February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    @rheddmobile CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's awesome that you got the AG place after all. Showing up makes the difference!

    This. So much this. :)
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,188 Member
    Congratulations on the AG award @rheddmobile! Great race report and photos too!
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    Congratulations on the AG award @rheddmobile! Great race report and photos too!

    Well done, @rheddmobile !!! The running gods sometimes giveth more than they taketh away.
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
    OSUbuckeye906 wrote: »
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    @OSUbuckeye906 What about the Air Force marathon? It's Sept 19th. I'm signed up for the the HM...which will be my first half.

    That’s one to consider since it’s close (I’m in Columbus) but I did not have a good experience when I ran it in 2014. It was mostly because it was the most tired I have ever been for a race (so my fault) but the course wasn’t spectacularly exciting either. I remember thinking the course would be great for a half though, just kind of boring at the full mileage. I do want to go back and “get revenge” on this race at some point though.


    enaliba wrote: »
    Curious, who runs with partners, in groups, or solo?
    A mixture of both. I run with a training group for my long runs, which are great because they are planned, paced, and supported with hydration along the route. I also run with partners/small group 1-3 times/week but I always make sure I have at least a run or two solo. It’s my “me” time and make sure I’m focusing on my own running goals.

    I agree on the Air Force Marathon course... it isn't spectacular. Especially after leaving base, there just isn't much to it. Perhaps the HM is a better course because you still get the fun facts, Blue Mile, and the plane / helicopter flyover at the start and display at finish; but skip several of the junk miles. I liked the finisher hat, TBH.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,873 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    Hey I won 3rd place in my age group in the Winter Off-road series after all! I thought I was tied for 3rd and the tie breaker is the longer race, in which the other woman was ahead of me, but I forgot about the bonus point for finishing all races in the series! She missed a race, so I have one more point! Yay I get an award!
    Congratulations!!
  • kimlight2
    kimlight2 Posts: 483 Member
    @shanaber - hope Hobbs is ok.

    @rheddmobile - Congratulations on the award!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,543 Member
    edited February 2020
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    enaliba wrote: »
    Curious, who runs with partners, in groups, or solo?

    99.999999978% of the time I run alone.
    Me too.

    @OSUbuckeye906 The AF Marathon was recommended to me by someone I know who has run at it before, but I think they did the HM. They really liked it. I was in the AF for 15 years and stationed at Wright Patterson twice, so I am looking forward to going back. They started having that marathon the year I retired from there, so I never got to see it.

    @mbaker566 Doesn't sound like an ideal run, but the scenery was lovely.

    @rheddmobile Yeah! Congratulations on your award!!! The race sounds like a hard one. I would not like slogging through the knee deep mud. Do you know if the poor kid found his shoes? Bless his heart! That deer looks like she's thinking, "What are those silly humans doing and why are they so slow?"

    @kgirlhart Love that you had such a great run! I agree with your reasoning about running 4 miles. :wink:

    @LoveyChar So glad your husband is so excited about running. It's great to have shared passions.

    @shanaber So sorry to hear the Hobbes isn't feeling well. I hope he gets better and doesn't have to see the vet.




  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    @rheddmobile congratulations on your age group award! Fabulous job on the race and the series! Sorry about your headache and hope you're feeling better.


    Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
    02/01/20 :::: 7.8 :::: 7.8
    02/02/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 10.9
    02/03/20 :::: 3.8 :::: 14.7
    02/04/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 16.7
    02/05/20 :::: 2.2 :::: 19.0
    02/06/20 :::: 1.4 :::: 20.4
    02/07/20 :::: 7.0 :::: 27.4
    02/08/20 :::: 1.6 :::: 29.1
    02/09/20 :::: 2.1 :::: 31.2
    02/10/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 34.3
    02/11/20 :::: 3.4 :::: 37.7
    02/12/20 :::: 2.4 :::: 40.1
    02/13/20 :::: 1.9 :::: 42.0
    02/14/20 :::: 1.6 :::: 43.6
    02/15/20 :::: 4.0 :::: 47.6
    02/16/20 :::: 9.1 :::: 56.7
    02/17/20 :::: 4.0 :::: 60.7
    02/18/20 :::: 1.4 :::: 62.1
    02/19/20 :::: 2.7 :::: 64.8
    02/20/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 66.8
    02/21/20 :::: 1.7 :::: 68.5
    02/22/20 :::: 7.6 :::: 76.0
    02/23/20 :::: 4.0 :::: 80.0
    02/24/20 :::: 3.7 :::: 83.7
    02/25/20 :::: 2.1 :::: 85.8

    Treadmill run before mace class tonight. I was running late to the gym so didn't get as much as I planned in. I felt a little sore from last night's speedwork so it was slow.
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    @shanaber
    @enaliba
    Thanks for the input. I’ll check Fleet Feet. I went to a running store that was well known here years ago and got the completely wrong shoes. I do have custom orthotics so want to make sure I find the right ones not the ones they’re pushing. Run lab might be good to work on my form and get their opinion....trying to solve the hip flexor mystery.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    @shanaber Hugs for hobbes!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @shanaber Sending Hobbes lots of love and nose boops 🖤
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,570 Member
    @shanaber - hope Hobbs starts to feel better soon!

    @rheddmobile - Congratulations on the race series AG award!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    Here's a question... What healthy recovery foods do you like?

    Chocolate Milk (whole milk mind you) is my goto after a long or hard run.
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    bearly63 wrote: »
    @shanaber
    @enaliba
    Thanks for the input. I’ll check Fleet Feet. I went to a running store that was well known here years ago and got the completely wrong shoes. I do have custom orthotics so want to make sure I find the right ones not the ones they’re pushing. Run lab might be good to work on my form and get their opinion....trying to solve the hip flexor mystery.

    Sorry....thank you @hamsterwheel6 .....for the Fleet Feet rec. We do have one here. And a few newish running stores that got good recs.
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    @shanaber
    Hobbes is a great looking dog, even with a sad face! Hope he feels better and can run with you soon!
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    @Avidkeo Dr Who is my absolute favorite show, hands down. I am a nerdy, geeky, no-shame, fan.
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    @bearly63 I just go to Academy but I've been to Fleet Feet in Austin (they'll scan your foot).

    @Camaramandy648 I know your Marathon is in April. But what date?

    @polskagirl01 My routine after a long run is coffee brewing while I shower and then I usually eat peanut and jelly because it's fast. Then I'll start cooking, if I'm going to. I like PastorVincent's chocolate milk idea. I've heard it from other people, will give it a shot.

    @PastorVincent Chocolate syrup in milk or is this chocolate protein in milk? I think I know the answer but want to make sure.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    @shanaber i hope hobbs feels better :(

    her paw is doing well. i don't have boots yet for her but the weather is improving so she gets to stay home for long runs till i can do unpaved trails. we'll get a few city runs in this week. she's been getting the zoomies and a little mischievous. i also got dirty looks not taking her on the long run monday.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    LoveyChar wrote: »

    @PastorVincent Chocolate syrup in milk or is this chocolate protein in milk? I think I know the answer but want to make sure.
    Chocolate syrup. It is a nearly perfect recovery drink, far better than most of your sports recovery drinks. I mean as long as you can tolerate milk and all that :)
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    LoveyChar wrote: »

    @PastorVincent Chocolate syrup in milk or is this chocolate protein in milk? I think I know the answer but want to make sure.
    Chocolate syrup. It is a nearly perfect recovery drink, far better than most of your sports recovery drinks. I mean as long as you can tolerate milk and all that :)

    Thank you, I love love love milk and whole is all we have in the house with a toddler.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    LoveyChar wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    LoveyChar wrote: »

    @PastorVincent Chocolate syrup in milk or is this chocolate protein in milk? I think I know the answer but want to make sure.
    Chocolate syrup. It is a nearly perfect recovery drink, far better than most of your sports recovery drinks. I mean as long as you can tolerate milk and all that :)

    Thank you, I love love love milk and whole is all we have in the house with a toddler.

    It is really for longer runs though. Depending on how much chocolate you add, a cup of it could easily have 200 calories. :) I run mostly double-digit miles so it is not an issue for me.
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