July 2018 Running Challenge
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@noblsheep Perhaps Timothy Leary could help you secure the LSD.....
Lol do you guys not call them that? (And thanks to Alan Ginsburg I actually know who Timothy Leary is)
Wonder what other running terminology differs between countries.2 -
To quote @PastorVincent The sun tried to kill me today. It was 93 degrees and my five miles took everything I had. My pace was 16 something and that makes me so sad! I know it was because my schedule was off and it was so hot, but dang. I can do under 14 some days.
Sun 7/1 crosstrain: 60 minutes elliptical and triceps/back
Mon 7/2 run: 3.15 miles
Tue 7/3 crosstrain: 60 minutes elliptical and biceps/shoulders/abs
Wed 7/4 run: 3.14 miles
Thu 7/5 run: 3.15 miles
Fri 7/6 run: 4 miles
Sat 7/7 planned rest
Sun 7/8 planned rest
Mon 7/9 crosstrain: 45 minutes elliptical and legs/back
Tue 7/10 run: 3.16 miles
Wed 7/11 run: 3.51 miles and shoulders/back
Thu 7/12 run: 4 miles speedwork
Fri 7/13 crosstrain: walk, skipped weights for a nap!
Sat 7/14 run: 4 miles
Sun 7/15 run: 5 miles
33.11 of 60 completed
UPCOMING RACES
August 25th - Camp New Hope 10k
September 7th - 5k Glow Run
COMPLETED RACES
January - Frosty 5k
February - Run for the Chocolate 5k
March - Penguin in the Park 5k
April - Lake Sara Dam 5k
May - Run Through the Jungle 5k
June - French Fried 5k
July - Firecracker 5k8 -
PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »There was also the incident where we stopped so I could use a portapotty and discovered that there was a couple making out inside. I have no words.
I had to read that comment more than once cause I just had a mental block about that location and that activity. I must be getting old.
But, I mean, they did not at least lock the door?
If they wanted shelter from the rain (which I think was over at that point anyway), there was a rest area with dry seats and a roof, right next to the potty. And if they needed a private location, an entire half of the reservoir is surrounded by thick forest area.
Edit to add: I sincerely apologize if this topic is TMI and grossing others out as much as it does me5 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »There was also the incident where we stopped so I could use a portapotty and discovered that there was a couple making out inside. I have no words.
I had to read that comment more than once cause I just had a mental block about that location and that activity. I must be getting old.
But, I mean, they did not at least lock the door?
If they wanted shelter from the rain (which I think was over at that point anyway), there was a rest area with dry seats and a roof, right next to the potty. And if they needed a private location, an entire half of the reservoir is surrounded by thick forest area.
Edit to add: I sincerely apologize if this topic is TMI and grossing others out as much as it does me
Wow. Simply wow.1 -
@noblsheep Perhaps Timothy Leary could help you secure the LSD.....
Lol do you guys not call them that? (And thanks to Alan Ginsburg I actually know who Timothy Leary is)
Wonder what other running terminology differs between countries.
I have only ever heard LSD used for Lysergic acid diethylamide... which decidedly is not a running thing
Long Slow Distance is what I assume you mean... I am not hip on all the terms we use, but I always just said "long run" - mayhap most of the rest of the thread uses LSD and I am the only not hip one. *shrugs* Would not be the first time, nor the last.2 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »There was also the incident where we stopped so I could use a portapotty and discovered that there was a couple making out inside. I have no words.
Edit to add: I sincerely apologize if this topic is TMI and grossing others out as much as it does me
Actually, it has provided me with a great deal of entertainment... it makes for a great story....lol... With the work that I do, I deal with so much off-the-wall, stupid, gross, disturbing human behavior that your encounter seems mild and funny to me. I am so desensitized I cannot remember the last time I heard something that shocked me.
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LSD was a new one for me, too. I was thinking "That @noblsheep is a pretty crazy runner, tripping out like that while she runs. If I tried that they would find me sitting along the trail talking to ferns."3
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LaDispute57 wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »There was also the incident where we stopped so I could use a portapotty and discovered that there was a couple making out inside. I have no words.
Edit to add: I sincerely apologize if this topic is TMI and grossing others out as much as it does me
Actually, it has provided me with a great deal of entertainment... it makes for a great story....lol... With the work that I do, I deal with so much off-the-wall, stupid, gross, disturbing human behavior that your encounter seems mild and funny to me. I am so desensitized I cannot remember the last time I heard something that shocked me.
To date, I do not think this thread had a TMI limit. This definitely would not be over it though. I mean it is gross, but it is not like you got your camera out, recorded it, and posted a timeline of events, reactions, and sounds. (please don't btw... )3 -
@PastorVincent @LaDispute57 LOL to both of you... never talked to ferns before. Might try it next time.1
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@PastorVincent @LaDispute57 LOL to both of you... never talked to ferns before. Might try it next time.
They are very good listeners. Never interrupt you, and never share your secrets. Not much on giving advice though.2 -
July 1 - 7 mile run
July 3 - 2.6 mile run
July 4 - Antioch Run for Freedom 5k
July 5 - 6 mile Treadmill run
July 6 - Strength workout
July 7 - 4.5 mile run
July 8 - 9.5 mile run
July 10 - 4 mile run
July 11 - 3 mile Treadmill run
July 12 - knee pain/skipped run
July 14 - Bristol 5k
July 15 - 13.1 mile run
55.9 miles so far/Goal 100 miles
Upcoming Races:
7/21/18 Brewers 5K
7/29/18 Cudahy Classic 10 miles
8/11/18 Hank Aaron State Trail 5k
8/18/18 Madison Mini Half Marathon
9/16/18 North Face Endurance 10k
10/7/18 Lakefront Marathon4 -
7/1 - 5
7/2 - 0
7/3 - 5
7/4 - 3
7/6 - 3
7/7 - 3
7/8 - 4
7/9 - 0
7/10 - 5
7/11 - 0
7/12 - 3
7/13 – 2
7/14 – 4 Jackalope 4 mile trail run
7/15 - 3
7/16 - rest day
40 of 60 miles
So I was tagged in this twitter post this morning. I guess the AHSAA (aka Alabama high school athletic association) is having their conference this week and this company did elevator door wraps at the conference site. Look who got herself on a door, my sweet girl. ha ha A week or so ago Bethanny Frankel (from Real Housewives of NY and Skinny Girl fame) posted a picture of her on her instagram account and now this. ha ha
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@skippygirlsmom Wow! How freekin' awesome!!!2
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July 1 – 7.5 miles (The Channels)
July 2 – 8.7 miles
July 6 – 10.5 miles
July 7 – 12 miles (Mt. LeConte)
July 9 – 5 miles
July 11 – 5.1 miles
July 12 – 6.36 miles (trail)
July 14 – 7 miles (trail)
July 16 – 5.26 miles
Another hot and humid morning run. Looking at the results from our local 8K race on Saturday night and the guy who won it had an average pace of 4:35! First mile was at 4:22. Amazing! He was from Tanzania (Geay). He ran it neck and neck with a guy from Ethiopia (Mekonen) until he pulled away in the last quarter mile. No world record set this year. They are changing the course slightly so maybe next year they will be able to bring it back.
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skippygirlsmom wrote: »7/1 - 5
7/2 - 0
7/3 - 5
7/4 - 3
7/6 - 3
7/7 - 3
7/8 - 4
7/9 - 0
7/10 - 5
7/11 - 0
7/12 - 3
7/13 – 2
7/14 – 4 Jackalope 4 mile trail run
7/15 - 3
7/16 - rest day
40 of 60 miles
So I was tagged in this twitter post this morning. I guess the AHSAA (aka Alabama high school athletic association) is having their conference this week and this company did elevator door wraps at the conference site. Look who got herself on a door, my sweet girl. ha ha A week or so ago Bethanny Frankel (from Real Housewives of NY and Skinny Girl fame) posted a picture of her on her instagram account and now this. ha ha
Yay Skippy! The overall female winner at our local 8k race Saturday night is a freshman at one of the local high schools. She ran it in 30:45 (6:12 average pace).3 -
@skippygirlsmom that is so awesome. I knew we had greatness among us.3
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7/1-1.01mi
7/2-1.04mi
7/3-1.04mi
7/4-2.02mi
7/5-3.12mi
7/6-1.01mi(2 hours of aerial hammock and hoop)
7/7-1.01mi(2 hours of aerial yoga)
7/8-1.01mi(walked 5 miles at the renaissance faire)
7/9-1.01mi
7/10-1.5mi
7/11- 2.2mi (2 hours of aerial yoga)
7/12-1.04mi (1 hour aerial yoga)
7/13- 1.01mi (2 hours of aerial hammock and hoop)
7/14- 2.07mi (3.5 hours of aerial yoga)
7/15- 2.00mi
on the 14th, i ran 2 sub 11min miles and i did not feel out of control. i think, she could go faster but i think she is a sprinter at heart and not a distance dog. she has to learn some pacing
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I'm joining half through the month and it's my first challenge...I'm going to shoot for 25 miles by end of month. Big goal, eventually run a marathon (so far only 5k but they've been easy). Need to find 5k and 10k races before next summer, then try a half marathon. Or does anyone else have tips on working up to that? BTW did a virtual 10k on the treadmill but not irl. Tips/advice would be appreciated!9
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elissabrost wrote: »I'm joining half through the month and it's my first challenge...I'm going to shoot for 25 miles by end of month. Big goal, eventually run a marathon (so far only 5k but they've been easy). Need to find 5k and 10k races before next summer, then try a half marathon. Or does anyone else have tips on working up to that? BTW did a virtual 10k on the treadmill but not irl. Tips/advice would be appreciated!
Welcome! Since you have already ran the 5K distance, you are probably beyond the Couch to 5K program. Check out some of Hal Higdon training plans. He has several distances with both beginner and advanced levels.3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »RunnerGrl1982 wrote: »Hello all. I'm new here and in my intro thread LaDispute57 was kind enough to recommend checking out this challenge thread since I'm a runner (ha...I use that term loosely right now, but I do get out 4 times a week).
I read the opening post, so I'm gathering we provide daily accountability and post our current mileage, whether for the day or the week, while attempting to reach our monthly July goal? Is that correct?
Also, seems a good place to stay motivated as well from how lengthy these threads seem to be. A very active bunch, which is nice.
@RunnerGrl1982 Welcome! There are runners of all levels in these threads. Some that are hoping to run a whole mile someday, and nutcases like me that have run 30-mile races, and even nuttier ppl than me that do 100-mile races. Some of us run 14 min miles, some run 6 min miles. BUT we all support and help each other best we can. It is a good group, IMO.
Thank you @PastorVincent. Looking forward to participating more. Support and encouragement is always a positive no matter the mileage or time; so this definitely feels like a good place to be. I appreciate that!0 -
July Goal: 53 miles
Current Mileage To Date: 25
7/1: Rest
7/2: 2 miles
7/3: Rest
7/4: 3 miles
7/5: Rest
7/6: 2 miles
7/7: 2 miles
7/8: Rest
7/9: 3 miles
7/10: Rest
7/11: 3 miles
7/12: Rest
7/13: 3 miles
7/14: 4 miles
7/15: Rest
7/16: 3 miles + 5 x 10 second sprints
July Miles Remaining: 285 -
Pretty bummed about the fact that 15 miles into my 50 mile month I've had to stop running. I am having pretty bad IT band pain and knee pain too. I'm going to keep up with exercise on the elliptical and I'm doing some exercises to strengthen my core and legs and back...but man, I'm bummed. I hope to join back up in August.11
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07/04/2018 - 4.37 miles
07/11/2018 - 2.43 miles
07/13/2018 - 3.44 miles
07/15/2018 - 6.37 miles
07/16/2018 - 4.40 miles
21.01/50 miles
Temperature was feels like 77 F at start, 95% Humidity, Dew Point 75.
Yesterday someone was running in my neighborhood at 2 pm with a feels like temperature of 106 F.
4.40 miles of Embracing the Suck this morning! Foot did not cooperate and hurt the whole time. Painful run/walk with slow time. Apparently a lot of cars driving by knew me because I had two shouts of way to go and I couple of horns being honked. Maybe they were just being encouraging.
Trying to figure out the rest of the running schedule for the week leading up to the 5K trail race on Saturday. Tomorrow is suppose to be a Speed Workout Day but not sure if I can do that if the foot is not cooperating. I would like to be halfway to my mileage goal, but short a little bit. Feel like I can till make up mileage before end of month.
I actually slept for 10 hours last night, something I rarely if ever do. I was asleep at 6 pm and slept until about 4:30 am slightly before alarm clock starts buzzing to wake me up.
@skippygirlsmom - Awesome!
@LaDispute57 - I was thinking same thought about LSD statement.
@RunsOnEspresso @amymoreorless and @rheddmobile - RunsOnEspresso definitely has the highest temperature. I thought we were bad with Louisiana heat and humidity.
@snusp @RunnerGirl11982 @elissabrost - Welcome!
@ContraryMaryMary - My goal one day is to be able to go long and go fast when I am short on time.
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 - Done - Walked
AKA CANN 5K - 06/02/2018 - Done - Run/Walk
BIG EASY BIG HEART 5K 7/21/2018 -
August Race - Zoo Run Run AND/OR Twilight Classic - 08/25/2018 -?
Saints Kick Off Run - 09/08/2018 -?
WHOA Racing Cane Field Classic 2018 (Machete 7 – 1 mile/4 mile/2mile) 10/13/2018-
Cajun Cup OR Middendorf's Manchac Run - 11/10/2018 - ?
St Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend 10K - 12/01/ 2018
Bonfire Festival 5K - 12/16/2018 - ?
Louisiana Marathon Weekend - 01/19-20/2018 - ?6 -
Today was a scheduled rest day after lifting but since I am going on vacation Tues (well, housesitting for a lady with a palatial home and pool!) I was hoping to get in one more run so I could kick back later. Legs this morning were screaming at me so instead I'm planning on running during my break.4
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@elissabrost I like Hal Higdon and John Bingham.0
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@elissabrost i used an asics plan for my first half. i currently am freeform0
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@RunnerGrl1982 @elissabrost welcome!
@skippygirlsmom That's so awesome!
still out with blister recovery, gonna try picking up a short distance tomorrow and see how foot reacts. Was able to do upper body circuit this morning and a slow walk on the treadmill(not counting it as was 2 mph for 15 minutes). Have an awesome day everyone!
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It was yuck outside this morning after I dropped the kids at camp, so I wound up at the gym on the treadmill. I ran 2.5 and walked 1 mile. It was boring. I did bring my ancient ipod with me and listened to songs I forgot I even owned...that was amusing. But not amusing enough. I'm going to have to just suck it up and run in the heat because that was terrible.
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July goal is 150 miles
7/1..... 5.00............ 5.00/145.00
7/2..... Rest............ 5.00/145.00
7/3..... 7.00............12.00/138.00
7/4..... 5.00............17.00/133.00
7/5..... 7.00............24.00/126.00
7/6..... 5.00............29.00/121.00
7/7..... Rest............29.00/121.00
7/8..... 16.00..........45.00/105.00
7/9..... Rest............45.00/105.00
7/10.... 6.00...........51.00/ 99.00
7/11.... 4.00...........55.00/ 95.00
7/12.... 6.00...........61.00/ 89.00
7/13.... Rest...........61.00/ 89.00
7/14.... 14.00.........75.00/ 75.00
7/15...... 6.50.........81.50/ 68.50
7/16.... Rest...........81.50/68.50
Upcoming races:
October 20: Sinnemahone Ultra Marathon Trail Race (50K)
I always thank myself for giving myself rest days.
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