December 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • LadySaton
    LadySaton Posts: 500 Member
    @MegaMooseEsq The uneven nature of the different scenarios was something I noticed when I was reading comments on the game while verifying how certain rules worked. I look forward to playing through more of the stories though. And I may just take the plunge and buy PLegacy. Part of me wants to get our strategy improved first. 😂 I’ve never played a Legacy game and it feels very _permanent_ so to speak. Lovely shadow box, well thought out gift for sure!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    workaholic_nurse wrote: »
    For dark, definitely not kids stuff I enjoy Ted Dekker's Circle series. Was dark enough I didn't want to read during night shift doing home care. Some religious overtones but, meh, what doesn't these days. Where does the schizophrenic mind go when the body sleeps?

    @MegaMooseEsq will have to check out the series you mentioned.

    I enjoy Ted. I thought the dark materials were too antagonistic.
    I found dekker thru Frank Peretti
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    12/1 - 7mph for 1 hour @ 4% grade
    12/2 - 7 miles
    12/3 - 7mph for 1 hour @ 4% grade
    12/4 - 0 KM
    12/5 - 12 miles
    12/6 - Cookies
    12/7 - 12 miles
    12/8 - Christmas Party
    12/9 - Game Night
    12/10 - 7 miles
    12/11 - 7 miles
    12/12 - Work Dinner
    12/13 - 12 miles
    12/14 - 12 miles
    12/15 - 0 KM
    12/16 - 10.5 miles
    12/17 - 13.1 miles

    Upcoming Races
    Steel Challange 5k - May 2019
    Pittsburgh Marathon - May 2019
    Glacier Ridge 50k Trail Race - May 2019

    2021 - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)

    2019 GOAL: Knock a full hour off my 50k time at Glacier Ridge.
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    7 miles this evening. Felt really good for a change. Usually the run after a long run is horrible. Not sure what the difference was today, but I'll just enjoy it.

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    There was a recent discussion about running in the dark and reflective gear and/or bright clothes. Well I don't really bother with that as I rarely run in the street or cross busy intersections. And I feel I am very aware of drivers and can dodge them if needed. Well, I had to cross an intersection tonight, but didn't have any close calls...so I thought. When I walked through the door, my wife lit into me, saying "I almost hit you crossing _____ Rd. What are you doing running in all dark clothes!" I know I looked both ways and didn't think there were any cars even close. So I guess I'll start wearing some flashing lights and reflective gear from now on. Yeesh.

    As a wife... when I tell my husband I almost hit something, I may have a tendency to exaggerate a bit (especially if she's concerned about your safety). But that wouldn't explain you not even seeing her. Are you both sure it was you?
    Of course I'm not trying to enable you running in dark clothes and no lights. Even if it just gave her some peace of mind, it would probably be worth wearing something to increase visibility.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @elise4270 - I too am overly self-conscious at my doctor's office (any doctor honestly) it is why I have 'white coat' syndrome and my normally normal BP goes off the charts... Once I see said doctor I am fine and my BP is perfect - even better than perfect.... also I don't shave my legs any more. I do go once in a while to have them 'sugared' (it is awesome!) and honestly don't have much hair on my legs any longer. I did go and get a pedicure before I went to the podiatrist though - ha!

    Love the pig - I think he is a runner and has a quarter squeezed in there! Go glutes!
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    I can not believe y'all are not any fun entertaining me at the docs office. I threw out some funny stuff. (Well i thought so) It all worked out. I was his first appointment after lunch and he had my favorite PA in training, we had a great visit. I clipped my nails, took/put on rosecea med so I'm a bit more human. I do not like the feeling after shaving, so I'ma be a yeti.

    I can not be the only one that is overly self conscious at the docs office.

    Of course not necessarily running related. The toe is probably fungal. Sent a clipping to the lab, oh someone there's gonna be stoked. The constant ringing in my ear is mearly my brain trying to escape and crying for help. Or it could be that I get to see a specialist in January for an alternate diagnosis along the thought of a neurosensory issue. I hope its terminal. Ah heck, least its another day off work. Probably nothing but noisy work and old age. Yay.

    I have had tooo much candy the last few days. Dd made candy at paternal grandmothers/dads (hehe ya he live w mama). Oh wait. My kid still lives w me. :neutral: its the candy. I'll settle down after a steak. Whis cookin''?

    @MobyCarp @PastorVincent a chair won't fit in my shower. And if it did, I'd 1- probably drown looking up at the shower head or 2- stand up on it and fall off allowing my brain to escape its confinement. See?
    Haha! Gottcha :smiley: really thought i was gonna share a shower pic, eh?
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    Thank you for that lovely visual! :D I'm going for my run now.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    @orphia the conclusion of the study. "These discoveries may explain why shoes with more cushioning do not protect against impact-related running injuries."

    It is one study. And one must remember to run in what works best for ones self. I personally need minimal cushion. Overly cushioned shoes do cause me to over stride, run too fast for my ability and allow my glutes to turn off. But that's me. Others without my issues, may have no problems with the cushion. My retired dentist runs Boston, Chicago etc and loves the overly cushioned shoes.
    @orphia - I did read the study and saw the same conclusions that @elise4270 saw. I wear 0 drop shoes because they feel the most natural for my stride. I do not run in shoes with no cushion (the super minimalist, have to feel every bump or stone) but I cannot run in shoes that feel like marshmallows on my feet. I struggle with every step and I have tried several varieties.

    I am going to see an ortho doc who treats runners and appreciates that people want to run, regardless of how 'old' they are. Hopefully I can pick his brain for recommendations so I don't end up with another stress fracture as the podiatrist is convinced will happen if I run. Also someone asked a while back if I had had a bone density and I had one in October - I just don't have the results from my doctor but I am sure if something were wrong she would have notified me.

    Yes, I agree, I can't run with shoes that feel like marshmallows ie maximalist as in the study, nor do I like minimalist, nor stability/support shoes. Neutral shoes with regular cushioning is fine for me.

    We were born to run and we were born to make tools to make life bearable. :smile:

    I'm a worrier, so I'd ring about the bone density results just in case they got overlooked. :smiley: That's great about seeing the orthopedic doctor! Let us know how you go!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    girlinahat wrote: »
    Way way better though is the Philip Pullman series ‘His Dark Materials’. A modern day fairy tale complete with all the darkness of the original Brother’s Grimm.

    @girlinahat I wouldn't say it's better than Harry Potter. Just different. Equally as good, very original, and very, very beautiful. :heart:
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    edited December 2018
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    workaholic_nurse wrote: »
    For dark, definitely not kids stuff I enjoy Ted Dekker's Circle series. Was dark enough I didn't want to read during night shift doing home care. Some religious overtones but, meh, what doesn't these days. Where does the schizophrenic mind go when the body sleeps?

    @MegaMooseEsq will have to check out the series you mentioned.

    I enjoy Ted. I thought the dark materials were too antagonistic.
    I found dekker thru Frank Peretti

    Love Frank Perreti😍 Dekker was through a friend of mine😁. Another series I enjoyed but could've used some editing help was Alexandra Bracken's Darkest Minds series.

    ETA: 3 mile tempo run with cool down, negative splits for the entire run. I felt really good throughout the run, but I knew I was pushing it in mile 3(started to wheeze towards the end). Eh cold weather running issues😋
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    12-1 7k easy
    12-2 10.5k slow
    12-3 7k recovery
    12-4 rest
    12-5 7k easy
    12-6 7k recovery
    12-7 rest
    12-8 7k easy
    12-9 10.5k easy
    12-10 7k recovery
    12-11 rest
    12-12 7k intervals
    12-13 7k easy
    12-14 rest
    12-15 7k easy
    12-16 3.5k slow
    12-17 7k slow
    12-18 rest

    December Total: 94.5k
    December Goal: 100k

    Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2019 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
    Run at least 4 5k races.
    Get under 30:00 and a PR for 5k.
    Average at least 135k per month, which would put me over 1,000 miles for the year.

    Rest day today. Hip is a little stiff this morning.
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    @amymoreorless - have you tried the FlipBelt capris? What did you think of them? how is the compression? The offer still works but I am hesitant to try them

    @shanaber I just received them in the mail yesterday. I am trying them on my 10 mile run tomorrow. I will let you know. :)
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited December 2018
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    12/1 = sick
    12/2 = sick
    12/3 = sick / 3 miles
    12/4 = 10 miles
    12/5 = 3 miles
    12/6 = 3 miles
    12/7 = thunderstorms
    12/8 = 11 miles
    12/9 = 10 miles
    12/10 = stupid work
    12/11 = 3 miles
    12/12 = 19 miles
    12/13 = rest day
    12/14 = 3 miles
    12/15 = 13 miles (Stars at Night Half)
    12/16 = 3 miles
    12/17 = 40 minutes strength training
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    Okay guys, keep me accountable please!

    I am going to a Yin yoga class tonight and doing strength training with kettlebells tomorrow morning. I have been seriously slacking on the cross training. It has been MONTHS since I have touched a weight. Someone please yell at me if I make lame excuses when I check in tomorrow.

    So, I didn’t go to yoga last night. My husband got a small raise so we went out to eat. I ate salmon and mashed potatoes in a lemon butter garlic sauce (and washed it down with several glasses of wine) instead. 🙄. Let the yelling begin....

    I did 40 minutes of boring strength training / weights this morning. It was as terrible as it sounds. I discovered that I am starting back at the beginning because it’s been so long. Sigh. Okay, New Years resolution. Do some damn strength training 2x a week. (I really hate doing strength training)

    December goal miles = 150 / 81 miles to date

    Upcoming Races:
    1/26/19 = Miami Tropical 5K
    1/27/19 = Miami Marathon
    3/10/19 = ZOOMA half
    4/6/19 = Wanderlust half
    5/4/19 = Wisconsin Marathon (mittens challenge part 1)
    5/5/19 = Kalamazoo Marathon (mittens challenge part 2)
    Run the Year 2019. GO Team B! 1,550 yearly miles pledged. Join us : https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10710465/2019-run-the-year-group#latest

    have you considered other forms of strength training? bodyweight stuff maybe that you find more fun. power yoga, trx, circus arts, convict training etc
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    @Scott6255 This right?
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  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,333 Member
    @amymoreorless Re: strength training. It may not be your thing, but I do rock climbing as my strength training. I sort of like lifting weights, but never did find something I could stick with. But I LOVE rock climbing. It's interactive and social and so challenging, both mentally and physically. It's like exercising while solving puzzles, so I find it hard to get bored. And no 2 climbs are ever the same! Certainly not conventional strength training, but it works for me! I'm always trying to introduce people to the sport!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,333 Member
    We still need one or two more for Team D on the 2019 Run the Year challenge. We have 700 miles to go!!

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10710465/2019-run-the-year-group#latest
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    martaindale wrote: »
    We still need one or two more for Team D on the 2019 Run the Year challenge. We have 700 miles to go!!

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10710465/2019-run-the-year-group#latest

    I would be glad to pledge 500 miles and join Team D.
    ...just need to figure out how to do it...
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