September 2017 Running Challenge

kgirlhart

I'm in for 65 miles in September. I got a few more than that in August, but I'm not sure about my Labor Day weekend plans. I will probably either get in an extra run, or miss my long run for that week, so I'm just going to increase my mileage by 5 miles this time. I'm hoping to sign up for another 5K in October, but I have to look at schedules first.

Dcorrick

Bringing up the rear on September goals, I'm setting mine at 50 miles. Any newbies on here who want someone you can outrun, but isn't on the injured reserve list, I'm your man! Second month on this group, and pretty new to running altogether.

Still looking for roughly-compatible MapMyRun team members. If you're in the 10-12 minute mile range, and use MapMyRun, drop me a line.

Elise4270

Welcome back @Dcorrick ! Most A lot of us are on Strava (MFP group), you are welcome to join us. I recall maybe a few using mapmyrun...

Good luck this month!

ETA. Want to join our Strava running club? https://www.strava.com/clubs/mfpmnthlychlng

kevaasen

Successfully completed August above my stretch goal of 150 miles at 173.2.

September's Goal - goal of 160 and stretch of 180.

Running my 1st Half marathon "race" on 9/10 more as formal form of training vs as treating it as a traditional race where I am looking to run the fastest I can.

Finally, really appreciate the support from those that use Strava. If others wish to follow my runs and in turn, provide "thumbs up" support for your efforts, races, etc - my profile is under my full name of Kevin Aasen (think Awesome but with a N) or https://www.strava.com/athletes/kevin-aasen-22401471

Good luck, success and healthy running to all.

cburke8909

Goal for September 150. Preparing for my first marathon in October. Injury last month caused me to miss my goal.

allyphoe

I am in for 50 for September. No big transitions, cooler weather, and sunset no earlier than 7pm mean that this month should be more keeping on keeping on than anything else.

I would still like to add a day, going to T-Th-Sat-Sun, on which I made no progress last month. Concurrently with that, I'd like to bump my mileage up closer to 15mpw by the end of the month. Contemplating a 5k race this month, in hopes of seeing how fast I could actually race. But I don't really like new things, or people, and a race would be a new thing with a bunch of people.

MobyCarp

Not running right now, but hope to be able to by the end of September. So . . .

Nominal Challenge Goal: 1 mile
Real Goals: Get healthy enough to run again, make a final decision whether to register for Boston 2018.

EHollander89

According to my training plan, I've got 121.3 miles for September. That is more than I have ever run in a month. The primary goal is to be healthy for my half marathon in October. My training plan has been going great so far, hopefully that trend will continue in September!

hanlonsk

Dcorrick wrote: »

Bringing up the rear on September goals, I'm setting mine at 50 miles. Any newbies on here who want someone you can outrun, but isn't on the injured reserve list, I'm your man! Second month on this group, and pretty new to running altogether.

Still looking for roughly-compatible MapMyRun team members. If you're in the 10-12 minute mile range, and use MapMyRun, drop me a line.
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I used to use MapMyRun prior to this group- but the group viewing and actually a much better social aspect platform has me converted to strava at this point. I am on the injured reserve list, but when healthy I am 10-12 minute mile range.

I am hoping this "run, but keep it under a mile" instruction lasts. (And possibly improves) But, knowing I will probably have days like yesterday where I call it at .7 or less... and knowing I'm doing dumb things like hiking to the top of this beast (was wearing brace, I promise)



while on vacation which will probably have the effect of deleting any runs for the rest of the week.... I am setting a goal of 10 miles. I was thinking of 15 (every other day a mile).... but, too many days like yesterday and I would possibly go dumb trying to hit that goal. So, conservative 10 it is.

MNLittleFinn

@MobyCarp you're wise enough to make the right decision to you, but here are som unsolicited thoughts.

I'd say to register. I know that marathons have been hard on you, and you might not run another one. So, register and then run it more relaxed. If you run it well and decide to go for 26.2 again, that's great. If you decide to forgo marathons after it, you'll have ended your marathon career at the most storied race in the US.

abungay

Hey, I am new this forum, but I am in. I am thinking about running a 5K in October, and this might be the motivation I need to push me to do it. I cannot really give myself a goal, I would like to run 5K a day to train, but it has been a few weeks since I ran so I might build myself up to 5K over a couple of weeks. My knee started to hurt in July and I now have to run with a knee brace. But I will post some updates as they come along. Thank you for having this challenge!

garygse

I have my first marathon on October 8th (same day as @ariceroni's first marathon...woo!) in Long Beach CA, so this month will actually see me cut back some mileage for the taper. Adding everything up, and if I stick to my plan, then my goal will be 175 miles. October is starting to feel very near, and I'm starting to feel completely stoked. Bring it on!

kristinegift

Hello, September runners!!

Same mileage goal as last month: 250.

Hit it on the nose for August, and should hit it on the nose for September if my running schedule adds up how I think it does (admittedly, I am quite poor at math though).

Upcoming Races:
Sept 16: Baker's Revenge 10 mile trail race
Oct 8: Steamtown Marathon
Oct 22: Perfect 10 miler
Nov 5: Princeton Half Marathon (pacer)

__TMac__

Came in a couple of miles shy in August, but got pretty close.

September goal: Finish up Hal Higdon's Novice 5K plan as prep for my 10/2 race. I hope to beat my 20-yr old PR of 29:32.

September mileage: 65 miles

Races:
Oct: Apple Harvest 5k
Nov: Movember 5k
Dec: Mitten Run 5k

PastorVincent

I am considering somewhere around 7603200 inches is where I will end up in September.

hanlonsk

@PastorVincent -120 is a much more finite/round/even/whatever mileage than I was expecting to see after I did that math...

zdyb23456

JessicaMcB wrote: »

With September comes the last six weeks before Whistler 50 Miler and in the interest of not just running it, but running it competitively, the next four weeks are go time.

In for 600k/375mi- bring the pain

You're amazing!

abungay

abungay wrote: »

Hey, I am new this forum, but I am in. I am thinking about running a 5K in October, and this might be the motivation I need to push me to do it. I cannot really give myself a goal, I would like to run 5K a day to train, but it has been a few weeks since I ran so I might build myself up to 5K over a couple of weeks. My knee started to hurt in July and I now have to run with a knee brace. But I will post some updates as they come along. Thank you for having this challenge!

I made a little goal for myself taking into consideration that I will need a couple of weeks to get back into the grove.

Mari33a

@PastorVincent would that be 120 miles then

PastorVincent

@Halonsk hehe I guess I could have picked an irrational number since when I stop and think about this hobby it is pretty irrational!

@Marissaxzxzxz - no, it is 7603200 inches cause sometimes I just have to tell myself "Just go another inch, and then do it again."