June 2018 Running Challenge
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Goal is 30 miles by the 30th.
June 18- Easy 3 miles 35:10
June 19- 3.2 miles 38:20 Took it easy- HIIT class tonight.
June 20- Another easy 3 miles in 36:00 as I am sore from my knees to my neck from last nights HIIT class
June 21- 4.65 Miles 47:12 Hill intervals
Race goal- The Moose Is Loose 10K trail run July 14. Under an hour.
I ran outside today- I live in a beautiful rural area but am terrified of the bears as I literally almost ran into one a few years ago. So I put my knife in my running belt and drove about 2 miles from home to where there is less bush and more crop land and hoped for the best. It is very rolling land so I ran hard up the hills as my intervals. Beautiful day- glad I stepped off the mill today6 -
@mcw2018mfp I know that it must be terrifying to think you might run into a bear; enough that you carry a knife with you when you run. But come on, that sounds pretty bad a** to say you carry a knife with you on runs
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polskagirl01 wrote: »ladysnickerdoo wrote: »Today was supposed to be a rest day but I really felt like running so out I went...in the rain. Well ok, more of a mist but it actually felt good. Kept me cool!
I have been driving to a paved walking path near my house but today I decided to use my warmup to get there. Almost made it. Needed to run the first set on the street but then finished up the other 5 with two laps around the path, then used my cooldown to walk back home. Went a bit over the 29 minutes I had planned but got some extra distance.
Will see tomorrow if I need a rest day or if I'm going to start week 3 of the C25K. I'm a bit worried because I have been doing 90 seconds running/2 minutes walking and week 3 has me jumping to 3 minutes running/3 minutes walking. Not sure if I can run for 3 minutes straight yet...
Anyway, run/walk this morning was 2.4 miles in 35 minutes.
That's slightly different from the version of C25k I'm currently using with a friend, but we're on week 3 and have had some similar jumps (doubling from 1 to 2 minutes running, then up to 4 this week), and don't worry - you can do it. It's okay to go slowly, just KEEP RUNNING! The first (or second) day or the new weeks may be the hardest, but your body will adapt during your recovery days (you're not skipping them, are you?) and it will get easier.2 -
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Big Race packing time. I know it’s not until Saturday, but I need to leave straight from work so had to prep tonight.
Note a few unusual items:
A tent. Yes, I’m camping, before and after
A dress. For the barn dance after. Yes, I’ll be expected to dance
A second set of kit. That’s for the ‘fun’ race the next day. A so-called ‘Chaos Race’ apparently it begins with all your shoes in a pile, before you run up a hill (yes, a hill) and down again.
First Aid kit includes tick removers and full strength DEET insect repellant for evil Blandford flies which are out in force.
George the squeaky cow.
A hip flask. Because. Spiced rum really eases muscle pain after a race....
I’m not bothering with a full hydration pack as there’ll be aid stations with goodies, but I’m mixing up a strong tailwind mix to have. It worked ok for me last time I did a long run.
I’ve just prepped some food for before the race, taking a camping stove but there’s plenty of food (and rumours of ice cream and beer) on site.
Here’s hoping to come home with a medal!!!17 -
Not much running this week. Plantar fasciitis still acting up. This week was suppose to be last week of physical therapy but they are asking for a couple more weeks to see if more PT will help. Foot is better than it was at the beginning of May when it started, but I still don't think it is completely healed. From what doctor told me, it could be month or years before there is no pain at all.
Next week I am volunteering at our church's Vacation Bible School after work everyday, so not sure how much running will be happening.
I will not meet my goal this month - hoping for a much better, pain free July.
@RunsOnEspresso - Re: Rain: Your rain events sound like when snow or hard freeze events happen in Louisiana.
@PastorVincent - Prayers that the house inspection goes well and the house is NOT a death trap.4 -
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@skippygirlsmom Try this link for the shirt
Thanks, @juliet3455
LOL Zazzle confuses me, but I think I've got it sorted.
MFP MRC Embrace the Suck shirts are here:
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MFP MRC Sisu shirts are here:
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@mcw2018mfp I know that it must be terrifying to think you might run into a bear; enough that you carry a knife with you when you run. But come on, that sounds pretty bad a** to say you carry a knife with you on runs
Stay safe!!!
I dont run around bear, although a black bear was spotted abput 50 miles from here. We dont have bear. We have pigs, mountain lions, and coyotes (cant imagine a coyote being a problem. But i did hear a store ages ago about on that attacked a runner. It was rabid).
I'd carry a knife. I just havent found a practical way to do so. You never know when some drunk *kitten* hillbilly will roll up on you and try to impress his friends with a trophy.3 -
NEW JUNE GOALS, REHAB SMART, 20 hours of activity Work up to 4 minutes of running (50 mpm). Bike all that I can bike.
2---4.05mi, 61min (PT run)
3---2.58mi, 55 min walk
4---3.71mi, 54 min (PT run)
7---3.42 mi, 47 min 5(2-1,2-2)
8---9.35 mi, 43 min road bike
10---55 min brick. 6.04 mi bike, 1.67 mi run 6(2,2)
11---5.55 mi mtn bike, 38 min
12---2.24 mi, 33 min 5(3,3)
13--- 2.71 mi, 36 min 5(2,1) 3(3,3)
13---5.55 mi mtn bike, 36 min
14---4.85 bike
16---6.22 mi, 84 min run 13(3,3)
17---brick. 3.11 run, 5.16 bike
18---2.21 run 7(2,2)
19---7.33 mtn bike
20---12.51 road bike
20---1.74 run
21---2.36 5(3,3) run
MILES
Running 36.0
Cycling/MTN bike 56.5
Upcoming Races
July 22 Draper Lake Duathlon. Norman OK
October 14th Spirit of Survival Lawton OK. Quarter Marathon
March 31, 2019 A2A Undecided distance. Ardmore OK
April 28, 2019 OKC Memorial Marathon (half)
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9.1 miles - slower than I like overall, but started with some strides and didn't feel too bad once I got to the slower and consistent running.
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06/01/18 - 0
06/02/18 - 1 mile race & 5k race
06/03/18 - 10 miles @ 9:52
06/04/18 - 13.1 miles @ 9:04
06/05/18 - 0
06/06/18 - 13.1 miles @ 9:30 including hill repeats
06/07/18 -
06/08/18 - 0
06/09/18 - 12 miles @ 9:29
06/10/18 - 13.1 miles @ 9:22
06/11/18 - 9 miles @ 9:12
06/12/18 - 0
06/13/18 - 10 miles @ 9:26
06/14/18 - 9 miles @ 9:12
...0...
06/19/18 - 6.2 miles @ 9:50
06/20/18 - 10 miles @ 9:10
07/20/18 - Liberty Get Well Mile
08/11/18 - Howl At The Moon 5k
--More as I find them - need find a nice trail race
2020 - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)
The weather was still humid, but much better than it has been. Still too humid for me, not ready for this weather. I really needed a spring to ease me into it!4 -
mcw2018mfp wrote: »@Scott6255 when running in the middle of nowhere you can pack
So, being raised in a hunting family, and having lived in the southern US for a long time... that is not what I think of when someone talks about "packing" protection.
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Ran during daughter’s soccer practice on the trail. It was a bit windy, maybe 70F tops, but no humidity. It was the kind of weather that I would have been chilled standing at practice in my t-shirt and shorts, but beautiful for a run.
6/6 - 3 miles
6/7 - 1 mile walk
6/9 - 6.2 miles - 10k Race
6/11- 4 mile walk
6/13 - 2.5 miles/ 1 mile walk
6/14 - rest/walk
6/15 - 4.3 miles
6/18 - 4 miles
6/20 - 2 mile walk
6/21 - 4 miles
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PastorVincent wrote: »mcw2018mfp wrote: »@Scott6255 when running in the middle of nowhere you can pack
So, being raised in a hunting family, and having lived in the southern US for a long time... that is not what I think of when someone talks about "packing" protection.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that!
I'm used to seeing holsters everywhere. Or the real smart ones that just tuck it in their waistband.1 -
mcw2018mfp wrote: »@Scott6255 when running in the middle of nowhere you can pack
@girlinahat - your race activities sound awesome - so much fun! Hope your marathon is great and you have a really fun time with everything!
Lots more to catch up on but it will have to wait until tomorrow! I am too tired to update my mileage and respond to the posts tonight...2 -
My goal is 3 runs per week minimum with a total monthly goal of 70 miles.
And to keep up with this thread (sort-of)
So my plan was to go to the gym after my hair appointment. I chose to take some pictures downtown, because I am rarely in the area (my hair stylist moved her location a few months ago). There are little gardens nearby and some beautiful architecture. I also saw the Kurt Vonnegut memorial library....it was closed but at least I know where it is now.
Anyhow as I started to drive to the gym, I saw a weird cloud roll, shaped like a cocoon or tunnel...I don't think that I ever saw a cloud that weird...it was long large with deep gray...I wish I had taken a picture because it was spooky and I was driving toward it. By the time I got to the gym, it was raining very hard, and I was drenched before getting to the door. I promised myself to go to the gym twice a week and tonight was my last opportunity. I had a soggy squishy treadmill run, followed by a weight lifting session.
My hair was drenched as well. It is like buying a bouquet of flowers and having all the petals fall off before you can get it home. Bleh.
Not going to make goal due to have a late start. Oh well....maybe I can achieve 50 miles this month.
6/4....7.07 miles
6/9...1.07 miles (treadmill)
6/10...7.08 miles
6/12...7.19 miles
6/17....1.93 miles (treadmill) +weight lifting
6/19...4.35 miles.....hot and humid...whew!
6/21...2.4 miles (treadmill again)+ weight lifting
total= 31.1 miles
Goal is 70 miles.
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Omg! @ereck44 when is this adventure? They currently have me working in the South Dakota/devils tower area.... if I am still up here when your adventure is we should totally figure out a rendezvous plan!
ETA- I haven’t been up here enough to have much input on the area... other than watch out for deer.
Cool! We are renting a house in Custer from August 26th to September 2nd. We wanted to avoid the Sturgis bike festival. Also I knew I would have a better chance of getting my vacation granted if we picked a time in late summer. How long will u be in the area? Definitely we should meet if you are still there.0 -
RespectTheKitty wrote: »abutcher2122 wrote: »
I no longer envy you treadmill runners and I will probably never step foot on one again. Not being able to “freely” change my pace is not fun. Lol. I was doing my warmup when my towel fell on the treadmill, totally messed up my balance and I went down and jacked myself up so horribly. Thank sweet Jesus I have a sense of humor, I just laughed at myself, and kept going. I think I’ll stick to running outside cuz even with the elliptical you still can’t “freely” change pace. Now I will baby myself for a couple of days cuz that s**t hurt. I played basketball and did MMA in college and have been hurt a lot worse but holy crap am I in pain. Treadmill skinned me alive. Lol
I love my treadmill but I have a fear of the thing stopping suddenly while I'm running. It happened once at a gym I used to go to. Power went out in the middle of my run, and THAT was a rude awakening. Ever since then I've been scared it'll happen again.
Treadmill mishaps are the worst! I have accidentally hit the stop button as well. Yeah, you really can't control the pace that much. Now I am just using the treadmill to warm up before lifting weights. I never think of it as a substitute for running outdoors.0 -
RespectTheKitty wrote: »abutcher2122 wrote: »
I no longer envy you treadmill runners and I will probably never step foot on one again. Not being able to “freely” change my pace is not fun. Lol. I was doing my warmup when my towel fell on the treadmill, totally messed up my balance and I went down and jacked myself up so horribly. Thank sweet Jesus I have a sense of humor, I just laughed at myself, and kept going. I think I’ll stick to running outside cuz even with the elliptical you still can’t “freely” change pace. Now I will baby myself for a couple of days cuz that s**t hurt. I played basketball and did MMA in college and have been hurt a lot worse but holy crap am I in pain. Treadmill skinned me alive. Lol
I love my treadmill but I have a fear of the thing stopping suddenly while I'm running. It happened once at a gym I used to go to. Power went out in the middle of my run, and THAT was a rude awakening. Ever since then I've been scared it'll happen again.
Treadmill mishaps are the worst! I have accidentally hit the stop button as well. Yeah, you really can't control the pace that much. Now I am just using the treadmill to warm up before lifting weights. I never think of it as a substitute for running outdoors.
Accidentally hitting stop, or knocking out the safety key is so common in my world that bearly phases me anymore. I am just so graceful and coordinated!0 -
We were rewarded with cloud cover and a couple of rain showers during the 10K yesterday. No PR for me but that's ok. The last mile was all up hill. Over 300 feet in elevation gain which isn't a lot for most of you trail runners but I ended up doing a lot of walking in that mile. Here are a couple of pictures from the run.
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6 very slow easy miles. I was surprised that I was a little stiff at first but finished much better. Race day tomorrow. Race finish is all down hill for last 2.5 so I'm going to conserve and go for negative splits early and start pushing after the half-way point. I used the virtual pacer feature for my last race and it seemed very good.
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Looked like you were having fun on your 10K @Teresa502. Pictures are great!
Good luck on your race tomorrow @cburke8909! Sounds like you are ready!
Good luck on Sunday @ariceroni! I know you will kill it!
Hope to get back to running on Saturday. Calf/Achilles have felt great the last two days. Will go slow and short just to test it out.
Good luck to anyone else that is racing this weekend that I missed!3 -
J P Morgan Corporate Challenge last night. Temperatures had dropped to a very pleasant 66 deg F and the humidity was waaaaay down. Perfect conditions for a run. Except I just wasn't really feeling it. I needed a last minute pee and had to wait in line at the porta-potty which meant by the time I got to line up for the race I was quite far back and in with all the walkers. There were 7,000 runners which meant a lot of dodging and weaving and wasted a lot of my time. I couldn't get a rhythm going and ended up slowing right down and mentally throwing in the towel. Finished in 34:27 (9:51 pace) which is a good four minutes slower than my time last year. But it was a fun night out with my work friends, and that's why we run it.
2018 races completed
1/21/18 Dreamfar 10k (age-group 5/23)
2/10/18 Cupid's Chase 5k (age-group 4/24)
3/10/18 Medway Shamrock Shuffle 5k (age-group 3/25)
4/08/18 Holly Club Hustle 5k (4th overall, 2nd woman, 2nd in age group)
5/13/18 Strivers Mothers' Day 5k (age-group 15/55)
5/19/18 Martha's Vineyard Half Marathon (age-group 24/84)
6/21/18 J P Morgan Corporate Challenge 3.5 miles
2018 registered races
7/14/18 Tonneson and Co. 5k
8/18/18 Book it! Dedham Library 5k
9/08/18 Louisa May Alcott Orchard House 10k
9/29/18 Stride for Healthy Communities 5k6 -
@Teresa502 you look so happy running!1
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@BruinsGal_91 Sucks you had a rough start, but great that you had fun!0
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@BruinsGal_91 - Sorry you weren't feeling it but at least you had fun with your work friends!
@Teresa502 - love the pictures! Great job!
Very humid here as well ... but I guess normal for the six months of humid weather in Orlando.1 -
Hello! New to the group. Getting back into running (again) after multiple attempts to be consistent with it. Yesterday I ran 4 miles straight without walking, so I'm pretty happy with that!
My goal for June is to run consistently for the remainder of the month. So run at least 5 times in the next 9 days. Looking forward to setting a distance goal for July!10 -
Got my run/walk in this morning. I was worried about the 3 min run/3 min walk because it was quite a jump from the 90 sec run/90 sec walk I was doing before but I did it! Turns out it was 2 sets of each so the jump wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. C25K day 1 week 3 is in the books! Rest day tomorrow so I will probably just walk.
2.46 miles in 38 minutes today.
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6/1-1.08mi
6/2-1.08 (5 hours aerial yoga)
6/3-1.08mi
6/4-1.01mi
6/5-1.08mi with 23 flights of stairs.
6/6-6.05mi
6/7-1.5mi
6/8-1.01mi
6/9-3.13mi 37:09 official 36:54 garmin
6/10-1.66mi and 1.08mi speed walk
6/11-1.01mi
6/12-5.36mi
6/13-1.08mi (1 hour aerial yoga)
6/14-1.01mi (1 hour aerial yoga)
6/15-1.01mi (2 hours aerial hammock and aerial hoop)
6/16-1.01mi (3 hours of aerial yoga)
6/17-1.08mi
6/18-1.01mi
6/19-2.01mi
6/20-1.01mi (2 hours aerial yoga)
6/21-1.75(1 hour aerial yoga)
6/22-?? (2 hours aerial hammock/yoga)
i was considering making a path in my backyard so i can do little laps in the backyard
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