April 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited April 2018
    Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »
    Y'all are inspiring!

    My cross-training approach (going easy on the kneesies) has been yielding slow but steady improvement in my 5K speed. I only run 2-3 times a week and mix that with 2x swimming and 2x cycling (on good weeks, where nothing interferes).

    I'm looking forward to some great events this summer, including a couple of spring tri's. I think it's working!

    Yay! Welcome to the group!
    @PastorVincent New job sounds not so bad!

    @shanaber Whoo! Congratulations to your daughter! Love hearing she's enjoying running!
  • Sparx_81
    Sparx_81 Posts: 406 Member
    Yikes... This thread is moving too fast to read! Think I'd have to give up my running time to read all of them! :D

    Been a funny month, had the "black cloud" settle for about a week meaning just getting day to day stuff was hard! Now at these times getting a run in really does help but getting myself dressed and out the door is a big hurdle! Don't think I'll get my target this month but I'm happy with the little progress I'm making!

    4/1 - 4km - 4/50
    4/2 - rest day - 4/50
    4/3 - 5.4km - 9.4/50 - awful run... legs are still feeling the effects of spinning and running on the weekend.... :#
    4/7 - 4km (dreadmill!) - 13.4/50
    4/8 - 6km back out in the open air! - 19.4/50
    4/21 - 4km (dreadmill after spinning!) - 23.4/50
    4/24 - 4km first time I've got my head off the pillow to go out for a morning run - brilliant run! - 27.4/50
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    My daughter is starting to train to run the SF HM in July with me. She has been doing FlyWheel indoor cycling 6 days/wk for almost a year now and lost 50lbs. She is following the beginner Hal Higdon HM plan and this last weekend (week 3) called for a 5k. She couldn't find a 5k she wanted to run but there was the Oiselle Tenacious 10k so she signed up for that instead. I was worried she wasn't ready for it but she nailed it running it in 1:12, at an 11:44 min/mile pace. All of her previous races have been at 13-14 min pace and she was sure she would never be able to run any faster! She also told me for the first time, she is really enjoying running!! I am so excited for her. Pretty sure by the HM in July I will be encouraging her to go on ahead of me and worrying about slowing her down rather than the other way around! She was going to run a 5k for her next race but since they had a 10k she signed up for that instead :)

    @shanaber That's so cool! Wow, losing 50 lbs and getting into running too? You both rock.


    karllundy wrote: »
    4/22 - Drake Road Races Half Marathon. 13.37 miles in 1:55:37. Full report later?

    @karllundy Oh, yes, you'd better give us a run report! Great run!
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,010 Member
    I biked today. After a 40 minute ride, I got home feeling completely out of shape. I'm looking forward to doing more cycling (in a few weeks) to get that bike fitness back.

    It felt like a really good workout, though my watch says I only burned 200 calories and stayed in the easiest HR zone (I checked my pulse myself though and it was technically right - my heart wasn't beating fast, although I was out of breath and could hear my heart pounding). I know the zones aren't right, as it registers even my easy runs all in the highest zone, when I'm not even breathing hard. But I just don't know enough about it. I pretty much go by perceived effort and breathing, and the HR data is just interesting.
  • vandinem
    vandinem Posts: 550 Member 
    Date      Miles      MTD
-------   -----    -------
Apr  03     3.7        3.7 
Apr  06     3.7        7.4 
Apr  07     4.4       11.8 
Apr  14     3.7       15.5 
Apr  18     3.7       19.2 
Apr  22     4.5       23.7
Apr  24     3.7       27.4
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    I second the race report @karllundy ! Congratulations on the sub 2 half!!!
  • 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



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


    Upcoming races:
    None at the moment


  • 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

    April mileage goal = 125 miles / April miles complete = 120.5 miles
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,481 Member
    edited April 2018
    @shanaber your daughter is killin' it, that's fantastic!

    @lporter229 that sounds like a great time! Valerie June is an amazing talent. I pulled up the website to check the lineup. I think the highlight for me would be Shovels & Rope. I love those two.

    I was tempted by a 6 mile trail run last night while my son had soccer practice, but I was smart and stuck with the planned rest day, after my 20 mile on Sunday.

    Going for 10 tonight, probably on pavement as I want to work on pace and do some strides and fartleks.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    4/01 - REST
    4/02 - 5.19 (trail)
    4/03 - 3.39
    4/04 - 5.38 (trail)
    4/05 - 4
    4/06 - 3
    4/07 - 10.62
    4/08 - REST
    4/09 - 5.13 (trail)
    4/10 - 4.9
    4/11 - 4.1 (trail)
    4/12 - REST
    4/13 - REST
    4/14 - 25k!! (41st of all women, 1st AG finish)
    4/15 - REST
    4/16 - REST
    4/17 - 3
    4/18 - 4 (trail)
    4/19 - Strength/stretch
    4/20 - 10
    4/21 - Cross Train Les Mills Bodypump
    4/22 - 5 mile hike
    4/23 - 3 (trail)

    I put in an easy three during soccer practice last night. I knew a storm was coming, so it had to be short so I could beat the lightning before they cancelled practice. I made it just in time. I'll probably do a few road miles this afternoon.

    I still don't know what summer race I'll do. I have a September and a November (22k and 30k) all but dialed in. I was going to do the "Slacker Half" in June, which I still might do, but was hoping for something on trail. Nothing matches up with my schedule very well because of other commitments. It will come...


  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    @noblsheep Not sure what my stairs plan of attack is. I'm going to see if there's any stairs workouts out there, or if I'll just DIY my way up and down.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 4,967 Member
    edited April 2018
    April Goal: 110 miles

    4/1: 6.2 miles
    4/3: 4.6 miles
    4/4: 4.0 miles (intervals)
    4/5: 4.2 miles
    4/8: 11.5 miles
    4/10: 4.3 miles (tempo?)
    4/11: 5.1 miles
    4/12: 5.5 miles
    4/15: 9.0 miles
    4/17: 4.5 miles
    4/18: 5.0 birthday miles
    4/19: 5.5 miles
    4/22: 11.1 miles
    4/24: 6.1 miles

    86.6/110 miles completed

    I had a great 6.1 mile run this morning. I had 5 on the schedule, but I felt so good and I had time so I added an extra mile. I'm not sure if I'll run tomorrow because there is an 80% chance of rain plus a cold front so I very likely will not get up early and run before work. If it is good at lunch or after work, I might try to run then. But I may just move that run to Friday.

    I have a question for y'all. I need new shoes and the nearest running store is an hour away. I was thinking about ordering some online. Are there any good sites to order shoes at a good price? I mostly order stuff on Amazon and the price there for the Saucony Ride 10 seems to be the same as the running store price.

    Great races this weekend @kevaasen ,@sarahthes, @huntleigh3229 and @katharmonic !

    The new job sounds pretty good @PastorVincent. A pretty park with historic trails sounds like just the type of running I would love.



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  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,481 Member
    edited April 2018
    @kgirlhart

    There's no single place for great deals, you just have to hunt. I've found good deals on the previous years models online at Nordstrom Rack (seriously!) but you have to really dig through the selection to find real running shoes. I've also had good luck with Sierra Trading Post, REI (they often have clearance prices in the REI garage), Running Warehouse, Running Room, as well as the shoe manufacturers websites.

    The shoe manufacturer's will often have a guarantee where you can try the shoes out for a month or more and return them, for free, if you don't like them. Brooks has a 90 day trial period!!

    Otherwise you can try this site for finding the lowest price
    https://shoekicker.com/
    or this
    https://runrepeat.com/

    There are definitely deals to be had out there if you hunt them down. In my spreadsheet of shoe miles I also track what I paid. For 23 pair of running shoes, my average price is $65/pair

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