May 2018 Running Challenge

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    No run today to many appointments. :(
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,556 Member
    @Elise4270 I hear you. I can't run at a really comfortable pace without feeling like my form is breaking down. I guess that is why it feels harder most of the time I try to go for a long easy run. The same distance at a slow pace feels harder. But I know I can't do a full marathon at my normal comfortably hard pace. Don't think a run/walk would work either because I never feel like running after I stop to walk.
    Ugh, whoever thought running could be so hard
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    @Elise4270 I hear you. I can't run at a really comfortable pace without feeling like my form is breaking down. I guess that is why it feels harder most of the time I try to go for a long easy run. The same distance at a slow pace feels harder. But I know I can't do a full marathon at my normal comfortably hard pace. Don't think a run/walk would work either because I never feel like running after I stop to walk.
    Ugh, whoever thought running could be so hard

    I'm still doing PT runs/return to running program. I try to remember how the surgeon wants me to run, knees up short steps, bouncy, using the glutes. My gait needs so much improvement... (I should do my PT more often so when I complain I've done my part). If I get lazy with my form, I'll be in pain.

    Thanks for the support!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    5/1/18 2 miles
    5/2/18 1.8 miles
    5/3/18 1.85 miles
    5/4/18 2 miles
    5/5/18 2 miles
    5/6/18 6 miles

    5/7/18 rest
    5/8/18 2.35 miles
    5/9/18 2.15 miles
    5/10/18 2 miles
    5/11/18 rest
    5/12/18 2.15 miles
    5/13/18 7 miles

    5/14/18 2 miles
    5/15/18 2.1 miles
    5/16/18 1.9 miles
    5/17/18 1.95 miles
    5/18/18 2.01 miles
    5/19/18 2.05 miles
    5/20/18 6.55 miles

    5/21/18 rest
    5/22/18 3.05 miles
    5/23/18 2.5 miles
    5/24/18 2.05 miles
    5/25/18 1.9 miles

    Total 59.36 miles

    Today was my "hill" repeat day. I forgot to take a picture of my hill to show you so you can laugh at my ridiculously flat neighborhood. I didn't plan my warm-up run timing correctly so my first repeat was not on an incline. Then I realized there wasn't an easy way to get where I wanted to go because in my head I was on the other side of the incline. I had to walk down the landscaping. 4:30 am is not my friend when it comes to thinking and speed work. I've done something to jack it up every time!

    Tomorrow I have my last race until fall. It's a 5k and starts at 6:30 am. I plan to just take it easy and *try* to stick to my training run. It's a trail run but on the competitive track so I have no clue what the route/elevation will be. The beginner's loop is like 2.8 miles and the advanced is over 9 so not sure how a 5k is coming out of that. It appears it switches back and forth from the different loops.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    Oh, I also can't take any allergy meds this weekend so trail run Saturday and long run Sunday is gonna be FUN!!
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    Did two miles last night, tried to run a little bit faster than previous snail's pace and ended up doing 11 minute miles, which is still sorrowful - before I got injured I was doing 8 minute miles - but better than the 14 minute miles I was doing a couple days earlier. I have to keep reminding myself not to push it.
  • abutcher2122
    abutcher2122 Posts: 175 Member

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  • Teerai
    Teerai Posts: 243 Member
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    abutcher2122 Posts: 175 Member

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @Orphia you are a nut! :lol:
  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    13.1 easy run

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Alright @Orphia , where's your bad photos.

    You make running look fun and easy. We all know it kickes kittens. :wink:
  • jele30
    jele30 Posts: 136 Member
    A couple strolls with the dog yesterday and errands in preparation for the weekend of camping. It looks like the knee is tendonitis, so I was given some exercises to try and strengthen the other muscles and stop the cycle. This morning a nice slow run down by the lake. There’s a lot of hills that made it tough, but it felt so nice to be out there and so happy that I’m not starting over like I was at this time last year.

    5/23 - 5 miles
    5/25 - 4 miles walk
    5/26 - 6.5 miles

    Total 45 miles run/70.5 goal
  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    Right now I am trying to decide - go for a run at 10 on the trails around the neighbourhood or go out with the family and run the river valley trails after our outing and take the bus home.
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    @marisap2010 looks like a nice run. Which lake are you near?

    Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
    05/01/18 :::: 3.5 :::: 3.5
    05/02/18 :::: 2.6 :::: 6.1
    05/03/18 :::: 2.5 :::: 8.7
    05/04/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 8.7
    05/05/18 :::: 7.5 :::: 16.2
    05/06/18 :::: 2.6 :::: 18.8
    05/07/18 :::: 3.8 :::: 22.5
    05/08/18 :::: 3.3 :::: 25.9
    05/09/18 :::: 3.2 :::: 29.1
    05/10/18 :::: 2.0 :::: 31.1
    05/11/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 31.1
    05/12/18 :::: 12.0 :::: 43.0
    05/13/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 43.0
    05/14/18 :::: 3.9 :::: 46.9
    05/15/18 :::: 3.9 :::: 50.8
    05/16/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 53.9
    05/17/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 53.9
    05/18/18 :::: 2.8 :::: 56.7
    05/19/18 :::: 7.4 :::: 64.0
    05/20/18 :::: 2.6 :::: 66.6
    05/21/18 :::: 3.6 :::: 70.2
    05/22/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 73.3
    05/23/18 :::: 2.8 :::: 76.1
    05/24/18 :::: 0.0 :::: 76.1
    05/25/18 :::: 3.1 :::: 79.2
    05/26/18 :::: 8.1 :::: 87.2

    Goal = 100 miles
    Upcoming races:
    4/22/18 Owens Corning Half Marathon, Toledo OH
    5/12/18 Right to Run 19K, Seneca Falls, NY
    6/3/18 Niagara Falls Women's Half Marathon
    6/5/18 JP Morgan Corporate Challenge (3.5 mile), Syracuse NY
    7/8/18 Boilermaker 15K, Utica NY
    8/19/18 Falmouth Road Race (7 miles), Falmouth, MA
    8/26/18 18.12 Challenge, Sackets Harbor, NY??? (not yet signed up)
    10/28/18 Marine Corps Marathon, Arlington VA


    Really beautiful day out there for long run today. Felt a bit humid but there was an okay breeze off the lake, especially on the last stretch back to our start point which felt really good. It's the kind of weather we'll be begging for when the heat really kicks in so I'm not going to complain at all. Enjoyed a good run with some friends I hadn't seen for a while, and our coach ran with us for quite a while which is always entertaining and nice to get some time talking with him.

    The rest of the weekend does not look as nice, so should get back outside and enjoy/get some yard work done/etc.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    edited May 2018
    @Orphia You are definitely my race photo goals!
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    5/1 6miles
    5/2 9.92miles
    5/3 6miles
    5/4 12miles
    5/5 6miles
    5/6 rest
    5/7 6.5miles
    5/8 6miles
    5/9 7miles
    5/10 8miles
    5/11 5miles
    5/12 14.11miles!
    5/13 rest
    5/14 5.75miles
    5/15 6miles
    5/16 9.84miles
    5/17 6miles
    5/18 13.1miles!
    5/19 6miles
    5/20 rest
    5/21 6.34miles
    5/22 6miles
    5/23 8miles
    5/24 7.91miles
    5/25 14miles
    5/26 6miles

    A slow 6 miles with some walking after 4 miles. It was hot and I was tired. I’m not sure if my fatigue lately is from the increased mileage this month or the calorie cutting... I’m thinking the calorie cutting.

    Monday is the Run to Remember 5k. It’s supposed to rain and most of it is going to be on grass at an old airfield. I won’t be setting any PRs on this course, but it’s for a good cause.


    3/18/2018 Shamrock half marathon
    3/24/2018 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K
    5/28/2018 Run to Remember 5K
    10/7/2018 Crawlin Crab half marathon
    10/13/2018 Joggin for Frogmen 5K
    11/18/2018 Norfolk Harbor half marathon
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    marisap2010 wrote: »
    I’m so behind on posts! We are visiting family/on vacation in the Finger Lakes. I ran 3 miles this morning on some dirt roads around my in-laws’ cabin, which was a nice change from the ridiculously hot GA weather and my usual pavement running. I think we are going to try to get in a few hikes while we’re here as well.

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    5/1: ST, 1 mile dreadmill
    5/2: 3.7 miles
    5/3: 2 miles intervals
    5/4: ST
    5/5: 4.1 miles
    5/6: 4.2 miles
    5/13: 5 miles
    5/14: 4 miles
    5/18: 4 miles
    5/19: 3 miles
    5/20: 9 miles
    5/21: 1.65 miles
    5/26: 3 miles

    Total: 44.65/70
    Upcoming races:
    Wineglass Marathon 9/30

    My in-laws live by Keuka lake. My husband grew up right by Canandaigua lake. When we visit I dread running there because of how hilly it is! I live by the ocean and it’s so flat here!

  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    A very hot and sticky parkrun this morning. Not my best one by any means, but 3.1 slow miles is better than no miles at all.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    This 6 year old is so me. LOL https://www.buzzfeed.com/laurenstrapagiel/me-trying-to-run?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=buzzfeed&ref=buzzfeed&utm_term=.icN7YMkqd#.uxY9ZwzQ2

    I suggest not reading the comments. There's a bunch of *kitten* trying to shame her/her parents. I thought it was cute and she was being dramatic as kids can be.
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    Local 5K trail run this morning. It is getting hot here in Iowa (80's this morning during the run and 103F now). Anyway, it was actually 3.44 miles and I logged the extra mileage. I still don't think I will achieve my goal for the month, but going to try for a long run tomorrow and get a bit closer.

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