July 2018 Running Challenge

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  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    edited July 2018
    Running in Johnson City/Jonesborough, TN area on Sunday. Anyone have any trail/route suggestions?
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,875 Member
    Running in Johnson City/Jonesborough, TN area on Sunday. Anyone have any trail/route suggestions?

    You will be in my neck of the woods! I work about 30 minutes from that area. However, I rarely run over there since I live in the opposite direction. I know there is a group that meets during the week at East Tennessee State University and run through campus and around that area.

    There is another group that runs on Thursday nights a 5-mile loop along the State of Franklin Greenway and through area neighborhoods. They meet in the lower parking lot of the Wellness Center, 200 MedTech Park, Johnson City.

    There is also the Tweetsie Trail which is a converted rails-to-trails route. If you worry about getting lost, you can easily park at the trail head and do an out and back on it. I think it's about 10 miles in length. Not technical - just soft crushed gravel bed.

    If you are staying in Jonesborough, I've run the road from I-26 over to the town of Jonesborough (Route 354). It has a very wide shoulder and is a safe area. I would run on it early in the morning though before traffic gets heavy.

    All of these areas are safe, especially in the day time hours. These areas also have leash laws so you shouldn't have to worry about encountering any dogs.

    If you are on Facebook, look for the State of Franklin Track Club page and ask to join. They are very responsive and if you post, someone will be sure to respond with some running route recommendations.
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    edited July 2018
    Teresa502 wrote: »
    Running in Johnson City/Jonesborough, TN area on Sunday. Anyone have any trail/route suggestions?

    You will be in my neck of the woods! I work about 30 minutes from that area. However, I rarely run over there since I live in the opposite direction. I know there is a group that meets during the week at East Tennessee State University and run through campus and around that area.

    There is another group that runs on Thursday nights a 5-mile loop along the State of Franklin Greenway and through area neighborhoods. They meet in the lower parking lot of the Wellness Center, 200 MedTech Park, Johnson City.

    There is also the Tweetsie Trail which is a converted rails-to-trails route. If you worry about getting lost, you can easily park at the trail head and do an out and back on it. I think it's about 10 miles in length. Not technical - just soft crushed gravel bed.

    If you are staying in Jonesborough, I've run the road from I-26 over to the town of Jonesborough (Route 354). It has a very wide shoulder and is a safe area. I would run on it early in the morning though before traffic gets heavy.

    All of these areas are safe, especially in the day time hours. These areas also have leash laws so you shouldn't have to worry about encountering any dogs.

    If you are on Facebook, look for the State of Franklin Track Club page and ask to join. They are very responsive and if you post, someone will be sure to respond with some running route recommendations.

    @Teresa502 Thanks for the great suggestions. I don't do Facebook, went dark about 3 years ago and have not missed it once. Gonna check out the Tweetsie Trail as that sounds about my speed, only looking to get in 4-5 miles to complete my 50 for the month. Depends on how many I get in Friday morning.

    ETA: After checking out the Tweetsie Trail map, I think it will be about a 6 mile as I will use the Happy Valley Elementary school as my halfway, about 3 miles in.
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    Also! Last it's the week of July, how's the 50 mile club doing? @amgreenwell, @ahelgers10, @bride001, @mcw2018mfp, @ereck44, @Teerai, @hanlonsk, @madisenb, @Marissaxzxzxz

    I'm a little behind target but will still try and get as close as possible. I missed 2 runs since Saturday but that's life!
  • KeepRunningFatboy
    KeepRunningFatboy Posts: 3,055 Member
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    July Goals: 200 running miles.

    July Running:
    07.02.18 - 07.08.18: Running Miles 48 / Weekly TSS 585 / Fitness: 76 CTL
    07.09.18 - 07.15.19: Running Miles 40.3 / Weekly TSS 484 / Fitness: 75 CTL
    07.16.18 - 07.22.18: Running Miles 55 / Weekly TSS 654 / Fitness: 78 CTL
    07.23.18 - 07.29.18: Running Miles / Weekly TSS / Fitness: CTL

    Goals 07.23.18 - 07.29.18:
    Run: 6 Days, at least 50 miles with a LR of 16 on Wknd.

    Base 1 : Week 4 of 4
    07.23.18 - AM: 5.5 m. PM: 5.5 m.
    07.24.18 - AM: 2.4 m. PM: 7 m.
    07.25.18 - 8.7 m.


    Upcoming Events:
    08.25.18 - Tour de Donut Bike Ride

    Notes:

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  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    ereck44 wrote: »
    I have been running, but haven't been posting. Also trying to continue to lift weights as well.

    July 5....6.23 miles......probably 88 degrees with 70% humidity.
    July 8....2.28 miles on the treadmill plus weight lifting. Nicer weather but I was limited on time.
    July 11...7.2 miles....another hot and humid day.
    July 13....2.27 miles on the treadmill plus weight lifting.
    July 18.....5 miles.....short on time again. Tempo run with sprints.
    July 19....2.26 miles (treadmill) and a leg workout with weights (killer).
    July 21....6.24 miles.....72 degrees, high humidity and overcast.
    July 23...2.27 miles (treadmill) and weight lifting
    July 24....7.26 miles on the Monon.
    July 25...2.27 miles (treadmill) and weight lifting.

    Getting close to goal. Maybe hit it tomorrow.

    My husband had a colonoscopy today. 2 large polyps. Was told to have a colonoscopy next year due to the size of the polyps. My husband just groaned. He started kidding me that instead of beer for his birthday, he will be enjoying mag citrate.

    My weight loss has stalled. I started weight lifting last month. Maybe it's just water retention.

    I hope everyone is having a great week! I will catch up on posts one of these days.



    Total...43.28 miles
    Goal....50 miles

    It’s pretty common to retain weight when you start lifting - stick to your deficit and the scale will start to move eventually! Sorry to hear about your husband - mine has had two colonoscopies in the last four years with multiple polyps each time. After this second one they recommended genetic screening for cancer syndromes as several each time have been pre-cancerous. Colonoscopies every 1-3 years are a given. Scary, but manageable so long as we stay on top of it, and we’re just grateful that they recommended that first colonoscopy to a 32-year-old with unusual abdominal pain.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    edited July 2018
    sarahthes wrote: »
    I stopped in at the town bike shop and got directions plus a map.
    That is a brilliant idea - way of getting trail information.
    hanlonsk wrote: »
    my insomnia running club
    That should be on a shirt :)
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,875 Member
    @Teresa502 Thanks for the great suggestions. I don't do Facebook, went dark about 3 years ago and have not missed it once. Gonna check out the Tweetsie Trail as that sounds about my speed, only looking to get in 4-5 miles to complete my 50 for the month. Depends on how many I get in Friday morning.

    ETA: After checking out the Tweetsie Trail map, I think it will be about a 6 mile as I will use the Happy Valley Elementary school as my halfway, about 3 miles in.

    I hope you have a wonderful visit and enjoy the trail!

  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    1mile on the dreadmill this morning before trainer killed my legs...totals 35.02 endomondo and 6.2 dreadmill for 41.22/50 so far.

    @Teresa502 If you haven't watched the available videos from the Tweetsie Trail opening, they are quite good. Done by cyclists, but still contain relevant shots.
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