February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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@TheMrWobbly i agree 100% with @Avidkeo on the shoe situation. The shoes can make or break your run as well as cause or prevent injury. With some shoes I am miserable and have the worst shin splints but in others I feel like I am flying.
I have spent a lot of money at our local running store because of their knowledge, resources, and they know what works. I have to budget and save, but I have found that it is worth it.
@Avidkeo NZ looks so beautiful! I want to run in a place like that! I am half Portuguese and Native American so I say I have hot blood = don’t bode well with the cold we are experiencing. Every time someone on here mentions that it is summer where they are I tell myself it will be summer here too again ...... someday ..... lol
Anyway, your run looks beautiful!2 -
@Camaramandy648 do you have a foam roller? It might help with your hip. Are you doing any cross training? I’ve been working to increase hip strength and flexibility by cross training because I think it has contributed to my injury issues.1
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Well guys I ran 11k! 8d aimed for 12, but was happy with anything over 10k. I ended up stopping because I was starting to get a bit of tummy upset, which I actually had this morning before going out.
It was a fantastic run. I was listening to a podcast and just completely zoned out. There were a lot of people out, typical for a summer day in NZ really. My HR was mostly in zone 4, only creeping into zone 5 for 1min15sec! Such an improvement over the last few months. In the past I'd have had a good chunk of time in zone 5. I never, and still don't, really care but it's good to see the changes.
Pic at my turn around point:
Well done you. That's great progress.2 -
@kgirlhart Thank you!
@shanaber Good to know inflammation could also be a factor for weight gain afterwards! I'll expect it...
@Camaramandy648 Way to get the run in despite having 50 million things to do!
Dropped dog off at friend's house (she gets along with no people outside of this household), husband went to pick up brother-in-law at airport in Austin and back to Austin tomorrow for breakfast and packet pickup after dropping kid off at school in the morning. Really excited for just this little thing, again something else I've never done before!6 -
emmamcgarity wrote: »@Camaramandy648 do you have a foam roller? It might help with your hip. Are you doing any cross training? I’ve been working to increase hip strength and flexibility by cross training because I think it has contributed to my injury issues.
@emmamcgarity tell me about the foam roller! Is it worth it? I see people rolling all over the floor on them at the gym and they look.... well.... they look like people rolling around on the floor ....
I AM doing cross training but i HAVE been thinking i may need to step it up. It’s been hard to be consistent with because running is so time consuming for our schedule but this week I have been prettt consistent! At the same time as trying not to overdo it ....
@LoveyChar you are SO CLOSE! I am SO excited for you!2 -
Oh, one last thing! I got my last run in tonight before the big one - 2.2 miles!7
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Oh, one last thing! I got my last run in tonight before the big one - 2.2 miles!
@LoveyChar YOU ARE DOING IT! YEAHHH!!!!!1 -
I will be running one of the largest marathons in Texas and in the country, recognized as one of the best in America! 20,000 runners will be gathered on the streets of Austin and I will be one of them!!!10
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@LoveyChar Good luck at your marathon!
@hamsterwheel6 What a bummer! I agree with the advice to find a podiatrist who’s a runnner. My first ortho told me I shouldn’t ever try to run again, my second one said that was ridiculous. Guess what, still running.
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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
I may suggest that a better quote than Confucius, is "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" by Lao Tzu4 -
Hello alll! I've been away from MFP for a while and found out I gained 40 pounds. I used to run a lot and hope this group will help me stay on track. For right now, I want to set a goal to run 1 mile a week10
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katarina005 wrote: »Hello alll! I've been away from MFP for a while and found out I gained 40 pounds. I used to run a lot and hope this group will help me stay on track. For right now, I want to set a goal to run 1 mile a week
Welcome Katarina. We’re here to cheer you on!1 -
It’s been a while since I posted, had a run on Tuesday but Tuesday is all a blur because of stress and lack of sleep. I did 5k very, very raggedly. I was in the middle of the biannual saga of trying to get my meds reupped.
Anyway I did not let this mess keep me from running, even though it was chilly and wet. And the run probably kept me from flipping out like a crazy person. I feel that it was an NSV on that level at least. But it was a terrible very bad run, it felt like the last mile of a marathon, just one of those runs where you keep telling yourself if you just make it to that next stop sign you can quit, and then you get to the stop sign and tell yourself if you make it to that bench, then you can quit. Did not quit.
So, Thursday we did 5 miles at the Greenline, and it was very windy and cold. We passed a man we often see out walking and he was really power walking, his arms were flying around and you could see he was trying to work hard enough to keep warm. I said, “Nice warm day today!” and he said, “I just love this soft breeze!”
I had an okay run, much better than Tuesday anyway, and it was my husband’s turn to ride the struggle bus. He had the beginnings of an asthma attack which hasn’t happened to him on a run in a while. Probably because it was a little drier and colder. The deer liked the cold. There’s a little deer family - doe and two young ones, looks like last year and the previous year’s offspring - right by the road where we start running and apparently they have seen us often enough that we don’t bother them anymore. They were frolicking together and chasing each other in loops around the trees right in front of us, as if we didn’t even exist. We also saw a huge red tail fly low to the ground, and then coming back we saw something on a tree in the middle of the lake which I’m 90% sure was a juvenile golden eagle! We get them around here but very rarely!
Anyway, after Tuesday’s very bad run, I was really feeling downtrodden and not in the mood to get out there for another gray cold day’s run. And then the run reminded me that even a bad run day is better than a not running day.
My bad knee is feeling a little spongy after today’s run, I think I need to baby it for a while. But I have a race next week!5 -
You were right about my shin splits @Avidkeo though they were before I bought my Asics Sonomas (two pairs) at the outlet for £40 each. I had a while not having a job and I really learnt to not waste money and, without the marathon, I would never contemplate £100+ on a pair of shoes.
I think I might go back today and try them on the treadmill again today.
Everyone is buzzing for you @LoveyChar though you need to breathe deeply and save your nervous energy for those last miles (I know I'm talking nonsense and I will be the same). Can I look for your number on the website?
Good you could get your run in @Camaramandy648 and I don't know how you manage it all. So happy my two are at Uni and I don't have to be a taxi service anymore.
Welcome @katarina005 and you will find a very friendly and helpful bunch here (I wouldn't have got this far without their wise words). If you are just starting running again consider C25K as a good plan even if you don't intend going all the way to 5k.
Happy Friday y'all and, in the spirit of the day, I love you all and thank you for what you have given to me over the last few months
months.
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hamsterwheel6 wrote: »TheMrWobbly wrote: »When you said "in town for Elton John" @Avidkeo it sounded like you were popping round for tea. Say hello to Reg for me if you are.
I'm with you on the slow pace @autumnblade75 and my 'easy pace' on the plan is a 12 minute mile which is my morning walking speed. I with stick with my 10+ minute miles and keep increasing the mileage once a week and some steady runs the other three days.
It's a bit dreich out there this morning! ☔
Wow wouldn't that be Amazing! Think he'd be up for a run too?
Ha this cracked me up. That would be awesome.
Hilarious mental image!
However this reminded me that my ultimate bucket list thing, like I would die happily afterwards, would be to go on a long run with Jon Bon Jovi.
Awesome 10 mile run this morning, amazing how good your legs feel after an entire week on the bench!6 -
@janejellyroll I'm staying off the scale the week after, for sure. I don't even want to know...
Have a GREAT marathon on Sunday!!!!
Today was "bike to school day" and I found out last night... according to the announcement, if the kids rode their bikes to school and were in the group photo, they'd get a prize. Only it didn't say when the photo was being taken. Hmm... hopefully the teacher in charge found them. There were only a couple of bikes there when we arrived, so I can't imagine it will be a very impressive picture. My kids ride bikes to school almost every day, so might as well get some positive reinforcement for it!
I'm not running today (or yesterday). I'm either being paranoid, or coming down with something, or overdid it on the swimming without realizing it. Maybe I just needed a cutback week. It's all good
Valentine-Parkrun tomorrow... But sending love to all of you wonderful people today7 -
I will be running one of the largest marathons in Texas and in the country, recognized as one of the best in America! 20,000 runners will be gathered on the streets of Austin and I will be one of them!!!
So exciting! Sending you all the good vibes to run strong and trust your training. Most of all - ENJOY. A huge marathon is such an experience, take in all the sights and sounds. Keep moving one foot in front of the other and the finish will be there. We believe in you @LovelyChar - good luck!1 -
@LovelyChar W00T! Almost there! You got this! You gonna rock the socks off the race!0
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@ContraryMaryMary
Great advice and I agree. My podiatrist is a runner, running coach and all. He always only does things to me that will keep me running. He's older so his philosophy is to just keep running, regardless of distance or speed.👍4
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