July 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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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
7/16: 6.25 miles (Run in Peace @MobyCarp)
7/17: 6.26 miles
7/18: 6.26 miles
7/21: 10.3 miles
7/23: 6.26 miles
7/24: 6.25 miles
7/25: 6.26 miles
103.73/100 miles completed
It was another great morning for a run! The dew point was only 54°! The temperature was 64°F, feels like 64°F and the humidity was 71%. There was a light 3mph south wind. I am really enjoying this nice weather! It was just ideal and we don't get weather like this in July in Texas very often. I ran 6.25 miles again today. It was a mostly uneventful run, but very pleasant. I have been feeling really good about my runs lately. And today's run puts me 3.73 miles over my July goal.
@PastorVincent I'm so sorry about the job. I hope that it will be a blessing in disguise and something even better will turn up.
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 -
Ok. I managed to run at an average pace of 11:17 today, which resulted in a run that Fitbit tells me was 98% in the cardio zone. 0% in peak. I suppose it's technically possible that I could run slower, but that feels like an enormous mental victory, all the same. The trick was to tell myself that I was going to run the whole thing at 12 minute miles. Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!! So. That's how well I manage to comply with that sort of thing.
No More Than 120 Miles
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July 19 - 2 miles
July 20 - 3.5 miles
July 22 - 6 miles
July 23 - 2 miles
July 24 - 7 miles
Total: 79.5 miles9 -
7/2/19-2.98
7/3/19-3.00
7/7/19-3.45
7/9/19-3.42
7/10/19-3.05
7/14/19-4.79
7/17/19- 3.69
7/19/19- 3.38
7/20/19- 5.73
7/24/19- 3.7
7/25/19- 3.96
Another gorgeous day. Perfect weather for a quick morning run
Unfortunately, I feel a bit under the weather (no pun intended) and It was hard to get up. I finally dragged myself out there around 7 am. It was totally worth it. Next run will be Saturday .
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Apologies for the multi post, forums freaked out1
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@PastorVincent Very sorry to hear about the job issues. We went through something similar with our largest client a few months ago - first the incompetent people were let go, then slightly more essential people, and each time we breathed a sigh of relief that we made the latest cut. Until finally our payment was late and the CEO answered the phone himself instead of his secretary, and apologized because he had let the payroll guy go and hadn’t gotten the hang of the system yet. Ruh roh. So yeah, wishing you all the best in your job seeking.
@Scott6255 Great job on the PR! Nice weather for it.
Today was technically a rest day but got in a little bit of running anyway, a mile down to the park at Fletcher creek and back. Since my husband won’t be seen in public pushing a dog in a stroller, I have a newfound appreciation for people who run with strollers! Anna can barely walk and Checkers has tiny little legs so they both ended up being pushed most of the way.
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Then I went in and burned at least another 100 calories fighting to get my sports bra off
There should be a way to log this in MFP. Sports bra, removing. Or something like that.
@PastorVincent So sorry to hear about your job. It's stressful when it catches you off guard. The contracts for my job weren't renewed either, but we have at least 9 months before I no longer have a place to show up for work. We will see what happens over the next year. This is the 3rd time I have had this happen over the past 7 years. It's getting less stressful each time. The lead time definitely helps.
I know you will find something new, and hopefully something better!! Luckily you have a good, stress reducing hobby!
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martaindale wrote: »
Am I literally the only woman in the whole world who needs help getting the stupid thing pulled down and unrolled in the back, but never have a single issue just grabbing it cross armed and extending my arms up over my head to remove it (dripping sweat all over the bathroom after a run)? I keep hearing about how difficult you all find them to remove, and I'm confused that I think that's the easy part - I have a workout before the workout to get dressed!
Is it a boob size thing? I'm not particularly blessed. OTOH, I don't need a lot of support, and that's a blessing.1 -
Thanks everyone. Due to close on the 5th September, but are going to try bring that forward.
@PastorVincent I have to say your ability to take a huge negative and look at the one positive - even very sarcastically - is amazing. You WILL find something. Big hugs to you and Kristi, this must be very stressful. And hopefully your new job won't have you sharing computers.4 -
autumnblade75 wrote: »martaindale wrote: »
Am I literally the only woman in the whole world who needs help getting the stupid thing pulled down and unrolled in the back, but never have a single issue just grabbing it cross armed and extending my arms up over my head to remove it (dripping sweat all over the bathroom after a run)? I keep hearing about how difficult you all find them to remove, and I'm confused that I think that's the easy part - I have a workout before the workout to get dressed!
Is it a boob size thing? I'm not particularly blessed. OTOH, I don't need a lot of support, and that's a blessing.
I sometimes get that rolled up back thing, but getting them off feels like I almost have to dislocate my shoulders! It's like the sweat creates this suction to your skin. My low support ones aren't hard to remove, but the ones I use to run are pretty tight. I also have pretty broad shoulders from climbing. Maybe that's why it's so hard to get it over my head.1 -
My goal is 60 miles this month. I think that I ran 57 miles last month... so not an unreachable goal.
July 1....4.26 miles (Monon trail)
July 2....4.66 miles (Monon trail)
July 5...4.17 miles (Monon trail).
July 6....2.03 miles (treadmill).
July 8...5.22 miles (Monon trail)
July 10...2.4 miles (treadmill).
July 11...5.26 miles (Monon trail)
July 14...4.01 miles (Monon trail)
July 15...5.29 miles (Monon trail)
July 16...6.47 miles (Monon trail)
July 17...2.38 miles (treadmill)
July 21....4.06 miles (Monon trail)
July 22...3.11 miles ( Monon trail).....I was done early at work. So decided to run on the trail rather than the treadmill. Cool temperatures. Short run, but felt great.
July 24....4.14 miles (Monon trail). Very fatigued after the 2 nights at work. Nice temperatures and cool winds. More crowded on the trail than normal for this time of day.
Total: 52.2 miles
Goal: 60 miles.
Our washing machine died this week. As it it with most appliances these days, it was more expensive to fix than to buy new. I googled that the life expectancy of a washer is 10 years, and I think that we had ours 14 years. My husband and I shopped for new washer and dryer. Even though the dryer is still working, it is just a matter of time. Very expensive, but we probably wash 2 or 3 loads per day. My husband trotted to the laundromat today and told me that it costs $4.50 per load and noted that the people who were there didn't sort their clothes...just threw all the clothes in the machine. Wow! I probably haven't been to the laundromat in 20 plus years. Anyway, the new appliances are going to arrive on Monday.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Thanks everyone. Due to close on the 5th September, but are going to try bring that forward.
@PastorVincent I have to say your ability to take a huge negative and look at the one positive - even very sarcastically - is amazing. You WILL find something. Big hugs to you and Kristi, this must be very stressful. And hopefully your new job won't have you sharing computers.
I could freak out scream yell cry stomp my feet... and end up with a sore throat and sore feet, but no better off.
Or I can laugh and joke about it, and be in the same position, save happy and probably without the sore feet.
Which seems wiser?
I do not know what the future holds for me, but in my experience, the Serenity Prayer really nails it:Prayer for Serenity
God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time,
enjoying one moment at a time;
accepting hardship as a pathway to peace;
taking, as Jesus did,
this sinful world as it is,
not as I would have it;
trusting that You will make all things right
if I surrender to Your will;
so that I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with You forever in the next.
Amen.
Reinhold Niebuhr
I have contacted head hunters, I have contacted friends in low low places...eerrr something like that. I have some leads. Beyond that. What comes, comes.
Besides, I am behind on my next book so maybe I can get some writing done!
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Doesn't he spend most of his summers sailing? Or is that someone else?On another note. where did @7lenny7 go?
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@autumnblade75 Depends on the bra. LOLpolskagirl01 wrote: »
Doesn't he spend most of his summers sailing? Or is that someone else?On another note. where did @7lenny7 go?
Yup, he spends the summer on the water.
@PastorVincent I'm sorry to hear about your job. I hope you find something quickly.
@Avidkeo Congrats on the house! Was it the one you posted the other day? Because it was super cute and I hope to see pics after you settle in.1 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@autumnblade75 Depends on the bra. LOLpolskagirl01 wrote: »
Doesn't he spend most of his summers sailing? Or is that someone else?On another note. where did @7lenny7 go?
Yup, he spends the summer on the water.
He posted to Instagram a few days back with travel photos, so he seems to be enjoying himself.
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@autumnblade75 - I actually have problems both ways and I am not particularly blessed either. Putting it on and it rolls up and gets stuck. Getting it off when it is soaking wet is like it is glued to me and no matter how much I pull up (yup, cross armed), pull in the middle, reach around to loosen it at the bottom on each side, it doesn't want to budge!autumnblade75 wrote: »martaindale wrote: »
Am I literally the only woman in the whole world who needs help getting the stupid thing pulled down and unrolled in the back, but never have a single issue just grabbing it cross armed and extending my arms up over my head to remove it (dripping sweat all over the bathroom after a run)? I keep hearing about how difficult you all find them to remove, and I'm confused that I think that's the easy part - I have a workout before the workout to get dressed!
Is it a boob size thing? I'm not particularly blessed. OTOH, I don't need a lot of support, and that's a blessing.
@martaindale - I may have to add an exercise for sports bra management - can be used for on or off 😁1 -
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
July 14: 7.6 miles
July 16: 17.06 miles
July 17: 7 miles
July 19: 2.06 miles
July 20: 7.45 miles
July 23: 17.64 miles
July 24: 7 miles
Total: 145.15 miles
Remain to goal: -25.15 miles
Hot Summer Miles continue, and ahead of schedule!
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@autumnblade75 Depends on the bra. LOLpolskagirl01 wrote: »
Doesn't he spend most of his summers sailing? Or is that someone else?On another note. where did @7lenny7 go?
Yup, he spends the summer on the water.
@PastorVincent I'm sorry to hear about your job. I hope you find something quickly.
@Avidkeo Congrats on the house! Was it the one you posted the other day? Because it was super cute and I hope to see pics after you settle in.
@RunsOnEspresso yep that's the one!
@pa3i definitely take your perspective. Its much more fun to laugh than cry.
@autumnblade75 I don't have that issue but my sports bras are actual bras that are just really supportive. As a size 32F -bras are a challenge. No one thinks someone that size will be running so I wear a size smaller - an e cup - apparently that's the biggest you are allowed to be running. Crop top style bras do not contain the girls. I just end up with black eyes.3 -
@autumnblade75 I don't have that issue but my sports bras are actual bras that are just really supportive. As a size 32F -bras are a challenge. No one thinks someone that size will be running so I wear a size smaller - an e cup - apparently that's the biggest you are allowed to be running. Crop top style bras do not contain the girls. I just end up with black eyes.
If you can't get the cup size, going up a band size plus down a cup size will be the same as your normal setting. Although if you find you are comfortable with what you've got then great.
As an aside, more ladies should get measured professionally on a regular basis. things change. A lot. And I have to stop myself from yelling at women I see running with inappropriate/insufficient bras on.3 -
girlinahat wrote: »
@autumnblade75 I don't have that issue but my sports bras are actual bras that are just really supportive. As a size 32F -bras are a challenge. No one thinks someone that size will be running so I wear a size smaller - an e cup - apparently that's the biggest you are allowed to be running. Crop top style bras do not contain the girls. I just end up with black eyes.
If you can't get the cup size, going up a band size plus down a cup size will be the same as your normal setting. Although if you find you are comfortable with what you've got then great.
As an aside, more ladies should get measured professionally on a regular basis. things change. A lot. And I have to stop myself from yelling at women I see running with inappropriate/insufficient bras on.
Yeah I've got some 10E and 12E. Apart from being slightly squished in the 10s,they are fine. The ladies stay put and no chaffe or anything
And yeah i see women everyday with really badly fitting bras. I always want to say something but not appropriate really.1 -
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
7-15 rest
7-16 7k intervals
7-17 7k moderate
7-18 rest
7-19 7k easy
7-20 7k slow
7-21 7k moderately easy
7-22 rest
7-23 7k moderate
7-24 7k moderate
7-25 rest
7-26 4k warmup
July Total: 127k
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
Cool and sunny today. Just ran enough to loosen up my legs and shake the niggles out for tomorrow.
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 5K6 -
Sorry to hear about your job @PastorVincent , I hope something comes along for you soon.
I'm currently trying to decide if I should do my long run on Saturday or Sunday (aiming for 7.5ish miles). Will see how I feel when I get up tomorrow I guess.
01 July - 1.6 miles (treadmill)
07 July - 4.1 miles (outside)
08 July - 1.4 miles (treadmill)
11 July - 1.6 miles (treadmill)
12 July - 3.2 miles (outside - and beat my 5K PB by 19 seconds)
14 July - 6.8 miles (outside - and beat my 10K PB by 1:42!)
15 July - 1.2 (treadmill on incline as we don't have many hills where I am in London!)
17 July - 4 miles (outside)
18 July - 1.7 miles (treadmill)
19 July - 1.8 miles (treadmill)
20 July - 4 miles (outside)
22 July - 1.2 (treadmill on incline)
24 July - 3.4 (outside)
25 July - 1.7 miles (treadmill)
26 July - 1.7 miles (treadmill)
Total to date: 39.4 miles4 -
July goal 100 miles
Looks like I'll meet my goal if I can average about 5k/day for the remainder of the month. I've kinda scaled back a bit, with traveling and junk food thrown in as well, but I'm working on it!
Today I had a nice sunrise run. Tried to make a new friend, but the little guy preferred to play dead instead. I moved him off of the road.
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July 1 – 5.18 miles + 9 miles cycling + 30 min weights
July 2 – 30 min kickboxing + 30 min Pilates
July 3 – 5 miles + 45 min Yoga + 11 miles cycling
July 4 – 4.09 miles – Red, White and Boom race
July 5 – 22 miles cycling
July 6 – 10 miles + SUP
July 7 – rest
July 8 – 5 miles + 30 min weights + 10.3 miles cycling after work
July 9 – 30 min stretching + 30 min lower body weights
July 10 – 5.07 miles + 45 min yoga
July 11 – rest
July 12 – bootcamp
July 13 – 13.1 miles – The Scream
July 14 – rest
July 15 – 4.31 miles
July 16 – 15.8 miles cycling
July 17 – 5.01 miles
July 18 – rest
July 19 – 0.86 mile + bootcamp
July 20 – 34.4 miles cycling
July 21 – active rest (painting walls)
July 22 – 4.31 miles + 30 min weight conditioning
July 23 – rest
July 24 – 6.14 miles
July 25 – 60 min weight conditioning
July 26 – 5.06 miles hilly route
Total – 73.13 running miles (Goal 110 miles)
Definitely won’t make my goal this month but that’s ok. I amped up my cycling mileage and there is just never enough time to do it all. I also needed a little break from running in the heat and humidity after my HM. I really struggled that day and was discouraged and had sore muscles for the next few days so dialing it back a bit was just what I needed.
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Also:
Condolences on the job @PastorVincent
Congratulations on the house @Avidkeo
I have trouble getting out of my sports bras too.2 -
i actually have had bfs help me take them off because i couldn't
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girlinahat wrote: »
@autumnblade75 I don't have that issue but my sports bras are actual bras that are just really supportive. As a size 32F -bras are a challenge. No one thinks someone that size will be running so I wear a size smaller - an e cup - apparently that's the biggest you are allowed to be running. Crop top style bras do not contain the girls. I just end up with black eyes.
If you can't get the cup size, going up a band size plus down a cup size will be the same as your normal setting. Although if you find you are comfortable with what you've got then great.
As an aside, more ladies should get measured professionally on a regular basis. things change. A lot. And I have to stop myself from yelling at women I see running with inappropriate/insufficient bras on.
This! I have been tempted a few times to say something. Honestly not wearing a good supportive bra has to hurt and I can't imagine running for long that way. I wonder if some don't keep with it for that very reason.
@polskagirl01 - What a cute gecko! I have never seen an orange one.0
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