June 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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4 pages in and I’m feeling late to the party! I think I’m in denial that June is here—it’s likely to be a tough month, so I wanted to hang on to May as long as possible. I have two big (long) work trips, one to Detroit for a week next week, and the other to New Zealand close to the end of the month. I just squeaked in with my 70 mile goal for May (ran 70.5), so I think I might shift down to 60 for this month to account for flights & jet lag. Also, while the “Bike Everywhere” May team challenge is over, “Bike Bingo” goes through the end of this June—this involves biking to places all over Seattle to get stamps on a bingo card so that you can (bike to) claim prizes. And then there’s the sprint triathlon next month that I’m still considering, so I may need to do a couple of swims (used to be a lifeguard and swam laps for years, so this shouldn’t be much of a reach, but still....) and bricks. Hmm. Also my lower back was unhappy this week about running/biking/long car rides, so I need to also be sure to stretch & foam roll. Apologies for the book-length musings, but it’s helpful to write it all out! Luckily I went out for a gorgeous 9 miles yesterday—running in shorts (not capri leggings) for the first time ever, so that was nice! I think those may be helpful for the Midwest next week...
June goal: 60 miles
6/1 9 mi
June total: 9 mi
2019 Races:
3/16 Kirkland Shamrock Run 5K
4/13 Mud & Chocolate 4.5 mi trail run
5/5 Vancouver BMO Half Marathon
5/12 The Color Run 5K
5/18 Your Canyon for a Day 35 mi Bike Tour, Yakima
6/16 Monroe Bubble Run 5K
7/21 Seafair Triathlon?
8/11 Lake Union 10K?
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I have not run since last August but this thread is inspiring. Was just about to pop out and try a mile or two but we are under a severe thunderstorm warning so will either do that in a bit or tomorrow. Goal for June is 25 miles. Seems small compared to others but I will be happy if I achieve it.7
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PastorVincent wrote: »We have our first open home today. Had 3 groups through. One sounds primi3, another wants the house but has to sell hers first and the other we don't know much about. So will see. The agent sounded confident (don't they always).
It is interesting hearing about you selling. Here in the USA it is a different process. At least in all the areas where I have bought/sold homes. For the most part, the homeowner has little to nothing to do other than keep the house clean. For "open homes" (we call them open houses here) the owners are gone the entire time. They do not normally meet prospective buyers. The agents do pretty much everything.
Oh we weren't here, we cleaned and then were kicked out of the house for an hr. This was just the report from the agent lol though we met the one who has to sell first because she arrived 15 mins early and we hadn't left yet haha3 -
@Mari33a I'm doing a June streak! Let's help eachother out eh! What's your minimum? 8 have to do 3k every day (I'm in a group challenge and that's the minimum) which is what, 1.8 miles? My streak is also run/walk which I think is really sensible. The only person who should do a running streak is @AlphaHowls cause shes amazing.
@eleanorhawkins woo hoo well done! I love that your competitive streak is coming through! I'd have probably said something to the kids, cause annoying! But the satisfaction of running past them is the best comment lol.
I'm going for a run today! Probably just a short one cause it's supposed to be a rest day, but I didn't run on the weekend. It's definitely getting colder, 8 degrees c here. @ContraryMaryMary if I think that's cold, I'm going to freeze in New Plymouth! I think I'll have to go glove shopping. So recommend your running gloves! I've seen a cool Nike pair but happy to take other recommendations.
And in the annoying category, I saw that the new Gel Kayano 26s have come out! I've been waiting for this so I can get some 25s at a discounted price. Nope. There are PLENTY of 25s out there are really great prices. But NO wides. Why do have such annoying feet.
ETA just found a pair on amazon that ship to NZ and cost less than $200! God I hope they are accurate6 -
HI everyone!
I am in for 55 miles again this month.
Later this week, we are driving to Iowa to support my sister in a bereavement, "Celebration of Life" for her son who died in an auto accident. It happened in April....she and her husband are still grieving. It is an extremely difficult time for them. She has mentioned grief counseling. Has anyone done it? Does it help?
Today is my birthday. I usually don't work on my birthday, but I had to juggle days......
It felt good to run yesterday after work. 4.19 miles on the trail. Then afterward I walked around the art center where I park my car. There is a park behind it and walked under a trellis, and I think that there was Lilac blooming. It is a purple clustered flower with a really sweet fragrance. There is a structure that is really famous, at least in Indiana...I think called the "twisted house." My husband told me it was at the art center, but I have never seen it until yesterday. If I can figure out how to down-load pics I will show you the area.
6/1....4.19 miles (Monon trail)
Total....4.19 miles
Goal....55 miles.
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I'm going for a run today! Probably just a short one cause it's supposed to be a rest day, but I didn't run on the weekend. It's definitely getting colder, 8 degrees c here. @ContraryMaryMary if I think that's cold, I'm going to freeze in New Plymouth! I think I'll have to go glove shopping. So recommend your running gloves! I've seen a cool Nike pair but happy to take other recommendations.
Yup, you’re gonna freeze in NP. I run in a pair of merino inners from Kathmandu. Much cheaper than official running gloves, yet warm and easily washed. I ran Christchurch in them in 4 degree drizzle and was toasty (and I have Raynaurds).
I see a lot of merino in your future!!5 -
Today is my birthday. I usually don't work on my birthday, but I had to juggle days......
Happy Birthday!
And, while I have not personally gone through it, a good I have been told that a counseling program can work wonders. As a pastor, I refer my people to them when it goes beyond what I can do.
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First run of the month was a little rough I was wayyy too excited and came out too fast. My first two miles were both a whopping minute plus under my desired pace so I burned myself out pretty quick but all in all it was a good run.
6/1-5.32 miles
Goal: 50 miles
Tonight was run two trying to maintain my pacing and it was almosy more difficult to slow down and maintain pace than it is to just run and deal with being winded. I think I just need more practice.
6/1-5.32 miles
6/3- 2.5 miles
Goal 50 miles6 -
@eleanorhawkins next time as you go buy tell them "I am taking names and numbers to report to Santa"
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Woohoo! Been running the ENTIRE MONTH SO FAR!
Date...........Run.......Walk
06/01........12M.......0.0M
06/02........12M.......0.0M
---MTD: 0 miles walking, 24 miles running, and 0KM resting
Upcoming Races
Hell Have No Hurry 50k Trail Race - June 2019
Howl at the Moon - Nighttime 5k - August 2019
<plus some others that I can not recall>
202? - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)
2019 GOAL: Knock a full hour off my 50k time at Hell Have No Hurry6 -
@ContraryMaryMary UGH I hate races like that. Good on you for doing so well despite the bad race organization!0
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@Lazy_Bones_85 well done!0
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So returning after 3yrs, I was going to join in May but hurt myself at the end of April, so had a week off amd just read the thread. I have spent most of the last 6 weeks doing a sort of couch 2 5k and today was the final run, the no interval test.
The idea is just to do 3 solid runs a week for the forseeable future. So june seems a good time to start logging here again.
2 June....5k
Goals June
1...no of runs 13................1
2...total distance 69km.....5km
3...5km no interval............Done
4...speed 5km < 40m........42.14
5...longer run 6km.............5km11 -
@eleanorhawkins Great race. Sorry the kids were annoying, but it did make you up your pace. LOL1
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Later this week, we are driving to Iowa to support my sister in a bereavement, "Celebration of Life" for her son who died in an auto accident. It happened in April....she and her husband are still grieving. It is an extremely difficult time for them. She has mentioned grief counseling. Has anyone done it? Does it help?
Today is my birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
I would be surprised if your sister and her husband were NOT "still" grieving the loss of their son after only a little over a month. Grief has no timetable and no rules. Having said that, grief counseling can help, if they can get in a group that has others in a similar situation. But, don't expect them to be "fixed" and back to "normal" anytime soon. They will have to find a new normal and that is hard to do. I am speaking from a widow's perspective. I didn't have children of my own, so don't know what it is like to lose a child, but I imagine that grief is grief. It is hard and takes time.6 -
June goal: 90 miles
6/2: 8.51 miles
8.51/90 miles completed
I started out June with 8.51 miles today. It was a really good run. I was worried about the weather since we have been having lots of storms lately and there were storms forecast for this morning. I play in a hand bell choir at church and we were playing today so I had to either run and be home by 8:30 to get ready or run after church when it would already be over 80F. Luckily the storms came through around 3:30 am instead of 6:00 so it was clear when I finally got out around 7:00. I did get a little bit of light rain, but not really enough. There was a lot of water in the roads though. I tried going around the puddles, but there were just some places with water covering the entire street so my feet were pretty soaked. I did see some downed power lines and then saw a friend of mine who was in her yard visiting with her neighbor. They didn't have power so I told them about the downed lines. Luckily I live on the other side of town and I don't think we ever lost power. I only woke up for the storm because my dogs are babies who hate storms and the collie woke me up barking when it started thundering.
I had a really fun run. I saw a deer over by the park. I would have run a little further, but I had to get back in time to get ready for church. But I was glad I ran early instead of later when it was hotter.
@Elise4270 I don't really have any special pre or post run foods. On week days I usually just have a cup (or half cup) of coffee before a run and after I just have my regular breakfast which is fruit, boiled egg and greek yogurt and more coffee. On Sunday's when I run long I still usually just have coffee before the run and sometimes I'll have peanut butter crackers or a piece of toast. Afterward I like to have a Reese's peanut butter cup (I really like the eggs best) or a donut, but I don't have them every time, but I do usually make pan pizza in my cast iron skillets on Sundays.
2019 races:
2/2/19: Catch the Groundhog Half Marathon - PR 2:15:17
5/18/19: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon - Cancelled due to weather8 -
@ereck44
Happy Birthday!
I am sorry for your sister's loss. I do not have any personal experience with grief counseling, but I certainly think it could help. But I agree with @quilteryoyo about not expecting them to be "fixed" anytime soon. The people I know who have lost a child have never really gotten over it, they have just learned to live with it.2 -
@ereck44
Happy Birthday!
I am sorry for your sister's loss. I do not have any personal experience with grief counseling, but I certainly think it could help. But I agree with @quilteryoyo about not expecting them to be "fixed" anytime soon. The people I know who have lost a child have never really gotten over it, they have just learned to live with it.
This is an excellent point. I would go farther though and say do not expect them to ever truly be "fixed." They will be permanently changed by this. 20 years from now you will still see the impact on their life. @quilteryoyo gets it best I think with "finding a new normal."
The best thing you can do is just be there. A shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen without judgment. These are the most important things you as the family can do.2 -
How important is running/cycling/yoga... your exercise addiction/goal to you? How has it helped you in areas of your life and what changes do you envision in the next year.
My climbing/running routine has become super important to me. I enjoy having something to work towards and seeing my progress give me such a feeling of accomplishment. It helped me lose 50 lbs and I am the strongest I have ever been in my life.
I'm planning for my first HM this year and I'm hoping to get a clean V5 and 5.11 in climbing.
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another monthly question for everyone, newbies too.
What's your favorite/ideal pre and or post exercise food? Do you mind the calories/macros? And will you come cook it for me or are you as bad as I am about cooking/planning? [/quote]
My runs are mostly timed so that I eat my planned snacks and meals for my shorter runs. For longer runs I sometimes have half a Clif bar or so before running and a few bloks during. Since I run in the evening usually, I just eat my dinner after I run. Sometimes I have a small glass of chocolate milk if I feel like I need something immediately.
I meal plan everything for 6 days a week, including snacks so no cooking required when I'm hungry. The only thing I don't plan are the little things I eat specifically to fuel runs since those are different depending on the length of the run and how I'm feeling.4 -
June total: 3.1 miles
June 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 Nineteen4
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