June 2019 Monthly Running Challenge

Scott6255

@zeesparrow Great job on your 5k PR! You really smashedd it!

@Elise4270 eek gads snake bit cat! Scary stuff. Hope he makes it.

@quilteryoyo welcome back! Yeah, I wouldn't go back and read 25 pages of posts either. Suffice it to say, we are all good, or working towards it 😁

ContraryMaryMary

I had another 10k yesterday - the same run series but a different location to the one three weeks ago.

You won't remember, but the previous race was an awesome run for me and I clocked up a new PB, however, there were no marshalls on the course and I, along with about a third of participants, ran 11.5km, while another third ran just over 9km. We were able to submit our Strava records to have them correct the race results, something I was only interested in because I PB'd, however, after a couple of weeks they've decided it's just too hard (I blame those who ran short and got amazing results and are unwilling to have time added) and have scrapped all results from the event!

So, with that in mind, my aim for yesterday was to go even faster and get a whole new PB. I thought it should be achievable as I spent at least five seconds in the other race standing dead still, wondering which way to run, plus I ran in the wrong direction for about 10 seconds, plus I didn't have the finish line buzz at 10k that's good for a few more seconds. My reasoning was I could shave another 20 seconds off if the course was as flat and fast as the earlier one was.

Turns out it wasn't. Although promised flat and fast, half of it was undulating single track trail. No major climbs, but lots of short and steep up and downs. Add to that it had rained heavily for the couple of days prior, it was muddy, and worse, there were four very slippery wooden bridges that were the end of more than one runner (which we also ran twice).

On top of that my legs were a bit leaden and never really felt good (have woken this morning with a sore throat so maybe that was the first sign I was coming down with something...). Upshot was nowhere near a PB. I did manage 15th woman home (of 130) which was better than expected, and 6th in my age group – my friend who's the age group below was 20th woman overall but 5th in her age group - There are obviously a bunch of speedy older ladies in this series!

Next run in the series is a tough, muddy, off-road course so no chance to get a new PB until the 5th event in the series in August. That location isn't dead flat either... trots off to find a suitable 10k event...

TL:DR Ran a 10k, it was ok.

Running challenge
1 June: Yoga
2 June: Run Auckland Ambury Park 10k - 11.56km
3 June: 7km
4 June: 6.19km
5 June: 5.34km (Global Running Day)
6 June: Rest (unplanned, due to ill child plus husband overseas)
7 June: Yogalates + 8.1km
8 June: Yoga
9 June: 15.5km
10 June: Rest
11 June: 7.11km
12 June: 5.02km + Yoga
13 June: 15.5km
14 June: 2.64 + Pilates + 6.39
15 June: Yoga
16 June: 12.9km
17 June: Pilates + 7km
18 June: Rest
19 June: 5.29km + Yoga
20 June: 8.04km
21 June: Pilates + 6km
22 June: Yoga
23 June: Run Auckland 10k race.

153.58 of 160km for June


Upcoming events
14 July: Sanders Reserve, Paremoremo, 10km
21 July: Xterra Trail Run, Totara Park, 12km
27-28 July: Three Pigs Two Day marathon, 16.1km + 5km + 21.1km
4 August: Waiatarua Reserve, Remuera, 10km
8 September: North Shore Half
29 September: Devonport 15k
20 October: Auckland Half Marathon

shanaber

@zeesparrow - Great job on your PR and staying on top mentally and keeping yourself going even when it got hard and you didn't feel great! I have not gotten sick per se on a run or in a race but I know plenty who have. Maybe those particular GUs aren't the best for you and now you know before you use them in an actual race!
@ContraryMaryMary - I think it is sad when a race has problems like that and they can't/don't fix it and just dump all the results. All those with super fast times don't benefit from not getting it corrected either, other than telling themselves they ran a fast/best race. Sounds like the 10k this weekend was better managed (no one got lost) even if the course was not as flat and fast. Hope you are feeling better and not getting sick!

I had planned in my mind a 10 mile run for this morning but honestly knew I would be happy with anything over 8. We headed out a bit late but it was only 63F and maybe 50% humidity. I think the dew point was only 59. Everything felt great starting out, nothing hurt (yay) at all. Miles 2-6 felt pretty darn good and I kept a pretty even, if too fast, pace. I kept trying to slow down because my HR was going too high (mid 130s) and I knew I couldn't sustain it. Apparently I don't know how to slow down. Mile 7 was probably about the same pace as the 1st 6 except I stopped to chat with a couple who was trying to figure out how to get to another part of the trail. Of course I didn't stop my watch so it looks like a really slow mile. The last couple of miles seemed like more walking than running as both Hobbes and I were hot and tired. It really wasn't all that hot... only 75F with still low humidity and dew point. As soon as we walked in the back yard I stripped off my shoes and socks and went in the pool with Hobbes on the steps. I hope I get acclimated to the heat soon! Well that and I need to get up and out the door earlier - such a struggle for me.
Date........Miles.......Total
06/01......4.31........4.31
06/02......0.00........4.31
06/03......4.36........8.67 - + Agility class
06/04......3.53......12.20
06/05......3.45......15.65 - Global Running Day pledge
06/06......0.00......15.65
06/07......5.42......21.07
06/08......0.00......21.07
06/09......6.57......27.64
06/10......4.63......32.27 - + Agility class
06/11......0.00......32.27
06/12......2.22......34.49
06/13......5.31......39.80
06/14......3.45......43.25
06/15......8.00......51.25
06/16......0.00......51.25
06/17......3.67......54.92 - + Agility class
06/18......0.00......54.92
06/19......0.00......54.92
06/20......4.48......59.40 - + Strength Training
06/21......4.56......63.96
06/22......0.00......63.96
06/23......8.95......72.91



2019 Planned and Completed Races
02/03/19 - Surf City Half Marathon Deferred to 2020
05/11/19 - Santa Barbara Wine Country HM
09/15/19 - Jack and Jill Downhill HM - Boise
11/23/19 - USA Women's HM
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon

username301

Another DNS, so have missed two runs this month (there is a lot.going on at the moment, so i should probably relax).


2 June....5k
5 June....5k
7 June....5k
9 June....5k
12 June..5k
14 June..5k
19 June..5k
23 June..6k

Goals June
1...no of runs 13................8
2...total distance 69km.....41km
3...5km no interval............Done
4...speed 5km < 40m........Done 38.51
5...longer run 6km.............Done 6km

MobyCarp

June Running Totals (miles)
6/1 – 5.08 group run
6/2 – 6.30 easy
6/3 – rest day
6/4 – 6.13 easy
6/5 – extra rest day
6/6 – extra rest day
6/7 – scheduled rest day/precautionary DNS
6/8 – 6.30 easy
6/9 – 5.03 warm and humid
6/10 – rest day
6/11 – 5.40 warmup, speed work
6/12 – 4.43 group run
6/13 – extra rest day
6/14 – scheduled rest day
6/15 – 2.17 aborted group run
6/16 – 6.10 warmup + 5K race
6/17 – rest day
6/18 – 7.44 warmup, easy speed work, cool down
6/19 – 4.15 easy
6/20 – 5.16 easy in the rain
6/21 – rest day
6/22 – 10.26 paced run
6/23 – 6.31 easy

June running total to date – 80.26

Nominal June mileage goal: 100

Real Goals: Get back to running regularly without injuring myself.

Today's notes – With one thing an another, the window I had to run today started a bit before 10 AM. Temperature was reasonable at 62° F (17° C) with light wind and pleasant sunshine. Felt great, for a while. Then I noticed the deceptive humidity. Got home drenched in sweat. Welcome to summer. Later on, there will be nothing deceptive about the humidity, so I suppose I should enjoy weather like this for as long as it lasts.

Planned to run a familiar 6-ish mile route from my home. Along about 3 miles, I thought I could run 8 miles today, easy. Told myself that would be foolish. Last week I ran 33 miles, a peak week since coming back from injury. This week I should run 33 to 36 miles, and consolidate that gain. Told myself I have potentially 3 quality runs this week, which is a lot. Stuck to the route.

By the time I got past 5 miles, the humidity had made itself known. Yes, I could have run 8 miles today; but 6 was enough to feel like I'd done something. Best of all, nothing hurts.

Rest day tomorrow. I'll have to think about how I want to handle running for the rest of the week; the important day is Saturday, with a 5-ish mile trail race.

2019 Races:
January 1, 2019 Freezeroo #2 (Resolution Run 7.5 mile) (Mendon, NY) finished in 50:55
January 5, 2019 Winter Warrior Half Marathon (Gates, NY) finished in 1:30:48
January 12, 2019 Freezeroo #3 (Pineway Ponds 5 Mile) (Spencerport, NY) finished in 33:10
January 26, 2019 Freezeroo #4 (Hearnish 5 mile) (Victor, NY) 4.9 miles, finished in 32:28
February 2, 2019 USATF XC Championship, Masters 8K (Tallahassee, FL) finished in 32:53
February 9, 2019 Freezeroo #5 (Tom Brannon 8 mile) (Greece, NY) finished in 55:55
February 23, 2019 Freezeroo #6 (White House Challenge 4.4 mile) (Webster, NY) finished in 28:34
March 16, 2019 USATF Masters 8K Championship (Shamrock 8K) (Virginia Beach, VA) finished in 32:02
March 17, 2019 Shamrock Half Marathon (Virginia Beach, VA) finished in 1:34:21
April 13, 2019 BAA 5K (Boston, MA) DNS - injury
April 15, 2019 Boston Marathon (Hopkinton, MA to Boston, MA) DNS - injury
April 28, 2019 USATF Masters 10K (James Joyce Ramble) (Dedham, MA) canceled registration - injury
May 19, 2019 Lilac Run 5K (Rochester, NY) DNS - injury
May 19, 2019 Lilac Run 10K (Rochester, NY) DNS - injury
May 25, 2019 Sunset House 5K (Rochester, NY) DNS - injury
June 7, 2019 Charlie McMullen Mile (Pittsford, NY) DNS - precautionary
June 16, 2019 Medved 5K to Cure ALS (Rochester, NY) finished in 20:19
June 29, 2019 A Country Mile at Ganondagan (5-ish mile trail) (Victor, NY)
July 13, 2019 Shoreline Half Marathon (Hamlin, NY)
September 1, 2019 Oak Tree Half Marathon (Geneseo, NY)
November 3, 2019 TCS New York City Marathon (New York, NY)

polskagirl01

ContraryMaryMary wrote: »

On top of that my legs were a bit leaden and never really felt good (have woken this morning with a sore throat so maybe that was the first sign I was coming down with something...). Upshot was nowhere near a PB. I did manage 15th woman home (of 130) which was better than expected, and 6th in my age group – my friend who's the age group below was 20th woman overall but 5th in her age group - There are obviously a bunch of speedy older ladies in this series!

Sounds like you did great!

zeesparrow

@Elise4270 Oh my, that sounds scary! Glad your kitty will be ok.
@quilteryoyo Welcome back, and congrats on the distance!
@d_hakman Welcome!
@ContraryMaryMary Great job on your 10k in those difficult conditions. I hope you get over that sore throat/illness and feel better soon.

Thank you, @PastorVincent, @polskagirl01, @Tramboman, @quilteryoyo, @rheddmobile, @Scott6255 and @shanaber. I am still on a high from that PR!

@rheddmobile, That WAS my first sub 10 minute mile... at least in many years. I ran one on a treadmill back in ...2012? But that was a single mile. This is my very first run on the road at that speed --- and 3 of them in a row? Just unbelievable. Running slow IS making me faster! Thanks also for the information on the blood sugar after the GU. I wasn't sure and figured waiting half an hour or so was probably better than not, and it gave me time to drink more water. I will certainly bring water with me next time though, as I certainly could have used it!

Today is a rest day. I'll take the dogs out for a walk in a little bit, and hope to be able to get away during lunch for some yoga and stretching.

Scott6255

6.3 miles this morning. 15°F cooler today. Made such a difference. Didn't need any water, only 1 chew. Back to reality tomorrow. It was a great mini vacation in Arkansas. Swimming, kayaking, running, kid's baseball game, family. Plus made monthly goal!

PastorVincent

UGH. Taper week begins...

Also, it is really early yet, but the weather looks [ sarcasm] WONDERFUL [/ sarcasm] for the 50k...

AlphaHowls

6/1 26.53 miles
6/2 26.43 miles, Cycling 3 hours
6/3 26.56 miles
6/4 21.3 miles, 400 days on the run
6/5 20.57 miles
6/6 20.3 miles
6/7 20.12 miles
6/8 27.56 miles
6/9 15.12 miles, Cycling 3 hours, 405 days on the run
6/10 26.61 miles
6/11 20.23 miles
6/12 6.4 miles
6/13 7.48 miles
6/14 26.41 miles 410 days on the run
6/15 27.72 miles
6/16 20.36 miles, Cycling 4 hours
6/17 26.44 miles
6/18 21.07 miles
6/19 20.44 miles, 415 days on the run
6/20 8.1 miles
6/21 26.53 miles
6/22 26.53 miles
6/23 20.61 miles, Cycling 2 hours
6/24 7.31 miles, 420 days on the run

Tramboman

6-1 7.5k slow
6-2 11k easy
6-3 rest
6-4 7k moderate
6-5 7k easy
6-6 rest
6-7 7k slow
6-8 9k slow
6-9 7k easy
6-10 rest
6-11 7k intervals
6-12 7k moderate
6-13 rest
6-14 7k easy
6-15 7k moderate
6-16 9k slow
6-17 rest
6-18 7k intervals
6-19 7k easy
6-20 rest
6-21 7k moderate
6-22 11k slow
6-23 7k recovery
6-24 rest


June Total: 131.5k
June Goal: 150k

January Total: 131k
February Total: 159.5k
March Total: 183k
April Total: 126k
May Total: 128k

Monthly average: 145.5k

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. Played golf today; however, a more accurate description would have been attempted to lay at golf today. Score was horrible on what was easily the nicest day of the year so far to golf.

2019 Races:

4-13 Shine the Light 5K - 31:12 chip time; First Place male 65 and older
6-30 Strides for Starfish 5K
7-27 Solon Home Days 5K

martaindale

I'm back from vacation! I've actually been back about a week, just been too busy to sit down and compile everything. I hope everyone is well!
We went to Vancouver and an Alaska cruise. Alaska is a beautiful part of the of the country and I just adored Vancouver. I could absolutely live there! I managed to get in a few runs on the boat and really enjoyed whale watching from the treadmill. It makes the time fly by. We also got in a little rock climbing and a 3.5 hour hike to see an amazing glacier. I would love to go back to Alaska in the future, but it will be several years. The wish list for travel is so long right now!!
Also, I did my first 10 mile run last Friday! It got hard about mile 8 because my calves were getting super tight. Otherwise, I was feeling pretty good. Hopefully the calves will adjust to the distance over time. I stretched really well and wasn't sore the next day, so that's good.
Definitely not making goal this month. I overestimated my ability to cruise and run at the same time.

6/2: 3.1 miles
6/4: 5 miles
6/5: 3.5 miles
6/11: 4 miles
6/12: 3.6 miles
6/16: 3.5 miles
6/19: 4 miles
6/21: 10 miles
6/23: 3 miles

June total: 39.7 miles
June goal: 60 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 Nineteen

shanaber

Hang in there @PastorVincent! It may still improve!
@AlphaHowls - Amazing as always!
@martaindale - welcome back from vacation! I too have tried to run on a treadmill while on a cruise. It made me motion sick which was something I had never experienced before or since. Great job on the 10 mile run!!

I went out for a recovery run thinking I might have to make it a recovery walk. I was pleasantly surprised that it felt so great. Not sure I will make it all the way to my goal but I will be close. Certainly closer than I was in May.

Date........Miles.......Total
06/01......4.31........4.31
06/02......0.00........4.31
06/03......4.36........8.67 - + Agility class
06/04......3.53......12.20
06/05......3.45......15.65 - Global Running Day pledge
06/06......0.00......15.65
06/07......5.42......21.07
06/08......0.00......21.07
06/09......6.57......27.64
06/10......4.63......32.27 - + Agility class
06/11......0.00......32.27
06/12......2.22......34.49
06/13......5.31......39.80
06/14......3.45......43.25
06/15......8.00......51.25
06/16......0.00......51.25
06/17......3.67......54.92 - + Agility class
06/18......0.00......54.92
06/19......0.00......54.92
06/20......4.48......59.40 - + Strength Training
06/21......4.56......63.96
06/22......0.00......63.96
06/23......8.95......72.91
06/24......4.48......77.39 - + Agility class



2019 Planned and Completed Races
02/03/19 - Surf City Half Marathon Deferred to 2020
05/11/19 - Santa Barbara Wine Country HM
09/15/19 - Jack and Jill Downhill HM - Boise
11/23/19 - USA Women's HM
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon

katharmonic

@zeesparrow congrats on your PR! Great job!

@ContraryMaryMary great job on your 10k!

@martaindale welcome back - I absolutely loved Alaska and Vancouver both. What a great trip. And congrats on your 10 mile run.

@shanaber glad your recovery run felt good!


Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
06/01/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
06/02/19 :::: 13.2 :::: 13.2
06/03/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 13.2
06/04/19 :::: 1.3 :::: 14.5
06/05/19 :::: 5.0 :::: 19.5
06/06/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 19.5
06/07/19 :::: 3.6 :::: 23.2
06/08/19 :::: 5.7 :::: 28.9
06/09/19 :::: 4.9 :::: 33.7
06/10/19 :::: 3.2 :::: 36.9
06/11/19 :::: 2.0 :::: 38.9
06/12/19 :::: 4.5 :::: 43.4
06/13/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 43.4
06/14/19 :::: 3.1 :::: 46.6
06/15/19 :::: 3.7 :::: 50.3
06/16/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 50.3
06/17/19 :::: 3.5 :::: 53.8
06/18/19 :::: 2.2 :::: 56.0
06/19/19 :::: 5.0 :::: 61.0
06/20/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 61.0
06/21/19 :::: 3.1 :::: 64.1
06/22/19 :::: 8.0 :::: 72.1
06/23/19 :::: 5.5 :::: 77.6
06/24/19 :::: 4.0 :::: 81.7/ 100 mile goal

I was thinking this morning that I felt well rested and for once, not sore or overly tired legs, so I was kind of looking forward to today's run. The humidity seemed to sap it out of me pretty quickly though and I was struggling mentally with wanting to cut it short the whole time. But I listened to an entertaining episode of Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me and that kept me going enough to get 4 miles in before I had to head to the gym for strength training. Love when you laugh out loud while running and other people think you are a crazy person.

I should make my goal if all goes well, but I'm traveling Thursday through Sunday for a fun girl's weekend and the forecast doesn't look very promising.

NiigataA

I was dancing all weekend at a music festival so my legs were so sore for the start of my run today! It was cold and rainy as well so I decided to do a treadmill run.

Today's run: 4km, 27:00

Distance so far: 39km
June distance goal: 50km

Elise4270

A little deja Vu?

Snake bit again. Guess who just became an indoor kitty?

He's either unlucky or there's an abundance of snakes this year. Be care out there!

rheddmobile

5 miles. Weather was much nicer today! Humid, but only in the 80s. This is only my second 5 mile run since the Achilles’ tendon was hurt, so it was a pretty leisurely run. Ankle feels much better afterwards than it did last time, it’s slow but does appear to be gradually improving.

We saw a very pregnant doe just a few feet off the trail. It was late and the woods were shadowy and most people were walking right by without seeing her. When we stopped, she got very tall, then decided we were no threat and went back to munching. After our run we walked down to the river at sunset and watched various flyers catching bugs over the water. There were two different sizes of bats, swallows and swifts, and dragonflies, all darting about hunting mosquitoes and gnats. Then on the way back after dark, the woods were full of owls calling to each other. I need to look up the various owls in our area and the calls they make. I recognized several Barred Owls, and one Great Horned, but there was also an owl I had never heard before.

Avidkeo

Hey all,

Have skipped a heap of posts so sorry if I've missed any PBs! Congratulations to everyone who has though, I know someone has.

I have arrived in New city, and somewhat settled in. We are living in a hospital house so my walk to work is literally 2 minutes. Yesterday was my first day and my brain was fried by the end (by information, not radiation thankfully!). It was a good day, everyone is friendly and helpful.

Today I got out my brand new amazon shoes and went for a 3k run! It was glorious! My chest started to get tight at about 2.5k, so the decision to do a shorter run was the right one. It was also only 8 degrees C. Chilly for me! I am going to have to buy gloves I think. Any recommendations? I would prefer something thin/light weight that I will probably strip off half way through.

The shoes were perfect. Fit just like my old ones. Some regrets not buying 2 pairs lol but I have a gift card for another pair at some point.
So slowly getting back into a routine, so glad to be running again. It really made my day start well.

runnermom419

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Well, I am late to the game this month.

The last two months, I've been able to get 110 miles, so I'd like to set my first goal to 110 miles and my stretch goal at 120 miles. Marathon training is in full swing; I gotta get on the ball.

June 1 - 6 miles
June 2 - 10 miles
June 4 - 3 miles

19 miles for June

Miles until Goal #1 - 91miles
Miles until Goal #2 - 101 miles

June 5 - 3 miles of speed work

22 miles for June

Miles until Goal #1 - 88 miles
Miles until Goal #2 - 98 miles

June 6 - 7 miles after work to help clear my head

29 miles for June

Miles until Goal #1 - 81 miles
Miles until Goal #2 - 91 miles

June 8 - 3.1 miles (5K with hubby, he got a new PR)
June 9 - 14 miles

46.1 miles for June

Miles until Goal #1 - 63.9 miles
Miles until Goal #2 - 73.9 miles

June 11 - 4 miles
June 12 - 6.2 miles

56.3 miles for June

Miles until Goal #1 - 53.7 miles
Miles until Goal #2 - 63.7 miles

March 14 - 7.11 miles

63.41 miles for June

Miles until Goal #1 - 46.59 miles
Miles until Goal #2 - 56.59 miles

Oh my...I think I'm overly tired. March 14 should be June 14.

June 15 - 6.14 miles
June 16 - 8.15 miles

77.7 miles for June

Miles until Goal #1 - 32.30 miles
Miles until Goal #2 - 42.30 miles

June 18 - 6.32 miles

84.02 miles for June

Miles until Goal #1 - 25.98 miles
Miles until Goal #2 - 35.98 miles

June 19 - 6 track miles (I hate the indoor track sometimes, but gotta do what you gotta do).

90.02 miles for June

Miles until Goal #1 - 19.98 miles
Miles until Goal #2 - 29.98 miles

June 20 - 3.14 miles
June 21 - Rest Day
June 22 - 4.12 miles

97.28 miles for June

Miles until Goal #1 - 12.72 miles
Miles until Goal #2 - 22.72 miles

June 23 - 10 miles

107.28 miles for June

Miles until Goal #1 - 2.72 miles
Miles until Goal #2 - 12.72 miles

Teresa502

I’m at the beach this week. Packed my Garmin charger but not the watch itself. Been running by time and the health app on my phone. I ran 5 miles on Sunday and 8 yesterday. Heading to a boot camp shortly. Hope everyone is having a good week.