December 2018 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,493 Member
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    eleanorhawkins wrote: »
    @7lenny7 yay! Gotta love a good spreadsheet :-)

    : )

    Yeah, the problem with mine is that I started out simple and kept adding components bit by bit. it's a bit messier than it could be. I should really start another one from scratch and clean things up.
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,493 Member
    edited December 2018
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    PastorVincent wrote: »
    debrakgoogins wrote: »
    @PastorVincent Already on that one - stocking stuffer item purchased.


    Soooo... (some repeats probably)

    Some ideas for winter runs off top of my head real fast:

    Merino Wool Socks (Darn Tough get my vote)
    Merino Wool Hat that covers ears
    Baclava (I use UA's Infrared one)
    Flashly Light things (Nox vest, arm bands, etc)
    Head/Waist lamp
    Water Proof Headphones (I like the Plantronics Backbeat)
    Chapstick
    Polarized Sunglass (for snow running - glare can be killer)
    YakTrak (I have a set not used yet)
    Hand Warmers
    Foot Warmers

    Touch Screen compatible gloves (preferably ones that convert to mittens)
    --note having a second set that can be changed into when the first is wet is great!

    Gift Card to running store :smiley:
    Waterproofing spray for clothes and shoes

    Also - Entry into the "next big race" whatever that is for the runner.

    Plus normal stuff like cold gear running shirts, pants, and the like. :)

    This is a great idea for longer winter runs, as is a spare beanie or buff. For my longer winter runs I might carry 2 extra buffs or beanies because of my excessive sweat, which makes them freeze solid after a while.

  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    7lenny7 wrote: »
    @Elise4270 it's easier to show you:

    Green is easy pace, yellow is a trail run, blue is a race, and I also use tan for hills and a pinkish for a tempo run
    The column ofter total is the per increase of miles from week to week.
    The chart for monthly miles needs updating.
    Miles completed are in bold.
    Weeks/months completed are in the pinky/peachy color
    When I was better about doing glute work for my ITB issues, I put a G in instead of miles.

    here's my past
    q0430xuvdwlg.jpg
    And here's what I'm planning on (hoping for) once I can start running. I still need to color code it. Gray is my downtime from surgery. Numbers in gray are minutes of walking
    rdo6iiklzpdm.jpg

    I love a nerd! Sheets it is! Thanks!
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,445 Member
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    debrakgoogins wrote: »
    I am doing my Christmas shopping (hubby doesn't like to shop but lets me spend so it's all good) and need input. What is one piece of running gear, gadget, dohickey, thingy, whatever you can't live without and why?

    Flipbelt. Easily holds phone, Gu, etc.. without any bouncing and is very unobtrusive.
  • greyparks206
    greyparks206 Posts: 165 Member
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    TimeToReduceFat wrote: »
    Done with week 1 day 1 of C25K.

    Congratulations! I started C25k almost exactly a year ago myself.
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
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    Heh. Messed up the code for strikeout on my last post, too late to edit it. I'll fix the list for the next post.
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
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    7lenny7 wrote: »
    @MegaMooseEsq ditch the cotton. Cotton absorbs moisture and you don't want that. Use a tech fabric base layer as a mid layer.

    I can't think of any cotton garment I use when running, no matter how cold.

    Great job on the run!

    I guess I was hopping it would be okay as a second layer, but I can see how that wouldn’t work. I’ll try layering the tech shirts and buy a third set of sleeves.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
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    7lenny7 wrote: »
    @MegaMooseEsq ditch the cotton. Cotton absorbs moisture and you don't want that. Use a tech fabric base layer as a mid layer.

    I can't think of any cotton garment I use when running, no matter how cold.

    Great job on the run!

    This.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
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    7lenny7 wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »

    Merino Wool Hat that covers ears
    Baclava (I use UA's Infrared one)
    Flashly Light things (Nox vest, arm bands, etc)

    YUM!!!

    Or did you mean balaclava?
    ;P

    :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
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    No run today, was planing 10-15, but then was reminded that we had a company Christmas dinner to go to. Ah well.

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