April 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    4/1 - 4/8 ADK vacation, no running!
    4/9 5miles
    4/10 7miles
    4/11 5miles
    4/12 5.6miles
    4/13 10miles
    4/14 5miles
    4/15 6.5miles

    Did 6.5 miles on the treadmill while watching the marathon. I'm not going to lie - I choked up when Desi won. It was so awesome. I remember reading an article about how disappointed she was that she couldn't seem to break through and win a major race, always 2nd or 3rd or 4th. She seemed like an underdog and she WON!

    I was surprised at how the favorites to win fared. They said Galen dropped out!


    3/18/2018 Shamrock half marathon
    3/24/2018 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K
    10/7/2018 Crawlin Crab half marathon
    10/13/2018 Joggin for Frogmen 5K
    11/18/2018 Norfolk Harbor half marathon
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    @BruinsGal_91 Thanks for heading out there to cheer everyone on for us!
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    Last 20-miler before marathon is DONE. It didn't go so great, lots of walking especially in the middle. It probably didn't help that I had watched coverage yesterday of Callum Hawkins with an almost 2-minute lead, struggling and finally collapsing 2k from the finish line at the Commonwealth Games Marathon, and then today I proceeded to listen to a Marathon Talk podcast recorded a few weeks ago with him talking about his training and looking forward to the marathon. I wasn't feeling great today, then around 24k (so 8 to go, in the sun) ran out of water/juice in my vest. Fortunately I discovered that the cash I had stashed behind the case on my phone I run with was still there (both Polish złoty and American dollars! I've never needed it!) so I stopped at a gas station and bought 2 nice, cold bottles of sports drink. Had a quick sit-down break to drink and fill up the bladder-thingy in the vest, and then got back to running. Got home, sat down on the floor and had a little cry.

    I'm trying to not be discouraged, but to remember:
    -I've got a lot of cumulative tiredness built up at this point in training. That rough 10k last week, reintroducing cycling to my routine (even slowly), work/life stress, marathon training, etc... I will NOT be this tired when I'm standing at the start line in a few weeks.
    -There was no pace group today, no son on his bike or friends to talk to, no one checking to see if I finished the entire course and no medals waiting at the end. With basically no outside motivation, I made that right-hand turn and finished the route when I wanted to turn towards home.
    -The hardest part of the training (for me) is done. Other than the marathon, I don't have any reason to run further than 13-14 miles until I decide I'm ready. Running the marathon is the reward. I get to do this!


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    Upcoming races:
    5/13 Lublin Marathon
    6/2 Solidarność Half Marathon
    Some sort of summer trail HM, maybe in the Tatry Mts? And de-training down to Half Marathon level and returning to goal weight.

    This sounds like my last 20 mile training run before my first marathon this past December. I remember getting home, laying down on the kitchen floor, and crying while asking my poor husband how he could sit there and watch me torture myself like this. LOL

    After some rest (and lots of food cooked by my wonderful husband), I felt a little better. I was still so worried about finishing race morning. Rest and three weeks of tapering before the race makes a HUGE difference.

    You got this. No worries. :)
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    So exciting about the women from the USA and Canada finishing so strong.

    One of the men in our run club finished in an incredible PR of 2:49.

    Great pace for MobyCarp. Keeping an eye on a couple of others from our club as well and hoping they are all doing okay in these conditions.

    Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
    04/01/18 :::: 5.3 :::: 5.3
    04/02/18 :::: 3.6 :::: 8.9
    04/03/18 :::: 4.8 :::: 13.7
    04/04/18 :::: 1.5 :::: 15.2
    04/05/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 18.3
    04/06/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 18.3
    04/07/18 :::: 10.2 :::: 28.5
    04/08/18 :::: 3.5 :::: 32.0
    04/09/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 35.2
    04/10/18 :::: 3.7 :::: 38.8
    04/11/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 38.8
    04/12/18 :::: 3.5 :::: 42.3
    04/13/18 :::: 3.4 :::: 45.8
    04/14/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 45.8
    04/15/18 :::: 8.0 :::: 53.8
    04/16/18 :::: 2.5 :::: 56.3

    My run today was another treadmill run before my circuit training class, so cut a bit short. That will be my last major workout for the week so I'm hopefully feeling fresh for Sunday's half. I was going to go to my run group tonight and just do an easy base run but the pouring down cold rain has me saying no thanks to that. Need to protect my health you know!

    @polskagirl01 I think you are totally right on with your points to remember. You did it, even though you are so tired from all the weeks of training. Your race will be a totally different thing after a nice taper. I'm sure you needed a little emotional release. Just remember, you are awesome!
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    What happened to Shalane? Where did she finish?

    Anyone know?

    She finished 6th and apparently needed serious medical attention immediately afterward.

  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    girlinahat wrote: »
    Teresa502 wrote: »
    Kevin (MobyCarp) crossed the 5K point at 24:25; 7:52/min mile pace!

    I wish I could run a 5k in under 25 minutes.....let alone at the beginning of a Marathon!!!!

    OMG, Right! If I tried to run a 5k that fast I would be DONE. Forget about a marathon.
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Date Miles today - Miles for April

    4/1 10 miles - 10
    4/2 REST DAY
    4/3 6.2 miles - 16.2
    4/4 REST DAY
    4/5 4.5 miles - 20.7
    4/6 REST DAY
    4/7 13.1 miles - 33.8
    4/8 REST DAY
    4/9 REST DAY
    4/10 7 miles - 40.8
    4/11 REST DAY
    4/12 7 miles - 47.8
    4/13 REST DAY
    4/14 REST DAY/BAD WEATHER
    4/15 10 miles - 57.8
    4/16 REST DAY



    Races this year
    Oak Barrel Half Marathon - 4/7/18 -- 1:47:24


    Upcoming races:
    None at the moment

    @MobyCarp I know it's a little late, but good luck at Boston.

    Congratulations @fitoverfifty on your firsk 25K and AG win and being real.

    Congratulations @garygse on your HM. Awesome getting a new PR and 3rd AG win.

    @7lenny7 No shame. What you did was still amazing and the conditions you did them in.

    @MNLittleFinn
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  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    girlinahat wrote: »
    Teresa502 wrote: »
    Kevin (MobyCarp) crossed the 5K point at 24:25; 7:52/min mile pace!

    I wish I could run a 5k in under 25 minutes.....let alone at the beginning of a Marathon!!!!

    OMG, Right! If I tried to run a 5k that fast I would be DONE. Forget about a marathon.

    He ran a 24:46 between 25k and 30k.... now if he can just keep it up!
  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    @BruinsGal_91 Thanks for heading out there to cheer everyone on for us!

    I would have loved to have stayed out there longer, but I was just too cold and wet.

    The woman who ran the BAA 5k before leaping into a taxi to come and run the Jamaica Pond parkrun at the weekend finished in 3:23:35. I think she'll be happy with that.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,858 Member
    Less than 1 mile to go for MobyCarp!
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    Woo hoo! He made it in, I was on the edge of my seat! 3:28:43! Congrats Moby!!!!!!
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,858 Member
    He's done! 3:28:43! Amazing!!!
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,162 Member
    Congratulations @MobyCarp! 3:28:43! Awesome job!
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    Congratulations @mobycarp! What an awesome race and great job holding an amazingly steady pace in terrible conditions!! Can't wait to read your actual report of how it was out there.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Congrats @MobyCarp!!! Man 3:28:43!?!?!? You killed it!
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    edited April 2018
    @BruinsGal_91 Thanks for heading out there to cheer everyone on for us!

    I would have loved to have stayed out there longer, but I was just too cold and wet.

    The woman who ran the BAA 5k before leaping into a taxi to come and run the Jamaica Pond parkrun at the weekend finished in 3:23:35. I think she'll be happy with that.

    I am sure the runners appreciated you being out there at all. Watching the videos is kind of crazy. Last year when I ran it the sun was shining and it was a perfect day for spectators. I can't remember a single place along the course that wasn't lined with spectators. This year there are hardly any :'(

    Awesome job @mobycarp!
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    Congratulations @MobyCarp on another BM finish.
  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    Welcome @kealey1318!
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    Fantastic @MobyCarp
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    Welcome to the club @kealey1318!

    Amazing @MobyCarp!
  • huntleigh3229
    huntleigh3229 Posts: 34 Member

    Monday training run with my running club. Lovely spring evening. Can’t remember the last time I didn’t run in the dark after work!



    01.04.18 10k
    04.04.18 5.6k
    08.04.18 5k
    14.04.18 5.9k
    16.04.18 3.25k

    Total 29.75/60

    Upcoming races:
    22.04.18 The Longhorn Trail 5k
    07.07.18 7@Severn
    October 18 Green Leek 10k
    04.11.18 Rockingham 10k
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    4/1-14.5 miles
    4/2 Rest Day
    4/3 5.7 miles (4 on dreadmill, 1.7 with Stella)
    4/4-30 minute elliptical and 30 minute strength
    4/5-8 miles
    4/6-Yoga and rest
    4/7-11.6 miles (10+1.6 with Stella)
    4/8-16 miles
    4/9-Rest day with yoga
    4/10-5.8 miles+yoga
    4/11-8 miles w/ 6 @ tempo
    4/12-10 miles
    4/13-P90X3 Dynamix
    4/14-21 miles
    4/15-10 miles

    110.6/180
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    Congrats @MobyCarp! Way to crush it and keep us inspired.
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    You guys/gals are so encouraging, thank you SO much! The advice all seems right on, too. Definitely better to melt down now and get over it.

    So I was a little late to getting around to trying to find Boston coverage, and finally got something that worked just in time to see Yuki win. He was the one I wanted to win, but I didn't realize he had a chance. The weather was perfect for him though, and his strategy worked! I was also thrilled to see an American woman win, a great follow-up to the New York marathon. I'm basically an emotional mess today. Good thing it's now bedtime in my timezone.

    @MobyCarp awesome job!
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    @amymoreorless I like your gym/yoga corner and the cut little floof looking out the window!

    Sorry about your shoe fail. Have you tried Saucony at all? I feel like they have a wide toe box.
  • abutcher2122
    abutcher2122 Posts: 175 Member
    @MobyCarp Way to show us what BEAST MODE looks like. Now I have no excuse why I can’t get out and run a couple of miles every day.