September 2018 Running Challenge

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Marissaxzxzxz wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    August started good but from the 15th went downhill. My sister and family came to stay for a week so house in chaos, spent the following week trying to catch up on work before 4 days in London which was brilliant. I was sad to read about losing @KeepRunningFatboy. I've put my name in for 1 hour 1600 - 1700 GMT. If I've filled it in wrong someone can change it for me. Going to give 50 miles another bash. 2018 has been a rubbish running year for me but will have to keep trying anyway. Hopefully back soon with some miles.


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    You might want to drop a note over in the thread dedicated to that:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10689708/24-hour-run-for-dennis

  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited September 2018
    @MegaMooseEsq i know our fair has had a few issues but they are pretty quick about addressing them. hopefully, your fair will do the same.
    i know our management rubs some people the wrong way but i suppose that is natural for a business trying to organize 20+ small businesses
    @kgirlhart they are lazy dogs overall but they love to go for a run. it was part of the reason i started to run(bad collie). plus running in the city, they are added security. running has given speed demon so much confidence as she was pretty feral when i adopted her. old girl looks at it as a job and is better behaved when running as opposed to walking(extremely leash reactive).
    one of my favorite photos from when i brought the dogs with me to class
    old girl and student
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  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    @PastorVincent - Yea I've done that now, thankyou
  • joannedrummond5
    joannedrummond5 Posts: 229 Member
    September 1 - rest day
    September 2 - 13 km Club Run
    September 3 - 23 km run
    September 4 - 23 km run
    September 5 -
    September 6 -
    September 7 -
    September 8 -
    September 9 -
    September 10 -
    September 11 -
    September 12 -
    September 13 - Rest Day
    September 14 - Rest Day
    September 15 - Rest Day
    September 16 -City To Bay Half
    Marathon
    September 17 - Holidays


    59 km / goal 140 km.

  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    RunRachelleRun wrote: »
    I start swimming lessons with my husband tonight. I can swim a little but am not great in deep water. He can swim a little but he can't float. I had to rescue him in the pool on our last big holiday, so we decided lessons were a good idea. Wish us luck!

    Relax and have fun! :)
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,281 Member
    04/09 3.15 miles


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  • RunRachelleRun
    RunRachelleRun Posts: 1,854 Member
    @eponine1984 Thanks! Yes, I feel exactly the same. It is part legs and part just convincing myself it can be done. I like the treadmill and going a steady pace as I cannot do that at all outside ... but I hate how slowly time passes on the treadmill and driving to the gym to use it.

    @PastorVincent That’s good advice. I will take it!
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    Forgot to post this with earlier.

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  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    edited September 2018
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    @MegaMooseEsq i know our fair has had a few issues but they are pretty quick about addressing them. hopefully, your fair will do the same.
    i know our management rubs some people the wrong way but i suppose that is natural for a business trying to organize 20+ small businesses

    I genuinely hope you're right about that. We've got one of the oldest and largest fairs in the country (ETA: If you've ever read the Sandman comic from the 90s, it's got an issue based on the MN fair), which comes with its own set of issues. Well, if I have to find a bright side, my legs will be fresher for those long runs between races!
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
    09/01/18 :::: 18.2 :::: 18.2
    09/02/18 :::: 5.4 :::: 23.6
    09/03/18 :::: 6.3 :::: 29.9
    09/04/18 :::: 2.1 :::: 32.0

    My schedule is a bit out of sorts after the Monday holiday, so I had to work in my strength training this morning. I didn't give myself enough time once again to get much of a run in before that. But my coach says consistency is king, and anything 15 minutes or more counts as a run. So I did that and will be satisfied with it, especially given I had decided this is a cut-back week and I ran longer than my usual yesterday. Lots of focus on the legs in strength training today too, so I'll definitely feel that tomorrow.

    Tomorrow is the start of school for kids here and it is supposed to be 90 degrees and humid. Not all schools have AC so I wouldn't be surprised about cancellations here either. Fortunately the forecast looks so much better after that. I have my eye on Saturday's forecast for the HM and it is looking great - dewpoints and temps back down in the 50s! Fingers crossed for that.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    edited September 2018
    Recommend your running watch...

    I'm selling my Fitbit Alta HR because I just don't use it anymore. Since using Strava there is not really any point in using it for tracking (Strava is more accurate anyway). I easily get my 10k steps and have an app on my phone for the reminder to move (good when you spend a good chunk of your day sitting), and I honestly think I sleep better not knowing how much deep sleep I've had.

    BUT it would be nice to have a GPS capable watch for long runs. Something I would probably only wear for running, so I don't have to have my phone on me. I have a Ipod shuffle for music (I think it still works, have to fire it up to test it out - I usually use my phone) so a watch would be great. Less to worry about on race day.

    Recommendations please! and would you buy second hand? I'm not likely to be able to afford brand new anytime soon - given in NZ electronics tend to be 30% more expensive than the US.

    Anyone know anythign about Timex Ironman GPS Watch? I can get a second hand one that's an unwanted gift for !150 ($98USD)
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Recommend your running watch...

    I'm selling my Fitbit Alta HR because I just don't use it anymore. Since using Strava there is not really any point in using it for tracking (Strava is more accurate anyway). I easily get my 10k steps and have an app on my phone for the reminder to move (good when you spend a good chunk of your day sitting), and I honestly think I sleep better not knowing how much deep sleep I've had.

    BUT it would be nice to have a GPS capable watch for long runs. Something I would probably only wear for running, so I don't have to have my phone on me. I have a Ipod shuffle for music (I think it still works, have to fire it up to test it out - I usually use my phone) so a watch would be great. Less to worry about on race day.

    Recommendations please! and would you buy second hand? I'm not likely to be able to afford brand new anytime soon - given in NZ electronics tend to be 30% more expensive than the US.

    I am a well-documented fan of the Garmin line. You can sometimes find old models on clearance, and refurbs can be found too. What is your budget?

  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Recommend your running watch...

    I'm selling my Fitbit Alta HR because I just don't use it anymore. Since using Strava there is not really any point in using it for tracking (Strava is more accurate anyway). I easily get my 10k steps and have an app on my phone for the reminder to move (good when you spend a good chunk of your day sitting), and I honestly think I sleep better not knowing how much deep sleep I've had.

    BUT it would be nice to have a GPS capable watch for long runs. Something I would probably only wear for running, so I don't have to have my phone on me. I have a Ipod shuffle for music (I think it still works, have to fire it up to test it out - I usually use my phone) so a watch would be great. Less to worry about on race day.

    Recommendations please! and would you buy second hand? I'm not likely to be able to afford brand new anytime soon - given in NZ electronics tend to be 30% more expensive than the US.

    I am a well-documented fan of the Garmin line. You can sometimes find old models on clearance, and refurbs can be found too. What is your budget?

    Well I'm just researching. Ideally i'd like to only spend no more than 200NZD (130USD) - preferably around the $150 mark - hence looking at second hand. Know anything about Timex Ironman GPS Watch? I can get a second hand one that's an unwanted gift for !150 ($98USD)
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Recommend your running watch...

    I'm selling my Fitbit Alta HR because I just don't use it anymore. Since using Strava there is not really any point in using it for tracking (Strava is more accurate anyway). I easily get my 10k steps and have an app on my phone for the reminder to move (good when you spend a good chunk of your day sitting), and I honestly think I sleep better not knowing how much deep sleep I've had.

    BUT it would be nice to have a GPS capable watch for long runs. Something I would probably only wear for running, so I don't have to have my phone on me. I have a Ipod shuffle for music (I think it still works, have to fire it up to test it out - I usually use my phone) so a watch would be great. Less to worry about on race day.

    Recommendations please! and would you buy second hand? I'm not likely to be able to afford brand new anytime soon - given in NZ electronics tend to be 30% more expensive than the US.

    I am a well-documented fan of the Garmin line. You can sometimes find old models on clearance, and refurbs can be found too. What is your budget?

    Well I'm just researching. Ideally i'd like to only spend no more than 200NZD (130USD) - preferably around the $150 mark - hence looking at second hand. Know anything about Timex Ironman GPS Watch? I can get a second hand one that's an unwanted gift for !150 ($98USD)

    I do not, but

    https://www.dcrainmaker.com/product-reviews

    Has reviews of just about everything and is highly respected.

    He has lots of Timex models: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/product-reviews/timex
  • kevaasen
    kevaasen Posts: 173 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Recommend your running watch...

    I'm selling my Fitbit Alta HR because I just don't use it anymore. Since using Strava there is not really any point in using it for tracking (Strava is more accurate anyway). I easily get my 10k steps and have an app on my phone for the reminder to move (good when you spend a good chunk of your day sitting), and I honestly think I sleep better not knowing how much deep sleep I've had.

    BUT it would be nice to have a GPS capable watch for long runs. Something I would probably only wear for running, so I don't have to have my phone on me. I have a Ipod shuffle for music (I think it still works, have to fire it up to test it out - I usually use my phone) so a watch would be great. Less to worry about on race day.

    Recommendations please! and would you buy second hand? I'm not likely to be able to afford brand new anytime soon - given in NZ electronics tend to be 30% more expensive than the US.

    I am a well-documented fan of the Garmin line. You can sometimes find old models on clearance, and refurbs can be found too. What is your budget?

    Well I'm just researching. Ideally i'd like to only spend no more than 200NZD (130USD) - preferably around the $150 mark - hence looking at second hand. Know anything about Timex Ironman GPS Watch? I can get a second hand one that's an unwanted gift for !150 ($98USD)

    - I prefer a GPS HR watch to record run and then an auto upload to Garmin/Strava vs using the Strava app on the phone, but I still carry a phone on the run for music/podcasts, etc.

    - Re Second Hand purchase. I have had success buying used tech both online and locally. A year ago, I purchased locally a 1 year old Garmin Fenix 3 HR at a great price since the user wanted the newly released Fenix 5. In the States, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, etc are all effectively online/local exchanges and EBay does a decent job in giving buyers confidence with different options to help with a purchase and your satisfaction, etc...however, bottom line, when buying something used, research and buyer beware is always a good idea.

    - Don't know much about Ironman watch, but if there are used watches out there, a quick google search, Amazon reviews, etc can let you know how others like/dislike and/or if there are support issues to be on the look for (i.e. can it upload to Strava, is their app good/bad, battery life, etc). If the watch has issues, buying used will just magnify the experience as negative that might be more related to the product vs purchasing it used.
  • kcs76
    kcs76 Posts: 244 Member
    September Goal: 25 miles

    9/1 3m
    9/2 rest/hot
    9/3 rest/hotter
    9/4 rest/this is getting old

    3/25

    For crying out loud, it's so hot. 91F today. Supposed to be just as hot tomorrow. :/

    Upcoming Races:
    10/28 Fitzy's 5k
    12/6 West Reading Run Santa Run
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    @PastorVincent and @kevaasen thanks guys. I'm doing a bit of looking around at the moment. looking at our local version of Ebay, there are a couple of Garmin Forerunner 220s, but ill do an actual look and research.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @PastorVincent and @kevaasen thanks guys. I'm doing a bit of looking around at the moment. looking at our local version of Ebay, there are a couple of Garmin Forerunner 220s, but ill do an actual look and research.

    Garmin Forerunner 220 is probably a good option. Depending on the condition and price I think you could be very happy with it. It will have all the basics.

    The DC Rainmaker Review: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/11/garmin-forerunner-depth-review.html

    Rated for 10 hours of GPS tracking should cover your long runs with plenty of breathing room :)
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