November 2019 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • JulieS3103
    JulieS3103 Posts: 86 Member
    @mbaker566 I am happy to be your local accountability buddy if you'd like :)
    I joined Trail Sisters Waukesha (free) so I could find people to run with on the trails and so far it has been great. I'm happy to meet up for runs if you ever want to.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,455 Member
    @polskagirl01 You saw some very interesting things on your run/during your day. I have been running on the treadmill lately, just because of time constraints and darkness, so nothing interesting on my "route."

  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited November 2019
    JulieS3103 wrote: »
    @mbaker566 I am happy to be your local accountability buddy if you'd like :)
    I joined Trail Sisters Waukesha (free) so I could find people to run with on the trails and so far it has been great. I'm happy to meet up for runs if you ever want to.

    i'm not much for big groups but if you don't mind a slow running friend we could sort out a few trail runs :) Maybe i'll actually do the northface challenge this year. i'm aiming for tbunk in May and DC Fall50 in October

    I do teach aerial yoga in Waukesha. I'm from Waukesha. now in West allis



    for those playing along, weekday runs will likely be night runs. i'm currently not a morning person. :)
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    edited November 2019
    11-1 7k slow
    11-2 7k slow
    11-3 8k for @MobyCarp
    11-4 7k easy
    11-5 yoga
    11-6 7k slow
    11-7 7k easy/yoga
    11-8 rest
    11-9 7k easy
    11-10 7k slow/yoga
    11-11 7k easy/resistance bands
    11-12 rest/yoga
    11-13 7k slow/resistance bands
    11-14 7k slow/yoga
    11-15 rest/resistance bands
    11-16 7k easy/yoga
    11-17 7k easy
    11-18 7k moderate + resistance bands
    11-19 running rest + yoga
    11-20 7k moderate + resistance bands

    November Total: 106k
    November 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
    September Total: 135k
    October Total: 115k

    2019 Total through October: 1,423k / 882.26m

    Monthly average: 142.3k

    Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2019 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
    Run at least 4 5k races. Completed 8-31
    Get under 30:00 and a PR for 5k. Nope...
    Average at least 135k per month, which would put me over 1,000 miles for the year.

    Run the Year Team: Five for Nineteen - Completed 9-28

    Cloudy, low 40s F, and a light breeze to help dispel the Air Quality Alert we're under.

    @mbaker566 You're off to a good start. Keep it up!!!

    2020 goals:

    Continue a 5k regimen.
    Train better.


    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 - 31:39 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 5k - 31:22 chip time; 47/74 overall; First Place male 60 and older
  • dreamer12151
    dreamer12151 Posts: 1,031 Member
    @mbaker566 I feel ya with the "nagging"! Since moving back up here (I'm in Lake Geneva), and with everything shifting , I've kinda struggled to get back on any kind of regular plan. Being up here in the cold, there are no constant races to goal for, but I did find a 5K in Burlington in January to work towards. Not your glorious Ultra, but it IS someting, provided I can keep my headaches down. As long as the nagging isn't boot camp style and more of an encouragement, I'll join! And I do have a YMCA membership, has been a life saver on a few occasions, know there are several gyms that are cheap & a "pay as you go" type of thing.

    @JulieS3103 That "Trail Sister" group sounds interesting. I have never run in a group other than @ a race, as I'm usually waaaaayyyy slower than most people, but to meet others and start doing trails interests me. How did you find that group?

    @PastorVincent I've had Raynouds for years. Difference being, this is my 1st year up in a cold weather environment. I've already had issues with the gloves I brought up with me. I have access to dreadmills (at the Y), yet I sooooo much prefer to run outside. So I am sure full on winter running will be..a challenge to say the least.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited November 2019
    @dreamer12151 if you have a chance, Kenosha running company is a nice place. they host runs in the kenosha area. i'll be doing the hateya on the 7th.
    they have group runs during the week too
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    @polskagirl01 You saw some very interesting things on your run/during your day. I have been running on the treadmill lately, just because of time constraints and darkness, so nothing interesting on my "route."

    To be honest I'm kinda scared to leave the house now. Who knows what other weird stuff is out there! ;) But alas, gotta pick up the kiddos from school.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    TheMrWobbly wrote: »
    So in memory of my Mum, who we said our final farewells to a year ago today, I have registered for my first ever marathon in April 2020. My daughter has joined me. I know this is a mere stroll for many of you however the picture below (which may offend or disgust) was me in May this year. I do love a challenge!
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    @TheMrWobbly - no disgust or offense. Many of us have been there. Just think how great it will be to have that before and after picture once you hit your goal! I think getting in shape and running a marathon is a great tribute to your mum!
    Also I love your profile picture/meme!

    @mbaker566 - have you considered getting a used treadmill? Sometimes you can find barely used ones pretty inexpensively. Then it would be right there when you are contemplating not running because it is too cold outside and you really don't want to drive to the gym.
  • JulieS3103
    JulieS3103 Posts: 86 Member
    @dreamer12151 I found the Trail Sisters group online, it's a facebook group :) if you search trail sisters waukesha it should pop up and then you just need to request to join. It's all paces and a pretty nice group of ladies. @mbaker566 I'm going to try my first Kenosha running company event this Saturday in Lake Geneva. I'm in Salem so we can definitely meet up sometime. I signed up for my first 50k, I'm doing Hennepin in October and a couple of timed races too.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    JulieS3103 wrote: »
    @dreamer12151 I found the Trail Sisters group online, it's a facebook group :) if you search trail sisters waukesha it should pop up and then you just need to request to join. It's all paces and a pretty nice group of ladies. @mbaker566 I'm going to try my first Kenosha running company event this Saturday in Lake Geneva. I'm in Salem so we can definitely meet up sometime. I signed up for my first 50k, I'm doing Hennepin in October and a couple of timed races too.

    Brian and his team are nice people. i try to do their races when i can. especially the canicross races.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    TheMrWobbly wrote: »
    So in memory of my Mum, who we said our final farewells to a year ago today, I have registered for my first ever marathon in April 2020. My daughter has joined me. I know this is a mere stroll for many of you however the picture below (which may offend or disgust) was me in May this year. I do love a challenge!
    wotu2i9dqrbd.jpg
    @TheMrWobbly - no disgust or offense. Many of us have been there. Just think how great it will be to have that before and after picture once you hit your goal! I think getting in shape and running a marathon is a great tribute to your mum!
    Also I love your profile picture/meme!

    @mbaker566 - have you considered getting a used treadmill? Sometimes you can find barely used ones pretty inexpensively. Then it would be right there when you are contemplating not running because it is too cold outside and you really don't want to drive to the gym.

    i don't really have a place to put it. but i wish
    and i don't mind the cold. it's that our sidewalks and trails get iced over and it's not safe to run.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,855 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    @polskagirl01 You saw some very interesting things on your run/during your day. I have been running on the treadmill lately, just because of time constraints and darkness, so nothing interesting on my "route."

    To be honest I'm kinda scared to leave the house now. Who knows what other weird stuff is out there! ;) But alas, gotta pick up the kiddos from school.

    Especially those carrots and the broccoli! :D
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    Teresa502 wrote: »
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    @polskagirl01 You saw some very interesting things on your run/during your day. I have been running on the treadmill lately, just because of time constraints and darkness, so nothing interesting on my "route."

    To be honest I'm kinda scared to leave the house now. Who knows what other weird stuff is out there! ;) But alas, gotta pick up the kiddos from school.

    Especially those carrots and the broccoli! :D

    Almost a whole salad! I think they must've fallen off of trucks.
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    I got it done.
    I'm glad i have people to hold me accountable.
    It took awhile to find my stride. 2 miles is short. But i did it.
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    Thank you guys

    Great! What kind of fun thing are you doing for cross-training today?

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