February 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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Got out for my usual 1.5 mile loop around the neighborhood. Nice and easy. My Strava does not reflect that. It credited me almost 0.4 mile extra and calculated my pace at some ridiculous number that there was no way I was doing. I fixed the distance because I know the length of that loop. Then I updated the Strava app, restarted my phone and restarted my watch. Hopefully that fixes whatever was going on there. So weird.
2/1: 1.4 miles
2/2: 3.5 miles
2/3: 3.3 miles
2/4: 1.5 miles
Feb total: 9.7 miles
Feb goal: 40 miles
2019 Races:
Piney Woods Trailfest 5k - 2/2/2019 29.23
Rodeo Run 10k - 2/23/2019 registered
Run Houston! Minute Maid Park 10k - 3/23/2019 registered
Brazos Bend 50 10k - 4/6/2019 registered
Galveston Island Wine Festival Champagne Fun Run 5k - 4/27/2019
El Chupacabra de Houston 10k (night trail run) - 8/2019
TWRC Run WIld Run Free 5k - 9/2019
10 for Texas 10 Miler - 10/2019 registration opens Jan 2019
Wine and Dine half marathon - 11/3/2019
Run the Year 2019 - Team Five for Nineteen9 -
Short and easy today. The HR on my watch wasn't working -- on hills I knew I was hitting mid to high-150s, I was getting a read of about 132. Not cool. I also went to the gym and did my strength routine before this run, so I think that plus yesterday's workout left my legs feeling like absolutely garbage for the run. Oh well!
We'll be in the 60s (F) tomorrow and I don't work Tuesdays, so I'll be hitting the trails for a few hours to soak up some sunshine. Super pumped!
February miles:
2/1: 10.5 miles
2/2: 8 miles
2/3: 16.2 miles
2/4: 3.3 miles
February total: 38 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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Woohoo! I finished the Sally push-up challenge with my hands elevated on a chair seat. My arms are now noodles. Next go through I will try it on stairs, one step down from the height of a chair seat.
Today was a lifting day not a run day, but the weather made me wish I was running! It was so warm outside that I saw a bat! It's supposed to freeze two days from now, I hope all the little creatures that came out for the warm spell don't get hurt.14 -
Dang. I am such a t-rex. I failed the Sally Challange. Beat about 1/2 the peeps in the video though!
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Wasn't feeling good all day, and when I saw it was almost 80F, I almost didn't go out. But decided since it was going to be the last run this week (in Texas), and mother nature seemed like she was getting me ready for Florida, I may as well do a slow run. Turns out I forgot 80F in February isn't the same as 80F in July. Felt like one of the easiest 10Ks I've done in a while. Running cures all!
Warm enough here just north of you that when I got home dh had the ac on. Ahhh but it never lasts, it’ll be 20 again before we know it.
Which by the way, the ac didn’t work. We had a new thermostat put in and it must be wired wrong. Glad to find out now rather than when the real warm weather sets in.5 -
Feb goal: 40 mi
2/2 5.1 mi
2/4 3.1 mi (post-snowboarding!)
Feb total: 8.2 mi
2019 races:
5/5 Vancouver BMO half marathon?
@sarahthes I’m getting firmer in the plan to run the Vancouver half, and working on enlisting some other friends to join in—thanks for the note!!
We had a surprise snow day today, and I spent a huge chunk of the weekend working so took the kids snowboarding. Too bad the new snow only fell in and around the city, and not really on the mountain! But the runs were blissfully empty.
First week of Hal Higdon’s Novice 1 Half training program and conditions were crazy for Seattle today: 26 degrees and totally icy everywhere. I ended up in some really flexible hiking boots to get it done with a little better traction, but it was a pretty nice if slow run (especially considering what the midwesterners have been dealing with!)
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As per I’m about 300 messages behind. I’m going for 40km this month, I managed my 31km last month so I’m going to try increase it.
4/2 - 10km
Total to date 10km10 -
Nothing like a lot of you are/have been dealing with, but when I hit the river paths this morning there was frost on the ground. Frost, on the southern coast of Spain. Of course, I was in absolutely no way prepared for that so I couldn't feel my fingers or ears by the time I was done. Needless to say, for the first time in weeks I felt like a runner again :-D
Super excited about being allowed to run for eight consecutive minutes twice on Thursday, and 20 whole minutes in a row at the weekend! Ah, life is good today lol.
1/02: W4D2
2/02: Upper body strength workout
3/02: W4D3
4/02: Toned & curvy body workout
5/02: W5D1
ETA: typo corrections (hard to type when your fingers are still frozen)16 -
I’m still lurking and reading, but not doing much posting. Went out for an hour on Sunday, which was a bit meh. It’s funny, because last weekend I was very active – running, hiking 11miles through a load of waterfalls then whizzing back home to change and get to a friends house for supper, then last weekend I did very little and felt meh. I think there is a lesson there somewhere…..
This morning’s run was speedwork. I went back to my ON Cloud shoes, because the Inov-8’s I wore on Sunday made my calves hurt, my hamstrings hurt, and flared warning signs of PF. Speedwork is now based on feel, because my TomTom seems to have only vague ideas about pace and throws random figures at me. So the second thing I have learnt recently is:- I need new running shoes
- I need new trail running shoes for multi-day hikes
- I need a new sports watch.
I am not sure of all of the above are possible in February
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rheddmobile wrote: »Woohoo! I finished the Sally push-up challenge with my hands elevated on a chair seat. My arms are now noodles. Next go through I will try it on stairs, one step down from the height of a chair seat.
Nice!!2 -
Beautiful morning for a run! This is the time of year when I am glad to live here (Orlando).
It's a short period of time though! Some years we go from this nice cool weather to HOT in an instant and it stays that way through Oct/Nov. Other years we have a really nice spring and then the miserable heat starts later. It's anybody's guess this year with this bizarre weather.
2/1 - Rest Day
2/2 - 37 miles cycling
2/3 - 48 miles cycling
2/4 - 4.5 miles + strength training - upper body
2/5 - 5 miles! + TBD
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2-1 7k easy
2-2 7k easy
2-3 Rest
2-4 7k easy
2-5 Rest
February Total: 21k
February 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.
Run the Year Team: Five for Nineteen.
Scheduled rest day today. Most of the snow that was left on the ground melted overnight.5 -
1/1 = walk the dog
1/2 = rest
1/3 = 8 miles
1/4 = rest
1/5 = 3 miles
February Goal Miles = 120 / Miles to Date = 117 -
girlinahat wrote: »
This morning’s run was speedwork. I went back to my ON Cloud shoes, because the Inov-8’s I wore on Sunday made my calves hurt, my hamstrings hurt, and flared warning signs of PF. Speedwork is now based on feel, because my TomTom seems to have only vague ideas about pace and throws random figures at me. So the second thing I have learnt recently is:- I need new running shoes
- I need new trail running shoes for multi-day hikes
- I need a new sports watch.
I am not sure of all of the above are possible in February
@girlinahat A friend of mine got a TomTom running watch a few years ago, and out of the box she had to keep sending it back for repairs for 3-4 months before she could use it. Really unfortunate
If you are looking for a new sports watch but want to save a bit of money, I can personally recommend refurbished Garmin products. I have a refurbished Forerunner 235 from them that is going strong 2 years in. Battery lasts about a week (8+ hours of GPS use, plus daily wear with HR and step count detail) and it was $50-100 cheaper than new. 5 -
Okay, got my first "run" in of the month! I suppose I'll just log my miles in like so:
2/5/19 W5 D1 Couch 2 5k
2.36 Miles in 32.59 Minutes
This was the first one where I ran 5 minutes walked 3 minutes. And I am proud to say I killed it! Last week I was struggling to hit the second 3 minute and 5 minute runs. I am super nervous about day 2. It says I am supposed to run 8 minutes in a row. The last time I ran that long I think was high school. So we shall see. I hope I surprise myself. But my lungs quiver at the thought.
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It looks like it's going to be a rare day where the weather forces me inside. With our two days in the upper 30's F and the current refreeze, the roads I normally run on are very slick and we're supposed to get 4-6 inches of snow this afternoon to help hide those icy spots
I may try the treadmill for as long as I can stand it then switch over to the elliptical.10 -
@kristinegift I have a confession to make.....I have been WAITING for my TomTom to die just so I can buy a garmin!!!
Is that so terribly wrong?
I want something with good battery life anyway - the TomTom had onnly 7 hours, and that was very depressing when it died during my marathon. It's like the hurt and pain never actually happened as it wasn't recorded!! I'll certainly look into refurbished ones thanks10 -
Jan 1-rest day
Jan 2-4.5 miles
Jan 3-12 miles
Jan 4- plyometrics class
Loving the warmer weather we are getting. Unfortunately, this past weekend was hectic with non-running commitments and was also a recovery week in my training plan, so I only got out for a total of 16.5 miles. Loved running in the sunshine for a change, but I did underestimate how warm it was going to get on Sunday and was overdressed for most of my run.6 -
Crafty_camper123 wrote: »Okay, got my first "run" in of the month! I suppose I'll just log my miles in like so:
2/5/19 W5 D1 Couch 2 5k
2.36 Miles in 32.59 Minutes
This was the first one where I ran 5 minutes walked 3 minutes. And I am proud to say I killed it! Last week I was struggling to hit the second 3 minute and 5 minute runs. I am super nervous about day 2. It says I am supposed to run 8 minutes in a row. The last time I ran that long I think was high school. So we shall see. I hope I surprise myself. But my lungs quiver at the thought.
we have all been here at some point, whether doing c25k or some other way of learning to be a runner.
when it gets to the eight minute run - slow down. slow down if your lungs are struggling, but keep running. You can get through it.
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kristinegift wrote: »girlinahat wrote: »
This morning’s run was speedwork. I went back to my ON Cloud shoes, because the Inov-8’s I wore on Sunday made my calves hurt, my hamstrings hurt, and flared warning signs of PF. Speedwork is now based on feel, because my TomTom seems to have only vague ideas about pace and throws random figures at me. So the second thing I have learnt recently is:- I need new running shoes
- I need new trail running shoes for multi-day hikes
- I need a new sports watch.
I am not sure of all of the above are possible in February
@girlinahat A friend of mine got a TomTom running watch a few years ago, and out of the box she had to keep sending it back for repairs for 3-4 months before she could use it. Really unfortunate If you are looking for a new sports watch but want to save a bit of money, I can personally recommend refurbished Garmin products. I have a refurbished Forerunner 235 from them that is going strong 2 years in. Battery lasts about a week (8+ hours of GPS use, plus daily wear with HR and step count detail) and it was $50-100 cheaper than new.
I have a TomTom Spark 3 and I love it. The GPS is super accurate and I can upload music on it. The battery lasts for over a marathon distance run. I have owned it for 2 years without problems. I know most runners are crazy brand loyal to Garmin but they are a bit too pricey for me. I would rather spend the money on a fun race. 2 -
Group question: On Sunday, I had a conversation with a personal trainer and member of the group I run with. I was complaining about recently regaining some weight and having to cut stupid calories again. I REALLY struggle with not eating all the things.
I mentioned how I could happily exercise all day long. Running is the easy part. She disagrees with me. She said for most of her clients, exercise is the hard part and dieting is much easier (although still hard). Thoughts? Am I the only crazy one who who finds dieting SO MUCH HARDER?3 -
@amymoreorless- I tend to agree with you, but I also understand where this comes from. I enjoy exercise, especially running. It is a vital part of my mental well being. A life without exercise is like a life without food, so I definitely find exercise as the easy part. However, because I enjoy it, I rarely think of exercise as a means of weight loss and really don't even pay attention to my calorie burns anymore. The problem is, exercise makes you hungry. When I am in maintenance, I usually eat until I feel satisfied and it has a way of balancing itself out. But I am also trying to shed a few pounds for the first time in years and it's really hard to eat at a deficit.
November and December were tough for me this year because it's the first time in years that I decided to take a little hiatus from running during the holiday season. I ate more than I should have and I am definitely paying the price!
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speed demon got a new harness. and extra reflective bits on it so bonus. hopefully, it won't rub. i think, it was the mix of sand and mud that got under it. this doesn't sit under her arms.
i was going to test it out this morning but the ice made it unsafe and tonight like @7lenny7 we are going to get hit early evening with another storm4 -
amymoreorless wrote: »Group question: On Sunday, I had a conversation with a personal trainer and member of the group I run with. I was complaining about recently regaining some weight and having to cut stupid calories again. I REALLY struggle with not eating all the things.
I mentioned how I could happily exercise all day long. Running is the easy part. She disagrees with me. She said for most of her clients, exercise is the hard part and dieting is much easier (although still hard). Thoughts? Am I the only crazy one who who finds dieting SO MUCH HARDER?
I think the difference boils down to whether or not you've found a form of exercise you genuinely enjoy (more often than not, at least). If I didn't love running and lifting weights, I would say dieting is definitely easier than exercise.6 -
Apparently I picked the right time to get sick again, because the ice outside really does seem frightful. That said, I'm frustrated that I've only been able to make it to the gym more than twice a week once since joining a month ago. My mean weasel brain feels like I'm just a big slacker who's fooled everyone into thinking I've changed, and that any minute now I'm going to lose all that I've gained (and vice versa). Stupid weasel brain.7
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amymoreorless wrote: »Group question: On Sunday, I had a conversation with a personal trainer and member of the group I run with. I was complaining about recently regaining some weight and having to cut stupid calories again. I REALLY struggle with not eating all the things.
I mentioned how I could happily exercise all day long. Running is the easy part. She disagrees with me. She said for most of her clients, exercise is the hard part and dieting is much easier (although still hard). Thoughts? Am I the only crazy one who who finds dieting SO MUCH HARDER?
For me they go together. When I'm eating better I have more energy to exercise. When I'm regularly exercising, I tend to eat better.
2/2 - 4 mile hike
2/3 - W5D1 C 2 10K
2/4 - W5D2 c 2 10K
2/5 - rest8 -
girlinahat wrote: »Crafty_camper123 wrote: »Okay, got my first "run" in of the month! I suppose I'll just log my miles in like so:
2/5/19 W5 D1 Couch 2 5k
2.36 Miles in 32.59 Minutes
This was the first one where I ran 5 minutes walked 3 minutes. And I am proud to say I killed it! Last week I was struggling to hit the second 3 minute and 5 minute runs. I am super nervous about day 2. It says I am supposed to run 8 minutes in a row. The last time I ran that long I think was high school. So we shall see. I hope I surprise myself. But my lungs quiver at the thought.
we have all been here at some point, whether doing c25k or some other way of learning to be a runner.
when it gets to the eight minute run - slow down. slow down if your lungs are struggling, but keep running. You can get through it.
Thanks for the advice. I feel like I run fairly slow as is (5.5 MPH on the TM). I just have asthma. I have been doing good so far as long as I take my inhaler before I start. But, my lungs have long been my nemisis for high intesisty cardio. I'll just take it slow, and build up on what I can do. If I have to do this week twice, so be it. If I only run 6 minutes next time, it will be 1 minute longer then today. 10 -
I ran 30 min last night and feel like I had a breakthrough finally on my heart rate. I stayed in the 130s for the first 4 mins
And then stayed in the 140s for most of the 30 min run. I usually hit the 140s right away and steadily climb the whole run, spending most of my time running in the upper 150s and even pushing 170 easily. So I feel like the ever-so-slow running may be working! 12 -
amymoreorless wrote: »Group question: On Sunday, I had a conversation with a personal trainer and member of the group I run with. I was complaining about recently regaining some weight and having to cut stupid calories again. I REALLY struggle with not eating all the things.
I mentioned how I could happily exercise all day long. Running is the easy part. She disagrees with me. She said for most of her clients, exercise is the hard part and dieting is much easier (although still hard). Thoughts? Am I the only crazy one who who finds dieting SO MUCH HARDER?
I see what you are saying here. I have been having a hard time cutting my calories during this running adventure I'm on. As soon as I ramp up my exercise intensity I want to eat ALL THE THINGS. Calorie cycling of sorts seems to work best for me. I eat at maintenance until my appetite settles down. I restrict while I can, and then it's back to maintenance when the hunger montser shows back up. Also, ensuring I get enough protien has been benificial to keeping the hungries at bay too.5 -
February miles:
01 - 1.25
02 - 3.5 trail run!
03 - 1.5
04 - 1.5
February Total: 7.75 mile
February Goal: 75 miles
Rhody Run 12k (5/19)
Scramble XXIV - 6-Mile Scramble (6/30)
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