December 2019 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • hamsterwheel6
    hamsterwheel6 Posts: 544 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    @kgirlhart Great job getting your distance PR AND overachieving your 2019K run the year!!! :D

    Yes! That’s awesome! It seems we have pretty similar run schedules. I’ve run HM distance only twice, once in training which was by accident lol, and once in my one and only HM race. My long runs these days are 10-11 as well. I wonder if I could do hm now without “training” . Well done for just going out and doing it!
  • hamsterwheel6
    hamsterwheel6 Posts: 544 Member
    @mbaker566 love all your pups! Really great that you do this. And run. You rock.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,474 Member
    @mbaker566 Love the foster dog photos. Bless you for doing that. I don't think I'd ever be able to give them up once they were in my house for a while......over a day.

    Great run @polskagirl01 !

    @kgirlhart Great job on running the HM distance at that pace! You should be very proud of yourself!

    @shanaber What a fantastic place to run. Sorry the other ladies left you and your behind, but sounds like you had a wonderful time anyway.

    Just WOW @AlphaHowls !

  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,861 Member
    Dec 2 – 5.11 miles
    Dec 4 – 5.06 miles
    Dec 7 – 10.03 miles
    Dec 9 – 5.11 miles
    Dec 11 – 5.06 miles
    Dec 14 – 3.22 (Dream Run 5k)
    Dec 15 – 13.26 miles (Santa Hustle)
    Dec 16 – 3.5 miles
    Dec 18 – 5.45 miles
    Dec 20 – 5.53 miles
    Dec 21 – 9.89 miles
    Dec 23 – 4.53 miles
    Total – 75.75/100 miles

    Changed it up and ran this evening instead of this morning. It was good seeing some friends that I hadn’t run with in a while. Lot more traffic than I’m used to though between the evening hour and all the holiday traffic.

    @alphahowls - you continue to amaze and inspire me!
    @shanaber - love all the lights! What a fun run that must have been.

    Congratulations to everyone meeting their 2019 running goals!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    I didn't get a chance to post yesterday, but I had a great run. I ran 13.32 miles. That was my longest run to date...

    Yesterday's run got me to my goal of 100 miles for the month. It also put me at 1265 miles for the year which is over 2019 Km so I have officially run the year in Kilometers. 😊


    WELL DONE!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    i want these
    i don't like beer that much but these are pretty and functional

    And very green.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    VanVanDiane wrote: »
    I also outran two hordes of zombies today - generally they catch me as I don't speed up enough 😁

    Well done! Any day where you did not get your brains eaten is a good one! :smiley:
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    @kgirlhart congrats on your longest run and meeting your monthly and yearly goals!

    @shanaber that looks really pretty! Is that Coronado Island?

    Congrats to all on great running this month and hugs to all who are injured/recovering/starting again.



    Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
    12/01/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 0.0
    12/02/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 3.0
    12/03/19 :::: 3.1 :::: 6.1
    12/04/19 :::: 1.7 :::: 7.8
    12/05/19 :::: 2.6 :::: 10.4
    12/06/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 10.4
    12/07/19 :::: 14.6 :::: 25.0
    12/08/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 25.0
    12/09/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 25.0
    12/10/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 25.0
    12/11/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 25.0
    12/12/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 25.0
    12/13/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 28.0
    12/14/19 :::: 3.2 :::: 31.2
    12/15/19 :::: 6.4 :::: 37.6
    12/16/19 :::: 3.6 :::: 41.1
    12/17/19 :::: 0.0 :::: 41.1
    12/18/19 :::: 1.5 :::: 42.6
    12/19/19 :::: 3.0 :::: 45.6
    12/20/19 :::: 3.1 :::: 48.7
    12/21/19 :::: 5.4 :::: 54.1
    12/22/19 :::: 4.8 :::: 58.9
    12/23/19 :::: 4.2 :::: 63.1

    When its 50 degrees in December, you've got to get out and run. I did 3+ miles with a friend out in that lovely warm and sunny weather. Then headed to the gym for strength training and added an extra mile on the treadmill to warm up.

    Our group training tonight seemed a little extra intense - probably throwing a little more at us before holiday indulgence. I feel like the quads are going to be feeling it tomorrow.
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    In case you are wondering what it is to be like me... two days before Christmas I decided to go to Walmart because the Jeep needs washer fluid. I go in to grab a jug and come out with a pillow. Not even the right size pillow for my bed mind you, just a random one.

    Oh, and the Jeep still needs washer fluid.

    SAME
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,206 Member
    edited December 2019
    Hey Kiwis! Just saw an advert for the Fenix 5 on sale for 445!! Jb hi fi (it's usually 899)
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    @Camaramandy648 just a word of caution... be very careful with ibuprofen. As runners, we need to avoid prolongued use as it can have some nasty effects on us!

  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,474 Member
    edited December 2019
    Oh no @polskagirl01 ! Throwing up is the worst! It feels even worse during the holidays! I hope you feel better soon!

    @dreamer12151 Found this article. Don't know if it will help or not. https://www.womensrunning.com/2015/06/health-wellness/advice-for-runners-who-suffer-from-migraines_42224

    @Avidkeo Getting out of bed can be a major achievement some days! WTG!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    Good thing I met all my goals and got my Christmas stuff done early. Since I've been throwing up all night :( I'm just gonna stay in bed today and read this thread.

    feel better :disappointed:
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    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
    12-10 rest + yoga
    12-11 7k easy + resistance bands
    12-12 7k easy + yoga
    12-13 rest + resistance bands
    12-14 7k easy + yoga
    12-15 8k slow
    12-16 7k slow + resistance bands
    12-17 rest + yoga
    12-18 7k slow + resistance bands
    12-19 7k slow + yoga
    12-20 rest + resistance bands
    12-21 7k easy + yoga
    12-22 7k easy
    12-23 7k easy + resistance bands
    12-24 7k easy + yoga

    December Total: 117k
    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

    Cloudy, foggy and low 30s F this morning. Still feeling the right SI joint a little, but not enough to keep me from running and yoga.

    My empty head provides the perfect defense against zombies.

    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 older
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »

    @Avidkeo Getting out of bed can be a major achievement some days! WTG!

    yes, so true.
    sometimes the only reason i get out is cause one of us needs to pee
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    Do y'all eat before running or go on an empty stomach? On shorter runs, like 3 miles, I don't eat and I'm fine...never an issue. Never....but I've always eaten on longer runs out of anxiety that I will feel awful, and not out of hunger. On Sunday I ate and then ran too far from the house and had to run back. I felt like I had a huge air bubble sitting at the top of my stomach that a good burp would have fixed...but, anyway not trying to be gross but I'm curious... thank y'all...I wanted to add that it's only the second time in 4 years that I felt ill while running but if anyone does longer runs fresh out of bed on an empty stomach, then I'll give it a shot too... thanks again, y'all! It's supposed to be 73 degrees tomorrow and we're not celebrating Christmas until Thursday (opening presents) and dinner with loved ones on Friday. So I want to get out and run a long one tomorrow...
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited December 2019
    @lovelychar i'll eat something light for longer runs. exs: protein bar, latte, yogurt, toast and peanut butter, kind bar, stroopwafel
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    @lovelychar i'll eat something light for longer runs. exs: protein bar, latte, yogurt, toast and peanut butter, kind bar, stroopwafel

    Okay thank you so much, I'm going to try some protein bars out.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    LoveyChar wrote: »
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    @lovelychar i'll eat something light for longer runs. exs: protein bar, latte, yogurt, toast and peanut butter, kind bar, stroopwafel

    Okay thank you so much, I'm going to try some protein bars out.

    I eat every hour or so no matter what I am doing, but small meals, not huge things. It is rare I eat a big meal any more. During runs I eat Cliff Bloxs and the like.

    This is one of those things that takes experimenting and can be very individual but in general, stick to things that are easy to digest so they move through your system with less need of energy to process.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    hamsterwheel6 wrote: »
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    @kgirlhart Great job getting your distance PR AND overachieving your 2019K run the year!!! :D

    Yes! That’s awesome! It seems we have pretty similar run schedules. I’ve run HM distance only twice, once in training which was by accident lol, and once in my one and only HM race. My long runs these days are 10-11 as well. I wonder if I could do hm now without “training” . Well done for just going out and doing it!
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    @hamsterwheel6 If you are running 10 mile long runs then you probably could do the HM distance any time you want.

    I agree. Just plan a few days of rest before a race and I believe you could do it and do it well without any "real training"
  • hamsterwheel6
    hamsterwheel6 Posts: 544 Member
    eleanorhawkins wrote: »
    Tonight is the main xmas celebration here in Spain, family dinner is the tradition for just about everyone. That meant when I ran at 8am today there were literally runners everywhere, all trying to earn themselves some extra calories for the excesses of the evening, undoubtedly.
    Anyway that means I'll be mostly absent for a day or two now, so I'll wish everyone a happy christmas now :-)

    Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!

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