August 2017 Running Challenge

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  • Posts: 4,271 Member
    DX2JX2 wrote: »
    I'm in for 80. I have my first 5K ever on Labor Day and my goal is to complete it in less than 29 minutes.

    8/1: 3.5
    8/3: 3.5
    8/4: 2.7
    8/5: 6.1
    8/7: 2.7
    8/8: 3.5
    8/9: 4.3

    welcome. You've got some great consistency going there.
  • Posts: 1,706 Member
    Today's "wisdom" from MNLittleFinn: You might be a running addict if you aren't sure about taking 2 days off before the 30 mile trail run you have over the weekend.

    30 miles is incredible!
  • Posts: 385 Member
    girlinahat wrote: »
    So because of this thread and the whole measurements spreadsheet this morning I had to confront the scale, which I've been avoiding.

    It wasn't good. But then I've been eating as if I've been active without doing the active thing.

    So I'm back to trying to take control AND I made myself go for a run (minimalist shoes, c25k week 2).

    So thank you all.

    You got this!!!
  • Posts: 385 Member
    @_nikkiwolf_ @PastorVincent I am jealous of your running locations. I miss living in Colorado. Or even San Diego. I did see some coyotes in a field the other day. We have them roaming around along with bobcats. Someone saw one on my running trail a week or so ago, but I haven't found anything but a bunnyzilla. :-)

  • Posts: 6,668 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    @PastorVincent - love where you get to run! Beautiful!!
    seanevan10 wrote: »
    @_nikkiwolf_ @PastorVincent I am jealous of your running locations. I miss living in Colorado. Or even San Diego. I did see some coyotes in a field the other day. We have them roaming around along with bobcats. Someone saw one on my running trail a week or so ago, but I haven't found anything but a bunnyzilla. :-)

    Oh do not be, that is just the about a mile trail out to the road, and it has a wicked up hill. Most people around here skip it :smiley:

  • Posts: 11,502 Member
    edited August 2017
    8/1/17 - 3.01 miles treadmill before weight lifting.
    8/2/17 - 6.13 miles
    8/3/17 - 3.03 miles on the treadmill before weight lifting.
    8/4/17 - Rest day
    8/5/17 - 12.04 miles, rough BG before, during, and after run.
    8/6/17 - Rest day; weight lifting
    8/7/17 - Rest
    8/8/17 - 3.01 miles treadmill before weight lifting
    8/9/17 - 6.01 miles, "Race Pace" (not quite) - felt good and indicators for fat adaptation look promising

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    Upcoming Races:
    9/9/17 - Wabash Trace HM
    10/21/17 - Oregon Trail Run HM
  • Posts: 6,668 Member
    Ke22yB wrote: »
    Some firsts Intro 69Years young 9 years past May since I reclaimed my life
    first attempted running streak 5 miles a day first monthly goal triple digits 100 miles
    month to date 42.36 miles as of this afternoon

    Welcome!
  • Posts: 1,400 Member
    It is so hard for me right now not to lace 'em up and go for a run. But I promised myself that I would take a full week to rest my calf, so I'm just enjoying reading about everyone else's running exploits and counting down the hours until I can get out there.
  • Posts: 990 Member
    Been out all day at StoryLand. My family and I rlenjoyed it greatly. No strength or kr30dc but ill5get my run in tomorrow. Suppose to be short intervals.
  • Posts: 6,668 Member
    It is so hard for me right now not to lace 'em up and go for a run. But I promised myself that I would take a full week to rest my calf, so I'm just enjoying reading about everyone else's running exploits and counting down the hours until I can get out there.

    Yeah, know what you mean, technically I am to take tomorrow and Friday off... but that might fail. :)
  • Posts: 4,271 Member
    @kristinegift you keep passing me up when you post mileage! AAAHHH....
  • Posts: 2,406 Member
    @MNLittleFinn Aren't we pretty much at the same mileage?! lol
  • Posts: 4,271 Member
    @MNLittleFinn Aren't we pretty much at the same mileage?! lol

    you're a mile ahead! And I'm taking tomorrow off and running short on Friday..... Maybe Saturday I'll catch up some
  • Posts: 2,406 Member
    edited August 2017
    @MNLittleFinn I think your previously mentioned trail excursion will put you ahead of me. I'm doubling down tomorrow, resting Friday, and doing a total of 24-26 this weekend. You can kick my butt easily!
  • Posts: 1,425 Member
    edited August 2017
    So, this afternoon I got up from my desk at work and developed a sharp pain in the outside of my hip. It has not gone away. From my run this morning? It didn't hurt at the time..... damn it! Any advise from running hip injury people? Will I live?
  • Posts: 4,271 Member
    @MNLittleFinn I think your previously mentioned trail excursion will put you ahead of me. I'm doubling down tomorrow, resting Friday, and doing a total of 24-26 this weekend. You can kick my butt easily!

    I'm just being kind of silly. I remember when I would see your mileage and always be in awe.... Can't believe I've gotten to the point where I'll be running similar mileage to you and the other big dogs.
  • Posts: 6,423 Member
    Oh no @amymoreorless! I am no expert but does it feel like a muscle issue or more in the bone/joint? If it is muscle maybe try some gentle stretching or foam rolling and see if that helps?
    @_nikkiwolf_ - that boar looks mean! I know they have something similar in Arizona called a javelina that can be pretty bold and scary (the babies are adorable though).
    @seanevan10 - :lol:
    @Ke22yB - Welcome! It is good to have more ummm older-young runners in the group! :smiley:

    Date........Miles.......Total
    08/01......5.49........5.49 - + Strength Training
    08/02......0.00........5.49
    08/03......5.13......10.62 - Treadmill
    08/04......0.00......10.62 - + kr30dc day 1, Strength Training
    08/05......9.69......20.31 - + kr30dc day 2
    08/06......0.00......20.31 - + kr30dc day 3
    08/07......4.47......24.78 - + kr30dc day 4, Agility
    08/08......0.00......24.78 - + kr30dc day 5, Strength Training
    08/09......5.09......29.87 - + kr30dc day 6

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    My completed and upcoming Races - Let me know if you will be running too!
    02/05/17 - Surf City Half Marathon
    07/23/17 - San Francisco 1st Half Marathon

    10/14/17 - AIM for the Cure Melanoma 5K Walk/Run
    12/16/17 - San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
    07/22/18 - San Francisco 2nd Half Marathon
  • Posts: 6,668 Member
    ona1990 wrote: »
    I have a goal of a 10mile run tomorrow (since it's my day off). Wish me luck :)

    You got this!
  • Posts: 2,406 Member

    I'm just being kind of silly. I remember when I would see your mileage and always be in awe.... Can't believe I've gotten to the point where I'll be running similar mileage to you and the other big dogs.

    @MNLittleFinn Yeah I stepped away for a few months and suddenly you're hitting 200+ mileage goals! You've certainly come a long way this year! I'm super impressed. (And flattered that I'm a "big dog" :) )
  • Posts: 3,055 Member
    edited August 2017
    Wk 8.7.17 - 8.13.17

    M - 10 m. + (11 miles on Bike)
    T -
    W - 10.6 m.
    T -
    F -
    S - (Half Marathon Scheduled)
    S -

    Total - 20 miles. Goal is 50 miles this week.
  • Posts: 4,271 Member

    @MNLittleFinn Yeah I stepped away for a few months and suddenly you're hitting 200+ mileage goals! You've certainly come a long way this year! I'm super impressed. (And flattered that I'm a "big dog" :) )

    I'm overly ambitious is all. I need to get through October, then my mileage is going to go WAY down for a couple months.
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