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April 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • 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
    4/17 8 miles - 65.8
    4/18 REST DAY
    4/19 8 miles - 73.8
    4/20 REST DAY
    4/21 10 miles - 83.8
    4/22 REST DAY
    4/23 REST DAY
    4/24 8 miles 91.8
    4/25 REST DAY
    4/26 6.5 miles - 98.3
    4/27 REST DAY



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


    Upcoming races:
    None at the moment


  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    AlphaHowls wrote: »
    Marathon in 24 hours: excited, anxious, tense

    Don't get *too* excited. It feels a whole lot better to go out slow and run the whole way, than to go out too fast and be compelled to take walk breaks in the last 3 miles. I've done both.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    AlphaHowls wrote: »
    Marathon in 24 hours: excited, anxious, tense

    Excited for you! Good luck!!
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    angmarie28 wrote: »
    4/1-9 miles
    4/2-chest/back/legs
    4/3-2.5 miles
    4/5-5.5 miles
    4/6-2.5 miles
    4/8-9 miles
    4/9-2.5 miles + shoulders and arms
    4/11-4 miles
    4/12-4 miles
    4/13-4/21-Nothing, Life happened
    4/22-2 miles
    4/24-2 miles
    4/26-3.5 miles + P90X shoulders and arms

    46.5/75 miles

    I was doing really good,but basically my life came crashing down, not literally, but just so much bad stuff happened and I couldnt even bring myself to run. Oh well. Really bummed though, I was training for a marathon in July, but due to all the bad crap that happened, I can not go because its 5 hours away and I have to deal with a lot of other stuff, but since Im not doing that one, I may do the local Marathon here in September. Not sure yet.

    Sorry to hear this. I hope things take a turn for the better for you.
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,586 Member
    @angmarie28 Sorry to hear about your struggles. Hopefully you can find some peace and get out for a run to let the world slip by just for a little while.
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    4/1 = rest day...sort of (moving day)
    4/2 = 9.5 miles
    4/3 = Vinyasa yoga class and 3.5 miles
    4/4 = 3 dreadmill Miles and 20 minutes strength training
    4/5 = travel for work
    4/6 = travel for work
    4/7 = 13 miles (Outlaw 1/2 Race)
    4/8 = rest day
    4/9 = 7 miles and strength training
    4/10 = yoga class
    4/11 = 10 miles
    4/12 = 3.5 miles
    4/13 = 14 miles
    4/14 = running rest day - walked the pups instead
    4/15 = 10 miles Run/Walk intervals with the running group
    4/16 = 3 miles and 30 minutes strength training
    4/17 = 6 miles
    4/18 = 10 miles
    4/19 = rest day (stupid work crap)
    4/20 = 15 miles
    4/21 = strength training
    4/22 = 8 miles (Group Run)
    4/23 = 5 miles & 30 minutes strength training
    4/24 = Vinyasa yoga class
    4/25 = 11.5 miles
    4/26 = 3 miles & 30 minutes kettlebells
    4/27 = 10 miles

    It was the most amazing weather this morning! Sunny, 50 degrees F, a light breeze.... :)

    I looked at the weather for next week and saw thunderstorms predicted from Tues-Sat. It’s probably a good thing - Mother Nature looking out for me. My old foot tendonits issue is starting to flare a little again. I keep looking at that stupid walking boot in my closet with dread. I think scaling my miles back next week might be a good idea.

    April mileage goal = 125 miles / April miles complete = 145 miles
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,926 Member
    @lporter229 and @Scott6255 Thank you. Its just been crazy, but things are starting to work them selves out.
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    angmarie28 wrote: »
    4/1-9 miles
    4/2-chest/back/legs
    4/3-2.5 miles
    4/5-5.5 miles
    4/6-2.5 miles
    4/8-9 miles
    4/9-2.5 miles + shoulders and arms
    4/11-4 miles
    4/12-4 miles
    4/13-4/21-Nothing, Life happened
    4/22-2 miles
    4/24-2 miles
    4/26-3.5 miles + P90X shoulders and arms

    46.5/75 miles

    I was doing really good,but basically my life came crashing down, not literally, but just so much bad stuff happened and I couldnt even bring myself to run. Oh well. Really bummed though, I was training for a marathon in July, but due to all the bad crap that happened, I can not go because its 5 hours away and I have to deal with a lot of other stuff, but since Im not doing that one, I may do the local Marathon here in September. Not sure yet.

    Sorry to hear :( Sending some good vibes your way.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    04/01/18 - 8 Miles - 9:59 Pace
    04/02/18 - Rest
    04/03/18 - 10 miles - 9:27 Pace
    04/04/18 - 10 miles @ 4% grade and 7:43 pace
    04/05/18 - 0
    04/06/18 - 0
    04/07/18 - 11.7 miles - 2 races and a bit more
    04/08/18 - 0
    04/09/18 - 0
    04/10/18 - 12.1 miles @ 9:27 pace
    04/11/18 - 12.1 miles @ 9:00 pace
    04/12/18 - 11 miles @ 9:00 pace
    04/13/18 - 10 miles @ 9:04 pace
    04/14/18 - 21 miles @ 9:55 pace
    04/15/18 - Rest
    04/16/18 - 0
    04/17/18 - 8 miles @ 7MPH and 4.5% grade
    04/18/18 - 7 miles @ 8:57 pace
    04/19/18 - 10 miles @ 8:00 avg pace and 4% grade
    04/20/18 - Red Robin to celebrate last day a work
    04/21/18 - 17 miles @ 9:38 pace
    04/22/18 - 8 miles @ 9:23 pace
    **Taper Start**
    04/23/18 - Rest
    04/24/18 - 7 miles @ 6.5 MPH @ 4.5% Grade
    04/25/18 - 7 miles @ 7.4 MPH @ 4.5% Grade
    04/26/18 - 5 miles at CP
    04/27/18 - 2.8 mile walk

    Big Hairy Audacious Goal: Sub 4 hours in Pittsburgh 2018!

    Official Marathon PR: 4:11:28

    Next Races (more as I find them):

    05/06/18 - Pittsburgh Marathon - aiming for sub four hours.
    05/12/18 - Glacier Ridge 50k Trail Ultra (I must hate myself)

    2020 - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)

    Went searching for the trail and found it. It is about 4 blocks down and seems pretty nice. It is a paved trail but there are places where it is park-like in atmosphere and it follows there river so there is that. Since I was walking and had a meeting to get back for, I did not get far but you can see it in this relive:

    https://www.relive.cc/view/1535103905

  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @angmarie28 Sorry that is happening too you :( I hope you can do the local marathon.
  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    I missed yesterday’s run due to work. I worked two hours over and realized late afternoon that in dealing with crises all day, I had skipped breakfast and lunch (welcome to the world of a mental health director!). I figured it would not be wise to run after 24 hours without food. Today, I am having some foot pain, so I am going to hold off again since I have a 10k tomorrow morning.

    Wish me luck on hopefully running my first sub-1 hour!

    Good luck! You've got this. :smile:
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    edited April 2018
    I don't think I will hit my goal this month, but I will be close: exercise.png
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    edited April 2018
    Congratulations @penko47! All that matters is that it got you out running!!
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    Congratulations!!! @Orphia
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @Orphia well done goldilocks!
  • hanlonsk
    hanlonsk Posts: 762 Member
    edited April 2018
    I find it slightly amusing that at least 3 of us have been in DC this month- but not at the same time.
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