February 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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I'm going to try for 40 miles this month, see how it goes10
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Sometimes FB memories can be pretty cool. I first started running about 8 years ago with a series called "super sevens", which was a 7k run every week for seven weeks. This was my second run...
Now can do 7km in around 42 mins! (I had a 7 year break in there though lol)13 -
The wind is forecast to be 4 mph on the 9th, so I'd best not!@Elise4270 The report will be late...I race on Saturday, and fly back on Sunday; I don't feel like typing a report on my phone, so expect it sometime Sunday night or Monday. Unless I get a DNS or DNF, in which case the report will be when I eventually get over myself, lol.
I see zero chances of that happening. Run like the wind my friend!
Run like a nerd in the wind. ( Wind^2+ Wind)/2-3.14+/- 2 😁 ..7 -
@smarziii Welcome. I'm just getting back into running. My goal for last month was 25 miles. I was a little over 2.5 miles shy of making my mark. AND, I'm really slow. No one has been anything but encouraging to me. You'll find this to be a great group!
Since I am going to be in FL for nearly a week this month, and, from experience, I know that I am highly unlikely to do any running while I am there, I am going to set my goal the same as last month - 25 miles. I was close in Jan.
My real goal is to not let my FL trip sidetrack my progress and continue to be consistent after I return home.8 -
Good luck @garygse! Can't wait to hear how it goes. Your training has been phenomenal so hope you are resting up and ready to enjoy the rewards of your hard work.
Goals for this month:- Run 100 miles - hopefully not too far off on this, but pretty roughly calculated
- Run a "decent" half marathon on the 24th - with the definition of what's considered decent highly dependent on the weather conditions
- Get that pull-up - keep working on the 31-day challenge started on Jan 28. Pull-up bar still waiting to be assembled (this weekend, I swear!)
- Keep training for the Spartan race - should probably be adding in a lot more burpees to the mix, sigh.
2019 races:
1/13/2019 Chilly Chili 5k, Cazenovia, NY: 33:00 on very tired legs
2/24/2019 Lake Effect Half Marathon, Syracuse NY
3/10/2019 Greek Peak Winter Sprint Spartan Race, Cortland NY
5/5/2019 Mountain Goat Run (10 mile), Syracuse NY
6/2/2019 Niagara Falls Women's Half Marathon, Niagara Falls, ON
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I've got 205 or 206 on the schedule this month... so I'll go for 200 miles, give myself a little bit of leeway. Building up distance, fine tuning speed, and strengthening my mental game continues in February!
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)[/quote]
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I haven't had a chance to look at my February plan. Coach says it's not as high mileage as January. Not sure I buy it. 6
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I haven't had a chance to look at my February plan. Coach says it's not as high mileage as January. Not sure I buy it.
LOL discussion about my plan involved 'so how comfortable are you really pushing mileage this month?'7 -
Ok, looked over my plan. I got 110 as the goal. Well, actually 112 but I like numbers that end in 0 or 5 so I rounded down.
@sarahthes I have a feeling that's going to be coming for me next month base on our conversation about February.8 -
So, my town apparently decided it didn’t do well enough on the polar vortex test, and wants to retake it next week. Combined with it being a “short” month.... ummm yeah really just making excuses. I think I said I made it to 20 some miles in January. Let’s see if I can be consistent enough to make it to 30 for February.
I know I get 4 in the form of a “freeze your fanny” race on Sunday. Strangely, I think Sunday morning is forecasted to be above freezing, at the time of the race, start dropping about 10am... and then by nightfall we fall below zero and don’t recover the rest of the week.
But, my friend got me a most amazing nox light thingy as a belated bday Xmas present when I finally saw her this month. And it is obnoxiously and amazingly bright, so it should make it possible to run safely in my sidewalk deficient town even in the dark. Which should help the running thing.12 -
My goal for February is 40 miles. I have been off track since September and I keep telling myself I'll do it tomorrow. I'm glad I found this challenge because it will help keep me accountable for February!14
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I haven't been on MFP or the Running Challenge for quite a while! Sometimes life just gets on the way. I have been muddling through, healing from three herniated discs in my neck and a sudden job change.
At the end of July, I was having some severe pains down my left arm. Knowing what I know about human anatomy, I went to the chiropractor. One MRI later, I learned I had 3 severely herniated discs in my neck and some serious arthritis in my spine. Lovely. I couldn't work for 3 weeks, and absolutely no exercise. I spent the next 8 weeks going to the chiropractor twice a week and for spinal decompression twice a week... and still not allowed to exercise. No heavy lifting. No impact exercises. No running. No lifting my arms above my head. I couldn't even play disc golf, and I had to host at work instead of serve. Ugh!
When I was finally on the mend at the beginning of November and able to add a bit of exercise back into my routine and wait tables instead of host, the restaurant I worked at closed...permanently...after being open for 40 years! Ugh!!! Looking for a job at 52 kind of sucks. Just sayin'.
I'm happy to say that God is good! Even though I wasn't working for so long, we managed to pay all of my medical bills and keep the lights on!! I have a new job that I like and the neck held up so nicely through LIIFT 4 and 21DFX that I'm finally back to my regularly scheduled training routine! Yay!! I'm pretty sure that the fact that we don't use trays at my new job has definitely helped my neck, lol!
I spent the month of January slowly getting my running legs back. And I do mean slowly!! I'm finally back up to 4 runs a week. I have some big running goals this year and thought I'd come back to MFP for some serious motivation and inspiration to keep me on track.
So, for February, I'm going to shoot for 50 miles, and 5 strength, balance, agility, or stretching type workouts a week. I'm not 100% sure how I hurt my neck to begin with, so I'm a bit nervous right now and carefully testing my boundaries while completely ignoring the arthritis issue.
Thought for the day: Don't get old!17 -
HAHAHA - Love this!!
The wind is forecast to be 4 mph on the 9th, so I'd best not!@Elise4270 The report will be late...I race on Saturday, and fly back on Sunday; I don't feel like typing a report on my phone, so expect it sometime Sunday night or Monday. Unless I get a DNS or DNF, in which case the report will be when I eventually get over myself, lol.
I see zero chances of that happening. Run like the wind my friend!
Run like a nerd in the wind. ( Wind^2+ Wind)/2-3.14+/- 2 😁 ..
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Hi everyone!
Am thankful for this challenge post as it keeps me motivated to run every month and post my mileage. Sometimes I have to take a break to balance weightlifting and running but I can never stay away from running for too long. I am a wallflower in this group mostly but I love to read posts of all seasoned and novice runners' post here. Very helpful and inspiring.
Upping my goal 15 km from last month, so 75 km in February for me.13 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »@smarziii Welcome. I'm just getting back into running. My goal for last month was 25 miles. I was a little over 2.5 miles shy of making my mark. AND, I'm really slow. No one has been anything but encouraging to me. You'll find this to be a great group!
I second this! I joined in January with a 20 mile goal and everyone has been really supportive, so much so in fact that I came back for February!
With that said, first run of the month done. And I didn't feel breathless like I did yesterday (so who knows what that was about):
01Feb - 1.85 miles (treadmill)
I've also decided to go for a 40 mile goal this month because, well why not. I've also decided I really need new running shoes, which I'll hopefully get over the weekend.
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Given the weather and road conditions this morning I should have run into work instead of drive. I mean it is only 21ish miles...10
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@PastorVincent I am not looking forward to the commute this morning for the same reason, and my commute is only 3ish miles.1
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I hate it when the 1st of the month is a rest day. Plus I am cycling on Saturday and probably Sunday so my first run won't be till the 3rd!!
2/1 - Rest Day
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@PastorVincent I am not looking forward to the commute this morning for the same reason, and my commute is only 3ish miles.
I got in just ahead of the mess based on what I am hearing now. IF I was leaving now, I would have stayed home. As it was I just did not use my brakes on the bridges and hoped no one jumped out in front of me
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Here's a good article about the why and how of warming up and cooling down
http://extramilest.com/blog/how-to-warm-up-and-cool-down-for-running/
While this is the way I warm up and cool down I must admit that I don't do it nearly as long as the 15 minutes each he suggests. I might walk to the end of my block then spend 3 or 4 minutes getting to pace, or I might start running from the end of the driveway.
And cool down? Half of a block at most.
I always have a HR spike at the beginning of the run. This weekend I have a 12 mile run planned. I'm going to draw out the warm up to see if I can get a nice gradual ramp up of my HR, and see if I can feel a difference. It should help get rid or reduce the suckyness of the first mile or so.9 -
Here's a good article about the why and how of warming up and cooling down
http://extramilest.com/blog/how-to-warm-up-and-cool-down-for-running/
While this is the way I warm up and cool down I must admit that I don't do it nearly as long as the 15 minutes each he suggests. I might walk to the end of my block then spend 3 or 4 minutes getting to pace, or I might start running from the end of the driveway.
And cool down? Half of a block at most.
I always have a HR spike at the beginning of the run. This weekend I have a 12 mile run planned. I'm going to draw out the warm up to see if I can get a nice gradual ramp up of my HR, and see if I can feel a difference. It should help get rid or reduce the suckyness of the first mile or so.
Good advice. I should probably follow it some day. Seriously.6 -
February 1st: 2.8/40 miles
Anyone have any tips for hip pain? It's only on my right side every time my foot makes contact with the ground while running & sometimes walking. I'm trying to complete for hip specific stretches but was just wondering if there were more things I could do.3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Here's a good article about the why and how of warming up and cooling down
http://extramilest.com/blog/how-to-warm-up-and-cool-down-for-running/
While this is the way I warm up and cool down I must admit that I don't do it nearly as long as the 15 minutes each he suggests. I might walk to the end of my block then spend 3 or 4 minutes getting to pace, or I might start running from the end of the driveway.
And cool down? Half of a block at most.
I always have a HR spike at the beginning of the run. This weekend I have a 12 mile run planned. I'm going to draw out the warm up to see if I can get a nice gradual ramp up of my HR, and see if I can feel a difference. It should help get rid or reduce the suckyness of the first mile or so.
Good advice. I should probably follow it some day. Seriously.
It can be tough when you're short on time. If you have just an hour, that's half your time on the warm up and cool down. Only 10 minutes of walking though, so perhaps not as bad as it sounds.
My goal for my long run this weekend is to prevent a heart rate spike and just gradually ramp it up.
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February 1st: 2.8/40 miles
Anyone have any tips for hip pain? It's only on my right side every time my foot makes contact with the ground while running & sometimes walking. I'm trying to complete for hip specific stretches but was just wondering if there were more things I could do.
@Fitatelo sorry to hear that you're having hip pain! I don't have anything to offer for help unfortunately.1 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Here's a good article about the why and how of warming up and cooling down
http://extramilest.com/blog/how-to-warm-up-and-cool-down-for-running/
While this is the way I warm up and cool down I must admit that I don't do it nearly as long as the 15 minutes each he suggests. I might walk to the end of my block then spend 3 or 4 minutes getting to pace, or I might start running from the end of the driveway.
And cool down? Half of a block at most.
I always have a HR spike at the beginning of the run. This weekend I have a 12 mile run planned. I'm going to draw out the warm up to see if I can get a nice gradual ramp up of my HR, and see if I can feel a difference. It should help get rid or reduce the suckyness of the first mile or so.
Good advice. I should probably follow it some day. Seriously.
It can be tough when you're short on time. If you have just an hour, that's half your time on the warm up and cool down. Only 10 minutes of walking though, so perhaps not as bad as it sounds.
My goal for my long run this weekend is to prevent a heart rate spike and just gradually ramp it up.
I do the cooldown. I do not have a lot of choice about that. Otherwise, a shower is pointless But most times I am tight on time making the first 1-2 miles of the run the warm up. 2 -
February 1st: 2.8/40 miles
Anyone have any tips for hip pain? It's only on my right side every time my foot makes contact with the ground while running & sometimes walking. I'm trying to complete for hip specific stretches but was just wondering if there were more things I could do.
@Fitatelo sorry to hear that you're having hip pain! I don't have anything to offer for help unfortunately.
My Sensi used to say "I have a sword and can fix that" but I am not sure that is really helpful.
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February 1st: 2.8/40 miles
Anyone have any tips for hip pain? It's only on my right side every time my foot makes contact with the ground while running & sometimes walking. I'm trying to complete for hip specific stretches but was just wondering if there were more things I could do.
Does it hurt in the front, back or side?
Back- dig around for a tender point likely around the greater trochanter. Or perhaps center of the butt cheek. If it is, investigate the piriformis muscle. It might need some TLC.
Side- itb and or trochanteric bursitis. Nasty thing to have. Check for tenderness over that bursa.
Front- uh, probably not painful with push off. But if it is might massage around the psoas, could be tight but i suspect you have some back pain too.
If you have pain that circles the hip joint, it could be something that a doc needs to investigate.
Just my once over advice. Easiest thing for me to do is massage around to pinpoint the culprit.
See a PT. Most of them are very helpful. Best of luck with it. Keep us informed, i always like to hear how other manage injury.5 -
I'm thinking my February goal will be 75 miles & really stick to a plan for strength training. On my non-running days I tend to say I'm too busy and "I'll do it next time" so I need to work on that for sure.
Upcoming races:
2/9 - Steve Cullen 8k
3/16 - Lucky Leprechaun 7k
4/27 - Brown Deer 10k
6/9 - Manitowoc Half Marathon
8/3 - Arbor Rock Trail Run - distance undecided
8/17 - Madison Mini Half Marathon7 -
I'm adding my stair climbing goal for February.
My goal is 600 floors for 6000 feet. This is only counting stair climbing for the sake of exercise. It does not count stairs I'd take anyway.7
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