June 2018 Running Challenge

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    edited June 2018
    @biketheworld It is the one with 5K, followed by the 10k, followed by the half-marathon, followed by the full marathon all in one weekend. :lol: That is why they call it DOPEY. :lol:

    You know, I am just noticing that back to back races seems to be a reoccurring thing with me. I may need an intervention. :lol:

    I am going to have to push it off 1 year though as we are using the money we had for Dopey to buy a house.
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,550 Member
    @MobyCarp sending hugs and prayers for your Achilles! I hope your rest day helps.
  • kat_ontherun
    kat_ontherun Posts: 45 Member
    @shanaber I am sooo jealous of your view! That pupper with his tongue sticking out is adorable too! Love Vizslas!
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @kat_ontherun - Thanks! Wish I had that view all the time! It is about a 30-45min commute for us without traffic. I have run a few races there and would love to just run along the beach trail all the time!
    Sorry about the technology fail on your phone - you'll get that fast pace again for sure!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    edited June 2018
    I once "slapped" the back of a car as I went past. It was more out of frustration that they had pulled up into the crosswalk without looking, when it was on green for pedestrians and I was entering the intersection, and I had lost my nerve and just about tripped over trying to stop instead of just landing on their hood like I should have done. No reaction at all from the driver. My pace may have increased for a few minutes afterwards, though!

    In a parking lot, I had a car back up just as I was passing the middle of its rear bumper. I slammed my hand down on the trunk, made a nice big bang. Drive panicked and slammed on his breaks which was pretty much my goal. So I did not die and kept running. Hopefully, that taught him a lesson to TURN YOUR HEAD AND LOOK BEHIND YOU before putting a car in reverse. Probably not, but I can dream.
  • KeepRunningFatboy
    KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member

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    June Goals:
    200 running miles.
    IM 70.3 Training

    June Running:
    05.28.18 - 06.03.18: Running Miles 41.5 / Weekly TSS 497 / Fitness: 71 CTL
    06.04.18 - 06.10.19: Running Miles 46.2 / Weekly TSS 601 / Fitness: 73 CTL
    06.11.18 - 06.17.18: Running Miles 49.3 / Weekly TSS 725 / Fitness: 77 CTL
    06.18.18 - 06.24.18: Running Miles 38.6 / Weekly TSS 412 / Fitness: 75 CTL

    Goals 6/25/18 - 7/1/18:
    Run: 6 Days, plus a LR of 15 on Sunday. Bike 32 on Saturday

    Base 1 : Week 4 of 4


    Upcoming Events:
    06.30.18 Sat - Red, White, Bike - 32 miler

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited June 2018
    @ladysnickerdoo I guess the geese have gosling's? Ones here are grown and moved on. But i guess if they live there, at the park, they may be territorial. I wonder if you could throw some dog food or bread or something at them as you run by to distract them from chasing you. I don't think you want to bow up to a goose. They're mean. But if you're feeling it, it could offer some boxing whilst you run? Just punch them mother's haha!


    I think you'll love the race atmosphere! Can't wait for your first race report!
  • ladysnickerdoo
    ladysnickerdoo Posts: 61 Member
    @Elise4270 yes they do have goslings. I am sure that's why they are being so territorial. I do enjoy boxing... ;)
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @kevaasen I have yet to have an encounter with PF. I always assumed going barefoot was the thing to do to prevent it. I'm not glad you are dealing with it, but i appreciate the knowledge you share.

    It does not sound fun.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Geese are everywhere this time of year it seems. I just give them space and mostly ignore their hissing - just have to watch where you step! :lol:
  • ddmom0811
    ddmom0811 Posts: 1,881 Member
    @skippygirlsmom - congrats! LOVE the pictures! You two are so cute!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Poking my head back in... experienced a total training fail (i.e. very little running) for the past several months and took a DNF at mile 21 of the Glacier Ridge Ultra (50K)... I did, however, see @PastorVincent go cruising by at a sweet little pace. Looked like he was going to nail that race. The fail did get me motivated to get my *kitten* in gear and I signed up for another 50k in October... I will have a little over 150 miles in this month. If I can stay focused and keep my head above water at work, I would like to hang with you guys for a while....again...lol

    You were there? Sorry did not see you. :( I tend towards tunnel vision when running.

    What 50k in October?
  • LaDispute57
    LaDispute57 Posts: 371 Member
    @PastorVincent Here is the link... https://www.facebook.com/events/2025688057445859/
    It offers a 50k, 25k and 12k distances.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @PastorVincent Here is the link... https://www.facebook.com/events/2025688057445859/
    It offers a 50k, 25k and 12k distances.

    Ah, over 3 hours from me. A bit far since I will need to be back for early Sunday morning. :(
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @PastorVincent Here is the link... https://www.facebook.com/events/2025688057445859/
    It offers a 50k, 25k and 12k distances.

    Ah, over 3 hours from me. A bit far since I will need to be back for early Sunday morning. :(

    Take a vacation day.