February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    Oh, I forgot to mention I found a podcast called She Runs Trails and its aimed at beginner and middle of the pack female trail runners. I've only listened to the first episode so far (there's only 14 and they're 30-60 minutes).

    I added them to my playlist but it may take me a while as I listen to all my caught up podcasts new episodes first and I'm trying to work through Crime in Sports.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @polskagirl01 - Loved the tutu!
    Yes on the l.s. running shirts. I don't like tight shirts in general so typically go a size or two larger than what I should wear. I have also found there are some fabrics that are more 'breathable' than others without being too thin. I still use sunscreen on my face and neck and the back of my hands.

    @Camaramandy648 - what is this with 'getting your hair back'? and not being able to run until Tuesday?
    Awesome getting to see your brother next month! You really should plan out some running locations and then just make it happen, even if it is just a single run in an awesome place! You could even check out any races (5k maybe) going on nearby while you are there 😊 Portland has so many great running areas and an amazing running community.

    @noblsheep - I am so happy to see you checking in! I have been thinking about you and hoping all was still well with you and your family! I guess it is good to see things returning to normal somewhat but I would be with you on staying put until it is really over!

    @runsonespresso - I guess it depends on where you want to be in general from a running perspective. You could just stay where you are for now, running 6-8 mile long runs. Doing runs longer than that though might make your 50k training easier as you would have a better solid base under you and not have to build up so much even though you do have 6 months to do it in.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @PastorVincent haha I'm planning to do the race, just not sure what to do with myself until it's time to really start training. Looks like I'll be increasing miles since everyone says too
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,545 Member
    @noblsheep Glad to hear that you and your family are still okay. It must be hard to stay away from people, but necessary. I hope people aren't going back to work too soon. Smart of you to stay away as long as you can.
  • johnisrunning
    johnisrunning Posts: 142 Member
    2/1 - 3.1 miles
    2/2 - 13.33 miles
    27.43 miles for the week (16.43 in February)

    2/3 - Weightlifting
    2/4 - 2.5 miles
    2/5 - 5.5 miles
    2/6 - 5 miles
    2/7 - 5 miles
    2/8 - 7.21 miles
    2/9 - 4.8 miles
    30.01 miles for the week

    2/10 - Rest
    2/11 - Skipped
    2/12 - 6.88 miles
    2/13 - 5.5 miles
    2/14 - Rest
    2/15 - 4.66 miles
    2/16 - 15.05 miles
    32.09 miles for the week

    2/17 - 5 miles
    2/18 - 6 miles
    2/19 - Travel
    2/20 - 6 miles
    2/21 - Travel
    2/22 - 4 miles
    2/23 - 13.33 miles (2:01:06)
    34.33 miles for the week

    February To-Date / Target = 112.86 / 129 miles
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    So. Tired. Broken sleep is the worst. Oh 5hrs of broken sleep is the worst.

    Gonna run when coffee hits. No idea on distance though
    Then curl up in bed till 2pm when I have to be at work again. Guh.

    @noblsheep glad to see you about
    @RunsOnEspresso I'm surprised you are asking! Go, do, have fun!

    Not having anything I'm currently training for is making me a little loopy. I feel lost lol
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    Anyone here know or are Jane Dance on Strava?
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,545 Member
    @Avidkeo Hope you're nap helped and you get better sleep tonight. I totally caved and binged today. Can I blame it on having empathy for you having your period? Otherwise, I have no excuse! :wink:

    @emmamcgarity I like having a plan too. I seem to lose my way otherwise.

  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    emmamcgarity wrote: »
    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    Not having anything I'm currently training for is making me a little loopy. I feel lost lol

    I am also someone that needs a plan of some sort. I can’t just “go run” without some sort of structure. So I fool myself into structure by signing up for Runbet games periodically. The one I’m doing now requires 30+ minutes 4 times per week. I picked it because it worked well with my current minimal amount if motivation I can muster and isn’t so difficult of a fitness commitment that I risk injury. The Spring series of my running clinic starts this Wednesday night. I can’t wait. I need structure and schedule and plans.

    I've done a few runbets in the past. I looked at a few but they are all for short times/distance. Plus I take the dog a lot and she can slow me down to put me out of the average pace when she decides she doesn't want to run. :D:D:D
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    So 2019 is way over but I finally got over to "strartwork" to visualize my year. It connects through Strava and is pretty fun to play around with. So now everyone should go play, and show us your visualizations!
    2019 Runs
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    The map view also looks really cool zeroed in on my city, but also makes it too easy to figure out exactly where I live, so I'll keep that one to myself ;)

    @polskagirl01 You need a T-shirt with that image on it. " 2019 Runs " Hit up Zazzle and get that added to the back of our MFP Run Group shirt.
  • hmaddpear
    hmaddpear Posts: 610 Member
    02/02 8km
    04/02 5km
    06/02 4km
    07/02 5km
    08/02 7km
    11/02 5km
    15/02 5km
    18/02 5km
    21/02 5km
    23/02 8km

    Total 57km of 70km for February

    I'm still chasing down that goal - 13km to go now. Unfortunately I'm at a conference on Tuesday and Wednesday, which means both Tuesday (travelling) and Thursday (too tired) is out for running. I'm packing my running gear, and I've got a route in an unfamiliar city plotted for first thing on Wednesday morning, so far so good, but I've got a networking reception and "awards dinner" to negotiate on Tuesday night, so it looks like reaching goal this month is dependant on me resisting too much free wine. This is going to be tough!

    Goals for the year:
    1. Get back down to a decent running weight (currently set at 160lb)
    2. Run a sub-60 minute 10K
    3. Run at least 4 10K races

    Current races planned:
    14/06 Lincoln 10K
    ??/10 Autumn Richmond Riverside Run
  • brittanystebbins95
    brittanystebbins95 Posts: 567 Member
    hamsterwheel6 wrote: »
    So as expected, school and my work both closed today. We got 2 inches of snow. 😐

    Ok granted temps are in the 20’s so some icy patches. It’s going to be sunny and 40 today later.
    Good thing it’s my rest day.

    Hold up...hold on... did I read that correctly? You got two inches and work and school CLOSED?
    Lucky... we get 8 inches in one night and the schools get a two hour delay, and work is NEVER cancelled..
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