July 2018 Running Challenge
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Today has suddenly become my best rest day in a long time. I just happened to be surfing online looking at trail shoes on Amazon, and saw they had the new Merrell Trail Glove 4 for $88.00 down from $100.00 so I kinda let myself dream a little and put them in my cart... and then sorta indulged myself a little more by "proceeding to check-out", but figured I really shouldn't pull the trigger because the tax had it back up to about $100.... but the Molten Lava ones were so pretty.... and I do have at least one race coming up... and I HAVE been very consistent for eight weeks... but, no, really, I shouldn't.... and then, Amazon chimed in and reminded me that I had a TON of points accumulated (which I had forgotten about) and that I could get the shoes, and the tax and overnight shipping for... FREE. The running gods are smiling, but not as much as me. Damn, I love getting new trail shoes for free.23
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girlinahat wrote: »oooh @RespectTheKitty you'll be missed but I totally understand.
You know where we are when you are ready or want to come back to us.
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biketheworld wrote: »
Struggling with the heat - like so many of you. Did a little speed work on the treadmill today as I really need to get my rear in gear. I honestly believe I have trained myself to run slow. I know I'll never be a speedster, but it's been years since I've managed a sub-3 hour half. A couple years ago I adopted the run/walk strategy and I'm not sure that's worked in my favor either.
Future races - except for the first one, this is a total wish list. I'm completely intrigued with the "Vacation Races" at the National Parks. I'd love some feedback from someone who's run them.
Sept 30 - Wineglass Half Marathon - signed up and getting ready!
January 20 - Key West Half - dreaming'
February 23 - Zion Half
March 9 - Antelope Canyon
April 13 - Zion Trail
May 11 - Yosemite Half
That national park series sounds amazing! If/when I get up to running half marathons, that might have to go on the list.1 -
Rest day today as well as my anniversary (13 years!). So I will indulge in some yummy food tonight and content myself with a walk if the stars align.
Saw this today and it spoke to me!
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Joining this challenge mid month my goal is 10 miles a week through the end of the month.11
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welcome @SamToscanoWatson
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My friends have done the Key West Half and they all rave about how great it is. @biketheworld I've never run the Antelope Canyon, but we went there on vacation in May, it is amazing.1
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@LaDispute57 that Amazon is the devil ha ha
@RespectTheKitty take care of yourself and we'll be here no doubt2 -
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MegaMooseEsq wrote: »biketheworld wrote: »
Struggling with the heat - like so many of you. Did a little speed work on the treadmill today as I really need to get my rear in gear. I honestly believe I have trained myself to run slow. I know I'll never be a speedster, but it's been years since I've managed a sub-3 hour half. A couple years ago I adopted the run/walk strategy and I'm not sure that's worked in my favor either.
Future races - except for the first one, this is a total wish list. I'm completely intrigued with the "Vacation Races" at the National Parks. I'd love some feedback from someone who's run them.
Sept 30 - Wineglass Half Marathon - signed up and getting ready!
January 20 - Key West Half - dreaming'
February 23 - Zion Half
March 9 - Antelope Canyon
April 13 - Zion Trail
May 11 - Yosemite Half
That national park series sounds amazing! If/when I get up to running half marathons, that might have to go on the list.
I was eyeing the Zion and the Antelope ones. Next year.0 -
Welcome to this crazy group @SamToscanoWatson!
@LaDispute57 that is like finding $20 bill in the laundry! Makes my day!2 -
@RespectTheKitty sorry to see you go, but I get it. It is hard to see all these successful runs when you are struggling. We'll be here WHEN you are ready to come back!0
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I've done the Great Smoky Mountain vacation race twice. It was very well organized. Unfortunately, you don't actually run in the park but close by (which is fully disclosed on their website). The organizers provided shuttle buses to the start line. There were plenty of them, volunteers to assist with forming lines to get everyone to the start, plenty of porta potties at the start area.biketheworld wrote: »Future races - except for the first one, this is a total wish list. I'm completely intrigued with the "Vacation Races" at the National Parks. I'd love some feedback from someone who's run them.
I would love to do some of the races that are out west.
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I knew about LSD in the running sense, but am trying to figure out where I've seen it used. I've read a lot of stuff online, though, especially when I first started marathon training, so who knows...
Glad you're entertained, @LaDispute57 ! Although now I'm wondering what kind of work you do.PastorVincent wrote: »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... )
And as for the camera, no way! My main goal was to get out of there as fast as possible. My 7-year-old didn't quite understand... "But Mama, you SAID you had to go, and THERE's a potty." Nope! I'll wait. We're leaving NOW!1 -
@RespectTheKitty I completely understand, I stopped coming to the thread for a month when I couldn't run because it was making me envious. I hope you're back at it soon!2
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Upcoming race:
7/16 CityTrail OnTour 5k DONE!
Race recap: It was hard, but I did successfully maintain goal pace, evenly for the entire distance. It was my average result for this past year on that course, but a couple minutes faster than last year. I have mixed feelings about 5k's. It's harder work going faster, but it doesn't last as long. And more people can do this distance, so instead of being at the back-of-the pack, I get to be right in the middle (in the top half of females this time!). I made sure I was warmed up beforehand, and I think that was an important part of meeting my time goal.
The medals are cute - I'll post a pic over in the Long Distance Runners group's "Bling report" if you wanna check it out!7 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »Glad you're entertained, @LaDispute57 ! Although now I'm wondering what kind of work you do.
I am a divorce and custody attorney and I do a fair amount of criminal defense and juvenile work as well.
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