May 2018 Running Challenge
Replies
-
kristinegift wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »I MAY be guilty of some of these...
37 Mistakes Runners Can’t Stop Making
https://www.runnersworld.com/injury-prevention/37-mistakes-runners-cant-stop-making
@PastorVincent Oh man, so many... 4, 5, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 26, 27 (I once ran out of water 2/3 of the way through a 3 hour 80F trail run... it was misery), 31. Do I win some kind of award?
If you get an award @kristinegift, then so do I -- 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 13, 17 (&18), 24, 31...3 -
Damn son! Those are some speedy miles! Very impressive! I want to be you some day.cburke8909 wrote: »ok killer workout this am I did the 6 intervals each a mile long and except for the one that was mostly uphill I was at a 7:15 pace or better. The 3 minutes of recovery were just about right and any quicker a pace would probably not be possible. On one mostly downhill mile I did break 7 minutes.
4 -
@Scott6255 I have about ten years to become @Mobycarp. I doubt it will happen but there was a day when he would have told you the same. I must be careful not to overdo and get injured.2
-
@Elise4270
I'm studying Shorei Goju Ryu which is originally an Okinawan blend of karate that mixes the Japanese "hard" forms (explosive,powerful) and Chinese "soft" karate forms (flowing, graceful). I really enjoy it and it is very often a fairly strenuous cardio workout.
1 -
@Elise4270
I'm studying Shorei Goju Ryu which is originally an Okinawan blend of karate that mixes the Japanese "hard" forms (explosive,powerful) and Chinese "soft" karate forms (flowing, graceful). I really enjoy it and it is very often a fairly strenuous cardio workout.
Oooo! Sounds amazing!0 -
@Elise4270
I'm studying Shorei Goju Ryu which is originally an Okinawan blend of karate that mixes the Japanese "hard" forms (explosive,powerful) and Chinese "soft" karate forms (flowing, graceful). I really enjoy it and it is very often a fairly strenuous cardio workout.
Oooo! Sounds amazing!
@Elise4270 Just as an FYI: You mentioned that Jujitsu is what you have near you. It is a grappling-heavy style. Think wrestling more than Karate. That might be exactly what you are looking for, or not. Just wanted to point that out. Personally, having studied a half dozen styles or so now, I prefer ones like Aikido that use your opponent's strength against them as opposed the Karate or TKD that are all about hitting brutally hard. But everyone has their preference.
If you just want a hard work out, look for kickboxing. The classes I have seen for them can be brutal.
1 -
PastorVincent wrote: »@Elise4270
I'm studying Shorei Goju Ryu which is originally an Okinawan blend of karate that mixes the Japanese "hard" forms (explosive,powerful) and Chinese "soft" karate forms (flowing, graceful). I really enjoy it and it is very often a fairly strenuous cardio workout.
Oooo! Sounds amazing!
@Elise4270 Just as an FYI: You mentioned that Jujitsu is what you have near you. It is a grappling-heavy style. Think wrestling more than Karate. That might be exactly what you are looking for, or not. Just wanted to point that out. Personally, having studied a half dozen styles or so now, I prefer ones like Aikido that use your opponent's strength against them as opposed the Karate or TKD that are all about hitting brutally hard. But everyone has their preference.
If you just want a hard work out, look for kickboxing. The classes I have seen for them can be brutal.
I don't think we have kickboxing available.... Guess I'll have to pass on the martial arts class altogether. DH would like it, he wrestled in HS.
Thanks for the info!0 -
If I could actually manage to stick to a schedule in my personal life I would go back to taekwondo...1
-
5/1 6miles
5/2 9.92miles
Did an easy 6 miles yesterday.
This morning I went back to the state park and ran the trails. The workout was 8 miles, then 8 strides. It was 70 degrees when I go to the park, so I was slower. I think I feel slower (therefore I am) when I have to wear my hydration pack regardless of how much water is in there. I did pick up the pace the last 3 miles, but running through the hilly and beachy sections was tough! I was really happy to be done.
It's only going to get hotter from here on out!
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 marathon3 -
-
It's already May? My goal is to run 48 miles this month. I have to get up at 4:45 a.m. to run while the two kids and husband are sleeping and some mornings it's just tough but I've got my goal and I'm going to do it!!!
Good luck everybody!
6 -
-
PastorVincent wrote: »
I could probably afford it once my older son drops down to part time daycare in September. Not sure - when I did it as a teenager my dojang was run as a non-profit so rates were pretty low (my church Pastor ran it as basically a side outreach program).1 -
Also they attempted delivery on my Garmin today but since I am at work it went straight back to the post office. Since I am running home I will stop and check on the way. Hopefully I will have it tonight!6
-
I was supposed to do 6.4k today but did 14 instead. Oops. I officially have the same problem as @PastorVincent. I did count it as the long run for the week though, instead of the planned shorter run for today. My reward was getting to run through the woods - it's an undeveloped piece of land that probably won't be staying that way for long, so I figure enjoy it while it lasts. The mounds of dirt on the right are a small part of a bike course that covers a pretty big area on a hillside in the woods. It looks pretty cool, but I won't be trying any bike stunts on it anytime soon
In other news, I ordered a medal rack. When I tried to put my 5k medal on my DIY hanger thingy yesterday, the whole thing came crashing down. It's not like I have a huge collection, just that my hanger thing is literally a child sized clothes hanger, cut open on the bottom and hung on a bent paperclip wound around a screw on the wall. It was time. I got one with LOTS of space to add to my collection.
Upcoming races:
5/13 Lublin Marathon
6/2 Solidarność Half-Marathon
Summer trail HM tbd10 -
Been mostly absent since the end of February, but back for May.
I am still trying to build my base back up after a foot injury in March. Two weeks ago my Mom fell and broke her arm and shoulder socket, causing me to shift my work schedule to accommadate her and my kids (she watches them after school and gets them to/from after school activities). She can't drive for at least one more week. I am working from 6 am - 2:30 pm, so my usual morning run has been cut out. I have been doing a lot of walking instead of running on work breaks and as time allows at after school activities.
My goals this month: Keep moving - walking or running. Build base back up. Keep up on this challenge!
My April race was cancelled due to tornado warning and my 5K (totally unprepared for, but will run/walk it). This Saturday looks like it might be a rain out also.
I have to make a decision on whether or not to register for a half marathon in December or just do the 10K that is offered. This is for the St Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, race that I have been participating in since 2012. I started out with the 5K and have done the Half Marathon for the past three years. It is the only half marathon I do each year. I like the 10K distance the best and since they just added this distance recently, I do not have a medal from them for this distance. Which makes me want to register for the 10K. On the other hand I will not have a half marathon on the calendar for this year. Registering for the 10K also will allow some flexiability in the training schedule and I can complete some bucket list races in the fall in my area that I have been wanting to do. Any recommendations?
Upcoming races (Question marks are races not yet registered for):
Louisiana Marathon Quarter Marathon - 01/13/2018 - Done
Mardi Gras Mambo 10K - 02/17/2018 - Done
Q50 Races Sunset Gulf - 6.5 miles 3/24/2018 -DNS
Fat Boy 5K - 04/14/2018 - Cancelled due to Tornado Warning
Active for Autism 5K - 05/05/2018 -
AKA CANN 5K - 06/02/2018 -?
BIG EASY BIG HEART 5K 7/21/2018 - ?
WHOA Racing Cane Field Classic 2018 (Machete 7 – 1 mile/4 mile/2mile) 10/13/2018- ?6 -
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
05/01/18 :::: 3.5 :::: 3.5
05/02/18 :::: 2.6 :::: 6.1
How is it suddenly summer? Very warm out there for an afternoon run, but I will not complain...I should have picked a little shadier route but the leaves are all out yet.
Edited to add that I just saw that we at least tied for a record high today, so I wasn't imagining it that it was extra warm. Says it is 89 F right now. It snowed just 2 days ago!
6 -
@bride001 sounds like you are talking yourself into the 10k. If doing gives you the flexibility to complete some bucket list races, by all means opt for the 10k. As you said, you have already done 3 HMs at that venue. Branching out would be much more worthwhile and satisfying. Good Luck!1
-
Beautiful autumn morning here - cool and clear, and perfect for running.
1 May: 11.64
2 May: 6.0 + yoga
3 May: 7.22
24.86 of 150km4 -
Cool and rainy day! Waited for a break in the showers before heading out. Run was great! Just wish it would stay like this for more than a day or two!
Now to catch up on all the posts since last night!!
Date........Miles.......Total
05/01......0.00.......0.00 - + Strength Training
05/02......5.41.......5.41
My completed and upcoming races. Let me know if you will be running them too.
02/04/18 - Surf City Half Marathon
05/05/18 - Cinco de Miles 5k
07/22/18 - San Francisco 2nd Half Marathon
12/15/18 - San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
02/03/19 - Surf City Half Marathon
05/11/19 - Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon3 -
4 -
May 2nd. Logged another 2 miles, times at 27ish minutes. Shaved around 3 minutes off my time from yesterday.8
-
5/1: ST, 1 mile dreadmill
5/2: 3.7 miles
Total: 4.7/70
Upcoming races:
Wineglass Marathon 9/30
I took today off work so that roofers could do some work at the house. After they left, I went out for a run, even though it was supposed to be my rest day. I go on-call at work tomorrow, so I may miss a run later this week and figured I’d squeeze one in. It is getting warm here - 81 already when I ran earlier today.3 -
@bride001 - It sounds like you really want to do the 10k! Go for it!1
-
@midwesterner85 - I can't believe you gained 10lbs that quickly even if it is water. I hope you are ok and feeling better!
I like both @garygse and @orphia's SISU designs - maybe the Finnish flag one for a tank and the other for a regular running shirt?
@noblsheep - beautiful place to run! Does it smell like a cup of tea would smell?
@Bruinsgal91 - great picture! I see them pretty much year round out my office window - they like the bugs and gnats on the ivy on our wall. I did see a super tiny one the other day on our neighbor's pomegranate tree out our kitchen window. They also like to dive bomb us when we are in the backyard! I love watching them though.
@dx2jx2 - congrats on the new distance PR!
@__TMac__ - lots of SISU shirts but no designs as awesome as ours!
@fitoverfortymom and others in the glasses discussion - I gave up wearing mine on runs. I really don't need them for distance and the up close correction just makes me sick to my stomach when I run. I did have Nike sport RX sunglasses made and like them well enough for the dog beach or walking but still can't run in them. It just means it is nearly impossible to read my watch or phone when I am running. I have Smith optics running glasses with multiple types of lenses that I love! Also I have yet to find transition lenses that get dark enough.
@cburke8909 - wow those are impressive intervals! I would need to rest for multiple days to recover!
@Elise4270 - those girls are awesome! Loved the article!
@polskagirl01 - love that you were 'supposed to do 6.4km but did 14 instead' - oops is right but it looks like you found a beautiful trail to run!
I am reading Robin Arzon's book 'Shut Up and Run' and came across this... Thought you all might enjoy it for when your motivation is flagging!
7 -
@midwesterner85 - I can't believe you gained 10lbs that quickly even if it is water. I hope you are ok and feeling better!
I am reading Robin Arzon's book 'Shut Up and Run' and came across this... Thought you all might enjoy it for when your motivation is flagging!
I agree @midwesterner85 . I hope whatever is going on with you is answered soon. And I complain about PMS gain, yikes!
@shanaber I may look at that book! Love the inspiration. I put a "Do Epic Sh1t" post it on DD's bathroom mirror.1 -
3.15km run/walk/jog today. It was supposed to rain all afternoon but it held out so I got a quick run in after work3
-
So I have a fun dilemma. Wear a device on each wrist or retire my Fitbit that I've only had since August?0
https://youtu.be/eFH7lQWHegk
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.3K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 422 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions