November 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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It's time for the NOVEMBER 2019 Running Challenge!
WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the October 2019 Running Challenge which can be found at: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10766490/october-2019-monthly-running-challenge/p1
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until November 1, 2019 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running ). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody elses Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the October 2019 Running Challenge which can be found at: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10766490/october-2019-monthly-running-challenge/p1
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until November 1, 2019 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running ). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody elses Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
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I'm in for 100 miles again!8
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Hopefully will get back to normal and 200 miles.6
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I'm in for something, no idea what though! First, to finish my HM on Sunday, and once I do that and see what state I end up in I'll think about a target. Ideally I would like to stay at this fitness level and mileage permanently, but it remains to be seen whether the legs agree!
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I’m in for 20 - 30 kms per week9
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Right now I'm working on running most days of the week (5ish) going slow and short distances. Right now I've got a good loop through the neighborhood that's 1.5 miles. My fiancee (to be wife on Saturday
) is new to running so 1.5 is about what she can do with me. So 1.5 miles x5 days a week = 30 miles for the month 
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Congratulations @ACSL3 and I hope everything goes with the right kind of hitch on Saturday.
Looking for 88 miles jalking and 81 miles jogging for Nov.6 -
I think I'm just going to commit for 80 miles this month. Hopefully I'll get a little more, but I have a 5K on the 9th and after that I'm not training for anything specific. If the weather is bad I'll have to move some of my runs to lunchtime and I just don't have as much time to go more than about 3 to maybe 4 miles at lunch and that is only if I run fast.8
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I'm back
I'll set a goal of 30 miles.
End of last year/early this year I had used C25K and then the 10K app to work up to running an hour on the treadmill. I don't know why but I just quit. Probably mostly because running sucks when you're 50 pounds over weight and actually in the obese category
I have lost probably about 35 pounds since summer and I'm not following a running plan right now but have been doing a little treadmill running the past few months and (gasp!) actually started venturing outside to run again (in public! ack!!!) I need to lose 14 more pounds to be out of the overweight group and into a normal BMI and then would like to lose about 12 more pounds after that. So I'm not expecting to make any huge running advancements while eating in a deficit.
Right now I do know that I can run 20 mins straight on the treadmill and I've run a mile outside without stopping. I'm trying not to do too much too soon so that's why I'm setting my goal at 30 miles.20 -
I was / am the same @greenolivetree and congratulations on the weight loss so far. Currently I am 50lbs down since the start and 30+ to go so when I am asked what time I like to run it is normally when nobody else can see me!
I eat around half of my exercise calories (mainly as I don't believe the calorie burn they give) which allows for the odd treat and it gave me the energy to finish C25K and run a couple of 10ks this month whilst still losing weight.
Only a suggestion but why not start back part way through C25K and build it up that way?6 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Hopefully will get back to normal and 200 miles.
Forgot, lossing a week to Thanksgiving, so probably more like 150 is realistic.4 -
Right now I'm working on running most days of the week (5ish) going slow and short distances. Right now I've got a good loop through the neighborhood that's 1.5 miles. My fiancee (to be wife on Saturday ) is new to running so 1.5 is about what she can do with me. So 1.5 miles x5 days a week = 30 miles for the month
Hey man, congrats!!4 -
Right now I'm working on running most days of the week (5ish) going slow and short distances. Right now I've got a good loop through the neighborhood that's 1.5 miles. My fiancee (to be wife on Saturday ) is new to running so 1.5 is about what she can do with me. So 1.5 miles x5 days a week = 30 miles for the month
Congrats!2 -
I'm in again, however probably cut the miles in half to usual. From my trip coming up, and then another weekend trip after that and Thanksgiving - I'll be lucky to get 50.
Do my extra miles from October roll over? LOL
Getting excited for my trip! 7 -
I'm still doing C25K but will finish in November so will go for 50 miles and try consistency to start with.9
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I haven't received my November plan yet so unsure of mileage.
Other goals:
1. work with doggo to get her better on leash when running (she has a tendency to lag behind and try to eat every plant, piece of garbage and rock we pass - which is a lot given all landscape is rock).
2. November 1st is the start of 100 miles in a 100 days at county parks. All signed up and ready to get our hike on.
3. Not let the depression get the best of me.
4. Work weight lifting back in. I've slacked off the last couple of weeks and I was doing so good!
5. Log food at least 5 days a week.16 -
Thanks all!RunsOnEspresso wrote: »1. work with doggo to get her better on leash when running (she has a tendency to lag behind and try to eat every plant, piece of garbage and rock we pass - which is a lot given all landscape is rock).
We have a couple of dogs and I think the dalmatian mix would love to run with me but he definitely needs training first! He's way too energetic and likes to crisscross in front of me when we walk. Got a leash with two handles (one at the end like a normal leash and one just after the clip so I can keep him beside me) - I'm hoping it will help.
The lab mix likes to sniff and/or pee on everything so not sure he would be the best running buddy
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in for 405
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Thanks all!RunsOnEspresso wrote: »1. work with doggo to get her better on leash when running (she has a tendency to lag behind and try to eat every plant, piece of garbage and rock we pass - which is a lot given all landscape is rock).
We have a couple of dogs and I think the dalmatian mix would love to run with me but he definitely needs training first! He's way too energetic and likes to crisscross in front of me when we walk. Got a leash with two handles (one at the end like a normal leash and one just after the clip so I can keep him beside me) - I'm hoping it will help.
The lab mix likes to sniff and/or pee on everything so not sure he would be the best running buddy
That is the type of leash we have. I am using the lower handle to get her to run next to me. Last night a few times I moved my hand up the leash a bit (not to the top handle) and tested her. She's doing better but still wants to run behind or eat plants when given too much space. I also start by having her sit on my left side and give her a training treat. I stop every mile or so and repeat. I also say "no, let's run, good girl" when she tries to eat something and then keeps running.4 -
@ACSL3 and @RunsOnEspresso - a couple of things to try when running with your pups or walking for that matter...Thanks all!RunsOnEspresso wrote: »1. work with doggo to get her better on leash when running (she has a tendency to lag behind and try to eat every plant, piece of garbage and rock we pass - which is a lot given all landscape is rock).
We have a couple of dogs and I think the dalmatian mix would love to run with me but he definitely needs training first! He's way too energetic and likes to crisscross in front of me when we walk. Got a leash with two handles (one at the end like a normal leash and one just after the clip so I can keep him beside me) - I'm hoping it will help.
The lab mix likes to sniff and/or pee on everything so not sure he would be the best running buddy
1) teach a 'leave it' command. This is good under any circumstances where you don't want your pup grabbing and eating or approaching something that could be dangerous. It also works well when running to let them know they need to leave whatever it is that is taking their attention away from you and running. Be sure to treat or praise when they do actually leave the item alone.
2) keep small treats in your hand or pocket and hold your hand at your side where you can pop them a treat while running if they stay right with you. This keeps them at your side and their head where they can see you. I started out doing this with Hobbes when we were walking and then just transitioned it to running. He doesn't need or get treats much anymore but I do still take them and surprise/reinforce it.
Hobbes is also very energetic (Vizsla) and gets very excited when we are running. He has only tripped me once, a long time ago, going across in front of me seeing a bunny and then immediately back because a child screamed on the other side. Honestly I would love to be able to take him with me somewhere to run off leash and see if he would still run with me. We have done it at the beach but he veers off to go play with all the other dogs and then comes back to me.
ETA - I use a hands free waist leash now. It is easy to grab if I need to for any reason but leaves my hands free for more natural form. I couldn't use it though if he had not learned the above. I also have a command for him if I am going to stop so he knows it is coming and will stop (and sit ). 9 -
@shanaber Yup, I have the hands free leash. We use it for hiking with her as well. It's so much easier.
I can't keep treats in my hands LOL Shadow would be attacking my hand the whole time! She is very food motivated. I assume it stems from her time as a stray and not having a lot of food available.4 -
Commitments for the month of November:
1) Run at least 36 miles
2) Walk at least 36 miles
3) Finish the last 2 weeks of Active's C25K program
4) Finish the first 2 weeks of Active's 5K to 10K program
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I'm going for the 100-mile club in November
I have a few things on the schedule for the month. The last two I'm not signed up for yet, but I will decide tomorrow as the prices increase after that.
11/02/2019 Tri-State NJ Spartan Super, Vernon, NJ
11/10/2019 Syracuse Half Marathon, Syracuse, NY
11/23/2019 Long Island Spartan Sprint, Bethpage, NY
11/28/2019 Liverpool Turkey Trot 5 mile, Liverpool, NY (not yet registered)
11/30/2019 Ugly Sweater 5k, Liverpool, NY (not yet registered)
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Nominal goal for November: 100km
Actual goals:
1. Three runs a week
2. Bike commute to work at least two days a week (four rides, 40km total)
3. Weight training 2-3 times a week
I've got a 10k race on Nov. 17 and no idea what I'm going to do after that.. we will see.9 -
So both resident dogs are trained to run in front of me and it's a "job" for them. They were just not very good at heel bumping into me too much. Foster dogs i try to teach both.
They learned right, left, leave it, get it (go faster), slow, walk, move over, come here. It being a job helps keep them focused.
Cuddler tries to hold it till we finish running. Speed demon will get ahead and pee so she doesn't disrupt the pace. Only fly by sniffing allowed.
I don't do treats since neither are really food motivated.
It helped a lot. Cuddler was VERY leash reactive. Speed Demon was terrified of everything. Running and walking is much less stressful now.
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I’m in for 31 miles. I’m finally getting back into a regular running schedule after running my first half back in September!11
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