February 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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February goal: 75 miles
2/2: 13.11 miles
13.11/75 miles completed
Today was the Catch the Groundhog Half Marathon. I set a new PR! The course was a little short, so I kept running past the finish line so garmin would record a HM. My garmin time with the additional running was 2:15:17. When I crossed the mat my garmin had 12.78 and the clock said 2:12:19 and my official time was 2:19. This was my second half marathon and the first one was 2:44:59, so I felt really good about how much I improved. It was a little disappointing that there were no finisher medals. But the shirt was pretty cool.
I had to get up really early as the race was an hour away and was supposed to start at 7:00 am with packet pickup at 6:00. They ended up not starting until 7:15 because it was still dark. The weather was good. Especially compared to what a lot of y'all are dealing with. But it was pretty windy. It was about 55F and it was also humid so starting out running into the wind was kind of chilly. And standing around waiting for the race to start was chilly. I was kind of wishing I had worn my sleeves and maybe even gloves. I wore shorts and a t-shirt. I did wear a jacket, but I gave that to my husband before we started. I was glad I did because I would have been too hot running in it. And I was also glad I decided against the sleeves and gloves. During the first mile or so there was some moisture and I thought it might rain, but it was just water droplets hovering in the air and it never really rained. The course was an out an back and was just outside of town on a little farm to market road. It might have just been a county road. It was not well lit, but by the time we started it was good. The first 2.5 or so miles were running south into the 15 mph wind and seemed to be slightly uphill. So I thought it would be good because the leg would be downhill, but somehow they were also slightly uphill. Overall though the course was pretty flat. We turned west and ran about a mile which was a nice relief from the wind and then we turned north and ran about 3 miles to the turnaround. This leg felt hot with the wind at our backs and the humidity was more noticeable. But then we turned back into the wind and cooled back down a little. Overall I felt really great running. The weather was really good. I could have done without the wind, but it wasn't that bad. I really debated running this one. I was disappointed that there weren't finisher medals. I feel like if you run a half marathon you should get some bling. But I did like the shirt and it was a pretty cheap HM. I was planning to run the half marathon distance on my own in the next week or so anyway and I wouldn't have gotten a medal for that. And I was really pleased with my new PR, so all in all a great day running.
In addition to the free shirt, I also got a free banana.It was cold and dark waiting for the race to start.
Good job to all who raced and ran this weekend. I gave lots of likes!
I am also planning to try the sally pushup challenge sometime in February but not for a few days. Maybe I can talk my husband into doing it. I think he'll do really well on it.
2019 Races:
2/2/19: Catch the Groundhog Half Marathon - PR 2:15:1716 -
@kgirlhart Congratulations on the banana! Hahaha! And the PR! Love the pics!3
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Today I got to run 3.8 miles and I’m on the board for February! Not much to report. The expected abnormally warm weather arrived (38 F) but as it was also overcast and fairly damp it was less pleasant than it could makes, and yet this would still be considered cold in California![/i]
My butt was still cold, though. #always
@Elise4270: I wouldn’t worry about losing 2-3 pounds, but I would worry about migraines and loss of appetite. Good luck with your appointment. Also, shut it about 48 being old! /hugs
Haha! Your butt is cold! Haha! Love ya @MegaMooseEsq
even with that cold cold butt 
! I’ve had 2 hip surgeries, I’m sure feelin’ old, I think I’m falling apart and my head may explode. You know those folks that look twice their ages? I’m feelin’ it. I bet a run’ll set me right!
Way to go on the shorts run! Headache or not, I’m going to (try very hard to) run tomorrow. I think I’ll even try for shorts... it suppose to be 68F/20C.. 😇5 -
So impressed with everyone's races! It was a gorgeous day here in Colorado, no running but did a 4 mile hike with the dog.6
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Did sally for 57 seconds. Insane improvement from the “3secondWTK!” first attempt. I have been doing leaning push ups at work against the tables when no ones been looking. Although, I’m not sure anyone (other than bosses) would think much about it if i was happened upon.
My heads better... thanks for the well wishes and puttin’ up with my whining.8 -
Group run this morning - slow but chatty, with coffee to follow. Lots of new members have joined us in the past few weeks (New Year's resolutioners largely), which is great. Some have even come back for a second and third run with us. Plus a doggo. Seriously gorgeous doggo, except for his small obsession with cats...
A great way to start a Sunday. Getting ready to have friends over for a barbecue (hubby's doing pulled pork), which is a great way to finish a Sunday.
Running challenge
1 Feb: 6.9km
2 Feb: Yoga
3 Feb: 10.2km
17.1 of 120km for February10 -
@marisap2010 Yay! Well done on your race! Happy Birthday!
@greyparks206 Well done on your distance PR!! W00T!4 -
@kgirlhart WELL DONE!!! That is a huge improvement! Way to knock it out!4
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Date...........Run.......Walk
02/01........11M.......0KM
02/02........20M.......0KM
---MTD: 0 miles walking 31 miles running 0KM resting
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.7 -
@PastorVincent, thank you! I'm hoping to hit the 6 mile mark by the end of the month.
Ever the eternal optimist, I am. 4 -
@kgirlhart Congratulations on your great half. Well done.
@MobyCarp Fantastic run. It's so inspiring to have a runner of your ability encouraging us to get better and strive to reach our own personal capability.7 -
Logged my first long run of the month. 20 miles (32 KM) with almost 2000 feet (610 M) of elevation. It was a bit of a slog, was not sure why till I got home an looked at my weather station and say NINETY-ONE PERCENT HUMIDITY. Come on! It is supposed to be winter! Winter is dry! Grr.
I started out the run way over dressed, but I knew that I would be running through sunset and would be happy for the laters in the later part of the run. I was right. When I turned in the final bit home I was comfortable.
I had had a few technical difficulties with the run, like shoes coming untied and all that, but over all I gave it the old leftrightleftrightleftrightleftrightleftright and got it done.
Kind of surprised actually. My training has been so spotty for so long due to weather and work and such that I did not know I had 20 miles in me. I am pretty sure I could have done a full today, it would have been about 30-40 mins slower than I normally hit, but still within reach.14 -
greyparks206 wrote: »@PastorVincent, thank you! I'm hoping to hit the 6 mile mark by the end of the month. Ever the eternal optimist, I am.
From 5.5 to 6? You can do it. That half mile difference is more about mental fortitude than physical ability. A half mile is within reach with a month's training. I mean there is no guarantee cause everyone is a bit different, but I have confidence you can do it. If focus and stay on target.
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PastorVincent wrote: »From 5.5 to 6? You can do it. That half mile difference is more about mental fortitude than physical ability. A half mile is within reach with a month's training. I mean there is no guarantee cause everyone is a bit different, but I have confidence you can do it. If focus and stay on target.
Definitely all about mental fortitude. Which is a serious struggle for me. But I'm hopeful that I can pull it out by the end of the month!
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greyparks206 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »From 5.5 to 6? You can do it. That half mile difference is more about mental fortitude than physical ability. A half mile is within reach with a month's training. I mean there is no guarantee cause everyone is a bit different, but I have confidence you can do it. If focus and stay on target.
Definitely all about mental fortitude. Which is a serious struggle for me. But I'm hopeful that I can pull it out by the end of the month!
Seriously, that is a 10% ish increase. A very reasonable goal. You got this! 4 -
Treadmill miles after work tonight. I didn't want to run this morning when it was still pretty cold (plus I wanted to sleep in), but I also didn't want to run outside in the dark this evening after our snow from yesterday melted all day. If anything was frozen, I knew I wouldn't be able to see it. So I planned to go to the gym, but since I work in a running store my coworkers were like, "Um.... just use the treadmill here and then lock up again when you're done." So after everyone went home, I hopped on the treadmill and passed the time watching a Netflix doc and then jamming to some music. It didn't feel very long -- which is saying a lot for a treadmill run -- and I was surprised how fresh my legs felt after standing for most of 9 hours at work.
And now for some calories and some sleeps and then doing 2x as many miles tomorrow
February miles:
2/1: 10.5 miles
2/2: 8 miles
February total: 18.5 miles
2019 Races
March 24: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon (Goal: PR)
April 7: Cherry Blossom 10 Miler (Goal: Sub-75)
April 28: New Jersey Marathon (Goal: BQ)
July 6: Finger Lake Fifties 50k (Goal: Finish)
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@kristinegift Dang that is convenient! 2
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Feb goal: 40 mi
2/2 5.1 mi
@garygse Thanks for the Strava link! I joined the group—somehow I have to link my MFP handle to my name there, but I’m in!
This group has got me charged up enough so that I’m now thinking about the Vancouver half marathon the first weekend of May... hmm. I think the timing may be right. I’m going to head into Hal Higdon’s novice plan—or something close to it—for a few weeks and see what consistency I can maintain before signing up.11 -
PastorVincent wrote: »@kristinegift Dang that is convenient!
It's pretty nice... none of the Other People problems you find in a gym, plus the gym would have closed before I finished the run. Win win on my end!!7 -
Feb 02 – 24.3 km (15 mi)
Feb Goal: Back-to-back HMs
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