August 2018 Running Challenge
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August Goal: 200 running miles.
August Running:
07.30.18 - 08.05.18: Running Miles - 57 / Weekly TSS - 676 / Fitness: CTL - 84
Goals 07.30.18 - 08.05.18:
Run: 6 Days, at least 55 miles with a LR of 17 on Wknd.
Base 2 : Week 1 of 4
07.30.18 - 7.4 m.
07.31.18 - 1.3 m. and Biking.
08.01.18 - 9.5 m.
08.02.18 - Too sore.
08.03.18 -17.1 m.
08.04.18 - 7.4 m.
08.05.18 - 14.2 m.
Upcoming Events:
08.25.18 - Tour de Donut Bike Ride
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LaDispute57 wrote: »Was getting ready to head out for my run when I realized that I wanted another pair of shoes, so I had to stop and order them.... Now I can go do my run...
1163 reviews and close to 5 star, really impressive. Those look lite and fast.2 -
dreamer12151 wrote: »So this is all self diagnosed, but as a former LMT, (& nurses aide) I think I have a pretty good idea of what is physically going on. True, I'm not a doctor or NP, but I when I read through different sources, go back to my old books & such, I think I'm a least in the right ball park anyways.
After my run yesterday, I felt a nice, sharp pain in my right hip. Did not go away throughout the day or evening, and is still with me today. When I move, do self manipulations or stretches I am oh so aware that it is inflamed. Ya, I think I've got a case of acute hip bursitis. Dang it.
Its all my fault, I've not been as stringent - ok, I've not stretched out after my runs this past week or so, and I've ignored my body's signals to take time, stretch &/or yoga it out. But with my monthly goal set higher (I know, "injuries" come 1st) because I have that "Revenge" 5K in a few weeks, just how long should I take off running to let it get better?
I am on a rest day today, plan was to run tomorrow & Tuesday, rest Wed. (run 2 days, rest 1 routine) Now thinking plan is just doing Yoga tomorrow & seeing how it goes for Tuesday, either yoga, swim or run if I feel up to it, rest Wed, then back running on Thur? Or is that pushing it?
I had trochanteric bursectomy 6 months ago. You should also find insane tenderness at the bursa. Shots helped. Hopefully it calms down with rest and self treatment.1 -
1---3.03 run
2---8.72 mile mtn bike ride
4---6.22 intervals
5---8.06 hike. Got lost. Wont sync to strava
Running. 17.31/85miles
Cycling.
Upcoming Races
October 14th Spirit of Survival Lawton OK. Quarter Marathon
March 31, 2019 A2A Undecided distance. Ardmore OK6 -
@Elise4270 I don't really pay attention to macros. I find that if I give myself too many "food rules" my diet falls apart. I just try to stay in my daily calorie range.2
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Hello everyone! I am starting back up on MFP and new to this group! I love how involved everyone is and I think that even though I haven't ran in a while, I walk a couple of miles a day, this would be a great group for me to be a part of to start my running journey.
Since my fiance and I just bought a house, I'm starting late, and I am new I am going to set a goal of 25 miles.
Hopefully I am able to do more than that. After reading through the posts I think you guys will be motivation enough for me to beat this goal!
We just bought a house too!
Welcome to the thread! 25miles is about a mile a day for the rest of the month. Or 2 miles every other day. Are you ready to run a whole mile? Its okay to do something like run/walk or other means to work up to it. Just need to be careful not to push too, especially as you are getting started. If you are, that's great! Go for it! We will all cheer you on. If not, that is okay and we will still cheer you on your way to get there.2 -
Travel day for me. 1056km from start to finish.... say 630 miles or so if my math is right.
Macros: I don't watch them now but I think after my half marathon in 2 weeks I am going to try a lower carb plan again. I lost 70 lbs doing that a couple years ago, have regained a bit since. 2 weeks out from a major race isn't a good time to change things up, hence afterwards.4 -
KeepRunningFatboy wrote: »Those look lite and fast.
But I have been jonesing for these since they came out. Xero primarily has made their name in hurache running sandals and this shoe is basically their sandal with a mesh casing... and who can't love a 5,000 mile guarantee on the sole?3 -
8/1: 1.19
8/3: 4.07
8/4: 5
8/5: 6.04
Total: 16.30/100
9/30 Wineglass Marathon
I ran a little over 6 miles today at my favorite park. It was HOT and humid already, so I chose to go there since 80% of the trails have some shade. I tested out my new Garmin, and I think it is going to serve me better for running than the Apple Watch.
@RunsOnEspresso I’m checking in for the 100 mile club. With 31 days in the month, it should average to 3.23 a day, so I am just slightly over target. I am hoping to get in 35-37 miles this coming week.
@MegaMooseEsq Good race report!
@midwesterner85 Yay for your long run!6 -
Yes, welcome @mkaypaige! What @PastorVincent says is right on. And also be sure to carve out a significant portion of your day keeping up with this thread2
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August goal: 180 miles
Date................Miles............Total/Remaining
8/1...................Rest.............. 000.00/180.00
8/2...................Rest.............. 000.00/180.00
8/3...................Rest.............. 000.00/180.00
8/4...................20.00............... 20.00/160.00
8/5.....................5.00............... 25.00/155.00
Upcoming Races:
August 25, 2018 Bubble Run 5K (Pittsburgh, PA)
October 20, 2018 Sinnemahone Ultra MarathonTrail Run 50K (Emporium, PA)
So... after botching my cool morning yesterday and having to do 20 miles in the nasty sun, you would think I would have learned a simple, easy-to-grasp lesson. Not so... frittered away another sweet morning and had to do a five mile "recovery" run in an even more blistering sun. I understand even more now why I fit in so well with the Idiots Running Club on Facebook.
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My running gear is in my parents' garage about 100 miles in the wrong direction. Oops.7
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LaDispute57 wrote: »KeepRunningFatboy wrote: »Those look lite and fast.
But I have been jonesing for these since they came out. Xero primarily has made their name in hurache running sandals and this shoe is basically their sandal with a mesh casing... and who can't love a 5,000 mile guarantee on the sole?
5000 miles? Seriously? Heck, even @AlphaHowls would get a month or two out of those!
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4.47 per endomondo 16.03/55.
@MegaMooseEsq nice run report!
@LaDispute57 nice new kicks and wow the sole guarantee.
@rheddmobile nice distance!
After bowling 'til 2am, didn't really feel like running this morning as I didn't get to sleep until almost 5am. FInally rolled my lazy bones out of bed and decided to do a different loop and had a destination in mind to grab lunch directly after my run. Started off well, attempted to keep 13 minute pace throughout. Mile 1 up into town, loop up and around the church and down the other one way for mile 2, mile 3 at Ingle's grocery store and then loop back to my crossover street. Mile 4 just befor the stop sign then up the hill past the National Guard armory and back to the parked car. Thought it would be longer but meh. Happy with the distance so far this month.
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August goal: 75 miles
8/1: 4.5 miles
8/2: 5 miles
8/5: 6.5 miles
16/75 miles
I got a run in today! I wasn't sure if I would since my son and his girlfriend came in this weekend. But he had to work early this morning so they left yesterday. I did sleep in some so it was pretty warm for the run, but it was still nice. I ran 6.5 miles. I was glad to get a run in today since I won't be able to run next Sunday since I will be doing a colon prep and even if I run early I don't want to run on a liquid diet day. Oh the joys of turning 50. LolMonthly Question?
macros. Do you target them? And where's your personal "sweet" spot?
I don't really pay attention to macros. I just use the mfp default of 20P, 30F and 50C. I mostly pay attention to calories. I do try to hit my protein goal but don't worry about carbs and fat. It worked for me while losing ~76 pounds and it seems to be working in maintenance too.
I have a question for the group. Has anyone ever run with a concealed handgun? If so how was it and what type of holster did you use?
2018 races:
5/19/18: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon - 2:43:59.7. - 2nd place AG
11/10/18: Wags & Whiskers 5K6 -
Me... after my last couple of runs....
https://youtu.be/DOCjzDcpDGc8 -
I run with a fanny pack holster by DTOM, has a quick access zipper compartment and the medium size fits my Springfield XD-S .45 even with the 7 round magazine. When I wear it i also have spots for carry permit and phone, along witha small pocket for emergency cash.
ETA: this https://www.amazon.com/MEDIUM-Concealed-Carry-CORDURA-NYLON-Black/dp/B007SIY422?crid=3L49J2BF906SY&keywords=dtom+fanny+pack&qid=1533498752&sprefix=DTOM+,aps,292&sr=8-1&ref=mp_s_a_1_1
I run with it because I am a jail nurse in one of the surrounding areas and I sometimes run into some of the not very nice people Ihave dealt with in that setting.9 -
Rest day. I managed to get in at least some strength training (day isn't over yet, I can get in my abs and lunges.) Big step is getting it in Monday.2
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@LaDispute57 great video! Ha ha
Didn’t run this morning. I didn’t get much sleep last night I think it’s dawning on me Skip is leaving on Thursday. She is finally packing her clothes a few shirts and jeans and 12 sports bras, 10 running shorts, 15 running shirts, 10 running socks, spikes and 3 pair of trainers lol. Of yeah let’s not forget the 12 bottles of Mio sport. She’s ready.13 -
I very very loosely follow or use an older Higdon training plan (ok, I actually just follow his weekly long run ramp up) on Training Peaks. But I really like his quote I posted here about consistent training.7
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