February 2018 Running Challenge
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The early part of this month should see the stress fracture in my shin fully healed, and already I've been able to increase mileage with zero pain. Although I won't be following 80/20 running like I used to (at least not for a couple of months), I know my shin will allow me to run increased mileage by simply keeping things steady.
With that in mind, I'm going to try for 140 miles this month. I suspect I'll get more than that, but there's realistic goals, and then there's stretch goals. 140 is a realistic one.8 -
Didn't get as far with recovery as I wanted in January, but at least I didn't set myself further back at any point. So, goals for February:
Nominal challenge goal: 100 miles. This is a guess; I would not be shocked to miss it, and I would not be shocked to be well over it. Just depends on how recovery goes.
Real goals: Transition from recovery to base building by end of month. Give myself a chance to start and complete Boston 2018.
Reminder to self: Do not feel guilty if taking a DNS at one or both of the February races I'm registered for turns out to be the right thing to do for recovery. There will be other races that are more important.
2018 races:
February 17, 2018 Freezeroo #5 (Valentines Run "In Memory of Tom Brannon" 8 Mile) (Greece, NY)
February 24, 2018 Freezeroo #6 (White House Challenge 4.4 mile) (Webster, NY)
March 17, 2018 USATF Masters 8K (Shamrock 8K, Virginia Beach, VA) - tentative
April 16, 2018 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA)9 -
February goal: 50k / 31 miles
My husband has a new job working long distance with overseas people in a different time zone - last month they just happened to schedule literally every mandatory meeting, all at different times on different days, to conflict with a planned run. So one of our goals for this month is figuring out what running schedule is going to work for us. Last month he managed by going without sleep, which is not going to work long term.
Here's hoping February has better weather than January had, and that the flu doesn't catch any of us!8 -
I'm going to stick with 80 in Feb. It felt just right for January. My road 10k is on Feb 10th, and I have to put together some kind of plan for my trail 10k in April. I'm the kind of person that needs a plan. Still aiming to do my long runs on trail for at least 6 miles, if not up to 8.
Thought for about a second switching my 10k trail to the HM trail, but I want to experience a shorter trail race first. My trail race later in the year I'll consider doing the HM based on how this first one goes. It sure is fun running up mountains!
I've gotten lucky with weather here in Denver. Hoping that spring doesn't muck it up too much. Plus, February "the month of suck" could still throw some major sub-zero days at us.7 -
I am in for 150 miles (ish). I have a half scheduled for March 4th. I also want to pick up the yoga classes again this month. I only went once in January! Very unlike me... stupid work schedule.9
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I'm in for 40 miles.8
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I’m here still. Still not running. *boo*.
Ankle is back to a full range of motion finally, but that means trying now to get it stable within that range of motion. And got rid of that wretched popping or whatever it is. They also got this country girl’s attention when they started discussing the state of my navicular bone in addition to the tendinitis. Navicular, to me, is an entirely equine related word, and not a good word. Next doc follow up is towards the end of February, and I’m not sure if pt folks will clear the running before next doc visit or not.
So, that being said, goals for February
Get cleared to run, for real this time.
Stop being lazy and get back to the gym in some form.
If I’m dumb and don’t do one or two, backup goal needs to be to eat less.... but that is perhaps even less likely than the other two.9 -
juliet3455 wrote: »A shout out for a friends Running Blog - always some training ideas that catch my interest
Thanks for mentioning that blog! I need to go read it! And everyone else probably should too.4 -
I'll be graduating from Couch to 5K and will start the Bridge to 10k. I calculated my mileage should be 35 for the month!
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I took an extended break after my last marathon in Oct. I'll save the details of the ups and downs, but I'm detrained and fat again. At the moment, I'm not focusing on weight loss. I'm going to focus on diet (not calories) and exercise. As I'm in a state of transition with muscle training (becoming fat adapted again), my goal for Feb. is going to be fairly low. So will March.
February goal: 65 miles9 -
I've been following the thread for all of January, and you all were super inspiring! I didn't have a goal, but ran my longest distance ever so far (6.37 mi, 10:42 pace) and am now contemplating doing a 10K race in February (previously I'd been hoping to do one by August). I'm 4.6 miles from 50 miles this month--was planning on 4 tomorrow but may have to do the extra. And I'll put myself down for another 50 in Feb. Nice to meet everyone!15
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I’m back again this month with the same goal of 75 miles. Not sure if I’ll make it since it IS a shorter month. If everything goes perfectly according to plan, I should hit 76.
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Been lurking for a while and finally ready to jump in. Been a runner for a while, but kinda fell off the wagon last year and have been trying to get back on ever since.
Barely completed 40k in January (life happened), here's to a tentative 80k in Feb. If all goes well, a HM awaits in mid-March.11 -
3 pages behind already! :-D
@karllundy , another low back sufferer here. how's your core stability? strong abs and glutes are very important
@weat0043 , I'm training for 10K as well
have fun!
@dreamer12151 , so sorry to hear about your mom, hope she gets through! we have a "Think Pink" race here on May 21st, to get attention to and sponsor breast cancer research
@KatieJane83 , that's a really nice fundraiser, I bookmarked the page for when I have my Visa on me
@hanlonsk , hope you get cleared! in the meantime, gym might not be a bad idea, so your muscles are in good shape for when you actually start running again
@simcon1 , nice to meet you too!
I've seen some really inspiring goals already, good luck everyone!
It's difficult to estimate where my 10K training will get me distance-wise, but it seems sessions will be getting longer, so I'll put February goal at 50km (that's 31 mile). Seems so very little compared to the rest, but better be surprised in the end than set too ambitious goal.
And it's time to think about races this year:
4/8 - North Sea Port Run in Gent - 10km
5/21 - Kortrijk Loopt for Think Pink - 11km
6/22 - Dwars door Sint Pieter Kuurne - 10.5km
12/16 - Glow Run Kortrijk - 10km
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I'm going to have to start this month without a mileage goal. I've been ill the last few weeks and motivation and energy is lacking. I suspect it might be a thyroid issue, but will see what the doctor says tomorrow. One of the most exciting symptoms is a feeling of constant vertigo.....
I don't think this will stop me running if I can just get the motivation sorted. I start marathon training next week, on Hal Higdon's Novice 2 plan. I've chosen this plan even though I want to just get to the end of the race, so that if I need to step back a bit I can.
So my goals for February are:
get a diagnosis
make a plan
ignore the rain and get running consistently
Races -
24th Feb - Back to Black Night Run 10k
10th March - Larmer 10 (miles)
18th March - Forest of Dean Spring Half Marathon
23rd June - Giant's Head Marathon12 -
Hi guys! So joining this months challenge! I’ve had a little bubba 6 months ago and I’ve tried a few runs but I just can’t seem to get past a fast paced walk or 30 mins interval on the treadmill! Hoping that getting some mileage in would be a good start so thrilled at the challenge!
Going to keep it achievable (with a bit of luck!) so aiming for 60 km for the month of Feb, and fingers crossed by the end of it I can get a run or two in!
Excited!!!
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First time joining in....
Only aiming for a 100 this month, since I'm also doing 80DO. Haven't picked my races yet this year.....Hubby and I usually decide last minute.8 -
midwesterner85 wrote: »I took an extended break after my last marathon in Oct. I'll save the details of the ups and downs, but I'm detrained and fat again. At the moment, I'm not focusing on weight loss. I'm going to focus on diet (not calories) and exercise. As I'm in a state of transition with muscle training (becoming fat adapted again), my goal for Feb. is going to be fairly low. So will March.
February goal: 65 miles
Welcome back! Going solely on anecdotal stories and personal experience - it seems coming back is far easier than getting there the first time. 4 -
I don't know what my goal is. Not starting to run till the 4th for HM and then the other weekends will be biking. So mileage will be a little less. Let's go for 67.8
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@Starflight00 thanks so much! I am a huge lover of animals so this fundraiser is near and dear to my heart every year.1
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In for February. Goal is same as last month 90 km. But I am planning to improve my 10k run's time. I am painfully slow.7
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February is my 3 year runniversary with the group. I wish I actually had a running goal.
So February goal is to adhere to PT and docs orders and be able to make a running goal come March, or April. Uh and not eat like an abandoned child... And go to the gym.
Welcome newbies!!!! Be sure to find a balance in your running and strengthening those running muscles. It so easy to let this thread inspire you to run, run, run and dismiss hip strength and muscle imbalances.
It can be overwhelming looking at a strength program for runners. I strongly urge you pick one exercise a week and focus on doing it just 2 days. Easy stuff, like donkey kicks, hip triangles, side planks... haha! "Easy" side planks.16 -
Welcome to newbies and welcome back to some old familiar faces!
I am in this month for 120 miles and also at least 8 strength training/P90X3 sessions and 12 yoga sessions.8 -
Hmm...I stomped my January goal into the ground (should finish at right around 100 miles and goal was 60 miles). If everything goes according to plan, I should be around 100 miles again in February, but I'm hesitant to put up such a lofty goal. I think I'm going to go with 75 miles to allow myself to take extra rest if needed.
I also just signed up for a race series, which should help keep me motivated!
February Total/Goal: 0 miles/75 miles
2018 Registered Races:
March 31 - T-Town Half Marathon
July 4 - Firecracker 5K
September 15 - Double at The Q (Quarter Marathon + 5K)
December 15 - Rudolph Run 5K
2018 Maybe Races:
September 30 - Mother Road Marathon
October 6 - Zoo Run 5K6 -
I have a warning for people who use Strava. Please set your profile to "enhanced security". It is also a good idea to not have your actual picture as your profile picture. There is also a setting that allows you to hide your starting location if you are leaving from your house.
I have a friend who joined a local Strava running group. A gentleman in the online group starting "bumping into her" on her regular runs. He then started showing up at her house unannounced. She had to change her entire running routine and dropped Strava as a result. Be careful everyone!10 -
I haven't made my goal the last few months for what ever reason (work, work travel, illness, etc.) so this being a shorter month I am going to go for 75miles and see if I can hit that.5
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amymoreorless wrote: »I have a warning for people who use Strava. Please set your profile to "enhanced security". It is also a good idea to not have your actual picture as your profile picture. There is also a setting that allows you to hide your starting location if you are leaving from your house.
I have a friend who joined a local Strava running group. A gentleman in the online group starting "bumping into her" on her regular runs. He then started showing up at her house unannounced. She had to change her entire running routine and dropped Strava as a result. Be careful everyone!
in addition to this, use the Hidden Locations options. You can hide a radius of up to 5/8th of a mile around set postal codes - this means whilst a person can know the city you live in, they won't be able to see where exactly you start and finish your run, and so figure out where you live/work etc. You can do this for multiple addresses.5 -
PastorVincent wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »I took an extended break after my last marathon in Oct. I'll save the details of the ups and downs, but I'm detrained and fat again. At the moment, I'm not focusing on weight loss. I'm going to focus on diet (not calories) and exercise. As I'm in a state of transition with muscle training (becoming fat adapted again), my goal for Feb. is going to be fairly low. So will March.
February goal: 65 miles
Welcome back! Going solely on anecdotal stories and personal experience - it seems coming back is far easier than getting there the first time.
@PastorVincent I believe that to be true, but was struggling with an HR >170 at about 6.2 mph on the treadmill last night.0 -
midwesterner85 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »I took an extended break after my last marathon in Oct. I'll save the details of the ups and downs, but I'm detrained and fat again. At the moment, I'm not focusing on weight loss. I'm going to focus on diet (not calories) and exercise. As I'm in a state of transition with muscle training (becoming fat adapted again), my goal for Feb. is going to be fairly low. So will March.
February goal: 65 miles
Welcome back! Going solely on anecdotal stories and personal experience - it seems coming back is far easier than getting there the first time.
@PastorVincent I believe that to be true, but was struggling with an HR >170 at about 6.2 mph on the treadmill last night.
EASIER does not mean easy
Stick with it, you got this. 4 -
girlinahat wrote: »amymoreorless wrote: »I have a warning for people who use Strava. Please set your profile to "enhanced security". It is also a good idea to not have your actual picture as your profile picture. There is also a setting that allows you to hide your starting location if you are leaving from your house.
I have a friend who joined a local Strava running group. A gentleman in the online group starting "bumping into her" on her regular runs. He then started showing up at her house unannounced. She had to change her entire running routine and dropped Strava as a result. Be careful everyone!
in addition to this, use the Hidden Locations options. You can hide a radius of up to 5/8th of a mile around set postal codes - this means whilst a person can know the city you live in, they won't be able to see where exactly you start and finish your run, and so figure out where you live/work etc. You can do this for multiple addresses.
Absolutely use the privacy functions - but just as a warning if you like the social features (such as the clubs, leaderboards, challenges, and so on) using the privacy functions will limit what you can do.
Read up on the settings here:
https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/216918777-Privacy-Settings
And here
https://blog.strava.com/privacy-14288/
And set them to what makes you happiest 1
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