February 2018 Running Challenge
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@Elise4270 We have such dry air here that 58 feels colder here than when I was in Wisconsin. Plus we just had highs of 80s so the drop is crazy.
I figured humidity was why today felt warmer than 27, and no wind. I've had day where the upper 50's was cold. The temp swing this week is definitely crazy.0 -
I haven't been here since last week and am pages behind. No running over the weekend because we were at an agility trial all weekend. Hobbes the Vizsla didn't't do too well with his agility but got 2 Trick Dog titles and that was really fun. Weather has been cool/cold (for us) and pretty much perfect for running. Life and work keep getting in the way and when I have gotten out it hasn't felt great. I am struggling with a sore calf and then my hip and Achilles start to hurt. I am sure it is compensation on my part for the sore calf or maybe the sore calf is a result of my hip being tight. In any event, more stretching and foam rolling are on order.
Hoping I can get back and read some of the posts I have missed - hope everyone is doing great!
Date........Miles.......Total
02/01......0.00......0.00 - + Strength Training
02/02......4.23......4.23
02/03......0.00......4.23 - Expo
02/04....13.41....17.64 - Surf City HM
02/05......4.21....21.85 - + Agility
02/06......0.00....21.85 - + Strength Training
02/07......5.06....26.91
02/08......0.00....26.91 - + Strength Training
02/09......5.34....32.25
02/10......0.00....32.25
02/11......7.69....39.94
02/12......4.48....44.42 - + Agility
02/13......3.79....48.21 - + Strength Training
02/14......3.44....51.65
02/15......0.00....51.65 - + Strength Training
02/16......6.57....58.22
02/17......0.00....58.22
02/18......0.00....58.22
02/19......4.26....62.48 - + Agility
02/20......0.00....62.48 - + Strength Training
02/21......4.87....67.35
My completed and upcoming races. Let me know if you will be running them too.
02/04/18 - Surf City Half Marathon
07/22/18 - San Francisco 2nd Half Marathon
12/15/18 - San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
02/03/19 - Surf City Half Marathon
05/11/19 - Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon8 -
lporter229 wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »lporter229 wrote: »skippygirlsmom wrote: »@lporter229 when Skip was a Girl Scout she was not allowed to sell door to door. Only at houses they knew. That is why they sell in front of stores or online or at mom and dads place of business. Skip was the dealer at school, she'd bring in boxes and sell at lunch time. This was high school and she would easily sell 10 to 20 boxes a day sometimes more.
That is a sad statement about our world today that kids can no longer go door to door in their own neighborhoods to sell things. We did it all the time as kids and it taught us a lot. My brother and I also had a paper route, which is also a thing of the past. I feel really sorry for today's youth. It is no big surprise that so many of them have troubles adjusting to social situations. Good for Skip for taking that initiative. Another example of why she is a great kid and you are a great Mom!
In the town where I live, it is ILLEGAL for kids to go door to door... $1000 fine. Seriously.
Now THAT'S taking crime seriously!! smh...
We only found out cause I sent my son out with his school fund raiser and someone actually made it clear they intended file a complaint if he showed up again. Did not believe it... till I looked up the law, and sure enough, it is real.
Where I live, there are solicitation ordinances too. In my city specifically, they need to buy a license to solicit door to door. Frankly, I think it is ridiculous. It truly doesn't bother me if someone rings my bell trying to sell something. If I don't want to buy it, I'll just say no... is that really such a bother?!
My assumption was that it more out of concern for the safety of the children? IDK, Maybe not.
It’s probably a general rule to protect vulnerable people. Not everyone has the capacity to say no and door-to-door people can be very persuasive. We tend to mostly have charity reps (although they are just paid workers and don’t actually work for the charity) asking for sign-ups or dodgy builders who fleece little old ladies out of their pensions for building works they don’t need and don’t get.
What are Girl Scout cookies? At first I thought they were a brand and money went towards the scout movement. Are they homemade?0 -
Well done Hobbes the vizsla!!1
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So this morning at 10am a friend called and left a cryptic message.
12pm Swimming Pool - 1km Timed swim - Winter Triathlon Stage 1. WTKitten TriAthlon in the winter??
Whats a guy to do but go to the pool and hit the water. Turns out someone had reserved ( paid ) for the center lanes - no one ever fessed up. So 11 of us jumped in ( 2 waves ) and swam 1km. Fastest was our petite super Triathlete 16:32. Slowest might have been me 24:12. Stage one complete.
Stage 2: Everyone reconvened after work at 5:30pm beside the rec center for a 6km run up hill ( 204m ) out of the valley and return. Again I may have been the slowwwwest snail on the trail. Pretty much bang on 48:08.
I'm okay with the Time as it's a long uphill slog that I haven't done since November.
Stage 3: Local Ski Hill - Night skiing under lights ( 25% ) of the lights were off due to an electrical problem so some of the runs were dark, skiing with a headlight is very different than running due to the higher speeds and more variety in the terrain. Ski/Snowboard every run at least once and then keep pounding up and down as long as you can. Was a challenge as I forgot my goggles at home so any type of speed caused my eyes to water over = blurry vision. 7 runs = 10.95km and 800m elevation. Stage 3 complete. I had the 2nd highest total.
No prize, No bragging rights just a fun challenge covering 18km to get some people out for some mid-winter activity and help break the doldrums. My legs are pretty much Jello now - 1600m swim yesterday with the Adult Swim club and most of that was a backstroke Kick Session.
02/01 0.0 km – 0.0km –140.0 km – YTD 71.66 km
02/04 10.23 km –10.23km –129.77 km – YTD 81.89 km Chilly Willy Race
02/09 11.00 km –21.23km –118.77 km – YTD 92.89 km
02/21 6.00 km –27.23km –112.77 km – YTD 98.89 km 12 Ft Davis Hill
This Graph really shows the 4 Month Funk that I have been in.
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Feb 1 - 4.95 miles - Interval, Core, followed with Sarasota Beach run (virtual)
Feb 3 - 5.44 miles - Interval, Back & Core, followed with Destin Beach (Florida) run (v)
Feb 4 - 4.35 miles - Floor Core, Interval & Biceps, followed with Liguria (Italy) run (v)
Feb 5 - 3.1 miles - Caveman special, Interval, Legz & Core
Feb 6 - 5.14 miles - 4 mile ÞJÓÐVEGUR run (virtual, followed with Interval, Abs & Lower Back
Feb 7 - 5.15 miles - Interval & Chest, followed with Maria Aurora, Central Luzon (not to be mistaken with Luton ))
Feb 8 - Triple R day
Feb 9 - 4.1 miles - 3 mile TM run, followed with Interval & Core
Feb 10 - 4.5 miles - Caveman special - Interval, Arms Superset & Core - unintentional 1.75mile Japan run
Feb 11 - 2.1 miles - Caveman special - Interval, Shoulders & Core - should have been rest day
Feb 12 - 4.4 miles - 3.1 mile Aosta, France run, followed with 1.3 mile Interval & Core
Feb 13 - 3 miles - Caveman special - Interval, Back & Biceps
Feb 14 - 3.1 miles - short run (Phnom Penh, Cambodia today), followed with Interval & Core
Feb 15 - 4.5 miles - Interval, Legzzzzz & Core, followed with lunchtime short foot-pod calibration run
Feb 16 - 3.2 miles - Interval, Chest & Core
Feb 17 - 4.1 miles - Increased pace Miami Beach (virtual) run, followed with Interval & Core
Feb 18 - Triple R
Feb 19 - 4.9 miles - 3.1 mile Sloth run, followed with Interval, Triceps & Core
Feb 20 - 3.1 miles - Caveman Special - Interval, Core & Shoulders
Feb 21 - 4.6 miles - Sloth run, followed with Interval & Core
Feb 22 - 4.2 miles - Short, hilly, Sloth run (Argentina), followed with Interval, Back & Core
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Absolutely awful run, not feeling great and probably shouldn't have run. Going to give strength training a miss and curl up on the sofa with a coffee instead.
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lporter229 wrote: »Also, we are supposed to leave for our "ski" weekend in Deep Creek, MD on Friday. The forecast for the weekend is high 50s and steady rain. Pretty dreadful ski conditions. I am going to take me skis, but I don't have high hopes for getting any skiing in. Also going to take my trail shoes. That might be a lot more fun!
Disclaimer: I'm not a skier. I may or may not have put on ski clothing one New Year's Eve though, to ride a motorcycle up there to drink hot chocolate and sit by the fire in the lodge. THAT was a cold ride.
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Just 7.3 this am. Treadmill at gym has 60minute limit I tricked it into enough time for 7.3 but I did not attempt to restart and go for my full 8 miles. Great vacation week for me I'm up to 31 miles and feeling very good. I'm using a heat pack and elevation on my Achilles tendon at night, its working wonders.
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Last run before Gasparilla this weekend. This is it. Last year I ran it, it was the 1st 5K run after one 1 1/2 years and 2 foot surgeries. I had gained back a bunch of weight, hadn't trained well, and was not in a particularly "good" place. I ran it anyway...and had my worst 5K time EVER! I struggled. My goal was under 45 mins, I did it in 45:44, pace 14:42.
This year, I'm about the same weight, but I feel a bit better, both physically & mentally. I know I've been training, so lets see how this goes. My 1st ever Gasp 5K, back in 2014, I did in 39:43, pace 12:49. So...making a goal, lets say, in between the two, definitely under 45 mins. My main goal is to finish strong, beating my time from last year, and not struggle like I did.
Feb: 25 miles
2/2 - 2.1 miles
2/3 - 2.15 miles
2/5 - 2.41 miles
2/7 - 2.44 miles
2/12 - 2.5 miles
2/15 - 2.55 miles
2/20 - 2.75 miles
2/22 - 2.76 miles - 21.46 run, 3.54 to go
Races:
2/17 - Susan B Komen Race For the Cure 5K DNS
2/24 - Gasparilla 5K
Yearly goal: 200 miles - Jan 17.61 - 21.46 = 160.93 to run!10 -
02/18-- 2 miles
02/20- 4 miles
02/21--2 miles
Total 34 miles so far.6 -
Decided to hit the trails to change it up and out of nowhere the trail ended. No signs to say stop choose the other path. Just a ditch and a hill clearly leading to someones backyard. So since i wasnt too sure of where i was i decided to head back to a main street and find my way home.
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polskagirl01 wrote: »lporter229 wrote: »Also, we are supposed to leave for our "ski" weekend in Deep Creek, MD on Friday. The forecast for the weekend is high 50s and steady rain. Pretty dreadful ski conditions. I am going to take me skis, but I don't have high hopes for getting any skiing in. Also going to take my trail shoes. That might be a lot more fun!
Disclaimer: I'm not a skier. I may or may not have put on ski clothing one New Year's Eve though, to ride a motorcycle up there to drink hot chocolate and sit by the fire in the lodge. THAT was a cold ride.
I am from Pittsburgh and Seven Springs is actually where I learned to ski! I have not been there in years though. Deep Creek is not that far away. They will likely be making snow, but I have no desire to try and ski when it's raining and everything on the ground immediately turns to ice. I have tried that before and it's pretty miserable. I think I will try and hit some trails for running and hiking. And I am sure that my legs will still welcome a few long soaks in the hot tub.
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amymoreorless wrote: »
My husband, however, now thinks I am bat *kitten* crazy and I might have a running problem. Apparently, only crazy people go running at 4:30 am when they can't sleep. LOL
(looks left.....looks right....) Erm....not guilty by reason of insanity? That is my preferred time to run. And when I run on work days, that's when it has to be done. (I work 0645am - 7pm) Weather is cooler, very low traffic, no one looking at ya, and it is over and DONE so the rest of the day is yours. Welcome to the asylum!
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8 miles on the treadmill to finish my goal... I am very concerned I will not get another opportunity to run before the end of the month since I am traveling so I figured knock it out. this was by no means the furthest I have run but it is the furthest on a treadmill and probably in the last five years. I was very slow but that was my goal going in just run the whole time (which I did until I have to rest the treadmill but that only took a second)
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got in five miles in my vague attempt to keep to the marathon plan this morning. I have come to the conclusion that 14 minute plus miles MUST be a sign of ill-health. I mean, five miles was HARD this morning. Really hard. I have a 10k race on Saturday, and will be checking with them first what the cut-off is, because I reckon it'll take me about an hour and a half.
sorry, just me getting depressed about my ill health and the long slow turning of the cogs of the NHS. Every so often I consider abandoning the idea of trying to run, and giving up the idea of the marathon ever happen, but then what happens? Surely that's just the way to fatness and unfitness? The nurse taking bloods this morning asked if I exercised when I told her my resting heart rate was increasing. Surely exercise helps it go DOWN not up?
fed up. tired. fatigued. weak. in pain. Having a bad day.12 -
Good Morning! Forgot to post yesterday...oops
2/17 - 2.85M = 2.85 miles
2/18 - none
2/19 - 1.25 = 4.10
2/20 - none
2/21 - 2.0 = 6.10
Goal - 15Miles
Hoping to get out after work for a 2-3 miles.5 -
@girlinahatWhat are Girl Scout cookies? At first I thought they were a brand and money went towards the scout movement. Are they homemade?
They are sold by the Girl Scouts, made at a few select big bakeries. A small portion goes to the troop. I assume the rest goes to the bakeries and main Girl Scout organization but not 100% sure. It's been a long time since I was a girl scout. If I recall, we used the money to do overnights?0 -
girlinahat wrote: »got in five miles in my vague attempt to keep to the marathon plan this morning. I have come to the conclusion that 14 minute plus miles MUST be a sign of ill-health. I mean, five miles was HARD this morning. Really hard. I have a 10k race on Saturday, and will be checking with them first what the cut-off is, because I reckon it'll take me about an hour and a half.
sorry, just me getting depressed about my ill health and the long slow turning of the cogs of the NHS. Every so often I consider abandoning the idea of trying to run, and giving up the idea of the marathon ever happen, but then what happens? Surely that's just the way to fatness and unfitness? The nurse taking bloods this morning asked if I exercised when I told her my resting heart rate was increasing. Surely exercise helps it go DOWN not up?
fed up. tired. fatigued. weak. in pain. Having a bad day.
my RHR went up while I was sick. It's finally back down to normal for me, now that I'm better. Keep doing what you can and keep going. Training wile unwell is HARD. Sometimes it's better to rest. I missed like 14 training days in my marathon cycle last year and still made it to the starting line. You can do this!3 -
2/1: 11.85 miles
2/2: 13 miles
2/3: 13.07 miles
2/4: 10.3 miles
2/5: 10.26 miles
2/6: 10.26 miles
2/7: 10.35 miles
2/8: 9 miles
2/9: 8.2 miles
2/10: 8.5 miles
2/11: 8.5 miles
2/12: no run
2/13: 10.8 miles
2/14: 12.3 miles
2/15: 12 miles
2/16: 12 miles
2/17: 11.87 miles
2/18: 16.04 miles
2/19: 10.92 miles
2/20: 11.65 miles
2/21: 11.58 miles
2/22: 11 miles
Total so far: 233.25 miles/3007 -
MNLittleFinn wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »got in five miles in my vague attempt to keep to the marathon plan this morning. I have come to the conclusion that 14 minute plus miles MUST be a sign of ill-health. I mean, five miles was HARD this morning. Really hard. I have a 10k race on Saturday, and will be checking with them first what the cut-off is, because I reckon it'll take me about an hour and a half.
sorry, just me getting depressed about my ill health and the long slow turning of the cogs of the NHS. Every so often I consider abandoning the idea of trying to run, and giving up the idea of the marathon ever happen, but then what happens? Surely that's just the way to fatness and unfitness? The nurse taking bloods this morning asked if I exercised when I told her my resting heart rate was increasing. Surely exercise helps it go DOWN not up?
fed up. tired. fatigued. weak. in pain. Having a bad day.
my RHR went up while I was sick. It's finally back down to normal for me, now that I'm better. Keep doing what you can and keep going. Training wile unwell is HARD. Sometimes it's better to rest. I missed like 14 training days in my marathon cycle last year and still made it to the starting line. You can do this!
thank you. That's reassuring. I've already missed a couple of shorter runs, as I think this thyroid thing is now causing muscle weakness - my leg muscles are having a hard time right now. I'm certainly not aiming to set any kind of reasonable time if I make it to the start line!!! Right now I'm trying to do as many of the runs as I can within the cycle, no matter how long each of the runs takes me. I'm run/walking but may try just running for shorter runs.
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Date Miles today - Miles for February
2/1 REST DAY
2/2 REST DAY
2/3 REST DAY
2/4 REST DAY
2/5 REST DAY
2/6 6.2 miles - 6.2
2/7 REST DAY
2/8 6.2 miles - 12.4
2/9 REST DAY
2/10 9 miles - 21.4
2/11 REST DAY
2/12 4 miles - 25.4
2/13 7 miles - 32.4
2/14 REST DAY
2/15 8 miles - 40.4
2/16 3.1 miles - 43.5
2/17 10 miles - 53.5
2/18 REST DAY
2/19 4 miles - 57.5
2/20 8 miles - 65.5
2/21 REST DAY
2/22 8 miles - 73.5
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girlinahat wrote: »MNLittleFinn wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »got in five miles in my vague attempt to keep to the marathon plan this morning. I have come to the conclusion that 14 minute plus miles MUST be a sign of ill-health. I mean, five miles was HARD this morning. Really hard. I have a 10k race on Saturday, and will be checking with them first what the cut-off is, because I reckon it'll take me about an hour and a half.
sorry, just me getting depressed about my ill health and the long slow turning of the cogs of the NHS. Every so often I consider abandoning the idea of trying to run, and giving up the idea of the marathon ever happen, but then what happens? Surely that's just the way to fatness and unfitness? The nurse taking bloods this morning asked if I exercised when I told her my resting heart rate was increasing. Surely exercise helps it go DOWN not up?
fed up. tired. fatigued. weak. in pain. Having a bad day.
my RHR went up while I was sick. It's finally back down to normal for me, now that I'm better. Keep doing what you can and keep going. Training wile unwell is HARD. Sometimes it's better to rest. I missed like 14 training days in my marathon cycle last year and still made it to the starting line. You can do this!
thank you. That's reassuring. I've already missed a couple of shorter runs, as I think this thyroid thing is now causing muscle weakness - my leg muscles are having a hard time right now. I'm certainly not aiming to set any kind of reasonable time if I make it to the start line!!! Right now I'm trying to do as many of the runs as I can within the cycle, no matter how long each of the runs takes me. I'm run/walking but may try just running for shorter runs.
Just keep at it and keep intensity real low, the exercise will help with general health and it will help you keep your mind in the game too. You got this!3 -
girlinahat wrote: »got in five miles in my vague attempt to keep to the marathon plan this morning. I have come to the conclusion that 14 minute plus miles MUST be a sign of ill-health. I mean, five miles was HARD this morning. Really hard. I have a 10k race on Saturday, and will be checking with them first what the cut-off is, because I reckon it'll take me about an hour and a half.
sorry, just me getting depressed about my ill health and the long slow turning of the cogs of the NHS. Every so often I consider abandoning the idea of trying to run, and giving up the idea of the marathon ever happen, but then what happens? Surely that's just the way to fatness and unfitness? The nurse taking bloods this morning asked if I exercised when I told her my resting heart rate was increasing. Surely exercise helps it go DOWN not up?
fed up. tired. fatigued. weak. in pain. Having a bad day.
Running is hard on good days! Hang in there!1 -
dreamer12151 wrote: »amymoreorless wrote: »
My husband, however, now thinks I am bat *kitten* crazy and I might have a running problem. Apparently, only crazy people go running at 4:30 am when they can't sleep. LOL
(looks left.....looks right....) Erm....not guilty by reason of insanity? That is my preferred time to run. And when I run on work days, that's when it has to be done. (I work 0645am - 7pm) Weather is cooler, very low traffic, no one looking at ya, and it is over and DONE so the rest of the day is yours. Welcome to the asylum!
Also a 4:30 am runner. I'm not sure when else I'd do it during the week. Occasionally when I work from home and it's cold out, I'll do it around lunch time when there's more degrees.2 -
2/1/18-4 miles
2/5/18-3 miles
2/6/18-3 miles
2/7/18-3 miles
2/8/18-2.5 miles
2/11/18-8 miles
2/13/18-4 miles
2/14/18-1.5 miles
2/15/18-4 miles
2/18/18-10 miles
2/19/18-3 miles
2/21/18-3.5 miles
49.5/65 miles
Upcoming races:
5/12/18-Montana women's run, 5 miles
7/15/18-Missoula Marathon2 -
Race day Saturday!! Here's the forecast for my 20 mile trail race (also 10 mile and 50K options):
Showers early with thunderstorms developing later in the day. High near 50F. E winds at 10 to 20 mph, with occasional gusts to 40 mph. Chance or rain, 80%
Temperature at race start is forecast to be 40F. That, plus rain, plus wind, plus lightning. The course report from yesterday indicated lots of packed snow and ice yet, and they recommend screw shoes. FUN STUFF!!
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Race day Saturday!! Here's the forecast for my 20 mile trail race (also 10 mile and 50K options):
Showers early with thunderstorms developing later in the day. High near 50F. E winds at 10 to 20 mph, with occasional gusts to 40 mph. Chance or rain, 80%
Temperature at race start is forecast to be 40F. That, plus rain, plus wind, plus lightning. The course report from yesterday indicated lots of packed snow and ice yet, and they recommend screw shoes. FUN STUFF!!
Sounds like your kind of race! Have a great time!1 -
02/01/18 - 3.8 miles
02/02/18 - Cross train // Les Mills //
02/03/18 - 8 miles
02/04/18 - REST
02/05/18 - 3 miles
02/06/18 - 3.25 miles
02/07/18 - 2.3 (5 x 400 + warmup and cooldown)
02/08/18 - 2.5
02/09/18 - REST
02/10/18 - 6.2 (official time 58:59)
02/11/18 - REST
02/12/18 - 3 miles
02/13/18 - 4 miles
02/14/18 - REST (unplanned)
02/15/18 - 3 miles
02/16/18 - Cross train//Bodypump
02/17/18 - 6 miles (Trail)
02/18/18 - REST
02/19/18 - 3 miles
02/20/18 - 3.3
02/21/18 - 4.2
02/22/18 - 2.25
MTD: 55.75 miles
FEB GOAL: 80 miles
Upcoming (and hopeful) Races:
02/10/18 - Mardi Crawl 10k (official time 58:59 // PR // 1st place AG finish)
04/14/18 - Rattler Mad Moose 10k (Trail)
06/02/18 - Gluten free Gallop 5k (hubby and daughter have Celiac so this one's personal)
06/23/18 - Slacker Half Marathon
07/xx/18 - Something on a trail TBD
09/23/18 - Xterra Mountain 8k (Trail)
10/28/18 - Kooky Spooky 10k
11/xx/18 - A Turkey Trot 5k of some sort TBD
Temp said 15F when I woke up, so out the door I went! Not much to note about this morning other than I got it done.
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Does anyone here have a Google Pixel 2 phone? I keep having problems with my Garmin (Forerunner 220) staying paired with my phone. I constantly have to keep manually pairing them and even then sometimes it doesn't want to work. Has anyone else experienced this same issue?0
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