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December 2017 Running Challenge
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MNLittleFinn wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »Sub 2 hour marathon with no water or fueling and almost 1000 feet of elevation. You know, that sub 4 marathon might actually be doable. I really need to find time for some actual long runs though.
Yep!
Meant 1/2 of course.0 -
PastorVincent wrote: »MNLittleFinn wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »Sub 2 hour marathon with no water or fueling and almost 1000 feet of elevation. You know, that sub 4 marathon might actually be doable. I really need to find time for some actual long runs though.
Yep!
Meant 1/2 of course.
Shucks. I thought we might be in thr presence of true running greatness.1 -
MNLittleFinn wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »MNLittleFinn wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »Sub 2 hour marathon with no water or fueling and almost 1000 feet of elevation. You know, that sub 4 marathon might actually be doable. I really need to find time for some actual long runs though.
Yep!
Meant 1/2 of course.
Shucks. I thought we might be in thr presence of true running greatness.
You are, her name is @JessicaMcB5 -
December 1 – 3.02 miles
December 2 – 10.1 miles
December 3 – 5.40 miles
December 4 – 1 mile (hotel treadmill)
December 5 – 5.78 miles
December 6 – 5.23 miles
December 7 – 1.84 miles
December 8 – 1 mile (treadmill)
December 9 – 9.01 miles
December 10 – 1 mile (treadmill)
December 11 – 5.01 miles track work
December 12 – 1 mile (treadmill)
December 13 – 4.02 miles
December 14 – 6.01 miles
December 15 – 3.08 miles
December 16 – 9 miles
December 17 – 1 mile
December 18 – 5.01 miles
December 19 – 1 mile
December 20 – 5.01 miles
December Total: 86.32 miles and counting!
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PastorVincent wrote: »MNLittleFinn wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »MNLittleFinn wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »Sub 2 hour marathon with no water or fueling and almost 1000 feet of elevation. You know, that sub 4 marathon might actually be doable. I really need to find time for some actual long runs though.
Yep!
Meant 1/2 of course.
Shucks. I thought we might be in thr presence of true running greatness.
You are, her name is @JessicaMcB
Lmao guys I'm just your average ultra runner doing weird stuff and planning my next terrible awesome idea with the help of Google
I think this will be your year for the sub 4 @PastorVincent !1 -
Non-running update: Currently in week six of no running, but this morning I ran a little to take me up to approximately 200m for the month so far. I wish the m stood for miles, but no, it represents itty-bitty meters instead. The good news is that there was zero shin pain, so I think I can test out a proper one-mile run this weekend to gauge things a little better.
PS
I used to click on awesome because you're all so damn awesome, but if you think I'm going to give out hugs, well you're all just too darned sweaty from all the running for that to happen.
PPS
Aww who am I kidding...you're all huggable really. Don't worry, I'll wear pants when hugging...promise.12 -
Dec. 20 - 1.5km short elliptical jaunt just to say I did something.
MTD - 34km/60km1 -
So unplanned rest day for me. Had errands to run (EVERYWHERE IS OUT OF GF SUGAR COOKIE MIX WTF!) and I have this twinge in my ankle/leg. It was super painful yesterday going up an incline/walking fast. Much better today but trying to rest it a bit more.0
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December goal: Keep kicking at Zumbro training
Nominal mileage goal: Let's say 120?? I really don't know. Going for like 70% trail
12/1- 7.2
12/2- 8.2
12/3- 9.5
12/4- 5.8
12/5- REST
12/6- 6.5
12/7- REST
12/8- 8.4ish
12/9- 9.1
12/10- 6.6
12/11- REST
12/12- 4.1
12/13- 6.6
12/14- 4.9
12/15- SW-LJ Rest day
12/16- 6- ugh, so slow
12/17- 8.1
12/18- REST
12/19- 7
12/20-6.7
Total: 104.7
Today's notes: Today's assignment was 1 hour easy road run. Since we had mommy/daddy date last night, I slept in this morning. Finally got to my run at 1945 this evening. Went out as the first snow was falling for the winter weather advisory we have. Went out there and got in just about 6.7 miles in my hour, for an 8:55 pace. I ended up with something a little harder than an easy run, but it felt good so that's what matters.
Hope everyone had a Runderful day!
2018 races
3/28- END-SURE 50k
4/13- Zumbro Endurance Race 100 Mile
5/19- Superior Trail 25k (Lottery)
7/8- Afton 50k???
9/8- Superior Trail 50 mile (Lottery)
10/xx Wild Duluth 50k? 100k?0 -
December goal: 75 miles
12/3: 9.1 miles
12/5: 3.1 miles (intervals)
12/6: 4.2 miles
12/8: 4.1 miles
12/10: 8.1 miles
12/12: 4.2 miles
12/13: 4.2 miles
12/14: 3.1 miles (intervals)
12/17: 9.1 miles
12/19: 4.3 miles
12/20: 4.3 miles
57.8/75 miles
I almost forgot to post this. I've been busy getting gifts wrapped and getting things ready for my kids to come for Christmas. I'm finally staring to get excited about Christmas this year. I do love the holidays, but they can be quite stressful.
Today's run was just wonderful. The weather was perfect. It wasn't my fastest run ever but it wasn't the slowest either. I'm not really training for anything specific at this time so today I just focused on running for the joy of running. I am looking for a 5k for my husband and I to run in the spring and thinking of one on St. Patrick's day and possibly a HM in May so I will have more of a training focus soon enough. I'm not sure how I will get my runs done over Christmas. I will most likely have to juggle my schedule around a little, but I feel like I'll be able to hit my December goal.
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December goal: 95.71 miles
12/1 3.51
12/2 5.00
12/3 rest
12/4 4.25
12/5 5.87
12/6 4.30
12/7 3.25
12/8 rest
12/9 6.01
12/10 3.13
12/11 rest
12/12 5.20
12/13 4.94
12/14 ...more ornaments...
12/15 5.10
12/16 4.20
12/17 Christmassytheaterconcertstuff
12/18 helped dh "make" my birthday/Christmas gift: painted the kitchen/dining/library
12/19 6.5 for my 65th
12/20 4.25
Total 65.51
Ticker is my goal for 2017 and progress to date:
Upcoming races:
Phoenix Women's 10k 1/28/18
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Man... I need to stop tracking calories. It is depressing. Ran 13 miles... and still was not enough to burn off dinner at Red Robin last night!3
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@PastorVincent sorry but eating out is the issue. The only way to eat out is to plan the meal. Like Red Robin has this fantastic Avocobbo salad and the calorie total is reasonable.(You can even get away with eating some fries) The other option at Red Robin is to skip the bun. Most of their burgers are very tasty on a lettuce wrap. The same type of meal made at home is usually half the calories.
So its a few hours after my run and my calf is indeed sore. I was planning an elliptical run for Friday, I'm considering a rest day or at least reducing the intensity of the exercise.2 -
cburke8909 wrote: »@PastorVincent sorry but eating out is the issue. The only way to eat out is to plan the meal. Like Red Robin has this fantastic Avocobbo salad and the calorie total is reasonable.(You can even get away with eating some fries) The other option at Red Robin is to skip the bun. Most of their burgers are very tasty on a lettuce wrap. The same type of meal made at home is usually half the calories.
So its a few hours after my run and my calf is indeed sore. I was planning an elliptical run for Friday, I'm considering a rest day or at least reducing the intensity of the exercise.
I did plan the meal - as in I planned to go stuff my face with bottomless fries and Red Robin Gourmet burger with Gluten Free bun. There are only so many options I have when I eat out so, I pick based on that limited set.
I guess I will just have to see if I can fit another 13 miles in today
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PastorVincent wrote: »Man... I need to stop tracking calories. It is depressing. Ran 13 miles... and still was not enough to burn off dinner at Red Robin last night!
I just eat reasonably healthy, my nutritionist doesn't want me to count calories unless I gain or lose weight.0 -
MNLittleFinn wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »Man... I need to stop tracking calories. It is depressing. Ran 13 miles... and still was not enough to burn off dinner at Red Robin last night!
I just eat reasonably healthy, my nutritionist doesn't want me to count calories unless I gain or lose weight.
Eh. I like food. Without objective measures, I would regain back all the weight I lost fairly quickly. MFP CICO has keep me in my target range longer than anything else I have tried.
You see the miles I put in each month, it is not like I am not trying to be healthy. I just like food. A lot. Especially tasty food. Tasty food is the best.6 -
PastorVincent wrote: »cburke8909 wrote: »@PastorVincent sorry but eating out is the issue. The only way to eat out is to plan the meal. Like Red Robin has this fantastic Avocobbo salad and the calorie total is reasonable.(You can even get away with eating some fries) The other option at Red Robin is to skip the bun. Most of their burgers are very tasty on a lettuce wrap. The same type of meal made at home is usually half the calories.
So its a few hours after my run and my calf is indeed sore. I was planning an elliptical run for Friday, I'm considering a rest day or at least reducing the intensity of the exercise.
I did plan the meal - as in I planned to go stuff my face with bottomless fries and Red Robin Gourmet burger with Gluten Free bun. There are only so many options I have when I eat out so, I pick based on that limited set.
I guess I will just have to see if I can fit another 13 miles in today
So true! I love Red Robin. We go once or twice a month. And I can eat their fries! There's so few places I can have fries that I will eat them when I get a chance. Plus, I don't really eat salads and I hate when I think I've found a new place to eat, only to find out their gf options are.... salad.0 -
My December goal: 25 miles
12/1: 2.11
12/2: 2.12
12/4: 2.11
12/7: 2.19
12/8: 2.12
12/11: 2.12
12/13: 2.19
12/16: 2.10
12/18: 2.28
12/20: 2.28 - 21.62 done, 3.38 to run
On my last run, My mind started "Eh, don't wanna do this! Leg hurts! Arms hurt! Toes hurt! Just walk, don't run! waaaah!" Was having a war in my head! Till I started listening to the song that was playing in my ear (only 1 ear bud in): "Whatever" by Godsmack. Sully screaming out the chorus "I'm doin' the best I ever did, Doin' the best I ever can, Doin' the best I ever did...NOW GO AWAY!" This is a good example of when music really helps!7
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