December 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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I ran 5k this morning which included 2 hills and I somehow made much better time than my flat 4.25 miles the other day. It was pretty chilly (feels like temp was 25) and pretty windy. I struggle with asthma and running into the wind literally feels like I'm drowning in air (the issue with asthma is not that you can't breathe in but rather that you can't exhale fully so there's no empty space to take in more air).
@rheddmobile That's an awesome pic!
@7lenny7 Hi
@LoveyChar Nice run...it looks sunny and warm there.6 -
@katharmonic Great job on reaching your December goal!
@7lenny7 Glad to see you are back. I meant to ask about you in this group yesterday, but didn't get around to it. Hope you can stay injury free.
@rheddmobile Fantastic that your picture is being used for promotional materials. Also great that you are in front of your nemesis.
WTG @Avidkeo ! Glad you got your 900km done.
On the Sixth Day Of Christmas,
my workout let me see,
Six children sleeping,
Five hills to run,
Four falling leaves,
Three black cows,
Two tractor tracks,
And a sweet bouncing boxer puppy.
Today was a rest day. I worked at the daycare in the one year old classroom. I actually saw 8 children sleeping, but not for very long. Those kids just don't want to take a nap. What's up with that? I go to my car and grab a 30 minute catnap on my break. I try to tell them they'll wish they could sleep when they get older, but they aren't buying it. LOL
I need to do at least 1.8 miles tomorrow in order to make my Dec goal of 50 miles. I'm not scheduled to work, so I should be able to do that. We'll see. Plans around here change with a moments notice.
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Whew hot out there! Sorry to disappoint, went with 6 because its supposed to be a short day with a longer run tomorrow. Trying to avoid an injury haha
Whew!
Woo hoo that's 900km for 2019! I'm pretty happy with that.
Definitely going to aim for 1000 for 2020. Given I had 3 months in the middle of the year where I only managed 20k each month it should be achievable
No disappointment at all. You rock!1 -
Well 2019 is on its last legs, less than eight hours left to go here. No run for me today - I'm furiously cleaning instead. The Christmas tree is down and the decorations packed away. My five-year-old can see the floor in her room for the first time in months (well she could at lunchtime, that was four hours ago, things could have gone downhill). Our storeroom has a few fewer kids puzzles and art supplies a little more room. My office is no longer the wrapping room and dumping ground for things that were in the way.
I did pop out to Lululemon to spend my Christmas voucher – well, to try and spend it. Their Boxing Day sale is still on so there was lots of sale stock but not a lot in my size, and not much new stock as an alternative option. I did manage to get a new pair of shorts, which I desperately needed, but typically, they weren't on sale.
There's still a bunch of stuff that needs doing around the house but I'm kinda over it. I would like to head outside and do some weeding but it's way too hot and burny at present; I'll give in another hour. In the interim I'll fill in my booked events on my new wall calendar and make a list of things to do. I like lists.
Looking forward to 2020 and a whole new year of running adventures. Happy New Year everyone.7 -
So I just watched a bunch of YouTube videos on the Nashville Rock and Roll marathon and on one hand it was very encouraging and inspiring. ALL THOSE PEOPLE!!!! And they just KEPT GOING! Many in better shape than me - and many in what appears to be much worse shape but they’re the same - they all just kept moving their legs.
Also watching people finish! I almost cried!
Very inspired. Very motivated.
Supposed to run six miles tomorrow according to the schedule but my right hip is still sore so I will have to see how it feels. Reading @7lenny7 description of pain and discomfort has me a little concerned as that is how mine was feeling the past three runs. May need to slow it down ... bleh....9 -
Did the 14.2 today and my legs, especially my right ankle, hurt. Of course. But... should I take an ibuprofen or anything? I did a 12.4 the first of this month and I was so sore the day of but woke up the next morning and I felt fine. Today I feel worse. What would you do?
Basically, tough it out or is that stupid?3 -
RICE - rest, ice, compression, elevate. I’d start with 20 minutes ice pack.Did the 14.2 today and my legs, especially my right ankle, hurt. Of course. But... should I take an ibuprofen or anything? I did a 12.4 the first of this month and I was so sore the day of but woke up the next morning and I felt fine. Today I feel worse. What would you do?
Basically, tough it out or is that stupid?
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Injury update - I can do single leg glute bridges without pain. There is a tiny bit of discomfort in the injured leg but definitely not pain. I have met and exceeded my other strength goals necessary before I allow myself to run again. I’m very tempted to test a short jog tomorrow but might just stick to cross training. I’ve been walking regularly for cardio and also doing some Leslie Sansone videos to get lateral movement each day in addition to my strength exercises. I’ll see how those glute bridges feel tomorrow morning. Hamstrings are annoying.10
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I would avoid the ibuprofen if you can and do the RICE routine on your ankle as @emmamcgarity recommended. Ibuprofen has been shown to be especially hard on muscle recovery.Did the 14.2 today and my legs, especially my right ankle, hurt. Of course. But... should I take an ibuprofen or anything? I did a 12.4 the first of this month and I was so sore the day of but woke up the next morning and I felt fine. Today I feel worse. What would you do?
Basically, tough it out or is that stupid?
Foam rolling might help your legs to recover if you have one.
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Today is normally a rest day for me. I have a 5k race in the morning on a hilly course and fresh legs would be good. However, it is the last day of the year AND last night I checked my yearly mileage and am currently at 1194.26....Only 6 measly miles to get me to 1200 for the year....10
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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. 3.7k run
53.2k for December
Well now I have a January goal to beat 🙂 I’ve joined the Run the Year challenge (on a team, not solo!) so just need to keep it up now
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tried to run last night. bent down to tie my shoes and both legs locked up with cramps.
probably dehydrated or have an electrolyte imbalance from being sick for so long. try again tonight.
eta: still cramped up around my knees and elbows this morning but not as bad.
also most people get the flu and lose weight. i didn't eat much, digrested less and the scale didn't budge. what foul magic is this?11 -
Hope you are better soon @mbaker566 - good to see you are recovering @emmamcgarity - good luck with the 6 miles you are 'not' going to do @Teresa502
Obviously missed December goals with shin splints mid month. Second post recovery jog last night went okay. Going to try an easy RED January as the next half is in Feb.6 -
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
12-25 rest
12-26 7k moderate + yoga
12-27 7k moderate + resistance bands
12-28 7k slow + yoga
12-29 rest
12-30 7k easy + resistance bands
12-31 4k slow + yoga
December Total: 149k
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 December: 1,727k / 1,070.74m
Monthly average: 143.9k
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, windy, and low 30s today. Yesterday's rain gave way to snow and I really wasn't feeling it, so I cut the run to 4k.
To paraphrase T.S. Elliot,
"This is the way the year ends, not with a bang but a whimper."
On to 2020!!!
The Twelve Runs of Christmas
On the fifth run of Christmas, my workout gave to me:
Five trillion snowflakes;
Four wind gusts;
Three calf cramps;
Two frozen ponds;
And a small niggle in my left knee.
2020 goals: To be expanded.
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 older7 -
It is the coldest day of the week with the worst forecast of the week... so you know what that means? It is the first scheduled run of my training plan!
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PastorVincent wrote: »It is the coldest day of the week with the worst forecast of the week... so you know what that means? It is the first scheduled run of my training plan!
I thought it started yesterday and was stalking Strava to see what your coach had planned for you. I’m excited to see how this journey goes for you. Also how’s your anti-t-Rex program going?2 -
Injury update - my leg felt strong during lunges this morning. In fact both legs felt equally strong as if I’ve never been injured! I’m looking forward to a test jog today or tomorrow11
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12/4- 3 mi
12/5- 2 mi
12/6- 3 mi
12/7- 4 mi
12/8- 6 mi
12/9- 2 mi
12/10- 2 mi
12/12- 2 mi
12/18- 2 mi
12/19- 2 mi
12/20- 2 mi
12/21- 6 mi
12/23- 4 mi
12/25- 4mi
12/26- 4 mi
12/30- 4 mi
12/31- 6 mi
December total= 58 mi
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emmamcgarity wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »It is the coldest day of the week with the worst forecast of the week... so you know what that means? It is the first scheduled run of my training plan!
I thought it started yesterday and was stalking Strava to see what your coach had planned for you. I’m excited to see how this journey goes for you. Also, how’s your anti-t-Rex program going?
Well "officially" it did, but Monday was "stretching" which I may or may not have done. This is a "light week" to ease into it. Today is "easy pace run" so at least it will be "easy" while I am cold.
I have paused the anti-trex until I can judge the TIME load of this new training plan. I still only have so many hours a day.
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YAY!!emmamcgarity wrote: »Injury update - my leg felt strong during lunges this morning. In fact both legs felt equally strong as if I’ve never been injured! I’m looking forward to a test jog today or tomorrow
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Finished the month with a total of 145km, well over my basic goal of 130 AND stretch goal of 140.
My leg felt tight this morning, but not actually painful, so I completed the 5.3km I needed to reach that nice round number for the month.
I also deserve the nobel peace prize for not murdering my husband: I mentioned in passing on my way out that I had pulled my new shoes out of the wardrobe because there's a possibility the old ones are what made my knee hurt. Later, when we were walking to the store for last midnight NYE supplies, I mentioned that I was pleased my knee hadn't started to hurt again after my run. His response: "It isn't because of the new shoes you know, that's a load of *kitten* and it's all in your head." I was SO close to punching him LOL
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »Finished the month with a total of 145km, well over my basic goal of 130 AND stretch goal of 140.
My leg felt tight this morning, but not actually painful, so I completed the 5.3km I needed to reach that nice round number for the month.
I also deserve the nobel peace prize for not murdering my husband: I mentioned in passing on my way out that I had pulled my new shoes out of the wardrobe because there's a possibility the old ones are what made my knee hurt. Later, when we were walking to the store for last midnight NYE supplies, I mentioned that I was pleased my knee hadn't started to hurt again after my run. His response: "It isn't because of the new shoes you know, that's a load of *kitten* and it's all in your head." I was SO close to punching him LOL
Patience is indeed a virtue...1 -
@emmamcgarity It's amazing what a good night of sleep will do for you! I hope you get a nice jog in. Thank you for the advice. I am very much still trying to learn the dos and dont's and your reply helps, especially in the future when and if it gets worse.
@shanaber Thank you! I know you mentioned before that ibuprofen should be avouded, but I didn't read the link to find out why. Now I now, thank you.
I did not take anything. I woke up twice in the middle of the night from soreness. When I got up this morning, I felt better. Still sore, but better... I read some things that may help are eating a high protein snack before bed and drinking cherry juice (I thought my father in law just liked the flavor of cherry juice but now I know why he drinks it).
@eleanorhawkins You are not the only one who wants to murder their husband. Mine can be a real, true, humongous A hole with know it all (he thinks) comments for everything. He has been home for 6 days, 6 long days. He went back to work today and I'm like "thank you God, thank you..." I empathize with you...3 -
TheMrWobbly wrote: »Hope you are better soon @mbaker566 - good to see you are recovering @emmamcgarity - good luck with the 6 miles you are 'not' going to do @Teresa502
Obviously missed December goals with shin splints mid month. Second post recovery jog last night went okay. Going to try an easy RED January as the next half is in Feb.
Did you try that scraping technique? It cured mine! I'm still a bit of a skeptic but it's worked almost immediately twice for me now.2 -
@emmamcgarity Glad your leg is feeling stronger. Looking forward to hearing how your test run goes! I hope well.
WTG @eleanorhawkins at exceeding your months goals! You're doing great!
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12/2 - Ran 2.02 miles
12/3 - Ran 3.05 miles
12/5 - Ran 1.55 miles
12/7 - Ran 4.11 miles
12/17 - Ran 2.01 miles
12/25 - Ran 2.01 miles
12/31 - Ran 1.52 miles (16.27 done)
Original Dec goal was 30 miles, so I went over half way, & that was with having 2 migraines in the month! I'm not too upset with that, to be honest.
My goal for end of this month, beginning of Jan was to run on NYE and New Years Day. I said "even if it is a mile per day, it is a run." So Mother Nature decides to test my fortitude by sending a snowstorm the night before, winds 20mph+! Not a ton of snow to be honest, but still cold, feels like 14F. Today I set out saying "Between 1 - 1.5 miles." Double socked, gloved up, and earned my "Finish Strong" badge on Garmin! Tomorrow is to earn the "Strong Start" one - on to January!
Stay safe out there, fellow runners!6 -
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
12/30/19 :::: 5.7 :::: 91.5
12/31/19 :::: 3.5 :::: 94.9
Finished out the year with another treadmill run in two parts, before and after a workout class at the gym. The workout was a special New Year's Eve "Finisher" that two of the trainers put together, and it was brutal. I think they meant "FINISH HER!!!!".
OK, so here's how it ends up for 2019:
Running miles for December: 94.9 miles/ goal of 90
Running miles for the year: 1298.6 miles (2089.9 km)
Highest mileage month: September (160.1 miles)
Lowest mileage month: February (74.6 miles)
Races: 22 (1 trail race, 8 Spartan races, 13 road races)
Running race miles: about 107.5
Spartan race miles: about 51
If I'd known, I would have added another .1 miles for December's total and/or another 1.4 miles to get to 1300 for the year. But now I'm wiped out so I think I'll just be ok with it.
Congratulations to everyone on their accomplishments this month and all year. It's been a great pleasure to be virtual running friends with all of you and I look forward to seeing what you all get up to in 2020. Sending out all the healthy vibes to everyone who is recovering from illness or injury.
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@katharmonic Great year!!!
@dreamer12151 Way to get out there in the cold to meet your goal of running on NYE!!2 -
Dec 1 - No run, no anything
Dec 2 - 30 min walk with dh/28 min 2 mile RUN on treadmill which was 1.5 mile at 4mph and then I sped up to 5 and 6mph for the last half mile because I thought I was never going to finish going 4mph
Dec 3 - short dog walks and some other walking then 5k RUN outside which took me 33:06 (there is a huge disparity in my outdoor running speed and my comfort level on the treadmill)
Dec 4 - took a 6000 steps walk while on the clock
Dec 5 - 2 mile RUN on treadmill
Dec 6 - Walked my dogs and then ran around like crazy getting ready to host a youth Christmas party at my church
Dec 7 -RAN 3.5 miles, also walked dogs, then jumped on the treadmill for a late night slow walk because I flat out ate too much
Dec 8 - Laziest day I've had in a long time, didn't even walk dogs, napped.....I at least did household chores
Dec 9 - walked dogs and took a short walking break at work
Dec 10 - RAN 1 mile of 1.5 on treadmill (A.M.)....... 2min x 4 intervals (.66 mile) as part of strength workout (P.M.)
Dec 11 - did some walk breaks at work
Dec 12 - RAN 2 treadmill miles
Dec 13 - walked dogs 1.6 miles and had a super busy exhausting day
Dec 14 - RAN 2 miles on treadmill in a pattern of run 2 laps, walk 1 lap, total of 3.5 miles on treadmill
Dec 15 - 20 min of light cardio and upper body strength just to say I did something
Dec 16 - RAN 3 treadmill miles at 5mph
Dec 17 - 30 min walk break at work, quick 15 min dog walk
Dec 18 - over an hour walking
Dec 19 - RAN 1.5 mile as part of treadmill strength circuit
Dec 20 - RAN 5k
Dec 21 - RAN 2 miles
Dec 22 - 80 min walk with hubby plus 2 miles walking dogs
Dec 23 - RAN 1 mile on treadmill as part of strength circuit workout
Dec 24 - RAN 3.66 miles, also walked dogs about 1.5 mile
Dec 25 - Ran 1 mile and walked tons ending up with 19,000 steps
Dec 26 - Walked almost 2 miles with hubby plus walked dogs- 19,500 steps
Dec 27 - pretty lazy day
Dec 28 - 4.25 mile RUN
Dec 29 - lazy again
Dec 30 - 5k RUN, dog walk
Dec 31 - I am not feeling it but hopefully run 1.63 miles just to make an even 41 miles and say I ran New Year's Eve.7 -
I ran today!!! Since I was testing the hamstring, I did 6 walk/run intervals at 4/1 minute each. I did not have pain but I did have tightness in the injured leg. I’m guessing that’s not unusual. I’ll have a nice foam rolling session later today, but it felt so good to get back out there. My run club has a 3 or 6 mile run scheduled tomorrow morning with mimosas for New Years. I’m very tempted to go and just walk the 3 mile loop. But I’ll likely sit this one out just to avoid the temptation to go full steam running it. I need to stick to my planned schedule so that I won’t reinjure myself.10
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