April 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • apricotqueen1
    apricotqueen1 Posts: 38 Member
    6.25 km today, putting me at 141.3 for the month and 41.3 over goal. Looking back at my stats since I started using Runkeeper, this is the most I've ever run in a month. Second highest was October 2017 with 124.2 km. Trying to decide on a good goal for next month- I want to keep pushing myself but I also know that with all the traveling I will be doing, I likely won't get as much time in as I did this month. Hmm...
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    zerlinna87 wrote: »
    Wow! I am so behind on this thread. I'm sure there's a lot of race reports to catch up on.

    My first 5k (in awhile) is this Thursday. It's an evening race. Should I have a strategy for running this week? My plan was to do a long run today (probably 4 miles) and maybe a shorter run on Tuesday or Wednesday. What do the veteran runners think? I'm hoping for sub 10 min/mile splits. We'll see.

    Also, my birthday is coming up soon, and I'm going to buy a fitness watch. What do you all suggest? I'm not sure I'm sold on a running watch, as I like to do other fitness activities, including swimming (so I'm looking for waterproof). I also don't want to spend an arm and a leg, so I'm looking for something under $200. I'm leaning towards the Samsung gear fit 2 pro.

    My friend has a Garmin vivofit. I looked into it and it looks great. I ended up with the Forerunner since I primarily run and don’t do all the other activities that it tracks.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @zerlinna87 DCRainmaker has some great reviews that might be helpful.

    I have the fenix5s, more than double the price you're looking at. It was an investment, but does biking swimming, steps, bricks, triathalons...ect. I can't think of any products that fit that price off hand.

    For me, the cost of the devices work out to about 100$ a year. Others may have different experiences with them.
  • kevaasen
    kevaasen Posts: 173 Member

    @zerlinna87 - I purchased fenix 5hr but I paid 50%+ less than new by buying used. I found the look and style I wanted and then searched eBay, Craigslist, Offerup, etc. I know buying tech online can be scary for some but it is feasible to get a good deal.
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,424 Member
    @zerlinna87 I have heard good things about the vivofit as well, but I have a Forerunner 235 since I mostly run.
    As for your 5k preparation for the week, I really wouldn't do anything much different than normal, other than shorten your daily runs just a bit. Good luck Thursday!
  • JulieS3103
    JulieS3103 Posts: 86 Member
    Thank you @PastorVincent @Scott6255 and @kgirlhart!

    Last run for me in April so I met my goal and I'm looking forward to May :)

    April 3 - 2 mile Treadmill run
    April 4 - 3 mile Treadmill run
    April 5 - 3 mile Treadmill run
    April 7 - 4 mile run
    April 8 - 8 mile run
    April 11 - 4 mile Treadmill run
    April 12 - 4 mile run
    April 14 - 4 mile Treadmill run
    April 15 - 6 mile Treadmill run
    April 17 - 3 mile run
    April 19 - 6 mile Treadmill run
    April 21 - 3.1 mile run
    April 22 - 9 mile run
    April 24 - 4 mile run
    April 25 - Burn Boot Camp workout
    April 26 - 6 mile run
    April 28 - Deer Run 10k race
    April 29 - 6.5 mile run

    81.8 miles/Goal 70 miles

    Upcoming Races:
    5/5/18 Starfish 5k
    5/13/18 Run Like A Mother 5k
    6/10/18 Manitowoc Half Marathon
    8/18/18 Madison Mini Half Marathon
    9/16/18 North Face Endurance 10k
  • 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
    4/28 = Rest Day
    4/29 = 10 miles (walk/run intervals with the running group)


    April mileage goal = 125 miles / April miles complete = 155 miles
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    My Fitbit died when I got caught in a rain storm during a run. So not waterproof and after a year the battery life sucked. I had to charge it almost everyday.

    Maybe they’ve improved in the last year? I had the Charge HR
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,010 Member
    @AlphaHowls Congratulations on your race!!!
  • kevaasen
    kevaasen Posts: 173 Member
    Final April running update

    Week 1: 35.4
    Week 2: 50.5
    Week 3: 44.3
    Week 4: 31.8

    Total to Date:162

    Just a few miles short of monthly goal 168 avg, for the year however have 751 ytd. Big race next Sunday. What’s another 26.2? Looking forward to it !
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Duck_Puddle wrote: »
    zerlinna87 wrote: »
    Also, my birthday is coming up soon, and I'm going to buy a fitness watch. What do you all suggest? I'm not sure I'm sold on a running watch, as I like to do other fitness activities, including swimming (so I'm looking for waterproof). I also don't want to spend an arm and a leg, so I'm looking for something under $200. I'm leaning towards the Samsung gear fit 2 pro.

    I use the Garmin for my main info, training info, all my workout tracking, etc. I don’t think there’s
    Plus the Garmin race predictor seems like the technology equivalent of “I’ll hold your beer, you got this!” (At least for me-it’s incredibly optimistic).

    Right? Haha!

    @zerlinna87 I think bottom line, is "just how big of a data nerd are you?" (Roy D Mercer reference thare)
  • NikolaosKey
    NikolaosKey Posts: 410 Member
    Hi all!

    1/4: 11.36k -w/u and 10k race-
    2/4: 11.1k -Intervals-
    4/4:1.8k -as w/u for strength training-
    5/4: 18.3k -LR-
    7/4: 11.0k -Vacation run-
    9/4: 13.2k -Easy-
    10/4: AM: 10.2k -Tempo- and PM: 1.6k -as w/u for strength training-
    11/4: 1.8k -as w/u for strength training-
    12/4: 2.1k -as w/u for strength training-
    13/4: 7.55k -Easy morning run-
    14/4: 12.5k -Fartlek-
    15/4: 15.1k -LR-
    17/4: 9.1K -Easy-
    19/4: 7.4K -Tempo-
    21/4: 14.1k -LR-
    22/4: 5k -Race- and 5.4k -cool down-
    24/4: 4.5k -as w/u for strength training-
    25/4: 13.5k -Intervals-
    27/4: 7.6k -Tempo-
    28/4: 14.1k -Easy-
    29/4: 22.3k -LR-

    Aim:222.5k/200k

    @shanaber Yes, it was a charity race so not a big deal. I had another one this month a 10k official race at which I run at easy pace since I just recovered from an injury. At this race the bib didn't work at the finish lane so I never finished and I have no official time :wink:
    @7lenny7 Crazy race you had there as well :smiley:
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    zerlinna87 wrote: »
    Wow! I am so behind on this thread. I'm sure there's a lot of race reports to catch up on.

    My first 5k (in awhile) is this Thursday. It's an evening race. Should I have a strategy for running this week? My plan was to do a long run today (probably 4 miles) and maybe a shorter run on Tuesday or Wednesday. What do the veteran runners think? I'm hoping for sub 10 min/mile splits. We'll see.

    Also, my birthday is coming up soon, and I'm going to buy a fitness watch. What do you all suggest? I'm not sure I'm sold on a running watch, as I like to do other fitness activities, including swimming (so I'm looking for waterproof). I also don't want to spend an arm and a leg, so I'm looking for something under $200. I'm leaning towards the Samsung gear fit 2 pro.

    I am a strong believer in the Garmin line. Here are three Garmins around that price range in a nice side by side compare:

    https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/catalog/product/compareResult.ep?compareProduct=571520&compareProduct=529988&compareProduct=541225


    You can get them:

    Forerunner 235 : $172 at Amazon for a refurb or $250 for new

    Forerunner 635 : $300 at Amazon for new

    Vivoactive 3 : $280 at Amazon for new

    Of the three, only Vivoactive has swim tracking, but they are all waterproof. As someone mentioned up thread, DCRainmaker has detailed reviews on all these things:

    https://www.dcrainmaker.com

    I have the forerunner 935 which is way out of your price point but will probably be buying my wife the 235. At $171 it is a steal. IMO. But it does not have swim tracking which you specifically called out.

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