July 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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quilteryoyo wrote: »That doesn't sound good @PastorVincent! Hope the "other chemicals" weren't anything too toxic and everyone is okay.
I went for a short run. Just 11 miles, maybe I can shoot lasers from my eyes or something now...9 -
@Scott6255 Happy Anniversary!2
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July running goal 120 miles
July 2: 13.2 miles
July 3: 7.2 miles
July 5: 2.1 miles
July 6: 7.09 miles
July 7: 7.69 miles
July 9: 15.79 mile, felt very strong to end this run!
July 10: 8.21 miles
July 12: 3.1 miles
July 13: 7.62 miles
Total: 72 miles
Remain to goal: 48 miles
Hot Summer Miles continue, and ahead of schedule! Will this be a 150 mile month? I think so.
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@PastorVincent I imagine you starting to run and turning into Flash. Seriously, though, I do hope everyone is okay. That's some scary stuff.0
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7-1 rest
7-2 7k intervals
7-3 7k moderate
7-4 rest
7-5 7k slow
7-6 7k slow(er)
7-7 7k slow
7-8 rest
7-9 7k intervals
7-10 7k moderate
7-11 rest
7-12 7k moderate
7-13 11k slow
7-14 7k moderate
July Total: 74k
July Goal: 150k
January Total: 131k
February Total: 159.5k
March Total: 183k
April Total: 126k
May Total: 128k
June Total: 161.5k
Monthly average: 148.1k
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
Partly cloudy, 68 degrees F, and a light breeze out of the northeast made for a pleasant run. Got my 600 mile bib for our Run the Year 2019 team.
2019 Races:
4-13 Shine the Light 5K - 31:12 chip time; First Place male 65 and older
6-30 Strides for Starfish 5K - 31:34 chip time; 31/77 overall; second male 65 and older (no official category)
7-27 Solon Home Days 5K7 -
Today I bring very sad news. Longtime member and supporter of us all @MobyCarp has passed on. Here is the FB post from his daughter:
https://www.facebook.com/hclinefelter/posts/1331977223645868
I know very very little, just what I read on the linked post.7 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Today I bring very sad news. Longtime member and supporter of us all @MobyCarp has passed on. Here is the FB post from his daughter:
https://www.facebook.com/hclinefelter/posts/1331977223645868
I know very very little, just what I read on the linked post.
You beat me to it. I'm not around here much but wanted people to know.3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Today I bring very sad news. Longtime member and supporter of us all @MobyCarp has passed on. Here is the FB post from his daughter:
https://www.facebook.com/hclinefelter/posts/1331977223645868
I know very very little, just what I read on the linked post.
I'm shocked and saddened! I've always been amazed by his running capabilities. He was so fast and way out of my running league but always was a supporter of the "if you run, you are a runner" belief.5 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Today I bring very sad news. Longtime member and supporter of us all @MobyCarp has passed on. Here is the FB post from his daughter:
https://www.facebook.com/hclinefelter/posts/1331977223645868
I know very very little, just what I read on the linked post.
I just saw it on Facebook. This is so sad.
He was such an inspiration and good guy.
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autumnblade75 wrote: »quilteryoyo wrote: »@martaindale The treadmill is hard to get used to. At least the DH is out running and you have that to do together. I have a hard time slowing down as I know I should too. I so want to be a faster runner.
You guys, I know exactly how you feel. Why does slowing down have to be the hardest part of running?
Yeah, I think it’s easier for some people than others. I don’t find it hard to run on a treadmill, just boring. It actually feels pretty natural and I find I think less about my feet just because I’m not dodging stuff on the sidewalk or watching for uneven concrete tripping hazards. It makes him so uncomfortable he can’t stand up straight and get a decent running form. It doesn’t help that he is 6’1” so having a hand on the treadmill to steady himself is unnaturally low for him. He handles the heat better than I, but he hates getting up in the morning. But, early morning wins out for him this time. Even if I woke up with him, I wouldn’t have time to run and be ready for work, so I’ll stick with my afternoon treadmill sessions.
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On my 34th anniversary, my wife's gift to me was to allow me to run 15 miles this morning. It was a good run, up until I swallowed a big gnat. It is a normal occurrence, and it seemed to go down normally, but still felt it in the back of my throat. Took a few sips of water and thought it was good. But then I felt it coming back up! 😝
Kept coughing to try to get it out, but just kept getting worse, like I couldn't breathe. People on the trail kept looking at me funny and asked if I was alright. Finally had to stop and take a big drink. That finally washed it down.
Not my finest moment 🤪
Oh, the gnats! I had one hit me in eye and I thought I got it out. I made it home and my eye was tearing up and kind of felt weird. Went into the bathroom and flushed it out with saline and the freaking gnat was under my eyelid. Still alive!! So gross!4 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Today I bring very sad news. Longtime member and supporter of us all @MobyCarp has passed on. Here is the FB post from his daughter:
https://www.facebook.com/hclinefelter/posts/1331977223645868
I know very very little, just what I read on the linked post.
What a shock. He was such a positive presence and such an inspiration to me. I knew I could never come close to his skill level but he was endlessly supportive of runners of every level here. Just shocked.
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Oh - I am in tears!! @MobyCarp has been such a big a part of this group for so long. He has helped guide and support us all! I can't believe he is gone and he will be so missed!
Does anyone know his family or a way for us to reach out to then to let then know what a part of us he was? @PastorVincent?
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PastorVincent wrote: »Today I bring very sad news. Longtime member and supporter of us all @MobyCarp has passed on. Here is the FB post from his daughter:
https://www.facebook.com/hclinefelter/posts/1331977223645868
I know very very little, just what I read on the linked post.
What tragic news.
I don't think it's an exaggeration to say he was an inspiration to us all.
He will be sorely missed.5 -
More on @mobycarp - not surprising, he was at another race doing what he loved best!
https://www.whec.com/news/fleet-feet-pace-leader-dies-at-hamlin-race/5422219/6 -
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Noooo! I'm sitting here watching nz thrash England at cricket and balling eyes out. Not mobycarp.
Oh I can't believe it.6 -
I'm sad to hear this. What a great inspiration to all of us he has been. I will miss his wise advice.More on @mobycarp - not surprising, he was at another race doing what he loved best!
https://www.whec.com/news/fleet-feet-pace-leader-dies-at-hamlin-race/5422219/3 -
I am so shocked about @MobyCarp - I just saw his name on someone's Strava post and came right here to see that it was true. Just unbelievably sad. I wonder if his recent illness was related? I know we all have such incredible respect for him as a runner and a supportive and wonderful member of our community here. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and fellow runners. What a shocking loss.5
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PastorVincent wrote: »Today I bring very sad news. Longtime member and supporter of us all @MobyCarp has passed on. Here is the FB post from his daughter:
https://www.facebook.com/hclinefelter/posts/1331977223645868
I know very very little, just what I read on the linked post.
This is just heartbreaking! I just saw it on Strava. I don't even know what to say. He was such an inspiration and always so supportive of all runners. I learned so much from him. He will be truly missed.2 -
Does anyone know his family or a way for us to reach out to then to let then know what a part of us he was? @PastorVincent?
I know very little, but it seems his daughter posted some pictures publically on her Facebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/hclinefelter/posts/1332453723598218
My guess is through her would be the way.
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@MobyCarp I read the news earlier and was speechless. I still don't have the words. He was always so encouraging and such an inspiration.
I ran a 10k today. Not a race, though I tried to push the pace... sometimes too much so I walked quite a bit, yet still ended up with a PR of 1:09:19. Unfortunately, Strava doesn't recognize it, but Garmin does.8 -
July goal: 100 miles
7/2: 6.26 miles
7/3: 5.51 miles
7/4: 6.25 miles
7/7: 9.11 miles
7/9: 6.23 miles
7/10: 6.25 miles
7/11: 6.24 miles
7/14: 10.04 miles
55.89/100 miles completed
I had a good run today. 10.04 miles. It was hot. I should have gotten up earlier. But it was good. I felt really good and ran well even though it was so hot. I'm over halfway to my monthly goal so I guess everything is on track.
I just found out about @MobyCarp. I would have dedicated today's run to him if I had seen that earlier. As it is I will dedicate my next run to him. I just don't know what to say. This makes me so sad and even though I never knew him in real life, he was a big part of this group and an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others.
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 weather
2020 races:
5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon8 -
I'm so shocked also. @mobycarp helped me and so many of us over the years with his advice. Even more so he was such an inspiration. I remember when he retired and he reminded us to SAVE for our own retirements. I remember reading how he did pushups every morning, and would test out his legs/ankle while the eggs were cooking when recovering from an injury. And, I was so proud to say I know someone running Boston! And always end it with - he's an online friend!
@skippygirlsmom texted me this morning when I was out on a bike ride. It was only 30 miles but it was really hot. Her text made me stop and drink and just go slow the rest of the way back reflecting on his advice over the years. Tomorrow a run in his honor.
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More on @mobycarp - not surprising, he was at another race doing what he loved best!
https://www.whec.com/news/fleet-feet-pace-leader-dies-at-hamlin-race/5422219/
Wow I’m am shocked and saddened by the loss of his life. @shanaber thanks for that update, @PastorVincent @MNLittleFinn thanks for sharing the news. He was a cornerstone of this group.2 -
The last pictures of him are smiling and running a race. I can not think of a more fitting send-off for him than that.14
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PastorVincent wrote: »The last pictures of him are smiling and running a race. I can not think of a more fitting send-off for him than that.
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In the tradition of @MobyCarp, who always wrote a great and insightful race report, I will write a short report of my race today. I know we all wish that we could read his report today too (I just read his last one, so much detail and knowledge of his running and himself) and it doesn't feel great to celebrate, but I'm sure he'd understand.
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
07/01/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 3.0
07/02/19 :::: 4.4 :::: 7.5
07/03/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 7.5
07/04/19 :::: 10.1 :::: 17.5
07/05/19 :::: 3.1 :::: 20.6
07/06/19 :::: 4.5 :::: 25.2
07/07/19 :::: 4.5 :::: 29.7
07/08/19 :::: 3.9 :::: 33.5
07/09/19 :::: 2.6 :::: 36.1
07/10/19 :::: 4.6 :::: 40.7
07/11/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 40.7
07/12/19 :::: 3.5 :::: 44.2
07/13/19 :::: 4.0 :::: 48.2
07/14/19 :::: 9.4 :::: 57.6
Today was the Boilermaker 15k in Utica, NY, which is a large race (about 12,000 runners) that attracts some elite competition. First place for the men was Gabriel Geay - @Teresa502 this is the guy you mentioned right? - who finished in 43:36, a 4:41 pace. First place woman was Caroline Rotich, who finished in 49:07.
And now for the perspective from way back in the pack. The weather was pretty fortunate, around 70 degrees and overcast to start. Word has it that it has never rained during the Boilermaker race in its 42-year history. It was humid though, so I definitely felt it was hotter than the temps implied and I took lots of water, ice and popsicles along the way.
There was about a 15-minute delay in the start of the race because of a police emergency. Apparently there was a homicide close to but off the course (and unrelated to the race). Once the gun went off, it took a while for us to make it across the start line in the crowd. I wanted to be sure I didn't start out too fast, and this was not a problem with how packed it was. I didn't feel great the first couple of miles, I think I stiffened up standing around at the start so long. By the third mile I was doing a bit better but it was gradually uphill. And then the big hill that peaks at about the 4-mile marker. I actually struggled more on the gradual part that I had forgotten about and did better on the hillier hill that I dreaded, but the sun decided to come out full force for a bit so that was a tough stretch. Then a nice long downhill section between miles 4-6 was a great way to make up a little of that time (and the clouds returned!) and I tried to just relax and let gravity do a lot of the work. Mile 4 was my slowest and mile 5 was my fastest split of the race. Then I was trying to kick it to the 10k marker because I thought I might be close to a 10k PR (I wasn't) and then I felt kind of wiped after that - which is not great when there's still 5k to go.
Back uphill a little to mile 7 and then mostly downhill for the rest of the race. The last two miles seemed to last forever. I recognized the street that we finished on but was surprised how far down the finish still was. Even so, the last two miles were the 2nd and 3rd fastest of the race so I'm glad I was able to hang on and finish strong.
My time was 1:37:41 (10:29 avg pace), which is better than last year by 5.5 minutes. Which isn't saying a whole lot but that was my main goal going into this so I was glad. I know I can run a better race. I feel like I'm still really struggling with pacing and consistency. My splits are all over the place, although generally related to the elevation changes. I walked too much for water stops (more stops than I needed and stopping and walking through rather than just slowing), and this is a mental thing more than anything. I am grateful that I have thus far managed to be healthy and I feel like my training season is going okay, so I am hopeful that I can pull together a good race or two in the fall.
By the way, MobyCarp lived only about 1.5 hours away from me and I always enjoyed the overlap in what is local to us. I had hoped I would cross paths with him in person at a race someday but we never ran the same race the same year. Raising a glass to him now.
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PastorVincent wrote: »The last pictures of him are smiling and running a race. I can not think of a more fitting send-off for him than that.
Amen
Yes, this. I still can't quite believe it. I hadn't known him (so to speak) as long as many of you but I thought of him as a sort of running father figure for many of us, and his common sense and advice were always such a help.
Rest in peace seems the wrong thing to say. So I'll say I hope a part of him always runs on in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him, in person or online.10 -
I just sat down and opened this thread and my jaw just fell open! Oh @MobyCarp how you will be missed!!😢. Such a shock to us all, but you went out doing what you love. You were such an inspiration to me and probably all on this thread. I always said I wanted to grow up and be like you.
May you run forever!
My run tomorrow is dedicated to @MobyCarp7
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