October 2017 Running Challenge

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    edited October 2017
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    10/1 – 6 miles
    10/2 – rest day
    10/3 – 8 miles
    10/4 - 5 miles
    10/5 - 10 miles
    10/6 - 5 miles
    10/7 - rest day
    10/8 - rest day
    10/9 - 6 miles
    10/10 - 7 miles
    10/11 – rest day
    10/12 – 6 miles
    10/13 - unscheduled rest day
    10/14 - college visit with Skip
    10/15 - 3.1 miles for AIM
    10/16 - 6 miles
    10/17 - rest day - meet day so technically I ran 4 miles ha ha
    10/18 - 7 miles
    10/19 - 5 miles
    10/20 - rest day
    10/21 - 7 miles
    10/22 - life day too much going on
    10/23 - 5 miles
    10/24 – 7 miles
    10/25 – rest day aka garbage day ha ha
    10/26 – 6 miles
    10/27 – 3 miles
    10/28 - 5K Spooktacular Race
    10/29 - 0
    10/30 – 5 miles

    111 of 100 miles

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    I think this was my last run for the month. Give my legs a rest until the first. I did cut back on miles some last week. It was a chilly 31F (-.5C) this morning, but no wind so it was really nice. I made the mistake of putting a crew sweatshirt over my short sleeve dri fit and it got a bit too warm, but that’s okay.

    @WandaVaughn I’m so sorry about your friend. It was definitely a cold one this morning. Once you do the HSV HM you’ll be looking for something else. I would do Bridgestreet Half if I were you. It’s a nice relatively flat course here in Huntsville. Take a trip to Monte Sano!
    @kgirlhart did you get your gas leak fixed? That’s no fun.
    @_nikkiwolf_ Great 20K. I think you were much better off leaving the pacer. That’s like running intervals, slow and then make up the time. Super swag!
    @ereck44 interesting about the chiropractor and trail running, it does strengthen areas that road running does not
    Super job on the 15K @kevaasen
    Fantastic @JessicaMcB!
    @MobyCarp sounds like you had a great race with some wet and messy conditions. That would be so cool USATF Niagara Region Masters Men's Runner of the Year
    @BruinsGal_91 what a shame about Steve and Stella, you always have to double check those bibs. The last few XC meets I started writing the kids names on their bibs, because 2 swapped by accident a copy weeks ago. Nothing more upsetting to a 18 min 5K runner than swapping bibs with a 21 min 5K runner. I’m also so careful too, I look them up, say the number out loud, double check the bib and chip, say their name when I’m handing it all to them. Then they sit down next to each other and grab the wrong bibs.
    @OSUbuckeye906 Good luck in NYC!! Same to Denise @DDmom0811 I didn’t realize you were going to run a 5K while you were there, awesome and good luck
    Great run @respectthekitty
    Ugh @fitoverfortymom why do we do the things we do, hope the calf is better soon, but a super PR
    Beautiful picture @bride001 funny you mentioned @JessicaMcB and LSU I always think that yellow and purple college :wink:
    @sarahthes aw too sweet.

  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
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    LOL Garmin is trying to butter me up for something...
    Your VO₂ Max is 49 which is excellent for men ages 40-49. Your fitness age is that of an excellent 20 year old. That's the top 15% for your age and gender.

    Color me a bit skeptical :lol:
  • bride001
    bride001 Posts: 153 Member
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    @skippygirlsmom Fixed that for you

    Beautiful picture @bride001 funny you mentioned @JessicaMcB and LSU I always think that yellow gold and purple college :wink:
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
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    PastorVincent wrote: »
    LOL Garmin is trying to butter me up for something...
    Your VO₂ Max is 49 which is excellent for men ages 40-49. Your fitness age is that of an excellent 20 year old. That's the top 15% for your age and gender.

    Color me a bit skeptical :lol:
    Yeah, it's a crapshoot on those. Says mine is 53. Of course, with the state of people's physical condition, we probably ARE in excellent shape for the average 20 year old.....
  • greenolivetree
    greenolivetree Posts: 1,282 Member
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    bride001 wrote: »
    @skippygirlsmom Fixed that for you

    Beautiful picture @bride001 funny you mentioned @JessicaMcB and LSU I always think that yellow gold and purple college :wink:

    LOL Awesome. I just realized @bride001 that you live extremely close to my hometown. Running distance close. Haha.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
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    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    LOL Garmin is trying to butter me up for something...
    Your VO₂ Max is 49 which is excellent for men ages 40-49. Your fitness age is that of an excellent 20 year old. That's the top 15% for your age and gender.

    Color me a bit skeptical :lol:
    Yeah, it's a crapshoot on those. Says mine is 53. Of course, with the state of people's physical condition, we probably ARE in excellent shape for the average 20 year old.....

    Sadly, you are probably correct. :(
  • dudasd1973
    dudasd1973 Posts: 275 Member
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    I have come to the conclusion that in order to keep up here, you must either be attentive or you'll be staring at the screen for hours....lol

    Side note, Just ran over to Fleet Feet to get a new running belt(need something to carry more than just the phone and a hat to keep my bald head warm now that winter is approaching. Somehow ended up with another pair of shoes in the bag as well... Oh well, I have been needing a second pair if I plan on running more frequently. T-minus 6 days until the Half this Sunday. Hoping the flip-flopping forecast flips back to no rain.
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
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    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    I'm dying! A great addition to your trail running.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoRMUzljoAA

    @skippygirlsmom HAHAHA!!!! I literally just spit coffee all over my monitor watching this. I'm envisioning my running group heading down the trail doing this... LOL
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    edited October 2017
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    bride001 wrote: »
    @skippygirlsmom Fixed that for you

    Beautiful picture @bride001 funny you mentioned @JessicaMcB and LSU I always think that yellow gold and purple college :wink:

    Sorry @bride001 I was so close :smile:
    @dudasd1973 good luck on the HM, I have that same problem at FF stuff jumps in my bag
    @amymoreorless it just cracked me up too
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
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    Date Miles today - Miles for October

    10/1 REST DAY
    10/2 8 miles - 8
    10/3 9 miles - 17
    10/4 4 miles - 21
    10/5 9 miles - 30
    10/6 4 miles - 34
    10/7 12 miles - 46
    10/8 REST DAY
    10/9 REST DAY
    10/10 10 miles - 56
    10/11 REST DAY (alarm never went off and work was busy all day)
    10/12 9.5 miles - 65.5
    10/13-18 REST DAYs
    10/19 7.5 miles - 73.1
    10/20-23 more non running
    10/24 6.2 miles - 79.3
    10/25 6.2 miles - 85.5
    10/26 9.5 miles - 95
    10/27 6.2 miles - 101.2
    10/28 10.5 miles 111.7
    10/29 REST DAY
    10/30 8 miles - 119.7

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    Elkmont Hound Dog Half (unofficial) - 1/21 << 1:46:48 2 OA
    Elkmont Hound Dog Half (rescheduled) - 2/18 << 1:41:04 1 in AG & 24 OA
    Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon - 4/29 << 4:09:59

    Upcoming races:
    Oak Barrel Half Marathon - 4/7/18
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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    @7lenny7 woohoo for the dunk!!! I love when the kiddos accomplish something they worked so hard to do. Congrats to him. Kody is so cute, I love how he's looking at you like come on any time now I'm waiting to run. Super 5K considering the poop and run that it was!

    Great pictures.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
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    Well done @7leeny7 and Kody!
  • power0304
    power0304 Posts: 293 Member
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    October 1 - 16 km
    October 2 - 16 km
    October 3 - 16 km
    October 4 - 16 km
    October 5 - 16 km
    October 6 - 16 km
    October 7 - rest day
    October 8 - 21 km
    October 9 - 16 km
    October 10 - 16 km
    October 11 - 16 km
    October 12 - strength training/stairmarster
    October 13 - 16 km
    October 14 - strength training/stairmarster
    October 15 - 18.5 km
    October 16 - rest day
    October 17 - 16.5 km/ stairmarster
    October 18 - 16 km run /strength training
    October 19 - raining no run
    October 20 - 16.5 km run
    October 21 - 11.5 km run / strength training
    October 22 - 5 km run joined local running group
    October 23 - 19.5 km long run
    October 24 - 11.5 km run
    October 25 - strength training
    October 26 - 18.5 km run
    October 27 - 13.5 km run
    October 28 - 20 km run/ strength training
    October 29 - 5 km club run
    October 30 - rest day
    October 31 - 18.5 km run

    Total km - 371.5 km out of 350 km
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    1---5.00
    3---3.44
    6---3.46
    7---6.23
    10---2.54
    11---4.03
    12---13 IBS
    14---3.12 AiM for the Cure
    14---3.46
    15-17---sprained ankle
    18---bike
    19--- 4.14
    21---3.80 walk
    22---5.0 walk
    24---3.47
    26---3.46
    28---5.86
    30--- I had good intentions to go run. Weather is nice, little windy. I don't think my hip can take it today. Doc's office phoned to reschedule my appointment on the 17, *cringe* I hate it when they move it further out! *Supprise* its the 13th!

    I really hate this downhill progress. I'll drive by the pool, see if it looks like it'll be open any day now. Then go home and ice my hip. And watch Torchwood. With a bottle of Sprite zero. Heck I may toss in some grenadine.

    57.01/80 miles
    So proud of everyone that made it through the month! Congratulate yourselves, be proud of every step.

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