December 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
Replies
-
@quilteryoyo - congrats! Sympathies @emmamcgarity and @christine4695 for the illness and injury. I’m also wincing in sympathy @T1DCarnivoreRunner with the cramping. I’ve had those calf cramps where your leg is deformed with it a couple of times in the middle of the night and it is horrible!
Doing ok here post surgery. Can’t lie - it hurts just to sit up and there are times where I can’t imagine ever feeling like me again. But I keep jumping back on here, looking at race photos and reminding myself that it’s early days.
Keep going everyone - warm weather gear on and smash out a strong end to the year! X8 -
Christine4695 wrote: »So yesterday when I was driving to stay with my dad, I started to feel very poorly. Severe heartburn, sweating, and nausea. Stopped to get some Pepto but just felt horrible. Thought I might be having a heart attack as I looked up the symptoms for women. So I called myself an ambulance. Spent the rest of the day in the er.
Turns out I have gall stones and (yes there's an and) an ovarian cyst! Yay! Luckily neither one needed emergency surgery. Got a referral to a surgeon and told to see my OBGYN.
So on top of my father on his deathbed, I will probably have to have surgery! Great way to finish the year!
I can say I am feeling better today just have almost no appetite. Taking it easy.
Oh no! I have to say I'm proud of you. So many women ignore those symptoms, or worse drive themselves to the ER.
And im so glad it's gall stones and a cyst! Not your heart!3 -
juliet3455 wrote: »@Avidkeo As a medical professional in NZ hope your not called in to work due to the Eruption at Whakaari.
I know you moved recently but couldn't remember if you are close to it.
It's far enough off shore to not be a direct threat but stay safe and protect the family.
Hope it's not a pre-cursor that cranks up Tongariro and the Rotorua thermal/volcanic activity.
I'm lucky enough that I'm 6hrs away, in New Plymouth. Sadly it sounds like a few people have been severely burned. My heart goes out to them.
And yes will be keeping a close eye on Ruapehu! That's the one to worry about.
Thanks for thinking of me! I'm a little surprised the news made it outside NZ, white island is pretty much always rumbling, though its rare for people to get hurt, because they are usually so careful watching activity.2 -
I managed a 6k run run this morning. But I think i may have ramped up too fast again. Starting to get a bit of tendinitis in my left leg again. I remember having this last year. So I'm massaging, and trying a weird scraping technique which worked last time. Worth a try.6
-
Just so bored of the rain already. No jogging for the last 4 days though still getting jalking mileage in so at least active.
It seems such a tough time for many so I should get my head down, be grateful for what I have got, and get on with it. Merry almost Chirstmas
7 -
5 miles at Shelby Farms. We stayed out slightly too late and got stuck in the Christmas lights traffic! Also while we were running my husband stepped in a camel poo, you can’t make this stuff up. He said, “Why do I smell camel?” And I said, “Well, we just jumped over some camel poo,” and he said, “Uh... you mean you just jumped over it...”
Anyway there seem to be at least four camels associated with the camel ride. We had seen two of them previously, inside a tent. Today there was one in the tent and three larger camels tied to a trailer. Also we peeked inside the other tent and saw ponies and a lemur. I really want to go to the petting zoo but it doesn’t open for another hour after we finish running, since the trails close at sundown. We are going to have to plan a special trip.
I was pleased with my run today, first time since my leg injury that I’ve done five miles at under 9:40 pace, which is what I need for my goal of a sub 1 hr 10k. Getting there!11 -
December goal 100 miles
Just checking in quick, in between squishing my friend's cute baby... after today's 11k run around a park near my friends' place, I'm only 8k away from my 2019k in 2019 goal... maybe tomorrow 8 -
So, I am trying to get in at least one mile of walking or running every day between Thanksgiving and New Year’s as part of a challenge with a local running group. I have been successful so far, so I am going to try to keep it up.
I joined a new gym yesterday. Planet Fitness just wasn’t doing it for me anymore. The new gym is affiliated with our local hospital system and has an indoor track, pool, lots of classes, and a load of weight and cardio machines. I’m pretty excited.
A little disappointed about yesterday. I was supposed to run 12, but my stomach was bothering me, so I only finished 6. I guess that is better than nothing.
26 miles this far for December.9 -
I agree with @Avidkeo . I'm sure that was scary. I'm glad it wasn't your heart. I would have been one of those women who ignored the symptoms, most likely. I know because a few years back I was driving home from work and had the worst pain that started in my chest area, radiated into my RIGHT arm and neck area. I was to the point of tears. I just pulled off the road and waited for the symptoms to pass. I did see the doctor later and had my heart checked out and all was good. I have had these same symptoms since and have figured out it is severe heartburn. Oddly enough, if I drink water when it starts, I'm fine. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.Christine4695 wrote: »So yesterday when I was driving to stay with my dad, I started to feel very poorly. Severe heartburn, sweating, and nausea. Stopped to get some Pepto but just felt horrible. Thought I might be having a heart attack as I looked up the symptoms for women. So I called myself an ambulance. Spent the rest of the day in the er.
Turns out I have gall stones and (yes there's an and) an ovarian cyst! Yay! Luckily neither one needed emergency surgery. Got a referral to a surgeon and told to see my OBGYN.
So on top of my father on his deathbed, I will probably have to have surgery! Great way to finish the year!
I can say I am feeling better today just have almost no appetite. Taking it easy.
Oh no! I have to say I'm proud of you. So many women ignore those symptoms, or worse drive themselves to the ER.
And im so glad it's gall stones and a cyst! Not your heart!
@kgirlhart Glad you had a good, cool run.
@Avidkeo Hope you get the hamstring under control before it gets too bad.
HAHAHA That's a good one.rheddmobile wrote: »5 miles at Shelby Farms. We stayed out slightly too late and got stuck in the Christmas lights traffic! Also while we were running my husband stepped in a camel poo, you can’t make this stuff up. He said, “Why do I smell camel?” And I said, “Well, we just jumped over some camel poo,” and he said, “Uh... you mean you just jumped over it...”
2 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »
Also, a lady from the church made home made/hand decorated ginger bread house cookies for everyone. They were delicious.
Garmin gave me two PR's for the race - Fastest 5K at 34:42 (Garmin had me going just a little bit further than a 5K) and fastest mile at 10:40. I'm pleased with the results.
Congrats on the win, and even better, the PRs! I love that cookie. TBH, I would run 3 miles just for the cookie, it is that much of a trigger food for me. :-)
2 -
Today's race was harder than I expected. We ran a mountain biking trail at a zip line park. Lots of slow and sneaky ups and downs. And then some brutal uphills. Trails were very technical. One dog broke his lead and caused a bit of havoc before the start. Speed demon was anxious but once we hit the trail, she found her stride and enjoyed it. It was slow race. I had to walk the first mile.
Sorry it was tough, but it sounds beautiful. I may have missed this in an earlier post, but was this a dog+human race? That would be pretty sweet. Also, what does it mean to say a trail is technical?0 -
T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »@quilteryoyo Congrats on your 1st place AG win! Great race!
Way to go on your race too @mbaker566! So happy you got to run with Speed Demon!
@T1DCarnivoreRunner way to power through your race! That takes a lot of fortitude to finish while nursing a calf injury!
Thank you! It wasn't supposed to be a calf problem. It was just the achilles until around mile 18-ish today and then I had calf cramps in the other leg and limped quite a bit of the way after that.
Were the cramp caused by favoring your achillies? Good job finishing the race!
No, I don't think so. It may have played a role, but I think it was primarily electrolytes. I have a test scheduled next week to find out how much salt is in my sweat. I am guessing it will be a much higher amount per fluid oz. than average. I stopped at one point and observed that my calf was spasming as I stood still.
When it gets really bad, the cramps cause my calf muscles to stretch and slide underneath each other. It stretches so much that my calf diameter suddenly is halved (it appears... I haven't actually measuree during these spasming cramps) and it looks like a chunk of leg is gone. It didn't get that bad today, but very close. When that happens, it is so painful that I am usually screaming and breathing like I am caught in a vice or something.
Oh man! That sounds painful! Has your PT given you any exercises to prevent that or work through it when it happens?
I had never heard of a saline sweat test before, that sounds pretty interesting. Is it in conjunction with a blood test on serum sodium/potassium levels?
0 -
I guess the PT exercises are working, making my glutes work harder and helping my form down the chain.
What kind of exercises are those? I have to admit I have not started any strength training or stretching program (though I do do the 5-minute walking thing before running to warm up so I don't run cold....) Is there a 10-20 minute series of basic body-weight strength exercises you would recommend?
0 -
emmamcgarity wrote: »Injury update - this past Wednesday night I gave my legs a test run (walking and jogging a quarter mile at a time) with a friend. It felt good to get out there again. Unfortunately it was too much too soon and resulted in me limping from the soreness the next few days. I think I enjoyed the company of my friend so much that i didn’t recognize early signs that I was overdoing it. So... I’m regrouping and will be back to more walking now that I am no longer limping. When I’m ready to test my jogging legs again I think I need to do so solo. I’m contemplating joining a gym since the treadmill may be easier and less impact than running on the road. Hamstring injuries are frustrating...
I hope you start feeling better sooner-ish than later-ish!1 -
Christine4695 wrote: »So yesterday when I was driving to stay with my dad, I started to feel very poorly. Severe heartburn, sweating, and nausea. Stopped to get some Pepto but just felt horrible. Thought I might be having a heart attack as I looked up the symptoms for women. So I called myself an ambulance. Spent the rest of the day in the er.
Turns out I have gall stones and (yes there's an and) an ovarian cyst! Yay! Luckily neither one needed emergency surgery. Got a referral to a surgeon and told to see my OBGYN.
So on top of my father on his deathbed, I will probably have to have surgery! Great way to finish the year!
I can say I am feeling better today just have almost no appetite. Taking it easy.
Oh no! I have to say I'm proud of you. So many women ignore those symptoms, or worse drive themselves to the ER.
And im so glad it's gall stones and a cyst! Not your heart!
Ditto. It is always better to be safe than sorry. And it is good to know what the issue is for sure and have it taken care of.
2 -
TheMrWobbly wrote: »Just so bored of the rain already. No jogging for the last 4 days though still getting jalking mileage in so at least active.
It seems such a tough time for many so I should get my head down, be grateful for what I have got, and get on with it. Merry almost Chirstmas
I'm sitting here looking out at the dreariness of the day myself. I will psyche myself up and get lost in it soon, I hope...1 -
12-1 7k easy
12-2 7k slow + resistance bands
12-3 rest
12-4 7k slow + resistance bands
12-5 rest + yoga
12-6 7k slow + resistance bands
12-7 7k easy + yoga
12-8 rest
12-9 4k easy + resistance bands
December Total: 39k
December 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
November Total: 155k
2019 Total through November: 1,578k / 978.36m
Monthly average: 143.45k
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 - Completed 12-7.
Run the Year Team: Five for Nineteen - Completed 9-28
Mid 40s F today. Sinuses felt better, but the little drizzle when I started running turned into a light rain. Cut it off at 4k so as not to run the risk of worsening my sickness.
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
10-13 Haunted Hustle 5k - 31:22 chip time; 47/74 overall; First Place male 60 and older5 -
@Scott6255, @kgirlhart, @quilteryoyo, @rheddmobile, @hamsterwheel6, @TheMrWobbly, @shanaber, @Teresa502, @emmamcgarity, @LoveyChar: Thanks for all the supportive comments!
I'm trying to stay off social media until the 2020 (although I will probably still be logging food here on MFP...) Here's to a relaxing injury-free December to everyone. I hope you meet all your goals for the end of the year.9 -
First run outside today - a bit rainy and in the dark but I really enjoyed it.
December Goal - 30 miles
12/2 - 2 miles
12/4 - 1.5 miles
12/6 - 2.25 miles
12/9 - 2.5 miles
December total: 8.25 miles
5 -
If things go well this week, I should hit the yearly goal...
Really surprised I ran that far! It was only 2 months ago I noticed I was getting close and decided to make the goal.11 -
Today's race was harder than I expected. We ran a mountain biking trail at a zip line park. Lots of slow and sneaky ups and downs. And then some brutal uphills. Trails were very technical. One dog broke his lead and caused a bit of havoc before the start. Speed demon was anxious but once we hit the trail, she found her stride and enjoyed it. It was slow race. I had to walk the first mile.
Sorry it was tough, but it sounds beautiful. I may have missed this in an earlier post, but was this a dog+human race? That would be pretty sweet. Also, what does it mean to say a trail is technical?
"technical" - for road runners, read that as "hard" - it means that there are roots, hills, mud, and other issues that require more experience to run safely.6 -
Christine4695 wrote: »So yesterday when I was driving to stay with my dad, I started to feel very poorly. Severe heartburn, sweating, and nausea. Stopped to get some Pepto but just felt horrible. Thought I might be having a heart attack as I looked up the symptoms for women. So I called myself an ambulance. Spent the rest of the day in the er.
Turns out I have gall stones and (yes there's an and) an ovarian cyst! Yay! Luckily neither one needed emergency surgery. Got a referral to a surgeon and told to see my OBGYN.
So on top of my father on his deathbed, I will probably have to have surgery! Great way to finish the year!
I can say I am feeling better today just have almost no appetite. Taking it easy.
Oh no! I have to say I'm proud of you. So many women ignore those symptoms, or worse drive themselves to the ER.
And im so glad it's gall stones and a cyst! Not your heart!
This!!! Man. Must have been scary!1 -
Doing ok here post surgery. Can’t lie - it hurts just to sit up and there are times where I can’t imagine ever feeling like me again. But I keep jumping back on here, looking at race photos and reminding myself that it’s early days.
Keep going everyone - warm weather gear on and smash out a strong end to the year! X
It IS early days. I always set a goal for the pain, give it 1- 2 weeks and it’ll be better. Every day get better in fact. It’s just sometimes very slow. Out of 4 hip surgeries only one (bone rodding ) required taking pain meds as scheduled and I was off them by 3-4 weeks. Make a pain plan. Enjoy the rest.
I liked to do research and find others with the same experience. The Susan g komen organization would offer some pick me up stories if you need to get out of your our head. And they run/walk.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!3 -
December Goal – 100 miles
Dec 2 – 5.11 miles
Dec 4 – 5.06 miles
Dec 7 – 10.03 miles
Dec 9 – 5.11 miles
It was raining when I started my run so everyone but me and another lady bailed. It was their loss though because it was only a light rain which stopped about 5 minutes into the run. Temp was around 47F so it turned out to be great weather. If I’m going to make goal this month I really need to pick up the pace!
@Christine4695 – Extra hugs to you!
@Faebert – Sending healing thoughts your way!
@rheddmobile – I had to laugh at the camel poo incident! Great pace on your run!
2 -
T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »@quilteryoyo Congrats on your 1st place AG win! Great race!
Way to go on your race too @mbaker566! So happy you got to run with Speed Demon!
@T1DCarnivoreRunner way to power through your race! That takes a lot of fortitude to finish while nursing a calf injury!
Thank you! It wasn't supposed to be a calf problem. It was just the achilles until around mile 18-ish today and then I had calf cramps in the other leg and limped quite a bit of the way after that.
Were the cramp caused by favoring your achillies? Good job finishing the race!
No, I don't think so. It may have played a role, but I think it was primarily electrolytes. I have a test scheduled next week to find out how much salt is in my sweat. I am guessing it will be a much higher amount per fluid oz. than average. I stopped at one point and observed that my calf was spasming as I stood still.
When it gets really bad, the cramps cause my calf muscles to stretch and slide underneath each other. It stretches so much that my calf diameter suddenly is halved (it appears... I haven't actually measuree during these spasming cramps) and it looks like a chunk of leg is gone. It didn't get that bad today, but very close. When that happens, it is so painful that I am usually screaming and breathing like I am caught in a vice or something.
Oh man! That sounds painful! Has your PT given you any exercises to prevent that or work through it when it happens?
I had never heard of a saline sweat test before, that sounds pretty interesting. Is it in conjunction with a blood test on serum sodium/potassium levels?
No PT, I am self diagnosing and self managing. I don't have time for drs. or PT's these days.
The sweat test is just stand alone.3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Today's race was harder than I expected. We ran a mountain biking trail at a zip line park. Lots of slow and sneaky ups and downs. And then some brutal uphills. Trails were very technical. One dog broke his lead and caused a bit of havoc before the start. Speed demon was anxious but once we hit the trail, she found her stride and enjoyed it. It was slow race. I had to walk the first mile.
Sorry it was tough, but it sounds beautiful. I may have missed this in an earlier post, but was this a dog+human race? That would be pretty sweet. Also, what does it mean to say a trail is technical?
"technical" - for road runners, read that as "hard" - it means that there are roots, hills, mud, and other issues that require more experience to run safely.
@durhammfp what @PastorVincent yes, it was a mountain bike trail. It was very muddy. Lots of hidden roots and rocks under the leaf litter. The trails were banked.
Speed demon and I participate in canicross races. Not a lot of runs in my area allow dogs so this series is a great opportunity for her. She was feral so it's a good chance for her to socialize. Low pressure4 -
December Goal: 100 Miles
12/1: 10.05 miles
12/3: 6.25 miles
12/4: 6.05 miles
12/5: 6.25 miles
12/8: 10.10 miles
12/9: 6.05 miles
44.75/100 miles completed
I ran 6 miles this morning. I usually take Monday as a rest day, but I decided to switch my rest day to Tuesday this week. It was 60°F this morning. Tomorrow it is supposed to be 36°F with rain/possible snow. There is a part of me that wants to run in the snow since I haven't had that opportunity before. But if we get any tomorrow it won't be freezing and it will be dark and raining with some possible flakes in the air that turn to water as soon as they touch the ground. That just doesn't sound appealing. If it were to freeze it would just be icy, and not nice snow. So I decided to just move my run to today when it would be nicer. If it had been cold today I might have just taken my chances tomorrow, but I knew if the weather is bad tomorrow I would regret not running today when it was nicer. It was a pretty good run. I was a little slower, but I did run my long run yesterday so my legs are kind of tired now, but I felt good during the run and I'm glad I got out there today.
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
10/5/19: Old Rip 5K - PR 27:27, 1st AG
11/9/19: Wags and Whiskers 5K -2nd AG, 4th Woman, 5K PR - 26:36
2020 races:
5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon4 -
I'm having an emotional moment that I'd like to share with you. This was four years ago today. The way I feel about my college graduation is very much how I feel about my upcoming marathon. They're two different events with one common purpose (plus more). I was a single mom when I started college and I did it so much for my daughters, because I wanted them to see a strong woman finish and I want them to see a strong woman cross that finish line in February. This was after finishing my last paper ever, breaking down in tears of joy, and walking out of my Alma Mater finished, 100% finished! This was the all Glory to God, thank you moment for redemption, sacrifice, and unconditional love after finishing my final semester of college. I am grateful, always grateful for a God that has loved me and lifted me throughout the best and worst of times.14 -
rheddmobile wrote: »5 miles at Shelby Farms. We stayed out slightly too late and got stuck in the Christmas lights traffic! Also while we were running my husband stepped in a camel poo, you can’t make this stuff up. He said, “Why do I smell camel?” And I said, “Well, we just jumped over some camel poo,” and he said, “Uh... you mean you just jumped over it...”
Anyway there seem to be at least four camels associated with the camel ride. We had seen two of them previously, inside a tent. Today there was one in the tent and three larger camels tied to a trailer. Also we peeked inside the other tent and saw ponies and a lemur. I really want to go to the petting zoo but it doesn’t open for another hour after we finish running, since the trails close at sundown. We are going to have to plan a special trip.
I was pleased with my run today, first time since my leg injury that I’ve done five miles at under 9:40 pace, which is what I need for my goal of a sub 1 hr 10k. Getting there!
I love that he can identify camel poo by the smell! Impressive. And well done you for your judicious jumping.1 -
I'm having an emotional moment that I'd like to share with you. This was four years ago today. The way I feel about my college graduation is very much how I feel about my upcoming marathon. They're two different events with one common purpose (plus more). I was a single mom when I started college and I did it so much for my daughters, because I wanted them to see a strong woman finish and I want them to see a strong woman cross that finish line in February. This was after finishing my last paper ever, breaking down in tears of joy, and walking out of my Alma Mater finished, 100% finished! This was the all Glory to God, thank you moment for redemption, sacrifice, and unconditional love after finishing my final semester of college. I am grateful, always grateful for a God that has loved me and lifted me throughout the best and worst of times.
Congrats! A degree is no small task, never mind doing it while being a single mom!1
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions