September 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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@Teresa502 The Scotland pics are gorgeous!
@Avidkeo Yay for Spring! Good luck with the move on Friday
@shanaber My worst trip was probably to Mykonos, Greece. We came back to our hotel room after a day out and found we'd been robbed. When we complained to management we were accused of telling lies to get the staff in trouble. They confiscated our passports and made us wait in some dodgy office for hours. We finally managed to convince them to give our passports back after enduring hours of verbal abuse. Once we had our passports we ran out of there and straight to a pay phone to call the police. The police told us we were in the wrong and we should go back to the hotel and pay for anything we still owed! We hung up that phone and ran as fast as we could straight to the ferry and took the first boat off that island!
@ContraryMaryMary I hope you feel better soon
@PastorVincent As I've gotten older I'm less of a fan of real camping too! Glamping is basically a cabin made out to look like a tent - the important part is you get a real bed!
@polskagirl01 WTG on the hill repeats! Also, you're awesome for picking up rubbish on your run
@Elise4270 I hope your day gets better. I find baking soda and some white vinegar and a little dish soap can be good for scrubbing/cleaning things like that
That's Glamping with a capital G!!!3 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Random, anyone else have any lumps about where their laces come to?
I've been wearing old running shoes for work for the last 6 weeks, and just spotted this lump on both ankles. Doesn't hurt or anything, pretty sure they are just lipoma but thought I'd check if anyone else has any.
Are you lacing too tight? I’ve never encountered this before or heard any runners speak of it.
I think im lacing my work shoes too tight. Loosened them off today and they are feeling better. Didn't realise how they felt until I loosened them.
They were smaller this morning and I was on my feet all day yesterday so I think it was that.4 -
09/01/19.........00
09/02/19.........10
---MTD: 10 miles running, and 0KM resting
Upcoming Races
Fly By 5k - September
EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler - November 2nd
202? - Disney World Dopey! (if can raise funds)4 -
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Hey all. Missedmy first run of the month, yesterday, because there was a medical call in the BWCA. I got called in, then sat around and waited because there was enough people, Ended Saturday night with dinner at 2200 had the hour drive back to the squad, then the 30 minute drive home. Oh, my race is in 4 days!10
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Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
09/01/19 :::: 11.5 :::: 11.5
09/02/19 :::: 5.5 :::: 17.0
Well, that run felt kind of terrible. Legs were sore and heavy from the trail run yesterday and workout the day before. I felt weirdly uncoordinated for the first mile or so and then it was a little better. I somehow didn't acknowledge that if I ran down the hill to start that I'd have to go back up it at the end, so the last mile was also a bit rough. Anyway it's done and now I can relax for the rest of the evening.
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@marisap2010 congrats on completing your 10k race.
@elise4270 maybe try "Nature's Miracle" that you can buy at pet stores and probably other places. That's what I've used for pet-related stains and odors. Sorry about your day.5 -
monthly question #2 weight loss goal by December? And how do you plan on making that happen?
And my cat barfed wet salmon cat food on the cloth couch. Any suggestions how to un-fish it? Gross.
Maybe vinegar? I'm lucky- my cat, the two times a year she does puke, does it right in front of her litter box. But my parents had a cat who puked all the time. My Mom swore by vinegar and then running the rug shampooer over it (they had carpet in their bedrooms).1 -
@shanaber @PastorVincent @Scott6255 @Tramboman @quilteryoyo Yeah, I'm not smart sometimes.
9.1: 4.5M Easy Run (4.5)
9.2: 4.5M Easy&Intervals (9)
Today's run, once I got my head on straight with numbers was supposed to be 8-1/4M repeats but I wanted more distance so I ran 2.5M easy, then ran 1/4s with 2:00 recovery in between. I ran the 1/4s at a little slower than mile pace- 7:22. But it would take the treadmill a few seconds to catch up to the speed, so it really came out to about 7:30 pace on average for the interval part. Felt a lot better running my correct distance.
I know this is a running thread, but I gotta share this: I use a Slim Fast protein powder to make shakes because it's good. I've tried other powders and they are gross to me. It only has 12g of protein, but they're easy to make and quite tasty so they replace "dessert" for me most evenings, or I'll have one with an English Muffin in the morning if I don't have time to cook eggs. Anyway, now that I've established a reason, hopefully valid, why I like and use a Slim Fast product, I'll get to my point: Usually I use 1 cup of 2% milk, a banana or strawberries, a scoop of the powder, some water, and ice to make it and blend in my Magic Bullet. Today, I got thinking about pumpkins, so I opened a can of Libby's pumpkin puree and mixed it with the milk, water, ice, and 1/2 scoop of vanilla powder, added some cinnamon and it was SO FREAKING GOOD. After I finished it, I thought about adding a 1/4tsp of Vanilla Extract so I'll try that tomorrow.11 -
@kirstymn @shanaber @Scott6255 @quilteryoyo @JMNagain , I miss any one???? Thanks for the salmon barf suggestions. DD suggested it'd wear off, eventually. Nope. I can't do it. So I was desperate enough to put vinegar and baking soda on a damp cloth (overlooked the addition of dish soap) and OMG. It's not fishy. It smells like detergent, I assume from the clean towel I used. So wow. I'm going to clean so much with the combination now! Thanks @kirstymn ! And wow, so sorry about that horrible vacation!
Eta and @lazybones85 @katharmonic ! I do have the nature's miracle stuff. I didn't try it, I did try the Jackson Galaxy odor remover- nothing. (Love the no woo! ) Finally.
This cat (snake charmer), only barfed because he eats the other cats food. He wasn't hungry just territorial. There's always kibble out, he just wanted to eat all his wet food and then some. Doodoo bird.
And thanks for mentioning the protein powder. I decided it was something I need to get back too. I have to watch soy, but will have a look!
We bought a home security camera wireless thing today. It doesn't work. So maybe tomorrow dh will get it sorted with tech support. I tried to offer help but the guy on the end (tech support) acted like my boobs were brains. Fine. Y'all have at it. I'll go clean something. Once that's up and running at least we'll know if anyone comes by to help themselves to our stuff. (Ya, don't trust #1 son... )
No run... 💃4 -
Yes! Me too!
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I'll sign up for 160 miles this month.
9/1 (yesterday) was the Tupelo Marathon. I thought I had my bile acid mal-absorption under control, but not so much in the 2 days before the race. So the morning of the race was no exception.
They did not have chip timing at the start, so everyone had the same start time. I was in the porta-pot and lost a couple min. before even getting across the start line. Then lost about 10 more min. throughout the race in porta-pots. Of course, this also means I was losing a ton of water and electrolytes. That caused cramps later in the race. In the end, I finished with my 2nd worst time of 5:55:57. But at least I finished within the 6 hr. cut-off, and that means it still counts.
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Yes! Me too!
No, but Yay! The need bring back the LOL button 1 -
T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »I'll sign up for 160 miles this month.
9/1 (yesterday) was the Tupelo Marathon. I thought I had my bile acid mal-absorption under control, but not so much in the 2 days before the race. So the morning of the race was no exception. They did not have chip timing at the start, so everyone had the same start time. I was in the porta-pot and lost a couple min. before even getting across the start line. Then lost about 10 more min. throughout the race in porta-pots. Of course, this also means I was losing a ton of water and electrolytes. That caused cramps later in the race. In the end, I finished with my 2nd worst time of 5:55:57. But at least I finished within the 6 hr. cut-off, and that means it still counts.
Hey, you got it done! That is what matters in the end! You will get the rest under control eventually. 2 -
Yes! Me too!
I think they said they are planning to go with “disagree,” with the goal of preventing pile-ons (when 42 different people post that they disagree and why) but not being confusing in the way that woo was. In the meantime it’s like the Wild West, you can say whatever you want without consequences! I say that drinking apple cider vinegar while standing on one leg under a full moon cures gout!2 -
@T1DCarnivoreRunner glad you made it in! I went to look at the race page and it looks like the shirt and medal were really nifty. It also said it’s a Boston Qualifier? Without chip timed start? How old school!
My husband and I did 5 miles around Patriot Lake at Shelby Farms today, since the upcoming 5k is there so I need to get used to the hills, which are steeper than our usual runs. It was one of those days where I am just gonna call it a victory that neither of us murdered the other. Also, it was hot and there were too many bicycles. However, my annoying knee pain didn’t ping even once, so that’s good.6 -
September goal: try to keep up
9/1 3.30
9/2 2.00
Total : 5.30
@Elise4270 I'd offer the guest house, but Henry will be snowbirding at that time.....the camping offer is always open!
@PastorVincent : we were close to shore in a rocky outcropping where the waves break, and one did just as s/he lowered his mouth to munch limu (seaweed) which caused the flip. I just happened to be there at the right time!
Upcoming races:
Revel Kulia Half Marathon 1/18/20
Ticker is my goal for 2019 and progress to date:
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I’m a teacher in the UK and we went back to school yesterday after the long summer break. This morning was my first pre-work run for a long time and I just about managed to get it done all in daylight as I started as the sun came up. I’m pretty sure from next week I’ll be having to head out in the dark again - sadness!
9/1: 10m
9/3: 6.3m
September total: 16.3m
September goal: 80m
August total: 85m9 -
I'm controversial and kinda likes the woo button. But mostly meh
Lump seems to be smaller today and noticed shoes were definitely rubbing there in my walking shoes. Was also on my feet all day. In ED tomorrow so will be a bit mixed, see what happens.
Also I managed 4k this morning. Supposed to rain tomorrow. See if my resolve holds up... I miss Moby.7 -
I'm controversial and kinda likes the woo button. But mostly meh
The problem with the woo button is that it was too vague. Some people insisted it was as strongly positive, others a strongly negative and neither side would budge so the button became meaningless. 🤷♂️rheddmobile wrote: »I think they said they are planning to go with “disagree,” with the goal of preventing pile-ons (when 42 different people post that they disagree and why) but not being confusing in the way that woo was. In the meantime it’s like the Wild West, you can say whatever you want without consequences! I say that drinking apple cider vinegar while standing on one leg under a full moon cures gout!
I rather see "Funny" come back than another attempt at a negative button. Ah well.4 -
PastorVincent wrote: »I'm controversial and kinda likes the woo button. But mostly meh
The problem with the woo button is that it was too vague. Some people insisted it was as strongly positive, others a strongly negative and neither side would budge so the button became meaningless. 🤷♂️rheddmobile wrote: »I think they said they are planning to go with “disagree,” with the goal of preventing pile-ons (when 42 different people post that they disagree and why) but not being confusing in the way that woo was. In the meantime it’s like the Wild West, you can say whatever you want without consequences! I say that drinking apple cider vinegar while standing on one leg under a full moon cures gout!
I rather see "Funny" come back than another attempt at a negative button. Ah well.
I agree with woo being too vague, but I think either funny or hilarious will get used in a negative way (Apple Cider Vinegar, HAH!), so I'd rather go with something clear like disagree.1 -
And my cat barfed wet salmon cat food on the cloth couch. Any suggestions how to un-fish it? Gross.
I could us a run.
*hugs* Right after I read this I went to wipe my hand on my pants thinking it was just wet from rinsing out the cat food can, and got a big slime of wet food on my butt. Good morning!1 -
MegaMooseEsq wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »I'm controversial and kinda likes the woo button. But mostly meh
The problem with the woo button is that it was too vague. Some people insisted it was as strongly positive, others a strongly negative and neither side would budge so the button became meaningless. 🤷♂️rheddmobile wrote: »I think they said they are planning to go with “disagree,” with the goal of preventing pile-ons (when 42 different people post that they disagree and why) but not being confusing in the way that woo was. In the meantime it’s like the Wild West, you can say whatever you want without consequences! I say that drinking apple cider vinegar while standing on one leg under a full moon cures gout!
I rather see "Funny" come back than another attempt at a negative button. Ah well.
I agree with woo being too vague, but I think either funny or hilarious will get used in a negative way (Apple Cider Vinegar, HAH!), so I'd rather go with something clear like disagree.
Frankly, I rather have no anonymous "dislike/disagree" variant at all. If someone says:
"Drinking <stuff> will make you healthy, wealthy and wise"
And we think it "UMM NOPE" - then we should hit "QUOTE" and say "Umm, nope." and hopefully add something educational like "That will not work because <facts>" that way people can learn. Just clicking "disagree" really adds nothing save potential abuse and hard feelings, IMO.
But, eh, we are off-topic now I guess
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RACE REPORT!!
Yesterday I got to run 3.16 miles at the Minnesota Distance Running Association’s Victory Labor Day 5K. I hadn’t intended to run this race, except that when my dad and stepmother were planning their trip to visit from California, dad expressed interest in watching me race. This was the most convenient option available, so there we are.
Initially I'd figured this would be a chance to see if I could beat my March 5K PR, but after the Summer of Aches and Pains (I need a catchier name) that was definitely not happening. I’m happy with how I did, though, and my folks seemed to have a good time and got a better understanding of something I’ve come to love, so that’s all good.
It was a relatively low key race in some ways - 586 people finished the 10K and 286 finished the 5K, no longer races (although there was a kid's mile after the 5K), and not an overly large number of spectators. On the other hand, these were competitive races for USATF Minnesota, so there were some Serious Runners there. Suffice it to say that unlike my last race, the aid stations were not giving out cake.
I was a lot more relaxed than I have been before a lot of races - with the half marathon next weekend I had every intention of running this as slowly as necessary. I settled in behind a mom, dad, and daughter (around my age) running together at around 11’15” and decided to stick with them until the turnaround. The course was an out-and-back through a neighborhood I'm not really familiar with but wasn't enormously scenic, and I've largely decided not to listen to music during races, so mostly I eavesdropped shamelessly on my unofficial pace group.
After the turnaround I left mom and daughter behind (dad had taken off a while back) and started playing pass-the-next-runner. After a bit I found myself in a big gap so was running alone for a while, which was fine but a little lonely. I basically moderated my speed based on whether my knee and hip were hurting, but found enough energy to get a reasonably pain-free sprint into the finish line. My splits were 11'08", 10'50", 9'54" and 9'05", so I got some decent acceleration in over the back half.
Alas, no medals, but I did get a long-sleeve shirt that will be nice for lounging around the house now that summer is on its way out. I’m pretty well stocked on tech shirts so was pleasantly surprised that this one was cotton.
Post-race family photo!
Afterwards shower, brunch, then goodbyes as dad and SM took off for the airport. Next up this week we’ve got gym today, rest on Wednesday, 1.75 mile run to the gym on Thursday, rest Friday and Saturday, and FINALLY my first half marathon of the year. Woo! I'm feeling a little stiff today but not bad - my hip and glute have been aching a bit, but again, not bad. I've been doing some yoga and am hoping that a couple of *gentle* workouts will feel good.
Speaking of the half, I got a message from the friend of mine who is also running next weekend - it had been his idea for us to run this race together, but I had assumed that “together” meant we’d both run the same race at the same time, not that we’d literally be running together. Apparently I misunderstood and he wants to run together, even at my pokey planned pace of 12’00”, so I am very excited about that!
September Total: 3.16 miles
September Goals: Run 70 miles, lift minimum 2x/week, 15 minutes/day of moderate cardio, 15 minutes/day of mobility.
2019 Races! (bold registered)
January 26: Securian 10K, St. Paul, MN Chip time: 1:05:07
February 16: Half Fast 10K DNS - weather
March 23: Hot Dash 5K, Mpls, MN Chip time: 0:28:39 (*PR!)
May 19: Women Run the Cities 5K, Mpls, MN Chip time: 0:33:02
June 8: PHRC Pensieve 10K (virtual)
June 12: ESTRS French 5K, Plymouth, MN DNS - injury
June 29 Lift Bridge 5K, Bayport MN Chip time: 0:32:51
August 3: Beat the Blerch 10K, Carnation, WA
September 2: MDRA Victory Labor Day 5K, Mpls, MN Chip time: 0:33:04
September 8: Sioux Falls Half Marathon, Sioux Falls, SD
October 5: TCM 10K, St. Paul, MN
October 6: TCM 10Mi, Minneapolis to St. Paul, MN
October 12: Bemidji Blue Ox 26K, Bemidji, MN
November 28: Turkey Trot St. Paul 10K, St. Paul, MN
December 14: Reindeer Run 10K, Mpls, MN
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PastorVincent wrote: »MegaMooseEsq wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »I'm controversial and kinda likes the woo button. But mostly meh
The problem with the woo button is that it was too vague. Some people insisted it was as strongly positive, others a strongly negative and neither side would budge so the button became meaningless. 🤷♂️rheddmobile wrote: »I think they said they are planning to go with “disagree,” with the goal of preventing pile-ons (when 42 different people post that they disagree and why) but not being confusing in the way that woo was. In the meantime it’s like the Wild West, you can say whatever you want without consequences! I say that drinking apple cider vinegar while standing on one leg under a full moon cures gout!
I rather see "Funny" come back than another attempt at a negative button. Ah well.
I agree with woo being too vague, but I think either funny or hilarious will get used in a negative way (Apple Cider Vinegar, HAH!), so I'd rather go with something clear like disagree.
Frankly, I rather have no anonymous "dislike/disagree" variant at all. If someone says:
"Drinking <stuff> will make you healthy, wealthy and wise"
And we think it "UMM NOPE" - then we should hit "QUOTE" and say "Umm, nope." and hopefully add something educational like "That will not work because <facts>" that way people can learn. Just clicking "disagree" really adds nothing save potential abuse and hard feelings, IMO.
But, eh, we are off-topic now I guess
I am totally with you, in an ideal world. Thank goodness (bringing it back on topic) this group is so awesome and supportive that we can disagree like mature, reasonable people. I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is one of the best groups of people I've found anywhere on the internet, and the support I've gotten here over the last couple of years has meant more than I can say.4 -
@MegaMooseEsq great race report, good luck next week!0
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9-1 4k recovery
9-2 7k easy
9-3 6k easy
September Total: 17k
September Goal: 135k
January Total: 131k
February Total: 159.5k
March Total: 183k
April Total: 126k
May Total: 128k
June Total: 161.5k
July Total: 151k
August Total: 133k
Monthly average: 146.6k
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, but sunny and humid today. Cut off at 6k due to cranky hip.
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 - 31:37 chip time; 32:00 Garmin time; Third Place male 60 and older
9-14 Gift of Life 5k - off the schedule; insufficient recovery time
10-13 Haunted Hustle 5k5 -
It was raining as I drove home this morning, and I really wanted to run in it - but it wasn't even drizzling much by the time I fed the animals and put on my running shoes. But it's a good temperature out, and I had spent the time finding my earphones, so I Went Outside For A Run. My poor treadmill will be lonely, today. 5 miles around the neighborhood. Zombies, Run! reports negative splits from 11:08 up to 10:14, and Fitbit claims an average heart rate of 172. I would have told you that I was running easy, in case of a Zombie Chase, but the heart rate data says I was pushing just a little harder than usual.
I feel so productive to have that out of the way so early!
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@Faebert I'm a teacher too, and British, but teach in Europe. Today was our first day back with kids, after a week of Inset (and later starts). I was quite proud to get up and run 5k this morning and it was just getting light, so the dark mornings will be upon us soon enough. I hate it! It will bring nicer temperatures though, so that's a positive... too hot here for evening running.
Doing the local Terry Fox run on Saturday, always a fun event.
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September goal: 110 miles
9/1: 8.86 miles
9/3: 6.31 miles
15.17/110 miles completed
I ran 6.31 miles this morning. I felt a lot better than I did for my run on Sunday. I think the rest day/holiday yesterday really helped. Not only was I feeling better than I did on Sunday, the weather was better too. Not quite fall weather, but it feels like fall could be on the way. It was 68°F, feels like 69°F with 82% humidity and a dew point 63°F. So even though it wasn't perfect running weather it was much nicer than it has been lately. It is getting light later and later each morning too, so I know that fall is on the way. So far September is off to a good start.
@HonuNui Great to see you back! I have missed your snorkeling pictures!
@MegaMooseEsq Great job on the 5K and good luck with the Half this weekend!
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 Marathon3 -
@MegaMooseEsq great job on your impromptu 5K and race report! And good luck in your Half this weekend.
@HonuNui Love seeing your snorkeling pictures too. Glad you are back!1
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