February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
shanaber
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It's time for the FEBRUARY 2020 Running Challenge!
WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the January 2020 Running Challenge which can be found at https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10776887/january-2020-monthly-running-challenge/p1
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until FEBRUARY 1, 2020 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges:https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running ). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody elses Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the January 2020 Running Challenge which can be found at https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10776887/january-2020-monthly-running-challenge/p1
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until FEBRUARY 1, 2020 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges:https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running ). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody elses Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
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Challenge set up - I get 1st post 😊
I'm in for 75 miles. Cutting back a bit after the HM and it is a short month. Will still make 100 miles my stretch goal though.10 -
I am in for a total of 168 miles (run + walk) in Feb, with a running total of 70 miles.10
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First page? I'm in. Uhh... looks like the plan has me around 130 miles for the month. I'll tweak that and set up a ticker after work.8
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Ok, even though I am training for a marathon, I will also be out of the country for 10 days, and I know that will throw off some of my runs (even though I am going to try to get some runs on the hotel treadmills). That being said, I am going to be conservative and say 85, although I am hoping to get closer to 100.10
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As if time does not move fast enough - already have February set up! heh
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I will be out of town for work a few days and it is February with unpredictable weather so I'm scaling back my goal to 90 miles with a stretch goal of 100.7
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Hello all! I am a new runner, getting ready to start Week 4 of C25K. My goal is to continue the program as written. I should be almost through it by the end of February!16
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I've only got three weeks of running in February, and since all my races have been postponed I'm going to run for fun. I'm going to say 80km for the month.11
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Just to get in on the first page, I'll go for 140k.9
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January goal was just to rebuild and stay injury free - glad that worked out! If I’ve calculated correctly February will put me at 35-40 miles on my rebuild plan. So I’ll set my goal at the low end to discourage me from overdoing it.
February goal: 35 miles, continue cross training and rehab on hamstring8 -
Ooh, yes. I've never managed to do an entire month of challenge before, so going to make this my first! I'm currently ramping up to 10K (yet again), so I think I'm in for 70km for the month (~40 miles). I've two 10Ks planned this year - Lincoln in June and the Richmond Riverside run in October - but also looking to complete one in March/April. Here's hoping!11
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Thanks for setting us up @shanaber1
Welcome to @sulwen314! Great goal to complete C25k in February!
My goal is to keep on keeping on in February - get through the worst of winter (in theory), keep my head above water at work, and not to slack off on training (running and Spartan). Nothing too ambitious but steady progress, I guess. Historically, February has always been a low month for me in running miles (and mentally!), so I'm going to set a stretch goal of 100 miles just to see if I can push it a little. But realistic goal is 90.7 -
nO IDEA WHAT MY GOAL SHOULD BE
I'll be down for 140, to stay on track with the RTY team
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I’m in for 300 miles!8
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February 16th - marathon, then taper down afterwards on a short month so goal set at 80 miles.9
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I am joining for the first time. I have been running for a long time, if you can call it that. After I tore my ACL in HipHop class, I had to give up some other exercise for something that didn't involve lots of side to side movements ie skiing, tennis, golf, hiphop. Got back into running. Love being outdoors on the trails in my city. It's my happy place.
I am training for a 10K so I will shoot for 60 miles in February - I run 3 days a week and have added strength workouts 3 days a week and yoga at least once a week. I would really like to get faster than the turtles.🐢11 -
I'm down for 120km next month, let's see what happens!9
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Goals: run 29 miles in February and lose 4 pounds.11
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Just missed the first page!
100 miles (basic goal) or 200k (stretch goal), same as January Also try to up the swimming and cycling*. Anything above January's numbers is progress.
*Cycling is weather-dependent and I don't care if that makes me a wimp.8 -
I just want to stick to my weekly mileage goals. don't care how i get there.11
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Same goals as Jan, also training for a HM so don't know how that will change the miles. Main goal to stay injury free!9
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I'm in for 100 miles again in February.8
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I'm in for at least 100 miles. Marathon training begins mid-month!
What do I search for to find the Strava group, by the way?9 -
Oh Hey there!!!! I've been out for the entire year so far with shin pain in both legs. But planning on starting up again Feb. 1 Have been Liking and Hugging all of you this past month, but didn't have it in me to post anything.
Not going to set a mileage goal. Just going to ramp up SLOWLY (yes, I mean it this time)!!!!
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janejellyroll wrote: »I'm in for at least 100 miles. Marathon training begins mid-month!
What do I search for to find the Strava group, by the way?
Here you go Stava MFP Club2 -
I did some math, and it looks like I estimated light. I'll be more conservative than my plan and say 150 miles.
Since it's not February yet, and I'm not actively participating in the January Challenge, I'll post this here:
For Science!
So, I took off my sports bra after my 6 miles today, and it was SOAKED. I said to myself, "I wonder how much sweat I could wring out of this thing." But I realized that I can't wring every drop out, and then I had an idea.
I grabbed all the other sports bras of the same style (7 of them) and dragged them downstairs to weigh them. They weighed between 44 and 49 grams, dry. (47, 47, 49, 49, 46, 44, 44) The sweaty one weighed 144 grams.
Since I run on the treadmill, alone in the house, I don't have to worry much about modesty, so I regularly run in just a sports bra and shorts. Some of you may recall that I prefer cotton, and this sports bra is 95% cotton/5% spandex. Over 3.5 ounces of water absorbed, 68 minutes of effort and no chafing. If any of the body-weight scales in this house were reasonably accurate, I'd make more of an effort to measure total sweat output. I'm just impressed/disgusted by how much liquid my bra holds, so I had to share.
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My monthly goal for 2020 is 85.
Fell way short in January (35ish) but I was more focused on getting my weight lifting back on track. I've been good there so time to start getting the miles in again.6 -
janejellyroll wrote: »I'm in for at least 100 miles. Marathon training begins mid-month!
What do I search for to find the Strava group, by the way?
Here you go Stava MFP Club
Thank you!2
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