December 2019 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member


    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
    12/24/19 :::: 4.6 :::: 67.7
    12/25/19 :::: 3.3 :::: 70.9
    12/26/19 :::: 3.4 :::: 74.3
    12/27/19 :::: 3.1 :::: 77.4
    12/28/19 :::: 3.4 :::: 80.8
    12/29/19 :::: 5.0 :::: 85.8/ 90 mile goal

    Not a super long run, but at least a little more than my usual 3 miles today. The morning was very nice and I was glad to get it in before it turned rainy this afternoon. I also went rock climbing for a couple of hours. But didn't make it out for a hike with the dog because of the rain. I can't say I'm disappointed about that, but I'm sure Stella will remind me of how badly she's neglected for this oversight.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,166 Member
    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
    12/11: 6.10 miles
    12/12: 6.30 miles
    12/15: 10.51 miles
    12/17: 6.06 miles
    12/18: 6.31 miles
    12/19: 7.02 miles
    12/22: 13.32 miles
    12/24: 6.03 miles
    12/26: 6.51 miles
    12/27: 4.51 miles
    12/29: 8.05 miles

    125.47/100 miles completed

    I'm really behind on this thread and I feel like I'm coming down with a cold, so I'm just going to update my run and then go back and try to catch up with everyone. I ran 8 miles this morning. It was a tough run. I was planning a cutback week so I was really only planning to go about 8 miles so that was good. At least I felt like I accomplised my goal. But I was so tired afterward. Lately I've had really good runs, but today was a bit of a struggle to finish. I am glad I got out there and got it done. I should have one more run for the year on Tuesday, but I have already met my goal for the month so I am going to play it by ear and see how I feel on Tuesday.




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    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 Marathon
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,474 Member
    @kgirlhart I hope you feel better! There's a lot of stuff going around. It's good that you met your goal already, so you don't feel pressured to get out if you aren't feeling well.
  • noblsheep
    noblsheep Posts: 593 Member
    edited December 2019
    1229-17.8k, 1230-8.5k total-114.2k goal-120k

    So the plan wanted 26km over the weekend. The AQ only cleared out by Sunday afternoon, and it took me until 7pm to head out. Ran out of time because the park closes at 9pm, and I really wasn't feeling the run. So I cut it short and went out for another 8km this morning. Temps had dropped by 10 degrees overnight and it was super windy. And my buff was with the girlfriend a timezone away. So I toughed it out, all numb face and freezing ears, until the turnaround point, and it was much easier with the wind at my back thereafter. Luckily, -10°C (about 14°F) is about as cold as it gets in Beijing.

    5.8km left to reach the goal. No more training runs scheduled until Wednesday. But it would be nice to actually reach that goal for a change.

    Hope everyone feels better soon @eleanorhawkins @kgirlhart @shanaber and anyone else needing a hug these days!
    Teresa502 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    @Camaramandy648 if there’s a high impact bra which doesn’t get sopping wet on a hard, sweaty long run, I haven’t found it yet. I like the Brooks Juno but it is usually soaking and feels awful by the end of a run. I feel like even with tech fabrics, wearing a shirt over it is going to prevent sweat from evaporating.

    Just what I was going to say - I've yet to find one that doesn't get soaked when I'm sweating (aka running). My best fitting bras are the store brand bras from Academy Sports.

    I'm using a Shock Absorber Active Shaped Support Bra. I think it does pretty well in the not feeling sopping wet field, or maybe I just don't sweat so much in winter...

    Oh and I got these yesterday.

    Shoe pics with a cameo from my cat:
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    On sale yesterday, so I couldn't resist. Model Nike Zoom Vomero 14. They are pretty snappy, and seem to be good at keeping the undersides of my feet from getting sore. 18km last night and hardly felt a thing. They also seem to be pretty good travel shoes, since they look pretty low-key and go pretty well with clothes.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,861 Member
    @noblsheep - I have shoe envy! I have a pair of the Nike Vomeros and I really like them but they getting pretty worn down. I need to get another pair – those look snazzy!
    @eleanorhawkins – hope the knee pain goes away quickly.
    @quilteryoyo – the weather on both Saturday and Sunday were crazy warm days. After church yesterday I got out on my bike and rode over 17 miles. I didn’t think I would get another ride in until Spring. Good job on those @AlphaHowls crazy laps!
    @kgirlhart and @shanaber – hope you both stay healthy. Rest, rest, rest!
    Congratulations @hamsterwheel6 on your 2019 mileage (kilometerage?)!!
    @LoveyChar – The county in which I live doesn’t have a leash law. In the state of Virginia it’s up to each county and mine hasn’t adopted one.

  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    I can’t remember exactly what month I started back at this, though Im thinking September? I’m wondering if there is a better running shoe for stability that I can use on roads AND trails, which is better than the Salomon xr’s? I love love love them but of course you know, everyone is advertising their new and improved shoes at the dawn of a new year so I can’t help but wonder if it might be worth looking around?

    I’m not sure it’s TIME to replace my shoes yet- they don’t wobble, the sole on the bottom has maintained its shape, they seem fine- just dirty from trails :)

    But i DO love shoes so maybe if it’s practical I could buy another pair :)
  • VanVanDiane
    VanVanDiane Posts: 1,402 Member
    December training:

    1: strength training
    2: rest day
    3: 5k run
    4: strength training
    5: 2.5k run
    6. Strength training
    7. 5k run
    8. rest day
    9. strength training & 5k run
    10. rest day
    11. strength training & 5k run
    12. rest day
    13. strength training
    14. 5k run
    15. rest day
    16. 4K run
    17. strength training
    18. 4K run
    19. strength training
    20. rest day (and work's Christmas party!)
    21. 5k run (a bit later than usual due to hangover...)
    22. strength training
    23. 4K run
    24. Rest day
    25. 5k Parkrun
    26. Rest
    27. Rest
    28. Rest
    29. Rest
    30. Tbc

    49.5k for December so far

    Been a bit lazy last week but off out for a run now. The Christmas Day Parkrun was packed, lots of people dressed like elves etc which was a bit surreal. First prize for costume had to go to the guy in a hat shaped like a cooked turkey, complete with little paper hats on the drumsticks 🍗

  • TheMrWobbly
    TheMrWobbly Posts: 2,541 Member
    When you find yourself 100 posts behind! Looking forward to a more pro-active January.
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Well no run these last two days, so this apparently sums it up for me:
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    (includes walking and hiking)

    Looks like a pretty good year to me. Well done!
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    @shanaber I hope you aren't getting sick. Way to stick it out and run when you could.

    It was t-shirt and shorts weather today: 72°F. Crazy for the end of December.

    My tummy has been bothering me the last couple of days. I felt it was prudent to not get too far from home, so I did my longish run up and down a portion of my driveway today. It was a pretty boring 4 miles (13+ laps), but hard ones. My driveway is very hilly...Garmin says I had an elevation gain of 1,148 feet! I did go very, very slowly in order to get it done - 13:25 min/mile. Oh well, it's the distance and time on my feet that count. Right? With warm up and cool down walks, I traveled a total of 4.6 miles.

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    @Tramboman I realized at church this morning that the First Day of Christmas was Christmas Day and I had started my 12 Days of Christmas on Dec 26th. So, the purist in me had to redo my song in order to get on the correct day. I did try to make it as accurate as possible.

    On the Fifth Day of Christmas,
    My workout let me see,
    Five hills to run
    Four falling leaves
    Three black cows
    Two tractor tracks
    And a sweet bouncing boxer puppy.

    Who's counting??????
    My 12 runs was going to go over anyway because of rest days.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    Camaramandy648 wrote: »
    I can’t remember exactly what month I started back at this, though Im thinking September? I’m wondering if there is a better running shoe for stability that I can use on roads AND trails, which is better than the Salomon xr’s? I love love love them but of course you know, everyone is advertising their new and improved shoes at the dawn of a new year so I can’t help but wonder if it might be worth looking around?

    I’m not sure it’s TIME to replace my shoes yet- they don’t wobble, the sole on the bottom has maintained its shape, they seem fine- just dirty from trails :)

    But i DO love shoes so maybe if it’s practical I could buy another pair :)

    I have the worst possible legs in terms of stability - I literally have no stabilizing ligament in one knee, my other knee is valgus due to traumatic injury, and my ankles are shot. And I run trails in the Salomon speedcross, and love them. But you can’t run roads in them, it feels like running on cleats. You’re not going to find many dedicated stability shoes for trails, that’s not really a thing because it would snap your ankles. A good set of road shoes and a good set of trail shoes are a good idea. If your trails are mostly dry and even you can run them in road shoes, depending on the shoe.

    Never buy the newly advertised shoe at the beginning of the year unless you are made of money. January is the time to pick up last year’s hot model at half off. If you love the shoes you have now pick up another pair and rotate them!

  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    @Teresa502 - That race sounds like fun if you do it as part of a team. I can't imagine doing it on my own! It sounds like something @7lenny7 would do though 😁

    Absolutely!

  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Addicts will tell you if the name of the day ends in Y it is time to buy new shoes.

    This^

    But also everything else said. I’ve replaced shoes twice since I started running. First time due to knee pain. Within a week the pain was resolved. Second due to hip pain. I rested a week first before replacing shoes. A week later no more hip pain and feeling stronger.

    I am in agreement that if you frequent both trails and road that you’ll want separate shoes for these.
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    @7lenny7 oh no! How is your hip feeling now? It feels like recovering from a pulled muscle takes forever. I’m just now feeling like I might be ready to run again with this darned hamstring I pulled early November
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,206 Member
    edited December 2019
    I just checked my total km for the year, 894.0...

    I was only planning 3k but I have to do 6 now don't I

    ETA im at 82.6 for Dec... So do I do 6 for the even 900,or 7.8 for the even 90??
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,861 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    I just checked my total km for the year, 894.0...

    I was only planning 3k but I have to do 6 now don't I

    ETA im at 82.6 for Dec... So do I do 6 for the even 900,or 7.8 for the even 90??

    7.8!
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    @7lenny7 I was missing you! Glad you’re back, sorry to hear the reason you were gone. You and ultras, man, you tore up your foot the same time last year.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,206 Member
    On an interesting note, strava and garmin differ by only 5k. Strava says I ran 905k, garmin says 900.

    I assume that's due to small differences with how they interpret the GPS data. I'm going with Garmin because that's my primary indicator. But if the difference only adds up to 5k over a year, so 0.5% different, that's pretty cool!

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