February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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Monthly question ; What is your all time favorite place that you have run?
I have not been running long enough for this. I enjoy my beachfront runs and my first 5k for 20 years was up and down Ipanema beach in Rio, so for now I'll go with that. Honestly anything without vehicles keeps me happy at the moment.
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Monthly question... here's my top three:
#3 Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail in PA, USA
#2 Silesian Highland half marathon course in Silesia, Poland
*honorable mention: Running along rocky cliffs in Malta was pretty glorious*
And #1... Madeira marathon
But back to reality. Today I did a short hill workout. NOT the crazy hill route I'm working on adding repeats to, this is a shorter hill and I only did it 4x, then returned home by way of another longer hill on a dirt road. Since I swam 2000m yesterday and ran long on Monday, I just wanted something short today. It felt good, and actually 4 hill repeats was what the plan called for this week, so I should be right on track.
February goal 100 miles (stretch goal 200 km)
Upcoming races:
Mar. 1 - Bieg Tropem Wilczym 5889m race (in memory of underground soldiers 1944-1963)
Mar. 7 - CityTrail 5k (#6 of 6)
Mar. 27 - "Green Shoelaces" HM (Puławy, Poland)5 -
monthly question:
my favorite place to run is either in the Olympic National State Park or Newport State park. I do at least one run at Newport a year and i wish i could visit NW Washington more often. it just feels magical.Door County/Newport
ONSP
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@mbaker566 Love the photos. That is a pretty spectacular place to run.
Monthly question: I don't really have an answer. Most of my runs have been locally, on my narrow country road. There's nothing remarkable there. Hopefully if you ask this question next year, I'll have a better answer....hoping it will be the AF HM course!!!8 -
2-1 7k easy + yoga
2-2 11k slow
2-3 7k easy + resistance bands
2-4 rest + yoga
2-5 7k slow + resistance bands
2-6 7k slow + yoga
2-7 rest + resistance bands
2-8 7k easy + yoga
2-9 8.2k moderate
2-10 7k moderate + resistance bands
2-11 rest + yoga
2-12 7k moderate + resistance bands
2-13 7k slow + yoga
2-14 7k slow + resistance bands
2-15 7k easy + yoga
2-16 11k slow
2-17 7k easy + resistance bands
2-18 rest + yoga
2-19 7k easy + resistance bands
February Total: 114.2k
February Goal: 140k
January Total: 161k
Partly cloudy, low 30s F with a little breeze from the north today. Some icy patches on the trail, but nothing too bad.
I've run in DC, and admit it was nice, but I think the most fun I've had was running while wearing snowshoes at Fort Drum, NY.
Next year when you pop in here claiming your December 2020 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
Return to a good running weight of 175 lbs
Run at least 4 5k races
Get a 5k PR
Average at least 138k per month, to meet my Run the Year pledge of 1,020 miles
Run the Year Team: Pavement Pounders
2020 races:
4-25 Shine the Light 5k, Twinsburg, OH
5-23 Race for the Parks 5k, Hudson OH
6-20 Freedom Run 5k, Aurora, OH5 -
@TheMrWobbly I love running by the Mississippi River. I've had the chance to do this in a few states. A memorable one was a recent run with my brother - we ran from Memphis to Arkansas on the bridge across the river. We'd run a marathon the day before so we were both really sore, but neither one of us was wanting to back down before the other one did. I finally threw in the towel after about six miles, but then we still had to run back to my mom's house.
2/1: 6m
2/2: 4.25m
2/3: 2.25m
2/4: 3.25m
2/5: 6m
2/7: 4m
2/8: 5.75m
2/9: 3m
2/10: 2.5m
2/12: 7m
2/13: 4.5m
2/14: 1.5m
2/15: 4m
2/16: 6.25m
2/17: 10m
2/18: 3m
2/19: 1.75m
Slowly but surely making it to my 100-mile goal for the month.8 -
katharmonic wrote: »@RunsOnEspresso and @Avidkeo - I use Spotify all the time and don't have any problems with it. But I mostly listen to playlists I've created. Sometimes I explore different channels but not terribly often.
Same here. I like Spotify because I can set my own playlist, but I have never listened to any podcasts.
@mbaker566 What beautiful pictures! It seems like most of y'all have great places to run. Like @quilteryoyo most of my runs have just been local runs. I have run out to the lake a couple of times, but there aren't really good places out there to run. And most of my runs are either in neighborhoods, downtown or on a couple of country roads which are nice enough, but not really anything exciting.4 -
Monthly Question:
-Any beach area in California - Santa Barbara, Newport, San Diego. I miss the beach living in TX.
-ATX - my hometown trail along the "lake", esp early in the morning at sunrise.
-NYC - Central park or along the Hudson River trail.
@mbaker566 - beautiful pics! I run with my phone and constantly stop when I see a nice pic. Here are a few of mine....
ATX Sunrise Run
Central Park Run6 -
Monthly Question:
-Any beach area in California - Santa Barbara, Newport, San Diego. I miss the beach living in TX.
-ATX - my hometown trail along the "lake", esp early in the morning at sunrise.
-NYC - Central park or along the Hudson River trail.
@mbaker566 - beautiful pics! I run with my phone and constantly stop when I see a nice pic. Here are a few of mine....
ATX Sunrise Run
Central Park Run
beautiful
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2/3 1.6 miles C25K Week3Day3
2/17 2.23 miles C25K Week3Day3
2/19 2.54 miles C25K Week4Day1
1. Run the month.
2. Loose 20 pounds in 2020.
March 14-CloudForestSchool 5K
June 13-Helvetia 10K
Abi5 -
I need to spread my wings and venture out there. Haven't run very many places but nicest was by the lake in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. It was not breathtaking, but it was still nicer than most of my runs. I usually run down the road or through neighborhoods. I do occasionally run a pretty trail close to here. Now, I'm thinking of one other place... There's a park down the street that has crazy wildflowers in the spring and it's just a little park but it's pretty.
@mbaker566 no wonder you love running there...5 -
Does listening to zombies run mean listening to heavy metal?0
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I love seeing the pictures and reading about where you all love to run!
@mbaker566 - Those pictures are awesome! I hope one day to get to Olympic Park in WA. My daughter lives in Seattle and while I have been there many times I have never made it over to the peninsula. Someone in one of our previous challenges posted pictures of places in WA she ran (Spokane maybe?) and it was gorgeous.
@bearly63 - Funny I live in So. CA and rarely go to the beach to run unless we take the pup to the dog beach or we are traveling somewhere in the state.
When I ran the National Mall in DC it was just so cool to run in this beautiful place with so many historic, important buildings and monuments all around!
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@bearly63 I'm not flexible either. Growing up, though, I was the most flexible person ever. I could do a bridge and stick my head between my legs and it wouldn't even phase me or I could do a split and lay my upper body flat on the floor at the same time. Those days are long, long gone. I'm just happy to be able to touch my toes now.
When I was running, there were people walking like right off the get go. What I'm saying is that you could run/walk or just work your way up to a good, solid run. I have no idea if you've ever done it before, but the whole experience was really fun. It really was...but if you're going to do it, you may want to register now, but no later than tomorrow. I don't know how much price will increase, but I like saving money when and where I can.
It's nice to have the same or a similar goal with your spouse. When my husband told me on Monday that he was going to run it, I seriously thought he was kidding. He can be a jokester. But no joke, his bib will read 'Fat Boy.' He's buying running shoes tonight. It's awesome to see him get excited about something healthy. His brother is trying to run a marathon in every state and his dad has done that many times over. I told him if he ever wanted to do it, I'd support him. He said, "no thanks, my dad's had two knee surgeries and he'll probably need a new hip. I'm good." Haha, and yes it's running wear and tear but even if it slows his dad down, it won't stop him. Crazy crazy.2 -
Does listening to zombies run mean listening to heavy metal?
Nope, it is an app that some people use while running:
https://zombiesrungame.com
I have never used it, but some people really enjoy it. Turns running into a game of sorts.1 -
My first medal and shirt:
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PastorVincent wrote: »Does listening to zombies run mean listening to heavy metal?
Nope, it is an app that some people use while running:
https://zombiesrungame.com
I have never used it, but some people really enjoy it. Turns running into a game of sorts.
I'd go crazy. But interesting...1 -
@shanaber
totally get it. If you live there, it can be more of a hassle. We left So.Cal in 1988 with the promise of a quick grad school stop in Philly for my spouse. And never went back.....He's since dragged me to CT, CO and finally, ATX. But we love heading to CA to visit friends and family and the Pacific!
@LoveyChar
You know....I just might sign up for the half. I know I can run at least 8-10 of it if I can stay healthy. As for running with your spouse, we started making Sunday morning runs our "couples" time when our kids left for college. We get up early on Sundays in the summer, run (not together as he is faster), meet back at Barton Springs, jump in the 70 degree water and then head to breakfast! A great way to reconnect! Good for your husband to commit!6 -
My husband is amusing me, very happy for him to be so excited about something positive. But two weeks ago the last thing on his mind would be to run anywhere, not even to walk to the mailbox. He goes to my Marathon and now he's signed up for next year and has a year long training plan. He bought shoes and he's getting a Garmin. He just texted me to see if he could register for the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon. He's on full speed turbo excitement. I'm laughing, wouldn't say no to any of it but he goes from nothing to full blast on.7
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johnisrunning wrote: »Central Park's race route has a killer hill that I'll have to tackle twice during the half, so I'm not looking forward to that, but the weather should be nice.
I happened to be in NYC in April one year and discovered I would be there the same weekend as the Women's Half Marathon in Central Park so I signed up and ran it. I think I know the hill you are referencing! The best part was some stranger holding a sign that read "It's a hill - get over it"!
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Monthly question:
1. Holmes County, Ohio. Heart of Amish Country. Nothing like having a horse and buggy pass you. The downside is it's all either uphill or downhill, nothing is flat.
2. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Our hotel is close enough that I can run to the falls and in the park adjacent to them. Had the whole place to myself mostly. Only me and the park workers.8 -
My husband is amusing me, very happy for him to be so excited about something positive. But two weeks ago the last thing on his mind would be to run anywhere, not even to walk to the mailbox. He goes to my Marathon and now he's signed up for next year and has a year long training plan. He bought shoes and he's getting a Garmin. He just texted me to see if he could register for the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon. He's on full speed turbo excitement. I'm laughing, wouldn't say no to any of it but he goes from nothing to full blast on.
Ha!
@LoveyChar I love this. You're an inspiration.
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Monthly Question:
I haven't run in enough different places, but from my experiences, I'll say I prefer the trails. Much more solitude and beauty in my humble opinion.5 -
2/1 – 8.51 miles
2/3 – 5.13 miles
2/5 – 5.09 miles
2/7 – 5.01 miles
2/9 – 9.01 miles
2/10 – 5.04 miles
2/11 – 5.32 miles
2/13 – 5.14 miles
2/15 – 10 miles
2/17 – 5.44 miles
2/19 – 5.01 miles
68.70 miles to date/90 miles goal
I got in 5 miles before work this morning. Temp read 37F but it felt more like 47F. I think I was over dressed. At lunch I made it to a 30-minute stretch class which felt great especially after yesterday’s lower body class which I’m feeling today!
Monthly question – so hard to decide. After I read everyone’s responses I immediately think of similar lovely places. I loved running in Scotland last year when I visited because it gave me a chance to get out and explore the countryside and the city on my own and just soak up the scenery. I also loved running in West Palm Beach last week because of the ocean views, breeze and the lakeside trail.
Welcome back @hanlonsk! Glad you are back on the wagon!
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My goals for 2020 are to stay injury free and healthy. I am also possibly going to try again for my first half marathon.
February goal : 70 miles
Plan goal: 76 miles
2/1 - 6 miles
2/3. - 3 miles
2/4 - 2 miles
2/5 - 2 miles
2/8 - 6.2 miles
2/10 - 3 miles
2/11 - 2 miles
2/12 - 6 miles
2/14 - 2.17 miles
2/15 - 2.9 miles
2/17 - 3 miles
2/18 - 2.55 miles
2/19 - 8 miles!!!!!!
Monthly total - 48.82 miles (3 miles behind)
This was my first 8 mile run!!! I feel like a big girl now LOL. Sadly it was on a treadmill as I didn't plan on running this far today but the opportunity popped up to start work a little late so I took it. Since it wasn't planned, I ran it fasted and ran out of gas at round the 5th mile but I was determined to get it all done. My hip flexor is a little sore right now so I am looking forward to a nice foam roll later tonight when I get home.
A weird thing happened today that I wanted to pick your collective brains about please. At mile 6 or 7, I got the goosebumps and then the chills. This has never happened before while I was at the gym. Usually I am way to hot and I was soaking wet when I finished. I did drink almost 2 - 32oz bottles of water while I was running but that's all I had since last night. Is this normal or something I should worry about?
Races:
March 14:
St. Malachi 2 mile and 5 mile
May 16:
Cleveland Marathon Half and 5k
June 13 - 14:
Run and Ride Cedar Point 5k and Quarter Marathon
September 20:
Cleveland Hero's Run 5 miler
December 5:
Santa Hustle Cedar Point 5k6 -
Monthly question: any time I get to run near water.
I went to San Francisco while training for my first half. I ran down to the wharf for all my runs while there. In Chicago when I was training for a marathon that never happened (this was attempt #4 when I fell apart because my dog then dad died) I would run down to the lake front and run along it.
I don't think I ran in Hawaii. My half marathon last year took me along the Mississippi river at the end.6 -
My goals for 2020 are to stay injury free and healthy. I am also possibly going to try again for my first half marathon.
February goal : 70 miles
Plan goal: 76 miles
2/1 - 6 miles
2/3. - 3 miles
2/4 - 2 miles
2/5 - 2 miles
2/8 - 6.2 miles
2/10 - 3 miles
2/11 - 2 miles
2/12 - 6 miles
2/14 - 2.17 miles
2/15 - 2.9 miles
2/17 - 3 miles
2/18 - 2.55 miles
2/19 - 8 miles!!!!!!
Monthly total - 48.82 miles (3 miles behind)
This was my first 8 mile run!!! I feel like a big girl now LOL. Sadly it was on a treadmill as I didn't plan on running this far today but the opportunity popped up to start work a little late so I took it. Since it wasn't planned, I ran it fasted and ran out of gas at round the 5th mile but I was determined to get it all done. My hip flexor is a little sore right now so I am looking forward to a nice foam roll later tonight when I get home.
A weird thing happened today that I wanted to pick your collective brains about please. At mile 6 or 7, I got the goosebumps and then the chills. This has never happened before while I was at the gym. Usually I am way to hot and I was soaking wet when I finished. I did drink almost 2 - 32oz bottles of water while I was running but that's all I had since last night. Is this normal or something I should worry about?
Races:
March 14:
St. Malachi 2 mile and 5 mile
May 16:
Cleveland Marathon Half and 5k
June 13 - 14:
Run and Ride Cedar Point 5k and Quarter Marathon
September 20:
Cleveland Hero's Run 5 miler
December 5:
Santa Hustle Cedar Point 5k
I’ve had that before near the end of a run. I put it down to fatigue and possibly low blood sugar. It doesn’t happen often enough for me to get worried about, but if it persists for you, talk to your GP.5 -
February Goal: 100 Miles
2/2: 10.05 miles
2/4: 6.02 miles
2/5: 2.10 miles
2/6: 3.52 miles
2/9: 10.10 miles
2/10: 6.31 miles
2/11: 6.31 miles
2/13: 6.11 miles
2/16: 10.02 miles
2/19: 2.61 miles
63.15/100 miles completed for February
173.41/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders
I went to the doctor this morning for the pain in my toes. She didn't think it was anything to worry about, but I was glad I got it checked out. She said it was probably a little bit of overuse and maybe the way I am landing on my feet and also most of the roads in our town are really bad with potholes filled with gravel and rock. So she suggested that I try to vary my routine some so that I am not always running the same roads in the same direction. I do tend to do that a lot, partially because I run most of my runs early when it is still dark out so I pick the well lit route and also because I know where most of the dogs on my routes are and they usually don't surprise me. But I am going to try to vary it some. Maybe now that it is starting to get light a little earlier I can change it up a bit. Plus I do have my noxgear vest. I have 12 weeks until my HM so I think I am going to try the Hal Higdon HM3 plan. It seems to line up with my running schedule pretty well. I know that I've gotten bad about just running the same runs every day, week in week out. I have to admit that I like my little rut, but it would be good for me to add a little variety, and also to remember to add in some cutback weeks too. So I am going to try. I did get out and run today at lunch for 2.6 miles. It was a pretty nice run and I didn't have any pain in my toes so that was good. I don't know if I will run tomorrow or not. It is supposed to be raining in the morning, so I may run at lunch. But I may also just take another day off. I won't make my goal for February, but that is ok. I am still on track to make my goal for the year and the HM in May is more important to me than the February goal, so I am counting this week as a cutback week before starting the HH plan next week. The plan only has 3 days of running and 2 days of cross training, but it does say that if you want to run a 4th day to do it on the Wednesday XT day so that is my plan.
2020 races:
5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon6 -
@Contrary_MaryMary - Thank you! I was hoping it was something easy like that. I am into unknown territory now so a little nerve racking for me.0
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