September 2018 Running Challenge

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    biketheworld wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »

    By the end of the day, the battery is already low, so probably not enough for music. I can't get lost, same route all the time. And if i fall? Rub some dirt on it and get back up... 😉

    I have an iPhone with a mophie - which I keep snapped right onto the phone. It's basically a back-up battery that recharges the phone. I love it and it has been a life saver many times - whether on my bike or long runs or whenever the battery runs low. I just flip a little switch and presto - I'm back to 100% battery.

    I have an external battery too. I have it today, but doubt i use it for radio since i need to bike.

    I just need to remember to charge it, i dont leave it on my phone. When its 100° out i cant use it, or any gps/satellite outside. My phone gives me warnings that its too hot.

    I did round up my son's old mp3 player. So... Might make that work for now. Lots of great running music :wink:
  • Machafin
    Machafin Posts: 2,988 Member
    September Goal: 50 miles

    Workout 1 (9/03) - 4.38 miles
    Workout 2 (9/04) - 4.29 miles
    Workout 3 (9/06) - 2.41 miles
    Workout 4 (9/09) - 4.40 miles
    Workout 5 (9/11) - 5.39 miles

    Total - 20.87 miles





  • AprilRN10
    AprilRN10 Posts: 548 Member
    September goal: 100 miles
    9/1: rest
    9/2: 6 miles of random hotel parking lots
    9/3: rest
    9/4: 7 miles
    9/5: 3.5 miles
    9/6: 5 miles
    9/7: 9 miles (6 am & 3 pm)
    9/8: rest
    9/9: upper body weights
    9/10: rest
    9/11: 8 miles
    9/12: 4 miles
    42.5 of 100 done

    UPCOMING RACES
    October - Illinois Homecoming 5k (7th)
    November - 5 mile Bare Bones Turkey Trot (22nd)
    December -

    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 5k
    August - Happy Birthday to Me virtual 10k
    September 7th - 5k Glow Run
  • biketheworld
    biketheworld Posts: 2,355 Member
    @ContraryMaryMary - you got my vote!

    @sarahthes - hopefully you'll heal right up and be back full force. I was looking at my past races just two nights ago and wondered "why didn't I run anything in 2017?" And then remembered - I lost an entire year to PF. This will NOT happen to you! If I would have paid attention to the pain when it first started I probably would have healed faster - but I completely disregarded it until one day I couldn't even walk it hurt so bad. Lesson learned.

    Managed 2 miles before work - 3 if you count the 1 mile walking the dog. However, I'll call it 2.

    June goal - 44/44
    July goal - 52/52
    August goal - 55/57 miles
    Sept goal - 32/60 miles

    Sept. 30 - Wineglass Half Marathon; Corning, NY
    October 7 - Viking Dash Half Marathon; Toledo, OH


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  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    pudgy1977 wrote: »
    Hello, I was here a few months ago, and fell off the wagon big time. I have just signed up for a 5K at the end of October, and hoping you all will take me back.

    My goal since I am late and not good at this will be 17 miles for Sept (HERE GOES NOTHING)

    Upcoming Race
    Oct 27th - Monster Dash 5K

    Welcome back! You've totally got this!
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    MegaMooseEsq wrote: »
    OMG dudes, my husband booked us a hotel RIGHT NEXT TO a biking/running path! I didn't even think those existed in suburban Kansas! Maybe I'll get to run this weekend after all.

    Suburbs? I have noticed there are a lot of biking / running paths in suburban midwest areas and more popping up all the time. There are also a lot of rails-to-trails trails in the rural midwest... ya know, if you are looking for some real distance.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    @ContraryMaryMary - I voted for you and left a small comment quoting @JessicaMcB . She should copyright her saying and use it with her shoe sponsor as a sales tagline attached to a muddy trail run picture.

    You were in the lead by a small amount. Go vote for Mary -
    ContraryMaryMary wrote: »
    Hi everyone, so my muddy posterior photo from the weekend’s event is a finalist to win some Inov8 trail shoes. For those if you on Facebook, could you please vote for me (I’m Mary if you haven’t figured that bit out). Link here: https://www.facebook.com/917010361675854/posts/1967174123326134/
    Thanks so much!!
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    midwesterner85 wrote: »
    MegaMooseEsq wrote: »
    OMG dudes, my husband booked us a hotel RIGHT NEXT TO a biking/running path! I didn't even think those existed in suburban Kansas! Maybe I'll get to run this weekend after all.

    Suburbs? I have noticed there are a lot of biking / running paths in suburban midwest areas and more popping up all the time. There are also a lot of rails-to-trails trails in the rural midwest... ya know, if you are looking for some real distance.

    In spite of living in Minnesota for almost 20 years, I'm afraid that I'm kind of a snob when it comes to the rest of the Midwest. This is the second time I've been impressed by a trail system running through what I'd dismissed as a "car town".
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    5 easy miles around the park, weather is still lovely. Got home and the AC is broken, and it's supposed to get hot again by tomorrow. AC guy is supposed to be here within a couple of hours. I truly hope he can fix it today because I cannot sleep in the heat. And also that it doesn't cost all my money to fix, darn it!
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    ContraryMaryMary wrote: »
    Hi everyone, so my muddy posterior photo from the weekend’s event is a finalist to win some Inov8 trail shoes. For those if you on Facebook, could you please vote for me (I’m Mary if you haven’t figured that bit out). Link here: https://www.facebook.com/917010361675854/posts/1967174123326134/
    Thanks so much!!

    Voted!! I hope you win!!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @ContraryMaryMary Done. Looks like you are still in First place!
  • pudgy1977
    pudgy1977 Posts: 13,499 Member
    MegaMooseEsq wrote: »
    pudgy1977 wrote: »
    Ok, so only logging miles actually spent running since I need to get to 3.2 without stopping. So where as I went 1 mile today only actually ran .54 of that mile. -stop laughing. Lol

    My goal since I am late and not good at this will be 17 miles for Sept (HERE GOES NOTHING)

    9/12 - .54

    Upcoming Race
    Oct 27th - Monster Dash 5K

    No laughing here, you're doing totally awesome! I only ran my first full 5K this spring after taking the winter mostly off and spending last summer and fall gradually working up to 1 mile (and wow did that mile feel amazing!). You'll get there for sure if you're patient and persistent! I'm not sure what my "no walk break" record is right now because I stopped keeping track, but I did 10K without walking this AM, so it's at least twice what it was at the beginning of the year. :) The nice thing I learned is that other runners don't care if you have to walk from time to time because pretty much everyone walks sometimes!

    I know you are right. Just used to be able to do a half and now I struggle to do a block. More laughing at myself then others laughing at me.

    And hey I’m MN too BTW
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Running glasses.

    Ive tried running with some nice Oakley's which are fine but tend to bounce on my nose, but if i wear my hat just right i can wedge the ear pieces under it. They are hot since they wrap around.

    I tried running in Rx sunglasses. Hmm, not really made for running and didn't work any better. (I looked famous).

    I tried running in my rx driving glasses. Again with staying on the nose, sliding down constantly.

    I tried some Wiley X rx glasses, (from work) and the ear piece broke. Taped them up an use them cycling.

    Eye visit today. New doc. Old one was fine, not complaining- he did his part in getting my prescription correct and checking my eye health. New guy has been added to the practice. He suggested Oxygen brand. Said they are new, he wears them in the gym, lifting (really? 😝) running (more believable). So.. off we go to find them. They just came in. Not even out on the shelf yet. I agree to try them. Not what i expect, which is more of a sport style wrap around type.

    I must say I'm very eager to try them on a run. I bounced around like a nerd in several pair, found one on fit and am very hopeful to have found an excellent choice. They are super light, which may help the sliding/bouncing issue.

    Figured there may be other running nerds that need glasses. Oh wait? We're all nerds. Right? We all wear eye protection, right? (Answer Yes. And go get some cheapies if ya gotta).

    What works for you?

    Tldr. Yay new glasses!

    The Oakleys that do the full wrap around your face are by far the most comfortable I found. I like them better than my Under Armour ones that I wear BUT the UA ones are darker, and fog up slightly less so I have to sacrifice for function.

    Not heard of the ones you got, will have to try to remember to look for them.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Running glasses.

    Ive tried running with some nice Oakley's which are fine but tend to bounce on my nose, but if i wear my hat just right i can wedge the ear pieces under it. They are hot since they wrap around.

    I tried running in Rx sunglasses. Hmm, not really made for running and didn't work any better. (I looked famous).

    I tried running in my rx driving glasses. Again with staying on the nose, sliding down constantly.

    I tried some Wiley X rx glasses, (from work) and the ear piece broke. Taped them up an use them cycling.

    Eye visit today. New doc. Old one was fine, not complaining- he did his part in getting my prescription correct and checking my eye health. New guy has been added to the practice. He suggested Oxygen brand. Said they are new, he wears them in the gym, lifting (really? 😝) running (more believable). So.. off we go to find them. They just came in. Not even out on the shelf yet. I agree to try them. Not what i expect, which is more of a sport style wrap around type.

    I must say I'm very eager to try them on a run. I bounced around like a nerd in several pair, found one on fit and am very hopeful to have found an excellent choice. They are super light, which may help the sliding/bouncing issue.

    Figured there may be other running nerds that need glasses. Oh wait? We're all nerds. Right? We all wear eye protection, right? (Answer Yes. And go get some cheapies if ya gotta).

    What works for you?

    Tldr. Yay new glasses!

    The Oakleys that do the full wrap around your face are by far the most comfortable I found. I like them better than my Under Armour ones that I wear BUT the UA ones are darker, and fog up slightly less so I have to sacrifice for function.

    Not heard of the ones you got, will have to try to remember to look for them.

    I really like my Oakley's. But if i wear a hat, or about 2 miles into a run i get a bounce. I try to lift my head up, look further out, but on trails thats not always wise. I'd considered doing the Oakley's in rx.

    Ill see if i can find a pic of these. I do worry about them not being wrap around. I have had my eyes burn before off the water in regular frames. Not sure if that would happen running.

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