August 2019 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    August goal 100 miles

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    As far as taper, I've used Hal's plans as-is, and I've also done his HM plan but substituted a longer-than-HM-distance run for the long run the week before the race, because I wanted to be sure I could do it. It worked great for me. My first race ever was a 10k, and I did the same thing for that with good results. Everyone is different though.

    One thing I like about the half marathon distance is that you can practice it before the race without beating yourself up too much (like most of us would if we tried that with the marathon distance). If it's taking too much out of you to run 13 miles at an easy pace, perhaps you'd benefit from a slower build-up to the distance.
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    @mbaker566 But did you remember to start your Garmin before that run? :D
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »
    @mbaker566 But did you remember to start your Garmin before that run? :D

    I did not :disappointed:
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »
    @mbaker566 But did you remember to start your Garmin before that run? :D

    I did not :disappointed:

    Then it never happened, obviously. So stop making up tales. :)
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    August goal 100 miles
    One thing I like about the half marathon distance is that you can practice it before the race without beating yourself up too much (like most of us would if we tried that with the marathon distance). If it's taking too much out of you to run 13 miles at an easy pace, perhaps you'd benefit from a slower build-up to the distance.

    Honestly, I am seriously considering after 2020 dropping the Pittsburg Full Marathon and only doing the 1/2 instead. I will still do the couple 50k races I do, but those are trail races. 26.2 miles on the road is brutal on the body. Not sure I want to keep up that abuse. 50k on the trail is harder but much nicer on the body.
  • zamirasoni
    zamirasoni Posts: 89 Member
    Aug Goal-60 miles

    8/2/19- 4.4
    8/3/19-7.4
    8/6/19-3.81
    8/7/19-4.49
    8/9/19-7.38
    8/13/19-4.53
    8/15/19- 4.12
    8/19/19-8.30

    Hope everyone has an awesome weekend. I was hoping to get my run done Saturday. However, I ended up walking 4.43 miles at the Clear the Shelter event- for the animal shelter. So, nope, I did my run Sunday night, temperature was higher but humidity was lower, so overall a nice run.


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  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    8-1 3.5k slow
    8-2 3.5k easy
    8-3 4k slow
    8-4 7k easy
    8-5 rest
    8-6 5k easy
    8-7 7k slow
    8-8 7k slow
    8-9 7k easy
    8-10 7k easy
    8-11 7k easy
    8-12 rest
    8-13 7k easy
    8-14 7k slow
    8-15 rest
    8-16 7k easy
    8-17 REST
    8-18 7k moderate
    8-18 rest

    August Total: 86k
    August Goal: 150k

    January Total: 131k
    February Total: 159.5k
    March Total: 183k
    April Total: 126k
    May Total: 128k
    June Total: 161.5k
    July Total: 151k

    Monthly average: 148.5k

    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, with golf instead of running.


    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 5K - 31:11 chip time; 95/141 overall; 4/6 age group (male)
    8-31 Race for Freedom 5k
    9-14 Gift of Life 5k
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »
    @mbaker566 But did you remember to start your Garmin before that run? :D

    I did not :disappointed:

    Then it never happened, obviously. So stop making up tales. :)

    Exactly this. If it isn't on Strava, it didn't happen. 😜
  • zamirasoni
    zamirasoni Posts: 89 Member
    @shanaber Sorry, you had a rough start of the week. I'm sure it will get better. I can totally relate with tracking devices malfunction. It can be so frustrating. I run with my phone and track the run w/ an app. The problem that I have is that if leave the phone on powersave mode, it will shut down the app and only track when the screen is on. I have had runs that are 1 mile - 45 minutes :D Hope you week gets better.
  • ereck44
    ereck44 Posts: 1,170 Member
    I hope to get 50 miles this month. I had an uneven start.

    8/2...2.12 miles.

    8/3....3.1 miles.

    8/7....5.27 miles.

    8/9...Indiana State Fair.

    8/11...4.2 miles.

    8/13....4.11 miles....An afternoon run. I forgot my music and almost didn't do the run. Anyway, I talked myself into it. I heard snippets of conversation on my run, and saw a lot of people walking their dogs. One dog looked like a Great Dane, but it had pink eyes and no pupils. It was kind of creepy. The run without music wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.

    8/17.....6.2 miles...Longest run in a while. Still hot and humid in the 80's. Felt pretty good. It was mostly tempo running with some sprints. And it helped that my mp3 player was working. Good music really helps the run be really fun. Halfway to goal!

    My husband has an appointment with orthopedic surgeon next week. He is still limping, and is having good days and bad. Still plans to hike with me, but I can't see how he will be able to do that.

    Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you. I have been using CBD oil to rub into my hips prior to the run. And not experiencing the usual soreness. I think that it doesn't work as well on joints but works great on muscle soreness.

    @PastorVincent Thanks for the cake recipe. I'll try it when I get a stretch of days off.

    I am only 105 posts behind and plan to catch up in the next couple of days.

    total....25 miles.
    goal...50 miles.

  • JMNagain
    JMNagain Posts: 121 Member
    @eleanorhawkins my phone regularly treks the same run as anything up to 200m difference, very frustrating! I'd go with your watch.

    Today was a two-run day for me. 3.4km in the morning with my boyfriend, who was tired from the hill run yesterday so didn't want to go far. Not a great run through the village- too many people and cars about. In the evening, 5.2km in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, it was just lovely!



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  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    Congratulations on the job @PastorVincent! That's fantastic and I hope it turns out to be a great position for you.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,471 Member
    Congratulations on finding a job @PastorVincent! It's exciting to start a new adventure, even if it was forced upon you.
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,556 Member
    Congratulations on the job @PastorVincent! I sincerely hope it works out for you!! Big weight off your shoulders 👏
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    OH! I found a job. I start on 8/26. It was not my first choice of companies, but I am thinking long term it will be the right choice. I just have to get there first. There is a bit of iffiness on it, as it is contract to hire, but since PA is an "At will" state it is only slightly more iffy than a so-called "direct hire" despite the "permanent" label that direct hire has.

    SO I guess I accomplished my major goal for August! :D
    Woot! That’s great news!
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »
    @mbaker566 But did you remember to start your Garmin before that run? :D

    My thoughts exactly. You probably got some sweet PRs :)
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,317 Member
    Congrats on the job @PastorVincent!!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,317 Member
    Hadn't logged the last several runs. I've been running regularly but just been too busy to sit down and log. I've been putting the effort in to run outside and it's getting easier.
    My last long run I wasn't feeling the gym, so I talked myself into thinking it wouldn't be too bad. 95F with heat index of 105F. I don't know what I was thinking! It was painful. I was feeling that run for a couple of days after and was so dehydrated despite drinking a ton. I learned my lesson.

    8/2: 5 miles
    8/4: 3 miles
    8/5: 4 miles
    8/7: 3 miles
    8/9: 6 miles
    8/11: 3 miles
    8/12: 4 miles
    8/14: 3 miles
    8/16: 7 miles
    8/18: 3 miles
    8/19: 4 miles

    Aug total: 45 miles
    Aug goal: 56 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
    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
  • cyoka13
    cyoka13 Posts: 288 Member
    August Goal: 37-40 miles
    Total Miles: 22.54 miles

    My August Runs/Walks
    8/2: 3.09 miles
    8/5: 3.27 miles
    8/10: 3.25 miles total (1.25 mile of continuous run and walk/run alternating for 2 miles)
    8/12: 3.25 miles total (2.25 miles of continuous run and 1 mile walk)
    8/14: 3.23 miles total (1.25 continuous run and walk/run alternating for just under 2 miles)
    8/18: 3.23 miles total (2.25 miles of continuous run and 1 mile walk)
    8/19: 3.22 miles (2.25 miles of continuous run and 1 mile walk)
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Thanks @katharmonic, @quilteryoyo, @Scott6255, @martaindale, @emmamcgarity, and anyone I missed!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    martaindale wrote: »
    Hadn't logged the last several runs. I've been running regularly but just been too busy to sit down and log. I've been putting the effort in to run outside and it's getting easier.
    My last long run I wasn't feeling the gym, so I talked myself into thinking it wouldn't be too bad. 95F with heat index of 105F. I don't know what I was thinking! It was painful. I was feeling that run for a couple of days after and was so dehydrated despite drinking a ton. I learned my lesson.


    If you keep drinking and stay dehydrated, you might be low on salt. Eat chips or pretzels or get SUCCEED S Caps.
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    OH! I found a job. I start on 8/26. It was not my first choice of companies, but I am thinking long term it will be the right choice. I just have to get there first. There is a bit of iffiness on it, as it is contract to hire, but since PA is an "At will" state it is only slightly more iffy than a so-called "direct hire" despite the "permanent" label that direct hire has.

    SO I guess I accomplished my major goal for August! :D

    Awesome!

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