December 2018 Monthly Running Challenge
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PastorVincent wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »@amymoreorless YELL YELL YELL! Now seriously.... what kind of strength training are you doing? Cause if it bores you and you hate it you're never gonna keep it up unless you have steel willpower and self-discipline....
I have started what I call my "anti-trex" plan many times. Even got a trainer to build me a plan. Sigh. Lasted 2 months once...
I do CrossFit for Strength training, because like many others while I ENJOY lifting weights, I struggle to motivate myself for the same things. Now I know the nay-sayers will say CrossFit isn't a good programme, but it works for me. I get to lift weights and use my body and muscles in different ways. It is certainly 'cross-trainig' so while it doesn't have the consistency of repetitive lifting, what it DOES do is challenge me with different exercises. I don't look at my boxes website before I go so I don't know what I'm in for. At the weekend we did the Holleyman. What this is is thirty rounds for time (ie. as quickly as you can without sacrificing form with five reps of wall balls (throwing a wallball to a height, starting from a squat position); three hand-stand push-ups (I did mine from a box); and one rep of a power snatch at 80% of your 1RM. That's a LOT of lifting, a LOT of squatting and a LOT of work for the arms.
I enjoy it because I focus on form not time. I'm the one scaling the exercise, and lifting lighter weights. There's an element of planning ahead - you know you are ultimately going to be doing 30 reps of a power snatch, so choose your weight accordingly so you can still lift the last rep with good form.
I can just about fit Crossfit in with running. But I also agree with things like bodyweight exercises for strength (climbing is an excellent one). I am fairly sure that even after only a few months of this, my running will be improved.2 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »@Scott6255 maybe you have a secret twin that runs as *cough* gracefully as you do... seems strange that you didn't see her, was she driving with no lights? Sounds like she needs telling off for that...
In fact I do have an identical twin that runs just like me, but he lives 1000 miles away in Georgiaworkaholic_nurse wrote: »@Scott6255 This right?
Your 100% correct!!!!!!7 -
@Tramboman
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10710465/2019-run-the-year-group#latest
Follow the link above for more info. There should be a link for the registration to RTY/RTE. Or goolgle "run the year 2019" Cheap registration is 25$ and they will send an email out after the new year on teams.
Yay! Team D!
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »@Scott6255 maybe you have a secret twin that runs as *cough* gracefully as you do... seems strange that you didn't see her, was she driving with no lights? Sounds like she needs telling off for that...
In fact I do have an identical twin that runs just like me, but he lives 1000 miles away in Georgia
In a perfect world there would be a heart-warming story of a surprise famly reunion for Xmas hidden in there. But this world is far from perfect, so it was probably you and you were probably just distracted and didn't see your wife trying not to run you over (ok there's a bit of perfect world in there still, if it had been my husband and I, I would possibly have run him over!)
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@Tramboman
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10710465/2019-run-the-year-group#latest
Follow the link above for more info. There should be a link for the registration to RTY/RTE. Or goolgle "run the year 2019" Cheap registration is 25$ and they will send an email out after the new year on teams.
Yay! Team D!
Here is the link to the site for RTY/RTE @Tramboman and anyone else who is interested in joining a team! With @tramboman completing team D we have 4 teams now. Anyone interested in a team E? You don't have to commit to tons of miles, just get other runners to become a team with you!
https://runtheedge.com
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@Tramboman
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10710465/2019-run-the-year-group#latest
Follow the link above for more info. There should be a link for the registration to RTY/RTE. Or goolgle "run the year 2019" Cheap registration is 25$ and they will send an email out after the new year on teams.
Yay! Team D!
Thanks!!!!!1 -
girlinahat wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »@amymoreorless YELL YELL YELL! Now seriously.... what kind of strength training are you doing? Cause if it bores you and you hate it you're never gonna keep it up unless you have steel willpower and self-discipline....
I have started what I call my "anti-trex" plan many times. Even got a trainer to build me a plan. Sigh. Lasted 2 months once...
I do CrossFit for Strength training, because like many others while I ENJOY lifting weights, I struggle to motivate myself for the same things. Now I know the nay-sayers will say CrossFit isn't a good programme, but it works for me. I get to lift weights and use my body and muscles in different ways. It is certainly 'cross-trainig' so while it doesn't have the consistency of repetitive lifting, what it DOES do is challenge me with different exercises. I don't look at my boxes website before I go so I don't know what I'm in for. At the weekend we did the Holleyman. What this is is thirty rounds for time (ie. as quickly as you can without sacrificing form with five reps of wall balls (throwing a wallball to a height, starting from a squat position); three hand-stand push-ups (I did mine from a box); and one rep of a power snatch at 80% of your 1RM. That's a LOT of lifting, a LOT of squatting and a LOT of work for the arms.
I enjoy it because I focus on form not time. I'm the one scaling the exercise, and lifting lighter weights. There's an element of planning ahead - you know you are ultimately going to be doing 30 reps of a power snatch, so choose your weight accordingly so you can still lift the last rep with good form.
I can just about fit Crossfit in with running. But I also agree with things like bodyweight exercises for strength (climbing is an excellent one). I am fairly sure that even after only a few months of this, my running will be improved.
I was doing "Boot Camp" once a week for a while. Was good, a lot more active than lifting, but that was free with a gym at my prior job, so not an option anymore.0 -
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...
YAY!! Thanks for joining! We are only about 200 miles short now. Just one more person!
The link in the post you replied to will take you to the page we set up to get the teams set up. We each have to register separately on the Run the Year site and then form the teams on the site. The team thing is apparently not up and running yet, so we will keep an eye for that.1 -
I started strength training (with a trainer) before I started running and he was the main reason I started running (all his fault!). I have to admit I would never have followed through or become as strong as I am without having a trainer and having that commitment to go. I have thought about canceling my workouts with him but I am afraid I would fall back into not doing it on my own even though I love now how it feels and how I look as a result of it.
Some of the positives besides just being stronger is how much it has helped my running and helped my balance and stability. It is also great for your bones. My advice to all of you would be to start it now and keep up with it because it really helps as you age!5 -
martaindale wrote: »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...
YAY!! Thanks for joining! We are only about 200 miles short now. Just one more person!
The link in the post you replied to will take you to the page we set up to get the teams set up. We each have to register separately on the Run the Year site and then form the teams on the site. The team thing is apparently not up and running yet, so we will keep an eye for that.
Registered!!!!!2 -
Agree with @shanaber on strength training.
It really does tone you up!
I love running too, but I have become pretty obsessed with lifting this year. Started with Strong Curves for Women. Didn't like it all that much (or didn't really have the right eqpt). Then went to a 12 week plan for Women which I loved. And now I have the Transform App. It has you lifting 6 days a week, which I hardly can ever actually do (with running and cycling). If I wasn't an empty nester, there's no way I could do all that I do.
12/1 - 4 miles + transform app - upper body. RwRunStreak Day 10
12/2 - 1 mile + 25 miles cycling #RwRunStreak Day 11
12/3 - 1 Mile + transform App - legs #RwRunStreak Day 12
12/4 - 5 miles #RwRunStreak Day 13
12/5 - Transform App - legs/abs + 3 miles #RwRunStreak Day 14
12/6 - 3 miles #RwRunStreak Day 15 + transform App = upper body
12/7 - rest day so just 1 mile for the #RwRunStreak day 16
12/8 - 44 miles cycling; 1 mile #RWRunStreak Day 17 + transform App Arms/Back
12/9 - 3 miles #RwRunStreak Day 18
12/10 - Transform App - legs/glutes Starting Phase 4 of women’s physique! + 4 miles #RwRunStreak Day 19
12/11 - Transform App - arms/back + 3 miles #RwrunStreak Day 20
12/12 - 1 mile #RwrunStreak Day 21 + Transform App Legs;Glutes
12/13 - 5 miles #RwrunStreak Day 22.
12/14 - 1 mile #RwrunStreak Day 23 + TA arms and back
12/15 - 4 miles #RwRunStreak Day 24
12/16 - 4.2 miles #RwRunStreak Day 25 + TA glutes and legs
12/17 - 1 mile #RwRunStreak Day 26 + TA arms and back
12/18 - 4.5 miles #RwRunStreak Day 27
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RE: strength trainingeleanorhawkins wrote: »@amymoreorless YELL YELL YELL! Now seriously.... what kind of strength training are you doing? Cause if it bores you and you hate it you're never gonna keep it up unless you have steel willpower and self-discipline.... Maybe if it's the tedious x sets of x repetitions blah blah blah you could consider trying something faster paced? Fitness Blender have strength routines specifically classified as "for people who get bored easily" that are quick (pretty much a cardio routine as well as weights) and don't repeat exercises. I found that was key to keeping up with mine. Back before I started focusing on running and let my strength training slip. Dammit I need to make the same resolution as you.... we can hold each other accountable ;-)
@eleanorhawkins Thanks for the Fitness Blender link! Looks good! Now I need to ask Santa for a TV to put in my "Room of Requirement" (AKA - spare bedroom / workout room / husband's music room / storage / etc...)
Strength training really does make a difference. I just find it boring. I went a little overboard with the diet, yoga, strength training and running last year when I was training for my first marathon. I burned myself out and let all of it go except running. I hate going to the gym and generally hate exercising indoors. I love hiking and running so its not hard for me to keep up with those things.
Weight training makes a big difference. I think I just need to suck it up and suffer through 45 minutes 2x a week.
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amymoreorless wrote: »RE: strength trainingeleanorhawkins wrote: »@amymoreorless YELL YELL YELL! Now seriously.... what kind of strength training are you doing? Cause if it bores you and you hate it you're never gonna keep it up unless you have steel willpower and self-discipline.... Maybe if it's the tedious x sets of x repetitions blah blah blah you could consider trying something faster paced? Fitness Blender have strength routines specifically classified as "for people who get bored easily" that are quick (pretty much a cardio routine as well as weights) and don't repeat exercises. I found that was key to keeping up with mine. Back before I started focusing on running and let my strength training slip. Dammit I need to make the same resolution as you.... we can hold each other accountable ;-)
@eleanorhawkins Thanks for the Fitness Blender link! Looks good! Now I need to ask Santa for a TV to put in my "Room of Requirement" (AKA - spare bedroom / workout room / husband's music room / storage / etc...)
Strength training really does make a difference. I just find it boring. I went a little overboard with the diet, yoga, strength training and running last year when I was training for my first marathon. I burned myself out and let all of it go except running. I hate going to the gym and generally hate exercising indoors. I love hiking and running so its not hard for me to keep up with those things.
Weight training makes a big difference. I think I just need to suck it up and suffer through 45 minutes 2x a week.
I've got several fitness blender programs, I am starting strong in the new year to tone up. I lost 20kg in 2017 using fitness blender so absolutely love them. Can't wait to see their new content now Kelli is back into it.4 -
Goals for December: 200 km (125 miles) of biking and 30 km (18.5 miles) of running.
12/04: bike 30 km (18.5 miles)
12/05: bike 20 km (12 miles) + run 6 km (3.6 miles) in 37 mins
12/06: bike 30 km (18.5 miles)
12/07: bike 30 km (18.5 miles)
12/11: bike 30 km (18.5 miles) + run 4 km (2.4 miles) in ca. 30 mins
12/12: bike 30 km (18.5 miles) (very very careful, as it was close to 32°F)
12/15: run 5 km (2.9 miles) in ca. 30 mins
12/18: bike 30 km (18.5 miles)
Total so far: 200 km (123 miles) of biking and 15 km (9 miles) of running.
If I could run-commute I'd reach my goal before the holidays6 -
12/1 (3.5mi - run)
12/2 (2.2mi - walk)
12/3 (3mi - run)
12/4 (1.9mi - walk)
12/5 (X- 💃🏼 DDR 💃🏼 -X)
12/6 (3mi - run) (.7mi walk)
12/7 (rest day!)
12/8 (3mi - run) (1.7mi - walk)
12/9 (5.5mi - walk)
12/10 (3.5mi - run)
12/11 (rest)
12/12 (sick)
12/13 (sick)
12/14 (sick)
12/15 (social obligations)
12/16 (3.1mi - run) (1mi - walk)
12/17 (3mi - run) (3.5mi - walk)
12/18 (1.3mi - run) (3mi - walk)
Run: 23.4mi/30mi
Walk: 19.5mi/30mi
I ran my mile in just under 11 minutes today, which was exciting for me as it’s the fastest I’ve done it yet. I only intended to do a mile so I pushed hard and switched to a faster paced playlist. Then after I recovered I decided to see what it felt like to run a 9 minute mile and only made it about a third of a mile before I had to stop. It felt fantastic to run that fast, but I couldn’t sustain it long at all. Goals to work towards maybe. Or pipe dreams. Something or other. 🤣
This is the last day I can run for the week because my husband has to go out of town and my kids are too young to run with me. Hopefully I can run while we’re out of state and hit my goal, but if not I’m pretty happy with what I managed considering I only started running this month. 😁6 -
martaindale wrote: »@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 Oh! Rock climbing sounds like fun! Except for the whole “being up high” thing. I am terrified of heights.0 -
amymoreorless wrote: »martaindale wrote: »@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 Oh! Rock climbing sounds like fun! Except for the whole “being up high” thing. I am terrified of heights.
Then bouldering is for you!! It's lower walls, no rope. Actually more of an upper body workout too because there is usually more of an incline! Something for everyone!!3 -
martaindale wrote: »@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: wow, never until just now did I take indoor climbing as a serious option. A spontaneous thought is that this is something I could do with the kids! I'll browse the net to see what's available in my region. Thank you so much for describing it so nicely.
Meanwhile, I just plan to stick to skating (roughly once a week) - we're still in the beginner's corner Does that count as running/walking? : (I would track it here if you guys said "yes" )1 -
@Scott6255: I just think your wife was relieved to see with her own eyes that this is indeed how you spend the hour(s). She just looked upset as a cover Seriously: lights and such are a good idea - I was considering this while running in the dark myself. You know, there might be a biker in a hurry and with music in their ears right behind you. Better be safe than sorry, agreed?2
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