with a miserable final 3-4 miles, and most of those people were probably more ready than someone who is 50lbs overweight and just starting to get back into running. I'd have to assume the majority of the run part of the run walk intervals is the in the threshold or higher range. Not to be the wet noodle but I fear that experience will be painful and miserable, and most likely lead to an injury. I think focusing on fitness running for health and getting closer to a healthy weight would be a better option, then starting to train for something.3
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