December 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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polskagirl01 wrote: »Maybe someone could link to the version of body glide you're all talking about. My search turned up several products and some of them, uh *ahem*, yeah, can really be used anywhere and that was an interesting description of the possible uses and I learned some new Polish words, but it didn't include running or cycling!!!
Umm:
$15 on Amazon.com
It comes in different color containers, pink, cameo, and etc, but it is all the same as far as I know.
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I was back to normal more or less and got in a good 5 miles on Wednesday, and now I have yet a third cold. I’m 99% sure I saw the exact rotten little kid who gave me this cold - he was following me around Target on Tuesday sneezing on me. Why do parents drag sick kids out shopping? So far my body has been doing a good job fighting these infections off, only a few days each time, but I just can’t avoid people entirely even though I’m basically a hermit. I wish I could ship everyone who is too inconsiderate to cover their mouth while sneezing to a desert island!
So, no run today. I did get a good lifting session yesterday. I’m back up to deadlifting 180 lbs which I haven’t done since injuring my leg last year.8 -
@polskagirl01 Beautiful scenery!
@rheddmobile Sorry you have a cold again! I don't know why parents won't keep sick kids home either. Hopefully #3 is short lived also.
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No run today, neck is a little better but giving it another day.5
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@rheddmobile I started taking NADH a month ago, which is an active form of B3, (niacin) when it was mentioned in a biology class that it offers cellular support particularly during flu season coupled with final week. I noticed a difference in about 3 days. I had to find it on amazon and I thought it was a bit expensive, ~26$ for 2 months. But notice great benefits. Might be helpful to you.
I survived classmates with colds, one with staph and other with strep, Walmart trips and dh has walking pneumonia. So far, I’m good.4 -
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
Continued improvement here - my sinus infection/cold is a bit better and my back continues to feel better as long as I adequately stretch and do my exercises for the SI joint (there's this easy one that is just squeezing a ball between the knees that seems to be key to properly aligning things for me). I spent what seemed forever at the gym this morning leisurely stretching and doing a few exercises, then an easy run on the treadmill, and then sauna time. Good thing it's winter break! Although I still had to go to work and have a ton on my to-do list, it is much more relaxed and flexible.
I went rock climbing for a little while tonight and it was good to be back to it after a couple of weeks. I was very careful about it though, not wanting to take chances with my back, so I stuck to the simplest climbs and practiced a few techniques rather than attempting anything challenging.
And while there's almost no chance I'll make even my conservative December goal of 90 miles, I am now at 2015 km for the year, so I only have 4 more to run the year in km! @Scott6255 did you meet your run the year goal yet?
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Accomplished plans for Thursday night and Friday.
Thursday treadmill workout was:
Walk 1 lap, run 2 laps, 3 min upper body strength, run 1 lap, 3 min upper body strength, run 1 lap, 3 min upper body strength, run 2 laps, walk 1 lap, 7 min floor lower body exercises - so total running was 1.5 miles at 5mph.
Today I ran 5k as planned, outside.
Not sure about the weekend. Tomorrow would be the better day for me to run again but that's 3 days in a row.3 -
Definitely didn't have enough hours. Got the foster rechecked. He has some tracheal collapse issues. Long term issues. I'll have to see if his adoptive family will want to proceed with the adoption.
Then, got new fosterThen spent time finishing Christmas gifts.
Now time for bed.
Run tomorrow. Either before classes or after family Christmas7 -
polskagirl01 wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »Camaramandy648 wrote: »44 degrees F tonight and boy did that feel vastly different than the 27 degrees on Tuesday! Light tee shirt hoodie with leggings and that was it! Might be time for some body glide though. What IS that dtuff? What is it made of? What does it smell like? And is it safe to put ANYWHERE?! 😂😩😩Anywhere 😉
External use only to be clear
but any place you might rub you can put it. You can also use a cheap solid style deodorant. You know the white ones that get on your clothes real easy?
As for what it is, essentially it is wax.
Maybe someone could link to the version of body glide you're all talking about. My search turned up several products and some of them, uh *ahem*, yeah, can really be used anywhere and that was an interesting description of the possible uses and I learned some new Polish words, but it didn't include running or cycling!!!
LOL and that's what happens when you google random things in foreign languages!
Decathlon's version (Spanish site but I'm sure they have the same thing everywhere): here
Funnily enough I was just thinking the other day I need to go buy myself one, after figuring out that the uncomfortable sensation my inner thighs are reporting after runs is down to the seams on my leggings. They got way too used to the freedom of summer, apparently.
Preparing for this week's long run. It's not going to be pretty. Dinner last night was a tonne of popcorn watching Star Wars, which led to nowhere near enough sleep, and it's literally blowing a gale out there. My family refuses to understand that if I don't do my long run today, I'll have to do it tomorrow, and that means I would have to run Tuesday and Wednesday instead of Monday and Tuesday and stay home and be socialable/conform to the norm on Christmas morning. **sigh**
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Did I mention I kinda, sorta, accidentally on purpose signed up for my first full marathon...
Yikes!
Late here.
Whoop whoop!1 -
PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »Maybe someone could link to the version of body glide you're all talking about. My search turned up several products and some of them, uh *ahem*, yeah, can really be used anywhere and that was an interesting description of the possible uses and I learned some new Polish words, but it didn't include running or cycling!!!
Umm:
$15 on Amazon.com
It comes in different color containers, pink, cameo, and etc, but it is all the same as far as I know.
the pink usually has less in it. Pays to double check but the ones on sale here are smaller.
*kitten* pink tax. Sigh4 -
Ah hi. I'm Avidkeo. You may remember me from such riviting posts as "I need new shoes again" and "why is everything so blinking expensive in NZ"
I've been Mia for about a week while I just life. Cause life just got in the way.
Nothing happened. Just work and Christmas planning took over. No running at all in that time. Sigh. I also realised I was on the verge of burning out. Like seriously was one complaint away from breaking down. I took a needed long weekend, and have another one coming. I'm working over Christmas but only call.
So even though Christmas is still 4 sleeps away and food is everywhere, I decided to follow my own advice and start again today. Sigh.
So hi. Hope you don't mind me crawling back...15 -
PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »Maybe someone could link to the version of body glide you're all talking about. My search turned up several products and some of them, uh *ahem*, yeah, can really be used anywhere and that was an interesting description of the possible uses and I learned some new Polish words, but it didn't include running or cycling!!!
Umm:
$15 on Amazon.com
It comes in different color containers, pink, cameo, and etc, but it is all the same as far as I know.
the pink usually has less in it. Pays to double check but the ones on sale here are smaller.
*kitten* pink tax. Sigh
My pink one had the same amount. Same price. From target2 -
A niggling cough meant I was banished to the sofa around 4am. So a bad nights sleep and starting out around 90mins late I was off to do my longest run ever.
13k completed, slowly with a couple of extra walk breaks. My hips are bearing the brunt of the distance I need to do more (ok some) proper stretching.
December goals:
1. Distance ..........110k................78k
2. Runs.................16....................11
3. Long distance..13k..................13k
4. Other ...............10k/1walk.......2
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PastorVincent wrote: »polskagirl01 wrote: »Maybe someone could link to the version of body glide you're all talking about. My search turned up several products and some of them, uh *ahem*, yeah, can really be used anywhere and that was an interesting description of the possible uses and I learned some new Polish words, but it didn't include running or cycling!!!
Umm:
$15 on Amazon.com
It comes in different color containers, pink, cameo, and etc, but it is all the same as far as I know.
the pink usually has less in it. Pays to double check but the ones on sale here are smaller.
*kitten* pink tax. Sigh
My pink one had the same amount. Same price. From target
Yeah, all the containers here are same price for the same size - regardless of color. If any specific store does otherwise, I have not seen it, at least around here. The bigger ones are cheaper per oz, but the bigger ones all come in colors too. It is just marketing gimmicks. 2 -
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Slept in today, ate lunch and went for my run. On my way back, when I turned into the woods, I realized that the sun was already going down and I wanted to cry. But I didn't I've met all of my goals for the year AND month, so I'm gonna make cookies now!
December goal 100 miles
Upcoming races:
Dec 24/25 virtual Botanical 5k
Jan. 11 - CityTrail 5k (#4 of 6)
2019k in 2019!
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I never thought I’d be a person that wakes up as early as I can on weekends just so I can get more out of them. What is this life and who have I become...?!???
Normally I would be raving about what my run is going to be today but that will be tomorrow. No running today - I have the work Christmas party this evening and have to be there early afternoon to set up and before that, i need to enjoy my kids, make them shower and bathe, clean my house, and find a decent outfit or top for this evening. I never ever get to dress up much anymore because all of my activities and obligations require me to wear jeans or leggings or boots or running shoes, etc. even at church, since I help tear down the stages etc after service. So I thought maybe a casual dress for tonight. Or not....
Anyway, I’m super grateful for this community and the love and support found here! I’m so happy for all of you that are crushing it, attempting it, healing from it, and for all of your growth and progress. You are all amazing!9 -
PastorVincent wrote: »
It's great to have you back. We've missed you.2 -
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
December Total: 96k
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
Partly cloudy and 30 degrees F today with no wind to speak of. Right SI joint has been a little grumbly, but it wasn't bad today.
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 older2
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