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May 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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So... in the "#TIL" (Today I Learned) spirit...
There is a section of the Pittsburgh Marathon where they always have greyhound dogs out. I always assumed it was just to raise awareness about their club, but guess what! Apparently, they are there so runners can borrow a greyhound to run with for a section of the race! I probably will not do it, but still cool to know that it is an option.10 -
gwendolynmusick wrote: »Hi all. New to the group. I'm also a relatively new runner-just the past year. I will try for 40 miles. Today I did my 3.1, but I know that doesn't count for this month. I generally run three days a week. What do you all do for exercise on the days you don't run? What have you found to be the best foods to eat for running? I look forward to hearing from you.
Since I'm old and retired, I play golf on my two usual rest days (Monday and Thursday).
I've had some success with pancakes/waffles and maple syrup as running fuel. A post-run protein drink seems to keep me happy as well. Other than that, my wife and I try to eat properly. She's lost 80 pounds doing WW (can't wait for Oprah to call) and I've lost 65 pounds doing pseudo WW and MFP.9 -
PastorVincent wrote: »So... in the "#TIL" (Today I Learned) spirit...
There is a section of the Pittsburgh Marathon where they always have greyhound dogs out. I always assumed it was just to raise awareness about their club, but guess what! Apparently, they are there so runners can borrow a greyhound to run with for a section of the race! I probably will not do it, but still cool to know that it is an option.
i would totally do it.2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »So... in the "#TIL" (Today I Learned) spirit...
There is a section of the Pittsburgh Marathon where they always have greyhound dogs out. I always assumed it was just to raise awareness about their club, but guess what! Apparently, they are there so runners can borrow a greyhound to run with for a section of the race! I probably will not do it, but still cool to know that it is an option.
i would totally do it.
It is a mile 18, and some people apparently high five the dogs...
They said they only bring the dogs out for the slower runners! So if you are going for a BQ you will not be distracted by a puppy 12 -
Welcome to May, running crew, and welcome to the crew, @gwendolynmusick, @newlook1972, @chrissie_irene, @MaeganFenske1, @ipoppy1997, and anyone I missed while typing this.
My base goal for this month is going to be 50 miles. My lifetime PR for miles run in May is 46.25 miles last year, which was also the first month that running really clicked for me. I’d been running 5-10 miles a month for maybe nine months, topping out at 16 miles in November 2017 but dropping down substantially over the winter. So far I have ran more every month of 2019 than I did in 2018, so goal number one is topping May 2018 in mileage.
My second goal is to start Hal Higdon’s Novice 2 Half Marathon plan while weight lifting three times a week. The plan calls for 3 mile runs Monday and Wednesday, which I plan to do as a “scenic route” getting to the gym. Tuesdays are alternating easy and paced runs starting at 3 miles and building to 5 miles, Friday is cross training (gym and walking), and Saturday are long runs starting at 4 miles and building to 12. Thursday and Sunday will be rest days.
I’m currently planning on slightly longer mileage than the plan calls for, and instead of the nice 5k/10k/HM race progression he suggests I’ve got a 10K in week one, followed by a trail 5K, a 10 miler, and then my half marathon. I’m really looking forward to all of those races and am feeling good about my path there, assuming I can keep from getting hurt. If I follow my plan as anticipated I’ll be at 68 miles for the month, so I’m going to make 70 my stretch goal and see what happens.
@gwendolynmusick: This winter I joined a class-based powerlifting gym and I try and go three days a week. The plan for now is to combine two easy run days with gym days, have my speed and long runs on their own days, and have one day at the gym where I don't run. I try and get a half hour of walking in per day, and 15-20 minutes of yoga or mobility exercises (“prehab”) targeted to help my stupid knees be less stupid. I am much more of an evangelist for weight lifting than I am for running (although I do love running) - there are lots of ways to get cardio in if you don’t like to run, but strength training is beneficial for pretty much everyone.
I don’t really worry about running foods. Once I get up to 10 miles or so on my long runs I’ll make sure to eat something before I go out but mostly the same thing as usual - coffee, breakfast biscuits, fruit, string cheese. Last year I did a lot of running first thing in the AM fasted except for coffee and was fine, ran two half marathons without doing anything special before or during, and have been fortunate enough not to have GI issues (knock on wood) so I don’t think about it too much.
May Goals: 50 miles run (70 miles stretch goal), lift 3x/week, keep up on moderate cardio and mobility.
2019 Races! (bold registered)
January 26: Securian 10K, St. Paul, MN Chip time: 1:05:07
February 16: Half Fast 10K DNS
March 23: Hot Dash 5K, Mpls, MN Chip time: 0:28:39 (*PR!)
May 4: PHRC Pensieve 10K (virtual)
May 19: Women Run the Cities 10K, Mpls, MN
June 12: ESTRS French 5K, Plymouth, MN
June 29 Lift Bridge 10Mi, Bayport MN
August 3: Beat the Blerch Half Marathon, Carnation, WA
September 2: MDRA Victory Labor Day 5 or 10K, Mpls, MN
September 8: Sioux Falls Half Marathon, Sioux Falls, SD
October 5: TCM 10K, St. Paul, MN
October 6: TCM 10Mi, Minneapolis to St. Paul, MN
October 12: Bemidji Blue Ox 26K, Bemidji, MN
November 28: Turkey Trot St. Paul 10K, St. Paul, MN
December 14: Reindeer Run 10K, Mpls, MN5 -
I'm gonna join! I'll make the goal of 50 miles this month. I've been slacking a lot and I think that setting an attainable goal might be good for me.9
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PastorVincent wrote: »So... in the "#TIL" (Today I Learned) spirit...
There is a section of the Pittsburgh Marathon where they always have greyhound dogs out. I always assumed it was just to raise awareness about their club, but guess what! Apparently, they are there so runners can borrow a greyhound to run with for a section of the race! I probably will not do it, but still cool to know that it is an option.
i would totally do it.
Oh heck yeah me too, that sounds SO awesome!3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »So... in the "#TIL" (Today I Learned) spirit...
There is a section of the Pittsburgh Marathon where they always have greyhound dogs out. I always assumed it was just to raise awareness about their club, but guess what! Apparently, they are there so runners can borrow a greyhound to run with for a section of the race! I probably will not do it, but still cool to know that it is an option.
i would totally do it.
It is a mile 18, and some people apparently high five the dogs...
They said they only bring the dogs out for the slower runners! So if you are going for a BQ you will not be distracted by a puppy
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What do you all do for exercise on the days you don't run?
Uhm, well, considering I have run every day for 365 days, I don't have an answer...
What have you found to be the best foods to eat for running?
Not sure about this, my day to day nutrition keeps me going. I carry running snacks for long distance. Anything that does not upset your stomach is fair game.
200 miles minimum goal for May 201912 -
Me too - Love this!! I would not pass a chance to run with a pup! On FB in one of my Vizsla groups a girl posted a picture of her from the Big Sur Marathon stopping to love up on a Vizsla that was spectating! She said the owner was surprised but I wouldn't be at all!eleanorhawkins wrote: »
Oh heck yeah me too, that sounds SO awesome!PastorVincent wrote: »So... in the "#TIL" (Today I Learned) spirit...
There is a section of the Pittsburgh Marathon where they always have greyhound dogs out. I always assumed it was just to raise awareness about their club, but guess what! Apparently, they are there so runners can borrow a greyhound to run with for a section of the race! I probably will not do it, but still cool to know that it is an option.
i would totally do it.4 -
ipoppy1997 wrote: »Hey! Not technically a runner but this seems cool. Recently I've been doing the freeletics app and want a way to keep myself accountable for going for daily morning runs. I'm not sure what it translates to in miles but I'm aiming for 24km this month! Let's get it!!
Technically, we are all runners. No matter your distance or pace, we all run. 😉 unless your unlucky/lucky enough to find a dead body..then you are a jogger. oh I have a class mate that found a pair of legs. Of course, he was looking for a body. He’s an EMT/police officer. I was slight jealous of his interesting line of work. Of course, there are many days I wouldn’t mind finding a dead body at work... 😵 coworkers, am I right? 🤭
We do km and miles. 24k x 3.1miles/5k = ~15 miles. Either or unit is fine.
Welcome. And yes this is really cool. Hang around for all the fun an inspiring people! ETA like @AlphaHowls Dang woman! Congratulations on the the 365! Ohh everyone should run 3.65 today! (‘Cept me)5 -
New to running, but very excited to be here! I’m aiming for 50 miles this month!8
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I'm in for 100 miles this month.8
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Ack, I had a nice long post typed up and lost it. Thought I'd copied and pasted to notepad but apparently not. Oh well. Welcome everyone, young and old, new and ... not new? ... returning! runners.
Love that, @PastorVincent!
My goal for this month is 40 miles, with a stretch goal of 50.
I had a Facebook memory popup today. A quote, I think from a book (but I don't know which one or who said it first), but I like it!
"Working out doesn't feel like a price I have to pay to get a desired result. It's much more the reward I get today for working out yesterday."7 -
ipoppy1997 wrote: »Hey! Not technically a runner but this seems cool. Recently I've been doing the freeletics app and want a way to keep myself accountable for going for daily morning runs. I'm not sure what it translates to in miles but I'm aiming for 24km this month! Let's get it!!
Technically, we are all runners. No matter your distance or pace, we all run. 😉 unless your unlucky/lucky enough to find a dead body..then you are a jogger. oh I have a class mate that found a pair of legs. Of course, he was looking for a body. He’s an EMT/police officer. I was slight jealous of his interesting line of work. Of course, there are many days I wouldn’t mind finding a dead body at work... 😵 coworkers, am I right? 🤭
I came close to becoming a jogger a few months back when I rounded a corner and found a body stretched across the pavement. I think they were just unconscious rather than dead and as there were a couple of police officers in attendance who had put one of their jackets over said body and another under (not over, hence my hope the body in question wasn't dead) their head I didn't stop to see what had happened. When I passed the spot on my way home there was no sign of anyone (or a chalk outline...yes I did go look!).
The puppy thing has reminded me how much I would like to be able to have a dog running buddy. Not possible as we live in an apartment and my husband moans enough about our two pet rabbits and one hamster. I did think about checking with the local shelter (which often posts on facebook looking for walkers) to see if any of their residents are likely to be up to coming running with me, then I got injured and life got in the way. Thanks for the reminder folks!
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I'm in for 50! Working on a slow build to avoid injury between now and my first 1/2 marathon in November :-)
Cross training with weight lifting to fix some muscle imbalances and HIIT workouts to blast away some excess body fat.9 -
I'm moving at the end of this month but will try to keep up! Should finish up April just under 130 miles so I'm in for 140 in May.8
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For those of us Marathoning... Saw this recently on Instagram and it is very true.
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This month I’m in for...drumroll...zero miles. The Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts on May 5th. This year our fasts are nearly 18 hours, and no food/water makes runs sucky. I may get a few runs in here and there, but I’m not setting any goals so I can focus on my spirituality. I’m planning on walking a ton and always take advantage of the month to amp up my weight loss, so yay! So I may not be as active in this group this month.20
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As for the monthly question, when I don’t run, my main forms of exercise are walking, zumba, and weight lifting! I used to swim as well when I had a gym membership with a pool but not so much anymore.4
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I was so close to 80 in April (goal was 70)! But I think I’ll stick with 70 because this weekend is my HM (my first!), so little taper this week then recovery next, and then I’m on a work bike team for Bike Everywhere month in May (and have a 35 mi ride to prep for with kids). So yeah, 70 again.
For cross training—very seasonal for me. I think it’ll be biking this month... Snowboarding and xcountry skiing in the winter, hiking and biking in the summer, maybe swimming soon (contemplating a triathlon in July). And the rowing machine when I’m stuck in the gym for whatever reason. Mostly I like variety and being outside.6 -
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@shanaber I will join the 100-mile club too. I came up a bit short this month but have a couple of races in May and I need to get ready for a half marathon at the beginning of June.
Welcome to the newcomers! Join right in.
Monthly question - I usually run 6 days a week, do a hybrid strength training program 2 days a week, yoga 1-2 days a week, and walk/hike with the dog frequently (should be every day, doesn't always happen). Schedule-wise I don't necessarily have off-days and on-days, it's all whatever works. Today I did all of the above. Once in a while I take a total rest day. But my daily runs 4 days of the week are easy and not high mileage so I'm not killing myself. I'm looking forward to more hiking and maybe kayaking and rock climbing this summer.
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 DNS due to back pain
3/9/2019 Greek Peak Winter Sprint Spartan Race, Cortland NY: SURVIVED! HAD FUN!
4/27/2019 Tri-State NJ Beast Spartan Race, Mountain Creek, NJ: OMG 7:34
5/5/2019 Mountain Goat Run (10 mile), Syracuse NY
5/21/2019 JP Morgan Corporate Challenge (3.5 mile), Syracuse NY
6/2/2019 Niagara Falls Women's Half Marathon, Niagara Falls, ON
6/15/2019 Tri-State NY Sprint Spartan Race, Tuxedo Ridge, NY
7/14/2019 Boilermaker 15k , Utica, NY
10/19/2019 I-35 Challenge KC Half Marathon, Kansas City (TENTATIVE)
10/20/2019 I-35 Challenge DSM Half Marathon, Des Moines (TENTATIVE)
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K... so, let’s try joining the 50 mile club for May. Based on past months, this may mean I hit 40, but I would be happy with that. Like one day I would like to actually hit my goal, but if I keep moving the target and improving, I will also be content.
Other May goal is sufficiently prehabbing/rehabbing the wonky ankle, so it doesn’t become an interfering wonky ankle.7 -
May place holder
Date...........Run.......Walk
05/01........00M.......0.0M
---MTD: 0 miles walking, 0 miles running, and 0KM resting
Upcoming Races
Steel Challange 5k - May 2019
Pittsburgh Marathon - May 2019
Glacier Ridge 50k Trail Race - May 2019
Hell Have No Hurry 50k Trail Race - June 2019
Howl at the Moon - Nighttime 5k - August 2019
202? - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)
2019 GOAL: Knock a full hour off my 50k time at Glacier Ridge.6 -
No mileage goal this month. My primary running related goal is to rehab my Achilles’ tendon and not get too impatient and run on it before it’s healed and reinjure it. Hoping to return to running before the end of the month. In the meantime my goals are to maintain my weight, blood glucose control, muscle mass, and cardio fitness through cross training so that when I can run again I won’t have as much catching up to do.
My big race for the summer was going to be the Navy Nautical 10 miler on June 2. At this point it looks like I’ll be lucky to run one mile on June 2nd much less 11 something, but I would still like to aim for it, since my husband is running it regardless. Supposedly there are lots of walkers, but walking that far sounds super tedious.6 -
Welcome all new runners that have joined this month!
7.25 miles this morning. Hot and humid, 73F and 90% humidity, 71 dew point. Got a total of about an hour sleep last night. Brain wouldn't turn off. Saw no less than 5 police cars during my run. Not sure if I felt safer or more nervous. Seems odd to see that many patrolling the streets at 4:30am. Oh well, despite all that it wasn't a bad run. Right hip started nagging at me for some odd reason at about mile 6, so cut it short so not to aggravate it. Will have to keep an eye on that.
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5-1 injury idle
May Total: 0k
May Goal: 100k
January Total: 131k
February Total: 159.5k
March Total: 183k
April Total: 126k
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
Walked 1k today; back is gradually getting better. Major issue now seems like a neuropathic response to the lumbar strain. Research on neuropathy indicates it might not go away, but since it's getting better, I'm optimistic it will.
2019 Races:
4-13 Shine the Light 5K - 31:12 chip time; First Place male 65 and older
6-1 Freedom 5K (Will be off the schedule due to another commitment)
6-30 Strides for Starfish 5K7 -
I'm on the board for May. With it quickly warming up in South Texas, I am trying hard to get out in the morning when I can. I applaud those who are awake at 4:30am to run, but I am not that much of a morning person. I got out by 7:15 this morning. Already 75F and muggy, but better than the 85F and muggy with full sun it will be by this afternoon.
Seeing what people eat before and during runs is interesting. I realize I need more consistent nutrition that many of you. I hit a major wall at about 1 hr, so at my current pace I can go a little over 6 miles with just a pre run snack. Anything longer, I have to take a little something on my run to eat around 3 or 4 miles in. During the day, I'm eating every 2 to 3 hours as I get hypoglycemic easily, especially now that I weigh less. At least now that I'm older (we'll say more experienced) I recognize when I am dropping before I pass out now! I think figuring out my nutrition as I start to train for my HM is going to be a little bit interesting.
5/1: 4.1 miles
May total: 4.1 miles
May goal: 70 miles
2019 Races:
Piney Woods Trailfest 5k - 2/2/2019 29.23
Rodeo Run 10k - 2/23/2019 1:03.12
Run Houston! Minute Maid Park 10k - 3/23/2019 1:01.28
Brazos Bend 50 10k - 4/6/2019 1:15:33
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 registered
Wine and Dine half marathon - 11/3/2019 registered
Run the Year 2019 - Team Five for Nineteen9
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