May 2018 Running Challenge

Stoshew71
Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
May the run be with you.

WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive and it get's very talkative. Miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still welcome to join us. No requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, you're in. And yes, we do this every month.

You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to keep you accountable and enjoy a virtual coffee with your fellow runners after you run. Make new friends and learn a few things.

This is a continuation from the April 2018 Running Challenge which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10655854/april-2018-monthly-running-challenge

Anyone can join in. New & Old. And if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members that are total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch.

Here are the details from last month that applies here again.

Anybody want to join me for a running challenge? Set a goal here and mark it every day here. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (If creating one seems difficult, then don't let that stop you. Just type in your daily miles here.)

You can run, walk, or do treadmill. Just be consistent. I am setting a goal for 150 miles. Don't let my high (or low) goal intimidate you. Some can do 25, 50; whatever you like. We can help motivate each other. What do you say? If you are new to running, set a low goal. (You can also log your miles in km's if you choose.) Also, if you rather log your progress by time rather than distance, you are free to do that as well.

You can set your goal now but wait until Tuesday 1 May to start logging your runs.

Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/21182-monthly-running-challange

(We also have a strava group and Facebook group.)

There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.

After you run, come into this thread and post what you did. (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread) Keep a running tally of what you did this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chat it up even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things to include running. Very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time). Talk about a recent race or one coming up. Ask questions, provide answers, or just learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.

Not quite sure how to log your runs, follow what many other people are doing. Even look at last month's thread that I posted above.


*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker.
Then you need to update it after you do a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.


After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:

http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.

When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your pin in that you set when you created your ticker account.
Then where it says "Your current cumulative value, there is an add button. Just add what you just did and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.

Now after you added your new miles (or km's) to your ticker you need to post it here.


After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting on how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:

It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png

To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the img tags around that link. So it will look, (removing the spaces in the img tags):

[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]

^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets. ^^^^^^^^^^

Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker.

1: Use the link that ends in .png
2. Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
3. remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
4. YES, there is a / in the second /img tag


By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow they are(unless you find a dead body- then you're a mere jogger). No judgment here. We all started somewhere. No comparisons, except to your former self. Don't compare my Chapter 20 to your Chapter 1.


“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius

We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor


“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine

“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill

"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham


Good luck! And happy running (or walking or treadmilling, ect). If you have any trouble or have questions, please feel free to PM me.

Stan
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  • TattooedDolphinGirl78
    TattooedDolphinGirl78 Posts: 5,214 Member
    edited April 2018
    Edit: May goal is 90 kms!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    HonuNui wrote: »
    FIRST!!!!

    Atta girl! :wink:
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,547 Member
    Since it will be getting quite hot in May, I'm only going to commit to 100 mi. since I have no upcoming races.

    Scheduled races:
    Peachtree City 15K (Georgia) 10/20/2018
    Arlington Turkey Trot (Texas) 11/22/2018
    Houston Marathon (Texas) 1/20/2019
  • weat0043
    weat0043 Posts: 172 Member
    May goal is 40km again.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    edited April 2018
    @garygse - right??? How did this happen?
    @elise4270 - love that post and you are absolutely correct. It just takes 1. 1 whatever to get going!
    @Azercord - I hope life is just treating you well and keeping you busy!!
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,993 Member
    200 miles for May goal. I do not have a race (10 K) until the end of June. I also have two other 1/2 marathons planned for the year.
  • mrsjhardin
    mrsjhardin Posts: 692 Member
    I'm going to set my goal at 150 miles but it will mostly be walking with some jogging. Trying to get some weight off.
  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    Setting my goal at 175 miles
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    I’m upping my mileage to 70 this month. It is already getting hot here, so I am going to try to convince myself to get up earlier to run to stay cool. My husband is going to hate me!

    Another goal for the month is increasing positive thoughts on long or difficult runs. Deena Kastor’s new book is my current running read and is about changing the way you think.

    That is the next book in my to read pile. Then Yoga for Runners. Then I change gears and finally get to read I'll be Gone in the Dark.