November 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,204 Member
    workaholic_nurse wrote: »

    ETA:on a non running note, still an NSV for me, able to fit in a set of scrubs a whole size down from my old ones and these are much less full cut. :)

    That's a HUGE NSV! Scrubs can be awful. I went from an XL to a small, but only just haha. I can tell when I'm having a bad week, they get a little tight lol.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    workaholic_nurse wrote: »

    ETA:on a non running note, still an NSV for me, able to fit in a set of scrubs a whole size down from my old ones and these are much less full cut. :)

    That's a HUGE NSV! Scrubs can be awful. I went from an XL to a small, but only just haha. I can tell when I'm having a bad week, they get a little tight lol.

    I had to Google NSV - non-scale-victory apparently - but yes! Way to rock it!!
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,204 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    workaholic_nurse wrote: »

    ETA:on a non running note, still an NSV for me, able to fit in a set of scrubs a whole size down from my old ones and these are much less full cut. :)

    That's a HUGE NSV! Scrubs can be awful. I went from an XL to a small, but only just haha. I can tell when I'm having a bad week, they get a little tight lol.

    I had to Google NSV - non-scale-victory apparently - but yes! Way to rock it!!

    LOL its amazing how every type of community has their own TLAs. Medicine is of course the worst!
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    workaholic_nurse wrote: »

    ETA:on a non running note, still an NSV for me, able to fit in a set of scrubs a whole size down from my old ones and these are much less full cut. :)

    That's a HUGE NSV! Scrubs can be awful. I went from an XL to a small, but only just haha. I can tell when I'm having a bad week, they get a little tight lol.

    I had to Google NSV - non-scale-victory apparently - but yes! Way to rock it!!

    LOL its amazing how every type of community has their own TLAs. Medicine is of course the worst!

    far and away ma'am.
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,553 Member
    edited November 2018
    @polskagirl01 great picture. You look like a gazelle! :D
    @RunsOnEspresso missed your Vegas 5K (and @Honunui too?). Great job!

    ETA: @mbaker566 Dang it. I failed to congratulate you on your (messy) trail run. So many posts of races, hard to keep up.
    Congrats to everyone running and racing in the cold wet conditions. I opted to pass on this morning's run as it was cold and raining. I have cold gear, but not cold/wet gear. Guess I need to go shopping :#
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    @juliet3455 that really looks like a fun time. I love the casual nature of it and it really makes me yearn for winter trail running. Soon enough, I guess.

    @workaholic_nurse congrats on the NSV!! That's awesome!

    @mbaker566 good job volunteering!, and on your race! Dogs, trail running, mud...sounds like a wonderful time! I wish I could find some dog friendly trail races around here.

  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    As promised... I'm in the blue shirt. The cameras liked me that day, as I'm in their promo video now, too. And the guy in red always dresses like that (I'm sure there's a reason but I don't know it) and we tend to end up in a lot of race photos together.

    Great photo, @polskagirl01 !

    I didn't expect to see the Spanish inquisition in a trail race, but then again...NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!!!
    So there was an almost identical comment on the photo in Polish. Is there a historical or movie quote I'm missing here?
    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    @eleanorhawkins - amazing that you set a pr just on your own, not in a race. LOL on the banana-eating husband who deserved a saucepan.

    @polskagirl01 - great picture. Can't believe that guy runs in that outfit every time! What on Earth? When I opened your picture I saw the 50% battery and I thought it was my laptop. I unplugged and replugged in my power cord asking myself "what's wrong with the power cord?" Then I realized how stupid that was, lol.
    Yes, every time. Like during the marathon in the heat! Maybe I should just ask him what it's about.
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    Yes, every time. Like during the marathon in the heat! Maybe I should just ask him what it's about.

    You must now, because we all need to know!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    @polskagirl01 - great picture. Can't believe that guy runs in that outfit every time! What on Earth? When I opened your picture I saw the 50% battery and I thought it was my laptop. I unplugged and replugged in my power cord asking myself "what's wrong with the power cord?" Then I realized how stupid that was, lol.

    I have done that so many times, especially on the phone!

  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    Where are you again @7lenny7
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    edited November 2018
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    Where are you again @7lenny7

    @mbaker566 Just south of Minneapolis.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    it doesn't look like there is canicross specifically but iron doggy has a few runs listed as dog friendly

    otherwise, roadtrip! to SE Wisconsin

    there might be others. check canicross usa on facebook. there are chapters all over the country.
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    it doesn't look like there is canicross specifically but iron doggy has a few runs listed as dog friendly

    otherwise, roadtrip! to SE Wisconsin

    there might be others. check canicross usa on facebook. there are chapters all over the country.

    I did find that Iron Doggy link. Unfortunately every one of those MN races is paved.

    I did see all those canicross races in Kenosha. My son is going to school at Marquette, and we have good friends in Pleasant Prairie so it's a natural destination for us, but it looks like canicross requires a pulling harness? Kody runs at heel, a step or two behind me, which is how I plan on keeping it. If they'd let me run with a normal short leash I'd considered it. When Kody has to take to stop to do his business, he stops NOW. If he was strapped to my waist I'd probably fall backwards. When I use a leash I hold it loose in my hand so if he stops, it slips through, I don't get hurt and he doesn't get dragged.

    I'll have to ask the local trail running group.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited November 2018
    @7lenny7
    technically, yes, there is a harness but it is not required for the kenosha area races. i just did the trail dog distance classic.
    some people ran without them attached to a belt as well. i have a slip harness but not a pulling harness. the bungee helps absorb some of the speed changes. i saw just regular people running on regular leashes. one guy ran on collar and retractable leash :smirk:
    other running clubs, i couldn't speak to, but the director here wants to get people interest but understands all the gear isn't for everyone.
    typically, the dogs run in front as that is the canicross style. they are supposed to pull. that is the job. it was started to keep sled dogs in shape. i think i saw some running close and not pulling though
    our loop had an elevation gain of 200ft for the 4.5mi. you could do 2 laps for the official race. though some people ran earlier during pheasant hunting and did more loops unofficially.
    for those interested, here is the link to the gallery

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