March 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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zeesparrow wrote: »I should investigate a way of shipping cake internationally... Fedex anyone? lol
@zeesparrow its frustrating isn't it! foam rolling is so good, when we remember to do it.
@Elise4270 thinking of you! never fun having surgery.
@shanaber sadly I've just gone past the return policy. of course lol
International same day delivery might be a tad expensive. Although perhaps we can share the cost between us. Just have to get everyone in one spot. lol
30 minutes cross training on the bike is done! A little higher level and slower but over 7 miles completed. Time for lasagna!
LOL you send it frozen in dry ice - once thawed they still taste amazing, it's the trick to baking, freezing things is actually your friend! Never actually done it but heard of it done. Fedex actually have info on their page haha and even have cold packages! 48hr cooling time for $46 USD. However the shipping rate is around $150usd lol thats an expensive piece of cake.though I'd argue my cakes are worth it
I know within the states its cheap as. So I'd send it to one person, who can cut it up and send it on. A decorated cake will stay moist and tasty for about a week.most recent creation
For my friends twins birthday
This needs a DROOL reaction thingy.4 -
PastorVincent wrote: »zeesparrow wrote: »I should investigate a way of shipping cake internationally... Fedex anyone? lol
@zeesparrow its frustrating isn't it! foam rolling is so good, when we remember to do it.
@Elise4270 thinking of you! never fun having surgery.
@shanaber sadly I've just gone past the return policy. of course lol
International same day delivery might be a tad expensive. Although perhaps we can share the cost between us. Just have to get everyone in one spot. lol
30 minutes cross training on the bike is done! A little higher level and slower but over 7 miles completed. Time for lasagna!
LOL you send it frozen in dry ice - once thawed they still taste amazing, it's the trick to baking, freezing things is actually your friend! Never actually done it but heard of it done. Fedex actually have info on their page haha and even have cold packages! 48hr cooling time for $46 USD. However the shipping rate is around $150usd lol thats an expensive piece of cake.though I'd argue my cakes are worth it I know within the states its cheap as. So I'd send it to one person, who can cut it up and send it on. A decorated cake will stay moist and tasty for about a week.most recent creation
For my friends twins birthday
This needs a DROOL reaction thingy.
I do a really amazing Gluten free chocolate cake. all the chocolate goodness. Even I, who do not do gluten free at all, would have eaten it all. moist, decadent and so chocolaty4 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Must have spoken too soon on being recovered from however I hurt myself. Bailed out of run at 4 miles. Shortest I have run (not counting 5k races) in many years. *sigh*
Might take tomorrow off and try again on Thursday.
Well, against my better judgment I think I am taking today as a rest and will think on things for tomorrow. I am far enough out from my 50k that if I miss a week NOW it will not cost me much race day. If I push too hard and get really hurt, that could cost me the race completely.7 -
PastorVincent wrote: »zeesparrow wrote: »I should investigate a way of shipping cake internationally... Fedex anyone? lol
@zeesparrow its frustrating isn't it! foam rolling is so good, when we remember to do it.
@Elise4270 thinking of you! never fun having surgery.
@shanaber sadly I've just gone past the return policy. of course lol
International same day delivery might be a tad expensive. Although perhaps we can share the cost between us. Just have to get everyone in one spot. lol
30 minutes cross training on the bike is done! A little higher level and slower but over 7 miles completed. Time for lasagna!
LOL you send it frozen in dry ice - once thawed they still taste amazing, it's the trick to baking, freezing things is actually your friend! Never actually done it but heard of it done. Fedex actually have info on their page haha and even have cold packages! 48hr cooling time for $46 USD. However the shipping rate is around $150usd lol thats an expensive piece of cake.though I'd argue my cakes are worth it I know within the states its cheap as. So I'd send it to one person, who can cut it up and send it on. A decorated cake will stay moist and tasty for about a week.most recent creation
For my friends twins birthday
This needs a DROOL reaction thingy.
I do a really amazing Gluten free chocolate cake. all the chocolate goodness. Even I, who do not do gluten free at all, would have eaten it all. moist, decadent and so chocolaty
I actually have made GF cakes and put them out without telling anyone and they rant and rave about how good they are. My big weakness is in the decorating though. Your cakes LOOK killer. Light years beyond what I can do.6 -
Its amazing the small thing that lift your heart in a day. I was in a slump this morning, but a bit of banter, and support from you guys, and writing a e-mail to thank the lady who helped me purchase the mixer (wasn't just a straightforward transaction, rural living, sigh) is enough to lift you up. I know how getting an email like that makes me feel, so it feels even better to give that to someone else that really deserves it.
My thought for the day.13 -
PastorVincent wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »zeesparrow wrote: »I should investigate a way of shipping cake internationally... Fedex anyone? lol
@zeesparrow its frustrating isn't it! foam rolling is so good, when we remember to do it.
@Elise4270 thinking of you! never fun having surgery.
@shanaber sadly I've just gone past the return policy. of course lol
International same day delivery might be a tad expensive. Although perhaps we can share the cost between us. Just have to get everyone in one spot. lol
30 minutes cross training on the bike is done! A little higher level and slower but over 7 miles completed. Time for lasagna!
LOL you send it frozen in dry ice - once thawed they still taste amazing, it's the trick to baking, freezing things is actually your friend! Never actually done it but heard of it done. Fedex actually have info on their page haha and even have cold packages! 48hr cooling time for $46 USD. However the shipping rate is around $150usd lol thats an expensive piece of cake.though I'd argue my cakes are worth it I know within the states its cheap as. So I'd send it to one person, who can cut it up and send it on. A decorated cake will stay moist and tasty for about a week.most recent creation
For my friends twins birthday
This needs a DROOL reaction thingy.
I do a really amazing Gluten free chocolate cake. all the chocolate goodness. Even I, who do not do gluten free at all, would have eaten it all. moist, decadent and so chocolaty
I actually have made GF cakes and put them out without telling anyone and they rant and rave about how good they are. My big weakness is in the decorating though. Your cakes LOOK killer. Light years beyond what I can do.
Love it! Yeah most people turn their nose up at GF cause they just think "dry". it doesn't have to be.1 -
@7lenny7 26+ one mile loops - That sounds better than the "Diamond Marathon" but I still prefer a no loop event - except for the start/finish chute.
@Avidkeo Definitely get the mixer and then Spoiler pictures of your cakes - ingredient list for those with baking skills.
@Elise4270 Thinking of you and your surgery. You always have such a positive supporting voice on MFP that you have lots of us here for you.
I ran - twice already in March.
7km on Sunday and 6.15km tonight, giving me 13.15 for the month.
Another 10km and I will pass my February distance.
Because I had such a bad/low km February my pace is way off and after Sunday's hill climb my legs felt like I had just completed a HM. Slow and steady to rebuild my pace/distance.
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3/1 27.34 miles, 305 days on the run
3/2 37.59 miles
3/3 18.19 miles, crazy laps
3/4 19.57 miles 18°F
3/5 19.34 miles 15°F
3/6 19.23 miles, 310 days on the run 17°F6 -
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I just popped in to ask a diet/ running question. A friend of mine has recommended intermittent fasting to try to lose weight ... But I'm starting to work towards marathon training (32 weeks away yet!) So I'm tempted to try until I get nearer to the more intensive training.... So I'm wondering if anyone here has used IF while running? Was it help or a hinderance?
@Sparx_81 I think that how I eat/train is technically intermittent fasting. I usually don't eat breakfast (I do drink 2 cups of coffee each morning though) and instead eat brunch/lunch at 11 am or so, then I eat off and on until 8 or 9 at night. I prefer to eat two larger meals and two snacks/desserts, so this works well for me. I will eat breakfast before a long run or big workout (a Clif bar with my morning coffee, for example), but most days I just don't really feel that hungry in the morning so I wait to eat. I do this currently during this season's marathon/50k training. I am running 50-60 miles per week with ~3 days at 10+ miles, and I don't find it affects me much all. BUT! You have to make sure that the meals and snacks you ARE eating are sufficient both calorically and nutritionally. In my case, I am still eating 1800 cals MINIMUM daily and now more like 2200-2400 as I hit peak training mileage, and I am still steadily dropping down to my racing weight.
EDIT TO ADD: I will note this may not work for all and it may be something you have to work up to. I used to always eat before runs except for lower mileage morning runs that were a "roll out of bed and out the door" kind of thing. A few years ago, I'd never consider running 16 miles on an empty stomach, and now it's no big deal. But I've also been running for 11 years and doing marathons for almost 5. Just something to keep in mind!7 -
March goal: 80 miles
3/3: 7.43 miles
3/5: 4.65 miles
3/6: 5.33 miles
17.41/80 miles completed
I ran after work today. It was 54F and pretty nice. I planned on running about 4-4.5 miles, but I miscalculated my route and ended up with 5.33. It was a nice run. But then I got home later than planned and instead of making manicotti we ended up going out to eat. I guess I'll have to do the manicotti tomorrow. I'm planning to run at lunchtime. It is supposed to be around 76F after work. Lunchtime is supposed to be 66F. I could run before work, but I just don't think I want to run in 13mph winds with a feels like temp of 35. Honestly I'll probably just decide in the morning.
@Avidkeo I think you've already decided on the mixer, but I agree it is the more sensible choice. Plus since the cakes are a side business you can always use your cake money to buy new shoes.
@Elise4270 Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
2019 races:
2/2/19: Catch the Groundhog Half Marathon - PR 2:15:17
5/18/19: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon7 -
Ran 18km this morning (plus 800m to drop kids at school first). Was a lovely day for it - Autumn is starting to show so air was cooler. Still a sweat fest though. Mad panic before I left home as the girls had being playing with my two running hats the day prior and had mislaid them. In the frenzied and futile 15 minute search I not only failed to locate the hats but failed to eat all my breakfast or half my coffee or drink a glass of water. I can't run without a hat (hair/sunscreen/sweat/shade) so had to make do with an ugly old one from goodness knows where. Upshot of the disastrous start to the day was I consequently ran out of steam with three or four kilometres to go. Dehydrated as well. Got home without slowing too much but it was a real effort. Have headache now and aching from the waist down as a result. Whoops. Won't make those errors again.9
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It was pouring all morning so my plan was to go to the gym and do a treadmill workout followed by some stationary bike. When the rain stopped I thought hmmm maybe I get outside instead. Every weather app showed no more rain until this evening so I decided to go for a run rather than the treadmill/cycle at the gym. Yep, you knew it...it started pouring about a mile out. I figured we were already wet so might as well keep going and get it done! Had the trail all to us until towards the end when one lone runner in t-shirt and shorts came running by 🤣
I realized when we got home and I tried to squat down to towel off Hobbes, just how sore my legs are from lunges and such last night... Hard to squat down, even harder to get back up! Yikes! Fortunately at class tonight Hobbes does all the work and I just have to stand and provide treats!Date........Miles.......Total
03/01......0.00.......0.00 - Agility Trial
03/02......0.00.......0.00 - Agility Trial
03/03......0.00.......0.00 - Agility Trial
03/04......4.55.......4.55 + Agility Class
03/05......0.00.......4.55 + Strength Training
03/06......4.25.......8.80 + Sport Dog Class
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 Marathon
09/15/19 - Jack and Jill Downhill HM - Boise9 -
March miles:
1 - 1.75
2 - 7.5
3 - 2
4 - 1.75
5 - 2.25
6 - 2.75 - Easy neighborhood run at dawn, it's finally light enough for me to run before work, although that will change as soon as day light savings starts this weekend!
March Total: 18 miles
March Goal: 75 miles
Bridge to Brews 10k (4/14)
Rhody Run 12k (5/19)
Scramble XXIV - 6-Mile Scramble (6/30)7 -
@Elise4270 hugs and the like, here's to a speedy recovery!
@Avidkeo I am so in awe of people with cake-decorating abilities like that! My aunt does some amazing stuff (she worked as a cook for the British royal family when I was very young) and I always wish some of that talent had come through the family tree to me, but nope. I tried to make my daughter a unicorn birthday cake a couple of years ago... let's just say if you've ever imagined a unicorn on crack in a rainstorm I created one!7 -
0307-5k total-9k, goal-100k
Another short run first thing in the morning. My pace seems back to normal, but I did a fast 1km toward the end just to make sure. Yup. One bad run does not a slow runner make.
There were two HMs in spring I was planning on doing, but ends up one is canceled and I won't be in town for the second. I'm now thinking about jumping straight into full marathon training after this month - Hal's Marathon 3 plan is 24 weeks long and will bring me right into the middle of marathon season. Hmmm.
@Elise4270 Sending good vibes your way!11 -
@Avidkeo I think you've already decided on the mixer, but I agree it is the more sensible choice. Plus since the cakes are a side business you can always use your cake money to buy new shoes.
LOL you hit the nail on the head. The only reason I decided to do this was to make enough money to pay for shoes hahaha.
Weirdly I just sold 2 items on FB, one had been listed for a month or so, so that completely justifies the extra spend. Lol
And running in the wind is awful. Rain over wind any day.7 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Ran 18km this morning (plus 800m to drop kids at school first). Was a lovely day for it - Autumn is starting to show so air was cooler. Still a sweat fest though. Mad panic before I left home as the girls had being playing with my two running hats the day prior and had mislaid them. In the frenzied and futile 15 minute search I not only failed to locate the hats but failed to eat all my breakfast or half my coffee or drink a glass of water. I can't run without a hat (hair/sunscreen/sweat/shade) so had to make do with an ugly old one from goodness knows where. Upshot of the disastrous start to the day was I consequently ran out of steam with three or four kilometres to go. Dehydrated as well. Got home without slowing too much but it was a real effort. Have headache now and aching from the waist down as a result. Whoops. Won't make those errors again.
Hugs! My girls are also always playing with my gear. Drives me bonkers! And I hear you on autumn, we had 4ain today yay! Tanks are dry lol0 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »@Elise4270 hugs and the like, here's to a speedy recovery!
@Avidkeo I am so in awe of people with cake-decorating abilities like that! My aunt does some amazing stuff (she worked as a cook for the British royal family when I was very young) and I always wish some of that talent had come through the family tree to me, but nope. I tried to make my daughter a unicorn birthday cake a couple of years ago... let's just say if you've ever imagined a unicorn on crack in a rainstorm I created one!
Now that sounds like a cool cake! I've always liked decorating but really got into it the last couple of years, having kids brings it out lol. Im enjoying the challenge and learning so much but am definitely still a novice. Was just watching man about cake. Now that's some mad skills!2 -
March
6— out of bed and made pp in the side chair.
7— need more narcotic to do the same. Suppose I should call the nurse.
March goals:
Violin practice
Embrace the suck
Do well in classes
Not eat all the pie
Run 1 mile by 202019 -
Got up and got my usual lap in this morning, I'm finding that I'm speeding up without really trying! I even managed to complete both hills without a walk break! My loop is just short of 4km and it comprises of 1km down, then 2km up then about 600m down again (on the last decent I add in a lap or 2 of a soccer pitch that I pass)... They're not huge hills but enough to really cause a good bit of fatigue in the legs!
I came home and my husband got up and asked if I had taken a short cut as I was back early! And apparantly I don't look as tired... Might be time to add a bit to the lap!
01/03 - rest
02/03 - rest
03/03 - rest
04/03 - rest
05/03 - 3.87km/96.13km
06/03 - 4.23km/91.90km
07/03 - 3.87km/88.03km
So myself and a friend have decided to join a 1000km in 2019 challenge now! So I guess given there's 10 months left I'll have to average 100km a month for the rest of the year!
Have decided that I will start training towards a marathon in October! They release more spots in July so I'm thinking I'll just start working towards it and see where I'm at by the end of June. If all is going well I'll sign up!
So, long story short, I'm in for 100km
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Wishing @Elise4270 a speedy recovery! And hope everyone else with pains and niggles recover soon.
04Mar - 1.8 miles (treadmill)
07Mar - 1.6 miles (treadmill)
Total so far: 3.4 miles of 40.
I've made peace with the fact I'm not going to be able to run as much as I like until June. It's frustrating and I've been getting really annoyed about it but these things are (mostly) outside of my control and I'll just have to run when I can. I'm hoping with the mornings/evenings getting lighter it'll help a bit.
I'll keep up with these challenges and setting mileage goals but I'm not going to beat myself up if I can't meet them!8 -
Goal: 20 Miles
I joined this challenge last month, and even though I didn’t obtain my goal, it was still a very enjoyable thread! I often find my other workouts don’t leave much time for running (the reason why my goal seems to low to me, for my own self-standards). Hopefully I can do it this month!9 -
zeesparrow wrote: »I should investigate a way of shipping cake internationally... Fedex anyone? lol
@zeesparrow its frustrating isn't it! foam rolling is so good, when we remember to do it.
@Elise4270 thinking of you! never fun having surgery.
@shanaber sadly I've just gone past the return policy. of course lol
International same day delivery might be a tad expensive. Although perhaps we can share the cost between us. Just have to get everyone in one spot. lol
30 minutes cross training on the bike is done! A little higher level and slower but over 7 miles completed. Time for lasagna!
LOL you send it frozen in dry ice - once thawed they still taste amazing, it's the trick to baking, freezing things is actually your friend! Never actually done it but heard of it done. Fedex actually have info on their page haha and even have cold packages! 48hr cooling time for $46 USD. However the shipping rate is around $150usd lol thats an expensive piece of cake.though I'd argue my cakes are worth it I know within the states its cheap as. So I'd send it to one person, who can cut it up and send it on. A decorated cake will stay moist and tasty for about a week.
I should add while Ive been baking for over 20 years, I have only started decorating in earnest the last few months. so still learning. They taste amazing even if the decorations aren't perfect (yet)most recent creation
For my friends twins birthday
They might not be perfect in your eyes but they look pretty darned good to me!5 -
zeesparrow wrote: »I should investigate a way of shipping cake internationally... Fedex anyone? lol
@zeesparrow its frustrating isn't it! foam rolling is so good, when we remember to do it.
@Elise4270 thinking of you! never fun having surgery.
@shanaber sadly I've just gone past the return policy. of course lol
International same day delivery might be a tad expensive. Although perhaps we can share the cost between us. Just have to get everyone in one spot. lol
30 minutes cross training on the bike is done! A little higher level and slower but over 7 miles completed. Time for lasagna!
LOL you send it frozen in dry ice - once thawed they still taste amazing, it's the trick to baking, freezing things is actually your friend! Never actually done it but heard of it done. Fedex actually have info on their page haha and even have cold packages! 48hr cooling time for $46 USD. However the shipping rate is around $150usd lol thats an expensive piece of cake.though I'd argue my cakes are worth it I know within the states its cheap as. So I'd send it to one person, who can cut it up and send it on. A decorated cake will stay moist and tasty for about a week.
I should add while Ive been baking for over 20 years, I have only started decorating in earnest the last few months. so still learning. They taste amazing even if the decorations aren't perfect (yet)most recent creation
For my friends twins birthday
They might not be perfect in your eyes but they look pretty darned good to me!
Yeah, what he said!
This morning I decided my run (still only 2 miles according to the plan) should be a tempo run. 3.2km so I decided 1km each end to warm up and cool down and 1km tempo in the middle. Erm, note to self, if one intends to do a tempo run it's a good idea to know what your tempo pace should be. Would be an even better idea to have something to reliably tell me the pace I'm doing but need a lottery win or an inheritance or something to resolve that issue (my fitbit puts my pace at 1 whole minute slower per kilometre than it really is, as I discovered in a race last summer I had intended not to race). So yeah, ended up doing that middle km as fast as I thought I could run an entire kilometre without dying. Ended up covering the 2 miles in almost 3 minutes less than on Tuesday. Now my legs are tired, funny that!
Still really looking forward to increasing distances. Have a 5km race on the 17th. Haven't run that far in one go since December. Wow!
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People... Put a trigger warning on the cake pictures please.... Working on getting some excess off in preparation for my graduation in 4 weeks!
This is one of the semlor i made on Tuesday! Sweet bun, flavoured with cardamom, filled with almond paste and topped with whipped cream!
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So my poor wifey... she decided to do her long run on the dreadmill because of weather issues and we got her iPad set up with Netflix, a good BT speaker so she would have plenty of volume and all that. She even put on her Wunjo hydration pack.
She aborted 2 hours in... she did not know I had last set the incline to 5.5% so she ran for 2 hours, up a 5.5% grade...almost 1/2 mile of elevation.
ETA: the docs told her to avoid hills until her orthopedic inserts arrive... ops 12 -
Yesterday the temperature rose above freezing for a while. As a result, much of the snow/ice on the roads melted. Then last night it froze. Running on frozen slush is ... well, I told my husband it was bumpy, difficult and stupid! At least it's not icy.
Two miles done this morning, 3/4 of it on frozen slush. The final half mile I ran in the middle of an arterial that only had about half an inch of fresh snow on it. I also did the myrtl routine, foam rolled and stretched really well.
I'm really looking forward to spring, and my race in May!4 -
So, as I lay here in this hospital bed, listening to my O2 sat beep every time I move around... I wonder why is O2 not a helpful training metric? Any ideas? Seems to me it’d be more useful than HR.
Anyone have a monthly question?11 -
PastorVincent wrote: »So my poor wifey... she decided to do her long run on the dreadmill because of weather issues and we got her iPad set up with Netflix, a good BT speaker so she would have plenty of volume and all that. She even put on her Wunjo hydration pack.
She aborted 2 hours in... she did not know I had last set the incline to 5.5% so she ran for 2 hours, up a 5.5% grade...almost 1/2 mile of elevation.
ETA: the docs told her to avoid hills until her orthopedic inserts arrive... ops
your wife is a saint.
cuz i mighta killed you 12
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