February 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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@marisap2010 Happy Birthday! Have a great race!
For all of you who have races this weekend, good luck and have fun. Hope the weather is better than it has been this week, for most of us!4 -
My goal is just to continue with C25K and run 3x per week
2/1--W3D315 -
3 miles tonight. So total, 3/110
My Nike app told me I can go to a Nike store and get a pin. May do that tomorrow.10 -
Date...........Run.......Walk
02/01........11M.......0KM
---MTD: 0 miles walking 11 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.6 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »Random (loosely related) question I was pondering while running this morning. For those who track the mileage on your shoes manually, do you count the distance covered on warm up/cool down walks, or just the distance you actually run? For someone who walks very little I guess it won't make much of a distance, but for me (and especially at the moment in recovery mode) I am probably walking as much, if not more, than I'm running in my shoes... it's still wear, if not as strenous? Opinions?
@eleanorhawkins and all: Because my warm up, cool down, workout, etc. all get recorded on my Garmin, I track my pair of shoes on each activity if they are separate.
To those discussing shoe mileage tracking, rotation, etc: I have about 6-7 shoes (all different brands/models) that I rotate between for different distances, types of runs, etc. I have long run shoes, tempo run shoes, track work and racing shoes, recovery run shoes, trail running shoes.... and each get tracked on the Garmin site/app. I have quite a collection from years and years of running, plus working in a running store I get shoes from vendor reps from time to time. One shoe can last me anywhere from 6 months to 2+ years because I wear it once a week for a specific run.
TL;DR: I have a zillion shoes, I religiously track mileage, I'm a big shoe nerd.7 -
February miles:
01 - 1.25
February Total: 1.25 mile
February Goal: 75 miles
Rhody Run 12k (5/19)
Scramble XXIV - 6-Mile Scramble (6/30)
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Anyone on this thread still doing the Sally Push-up Challenge? Attempt #3 as promised, decided to see if I could make it through the whole song doing them on a chair seat, in other words with my hands elevated about 18 inches. Last attempt was 2:11 doing standard flat toe push-ups. This time made it to 3:15, so nope, not yet, even cheating with the chair seat! But so close, the whole song is 3:53. Gonna try again two days from now, and when I can finish at chair seat level will start working down to doing them flat by using my stairs.6
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »3 miles tonight. So total, 3/110
My Nike app told me I can go to a Nike store and get a pin. May do that tomorrow.
Cool... for why?0 -
It was upper 50’s again today and pretty humid, and it should be about the same tomorrow for race day! My husband is getting back to running so he came out with me today. We did a quick loop around the neighborhood, 1.4 miles.
2/1: 1.4 miles
Feb total: 1.4 miles
Feb goal: 40 miles
2019 Races:
Piney Woods Trailfest 5k - 2/2/2019 registered
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
Women's Quarter Marathon - 5/2019
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 Nineteen8 -
@marisap2010 Happy birthday and good luck in your race!
@martaindale Good luck with your race tomorrow!
@MobyCarp beautiful pictures, good luck tomorrow!1 -
Walk/jogged 2 miles and did strength training this afternoon.6
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »@ContraryMaryMary heard of the waterfront half marathon? On April 14?? I'm tempted...
And then can I be ready in 10 weeks...
Yes, and yes. I have a friend doing it. I didn't enter as it's a nasty wee course under the guise of being easy. Dead flat, which is surprisingly difficult and you better pray there's very little wind. Also, the route is a mind*kitten*, as MFP would phrase it. You have to run a 3.5km section twice in each direction!! However, if you're worried that your training isn't quite there, it's a good course - no tricky hills, you can just cruise along at a comfortable pace. And finally, because of how it's been marketed, there'll be a lot of newer runners doing it and fewer elites so you'll get a good result. Will be a hot one though...
Ah well sadly I looked at the date and Hubby has a tournament which means Im not able to do it. Probably a good thing really sigh. Butay have to look for some other runs I can do. I NEED something earlier than late June to work towards2 -
And in non running news, our family expanded today! Finally 1.5 years after our fur baby died, hubby finally agreed to get a new one. The kids (4.5 and 2.5) are over the moon. Suggestions on names? This little guy is so laid back. Bought him home, he spent all afternoon sleeping (and being hauled around by said kids) which is totally appropriate given how hot it is, and has not tried to escape even though doors have been left open.
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »@ContraryMaryMary heard of the waterfront half marathon? On April 14?? I'm tempted...
And then can I be ready in 10 weeks...
Yes, and yes. I have a friend doing it. I didn't enter as it's a nasty wee course under the guise of being easy. Dead flat, which is surprisingly difficult and you better pray there's very little wind. Also, the route is a mind*kitten*, as MFP would phrase it. You have to run a 3.5km section twice in each direction!! However, if you're worried that your training isn't quite there, it's a good course - no tricky hills, you can just cruise along at a comfortable pace. And finally, because of how it's been marketed, there'll be a lot of newer runners doing it and fewer elites so you'll get a good result. Will be a hot one though...
Ah well sadly I looked at the date and Hubby has a tournament which means Im not able to do it. Probably a good thing really sigh. Butay have to look for some other runs I can do. I NEED something earlier than late June to work towards
There are a few options - a quick look at http://www.runningcalander.co.nz kicks up these:
The Coastal Challenge. This looks awesome. March 2 (Unfortunately, I'm away in Rotorua doing the quarter marathon in the Redwoods). Loads of distance options, North Shore, Auckland, https://www.coastalchallenge.co.nz
If you do want to meet me finally, my running group is doing the Riverhead Rampage on March 9th. 10 or 21km, Riverhead Forest, west Auckland. Casual and fun. https://www.facebook.com/HallertauRiverheadRampage/
More your way, there's the Te Houtaewa Challenge on 90 Mile Beach. March 16th, 6km, 21km, full or ultra... https://www.tehoutaewa.co.nz 16 March. Looks tough.
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And in non running news, our family expanded today! Finally 1.5 years after our fur baby died, hubby finally agreed to get a new one. The kids (4.5 and 2.5) are over the moon. Suggestions on names? This little guy is so laid back. Bought him home, he spent all afternoon sleeping (and being hauled around by said kids) which is totally appropriate given how hot it is, and has not tried to escape even though doors have been left open.
He's adorable.3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Thanks everyone for the good luck wishes...still a week to go and I'm getting nervous and excited!
@katharmonic I'm probably going to be cast as some kind of heretic for saying this, but I'm more of the opinion that I don't think it's necessary to rotate shoes at all. The foam midsole should decompress pretty quickly after a run (albeit less and less the more you use them), and giving a shoe an extra 24-48 hours of 'rest' isn't going to allow the foam to decompress further. I always go with just a single pair of shoes and so never rotate, although I can imagine that if someone varies their running then they'll probably want road shoes, trail shoes, racing shoes etc.
If anyone is a heretic... it is me, I only own ONE PAIR of street running shoes. and ONE PAIR of trail shoes.
That is it.
Where is @LaDispute57 and his amazing shoe rotation inventory, when you need him 🤣2 -
@katharmonic - I wear gloves (women leather ones from Harbinger) so I don't get blisters or calluses. It also helps with grip when your hands get sweaty.
Happy Birthday @marisap2010!! Hope you have an awesome time at your race!
Good luck to all the other racers (@mobycarp, @martaindale, and any others I have missed) this weekend! I hope the weather is amenable for all and you have a great time!
Shoes... I count all mileage as it is all stress and wear on them so it all counts ultimately. As @7lenny7 said though the number of recommended miles is not hard and fast, it depends on you, your gait, etc. I do however, only wear my running shoes for running (yes that includes some walking) but I don't wear them to the gym for training or running errands on the weekend. They are only for running. I have found in some shoes (more minimal shoes) I can run 6-700 miles and in others (more cushioned) only 300. It just depends on the shoe.
ETA - @rheddmobile - I am going to try the sally pushup challenge this weekend. More just to see what I can do of it. Doubt if I can do much but my trainer is encouraging me to give it a try.
It was supposed to be a walk but I have to admit I did run part of it... Hobbes the Vizsla was egging me on and I just couldn't resist trying. All is well, nothing hurt during or after and then I went to the gym for an hour of sweaty cycling.
Date........Miles.......Total
02/01......1.91.......1.91
My completed and/or upcoming races. Let me know if you will be running them too.
02/03/19 - Surf City Half Marathon (iffy) Deferred to 2020
05/11/19 - Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon9 -
Shoes... I count all mileage as it is all stress and wear on them so it all counts ultimately. As @7lenny7 said though the number of recommended miles is not hard and fast, it depends on you, your gait, etc. I do however, only wear my running shoes for running (yes that includes some walking) but I don't wear them to the gym for training or running errands on the weekend. They are only for running. I have found in some shoes (more minimal shoes) I can run 6-700 miles and in others (more cushioned) only 300. It just depends on the shoe.
Yeah, I only wear mine for runs then they semi-retire and become treadmill walking shoes then they progress to strength training/general wear shoes. I haven't been running long enough to have really worn out more than one pair. I do now rotate between 2, simply because I had just taken a new pair out of the box when I stumbled across a running store on holiday and decided to get fitted for some more. Funnily enough, the guy let me try on a pair of Brooks (think they were Glycerin?) then advised me against them as I was just starting HM training and he said I would wear the cushioning out before race day. I did seem to get less mileage out of my first 'proper' pair of shoes and the second identical pair are on their way out, and I do like a cushioned shoe, so may well be as you say that they don't last as long as more minimal ones.
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »ContraryMaryMary wrote: »@ContraryMaryMary heard of the waterfront half marathon? On April 14?? I'm tempted...
And then can I be ready in 10 weeks...
Yes, and yes. I have a friend doing it. I didn't enter as it's a nasty wee course under the guise of being easy. Dead flat, which is surprisingly difficult and you better pray there's very little wind. Also, the route is a mind*kitten*, as MFP would phrase it. You have to run a 3.5km section twice in each direction!! However, if you're worried that your training isn't quite there, it's a good course - no tricky hills, you can just cruise along at a comfortable pace. And finally, because of how it's been marketed, there'll be a lot of newer runners doing it and fewer elites so you'll get a good result. Will be a hot one though...
Ah well sadly I looked at the date and Hubby has a tournament which means Im not able to do it. Probably a good thing really sigh. Butay have to look for some other runs I can do. I NEED something earlier than late June to work towards
There are a few options - a quick look at http://www.runningcalander.co.nz kicks up these:
The Coastal Challenge. This looks awesome. March 2 (Unfortunately, I'm away in Rotorua doing the quarter marathon in the Redwoods). Loads of distance options, North Shore, Auckland, https://www.coastalchallenge.co.nz
If you do want to meet me finally, my running group is doing the Riverhead Rampage on March 9th. 10 or 21km, Riverhead Forest, west Auckland. Casual and fun. https://www.facebook.com/HallertauRiverheadRampage/
More your way, there's the Te Houtaewa Challenge on 90 Mile Beach. March 16th, 6km, 21km, full or ultra... https://www.tehoutaewa.co.nz 16 March. Looks tough.
Thanks, I keep forgetting about the running calendar! I'll have a look and see what I can do.1 -
I've got a 10k road race tonight starting at 10:30 pm. Here's my strategy, and when I get around to a race report, we'll see how it worked
Stay with pace group for my (hopefully reasonable) goal time for the first 3k. It's flat here and goes past a large concentration camp, which always feels weird to me. On training runs, I've actually stopped there for my own moment of silence, but not tonight - I also think that living life to the fullest, running and loving it, in the face of all that evil, may be one if the best responses. Where was I? Oh yes, kilometer 3. When it starts going downhill towards the beer factory I can speed up if I like, then try to keep a steady pace until kilometer 8. If at any point the pace group catches up to me, I need to do my best to stay with them. If necessary I can entertain myself with jokes about the *interesting* shape of the route. Starting at kilometer 8 is a nasty hill that will claim a number of runners. I want to nail the hill & highway exit ramp, and get to the top with the energy to drive it home to the finish just within my goal time. I'm not planning on a PR, based on recent training. Then I can claim my food and head home.13
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