December 2019 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • hamsterwheel6
    hamsterwheel6 Posts: 544 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    Then went and got a tree. All the real trees are either tiny or very high priced this year, apparently during and immediately after the recession no one planted trees and it’s just now catching up with the market. But it’s okay, we have a small space for our tree at the moment, since my squat rack is taking up where the tree usually goes.
    @rheddmobile - You could always just decorate the squat rack 🤣

    ha I thought the same!
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,205 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    UTMBdreams wrote: »
    I've decided to withdraw from this challenge since I'm having so many issues accessing it on MFP. 3 out of 4 times, I get a blank page, and it takes too many tries (and too much time) to get on here. Wishing everyone the best.

    Don't leave just because the MFP app is bad at viewing the Community.
    I never use MFP to access this thread. Just use your browser. The link is here

    It is much easier to navigate than the MFP app.

    This. I NEVER use the app for the forums. Lost too many long winded posts pressing the wrong button. Browser all the way. So much easier.
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,780 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Dilemma. Do I run or have a rest. Lol.

    Problem with challenges, easy to go over the top.

    I've run 3 days this week. Part of me wants to @AlphaHowls and keep going. Part of me thinks I should be sensible and take a rest. I WANT to do a few km.

    Ive got to drop the kids at school, then have an eye exam. I'll dress for a run and see what the weather is doing. So far it seems really nice, and a run along the foreshore sounds wonderful. But it may be horrible and windy so I'll walk.

    I love summer!

    Compromise - a short run or a slow one!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Dilemma. Do I run or have a rest. Lol.

    Problem with challenges, easy to go over the top.

    I've run 3 days this week. Part of me wants to @AlphaHowls and keep going. Part of me thinks I should be sensible and take a rest. I WANT to do a few km.

    Ive got to drop the kids at school, then have an eye exam. I'll dress for a run and see what the weather is doing. So far it seems really nice, and a run along the foreshore sounds wonderful. But it may be horrible and windy so I'll walk.

    I love summer!

    A woman at my work has been streaking for over a year (forget how long she said), but on "rest" days she only runs 1 mile easy. So you could do something like that.
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    LoveyChar wrote: »
    Dec. 1st - 12.4 miles
    Today. - 3.5 miles

    Off to a good start...failed the past two months but 3rd time/try is a charm! I hope...

    If not, then maybe the forth. It took me a long time to get into the habit too. Make sure you set REALISTIC goals and targets for your body and lifestyle.

    For me getting a subscription to Audible and only listening to audiobooks while I am running helps. If I want to know what happens next, I have to get out and run. So the book became the carrot that got me out the door. Over time the habit holds, but different people need different carrots to get there.

    Find your carrot and use it. :)

    Hhhhmmmm, thank you, I will probably take your advice!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    i'm considering streaking. like brushing my teeth. something that is done every day. so it becomes more of a habit. i'll stay with my plan but if i need more of a habit, an easy mile on my "rest days"
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    @Faebert wishing you all the best for your surgery and rapid recovery!!
    Ditto!

    @rheddmobile I wish I could go back and tell my younger self stuff too. But I guess that's all part of growing up. As for ice skating, good luck. I no longer do those types of things since I fell roller skating back in 1994 and fractured my elbow. It took 8 months before I could straighten my arm out again, so I gave up things where I am likely to fall.

    @PastorVincent I hope you didn't hurt your foot too badly. It looks like you were having a good run.

    I hit a huge deer (6 or 8 point buck) on my way to work this morning. It appeared out of nowhere and I was hitting it before I really registered what it was. It limped off, but I fear it was hurt pretty badly. My car remained driveable, so I drove on to work before reporting it to the authorities and my insurance company. The insurance was great. The adjuster called about an hour later and I took the car to a shop to get an estimate during my lunch break. (Almost $3200 damage!) Fortunately, I decided to get comprehensive coverage last Jan, so I won't have any out of pocket expenses and I can use my dad's car while the repairs are done. Hopefully, it will get repaired within the next couple of weeks. I'm blessed.

    I'm sorry this happened. I hope the deer heals and I'm glad you are okay. I'm also glad the insurance company was on it, always nice to get quick resolve.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @Scott6255 - Happy Birthday!! We were born on the same day albeit a few years apart!
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,205 Member
    Thanks @ContraryMaryMary and @PastorVincent
    I did 4 slow ks. Then walked for about 20 minutes. It felt wonderful.

    Now the rain is closing in haha
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,463 Member
    edited December 2019
    Thanks @LoveyChar .

    @Scott6255 I never even thought about just using my browser. I've don't have much trouble navigating through MFP. If I ever do, I hope I can remember this trick. Glad you had a pain free run. Happy Birthday!

    @shanaber Glad your run went so well! I don't think I would have ran through that either. Happy Birthday!!!

    @Avidkeo Sending all the positive vibes I can muster! Hope it all works out.

    I did a slow run on the treadmill tonight after I got home from work.

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  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,162 Member
    Happy Birthday @shanaber and @scott6255! I hope tomorrow is great for you both!
  • 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

    A short treadmill run today, then strength training, then yoga.


    Happy Birthday tomorrow @shanaber and @Scott6255!!! Hope it's a fabulous day for you both!
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    Happy Birthday @shanaber and @scott6255!

  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,555 Member
    Happy Birthday @shanaber! Now that you mention it I seem to remember you telling me we have the same birthday last year.
    It is so weird how so many people I know have our same birthday: My twin, TWO of my nieces, you, and I.

    Ha, @PastorVincent I'll be thrilled to run my new age in miles as a total for the month 😁

    Thanks everyone for all the birthday wishes 💓
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,205 Member
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    Happy Birthday @shanaber and @scott6255! I hope tomorrow is great for you both!

    Ohhh happy birthday!
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    Thank you all for the suggestion to use the browser version of this, rather than the thread. It is definitely easier.
  • somum
    somum Posts: 72 Member
    @polskagirl01 oh wow I didn’t know that was an option lol which is why I don’t post so much since I travel for work and typically only use the app which for this group and the fast threads is like 😯 yet I love reading the posts and try to comment and like/love as much as possible.

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